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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
PLUCkY OLD SIMONS.
An Old Man Who Had No Faith in the
Dangerous Qualities of Powder.

An Old Man Who Had No Faith in the
Dangerous Qualities of Powder.
"That explosion of powder in store
down the river puts me in mind of a
personal experience" said Detroiter
the other day. 81 was living in Mis-
souri,, and the country store at which /
used to trade was kept by man named
Simons. He was queer, cranky old
chap, having his own ideas about every
thing, and while he always kept in
stock several kegs of gunpowder, he
insisted on storing them for his own
convenience, without reference to the
danger. A twenty-five pound key al
ways sat on the counter within ten feet
of his weighing scales, and the very
first time | entered the store the old
man weighed out pound for GUS
toner and kept lighted pipe in his
mouth all the time. There were twenty
people inside. but was the only one to
skip out The others had got used to
it. | felt it my duty to warn Simons
against such terrible earelessness. He
heard me through and replied:
"'Stranger, mebbe you had better
patronize some other store. I'm most
too old to want advice from boys.
There was no other store within
seven miles, and therefore continued
to trade with the old man, though he
seemed down on me forever after that.
One night drove up after something
and found fully twenty men in the
store, most of whom were smoking.
There were three kegs of powder on
the counter this time, and when heard
customer ask for pound l slipped
outdoors and didn't stop running for
half mile. waited for half an hour,
but no explosion took place. When ]
returned most of the men had gone. !
got my goods, mounted my horse and
set off for the lead mine, wondering
how it was that Providence fooled
around with the old man so long.
had noticed powder scattered on the
counter, and the wooden plug was on
one of the kegs. / was about a mile
away when my horse seemed to be lift
ed off the ground, and there came 8
rumble as If an earthquake had broken
loose. Fences along the roadside were
leveled, and l heard glass breaking il
farmhouse windows. l knew wha
had happened, and l turned and rode
back. When | reached the site of the
store there was simply great hole il
the ground. The building had beer
scattered for half mile around. Ole
Simons was found in a potato patel
forty rods away. bruised, blackened
broken and dying, and when we PICKED
him up he gasped out:
Its all nonsense to be afraid o
the burned stuff Detroit Ere
Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

While the toad is very useful in the
garden to destroy slugs and insects, it
is not good thing to have near your
bee hives, as it also swallows heavily
laden honey bees. Cleveland Leader.
Prof. Stewart says green sorghum
is a better green food for COWS in
August than green corn, because it has
more soluble sugar and is, quite as rich
in heterogeneous elements. Troy Times.
Cold baths are dangerous to the old
or feeble. Warm baths are relaxing,
and should not be taken in the morn
ing. The morning is the best time for
cold bath, the evening for warm
one.-Boston Budget.
Weed and hoe the onions. peas and
all of the garden vegetables, harrow
the potatoes again, replant the corn
and commence ploughing it the very
day it is large enough. Keep the
ground which the crops occupy free
from weeds, loose and mellow. N. Y
Telegram.
The hogs should have undisputed
sway in the orchard during the fruit
season and they will eat up all the
fallen and wormy apples and hunt out
many of the grubs, &C., which are in
furious to the trees. In this way they
destroy many of the enemies of sound
fruit and shade trees, and in other
ways greatly benefit the orchard
Prairie Farmer.
"A Delicate Souffie: Dissolve a quar-.
ter of a pound of chocolate in luke
warm water; add the yelks of four eggs
and cup of powdered sugar, and mix
well together until you have a smooth,
frothy paste. Beat up the four whites
to stiff froth and add them to the
mixture. Pour all into a baking dish;
leave it for twenty minutes in the oven
and serve.-ToIedo Blade.
Squash and sweet potato vines
having rootlets that grow out from
the under sides of the joints, which
anchor them and prevent the wind
from dislodging item, should be lifted
very carefully when growing, as the
rootlets not only hold the plants in
place, but assist in procuring nourish-
ment, and any damage done in hand
ling retards the vines. Western Rural.
DO not forget that fuchsias will
make their best growth in summer only
when partially shaded in the heat OF
the day. The beautiful fuchsias which
skilled florists show are made so by
careful and liberal pinching back Of
the fast growing stems. This induces
the tree-like habit which is so attract.
i've in the fine specimens seen at exhi
billions and florists greenhouses Er
chdnQe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
Storm Signals.

As the coming Of great storm isheralded
he approach of that dread and fatal S, -
sase. Consumption OF the Lungs, usuallv
. n ,,,,unced in advance by pimples, blotchays
ernptions, ulcers, glandular swellings ana
Kindred OUTWARD manifestations of Tie in.
tarnai blood poison, which, il not promnt-
w expelled from the system, attacks lie
delicate tissues OF the lungs, causing them
to nice rate and break down. DR.. Pierce,s
1Golden Medical Discovery is the great
remedy for this, as for all diseases having
origin IL bad blood IT. improves the
and builds up the wasted system.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
WHAT is MUSIC?

what is music?" a little girl said,
As over her lesson she bent her head.
what is muster Mamma dear,
Gan you give the answer as it's here?
Probably, not" made reply,
but III ask of those whom meet by and
by"
first saw farmer hale and brown,
VINO had Just come home from ride to
what is muster" asked, as he came near;
And he answered with laugh that was good
to hear:
what Is music, did you say?
1t S the hum of those mowers out there cut
ting hay;
Next week twill be the binders out in the
wheat,
They make music to me very sweet"
"what is muster" l asked Of toil.worn
hand,
In a building where fabrics were made that
"'Tls the whirr of those looms all day long,
Ii you listen Alright they make quite song
'what is muster" asked of miser old;
Ana he quickly answered "'tis the rattle OF
There is nothing else that can make the same
sound,
AS turn my bcauteous treasure around"
met woman, sad, castdow
VINO was robed in black from foot to crown
What is music?" softly said;
lis the voices of loved ones who now are
And they were so dear. OIL how sweet
was the musical patter of little feet"
what is muster" asked Of poet who lay
On brook messy bank one summers day
what is music! why, it's the song the brool
makes,
As 1t trills and rlpples on its way to the lakos
Hear that thrush on yon topmost bough.
He is music mad from the sound, / trow.
Hear the soft rustic of the leaves overhead,
How they dance with one another, by thu
south wind lead.
That's music!"
met lovely, fair young wifi.
Who had hardly known care in life.
What Is music?'' asked OF her.
what is music? come home with me
And you, for yourself, shall see."
! thought TO see Il Steinway grand.
For knew she spent with a lavish hand.
We scarce had entered the spacious hall,
When through the rooms their came a call.
mamma has comet and moment more
A beautiful boy bounded over the floor.
Her wraps were quickly thrown aside,
And taking her boy with loving pride.
She said: This is music all day long,
IT is more to me than syren's song
what is music?" tenderly said
10 dear old saint with whitened head.
what Is musicy'-in Il trembling tone
Ills what shall hear when get home;
whether 1t be the angels, with harps all |
tune,
Or the voice of the Master saying well done.
Matte Mcbride, In Itausau VS. ReuieD.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
An Earl or for Some Fun.
Isl. Louis Globe nemocrat.l

The Earl of Fingal, Ireland, was regis
tered at the Southern yesterday. The no.
BILE Earl was much surprised when re-
porter sent up his card. II only came
over for bit of shooting, you know" lie
protested, "and | can not see where it VIII
interest the masses at all, you know"
"Where do you expect to find this shoot
ing, my Lord?" "Why, around San Fran
cisco, of course. am told that big game
is plenty all around the bloody place, you
know, and | have brought brace of fowl
ing pieces that would kill an elephant, bs
JoveU
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
A Rod Snake In His stomach.
[wilmington (IIl.) Special.


The case of Julius Luther, whose funeral
occurred here to-day, was one OF much IN
terest to the medical pr fession, both here
and in Chicago, where he had been treat
ed. He had suffered for more than two
years, and a few months ago spirtualist
doctor operated on him and relieved him
of {. red snake about eighteen inches long.
His relatives would not allow post-mor-
tenn examination, and sought to battle the
skill of resurrectionists by using metallic
casket with a spring lock.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
Queer Case OF Adoption.
IWashingtOn Post.

Senator Palmer, of Michigan, has no
children of his own, but has partially
adopted the son of his gardener under a
rather peculiar arrangement. For six
months in the year the boy lives like a
princ" ut Mr.. Palmer's home, and for the
other six he is at his fathers, merely q
workingman's son again.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

"HALL's Hair Remover keeps my hair In
good condition. Mrs. S. II. Scott Stod-
dard, N. III.
Ayers Ague Cure is a purely vegetable
compound, and is free from dangerous
drugs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A Western editor retorts to the at
tacks of his contemporary that there is
nothing fresh about the lstter's sheet
but its editor. The amenities of Jour-
nalism are bound to flourish in the
boundless West-BOSton Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

vouya or middle-aged men, suffering
from nervous debility or kindred affec-
tions, should address with 10 CENTS in
sorv Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

WIFf,-"You don't tell me that Prof.
x. has been struck dumb" Husband
Eyes, last night And he was master Of
sevenlanguages,n Wife-"Ani was struck
3nmb in all the sevenn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

JF bilious, or sufferips ifom impurity Of
blood, or weak lungs, and fear of consump-
NJ NJ Pierce,s "Golden Medical Discovery
and it will cure you. BY druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A NEW English dictionary is coming out
with $4,000 words. People who are ever
bent on having the last word should sub
scribe at once.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

ANOTHER Chicago man has invented an
aerial machine. People will take desper-
ate chances TO get away from Chicago
n. Y, Independent.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A GUSHING young lady calls flirting the
ssmashn-ionaI game. Some of the young
men who engage in it often go "out on a
fly' if the girls father witnesses the game.
" Y. Mail.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

"MIsERY may like company says a
colored philosopher; 'but I'd raider hab de
rheumatic in one leg den ter hab it in
oofn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A WAITER in Hartford Conn restau.
rant has fallen heir to $50, 900. "All things
~sme to him who waits n-New Hdyen Nelos.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

Portland you will print my poemin
Editor-"Yes, sir; in the puzzle depart.
ment."-1Id-Bit
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

USE Instead of Unwholesome Cosmetics,
GIENN's SULPHUR Soar, which purites and
beautifies the Skin. HILLs HAIR AND
WHIsKEa DYE, Black or Brown, SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

CRoouET was said to beget quarreling,
and there is deal of racket about lawn ten.
mis-. Boston Commercial bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

IKNo ov nothing that needs'watching so
cluss az lie; it IL wuss than a sore thum,
or a kittle ov bileing soap. -ArkdnSaw Trav-
eler
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

WHEN girl changes beaus does she re-.
new her youth Burlington Free Press. 1t
depends on the age of the new beau. CHI
cdqO Tribune
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

WHEN is a Scotchman like q donkey
When he stands on the banks and braes
(braysl
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

The number of the last patent, is.
sued in 1885, was 1913, 49S. OF these
about 265, 672 are now in force.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A BASEBALL player In New Jersey IN
named Spuyder He ought TO be good
man for the outiield, where most of the tiies
20 = RosfoU Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

IT is difficult for one man to give another
piece Of his mind without destroying the
peace of both their minds.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

AMAN, as we'll as lobster, is apt to turn
very red when he gets into hot water
Troy Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

months treatment for SOC, Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

No, AJAX, the rooster is not a spring
flower, although he is a crocus.-LUe
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

CATS are expert climbers. Some of then
can get up waul even if you clip off thei
claws.-Peck'S Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

A LADY was once describing the conditio
Of her child's throat, and said: TT was flu
of ulsters."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

"YoU hired me-" said the laboring man,
"and now ] want you to higher my wages"
Chicago Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

ga. GOOD as represented is what every
body says of Frazer's Axle Grease.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

JUDGMENT, lumber and boiled eggs needs
10 be seasoned before using. - DdnsvilIs
Breeze
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05
JAMS, JELLY,

Table sirup Sweet Pickles. Vinegar Catsup Preserves
Canning and kraut Making for farmers wiyes.inalea
Tree with every dime paper Of Fall Turnp Seed all soI
E Paper OF Winter 2 eets Thrown ip.
49, JAMES Hastily, Seed Grower, Madison, ArS'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-08-05

ness and almost went on her knees to
her daughter to spare her the agony of
going into society when her sons trial
was close at hand. The beautiful
Hilda was memorable; to begin with,
without her mothers escort she would
have to absent herself also; but apart
from this it seemed to be of the very
highest Importance at such critical
time that they should appear among
their friends as usual. She so i'm
pressed this upon her unhappy mother S
mind that the poor lady suffered her
self to be over-persuaded, and she ac-
companied her daughter with the
bravest air she could muster.
When the guests had all assembled
at Middlesex Lodge it was found that
Lord Lexicon was late, and after wait.
ing for him nearly half an hour it was
decided to go down to dinner without
him. Hilda, who looked her best, was
most graciously received by every one,
and felt in no way uneasy at Lord Lex
ICONS absence, for his Lordship's habit
of travel had rendered him little for
getful of the eNgencies of polite so
ciety. In fact, to be late for dinner
was an idiosyncrasy of his which ex
cited very little surprise. Hilda would
have enjoyed herself perfectly but fol
vague apprehensions on her mother
account 1t may be that she felt {
twinge of remorse when she glanced a
the poor old lady's bloodless face anC
tremulous hands. She saw that he
mother was in condition of nervou
tension and suppressed exeitemen
which might eliminate in sudden at
tack of illness.
When dinner was over, but befor
the ladies had left the table, the doc
opened and Lord Lexicon appeared.
beg your pardon, Duchess swfull
sorry, Dukel' be cried, in his impei
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
Headac che in school Children.

Professor N. J. Bystrof has examined
747S boys and girls in the st. Petersburg
schools during the last five years, and
found headache In s6S; that is, in l g
per cent. He states that the percentage
Of he adache increases almost in direct
progression with the age of the children
as well as with the number OF hours oc-
cupied by them for mental labor; thus,
while headache occurred in only 5 per
cent of the children aged s, 1t attacked
from 2S to 40 per cent. OF the pupils aged
IA to Is. The author argues that an es-
sential obstinate headache in school chill
dren is the excessive mental strain en-
forced by the present educational pro
gramme, which leaves out of considera
tion the peculiarities Of the child's nature
and the elementary principles If hygiene
The oyerstrain brings about an increased
iriitability OF the brain and consecutive
disturbance in the cerebral circulation
Professor Bystroif emphatiealy insists Oh
the imperative necessity for permanently
Iadmittlng medical men to conferences o
School Boards. OF palliative meaures
he mentions methodical gymnastics, mild
aperients in welln-ourished childrens stee
| in the anemic, bromides, inhalation o
oxy gen, and In severe case, a temporar,
Idiscontinuance of all studies.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
A LabIA1or Famine.

HALIFAX, N. 3. Sept. 12.-Altred
b. Morrine, member OF the Newfodnd-
lard Legislature for Bonavists, now
here, says: 1.-THE Labrador fisheries
are an entire failure. AT their best
thoy afford but bare d oslstence, The
1900 inhabitants of the Labrador
coast subsist entirely by fishing.
Thirty thousand people go from, New,
foundland TO Labrador for fisa every
year. This year they have not caught
enc ugh to pay the cost of transporta-
tion and supplies. At least 90 900 more
peop are dependent upon the success
If the 10000. This makes total of
So, 900 people who are to-day destitute,
aud viii be entirely dependent upon
the Government tor food during the
Fall and Winter.
"The people have barely enough for
present necessities and no means OF
earning q dollar. The only relief 10
this picture Is the fact that the potato
crop the only crop raised on the island,
| Is turning out well and will yield abou.
| peck per head of population. This
seems highly oolored in view OF the re
cent fabrications OF starvation stories
among the Labrador E.quimaux, but
IL Is the plain Eaglish OF actual facts
and inevitable consequences"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
TO DETAIN THE BARK
An Actor,s Donation.

The following from the Charleston
News and Courier of September 7th,
shows thsgeneral impulses of great
actor:
"a check for 81 900, sent by Edwin
Booth, the tragediap, to an old and dear
frieId in this city, whose home was de-
stroyed by the earthquake,was received
y yesterday. The munificeat gift was &C.
|compsnied by the following beautiful
and feeling letter
nBosToN, Sept. my dear old friend:
The earthquake 9 horror reminds me that
l have (or had) many dear friends In
Charleston, can't help all of 'em, but
II the inclosed can relieve you and the
dear ones use it .would to God could of
fer more. Bad as it Is 1t might be worse.
The Almighty loves us despite His
Chastisements. Be true to Him. He
will not desert you. My little life has
been chapter of tragedies, as you
know, but 1 have never despaired-
never lost my grip of the Eternal
Truth. THE worst is not SO long as we
can say this Is the worst Give my
love to all old friends of mine, and as
sure them that though may never see
them again In the flesh they are vivid
in my memory, 'wreathed with roses
and red ribbons. Your friend, NED"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
A Beautiful Custom,

1t Is the custom OF some OF the classics
In st Paul's M. e. Sunday school to
decorate the altar esch Sabbath with
flowers. The services OF yesterday were
greatly enhanced by the good taste and
unusual skill OF one of the classes, which
was displayed in the construction of its
floral offering, which was representa-.
tion of the black board exercises as illus
trated in the Berean lesson of the day
On each side of the steps, which were
surnounted by the rising sun, was q
massive pillar composed of small and
delicate flowers, the colors of which
were beautifully blended, and light
in the rear, which furnished light for
the sun, lit up the whole structure and
produced a grand effect. Some of the
members of the school thought that the
ingenuity of the artist was worthy OF
recognition, and obtained the privilege
of exhibiting 1t, and 1t can now be seen
in the window of S. H. Baynard, Fifth
and Market streets.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
Tho Horses To-night

This evening Professor Bristol will
com ~ ence an engagement of one week
at the Opera House, with his school OF
twenty horses and ponies. The Pro-
fessor claims that these horses perform
feats never before attempted by the
equine species, and that their intelli'
gence exceeds that of any troupe of
horses that have ever appeared in this
city, or elsewhere. He has spent years
in educating them, and prides himself
on the fact that he, has brought them up
to their present high degree of excel
lence by kindness and the exercise OF
patience, until he had them compre-
bend what he wished them to dc. Ur-
like some other trainers he does not be.
lieve in the use of the whip, or other
treatment. Among them is the cale
heated clown mule Denver, who Ia a
host In himself. These horses have ap-
peared in the principal theatres of New
York, Phlladelphia aud other large
cities, and they have received the un.-
versal endorsement and commentator
OF the press.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13
The brotherhood of Moses.

The annual session of the Grand
q 1ited Order of Brothers and Sisters
of Moses will convene at National Hall,
Ninth and Walnut streets, on Wednes.
day, September 18th. at 10 o'clock
to be in sess ion three days, for tn g
transaction of important business.
There will be delegates from other
lodges of the order. The members are
requested to be prompt in attendance
On Thursday evening there will be a
grand turnout at the Shiloh Baptist
Church, where the order will be ad.
dressed by an able divine. After which
there will be festival at the NationaI
Hall, where all are invited.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-13

cum rises $40. Sun set 6l7.
Agents for DUNLAP hats. Rumford
hRtters.
Salt water tatty at Ferguson's.
Try Busn's coal ;Eyou Will Ike 1t.
Brazilian Balm cures colds. 10 cents.
M. X. Wyatt, Tricots, e23 ". 4th street.
Iry Bush's coal You Will surely like &c.
W. J. kimbie, grocer, and and Justison.
Birds aud cages at Ysrgors's, East 2ads
Millard Y. Davis, IeWeler, 9 Il. 2nd strset
Oity Laundry, Sixth and Shipley street
Fine ID X. Rings, st HAMS, IL Il. Fourth
Washing machine tor sale at Pickel's stove
store. 9 East Fourth st.
Infants clothing and ladies' underwear
made at Stats h Davis, No. East Fourth
street.
You CAN SAFELY SEND CHILDREN TO BUY
at the Family Shoe House, as you can re
turn anything bought II 1t don't suit II
quality, kind or price, and we refund yor
your money. Prices uniform and moderate
For children's shoes try the Family Shoe
House, 2o6 Market strset, above Second
VIM H. BabcocK.