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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Improving Sandy Soil.

Tie Practical Farmer thinks that sandy
soil requires less time and much less expense
than clay soil to bring it into good condi-
ton. No undertaking is necessary and
less care and effort are required in working
it. What it needs is to be put in condition
to retain moisture and prevent waste of ma
nure by washing and evaporation, as its
hold upon manure is very slight in the alb
sence of clay. To supply the necessary clay
would be too expensive. The most success
full treatment is to charge the surface soil
with fine vegetable matter, TO be thoroughly
mixed and incorporated with the tillable
soil. For this purpose nothing is better
than muck. This not only improves the
texture of the soil, but deepens its color,
which favors the absorption of heat so much
needed early in the season. 1t also contains
some plant food. but not enough to realize
much profit, if any, on the cost. 1t is the
manure that is to be used after the applica-
ton of the muck, or what is better, com
blned with the muck before it is applied on
the land, that is to realize the profit, the
muck being the medium to convey and hold
the manure for the use of the plant as it
requires it. And it answers this purpose
well, having, like clay, an attraction for
the fertilizing elements, particularly nitro
gen, which in the main it holds till taken
up by the plant. 1t also absorbs and retains
moisture.
The best way TO combine manure and We
getable matter is to use the latter as an abb
Sorbent in tn stables.
Where muck is lacking other material
may be employed, such as chaff, leaf mould
Or sawdust from hard wood, to be used in a
dry state, when they will readily absorb the
tuids of the stables, which are by far the
best portion of the droppings, and are ready
at once to be taken up by vegetation when
applied 10 the land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Animal Matter for Manure.

A correspondent asks the editor of the
Country Gentleman for the cheapest and
best way of treating dead animals and
butchers offal for its conversion into good
manure The editor advises to mix the
matter in alternate layers with swamp
muck, grass sods or leaf mould, which
should be in rather dry condition. The
more finely the matter is broken or chopped
up the more complete will be the intermix-
ture The heap should remain several
months, and before using it would be rem
dered more useful by intermixing it well
together.
Wewould add that no dead animal should
be thrown away. If not composted as above
it should, at least, be buried about some
tree whose growth we desire to promote.
The effect in such case will be greater than
one would be apt to suppose. Some ten
years ago we were putting out several sweet
gum trees. They were all the same size and
were given situations entirely similar.
About the roots of one was buried large
dead dog. That particular tree is now
fully one-third larger than any of the
others.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Farm and Stock Notes.

1t is more profitable to keep few hens in
roomy quarters than many in close, small
rooms
Nine hundred and fifty-three women own
farms in Iowa and only eighteen are carry
ing mortgages.
Proprietors Of first-class hotels and res
taurants state that there is more difficulty
in obtaining superior mutton than any other
kind of meat, poultry or game. II this be
true it should be a hint to farmers in all
sections of the country.
There are probably few men who have fed
sheep for fifteen or twenty years who can
saw that they in every case found them prof
fitable. saws the Wool Journal, and yet
more men could probably say this of sheep
than could say it Of either hogs or cattle.
Commissioner Colman has estimated that
the introduction of one bull with pleuro-
pneumonia into Missouri cost the people of
that State 81 ,000, 900. And the introduction
OF one into Kentucky cost that State 81 ,000,-
600. The outbreak at Chicago cost Illinois
more than $7,000,000.
By tying a small corncob to one leg, al
lowing it to dangle at distance Of about
six inches, Maine poultry fancier is said
to succeed in keeping her chickens at home.
ssThe fowl can scratch and get about with
ease. but will not attempt to fly over palings
or squeeze through crack.
Mr.. james Long, Of England, is reported
as having little patience with our American
reports Of miracles performed by breeders
with their cows when only themselves or
moribund professors are locking on and then
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Popular Science.

j. Chalmers Robertson, NJ. d., relates in
the Lancet the case of family who were
poisoned by eating moldy bread. The symp-
toms were diarrhCea and pain in the epigas-
Urium.
In London the proportion of children
under years of age is nearly double that
of Paris, but the proportion OF London pop
ulation between 40 and 20 is only about two
thirds that Of Paris.
In 1S41 only 43 per cent. of the popula-
ton of Ireland were over 60 years old. La
1881 the percentage over 60 was 1916. In
England the percentage Of population over
90 was in 1871 re-, ana 1871 it was only rs
The highest recorded balloon ascent was
by Glaisher and Coxwell from Wolver-
hampton, England, on Sept. 5, 1862 They
rose to the height of seven miles. Accord
ing to Glaisher, in $500 balloon ascensions
only Is deaths have occurred.
Persons whose plants mysteriously sicken
and die are warned by DIR. j. w. L. Thudi-
cum, in communication TO the London
society Of Arts, that only pure water must
be used in watering them. Impure water
breeds a sort Of fungus at the roots, which
soon destroys them.
Mr.. w. Mattieu Williams thinks that the
instinct which guides the swallow south
ward in autumn is probably of very prac-
tical and unpoetical kind. It's food is chiefly
flying insects, the development Of which
ceases with the advance of cold from the
North, and in migrating the bird is simply
following its retreating food supply.
. The exhibition Of fish recently opened at
Havre. France, Includes many poison ous
varieties, some of which are poisonous
when eaten, others merely venofnous. In
the Japan Sea is found one Of the former
class, which Is sometimes used rs a means
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26

miles from where the oranges grow. We
happened to be in Messina, Sicily, when a
ship of the Glasgow factory was lin De-
cember) loading oranges Only very green
and unripe fruit was selected. We could
not discern the least flavor of oranges, nor
can the genuine flavor be generated away
from the tree and sunshine. IN Scotland
chemistry supplies flavor, and the tasteless
fruit is only used to swear that it is orange
marmalade. 1t pays enormous profit and
1t is poor stuff, dependent on the name alone
to make it salable. Marmalade from ripe
oranges, made in Florida and California
with homemade sugar, would take the mar
ket at once if introduced, and the consump-
ton would. be quadrupled. We are having
experiments in drying the peeled orange in
an ordinary Butts fruit dryer We believe
the whole flavor could be delivered in Glas-
gov, to the very great Improvement of the
marmalade. When ripe tool decorticates
the orange readily and the lobes of the pulp
are easily separated without breaking the
Jackets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Beware the Fatal Button.


AS King and Emperor alike for many
years the dead William had not appeared
in public. except when undergoing his an
nual water cure at Gasten and Ems, dressed
in civil dress He invariably wore uniform
at home even when writing letters i'm his
study, which overloolis the Linden avenue.
Berlin's chief military and fashionable
thorOughfare. While actually sitting at his
writing table he was accustomed 10 loosen
three or four Of the upper buttons of his
Gouble-breaAted tunic and turn back its
lapes.
When however, a body of troops, small
or large, was heard approaching the palace
he would rise from his seat hastily button
up his uniform overcoat 10 the throat and
adjust his cross of "Ordre pour le Merite"
in such sort that il hung down over the long
coat collar directly under his chin. This
operation, which long practice enabled him
20 perform in few seconds, concluded, he
walked to his window and stood in full
view of his soldiers while they marched
past
One day an exalted parsonage who hap
pened TO be in conversation with the Emp
error when the sound Of distant drums aud
flies having announced the approach Of
Grand Guards" his Majesty hurriedly
went through the above described rapid
act" took heart Of grace and asked the
Kaiser why he was so particular about but
toning the top button Of his uniform
before showing himself &c his guards, "who
after all j" added Prince -, ''eni Joy almost
daily an opportunity of seeing your Ma jesty
face 10 face. / should have though, sire,
that you would scarcely deem 10 necessary
to stand upon ceremony with them.n Gas
the head of the army. / am bound TO show
my oldiers AN irrsproachable example In
the way Of tenue. they have never seen me
with my coat unbuttoned, and do not in
tend they ever shall. For, let mo tell you,
il is the one button left unbuttoned that Is
the ruin Of an arnyp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
A. r.. ALTMAYER d CO.
AFTER THE OPENING.

We showed you our pretty
lines in Dry Goods last week.
Now this week we will take
great pleasure in selling them
to you. Those in search Of
desirable goods, especially in
Millinery, Dress Goods, Etc,
would do well to get our quo
tations before making their Sc
lections. Our special drives
this week will comprise the
following:
20 pieces MORE silks, all the new shades, 75c
case Striped Crinkle Seersuckers, &c. worth
10c.
case White Lawn, 414c.
100 pieces White Crepe Iisse Ruchings, In
Guiding all the latest novelties, price 10c worth
25c. 35c. and 50c: wonderful value.
90 pieces satin, all the new shades, only &c. ;
worth SOC.
100 dozen Linen Huck Towels, fancy borders,
price t7c reduced from csc. for this week only
800 Linen Table Covers, 54x58, fancy borders,
price SOC positively worth ST.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Vitality of Seeds.

We are asked, says the Farm and Garden,
to state the period for which the common
garden seeds retain their vitality. This in
formation may come handy to many home
gardeners who have stock of such seeds
left over from previous seasons. In the first
place, we would say that definite answer
can hardly be given in any case, as great
deal depends on the way the seeds were kept.
But as stored in paper bags and sacks, as
they generally are, seeds will be reasonably
sure to terminate for the following number
of years, respectively:
Beets, from five to seven years; cabbages,
cauliflower, kale, etc., four years; carror,
two years; celery, five years; corn, two
years; cucumbers, ten years, and perhaps
more; egg plant, four or five years;
herbs, two years; lettuce, three years;
melons and squashes, ten years and
more; onion, from one to two years;
parsley, two years; parsnip, one year; peas,
two years; peppers, two years; radishes,
three years; satisfy, two years; spinach,
two years; tomatoes, five yeals; turnips,
four years.
All these seeds, however, should be tested
before they are planted. Sometimes onion
seed will entirely fail to terminate the sec
ond season. In some cases we have known
so per cent. Of it to grow when two years
old and small percentage of it when three
years old. Theoretically, all seeds from
which we expect fruit-such as melons,
peppers, tomatoes, etc.-should give us the
best results when their vitality is somewhat
weakened by age or otherwise; while it
would be preferable to plant new seed of
al vegetables which we grow merely for
their foliage or root, like lettuce, celery,
cabbage radishes, etc. Practically, how
ever, we have noe been able to detect the
least difference between crops of the same
varieties of cabbage, grown from old and
from new seed respectively; nor between
plants of the same variety of melon, ETC.,
grown from seed of different ages. Hence we
do not care if the seed is new or old, so long
as it terminates promptly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26

of suicide. 1t brings on sensations like
those produced by morphia and then death.
A cable anchor for stopping boats has
been successfully tried in the Seine. The
apparatus consists of a cable having on IL a
series of canvas cones. which open by the
action of the water and close when drawn
the usual way. A steamer running IS knots
was stopped in 13 seconds, and in a space
of from 20 TO so feet, by this arrangement.
Some of the soldering fluids used are in
furious to TOOLS and also TO parts that have
been laid on the bench where such fluids
have been used. The following recipe will
do the work as we'll and will not rust or
tarnish any more than water would: Take
two ounces alcohol and put it into a bottle,
and add about teaspoonful of chloride of
zinc and shake until dissolved. Use it in
the same manner as murlate of zinc or
muriatic acid and zinc. 1t has no bad
SMELL
Mr.. Maignen last year made a successful
and satisfactory exhibition of his process
for softening water by means of the mate
rial called "anti-calcaire." Steam boilers
which had already become slightly incrusted
with lime were worked for two years with
water softened by anti-calcaire without at
tention. When opened they were wholly
free from incruStation, showing that the
material had not only prevented the effect
taking place, but had also destroyed what
incrustations had already accrued.
An effective composition for "hand-
grenade fire-extinguisher is common salt,
1916; sal ammoniac, SIS; water, 7l.66, or
20 pounds of salt, 10 pounds of sal ammo
MAC and gallons of water. The flask
should be of thin glass, so that when thrown
with force against any object it will fall to
pieces The grenades, costing but little, can
be distributed freely over the premises to
be protected; and, should fire occur, break
a bottle, or several bottles, over it and n
disaster-w probably be avcrted.
1t has been stated that process has been
devised whereby very heavy iron may be
welded by the use of electricity more quickly
and solidly than by any other method. The
sheets are bent into shape ana the edges
charged heavily with electricity that brings
them to white heat in very few moments,
when the pipe can be passed through arair
of rolls and welded very quickly, leaving
scarcely trace of the seam. 1t has been
asserted by those interested that the process
does not require very heavy dynamo pow
er and is practicable. 1t can also be util
lied in laying pipe in trench for gas or
water mains, making one long line Of solid
pipe if necessary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
A Use for Waste Oranges.

Assuming that there is surplus of
oranges to be disposed Of, the Baltimore
sun suggests some means Of utilizing fruit
which might otherwise go to waste. 1t
says; What can be done to turn TO account
our vast surplus of orangesi In France the
popular CONNECTION is ounce jelly; in Ger
many, sauerkraut; in England, raspberry
Jam and orange marmalade. This MARINA
'ade is made in Glasgow, Scotland. 1000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Gen. Bragg Picking Up Spanish.
from the Chicago Times.

FROM Ute CHtCuyO LWbtS
Gen. E. S. Bragg, the United States Min
lister to Mexico, was at the Leland Hotel in
this city yesterday, and thought it would
be good time to give him some instruc-
tions as to how he ought to attend TO his
business when he reaches the land of pulque
and senoritas, so | called on him.
''Buenas dias, Senor,p said on entering,
and extending my hand added, by way of
breaking the too long silence: Como esta
listed ~
"Ah, Mr.. listed, said the General, 81 am
glad to see you"
Plagued if he didn't think was introduc-
ing myself.
mo habla listed espanol 7" l persisted,
but / saw it was of no use. The Minister
only glared at me a moment, and then be
gan looking around for something heavy
enough to knock lunatic down with.
"You do not speak Spanish. | see," said J.
ooh, ah, ;" said the General, coloring very
deeply. WAS that Spanish? Well, / do
speak Spanish somewhat. but was unpre-
pared to hear it here"
"And where did you learn the languageP
| asked
''Oh, picked it from some books have
here in my trunk. You see this appoint
ment came on me all of a sudden, and
have been so busy making ready for the re-
moval that have not had much time to de
vote to study. Won't you please say that
over again and say it slowlyf" and he fished
up a Spanish-English lexicon from his
trunk. | began:
"Habla-"
"Hold on" he interrupted; "wait till l
find that"
'You won't find it where you are look
ing" l suggested. ut is pronounced abba,
but it begins with 81"
He ran his fingers down the "h' column
There is no 'habla' here, he said
"No, of course not. 1t is from the infini-
tive verb 'hablar:' you"
Eyes, yes" said the General; "here it is
'Hablar, to speak, | see Now go on"
"Habla listed"
"Wait minute" said he. "How do you
spell that listed businessm
told him and he found the word
'All right" said he: now we've got
'hobble listed, to speak you. Go on"
"Habla listed espanol!"
"Espanol | understand that-that's
Spain" said he, proud of his accomplish
ment "Now, let's seel What you said was /:
TO speak you SPAIN wasn't itg'
CHATS pretty near it, told him. s'In
English 'Habla listed espanolp is DO you
speak SpanishPn
Oh, I'm all right I'm going to take this
book along with me, and guess I'll get on
with it well enough to do the business of the
United States. Don't you think sop'
EYES," said, ''you need only to or three
things in addition to that book"
"And what are they" asked Gen. Bragg.
well, one is good interpreter"
"And what else"
''Oh | should say get another good inter-
prefer"
"Do you think I will need anything else
besides this book and the two interpretersr'
asked the General
'N-n-no," | remarked doubtfully, 'un-
less you GET
Get what9" he said. Speak it right out q"
well, one more interpreter"
The General appeard to think that l had
advised wisely. and, unlike most men who
have long been in politics, he appeared also
TO be grateful. If he gives good dinners,
and keeps plenty of frst-class pulque on
tap, have no doubt he will make a good
average Mexican Minister, and have the re.
spect and confidence of the dons and donnas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
Economic Principles of Farming.


Economic Principles of Farming.
Every farmer, says the Southern Cult
Gator, should know this, that thorough
blowing preparatory to planting, then care
full and iudicious planting and good culture,
and abundant manuring, attended with
favorable seasons, is very apt to assure good
crops; that is all that can be said as regards
making abundant crops; the rest depends
on proper and judicious management in
attending to details; no business can sue
coed without economic management, and
the first principle to observe is that expend-
iture must not exceed income; it is not what
a man makes, but what he saves, that adds
to his prosperity; stop the leaks and waste
will be prevented; recollect the old adage.
"Wanton waste makes woeful want" In
the management of farm, as well as with
all other pursuits, attending to details has
done more to assure success than anything
else, after having everything regulated TO
run by proper system, for without system
everything is left pretty much to chance.
There should be place for everything, and
everything should be in its place. and if this
was observed how much time would be saved
and how much loss of many things would
be prevented. l have seen instances, and it
has often happened with myself where tools,
implements and other things have been mis-
laid and hours Of work have been lost in
hunting them up and sometimes never
found. have seen when blowing has been
stopped for only week, and when orders
have been given to start again, some of the
hands have lost much time in hunting up
part of their gear, and then come up and
tell you a hamestring can't be found, per-
haps clevis, even to a trace and something
else-all such is loss of time and materials
and causes often vexation and troubles; to
prevent such gear-house, with lock and
key and everything in its place, would save
time. trouble and expense, a house for every
thing with lock and key and in year or
two, by what would be saved would pay
more than the cost of the house. System
is the foundation of success and, as Gen.
Washington remarked in one of his letters
on agriculture, "a bad system was even
better than no SYSTEM" "a stitch in time
saves nine"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26

TERMS One fourth cash. balance in one,
two and three years. Seven per cent. interest
on deferred payments
By order of Committee on City Lots.
FRANK f.. REBARER,
Clerk of Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The Field, Farm and Garden

We solicit articles for this department
The name of the writer should accompany
the letter or article, not necessarily for pub
lcation, but as an evidence of good faith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
MILLINERY.

You'll need a pretty hat or
bonnet to go with that new
dress you just purchased, so we
make a timely suggestion.
Come as early as possible and
make your selections, You'll
help us greatly and we'll try
and reciprocate by giving you
a better trimmed hat or bonnet
than if you rushed us by, leav-
ing your order late in the week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
LOST.

I OST, on Saturday, S95, either in Southern
H Bank or on Dnyton street between the
bank building and Bay street. The finder will
be suitably rewarded on returning the money
to f. NJ. CONNOR'S BOOK STORE Bull and
Broughton streets.
I OST, Fox Terrier Bitch, white, spotted
II black-and- tan. liberal reward if returned
to 70 CASTOR street
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AUCTION SALES TODAY.
SUNDRIES AT AUCTION (!
Cheap Furniture for Seaside Places.
c. H. Dorset, Aucti0neer.

VIII sell THIS DAY, Goth inst, at II A. NJ. at 1856
Bay street,
10 Common BEDSTEADS, S ROUND TIA
BLES. LOUNGE, 2 Common WARDROBES,
DESK, 4 STOVES, MATTRESSES, CoUN-
TERPANES, LAMP CHIMNEYS and SHADES,
WASHSrANDS, SMALL TABLES, WALNUT
SlDEBOARD, PLATFORM SCALES, LONG
TABLES for Stores, COUNTERS, CHEESEES,
CUPBOARDS, BUGGIES and WAGONS.
Also
SUNDRY ODDS AND ENDS. which must be
sold TO make room.
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AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS.

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, March "a, 1888. (
FINDER and by virtue of a resolution Of
- Council the city of Savannah will sell on
TUESDAY, April 3, 1888, the following lots Of
the Dillon Tract, the maximum price heing
herein stated.
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SHOES.

pretty pair of nice fitting Shoes is an in
dispensible part of lady's outfit. We have
some very neat L1dy's Button Boots at 81 80,
81, 81 80 and SO. OF course we have the higher
grades too, but those referred TO are our lead
ers and give excellent satisfaction and fit per.
fectly. We have an elegant line of Ladies' Low
Quarter Shoes. Special lot is a fine Kid Hand
Sewed Oxford Tie, with Patent Leather Tip,
we're selling at 81 25; they're positively good
value at So
If you require anything in the Shoe Line cali
and see us Our prices correct and we
GUARANTEE our goods to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
FINE SHOES FOR BOTH SEXES. Cour-
teous treatment from polite statesmen.
Very Respectfully Yours,
A. R. AItmayGr & Co.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED,

OFFICE HELP FURNISHED at Commercial
- Institute, 1856 Liberty street Telephon,
4lS. Z. s. RICHMOND. Principal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-26
ROOMS TO RENT.

NOR RENT, two rooms with southern and
Il eastern exposure on Liberty street between
Barnard and Whitaker; furnished or unfur-
nished. Address LIBERTY STREET this office.