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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
The Feeding Value of Sorghum.

The Feeding Value of Sorghum.
Chemical analyses show that the feet
ing value of Sorghum is greatest wne:i
the plant Is young. When two feet nhSh
il contains three times as much nitro
genous matter. twice rs much iatS. anu
only two-tEirds as much iDer or WoouS
material as II does when it has attained
it's growth and formed seeds. Young soi
ghum Is an almost perfect stock loDd
since Ii contains flesh forming lna'erlals
ana fat forming materials in the ratlo oil
IN 7 When nearly mature this ratio Is
1 20 %, the fat-foImina materials being
very excessive Therefore the crop shouid
be used for pasturing at least before thV
seeds form. 1t would be rr0iitao4e 10 oe-
gin to pasture the sorghum Wheh IL = h"e
more tn IN two feet high, since me StaihS
first eaten off will usually produce u sec
ond growth of young cane. whlch WEI
balance the increasing fat-formliS Pt"p-
critics of the other crop.
Young sorghum is al very Succulehl ioou-
1t contains about 80 per cent OF water OK
only IL per cent of dry matter: over 80
pounds per day of the green todCer Nod'o
IN. required to furnish sufficient food tor
growing cattle or mtlcE COWS OF I'y"v
bounds weight The best results are OBJ
tanned by using some dry leeu diVilS WI"
sorghum paSturaSe.
AS compared with forage plants which
are available for late summer pas i'ls'e'
young sorghum is somewhat uetcIeh; III
fiesh-forming material. containing less
than blue grass or bromus inermls. about
the same IS timothy, ana little more
than InCian cOrli
Sorghum should be cut for fodder at us
early n stage as il can be- well cured
Analyses show that after the period OF
Towering the sorghum stalk rapidly De-
comes mere fhrous or woody ana the
proportion of the more valuable food prln-
ciples is crrrcspondmSly decreased 5or-
ghum fodder does not possess any Srcas
feeding value Even if cut while heading
out IL will have Il somewhat Siiai LET
amount of fiesh-fOrminS material IMAM
most hay crops, and less than corn FODDER
but more than straw of the small grams
The fondness livestock have for this fod-
der Is doubtless due to the sugars tproo-
ably chi Ely glucose) which II cont lins It's
relatively high percentage of heat ana
energy producing materials makes 1. cS-
pecially ada ptable for cold weather feed
ing. *. w. THAI CiEh.
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
HAVE TROUBLE OVER THE ROAD
Appeal Dismissed in the Swamp
Rabbit Case.

Cclur,bia. S. -. May 3.-(Speciall-
Greenville. Anderson. Greenwood ana other
counties in the Piedmont are greatly in
terested in the possible and hoped for re-
vival Of the Carolina. Knoxville and West
ern railroad, more commonly known in
this state as the Swamp Rabbit" From
time to time there has been a renewal OF
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
HOG Cholera Remedy.

Mr. W. X. Ward. Blountsville. Ala.
SAYS: For years | have cured my hogs
of cholera by giving each one Il dose of
calomel the size for man in small
piece of biscuit. | commence before they
get down with the disease.
Comment-How do you know 1t Is choi-
era if they don't get down with it,
(The note about potatoes will be de-
ferrpd until next fati1
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Abortion of Cow.

To Ill. G.. Wahalla. S. C.-The causes
of abortion are SO many and varied III
character that | cannot say what was the
cause in the ease of your COW. rpDr give
an opinion as to whether it Will likely oc-
eur again. think not Ii is possible that
your COW has tuberculosis, which VIII
sometimes cause abortion.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
DEFERRED REPLIES.

We have several letters either asking
for Information or giving Information. the
answers 10 which are deferred TO a more
scasOnable time. For instance. articles
m hay making. keeping potatoes etc.
They viii appear i'm due time.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Grass Staggers in Calf.

To ]. III. Rutland. Mt. Vernon, Tex
The lady's ca'f probably had what Is
variousy called grass stagEers,
sleepy staggers.' stomach staggers.
IL is usually an affection Of the stomach
and finally goes to the brain and is COM
monty caused by eating some poisonous
plant or fungus. such as "A poisonous
toadstood or a plant called stagger grass.
Treatment is rarely efiicaceOus and 1t IS
not worth while 10 give the same.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Whitewash for Outdoor Work.

To j. II. Sheppard. Lonsdue. Ala
Take a watertight vessel, put in half
bushel of good quick lime. Stake 1t by
pouring over ii boiling water enough to
cover il five inches deep. stirring IL brisk
ly till thoroughly s'aked. Then dissolve
i'm water two pounds of sulphate of zinc
and one pound Of common salt and add It
to the wash.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Fire Burns of Cow.

To 6. Bostwick. Marcus, y. CT am not
able 20 advise you in regard to the burl
on your COW. especially a month after
the accident occurred. Such burns re-
duire skiliful management. Keep the
place covered with CREASED cloth and
treat the wound once or twice a day with
spirits of turpentine.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Exchange Column"

VIII correspondents please take notice
that we do not have an exchange col
umn'' i'm this department, and never nave
had since | have had charge of II. Every
now and then some one sends note OIL
fering to exchange something and asks
that the offer be published in the 'eX-
change column"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Sorghum Hay.

To r. Il. Johnson, Wynns MIL :. c.
Sorghum sown broadcast at the rate OF
one to two bushels of seed per acre makes
an excellent and nutritious hay Somt
SOW as much as four bushels Of seed per
acre and one cores, oSLcnt in Texas
sowcd eight bushels. But two bushels Is
probably enough. From two to four tons
and upward of cured hay may he expect
ed. according to land ana seasons.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Sunnression of Milk.

To W. b., s. C.-See article under mead
of Suppression of Milk, in issue oil
April Odd Change the feed from cot
ton hulls and cotton meal to good hay.
or corn fodder, wheat bran and green
food. and rub the udder with liniments
as presented in the above, and give anise
seed. etc.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
A Mixed Lot of Seed.

W. 9. McCalkin. Boom. Ala. accidental
w got mixed together seeds of amber sOr-
ghum orange sorghum. japanese buck
wheat, kaffir corn, milo maize pearl mill
let and broom corn and wants to know
how Il will do 10 SOW all together for
green food and at what stage should
each be cut.
Answer-All of the different plants are
good for forage excepting the buckwheat.
IL is best to cut for soiling when the
plants get two or three feet high. I would
give the mixture to the hogs and get UNI
mixed seed.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Plants from Texas.

To r. p. Mayo. Paris. Tex.-The plant
# which you sent specimen is lathyrus
pusilus. / do not know if it has com
mon name. II IS very similar and is
closely related to the vetch genus 7 do
not know IL IL has received any attention
/ will he Oh iged If YOU will send me IA
few dozen ripened seeds of IL. IL IS not a
partridge pea" Nor OF the same genus.
IL is an annual
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Cowpea Culture.

Wade Hunt Front ROYAL. Va.-When do
you plant cowpeas and how do you plant
them? | want to raise them for seed.
Hope to hear from you through The Con-
stitution.
Answer-Plant any time after all dan
ger of frost is gone, or about time you
would plant butter beans or pole snap
beans. Plant as you would corn, i'll three
foot rows. dropping to 10 peas every
step.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are TIM
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
of a gentle remedy than by any other.
Children enjoy il. and it benefits them
The true remedy. Syrup of Figs. is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

"knuckling'' ard Is common. Blister the
pastern joints with two drains of cantharl-
DIES and one and Il half ounces of lard.
Let IL stay twenty-four hours, then wash
or and grease with lard. Repeat the
blis.ering every two weeks for several
months. Give each one teasDoonfrl of
phosphate of lime each morning ard one
teaspoonful of copperas every evening for
n month
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Maidstone.

To VIII n. Koon. Fer White. Fla
Cannot say what the stone may he that
YOU SUPPOSE to he n maidstone Send
1t to your state geologist. or the director
of your experiment station Qake city,.
The real so-called maidstone" is 4 cal
culus taken from the stomach of a deer.
| think IL is usual TO boil the stone IN
milk and then apply il 10 the snake wound
or dog bite. / d. not know the value OF
a maidstone. 1t depends on the credulity
or faith OF the man who wants to buy
one.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Sick Calf-'Losing the Cud."

To w. J.. Taylor. Tom. Ga.-From your
meager description | cannot say what
Is the matter with your calf You do not
say whether II has fever. which Is very
probably the case. 1t may be mild at
tack of Texas fever. or southern cattle
fever. n disease which is communicated
by cattle ticks. This disease rarely ever
kills a calf and the calf is ever after inn
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Salvation or SOLDERING.

To Thomas j. Butler, Floyd. Textile
SOLDERING of your horse may be due TO
some Irritating plant that he gets In the
nasture. or to irregular teeth. But you
say she has always been that way AID
that the dam and two of her colts were
similarly affected. ] do not know what
il is | would not care to breed her.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Transplanting Onions.

To Will y. Koon. Fort White. fla
When onion plahts are grown from the
seed fer trans nting the young plants
shCuid be trunsDlanted when the buib
is no larger than A small pe1i in fact
before there is any indication OF a bulb.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Brain Disease, Probably.

To w. IL. Bennett, Double Branches.
Ga.-The turning up of the upper lip
of a horse is a characteristic symptom OF
stomach worms. but the other symptoms
Indicate some affection of the brain L
cannot diagnose the case any further.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Drying Fruit.

To n T.. Starr. Sherman. TEX am
not prepared to give Information that
would aid you I'm constructing an artificial
fruit dryer. The iron roofing would not be
Objectionable 50 far as | know. VIII
some one who knows give the desired in
formation?
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
A Weed.

To Mrs. J. j. Bunch. Poverty Hin, S.
C-wil YOU kindly send another spec-
men of the plant lin flower or fruiD re-
Gently sent I'm a ietter. II somehow be
came mixed with other specimens and |
could not iaentify il.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Rising in Dogs Ear.

To O. W. T., Sartartir. TeX.-I am not
able 10 say what is the matter with your
dog and cannot advise treatment.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Full Ruby Jeweled Elgin Watches

have genuine ruby bearings-their other
points of superiority can be told by any
jeweler-ask him about the ElSin.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
FARM CORRESPONDENCE.
Vanor Bath.
Coffin Joint Disease.

To T.. ]. McCFary. Waco. Tex know
nothing abou; the vapor bath advertised.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

using sorghum for pasturage. and that
&C nsiderable care should he taken IN
feeding it. Stockmen generaiE are
agreed that hungry cattle should not ne
turned on to sorghum pasture. even for
a short time r. S HlLTNER,
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment sta
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07

AsspA ELECTaOBOGE gises instant
ENe ~ relief. EInzt few Gays.
FH ~ Fever ret1rns= m uuFEe. no SAVE,
ID E1Is M knife Remedy mailed rec
xdur.ss J. IL REAvEs boa 60 New lO-k. ". T.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
PHoTFUD!NG PILES, No Cure No Pay.

Your druggist will refund your money
IL Pazo Ointment fails to cure YOU. 50ctS.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-05-07
Notice TO InQuir6rS.

I. Write plainly and to the point. giving only
questions % which answers are desired.
2 COnflne inquiries strictly 20 matters con-
cerning the farm
J. Never AK for answers By mall
4 Never ask where IN article c,<n ne had,
nor the price
g. Alsssy. give your fun name ard sddrcss-
IL VOC do nut wish your name pubil-hed.
cav So and initials only VIII lie printed
q Carefully hie this page for future REFER
eac- and before writing examine your
file % sec IL n has not been already an
swcrei.
4 Iook ahead aud send In your inquiries
ealiy. DO not expect Us 70 answer Ia
r~rt paper" The editor must band In
his copy Q week before the paper rs pun
lshed-
4 Addr-ss all Inquiries and communications
for This depertmentto
The CONSTITUTION.
~ and r. DepartDent)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
Kidney Specialist swamp-ROo His Laboratory

Just as sure as the break of dawn means
another day, so does pain in the back in
dictate kidney trouble.
When your kidneys become weak and
are unable to throw off the waste in the
blood, they clog up with poisonous mat
ter break down. cell by cell, and the par
ticles pass away in the urine Then the
albumen, which makes rich, red blood,
leaks out your system breaks down, and
you have what is known to all mankind
as Brights Disease.
Brights Disease is taking away more
lives to-day than any other known all
ment, excepting possibly consumption;
and yet with little attention you may
prevent such a calamity as Bnghts Dis
ease Detailing you.
Are you fortified with the necessary
knowledge about Bnghts Disease? Do
you know how to find out if there is any
thing the matter with your kidneys? Here
is simple but sure test:
In the morning, on arising, take of your
urine about four ounces and put 1t in a
glass bottle; let it stand about twenty
four hours, and If. on examination, you
find any settling or sediment, If it is
cloudy, or if small Particles float i'm it,
then you may be assured that nature has
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22

warned you, and that your kidneys need
attention.
The mild and immediate effect of the
famous new discovery, Swamp Root. is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most distress
ing cases.
Swamp-Root is the discovery of the en-
inent kidney specialist. and is not recon-
mended for all diseases, but If you have
kidney, bladder or uric acid troubles, or
diseases depending upon these disorders
you will find Swamp Root just the remedy
you need.
Swamp-Root Is used in the leading hos
pitfalls; and is taken by doctors themselves
who have kidney ailments, because they
recognize in it the greatest and most sue
cessful remedy for kidney and bladder
troubles.
r SwampRoot Will set your whole system
right, and an order that all afflicted may
know its benefits. special arrangement
has been made with the Savannah Morn
ing News by which all readers of our pa
per who will send their names and ad-
dresses to DIR. Kilmer & Co, Bingham
ton, N. Y, will be sent absolutely free
by mail a sample bottle of Swamp Root
Also a book of value treating of all kinds
of kidney diseases and containing some of
the thousands of Observation-Disclosures receiv-
ed from sufferers cured.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root Is what you need YOU can
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at the drug stores.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
CITY BREVITIES.

The usual examination for the depart
mental, government printing, railway
mail and Indian services will be held at
the Postofice Monday, March 26
The Kings Daughters Union will meet
this morning at 1890 o'clock in the indie
pendent Presbyterian Sunday School room
to arrange for the State Convention.
Haupt Lodge of odd Fellows will give
a supper to it's members tonight. Haupt
Lodge has a reputation for its hospitality
and the supper is sure to be a most en-
joyable one.
The Dewey vase will be on exhibition
for several days in the window of Hunter
& Van Keuren on Bull street for the
benefit of those who have not yet had the
opportunity Of seeing 1t.
A pleasing feature of the Dewey ban
duet was the presence of the little pages
Masters Carville II. Carson and Herbert
Smith, who carried the messages between
Chairman Myers and his Assistants on the
Executive Committee
At the free entertainment tonight at
Turner's Han, Maj. r. NJ. Orme will de
liver his lecture on Individuality" He
desires the attendance of the young men,
Young ladies also will be welcome, and
their fathers and mothers Prof. james A.
Coyne VIII furnish the music.
Tickets nave Deen ISSUED Tor the gym
nastic exhibition and game of basket ball
that will be given by the physical Gull
ture class of Miss Charlton and Miss LII
lie Selg at the Y. M. G. A. Hall next
Wednesday. The members of the class
have been practising hard for this ex-
hbition and 1t is sure to be an interesting
and highly creditable one. No tickets will
be issued on the night of the entertain
ment.
Mr.. John e. Register of No. 2211 Bull
street lost s225 during the crush at the
De Soto Tuesday night Mr.. Register
had gone 10 the hotel to attend the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
French olive OIL.

The best olive oil In the world is made
by Marcus Alioth of Bordeaux, France.
who is known as making the only finest
grade of olive oil. pressed from selected
olives.
Lippman Brothers are agents for this
house. and carry this olive oil In bottles
and cans.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22

Dewey reception. He had mixed freely
in the crowd that had thronged the hotel
lobby and veranda during the evening
and thinks that the money was taken
from his pocket while the crush was
greatest. between and $3.50 o'clock. As
soon as he discovered his loss he notified
the police authorities and the matter
was placed in the hands Of a detective.
No arrest had been made up 10 last night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED, THE USE OF GOOD
horse and buggy for its feed and care APP
ply 204 East Bryan street
WANTED, ONE SECONDHAND EN-
CINE, IS 10 20-horse power. Address, stat
ing price and condition, the Champion
Fertilizer Company.
WANTED, IRON SAFE. STATE
size make. condition, and price delivered
at Plant System Depot, Savannah. Ad-
dress, Gasopne, p. o. Box 522.
WANTED, SECONDHAND DYNAMO,
for lighting purposes. fifty to one hundred
and fifty lights The johnson Law Co.,
Jacksonville Fla.
BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL PROP
erty. consult Robt. II. Tatem, real estate
dealer, No. York street. west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
THE CHOICE OF MOSES.
Rev. Il. ID. Ellis Subject at Grace
Church Last Night.

The revival services al Grace Methodist
Church continue to increase in interest.
The sermon of Rev. T. d. Ellis last night
on THE Choice of Moses" was indeed a
most masterful effort being strong, direct
and intensely practical. The large. at
.entive congregation was held intent by
The presentation of the theme. A large
number responded to the invitation of the
preacher. Services will be held to-day at
= % q, o1ock D. m. and at S:15
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
Cider.

We have a nice line OF cider in bottles
pure and genuine, from the celebrated
establishment OF Mott Co, of New
York.
The Russell Cider and the Crab Apple
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros, cor
ner Congress and Barnard streets, sa-
vannah, Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
counciI Had no Quorum.

As there was not a quorum at the meet
ing Of Council last night the meeting was
adiurned until tomorrow night, at 8
O'Clock At the meeting were Mayor
MYERS and Aldermen Wells, Tiedeman,
Thomas. Mills and Schwarz.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22

PROPOSALS WANTED.

~~~~~~~~N~~~~~~~~~~~~~>~ ~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N. Y. H.,
March %, l900.-Sealed proposals, in tripli-
cate, for furnishing Fuel required in
Dept. Of the East, during the fiscal year
ending June 90 1901, will be received here
and at posts and stations indicated In in
struc tons issued hereunder, until u M,
April 10, 1900. u. S. reserves right to re-
ject or accept any or all proposals or any
part thereof. Information furnished on
application. Envelopes containing pro-
posals will be endorsed Proposals for
Fuel at -" Jas NJ. Moore, A. Q. NJ. G..
U. s. ENGINEER OFFICE, ST.
Augustine, Fla, March 81, 1900.
Sealed proposals for dredging in ST..
Johns River, Fla, will be received here
until u noon, April q, 1900. and then pub
llcly opened. Information furnished on
application. c. II. McKinstry, Capt,
Engrs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
CnthedraI's New Organ.

Mr. John Brown of Wilmington, Del,
signed a contract yesterday for the build
ing of the organ for the new Cathedral.
The organ will be one of the largest and
finest instruments I'm the South.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

WANTED, LADY CLERK IN OF
fee. Apply, giving references, Box 26O
] COOK, STEADY, COMPETENT COOK
wanted. 2OS West Fifth street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
MEDICAL.
HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED. FIVE HARNESS MAKERS.
Come first train will give steady piece
work M Michael 81 Bro Paducah Ky
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
AGENTS WANTED.

>~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~-~-~---
WANTED, TO ESTABLISH AN
agency for the sale of our goods in every
town in the United States; special in
ducements to business men; one agent
made S712.O0 on one sale. The George w.
Clark Company, Jacksonville, Fla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
RnoMs WANTEn

WANT TO RENT FLAT, THREE OR
ton and good order. Address, with par
ticulars and terms, j. c. L., care News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-22
EDUCATIONAL.

LEARN TELEGRAPHING UNDER
an old operator, on regular line and
on line instruEents; special rates TO April
1; morning, srternoon and night sessions.
Richmond's Business College, Whitaker
and State streets, opposite Postoftice.