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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Fighting Insects on the Farm.

The war with insect pests on the farm
seems to be one IN which there is no dis
charge" for it goes on from year to year.
think any one who does find specific for
anv of these pests of the farm and garden,
saws Waldo Brown in the Country Gentle
man, ought to givei at once to the public.
have tried many remedies for the striped
buy, and yet, like the signs of rain in a
drought they would all fail when the bugs
came in myraids, as they are almost sure to
do every spring. have, however, at last
discovered perfect safeguard, which is
easily applied and available to every one at
small cost. The plan is to cover the hills
with thin muslin-cheese cloth; but we do
not tack it on to boxes, for they are bulky
To handle and to store, and cost a good deal
in material and labor. The way to manage
it is this: A yard of muslin, costing cents,
is torn into four equal size pieces, which
with yard-wide goods will be Is inches
square. Take old barrels and split the
slaves up into little stakes half an inch
wide, making three lengths of stakes from
the stave With a basket of stakes, and
vne squares of cloth hung on your arm,
enough for 100 hills is light burden. Drop
q cloth and four stakes at each hill, drive
or press the stakes into the ground, around
the hill SO they will stand or e inches
apart, and about inches above the ground;
then spread the strip of cloth over them,
and with the hands scrape enough earth on
the edges of it to hold it firmly in place, and
prevent any possibility of a bug getting un-
der the edge 1t is quick, easy job to do,
takes but half minute to hill, and when
YOU are done you have the satisfaction of
knowing that the plants are perfectly Sc
cuEe from the invading hosts, and also pro-
tected from cold winds or light frosts. The
plants get all the light they need through
the thin muslin, and grow till in the rough
leaf When you are through with the
cloths for the season, wash and dry them,
and you can store enough in a bureau
drawer for 1000 hills. Any one who once
tries this plan will never be willing again to
risk early melons or cucumbers without the
protection of the muslin.
The Germantown Telegraph says; No
insect which crawls can live under the ap-
plcation of hot alum water. 1t will destroy
red and black ants, cockroaches, spiders,
bed bugs and all the myriads of crawling
pests which infest our houses during the
heated term. Take two pounds of alum and
dissolve it in three or four quarts of boiling
water, let it stand on the stove until the
alum is all melted, then apply it with
brush while nearly boiling hot to every
joint and crevice in your closets, bedsteads,
pantry, shelves and the like; brush the
cracks in the floor and the crevices in the
skirting or mopboard if you suspect that
they harbor vermin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Popular Science.

Only small percentage Of all the patents
issued by the United States patent office are
of any value, while many of them are
SO palpably worthless that IL seems a wonder
that even their orignators considered them
Of value. This is explained by the fact that
alleged inventions are made by those who
know little or nothing about that to which
their inventions relate. There seems TO be
no way OF abridging the number of patents
that would not work hardships TO the genius
whose inventions are worth something as
well as to him who thinks out worthless
ideas.
A contributor to "Nouvealx remedies
cites a statement by a Brazilian physician
to the effect that in hot countries flies ara
the most active agents in the propagation Of
yellow fever, and adds that N. Spimann
and NJ. Hanstouttsr attribute the same
role to those insects in Spreading pulmonary
consumption. When a fly has fingered on
the tubercu. Gus sputa, IL is said, its intes-
tine and excreta contain the bacillus of tu-
berculosis, which it may deposit on various
articles in an apartment Flies are credited
also with being the chief instrument In the
dissemination OF Egyptian ophthalrnia,
aud Koch Is cited as Of tho opinion that
taey may play the same part In Speeding
cholera
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Household,

SWEET POTATO FLUFF.-Boil until tender
six medium-sized potatoes. When done re-
move the skins and press the potatoes
through a colander. Add a gill of hot
cream, a tablespoonful Of salt and a little
white pepper. Beat until very light, and
then stir in carefully the well-beaten whites
of three eggs. Heapin baking dish, brown
and serve.
BOILED ICING.-To make the boiled icing
use the whites of three eggs beaten to stiff
froth, large cupful granulatsd sugar,
moistened with four tablespoons of hot
water Boil the sugar briskly until it
''ropes" from the end of the spoon. Then
pour the boiling syrup upon the beaten
eggs, slowly beating hard all the while.
BoNED CHIcKEN.-Boil a chicken in as
little water as possible until meat viii fall
from the bones, remove skin and chop to-
gether dark ard light parts and season with
pepper and salt. Boil down the liquid in
which the chicken was cooked, then pour
it on the meat, place in tin, wrap lightly in
cloth and press with heavy weight several
hours. When used cut in thin slices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Hen House in Orchard.

Mrs J. B. Howe, the noted poultry
breeder of Keutland. Ind, tells the readers
of the California Cdckier that no better
place can be found for the erection Of a
fowl house than young orchard. The
fowls if confined therein enjoy the shade,
and spend great part of their time scratch
ing about beneath the trees, thus mellow
ing the ground and promoting growth.
They also find, and eagerly devour many
insects that are ss food Of the very best
quality for them. While at the same time,
the growing trees and fruit are thus freed
from the very pests 50 destructive to their
growth and quality. The hens also, to a
great extent, keep down the offensive
growth of weeds, and enrich the ground in
a most telling manner. In the winter the
benefit of each TO the other is quite CON
siderable item, for while the trees form
quite barricade against chilling winds, the
same fence that serves to confine the fowls
from wandering at will bars the entrance to
misunderstanding rabbits, that otherwise
would feed upon and destroy the tender
growing treess. An orchard in which hens
have been confined soon shows a marked
improvement in the quality Of its marketa-
hia ff1iit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
OLD DUDs OF THE 400.
What the Swell New York People Do
with Their Finery.

WldC the swell NEW OK F6Opl9 10
with Their Finery.
Going through the Bowery l noticed Il
sign, "Laid-off clothing bought and sold.
Millionaires' suits IS and upward" writes
Frank Howard to the Detroit Tribune. l
stepped in and was shown quantity Of
clothing-some fresh and clean, as when
first made up. and others which, although
somewhat worn, were in very wearable
condition
I'VE don't take anything worse than
these" said the saleswoman. 1--WE are not
secondhand dealers. These garments are
usually laid Off after one or two wear
ings. Sometimes the owner goes into
mourning, and has no use tor these colored
garments, or it is a misfit. Our patrons
are all irst-class, and we do frst-class
business"
"Who buys these clothesF'
well, we never tell the names of our
patrons, but many fine lady must recog-
nize some of her clothes as she sits in her
pew or rides in her carriage. A great
many imported dresses fall into our hands.
A lady grows fleshy perhaps, or for soa,e
other reason wishes to get rid of dress,
and it falls into our hands. We don't sac
them ourselves; the bargain is made
through a third person, a sort Of conil
garments, values them and brings them
heren
There is on one of the fashionable avenues
ladies' clearing parlor, as it is called;
there is no sign out, nor is it advertis d
publicly, but it is generally understood That
its object is to dispose of society's laid-otf
gowns.
AS in the case of the more cosmopolitan
Bowery dealer, the little French woman
who has started this parlor was very re-
ticent as to who were her patrons, although
she confidentially assured me that the most
fashionable ladies in the city did business
through her, and that it was simply an ex-
change busln SIS done in a strictly private
way.
Il do not like to talk much about my
business" said the little woman, who was
shrewd and sharp IN her methods. II am
only an agent, but there is a good deal of
money in the business, though | never buy
anything. How do | make the money!
Well, you see fashionable lady dol't with
to wear dress too often. 1t becomes com
mon, and then she don't know what to do.
She don't want TO hang it up, and she can't
give it away. Her friends won't wear il,
and 1t is too fine for the second mans shop,
so she brings 1t to me. She has paid $500
or $500 for 1t; she leaves it here; by and by
some other fine lady comes In; | show her
the dress; She's going away, PERHAPS she
likes the dress and gets it very cheap-haf
the first cost. Then the lady who brings the
dress pays me commission, and if | get any
thing over the price she named that is also
my perquisite."
Bat don't the ladies recognize the dresses
sometimesg
'Ah, that's where l must be very wise
| find out who are the friends of my
patrons, and l am very careful not to
show any dres- es where they may be ecog-
nized. u
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
The Florida Orange Crop.

Florida promises to surpass herself in
the production of oranges this year, says a
northern newspaper. The planting of new
orange groves, which has been carried on
so extensively for the last five years, is now
beginning to affect the crop. The total
acreage of the Florida groves is estimated
at sc, 600 and the number of trees at 3,000,-
600. The schemes of the land boomers have
induced new arrivals to set out trees in soil
that is not congenial, and hundreds of acres
of carefully planted groves will never pro
duce fruit in large enough quantity to pa,
for cultivation. The good lands, however,
will produce a crop that will not ont,
exceed any former crops, but will be dou 10
the average crop. Last year $50, 900 boxes
were produced, and about the same amount
the preceding year. The crop now on the trees
is estimated at from 10000 TO 5000, 900
boxes. The estimates that " ere made while
the trees were in bloom were as high as
1000, 600 boxes, but the month of May was
hot and dry, and the fall of blossoms was
very heavy. The fruit is now half grown,
and safe predictions can be made. The last
reports received in New York from the
Florida Fruit Union place the crop (esti-
mated at 100000 boxes. The receivers of
the oranges IN New York say that this is too
low an estimate, and that the crop will be
at least 8 600, 900, and may be nearer 4000,-
600 boxes. All of the old orchards are do
ing well, and thousands of acres of new
groves bear for the first time this year. The
cultivation of oranges is much better uu-
derstood now than formerly. The trees are
much better cared for, and the quality of
the fruit greatly improved. The russell
coloiing of the oranges that has caused so
much trouble to the growers is now said to
be under control. A small insect is said to
be the cause of the blight. The trees are
being sprayed this year, aud clear golden
yellow fruit is expected.
The crop will be handled in better man
ner than ever before. There will be special
frult trains from Florida to New York, and
large shipments will be sent to Europe on
The fast steamers. The exporting of oranges
was inaugurated last year, and was most
successful. The fruit arrived in England
during November and December before the
spanish fruit was ripe. The prices OBJ
famed were sufficiently large to pay
the transportation and commission, and
leaVe net returns trifle higher than when
the fruit is sold in New York. The growers
are heartily in favor of the export business,
DIS II prevents overstocking our own markets
ana Keeps an even price here that is more
satisfactory to both buyer and seller than
periods Of glut and scarcity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Girl-Man-Sun.


Miss Ida Lewis, who resides with her
parents on the old Llewellen Haskell
property at Ksarny, N. j., punished tres
passer on Monday afternoon IN a manner
that will serve as a warning to Others of his
ilk. On the place is a tower built several
years ago by Haskell, who was noted
Second Adventist.
On Monday last Miss Lewis, who is about
Is years of age, was the only member of
the family at home. While passing over
the grounds for a stroll she came suddenly
upon man named Christie, who was
gathering chestnuts. AS she passed on the
man started after her She turned and
inquired the reason, but received ouly an
insulting reply. Miss Lewis told him If he
would wait for few minutes until she
went to the house for wrap she would re-
turn and talk to him.
In a short time Miss Lewis returned
wrapped in cloak, from the folds of which
she produced rifle and bringing it to bear
upon the astonished Christie, s9ii Keep
your eye on this gun and walk lively or I'll
shoot"
Mr.. Christie accepted the conditions with
out murmur and began backing off the
grounds. w en- he reached the store wall
that separates the place from the roadway
he fell heavily upon the ground. but be was
ordered to arise and back on toward the
river. AT the waters edge he began to
make apologies, but Miss Lewis was in
exorable, and by threatening to shoot
caused him to move on until he was up to
his neck In the chilling waters of the Pas
sale.
After he had been sufficiently punished
Miss Lewis relented and allowed him to
come ashore, where he was obliged to listen
to a lecture that was almost as chilling in
its effect as his cold bath had been. He was
then told to 90 and never show his face in
the Lewis place again. And he went.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
The soutb's ADVANTAGES in Hav.

len tons Of hay in the gulf states will
winter more cattle in the south than twenty
IONS will in the north. And this, thinks the
Ne" Orleans Ricayune, will always be the
case as long as grass grows and the water
runs. The southern farmer can make more
Varieues Of hay than those of the north,
una When proper attention is given to hay
culture he can make twice as many tons TO
.ne acre as the northern farmers can make.
niie the north has considerably exhausted
,''ueh of her best hay lands, as the wheat
iahds have been exhausted in the older
states OF the north, the southern hay lands
are comparatively fresh. and some kinds of
grasses, such as crab grass, Bermuda and
Lespedeza grow we'll on old lands that have
oeen severely worn, and these crops. at
ieast the last two. make the lands richer
"hen pastured.
Inc south can make hay at much less
north.
Farmers at the south need barns fun
VI nay IN the fail as well as ample supplies
VI corn In the crib. Work oxen and dry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29

heavy loads about cities, and see how they
have each horse trained to do just what is
asked of him and to do it promptly. A
sharp call of the name of horse will do
more good when hard pull is wanted or
quick movement is required than cut with
the whip or all the loud yelling or whooping
in general way that can be done. A team
of two or more horses is not satisfactory
one to manage unless each horse is suited
we'll to the place he occupies in 1t, aud
prompt to do his part when called upon,
and there is no better way to teach horse
to act Independently Of the other horses
than to call him by name and give him to
understand what you want him to do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29

cattle can live we'll and keep fat on good
hay alone from the time that frost kills
vegetation in November until the grass
rises and furnishes them with plenty of
food in the spring.
Home-raised oxen should be used more
than they have ever yet been to break up
and subsoil lands in the south. Mares
should be kept for field work and for rails
ing colts, and they and their colts may be
chiefly fed on grass and hay. In New Eng
land in former years oxen, cows and young
cattle and sheep seldom had any food the
year round but grass and hay in their regu-
lar seasons
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Five Facts of Farming.

1. A horse that would balk and kick ter
ribly before the plow l cured at once by
simply binding him with cloth fer half
an hour. AT quite long intervals this would
have to be repeated. have very unruly
fellow now that can only keep inside an
ordinary fence by fastening hood over his
eyes when turned out to pasture. 1 think
almost any baking horse could be made to
pull by simply covering his eyes for a short
time.
2. 1t may not be known to all that hogs
even sows with pigs, do very well on good
pasture all summer long. Toward fall in
an orchard when apples begin to drop
they will do exceedingly well with no other
feed.
3. Many farmers cure hay entirely too
much, thereby damaging it considerably.
If moved away with discretion land I'M
usually damp loads put by themselves, it
can be safely stored with half the curing
often given.
4. When you see the deep green leaves of
fruit tree taking on lighter shade,
look at once for grubs at the base of the
trunk. By probing with a steel wire
that will spring every way and will not
stay bent you can soon rout these destroy
ers.
5. Probably not half of the farmers give
lime in any form to their fowls. or course
the hens manage to lay tolerably without
the direct supply of lime, but the egg shells
are often very thin and eggs much fewer
than though the birds had full supply Of
oysters and clam shells, which they eat
greedily, showing very plainly their neces-
sity for the fowls to do their BEST
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
The Fashionable Washington Girl.

Washington Letter to Philadelphia Telegraph,
A great change-in appearance-has come
over the fashionable Washington girl. 1t
is the style now to look wise, as it was some
time ago to look silly. Perhaps the latest
fashion is less natural, but it is decidedly
more picturesque. Now, if girl can look
little muscular ard active, as well as in
tellectual, it adds just that much to the
effect of her makeup. The hair is brushed
off the forehead as far as possible, with a
little fullness or puff above; the hustle is
abandoned, broad-toed shoes are affected,
and they walk with springing, swinging,
swaggery gait, so as to make
the muscles play gracefully beneath a
tight-ftting tailor-made suit No one is
seen now leading the once fashionable pug
or poodle; even big dog is seldom seen in
company with a young lady on the avenue
or on any of the popular West End walks.
Riding horseback is a more recent fancy,
and even when not mounted young la1y
may be seen occasionally with q riding
staff. The habit of carrying a complete
cane will probably be readily adopted. Ia
conversation Herbert Spencer is spoken of .
though not deeply discussed, and there is an
occasional intimation on the part of the
young lady that she is familiar with the
mysteries Of higher mathematics. They
are blue-stockings, but not fast colors.
Vulgarly speaking, they won't wash"
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Legal. SALES.
CHATHAM sHERIFF's SALE.

CHATHAM SHERIFF'S SALE.
DY VIRTUE Of a mortgage f. ia. issued out
ID Of Chatham Superior Court in favor OF
MRS. BETTY ROSENBAND VS.. SIMON NIT
CHELL, have levied upon the following per-
sona property of the said defendant, SIMON
MITCHELL;
All the stock of goods, wares and merchan-
disc, consisting of mems and boys clothing,
and furnishing goods and underwear, hats and
caps, shirts collars. cuffs, and fancy goods and
notions cQntained in the store number one hum
drei and fifty nine $50 Broughton street. in the
city Of Savannah, county Of Chatham and
State of Georgia, and also all the store fixtures
and furniture, and one iron safe
And by virtue of an order granted by Hon.
Hampton L. Ferrll. Ordinary of Chatham
county, will offer for sale at public outcry be-
fore the Court House door of Chatham county,
in the city of Savannah, on MONDAY, October
29th, 1888, during the legal hours of sale, the
said personal property Of SIMON MITCHELL
to satisfy said mortgage H. ia.
Terms cash. JOHN T, ROMAN,
Sheriff G. Co.. Ga.
Stock can be examined upon application to
the Sheriff of Chatham county.
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The Horses Name.

The Farmers Home Journal thinks the
horse learns his name ss readily as does a
boy. 1t is important he should know it, II
it interesting to watch teamsters who han
die four or six horses constantly in hauling
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Morning News Steam Printing House
THE BOOK FOR BO0KKEEPERs.

IL VIII Open Out Perfectly Flat From Plrs
TO Last Page.
The MoRspso NEWS Printing House is the
licensed manufacturer Of
BRoNsoN's FLAT OPENING BLANK BOOKS.
adopted by the United States Government)
There is no book made OF equal strength. Ii
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There IL no danger Of the leaves becoming looss
II is the only elastic binding designed to opsn
Fat that has received the unqualified indorse-
ment OF bookkeepers as well as boolbinders.
Books ruledto any pattern. made to any sizs
and bound in any styls.
We are making books for number OF firms
In this city and elsewhere, and will take pleas
ure In showing them TO those interested
THE MORNING NEWS STEAM PRINTING
HOUSE.
Whitaker street, Savannah.
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Autumn Wisdom.

From the Boston Courier.
When twittering swallows leave the caves,
Aud songsters leave the rural grove,
And harvested are all the sheaves,
Put up the stove.
When weather prophets do begin
To prophesy with all their soul
A winter mild and warm, put In
Ten tons OF coal.
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AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Tha 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
location, but as an evidence of good faith.
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Furniture Carpets Etc, At Auction
By R0ht. H. Tatem, AuCtiOneer.

] will sell on the premises, No. Tatnall street,
near Liberty street, on TUESDAY, Oct. 80, at
II o'clock,
All the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE. CROCKERY, CARPETS Etc, Etc.
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AUCTION SALES TODAY.
AT AUCTION-
Tobacco. Furniture, Carpets, Gas
Fixtures, Etc.
C. H. DORSETT, Auctioneer,
VIII sell on MONDAY, Goth october, at 142
Congress-, commencing at II O'Clock A. NJ,

Congress, commencing at II O'Clock A. n.
IS teu-pouni caddies TOBACCO, 2 pairs
OFFICE STOVE, KEROSENE STOVE, 3 ten
foot SHOW CASES, ? METAL OVAL FRONT
SHOW CASES, PAINTED BEDROOM SET,
MATTRESSES. PICTURES, MATING, OIL
CLOTH, Q CARPETS, WALNUT TABLES,
BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, CHAIRS, . dozen
COMMON CHAIRS, 3 dozen ARM CHAIRS, 4
COMMON BUREAUS, ? FEATHER BEDS,
SOFAS. ? sets PARLOR FURNITURE. WARD
ROBE of Mahogany. CARPET ROCKER, ARM
CHAIR, COMMON BEDSTEADs, ana WASH
STANDS, lot Of very nice GAS FIXTURES,
BRACKETS and PENDANTS.
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nRnpnsAIs ZOE nRFnaINn IN nIIrNs

DRoPosALs FOR DREDGING IN BRUINS.
Il WICK HARBOR, Ga. ~. 5. III ginee 3
once Savannah. Ga, Oct. Is, 1885. -s5=aied
Office until II o'clock ~, ty time, on the 10th
day Of November, 1885, Tor dredging Ia Bruins.
wick Har Dor, Ga. Aniosiui ATa5ab'e about
o n. CARTER, First Lieut. Cops Of EuI inoers,
u 81 A.
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PROPOSALS FOR DREDGING IN JEKYL
i CREEK, GA.--U. s. Engineers Once, Sa-
vannah. Ca. Oct. Is. 1SSs.-Sealed proposals
In triplcate viii be received at this cffce until
~ 0 CLOCK m:, Guy slnls, on tne JUN Gay or NO
Amount available about 1850. For all neces.
sary information apply to Q. NJ. CARTER, First
Lieut.. Corps OF Engineers, U. s. A.