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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-07
A Lack of Sentiment.

'"Do they miss me at home? ?" ask
ed the poetical young man of his
brother, whom he met in distant
city.
"Oh, yes, l suppose they do" re-
piled the matter-of-fact brother care
lessly.
"Is there not one vacant chair?"
went on the sentimental brother, with
a sad expression on his face.
ooh yes" replied the other bright
ening up, "there is one empty chair.
but not so many empty dishes"
We caution all persons not to buy
the extra large packs of dust and
ashes now put up by certain parties
and called condition powders. They
are utterly worthless. Buy Sheri-
dams Cavalry Condition Powders if
you buy any; they are absolutely
pure and immensely valuable. Small
packs - cents, large cans 81.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
Besot on al, Sides

Bs malaria, how shall we escape the dread
infection is the question which the dcni-
zcns Of fever and ague districts ask them
selves. The answer comes from foTmer
sufferers who for years have escaped the
visitations OF the periodic scOurge,
thi ough the protecting influence Of Ids
letters STOMACH lBitters. When the nee
essIiy for using preventive measures aris-
IS, use this means of prevention at once.
IL regulates the liver, facilitates digestion,
aid Iiberates impurities from the system,
when such exist, by promoting hcaltbful
action of the bowels aud kidneys. Act
early. In all regions where miasmatic
vapOrs breed disease, il is absolutely nee
eSsary to he provided with n safeguard,
and this is true. though sojourn in sub
localities is destined u be brief. No one
can afford To breathe malaria for short
time. The BiticrS is sovereign specific
for rheumatism, debility aud nervousness.
Keep ii OIL hand.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
Dangerous Bowel Disorders.

Now that bowel disorders, such as chOl-
era, cholera morhus, diarrhea, loosrnrSS,
pains in the bowels, &c, are prevalent
all over the country, it hehooves the wise
to be in readiness for crnrrgcn cieS. Mans
fields "MissiSsippi Diarrhra Cordial is
the standard remedy. 1t has stood the
test by untold thousands for thirty years
and was never known tn fail in u single
instance. Every steamer plying the
Father of waters" carries il in its mcdi-
cine chest and relies upon it exclusively
to cure bowel disorders. One dose often
deters the secretions, heals and cures;
and a few doses never fails. Have il
handy, it is always safe and reliable. 1t
is the besr remedy of its kind i'll In"
world. For sale by all druggists. Pre-
pared by the Mansfield Medicine Co.
Memphis, Tenn, augl3-lm
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L. II. HARTMAN,
Chairman Central Committee.

Peterson's Magazine for September
opens with u very beautiful steel-engrav
ing, from picture in the last Paris salon
''The Drink At The Spring" but con-
tains, in addition, mammoth colOred
fashion-plate, besides some fifty other is
luStra lions, chiefly for the fashions, the
work table, etc. The stories are remark
ably good, even for Jefferson" Notably
among them are: "Thimble," "A Long
Half-Hour," THE Passaway of Peril, "
and powerfully interesting novelet by
Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, the sequel to THE
Motherless Girl" That inImitable writer,
the author of Josiah Aliens Wife," also
contributes the first part of sketch,
"How The World Was Burnt Up" the
conclusion of which is to appear IN the
next number, ard which will be anxiously
awaited. We cannot recommend this
magazine too highly. 1t seems, to us, to
fulfil all the requirements of lady's-
book, aud at price. that places it within
the reach of all--yiz: two dollarssa year
for single copy, with great reductions
to clubs: it is, by all odds, the cheapest
and best. Specimens are sent gratis, II
written for, TO those wishing to subscribe.
Address Charles j. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut
Street, Philadelpbia. Pa. ..r
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THE BIG BARBECUE. .

The friends If Prohibition throughout
the county shOuld lear In mind the
Grand Prohibition barbecue and Basket
Dinner to take rlara at Old Brook Friday,
Sept. 4ih. Tor the information of those
interested We republish bc,ow the differ
ent committees heretofore appointed to
look after the various details, aud We
urge upon all to begin to see at once to
the respective duties assigned them. 1t
IL especially necessary that the Central
Committee on soliciting contributions,
with their auxiliarirs at the several pre-
cincts should look to the securing of well
filled baskets and an ample quauity Of
meats for barbecuing, otherwise it will be
impossible TO feed the immense crowd
which is expected.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE on SOLICITING
Contributions.
+. II. Hartman, chairman; q ID Davis.
Daniel bennett, 5 + Magce, + SmurT,
Isaac G. SmIth, 5 ID Powell, DR.. Wesley
Martin. Vernon Smith, Is / Hobbs 4
LcwcnthaI, Jr., j W Bennett, J NJ Graf
ton, W. p. Baggctt, Rev SIM Jordan,
James Miller, Rev w Mcdonald, Rev a }
Williams, Frank Baggett.
COMMITTEE ON INVITING SPEAKERS
CD Galloway, chairman b Chris
man, j X Parish, 4 { McNalr.
COMMITTEE on TABLES, PLATFORM AND
SEATS.
W c Chambcrlin, chairman t j Rails,
i G. Milan, VI " MaynOr, VIM Maxwell,
LOWS Oliver, jackson Wcems.
COMMITTEE on BARBECUING.
L c Maxwell, chairman; ElIhu May,
Madison Smith, Jrtl Chrisman, Warren
Magec, Wesley Townsend.
On motion, w Il Spencer, I II Hart
man and + Hobbs were appointed by
the Chair to name persons ut each pre-
cinct to cooperate with the Central Com
Inittce on Soliciting Contributions, and
reported the following:
.Eontqomerg-Isaac Smith, + Dong.
lass, JOS Sessions, Slas Johnson, col.
Little Bahala-J W Parnell W p Fur,
J NJ White.
Fair Rirer-Jos Bnrns, W II Bailey, W
c Summers, A G etrauiher.
McCIcndon's-A NJ Summers, A G Me
Cullough, j b Wo"ley, + Greer, J :
Fielder, W Z Coon, T"ney Wallace, col,
Silar Garner, col.
Bogue ChittO--J VI Tyler, A j. Thomp-
son, A j Martin, John Marshall, X K Al
brittou, A Gill jesse Jordan, col.
.iddmS' Camp Groapd-Rcv. Alien Tar
yer, Sam Hodges, L w Chisholm, Isaac
Adams, col, Ben Carter, col.
Ld,d's MIi--S Oliver, NJ King } L
krene, S p eagle, Rev. Lotion.
Taugban 's-Brantley Smith, @ Byrd,
J O Fairman, Levi Dunn. Elias Harris,
col, \ Knighton, col.
East udi-Jnsie Davis EllSbcrry Britt.
CaseyriUe-S p Mckee, II + Beacham,
JOS Chiles, J W Magee, EldIidSe Apple
white, Jas Markham, col.
Broohbarep-Jas ii Sutton, Irving Ma
gee, Dan Hickman, Il w Summons. ID
Schwem, John Mason, Albert Stewart,
col.
On motion, it was
Resoired, That the Woman'S Christian
Temperance Union of Brook haven be IN
yited to Join with ns, and we request
them to appoint committee of ladieS to
co operate with the Central Committee
in pcrtrcting all necessary arrange menis.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
G. b. GALLOWAY, Chai rman.
b. T. HOBBS, Stc'V.
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ALCORN
a. g. NJ. COLLEGE,

Situated at Rodney, Miss, has just end
ed one of the most successful years of its
existence, and expects to begin the fall
term, Sept. 18th, better provided with
helpful apparatus, hooks, etc, and in 9TH
er respects, iu better condition, for afford
ing higher educational privileges to the
young eolored men of the State, to.which
work il is dedicated, than at any time
previous. IA y
Board $3.50 per month. Tuition free TO
all Mississippi students, and so per year
to others. Send for Catalogue 20
J. II. BURRUS, n, A.. Presidept.
aug6-m Rodney, Miss.
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The Rondout Freeman Says

1--WE are not assuming too much when
We assert that the time is fast approach
ing when DIR. KemnrdA's Favoritr Remedy
will he the only proprietary medicine sold
in this country for the cure of Those dis
eases for which it is So higbly recommend
ed, such as Liver and Kidney complaints,
Constipation, aud All the disorders and
Weaknesses peculiar to Females, and in-
puritirs of the Blood" Favoritc Remedy
is also a great protection from attacks
that originate in change Of life, SEASONS
aud climate. Favorte Remedy sold by
all Druggists at IL per oUt,Ic.
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Happy Thoughts at Night.

For years Mr.. Jas. K. Acklcy. Of l63
W'st Fayctte street, Baltimore, had
suffered With neuralgia 80 that he could
hardly sleep. Bat he writes, "One night
was suffering very much, and the
Thought slInck mr that Rrown'S Iron Bit
tiers would do me some good, aud perhaps
cure pie. 1t was a happy Thought, aud
10 my great Joy il has entirely cured me
after using two bottles. After three
months have had no return of the
symptoms. chccrfdlly Recommend il as
the best tonic have ever used Neural
gia sufferers, take the hint
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
BoiiS and CarbuncieS.

These are the volcanoes of the human
system. Tmry proceed from impure blood
aud from Il riotous Generalization f the
digestive organs. They ore annoying,
painful and sometimes dangerous. They
can he driven out lay toniug UP the Sys
TEN, and this can hest be done Dy the use
of Browns Iron Bittcrs. MeSSrs. Hardy
y Rullmln, Druggists, Annapolis, Md ,
SLY, 1--WE sell lots of Browns Iron Biitcrs.
All who use it seem pleased. We hear no
one complaint
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Attention, Prohibitionists.

The committee appointed to procure
provisions and supplies for the barbecue
to be held at Old Brookhaven on Friday,
Sept. 4th, 1855, are requested 10 meet at
THE LEADER office at II NJ. on Saturday,
the 29th day of August, 1855, to report
progress and consult for further fetion.
1t is very important that all should at
tend. Also a representative OF each OF
the aux iliary committees of the different
precincts throughout the couDEy ale re-
auested to be present.
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CENTRAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Clinton, Kinds County, Miss.
The Thirty Third collegiate Year viii BEGIN
TUESDAY, SEPT. 92nd, 1885.
4DTIN T1GES.

Prestige Of long ana suece eainl ca
reer; Full Corps of accomplished Profess
sors and Teachers: Curriculum, varied
and elevated; Cabinets. Librari es. and
other means cf illustration, unsu passed
Location, accessible aud noted for its
healt hfulness; pleasant Home for
Bnarders, where order, neatness and re-
fnement are taught by precept and ex.
ample Expenses low.
For Catalogues, or other info rination,
address, DIR. WALTER Hill. MAN.
RoBT. KELLs, pres't Board of Trustees.
GEo. WHITFIELD, Sec'y. -g--s.
iy30-2m
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27

SHiLOH's NITALIZEE is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizzi-
ness, aud all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and Is cents per bottle. For sale
by Daughtrv II SmylIe.
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BRooKHAVEN MARKET.

BROO II dA WIN In a hhEI.
Prices Current-Corrected Weekly
Neal, $3.50a4
Flour, 607
Bacon, SG9c
Lard, l00l21c
Hams {, l50
Sugar, St0l0c
Coffee, l2tQ 15c
Rice, 7!09c
Tobacco, 40a75c
Butter, 25(a 40c
Salt, fine, S1.50'6
Calico, SAFE
Brown Domestic, 599c
f" E705c
Bleached " 701lc
Cotton-Good ordinary, St0c
Low middling, 8sc0
Middling, sac
Eggs, 100
Chickens, S1.S0G$240
Hides-green sailed, SC
Dry sailed, 79Sc
Flint, $3.50
Wool-Washed, zoe
Unwashed, 15c
Slight bury, l2io
90 Medium bury, &c
4" Bad bury, &c
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
Assoclational Meetings.

Association al meetings will be held in
Lincoln comfy this year as follows:
Z Bogue Chitto, with Shady Grove
church, 10 miles north of Summit, Satur-
day before the Srd Sunday in Sept.
Pearl River, with Pleasant Hill church,
4 miles east OF Bogue Chitto, Saturday
before second Sunday in Sept.
Union, with Philadelphia church, at
Caseyville, Friday before the sth Sunday
in Sept. S~#+a
Misses Hoop Skirts 20 cents at Kohl
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
WENTWORTH FEMALE COLLEGE
ERooKHAVEN, MASS.

Will reopen the 2Srd Sept. next. Board.
tuition and fuel need not exceed sl54.O0
per academic year.
The charge Tor pupils from Brookhaven
and vicinity attending WhitwOrth Col
legc for the academic year beginning Sep.
temhrr, 1875, and ending i'll June, 1856,
wilt be as follows:
Primary Pupils. $40 90
Preparatory Pupils. ............... Is 90
Pupils in Freshman Glass. ........ 20 O0
Pupils in Sophomore Glass. ....... % 90
pupilS in Junior or Senior Glass. 49,. 40 90
The first and latter part of the year
will be free.
These charges cover all expenses fer
tuition in English studies and Latin and
fuel fees. including the free terms.
y The President intends to give TO all phi
pills intrusted to him the very best facili-
ties for education.
Lessons in musicto pnpils not far adj
vanced, will DO given for 5000 for the
year. -.a. 49, ,-.
Lessons in singing in class only $500.
Pupils who take lessons on piano " i'll
have singing lessons free.
iyso-tf H. +. JOHNSON.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27

For lame back, side or chest, Gus
Shiloh'S Porous Plaster. Price % cents.
For sale by Daughtry & SInylic.
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The following gentlemen were Lin
coins representatives in the State Con-
vcmtion: X. II. Thompson, A. C.. Me
Nair, Il. T. Hobbs, DI. j. w. Magce, w
X. Spencer, A. Lcwenthal, Jr., Chas.
Chrisman, X. K. Applewhitr, u. ID. Davis.
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SItEPITse NIGTS, made miserable LAY
that terrific cough. ShiIol's Cure j. the
remedy for you. For sale by paughtry
X Smylic.
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GROUP, WHOoPtNG Cough, and Rrou
chitis Immediately relieved by Shil"h's
Cure. For sale by Dan4htry Is Smylie.
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WILL YOU SUFFER with dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint; Shilol's Vitalizrr is
guaranteed to cure you, For sale by
Daughtry & Smylie.
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
At OXFORD.
Ep.rt Session Opens 24th
September, 1885.
Tuition Free to all tut Law Students.

Oren TO both sexes alike.
Terms very Iuodcra e. Location lcal.
thy, i'll community famed for its church
as and schools, morality and culture, 20
:n'les southeast of Memphis, Tenn, and
on the |. {. RAILROAD. II Lear led In
>tructors, Departments of Law, Art, Lit
eiature and Science, all al successful ope-
Iation.
For Catalogue ard information, ap.
ply to the Chancellor, Gen. A. p. Strwart.
II. VI. SULLIVAN,
Secretary Board Trus tees.
aug6-tf
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CATARKH CURED. health and swce
breath secured, by Shil"h's Catarrh
Remedy. Price 30 cents. Nasal Injector
free. For sale by Daughtry y Smylie.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure j. sold by us on a guarantee, 1t
cures Consumption. For sale by Daugh-
try X SIuylc.
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For Assessor.
We arc authorized to announce

We arc authorized to announce
]. NJ TYLER
asa candidate for Assessor of Lincoln
county at the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce
Il. Is. G. BALES
as n candidate for Assessor of Lincoln
county at the ensuipg November election.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27
Grand Excursion
10 THE
GREAT CHEAP HOUSE
P. F1TzNER, Brookhaven.
A Terrible Slanehter-Eciipses Ev-
erthinq Before Offered

Lard ..........9 cts. Good Coffee. Q cts.
Tobacco. . 80 cts. Choice Molasscs I2c
Straw ats. for cents.
Have also in stock Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, etc.
All kinds of Ladies' trimmed and untrim
med Hats a SPECIALITY. Highest prices
paid for country produce in cash or trade.
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ECZEMA Or SALT RHEUM.
Another Clear ~ nd Positive sse-
covery. An Elderly Lady'>
E.etter.

People often express their wonder at the
numerous cures of Salt Rheum cured by Dr.
David Eennedy's FayOrite RemeGy-a accounts OF
which are brought to their notice through the
newspa pers. Although no other know medi-
cine has ANYTHING like the same success, It ls
not strange that ''FayOrite Remedy" should &C
cemplish these results. and gladden. the hear
OF so MANY Sufferers. The reason is'that Salt
Rheum, one OF the most oathsOme OF skin dis
eases il in reality disease of the blUo I; AMI
this new and scientific preparation Is adapted
beyond all others. TO purify the blood and keep
it SO by reinvigorating the stomach, Liver, ana
Kidneys.
Among the numerous letters received by Dr.
ennedy testifying to notable Salt Rheum
cures, the following will be found OF interest 20
our readers, who may accept our assurance OF
its perfect authenticity aud trut hfulness
WORCESTER, MASS, March %, 1854.
Dr. d. Kennedy. Rondout, N. y:
DEAR sIR:-Uatil recently | have been for
three years sufferer from Salt Rheum. IL fol-
lowed upon an attack of Erysipelas, for which
was for long time under medical treatment. l
placed myself again in the hands OF the phv-
sicians who did. | have no doubt, all that could
be done. One thing Is sure, however IL was
noue the better for all the Inc fclne they gave
me- The painful and unsIghtly disease made
continual progress, until began TO fear should
By means of one OF those accidents that often
result In so much blessing 1 had my attention
called TO your ''Favorite Remedy which | was
told won surely do me voosl. + used 1t. aud
within q much shorter time than would have
believed possible. ! resolved permanent Gnre.
am now perfectly free from salt Rheum. w hat
u comfort 10 Is, and how II places your wonder
full medicine IN my opinion, yon may guess al
bat never know. ] keep II now c1nstantly III
the house, as family medicine.
You. truly
MRs. DISAu PHAIR.
Mrs.. Phair is widow la,ty IN advanced life. OF
unimpeaehable cha. Seter. Sometime since
when on visit tn Kansas she found case OF SAT-
Rheuui. eOua not geL .sfaYeEife RFmedJ', Senl
TO New York tiItF i0F ~ tInt tEros.tne ass.
FJr all the diseases OF the Blood. liver, Kid
neya, ,,la.,,er AID Digestive Organs. Dr. Dayit
Ksn1etly's .faTorits Kennedy. l.onlout. y. \
aae 6-lm rs sh@
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Laccs. cmhraderies and yokiug very
low at kOhlman'a
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27

Kohlman will sell 9ponnds of choice
coffee for UIIo dollar.
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LEA FEMALE COLLEGE.
uMMIT, MISS.
OPENS SEPTEMBER l6, 1886.
The quality Of its work IL it, eoIDmt n
,ia'iun. 1t il Hume School.
CHARGES REASONABLE

"The Essays Of the Graduates of the
Lea Female College delighted me With
the freshness Of thought and tue
certainty that they ~ere original. II rare
thirg in such roIipOsitiDus. "--Rer. E. u.
Niii,r, Holly Springs.
:" / am frank Ia say that the e ays of
rour S-iIi"r1 taken all together. eyCelled
those of any class whose commencement
have ever attended. "--HoR. H. H. Lon
yiao, Monticello.
nder the present management, this
small but growing Institution is wonder
tuily successful in iInpariing the snb.
stance Of knnwledge with the art of
using it.'-Col. 1hos. r. Stockdaie, lSEm.
nit.
Write FOR Catalogue or information 10
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-08-27

A nice ass ointment of 5 cent lawus at
Kohlmau's.
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All straw goods to les soid at u great
reduction ut KOhlmaII's.
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Buy your hagging AID ties AT Kohl
mans.
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Circuit Court Expenses-July Term,
1885.

Below we give a rccapilntion of the
cost of The last term of the Circuit Court
ave glad to say, it is less 10y several hun
dred dollars than any term for scrcra
years.
Amount allowed State witnesses. .$i3l 80
Amount allowed Jurors. .......... 9Ol o.
Amount allowed Circult Clerk 80. l43 81
Amount allowed Sheriff and
Bailitfs, 424 y
Total. Observation-Disclosures. .$l9O3 "
CREDITS.
By amount jury Tax assessed. 49,. .s5l 90
Total net expense. .SlS.2 "
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For Constable.

We are authorized TO announce
WIN. IL. DIXON
rs candidate for Constable of District
No. l, Lincoln county, at the ensuing Nc
Nember election.
We are authorized to announce
l.. j. DECELL
Ds a candidate for Constable of District
No. /, Lincoln comfy, at the ensuing No
venber election.
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Z
ResOlred That the Woman'S Christian
Temperance Union of Brook haven be in
vited to join with ns, and we request
them to appoint a conIuttr" of ladies' to
co operate with the Central Committee
in pertrcting all necessary arrange menis.
On motion. the meeting adjourned.
c. b. GALLOWAY, Chair
b. T. HOBBS, Sec'y.
The National tribune., 1885-09-10

experimental farm so far as that particular pro-
duet is concerned.
The seeds are distributed through agricul-
tural societies and institutions regular corre-
spondents of the Department, Members of Con-
grcss, and, in special cases, to individual appli-
cants To show the extent of this distribution
il may be stated that for the fiscal year ending
June so, 1881. there were sent out from the De-
partment :, ,622, 735 packages Of seeds, embrac-
ing vegetables flowers, field seeds, textiles, etc
THE METEOROLOGICAL DIVISION
is in charge of Prof. c. V. Riley, whose skill as
a specialist is well known, and who acquired
considerable newspaper notoriety by insisting
that the dreaded 17-year locusts were good eat
ing. 4 most serious obstacle to the successful
culture of vegetable products are the depreda-
tons of insects, and their life history Is one Of
the most important branches of knowledge that
the cultivator can acquire. The principal
duties of this Division are those relating to the
dissemination of information regarding the
natural history and habits of insects injurious
10 vegetation and the best-known remedies for
their determination. Many valuable treatises
have been issued by the Entomologist on the
habits Of insects that are injurious to plants,
their modes of attack, the damages they infict
and the means by which they may be kept in
check or utterly destroyed.
Under charge of this Division is the Economic
Museum of the Department, in which repre-
sentatives are to be found OF all the leading
agricultural products Of the country. Nege-
table fibers are largely represented, and spccl-
mems of the various stages of manipulation,
from the raw material to the finished product,
are placed side by side, whether it Is woven
into rope or fabricated into paper. In numbers
and varieties of kinds and grades of wool and