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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Milk as a Medicine.

The London MIR Journal says, on the
authority of DIR. Benjamin Clarke, that in
the East Indies warm milk is used to a
great extent as specific for diarrh9a. A
pint every four hours will check the most
violent diarrhpa, stomach-ache, incipient
cholera and dysentery. The milk should
never be boiled, but only heated sufficient
ly to be agreeably warm, not too hot to
drink. Milk which has been boiled is I'M
fit for use. This writer gives some in
stances to show the value ofthis substance
in arresting this disease, among which is
the following. The writer says: ut has
never failed in curing in six or twelve
hours, and have tried it, L should think,
fifty times. l have also given it to a dy-
ing man who had been subject to dysen-
terry eight months, latterly accompanied
by one continual diarrhpa, and it acted
on him like charm. In two days his
diarrhPa was gone, in three weeks he be-
came hale, fat man, and now nothing
that may hereafter occur will ever shake
his faith in hot milk. A writer also COM
municates to the Medical Times and Ga
zette statement of the value of milk in
twenty-siX cases of typhoid fever, in every
! one of which its great value was apparent.
1t checkes diarrhUa, and nOurshes and
| cools the body. People suffering from dis
ease require food quite as much as those
in health, and much more 50 in certain
| uloSaIoSo NIISlC lhtlS - ldplu WASTE vi IIe
system. Frequently all ordinary food in
certain diseases is rejected by the stomach
and even loathed by the patient, hut ma
| ture, ever beneficent, has furnished foOC
that in all diseases is beneficial-in some
directly curative. Such a food is milk
The writer in the journal last quoted DR.
Alexander Yale, after giving particula
observations upon the points above men
toned, viz its action in checking diar
rhma, its nourishing properties, and its &C
ton in cooling the body, it says: 1--WE be
lieve that milk nourishes in fever, pro
notes sleep, wards off delirium, soOthe
the intestines, and, in fact, is the sine qu,
non in typhoid. fever We have also
lately tested the value of milk in scarle
fever, and learn that is now recommended
by the medical faculty in all cases of thi
often very distressing childrens disease
Give all the milk the patient will take
even during the period of greatest fever
it keeps up the strength of the patients
acts well upon the stomach, and is in ever
way a blessed thing in this sickness.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
ORGANIZATION OF Oranges.

OFFICE WORTHY GRAND MASTER,
State Grange, Patrons of Husbandry,
Maxwell, Dyer County, Tenn, July 8,
lS73.-The demand for information upon
the all-absobing subject of Oranges is so
great that this circular come, greeting to
all whom it may concern. Any locality
desiring Grange will secure the names
Of not less than six females-fee 80 cents
not under Is years of age, and and fifteen
males-3,O OO-not under IS, and notify the
undersigned at his Office, and he will visit
them in person or by special deputy, and
instruct as early, after notice, as practical
bic.
w. MAXWELL, w. NJ OF Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Flowing Ont Polatoes.

A correspondent Of the Country Gentle-
man writes; In the absenl. - = good po-
tato digger the idea of blowing them out
is not bad one. | have tried it with
good success. Where land is passably
clean, and the potatoes lie in the centre of
the hill, like the Early Rose, Peerless and
Excelsior, take common double mould
board shovel, hitch on to TWO horses and
pillow out every other row. Have the po-
tatoes picked up ana pillow the alternate
rows. When they are all plowed out, and
those that can be seen picked up, run over
the ground with common harrow
(Th'r- - smoothing harrow would un-
10 bt"dly be mur. DetUer.J ADD the pota-
toes VIII be ont = ic,.L as though day -
"@r', nd ia Ices than ha'' the tiNr' the
SAIL = -ILLu- - 49,. ~ ,L,r MOtA - A..-4,.
digging. In two ecas where dug them
in That way, III nk there were less pota'
toes ief' u the ground than would be left
by band diggeTs. The first piece dug in
this manner, / plowed Immediately fol
rye, and was surprised to fluid so few po.
tatoes left.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
JULY %, 1873
FARM AND HOME
THE CROPS.

Very Favorable Reports for u Ii eavy Corn
crop.
From Rev. Mr. Rogers, who has been
travelling extensively through different
counties, we gather the following informa-
ton in regard to the prospects of a good
corn crop in the counties through which
he passed. In BlounL county he says the
prospects are at present favorable for the
best corn crop known in that county for
the last twenty-five years.
In James county he says the prospects
were never better, and an enormous crop
is expected.
Meigs county has fine prospects for one
of the finest corn crops ever known in
that county.
The corn in Bradley county, he says has
never looked better, and If the weather
continues favorable the result will be an
abundant crop.
From Mr.. Robinson, of Loudon county,
we learn that corn looks splendid in that
county. A great deal has been planted
and an unusually large crop is expected.
Mr.. J. j. Sellers, Of Union county, re-
ports that, from present indications, an
extra corn crop is expected in that county.
The prospects are better than they have
been for many years.
Mr.. Ed. Rogan, formerly of this city, but
now a resident of sullivan county, reports
the prospects for heavy crop excellent.
Oats also look fine, but wheat has been
comparatively failure.
From Esquire Clark, of Roane county,
we learn that corn looks fine, but nothing
more than an average crop is expected, as
the heavy rains have prevented the farm
ers from Thoroughly working their corn.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes, of Greene county, new
er saw corn better in his life, and from
present indications, more than an average
crop is expected. Oats look fine. Wheat
turned out short of expectations, and not
more than half a crop has been realized.
Mr.. Strunk, of Scott county reports the
corn looking splendid and if the weather
continues favorable, heavy crop will be
the result Oats look fine. Wheat turned
out short. There was but little sown, and
that turned out poorly.
Reports from different parts of our own
county are very favorable in regard to corn
and oats, especially corn, for an extraordi-
narily heavy crop, of which the prospects
were never better.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Bark Lice.

1t is very easy to destroy bark lice. The
little oyster-like scales was last year the
living insect-a white louise 50 small as to
be almost microscopic, with just enough
vitality to move little from its present
nest, and there fix ITSELF growing eight or
ten times larger, by means Of viscous
fluid exuding from its body, and finally
hardening into the scale now covering
from one to two dozen eggs, looking like
white dust. A little watching, with the
aid of pocket magnfier, which every far
mer ought to own and carry with him,
will enable the observer TO tell when they
are Matched out and moving, which in this
latitude, AZ deg. 50 min, and elevation
above the tide~water Dds feet, is about
the Goth June. AT any time after this,
and before they are fixed to the bark, or
are too much grown and hardened, moth
ing more expensive Than soap suds from a
Mondays washing is needed for their COM
/ / -ele destruction, IN my OWi expert
ence, one thorouyh- washing "ith soft
, - -t.,.. .s.. -...4. 5 sLlhc ., XII mem
! all, and restore "a tree to viaOr,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
fastening the Rlpening of Fruit.

Acting upon the principle, that renewal
of the earth Immediately surrounding the
roots increases their activity, and acceler-
ates the maturing of ali parts of the plant,
including the fruit, Mr.. Stall removed the
earth about an early pear tree, eight weeks
before the normal period of ripening, for a
space of thirteen TO fifteen feet in diameter,
and to such an extent as to leave depth
of earth over the roots of only about 2to q
inches, which could be thoroughly warm
ed by the sun. He was surprised not only
by the ripening of the fruit in the middle
of July, but also of its superior juiciness
and flavor. In another experiment, the
removal of the earth from the north side
of tree, alone, caused the fruit on that
side to ripen several days earlier than that
on the south side. Frequent watering was
of course necessary il the above expert
mentS,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Mr.. Charlton's Address.

The address of Rev. G. w. Charlton be-
fore the farmers at Blountville on Monday
of last week is said to have been simrly
and wholly in the interest of the new Sc
cret order, known as the Patrons of Hus,
bandry, and of the Rural Sun newspaper
He announced that instead of attem pting
to speak of the proper methods of improv-
ing the present system of farming he
wished "to talk to them Of other matters
The whole thing thus became POLITICAL
Bristol Nctu8, 5h.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Value Of Time.

A writer in the Journal of the Royal
Agricultural Society, describing the per-
manence of the action of lime, says he
knows piece of land containing 166 acres
which formerly grew nothing but heath.
A good dressing of lime was applied on
the surface of the sward which has nearly
doubled its value. This was several years
ago, and totally eradicated the heath. The
lime this day appears in full condition, as
its effects usually testify, from the richness
and sweetness of the heritage, the texture
of which has been entirely changed by the
application of lime.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
Crop Report of the Agricultural Bureau

OF the cotton crop, the Commissioner
says the wet weather and weeds have ne
cessitated the abandonment of large por-
tons of the area planted, probably nearly
enough to bring the acreage down to what
it was last year. The reports, with rare eX-
ceptions, are respondent in tone and pic
ture a somewhat gloomy prospect. Doubt
less Il majority fall in with the common ten
dency to eXaggeTate the effects upon
the crops of unfavorahis Gather prevail
ing in the present and to underrate the
future chances of recuTC alton from these
effects. The reports SLOW generally that
the favorable weathc' il tie last days OF
June was having the effect to chana1 the
condition somewhat rapidly for the better.
Cotton worms, cate p.Na-s and lice had
made their appearauc in small numbers
at several points, but as yet had not oc-
casioned much apprehension Of serious
damage. The average condition for the
cotton States, not counting Virginia, made
up from all the counties, reported was so
in detail. The condition reported by
figures gives the following results
Virginia, 10 counties, reporting an aver
age condition of 1G5; two being placed
at 100; six above and two below.
North Carolina, AZ counties, average 81
LA 100; : above % below.
south Carolina, is counties, average 81
Lawrence 100; all others fellow.
Georgia, SO counties, average a Il at 100
10 above and 81 below.
Alabama, 81 counties, average s. six a
100; three above and p below.
Mississippi 80 counties, average 50; eigh
at 100 two above and 20 below.
Louisiana, 10 counties, average 50; on
at 100; three above and 10 below.
Texas. 80 counties, average S. at 100
eight above and As below.
Arkansas, % counties, average lOG; min
at 100; four above and rs below.
Tennessee, "A counties, average 90 sever
at 100; five above aud l. uul.w.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23

Mr., Cough tells IA good story illustrative
I quaint scottish humor 1.-TWO sparks
fI,n London ,Lca came upcn - scent
LOOKING shepherd in ArgyiesLire, ,...i &c
Coste1 him with, You have T., fine
view here-you can see great way. VA
aye, yu aye, ferry great way 'Ah you
can see America here, / suppose? Far
rar thar that How is that?' 'Yu jist
wait tule the mists gang away and you'll
see the mune.'n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23

y tcr";sC storm ragged II Cpal Creek on
Tue 10y, blowing down large trees, one Of
which fell across the chute of the Knox
Vile Iron Company's coal bank. No other
damage was done that we could hear Of
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-07-23
4 NCHOR LINE STEAMERS.

~ Sail from Pier ~, North River Now York.
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
The passenger accommodations on steamers of this
line are surpassed for elegance and comfort CABIN
state are all upper deck thus securing good
light AZ ] ventilation. $1,000
RATES OF PASSAGE GAASGOW, LIVERPOOL
Oh Lon 'oN )hRRN
+ r. r Gamers. Wed. stco .s,
uJld Currency.
e Ibins,.................. and s65. So and stN.
CaDin return tiCr cts SO
curing bystaccOmlnC 49, -.
uatiOn5 ...,..n.,......r.,, tl'U' tIoD'
Steerase, currency, $50.
Certificates for passage from any seaport railway
station in Great Britain Ireland or the Continent at
rae as low as by any other first class lue For pas
sage apply to HKsDERsON BRoTHERs, Bowling Green,
N. Y, or to JULIUS OChb,
Or, CHAs. Ii. BRowN Exchange Bank. vsdkwSm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
Iron and Steel Association.

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 2O.-The annual meet
ing of the American Iron and Steel Association
was held to-day, Samuel j. Reeves, President,
in the chair. The Secretary. j. NJ. Swank,
submitted a statistical report embracing gen.
eral review of the iron trade. 1t states that
the present financial crisis has dcrangcd the
whole business, the prices Of iron have decllu-
ed, reaching 10 some lines far below the cost
of production. At the beginning of November
fully one third Of the furnaces and mills were
idle and by the end of the month half Of the
furnaces will be blown out. The rail mills are
bare Of ORDERS stocks of pig iron are accumu-
latng with no sale at any price. Thousands OF
iron workers are out Of work, and those en-
ployed have accepted reduction of fifteen per
cent. iu wages. Uuder the circumstances, it is
proper to consider whether it is wise to longer
continue the arrangement for the importation
of foreign iron. twice repealed by Congress
within four years by reducing the duties An
increase of duty on pig iron from Sc 30 to 5000
per ton and proportionateIy in other classes
would be wise measure Of relief by Congress.
Better reduce the revenue than have cold and
hunger 10 the houses Of American workIngmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A lamp was accidentally turned over and the
oil it contained spilled and lgnlted during a
quilting at the residence OF superintendent OF
Police Clifford, last night. The flames were
extending rapidly, when one Of the ladies pres
ent had presence of mind sufficient to smother
them with piece of carpet
A colored man, who has been employed 10
fishing operations down the river, but was taken
sick and sent to Washington, was sent here
from that city, in destitute condition. yester-
day, and to-day was forwarded to Albemarle,
where he balls from.
A gentleman who visited Washington day
before yesterday returned at late hour that
night without his hat aud told his wife he had
lost it Oh the train, but, strange to say, the
missing article Was found the next day near
Hunting creek shore.
A coored man, named Bill Thomas, narrow
ly escaped most horrible death a short time
since at one of the soap factories in this city.
He lost his balance aud was sliding headfore-
most into vat of boiling fat, when be was
SEIZED by the legs and rescued.
The ceremonies attending the centennial
celebration of the erection of Christ Church
will be commenced to night when the history OF
the church will be recited by the rector and an
address be delivered by Rev. Philip Slaughter.
While two young men, Robert Schaff and
George Wood, were 'skylarking' yesterday
afternoon. near the tunnel. the latter had the
blade of an oysterkniie plunged through the
palm of his hand by the former
The market is now, and has been for some
time past, we'll supplied with oysters of large
size aud excellent quality, and they sell too at
reasonable rates-trom forty cents to one dol
lar bushel.
coored stevcdore, while at work discharg-
ing the cargo Of the schooner r. l.. Pecker, at
the Prince street dock, yesterday, was struck
aud badly hurt by lump Of plaster that fell
from the tub
Many of the chickens in this neighborhood
are dying from disease, the chief character.
iStics of which are the soreness OF the eyes, and
blindness before death.
A delegation from the Lone Star Club, Of
this city, paid visit to the Washington Lite
rary Association, Of Washington, last night,
and were entertained most Hospitality.
A wandercr fell into the gulleY on Princess
street, late last night but was tished out by the
policemen on that beat.
Mr. Cogswill, to-day, received another sup
ply Of very fne oysters of superior relish.
MIR. Thomas Kell, one of the oldest residents
of the city, died this morning after short i'll
ness.
The weather to-day has been cool, but clear,
bright and bracing.
The famous musical clock at NJ. Ruben S
restaurant will be ratified off tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
Cuban Fleet,

New YORK, Nov. 20. The Captain of the
Arapiles informed a reporter yesterday that he
had received orders from the home government
to get ready for sea at the earliest moment
possible aud proceed to Cuba. He expects his
vessel to be out of the dry dock in twenty days,
when nothing further will remain to be done
except to take her powder and armament, Her
rowder is now in the yard magazine, and her
guns, which are of the Armstrong pattern and
much praised by the yard officials, are at COB
dock. The Executive officer of the Arapiles
believed that in addition to the fleet now IN the
West Indian squadron, there could be put IN
Cuban waters within the time specified at least
ted first class frigates, each Of about 5000 tons
register and carrying "a guns. ASIDE from
these the Spanish Cuban feet will. within
month, consist of the Araries, 5000 tons reg,
ister and seventeen guns; the Plzarro' 2,Ooo
tons register and five guns; the Blazco, Vasc,o2,
Nupez. Herman, Cortez, St. Lucia, Isabel,
Andalusia, Franchise aud Aminoza.. all OF the
same size and armament as the Plzarro' and
the Corona, of 5000 tons register and 81 guos.
In addition to these should be mentioned thlrI
ty gunboats builtin this city, IN lS59, each OF
which carries 100 puud gun aud nifty men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
RUCTIUT S.aLES.
Ry Green IL Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers
TOMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE REAL ESTATE-By virtue of de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax county, Vir-
GINA, passed at the November term, 1872, and
at Circuit Court for said county, held the 9Th
day of November, 1873 in the suit of Z. ID. and
G.. Fl. Cats against John E. Cats and others,
the undersigned, Commissioners therein named,
will proceed, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day of
November 1873, at twelve o'clock M, to sell, at
public sale in front of the Mayors Office in the
city of Alexandria, Va, the following real es--
tate, of which Samuel Cats, deceased, died
seized, to wit: A TRACT OF LAND, near
Clouds Mill containing about thlrty-nlDe acres
n LOT OF GROUND, near the Theological
Seminary, containing 141 acres, both of which
said lots are in the said county of Fairfax and
another LOT OF GROUND, near the Aims
House in Alexandria county, containing q.
r. and Is poles. An accurate survey and plat,
showing the metes and bounds of said lots OF
land will be exhibited ut the sale.
Terms of Sale Ten per cent of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, and the residue Ia
equal instalments at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale, secured by the
bonds of the purchasers, bearing Interest, with
good perst nal security, and deed of trust upon
the property to secure the deferred payments.
Conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the pur-
chasers, and the property liable to be resold
upon the same terms, By the said commissioners,
uIOn the non-paymcnt OF the said purchase
money, or any portion thereof.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
C. w. WATTLES,
CHAS. E. STUART,
nov 13-ts Commissioners of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
Tweed.

NEW YORK, Nov 20-Tweed was engaged
last night in adjusting his business affairs. He
refused to see but very few friends and is be-
lieved to have stopped all night at the Memo
politan Hotel 1t is understood that his coun-
sci are planning to have the proceedings Of the
Court set aside if possible, without taking the
case to the Court of Appeals. An opinion Of
Judge Davis, delivered at the first trial, is pre-
scented to the effect that the prisoner can be
sentenced on one count. Adolph Upper, the
second juror, stated in conversation last even
ing that from the time the jury went out
they were all in favor of Conviction, but differ
cd as to points of law David Palmer, the fore
man, stated that had any one Of the jury been
disposed to receive bride it would have been
impossible, they were so closet guarded. All
were in favor of conviction from the first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
The Markets.

New York, Nov: 20.-Stocks strong and
active for some. Gold 81: Money bid. Flour
advancing. Wheat la2c better. Corn lc better
BALTIMORE Nov 20-Va skies, consolidat
ed, 494 w. Va. 5, 81 bid to-day. Cotton firm
low middlings l44al4s. Flour firm and unchaDg
ed. Wheat active and higher; white choice IT'S
fair to prime do. l50alG5; choice amber liza
l775; good to prime red l6Oal7O; common to fail
do l35al55; Ohio and Indiana red l45al55
Corn steady; white Southern 7Oa73; yellow do
65; mixed Western frmer at &c. Oats active;
Southern 4Sa50; Western mixed 45a47; do.
white 4Sa49. Rye qyet at 75aS5. Hay dull
at lSaS22. Provisions quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
Foreign News.

PARIS, Nov. 90 Immediately after the ad-
journment of the Assembly last night the mem
bers of the Cabinet waited upon President Mac
Mahon and rendered their designations. He
refused to accept them aud begged the miris-
tiers to retain their Offices until u new Cabinet
is formed.
MADRID, Nov 20.It is officially announced
this morning that the effective Spanish force
10 Cuba numbers 81, 600 men.
The HAGUE, Nov. O.--.The government has
received intelligence that the Dutch expedi
ton has left Batavia for Acheeue
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20

New York to-day Three thousand dollars we're
also sent to Portland.
LONDON, Nov. 2O---4 p. m.---The amount of
bullion gone into the Bank of England on bal
ance o.day is e162, 900.
LONDON, Nov. 20---5 p. m.---The rate of
discount in open market for three months bill
is 81 per cent, or |! below the Bank Of Eng
land rate
PARIS, Nov. 2O.---The specie in the Bank OF
France has increased 100000 francs during
the past week. Rentes So francs, - centines
New YORK, Nov. 2O---Tac associated banks
hold S3l $685. 600, in legal tenders au increase
since yesterday Of 81 ,205,00O
e55,000 Of specie were received at the Assay
office TODAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
Suicide.

Boston, Nov. 2O-A young nurse at the
city hospital named Ptyfer, committed suicide
night before last, and yesterday Arthur Foster,
a medical novice and house officer Of the insti'
tuition, also committed suicide. 1t now appears
that Foster was called in the night to prescribe
for Miss Pfyffer and mistook her symptoms for
that of hysteria, and upon her death he was so
chagrined at his failure to recognize the indica-
tions of opium that he Immediately went to the
bath room and killed himself by opening the
femoral artery.