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OYSTER SHELLS. The Bivalves Put to Many Good Uses. Remarkable Evidence of the Indian’s Liking For Oysters, It has been estimated that 23,000,. 000 bushels of oysters are opened an¬ nually in the United States, and that this represents an accumulation of shells amounting to not less than 243,- 390,000 cubic feet, which if spread out would cover a space of more than 450,000 yards square to a depth of three feet. No doubt the majority of persons who have assisted iu eating tho oysters contained ill this enormous amount of shells seldom give a thought as to what becomes ot these rough, uncouth coverings. A few, perhaps, if ques¬ tioned on the subject, would be likely to reply that the only way in which they had seen them utilized was in filling up and making roads, em¬ bankments and wharves. Neverthe¬ less, this is but one of their many uso6, as they are extensively employed in making “stools” for new oyster beds, by spreading them on the bot¬ tom of the bays and other bodies of water in which oysters are propagated, thus forming a bed upon which the 6pawn settles and grows into maturity. They are also converted into lime, serve as ballast for vessels, and made into fertilizers. In addition to this they play an important part in the poultry yard, where, in a powdered form, they are much sought after by those engaged in raising fowls of every kind. The early colonists used nothing but oyster-shell lime, and in many parts of New England there still exist mills and kilnB devoted entirely to the in¬ dustry of converting the shells into that material. They have been used in making a hydraulic cement, when mixed with clay and magnesia, and gave perfect satisfaction, not only in laying drains, coating cisterns and tho like, but also in making garden vases, fountains and other ornamental ob¬ jects exposed to the elements. That these shells have been used for fertilizing purposes for hundreds of years is evinced by the fact that even now, in some portions of Canada, what is called “Mussel-mud,” is dug out of the remains of extinct oyster beds by huge machines adapted to the purpose and spread in thick layers over tho land. This is merely a sur¬ vival of an old custom, as we are told that in early times they were labori¬ ously dredged out and used for the same purpose. Mr. Ernest Ingersoll, a noted au¬ thority on the history of this favorite bivalve, slates that “along the Pamlico Sound, in North Carolina, when the weather becomes warm and there is no employment for their boats, the fish¬ ermen rake up boat loads of rough ‘bunch’ or ‘coon oysters’ and carry them to the farmers to be sold and used as a fertilizer, for which from three to five cents a bushel is paid.” These “coon” oysters are seldom eaten, but are found in immense quan¬ tities in southern waters, every stake, bit of sunken log, or the branches of fallen trees being loaded down with them. In the northern and eastern states the immense mounds of oyster, clam and mussel shells found in various lo¬ calities along the coast prove hai/.tible mines for agriculturists, who use them as a top dressing for their farms. In the neighborhood of Dama- riscotta, Me., there are mounds which are estimated to contain not less than 3,000,000 cubic feet of shells—a lasting monument to the red man’s partiality for crustaceous food. Prior to being used the shell must be burned, which is done in rude, home-made kilns.—- [Detroit Free Tress. A Newport Incident. One of the cliff cotiagers, as they are called in Newport—the cliff cot¬ tages being the most costly and luxur¬ ious marine villas in the world—was said to have told an amusing and sug¬ gestive story of his own experience. It is the immemorial right of the public in Rhode Island to have access anywhere to the shore, that tho right of everyone to the common property of the sea may not he abridged. The beautiful walk along the cliff, extend- ing through all the finest estates ia Newport between the houses and the shore, is due to this privilege. The result is not altogether agreeable to the proprietors, because the excur¬ sion trains and boats are constantly bringing crowds of loiterers and pleas¬ ure-seekers, who choose for their lunch the choice spot6 along this prom¬ enade. One day a party of rural vis¬ itors arrived on the cottager’s grounds to lunch, and not content to restrain their steps to the walk to which they had a right, they construed their rights freely, and under the guidance of an elderly dame wandered over the lawn and approaching the house at lunch time drew near, ascended the broad seaward piazza, and disposing themselves upon the chairs and sofas, spread their lunch upon the piazza tables and made ready for the repast. The owner, who from within had watched the proceeding with some perturbation of spirits, then appeared, in a highly imperative mood, upon the piazza, who was evidently the commander-in-chief of the marauders, said, with extremely strained polite¬ ness, that strangers had an unboubted right to walk along the cliff, but that he had a right to his house and his piazza and his tables and sofas and chairs, and he should be exceedingly obliged if they would retire imme¬ diately. As he spoke, he confronted the intruders with threatening severity of aspect. But the general command¬ ing turned upon him her benevolent spectacles, and said, with the suavity of an honest grandmother; “Why, law! you wouldn’t turn us off, would ye? Sakes alive! ye’d be welcome to eat your lunch on the piazza, or in the house, or anywhere you pleased by our way.” And she beamed upon him with such benignity that, wholly unprepared for a sunburst instead of a storm, he was speechless, and, greatly amused, withdrew from the field. —[Harper’s Magazine. The First American Railway. The first railroad built in the United States was three miles in length, ex¬ tending from the granite quarries at Quincy, Mass., to tlio Neponset River. It was commenced in 1826 and fin¬ ished in 1827. The gango was five feet; the rails were pine, a foot thick, covered with hard oak, which was in turn strapped with iron. In January, ( 1827, a short coal road was completed from the mines to Mauch Chunk, Penn. The rails on this road were also of timber with flat iron bars. The first locomotive for use on a railroad was invented by Richard Previteck in 1804, and first tried in Wales. George Stephenson built the first really suc¬ cessful locomotive in 1814, and tested it upon the Killing wood road in tho north of England. The first locomo¬ tive for actual service constructed in America was E. I. Miller’s “Best Friend,” built for the South Carolina Railroad Company in 1830; Peter Cooper built a little experimental loco¬ motive early in 1830, before the “Best Friend” was completed. All Firecrackers Made iu China. Firecrackers are not made at all in this country. They arc all imported, and come principally from China. About two years ago several manufac¬ turers of fireworks in New York intro-’ duced the making of giant firecrackers, but the industry has not increased to any extent. No one in recent years has even attempted to make the small firecrackers. Tho reason for this state of things is a financial one. There is no secret about the making of fire¬ crackers, and Americans are just as well able to do it as anybody; but Chinese labor is so cheap that it does not pay to manufacture them in this country. The duty upon them is eight cents a pound, which amounts to something over 100 per cent, ad valo¬ rem.— [Boston Cultivator. Sentiment Gets a Setback. They were walking out, ou a per¬ fectly cloudless night, in tho light of the big round moon, which seemed unusually bright and beautiful. He was of a decidedly sentimental tem¬ perament; she was more matter-of- fact. Suddenly he clasped his hands, and cried out rapturously: “Oh, Maude, look at the moon to-night! Isn’t it beautiful—beautiful?” “Isn’t it, Honryl” she replied, with equal enthusiasm. “It looks just like a big fried egg—don’t it, dear?” A Bundle of Ife. If life were not really such a very seri¬ ous business the.te would be no funny papers. If politicians were not wbat they arc politics would be different. And also: If the public were only the ideal pub¬ lic for whom the constitution was written “practical politicians” would be at a dis¬ count. If all the heathens were suddenly to be converted, where would the man with a mi-sion be? If all the successful men of to-day were great men what a heritage this century would have. If marriages are made in heaven where are the divorces—but no. Some one will say Chicago. involve increased If matrimony did not rent and expenses, love would last longer than If it is ordinarily millionaires supposed iu to the do. all our were true sense of word honest, we could .count them off on one hand. If you have brains and no money, pat yourself heartily on the back day and night. It is all the recognition you will get in this world. If all men married their first loves the demand for lunatic asylums would be appalling. followed the advice of If a man always his best friends he would have no friends at all, for he would soon lose every dol- lar. Ladies needing a tonic, or children who want building up, should take Brown’s Iron Bitters. It is pleasant to take, Liver cures Malaria, IndigestionjBiliousness and Complaints, makes the Blood rich and pore. The Kansas legislature has 115 farmers and only three lawyers. “August Flower” For two years I suffered terribly with stomach trouble, and was for all that time under treatment by a physician. He finally, after trying everything, said stomach was about worn out, and that I would have to cease eating solid food for a time at least. I was so weak that I could not work. Finally on the recom¬ mendation of a friend who had used your preparations A worn-Out with beneficial re¬ sults, I procured a Stomach. bottle of August Flower, and com¬ menced using it. It seemed to do me good at once. I gained in strength and flesh rapidly; and suffered my ap¬ petite became good, I no bad effects from what I ate. I feel now like a new man, and con¬ sider that August Flower has en¬ tirely cured me of Dyspepsia in its worst form. James E. Dederick, Saugerties, New York. W. B. Utsey, St. George’s, S. C., Writes: I have used your August Flower for Dyspepsia and find it an excellent remedy. VASELINE FORA ONE-DOLLAK BILL sontu* by man wo will deliver, free of ail charges, to any person is the United States, all of the following arUoioi, care¬ fully packed! lj> cjA One two-ounce bottle of Pure Vaseline. . . One two-ounce bottle of Vaseline Pomad* • 15 ** One jar of Vaiellile Cold Cream,..... 15 * OakI Vase! [no . 10 «• Cae of - ■ W » One Cake or Vaseline Soap, exquisitely scent»d,3J " One two-ounce bottle of White Vaseline, - ■ • 1.10 vour.trupplst any Vaseline or preparation Chore /r .M unices labelled with, our name, because you will cer¬ tainly receive an imitation whioli hat little or no value Che«ebrousrh frit's. Co.. 24 State St., IN. Y* SEEDS. We have the largest and most complete Assorted stock of Gar¬ of den and Meld Seeds in the state. boxes garden seed (300 papers) at $3 per case, beats consign¬ ments. Try one. Red Clover, Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, Herds Grass,Timothy, Johnson Catalogue Grass,Lucerne, Free. Clover and Tail-meadow Oat Grass. We import the famous Bermuda Crass and sell it at $2 per .lb. German Millet, $1.75 bushel. Send your ord a J.H.MC.1I1LLAN, 25 Marietta St., Atlanta, ED.'L.HIINTLEY’S Sm ™x"iS rive universal satisfaction. Why should you mid- ilemen’s profits when you can buy direct from us, th« manufacturers f Send us $10 and the following measures refund ind we will guarantee to measurement: fit and please br^aat you or your money. Rules for measure, aver vest, close up under arms, waist measure ovet pants at waist, and inside leg measure from crotch to heel. Send Six Cents for 12 samples of our $10 Men’s ffSSifflSSNSftB: Chicago, 11L * Wholesale Tailors. 184 East Wadlsoa Street, AGENT 1PFIITO o are Coining A c E Mo Money Di ON E E R A o v o FIFTEEN DAYS men. A use- -err house- hold, store and office. Everybody wants it. Sells on PROF. LOISETTE’S NEW MEMORY BOOKS. Criticisms on two recent Memory Systems. forwarded Ready about April 1st. Full Tables of Contents only to those who send stamped directed envelope. Also Prospectus POST FREE of the Lolsettlan Art of Never Forgetting. Address Prof. LOISETTE, 337 Fifth Ave., New York. EPILEPSY or F IS SSBWS1 Z$rV2*'£!tShr MSSYMEES BBBSraBE Adopted by students at Harvard, Amherst and other Colleges, also by professional and business men 25c. every¬ where. If not for sale in your town send to B. J. GREELY, 715 Washington Street Boston. nnm jj WELL M 4 SJS Purify Your Blood Of all seasons of the year this Is most emphatically the one In which to purify your blood. Thei^ is a certain tonic In winter air which Is ex- hllarating and beneficial, and the loss of which when milder weather comes in the spring makes us feel dull, tired and “Played Out.” Besides this, our close confinement indoors, breathing air charged with impurities, contami¬ nates our blood and makes liable the appearance of unexpected diseases. Therefore the necessity of purifying the blood, and therefore the popularity at this season q Hood’s Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier an strengthening medicine. If you have never taken Hood’s Sarsaparilla, try it this spring. Scrofula Sores. “When my boy was two *year8 old he was attacked and suffered a iohg time with scrofula sores. The physician at length told us to give him Hood’s Sarsaparilla, which we did. Two bottles cured him. He is now 10 years old and has not had any sign of scrofula since. We recom¬ mend Hood’s Sarsaparilla to neighbors and friends.’’— Mrs. E. C. Clipper, 8 Kidder Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 4t I have for a long time been nsing Hood's Sarsa¬ parilla, and believe me, I would not be without it. As a spring medicine it Is Invaluable.”—E. A. Ontario Bold by all druggists. $1; six for $5. Prepared only C. I. HOOD h CO. Lowell, Mass. IOO Doses One Dollar SEVEN SEVCNTECN SEVENTY CURE Biliousness, Sick Headache, This Picture, Panel sice, mailed for 4 cents. Malaria. J. F. SMITH & CO., BILE BEANS, Makers of “Bile Beans,” 255 & 257 Greenwich St„ N. Y. City. Have You a Cough? Have You a Cold? A Or Consumption? Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein WILL CURE YOU* Ask your Druggist or Merchant for it. Take nothing else. IF YOU WANT A iPIANO Write us. Wo will SEND our 5a 100-PAGE CATALOGUE FREE giving valuable information. Wo make it easy to deal with us WHEREVER YOU LIVE. Our prices are MOST REASONABLE for strictly FIRST-OLASS PIANOS. WE SELL ON EASY PAYMENTS. ! «Wo take OLD PIANOS in Exchange, ,-q : EVEN THOUGH YOU LIVE TWO I Banteo THOUSAND MILES AWAY. Weguar- j 1 satisfaction, or Piano to for bo 1 returned to us AT OUR EXPENSE son RAILWAY FREIGHTS BOTH WAYS. IVERS& POND PIANO CO.,S™3m™«E TUB KINC OF ALL I COUGH CURES B VE DOCTOR ACKER’S ENGLISH REMEDY SOLD IN ENGLAND for Is. l%d., and in \ AMERICA for S 5 cents a bottle. lIT TASTES GOOD c 1 / v >< f \ New styles of vest chains, we have In large variety, as well as the latest designs of scarf pins. is in without the matter parallel of precious in the stones, South. our Don’t stock a think of buying without in seeing Atlanta our stock. We are the only merchants in our line who import goods directly Whitehall from Europe. J. P. Stevens & Bro-, 47 St., Atlanta, Qa. Send for oatalogue. PENSIONS Great The PENSION Bill is Passed, er» and Fathers are en- _________________ $££ ^VOSSES* Hood’s tion for the great good It has done many people in your own town, even among your personal 1 friends. The least inquiry will bring to your notice well known people who “think the world of Hood's Sarsaparilla.” “It Is Invaluable.” “I have used Hood’s Sarsaparilla In my family for the past four years, and for a thorough blood' purifier It has no superior. It Is Invaluable as a.! spring medicine; it Invigorates the whole system! and tones up the stomach, and since I became' acquainted with Hood’s Sarsaparilla 1 always take- several bottles In the spring, and, as occasion requires, the rest of the year." L. U. Gilman, Aurelia, Iowa. In the Eyes. “My little girl’s eyes became so sore owing to humor in the blood, that we were afraid she' would lose her eyesight and had to keep her In a’ dark room for six weeks. We tried everything' I we could think of but nothing did her any good until tried Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Her eyes at 1 we once began to get better, and now she is entirely well. We think It Is a very nice medicine.” EL! B. Gibson, Henniker, N. H. , “I take Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring tonic, and I recommend it to all who have that tired feel¬ ing." C, Parmelee, 349 Bridge St, Brooklyn, N. Y. N. B. Be sure to get Hood’s. Sold by aU druggists, $1; six for $5. Prepared only by C. L HOOD & CO., Lowell, Maaa IOO Dosos One Dollar -kPr tn -ue- 250 *2.00 USlES :V: Ph ?*l.75 *175 &0Y$ gem 1 ”' & N.s . W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE CENTLENIEN. Genuine Si anil-sewed, an elegan t and w stylish dress Shoe which commends itself. §4.00 Haud-sewed Welt. A fine calf Shoe iw* *1 equalled for style and durability. $n.59 Goodyear Welt is the standard dress 0 Shoe at a popular price. Shoe adapted $4.50 Policeman’* Is especially U for railroad men, farmers, etc. All made iu Congress, Button and Lace. $4.00 tor Ladies, is the only hand-sewed Shoe O sold at this popular price. $4.50 Dongola Shoe for Ladies, Is a new do* fc parture and promises to become $1.75 very popular. Misses $4.00 L Shoe for Ladies, excellence and for still retain their for style, etc. All goods warranted and stamped with name on bottom. If advertised local agent cannot supply you, send direct to factory enclosing advertised price or a postal for order blanks. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. WANTED— Shoe dealer in every city and town not occupied to i ake exclusive agency. All agents advertised catalogue. iu local paper. Send lor illustrated % m 5^?'paint. ' REQUIRES ADDITION'ORAN* MAKING . EQUAL PART COST^n^xlI.^J OFOILfKd QE Advertised in 7348PAPERS gijg| Offth Ml BJ8 B|| ■■■ and Whiskey Habits II IU HI SBH cured at lnune with- wISTeAStu r 1U4>£ WhUehaU St' CARRIAGES. Send for catalogue and mention w. h. uka y, an & particular 22 style wanted. Wooster St, N. Y. City. PATENTS W. Washington, 40-page T. Fitzgerald, book D. free. C. A. N. U. Fourteen. ’91.