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THE PERFUMER’S ART. Two Processes by Which Odors Are Ex tracted from Flowers—A < lunlflcstlon. There are two chief processes by which odors are extracted and retained. One is by distillation, or what is called ma ceration—the essential oil or otto in which the perfume resides being extracted by vaporizing from the flowers, leaves and roots, or other j>ortions of the plant con taining it. The other, and by far more delicate and interesting, is by absorption or enfleurage. This is resorted to in the case of all the more delicate flowers, such as the rose, jasmine, tuberose and cassia, where the essence is so fine that it has by practiCte been found to be in jured by beat. The principle of odor- absorption from flowers is liased simply on the established law of affinity which hydio-carlx»ns—that is, beef and mutton fata—have for jierfumes. When these have l>een highly purified they catch, and in catching concentrate and inten sify, the odors communicated to them. The modus ojierandi is of the simplest and is not at all times of the clean*-st. The visitor to the perfume factory would seo multitudes of wooden frames having rims about three inches in depth, in which are set several sheets of glass. These frames are lifted to a bench and all the glasses are spread over with layers of pure fat, somewhat less than a quarter of an inch thick, and over this fat are carefully shed the leaves of whatever flowers may he plentiful at the season, fresh and full of odor. After the flower leaves are spread out, the glasses are re placed in the frame, one on top of the otl>er, till each frame looks like a solid box of fat. Next the frames are slid into boxes made to receive them, some thing like our strawberry boxes, and these are then closely shut. In a very short time the fat will have caught all the odor, and having caught it will hold it, too, so that it can be conveyed unin jured hundreds of miles. The next question is to free the im prisoned spirit. The fat is cut.up into small square portions and put ‘into al cohol. The delicate essence at once parts from its coarser companion, and uniting ing itself to the alcohol is lit for the market. Another method, but not so commonly followed, is to spread the flowers upon cloths saturated with oils, which, when the absorption is supposed to have ended, avo placed in a press and the impregnated oil squeezed out. In the preparation of scents the an cients, as in so many, many other things, anticipated in principle at least the most recent methods approved of science. The absorbing substance with them was ben oil, obtained from the Moringa, a tree growing in Egypt, India and Ceylon. It bears a pod containing several peculiar shaped, three cornered seeds, from which a pure and scentless oil is obtained. Cot ton was soaked in the oil and placed in layers between the flowers and then pressed down in a water kith for about twenty-four hours. Evidently, too, the method has not varied much in different periods, for Cul pepper in his “English Physician,” pub lished in 1G5S, gives the following receipo for the process: “Having bruized the herbs or flowers you would make your Oyl of, put them in an earthen j>ot, and to two or three handfuls of them pour a pint of Oyl, cover the pot with a paper and set it in the sun, nlxmt a fortnight or less, ac cording as the sun is in hotness; then, hav ing warmed it very wel by the fire, press out the herbs, etc., very hard in a press, and add as many more herbs to the same Oyl, bruize (the herbs, 1 mean, not the Oyl) in like manner, set them in the sun as before; the oftener you repeat this the stronger will your Oyl be; at last when you conceive it strong enough boyl both herbs and Oyl together till the juice be consumed, which you may know by its leaving bubbling, and the herbs will he crisp, then strain it while it is hot, and keep it in a stone vessel for your use." The number of so called perfumes is without end and is largely a matter of fashion. Still, various standing divisions of odors have been made, the most elab- orate of them all being that of Rimrnel. Ilis classification comprises only the pleasant odors, and is liased on a princi ple that just its there are primary colors from which all secondary shades are pro duced, so there are primary odors with types, all other aroma being more or less closely connected with them. Of these types he finds eighteen groups.—San Francisco Chronicle. A CHAPTER ON “LOCUSTS." Method* of Making Manic—Burrowing la the Ground—A Puzzling Question. There are several kinds of cicada about, including the seventeen-year and the thirteen-year “locusts,” which are no locusts at all. but real cicadas. The one that makes most of our summer music is an annual visitor. They all live in the grub state most of their lives, then come out of the ground, crawl tip a convenient tree, fasten in their claws, rip open tlveir skins along the hark, and then, by a series of patient efforts, crawl out. or lack out of the crack, perfect insects. They have now long gauzy wings, wide heads and handsome, large eyes. \\ hen they first emerge their wings are folded and wet. Their first need is to dry off; so their wings are slowly unfolded and fanned gently against the air. Mean while the juicy creature evaporates a good deal of its bulk, and is soon well shaped for flight. In alout one hour it is ready for flight, ami lakes a perch higher among the limbs, when the males begin at once to strike their love notes. The music is marie by tiie vibration of chords in a hol low in their sides, behind their wings, the vibration striking a tightly drawn membrane above them. The rapid alter nation of contracting and relaxing these chords produces the noise which we call a buzz or whiz. The seventeen and thir teen year cicadas, or “locusts.” come out about a month earlier, and their hab its while outside, as true insects, are about the same as those of the annual visitor. They eat and lay eggs for about six weeks, and then die. The stimulat ing noises are not heard beyond August. I have seen a whole handful of the de serted eases or skins of the pupae left sticking on the trees about our cottage. It is curious how perfect they stand, and yet how empty. It is still more curious to observe the contrast between the sense organs of the perfect insect and those of the pupae. The latter has spent his life under ground and is shaped for that sort of life, a narrow head for pushing through the dirt, sharp claws to dig with and no wings. He is peculiarly fitted with organs to secrete abundant moisure and to ex crete it, so that as he tunnels his burrows are made waterproof with sticky excre tion. As his time for egress comes his skin hardens and he can no longer freely execute, so that the insect that is'sliaped inside is a sappy, wet affair when it first emerges. We can trace these changes in the lives of creatures, but can we, after all, explain them? There are no mechanical laws that can account for the transfor mation from underground burrowers to big eyed, broad winged flying creatures. Still more impossible is it to explain the law or instinct of love that brings the sexes together and liegins another round of existence. The mother cicada lays her eggs near the tips of limbs of ash, or hickory, or oak, or maple trees. In about six weeks they hatch, and imme diately fall or jump to the ground and begin to burrow. The seventeen year sort burrows during all that number of years and then comes out for its brief life of wings and love. But the annual sort, of course, only burrows for about ten months or a little more. 1 wish you would explain to me how they eyer learned to do tliis work, either below or above ground. John tells me to read Darwin and I will find that it me about by a natural process, or “natural selection.” That the first ci cada was a creature that tried to hide itself, and burrowed slightly. Those that burrowed best were safest, and 60 the burrowing instinct was slowly formed. But how about these seventeen year creatures? I suppose a good deal of our trouble in thinking out these prob lems is because we have no idea how tiny brains or mere nerve centers think and what they are capable of purposing. Very clearly, we do not do so much of the thinking of the world as we some times suppose that we do. And those people who deny reason of any sort to the animal world simply show that they themselves are unable to reason. There is thought all alxiut us. and planning, and memory, and deliberate adaptation. When you say the insect works by in stinct, you have still to explain instinct. —Mary E. Spencer in Globe-Democrat. COLE’S DRUGS! oooosooo oocoo SEED COTTON ELEVATOR DR J - T - HEESE - Professional <£ar5s. W. H. BINGHAM, Attorney at Law, Newnan, G*. (Office over Newnan National Bunk.) ocooorc roo^oo HAS A FULL STOCK OF DRUGS and MEDICINES, Pmmnt attention to nil business en- t rusiril to his care. Special attention to col lections. L. P. BARNES, Attorney at Law, Newnan, G» Office up-stairs ovet B. S. Askew A Co.’s. 1 Will add to the popularity of your Gin because it cleans BROSHES. PUTTY, WINDOW GLASS, PERFUMERY AND PAYSON S. iWHATLEY, Attorney at Law, Newnan, Ga the cotton and thus IMPROVES THE SAMPLE, save?- labor, lessens the danger from FIRE, and makes the TOILET ARTICLES! COST OF GINNING LESS. Will prnctice In *11 the Court* mid glv» prompt attention to ali busiuees placed in hlf hands. Examination of titles, writing deed#, mortgages, contract*, etc., will receive spe cial attention. Office over Askew's store. L Our Elevator is sold for less than half the cost of any Ml'SIl A L INS Tit l MEN TS, NOTIONS, GA It DEN SEEDS, VIOLIN A- GUI TA It STRINGS, CIGARS, TOBACCO AND SNUFF. M. FARMER. Attorney at Law, Newnan, Ga. (Office over First National Bunk.) Will practice in at’, the Courts of Coweta Circuit. All Justice Courts attended. other system of handling cotton. We have just received a car-load of PIPING, LAMPS & CHIMNEYS, Kerosene by the barrel, shipped either from Newnan or Atlanta. GEO. A. CARTER, Attorney at Law, Grautville, Gm. Will practice in all the Courts ot the Cir cuit, and elsewhere by special agreement. SPECTACLES, IN GREAT VARIETY SODA WATER FROM THE BEST MATERIALS. J. C. NEWMAN, Attorney at Law, Newnan, Georgia. Will practice in the Superior and Jtn-lio* Courts of the county anil circuit, and else where by specidf agreement. CW Prescriptions put up with great care, j and from the best and purest drugs. We From the Pittsburg Mills, and can sell at prices that woulc jlrS caiuo/^usanil »*Ln\i r S. nable surprise you. You can not afford to be without PROTECTION FROM FIRE when pipe is so cheap. GREENVILLE STREET Newnan, Ga. Save your boilers by having our it JET” PUMP to raise water from well. It is cheap and the best mean? on earth for raising water. Inquire about our anti-Wind Mill Water System. R. D. COLE MANUFACTURING CO.. NEWNAN, GEORGIA. ALLIANCE WAREHOUSE. W. S. ASKEW, General Manager. J. EL RUSSELL, General Superintendent. ARNOLD, BURDETT & CO. W. A. TURNER, Attorney at Law, Newnan, Ga Practices in all the State and Federal Court* Office No. 4 Opera House Building. W. Y. ATKINSON, Attorney at Law, Newnan, Ga Will practice in all Court* of this and adjoining counties and the Supreme Court. HAVE JUST RECEIVED IN CAR LOAD LOTS G. W. PEDDY, M I).. Physician ami Surgeon, Newnan, 3a. (Office over W. K. Avery’* Jewelry Store. Offers his services to the people of Newnan and surrounding country. Alt calls answered promptly. T.’B. DAVrS, M. I)., Physician and Surgeon, Newnan, Ga FOOS’ FEED AND COTTON SEED MILLS. Offers Ills professional services to the citl zens of Newnan and vicinity. All sizes. The same that we have sold in such quantities, and which have given univer sal satisfaction. w I N SH I P’S Gins, Feeders and Conden sers, and Cotton Presses. VAN WINKLE’S Gins, Feeders and Conden sers, and Cotton Presses. Composition of Bridal Wreath*. The Roman bridal wreath was of ver bena. plucked by the bride herself. Holly wreaths were sent as tokens of congratu lation, and wreath of parsley and rue were given under a belief that they were effectual preservatives against evil spirits. The hawthorn was the flower which formed the wreaths of Athenian brides. At the present day the bridal wreath is almost entirely composed of orange blossoms on a background of maidenhair fern, a sprig here and there of stephan- otis blending its exquisite fragrance. Much uncertainty exists as to why this blossom lias been so much worn by brides; but the general opinion seems to be that it was adopted as an emblem of fruitfulness. The custom of using orange blossoms at bridals lias been traced to the Saracens, among whom the orange blossom was regarded as a symbol of a prosperous marriage, a circumstance •which is partly to be accounted for by the fact that in* the East the orange tree bears ripe fruit and blossoms at the same time.—Deinorest t Monthly. A Ride In a Barrel. The latest amusement at Brussels is riding on “Le Cheniin do Fer de l’Ar- mour, ” or the “Topsv-turvv ” rail wav. It consists of an enormous barrel opened at the end, and grooved so as to run upon a set of rails which slope in the center. On each side of the barrel is a seat, and on each seat three passengers sit, being strapped round the waist, and having their feet in straps, wliiie with their hands they hold on to the seats. The barrel is set in motion, and goes down the incline and up the other side, the passengers turning round and round with it. The journey is a short one, the barrel rolling completely over ouiy four times, and then stopping with its passen gers seated right side up again. The fare is 30 centimes. Many women ride in it, their skins fastened by a strap at the ankle.—New York iSun. Tin- Yellow Fever Bacillus. Dr. H. C. Bernays was asked what he knew about the yellow fever bacillus. “Nothing, and I do not believe any one does. Dr. Domingo Frere, of Rio Janeiro, claims to have identified it, and his utterances and writings created a pro found sensation, but sanitarians and phy sicians do not accept his conclusion. Two American physicians, one an unknown in Nebraska, have claimed to have made the same discovery. Personally, I do not believe that the micrococci in this disease have been identified at all. Dr. Brewer, of tin* city, a profound student and ex perimenter in this branch of medical science, 1 understand, repudiates the Brazilian ilu-ory. “As to the destruction of microbes, it is my opinion that any forces, such as gases or heat, that will destroy the germs will also destroy ail vegetable and. animal life coming within their influence. The medical profession knows a great deal about disease germs. The bacillus of consumption has been discovered, identi fied and photographed, yet the forces necessary to the extermination of the germs will sure.*- kill the patient. Pri vately. I think that the man who got up tins scheme of bombarding the microbes, is a student of human nature who, by this means of a supposed struggle with the disease, seeks to divert the minds of the people from the peril which surrounds them. The cannonading can do no harm, and if it makes some people believe that it is doing good, why so much is gained.” —Globe-Democrat. The Farmers’ Alliance will, on the ist day of September, open for business in the city of Newnan, a warehouse. The undersigned have been elected as managers, with full power to conduct and con- ! trol the same. They are responsible for any losses that may 1 be sustained through the neglect or mismanagement of the employeess. We have rented the house known as the Rus sell Warehouse, which is one of the best in the city, being large and well suited for the business. We have employed ; Mr. J. H. Russell to superintend the business. Mr. Russell has for several years conducted business at this stand. His moral character and business qualifications are too well known to require comment here. We well keep at the scales a com petent and trustworthy weigher. Our charges will be reason able. We have also arranged to make liberal advances, at reasonable rates, to those who wish to store and hold their cotton for spring prices. We solicit the patronage of all far mers in this and adjoining counties, and ask a liberal share of the buyers and merchants of the city. We extend to and ask of the managers of other warehouses the usual business cour-1 itesies. We shall make no radical changes in the usual meth- j ods, but conduct it on sound business principles. To the Al-i iliance brethren of the adjoining counties we extend a cordial invitation to bring your cotton to this city and weigh with us. To the members of the Farmers’ Alliance in this county we! desire to say, this is a business enterprise of your own crea- i tion, (through your delegates,) managed by men of your own selection. Brethren, let there be perfect unity among us and business success will crown our efforts. Warehouse Committee—W. S. Askew, E. B. Wilkinson,! fE. S. Daniel, H. A. Martin, P. M. Waltom, J. D. Arnold, D., Houston. W. M. Redwine. A. B. Brown, L. P. Reedwine, A. H. Benton, W. S. Copeland, J. P. Jones, S. G. Allen. Cheapest insurance rates of any warehouse in the city. SMITH’S SONS & CO.’S GINS. (Improvement on Pratt’s celebrated Gins.) BROWN’S P&IIIUni A Most Effective Combination. This well known Tonic and Nervine is gaining great reputational acura for Debility, Dyspcp- sia, and NERVOUS disorders. It relieve* all languid and debilitated conditions of the sys tem ; strengthens the intellect, and bodily function** builds up worn ont Nerves : aids digestion ; re stores impaired or lost Vitality, and bring* back youthful strength and vigor. It is pleasant to th* taste, and used regularly braces the System agouti the depressing influence of Malaria. Price—$1.00 per Bottle of 24 ounces. FOB SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS. Gins, Feeders and Conden sers. SKINNER Engines. From 4 to Horse-Power. 2 so ! ^IPFull line of best make BUGGIES and HARNESS, in ware-rooms. Try us before you purchase.: Sales made for CASH or on TIME. Tlie best Cough Medi cine is Peso’s Cuke j-or Coxscmphox. Children take it without objection. By all druggists. Zoc. ip fS er*sr C 0 R'E“?FO R Insure your houses against Tornadoes and Cyclones, with H.C. FISHER & CO., Ag’ts., Newnan, Ga. The safest Companies and CURES WHERE ALL ELSE EAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good. Ds( in time. Sold Id by druggie la. CONSUMPTION THAT FIGHT The Original Wins. C. F. Simmons^ St. Louis, Prop'r M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine, Est’d 1S40, in the U. S. Court defeats J. H. Z oil in, Prop’r A. Q. Simmons Liv- lowest rates. MONEY FOR FARMERS How to Treat Suspicions. There are two ways to dispose of a sus picion, and one of these should always be accepted. It may either be sifted to the bottom, and its truth or error be estab lished once for all, or it may be aban doned as unworthy of a place in the thoughts. Which of these two methods to adopt must depend upon many circum stances. If there are grave interests to justice involved, as in the case of sup posed dishonesty, if the fault we fear is one with which we have personal concern, and if the suspicion appears to be well founded, then undoubtedly it is our duty to examine it.—Once a Week. DONAHUE, JUDSON, & CO. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING & PAPER HANGING,. I am prepared to negotiate! loans on improved real estate j at a total commission of 11 | per cent, with interest at 8 per 1 cent, payable once a year, to- wit: oi December ist. L. M. FARMER. ; Newnan, Ga. V’tH. er Regulator, Est’d by Zc-iiin iS6i. M. A. £>. L. M. hits for 47 year* cured Indigestion, Biliousness, Dyspepsia,Sick Headache,Lost Appetite, Sour Stomach, Etc. Rev. T H. Reams, Pastor M. E. Church, Adams, Tenn., writes: “1 " it: I should nave been dead but fyr your Genuine M. A. Sim mons Eiver Medicine. I have sometimes had to substitute ‘‘Zeilin’s stuff” for your Medi cine, but it don’t answer the purpose.” XJr. j. R. Graves, Editor The Baftisi, Memphis, Tenn. says: received a package of vourLiver Medicine, and have used half of it. It works like a charm. I want no bett-.r Eivcr Regulator and cer- no more of Zeilin’s mixture. «r TK UCUHT3 20 S. BROAD STREET, ATLANTA, GA. DR. THOMAS J. JONES. Country work solicited. j Respectfully otters his servicef^to the jseop! n Net ewnari aacl vicinity. Office on L>epc street. R. H. Barnes’ old jewelry office. Res- j idenceon Denot street, third building east o- M c CLENDON & CO., A. a- W. P. depot. PRINTERS, STATIONERS AND BINDERS. Of Interest to ladies. We will gen \ .% FREE SAMPLEcfour wonderful pjx<inc Lr ? mai- complaints to anyJa^y who wirL a to t***t its efficacy bofor • purchasing. S*nd stamp for postage. hAKtS Si,.V.£DY CC.,Bax 104, BulUlo.N.Y. PARKER’S . HAIR BALSA Cleanses and beautifies the Promotes a luxuriant growth Never Fails to Restore Hair to its Youthful Co. iCuredgcalr diseases and hair i •m 4 - at Dnif»erist.«i. PARKERS GINGER TONIC .a*a-uurtt tor ^CLgoi, Coiaa, xuwara Fauu. Exhaustion. ■■■