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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
General News.

Four cases of smallpox we're discovered IN
a hospital in Ottawa on Tuesday.
The Farmers's Review of Chicago, ILL.,,
saws the outlook for the winter wheat fields
are almost uniformly good.
The statement is made that the sale of
Hawthornes "Scarlet Letter" has now
reached $50, 900 copies.
The chances of the ultimate recovery of
the little Quincy girl, who was 50 terribly
lacerated by bloodhounds at Peabody over
two months ago, are still considered slight.
She is still at the Salem Hospital
The Roman Catholic bishops of Canada
have instructed the priesthood to caution their
congregations of the evil results which fol-
low the fashionable pastmes now engaged in
Canada. The edict condemns tobogganing
and skating.
George Dunbar, one of the crew of the
schooner Pioneer, was found drowned At
Gloucester, Mass, Wednesday morning.
When last seen he was intoxicated. He be-
longed in New London, was widower. and
leaves children.
A destructive fire which broke out in Yoko-
hama, Japan, on Feb. 8, destroyed the Wind
sor Hotel and several of the surrounding
buildings with their contents. Total loss
about 500, 900; insurance 100000. The ho-
tel buildings were insured for 100000. Many
inmates of the hotel barely escaped with
their lives.
A Dakota man started on horseback to
take days journey in Mcintosh county. A
blizzard swooped down on him, he lost his
way and stood behind his horse all night and
with his pistol kept of a pack of prairie
wolves. When day broke he found he was
within few hundred yards of the house he
was seeking
At Cleveland, o.. on Tuesday, DR.. J. H.
Geeson entered drug store, and being
chilled drank what he thought was a glass of
whskey. The druggist was terribly excited,
but the doctor was quite cool, prescribed for
himself, and endeavored to throw off the acid.
In nine minutes he fell to the floor, and ex-
pired after fearful struggle.
An English lady of means, whose heart was
stirred at the cry of the unemployed, purpos-
es to form Bread and Cheese League"
every member of which is to pledge him or
herself to live for one dav on bread and
cheese, and send the money that would ordi-
narily be expended on the meals of a day to
the unemployed poor.
The rise and fall of the rink in this State
says the Concord, N. H., Monitor, makes a
brief but Interesting chapter. Scarcely two
years ago they were springing up like mush-
rooms in every city and village; to-day but
few spared monuments to the fitful folly are
to be found The one at Laconia is now q
tenement house; Keene's is an armory; the
Portsmouth Casino is to become a stable
one at Dover is now a business college; thai
at Tllton is now store, and Franklln's Is q
store-house. Those that cannot be converted
to some useful purpose are elephants on the
hands of the owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The adoption by the Assembly of res
olution calling for the forfeiture of the
Broadway railways franchise will meet
with hearty public approval, says the Tri
bune. Although the present investigation
of the way in which that franchise was
obtained has not vet developed evidence
which could send any one to States Prison
no intelligent man doubts that fraud and
corruption were employed in connection
with the scheme; and it is difficult there.
fore to see why the present corporation
should not be swept away and the fran
chise put up at auction to be knocked down
to the highest bidder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Solicitor General Goode is reported to
bs very much disturbed because he cannot
procure copies of the charges which have
been filed against him. He has chance
to sympathise with the feelings of humid
reds of Republican office holders who have
been summarly removed ostensibly "for
cause" but have never been permitted to
know their accusers or the accusations
made against them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Many suffering people drag themselves
about with failing strength, feeling that they
are steadily sinking into the grave, when by
using Parker's Tonic they would find cure
commencing with the first dose, and vitality
and strength surely coming back to them.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Mrs. VIM. F. Manchester, of Fall River.
Mass, says 81 have used DR.. Seth Arnold's
Cough Killer for number of years and can
say that for coughs and colds it is the best
medicine | ever used" For sale by all drug
gists. Price, 55c., SOC and 81 per bottle.
little medicine judiciously administered
is obtained by using DR.. Seth Arhold's Pills.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
An Enterprising, Reliable House.

An EnterPrisfnR, RELIABLE HOUSE.
Devne & Coughlin can always be relied
upon, not only to carry in stock the best of
everything, but to secure the Agency for such
articles as have we'll known merit, and are
popular with the people, thereby sustaining
the reputation of being always enterprising,
and ever reliable. Having secured the Agen-
cy for the celebrated DR.. Kings New Diseov-
cry for Consumption, will sell it on a positive
guarantee. 1t will surely cure any and every
affection of Throat, Lungs, and Chest, and
to show our confidence, we invite you to call
and get Trial Bottle Free. dec27t&wtc
CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured. by Shiloh's Cstarrh Remedy.
Price so cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
by Bow ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The Ways and Means Committee will
commence the tariff hearings this week,
beginning with the iron men. They are
preparing printed statements. The rep.
resentatives Of the sugar interest have in
dicated desire to be heard. The plate
glass interest will oppose the reduction
proposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

At meeting of the Sprague creditors
in Providence, Wednesday. it was shown
that since December, 1873. they have paid
Zachariah Chafee for his services as trus-
tee the handsome sum of $308 553.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Are YOU disturbed At night and broken OF
vour rest bv sick child suffering ana cry,
ing with pain of cutting teeths If so, seno
at once and get bottle Of MRS. MISsLow
SoorHIsa SYRUP FOR CHILDREN IEETHiSa.
Tia value is incalculable. 1t will relieve the
moor little sufferer Immediately. DEPEND
upon it, mothers, there is no MISTAKE soou'
it. 1t cures dysentery and dlarrnoea,
regulates the stomach and bowels cu!e'
wind collie, softens the gums, REDUCES ~.
fammation, and gives tone nnd energy 70 .ne
whole system. MRS. WINsLows oou ,.a",
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEErHINe Is PiessAn =.
to the Taste, and is the prescription of one OF
The oldest and best female nurses and phy'
s;cians in the United States, and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the world. frice
25 cents q bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

1t is probable that tho bill to give Mrs.
Gen. Hancock . pension of $4,000 will
pass. The bill making the pension $4,000
will, it is expected, be unfavorably re-
ported las so large pension is given only
to widows of ex-Presidents. Two ladies
only receive as large pension as $4,000
they are the widows of Farragut and
Thomas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The Connecticut House of Representa-
tives has adopted by :, ote of about two
to one, bill providing for instruction IN
the public schools concerning the evil
effects of alcohol and narcotics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring us case of Kidney or
Liver Complaint that Electric Btters will not
speedily cure? We say they can not, as
thousands of cases already permanently cured
and who are daily recommending Electric
Bitters, will prove. Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes, Weak Back, or any urinary complaint
quickly cured. They purify the blood, regu.
late the bowels, and act directly on the dis
eased parts. Every bottle guaranteed. For
sale at SOC, bottle by Devine & Coughlin.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

There was an eclipse this year that astron-
omers failed to note 1t was the eclipse of
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam over all
competitors. 1t cures coughs, colds, and all
diseases of the throat, cnest and lungs.
Price 0,35 and Is cents. feb23-d&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

A bill will be introduced in the next
Congress providing for the establishment
of free public schools throughout the Re-
public of Peru.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The bad state of the roads by reason of
ance at many Of the town meetings to be
held to-day in country towns smaller than
usual. In the cities and large towns much
effort will be required to reach the polls
but we trust our friends will not fail to
make it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The Scott liquor law has passed the
Ohio House by strict party vote 1t is
believed that it has been drawn so as to
escape the objection of unconstitution
alitv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

"The old ticket is the thing. Nominate
Blaine and Logan, and there will be no need
of bra.s bands, or speeches. or parades, or
fireworks. or even of committees. They
would walk into the national capitol almost
without opposition. Even Harper's Weekly
would support them, do believe. There i'
no other man than Blaine who can be elect
ed."-Gen Hall of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Patent medicine vendors are now putting
up condition powders in packages as large as
ngger's foot for % cents, but they are ut,
terly worthless. One small package of Sher-
idans Condition Powders is worth a dray.
load of them teb23-d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

KENNEBEC COUNT Y-In Court of Probate.
req at augusta, on the second Monday OF
ENLlZA J, MEARS, widow of Edmund Mears.
w late of Manchester. in said County, deceased.
saving presented her application for allow.
anee out of the personal estate OF said deceased:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully in the Kennebec Journal printed
ested may attend at Probate Court to be held at
Augusta, on the second Monday of March next.
ano show cause, any they have, why the prayer OF
said petition should not be granted.
II. s. WEBSTER, judge,
Attest Howard OWEN, Register. w3w7s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

NERVE-LIFE AND VIGOR restored in
men and women by using Gilmore's Aromatic
Wine. Sold by F. F. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
BiliOuSIlesS

Is very prevalent at this season, the symp.
tows being bitter taste, offensive breath, coated
tongue, sick headache, drowsiness, dizziness,
loss Of appetite. If this condition is allowed
to continue, serious consequences may follow.
By promptly taking Hoods Sarsaparila, a
fever may be avoided or premature death pre-.
vented. 1t is positive cure for biliousness
Sold by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Frrs.-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
81. 90 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The story of Elizabeth Mouat, a Shetland
woman, is As wonderful as anything the brain
of = yarn-spinner ever invented. She started
from Lerwick for Dunrossness on a little
fishing smack with . crew of three men. A
storm came up. the captain was knocked
overheard and the crew went after him in the
boat, leaving Elizabeth alone on the smack
From one Saturday until the next she drifted
in the helpless little vessel at the mercy of
wind and wave. clear across the German
ocean. Finally the vessel was stranded on
a small island off the Norway coast, and she
was rescued by some fishermen. and after re-
gaining her strength went back to Scotland
on a steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizzi-
ness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price
10 and IS cents per bottle. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

II suffered with rheumatic pains for years,
until advised to use Vegetine; that has
cured me- feb22deod&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Far Sick Headache.

DR.. N. S. Read, Chicago, says: 81 think it
Is a remedy of the highest value in many
forms of mental and nervous exhaustion, At
tended bv sick headache, dyspepsia and d.
minished vitality"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Germs. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price rs cents per boz.
For sale by Devine & Coughlin.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

JAMES SULLIVAN of Salem, Oregon,
says he was cured of the Asthma by Gill
more's Aromatic Wine positive Cure.
Sold by +. G.. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

A Stitch in time saves nine and bottle of
Togus Cough Mixture may save your life.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

GROUP. WHOOPING COUGH and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shilohs Cure.
Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by US on a guarantee. 1t cures Con
sumption. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

MIDDLE-AGED MEN who lack vigol
and vitality can be cured by Gilmores Aro'
matte Wine. Sold by F. q. klnsman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by Bowditch, Web
ster e. Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Secretary Whitney could not tolerate Mr..
John Roach, but appears to have been en-
gagged in transactions with Mr.. Jacob Sharp.
If this sort of thing goes on Mr.. Cleveland's
cabinet will have very forlorn and wrecked
appearance before its first year is over
Providence Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Know myself by reading the "Science OF
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for Young and middle-sged men.
maY7d&WlY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guar
antee it. Sold by Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizzi-
ness. Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness
cured by "Wells' Health Remover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

Clears out rats, mice, reaches. flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, grophers. l5c.
Druggist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

"Rou9h On Piles"
Cures Piles or Hemorrhoids, itcmng, FRO,
truding, Bleeding, Internal or other. lnterna
and External Remedy in each package. sure
cure SOC. Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

For lame back, side or chest, use SIMON
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. ooio o,
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
MRuchu.Paiba."

"Buchu-Pafba."
Quick. complete cure, all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases, Scvlding, Irritation,
Stone, Gravel. Catarrh of the bladder. ST..
Druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE
Cod Liver OIL, with HypOphOsphites


DR.. Charles C. Garrett, Calvert, Texas
says: 81 have used your Emulsion for over
year, and have derived much benefit from it
in the marasmus of children being tolerated
by the stomach when all other medicaments
were rejected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

THE WIFE, MOTHER AND MAID who
suffer from Female Weakness, will find Gill
more's Aromatic Wine a positive cure.
Sold bv F. G. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
and Liver Complaint? Shiloh;s vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Bowditch,
Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

The boycotted Chinese of California, are
AockiuQ into Arizona in large numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-01

First Mortgages on City Property, $l,9S3,3 46 4S
Real Estate, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Indianapolis. 3l2s8l.55
United States Loans and Loans of the
State OF New Jersey, 99,l0o 90
Boston. Hartford, Baltimore and other
City Loans, S1l,oOo 10
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Erie,
Lehigh Valley, and other Companies
Bonds and Stocks, 4,l41,3lS 90
Cash in Bank and Bankers hands, S32,565 So
Loans with COaterals, 1850 on
Notes Receivable and Unsettled Marine
Premiums, 32o,s5s SO
Net Cash Fire Premiums in Course of
trans mission, $4,000 q
Accrued Interest, and all other Property, S6, $50 IS
Total Assets, $s,977,59 05
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock, 100000 90
Reserve for re insurance, 2,62003S 81
Reserve for unadjusted losses and
other liabilities. 402,227 OF
Surplus over all other liabilities, 2,955,325 Oh
ss,977, 500 95
Agents in Kenrebec County.
DAVIS. FARR CO., Augusta
j. NANCY &SON, Gardiner
L. T. BOOTHBY SON, Waterville
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Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-02-25
A Partisan In the Navy Department

WASHINGTON, Feb. 222.-Secrc-
tary Whitney has just had his NJ.
tention called To Il little matter
which illustrates the extreme beau.
~ OF retaining Republicans in OF.
flee under Il Democratic admins.
trltion. The appropriations run
ming short, there were recently
discharged from the ordnance de-.
partmcnt of the navy yard 200
men. The selection of victims was
left TO the superintendent, himself
Republican. lie marked for the
knife l25 Democrats and seventy.
five Republicans, and they were
decapi,ate,l accordingly. Seventy.
Tive men were retained III service,
and OF these sixty W, re- Republicans
aud fifteen Democrats.
The superintendent is likewise an
important parsonage in II neighhOr.
iiN church, and has been wont 10
labor in a spiritual way among his
men. \ number of them have
been drawn into tho fold and have
become class leaders and deacons.
These were all rcligicusly spared.
Senator German and Senat0r.cl.
cot Daniel have been mt pains TO
advise Secretary Whitney OF what
is being done under his very nose
by Republican subordinate, and
the Secretary promises IN invcsti.
CATION OF the matter.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-02-25
Annie Gabrelia Kethley,

Eldest daughter Of b. II. and l.. L.
Ketllcy, fell asleep in Jesus, Dccem-
2lst, 1885. ut the age VI fifteen years
and nine days. a life all too brief for
those who knew her best to rcaliz,
their brightest hopes, and yet long
enough to gladden. their hearts with the
sunshine of her chccrfulness, and to
leave the comforting thought that she
loved the Lord and was prepared TO
meet Him. Annie was an affcctiOnatc
child, a good girl, and u Happy chris
tian. She was baptized and received
into the fellowship Of the Gallman
church, in September, 1885. Her life,
though short, was exemplary. But a
few days before her sickness, she sang
for her pastor and his family II fayoritc
song:
"l'm waiting for Jesus towelcomc me
home.
To the place he has gone to prepare;
To the mansions OF light, and the robe
pure and white,
There's harp aud crown for me
there. 'sSc.
How little did we then think that
the "waiting' with her would so
soon be over! And how suggestive
that we all give heed TO the Savior's
solemn admonitions: "Be We also
ready for in such an houras you think
not, the son Of man comcth.' We
Offer It's NIL we hayc-to the bcrCav-
cd family our sympathy, and for them
we pray that the God Of all Wisdom
and Grace may comfort their hearts
and lead them tendcrly over life $
rough way, and In the morning OF the
resurrection--''for the dead shall he
raised"-mase them united family
In Heaven. PASTOR.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-02-25
Diversity Your Crops.

Diversity your crops has been
preached to the people for twcnt!
years, until tho word has lost all
significance. l;ut il there ever was
= time when i, should bc reiterated
anl reiterated, il is at the present
time, when mil,lling cotton has
reached Tie lowest figures in that
ycar-nearly down 10 eight cents i'll
New Orleans. From present pros
poets, farmers are preparing for u
larger cotton crop than last year; il
there il another biz cotton crop
made this year, farmers may prepare
To get six cents for their cotton.
Can YOU live at this: Can YOU af.
ford to buy corn and meat and make
cotton at such prices: The cotton
crop of this year will amount 10
nearly six ani 4 half million bales.
till, there has been \ tremendous
financial pressure over the whole
coustry. What ha. been tho lcgit.
mate cause. The question is easily
answered: selling cotton at eight
cents and buying everything YOU
con.ulne al home.
For Heavens sake plant less cot.
ton and raise more provisions, or the
country will .iak deeper and deep
or INTO the vortex Of ruin aud bank.
ruptcy.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-02-25
Paragraphs OF All Sorts.


Chicago has eight bu,,eline es.
adjustments. We expect she has
three times rs many olomargarinc
establishments.
a bull dog aud n mare in New
Jersey became engaged in a fight,
in Which the dog was killed.
\ trans planting of tomato plsn,s
around Crystal Springs has com
urnccl.
Prospects for Il peach crop, so far,
are good.
One man around Crystal Springs
talks about putting out twenty
thousand tomato plants this season.
lie will have his hands full.
The first shipment from Crystal
Springs was made to Chicago on
Tuesday last--a sl'ipmcn, OF green
onions. Asparagus will follow; then
strawberries.
Weather has been very favorable
to vegetable to growers during the
last week, mill aud pleasant.
Reports from the lIud.on River
Valley report all the peach buds
killed, which makes thrca consccu.
tive years. loss in ole county, tlJ,
600.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-02-25

The Atlanta Consultation reports
n Georgia gentleman rs saying: 81
can take forty Jersey cows on a good
farm and make more money than
any other farmer ever made with
forty slaves on the same land. A
man who OWNS a herd of registered
Jerseys and II Georgia farn,is iicE-
cr than tho man who owned the
same number OF slaves before the
war. Ifcvcry slave in freed Georgia
was replaced with good Jersey,
Georgia would in ten years be
richer than ever" lie cautiously
~ added however, "you had better
not print tliis,ior the Yankees may
come down and set the cows tree"