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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
CULTIVATION IN DROUGHT.
Interesting Facts Reported by the Agri'

Interesting Facts Reported by the Agri-
cultural Station at Geneva, n. Y.
With the aid of scientific knowledge,
every farmer has noticed that well.
cultivated land stands drought better
than that which is neglected. The
reason of the fact is not so generally
understood. 1t will, therefore, be
source of satisfaction to all to be pos
sessed of additional evidence and more
exact data on the subject, and may be
of value by stimulating tillers of tho
soil to additional effort at critical peri
DDS A bulletin from the agricultural
station at Geneva, N. Y, contains these
interesting facts bearing on the subject
of drought; THAT cultivation, by form
ing loose soil upon the surface, which
acts as a mulch, conserves the water to
the soil, is fact which is well estab-
lished and should be more commonly
appreciated. For the purpose of offer
ing numerical values which shall ex-
press the influence of cultivation, we
have tried the following experiment:
Oak boxes of one cubic foot capacity
were made of hsif-inch stuff and Their
oughly soaked with oil. The bottoms
being removed, the frame was forced
down into the earth in the corn-field
and the bottoms afterward put in posi-
ton. We thus had foot cube of soil
in its natural position. The surface of
the earth in one box was left undis-
turbed, while the surfaces of two boxes
were kept cultivated. BY weighing
these boxes the gain or loss in weight
is assumed to measure the evaporation
which has taken place from each.
From July 26 to August l, six
days. the cultivated soil evaporated
at the rate of 900 gallons per acre
less than the undisturbed soil, or less
Isl gallons daily per acre. From
| August to August 10, nine days, the
cultivated soil evaporated 1867 gallons
per acre less than did the undisturbed
soil, or less 2s3 gallons daily per acre.
| During the whole period from July 26
to August 10, fifteen days, the saving
of water effected through cultivation
figured up PIP gallons daily per acre,
or, expressing these facts in another
| form, the undisturbed land lost pei
acre, from July &c to August 10, 4. 24s
gallons, the cultivated soil LOCO
gallons. In calculating our results tc
the acre by multiplying the evaporation
which has taken place from a square
foot of surface by 1880, the unavoid
able errors are correspondingly multi
piled, and while duplicate series car
Lnever be expected to give precisely the
some numerical results, yet the ons
fact became unquestionable tina
through cultivation we are enabled t.
conserve TO the soil large amount o
water during drought. Indeed, OBJ
servstion through extending periods
of drought also plainly shows the su
periority of fields that have been vel
cultivated over those where cultivation
has been neglected. The advantage
of tile drainage in wet seasons hav,
been shown. Thus are science and ex
pertinent contributing to the relief o
agriculture against the extremes o
both wet sessons.snd dry ones. Tn
fruits Of these developments and dem
onstratioas will be more fully realize,
As population increases and lands ap
preciate in ysiue.-A y. Observer,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
BIG AFRICAN BIRDS.
Arrival of Lot OF Ostriches Importea
For California Breeder
IGalyeston TEX. J Special

Galveston (Tex.) special
A vessel arrived at this port recently
with a lot of ostriches en- route from Africa
to California, where they are to be kept
for breeding purposes. During the unload
ing of the vessel large crowds gathered TO-
watch the awkward antics of the huge
birds a. they were being moved from the
hold Of the ship to Beach Park, where they
will be allowed to run at large for week
before undertaking their journey to the
Pacific coast. A large open-top cage was
improvised, into which an ostrich
was driven and then hoisted with
horses. As they reached the sun
light after sixty-fve days in the
dark hold they exhibited signs Of
great delight. The ostrches are tame and
docile with their keepers, but familiarities
from outsiders are resented. Just after
one bird of magnificent proportions had
been hauled up, and before the surprise
over his suspension in mid-air had worn
off, two sailors opened one side of the cage
before it had reached the large covered
wagon. With great rapidity the ostrich
raised one huge foot and kicked first one
and then the other sailor, sending them
flying against the bulwarks of the vessel
The native keeper said il the bird had had
more room the blows would have killed
both men. DR.. Sketchly is greatly pleased
with his cargo, notwithstanding he lost
twenty -four ostriches on the passage.
Each pair will breed from sixty to eighty
chicks per year. This is probably the last lo'
of ostriches that win ever leave Africa, a.
the export duty at nearly all the ostrich
points is five hundred dollars per bird. The
birds are under the immediate care of fiv'
Hindoos, natives Of Madras, but long resi-.
dents of Africa, whom DR.. Sketchly has
permanently employed. Among the ma
tives is one woman. She is very dark,
with evenly -molded features and wonder
full eyes, straight, black hair, long and
wavy. The right lobe of her aquiline nose
is ornamented with a small brass scarf.
pin with red glass gem. This ornament
is deity pinned through the lobe and
hooked below. She is the wife of the chief
native of the party and is about twenty
years old.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
Blinded BY Tobacco,
London lancet

Tobacco-blindness is becoming a com.
mon affiiction. At present there are sew.
eral persons under treatment for it at one
London hospital. 1t first takes the form
of color blindness, the sufferers who have
smoked themselves into this condition be.
ing quite unable to distinguish the color OF
piece of red cloth held up before them
Sometimes the victim losses his oversight
altogether. Although smoking is to g
large extent the cause of this malady, and
SO gives it its name, heavy drinking is also
partly responsible.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
Extent Of 6ird-Destruction.

How enormous has been the slaughter
of innocent birds for the purpose OF
identifying ugly and heartless women
is.shown by these statistics: England
imports from India, Africa and Amer.
ca ten million dollars worth of feathers
and birds every year. One and hall
million exotic birds, including $50, O0o
humming birds, are annually imported
to France and England. The ostrich
feathers alone do not imply slaughter
Of the birds for the sake of q fashion
which fortunately is now being frowned
on by the more sensible women--M.
7. Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
Woman's Face.

'What furniture can give such finish to
George Elliott. Not any, we are happy to
answer, provided the glow of health
tempers the tender expression. The pale
anxious, bloodless face of the copsumptive,
or the evident sutferings of the dyspeptc,
induce feelings of sorrow and grief on puI
part and compel us to tell them of DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" the
sovereign remedy for consumption and
other diseases of the respiratory system as
well as dyspepsia and other digestive
troubles. SOLD. everywhere.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
Knew Him Entirely Too Well.
Northwestern Lumberman.l

A man who is attempting to start re.
tail lumber yard down in small town in
Ohio gave a jobber the name of his former
employer for reference and left his order
The report received by the jobber, al
though slightly ambiguous, was not of a
nature to induce him to hustle very much
in the execution Of the shipment. 1t is so
subtle, and withal so honest, that am
tempted to subjoin it: "Mr. has
worked for me for twelve or thirteen years
and has always been a faithful man, and
respect him as true friend; butif was
a stranger to him and knew his failings
would not want to trust him."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
An Ancient Landmark.
Goshen lInd.l Letter.l

About five miles south of here, in Kos
,iusko County, lives man by the name OF
Jeffries. In 1855 he cut his initials on
what is known as dry -land turtle-''W
j., in 1856" One day recently he found
the same turtle short distance from the
place where the markings were made
thirty years ago. The markings were
still plain.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

Best Goods are Put In Smallest Parcels
The old proverb is certainly true in the
case Of DR.. Pierce's pleasant Purgative
Pellets" which are little, sugar-wrapped
parcels, scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
containing as much cathartic power as is
done up in the biggest, most repulsive-look.
ing pill. Unlike the big pills, however
they are mild and pleasant in their opera.
tion-do not produce gripping pains nor
render the bowels costive after using.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

For restoring faded and gray hair to it,
original color, use Halls Hair Remover.
Sufferers from malarial disorders will find
a specific in Ayers Ague Cure. Try it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

DELICATE diseases of either, sex, however
induced. radically cured. Address, with 10
CENTS in stamps for book, Worlds Dispen
sarv Medical Association, Buffalo, N. \.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A MAN should be allowed to laugh at his
own jokes. Others may not see where the
laugh comes in.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A LAWYER is not a cat; but he can be
placed In the fee-line category
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

YOUNG man, never say to your sire.
"You might go, father, and fare worse"-
Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

IT is not patriotism which leads doctors
to go to war. It's pillage. Pittsburgh
Chronicle
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A WRITER says: what a quaint head was
Carlyle's." We're you quaint head with
himi-Tezas Strings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

MANproposes; woman discloses, and ther
the whole world says Il told you So Bar
hagtos Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

Men who think they mold public
opinion say to the world: please ask us
when you wish to think.r-N o. Plea ysr,ss.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A HoNELY woman has some advantage
over beautiful one. 1t is possible for
other women to love her.-Chicdqo Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

WHEEL never tire of entertaining the CIV.
clists. Let them axle they want a7d they
shall have it-Bostoa Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

He covered the whole point-The man
who sat down on carpet tack.-Lite.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

SOLD professionalism articles.-Bur
kRqton Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

Gas bills should be carefully filed; not
necessarily for preservation, but in order
to reduce their size.-Judgs
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

"srrcK to it." as the fy-paper observed
to the fly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

THE small boy now dreams of marble
hauls. n-Boston Commercial.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

TALK is cheap-except through the teis-
phone.-New BrunS,cck ffedo''d'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

"WAs the drum beaten because it called
the harp lyref'-Tsras SJtings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A BACHELOR e litor. who had pretty IN
married sister lately wrote to one similar
" circumstanced: Please exchange.n-
~ J. Telegram.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

prso,s Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable
IN use. IL is not liquid or SNUFF. SVc'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use Or. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell H. @oc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

A New YORK paper says the milk sold in
that city is q white lie"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

THE skeleton man travels on his shape
Indianapolis Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

THE best thing yet discovered for s'a'
sickness is port.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

PLEASE remefffber that GIsNN's suLrne
so.p nresents all the advantages of Sui
nbnr baths at cheap rate. HILLS hAiR
psNn WHISPER DYE, Black or Brown, 5Oc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

BACK PAY-Kicking book agent out Of
your office.-Merchdnt TraUeler.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

I haze used tiCo
bottles Of E7y's
Cream Balm and
consider myself cur
ed. I suffered 20
gears from, catarrh
and catarrhal head
ache and this is the
first remedy that at-
torded lasting relief.
ID. T. Hggimson,
AS Lake Street, Chi
cago, III.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

UPSIDE down-A feather bed.-Life
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-12

reached even the old General in his
solitary retreat His evaporation
against the ''mlscreants and MUIR
derers' knew no bounds. He even
went so far as to write a letter, adj
dressed personally to the Gar, prof
fering his services for the good and
holy cause" He never received any
answer. The great number of young
mobiles implicated in the conspiracy
was what especially appalled, him.
"Have all those young knaves no
fathers with honor enough in their
hearts to kill the vipers they have
nourished in their bosom?" he used to
exclaim when the papers brought to
him the name Of some new aristocfatic
criminal" And then he added in an
undertone: Thank God! thank Godr'
thinking of his son, and what . bless
ing it was that he had turned out such
a serious, handwriting, brave soldier,
without any nonsense about him."
Then came the eliminating point OF
the revolutionary horror-the Winter
Palace explosion. The old General.
indignation knew no bounds. At the
same time strange, apparent,
groundless feeling of anxiety for hi,
son, from whom he had not receives
any letters for some time, seized OF
him. II am growing DID," he wro,,
to Andre, land would like tn zee YOU
perhaps for the last time. Try to &c
leave of absence and spend . couple o
months with me-"
| The son had obeyed the father
! wishes. And this light the 18th o
May, he had arrived at Dubrovks-thi
was the name of the Sspslieff estate
The same position who hsd brough
him from the nearest railway station
was also the bearer of letter for tn
General. The latter. however, NOR
touched and sgitsted BY the meetinl
! with Ibis child" las be stu called h
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Snow in August.

The snow which is reported to have
fallen yesterday morning in Northern
New England would seem to foreshad.
ow an early closing of the summer
But its occurrence need not be so alarm
ing. 1t was due, not to an Artic wave,
but to the passage of storm centre in
which the barometer was very low for
this period Of the season, and decend-
ing air currents in the rear bringing
down the cold air from the upper at
mosphere. On August 1, 1876, light
frosts occurred in Northeastern Penn
sylvania, and on August 13, 1878,
frosts were reported from Cape May;
but in neither year was the summer
cut short, and in the latter year both
August and September were as warm
as usual. Visitors at New England
summer resorts may be warned by this
unexpected 'cold waven to supply
themselves with warm clothing, but II
will not do to infer from it that all the
intense summer heat is past.-M Y
Herald.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Buyer of bohemian Oats Ahead.
TBloom vile Record 1


The first genuine, clear-cut, unadul-
terated Bohemian oats lawsuit in
BloomviIle took place last Tuesday.
Henry Newhouse brought suit against
Fred Maurer, before Squire Turner, j.
p, growing out of a Bohemian oats
transaction. The facts appear to be as
follows: Maurer sold eight bushels of
oats to Newhouse, taking his note pay
able ein--months from date, and
giving Newhouse at the same time a
bond by the terms of which said note
was not to be called for until twice the
number of bushels, sixteen, were sold
for Newhouse, said bond having the
signature of q Mr.. Railing as superin-
tendent of certain association. Maur-
er afterwards sold the note to third
party who collected the same of New
house. The parties having failed to
sell oats for Newhouse according to
terms of bond, Newhouse sued Maurer
to recover the amount paid on the note.
Verdict for the plaintiff. This makes
parties who have given bonds
liable, and does not require that the
party bonded look to the company.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Care of Animals in summer.


The American Humane Association
presents the following suggestions rel
ative to the care ofanimals during the
heated term.
Provide water-fresh, pure water.
Think, reader, how you are refreshed
by drink of cool water on a hot day.
The lower animals are equally in need
Of the means Of quenching thirst.
The active dog requires drink fire.
quently during the hot day, as does also
the cat; and dish of fresh water should
stand where they can have access to it.
Undoubtedly many dog is driven to
madness through lack Of water; and
the testimony is that hydrophobia is al
most unknown In those localities where
dogs can drink when they wish.
Every city, village and country town
should be literally supplied with drink
ing fountains for animals, and they
should be so constructed that even the
smallest dogs can drink from them. No
gift to a people confess greater pleas
ure than a fountain, and that person
who turns aside stream from the field
and gives a watering trough to the
roadside, or provide a fountain at which
man and beast can drink pure water, is
truly public benefactOr.
Give the horse frequent opportunity
to quench thirst at times when not too
much over-heated, and before eating.
To drink freely Immediately after eat
prevents favorable digestion of food.
Provide shade. How instinctively
we seek the shadow when the sun Is
~ 20 hAk kAe \
parching earth. If the pasture is not
provided with shade trees, in conven-
lent locality set four, six or eight sup
ports, across which place straw or grass,
and thus, in brief time and with little
labor make a shade in which animals
can rest from the heat of the sun, to the
great comfort of themselves and benefit
to their owners.
Remove the harness from the horses
in the hot day whenever you desire to
give them atull rest, and once during
the day, preferably at night, thorough
currying and grooming will not only
give rest, but will do about as much
towards improving the animals condi-
ton as will the oats.
Examine the harness on your work.
ing team, and you will discover that
blinds, check-reins and cruppers are
simply torturing contrivances, serving
no useful purpose. Take them all off
for the convenience of yourselves and
the comfort of your horses. Keepthe
stable well ventilated and free from
the strong ammonia. which is injuri-
GUS to the eyes. Assist the animals to
protect themselves against flies, feed
regularly, hitch in the shade, and re-
member that the care which will give
comfort to the lower animals will make
them doubly profitable to their owners,
aside from the humane bearing upon
the subject.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
MOST Excellent.

j. J Atkins, Chief of Police, Knox
vile, Tenn, writes: ''My family and
are beneficiaries Of your most excellent
medicine, DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption; having found it to be
all that you claim for it, desire to testify
to its virtue. My friends to whom have
recommended it, praise it at every op.
portunity.' DIR. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumption is guaranteed
to cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Group and every affection ol
Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Trial Bottles Free at d. J. Humph-
rey's Drug Store. Large Size $1.00.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
A Democratic Gain.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 6. Yesterday elec-
tions in Tennessee was for five judges
of the Supreme Court, and q full list of
county officers, judges and clerks of
every court in the state. Returns
come in too slowly to enable figures to
be given, but Democratic gains are
everywhere reported and the best idea
that can now be formed Is that the
Democratic state ticket is elected by
81, 900, q Democratic gain Of about 28,-
900 over two years ago. The majori-
ties may reach 40, 900, as every county
so far as heard from, without exception
has shown Democratic gains.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
THE FUNERAL.

YoNKERs, N. Y, Aug. This has
been one of the saddest days in the his
tory of Yonkers. All the city, with
thousands from other places, turned out
to do honor to the dead statesman.
Many distinguished visitors were pres
ent, including President Cleveland,
Secretary of War Endicott, Private Sec
retary Lamont and Gov. Hill, Secre-
tary Manning, leaning upon the arm of
Mr.. John Bigelow, led the pall-bearers.
Mr.. Manning seemed rather feeble, his
steps being by no means sure as he
came down the stairs. Mr.. Bigelow's
assistance was not unnecessary. The
delegations from various bodies fol-
lowed the pallbearers and took seats in
the blue room. The Bar Association,
headed by VIM. M. Evarts, the New
York Board of Aldermen, Tammany
Hall, Irving Hall, the County Democ-
racy and others. President Cleveland
entered the room with Secretary Endi-
colt, Secretary Whitney and Mr..
Lamont. Following next came the
members of the family, Mr.. Tilden's
nephews and nieces.
The choir of the Madison avenue
Presbyterian Church, which had taken
up position at the foot of the main
staircase. sang "Abide With Me.n
Rev. DR.. Tucker next delivered o short
address on the personal qualities of the
deceased. The reverend gentleman
spoke with great feeling, that several
times evinced in choking his utterances.
After this address, Miss Antonio Heene
sang very effectively "One Sweetly
Solemn Thought" and Tucker made
another brief speech. The choir sang
Beyond the Smiling and the Weep
ing, and the casket was closed. The
body was borne out to the hearse at
1880, and carried to the train for New
Lebanon. The President, Governor,
Mayor, Cabinet officers and delegations
followed with the pallbears in twenty
five carriages.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for at the Ma
poleon, Ohio, POST Office, for the week end.
ing, Aug. u, 1886:
Henry Shulder, David Sven, Henry Pratt,
Hampton Harrison, Henry Blackwell, M. E
Benker.
Posrkr. CARDs. Chas. F. Beck, Mrs. r. e.
Allen, George Rettig, Frank Slee.
Persons calling for letters will please say
they are advertised, and give the date.
8. @. HAAa, p. M.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-12
All She Asked.
boston Courier.l

"And you say you would die for me,
George"
"Die for you! Yes thousand
deaths.n
"Y0u are noble man, George"
''My darling, you do not know me
YETI
"Well dearest, / do not wish you to
die for me, but I will tell you what
you can do for me to show your affec-
tion.n
"Wiiat is it, my darling? Shall
pluck the stars from the cerulean
dome? Shall I say to the sea, ha! ha!
cease to flow, for my love wills it! Shall
/ tell yon bright and inconstant moon
that is glinting the hill tops with her
light, that she must not shine on thy
face too roughly-haW
"No, George, no.n She smilingly
said, II do not wish you to attempt
such impossibilities. All ! ask of you
Is this
"Yes, my darling.n
"All Task Of you is this don't call
again.