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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

The bean crop is worthy Of a place in a
rotation, not only for its profit, but forts
influence upon the soil. IL takes little
from the soil ; is a cleaning crop: requires
little outlay for seed, occupies the ground
but a short time, and may follow crop
Of clover the same season, il an early
ripening variety is chosen. The - Medi-
um " ripcns early, is hardy, but sells at a
lower price than the Marrow The
" Marrow IS very productive on good
soil. and is popular market variety. If
properly harvested, the haulm is much
realized by sheep, and is nutritious. The
bean when ground with corn or oats, Is
readily eaten, aud when cooked, pig will
accept it with ayidity. No food is better
for a growing animal, nor contains more
hesh-forming elements than this bean,
The idea, however, that beans may be
grown with profit upon Il soil too poor foI
any other crop, is crroncous.-AmertcaH
AgrjcuLTist.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
JERSEYS and AYrshires Compared

writer from New York thus compares
the merits Of the Jerseys and Ayrshires in
the National Live Stock journal, From
pretty thorough study Of stock matters,
and especially in reference to dairy pur-
poses, we consider the comparison a very
fair one in all except two points, viz; we
think the proportion of richness in favor of
the Jerseys rather too high and the pro-
portion Of hardness and easy keep in favor
Of the Ayrshires not quite high enough
"Our experience with the two breeds has
been that the Ayrshires give more milk,
and the milk is more suitable for making
cheeseor rai.ing calves, as it contains more
casein while the Jerseys yield milk much
richer in cream, and the butter is of the
| finest quality, both as regards color, favor
and solidity, the quality Of the milk more
than making up for the lack in quantity
| From tests which we have made, we find
nine quarts of Jersey milk equal totwenty'
three quarts Of Ayrshire milk; which cor
responds with the tests made by Professor
Thompson, Of Glasgow, and Professor En-
mons, as published ia the transactions Of
the New York State Agricultural Society
for 1850. This analysis shows Ayrshire
milk to contain $40 per cent of butter
and the Jersey milk S07 per cent.
~ think the Jerseys require more fooC
when in milk than the Ayrshires, and they
will milk up to the time of calving, if wei
fed.
They are not dainty feeders, but will ca
coarse food with better relish than any othe
stock have ever owned.
&" If | thought the Ayrshires as good 70
. a butter dairy as the Jerseys, should US
them, AS l could stock my farm with Ayr
shires for about one-balf the cost Of stock
ing it with good Jerseys. On the othe
hand, If / wanted cows for making cheese
or to feed young animals or selling milk,
should select Ayrshires, their milk bein
rich in the qualities which 60 to max
cheese, or bone and muscle"
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
The Cold snap.

The late frosts, while quite destruc-
tive in some localities, have done lit
tie or no general damage in this neigh
borhood. Peaches, pears, apples,
grapes and strawberries are pretty
much all killed on the eastern slepe
of Cameron Hill, while in the valley
none Of the fruit has been seriously
hurt. Farmers say wheat has not been
perceptibly injured. No accident hap
pening, fruit will yet be an average
crop, aud wheat promises even better
than il did last year, which was the
best aud largest crop ever harvested in
this country. Chat. Commercial.
The severe cold weather last Friday,
night, and on up to Sunday night, has
played sad havoc with the fruit crop in
this COUNT, and we fear, all over East
Tennessee. Farmers tell US that not a
live peach can be found on "a tree.
V-ry few fields Of wheat in this neigh-
bornood were forward enough TO be
seriously damaged, but early vegeta-
ton was totally destroyed.-NelU Mar.
ket NeUs.
1t will not do to call it "cold snap,
for it has been long enough to be q
winter in the middleOf Spring. Much
injury has been done TO fruit, vege.
tables, early wheat aud grass. So far
as we have heard, all the peaches and
cherries are killed.-MOrrtStOlCR Ga
zette.
From private letter from Jacks
boro', we learn that the cold spell ha'
DESTROYED the fruit crop Of that county
aud that the grapes of the Dew Vim
ward have been destroyed. This is 4
fine Vineyard, and furnished some
very fine grapes to the Knoxville
market last year.
A gentleman informed Us yesterday
that he received letter from South
ern Virginia yesterday, from which
he learns that all the fruit as well "a
early gardening had been destroyed 10y
the frost.
We heard some farmers give theiI
opinion yesterday in regard to th'
apple crop, and they thought the sp
pies were not all killed.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
THE PITTSBURGH LOCKOUT.
worG R-.umed In IN" Iron Mru..

A special to- the New York i,",s
Of a recent date -aye:
After eighteen and IL half rk- If
ruiutcsd idleuess, the mills Puts
burgh ARE about To- resume w-brk, the
cuuIrst bet the builrrs AID manu-.
facturerS having eudr,i in the ,a.In-
plelr victory IT 're f,ruer hi wa
brnughtahuut this (Wr,itr-aa. uioIn-
ing ny the resumption of work at
Painters Mill. IT lhe south Side,
YESTERDAY nuucr was gwen IT,, H. '.rs
bv the firm hat thr fires y u. . -,
lighted la-l hight, at that they rr,nd
hegiu work this murulug at their .,wn
price, 50 80 per ton. Fifty fuThtcrs,
the entire nuuuer are now In 81" ia
ton single, or day turn, and they WI
he put on nght turn tom i''w'
Though at me present. writing I,p de-
finite acton has been taken 10y the
uther mills, 1t requires no prophet to
furetell the result. There are two
other mills in the city that make the
same kind uf irun.--huop and land
a. Painter. viz Lindsay d McCutche e.
on and William Clark Co. These
will uf course start at once, as IL Is not
To be supposed that rhry will allow
their competitor to have lie trade all
to himself This will put Ia operation
about ninety furnaces. There are
other mills in the city that, while they
would not he the frs to start, will
only bt' TOO glad of such All Opportu-
nifty. The probability is that by next
Monday the most of the mills in Pitts
burgh will be in operation.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
A ..IrAds+riislng Remedy.

There are certain proprietary articles that ad'
verti themsev $. Among these arc Iostetter's
stomach Btters, Il may be truly said Of this
celebrated remedy for disorders Of the stomach
liver and bowels, and antidote to malaria, that
the contents of every bottle is advertisement.
since lts good effects 20 decidedly and promptly
eviuce themselves rs invariably to elicit favor
able commen tfom those Who use it, This is
particularly true in rural neigh bOrhoods invaded
By chtlls and fever and o'her types of NAL aria.
ders being epidemic the question What is the
best remedy and saieguBrdY' ma urally presents
itself 10 every body ia this vcinity, and is made
Tee subject general inquiry family benefIJ ed
by the Bittsrs communicates the fact the neigh
bor, who in turn become patrons OF the great
remedy and proclaim IT. 'ficaey. This explains
why IL has become the most popular of American
| household medicines, and why its popularity Ii
continually on the increase
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

into a conical heap to ferment When the
pile mas become we'll heated up, which
will usually be IN three or four days, the
heap should be- turned over and thoroughly
mixed, and again formed into heap, and
left until Il again comes into an active
state of fermentation, which will usually
be in two or three days, when II Will be
ready 20 form into bed. Make the
manure into bed one foot larger every
way than the frame, and two and a-half
to three feet deep; beat down the manure
well with the back OF the fork. but do not
tramp with the feet; put on the frame
and sashes, bank up around the outside
OF the frame so as TO retain the heat in-
side. and wait for the heat to rise plunge
the thermometer into the manure, and
examine it from ting TO time at the be-
ginning il will Indicate about 100 de-
grccs which is entirely too hot, and
would cook the potatoes; raise the sash
and let the heat and g'ls escape. In three
or four dly, the heat will have somewhat
subsidized and when the thermometer has
fallen to about 81 degrees put in about
six inche, Of soil. rake smooth and pro-
ceed to
BED THE POTATOES.
They should be placed in the bed about
one and a-half to two inches apart, and
pressed into the soil. and then covered
with three or four inches 81 sand, or very
sandy Soil--thc more sand in the soil the
! better II the sand can not be had, leaf
mould. rotten logs. or old sawdust will
answer Put on the sash and wait for the
results to appear. After the plants are
/ up, give as much air as the weather will
! permit. and water when required, which
| had best be done in the evening. and
| should be done thoroughly, giving good
/ soaking-onc soaking does more good
than half dozen sprinklings. Plants, to
| grow well. need plenty of moisture.
When the plants have attained height
of four to six inches they should be re-
moved.
! TAKING UP THE PLANTS
is best performed by taking a sharp spade
and cutting the plants Off with it about
three inches under the surface, when they
can be pulled up by the tops without
tearing off the whole sprout down to the
potato, or in the least disturbing the po-
tato. The eyes on the part of the sprout
left on the potato will start to grow in a
few days. and second and better crop
|
plants are pulled in the ordinary manner ;
besides. the plants, being of uniform
length. are much nicer to handle. In this
way three or four crops of plants may be
obtained from one bed in a season.
HEELING IN PLANTS.
Ii the season is far enough advanced,
the plants may be set out, but if too early,
they should be hecled in, ia rows about
four inches apart and about six plants to
the inch, and shaded for couple of days.
Plants so treated will not make any more
top-growth for some time, but will form a
mass of roots, and are worth much more
than transplanted plants.
1t is my practice, aud | would recon-
mend bedding enough to take two crops
Of plants before planting-time, which, in
this latitude, commences about the LIST OF
May, and may continue up to- and even
into, July.
Pudding.
On taking up plants, whether to heel In
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
Business Prospects.
From the United State. EcOnOmis.

From the United States ECONOMIST
At the present time business is rs ac-
tive rs is possible under the circum-
stances. The seasons trade in almost
every branch of business is in excess,
both rs regards volume and proceeds, of
the same period last year, and is nearly
up to the full average of the profitable
season of 1873. At present the shipping
interests appear to suffer more than any
other. But this is result of the pro-
longed suspension Of inland navigation.
When the canals are oponed it is expected
that the steamship companies will have
less reason to complain of the scarcity OF
outward freights.
The prospects of the immediate future
appear bright and clear. Confidence has
been fully restored, and the indications
all point to large and profitable trade.
For one thing, money will be easier.
During the next three months very large
sums will be disbursed in this city in pay
ment of interest and of dividends, and,
possibly, for the redemption of United
States bonds. The sitting of railroad
securities has eliminated the good from
the bad, and interest-paying stock will be
in active request for Investment. Re
turns of the operations of twenty-five
leading railroad companies in the United
States show that in 1874 the gross receipts
of eight of them were larger than in 1873
while on all the lines the percentage oI
expenses was less last year than in 1873
The reductions in operating expenses
show important economies. Last year the
expenses were 81, 1876, 032, or 90 per cent
less than the year before. Including The
reduction in expenses, the net gain II
earnings has been 8 per cent. This APP
pears more satisfactory in view of the fac
that there was a heavy reduction il
freight rates last year, so that the tonnage
must have been much larger.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
SUGGESTIONS TO FARMERS.

The recent heavy frosts, resulting
in an almost total destruction of the
fruit crop in East Tennessee, will
suggest to our farmers tine propriety
of doing something to supply the loss
sustained. Nature has been so Law.
ish in the distribution Of her richest
gifts throughout our country, that if
we meet with misfortune in one
branch Of agricultural industry, it is
possible for us to retrieve it in some
other. In our Judgment, the failure
of the fruit crop will make it to the
interest Of farmers 20 devote more
time and attention to raising potatoes
and other crops of the same nature.
Instead of shipping potatoes from
other States for our own use, we
ought to be able to supply the de.
mand for them in several of the States
south OF us
While on this subject we will
mention another matter about
which farmers have no doubt already
thought, and about which they will
readily agree with us. The great
amount of rain which has fallen dur
ing the spring months, makes deep
blowing and more of it necessary
prerequisite to good crops. The earth
will require frequent stirring in order
TO prepare it for any drought which
may come upon us during the sum
mer. That there will be a drought is
altogether probable, and it will be
wise to prepare for it.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

A mild aperien' and gentle purgn'
tive, recommended for the cure OF all derange
ments OF the stomach. liver and bowels. By their
timely use much sickness is prevented. The test
OF many years have proven them to be tn; safest
surest and best of all the pills ever offered 10 the
public. They purify the blood. remove all cor
ruptions and rsstore the diseased system 10 per
feet health. As AN ANTGD0rE TO CHILLS
AND FEVER. they have NJ equal. FOR DYS-
PEPSIA. they are a specific. Per SICK HEAD
ACHE and BILIOUS OLIC. they are a sure
cure. For CONSTIPATION, RHEU NATlSM.
PILES, PALPITATION OF THE HEART,
PAIN IN THE SIDE, BACK AND LOINS.
NERVOUSNESS, positive remedy. FOR FE-
MALE IRREGULARITIES. without rival.
When one does no. feel very WELL" a single
a Sc stimulates the stomach and bowels, restores
the appetite and imparts yigor to the system. Sold
every where. Office. IS Murray Street, New TX
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
CIIANCERY SALE
OF
A Valuable Tract of Land in Knox
County.

D II Cummings nov Robt MedaTs, admir- and
Ann A Cummings adm'x) ct 81 VS. Saml Me-
Carthy and Others.
PURSUANT TO AN INTRODUCTORY
/ decree. pronounced in the above cause at the
March term 1875 OF the Chance Court at
'front.' Of the Court House door in Knoxville
On Saturday. the 18th day OF
May, Next. AT IL O'Clock
{. NJ,
at public auction. to the highest bidder. the
tract Of land mentioned and desciibed IN the
pleadings, lying in Knox county. Tenn. being a
part of the Henry Lonas tract. con aiming about
100 acres and being a art Of tract sold By Hen
70 Samuel Morrow adjoining q Q lands Of Mar
la Luttrell, deed. April Is. ls1j.
ivI61lw3 NJ. L. PATTERSON. c. 4 VI.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
RURAL ITEMS.
4 BTuIe-FiFe Near GraVesIOn.
CHURCH GROVE, TENN,
ADril 10 1879

April 10, 1875.
To tie Editors Of the Chronicle.
A brute 10y the name of Bright, who
resides in the 10Th civil district of this
county, recently committed the dis
graceful and inhuman act of cruelty
beating his wife.
We suggest, 10y the way of punish
ment, that the cowardly fellow be
banished tn the Isle OF Juan Fernandez
and compelled TO remain there twenty
seven year,, aud sing the second stauzi
of Cowper's ode to Selkirk-
am out of humaniiy's reach,
l must finish my journey alone;
Never hear the sweet music of speech,
start at the sound of my own
Dan Woods, who lives about a mile
below GravestOn, met with sad mis-
fortune on Sunday night last. Just
before day-break sunday morning lac
was aroused fT0m his slumber by the
noise OF the flames OF his burning
kitchen aud dwelling house just in
time for himself and family to make
their escape. saving nothing, l learn,
but few of his wearing apparel. The
kitchen chimney was built of wood
and Mr.. Woods thinks that is where
the fire originated We hope that his
neighbors and the people in the sur
rounding community will give hin
and his family all the assistance they
can.
So far as / can learn, the peach crol
is destroyed.
Clapp's Chapel will be dedicated tn
fourth Sunday In May. so l am in
formed. Bishop Haven is expected t
be present. LACON.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
Sweet Potato Culture.

TO make hot-bed with manure, take
horse manure, with which mix one-third
70 one-half its bulk Of leaves II they can
be procured. The leaves and manure
should be thoroughly mixed, and formed
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

The sum Of $3.50 was received last
week toward lbe completion Of the
Washington monument. This isn't
enough 10 pay mau 10 loaf around
aud cuuu. the mouey.-DctrOH Free
Press
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

The Martin boys, of Iowa, loved
their father, and when lie died two of
the five were killed in the struggle to
see which should have his old watch
and chain to remember MIN by.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
DIR. TUFTS HAIRDYE

Is easily applied. imparts beautiful black or
brown. and acts like magic. TIE best in the
world. Sold y all druggist. Prize, 81 per hox
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28

The CHASTITY record of deaths that resu
from pu monary affections is frightful There Is
no disease that is insiiious in It's attack con
sumption. By the neglec. of slight colds" they
soon necOme deep seated and def remedies
which. n applet at the outset, would have aver
ted all danger DR.. TUFTS Expectorant has pro
yenitself the most valuable Lung BaIsam
ever discovered A DISTINGUISHED CLER-
GYMAN Of New York pronounces T. the great.
est blessiug Of the nineteenth century" and says
no family should be without t." II Is pleasant
70 the tas,e. and single dose will often remove
the most obstinate cough. Once, IS Murray
street, New York Xil7deOttwly
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-28
IIEELING IN PLANTS.
Pudding.

On taking up plants, whether to heel in
or plant in the open field they should be
puddled i'm a mortar made of COW dung,
or COW dung and eerth. thinned with wa
ter to the consistency of cream. This
keeps them from willing. and causes them
to take root and grow in a short time,
and obviates the necessity of watering.
never water, even in the driest weather.
Z 4. Rhcl, IN Rural World.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
wnshins,en College Items.

Farmers have been quite busy On their
farms for the last few days. Our wheat
fields and meadows are beginning to lJo,;
quite green. The tax collector spent one
day in our district last week and picked
up our surplus green's He told US that
was his last call without more money and
that 10 per cent would be added after
the FIRST of April.
How is this? The tax collector Of
Knox County informs bis people that the
per cent will be added after the FIRST o.
May.
Six persons have been buried at Old
Salem siucc the l4th Of February last.
Hols,ou Presbytery will convene at
Old Salem on the 18th Of April. The
School will closs on the 26th Of April.
The Mumps have passed through the
school. Frank Buchanan, had a serious
attack but is now all right again.
Mrs. James Argenbright has just pre-
sented her husband with two little girls
+: J.u is a Cooper by trade aud will want
to buy hoops after a whi!e-fOr the girls
Yours truly.
A CITIZEN.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
College Hail Selected .

The committ,e of arrangements for the
Spelling Match decided oL"ColIege Hall"
AZ the place for the entertainment. They
have made arrangements for Vocal aud
Instrumental music, and selected the
choir frOa the mepbers of the different
churches in town. We think the com
hitse was wise in selecting the largest
Hall in town, as it will require a house OF
that kind to accommodate the large au>
dleace that will DO ia attendance
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
Texas.

a short pos,ponenent Of the Texas
Real Estate Drawing, until May 18th
1873. Tickets reduced to 81 90 EACH
No Sealing Of prizes but every one paid
in lu!l.
Over G0,000 acres Of choice land cen
trally located, near RI threads. II Houses,
2S2 Gold Coin prizes among them one OF
$4,000, and one of $1,000. Our enter
prise is endorsed by the City Council, re,
liable Agents Wanted. cspd for Cir
.%oulars, they t~ill convince you ". arc
both reliable and responsible. Tickets
only 81 Eleven tar $40, and PC for
$40. No connection with. any other sim>
liar enterprise.
J. +. FOSTER, Manager, Houston, Texas.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
E'lle Dog Law.

The dog bill has passed, both
houses of the Legislature and may
be considered a law, 1t PROVIDES for an
,nuual tax of $t.00 on each male and
$500 on eaeh female Canine. While
this may be a very good law it will be ?,
very unpopular one, aud as Mr.. M,thes
a member Of tho Legislature says will be
'upwi'e aud detrimental to the demo
srsic party"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
Same Hnrd Words.

The following list of words were re
Gently all Spelled correctly, by'a girl
tonrteen years old. There are very few
'of any age who can do it without prepa-
ration; Intermittent, heresy, plllo4
coercion, ecstacy, clarionet, surcnglc,
p~aralyze, ~licoricc, ~tratiicking, su 'picion,
Harris Blood and liver pills, ellipsls,
apostacy, deleble. mortgaging. singing,
Harris Relief, ~skillfully, subpoena, al
legeable, ignitible, phosphorescence,
jeOparlize, sbuilition, erOndutlc, sym
phyx, sibylline, exclamation, yacillation,
ba%cchaualian, fsscination,, crystallLze,
1atechiSc, Mrs. Miislow's worm candy.
trisyllible, ~ rannize, apologize, gauging
saccharine, hemorrhage, rendezvous.
Fahrenheit. Galilean, Sadducee, erysipe-
las, h,erogiyphics, Lyt(es elixir, apo
,rypha, daguerreotypc, idiosyncrasy,
canaille, cannibal, ~migucnette, kaleido-
scope, HartsrelielsymPhy xhartsbloodand
liyerpills. aft
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25

Last Saturday some of the creeks we're
very high, and 1t wa running a great
risk to cross them. But Mr.. Thomas
Salts, our en;erprisiug Stove and Tiu>
ware dealer, had been to Haws X Roads
putting up a job of gutter,ng and being
anxioas to return home, drove his team
into Browns Creek. where the wagon was
u%ucouppIed aid the hind part washed
doTp the %S'ssanh; The mules by swim,
ming reached the bank With the front part
Of the wagon to which Mr.. Salts and his
assistant Mr.. Rising were cliagiug like
a horse fly to bobbed tail pony in Sum.
@er time. Feeling good over their luck
in not gettingdrowned they came,on home
minus the wagon, promising that in the
future they would be more cautions
in foraing when the waters are high.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-03-25
Wheat Growers Association.

A number OF citizens met at the Court
Hou,e last Monday and adopted a con-
%sti.ution and b%y>laws for the organization.
1t is proposed by the gentlemen to pay
$4,000 as premiums to the farmers who
excel. in raising wheat in the year 1876.
We believe Washington County is ahead
Of all other counties in the State in offer
ing premiums to the farmers, and me.
chanics. The Directors Of the Fair
which takes place in September next
will offer, including the special premiums
about $4,000 in cash. We Oaoslder
this quite liberal, ,.,}