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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-16

cloth or paper. Chickens will aid the Or
chardist in lighting this pest. 1.-THE most
formidable enemies. after all, are the scale
insects probably because they are the
most insignificant. They belong to a low
order of animal life known as coccide. I
shall not here attempt technical descrip-
ton of the scale insects, but will rather
refer the reader to the scientific discussion
OF the subject taken from the work OF
Matthew Cooke, and appearing as an ap-
pendiX to this work | cannot too highly
commend the efforts of Mr.. Cooke in be-
half OF the fuit-growers of our State. They
owe him debt of gratitude which must
needs be paid in installments by successive
generations. For the fullest information
relative to insects injurious 70 ali tree and
plant life take pleasure in referring my
readers to Mr.. Cookies work, Injurious IN
sects OF the Orchard, Vineyard, etc
THE BLACK SCALE.
This is the most common, and is consid-
cred the least dangerous of the scale fam
lily. 1t may exist in q tree long time
without destroying it, but we may be sure
the effect is constantly deleteriOus The
scale appears in all tints from a white vel
low OF the newly-hatched to a brown of
middle age and black in maturity, and in
form is a little blister adhering to leaf, stem
or stock II does not attach itself to the
fruit. Trees thus infested should be thor
oughly pruned and washed with solution
of whale-oil soap.
FUNGUS, Or SMUT.
This is an attendant of the black scale.
Scientific investigation has shown that the
scale excretes q gummy substance called
honey-dew, which, in falling attaches to
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-16

many instances FIVE and six-year-old trees
were destroyed The devastation among
lemons and lines was even greater than
among oranges. These frosts demonstrated
that there were certain localities in this
country not at all adapted to arrange cult
ure. Some people, a little more Fortunate
in their locations, managed to weather
through the cold year, and even two or
three cold years afterwards, but for them
there still remained a rude awakening
when they found that their trees, having
reached the bearing age, were capable of
producing only an inferior Quality of fruit
The season of 1923 was the most
depressing for the orange industry that we
have ever known. The trees set unusually
full, and this alone had a tendency to dwarf
the fruit and aetract from its good quail
ties. Then there were late frosts so severe
that some of the fruit was nipped, and its
juices
INJURED or TOTALLY DESTROYED
When the market opened the weather
was cold and rainy, and people were in no
mood for eating sour fruit. Prices went
down. Some producers and dealers who
shipped inferior oranges, in spite of the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

From the Athens tGG.l Banner Watchndn.
Papa, who is that man that looks so
crossr'
THAT'S a collector, my son."
whats a collector, papaw
''Oh, he's a man that is very polite, tries
hard TO sell goods, and then gets cursed at
for trying TO get his pay"
''But papa, why dent the men who
bought the goods pay for themw
They will, my son, but they love to
cuss at the collector awhile before they
do"
''What for, papaw
"rhey don't know themselves, my boy.
It's just habit they've got INTO"
"But look at him now. papa. He does
not look cross-he Is smiling"
Eyes, my boy; he has just met gentle
man VINO paid his bill cheerfully. That
always makes him smile.0
"But, papa, don't the collector get mad
when they cuss at himV
'ENot il he is a good collector, my boy /;
and again the boss don't allow him TO get
mad.0
"Do the men ever cuss at the boss,
papap
"Not often, my son, in fact scarcely
eYer.O
"why don't they cuss at the boss, in
stead Of the collector papa?"
"Oh, don't know my son; don't ask me
any more questions"
81 won't papa; but don't want TO be a
collector that's all"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Horse Against stenm.

Walter Curtis, who, with his horse, was
knocked from the railroad last Friday a
few miles from Adairsville, was riding In
the public road that ran along by the
Western aud Atlantic railroad near Hall
station when the up express hove in sight
running at a rapid speed. When within
a short distance the horse began to run
Notwithstanding the efforts OF its rider 10
check him. The wagon road crosses the
railroad just one-f0urth OF A mile from
where the horse and locomotive first met.
The horse, mad with fright, headed for
this crossing, though Mr.. Curtis had
pulled the bride 10 pieces striving to
turn him in another direction. Now was
a fearful run for life. Bussey, the engine
driver, was trying to beat the horse,
putting on all steam, running 40 miles an
hour. AS the horse and It's rider
collIded with the locomotive on
1t showed very plainly that the horse
was a second or so late. By measure
ment the animal was knocked go feet, be-
ing cut into fragments. Mr.. Curtis was
found 80 feet from the collision, with an
iron ring which was In his pocket. 3
inches In diameter and a quarter Of an
inch thick, bent almost in twain. A hne
gold watch was found running in his vest
pocket, while the chain was picked up in
a field some distance away.
Had the engineer come up TO the re-
quirements OF the Law when passing a
public crOssing-that Is, In lessening the
speed OF his engine-this accident would
have never occurred. The consequence
is that the Western and Atlantic has to
meet heavy damages, which Mr.. Curtis
fixes at round little sum. He IS at his
boarding house, attended by the best
medical men, who say that he Is ruined
for life, both mentally and physically.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Hard work to Get a jury.

Albert Sidney O'Shields, a hardened
criminal, was tried on two separate
charges for burglary at Barlow Superior
Court last week. He was cleared on the
first and convicted, on the second. On
Dec. 30 last the jewelry store of Turner a.
Baker. at Gainesville, was broken open
and robbed Of various valuable articles.
A few days afterwards 0'Shields got into
fight with the depot agent, and attempt
ed TO stab MIN. He was arrested, tried
and sent to jail. One of O'Shields' pals, a
lad of Is years, called on several gentle
men. had the City Council con-
vened, produced the stolen jewelry,
aud in penitent mood sent
for Sam Jones and made a full confession
OF his criminal connection with O'Shields.
His confession was fully corroborated by
the proven circumstances, and clearly
convicted OShields, though he was ably
defended in a long and careful trial.
Never before was so much difficulty expe-
rienced in obtaining jury. The entire
panel was exhausted before the jury was
half made up. Then every man in Car
tefsville was summoned as talesman. but
still the box was not filled. Vigilant bail
ids kept the city under strict surveillance
for half a day on the watch for
the unwary cOuntryman. At last the
box was filed and the trial proceeded.
He was convicted of burglary here ten
years ago and sent to the penitentiary
whence ne was pardoned in 1881. He at
once renewed his career of crime and
kept Gainesville in a state of terror, for
he always managed to eluds all detection.
O'Shields was found guilty and Judge
Fain sentenced him for 20 years, the full
extent Of the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

ing that his strange conduct was the re-
suit of his good keeping, but finally the
pleasure gave way 70 astonishment ana
wonder. Mr.. VNeill did not think 1t sale
IN approach the mule, and watched him
from distance. Later IN the day, now
ever, the mule appeared much quleter'
and when Mr.. O'Neill again went into the
barry ard he approached him. The mule
was standing still when Mr. O'Neill
started towards him, and did not seem to
notice the approach. However, when Mr..
ONeill was within few feet OF the anil
NAL he suddenly sprang forward with
his mouth wide open. Mr.. ONelll saw
his danger, and wheeling about started
on as fast as his legs could carry him,
but before he had taken half dozen steps
the mule was on him with both feet, ana
IN second the planter was on the ground.
The mule for once forgot the use of his
legs, and with his teeth began biting
yislously at MIR. O'Neill. He grabbed MIN
hrst ia the leg and then in the body, and
each time his tee h came together on the
unfortunate mans flesh the mule gave
shake as though trying to tear the mouth
full of flesh away. Each bite made a ter
rible wound. Mr.. O'Neill yelled terribly
for help, and persons who were near by
ran to his assistance. The mule did not
move as the man came up, and liberal
use OF the stick was necessary to drive the
Infatuated beast away, and afterwards to
keep him Off of others. When the mule
was driven away Mr.. O'Neill was unable
TO rise, and was picked up by the men ana
carried into the house. His suffering was
intense His clothing was nearly torn
from his body. His Injuries were exam
ined and found to be extremely severe,
and physician was sent for. lntelli-
gence OF the occurrence soon filled the
neighborhOod, and the people at once re-
membered the presence OF the mad dog.
They then concluded that the dog had
bitten the mule, and that hydrophobia had
developed. On Sunday W. +. Johns, who
lives near Mr.. O'Neill, was compelled to
go to Atlanta for medicine, so serious was
Mr. O'NellPs condition.
Mr.. O'Neill and Mr.. Johns had both
been drawn for jury service during the
present week. Mr.. Johns going to the
court house reported for duty. With
him he brought letter from Mrs. O'Neill
TO Col. |. p. Thomas, Sheriff, stating that
her husband had met with serious acct.
dent, and was unable to respond to the
summons. The note was not sufficient
excuse and Col. Thomas so informed Mr..
Johns, who then told the Colonel just
what had happened. In closing his state
ment Mr.. johns said:
Nv hen the men got to the mule while
he had Mr.. O'Neill down, the mule had his
mouth shut on Mr.. O'Neill's leg. They
tried to drive him away, and we're COM
PEELED to prize the mules mouth open
with a stick"
The mule died Sunday afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

been removed and new arch is 10 be
erected In it's place. The work is being
done under the direction of Mr.. Bruce
and Lieut.. Black. Ten thousand dollars
is the sum appropriated for such repairs,
and an additional appropriation 10 pend
ing FOR the fencing in of the government
grounds.
A cablegram received in New York from
Nice, France, unoer date of Feb. 4, an
nounces the death of q. l.. Lorillari, FORM
erly of the famous tobacco firm oil 2. Lo-
rillard & Co., from infiammatory raeuma-
tism. His body will be brought to this
country for interment. The deceased was
well known in st. Augustine. having been
identified with the old city for dozen
years or more. The magnificent villa,
corner OF st. George and Hypolita streets,
Is the property of the deceased, who also
celebrated his nuptials in that citI two
or three years ago.
Saturday afternoon two seamen Of the
American bark, Z. w. Garland, now Dad
ing lumber at the Gulf port Of Apaltchi-
cola for South America, arrived IN JACK
sOnV1lle and went before p. Walter, uni
ted states Commissioner, and filed c0m-
plant OF cruel treatment to them by the
captain and mate of the vessel. This cruz
city, they said, was becoming unbearaPle,
and the two sailors struck out afoOt to ind
some proper Official to bring the mater
before. After travelling a week they
reached jacksonville Saturday, signed
the necessary affidavits, and warrants for
the arrest Of the captain and mate were
placed in the hands OF j. A. Vinzant,
Special Deputy United States Marshal,
for execution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Burned 70 Death While Drunk,

FROM me 0uitDadA (Gd.l free Ffess.
Mr.. Newbern, OF this county, who has
just returned from Echols, gives us the
following particulars of the burning OF
his uncle, Mr.. Fisher Griffin, In that
county on Saturday night last. Nr. Griffin
had been drinking for some days, and
gong home about dark, drove his wife
away from home. Half an hour after
wards Mr.. Lee, his nephew, went 10 the
house and found him on the doorstep with
every particle OF clothing. except his
shoes and socks, burned from his
body. He was still alive aud try
ing TO crawl when found, but
died soon afterwards. Investi-
cation shows that be fell In the IRE and
was too drunk 20 get out Immediately.
When he did get out he orawled out into
the yard with his clothes on fire, and here,
in his agony, he had stripped the burned
skin from both hands like a glove, tearing
out as be did 70 every dnger nail on both
hands. In this awful condition he orawled
back into the house and then again
orawled out 10 the door step, where he
was found. He was literally roasted
alive. Mr.. Grim was = woll-to.do farmer
and mill man, and when not drinking was
liked In the community.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Masonic.
From the 50. AWgWstine tFlG.) Weekly.

From the 50. A WgWstite RAJ Weekly.
A regular Communication of Ancient
City Lodge No. rs, F. and A. NJ, was held
IN the new Masonic hall, in Mayor Longs
new building on the Bay, last night. The
new hall is vast Improvement over the
old one, and is provided with commodious
ante-roOm, cloak-ro0m. etc., not to men,
tion the mysterious vault where the
tabled goat munches his cud and exercises
his heels when released from duty on
the checkered floor. The tendency of
the ST. Augustine Masons is GER
tainly upward, and the fact that
they are now located in sky-parlors
(thIrd fioor) OF the Long building, re-
minds us of little story that may not be
out of place IN this connection: There is
a class Of FreemasOns who are as great
sticklers for their rituals as the EpiscOpa-
lians are for theirs. One of this sort was
master Of an Indiana lodge, and by an
over exercise OF authority came to grief.
He had trained his lodge TO obey his COM
mands with absolute precision, and among
the rest never to take their seats in the
lodge until the gavel fell. One night he
had them on the rise, performing the ex-
ercIses peculiar to the craft, when sud
denly he slipped, stumbled backward,
broke through the window sash, fell four
stories to the ground, broke his neck,
and died instantly. Next day the
neighbOrs were Mortified at the dis
covery OF his dead body. They had a
grand funeral. only 1t was noticed that
not Mason was present. In fact, the
MasOns had disappeared. Their estates
we're settled. widows married again, and
in time all were forgotten. A quarter OF
a century passed away, when some boys,
monkeylng around the upper story OF the
court house, found skeleton. The
alarmed population broke open the doors
and a sight was presented that might
nave been appalling but for its whImsi-
calness. Thirty skeletons we're standing
gazing intently at the broken sash, and
waiting for the master to come back and
give that one knock which would enable
them to take their seats.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

ing too severely, and he went to DR.. Glib
son who dressed the wound. He will soon
be able to work again.
Waynesboro Citizen: Price Ellison came
near killing a deer with an AK a few days
since. He says there are three or four Of
them in an old field on the banks of the
river about three miles from his house.
He was out hunting hickory to make
him some ak helves and maui, when he
saw the deer approaching HIM. 1t ap-
peared not to notice him until within a
few yards Of him, when he threw his AK
at 1t. He thinks 1t had a young one some
where near.
Excitement was created at Douglasville
Monday by the discharge of pistol in
crowd at an auction. 1t was soon ascer-
tanned that Tom Pool, son of DIR. w. h.
Rool, and about Is years old, was shot
just above the heart. After being carried
home he finally confessed that he had shot
himself accidentally. He had a small
pistol in his pocket with the barrel up,
which was in some way discharged.
While the wound is not fatal, it will cause
him some trouble.
At Atlanta Monday A. G. Ladd got a
verdict against Geo. K. HOppi for a KIM
ball house bond which he deposited with
Hoppi sometime ago as collateral for a
debt due Hoppi from one of Ladd's lumber
friends in South Georgia for certain
shipment made. Nearly all of this in
debtedness had been cancelled. Ladd
wanted the money value of the bond, but
the jury simply decreed that HoppI should
surrender the bond, which he did. Ladd
claimed that when he bought the bond it
was worth $3.50.
Congressman Barnes mas introduced
two bills of very great Importance to the
people OF Georgia and South Carolina liv-
ing on either side of the Savannah river.
The first is bill to appropriate 500, 900
for improving and continuing the i'm
provement Of the river between Augusta
and Savannah. The second is bill to
appropriate $4,000 for improvement and
continuing the work of improvement be-
tween Augusta and CroJter's shoals, six
ty-fOur miles above the city.
Friday evening there was a ''mum"
party at the residence of l.. Pierce, at
Sparta, the fine money to be used in pur-
chasing an organ for the Methodist
church. The company, which was very
large, remained speechless for nearly
three-quarters of an nour. The first one
who spoke was j. Hugh White. He said :
"That's my handkerchief" when one OF
the boys pulled that article from his pOck-
ct. He was fined So cents. Those who
spoke afterwards paid much smaller
sums.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
A Horrible Fight for Life.
From tAs EI6srton Ga Leader.

eto
To pierce the human heart by ball or
blade does not necessarily prove fatal.
Some individuals have wonderful recu-
perative powers and ollng to life with cat
like tenacity. Memory recalls several in
stances, one OF which was an attempt at
suicide in Elberton in 1S-, hasty sketch
of which may not prove uninterestiEg TO
some readers.
Mr.. -, a mechanic Of athletic form,
being dazed by drink, by his own hearth,
in the presence Of his wife and others,
embraced his little daughter, said good
bye, barred mis- chest, and plunged a six
inch blade through his heart. The blood
gushed for several feet, but soon ceased
Some moments elapsed, and to hasten
death he thrust the knife through his
heart again. His stout frame quivered
and his muscles relaxed. The knife fell
and was secured. He folded his arms,
closed his eyes to die, but hours elapsed
and still he lived. Though drenched in
gore, weak, pale and tremulous, he went
10 the bar, got a pint Of whisky, drank IL,
and lay down to die. He stated he
thought he did die tor q time, and gave an
swe-inspiring account of the hOrrid
scenes witnessed in the spirit world. }
About daylight next morning he revived,
and came TO me most pitiabie object,
logging for some potent drug that would
end his life with ease and speed. "FOr,"
said he, "my mental and physical suffer-
ings are more than mortal can bear" My
lrother and myself took him in hand, and
for eight or ten days one or both of us
we're with him all the while. | will not
weary you with an account of his lite
struggle; how his quiYering heart rallied
and Tell back, and how deaths pallor
came and went. About this time his
1eart-throbs became more distinct and
regular, his appetite improved and his
strength commenced returning. On the
.wenty-tirst day he was in uis shop, and
alter sh0eing some horses, went to the
saloon, got drunk and lay out and took
congestion OF the right lung. Then a sec
ond battle between life and death COM
menced. Life's best fertilization, the
heart, was weakened by the knife, and
another breastwork, the left lung, was
crippled by morbid adhes ons. The con-
gestion terminated in Inflammation and
Repatriation followed; then his life sur
rendered to death as quietly as a flicker
ing light does to darkness-no sigh. groan
or muscular twitching. But as calmly as
the new born takes It's first sleep did the
athletic mechanic and fond father die.
This mans heart was the most wonderful
pathological specimen | ever saw. A CO.
agulation had become organized, and by
Jumps was attached 10 the heart and per-
ecardium, and the conglomerated mass
did successfully carry on the circula-
ton, and perhaps would have continued
to have done so still, had not it been for
whisky. We sent it TO the lamented l..
A. Dugas, Of Augusta, and it may De in
the city now.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

John O'Neill. who lives near Howelps
mill, Fulton county, owned a mule up TO
Friday afternoon last. which mule was as
quiet and gentle as mules ever get TO be.
Several weeks ago Mr.. O'Neilps neigh
borho0d was considerably stirred up by
the presence Of supposed mad dog, but
the dog quickly disappeared and the peo-
pie In the neighborboOd soon forgot the
matter. On Friday last, however. when
Mr.. ONeill was In his barnyard with his
stock, one Of his mules began acting
strangely. The animal would paw the
earth awhile with his feet, then be would
stop paving, and with his teeth try 70 tear
up the ground. All the time the mule
secoud-Krowth clover. and when anything
or anybody approached him the animal
would plunge forward, with open mouth
and swapping teeth. Mr.. O'Neiii watched
the animal az 1rst with pleasure. think
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
base RaII in the sonth.

Memphis has signed another pitcher
Robert Black. Secretary Brown approved
the contract.
Charleston has signed Henry Lanser,
james A. Thyme and William Laverty.
The contracts we're approved.
At Macon Sunday officer Murphy saw
smoke arising from the rear OF the grand
stand at the base ball park, and on inves-
tiQatiOn he found that some one had fired
a pile of leaves near the fence. After a
hard fight the officer succeeded In putting
out the blaze. Had be not come Just In
the NICK Of time the grand stand would
have been burned up.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Browns LittIa .Iokn.

"why, Brown, how short your coat
is" said Jones Que day TO mis- friend
Brown, who wittily replied; ''Yes; but II
will be long enough before get another. .
Some men spend 80 much for medicines
that neither heal nor help them, that new
clothes Is with them like angels visits--
few and far between. Internal fevers,
weakness or the lungs, shortness or
breath and lingering coughs, soon yield 10
the magic influence Of that royal remedy,
nr. r.. v. Piefce's "Golden Medical
Discororr.u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10

''See, here, show your pass" said the
officer.
A grutf man behind me spoke up and
said:
"You don't want 10 see it twice. He
showed it to you a minute agO.D
"Beg pardon" said the soldier, slightly
confused. He went on and was safe at
last.
and | have no desire ever to meet her, or
rather him, again. The cold-bloOded
devil would have had me shot as a spy,
beyond doubt, IL it had not been for my
lucky ESCAPE at the theatre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
CIOaks Below Cost!

30 dozen Ladies' regular made Fancy
Hose 25c. per pair, that cost to manu-
facture 81 30 per dozen.
30 dozen Ladies' regular made genuin(
BalbrIggan Hose Csc. per pair, that cost
TO manufacture So 80 per dozen.
100 dozen Misses and Children's regular
made Hose, fancies and solids, Doc. per
pair, that cost from "a to So per dozen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Millinery at Any Price. !

No. Satin and G. G. Ribbons all ELK and
Heavy Warp at lie. a yard; worth now
else where zoe.
No. II Satin and G. G. Ribbons all silk
and Heavy Warp at l3c. yard; worth
now elsewhere 25c.
Nos. and II Gone LOTT Brocade Rlbbons
down to loo. yard; worth now else
where zoe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-10
Zephyr Woods 7C. per ounce.

800 yds. Broad Pattern Cambria Edgines
at l2c. that you must pay elsewhere now
20c.
800 yds. Broad Pattern Cambria Edgings
at Doc. that cost you elsewhere now 400,
800 yds. Very Broad Patterns Cambria
Edging at 3Oc. that cost you elsewherd
now SOC.