Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

A G HI 0 U !, T U R A L . EARS OF A HORSE'S FOOT. The bars of the hoise’s foot, arc but prolongation of the outer wall of th e toot . Their object Is to protect tho frog and siivngih-n the foot i/self. Their value ji. tlii direction can scarcely Ve overesli t ed. To cut them away, is like remov* jjjrr tho beams that keep the walls of a house from falling outward or crushing inward. If a healthy foot is placed on a glass stand, it will he seen that the ground mu (ace cf the wall bars all bear the rel¬ ative proportion of weight. r J hesermight be called the three great pillars on which the body of the horse, like some dome, upheld by three columns, stands. To shorten or remove two cf these three columns, is of course fatal. The dome is of such weight as to crush the sole remaining support. This is precisely the condition of things under tiie common viscious system of shoeing. The bars' are cut away so that they cannot touch the earth, the frog is pared down the same way, the sole is gouged out and the result is that nothing is left but the wall of the hoot to support the vast weight above. When you rcmcmbei that the wall is very thin, scarcely an inch in thickness where it touches the ground— you will sliaue with me the surprise, not that so many horses “pound their feet up,” and break down or “give out in their feet,” as the saying is, hut that any horses survive at all. The true w r ay is 1o let evnything grow to its fullest ex¬ tent that nature designs it to reach, and in shoeing, seek only to protect from too rapid destruction what nature has put to* gether, least of all cut away that which nature has provided so abundantly and more efficiently than the art and skill of man can ever hope to effect. The vast importance ol lmvino the frog come in contact with the “round in order to keep the foot in health and good condition is most ably shown in “National Horseshoe¬ ing,” a small book recently published, that ought to be in tho hands of every owner and lover of a horse. INSECT ENEMIES OF THE APPLE. At a recent meeting of the Western New York Farmer’s Club, Mr. Green man, of Lockport, whose devices of en* 1 rapping insect enemies of the apple have attracted attention and fivo>’, was called upon and related his experience as fol¬ lows, according to a report in the Rural Home : Mr. Grccman had followed fruit rais¬ ing many years and had come to tlm con¬ clusion that lie must destroy the insects or they would destroy his fruit. The codling worm had damaged his apples this year to the amount of $3,000, lie experimented to learn the nature and habits of the insect. Exposed the mag¬ got 1o a temperature of two degrees be¬ low zero and upon taking it in a warm room, it soon revived, but wet was dis¬ astrous to him. Last tall carefully scrap¬ ed his trees, but it did not rid him of the pests, for they appeared in great numbers the past summer. Hatched out the eggs in boxes and watched the worms to see what they preferred to hide in to enter the pupa state. First put in paper, and afterward cotton, and observed that they left the paper fov the cotton, and spun their cocoons therein. lie then made bandsdof paste-board three inches wide and a yard long, which helmed with cotton flannel two inches wide, tacking the bands around the trees with small carpet lack, He first tried them tc see where the worms come from, putting three bands around tbe trunk of i he tree. He found a number of worms in both tbe upper and lower bands, but none in the middle, showing that some leave the apple on the tree, and others after they fall to the ground. Ilewa’ch e 1 the apples after they dropped from the tree to sec when the worm moved, and learned that they invariably move in the nighf, so that poultry would be of little use in destroying them. When they left the apple they would crawl from their hole, raise their heads and look around and tlfen make straight for the nearest tree, roaming over it in search of a proper hiding place, Will not crawl under loose baik unless some part of it is fast to the tree so as to shelter them from the rain. In the autumn they will go to the fences, crawling into very small crevices, and seek various other hiding places. . There are other enemies of the fruit tree. The canker worm and the winter moth, an insect very much resemnling tho canker worm, but a trifle larger, and the creeping crickets have troubled Mr. Greenmail. The latter eats into the ripe apple making holes which attract the ant and bees, which cause the fruit to decay, lie made a trough around the base of tho tree, filling it with coal tar, and caught numerous crickets and canker worms. Filled with crude petroleum it destroys the mollis and other insects quicker and they cannot bridge it over so readily. He invented a cast-iron trough oast in two sections, which works well. The joints are cemented together, and the space between trough and tree is filled with clay or mortar. They cost twenty five cents each but thought they could be made of potter’s clay for half the price. The bands should be left giouiui the tree until late in autumn, and be examined every week from ihe mid¬ dle of June till apples are grown. MERCY. The quality of mercy is not strained— It droppetli as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath ; it is twice blessed— It blesses him that gives, and him that takes ; ’T is mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes 1 lie throned monarch better than his. crown ; His scepter shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings; But mercy is above this seep! red sway— It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, 11 is an attribute of God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God’s When mercy seasons justice. [SnAKsPEAiiE. The display of dress in many religious assemblies, is hardly less magnificent than that which one sees at the opera, or the dress rehearsal. It is quite common to hear a congregation praised as being quite “stylish,’’ The lustre of silks, and the waving of plumes, and the glitter of tinsel, says au eminent Divine, make the spectacle seem from the pulpit, the Sab¬ bath day, really a brilliant one. If the minister were as much given to the ob¬ servation of millinery, as some of his fair parishioners are, his position would afford him a most eligible outlook. If he can only contrive to forget where he is, and what the errand is that brought these people together,^he may even take great pleasure in the fair vision. SUCCESS IN LIFE. Benjamin Franklin attributed his suc¬ cess as a business man, not to his talents or his power of speaking—for these were moderate—but to his known integrity of character, “Hence it was,” he says, “that 1 had so much weight with my fellow-citizens. I was but a bad speak¬ er, never eloquent, subject to much hesi¬ tation in my choice cf words, hardly correct in language, and yet I generally carried my point.” Character creates confiedenoe in men in high station as well as in humble life. It was said of the first Emperi r Alexander of Russia, that his personal character was equiva¬ lent to a constitution. During the war of the Fronde, Montaigne was the only man among the French gentry who kept his castle gates unbarred; and it was said of him, that his character was worth more to him than a regiment o( horse. That character is power, is true in a much higher sense than that knowledge is power. Mind without heart, intelligence without conduct, cleverness without goodness, are powers in their way, but they may be powers only for mischief.-— We may be instructed or amused by them ; but i is as difficult sometimes to admire them as it would be to admire the dexterity of the pickpocket, or the horse¬ manship of a highwaymen. Truthful¬ ness, integrity and goodness—qualities that hang not on any man’s breath—form the esence.of manly character, or, as one of our old writers has it, “that inbred loyalty unto virtue which can serve her without a livery.” When Stephen of Colonna fell into the hands of h-s base assailants, they asked him, in derision, “Where is now your fortress?’’ “Here,” was his bold reply, placing bis hand up¬ on his heart. It is in misforturie that the character of the upright man shines forth with the greatest lustre ; and when all else fails, he takes stand upon his integ¬ rity and upon his courage. Table of Weights and Measures. Wheat.................. 60 Shelled com......... ...56 Corn in ear.,...,...... 70 Peas.................... 60 %e..................... 56 Oats..................... 32 Barley.................. .47 Irish Potatoes...... 68 Sweet Potatoes...... ,55 White Beans........ .58 Castor Beans........ .46 Clover Seed......... .60 Timothy Sex d...... ,46 Flax Seed............ 56 Hemp Seed........... .44 Blue Grass Seed,.... 14 Buckwheat........... ......52 Dried Peaches..... ,38 Dried Apples........ .24 Onions................. 57 Salt.................... .50 Stone Coal........... .88 Malt.................... 4 Bran ......... ....... 20 A WARNING. Those who think they can purchase! Stoves ill Atlanta, cheaper than they can from me, let them take warning from this example. A Falstaffian friend came in last week to buy a stove. I offered him one of my magnificent No. 7 Columbia Cooks, (which is as large and heavy as an ordinary No. 8] with a dray load of Trimmings, for $20 00. He said he could do better in Atlanta. He went there and bought, with this result: A Light, No. 7. Stove §20 00 Freight and drayage, 75 Expenses of trip, 3 00 Deficiency in pipe, bought of me. 25 $24 00 2tf E, ROBERTS. $1,000 ! $2,000 !! $3,000 !!! $4,0001!!! IT V 7 TLL be sold before the Court house door, Y in Conyers, on the first Tuesday in March next, All tli Judgments, Notes and Accounts belonging to the late firm of MoCord & Sons, which are new in my hands for collection. Terms cash, J. C. BARTON, jan!9tds Transferee. JOB PRINTING, Neatly Executed, STEViART & ESO.’S 5 l tO NT It AC TOES for all kinds of work, such / as building Grist and Saw Mills, Ho® Carraierii, Including all kinds of SCROLL WORK AND MOULDINGS PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS For Buildings Furnished at Short Notice. We are manufacturers and dealers in all kinds of Furniture. Conyers, Ga., April 26—ly« School Books, 0 F ALL KINDS, at A. H, ALMAND SON & CO’8. 0 # K m T)AETIES that are due us for Accounts of JL 1877, will please Come Forward at Ohce and MAKE SETTLESVOTS. We are DETERMINED To Close Up Last Year’s Business. J. 11. ALMAND SON & CO. Con ers, Ga, jan 5. ’78tf Never Before In Conyerp. J. II. ALMAND SON & CO. have just re¬ ceived lot of EXTRA WHITE SYRUP, almost as Clear as Water. The finest thing of the kind ever brought to Conyers. Call and get a gallon or two before it is all gone. Conyers, Ga. jan 5, *78 If POUTZ s S HORSE ANQ CATTLE POWDERS, ImM k Bft » Will cure pr prevent Disease. ill? iSs. UTT’S) ■; ' J ) a y IRANI! _ i - i Is sufferers tiie most from genial balsam diseases. ever used by x pulmonary pulmonary of " herbal ’* nl products, whlcli It is composed T throat have a specific effect oi n tbe ana lungs; detaches from th e air cells all lr rotating matter; causes it to be expecto* rated, and at once checks the inflammation which produces the cough. A single dusd relieves the most distressing and enables paroxysm* the suf soothes soothes nervousness, nervousness, ana < B ueing ferer to enjoy auiet. rest at night. at pleasant cordial, oroiai, it it tones to the wea k stom ixcb, ami is is specially specially recommended for child ren. m What others say about a Tutt’s Expectorants A Had Asthma Thirty Years. “ I have had Asth Baltimore, February and 3,1875. found medicine ina thirty years, never G that had such a happy effect.” W. F. HOGAN, Charles 8 U A Child’s New Orleans, Idea of November Merit. 1876 “Tuff's Expectorant familiar n, . is a name in my house. end My wife thinks it the best is medicine than in the world, the children snv it ‘nicer molasses candy.’ ” NOAH WOODWARD, 101 N. Poydras 8 t. “I “Six, the and of six all children Croupy,” all am mother ; of tliemhave been crotipy. Without Tutt’s Expectorant, I don’t think they could have survived some of the attacks. It is a mother’s blessing.” MARY STEVENS, Frankfort, Ky. A Bocfor’s Advice. ® “ In my practice, I advise nil families to keep Tuff’s Expectorant, diphtheria, in sudden emergencies, for coughs, croup, etc,” T. P. ELLIS, M.D., Newark, N.J. Bold by all druggists. Price $1,00. Office 33 Murray Street, New York, - - ana anm bbbb mm 0i gj| ';Y sjLssSffthifefx -.1.— : .1: J •/: ;;. Zs °zfcflus»rrfcaif.ggg 6 a ■HSOBBaSMBBil “THE TREE IS KNOWN BY STS FRUIT.” “ Tutt’sPills are worth their weightin gold.” 1 REV.. ». B. SIMP SON, Louisville, Ky. tcenth century.’’—REV Tutt’smPUis*for jFjR.OSGOOD, New York. “1 have used torpor of the liver. orders They are superior made.” to any medicine for biliary dis¬ ever * I. P. CARR, Attor neyusd Law, Augusta, Ga. “ I have used Tutt’s Piffslive years in my family. They areunequalcd F. R. WihS for costiveness ON,^ Georgetown, and biliousness.” Texas. “I have used Tutt’s Medicine with great benefit.” V/. W. MA NN, Edit or Mobile Register. “We sell fiftv boxes Tut?s Pills to five of all others.”—SAYRE & CCb ,^ Cai tersviila, Ga. Q8 their “Tutt’s merits. Pills They have’oliTy^tcTbe work like magic.” tried to establish W. H. BARR ON, 9 6 Summer St., Boston. “ There is no medicine so well adapted to the euro of bilious disorders as Tutt’s Pills." JOS. BRUMMEL, Richmond, Virginia. AND A T H*o 3 ba 1 mD P.IORE. Sold by 35 druggists. Murray Street, 25 cents a box. Office New For ft. 'TF r "'~’ TUTTS HAIR DYE HIGH TESTIMONY. FROM TBE PACIFIC JOURNAL. ha which restores youthful beauty to the hair. That eminent chemist has succeeded in nature producing to perfection. a Hair Dve Old which bachelors imitates now rejoice.” a “ may Price $1.00. Office 35 Murray St., New York. Sold by all druggists. MtBBB/BBMtBBBBHtUi J. H. ALMAND SON & CO., J/jTAVE on hand the Largest Stock of DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,! in town, janl2tf HUE. FAT. FRESH FAMILY FISH. HPHE Third Lot of New Fat Mackerel, in bbl L Ha f bbls„ Quarter bbls. and Kits, have just been received at J. H. ALMAND SON & CO’S. Convers, Ga. jan 5 ’78, tf J. H. ALMAND SON 4 00 j | AYE IN STOKE and to ai’rive, Forty Tons of wBOOIRIMS which they are prepared to SELL ON TIME, to parties who are not Afraid to Make the JtIGHT KIND OB PAPERS. Conyers, Ga. Feb. 2, tf • CLOTHING. ft H: ALMAND SON & CO., are offerix J ( their Entire Stock of CLOTHIA G ! ALMOST COST. &ow is your time to buy. jan 12tf Co N X E R S K x A Weekly Journal, Devoted to POLITICS, NEWS, literature, AGRICULTURE, AND ALL TOPICS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC. Published every Saturday, at Conyers, Ga •J Terns, Tw® BeMass a Advertisements inserted at Heasena hie Bates JOB PRINTINI. We are Prepared to do All Kinds of Job Printing PAMPHLETS, CIRCULARS, BILL-HEADS, LETTER-HEADS, LABELS, CARDS, POSTERS, &c., M* Good Style, and at as Low Rates as any other establishment. We respectfully solicit a share S-H the patronage of Rockdale, and ad joining counties, and guarantee satis fcation. mTE- us si rmisiie e W, E, HARP, PUBLISHER. morning news prize stories ■ IfcEKlY NEWS WEDNESDAY; SEPTEMBER Will contain the first chapters ^Tfij interesting ana of sto^^ • well written tiie Marable Fatnil ‘•—7 BY a. G. HILLYEiUfi •i Of Cnthbert, Ga:, To which was awarded the First Hundred founded Dollars, incidents offered for" tlJT best of on of the late v fu . The Weekly hews, in addition Department! to ft , cultural and Literary ures introduced, as a medium still maintains for State, its clistinot^ 0 ^ eral News, and Politioai , every effort will be making it a comprehensive medium of - ^ mation for the-people. Its MarW h Ulfot ' are complete and reliable. c Report# Peices. Weekly News, 6 months U ft'°° no ' year $2.00; postage free. Dailr fre/’ ; * §5.00; 1 year $10.00 ; postage month * Remittances can be made by tw run der, Registered Letter, or Express ° r; Letters should he addressed, ’ -it rLQ I w J. H. ESTIU, tf Savannah, Ga. < The Olflest Literary Pater in America Founded 1821 . GREIT1-EDUCTION IN PRICJ Make Home Attractive by Introducing —THE— Which for more than 56 years has been th» best Story, Sketch and Family Paper in th. United states. It is published weekly, con¬ tains eight large pages, clearly printed on good paper, lilted with ihe choicest stories and sketches by the best writers; not sensational trash, but such as a mother is willing to have her children read. The whole tone o? the Pa per is pure and elevating. It also contains Historical and Biograpicaf Articles hold Departments; ; Scientific, Agricultural Fashion and Mouse Article weekly fresh and unexcelled; Humorous Notes; LiU erary Reviews ; News Notes; Boys’ and Girls’' Columns; and Strong and Sparkling Edilori- als, etc., etc. Is just such a paper as everw body loves to read. Postage free to any p.irt ox the Pnitefj States and Canadas. The Post will be mailed to any address for one year fur $2.00. For six months, $1.00. 2 Copies.. $3/60 4 Copies.. . 6 <N 8 Copies- and 1 to getter-up of club, 12 00 12 Copies, Copies, “ “ 15 C(t 20 20 00 Additions to Clubs can be made at any time and at same raxes. The Saturday Evening Tost is now the Lar. gest, Best and Cheapest Family Paper pub lished. Send for a sample copy and be cornua ced. Address all orders and make all drafts paya¬ ble to Saturday Evening Post, Lock Box 8, Philadelphia, Pa ( •• GEORGIA’S MEW CONSTITUTE No event ever occurred in Georgia of grandef importance than the Constitutional Coventioiu Its history should be in the library of every man, whatever his profession, business or employment. The lawyer, merchant, farmer and mechanic, alike need it for freqnent refer* ence and study, To place it within the reach of all the people, the Georgia Grange Publishing Company have now in process of publication, at the Franklin Printing House, (J, P, Harrison & Co.,) at Atlanta, their ’’Year Book for 1877,” which will contain-, b A history of the convention, its organization) sketches, daily proceedings, debates, incidents, and the new constitution in full, with illustra¬ tions and a diagram of the convention, showing position of members, etc. 2, An alphabetical county list of all the post offices, counties, sites, cities, towns and villages in the State. G. The Postal Laws. 4. Other useful and varied information for the office and the house¬ hold. This valuable work is presented to every subscriber of tho Georgia Grange, the cheapest and best farm and family journal (with in the United States. For fifty cents six c nts in stamps for mailing book) the Grange will be sent for three months, with the book. Either the paper or book is worth the money The book will be sent one week after the convention adjourns. As only a limited number will be printed, subscription should be forwarded nrau oiately to secure a copy befoi’e the edition is all taken. Address. Co., • Georgia Grange Pub. 6-5t P, O. Drawer No.l, Atlanta, G3 a* T. H. BRYANS, SR. J. GRESN, T. H. BKXANS, J8 J. T. H. IMS a 80., DEAl.ERS IN Groceries, Hardware, &« CONYERS, GEORGIA. W E HAYE ON HAND a M Assortment °HAKMRE AID GSM© cash which we will Sell CHE AP FOR AND ON TIME, TO GOOD PARTIES J Give u a call, and we guarntee you*i come again. We are also Agents for BRADLEYS GUANO. T. H. BRYANS & CO. Conyers, Ga. feb9 ly A. A. ZACHRY, ATTORNEY AID COOKSELLOE IT CONYERS : . GEORGIA T Will Practice in the Courts of this State. , attention given to the coliec Special JY5 tion of claims. Com ^ Office over T. B. Thompsons store eial St.