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14 THE SOUTHERN WORLD, AUGUST 16, 1882. Jfcsketl mid Jfcnswtrtd. • M3—Doff Island Light. "Where Is Dog Islsrd Light situated?” L. J. O., Tuad Vine, JelTenon county, Ala. AssWKB-It Isarevnlvlugllghl on the south coast of Florida. • M-i—Ringworm. “What Is the cause of ring worm?” A. 8. II., Pigeon Hill, Union county, Ark. ANBWBB-Illngworm Is produced by what Is known as Dermatophytes, a vegetable growth, chiefly of the lowest cryptogamla, Inhabiting the cuticle or epider mis. M3—Apple Oil. “Is there such a product aa apple "oil and how la It made?” A. W. J., Otter Creek, Levy county, Fin. Answer—Apple Oil Is made by dissolving the Valerianate of Amyl In six parts of alcohol. Amyl Is one of the natural products of the distillation of coal, Is colorless, somewhat nromatlc In odor, and exerts a riglit-hamled rotary action on a ray of polarised light. MO—Adieu. “What Is the correct meaning of this word?” B.O. II., Mule Creek, Brooks county,(la. ANSWKK-Itls an elliptical form of saying “I com mend you to God.” M7—Vosanr College. “What are the dimensions of Vassar College and whence does it derive Its name?” O. J. L., Fish Trap, Pike county. Kentucky. Answer-Vassar College Is five stories In height, 500 feet long.aoufect wide in the center and 164 feet wide In the wings. Matthew Vassar. a gentleman of Eng lish birth, but a resident of this country, who died in 1868, gave (800,000 to found tills college, and hence its name. MM—Varicella. “What is varicella ?“ B. E. M., Duck Port, Madison Parish, La. ANSWKR-Varlcella Is another name for what Is known os chicken pox. It Is a contagious febrile disease, bearing some resem blance to a mild form of small-pox, but Is not con sidered dangerous. Mtl-llonanxa. “Please give us an explanation of the origin and meaning of the word so generally used—bonanza?” W. A. II., Duck Hill, Montgomery county. Miss. Answer—Bonanza Is a Spanish word Indicating fair weather or prosperity. When n sud den widening, or discovery of a vein or deposit of precious metals Is made in mining, it is culled a bo nanza. It has thus crept into general use to mean any successful venture. OD-t'lillblttlna. “How can chilblains bo avoid ed?” J. T. T., Bat Cave, Henderson county, N. C. ANSWER-Cbllblalns can generally beavolded by al ways washing In tepid water and not habitually ex posing the hands and feet to great cold, orwlien cold, to the heat of a lire before bathing in cold water. When the chilblains are formed they may be treated with oxide of zinc ointment, or diluted solution of borax In glycerine and water. 91-Kiiffravlnff. “When was engraving first practiced?” W. 8. H., Flsli Dam, Union county, S.C. A NswEit-It Is conceded that the Chinese practiced the art of engraving at an early period, some say 1,000 years B. C. It was introduced into Europe It Is supposed In the middle of the 15tli century. Hour- dler of Paris, In 1799, perfected engraving on glass. The earliest wood cut In existence represented 8t. Christopher and the Infant Jesus. The date of that wood cut Is placed as the year 1423. 02 Tomato. “Of what country Is the Tomato a native?” M. A. C., Panther Springs, Hamblen co., Tennessee. Answer—The tomato or love apple, as Itwaaorlginally called,laanativeof South America and was introduced Into England In 1796. At llrst it was considered not only until for table use, but poison ous. It has grown into popular use, and Is now cul tivated in all parts of the world suitable for it. 93-Apples. “Can you give us any Idea as to the origin of the apple and the number of varieties?” B. H. It., Mustang, Denton county, Texas. Answer —The apple (crab) Is a native of most of the coun tries of Europe in a wild state. The origin of the cultivated apple is unknown. According to Pliny, the Romans In A. D. 59, had twenty two varieties; hence It is probable they Introduced them Into Eu rope. Iu 1566, the Royal Horticultural Society out of 1,670 reported varieties, bail 1,500 In Its collection. til -Kit-Cat Club. “Where and when war the Kit-Cat Club organized?” Answer—It waslnstltuted in London, In ITin. It met for sometime In the house of Christopher Cat, a pastry cook. ,jP<? Cotton. Tlio market shows a slight advance on our previous report at some points. We quote ruling prices August 10th: Mid dlings—New York, 13 1-10; Galveston, 12%; Wilmington, 12% i Savunnuh, 12; New Or leans, 12%; Mobile, 12%; Memphis, 12%; Augusta, 12; Charleston, 11%; Atlanta, 12%, In Liverpool, 7d. Wheat. Atlanta No. 2 Georgia,90@1.05; Tennessee No. 2 1.08@1.10; Haiti more, Southern red 1.11@1.19; amber 1.1G@1.18; No. 2 Western winter red, 1.14%; Chicago, No. 2 red win ter, 1.03, No. 2 spring, dull and nominal; Louisville, No. 2 red winter 95@96; Cincin nati No. 2 red winter, 1.02(3)1.03. Corn. Atlanta, white 1.15, yellow 1.10; St. Louis, 77<p>77%; Chicago, 77%@77%; Louisville, No. 2 white, 92; No. 2 mixed, 80@81; Cin cinnati, No. 2 mixed, 77%. OatN. Atlanta, 55c.; Baltimore, Southern, 00(3) 04, Western white, 05@07; mixed, 64@65, Pennsylvania,01(3.05; St. Louis, 45%@4G%; Chicago, 51; Louisville, No. 2 white, old 00; new 45; Cincinnati, No. 2 mixed, 52. Flour. Atlanta, fancy 0.75; extra family, 0.50; family C.00@G.26; St. Louis, family 4 25@ 4.35, choice 4.85@4.90; Chicago, common to choice 4.75@0.75; fair to choice winter 0.00 @7.00; low grades 3.00@4.75; Patent 7.50@ 8.76; Louisville, extra family 4.25@4.75; choice to fancy 5.30@9.00; Cincinnati, fam ily 4.70@4.85; fancy5.70@6.75. Hulk neat*. Atlanta, clear rib 13%; Louisville, shoul ders 9%, short rib 13%, short clear rib 13%; Chicago, shoulders 0.G0, sliort ribs 13, short clear 13%; St. Louis, shoulders 9%, short ribs 12.10; short clear 13.00; Cincinnati, shoulders 9%, clear ribs 13. Uncoil. Atlanta smoked sides 13%@14; Tennessee hams 14@14%, sugar-cured 10%; Baltimore, shoulders 12, clear rib 13%, hams 15%@10%. Pork. Chicago, $22.15@22.20; Cincinnaii, 21.75; 8t. Louis, 21.G0@2l.75; Louisville, 22.25; Baltimore 22 25@22.35. Lard. Atlanta, refined 14, leaf 15%; Louisville, choice leaf 14; Chicago, 12.40; St.Louis, 12%; Cincinnati, 12%. Uonntry Produce. Atlanta (wholesale)—Eggs 17c; butter 10@ 22%; sweet potatoes, $1.50@1.75 per bushel; Irish potatoes, 3.00 per barrel; poultry 27@ 30c.; small chickens, 8@15, according to size. Live Stock. Atlanta (job lots)—Mules 14 hands high $85.00@$105.00; 15 hands $125.00@$135 00; horses—plug $05.00@85.00; driving and sad dle horses $150.00@200.00, Fruits. Atlanta (wholesale)—Large melons, 18@ 20c.; medium 12%@15; small 5@12%; can taloupes 5@0c. THE LITTLE FAIRY OUR PREMIUM CLOCK Is a great deal prettier than the cut shows. It de lights all who see It. It can be hung up, or laid down on Us luce, back, or side, and will RUN IN ANY POSITION. It la handramelv nickel-plated, whlcb looks better and is more durable than silver, and Is warranted to be an accurate and CORRECT TIMEKEEPER. It is like a stem-winding watch, and requires NO KEY TO WIND IT. The hands can be regulated without being touched In fact the LITTLE FAIRY is Just the clock that everybody will bo delighted with, for It Is the most complete, snug, and best arranged clock to be bad anywhere, ..Many have written that It keeps as good time as their (150.li) watches. Given ns n Premium Tor S Subscribers. Wc oflTcr it lor Sale lor 82.23, Price, including one year’s subscription to Southern World, 82.30. Postage prepaid in each case by us. !I^47th==I~ POPULAR DRAWING op the In the City of Louisville, oil THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 18M2. These drawings occur monthly (Sunday excepted) under previsions of nil Act of the General Assembly of Kentucky. The United States Circuit Court on March 31st ren dered the following decision: 1st. That tiik Cor won-wealth Distribution Company is Lkoal. 3d. Its Dhawinos are Fair. N. R. This Company lias now on hand a large re serve fund. Read carefully the list of prises for the AUGUST DRAWING. ! Prise 430,ono 1100 Prize* (100 each,(10,000 1 Prize 10,000 300 Prizes 50 each, 10 000 1 Prize... O.flisl lo>n Prizes 20 each. 13,600 111 Prizes (1,000 each, 10,0001 lino Prizes la each, 10,000 91 Prizes 500 escb, 10,0001 9 Prizes each, Approximating Prizes 4,700 »Prizes 9)0 each, “ i sno 9 Prizes loo each, ” “ wo J,960 Prize*. (112,400 Whole Tickets, . $2 Half Tickets, $1 27 Tickets, . . 50 55 Tickets. . 100 Remit money or bank draft In letter, or Bend by express. Don't if.nd by XraDtrred LtUtr or Pott-Oma Order, Orders of five dollars and upwards by ex- 8 res*, can be sent at our expense. Address all or- orsto R. M. BOARDMAN, Courier-Journal BuUdlng, Louisville, Ky. UcKe ye’Junior . 1 AWN |\/|oWER MANUFACTURED BY AST ToOS «xRo. SpringfieldTo. SENIOR and JUNIOR “BUCKEYE SIMPLE AND EASY TO WORK; IlciuitilTil in Appearance, Strung and Durable. LAWN MOWERS. Most Re’iable Mowers in the Market. Try one ami you will buy it. psr Send for Illustrated Circulars to MAST, FOOS & CO., Springfield, Ohio. Looking splendid you aay-tbunks! My dear creature, adopt my beverage, delicious ZOEDONE, and the me will soon be said of you. Phosphorus I* strength of body and vigor of mind. Its Insufficiency In the system, occasioned by the lL*ViVl^ll,I’iI....?’ ATMjyUlIRHIcCnAffOffB. HUMMER 11 ,*AT, t'tC.,Jtnidllcea^ I.AHMTUDK,oflt-ll mlS- and longer, with leas fatigue nnd »u(Ter loss from heat and thirst, than ttiose continuing to Indulge In voting or^alcoholic drink*. The celebrated Dr. Redwood Professor of Chemistry to theTharmaceutlc cietyof Great Rritaln.wnteaon August 15.1SS1: “Having repeatedly anulyzed ZOEDONE, 1 have for to be uniform In composition and to contain Elements u tilcli ore Kxsenltnl for the Hiill.ll.iir Up nml Reproduction of (he Hu. mnn Hotly In iiNoiiud mnl Hcnltliy Condition.*’ „ ZOKHONE, therefore, being a sparkling, palatable BEVERAGE, NON-ALCOHOLIC, yet EXHILE- RATINO and at the same tlmo Imparting STRENGTH OF BODY AND VIGOR OF MIND, Is the greatest health creating drink of the age, and ns such emphatically commends Itself to the (Southern people, who should uek fur It every where, und for FAMILY USE ouler It of WINE MERCHANTS, GRO- tLKH, or DHUG0I8T8. PEMBERTON, IVERSON & CO., Atlanta, Ga„ Mention Southern World. Or ZOEDOM) BUREAU, 27 Turk Place, New York. [ -"rarERsi OVARiiME . FARMERS !! ' FARMERS !!! Prevent* tb« loaa of Feathan: Promote* the laying qualities of hen,and improve* the general health of all Fowl*. Price 1 j mall. 7tin*. The Koyal PitrsEitVATiv* Co. 8. e R. & J. BECK, MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS, Philadelphia. Microscopes, Telescopes, Spectacles. Eye-Glasses. Thermometers, Barometers, Opera-Olssses, Field-Glasses, Photographers Outfits for Amateurs, Send for Illustrated Price Catalogue, which will be mailed xbee, and mention this paper. MANY ADVERTISERS HAVE DI FEBENT ARTICLES ADVERTISED 1 DIFFERENT PAPERS, AND TO GET PROPER ANSWER TO YOUR LETTER IN WRITING BE SURE TO SAY TIIA YOU SAW THE ADVERTISEMENT I TIIE KOUTIIERN WORLD. DY SO Dl ING, YOU FREQUENTLY BENEFJ YOURSELVES AND OUR PAPER.