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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
THE NEwBERRY HERALD AND NEWS THURSDAY MARCH 1885,
Blackjack Ashes VS. kainit.

l. Are not three bushels Of un-
leached blackjack ashes worth as
much as two hundred pounds Of
kainit2
,. Is it net folly for farmers to
buy kainit at current prices wien
they can buy ashes at say twenty
cents per hushel or when they furnish
the wood at ~ or - cents?
3 | ,xpect to use ashes and acid
on cotton this year: how would you
advise to use and what quantity Of
each.
+. / have about ten acres Of swamp
land we'll drained. can he easily ir-
rigated, that | want to make a big
crop Of corn on. 1t was iu corn last
year and made about thirty five BUSH
els per acre (my ambition is to make
100 bushelS). and AIN Of tie opinion
that liberal quantity of unlcacIed
black jack ashes will pay wei Or it.
With acid phosphate amt cotton
seed or meal. what quantities would
you advise2-D. N. b., LyMchwood,
s. &.
ANsWER.-1. No; three bushels Of
goui. hard wood ashes are worth
about hail IS much as 200 pounds Of
kainit. Good. hard wood. or decidu-
Gus wood ashes, contain about ten
per cen: Of potash and five to six
per cent. Of phospLoric acid. while
kainit contains about twelve per
cent. of potash. besides thirty per
ceny. Of common salt and other
things. Putting phosphoric acid at
SIX cents per pound and potash At
five cents per pound, the one hun.
dred POUNDS Of the ashes would be
worth eighty.six cents, and one hun
dred pounds Of kainit would be'wor;h
sixty cents. This would make three
bushels of ashes-ahout seventy-tive
pounds worth about as much as one
hundred pounds Of kainit.
=. This question is substantially
answered above.
3. 1t is not considered q lvisahl.
to mix ashes and acid phosphate to-
gether, since the potash in the ashes
will cause the immediate "reversion'
of the soluble phosph"ric acid to the
reverted form. You may make an
application Of the ashes after tie
crop is planted, distributing the same
in the siding burrows at the first
blowing. One hundred pounds of
the ashes would require about two
hundred pounds of acid phosphate
to preserve something like prop.
er proportion. This would analyze
about ten 10 eleven per cent. ofphos-
phoric acid and three per cent. OF
potash
+. Would suggest that you add to
the above proportions Of acid phos-.
phate and ashes about 200 poands of
cotton seed meal, or to re.state all
together: ashes, 400 pounds; acid
phosphate. 800 pounds; cotton s'e.'
meal, 500 pounds; total, 1000
pounds. You should be the best
judge of the quantity to apply to
make one huadred bushels per acre
in corn. We would suppose that
1000 pounds would be as little as
would be necessary to secure SUCH q
yield. Aiix the acid phosphate to-
gether in equal proportions as sug-
gested, and divide into two or three
applications, putting some in when
bedding or listing the land, some at
planting and some at subsequent
plowings. Also divide the ashes into
two or three parts, but you need not
apply any ashes at planting time.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
ARE STONES ALIVE.

We generally think OF minerals
as dead Jumps of inactive matte T.
But they may be said to be alive
creatures of vital pulsations, and
sep arated into individuals as dis
tinct as the pines in a forest or
the tigers in the Jungle. The dis
position Of crystals are as diverse
as those Of animals. They throb
with unseen currents of energy.
They grow in size as long as they
have opportunity. They can be
killed, too, though not as easily as
an oak or dog. A strong elec-
tric shock discharged through a
crystal will decompose it very rap
idly if it is of soft structure, caus-
ing the particles to gradually dis
integrate in the reverse order from
its growth, until the poor thing
lies in dead, shapeless ruin. IT is
true the crystals life is unlike
that of higher creatures. But the
difference between vegetable and
animal life is no greater than that
between the mineral and vegetable
life. Linn;eus, the great Swedish
naturalist, defined the three king
doms by saying: ''Stones grow:
plants grow and feel; animals
grow and feel and move. - Vide
L41rahc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
4 Sound Lega! 0DiDi0B.

E. Bainbriage Mnnday. Esq. County Atty.
Clay Co.. Tex. says: Have used Elec, ric
Bitters with most happy results. My brother
also was very low with MalariaI Fever and
Jaundice. but WAS cured by timely use ofthiS
medicine Am satisfied Electric Hittcrs
saved his life
Mr.. l.. l.. Wilcox. of Horse Cave. Ky. adds
like testimony. saying: He positively be
Geved he would have uieN, had it lot been
for Electric Bi'terS.
Tais great remedy viii ward off, rs well as
cure all Malaria Diseases. and for all Kidney
Liver and Stomach Disorders stands un-
equale''. Price soc. and 81. at CutieId s.
.ConS,'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
w. II. PATTON,
-- a.; NEWBERRY, S. {.
Pomona Hill Nurseries.
-. POMONA N. c.

~ SSe - ~ - "a ~
Two and II half miles west Of Green's
boro, n. c. The main line of the r. &
D. r. R..paSseS through the grounds and
within 100 feet OF the Office. Salem
trains make regular stops twice daily
each way. Those interested in Fruit
and Fruit growing are cordially invited
to inspect this the largest nursery in the
State and one among she largest III the
South.
The proprietor has for many years
visited the leading Nurseries North and
Wet. and CORES ponded with those OF
fnrci IN countries. gathering every fruit
that was calculated to suit the South,
both native and foreign. The reputa-
ton of Pomona, Hill Nurseries is such
that many agents goingout from Green's
boro, representing other nurseries, try
to leave the Impression that they are
representing these nurseries. Why do
they do it: Let the public answer.
| have in stock growing (and can show
visitors the Same) the largest and best
stock OF trees, &C.. ever shown or seen
in. anytwo nurseries in North Carolina,
consisting Of apple, peach, pear, cherry,
plutu, grape, japanese persimmon. ia
panese plum, apricots, nectariene, Rus
sian apricot, mulberry, ounces. Small
fruits Strawberry, raspberry. currants,
pecans, English walnut>. rhubarb, as
paragus, evergreens, shade trees, roses,
&c. .. .....
Give yonr or,er to my authorized
agent or order direct from the nursery.
Correspondence solicited. Descriptive
catalogues free to applicants.
-. Address.
o. J. VAN. LINDLEY,
POMONA, -,
Guiiford County, n. G.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
HOUSEKEEPING IN GERMANY.

In many respects it is much
easier to keep house" in Ger
many than in America. German
servants are strong and willing,
and move along in the same rou-
tine, never flying off at tangent,
as the best Irish girl is prone to
do at most convenient seasons.
The houses are almost all apart
ment houses, with rooms all on
one floor. No washing is done in
the house, not even the dish tow
els. Well regulated German fam
lies have the washing done once
in three months only, but the
American residents, not having
such supply of linen, send out
the washing each week. The
''wasch frau comes in from the
country with her small cart, drawn
by a dog, and with huge basket
on her own back. The prices are
small, the family washing for our
family of eight costing but two
dollars q week.
None of the bread is made in
the house. There is a bakeshop
on every corner, and the bread is
brought to the door every morn
ing. The rolls are like the French
rolls, and are delicious. The
':zwei-back'' or twice baked bread
is small slice Drowned on each
side in the oven, which makes it
very crisp. The black bread
comes in long loaves, certainly
half yard long. It is very nu-
tritious, and my children are very
fond of it. It is the universal GUS
tom to give each servant one pound
of coffee and one pound of sugar a
month, and half pound Of butter
a week; also certain amount of
black bread daily. This they use
for their own consumption. The
cook does the marketing and is
perfectly trustworthy. Every
thing is bought in small quanti-
titles, and there is almost nothing
left over from one day to another.
Nothing is wasted, and it is quite
study to see the various tempt
ing ways in which remnants are
worked over" Pieces Of chick
en-, ham and beef are all chopped
together, and all sorts of meat
cakes and croquettes are made. A
very nice pie is made by alternate
layers Of this chopped meat and
sliced potatoes, the top being cov-
cred with bread crumbs and the
whole baked for half an hour.
The kitchen is the prettiest
room in the house. The white
porcelain stove with its bright
saucepans, the dishes ranged
around the room in dressers, the
plants in the windows, and above
all the cleanliness that prevails.
combine to make the room a pleas
ing picture. \ servant never OBJ
jects to doing anything that is
asked. Backing the boots is a
part of the regular work of the
second girl. l have several times
seen servant out on the sidewalk
helping to bring in the. coal. If
an errand is to be done the girl
always goes out bareheaded, even
going to market with nothing
whatever for head gear.--Good
Housekeeping.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in exp ri
menting when your lungs src in danger
Consumption always seems, 1T first only a
upon you with somr cheap imitation OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery for onsulnption
Coughs ami Colds. but be sure you get the
genuine. Because lie can maAe more profit
he may tell YOU ne has something lust rs
good. or just the same. Don't be deceiytc
but insist upon getting DR.. Kings New Dis
covely. which is guaranteed! 10 give relief IN
ali Throat. lung and Chest affections. Trial
bottles free at Cotield & Lyons Drug store.
Large Bottles 81.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
Appr eciated.

The generous patronage bestowed up
on me by myIf lends Of NewberrY and
Laurelis Counties and the State, since l
have been with MrssrS. J. l.. Mimnangh
& Co., Of this city. is gratefully appFe-
ciated. My customers already include
persons from every section OF the State.
Our sock cf Dry Goods, Notions, Mill
merry, Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods, Hats. ctc., is the largest and
most varied in the STATE above Charles
ton. and is being daily repicniShcd with
new and SeaSonablc goods for the winter
and holiday trade. Come and see me,
or send me your orders.
A. c. JONES,
With J. L. MIMNAUGH & Co..
l2l and 1913 Main Street,
Columbia, S. C.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

Some time ago at meeting of the
association, it was suggested that
some Of the first elements Of chem
is.ry be taught in our common
schools. We have since that time
head nothing more about it. Have
We forgotten it? We would be glad
.r some teacher would inform US
w6a6 is the, best and simplest text
book on the subject Also give some
ides as to what apparatus for per-
forming simple experiments would
cost.
This is a day when practical work
is needed. not too much theory, and
surely the study of chemistry is
something practical.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
ARTHUR KILLER, EDITOR.
The Blair Bill.

It seems from sll accounts that the
Blair Bill is not gaining ground, On
She contrary, it is fast falling into dis
fa:or, as the vote in the United States
Senate shows. Some of our greatest
men are opposed to, and we believe
with good reason. For along time
we thought that it would be the best
for our educational interests thst we
have the appropriation. This We
still think, but we ought first to con
slider the welfare, the safety Of our
country.
The Blair Bill points strongly and
directly to the centrallzstion Of
power, and strikes at the very
sovereignty of the States.
Suppose that the training Of
She children were placed in the
hands of the general government
would . it not he blow to a
pure democracy from which it might
never recover? Would it not lead
TO the training Of the children in a
direction in which we would not have
them go? Certainly it would.
The power that controls the educa'
Gon of a people controls everything.
Germany may have a model school
system, the best schools in the world.
supported by the nation. but before
We would have such government.
(Which by the way is as good as
monarchy could be) let US be content
with poorer educational facilities, if
better be at the cost Of freedom and
right. South Carolina, we speak for
our own beloved State, although not
yet fully recovered from the effects
Of terribly destructive war, has not
vet felt the necessity of calling upon
tie Fed-ral government to aid in the
education of the children. With all
..ratitude then to Mr.. Blair for his
generous offer and with respect to his
pure and unselfsa motives, we would
respectfully decline his profered
gift.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

Prof. Scheetz, of the Prosperity
High School, informs US that be has
enrolled nearly one hundred names
this session. This is very good
showing indeed, when we consider
that there are several good schools
very near Prosperity. He must in
deed have the full support of the peo
pie in that vicinity, something so
necessary to prosperous school.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

One Of the best spelling books
taat we have yet had the pleasure OF
examining is Reeds Word Lessons.
l. is excellent, and is far superior to
Swinton's or Towns (the books used
III this country as these, IN the
opiuion of many teachers are su'
psr,or 10 Webster's. We would not
lie understood to be against Wen
ster. for we think it Of superior merit.
Host teachers, hoaever.are opposed TO
it. Every progressive teacher should
lave a copy of Reeds Speller for ex'
animation. .
Were it not for the fact that the
association has adopted another, or
other text books on spelling. we
would undoubtedly give Reeds 8
trial.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

On Sundays train will leave Charles
ton, S. c., $50 a. M, arrive Columbial.1 i
p. 10. Returning leaves Columbia 5.3
o. m, arrives Charleston 9:45 p. IA. :;
: Solid Trains between Charleston and
Columbia. S. G.. -...-...
!: Special Parlor Cars attached 10 Nos.
80 and So train between Charleston and
Columbia. Noextra charge for seats in
these cars to passengers holding First
Glass tickets. .s..-- :.a..:.. -.::...---. :
Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars
on Nos. Il and % between Savannah,
Charleston and Hot Springs, n. c., via
Asheyiile. 49,. ..as.1-; ::
J. F. DIVINE, r..
General superintendent.
7. N. EMERSON, - ..+. = - !. ,
:: --.: General Passenger Agent.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

The programme for the last meet
ing will be resumed at our next meet.
ire. The discussion Of topics sub
nitted by teachers. Were the pro-
Sramme carried out. We would, no
doubt, have an interesting aud in
structive meeting.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
New York Associated Press,
THE
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THE

Is an EIGHT PAGE (4a-CoLUMN) PAPER,
brimful OF fresh and entertaining matter
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pondents who contribute weekly a: .es
many of the most eminent Iuen of the Meth.
denominations. Tile paper is gotten up in
the best manner as to its contents. and is in
The front rank Of Reii sous Journalism. 1t is
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and beautiful. Il is Folded, Pasted and
Trimmed. Every family in the State ought
20 take a religious newspaper, and THE AD-
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scribe for it. Price 50 d year. or - s. with
THE AMERICAN FARMER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
Where to Buy

! Fine TaiIor-Made Clothing ior Men,
Youths and BOYS. is the question OF
! many. How MANY who read this paper
will lay il down with the determination
20 call and look over my stock at the
very first opportunity? Donb less the
greater majority OF the readers will con-
si,rr the cia!n> herein made worth im-
vest CATION, and say 10 themselves, "l'll
drop il there some day. Now don't,
please don't, dispose Of this important
matter in such an indefinite way. Say
10 yourself, III make it my business to
see this heau:ifal sock right away"
Then come promptly, while you have
the assortment 70 make your selections
from. -. .. .:.......- -...
In addition to This, fine stock of
CLOTHING you will find large line
of Gents Furnishing Goods. which is
complete in everything that Gentle
man needs. IN the line OF Shirts for
dress. there is a.largc assortment. The
Star Shirt laundried is the perfect fitting
Shir1, also Il line of Full Dress Shirts in
all styles and qualities. My unlaun-
dried Shirt at 81 has no equal in fit.
duality audprice- The IS cents and so
cents Cniaundried Shirts will compare
with those that sell for 81 and - cents
at other places in the city. l nave a
grIdcs. Linen Collars and Cuffs in
ali grades and prices. Underwear IN
medium anil heavy weight, quality sizes
and prices. lIantkerchefs, Half Hose
and SuSpcntlcrs Of every description.
just received Il large line OF Silk Hand
krrchiefs in color> OF latest patterns ::
al O, plain white for embroidery.
OVERCOATS.
Novelties and happy surprises await
yot( in this Stock for both Men anh Boys.
Full weight 0vrrcOats of all the favoritG
Shades and at popular prices. / have an
elegant line 10 show y0n; nv heavier
weight OvercOats arc beauties in finish,
quality and styles; Mark you! it costs
bit a very Insignificant sum on money
to get u good, warm, Serviceabie Over
coat. You can secure L Coat at almost
any price there is no cXcnSe for you
going without one, FOR have them from
81 to s35.. Whe" looking through this
Stock OF ClochinS you should examine
the Make and Trimming as well Is the
Texture OF the Fabric, and then s"e that
it is cut in the: fashion. as well aS
to the perfect tit. =.
Here you will always find the Goods
as represented, which makes it a safe
place for you to buy. where YOU can have
perfect conf ieuce III trading. and know
that you are safe in your purchases.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

The people o.: Prosperity, will We
feel assured by former treatment,
welcome the Association. This pro-
uressive town is enthusiastic about
education.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

The Teachers Association will
meet at Prosperity on the I'd Satur-
day in March. For two months we
have had nc, meeting, the bad weather
being the cause.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
Euckler'S Arnlce Salye.

The Best S-Ive in the world for Cuts. Sores
Bruises. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet
ter, Chapped Hands, Chillblains, Corns, and
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perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price cents per box. For sale by Coield
s. Lyons.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

Measles are again beginning to
interfere with school work in the
county. On sccount of this evil the
Dead Fall school, ts.ught by Mrs.
Hall, has been clos-d for awhile.
Last wear our school was seriously
injured by the same cause.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
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ATTENTION,

Send me:Sl.50 and will send yod THE COL
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the AMERICAN FARMER tor One Iesr.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

Every teacher, who can, should be
present, for something may he. and
doubtless will be learned.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

+Dsily. +Daily Except Sunday.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE. e.. ..-
On Trains Nos. 81 and 50, Pullman Sleepers
between Charleston and Hot Springs, NC. wa
A. C. L. olumbia and Spartanburg; IhrouSh
Passenger Coach between CharlestHn ai;a 10
Tickets on sale at prir cipal stations to all
points.
y. CardvsiI. ASST Gen. Pass Agt- Columbia
Sol. Haas. Traffic Manager.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

Send me $500 and I will send you THE
COLUMBIA DAILY REGISTER for One Year, and
the AMERICAN FARMER for One Year
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

% Send me $50 and l will send you The
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE for One Year
and the AMERICAN FARMER:for One year.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01

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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01


Made at Union Depot. ColuHl bia. with Colurn-
bia and Greenvil.e Railroad by train arriving
at 1915 An and departing at 5.$3 P. u. Also :
with Charlotte, Columbia End augusta kali
road by same train to and from all points or
both roads to and from Spartanburg and be-
yond BY train leaving Charleston at go p M,
coach 10 Morris1o- n. Tenn. -. 80
Passengers by these trains take Supper al
Brahchv;tfe.~ -
AtCharleston with Steamers for New York
snd on Tuesdays and Fridays with steame-.
tor Jacksonville and points on the St. Johns s.
River; also with Charleston and Savahnal
points IN Florida. ~.
At Augusta with Georgia and Cent:
Railroads to and from all points West az -,
South. :AtB!ackviEe 20 ard from points o.,
Barrweu Railroad. Through tickets can be
purchased: to al! points South and West, b.,
applying TO ..- ....'
D. MCQUEEN. Agent, Columbia
JOHN 3. PECK. cen el:,] Manager.
D. c. ALLEN. Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT,

.. PASSENGER DEPARTMENT, -
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. n, 1887 -
Fast Line between Charleston, Colum
bia and Upper South Car olna and Wes
ern North Carolina =. 49,. ;...5. ~:
~. Condensed Schedule = 80.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-01
WILMINGTON, COLUMBIA & kusus1ARlIlsosD

Train No. 43 stops at all Stations. -. :;
Nos. 4S and Il stops only at BrinkIey's
Whiteville, Lake Waccainaw, Fair Bluff,
Nichols, Marion. Pee Dee, Florence. Timmons.
Ellse, Lynchburg, Mayesville, Sumter, Wedge
Passengers for Columbia and all points on
Z. {. r. &, c, Z. & A. r. r. Stations, Aiken
Junction, and all points beyond, should take
No. As Night Express.
Separate Pullman Sleepers for Savannah
and for Augusta on train IS. .-.,.;.-
Passengers on 40 can take IS train from Flo
renee for Columbia, Augusta and Georgis
poin's via Columbia. -...' : -.
All trains run solid between Che aston anc
Wilmington =
JOHN f. DIVINE.
.. General Superintendent
TN. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agt. '