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2oo tSE SOUTHER# WORLD, MAY 1, 1886. ^I|e ^onfltcn| > '|^oi|U. Issued Seml-Montlily. TJJRMH OP (tVMCKIFTIOHl r annum,] BATES OP ADVEKTISINOl Legitimate adrortliemanti Inserted at the fol lowing tatea: Inilde pages, % column one Insertion M 35 % column one insertion 13 00 1 column one Insertion 3100 Last page or preferred position 35 per cent additional Beading Notices 40 cents A^adrertlsementa charged by solid Nonpa reil measurement, 13 lines to the inch. Adver tisements one Inch or less, for less than one month, <3 per inch. Special rates for large and long tune advertisements. No extra charge for ° > AU transient advertising payable strictly In advance. Advertisers unknown to us and with out commercial standing will please remit with contract or order to Insure insertion. Estimates cheerfully and promptly furnished upon application. Persons writing to advertisers In the South* ■bm Would will confer a favor by stating where they saw the advertisement. We urge our friends to get up Clubs. Send tor our liberal offers to agent*. Correspondence for our several Departmeate solicited. In sending In communications for any department, please mark the department It Is Intended for on the envelope. Personal letters to the editors should be so marked; but all other letters should be addressed to The SOUTHERN WORLD, Atlanta. 6a. ATLANTA, GA., MAY 1,1886. Table of Contents. PAea 133—Victories of Peace; Old and New South; Sibley Cotton UUU (Illustrated). Paoss 194-6—The DeSauesures, a Historical Romance, by B. F. Sawyer (concluded). Paoss 195-7—New Orleans Exposition—Con cluding Paper, by H. H. Jones. Farm Topics, by R. J. Redding—Work lor May on Farm; Cultivating Poor Land. Paoss 197-9—Farm Implements—Better Imple ments for Culture; An Old Time Plow; Labor- Saving Appliances. Pass 199—Hines and Mlnlng-Mlningln Georgia. Paoc 199—Anniston, Ala., Her People and In dustries—Fall Page—by H. H. Jones. Paog 200—Tsble of Contents; Edltorisl Brevi ties; Publishers’ Announcement; Young Farmers’ Club; Commercial Convention; New Orleans Exposition; A Growing Industry; Timely Topics. Paek 201—Hen of the Hour—Dr. Joslah Brad- Held. Pao* 203—North and South—Forgiven—Forgiv ing, poetry; Growing Friendliness; Voice from the North; Response from the South; Duncsn’s Mammoth Cotton (Illustrated). Pack 203—Fashion Department-Full Page (Il lustrated). Paea 204—The Children’s Comer—Kindly Greet ing; Talks with the Children. Letlter Box- Timely Advice; Texas Boy Fanner; Alabama Boy; Hlsslitlppl Girl’s Letter; AVery Nice Letter; Rice Planter’s Boy. Paeis 205-6-7-8—Advertisements. Editorial Brevities. Wo send out a large number of sample copies of this issue containing blanks for clnbBsnd special propositions to new subscribers. Will every reader ox The Sounhbkn Would fill in the name of one or more subscribers on these lists and return them with the money to us at once? ' For the first time in seventeen years, the Graniteville (8. O.) Ootton Manu facturing Company has closed its annu al account with a balance on the "loss” side. Owing to depressed market, the year has been a bad one, and the loss is (8,000 on goods manufactured. The outlook for the future, however, is con sidered hopeful. The Live Oak (Fla.) Intelligencer,says Mr. Bucki, has made arrangements for settling a colony of five hundred Italian families at and near Ellaville. No man among them will have lees capital to start on than (160. Ten families have left New York for Ellaville, and others will be coming on until the five hundred have been settled. The Daily Watchman, of Anniston, Ala., of April 17th, payB our efficient traveling editor this compliment: Col. B. H. Jones, representing that solid and progressive jonrnal, the Southern World, of Atlanta, is in the city to-day, and will write up Anniston nicely for mb publication. The World is among the boat publications in the country. Publishers* Announcement. The Cultivator Publishing Company having purchased the Southxbn World, the publication of the same as a literary, industrial end mechanical journal will be continued. Major Sidney Herbert becomes the office editor. Mr. W. G. Whidby(aesoci ated with the paper from its inception) remains with the company. Col. R. J, Redding will continue to make contri butions to its columns, while Col. H. H Jones will be continued, as heretofore; the corresponding editor. With such talent and efficiency in con trol of the paper we confidently expect the Southern World to grow in pnblic favor, as we Bhall spare no effort as pub lishers to have it meet the wants of its constantly increasing circle of readers, Cultivator Publishing Company. In accordance with the above an nouncement, the undersigned assumes the editorial management of the South- xrn World, and with the next issue will present its readers with a specimen of what the paper will be in fnture, under its new ownership, both in its “make up” and contents. No promises that can be made in advance will provb half as satisfactory to subscribers as the speaking presence of anticipated im provements. Sidney Herbert. Tbe Young Farmers* Club. The growth of this new organization has been most remarkable. It met at Holton, Ga., on May 1st, 1884, and formed itself into a working body, adopt ing a constitution which gives it a home in every Southern State. Out of that small band has grown a strong and vig orous association, its membership now being over five hundred, and embracing each State in the South. The First An nual Meeting will be held at Holton, on May 2d, and promisee to be one oi deep interest to the young farmers of the South. The Club has but one purpose in View—to elevate the farmer and im prove agricultural labor. It aims to se cure better cultivation for fewer acres, to lessen the burden of daily toil, and improve the value of farm products. Commercial Convention. In copying the call for the proposed Atlanta Commercial Convention, to be held in this city, May -19rh, 20th and 21st, the Manufacturing Record, of Bal timore, says: The above address is well worthy of consideration. A gathering of business men in a convention of this character to discuss purely business matters ought to be productive of great good. It is important, in fact, essen tial to the success of the convention that it should be composed of representative men in all lineB of industry, and unless the attendance of men of this kind can be secured, it would be much better to abandon the project. We anticipate, however, that Atlanta, which is capable of great things, will be equal to the task that her business men have undertaken. Outside of tbe good to be derived by general business interests from this con vention is the great good that the Sonth will secure by the presence of many Northern and Western capitalists and manufacturers. They will be able to see for themselves that the half has never been told of the 8outh’q.vast un developed resources. Their investi gations in this line will almost surely lead to large investments in Southern property or in Southern enterprises. Tbe New Orleans Exposition. Since our last issue the writer has en joyed a week’s Hojourn in the “Orescent City,” taking in the wonders of art and treasures of nature as exhibited within the grounds and the immense buildings of tbe World’s Exposition. It is not our purpose to attempt a description of what may be seen at the Exposition. That task has fallen to the panoramic pen and discriminating eye of our respected senior (H. H. J.), whose excellent Ex position letters have been running through the Southern World, to the delight and instruction of its readers. We will say, that the half had not been told us; and yet, on reading Col. Jones’ articles, we find that we overlooked many objects of interest which did not escape bis notice—such is the vastness of the display in extent and variety. We were equally delighted with the city itself, and its attractive surround ings and belongings; its palaces of trade, art and pleasure. But above all, we were charmed by the generous and princely hospitality of the citizens with whom we came in contact. Our party, composed of Hon. J. T. Henderson, Dr. J. S. Lawton, and the writer, have spe cial reason to hold in grateful remem brance, the kindness and genial hospi tality and good offices shown us by Capt. O. M. Soria, Capt. Ed. Page, Col. E. H. Hudson, Paul Capdeville, Esq., and Mr, Jno. S. Rainey. These gentlemen are regular descendants (in spirit, at least,) of the ancient knights of hospitality. R. J. R. A Growing; Industry. It is a matter of much surprise to us, and will be to all who may read what we have to say on the subject, that so little notice has been taken of one of the great est and most prosperous industries in the Sonth—that of the manufacture of patent medicines. Only a few years ago two druggists in Georgia,then manufacturing patent med- cines, removed to tbe North—one to New York and the other to Philadelphia—in order to secure superior advantages for the sale of their products. But since then, os if by magic, within the borders of our State several similar establish ments have sprung into a healthy and prosperous career, and it is doubtful if New York, Philadelphia, or Chicago could offer them any better facilities for carrying on their operations. And what does all this mean to the people of the South? It means more money kept at home and new demands for the natural products of the soil Heretofore, to a large extent, rootB and herbs have been shipped North for manufacture into patent medicines, just as our cotton was sent there to be made into cloth and shipped back here to be sold to the very persons who raised tbe raw material. Ae we have grown wiser in regard to cotton, so have we come to see the full value of our roots and herbs for home manufacture. There are in Atlanta, alone, not to epeak of other Georgia cities, a half dozen large establishments which pay out thousands of dollars annually for roots, herbs, honey, etc., to be used in the manufacture of patent medicines and other preparations. Besides this, an immense amount of money is spent for labor in preparing and shipping these prepaiations. Idle hands are given em ployment ; printing presses and box fac tones are kept busy, and, in many wayB, hundreds of other industries are foster ed and kept alive. In North Carolina, for years past, an immense trade has been carried on with the North by shippers of roots and herbs of a medicinal character. Georgia, however, has very wisely created a home demand for these things, and as this de mand constantly increases—although it has already reached surprising dimen sions—every branch of trade and indus try seems to feel its reviving influences. To remove these medicine enterprises from our State, in their present enlarged proportions and prosperous condition, would be to take millions of dollars from our active and labor-supporting capital. A bed of chromium has been dis covered on tho plantation of Dr. W. R. Beasley, near Mountville, Ga., and a company has been organized to work the mine. Timely Topics. The war news from Europe inspires the press to advise farmeis against plant ing too much cotton, as food crops will be in great demand and prices rule high in export circles. Mr. Isaac Branch, a machinist, of Adairsville, Ga., invented and patented a leaping and mowing machine, which is said to possess valuable improvements over former inventions of this kind. Mr. W. A. Seaweli, of King’s Landing, in Dallas county, Ala., wants to know which is the best bee-hive in use, and the price of the same; and where he can purchase. Also, the same information as to the best book on bee culture. Gan any of our readers give the desired infor mation? Rome, Ga., is just now moving to add two new railroads to her lines of trans portation, and looks ahead to a popula tion of fifty thousand in the future. There is nothing like being hopeful and in earnest in each matters. Great cities do not spring up—they are * built up by' men oi energy. Cattle are again dying in Mississippi, as well as in some of the Western States, where it is thought that pleoro-pneumo- nia and meningitis are prevailing. The deaths have been quite numerous about Brookhaven, and other sections it is thought will yet suffer. The State and Federal authorities are seeking to sup press the plague. We would call special attention to our “North and South” department, which can be made a very useful medium for reaching people at the North and West who desire to come South and lo cate. Hundreds of letters are being written by old Boldiers who are anxious to remove to a warmer climate, and would be glad to create new homes near the once familiar battle fields of the late war. Mission Ridge battle-field is now almost covered with attractive fruit farms conducted by the Northern soldiers who fought there twenty years ago. Verily, they have turned their swords in to pruning-hooks. All such will find here a hearty welcome and a delightful climate. The South is still giving the country numerous useful patents. J. N. Gardi ner, of Chesterfield, S. O., has invented a cotton seed planter, and Ohas. H. Dye, of Illinois Bend, Tex., a cotton picker’s sack. There is no reason why the peo ple of the South should not be able to develop an inventive genius far in ex cess of her past record. Labor-saving machinery offers a wide field for in ventors of all classes to reap honors and riches. Mr. W. W. Yonge, of Chatta nooga, Tenn., has secured a patent on a combined knife, eraser, letter-opener, etc.; Mr. I. Ramsdell, of Atlanta, Ga on treating paper to preserve it against the corrosive action of acid, and also for producing transfers of drawings, engrav ings, etc.; Mr. G. W. Welch, of Mobile, Ala., newspaper binder. The cotton mill men are somewhat hopeful for the future. One writes the Wobld from an adjoining State: “Yes I am a manufacturer, and a poor busi ness I now find it. Am working my eyes out and cannot make anything. But the wheel of fortune, I feel, has about got ten around, and this fall will begin to show us its more favorable side. Farm ers live by themselves and are sponta neous, but manufacturers rather draw themselves in; they do not like to un burden too freely, and our Southern ones, singularly enough, will not com bine for self-protection. Maybe they will learn bettor after they havohada few yeara’ more of experience. The New England Manufacturing Associa tion is the only thing that keeps these same Southern manufacturers from being ruined; and this is done by regu- lating tbe commission men.”