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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

the food is, the cows owner gets good
profit from the food. There are very few
cIws that will not change good food into
good butter. My experisnce with cows in
both the south and north has convinced
me that the common COWS Of the south are
able to make more butter from the same
food than northern cows. The northern
cows pass through q very cold winter. six
months long and shiverng through this
long, cold season they lose their fat In keep
ing warm, and thus get into habit Of using
up tie fat OF the food in this way.
The mild winters Of the south, in which
a COW can get some picking in the pasture
every day and never buffers from the cold.
does not use up her food in this way, but
turns it to butter In the milk, and thus a
southern COW fed as well as northern COW
will make quite one-half more butter from
the same quantity aud kind OF food. If
every southern COW were given, with good
fodder and hay and fresh pasture, six or
eight pounds Of corn meal daily, not a
pound OF northern butter would be brought
20 the south, and our farmers If they would
make good BUTTER might be sending to
every northern town all through the win
ter fresh. made butter which would sell for
SO or 30 cents per pound. The tables would
be completely turned, IN fact, and. instead
of buying stale butter at high price. our
towns and cities would have fine, fresh
article for their use, and ship the surplus
to the north.
To make this change we need to study
how to feed COWS well; TO choose the best
foods and to use them literally; to improve
the cows by the better rearing of the calves,
which in time will lead TO a larger product
of richer milk; TO make our pastures better
to grow feeding crops; to make silos TO pre-
serve these for winter feeding by which one
acre will keep two or three cows through
the whole winter season; to study the best
management of the cows aud of the milk
and the cream; and how to make the best
kind OF butter; how to overcome the diff
culties Of our warmer summer climate
which, unless met by the best methods,
would prevent the handling of the butter
easily.
Illinois makes four times as much butter
as Kentucky. Wisconsin makes eight times
as much as North Carolina or Georgia, and
| twenty times as much as South Carolina
| But in each one Of these southern states a
| COW can be fed for half as much as in any
northern state, and on the same feeding
will make one-fourth more butter on the
| average on account of our milder winters
| A pound of butter can be made one-third
| cheaper here than in any northern state
| Why then should not the dairy business
| become leading industry in the south as it
Is IN nearly every northern state9 1t will
| 30 become if we only set to work to do it
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

also feed salt and ashes-one-third salt, two
thirds ashes-and last, but not least, pure
water, and give them good shelter.
After narrowing, in addition to the above,
we feed ground feed, one-third corn and
two-thirds oats, either soaked or cooked.
but never feed it after IL becomes sour. We
feed it but very little for few days after
the sows have narrowed. We slop them
while sucking their pigs up to weaving
time. This we find a successful and COM
nonsense plan of handling the brood SOW.
We have followed is for a number of years.
We are very careful in selecting our brood
sows to always keep those which are the best
individuals and have the best dispositions,
for one vicious SOW will often learn q whole
herd some very bad habits. We practice
line breeding aud ind it by far the best.
W hen sows are close to narrowing time
we separate them from the rest Of the herd.
We give them plenty Of bedding three or
four days before faro wing and they will
get 1t worked up in good shape by the time
they are due to farrow. We give them as
much bedding as a man can carry easily.
We do not disturb them when we notice
they have commenced to make their bed to
fsrrow. A scarcity of bedding We have
found TO be bad thing, as the pigs are apt
to crawl away from the SOW and got chilled
lin winter or when IL is cold and not be
able to get back to her again. Who're they
have plenty Of bedding it keeps the pigs
from getting away from the sow, as IL holds
them uU to her and keeps them warm until
they get strong. We have saved them in
extremely cold weather in this way without
any artificial heal at all. We do not SIT up
nights with our sows as formerly to keep
them from OVERLAPPING their litter, but give
them plenty of bedding and go to bed, and
we raise m re pigs and get our rest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Clover and orass-How to Sow.
From az Earmers, Repfer.


We use the Cahoon broadcast hand ma
Chine. Have also used the wheeltarrow
seeders. For many years my father sowed
ny hand, carrying the seed in q tin dish
De soWed both handed" and worked in o
SIDE wind. By practice we succeeded in do
Jug very good job, but never could SOW a
large held evenly from start TO finish
" nen we found we were sowing thick we
would hold up a little. II too thin, we
would take larger dips and open the fingers
lutte more. In spite of all our pains
ITlere would be "stresks" in places; and
nave yet to see the man that can
eqqal good maching in sowing whole
nelu evenly, and distributing an equal part
yer acre. Almost any of the standard ma
oulnes Will do this, in a fair trial, if run by
Sue accustomed to using them. The wheel
narrow seeders do good work, but on our
Iolllng ground it is hard work to run them
oVer The hills. The Cahoon sows broadcast
auu Is suspended from the neck and
suouIders. 1t Is run by crank turned con-
Huuously In one direction. 1t will SOW a
e.rlp from eighteen to twenty feet wide a5
. Une passage. / set it, last spring, to SOW
ol4Vy pounds of clover seed on
Gne field of eight acres. Upon finish
lug the field had little
owing could equal that. In conclusion,
"ould say TO my correspondents: Do not
iegiect to sow clover seed every spring, un-
b gsS Your soil is too rich, no matter how
-'su the seed may be. made mistake In
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Best Upland Cotton-King-Peterkiu-
Southern Hope.

(which is the best variety of upland cot
ton, the King or the 'Peterkin? Is the
Southern Hope long staple cotton? If
50, is it profitable to grow it," G.
We cannot tell you which is the better
cotton, which will make the most money.
We have never seen the King growing, but
it has been very highly commended by
some. We look to the agricultural expert
ment stations in the south to decide such
questions for all those who are not able to
test the matter thoroughly for themselves.
Very little difference exists between the
two cottons mentioned, but some will be
found to prefer one and some the other.
While the lint of the Peterkin is put down
as being One-eighth Of an inch longer than
the King, this would make no difference in
the selling price. There is no variety we
believe, that surpasses the Peterkin in re-
spect to the percentage Of lint to seed cot
ton. At the Mississippi station it was found
to approximate 40 per cent. Y ct at that
station two years ago, in test of forty-six
varieties of cotton the King was found TO be
one OF the five that made the best yields
the Peterkin not being amongst the
five-the other four being Southern Hope,
the Cherry Long Staple, Early Carolina
and the Tennessee Gold Dust. At the Ala
bama station last year. however, the Peter
kin was recorded as yielding nearly rs per
cent. more than the King, and 80 it goes
one test will show one thing and another
another. The Southern Hope has a some
what longer staple than these two being
registered ns ! 4 inches. Discriminating
buyers would allow 4 Of cent, or a little
more perhaps for this superiority OF lint.
So far as we know the shortest staple cotton
lie u, ard the longest 7-l6 of the upland
cottons we mean, The Southern Hope is
unQuestionebly an excellent variety and
we are prone to believe unsurpassed by any
other at this time as q productive long
staple cotton on uplands. When farmer
gets in seed of good variety he ought to
make all necessary effort to keep it pure.
and il be does not he ought not to object to
paying some one to do it for him, but there
is no justification for our being made to
pay over 81 so per bushel for selected seeds
OF any of the varieties mentioned. We
shall be glad to publish the views of any
disinterested reader.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
okra, a Very Desirable Vegetable.


As table vegetable it cannot be said OF
okra that it is appreciated at its full worth.
1t is grown to more OF less extent in all
gardens, but very high culture is rarely ao-
corded it By most persons it is regarded
simply as desirable component OF soups
when, In fact it is one Of the most whole
some and delightful of vegetables.
1t is true it is indispensable in the make
up Of tomato soup, IL the soup would be
had in PERFECTION.
Yet when served by itself alone, It con-
stltutes dish very wholesome for the sea-
sons of summer and autumn, when bowel
disorders are apt TO result from the use Of
the other less wholesome vegetables. Its
mucilaginous qualities render il an excel
lent preventive Of such complaints. and
when served in young and tender state
1t is an excellent dish for children and deli
cate persons. The young pods should be
culled when not longer than IL or
inches; should be boiled perfectly done and
served with butter, pepper and salt, adding
little vinegar IL such is relished.
There are several varieties of okra-the
tall ribbed, the dwarf ribbed and the long
smooth pod. The latter kind is by far the
best, and when once planted will never be
discarded. 1t is catalogued by many seeds
men as "Velvet okra," the name being sug-
gested by the smoothness Of the pod. Il has
no fuzZ, and on this account ia much more
pleasant to handle. 1t is much more pro
duotive than the other kinds. The pods,
when dry, do not crack open, however
long exposed to the weather. The culture
is the same as for cotton. Planted in Mid
die Georgia from the middle to the last of
March, it is drilled in rows three feet apart
and chopped out to stand fifteen to eighteen
inches In the row.
Kept clean by shallow culture it bears
until frost. 1t can be planted up to the
middle OF July il earlier planting has been
neglected, but the early planting is the
most economical.
1t thrives on most any kind of soil that
has the necessary plant food. The soil should
be deeply prepared for planting, the seed
being sown either on the land or on beds
slightly raised. Any good old compost, or
bone dust, In the way of manure will make
luxuriant crop if it is promptly thinned
and kept clear of weeds until well estRD-
lished.
No one who grows okra should fail to put
up good quantity of it for winter use. Be
fore the poos get too old and tough TO allow
of being sliced up readily they should be
gathered. cut into pieces half inch wide
and dried in the shade. When dried suf-
ticiently it should be put into paper bags.
1t should be examined occasionally, and
put out in the sun if any insects should put
in an appearance. 1t is just as easy to have
good soup in the winter as in the summer
time. The materials are had readily enough.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Brood Sow Nfanaaemenr.

win give you our plan of handling the
brood SOW before and after farrowin says
Clark and Harold in Breeders Gazette.
Before narrowing we let the SOW run where
she can get grass at any time during the
year when there is no snow on the ground.
We never allow our pastures TO be eaten Off
close and at all times the sows can get some
grass if they desire it. We have blue grass
for winter and early spring pasture and
clover for later in the season. We feed ear
corn and oats enough to keep the sows in a
good thriving condition, but not fat. We
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

oder from all that be can eat 10 p L., q
good hay twiIe a day-about one-half of
what he could eat II all0weI rrt u-.
Instead OF feeding fifteen pounds CT corn a
DAY, give five pounds of corn aud fifteen
pounds OF oats, the twenty pounds mIIe
together AID divided into three meals. II
with the exercise that he takes he does NOT
show some diminution OF fat, reduce his
ration gradually TO twelve or fourteen
pounds OF oats a day aud ses how that will
effect him. Try and find some work for
your horse. We have very little choice OF
horse food, but there is no question that
southern horses are fed entirely too much
corn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
For faIl planting we prefer the imnrov.

For fall planting we prefer the improved
dwarf varieties. Mixing two or three
kinds together is practicable. The Premier
Extra Early (Buist,) the American Wonder
and the Little Gem are good kinds. Au-
gust is the month for sowing and 1t re-
Quires nice preparation of the soil, judcious
fertilizinG and cultivation to make a success
of the planting. The dwarf peas are not
valued to the extent that they deserve.
When properly treated they yield heavy
crops. Further suggestions in latter issues
will be made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Weddlngs.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at the shortest notice and in the
atest styles. We carry an extensive and
well selected stock Of line papers. envelopes
and cards especially for sucn orders. sam
pies sent on application MORNING NEwa
Printing House, Savannah, Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

not buying my seed last year. Shall try
not to get caught again, no matter what
Inc condition of the seed in the market.
while there's will there's way" may
grow my own seed hereafter, aud shall make
the effort But failures will occur now and
then and we must submit 70 the inevitable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
Chest Pains

Ing, strengthening pluster. For weak,
painful kidneys, backache, uterine pains
and weakness it is simply wonderful. 1t
ujtaltzes the nervous forces. and hence is
unrivaed for nervous pains, weakness,
numbness and paralysss Beyond question
the surest, safest, sweetest and best plaster
10 the world.
Prise: 25c. five, 81 10. At all druggist or by
mail. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM Corr, Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

QUESTIONS and communications relative to
AGRICULTURAL and horticultural subjects if ad-
dressed to Agri. Editor, Drawer N. Mill
sdgeyille, Ga, will receive immediate atten
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

"Can you tell me where l eau procure
seed OF the Crimson clover ! see so much
about in the several farm papers l take?
What do they cost, and how much should be
aowed on an acrei When is the best time
to sowl" BIC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
Notes and Queries.

Have any of our readers grown tho
"Appler oatsp II SO, we should be glad to
have them give US their estimate of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10
English Peas-A Fall Cror

"Will you please let me know in the
SAVANNAH NEWS the best green pea for
fall planting and time to plant 2"
Bam6erg, sc. J. MEITZLER.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
The Allegheny Hotel,
At Goshen, Virginia,
On Tho Main Line Of tho c. and 0. R. R,

BEAUTIFULLY situated high up in the Ale
ID ghany mountaine, affording magnificent
views on every side. in a delightfully."- cool
climate will open June 18th. The Allegnany is
one OF tho most magnificent summer resort
hotels in the country; was completed last sum-
mer at a cost OF over S2l5, 000 has natural add
perfect drainage, sanitary plumbing, electric
lights throughout the entire building. hot and
cold water baths. RockDridge Alum Springs is
nine miles distant. Tue Cold Sulphur Springs,
supplying one OF the best white sulphur waters
ia Am RIGA, is but one and half miles from
Goshen, and by special arrangement, this water
will be on dTaught at the Allegheny. There is
also a Sweet Chaly beate Spring on the grounds.
other mineral waters are also on draught.
An orchestra with changing programme for
concerts daily.
Georgians VI hting the Virginia mountains or
the Worlds Fair via the Virginias VIII find de-
lghtful resting place at the Allegheny Holel.
Rooms single and in suite: Accommodations
for large families. Rates are very moderate
at this elegant hotel Write for full particulars
TO j. WATKINS LEE, who is well and favora-
bly, known throughout the South.
This hotel receives the support Of the Chesa-
peake and Oh Railroad Company. Stop over
is allowed on tickets to the Worlds Fair issued
by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

We solicit articles for this department.
TIE name OF the writer should accompany
nelstter or articls, not necessarily for pub
cation, but as an evidence of good faith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

Several seedsmeI advertise the Crimson
clover, but as It is too late nov for you to
SOW there is no need of mentioning names.
Seedsmen will no doubt advertise this clover
in the summer or early fall.
1t is clover desirable only for winter
and spring use and must be sown in the fall,
August to October. IL and the Burr clover,
known as California clovern in the west,
are very valuable plants for the southern
farmer. The past season Crimson or scar
let clover seeds sold at So per bushel 40
cents per pound. IL may he lower or il
may be higher this fail. IL there Is the de-
mand for the seeds this fall that We think
ought to be, prices ultimately should go up
higher. We will acquaint you in due time
when you can get seeds and at what price.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

Corn is a very fattening food and II you
have fed your horse according to the
southern custom for many years peck Of
corn and all the fodder he will eat, it is not
to be wondered at that he keeps fat after
once getting fat and taking the little exer-
else that he does. 1t is a pity you cannot
ind some work for him to do TO work of
some of bis superfuous fat and then by
changing his food TO something not so fat
tenlng in its tendency you might bring him
into better condition for work wittout af-
fecting him in the manner you describe. A
horse overfat and disposed to sweet inn
moderately Is more subject to rheumatism
Tor founder and colo than one that is only
reasonably fat and does not get overheated
on such little exercise.
About the only thing you can do is to
change from corn to oats aud cut down his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

l have a very fine buggy horse, years
old, that is not required to do any work be-
yoDd being driven some six or eight miles a
day perhaps, sometimes standing In bis
stall two days at time. he is very fat i,
aud when driven even in cool March even
ings sweats profusely / should like TO thin
him down as much as 200 pounds. believing
it would be better for him. What food
would you suggest as being suited to the
purposes For the eight or nine months
have had him l have fed him corn and fod-
der almost entirely-some hay now and
then.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

From all over the south comes encour-
aging news of brighter times ahead, and a
steady progress in the rearing of fine stock
of ell kinds, especially of horses and cattle,
saws CIarkS Horse ReuietV. And the south
never goes at anything without carrying
with her the enthusiasm beRot by sunny
climate and tinctured with the breath OF
her genial air.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

Thou southland, whose ever golden fields,
Plowed by the sunshine only, would suffice
For the worlds grenary,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-10

(which is the best variety of upland cot
ton. the King or the 'PeterkinP Is the
Southern Hope long staple cotton? If
so, is it profitable to grow iii" G.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-15
CHAPTER XVII.

SlDONlN.
"a slavew echoed, "a slave! But the
likeness 10 Portia?"
"Ah, yes said Maurice sadly, "that
likeness to Portia broke my aunt's heart.
wish you could have known Portals
mother, Prudence. A sweeter, daintier,
better woman never lived, but her love-
ly life was clouded by the shadow of a
sin. She died early, wasting away after
she discovered that cruel secret. But
you must rest now, little Bunker Hill. I
will tell you the story later"
al cannot sleop," cried. "Let us go
for walk in the garden, and you shall
unravel this mystery for me. After that
win think about rest"
He saw that l was determined to hear
the story at once, and so after we had
been served with coffee we went out
into the fresh morning air and strolled
up and down while he smoked in silence
He was not quite ready to tell the
strange tale. Eut was patient.
1t was just sunrise when we entered
the rustic arbor where had sat with
Daphne on that eventful night. Here
and there the birds were rousing, shak-
ing out their wings and voices. The
dew yet sparkled on the grass. The
fountains near by were splashing softly.
The air was delightfully."- fresh and in
vigorating after the hours passed in the
sickroom.
"Does 1t seem possible that only few
hours ago we were searching that ghast-
ly place yonder?" suddenly asked Mau-
rice.
mo" replied earnestly. 81 seem to
have lived lifetime since midnight.
But tell me, how did you discover the
truth? And Sidonie-tell me about her.
Oh, begin, begin! Ny curiosity is de.
vouring me-"
Mr.. Raymond smiled.
"Whoever would fancy to look at YOU.
strong, plain, stanch little body--that
you would admit so feminine weak
ness? And yet you are thoroughly wom-
anly"
''Never mind whether am womanly
analyzed, but to hear about Portia the
real and Portia the pretender. Come.
make haste, for ] must soon return to
see how our sufferer is faring."
e"Sit down here then," returned Maui
rice, land will tell you all can.
There are several links in the story
which Portia alone can supply. To be-
gin with, suspected mischief from the
moment first saw the woman who was
posing as my consin. Physically she is
very like Portia, or as the latter might
bo if in robust health. But / have a
keen scent for crime. / reckon my pro-
fession has made me acute in that re-
spect. Our hostess was nervous, fighty.
passionate and suspicious. Portia Vane
was none of these. OF course made
, all necessary allowances for poor health
until, by judicious inquiries, discovered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-11-15
CHAPTER XIV.
TIE rRIGHTFUL TRUTH.

The path was so narrow we were
obliged TO go in Indian file for part of
the way, but as the forest grew thicker
and denser about us the path broadened.
Huge Expresses barred our way; long,
drifting moss dangled in our faces: brack-
ish pools wet our feet, but on, on we
went. Through clusters of huge fern,
over logs rising like reptiles from the
water. our road lay. Around us
stretched those sullen solitudes, oppress-
i've and hideous. To my excited fancy
it seemed that ghostly hands were reach
ing out TO impede our progress or totrip
us as we walked. Closer clung to
Maurice's side, and tighter his hand
gripped mine.
And now, as on the first night had
seen this dc8olate place, / was conscious
of n strange impulse urging me on.
Who was 10 calling me? What was IL
that bcckoned me? could not 20 fast
enough, but lctlgcd for wings 10 fly.
"Oh, what is ity' whispered to Mau-
rice. "What does it mean2 Weare los
ing time. Let Us hasten"
"Hush!' he gently said. "Yes, time
has been lost, but we are not too late"
Suddenly mournful sound was borne