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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05

plants alone that are capable for produc-
ing beef pork mutton and horse flesh, and
furthermore restoring the worn soils to q
condition of original fertility, while MAX
ing the best returns annually, that Il pos
sibly can--far better than il can with hoed
crops
As a summer pasturage grass, it would
be almost a sin to wish for anything bet
ter than Bermuda. From May until the
first killing frost it is capable of affording
all the grazing that can be justly expect
ed OF the soil. II is a grass that needs
no recommendation where It has once
been tried
Like Bermuda, Lucerne Is a perennial,
enduring for many years when cared for
properly 1t Is better adapted to moving
than to grazing; though it can be used for
the latter purpose If managed properly,
and especially for calves and sheep Lu-
cerne affords a green food later in the
fall and earlier in the spring than Ber-
muda, being like meadow cat and orchard
grass i'm this respect.
These latter mentioned grasses are very
valuable for pasture or for moving. They
should be sown in conjunction with some
of the clovers-the red, crimson, sapling
or dur" The red-top is the best suited
for moist or wet soils. Though an annual
the bur, or California clover. is one of the
most valuable plants in reach of our farm
ers. It will prove of inestimable value TO
our soils when it becomes more generally
known Those who have used it never
fail to praise it.
Have you any of these plants growing
on your farm? If not, II will be well for
you to get some of them as early as possi-
BILE. You had better divide the corn land
with them, for they will make you cheaper
forage than corn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
working the Land Wet.

With many crops. sin the spring 1t is
quite an item to plant or SOW as early as
possible; and other things being equal Il
is the early planted crops that give the
best growth and yield. Yet in the seed
ing or planting of all crops the condition
of the soil is an important item, and 1t is
only in exceptional cases that It can be
considered advisable 20 plant or SOW a
crop unless the soil is in a good condition.
Having the soil well prepared is an impor-
tant item In securing a good termination.
But the soil cannot readily be prepared In
a good filth unless It Is in a condition to
be readily worked. II is then quite a dis
advantage to attempt to work the soil
wet, as the work Of getting into a good
filth Is very much increased, while II is Of
ten not possible to get into the best condi-
tons for planting But this Is not ALL
working the soil wet too often, not only
prevents a proper preparation, but dam
ages the soil for growth all through the
season. while Il effects to a more or less
extent the termination Of the seed and
the start TO grow of the plants. II Is an
essential condition in the securing of good
crops to get a good, even stand by secur-
ing a good termination OF the seed, and
vigorous, thrifty start TO growth Of the
plants II this Is done the conditions nee
essary to secure must be favorable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05


W. NJ. King of the Washington Post
says:
1t has been well and truthfully stated
that agriculture may well be studied both
as a science and an art. 1t is a science
because it is based on natures laws, and
another because it can be made produc-
tive of those articles that contribute so
much TO the welfare of mankind. Agri-
culture is a science which explains the
mode of culttvating the ground so as to
cause it to produce in plenty and perfec-
ton those grains, fruits and vegetable
products which are useful to man, and to
such animals as are reared by him for
food and labor. For these reasons If
for no others, the principles of agrcul-
tural science should be taught in all
schools and colleges, as well as any other
of the sciences or arts. First see that
a knowledge of the principles is acquired
and their application later will become not
only pleasant, but profitable. No occu-
patton is better calculated to call forth
the learning of the man of science than
that of agriculture, and none in which a
man can engage with more honor or TO
which more honor should be attached.
Good farming is the handspring of ma
tional progress. The farmer who calls
to his aid the light of modern science and
doubles his crop per acre is justly en-
titled to more praise than he who builds
cities. When the first general assembly
of the agriculturists of France was heli
its first president, NJ Drouyn de TPuys,
in his opening address, said: "Agricul-
ture is the noblest professions; stable is
the earth which is its base, pure as the
sun which enlightens, free as the air
which gives 1t life; it ripens reason forti-
fies the character and elevates the soul
toward the Creator by the continual spec
tacle of the miracles of creation. Agri-
culture is seated upon the granite upon
which the state reposes." All honor, then
to agriculture as a science, as an art and
as the mainstay of the nation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
A Half Dozen Forage Plants.

The Southern farmer, or stock-raser, is
blessed with a royal list of plants adapted
to his several requirements In this res
pect he has greatly the advantage of his
northern neighbors, who have few plants,
comparatively that are adapted in the
highest degree to permanent pastures or
meadows. The northern farmers list is
a SIN al one, compared to the list that the
southern farmer can show and make use
of. Our farmers certainly have the plants
though they may not make much use of
them. Some few do, but the great mass OF
them have yet to recognize their value
No doubt these will waken to their oppor-
tunities some day, and when they do what
a country for fine stock this Will be-
A country that has pasture ten months
in the year, you may say, has neglected its
opportunity when it fails to derive a big
income from stock raising.
AS many as two score different plants,
in the highest degree adapted to southern
soil and climate, could readily be named
and then leave out quite a number Of
first-rate plants that could be profitably
used for making stock growing a success.
Look at this half-dozen: Bermuda, Luz
cerne, orchard grass, red-top, bur-clo-
yer, and meadow oat-grass. Here are six
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
Cultivation of Cassava.

In planting cassaVa, says the Florida
Agriculturist, thoroughly pulverize the
piece of land and lay off rows four feet
apart; place from 400 to 600 pounds of any
good fertilizer in furrow, and plant by us
ing the cassava pant or tops cut into six
inch lengths; all of the stalks and limbs
are equally good for planting; drop these
six-inch pieces in furrow, six inches deep.
twelve inches apart and cover even with
general surface.
Keep weeds down by hoeing and blowing,
and draw dirt to plant much the same
way and style as with sweet potatoes.
The plant roots will be ready for har-
vesting in late fall or winter; the crop
(roots) may be allowed to run two years
with much advantage, using tops to plant
another crop, which should be done always
in fall to prevent destruction of tops by
frost and to give advantage in early plant
ing. If the young plants are killed by
frost they will come out again with in
creased vigor. The roots are harvested
by blowing them out; they may remain out
of the ground several days before using
best kept in the shade.
The following articles of commerce can
be made from cassava: Starch tapioca,
alcohol, glucose and meal.
Cassava has 30 per cent starch, and the
yield per acre in good land Is twelve to
fifteen tons first year. so you can estimate
amount of starch per acre. Starch is the
basis of all the products, and is extracted
as follows: Mash thoroughly and mascer-
ate perfectly. that is, cut into extremely
fine particles with a grating machine; the
Hyatt cane cutter would do well for he
purpose. Convey the grated particles to
a tank or receptacle of any kind, covered
with cheese cloth, or fine mesh strainer.
and mash thoroughly into receptacle; the
fiber will remain on strainer and the
starch granules pass through. The refuse
matter may be used for stock feed with
cotton seed meal for such food
Remove the starch to drying room kept
at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 1t will dry rap
idly and is then ready for market Be
careful to have everything perfectly clean
and wash the starch several times before
finally decanting off the wash waters.
After extracting the granules rap dly settle
to the bottom, leaving the water a cloudy
LIQUID; the starch should be washed till
water is nearly clear.
1 made tapioca on very small scale
by drying at 300 degrees. You had best
consult some standard chemistry or man
ufacturer of tapioca. / have none at hand.
Alcohol is made by distillation, glucose
nv treatment with sulphuric acid and get
ting rid Of free acid by some absorbent.
The starch made from cassava is a most
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
Fodder Corn.

To whatever extent perennial plants
may ultimately come to be used there Is
ono annual plant that must be more or
less popular through all times perhaps. To
provide for threatened deficiencies OF for
age occurring between May and October
what is more reliable than a crop OF
fodder corn?" IL is not half appreciate
ed by our farmers. For the stock kept on
the average one horse farm how valuable
even one acre may prove II that acre Is
rich and after being well plowed is seed
ed early IN March with two and one-half
or three bushels Of corn and given two
or three cultivatings In April An acre
OF fodder corn IN perfection Is a very
valuable possession oftentimes on the one
horse farm Il comes In about the time the
barn is empty or palatable nutritious for
age The larger farm should have u IN
proportion. IL Is an admirable crop for
soiling. Glover can be shown IN crop Of
fodder corn early IN April as suggested In
the case Of oats. but Il win not be quite
50 sure OF the same good result as craD-
grass IS too much Of a rival Of clover
sown 80 late.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
Cnbbnge Notes.

The short stemmed Brunswick Is one of
the most reliable for heading that we have
ever planted for early summer or late
spring use. One need not expect to make
a success with cabbage on poor soil. The
soil must either be naturally rich or
made so by suitable manures, and II
should be thoroughly prepared with pillow
and roller and harrow II the very best
results would be obtained. The principal
thing is to have the soil we'll enriched
and the cultivation of this crop thorough
from the start. OF course, it is equally
important TO have a good strain of seed
A good crop cannot be made with the best
cultivation If poor strain or poor quality
of seed are used.
With rows three feet apart the early
varieties will make good heads on rich
soil with good cultivation when set from
fifteen to twenty inches in the row. When
set this close 1t will require from eight to
ten thousand plants per acre. But for the
late and large growing kinds not more
than FIVE or six thousand at the further
est should be set to the acre. The plants
should be set three by three feet apart or
three by two and half.
There is no crop more beset by injurious
insects than the cabbage. What with the
many cut worms, the green worms. the lice
and Harlequin bugs the growth Of the late
crop becomes a very difficult thing in some
localities, and IL requires eternal vigilance
to protect the crop often time. II Is the
greatest obstacle to successful growing Of
the late crops with Us. Insects circum-
vented and 1t Is as easy a crop for us 10
grow as any when all the requirements
are fully met, to-wit: Good variety, rich
soil and a thorough cultivation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
A PECULIAR FACT.
Thousands of People Have Dyspepsia
in Its Worst Form and Do Not
Know II

A"OuS"huS OF HcOnie nave dyspepsia
in Its Worst Form and Do Not
Know IL.
weak stomach is the cause of about
nine-tenths of all disease. yet in most
cases the wrong thing is treated and the
true cause overlooked.
This is because a weak digestion pro-
duces symptoms resembling nearly every
disease because 1t weakens and disturbs
the action of every nerve and organ in the
body; poor digestion causes heart trouble,
kidney troubles, lung weakness and espec-
tally nervous break down or nervous pros
tration, the nerves cannot stand the wear
and tear unless generously fed by we'll di-
gested, wholesome food.
Keep the digestion good and no one need
fear the approach of disease.
Mrs. H, NJ. Lee of Rochester, ". Y,
writes: For the sake of suffering human
ity I want to say chat from a child l had
very weak stomach threw up my food
very often after eating and after a few
years nervous dyspepsia resulted and for
more than twenty years l have suffered
ineXpressibly.
/ tried many physicians and advertised
remedies with only temporary relief for
nervous dyspepsia and not until ] COM
menced taking Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
last September. six months ago, have l
been free from suffering caused by the
condition of my nerves and stomach; in
short, chronic nervous dyspepsia.
l have recommended Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets to many of my friends and now
want in a public way to say they are the
safest, pleasantest and l believe surest
cure for stomach and nerve troubles.
write my honest opinion and l will gladly
answer any letter of inquiry al any time
and feel that am, in my small way, help
ing on a good cause.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is not
patent medicine, but they contain only the
fruit salts, digestive acids and peptones
necessary to help the weak stomach to
promptly and thoroughly digest food.
All druggists sell Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets at 50 cents for full sized package
and any one suffering from nervous dys-
pepsa, sour stomach, headaches, acidity,
gases, belching, etc, will find them not
only a quick relief, but radical cure.
Send to Stuart Co., Marshall Mich, for
little book describing cause and cure of
stomach troubles giving symptoms and
treatment Of the various forms of indiges-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
The Two POtatOes-The sweet and
the sIrish.v

Two splendid esculents. to be surel and
both valuable and profitable TO the
southern grower. It Is no very difficult
these potatoes on one acre and we have
no doubt it is done a great deal oftener
than it is reported. our growers make
very little effort to get large crops Of
either Our sweet potato crop Is made
with as little work perhaps and with as
little care given it as any crop grown in
this country. If our Georgia potato
growers gave the same attention to their
crops that even the New Jersey growers
do, our aggregate production would easily
be increased four-fold. The land is rare
~ put in fine state of preparation and
the cultivation given is generally Just
enough to keep down the weeds until the
vines cover the middles. Oftentimes the
crop is allowed to get pretty grassy be-
fore the hoes are set a-going.
There is no reason whatever why land
that will make fifteen or twenty bushels
of corn or 200 pounds of lint cotton should
not make 300 bushels of sweet potatoes. II
only needs that the land be put in proper
condition to receive the plants, that a
productive variety of potato be used ana
that the cultivation is prompt and con-
is only shallow cultivation that is need
ed, but the land should be thoroughly pre-
pared to start with If the land is not
sufficiently rich it should be made so by a
proper application of manure. Rank, I'M
fermented manure should not be used in
the drill where 1t win come in contact
with the forming potatoes or the roots Of
the plants.
Good old compost that has lost its power
TO heat or burn, and that Is rich in phos-
phorous and potash is the most suitable
manure for either sweet or Irish pota-
toes. Fine ground bone always gives
good results. 1t should be put In the soil
somewhat in advance of planting in order
that decomposition may begin in time to
yield up the valuable elements as soon as
the plants are ready to make use of them
OF everything in the way of bought fer
tllizers there Is nothing so sure to give
back the full value in increased crops,
sooner or later, than pure, fine, raw-bone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
Do Not Neglect the 'Tanow" Crop.

In olden times IL was a custom to let the
fields have a period of rest-every seven
years-when no crops were sown, but by
constant cultivation of the soil all spon-
taneous growth was kept down, and the
air freely admitted to work its changes In
the soil, which it effected by rendering
soluble those necessary mineral elements
which had been drawn on so steadily for
six preceding years of culture.
In the course Of time, however, IL
came TO be understood that this practice
was far from being the most rational one
for securing the benefits sought.
II was found that certain plants that
were provided with long roots-tap roots
and that furnished dense shade during
the heat Of summer when planted tipon
soil that had long been cultivated, was by
far the most effective plan for assisting in
the recuperation Of the soil.
The crop so grown was either allowed
to make its growth and die upon the land
or was plowed in when it had made its
maximum growth.
And so to-day we understand by the
term fallow crop-one planted upon the
land purely for its benefit. its recupera-
ton.
The revolution inaugurated by the ia
nous Lubig IN agricultural practice has
had able coadjutors and abettors in others
who have followed the subject In the lines
laid by their world-renowned leader.
The Johnsons, Lawes and Gilbert ana
a score of others that might be named
have shed a light on the science Of ag-
riculture that leaves but little 10 be dis
covered in agricultural science that IS
likely TO add 10 It's practical value
Fallow crops are to be found almost ex-
clusively in the use Of those plants that
constitute the family OF the legumlnous-
tap-rooted. pod bearing plants that asslm-
ilate nitrogen more freely than any other
species Of plants
Restore nitrogen and humus TO the soil
and the chemical changes set In motion
by their presence In the soil, tends to the
unlocking of these other valuable ele-
ments known as mineral elements. potash,
phosphoric acid, magnesia, etc
our cropping is more intense than II was
twenty centuries ago, and SIX years of
continuous civilizations In hoed crops is
far more exhaustive OF the elements Of
fertility than IL was then, and so II has
come 70 be understood that so long an
interval OF six years must not be allowed
TO lapse before doing something for the
land IN the way Of replacing It's exhausted
elements. wise system Is suggested OF
making gradual restoration every two or
three years at least Of that prime factor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
DURING The SEASON:

Daily Concerts. by large Orchestra spe-
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Rectals. by great Singers, Pianlsts,
Readers, lmpersonators, etc.
Lectures. by distinguished Orators ana
Speakers from all sections.
Entertainments. Magic. stereopticon.
etc.
Veterans Day, woman's Day, Chris
tian Endeavor Day; Special Programmes.
Sunday School and Bible Work.
Children's Normal. Sunday School coun-
ellis
Mrs w F. CRAFTS. Washington, DC.
Miss MABEL A. WILSON. st. Louis.
Mo.
Bible studles-Rev. ]. E. TURNER, Co
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Mass; and others.
Free Reading Room and Library, latest
books, newspapers and magazines. Large
cool hall, verandas, comfortable rockers,
etc, free to everybody.
Delightful Tennis Courts, free TO all.
Games all day; Grand Tournament mid
season.
swimming fool 0ONlO rect, three feet
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built of the famous Cumberland sand
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baths adjoining; nominal charge.
Gymnasium. full equipment, and large
faculty to give any kind of exercise to old
or young, WORKOUT or canvelscing. Nomi-
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Bowling Alley, the best equipment and
management.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05
Close Roof Prnninr Trees.

In order 10 determine whether close root
pruning would be suitable for this climate
or not, an experiment was begun on a
small scale last spring, in which four
trees each of standard and dwarf pears,
early Richmond cherry. German prune,
peach and ounce were selected for trial.
The trees were two years old and as uni
form in size as it was possible to get them.
Two trees of each Of these varieties were
pruned so that not more than an inch or
two of the roots remained, and the tops
were entirely removed. A hole with a
two-inch stick was all that was needed
In setting. The other two trees were
planted in the ordinary way, leaving all
the roots on the tree. Before planting the
trees were all photographed, and after
they had completed the seasons growth
they we're taken up and photographed
again.
The result OF this experiment showed
that the peach was cabable Of producing
a magnificent root system and a top to
correspond. even after being deprived OF
all its roots and branches at the start
The dwarf pear also made fine growth,
producing a finer root development than
the trees which we're not pruned The
standard pear was not quite so good, and
the German prune and cherry were next
In order. The cherry made but very little
growth. barely enough TO maintain life.
The ounces both died.
While this experiment shows results
favorable 70 the system. II must be borne
In mind that the season was an excep-
tionally favorable one for this work, there
being timely rains throughout the growing
period. A dry season might produce en-
tirely different results. for that reason we
shall continue the experiment for a series
OF years. SO far. IL simply shows what
these trees will do when treated In this
way, under favorable conditlons.-Prof. j.
Troop, Indiana Experiment station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-05

MoNTEAGLE is a benevolent assembly
conducted jointly by a Baptist. Cumber-
land Presbyterian, Disciple. EpiscopaIlan,
Friend, Methodist and Presbyterian mem
bership. It's affairs being directed by
Board of Trustees composed of four men,
bers from each of the above denomna-
tons. No dividends can ever be declaredi
all income must be spent for those attend
ing the annual sessions, hence It is that
Monteagle gives so much for the amount
expended.
The aim is TO make a Summer Home for
the South, where there is no sort of dlssi-
patton, but where there is a WEALTH
OF PLEASURE for the body, mind and
soul, making all strong.
The climate Is cool and invigorating:
water pure freestone; on every hand
walks and drives to mountain wonders
and views, grand and beautiful.