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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
FOUR.FOOTED PESTS.
Vow Western, and Pacific slope Farmers
Fight Prairie-Dogs and squirrels.

-tOW NtbtcTh oho "S'hS pioPO A"'hiSa"
Fight Prairie-Dogs and squirrels.
A correspondent writes from Wyom-
ing Territory relating the difficulty he
has met in combating the depredations
of prairie dogs upon his crops, and
asking for some remedy.
The same trouble is encountered in
some portions of Colorado, and a
farmer who has experimental with
various remedies gives the following
as the one which has proved most sue
cessful with him: Dissolve one ounce
of crystallized strychnine in quart of
alcohol or whisky. Fill a common
wooden pail half full Of water and add
the dissolved poison. Put in as much
white oats as the liquid will cover, and
allow it to soak over night. In the
morning drain off the water, saving ii
for another time, and allow the oats
to partially dry. Then mix a quantity
of sugar with the grain in order to dis
guise the bitter taste of the poison. A
tablespoonful of the prepared oats put
in front of each hole will generally
suffice to remove all the occupants
thereof.
If the correspondent has irrigation
facilities it is a good idea to turn a
head of water into the dog village and
drown them out. In this State the
ground squirrels, which are fully as
destructive as the prairie dogs, gener-
ally make their burrows in clusters,
and by running furrow from the
nearest irrigating ditch and turning
the water into the burrows as many a,
thirty or forty squirrels have beer
drowned out at time.
A favorite and successful method OF
dealing with the squirrels here is with
| poisoned raisins. Take n good-sized
raisin, split it open with sharp knife
and put an almost intinitesimal guam
tity of strychnine therein. Then clos,
it up and put it inside the mouth O
the burrow as far as the hand car
reach. The animals are very fond o
raisins. and they will be swallowed 81
quickly that there will be no time t
taste the poison. Doubtless this viii
work well in getting rid of prairie dog
as well as the squirrels.
A machine has been invented and i
in successful use in this State for smok
ing out squirrels and gophers, and a
the habits of the former are in man,
respects similar to those of the prairi,
dog, it would be good idea to try i
on them.
Where the surrounding country
open and uncultivated the same trouble
Will be experienced in depicting tn
ranks of the prairie dogs that has beef
met with here in keeping down tn
rabbits and squirrels. The first thin,
to do is to put up tight fence, an
the next thing is to kill all the pests in
side the inclosure. Whether the dog
win burrow under the fence is no
known, but probably not, so that afte
they have been once driven out Their
will be comparative immunity fror
their depredations. And even shout
they occasionally make their way in
side, it will be comparatively cas-
task to keep them down. With tn
combined agencies of water, poiso
and smoke, together with vermir
proof fence, which can be erected ;
comparatively small cost, the task
not impossible of accomplishment
San Francisco Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
keeping Fresh Food.

In the preserving process of A. R.
Roosen, of Hamburg, food is kept fresh
for considerable time in barrels filled
with a weak solution of boracic acid,
tartaric acid and salt, which is sub
jected to a pressure of about five at
mospheres. In recent tests fish was
found to have kept perfectly fresh in
warm weather for seventeen DAYS and
beef was good five months after being
placed under pressure. 1t is estimated
that the expense of the process to fish,
ermen in England would not exceed
one-iifth of a penny per pound of fish.
The apparatus consists of the casks
and small hand force pump. The
process should prevent the enormous
waste in the fish ard meat trade, and
correspondingly cheaper such foods
ArkaRSaW TrQreler.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

Engineer Ed Drohan, of the Gin
einnati Southern railroad, is looked
upon as lucky man. In April, 1882,
Dan Driscoll took his place for one
trip and was killed. Two months later
Dan Angus took his run for one trip
and was killed. Three weeks ago
Matt Coombs, who has been thirty
years in the cab, took Drohan's run
and was killed, and few days ago
jim Jordan took Eds run and was
killed. All these deaths were the result
of accidents. Ed is beginning to have
difficulty in getting his brother engi-
neers to take his place on the cab when
he wants day off-N Y San.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

~ IN. Y. Sun.1

As the schooner o. Coke was coming
down the Patuxeut river, Maryland, some-
thing was seen in tho water which at q
distance looked like large serpent cross.
ing the river. A nearer view led the crew
to declare that it was a horned serpent.
When the vessel drew still nearer the
monster turned and made directly for TIA
o. Coke, and the crew got out poles and
pixies 10 repel boarders. They were not
used, for the animal proved to be q gray
squirrel, which was taken, tired out, from
the water and given his liberty on the
schooner.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

Many promising youth is max
ing great efforts to impress upon the
world the fact that he Is smart young
man, when he would do better to
husband his strength and resources in
order to become a smart old man.
There is always a lively demand for
smart old men, while the former de-
partment Is apt TO be over-erowded, -
leEas SutiaqS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
A PEsTEREpr LITTLE MAID.

was ever soul 80 pestercd; dear me, what
! thought there was none like Robin, and
loved him real and true;
i thought there was none like Robin hut
now that jamie Is here,
look at Robin and jamie, and both of them
arc dear!
And whether, the old or new love wins l
Alackl Aweell III wait and see which way
my heart shall set!
Was ever soul so worried? would ma do a
But there is Robin and Jamie-I Gamma to
both belong; st 80 ~ =
Yet MISUNDERSTANDING with Robin, think him
the finest lad,
And when Jamie comes a-woong, Gamma for
And whether the old or new love wins
Gamma tell as yet
Alack! Aweell I'll wait and see which way
my heart shall set
Was ever a soul so beat about? dinna,
Gamma sec, kfftfF
How that Robin and Jamie can both belong
TO mel
For Robins like the sunshine with eyes of
sunny light,
And JAMES Ike the darkness with eyes of
Yet whether the old or new love wins, ]
Gamma tell as yet ats
Alackl Aweell I'll wait aud see which way
my heart shall setl
Was ever soul 80 badgered2 Whichever
way turn. =
Whether to Robin or Jamie, the truth Gamma
learn.
many thing in Robin helps me to hold him
near, f'eI
And many a thing in Jamie makes him as
passing dear
And betwixt the old and new love, my heart
is sore besetl
Aack! Aweel! Ill wait and see, will ma wed
Jennie T.. T. Dowe In Centttru.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

EVERY person is interested in their own
affairs, and If this meets the eye OF any one
who is suffering from the effects OF torpid
liver, we will admit that he is interested IN
getting we'll. Get bottle of Prickly ASH
fjtters use it as directed and you will al
WAYS be glad you read this item.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

HALLS Hair Remover never fails to check
falling Of the hair. Gives universal salts
faction.
AS aremedy for throat and lung troubles,
wc recommend Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

It is said that lady's standing in socie-
ty can easily be determined by her dress
ct the breakfasttable; an expensive, snowy
costume indicating that the wearer has not
yet learned the proprieties But no one
need be afraid of being called "shod1y,"
il her loveliness is as apparent by day
light as at the hops. Perfect beauty is
never the attendant of disease; above all,
of those diseases peculiar to women, and
which find ready cure in DR., Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription" Price reduced
to one dollar By druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
Salt Rneun1

Is the most common of all skin diseases ana "a M
en- exceedingly disagrceable. The SKIN becomes
dry and hot grows red and rough, and oiteh breaks
INTO painful cracks while small watery plmpies APP
pear in great numbers, dIscharging thih STICKY
auld. causing intense itching. HOODS sarsaparlR
has wonderful power over this disease. IL purlhes
the blood and expels the humor and the skih heals
without scar. =.
"Ihad salt rheum over nearly my entire body. IL
is impossible to describe my sutierlngs. When pc
gan TO take Hoods sarsaparilla the disease pesan
10 subside the watery pimples, with their ngonislns
itch and pain disappeared, and now ani cured
LYMAN ALLEN, No. Chicago, ILL.,
"Isuffered from wakefulncss and low spirl.s' ano
also had eczema on the back of my head ana neck
which was very annoying. | took one oo'te
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and have received 10 nuch
benefit that l am very grateful, ana am alwasS
glad to speak good word for Hoods sarsapariia''
MRS. j. S. SNYDER, Pottsville, IA
Hoods SaYSaparIlia
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for Co. Prepared "
Gil HOOD CO, Apothecares' Lowell Mass
100 Doses One Dollar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

Rev. FATHER MAHoNy, Dean officiating
for the Archbishop, st. Mary's Cathedral,
Sydney, N. S. W., pronounces St. Jacobs
Oil the greatest of all pain-cures,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

A ''sAFE burglar" is one in the peniten-
ary.-Tid-BuS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

You often hear woman say: There's
no use talking; but she doesn't think SO
Just the same. --Netc Hdrea NelcS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

The name OF the new Chinese Ambassa-
dor Is Lin. To ask is Mr.. Lin ini'' may
be taken as an insinuatiOn that be used to
wash and iron h.-Chicngo Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
.nor. -, .,,ho, aortblv ,ll.-

ABOVE all other earthly ills,
hate the big, old-fashioned pills,
BY slow degrees they downward, wend,
And often pause, or upward tend;
With such discomfort are they fraught
Their good effects amount to naught
Now, Dr. Pierce prepares pill
That Just exactly fills the bill
A Pellet, rather that is all
A Pleasant Purgative and sn,dRi
Just try them rs you feel their need,
You'll find that Ispeak truth, indeed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

JuDGINe from the tightness of the arti-
Gle, it isn't every girl who can laugh in her
sleeve nowadays. Rochester Post Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

CHICAGO girl Ito young shepherdess) -
Ny dear, Eve been vading, and forgot to
bring my button-hook along Would you
oblige me with your crook f'-T5d- BIS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

WHEN a couple is about to elope, the
young man asks: doe; your mother know
your route f'-N. o. Picdyuae
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

ALTHOUGH your doctor may say you owe
your life to him, he will not take it in set
Element of his bill-The Critic
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

The amenities Of a minister's position
are very numerous--NcrchdRtI rdUetcr.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

FAT old lady lin dry-goois store)-'l
will look at your dress goods Clerk
"Yes. ma'am. Something in double
width l"-LiTe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

MR. CHESTNUT sends us word that Lieu
tenant Hem is an on-nest man. Thanks
- Washington Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

GLENN's Sulphur Soap purifies and beau
tifies the skin. Hills Hair and Whsker
Dye, black or brown, SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

lT's pretty hard luck. In summer we
have horse-fles; and then again in winter
snow flies. Burlington Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

UNLESS a mans got plenty of money or
wife who can cook, eating's nuisance.
San Francisco Chronich.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

THE barber tests the humidity OF tho
hair by his bayrumeter. Washington CRITIC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

A LOWELL barber is called the May flower
by his boss because he's the fastest cutter
in the shop -LOrN Citizen.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

THERE are not so many fellows wanting
the earth now since its cracked.-PhitGdet-
phid Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

CHICAGO women never argue. They put
their foot down, and that covers the whole
grouni.-N T. Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

"WILL the coming woman marry!" ask,
contemporary. Better ask her and find
out
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

A STATUE becomes smaller when it rains;
il is statue wet.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
ThoInpson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

THE Governor of North Carolina TO the
Governor of South Carolina-Shake! Mo
cta Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold every where. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

DoN'T fail to read nd. of McMullen Wow
en- Wire Fence Co. Name this paper.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11
The Morning Dress.

THERE is always crewel work to be done,
and dainty fingers delight in doing it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

MOVES in the best society-a fan.-Hart-
ford Times
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

Crows never kick up disturbance with
out caws.-LUe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

SoME one SAYS: Money is close" Grab
it then.-New Hdpen Ne'cS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

The "old reliable"-Dr Sage's Catarrh
Remedy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

IN racing all yachts show great deal o
tack.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-11-11

Miss JervoiSe.
"But, Kate DEAR" broke in Mrs.
Castleton with wifely solicitude, 1.-THE
elephants are all away, and how can
they shoot it?'
"Oh, | am not thinking about the
elephants, replied Castleton; .'but
Watson and | have lent all our rifles
and guns, and we haven't a single
thing of any kind left"
There are the sepoys' rifles" sug.
gested. I'VE could take one of then
apiece; and, you know, We can't LEI
the leopard get off without having e;
try for him. Can weP'
Eyes, there are the sepoys' rifles
certainly" replied Castleton rather
doubtfully; ''butn--
"And l have got couple of spears, >
l interrupted. ''Oh, do let us so a
once, before he is disturbed"
"Well-all right; we'll try it." sal,
Castleton, hesitatingly.
| lost no time in running home ant
changing into shooting costume
Castleton sent his orderly off to tn
| hHCo ioi Jul NtdpOtiS, anu ny I'll
time had returned with the spears
the orderly reappeared with a coupt
of rifles and a packet of cartridges. 5,
a very short time saw us mounted oil
our horses and following our guide on
to the little village of Goree.
Il am not very sure about the wis
dom of this business. said Castleton
"Oh, it will be all right" l replied
ave must be careful not to fire unit
we are pretty sure to kill-that's all.
Him, yes, l suppose so" assente
my eomrade somewhat doubtfully.
As a matter of fact it was not a
overwise business. Our regiment wa
armed in those days with the short two
grooved Brunswick rifle. q muZzl
loader. of course, and one in which tn
bullet had to be hammered into Tn
muzzle with q small wooden hamme
carried for the purpose, before it coui
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11
democratic Convention.

Meeting was called to order by
JAS. @ Lackey. Dir. G.. w. Wro-
ten was elected Chairman and NJ.
f. Cared Secretary.
On motion tie chair appointed
G.. " Castle, John Thompson,
Millard i, Carter D, d. Branham
.ar IN a. P, BanfelG a committee
on resolutions, who reported the
following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED, that We, the democra-
cY of l.awreAce Co, in convention
assembled, do approve Of th0acall
of convention to- be held at Paints
Vile on the 18th DC February, for
the purpose of selecting suitable
standard bearers of our party to
make the race for CircuitJu6ge and
Commonwealth Attorney.
. RESOLVED, that having had six
years in which to test their fidelity,
uprightness, fitness and ability of
tie Hon, G. n. Brown and S. G.
Einnorwho have so amply and
ftivalorned the Office Of Circuit
Judge and G Commemorative Attor-
nev, re spectiSely, that we deemit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

cAprAlS's FoRruYArr BlscovERY.

a CArrAlS's FoRruNATE Discovery.
Capt. Coleman, sehr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City ana n. ", had seen
troubled with cough so.that he was unable
to sleep, and was induced "a Try Dr.. Kings
New Discovery 70, Consumption. Il not on.
" gave him ins,an, relief, 1.-THE extreme sore.
ness in his breast lis children were SINH
larly affected and a single dosi had tbs same
happy effect DR.. Kings New Discovery is
now the standard remedy in The Coleman
household andon board he schooner.
see trial bottles Of his Standard Remedy
al K. f. vinion's Drug Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

right and'proper that we take this
opportunity to approve their off
cial course and therefore believing
that the Democratic party can find
no one who will be more faithful
than they've hereby instruct our
delegates who attend the Paints
vile convention tocast the vote Of
This county for the Hon. G. N.
Brown for Circuit Judge and S. G..
Kinner for Commonwealth Attor-
ney; end 10 use all honorable
means to secure their nominations.
RESOLVED, chat the delegates
viii vote as a unit on all questions
ut said convention, a majority pres
ent ruling.
RESOLVED, that all good Demo-
Gratis Of Lawrence county be APP.
pointed delegates to said conven-
ton, -.
G. W. WEoTEN, Ch'm'n.
M. F. CARRIED, Sec,y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11
TmrsE AnE SOLID FACES.

The best blood Furifyer and system regu,
lator ever placed within the reach Ct suffering
humanity, truly i Elecin- Biucrs. Inactivity
Of the Liver, Biliiousness, Jaundiee, Constipa.
ton, Weak Kidneys, Of any disease Of the "
finArY organs, or whoever requires AMI ppe.
,irer epic a. mild stimulant will always find
Eeleesric Btlerl the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely agd quickly, every
bottle guaranteed 10 give eutrc si,ista on OF
money refunded, Sold fhyeents a bottle
at X. IL Nias0n's Drug Store
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

By mistake the names o. Sol
Pack, Frank Harmon and Harry
Harmon were placed on the Delin.
quent list. | was informed they
had gone. Scgtt Castle and Arch
Preston were not returned delin-
quent but because their names APP
peared twice on tie lists. All who
know me understand that | have
no desire t0insult, wrong or iniure
any one, and publish this list that
no injustice be done these parties.
J.. R. Spencer,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11
BucKlEs's ARSicA sALvE.

The best salve in :..e word for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers. sa,t rleum. fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains corns, an al skin
eruptions, and positively cures piles, o no pay
required. It's guaranteed to give perfect sat-
isfaction, or money refunded. Price IS cents
per box. For Sale BY R.F. vinson,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11
FAsllioS MAGAZINE I,ree

" large f6pige publication coniaiping lhc
laies styles, with han5fome ilu mliops Of
fashions foy The coming season Artistic Fam
acy Wofl, Pointing l}eeipes andeyerg suhjeo;
oriuteres; 70 cultivated Aperitanlady. Price
fr.co. srEtIAh. For the address Of five Ia.
dies whcyou think would make eeod agents
aud - two.eent. stamps for postage eic,
we win send magazine fot one eutrs year
eInf, Address Immediately
FAsnnM MAcAzIag Co, p. o. l5S 49,
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

Diilworth's Coffee is so highly
approved wherever il is known, on
accountotlts surpassiNa c1coilGnce,
being ablendet Of Java and Rio
Coffee, packed in air-tight paeka-
gcs isnow sold By all first class re-
tail stores IA town ''leyit and be
convinced.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

Among the many arrivals nj the
Ghattarol this week we notice the
following V. Meinhart, j. Block,
S. Labold, John Murray, C. Mil
stead, and Ollie Schultz, CONNER
cial travellers Dir, B. S. Rice, Judge
Ireland, K. f. Prichard and $ G,
Kounce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

There is considerable talk of an
excursion to Pikeville, and from
the number we have heard speak OF
il, there seems TO be an opportuni,
for one oi our steamers to make
quite a paying trip.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11
NOTICE.

Allpersons indebted to Lewis Az
kins are hereby notified not to pay
him, but come forward and settle
all claims with the assignee, or they
will be proceeded against according
to law. L. WALLACE,
Assignee,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

No other medicine is 90 reliable
as Ayers Cherry Peetoral for colds
coughs, and all arrangements OF the
respiratory organs tending toward
consumption. In all ordinary cases
ii is n certain cure, and it affords
sure relief for tho asthmatic and
consumptive, even in adv-Leed
stages Of the disease.
The first meeting of the Chautau-
qua circle took place at Col. Jay
II Northup's last Thursday night
and marks 2 new era in Louisa Lit
erary circles. Number Of members
present eight, absent three.
M. S. Burns was chosen teacher
and assigned the following pro
gramme for the next meeting,
which will be at F. f. Freese's to-
night Thursday
PROGRAMME.
Augustus and Julius Caesar.
Alex. Lackey
Demosthenes and Cicero,
u. g, Sullivan
The noted women ofRome,
- Mrs. G. G. Sullivan
Roman and Grecian Art. ~
Miss Minnie Wroten
The Two Brutus's,
The Appian way and Aqueducts,
John Thomas
The Gracchi,
Mrs. Emma Northnp
Modern Rome,
Prot. l.yttleton
DR., Wroten
Notable Buildings Il Rome,
Mrs. Lyttleton
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-02-11

Fouyp+-Valuable property be.
longing to some lady Of Louisa.
The owner can have the same BY
calling mt this Office, describing it,
End paying for this notice.