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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
Chemistry a Delightful Recreation

when youngster," says Mr.. Mat
thieu Williams, II amused myself bv
making saturated solutions of alum in
hot water, placing cinders, etc., in these.
and setting them aside to cool. The
cnders became coated with beautiful
crystals, and appeared like choice min
eral specimens. Baskets and other de-
vices in covered wire were similarly
coated. Sugar was crystallized, beauti-
full crystals of sulphur, made by slowly
evaporating a solution of sulphur in BIZ
sulphide of carbon, and another form of
sulphur crystals by fusing sulphur in a
crucible or gallipot, breaking the crust
which first forms on cooling and then
pitching out the liquid A nest of beau
tiful crystals remains.
81 refer to these crudities in order to
suggest that crystal making should be
reinstated as popular scientific recrea-
ton. The alums, which are SO numerous
and SO varied in color, would alone af-
ford material for little museum; but
the amateur availing himself of the
achievements of modern chemistry would
find the field of recreation to be practi-
cally boundless and the pursuit both ele-
CANT and instructive. Among novelties
are the isomorphous double chlorides Of
alkalies, iron, and of the alkaline earth
metals, such as chromium, aluminium
magnesium, beryllium, etc. Their col
ors are magnificent; some of them are
described by DR.. Neumann as crystalliz
ing in splendid octahedrons, resembling
large diamonds and rejecting light with
similar brilliancy. They are chemica
first cousins to the alums referred tc
above. From these the ambitious anna,
teur might proceed to artificial gems
some of which, now within the reach OF
chemical skill, are quite equal to the
natural specimens. ''-Arkansaw Tray.
eler.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
The Egyptian Heaven.

Earth was not to the Egyptians what
it is to us-a globe carried safely through
space by the laws of gravitation. Every
body in Egypt knew that it was fiat,
oblong, quadrangular slab, more like the
upper board of table than anything
they could imagine. 1t was surmounted
by flat, iron roof stretching at some
distance from it and supported by four
strong pillars, which prevented it from
falling and crushing what was under
Meath Thus the world was like two
stored house, the various parts of which
might be connected, as they are in our
houses, by staircase or by a ladder.
The Egyptians supposed that there was
somewhere in the west tall ladder
which went up straight from earth to
heaven. Gods and goddesses watched it
day and night Nobody was allowed to
climb it unless he had the password, and,
even after giving it, those poor souls
were in danger of never reaching the
top who were not helped by the hand of
some piteous divinity. Once on the solid
floor of the armament they travelled
northward until they came to the brinl;
Of the boreal ocean; there they found
the ferry boat or the IBIS Of Thot, the
judge Osiris and his assessors, the island
of the happy, where they settled forever
and ever among the indestructible stars,
as indestructible as any Of them.-Pro-
fessor Maspero.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
GEORGTA-COBB COUNTY:

Agreeaoly to an order of the court OF
Ordinary of said county, will be sold at
auction, before the court house door OF
said county, on the first Tuesday in No.
vember next, within the legal hours of
sale the following property to.wit: Five
acres on north side of lot eleven hundred
and sixty one; twenty five acres of the
west side of lot eleven hundred and forty
four, and three acres off the Darby lot, in
10Th district and End section of said coun>
ty, said lands fully described in deed from
Mrs. Mary Fl. g. Hartridge, Trustee to
M. A. Thornton and deed recorded in
book H. Folio $50 in clerks office, Su>
perior Court said county. Said lands are
well improved and are located in the su.
burbs of Marietta. Sold as the property
of M. A. Thornton, late of said county,
deceased. Terms, cash. Parties wishing
further information will call on the under
signed. This Sept %, 1885,
w. H. WARREN, Admir-.
of NJ, A. Thornton, deceased.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
Longest Piece of Ordnance.

A correspondent of The Army and
Navy Journal asks: "What is the longest
piece of ordnance that has ever been sue
cessfully fired?" and receives the follow
ing answer: IF you include in the term
ordnance everything that carries pro-
iectile, we should answer fourteen miles.
This is the straight tube conveying
natural gas from Murrayville to Pitts
burg. To clear this tube out q projectile
known as the gum BALI was inserted in
the end at the gas well, closely fitting the
interior. The gas was then turned on
full force and the gum ball fired through
its full length, coming out at tho further
end in few minutes. "-Scientific Amer
lean.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
VI a r 4 ETT A.
Opposite the Kennesaw House

CHUCK ANDERSON, Proprietor.
rENHE BEST OF VEHICLES, THE
/ safest Of drivers and the fastest of
horses are always ready, night and day
for hire. No man or woman or child ever
has given me call in the past who has
been, nor shall any ever in the future be,
dissatisfied with my teams or the men in
my employ. Everything and every body
about me are a No. 1.
| have cheapened my charges proper
tionate to the stringency of the times
For references as 10 the truth of what |
say, as to the turn>outs and charges, go
to my friends, which means the public
generally.
Parties hiring are strictly responsible
for thesafety 10 themselves vehicles and
horses J. A G. ANDERSON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
DIR. III. V. REYNOLDS.

VIZ HEN NOT ENGAGED ELSE
w where may be found during the day
at his Office, up stairs, in McClatchy Build
ing, Southwest corner of Public Square,
and at night at his residence ON Powder
Springs street, two doors above the Metho.
dist parsonage, Marietta, Ga. Telephone
No. II.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
NOTICE.

Four weeks after date application will
be made to the court of Ordinary of Cobb
county for leave to sell the real estate OF
Sarah A Jones, deceased. This Oct. 2,
1888. j. B. ALEXANDER. Admir-.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
DIR. P. r. CORTELYOU,
PRACTCING PHYSICIAN,

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN,
M ARIETTA GEORGIA. OFFICE
mi North-side Public Square, over r. H.
n orthcutt's Millinery store. Consultation
Hours, 80 a. m. to l2--3 to 8 p. M, unless
otherwise engaged Telephone No. Is.
Residence nearly opposite Pres oyterian
ChuIch, on Church street
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
DIR. E. J. SEIZE.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

PHYNICIAN IND SURGEON,
ITENDERS HIS PROFESSIONAL
L services in the practice of Medicine in
all its branches to the citizens of Marietta
and surrounding country. Office at DR.
=. j. Seize s Drugstore. All calls prompt
ly attended to.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
Money for Farmers.

We are prepared TO negotiate loans for
farmers at total commission of ~ per
cent. for agents services, on or years
time, interest at per cent. payable once a
year on Dec. lst 1t costs nothing to find
out all about it. WYNN 81 FAW,
Attorneys at Law, Marietta, Ga.
May nth 1888.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11

THANKFUL for past patronage, qoe beg leave to
state that ace aretuIly prepared for Meerection
Of buildings and give perfect satisfaction. VIII
do all kinds Of aoork IA sur line IN the best style
and at the loacest prices VII keep constantly
on hand Sash, Blinds Doors, &c and fiji or
derstor Lumber, Shop South side Of Square
Marietta, Ga L. BLACK d. SON.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-10-11
DIR. G. TENNENT.

Office Up Stairs in Masonic Building.
NOUTH-SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE, MA
\ : rietta, Ga. Has removed residence on
Cemetery street. All calls promptly at
tended July 4th 1883.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
A Myth Exploded.

An amusing article in the Popular Science
Monthly, animal and Plant LORE" by Mrs.
Fanny ID. Bergen, ridcules the ever,current
myth that Shakes and lizards can live in the
human stomach--that bugbear to children and
ignorant adults. The writer says:
"A Connecticut lady tells us that, as child, she
knew Of more than one person who had swallowed
sdake's egg.' The snake grew, and when hungry
would 'cluck' in the throat of its unwilling host
The only way to get rid of the uncanny tenant was
for the person to fast until hunger compelled the
snake to venture out to plate ofuntasted vctuals
upon the table. This is genuine myth that no
doubt still exists in the central part of Connecticut
"a Massachusetts, country girl told me of another
case, which she said she had never thought Of
doubling. A lady was annoyed by the presence OF
a snake in her stomach supposed 10 have been
swallowed while still very small in drinking water
She finally decoyed from It's quarters the unwecome
occupant by boiling large dish Of milk, over
which she bent until the snake came out 10 feed
Similar myths common In New England, New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia, in which cells lizards
(newts) take the place of snakes In the South
End OF Boston there lives a man who Is nicknamed
Lizard by the street-boys. because 1t is currently
reported that he for many years unwiIlngly enter
tanned one Of these batrachan parasites. In every
instance 1t is believed that the only rolef possible
is TO forth the creature by tempting dish
offood or drink"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

From the Oregonian.
Rather an exciting incident took place on
the Oregon and California railroad few evenings
since. man got on the train at street. East Port
land, and at the shops lady with child abou,
two years old got aboard AS the train stopped at
Wilhburg a man approached the seat where the
lady was and seized the child. The lady grabbed IL
by the feet and held on with all her strength, while
the man pulled as If determined 10 have the child
or tear it in two. n Passengers imagined he was try
ing 10 kill the child and the conductor shouted TO
him 10 deslst. He said: "Gentlemen. this is my
child.' The woman called out: "And mine, too"
The man succeeded in wTenching the child from its
mother and be went Off with II, holding Il revolver
IN his hand 10 deter any ono from trying TO stop
him
No one in the train knew the persons Involved In
this struggle. The lady went TO Oakland, aud II IA
reported was taken ~ the car shops 70 escape her
husband from whom she wished 70 part on account
of trouble between them.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
FARMS AND FARMERS
Short Talks With Men Who Guide
the Pillow.
Many Questions About the Farm, Answered
by DR.. w. L. Jones, Formerly of
the Southern Crltivator.


The recent rains, whilst they have been dis
astrous in some respects, have afforded the
best opportunity for getting in fall grains that
has occurred for years. The ground has been
thoroughly wetted and will not dry off rapidly
because the abundant moisture below will rise
up to replace that which evaporates from the
surface. We trust advantage will be taken of
this to SOW very freely of rye, oats and barley.
With the ground as wet as it is at present these
grains will do well if sown in September-the
earlier the better, it is true but one NAV safely
continue sowing up to the last of the month in
the upper cotton belt, and still later toward
the gulf. We urge upon every farmer to set
aside a greater or smaller number of acres,
according to the size of his farm, to be devoted
to rye, followed by peas. Once started he can
Craze or cut the rye green, then let it make
seed enough to reseed the land again in volun-
feer rye, which will come up after the peas are
laid by. By pursuing this course one seeding
of rye may be made to last through many
years. Our agriculture needs badly greater
departure from the old-fashioned custom of
feeding stock almost exclusively on corn and
fodder. The latter is not the most healthy,
and very certainly not the cheapest, food. 1t
Is pleasant to speak of well-illed cribs, and we
say amen, If the expression is used to mean
barns we'll filled with stock food-hay, clover
peas, corn forage, millet oats, barley, etc., and
Is not limited to corn cribs only. On rich
bottom lands corn may be made profitable
crop; on poor uplands it cannot, and where
one has that kind of land only he can raise
other kinds of stock feed cheaper than he can
raise corn. This is a fact not yet fully appre-
ciated by all, but it is very desirable that it
should be. We would urge also the sowing of
some fall oats on good land, not on poor. Try
drilling them by running shovel burrows
IS inches apart, from center to center, sowing
seed broadcast and covering them by harrow
ing or brushing across the burrows. Pretty
much all the seed will be carried into the fur
rows and the grain will come up in drills. The
plants will be a little below the general surface
and be protected somewhat against cold winds
and from being heaved out of the ground by
hard freezes, for the loosened soil will tend to
fall into the partly filled furrow, where the oat
is and cover its exposed roots. 1t would be
well also to SOW oats in fields that are pro-
tected by forests from the cold winds that
come from the northwest. Sow, if possible,
fall-grown seed. If you have some very rich
lots. put them in barley: stock are exceedingly
fond of it, and this fondness indicates that 1t is
good for them. Moreover, variety of food is
very conducive to the health and vigor of
stock. This is another fact not properly appre-
ciated, or if appreciated, not sufficiently acted
upon. W. L. j.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
THE COLOR LINE.
New York Special to St. Paul Gazette.

New York Special TO ST. Paul Gazette.
The sight of fullboo ded negro in big
Broadwayhotel isnot unusal but he becomes 80 when
he wears anything else than the uniform of ser
want. Therefore, great deal of attention is being
bestowed on the black young man, with thoroughly
African features, who wears the fashionable clothes
ofthe dandy, while lounging in one of these great
houses. Moreover, he Is not casual intruder upon
the premises but guest who may not be entirely
welcome. hut who is politely received That Is be-
cause he is a real live count 1t is not SO long ago
that negro bishop of the African Methodist church
! was denied quarters in this same hotel But for
egn title seems to be passport to its hospitality,
and 80 the Count de Delya is novelty in human
Jet. He is Haytian by birth, and he got aristocra-
cy from his grandfather, who was formerly ennobed
by Soulouque during that definct despots brief
reign in Hayti. But he is a Parsian by residence
there since childhood and is thoroughly educated
and polished gentleman.
~ had no idea that was taking any risk of re-
buff when l registered at this hotel" said the
Count de Delva to me, "or was totally unaware of
the American prejudice against the black men.
There is nothing of the kind in the old world.
don't mean to say that intermarrage is very com.
mon between the blacks and whites over there but
do assert, what all travellers will tell you, that
there is no social discrimination on account of
color have been in every country in Europe and
have visited among rich and cultured people of all
nations, but 1t was not until / got to the United
States that found negroes under Taboo"
What he said Is true. Americans who go abroad
are surprised at first TO see negroes sitting among
white people In the theater in lhotel dining
and everywhere else. OF course, the blacks are
scarcer there than here and have not been lowered
below the white standard by slavery. During the
Worlds Fair in London last summer an American
bar was one of the features. 1t was the enterprise
of q New Yorker, who sent over five skilful bur
tenders, and along with them two young negroes as
helpers. They were astonished to find that the
blacks despised at homo, were subjected to no in
vidious treatment abroad After that they took the
their delightful enjoyment of equality; and when
the time came for returning to New York, the
young blacks announced that they were going TO
settle down in England. A land in which black
was white to all social intents and purposes was
nIltn good Annuph for them
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
C5nsnmption surelx cured.

TO the Editor: Please inform your readers that
have positive remedy for Consumption. BY iiB
timely use thousands Of hopeless cases hRyo been
permanently cured. / shall be glad 10 send two
bottles Of my remedy PhEE 70 sny Of your readers
who have consumption II they viii send me their
Express and r. O. address Respectfully
T. A. sLoCUM, NJ. q. ISL Pearl IT., N. X
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25

PRioKLY ASH BIrTERs is an unfailing cure
for all diseases originating in hillary derange--
ments caused by the malaria Of miasmatic
countries. No other medicine now on sale will
90 efectually remove the disturbing elements,
and at the same time tone up the whole sys-
tenn. IL Is sure and safe in is action,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
A Fight for the Baby.

"Tippecanoe," the simple, effective remed
Of the old Log Cabin days.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
WARNER's Loo CAn.

WARMERS Loo CABIN
REMEDIES. "Sarsaparilla, "
Cough and Consumption
Remedy" "Hops and Blu
chu," Extract" Hair
Tonic" Liver Pills" "Plas-
ters," (Porous-ElectricaD I.
"Rose Cream" for Catarrh.
They are, like Warmers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-09-25
arm for Sale.

nNE OF THE VERY BEST 640-ACRE RIVER
" farms in the center of the fastgrowing mineral
region of North Georgia and the South, in Gordon
county, Ga; miles from Calhoun, ~ miles from
kesaca the nearest Il. II. depot and 7. o.; Is miles
farm; 300 acres cleared level river BOTTOM can be
cultivated with machinery; perfectly healthy; pure;
bracing mountain atmosphere; no sluggish water,
no malaria. no chills, no fever; splendid water,
buildings on each end of place; would divide and
mako two good firms. Address
G. w. OGLESBY,
aug7wSt Dalton Ga.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-07-23
Iln nINod Ifnnn 4 liOCk.

George Roth, fifteen year old son OF
Philip Roth, shoemaker OF No. SO Caroline
stroot, met with a severe accident Sunday
afternoon. He and some other boys went
out to the Little Conestoga TO bathe, anu
they entered the stream at the second
turn In tho meadow some distance south
Of tho turnpike. Roth jump,d from an
embsnK ment, head foremost, for the pur.
po % Of taking dive. In descending, HIS
head struck protrudirg rock In tho stream
with great force. He had two gashos, four
inches in length, cut In his head. These
cuts start from one point In the front OF tho
head aud run towards the forehead In tho
shape ofaV The II ash was torn from the
head and fell upon tho boys forehead.
Young Roth walked to the otiioo Of DIR. Nc.
Cormick, who sewod UP the wound. lie
was fortuna in not frscturing his skull.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-07-23
Found Ipeau Under u Tree,

Charles Marshall, aged about G5 years, an
innate of the county hospital, was found
dead ON Sunday afternoon. lie had not
been In good health fol some time, but was
able TO be about and he ate his dinner at III o
usual hour. After dinner he walked
through the yard 10 tho orchard and seated
himself under tree. He did not come to
supper, aud one Of the ward tenders went
In search OF him aud iouEd him dead under
the tree no went to after dinner. Coroner
Honsmsn was notified aud he held an In
quest His jurors were s. G. Shaub,
Frank Miller, Charles Berlang, Thomas
O'Hsra, James Kennedy snd A. X. Wills
Their verdict was that death resulted from
apopleSy. Decea ed was native of Gum,
bsrland county, but resided for many years
In this county. he became an inmate Ct
tho aimshouss soOo years ago, but was
transferred to the hospital when his health
failed few months ago,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-07-23
TAKEN ION THE FLY !"
Al Rsuoh Catches . Fine Largo ring o.
Haas In tho Conestoga.

Al Rsuoh Catches . Fine Largo ring OF
Haas In tho Conestcga.
Al Rauch, OF this city, Ia known as ono
OF the best gunners and fishermen here
abouts. He is especially fond OF trout
fishing, a. which he Is very expert His
work az a ~ caster is wonderful ana
several times he has taken prizss In
national tournaments among tho best
fishermen In the country. Mr.. Rauch has
always maintained that black bass could
be captured with ~, OF n different
kind however from those used Tor trout,
as readily as with live bait, although many
old fishermen laughed at the idea. For
week pas, Mr.. Rauch has been trying his
luck at / It's on tho Conestogs, and be
took sew, 81 bass OF small size. On Satur.
day he won't out to see Shlrk's dam ssined,
but soon became tired and resolved TO
see whether he could not catch q finer
stripg In the Conestogs than he could get
for q quarter by waiting all day at the
dam. He returned TO town and In the
evening went out to the creek. He took
his position In a boa! out In tho stream bo
low winners bridge. With q fly ho Hshed
for some time. but up to o'clock he had
caught nothing. After that luck came bis
way however, and In short tune h0 caught
as fine lot OF bass as ever came from the
creek. There were Just six OF them and
the largest and finest weighed exactly four
| and half pounds. The next weighed three
pounds and the others one pound each
| All were taken with II y and on one Of tht
| lightest ds used by any fisherman In thi'
| city. The fish created great deal OF tall
| on East King street when Mr.. Raucl
brought them In, and II set the old fisher
| men to thinking. Tho moon was shinip
brightly whtn MIR. Ranch captured sewers
| OF the Il sn.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-07-23
THE pnlpaE OVER COON Run.
Ninsteen Bidders Put IN Proposals for
Erection The Bidders Prices.


Erection-The Bidders Prices.
The county commissioners opened bids
at noon to-day for the erection OF . bridge
ovcr Coon Run, at Kinseyville, In Little
Britain township Following were the pro
posals for the erection OF the same: MI
Vernon, Ohio, Bridge company, si2 90 PSI
iineal foot for iron superstrucfure oolum-
bia Bridge company, Dayton, ono'
for iron kuperstructure s'0i'oo, sso',
or $l,0i0 according TO plan seiec.eo'
Samuel Staufier, York, wooden burr pnose'
ss5 for superstructure. iron truss super
structure $3.50, s515, SAG or $6s8, according
to plsn King Iron Bridge company,
Cleveland, Ohio, superstructure, tsS2 !;
PIttsbura Bridge company, superstructure
s7s5 Kl,ch & Smith, g Is per perch for
mason work, or &3.66 II cement IL used ;
mason work complete with lime mortar
SS795O, or with cement f95s 20; Jacob
Kaufman 81, $40, bridge compiete George
K. Jones, bridge complete sl.6s9; Joseph
Licht, for masonry sass per perch
J. F. stauifer, bridge complete, 1850
Martin Walker, {6ij for mason work ano
g. l23 for superstruciure; B +. Worth
mason work, S2s7 per perch FRANKLIN
Tollinger, bridge complete, 1855 Johr
KreckeI, So 25 per perch or $50 for masor
work A. 8. Urban, $3.50 for bridge com
plete or u, 225 without the masonry: samue
Conrad and James 8. Rea, mason work
s. 80 per perch Dean a. Westbrook, Nev
York, Iron superstructure, $s77 or &si3, &C
| cording to plan; Wrought Iron Bridg
| company, Cantor, Ohio, $ss2 or $3.50 &C
cording to plan selected Elias McM. ller
/ St Eu- Or 81 TAI nm pletC.
The contract was awarded TO the Colun
bia Iron Bridge company for superstruc
| ure, and To Il. +. Worth for masonry tn
accepted bids were the lowest offered.