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****** MTHDAY MOftlUMu JUNE 1* IMS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,
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A Big crowd for Commencement Day
As It Used to Be! —
COLLEGE EXERCISES IN the MORNING!
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Two great Games of Baseball ; between tbe Crack Clubs of Northeast Georgia, Greek
meets Greek. Foot Races, Sack Races. A day crowded with amusements, ending with a
Great Entertainment at tbe Opera House in the evening, illustrated by magnificent] views
Lecture by the brilliant orator, Mr. THOMAS S. MELL.
SPECIAL RATES OF ONE FARE
For the ROUNP-TRIP on all Railroads. MAKE YOUR PLANS TO COME AND BE ONE.
OF A CROWD THAT WILL ENJOY AN OLD-TIME DAY. Athens^will have on her best
clothes. EVERYBODY WILL BE MADE WELCOME AND WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME.
UNDERGROUND INSECT PESTS.
They In font Grand Lamia ami Injure Wheat
unil Com rianto.
The Ohio experiment station devotes
an entire bulletin to wireworms, white
grubs and crane flies, prolific sources ol
loss to the farmer in their devastations
of important crops. The bulletin re
ferred to considers these pests more es
pecially as destroyers of the wheat plant.
Following is a summary of the whole
mutter:
Wireworms are the lame or grubs
• of check beetles and breed especially in
low, damp, cold soils, feeding on the
roots of grass and other herbaceous
plants. No thoroughly practical method
of destroying these worms has as yet
been discovered. Their numbers may
bo reduced by fall plowing, and their
haunts rendered unattractive by a vapid
rotation of crop and l>y pnderdrainage.
Cutworms. There are a number of spe
cies of these, some of which are one and
others two brooded each year. The eggs
are deposited in grass and clovor lands,
moro particularly in low, flat, damp
lands. The maggots, which are often
designated as “meadow maggots.” feed
on the roots, seldom appearing above
ground except in very wet weather. Tho
ravages of these larvro can be prevented
in wheat lands by plowing early in Sep
tember. This measure will also preclude
the probability of injury to corn the fol
lowing year. For injuries in grass or
clover lands no remedy or preventive is
as yet known, according to Entomologist
Webster of tho Ohio station. Weed sug
gests when these insects become trouble
some in meadows to drive a flock of
sheep or herd of swine over the field to
kill the larvie by their tramping.
In the cut A represents the larva, or
maggot, D tho pupa and C the adult
Growing Potatoes bp Electricity.
A French horticulturist h«a cultivated
potatoes in a field divided into three
E rts, all of the same soil and exposure.
oqe section the potatoes were planted
between plates of sine and copper con
. . . T . nected above the soil by wires so as to
Y?here fields of porq are attacked and form earth batteries, with a current
£
_ is made necessary, it is best
plant the second time between the
ild rows, allowing the latter to stand as
>ng as possible in order to hold the at
tention of the worms and keep them
diverted from the latter plants.
White grabs are the offspring of the
May beetles or June bags. While the
wireworms develop to adnlts in summer
and live over winter in that stage the
white grabs pass the winter either as
grubs or pnpse and develop to adnlts in
spring: otherwise the life history of the
two is mnch the same. The eggs are
laid in the ground, notably in grass
lands, and hatch in about 80 days. The
young work little injury the first year
p\tt the pext they ravage the fields most
Seriously. These grabs prefer the higher
to tbe lower lands, and therefore drain-
has much lees effect upon them,
ibably fall plowing and rapid rotation
;rop are tho best methods to pursue.
FeJ [ring with barnyard manure is a
pit tion against damage in infested
field
through the ground where the potatoes
were growing. The second section was
cultivated in the ordinary way without
electricity. The third section was pro
vided with small lightning rods thrust
into the soil between the potatoes'-until
their ends were on a level with the
tubers. The yield of the third section
was mnch better than that of the other
two sections and was obtained 15 days
sooner. The ratio of the crops in the
different sections was as 78,80 and 103.
The first section, although poor in roots,
gave an exceptionally vigorous foliage. -
Mote* For the Ilayfleld.
When to cut gross varies in the prac
tice of farmers. A correspondent of
Massachussetts Ploughman writes that
he likes to mow as much of his grass as
he can from 4 to 6 o’clock in the after
noon. It cures much faster the next
day than that which is mown the next
morning when the dew is on. It is. an
advantage to have the raking all done
before tho snn gets low in the western
sky, and it is better to have the hay that
is ready hauled in before night. Damp
ness gathers upon the hay as soon as the
heat of the sun is off. This corre
spondent cuts his timothy qnite early on
land that is capable of affording two
crops in one season. The early entting,
he reserves for milk cows and young
stock; the last catting is devoted to the
horses.
Opinions differ as to the utility of toy
caps, though it is generally conceded
that a clover crop is secured in a better
condition when these are employed. Onv
seldom hears of a farmer throwing them
aside after he has once used them. Good
hay caps are about C feet square and
made of common unbleached muslin.
They will Often save their cost in a single
season. Dew and rain wash out much
of the best portion of the grass after ibis
partially cured.
Most farmers, aa a rale, prefer to cut
clover when a few of the heads begin to
turn brown. In deciding the proper stage
of growth for entting grass for hay do
not forget that a late growth - of the
plants nearly to seeding impairs their
strength. In case of red clover, it great
ly interferes with the crop of seed which
is obtained from the second cuttipg.
Jnat as snre as hot weather comes
there will be more or leu bowel com
plaint in this vicinity. Every person,
end especially families, ought to have
some reliable medicine et hand for in
stant use, in case it is needed. A 9&or
50 cent bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic,
Cholera and Diarrhea* Remedy U fast
what you ought to have and all that yon
wou’djneed, even for the moot severe
and dang?' ous cases. It is the tost, the
most reliable and most successful treat
ment known and is pleasant to take,
wford
Field Experiments With Fertilisers.
Results obtuined in 1892 at the Ken
tucky agricultural experiment station
in field experiments with fertilizers for
corn, potatoes and tobacco are thus sum
marized in a,’bulletin recently issued:
1. Wherever potash was one of the in
gredients of the fertilizer used, whether
on corn, tobacco or potatoes, there was
an increased yield. 2. That where phos
phoric acid or nitrogen or both were
used without' potash there was scarcely
any increase in yield over those plots re
ceiving no feirtilizer. S. That there was
a profit in the use of fertilizer in every
instance where potash was oneof the in
gredients. 4. That there was a loss by
the use of fertilizer where potash was
not one of the ingredients, except in the
tobacco experiments. 5. That potash
fertilizer applied on com has shown its
effect fur four seasons after the applica
tion. '
The soil of the station farm, it ought
to be explained, is what is termed “bine
grass soil.”
Tilings Formers Wont to Know.
It lias been decided at the New York
station that celery may be safely sprayed
with copper compounds for loaf spotdis-
A CONVENIENT HORSE BmRN.
A Nebraska Barn Plan That Leaves Little
to Be Dcalred.
A Nebraska correspondent furnished
this most excellent barn plan, which
Prairie Farmer has engraved so per
fectly that it almost tells its own story.
This is what the owner says about it:
ELEVATION OF BARN.
It will stable 12 horses; mow capacity,
about 25 tons; corn, about 1,800 bushels
ears; thrashed grain, about 5.000 bush
els. This plan can be reduced to 28 by
40 feet if smaller capacity is wanted, but
should be 10-foot posts. Elevator dump
is under floor and holds about 60 bnshels
of grain.
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The following Item, clipped from the
Ft. Madison (Iowa) Democrat, contains
information well worth remembering:
“Mr. John Roth, of this city, who met
with an accident a few days ago, sprain
ing and braising hit leg and arm quite
severely, wss eared by one 50 cent bot
tle of Chamberlain’s Pain Batm ”
This remedy is without an equal for
sprains and bruises and sbcnld have a
place in every household. For sale by
John Crawford 4k Co.
For sale bv John Craw
I & Co.
▲ MUSIC CHART.
We call attention to the Internation
al Publishing Co.’e advertisement rela
tive to the “Nell’s Chart of the Budi-
ments of Music.” It is the most oon
oise and simple method for teaching
the rudiments of marie ever invented
and all lovers and teaobers of th*
pri t
tent that a smalfohUd can learn In
few days what it formerly took months
to aoquire. This chart is Indorsed by
the best musicians and teachers In
America, and has met with great i
cess. Any one interested in mnsio
should call and investigate this chart.
It will certainly pimress those who see
at. For sale by Haselton A Dozier and
all mnsio dealers.
THE CRANE VLT.
Crane files are known also i
pen, and many term them cat
though they have no
The Gala Day on June 21st
will bring thousands of peo
ple to Athens. The great
games of ball between the
crack nines of Northeast
Georgia and the races, and
the steroptican views at the
Opera House, and the witty
lecture by Mr. Mell as the
different views from all the
a foreign countries are present
ed will draw the crowds. All
railroads running into Athens
wiU give one rate fare from
June 20th good to return
June 23rd*
All kinds of root crops are especially
benefited by. the potash contained in
wood ashes.
Of 31 varieties of snap or bush beans
tried at the Utah station last season,
speckled wax gave the best satisfaction.
Henderson’s bosh lima was tbs most sat
isfactory of the lima beans.
Birds of a feather should flock to
gether. Don’t put chickens, turkeys and
ducks in the same yard.
It is told in The Farm Journal that a
patch of rye will make the best and
handiest fodder tied." me man that has
not the patch of'rye may have an oblig
ing neighbor that has. Cut it before the
grain forms.
Only such bay as seems likely to mold
should be sailed, according to Tho Farm
ers’ Review.
The Fanners’ Review says that it is a
poor plan to salt hay intended for the
feeding of pregnant ewes, as it is liable
to cause abortion.
An Ohio fanner suggests turning posts
that show signs of decaying, and thus
doubling the time of their usefulness.
Practice in both State and Federal Courts
. , , , _ , Loans of $1,000 00 and more promptly
A in elevation and m lower part of mftde on real Mta at * Low R* ra
ground plan is power tumbling rod un- | w h
der floor; power ontside; band wheel r
under floor. B, grain chute in drive-'
way; C, movable window for throwing
in ear corn from outside; D, grain ele
vator; F, doors for ventilation; G, slant
ing floor of grain bins.
BUCKunrstAHmu salve.
The Beat salve in the world for Onto,
Bruises, Bores, Ulcere, Balt Rheorn, Fever
Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, ChUblaios
Corns, and all Bkin Eruptions, and posit
ively cores Piles, or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
aey refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
•marie by John Crawford * Co-
Pal
and
FOB RENT.
The brick building on Jackson street,
recently occupied as Council Chamber,
tbe City Engineer’s office and the stable
and lot adjoining.
For farther information apply to
Thomas P. Vincent, .
Chairman Fob. Prop’s - Committee, or
A. L. Mitchell,
deck of Coonoil
haimmni
MONEY TO LOAN!
HOWELL COBB. WM. M’X. COBB.
Leans promptly negotiated on improved city
property. COBB A CO.
DR. W. B. CONWAY,
Late Physician to Virginia Agricultural
tad Mechanical College.
Office at Residence, 510 Barber street.
Telephone No. 140.
MIL. KAY. CLAUDEC.BAf.
Athens, Ga.
Jacksoa, Ga.
& RAY,
HOASiS I STALLS! V >
ImaTkaaI 1 »
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ere cohn Seme
Interest. We mean business.
far* Collections made in the city an#
through: nt Northeast and Middle Georgia
Prompt rt turns.
Thss. J. Shackelford. Fraak C. Shaekelferd.
SHACKELFORD &
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
ATHENS, OA.
Office with Erwin 4b Cobb.
ciouno rtAh st•« ft a rr posts-
GROUND FLAN OF HORSE BARN,
The interior of corncrib should be
made of 1 by 4 inch strips perpendicu
lar. Driveway may be covered all over
and large hay doors made in each gable
to receive the hay, or partly cover and
put hay up from inside; should be about
three windows back of horses. Cost of
barn will depend upon location and size.
“BLUSH OF ROSES”
Will positively remove Tan, Stock-
ire, Pimples, Blackheads, t-ivw Spota.
Moth Patches, Erysipelas, Salt Rheum,
Etc* Etc. Any number of testimo
nials. Palmer 4k Kinnebrew, sole
agents.
From the leader of Worm’s famous
band, a teacher of twenty years’ expe
rience:
Atlanta, Ga-April 3,1801.-1 have ex
amined the work of Mr. E. A. Nelms,
on the rudiments of mnsio, and find it
the best thing of the kind I have seen
I think it is the very thing for teachers
to use with beginners. A. J. Wubm,
Leader DeGivea’ Opera House.
For sale by Haselton & Dozier and
all music Dealers.
Km. TCOGGWT.
Physician, and Surgeon.
Office, Ho. 11 Thomas Stmt*
Athens, Oa.
Dr. A. O- HOLLIDAY,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
D ISEASE-} or Women a Specialty. Office
over Jaeksoa A Vincent's store. Best-
denes 488 Barber St Prompt attention given
to ml cases Gan be found at office, in tbs day
and residence nt night, whan not attending
professional calls. Jana 8—1/.—
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[oatpain. Boofccjpea
tlcnlxn sent FREE.
tosses
THE BARBER SHOP.
McQueen A Garter, Proprietor*.
Booms, ground floor Toomer: Hotel, corner
Clayton and Jackson atreeu.
Only firabelaas and polite workman em-
ptovea
Bring your job work to the
Banner Office.