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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Feeding Cotton Seed Meal.

A writer in the National Stockman
and Farmer says that some years since
the professor of horticulture in the
North Carolina Station condemned the
feeding of cotton seed meal, and the
professor of animal husbandry at the
same station invited him in print to
come out to the barn and see the ami
mails in perfect health which were get
ting cotton seed meal and hulls as
sole ration. We do not remember this
challenge. May never have seen it. But
we do know that shortly after the time
referred to we were called upon to
make a microscopic examination of the
urine of the same healthy cattle, and
showed then that If the same ration
was continued they would soon be
dead. What we have opposed. and
what we still oppose, is the notion
that animals can be kept in health
and make good butter and good beef on
diet of cotton seed meal and cotton
seed hulls alone. They may keep APP
parently well for a time, may even
seem to thrive, but If the feeding is
carried beyond three months and the
cattle are still alive, 1t will be a won
der. Cotton seed meal is the best
and cheapest material on the market
for balancing a ration with. protein.
where there Is plenty of carbonace-
Gus IeeQ uSeu. with corn ana clover
hay and corn fodder a farmer can
well afford to feed a couple of pounds
per day per head. But when he goes
much beyond this he will sooner or
later find trouble A small amount of
the. meal, aided by clover or pea vine
hay will be useful to balance the corn
and clover ration. But let it be corn
and not cornmeal that you mix with
the cotton oil meal. 1t is hardly prob
able that the 0nftnt1 Saad In
a recently published experiment at the
Iowa station would have killed the
cows If the carbonaceous part of the
grain ration had been corn instead of
cornmeal. This is ventured simply as
an opinion, knowing the constipating
effect of the meals. We would never
use much more than two pounds of
cotton seed meal in a days ration,
with plenty of other food and no hulls.
Prof. w. f. Massey
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08

cocks every year and always get pure
bred birds.
Rusty nails in the drinking water is
a good remedy for fowls losing their
feathers.
Where fowls have good range one
rooster to every dozen hens is suffi-
cient.
Keep some of the largest turkey
hens for BREEDERS. Select those with
broad backs and good breasts.
Indigestion. one of the worst diseases
among poultry. is often caused by
sour. moldy food.
When early brOilers are wanted the
incubators should be started not later
than Dec. /.
Eggs intended to be Matched in an
incubator should never be allowed to
become chilled.
Geese are raised chiefly for the feath-
ers they produce. AS table fowls they
stand at the foot of the list.
All hens that cannot be depended
upon as winter layers or are not need
ed for brooders should be marketed
now.
Geese and ducks do not often suffer
from roup or cholera, but they will be-
come lame or droopy If confined in
damp quarters.
Turkeys must have a good range to
be profitable They are bug eaters by
nature and must have plenty of range
to do well.
Diversity the poultry business as we'll
as the rest of the farm industries.
Raise ducks. geese and turkeys as well
as chickens.
Weight and size are important fac
tors in rendering fowls marketable and
should always be considered in fowls
bred for general utility.
In order to have poultry tender and
E,,so- 4har~ h. Got FiaIx
Two weeks of good feeding is usually
sufficient.
One of the oest ways of feeding oats
to poultry is to put them in a tub at
night, pour scalding water over them,
let them stand until morning. and feed
them warm.
Ducks and geese may be fattened
quickly on boiled turnips, potatoes
and carrots, thickened with cornmeal,
combining the fowls in close quarters.
Under ordinary circumstances a good
gobbler with three or four hens will be
as many turkeys as it is advisable to
winter. Use care to select the very
best.
Use plenty of lime in the poultry
house. 1t will kill lice, is a good dis
infectant, will purify the air, 1t de-
stroys vermin and prevent gapes.
Look out for roup during the
changeable weather at this season.
Dampness. filth and impure food all
contribute to cause it. Keep the quar-
ters dry and the air pure.
There are three prime causes of
chicken cholera-overcrowdin filthy
quarters and unwholesome Sod. 1t is
far easier to prevent than to cure it.
AS cold weather sets in it will be
good plan to feed the poultry all the
whole corn they will eat at night,
just before they fly upon the roosts.
No other food is so good for making
animal heat.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Entensified Farming.

An acre we'll attended will return
more than two acres indifferently at
tended, says an exchange. This is true
whether devoted to cereal, vegetable
or fruit. An intelligent comprehension
of what the grain, the plant or the
food requires, and a knowledge of
what the soil contains. that the plant
food be properly supplied, is the first
requisite. and the second and not less
important requisite Is proper tillagc.
The thrifty horticulturst who lives in
his garden, feeding his plants. and con-
stantly on guard to rout the vegetables
enemy whether germ, worm or weed,
is the man that makes the single acre
turn into his till as large net revenue
as many Indifferent farmers can Sc
cure from a hundred acres.
The intelligent orchardist who knows
the treatment his trees need and the
soil upon which they feed, and keeps
a vigil over each fruit bearer when
the fruiting time comes can secure his
product in perfection and it's returns
are larger by far than come from or
chard or vineyard many times larger
owned by those who permit weeds to
associate with tree and vine, giving no
thought other than to expect fruits
from weed and thistle patch.
The new era of farming and fruit
culture is particularly noticeable in
the South, where attractive truck
farms flank prosperous industrial CEN
tiers, and Well-kept and well-attended
orchards yield their abundance of in
comparable fruits; where thrifty farm
ers till less land, and do it better, and
get greater rewards than wasting time
over large areas.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
RAID ON GAMBLERS.
Waycross officers Capture Twelve
After n Fight.

After Fight.
Waycross, Ga, Dec. Sheriff T. J.
Mcclellan, Deputy John P. Cason and
a posse captured twelve negro gam
blers at Glenmore, near this city, early
this morning. The negroes were
brought to Waycross and lodged in
Jail.
For some time past the people Of
Glenmore have complained of the gam
blers that congregate at that place
nearly every Saturday night. The Of
ficers located the negroes in a house
on the outskirts of town about o'clock
this morning, and watched them play
ing the game of Skin" for some time.
Just after the house was surrounded
one of the. negroes came out the front
door and was ordered to halt
The negroes on the inside heard the
officers. and Immediately turned out
the lights and kicked out the fire.
which was burning in the fireplace.
Some of the negroes commenced fir
ing at the officers, and twenty-five or
more shots were exchanged. One ne
gro opened a window and commenced
shooting at one of the officers, who re-
turned the fire. The negro fell to the
ground and few minutes later es-
capped, the officers believing him
wounded.
All the other gamblers were cap
tured and several revolvers and rifles
were taken from the house.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
STORY GETS A MISTRIAL.
Jury Was Out IL Hours on the MUIR
der Case at Brunswick.

der Case at Brunswick.
Brunswick, Ga, Dec. 7.-After being
our for seventy-two hours, Judge Dart,
at 9 o'clock last night called in the
jury in the case of the state VS.. Sam
Story, the white man, charged with
killing Hamp Shriver, and a mistrial
was declared. The jury stood eight
for acquittal and four for conviction.
This is the second mistrial in this case.
The jury was made up Wednesday
afternoon and the case was given to
them late Thursday. Each day that
they were out the judge re-charged
them several times, but the first vote
of eight to four was never changed.
The case has been one of the hardest
fought battles in the criminal annals
of Glynn county.
When the jury was called in last
night the court room was crowded.
Story was there, and by his side was
his wife, who has been with him since
the trial began. They both wore look
of anxiety when the jury marched out,
and when the mistrial was declared,
they at once engaged in a CONVERSE
ton. The man has been in Jail for
over year, and the confinement plain
ly tells on him. An effort will be made
to get Judge Dart to fix a bond so
that he may get out until the next trial
in May.
The Brunswick Ice Manufacturing
Company has been purchased by the
Brunswick Ice and Coal Storage Com
pany, which was organized here Sat
urday. An organization meeting has
been held, and the following officers
elected: President, ]. H. Morgan;
vice president, ]. C. Lehman; general
manager, L. w. Beach; secretary and
treasurer, J. B. Davis. The capacity
of the plant will at once be doubled
and a complete cold storage depart
ment consisting of large storage
rooms, which will accommodate meats,
fruits, eggs and general merchandise,
will be established.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
THE NEWS AT EMORY.
Annual Debate Won by Few Society.
other Matters.


Emory College. Oxford. Ca, Dec. I.
The annual fall debate between rep
resentatives from Few and Phi Gam
ma, literary and debating societies was
held Saturday evening in the hall of
Few Society. The representatives from
Few were Douglas Rumble of Smarr's,
Boyce Ficklen, Jr., of Washington, and
C. c. Elliott of Covington. Those from
Phi Gamma were Samuel A. Belcher
of Cairo, George L. King, Jr., of Crit
fin, and William Fletcher Allen of st.
Augustine, Fla. The fall term debate
is considered one of the most import
ant forensic contests of the college
year and consequently the outcome of
this debate has been watched with the
keenest interest. Under a new law
passed by the two societies, the repre-
sentatives may select their subject as
soon as they are elected by their re-
spective societies. but the side of the
question which they will each uphold
is not announced to them until twenty
four hours ahead of time. The debate
last evening was the first to be held
under the new law. and 1t proved to
be eminently satisfactory and interest
ing. Prof. H. M. Banks of the depart
ment of economics, presided, and rem
dered his decision in favor of the af-
firmative, which was supported by the
representatives of Few.
At the regular meeting of tn Epsi-
lon chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsi-
Ion Fraternity. held Saturday night,
Royce Ficklen, Jr.. of Washington.
was elected to represent the local
chapter at the national convention of
the fraternity which will convene at
Washington, D. c., during the Christ
mas week.
Mr.. Charles Leighton Shepard of
Brunswick, was also. elected Satur-
day evening to represent the XI chap
ter of the Sigma NJ Fraternity which
will hold its national convention at
Annapolis during the coming holidays.
One of the most delightful social af-
fairs of the season at Oxford was the
reception given Saturday evening by
Prof. F. N. Duncan of the department
of biology, complimentary to the fresh
man football team. The toasts of the
evening were especially appropriate
and called forth rounds of applause
Those present were Messrs. T. M. Bry-
an of Jacksonville, Fla, Wilfred T.
Neill of Macon. B. E. L. Timmons of
Atlanta, B. c. Jenkins of Columbus
Arthur Brown of Jacksonville. Fla,
Robert Whitehead of Augusta, J. A.
Mabbet of Dawson. Robert Hearn of
Douglasville, Alex White of Rockmart
Luther Roberts of Lavonia and w. c..
Hendrix of Atlanta. Prof. Duncan
coached the freshman team this year
and developed a strong team from the
new material with which he commence
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
OBITUARY..
Mrs. j. n. Hamilton.

Mrs. Emma Hamilton, wife Of Mr..
]. r. Hamilton, superintendent of the
Pierpont Manufacturing Co., died yes
terday morning at her home on Ogle-
thorpe avenue.
Mrs. Hamilton had been i'll for several
weeks but life was not dispaired of
until few hours before her headth.
She had made many friends since her
removal with her husband and child
rem to Savannah from New Jersey three
years ago, and her many admirable
traits of character had endeared her
to all who knew her. She leaves a
devoted and loving husband and two
children to mourn their irreperable loss.
Her death is particularly sad, coming
as it did in the midst of her young
and useful life.
The interment will be in Laurel
Grove Cemetary
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
MORE PEACH TREES
TO BE PLANTED.
Fort Valley Not Content with Its
Present Industry.

Present Industry.
Fort Valley, Ga, Dec. There Is
hardly a land owner within radius
of ten or twelve miles OF this place
who, have ever heretofore been skep-
teal as to the renumerativiness of
peach culture but will plant an ORCH
ARD this year.
The peach fever" is higher now
than il has ever been, and this in
creased interest is thus accounted for:
Fifteen years ago when the planting
out of large orchards was first begun.
the reasonable expectation was crop
only once in three years. A paying
yield any oftener was the exception.
At that time these pioneers were
unfamiliar with the requirements of
trees in this section, and after set
ting out" they looked for generous ma
ture to do the rest. But by study and
information obtained they have SO i'm
proved the class of trees, that crop
every year is now the rule. as evil
denced by the paying crops of 1900.
1901 and this year.
Better blowing, more systematic fer
tilization and trimming of the trees
have been practiced, and also the
trees have been made much harder
and more immune to the cold by a
system of scientific spraying which has
proven of untold value. Spraying is
now begun in the early autumn and
continued at regular periods until late
in the spring. By this systematic
method the tree is not only strength
ened in vitality, but is more likely to
produce a crop of good, healthy fruit.
Another industry that Is beginning
and will continue to bring thous-
ands of dollars annually into the town
is the nursery business. The fame of
this section as the peach paradise
seems to be limited only to the boun-
dairy of this country, and the conse-
quence is the nurserymen send out no
solicitors, but receive unsolicited or
ders for their stock. The demand has
been unprecedented.
Another industry, though only few
years old, which is making growers in
dependent is the raising of cante-
loupes, on a large scale, for the North
ern markets. The crop is easily grown
and almost invariably yields hand
some returns. More than thousand
acres will be planted in this immedi-
ate vicinity next year. To the unini-
tiated it may seem uncalled for. but
it is absolutely necessary for success
full marketing that a field of cante-
loupes be picked every two hours dur
ing the gathering season. A melon
ready for picking at 10 o'clock will be
too ripe at noon
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
George Il. Erwin, Atlanta,

Atlanta, Dec. 7.-George P. Erwin.
a secretary of the Executive Depart
ment under Gov. Terrell, died tonight
at 3 O'Clock of ureaemic poison, re-
sulting from several hemorrhages with
which he was attacked Saturday after
noon at O'Clock. He was on his way
to the depot at the time to meet his
wife and was taken into Folsoms Ho-
tel, where death resulted tonight.
George Erwin was a native of Haber-
sham county. and the body will be
taken there for interment. For four
years he was message clerk in the
State Senate. and there made a host of
friends.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
BOOK NOTICES.
Continued from Seventh Pace

story. 1t deals with the early Christian
era, and by some has been ranked
second to Ben Hur." Its power. its
beauty, and above all its deep earnest
ness of purpose and wonderful life
and vitality, mark it at once as a
masterpiece. Mr.. Ashton has succeed
ed in avoiding the faults which have
been common in practically all the re-
cent novels based on the religio- his
torical theme-vulgarit and sensa-
tionalism. She Stands Alone" while
rapid in movement and intensely dra-
matte in plot, is pure and noble in
every incident. The reader will he
charmed by its dignity and power. as
we'll as by its dramatic incidents and
vivid portrayals of those wonderful
early Christians whose faith and self
sacrifice have been the theme of count
less writer's throughout the ages.
Sweeping. the Seas: a Tale of the
Alabama" by Gordon Stables. NJ. d.
Cloth binding; gilt top. Price s1.5O. e
P. Dutton & Co.. New York. DR.. Sta
bles, the author. is a surgeon of the
British navy. and at the time of the
hitting out of the Alabama, which later
became one Of the most famous ships
that ever sailed the seas. he was sta
toned on H. NJ. S. Penguin. The Pen
gum later became 'chummy shin"
with the Alabama. and the officers Of
the two vessels came to know much of
each other. On the Alabama was DR..
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Macon's Lodge of Sorrow,

Macon, Dec. THE Elks' lodge of
sorrow at Masonic Hall on Mulberry
street this afternoon was attended by
1900, the house being crowded so that
standing room was at a premium. The
meeting was presided over by Exalted
Ruler w. A. Davis, who introduced
Judge John Ross, the speaker of the
evening, who delivered a magnificent
grafton in commemoration of those
who have died during the year. They
were Capt. T. r. Wiley, Sam Westcott,
Jr., Arthur Leon Wood and William
Lee Ellis. Mrs. c. E. Schofield, j. @.
Boone, Miss Louise Singleton and Mon
roe Ogden sang in quartette.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08

urer, Dec. 1. 19O2.-The following lots
are in arrears for ground rent" of
which owners are hereby notified
=. S. HARDEE.
Brown Ward-East u lot "a, qrs.;
lot 81, 2 qrs.
Calhoun Ward-Lot 90. qrs.: west
y lot %, qrs.; east y lot AZ, 2 qrs.;
east u lot 43, qrs.; lot 48, Qrs.
Charlton Ward-North " lot 35,
qrs.
Chatham Ward-East " lot 10, 2 qrs.;
west u lot Is, qrs.; lot IT, qrs.; lot
80, 2 qrs.: lot 81. 2 qrs.
Columbia Ward-Lot 16, qrs.: west
~ lot 20. 2 qrs.; lot SO, 2 qrs.
Crawford Ward-West " lot 6, 2 qrs.;
south u lot 10, 2 qrs.; lot %. qrs.;
lot 26, qrs.; lot 81, 2 qrs.; east Y of
west Y lot So, 2 qrs.; lot 43, 2 qrs.;
east y lot e., 2 qrs.; northwest part lot
6S. 2 qrs.
Crawford Ward. East-Part lot Is. 2
qrs.: lot 16. 2 qrs.
Ebert Ward-Lot 1, 2 qrs. lot 3, 2
qrs.; south Y lot 16, qrs.; south u
of north u lot 16, 2 qrs.
Forsyth Ward-Lot 49, qrs
Franklin Ward-East y lot 81, qrs.
Greene Ward-East part lot 4. 2
qrs. west part lot 4, 2 qrs.; south u
lot 16, qrs.; south " lot %. qrs:
lot "a. qrs.
Jackson Ward-West X lot 10, qrs;
east 2-3 lot 10. qrs.
Jasper Ward-Lot 43, 2 qrs.: west u
lot 46. 2 qrs.
Lafayette Ward-West IA lot 1, 2
qrs.; east 2-S lot 40. qrs.; lot AZ,
qrs. lot As, qrs.
Liberty Ward-North " lot 90, qrs.;
lot IS. 2 qrs.
Lloyd Ward-Lot 80. 2 qrs.: west "
lot SO. 2 qrs.
Monterey Ward-East 2-5 lot 10. .
qrs
Pulaski Ward-West part lot 81. 2
qrs.; east part lot 81, 2 qrs.
Troup Ward-West u lot IA. qrs:
east Il lot II, 2 qrs.; north Il lot 81,
qrs; east Y of south u lot 81. qrs.
Warren Ward-Lot 16, qrs.; lot 10,
2 qrs.
Washington Ward-Lot 5. 2 qrs.:
west y lot 6, 2 qrs.; east u lot IA,
qrs.: lot %. 2 ars.
Wesley Ward-East y lot H. qrs
All persons having interest in the
above lots are hereby notified that
If the amounts now due are not paid
to the City Treasurer on or before
Dec Is, inst, 1 will proceed on the
morning of Dec. 16 to re-enter accord
ing to law.
HENRY E. DREESON.
City Marshal
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08

DeLand. Fla, Dec. 7.-Oranges are
now being shipped in considerable
quantities, and the quality of the fruit
is very much improved since the last
cold snap. The groves are turniAy out
fully as we'll as was expected, and the
prospects for crop for next year are
very bright.
The Putnam House opened on We'd
nesday for the season, with Mr.. S. p.
Chase in charge and Mr.. Ward Gould
as clerk
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
FARM, GARDEN
AND HOUSEHOLD

tude. OF course, 1t is grown to some
better advantage in that section where
no killing frost occurs before Deem
Der, usually.
There is a vast range in the yield of
cane, depending upon the character OF
the soil and its fertilization.
There is very little literature upon
the subject. Now and then the agri-
cultural papers give some special Gr-
ticle upon the subject.
In an early issue we will give some
practical suggestions relative to cane
growing In the meantime, write to
Orange. Judd Company Lafayette
Place, n. Y, and also to Director Lou
isiana Experiment Station, Audubon
Park, New Orleans, for literature of
cane culture. 1t Will be sent free.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Among the PnuIfrn..

Old plaster furnishes good lime ma
terial.
Sunlight is essential 10 fowls in win
ter.
Late Matched puilets seldom lay un-
I'll spring.
Large roosters with small hens Is a
very poor combination.
scalded milk and cooked rice Will
often stop diarrhoea In fowls
The laying Of unusually large eggs
denotes that the hens are too fat
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
MEMBER OF RIFLE TEAM
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

London, Dec. 7.-While the Cunard
Line steamer Etruria was ascending
the Mersey Saturday morning, Col.
Lamb, a member of the English rifle
team, returning from the international
competition. committed suicide. ending
his life with a rifle bullet.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Riehnrdson Very III.

Atlanta. Dec. IF II. Richardson,
editor OF the Journal and one OF the
best newspaper men and lecturers IN
the South. is critically ~ az his home
az East Point, near Atlanta. His ply
Eicians stated to-day that he Is suffer-
ing from kidney complaint. and al
though they consider his condition pre-
carious, sthey expect his recovery
Saturday morning Mr.. Richardson
was seized with faintng spell while
az his office iu this clty.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
auitmnn knights of Pythias.

Qutman, Ca, Dec. 7.-Quitman
Lodge No. 65, knights OF Pythias,
elected officers for the next six months
as follows: James McMallen, c. CT:
Briggs Arlington. " c.: w. A. May,
preiate; J. II. Mathis, M. at A.; l. f.
knight, NJ. OF WI. c, Denmark, X. OF
r. and s.; IL. l.. Young. NJ. f.: NJ.
l.. Hubert, J. CIV. a. Whipple. @. c.;
L. w. Branch. grand representative
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
GALLOWAY WILL DEFEND
MILES JOHNSON.

Augusta, Dec. Judge Brinson stat
ed to-day that he had appointed Judge
II. II. Galloway 10 act as attorney for
the negro Miles johnson, for whom
a special session Of the grand Jury has
been called IN the recent case Of as
sauh on a 6-year-old white child. John
son VIII remain in the jan AZ Gayan-
nah until the session Of court that
tries him in January. Judge William
= cary VII succeed Judge Hrinaon on
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
About sugar Cane Growine.

$. II. w, Savannah. Ga: "Wnl you
give me some Information through the
Morning News on the scientific Gull
iure OF cane. climate conditions, soils.
average crops IN this sectlon2 Also tell
~ Nhsn ! can get some literature on
Aut good corn or cotton soil a
ld u can be- grown succeegf,iiiv NOS,
AENheTe below he 80 degrees u lau.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08

tarrh. These books should be In the
hands Of every person afflicted, as DR..
Hathaway. the author, Is recognized as
the best authority and expert in the
United States on these diseases. Write
or send for the book you want to-day,
and n viii b. sent you free sealed.
Address .. Newton Hatha way. ~ d.,
26A Bryan street, Savannah, Ca.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
A. Lodeman, Michisan.

Ypsilanti, Mich. Dec PROF. August
Lodeman, who for thirty years has
held the chair of Modern Languages IN
the State Normal College, died sud-
denly to-day OF acute Indigestion. He
was born IN Germany in 1892.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-08
Mrs. Helen ZeiEIer.

A telegram received by Owen H.
Zeigler yesterday announced the death
of his mother Mrs. Helen Zeigler of
Philadelphia. The message gave no de-
tails. Mrs. zeigler has been in bad
health for some time.