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' The Pleasure of Gardening. Prom the Savannah Newa. With a return of the seasons comes a renewal of the pleasures of garden ing and farming. That man or wo man is to be pitied who regards the operations of either as drudgery, as the means of mere food or money making. ‘Of course, primarily, the objectof such work is to make money, or its equivalent for money, as it is an essential thing to have. Still, out side of all pecuniary considerations, the lover of nature must find a gen uine pleasure in the tilling of the soil whether the results come up to his or her anticipations or not. There is no other occupation on the face of tlie earth tlmt affords more of true pleas ure and intellectual diversion along with healthy physical effort than gardening or farming does, and es pecially the former. Despite the curse pronounced upon the cultivation of the soil it still remains for man and gentlewoman, too, to obtain the pnr est of human pleasures from its cul ture; for the curse was not of such a nature as to produce either pliysioal or mental harm to those who engaged in its cultivation. It merely produced conditions that rendered necessary a constant oversight of crops and fields and proper care in the sowing and dressing of them, and these con ditions enforce the essential activity for a successful contest with the weeds and briars and other causes militating against the desired success. And this in turn, brings health and mental peace and rest, physical strength and refreshing repose. The Soil curse wus intended to produce manifold blessings, anil it lias not failed of its intentions these many centuries. Only to the indolent and slothful is tile curse fraught witli real harm. To those iu sympathy with nature, in all her works and various moods, it is full of blessings—iu their consequences too many to be readily enumerated, even if we entered into an appreciation of their full extent. The pleasures of rural life have beou sung by poets innumerable; they have been felt by millions more in every age and clime. Poets, priests, philo sophers, statesmen, artists, musicians, all have paid their tribute to the de lights of field and garden and fores* in every age. Why should the med iocre umn of today ignore and con temn the most pleasurable health- giving occupation to be engaged in under the sun? Why should young wen of the day shrink away from the nobleit of all employments and give the preference to poorly paid clerk ships in the various departments o' commerce, where the labor is of a far more trying andcontlning nature than that Involved iu the cultivation of garden, field and orchard? A simple clerkship, to be sure, requires no capi tal, and many are led to accept, such and eke out a bare living because such employment is regarded as more re spectable than laboring in tlie fields. To many it is not more renumerative, but It is “more respectable”—allows, if it does not really require, ttie daily wearing of better clothes, the indui gence iu social recreation aud pleas ores much beyond what most country life warrants or affords, perhaps. To those who have a genius for it trade offers a speedier fortune than farm ing usually offers, but years of devo tion to it Dually brings a longing to resume or retire to the occupations of rural life. However much tiie farm ing interest may undergo periods of depression, it Is an occupation that cannot be forsaken by all. The larger majority of our people are forced to accept it as their occupation. Trade cannot provide for all; it enriches hut a small percentage of those who en gage in it. Tile varyiug occuptiou of farming, gardening, fruit growing, stock raising and the different sppcial ties that are embr oed under the head of “farming" present opportunities for choice to the different bents of mind. Take your choice and go at it, not as a drudge, hut witli tiie zeal of a student and witli a desire to enjoy and become fully acquainted with tiie many pleasures that un intimacy with nature briugs. 8. A. 0. If Your House is on Fire You put water on the burning tim hers, not on tile smoke. And if you have catarrh you should attack "tiie disease in the blood, not iu your nose. Remove the impure cause, and the local effect, subsides. To do tin-, take Hoou's Sarsaparilla, the gnat bl< o 1 purifier, which radically iu,d permanently cures Catarrh, it ulso strengthens the nerves. Be sure to get only Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Fruit trees must have a suitable quantity of potash supplied to the soil in which they are to grow. Merely putting it iu tiie hole where tiie tree is set wiil not suffice, though. It must be put broadcast ubout tiie tree and aN far as the roots are likely to extend iu every direction. C’ultiva tion together witli the leaching pro cess of rain will carry the dissolved potash where it is ueeded. What is true of potash is also true of phosphoric acid—and uitrogeu, too, if the soil needs it. The complete fertilization for the wants of a large tree need not be made until the second or third year after settiug out the young tree, but the latter must have enough food in easy reach of its roots to give it a good start off. Tecumseh and Kalamazoo, Mich, are rivals in the business of celery- growing. During the pust full Ktilii mu zoo shipped iu one day eighteen aud a half tons of this delightful vegetable and -Tecumseh dealers claimed to have shipped fifty tons in one day since that time. Celery grow ing is being developed to an euormous extent iu the lake region. In Cheatham’s Tasteless Chill Ton ic will be found u 6weet without its bitter. Pleasuut to the taste, without a parallel as a remedy for chills and fever. It is tiie production bf tiie well known A. B. Richards Med. Co., of 8tiermau, Texas, and guaranteed to cure. 28 lm. Dmp Plowing. "Flow deep, and you dial! haw corn to sell and to keep.” Bat Benny Franklin, though he knew most cvery- tliing, didn't know how deep that was, or ho would have told us so; he was a very precise man. In some parts of the east two and ono-luilf inches is about as deep as tlvey dan' go, for bo- low that is nothing but hanl pun, and it is not at tho tin jwui order. Thero are no leaks in it, it holds water hotli ways, it will neither go down when it rains nor come up wlion it doesn’t. Consequently three and one half indies is deep plowing. But oil over the west the soil is from two to four feet deep, and deep plowing is as deep as a three liorse team can put a plow into the ground, say twelve-inches. And there is no prettier sight than to seo three horses plowing one foot deep, and throwing a furrow wliioli scatters three foet from tho land fide.— Germantown Telegraph. A Cat That J»k«L Lindsay names tho oat as one of tho animals that jierpetrato practical jokes oo each other or on man, that enter thoroughly into tho spirit of the joke or fan, and enjoy and exult in its «o- cet,s, and cites in illustration of his principle an instanoo of a cat teasing a frog, seemingly to liuar it cry. Tad, of Burnham, Me., sooms todiavo had the humorous sense in a more refined de gree. He would sit-in tho yard, and, calling tho neighboring cats together, would maneuver as though giving them orders till lie got them to fighting; then would withdraw to one side, or to his seat upon tho window sill, and look on iu evident amusement, swinging'his large, bushy tail forcibly against the window pone, but when called into-the hounojby his mistrosslioalwayeobeyetL —W. II. Ijiirrabeo in Popular Science. During the past season G. F. Ryck- tiiau of Brocton, New York, picked from a half acre of Niagara grapes 12,- 600 pounds, which sold for nearly $1,- ;i00, netting him about $1,000. During the first week of December j shipments of strawberries, that were I crown in the op£n air, were uinde | from Durant, Mbs. and other points' in tiie south to Chicago and realized j the extravagant [nice of $1.50 per quart. It is the opinion of fruit growers genera ly that there w ill be abundance of fruit tiie coming year. At least the ! indications point that way. There I has been cold enough so fur to keep back the sap, and it is hardly probable that tiie weather will be such as to * emluuger the fruit. Mr. Pemson, the well known grape grower of New Jersey, says the treat ' ment of mildew and black rot of' grapes with the Bordeaux mixture proved ft great success in his section , the past season. All those who spray ed the vine* with it early and fre quently obtained perfect crops, especially of Concord grapes. Away with the bitter, nauseating, sweet-tasting-chill tonics. U»e Cheaf- haiiA Tttsteles Chill Tonic, as pleas ant fo the taste as rock candy syrup. The children cry for it, the mother won’t live without it, aud tiie ser vants slip it from the side board. It aids digestion, contains no Quinine, Arsenic or Strychnine, tones up tiie system, and is warranted. No cure no pay, 28 lm. Poultry keeping either in a small or large wav cannot be carried on to profit and satisfaction without due re gard to cleanliness in the roosting houses, and several little helpful ad juncts that are greatly overlooked. A large, shallow box of drydu»t under proper shelter should tie provided for t lie fowls for that even in tile winter or rainy season they can gef; their indis pensable dust batti. A small box of bone meal should also lie kept inadry place lor use when ueedtd by the fowls. Aud thirdly a box of gravel should be provided for them so that they cm get it as wanted when the weather continues wet or the soil is frozen. . j Mr. Cb rles Kden, of Trinidad, Col- ora. id e.iyH: “8eeing certificates of the wonderful cures made by Brew er’s Lung Restorer, 1 was induced to try it ou my little son, who was troubled witli lung or throat affec tion, pronounced by one physician consumption. It acted wonderfully ou him, and by the time lie had taken one bottle of it the cough disappear ed. Market gardeners doubtless are generally aware of tire fact that clotli trames answer for some purposes as well as the giuss, and is far more in expensive. A strong quality of mus lin stretched tightly ou the frame and tlien varnished witli a preparation as follows excludes cold air utmost as well us glass: To one quart of litiseed oil add one ounce of pulverized sugar of lead and four ounces ot pulverized rosin, lleat and dissolve these in an iron vessel, and while the varnish is liot apply one coat of it to the upper surface of tiie cloth, which will render it tight and nearly transparent. A second coat may be applied after the first lias dried if found necessary. Just Arrived. A large lot of Breecli and Muzzle Loading] Guns and Rifles at Low Prices. Winchester Repeating Itifles, at $14.00 each. A FULL LINE OF Cookiug aud Heating Stoves, aud Coal Grates, -AT ALL- Bottom Prices for the Cash! I have the Largest and Best Stock of Builder’s Hardware that has ever been in tho city. All bought before the advance on Iron. Call and seo and get prices. JOSEPH STALEY. Milledgeville, Jan. 28, 1899. 30 ly UlfACQUAINTED WITS THE GEOGRAPHY Or THE COUNTRY, 'WILL OBTAIN MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION FROM A STUDY OF THIS MAP OF SPECITAEIC CASES. S. H. Clifford, New Cased, Wis., was troubled with Neuralgia and liheuiuaUsin, his Stomach was disordered, his Liver was effected to an alarming degree, appe tite tell away, and he was terribly reduced in tlesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Hitters cured him. Edward Shepherd Harrisburg, III., had a running sore on his leg of eight years' standing. Used thr e bottles of -Electric hitters and seven hm klen.s Arnica halve and Ins leg is sonnd and well. John Speaker. Catawba, O., had live large Fe ver sores on his leg, doctors suid lie was incurable. One bottle Electric hitters and one b .x hueklen’s Arnica halve cured him entirely. Sold at Culver, Case Jt Kidd’s Drug btoro. THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND A PACIFIC RAILWAY, Including- main lines, branches and extensions East and West of the Missouri River. To all points Eaet, North and Northwest from Kansas City—to Rock Island Davenport, Dea Moines, Chicago, and, via ALBERT LEA ROUTE, to Spirit Lake, Pipestone, Worthington, Sioux Falls, Water- town, Minneapolis, 9t. Paul, and intervening towns and cities—It la the ahort, direct route. In connection with lines from St. Louis, Cincinnati, Ijouievllle, Nashville, and Eastern and Southern points converging at Kansas City, It also constitutes THE SHORT LINE TO DENVER AND THE WEST, FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER. It traverses vast areas of tho richest farming find grazing lands in the world, forming the speediest, most popular and economical system of transportation to and from all cities, towns and sections in Kansas, Col orado and the Indian Territory. FREE Reclining Chair Cara between Kansas City and Caldwell, Hutchinson and Dodge City, and Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars to ana from Wichita and Hutchinson. MAGNIFICENT VESTIBULE EXPRESS TRAINS, Leading all competitors in splendor of equipment, cool In summer, warmed by steam from the locomotive in winter, well ventilated and free from duBt —leave Kansas City and St. Joseph dally, on arrival of trains from the East and Southeast, with elegant Day Coaches, Pullman Palace Sleepers and FREE Reclining Chair Cars, RUNNING THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, making stops only ut important in tervening stations in Kansas and Colorado. Superb Dining Hotels at con venient stations west of Kansas City and St. Joseph lurniah delicious meals at seasonable hours and at moderate prices. THE ROCK ISLAND IS THE FAVORITE TOURIST LINE To Manitou, Pike’s Peak, tho Garden of tho Gods, Cascade, Green Mountain Falls, Idaho Springs, the mountain parks, mining camps and cities, sanitary resorts, hunting and fishing grounds, aud scenic attractions of Colorado. Its Vestibule Express Trains are equipped with every modern improvement that can add to safety, convenience, comfort and luxurious enjoyment. They also make close connections at terminal cities in Colorado (in Union Depots) with the Denver and Rio Grande, Colorado Midland, Union Pacific, Denver Texas and Fort Worth, and all other diverging lines. For Tickets, Maps, Time Tables, Folders, copies of the “ Western Trail,” (Issued monthly), or further desired information, address ST. JOHN, General Manager. Sept. 3, 1890. CHICAGO. ILL, JOHN SEBASTIAN, Gon’l Ticket & Pass. Agent. 9 4m JOS. K.POTTLK. JAS. D. HOWARD. POTTLE k HOWARD, ATTORNE YS - AT - LA W Milledgeville, Ga. Will practice In the Counties of Baldwin, Pat mini, Wilkinson, Washington, Hancock, Jones Warren ami In U. S. Courts. Refer to Faculty ol bumpkin Law School, Ath ens, (in. Office above P. M. Compton A Son’s, turner Wayne and Hancock •trcctH. Feb. 7th. 1889. »1 ly. Piles! Piles! Itching Files- Bvmptoms-M, ist.ue; Intense itching and stinging; most at night, worst by scratching. If allowed to continue tumors form, which often bleed and ulcerate, be coming very sore. Swaynb’s Ointment stops the Itching and bleeding, heals ul ceration, and in must cases removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mall, for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne *fc Bon, Philadelphia. Nov. 7.1889. ' 19 6m Alliance Warehouse! T HE BALDWIN COUNTY ALLIANCE is conducting a general Warehouse and Merchandise business, at Walker’s Warehouse on Hancock stroet, next to City Hall. Liberal advances made on cotton in store. Prompt and careful attention given to all business entrusted to us. Patronage solicited. We will sell cotton at 25e per bale. Storage as clienp as any Warehouse. Cotton and Pino Straw Bagging and Ties for sale. W, H. JEWELL, Mang’r. MIllodgevill’.Ga., Sept- 1st. 1890 . 9 tf Schofield? s Iron Works! Manufacturers of and Dealers In STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, Saw Mills, Cotton Presses, Iron and Brass Castings of any Pattern, A Specialty of StaaltlUg, Pulleys and Mill Gearing, Iron Pipe, Pine Fibrin®. Brass Valves, Lubricators, Packing, Jet Pumps, and full line of 8< Machinists’ Supplies, Manufacturer’s agent for The Celebrated Hancock Inspirator. E^“Our facilites for BOILER BUILDING are unexcelled J. S. SCHOFIELD & SQN ’ Feb. 2GtJj, 1890. MAC N, GA. . ly Oconee River Brick Yard I 1,000,000 First-Class Building Brick For Sale! First-Class Repressed Tile, For Basement Floors and Hearths, a Specialty. Capacity of works 5,000,000 per Season. J. W. McMILLAN, Proprietor. R. W. McMILLAN, Manager. Milledgeville, Ga., Oct. 15tli, 1889. 48 ly. J. F. WILSON. Thanking my friends and customers for Past Patronage, I res pectfully ask you to call and examine my stock of Hardware, STOVES, Guns, Pistols, Crockery, Tinware, Lamps, Lanterns, And other articles too numerous to mention. f5^**I WILL SUIT YOU IN PRICES. Respectfully, J. F. WILSON. ItllleilgovtUe, Ga., Jan. Kill, 1890. ]31 y FINE SHOW CASES —JLt Lowest IP^iCEa.—■ Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays »nd Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Stores and Baol«. Catalogue free. Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlanta, 8* March 4, 1890. 85 ly R. W. ROBERTS, Attomey-At-Liaw' Millkdgkvillk, Ga. PROMPT attention given to a>' business * trusteii to his care, office in room formerly occupied hy Dr. H. M. .Clark In Dr. Calla way’s buildl. g. Dec. I, 188*. lyr. O. H. FOX, — Manufacture Of— DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS, —And Dealer In— Lumber, Laths and Lime! Cement, Plaster Hair, Ac., Turning, Scroll Sawing and Planing Specialty. Office and Mills, McIntosh St., Milledgeville, Ga. March 11,1890. 3G7m. JViai.y l'evoous Are broken down from overwork orhMMhoU. ear* Brown’s Iron Bitters rebuilds the sysMm, aids dictation, removes «s- mb bile, auk wires materia. (i« Ui* |«nitem. H. M. CLARKE. DENTIST, Milledgeville, Ga. *•. arOffice—Hancock St. One door East of Masonic Hall. Milledgeville. Ga., Jniv 8th. 1890, 28 ly MONEY Cheaper than Ever! Six per Cent., B Y A HOME COMPANY. Loans Nego tiated on Farm Mortgages. No De lays and No Ked Tape. Consult your in terest by writing to, or calling on RUFUS W. ROBERTS, Milledgeville, Ga. Oct. 15,1889. __ ^J5 1y DR. W H HALL, Practicing Physician and Surgeon, M1LDKDGKVILDK, GA. OFFICE AT HOME. Notices may ue left with Hail Jt Treanor on Hancock street. March 18Ui, 1890 S7 ly. HT BROW SI'S IROfJ Bll IE NS Cures Indigestion, Biliotisness, Dyspepsia, Mala ria, Nervousness, aud Cieuetel Debility, l’liysl- cIaus recommend It. All dealers tell it. Genuine has trad* mark aud crossed red lines on wrapper. 1890. Milledgeville Shoe Store. IF 1 . HAITG. 1890. I have opened up the largest stock of Shoes that was ever brought to this market. I Bought them to Sell Therefore, I have f/om tho finest hand-sewed to the cheapest and stoutest Shoes for gentlemen, while my lino of Ladies’ and Misses’ Shoes ha: never been surpassed. I to the Zeigler hand-made. call special attentio It can’t be beat. HATS! IB ATS! HATS! Give mo a call and I wilbshow you Hats of the latest style am at prices that will surprise you. Trunks and Valices Of the best qualities and at lowest prices. Repair work prompt and neatly done. i^If you reed Shoes, Hats, Trunks or Valises, give me a ca and I’ll guarantee satisfaction. F. HAIJG. Milledgeville, Ga., Sept., 9th, 1890. 10