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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Our School

Hardin College, the almamater
of many noble men and: women,
stands disemboweled by the
seething tongues of fiend fire, a
matterto te mnch regretted and
all the more so when we realize
beyond a doubt that a bit of in
fanny was the cause. Fire bugs
in many localities fare but mid
ding and from the sentiments OF
the many friends Of the noble
old building such would be the
case in this instance, were all the
facts known.
The school for the spring term
was very promiaing-greater in
tererest both in school and out,
has not been for years; well exc
cuted programs were the work
ings of every daEsbysa faculty of
five teachers. A large music
class was one very attractive
feature. Such blow ia fearful,
but when friends come at onco
to our relief we feel that our work
meets approval and that our eff
forts will be appreciated and
encouraged.
We, with the loss Of but one
day, are again moving on with
our work under fair prospects for
success. We have recitation
rooms so arranged that our stu
dents need not leave their rooms
in the boarding hall only to .recite.
Come on all You who want to
prepare for your summers work
in the public schools; We will
give you inducing advantages, st
low rates. We appreciate the
interest TINT our friends and pa
irons have manifesto | in behalf
of us and the school and mos
especially do We solicit their CO.
operation in the future.
The PRINCIPALS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Every person, big, little, old or
young, black or white, rich or poor
who has ever used DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey pronounce it the best
cough and lung remedy on earth.
It's true, too, SO we guarantee A.
]. Haynes and w. T. Powers, Cerro
Gordo; J. X. Barlow, Savannah;
w. G. Petty, Pittsburg Landing;
F. M. Freeman, Adamsville; r. d.
DeFord & Son, Olive Hill. -.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Tennessee threatened with
smallpox.

The following letter from the
State board of health to DR.. G.. @.
Morris, was sent to me March 13,
1895:
A case of smallpox is reported,
under date of 18th inst, and, to
which several school children have
been exposed, in Covington, Tip
ton County. Every precaution has
been taken. The nest recently
discovered at Hot Springs, Ark,
and which had grown to such pro-
positions it could no longer be
concealed, resulted, as is always
the case when the facts are thus
suppressed-in stampede. Many
of the refugees from there came to
and through Tennessee, thereby
imperilling the public health of our
State in serious degree. The
case at Covington is the first posi-.
tive fruits of this, but how much
more may follow, no enc can say.
Chicago also at this time, for the
same reason, is a serious menace
to us. Therefore it is urged that
You exercise the greatest vigilance
in these directions, particularly,
and also to have scrutinized close.
ly any and ever case Of eruptive
disease, occurring within your jur.
isdiction, to the end that no mis-.
take in diagnosis shall be made
When reasonable doubt exists aa
to the true nature OF the disease,
the public should in ever such
case be given the benefit of the
doubt, by your enforcing all the
necessary precaution. Vaccination
always wise, now becomes an es-
sential step 10 safety and it is sug.
gested that you urge the same upon
your community without delay.
Acting in his stead during his
absence it becomes my duty to
notify the public, that we may in
due time, take the necessary
steps to prevent the spread oil
this dread disease in our midst
and thereby save the lives Of our
citizens. All chilren who have
never been vaccinuted should be
at once. All adults who have
not been vaccinated within the
last four or five years, or who
may have been imperfectly i'm.
muned should be vaccinated,
THERE'S no positive period Of
immunity, therefore it is better to
be on the safe side. Those wish.
ing to be protected against this
disease can do SO by coming to
my Office afterthe 22nd inst. +
Respectfully submitted,
j. H. PADFIELD, NJ. D.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
The Freeman Hotel
Silver and Gold.

Something everybody wants,
something all can get by securing
a copy of Vick's Floral Guide for
1895, a work of art, printed in II
different tinted inks, with beauti-
full colored plates. Full list, with
description and prices, Of every
thing one could wish for vegeta-
BILE, fruit or flower garden. Many
pages of new novelties, encased
in a chaste cover of silver and
gold.
Unusual and astonishing offers
such as Sweet Peas for 40 cents
pound, 100000 for a name
for a New Double Sweet Pea,
etc. If at all interested in
seeds or plants send 10 cents at
once for a copy of Vick's Floral
Guide, which amount may be de-
Quoted from first order, to James
Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y,
and learn the many bargains this
firm is Offering.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
It May Do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,,
writes that he had severe kid
ney trouble for many years, with
severe pains in his back and also
his bladder was affected. He
tried many SO called Kidney cures
but without any good result
About year ago he began the
use of Electric Bitters and found
relief at once. Electric Bitters is
especially adapted to cure all Kid
ney and Liver troubles and Otter
gives almost instant relief. One
trial will prove our statement
Price only SOC. for large bottle
At j. X. Barlow's Drugstore. g
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Marriage Licenses.

Following are the marriage
Licences that have been issued
since our last report:
Charlie Doran-Mattie S. Belts.
Arch Hill-Annie Allison.
G. D. Byrd-Mary Carson.
Lutte Guess-Emma Bigger.
Benzic Christian-Jennie Pugh.
Joseph Smith-Elizabeth Carson.
n. B. Morrow Elizabeth DE Berry.
George Scott-Mary Woolbright.
\ John d. Fowler-Jennie Fowler.
Walter Mathendy-Ella Howard.
I'M. Wells-Bell Dic&ney.
j. Y. Couples-P. A. Hawkins.
J. G. Austin-A. L. Terry.
V. A. Hanna-Minnic Bivins.
James Parish-Emina Gammill.
j. S. Finley%M. l.. Holland.
G. Fl. Parrott-E. G. Northcut.
Thomas Brown-Laura d. Garner.
f. |. Qualls- Emilne Wilson.
Dee McCullers-Alice Woods.
Ohas. Wicker-Callie Poindcxter.
r. Welch-Mary Pickeus.
Alvy Porter-Ella Harrison.
j. l.. Haynes Mary Grumpy.
David McColum-Minnie AsbelI.
Andrew Rice Mary Ray.
j. Milligan-El Elizabeth Bradshaw.
Noah Austin-Nancy Hopper.
Walter Franks-Annie Cannady.
Charlie Webb-J0hnie Dunn.
w. 7. Dowdy-Kizzie Cody.
COLoRED.
Square Smith Elizabeth Prater.
Elijah Hamilton-Mary Bell.
Izah Youug-Mary Jones.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

On the 18th inst, there were ri,
OTIS In New Orleans and Omaha,
Nebraska, in which several per-
sons were killed. These riots are
assuming stupendeous proportions
they are interfering with the peace
and morals of our government and
are sources of criticism for other
nations; they are a menace to cor.
porations and firms employing
large forces, and retards CONNER
oisl intercourses; they endanger
the lives of inocent people and are
the out growth of acts without
mature consideration: they inter.
fere with personal rights and per.
sonal pursuits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

To say say something is one
thing; to prove it is another. We
cant prove that DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey is the best cough rem
edy on earth unless you will try
1t. If you do this and don't agree
with us you get your money back;
A. J. Haynes, W.T.. Powers, Cerro
Gordo; j. X. Barlow, Savannah;
w. G. Petty, Pittsburg Landing;
It. M. Freeman. Adamsville; r. ID.
DeFord & Son, Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21


Some folk will think that DIR,
Bells Pine Tar Honey is no bet
ter than the common cough RENE
dies until they try it. Then they
will know for themselves that it's
the best on earth. Guaran
teed by A. j. Haynes and w. I
Powers, Cerro Gordo; j. K. Bar
low, Savannah; w. G. Petty, Pitts
burg Landing; T. M. Freeman
Adamsville; r. D. DeFord & Son
Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

A new theory in the treatment
ofcoughs, lung and bronchialanr
fec tons has been advanced by he.
manufacturers Of DR.. Bells Pne-
Tar Honey. 1t is truly wonder
full remedy. All dealers sell 1t on
a positive guarantee. Al. Haynes
and w. 7. Powers, Cerr0 Gordo,
j. X. Barlow, Savannah; w. G,
Petty, Pittsburg Landing; F. M
Freeman, Adamsville; r.. d. De-
Ford & Son, Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Stop and Think?

Don't go blindly along saying
to yourself mo danger "I'm not
afraid Of fire,D ''I'm to careful"
AS long as there is a match or a
spark Of fire in the country, you
vre in danger. A very small a.
mount of money will protect you
Don't wait any longer, be on the
safe side See James Williams
Agt,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

The way to cure cough is to
stop the coughing. DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey cuts loose the mucous,
heals the lungs and bronchial tubes
quickly. Cures grip cough in one
night. Guaranteed by A. j..
Haynes and w. L. Powers, Cerro
Gordo; j. X. Barlow, Savannah;
W. G. Petty, Pittsburg Land
Ing; F. M. Freeman, Adamsville;
r. d. DeFord & Son, Olive Hill. :
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Knights of the Maccabees.

The State Commander writes us
from Lincoln, Neb., as follows;
"After trying other medicines for
what seemed to be Q very obsti-
nate cough in our two children
we tried DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry and at the end of two days
the cough entirely left them. We
will not be without it hereafter, as
our experience proves that it
cures where all other remedies
fail" -Signed T. W. Stevens,
State Com.-Why not give this
great medicine a trial as tits guar
anteed and trial bottles are free
at j. X. Barlow's Drugstore. Reg
ular size SOC. and $1.00. 6
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Backlen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores Tteter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
rares Piles, or no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents a box. For sale
by j. X. Barlow. toIv15
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

DR.. Bell's Pine Tar Honey is diff
ferent from all other cough RENE
dies, 1t cures by allaying the in
hammation and giving tone, siren
9Th, vigor and vitality to the res
piratoly organs. Guaranteed by
A. j. Haynes and W. Il. Powers,
Cerro Gordo; j. X. Barlow, sa'
vannah; w. G. Petty, Pittsburg
Ed'g.; T. NJ. Freeman, Adamsville;
R. ID. DeFord & Son, Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

The Weekly Commercial APP
peal is q paper full ;of news from
all parts of the United States and
every portion of the globe. with a
Farm Department., a Household
and a Children's Department and
a Veterinary Column. 1t also
has DR.. Talmage's' sermon every
week. 1t is the best family news
paper inlthe South and the cheap.
est in. the world-only Sl.O0 a
year for two papers,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Good Old Granny Metcalf,s So
years old, living at 61S Monroe
street, Paducah KY, says that DR..
Bells Pine Tar Honey is the best
grip cure, cough lung and bron-
chial remedy that has been offer
ed to the people during her life
Guaranteed by Al. Haynes and
w. 4. Powers, Cerro Gordo, j. X
Barlow, Savannah, Tenn; W. G.
Petty, Pittsburg Landing; Z. M
Freeman, Adamsville; r.. d. De
Ford 81 Son, Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Would you like a pair Of Jeeas
Pants that really looks we'll, wears
well and fits well, buy the Oele-
brated Jumbo Jeans Pants
of s. d. Eccles & Co. sole agents !;
has a guarantee in the pocket and
money refunded if not satisfactory
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
All can get well cheaply.

When druggists do not keep
Blood BaIm-and they are few
send $I.00'for a large bottle, or
$500 for six bottles, and it will be
sent to yon, freight prepaid, by the
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Book of wonderful and marvellous
cures Of blood and skin diseases
sent free. Send for it, and lead
advertisement in another column.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Have you lands for sale?

Lying within Ave or ak miles of
Savannah or Pittsburg Landing:
Ifso give or send description, price
and terms to Jas. Williams agt.,
Savannah Tenn, who will for a
small compensation, putyou in po-
sition TO sell the same.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Eleven Million

Dollars Capital ia the amount rep
resented by Jas. Williams Agt., to
secure You indemnity against loss
or damage by fire, lightning and
cyclones. Go and protect yonr.
selves NOW.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
THE TWICE-A- WEEK REPUBLIC
SPECIAL OFFER,

Good Only Until March 3Ist, 1898.
Send two new Subscribers with
two dollars and get enc free.
Send foar new subscribers with
four dollars and receive the pa.
per two years witheat cost.
"Do you know > good thing
when you sec ita A word to the
wise Is sufficient"
Address THE REPUBLIC,
St. Louis. Mo
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds
or LaGrippe for n week or ten
days, when Laxative Bromo Quin-
inc will cure in one day. Put up in
tablets convenient for taking.
Price % cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
y
THE REPUBLICAN CAN GET
THE SEMI-WEEKLY
CLOBE: -.DE:MOCRAT
and. the
COURIER
ONE YEAR FOR
$3.50.

The weekly Globe-Democrat is
issued in Semi-weekly Jcctions,
eight pages each Tuesday and
Friday, sixteen every week, max
ing it practicallyia Semi. weekly
paper. In. polities,it is strictly Re-
publican, but it gives all the news,
and is absolutely indispensable to
the farmer, merchant, or profess
ion man who has not the time to
read a large daily paper, and yet
desires to keep posted.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Mrs. Pauline Ooney Aubrey,
daughter of Chief Justice Fuller,
of the United States Supreme
court, has applied for a divorce
from her husband, James NJ. Au-
brey.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

In o battle near Guantanamo,
Cuba, the insurgents were defeat.
ed with q loss of fifty killed and
wounded, while the government
troops had but six men killed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

A terrible hurricane swept over
the Fiji islands recently, causing
many deaths, and great loss Of
property.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

The Gubernatorlal investigating
committee are about half through
their work.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

Horses arc dying with smallpox
in NOVA Scotia.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

No arrests have been made in
connection with the killing of the
Italians, at Walsenburg, Col.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

PERRyvILLE BRANCH TRAINS.
No. I6. No. IS.
Ly. Lexington 3;4opm Lv. Perryville 9:2o am
Ar. Periyville 5I4opm Ar Lexington 1890 am
All trains run daily.
New and popular route for Memphis, New
Orleans, Little Rock, Hot Springs and all
points in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana,
Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta and South
east, padueah, st, Louis, Chicago and all
points North, Northeast Northwest. For fur
thcr information and through tickets apply
10 a. J. WEIGH, G. P. & I. A.,
Memphis, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

The Weekly Banner is indie
pendent, cleap, and. discusses all
political questions without fear or
favor. A perfect home newspaper
containing valuable information to
farmers. Besideshaving a num-
Der of special correspondents, the
Weekly Banner IS a member of
the Associated Press, whose news
service covers the whole world.
The only independent paper
published at Nashville.
Read the Banner and rour home
paper. Remember both papers
for the price Of one.
Write for sample copies.
Remember that the mon
ey must accompany the or
der or you will not receive
the papers. Send.your mon
ey to this office at once and
take advantage of this
great offer. .-:t ~ 7,o
''i ---ae 'srsSs--..-T ~ -
IT, W. Bagby,, Al prominent law.
yer, of paducah3gKy;, srys that
DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey cured
his children of whooping cough
when all things else failed. It's a
new remedy for all coughs. Guar
anteed by A. j. Haynes and w. T..
Powers, Cerro Gordo;J j. K. Bar
low, Savannah; W. G. Petty, Pitts
burg Landing; F. M: Freeman,
AdamsviIle; II. ID. DeINord & Son,
Olive Hill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
The Semi-Week|y
Americana
1Sl I YEAR ] 81

Inc NeWsiebti lltbIlest DcstdH NHedp-
est Paper Published In the South,
An Eight Page Paper, twice a'week for
SI.00 ayear.
Think how cheap It's, ro4 papers year for one
dollar.
The semi-weskly American needs no Introduction
II has been published in Nashville for over fifty years
How can you do without IN
The Semi-weekly American will keep you posted
on all Local. State and National affairs.
The Semi-weekly American gives you an Eight
Page Paper Twice Week for less money than you
get an eight page diaper once week.
The Semi-weekly Americans editorials are sharp
crisp and vigorous.
The Semi-weekly American contains matters ofn-
terest to the farmer, merchant laborer mechanic.
The Semi-weekly American coniai IS articles spec
tally prepared for ladies' and children. The ladies
department is special feature.
The Semi-weckly American is Democratic from
head niles to foot sugs, always fighting for the peo-
pie agonst monopolies and trusts,
The Semi-weekly American Is member OF The AS
ISOLATED Press consequently furnishes you with the
latest teegraphc news from all portions ofthc globe
The Semiweeky offers all subscribers grand list
ofpremiums to select from.
The Semiweekly's miscellany aud special depart
ment is carefully selected and well edited
Write for a Sample Copy Of this Great Family
Newspaper Address
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Cotton Belt Route

Ask your nearest ticket agent
for county maps, time tables, etc.
and write TO the agent at Mem
phis, Tenn, for all information Jon
may desire concering a trip to tho
a trip to the Great Southwest OF
for a copy of thepamphlets, "rst.
as Lands,' Home in the Southwest
or Through Texas
q. P, RECTOR, Com'l Aga.
Memphis, Tenn.
A. B. McCULLAR, Travsling
Passenger Agent, Tupelo, Miss.
L. w. LABEAUM, Gen'l Pass'r.
and Ticket Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
!; A. s. DODGE, Gen'i. TrAfls
Manager, st. Louis, Mo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Great Southwest,

Farming Lands.-Yielding
bundantly all the cereals, cor
and cotton and especially adapsss
to cultivation of small fruits ano
early vegetables.
Grazing Lands.-Aff0rdlng ~
cellent pasturage during almo"
the entire year, and compAra''o
close to the great markets.
Timber Lands.-Covered win
almost inexhaustible forests Q!
yellow pine, cypress and the hard
woods common to Arkansas ana
Eastern Texas.
Can be procured on reasonable anu
advantageous terms,
All lines connect and have ticker
on sale via fl16
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21

running In (onnecuen VIVA
The Evansville, Paducah tas :
Tennessee River Packet
COMPANY.
Trains arrive and depart as fsllsws,
North BOUND.
Leave Paducah fiEio n. n.
Leave Metropolis 1901 p. n.
Leave Grantsburg I7:3S p. m.
Leave Parker City *IHs p. N. tSIya.p
Leave Carbondsle a:4s p. n. S:3sa.M
Leave Pinckneyville Ask D. m. s:So 4, n
Leave Z. St. Louis $50 p. m. II:7Sa, n
Arrive St. Louis 64s p. m. fi:ssp.a
SOUTH BOUND.
Leave St. Louis t7isos. m. t4a5r.a
Leave f. St. Louis s: Of n. m. 4:4o ). n
Leave Pinckneyeille io:25 a. N. 1:ss pm
Leave Carbondnle II:46 a. N. $50 b. =
Leave Parker City *l:a5 p. m. ar. 1919 b. n
Leave Grantsbuvg 400 p. m.
Leave Metropolis s:3S pm
Arrive Paducah $50 pm.
tDaily. tDaily except Sunday. ss,s,
for meals:
For Information or Tickets, ssl
on Clerks on Strs. Clyde and
Nisbet, or address
c. C. MCCARTHY, All. cRONK
Southern Agent Ticket Agent.
Paducah, Ky,
\GEO. e. Larry, g. P. A. St. Lsuis. Ne.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
Steamer Clyde.
RAILROADS.
PADUCAH, TENNESSEE ALABAMA R'Y
IncorporatedD

TENNESSEE MIDLAND RAILWAY
w, l.. Huse and Jno. Overton, Jr., Receivers.
TIME TABLENo 3EFFECTIvE Dec. II, 1893,
SOUTH BOUND TRAINS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1895-03-21
COLORED.

Square Smith Elizabeth Prater.
Elijah Hamilton-Mary Bell.
Izah Young Mary Jones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-08

strewn with shattered hulks- But because
your property goes. do not let
your soul go. Though all else
perish. save that: for / have 10 tell
you OF a more stupendous shipwreck than
that which just mentioned. God launched
this world six thousand years ago. II has
been going on under freight OF mountains
and immOrtals: but one day IL viii stagger
at the cry Of fire. The timbers Of rock will
burn, the mountains flame Ike masts. and
the clouds like sails in the judgment hur-
ricane. Then God shall take the passengers
off the deck and from the berths those who
have long been asleep in Jesus, and he will
set them far beyond the reach Of storm
and peril. But how many shall 90 down
will never be known. until IL shall be an
nounced one day in heaven; the shipwreck
Of a world SO many millions saved. So
many millions drowned On, my dear
hearers. whatever you lose, though your
houses go. though your lands 20. though
all your earthly possessions perish. may
God Almighty. through the blood OF the
everlasting covenant. save all your souls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-07-08
A NEW WATERMELON.
Can BE Thrown About Like "A Cannon
Ball md Not Much Hurt.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
There is an entirely new brand Of water
melon in the market, and the heart of the
wholesale dealer is glad in consequence.
The aggregate Of loss from melons broken
in handling has amounted 10 a considera-
BILE sum every season. and the dealers have
been praying for the evolution Of a bullet
proof, iron-clad variety that can stand
some little handling without falling TO
pieces.
At last such a kind has been produced
by judicious blending of two we'll known
varieties-the "Nigger-head" and the
Gem" The result has been remarkable
A watermelon has been grown with a
tough exterior. II can be thrown around
like cannon ball without much material
injury. 1t is darker than usual, and is
more Dubious 1t Is sweet to the palate
and fragrant to the smell 1t is grown in
Florida. but next season il will be raised
in all the big melon-producing states.
One OF this kind Of melons was shown
yesterday 10 a reporter for the New York
Times by William NJ. Hines OF the firm
of Hines & Mansfield. Washington and
Chambers streets. Mr.. Hines has been
handling watermelons for several decades
and is a recognized authority on the ques-
ton of melons. Mr.. Hines trundled one
along with his foot and then. as an evil
dence of its durability, proceeded TO cut ii
in half with the aid of a big saw. The
interior of the melon was as hard and crisp
as a brick of Neapolitan ice cream. Mr..
Hines talked of Il as follows:
1--WE have amalgamated an old-time
"Nigger-head" with a Gem" and there is
no question that il is going to be the lead
ing melon. We are undecided as yet what
to call It. one of the chief advantages
OF this melon from our point of view, is
that It will carry better than other varie-
ties. The "Nigger-head" is tender in the
rind, so that II you pile it in bulk it cracks.
This is black seed melon, and we firmly
believe that 1T will take supremacy over
all other watermelons. At present it is
being grown i'm Florida, but next year it
will be raised throughout Georgia, North
Carolina and Marvland