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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

The directors of the company
formed under the leadership of
Capt. Eads to construct a ship
railway across the Isthmus of Te-
huantepec, Mexico, between the
Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific
Ocean, have let the contract for
the construction of the road to
the Atlantic and the Prcific Rail-
way Conn any. The work is to be
completed in five years.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
Grandma's Tea.

The old grandmother made null
lein teas for Group and coughs.
Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of
Sweet Gum aud Mullen is a null
lein tea combined with sweet gum,
pleasant cure for coughs and
Group. For sale at Atkins.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
A SQualling Baby.

Why is newly-born baby like
a gale of wind? Because it begins
with a squat. Cold gales induce
coughs and group. Taylor's Cher
Okee Remedy of Sweet Gum and
Mullen will cure it. For sale by
j. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

We are indebted to the man.
agement of the Cincinnati Centen.
NAL Exposition for a season tick
ct. The exposition promises to
be one of the most interesting ev.
er held in the United States and
should be visited by every one
who can possibly go.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
Notice to Candidates for the
West Point Cadetship.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, I
Nashington ID G

Washington, u. c
The Secretary Of War has mott
fed me that there will be a vacan-
CT In the United States Military
Academy at West Point for the
Eighth Congressional District Of
Tennessee, on the 18th day of
June, 1889. The law requires
that the nominee TO fill a vscany
shall be selected, as nearly as
practicable, one year in advance.
An examing board, selected by
me, will convene in Mckenzie,
Tenn, Wednesday, the LIST day of
August 1888, for the purpose of
holding a competitive examination
to select a competent and proper
person for the nomination. The
mental, the moral, and the physi-
cal will be embraced in the exam
nation, and the person certified to
me, by said Board, as best fitted
for the position, will be nominal
ted, to fill the vacancy. Candi-
dates shall be not under II, nor
over % years of age, at the
date fixed for admission, June 10,
1889, should be unmarried, free
! from disease or deformity; well
versed in reading, writing, in Or
biography, in arithmetic, and
should have a knowledge of the
elements of English grammar, of
descriptive geography particular
ly of our own country and of the
history of the United States.
Circulars containing full infor-
nation will be forwarded to all
candidates who apply to me for
them.
Very respectfully,
b. A. ENLOE.
June Is, 1888.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

Vast quantities of California
fruits are being shipped to Chica-
60 and sold at auction. The fruit
arrives at Chicago at 8 o'clock
and auctioned off to jObbers and
small dealers at 8 O'Clock the
same morning.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

A pugnaciOus screech owl at
tackled j. w. Holt at Wartrace
one day last week. The bird had
a nest in bush near his house
and defended it with such vim
that Mr.. Holt came out with a
badly skinned face and an injured
eve,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

The Wheelers Of Madison
County in session at jackson last
Saturday passed a resolution ask
ing the next Legislature to in
crease the appropriation to the
Department of Agriculture.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

Four indictments have been
found against James w. Tate, late
State Treasurer of Kentucky, for
embezzlement. The total amount
set out in the indictment is a lit.
tie over 100000.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

NTEHSea Wonders exist in thousands Of forms,
iltppbut surpassed by the marvels OF inven-
uHki ton. Those who in need Of profitable
work that can be done while living at home
should at once send their address to Hallett Co.
Portland, Name, and receive free, fnll information
how either SEX OF all ages, earn from S. to sas
per day and upwards wherever they live: You are
started free. Capital not required Some have made
over $50 in single DAY at this work. All succeed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
The Dudes Know IL

Or il they don't they should know that Ran
gum Root Liniment cured Big Head in mules
for w f Hunt of Adairvile, Ky. ] II Mall
lory, of Forts Station, Tenn, cured his hogs
of Blind staggers with it. In fact this King Of
Iiniments is invaluable for man and beast,
and no family should be without it. Sold by
|. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
4 Told You So

Mr.. E. A. Ireland, Of Breen, Phillips & Co.,
Nashville, Tenn, says: II was afflicted with
Piles for twenty years, and | tried every REM
EDDY offered me; finally used Ethiopian Pile
Ointment. 1t gave me instant relief and has
effected permanent cure" Sold by ] w Akin
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

Gen. Sheridan has been moved
from Washington to his home in
Nonquitt, Mass. He is slowly re-
covering from his recent danger
GUS illness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
Did You Ever?

w. II. Revels, NJ. d., of Baltimore, Md, says:
II havebeen in the practice Of medicine for
over eighteen years, but never have | seen the
equal Of Hodges Sarsaparilla. 1t has worked
miracles here in curing Rheumatism and
Scrofula. Have almost come to the conclu-
sion that | cannot practice without it. Sold
by |. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

a0SDs URewarded are those who read this and
QV,UI Ythen act: ties will ind hoecrsble employ
iHVtl Z ment that will not take them from their
homes and familie,. The profits large
and sure for every industrious person, many have
made and are making several hundred dollars
month II is easy for any one to make S. and up
wards day, who is willing to work. Either sex,
young or old; capital not needed start YOU. Nv
erything No special ability required You, read
er can DO il we'll as any one. Write TO US at once
for fun particulars, which we mail free. Address
Stinson & Co., Portland, Name.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
w n MTa-E~..E::sE.1 Sss

Reliable and Active Men to travel Tor an Is
tablshed House during the summer mouths. Those
who furnish horse and give security preferred
Money advanced monthly to pay expenses A
great chance for the right men! State age,
business experience, and to save time better send
names and address Of references. No attention paid
to postal cards Never mind about sending stamp
for reply Address BUSINESS" Boxrr Rich
mond, Va.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
Lands.

If you expect to buy lands in
Florida or Texas it would be to
yonr interest to consult this office.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 81.

To increase the circulation OF the Weekly
Banner the management offer an cxtraordi-
nary list of gifts, representing MANY
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS In value
Among th.se numerous gifts are included
splendid HARDMAN PIANO. worth
tScO; an clcga bedroom set OF furniture,
si7t;a set OF parlor furniture, $50; dia-
mond pin, 500; gold watch, 500; elegant
cloc S, aud numerous fine gold and sill
yer watches, articles OF silverware, sewing
machines, fine breech loading shotguns an
many and varied articles Of valuable jewel
~ and handsome goods, constituting the
lalgt st and most costly distribution Of gifts
ever offered by a southern newspaper. In
rdlition are offcrrd a number OF neatly
bound volumes, each containing ten valua-
ole hooks as follows:
vOLUMEI. Containing ton 1T the most
popular novels by authors OF Worldwide
VIOLA ME H. obtaining ten practical
works on various farm. stock breeding and
general .gricUltW lsuhjccts.
VOLUME III.-ContalinE ten hooks of
varied character, inclu'ling works Of wit
and humor. etiquette. popular quotations,
ladies' fancy WOfs. etc.
Full lists OF these books and other prizes,
including remarkable variety of elegant
and costy articles, will BE- senton applica-
Nn.
Every person subscribing few the Weekly
Banner and rcmitting 81 Will see far and
impartial chance In the distribution I gifts.
wHioh will be all drawn and distributed
July 10. lssS, and every subscriber will re-
ceiye a II. Those drawing books viii have
choice oil the volumes mentioned sbove.
The Banner ad Uses every citizen IN sub
scribe first for his County Paper, but every
intelli snt citizen should also have weekly
published at the state Sapi al. The Banner
Is mere than worth the 81 subscription. as il
has been enlarged to an s column SPACE
paper.
send for full list of prizes or sample copy
of Weekly Banner.
Write nane- county and state distinctly,
and remit by check, postofiec Or'iSr, postal
note or registered letter at our expense and
risk. AdTre,@
BANN-R PUBLISHING CO.,
Nashville.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

Treasurer Thomas paid 1885,
900 July interest Oh the State
debt, last Monday. The entire
interest due is $219,O92,50.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
The Cincinnati Centennial
opened yesterday and will cOntih.
ne to October 23d.
Gen. j. d. G. Atkins opened
his canvass for United States
Senator at Dresden Monday.

Two boys named Stovall killed
a man by the name of Smith, i'll
jackson, last week for calling
their mother liar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

The voters of independence,
Mo-, voted whisky out of their
town, last week, for four years,
by good majority.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

One Dollar pays for the
COURIER for 1 var.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

The debt statement issued July
LIST shows a balance in the nation
al Treasury of over six and three
quarter million dollars.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05
The rivers and harbors appro-
priation bill has passed the Sem
ate.

The present session of Congress
will not adjourn before the middle
August.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-07-05

June Is, 1888.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
GOLDEN EAGLE ORDER.

A Castle Formed I'm merIaen. A castle of the Order of the Golden Eagle was formed in Meriden Tuesday evening at St. George hall and 150 well known citizens eagerly swarmed forward to the platform at the close of the remarks explanatory of the objects of the order by Grand Chief Howells of the State of New York to sign their names to the membership roll.
 A committee of seven was appointed to draw up list of officers for the new castle and reported these names: P. O., W. H. Simonds; N. O., w. H. Stannis; V. O., Will liam Collins; high priest, ". G. Hooker; yen- srable hermit, V. T. Beckwith; mastsr of records, Frank W. Thompson; clerk of the exchsquer, M. A. Stone; sir herald, F. T. Ward; worthy bard, Frank Warner; worthy chamberlain, Richard Atwater; ensign, Will bur Hunt; esquire, George F. Griswold; first Ruardsman, H. ". Baker; second guardsman, F. s. Bailey; trustees, s. P. Swan, H. G. Royce and A. F. Yeamans. Another meet ing will be held in two weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
THE BLAINE OVATION.

Retweeu One Hundred and Fifty and Two Hundred New Haven Republi. cans WlIl Participate Hn AonorInE the Great ChIefEain.
 Enthusiasm over the Blaine ovation in New York is increasing as the time draws near, and between one hundred and fifty and two hundred Republican admirers of the great statesman will form the New Haven delega- tion. They will not all go on the special train this afternoon as before stated, but will travel mostly in small parties. A large number went on, the boat last evening. Even if the steamship bearing the Plumed Knight is not sighted till the last moment preparations will nevertheless go on. The great procession will be one of the events of the campaign, and delegations from all parts of the country will participate. The principal headquarters for the occasion will be at the Gilsey House. The Fifth Avenue Hotel and the Hoffman House will also be we'll filled with Republi- cans. The event promises to be one of the greatest ovations given to any of our nations honored sons in many year.
 The following general orders have been re- oeiyed at the Republican league:
 ELAINE RECEPTION. Joseph c. Jackson, grand marshal.
 John W. Jac0bus, assist nt grand marshal.
 Henry A. Barnunn. chief ot staff.
 oliver Sumner Tesll, aide and secretary.
 HEADQUARTERS GRAND MARSHAL.
 IS West Twentv-ifth street. N '. { The New Haven Republican club will form in East Fifty eighth street. right resting at LeXngton avenue, end be in position to move in the parade at 730 p. m. Aususty ;, Escond division, General Day, commanding.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
A FRATERNAL VISIT
By Israe1 Putnam Lodge to KOmau
 Kufn Lodge East Might.

By Israe1 Putnam Lodge to MOmau-
 Euin Lodge Last Might.
 About 150 members of Israel Putnam lodge No. 51, A. o. U. w., met last evening at the old State House and preceded by a drum corps marched down College and Chapel streets and up State to the lodge room of Molnauguin lodge No. in the COURIER building, the object being to make a frasernal visit. The visiting lodge was warmly welcomed and after witnessing the amusing as well as instructive degree work of the order pleasant interchange of frater- nal remarks was made which caused the hours to pass unnoticed until quite late. Though organized only nine months, Israel Putnam lodge is rapidly taking the lead among the insurance orders of this State. When it's anniversary occurs in November 3 rouaing demonstration is talked of in cele- bYation of the event.
 The present. membership of this great or der is 206, 800 and 1t Is gaining 2,000 mem hers per month.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
eff a woman is pretty, To me 'tis no matter, Be she blonde or brunette.

An unhealthy woman is rarely if ever beau tiful. The peculiar diseases to which so many of the sex are subject are prolific causes of pale, sallow faces bIotched with unsightIy pimples, dull 1ustreless eyes and emaciated forms Women so afflicted can be perrna- nently cured by using Dr. Pierce's FaEorite Prescription; and with the restoration of health comes the beauty which, combined with good qualities of head and heart, makes women angels of lovelinees. ssFavorite Pre- scription" is the only medicine for women sold by druggists under positive guarantee from the manufacturers that it will give sat- isfaction in every case or money will bs re- funded. This guarantee has been printed on the bottle wrapper and faithfully carried ont tor many years,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
NOW a Newarlx Ee.hb,.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Wolff Willner is spending his vacation in town. He is now preaching in Newark, N. J. We are glad to welcome him in our city again. He looks well and shows all signs of being satisfied with his position. We doubt not that his church has every reason to be satisfied with him. His cheerfulneas, fschOl arahip and modesty never failed to gain him friends, and his affection and noble charac- ter make him sminently it to teach the word of God to both old end young. P.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
TENTH WARD,
STATE OORRRsPONDENoE.
sOuthfngton.

Aug. 8..Mr. John J. Bowen died of ty- thirty-six years. He had been foreman of the Peck, Stow & Wilcox company's gray iron foundry for the ps7t two years and was highly thought of by the company. He was pest chief ranger of Court Industry No. 6,010. A. O. F. The funeral occurs this -(Thursday) morning at 8. m. at St. Thomas R. 0. church. The Foresters and moulders will attend. His widow gets $1, 100 from the Forestars.
 The lawn party at J. T. Munn's Wednesday evening was held in the house owing to the bad weather
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Entertainments. EE,-r1.- ,-z1o-

The longest lived of all the spectaculal shows, the perennial ssMichael Strogof, was presented by Charles s. Andrews com pany before good sized audience at thu Hyperion lest evening. The drama received 8 fair presentation at the hands of the dra matic artists whom MT. Andrews has col lected. The Mauvels in their grotesqut dances came in for large share of approval The ballet was regulation road affair ana not likely to create sensation. The show es a whole was a creditable one.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
The Nutmeg Drum corps.

The new drum corps which Major Skinner has organized recently made it's first appear ance last evening. It is called the Nutmeg and numbers seven men. The corps present ed sn attractive appearance with it's showy
 uniforms and discouT5ed the music which drum corps are wont to in creditable fash ion as it marched down Chapel street st the
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
FATHER AND SON.

Wealthy Baltimorean-Hig Som Bies
 Soon After.
 TWISTED, August S.-Samuel Hurburt of Winchester died suddenly of heart disease early this morning. His son died half an hour afterward of prostration and heart fail- ure. MT. Hurlburt was for a long time one of the wealtniest men in Baltimore. During the war he tried to run the blockade with c large cargo of sugar, but was unsuccessful, and in consequence lost nearly all his money. He has been living in comparative poverty since then
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
A special Conclave.

The New Haven Commandery, No. 3, K T., will hold special conclave on Friday evening, August 10, to take action upon the invitation from Washington Commsndery No. 1, K. T., of Hartford, to participate witt them in their days outing on the twenty eighth inst
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
GENERAL SHERIDAN.
The Funeral Car Passes Through This
 Gffv

The Funeral Car Passes Through This
 City.
 The body of the gallant Phil Sheridan passed through this city on the Washington night express last night. There were few people at the station when the train rolled in, but those who were there were quickly aware of the fact that the remains of the hero of Winchester were aboard en route for the nations capital. The train was long and heavy and powerful freight locomotive was sent up to Hartford to draw 1t down. The train came over the New York and New England road to Hartford.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
TOWN CONVENTION TONIGHT.

Republican Delegates Chosen Last EveRlng-Tenth Warders to Organize aCamPaign Club. Delegates to the Republican town conven- tion to be held at Loomis' Temple of Music this evening, were elected es follows last evening: SECOND WARD. George L. Dickerman, George E. Maltby, B. J. Ess, w. N. Parsons, J.W. Denton. The chairman of the meeting was H. w. Clark
 secretary, J. W. Lowe. FIFTH WARD. Lucnis Kentfeld, c. T. Gruener, G. J. Elsner, A. G. Shell. SEVENTH WARD.
 N. N. Gower, William R. Lloyd, William Platt. EIGHEH WARD. Captain GeEsner presided, Mir. Hall of the
 savings bank, secretary. Delegates J. D. Whitmore, F. B. Farnsworth, Eugene E. Miller, Oscar P. Ives, Ansel J. Beers. TENTH WARD. Tne Republicans of the Tenth ward after electing H. E. Benton chaiTnen and T. H. McDonald secretary chose the following dele
 gates: H. E. Benton, Jay Peck, J.F. Gilbert,
 A. P. Miller, W. A. Lincoln, H. F. Peck and
 Carlos Smith. The chrir4nan of the ward committee was
 requested to secure Wier's hall if possible
 for the use of the Republicans of the ward
 during the campaign and to organize Har-
 rison and Morton club.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Waterbury Excursions.

Waterbury Red Men will make an excur- sion down the Connecticut river, Tuesday, August 21, leaving Waterbury via the new railroad; and on the Thursday following Comstock Lodge, K. of F.. of that oity, will take it's friends as far ae Niautic
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
sonaor veta on the pfamomd.

A game of ball between mines from Vim. H. Mallory camp of Bridgeport and Nathan Hale camp, s. of V., will be played ct Hamit- ton Park August 21. After the game bean bake andgenera1 good time will be held in the s. of V. hall in the Exchange building.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
"RanHfG.

Old Hiram, No. 1, will meet this evening and exemplify the third degree to g promi- nent citizen. The lodge will not meet again until the first Thursday evening in septem- Der, when work will again be in the third l
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Tarsh FamiIvReunaen.

The Marsh Family association, including all persona of the name of Marsh or whe have descended from any of that name and their families are invited to attend the fifth family gathering and basket picnic at r. N. O. A. hall, No. IS Cannon street, Bridgeport, Sep. tsmber 5 and 6. Ample hotel accommoda. lions in the city at prices ranging from $f to 8s.50 per day. For information address the president, Colonel Lucius B. Marsh, Boston, Mass, or J. Johnson, secretary, Greenfield, Mass. The New Haven Marshes will be rsp- resented.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09

wansen-men, vg0alaeza and sA1l- drsn to use the best external remedy ia tke world for aches and pains. We refer to tho Compound Quinine Plassezs, which are sold
 by druggists. Jyl5 eoA
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
NeW HaYen bounty.

If you live in New Haven county you can have Loomis' Musical and Masonic Journal mailed to you one year for 25 cents. Sub scribe at once at the Temple of Music, corner Orange and Center streets. au 9 cod If
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Yale,s Groat rwirIer.

Yale's great twirler, Captain Stagg, is at the head of the Chatauqua nine and 1t is de- fsating everything its meets.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
wEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 ~ WAR DEPARrhxNT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIeNAL SERVICE, wAsHHNaToN, D. C., 10 p.m., August 8, 1858 Indications for twenty four hours:-For New England: Rain, warmer, winds becoming south westerly, followed by fair weather stationary tenn perature.-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09

Deacon R1tchsS 9th season at Saratoga
 Deacon Lewis Fitch, wife and daughter are nicely fixed at the Continental Hotel, Sara- toga, and will remain their for several weeks. This is the 18th season Deacon Fitch has wis., tied Saratoga and he always partakes freely of the Hathorn Spring water ann considers that it has been the means of giving him a new lease of life each year.
 Ex-Councilmsn W. A. Beers and wife will go to Saratoga on Saturday, the 11th inst, and will remain there until September first. MT. Beers will be our Saratoga correspondent as usual while aWay
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09

Cow Butter-CIark's Butter Store. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pregcrfpti tion-At DrugRlsts'. Hogarth Academy-J. M. Lee.
 Leibig's Extract of Meat At 0rocers Loomis Musical JouFnal-At LoomH'. Meats Poultry, etc.-PfaG Son. v Notice to Contractors-City Engineer Prices 20 Down-Beston Clothing %. Probats Notice-Estate of Daniel daAdgah' Pure Cider Vinegar-E. E. Hall
 Saratoga Water-E. Hewitt Q Co. e. o, Shovels~Weather Vans-RobelS B. Bradley q Co. Wsnted-Grocery Clerk-"Clerk''-Tni Once. Wanted-Six Wsitresses-775 Chapel Street. wanted Roorns-S. C. F., City. Wanted-Cook-70 Trumbul Street Wanted-Situa uation-27 Ann Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
rsdaY. August 3. 1888.
NOTICE.

Persons leaving the city for long or short period during the summer can have the JOURNAL AND COURIER sent to any ad- dress at the rate of 50 cents month, postage
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Bogus Telegraph Dispatches.

John ?. Flint has been arrested at New London for @ novel method of swindling which he practiced on Norwich people. He wrote bogus messages on telegraph blanks and delivered them to people in outlying dis tricts, charging fifty cents for bringing them. n0horoa
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09

Psars' Soap is the most elegant tsilst ad- aunct'
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-09
Special 4uttees.

Being the last of the summer months we try and clean up all the odds and ends in our stock, and in order to do so we make prices that insure speedy sale.
 Many of our customers take advantage of this opportunity to purchase goods that may not be needed until another year.
 Bargains in all departments.