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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20
Southern Stock and Grass-Growing
Association.

After forty years study and observa-
ton on Southern soils and in Southern
climates, the writer suggests to all
Southern farmers the wisdom of organ
izing large association to promote
the most profitable and extensive grass
culture and stock-growing in the
Southern States. These States contain
over six hundred million acres of fair
farming land, and generally in eli
mates adapted to the easy and cheap
production of the best American and
European grasses. implying the cheap
and easy production Of all grass-eating
and miIk-producing domestic animals.
Good pastures and excellent meadows
naturally open the way for the most
beautiful and profitable stock hus-
bsndry, dairy husbandry, and sheep
husbsndry. The best pastures, sum-
mer and winter. spring and autumn.
are not altogether the free gift OF
nature Nor are the best meadows TO
be had without the aid of labor and
skill in that direction For the associa-
ton to be popular and most useful, its
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20
SOME STRANGE SIGHTS.

IT is said that at recent Michigan we'd
ding the guests danced through two long
hot nights.
A NEW cradle On top Of new coffin was
seen the other day in wagon going out
from Atlanta, Ga, in evidence that life had
come at the price of life.
A RESIDENT of Woodstock, in the Cat
skills, has pet crow which picks berries
with his children and informs him when
other crows are in the corn.
ONE of the curiosities on exhibition at the
Cincinnati Centennial is a petrified water
melon, which was found near the qnarries
of the Southern Granite Company, at
Lithonia, Ga.
CURIOUS sight was witnessed the other
night at Debois' Opera House, in Elgin, H.
Forty young ladies, all dressed in red,
white and blue, recited "Sheridan's Ride I"
by pantomime.
MISS LENA LOEB, an electric girl at Gin
ton, Ia, pushed five strong men around a
room with the greatest Of ease, and held a
three-hundred-pound man Sin chair from
the floor against the united efforts of ten
other men to pull him down.
AT the sixth annual dinner of the New
York Thirteen Club at Brighton Beach, one
evening lately, there were eleven tables
with thirteen men at each, menu of thir-
teen courses, band of thirteen pieces. and
every thing else in thirteen order were the
| dinners features.
A WONDER story comes from Mecklenburg
County, Va, of a woman, sick unto death,
whose hair was cut short during her i'll
ness, and when it grew again was almost
white, so the hair cut off most obigingly
turned white too, and as a switch still orna.
ments its owners head.
The novel spectacle Of orfuneral process
sion of street cars was witnessed in Wash
lngton recently. At the funeral of two EN-
ployesof the street railway the other en-
| plOyes draped an open summer car, which
was used to serve as a hearse, and this was
followed by string of cars, all draped, and
occupied by the employees and their friends
A BRIDGEPORT Comm newspaper says
that cat was caught by a locomotive the
other day and cut in two by wheel which
passed over the body back of the shoulders
"After the locomotive had passed." says
the paper, the forward parts of the cats
body dragged themselves to the home yard
two or three rods distant, and there the Lit
tie life remaining flickered out in few sec
onds"
A YOUNG man OF Rockland, Me-, got up il
his sleep the other night, and dropped fiji
teen feet from his bedroom window Their
he removed screen from first floor win
dow, raised the window and got into tn,
room, awakened twopersons sleeping there
and talked with them for several minutes
before he was awakened. Then he had no
the faintest knowledge of his s'een- watkins
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20
How to Overcome the Dangers Of
Exposure.

Francis O'Reilly, the wellknown livery
man of No. IS Prince street, New York,
says Of ALLcocK's Porous PLAsTERs:
"For the last forty two years have been
engaged in the livery and hacking bust
ness am greatly aided by my four boys.
We are much exposed TO the weather, and
we have found ALLcocK's PLAsTERs of
very great service. We use them as chest
protectors, placing one on the chest and
one on the pit of the stomach. They not
only ward off the cold, but act as tonic.
We are frequently affected with rheuma-
tism, kinks in the back, and pains in the
side; but one or two of ALLCocK's PLAs-
TIERS quickly cure us. My wife and daugh-
ter have been using ALLCooK's PLAsTERs
for weak back and think the world of them.
I have now been using them for twenty
years, and always have box in the house"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20
HOUSES FOR POULTRY.
How to Construct One That Is Sure to
Give Satisfaction.

How to Construct One That Is Sure to
Give Satisfaction.
In building fowl house the comfort
and health OF the occupants are far
more important than fanciful orna-
ment. The best house for practical
purposes may be the least expensive.
Plenty of floor room is a great object,
and height is Of little consequence. so
it is sufficient for convenience of the at
tendant, unless it is desirable to have
a second story for storing feed or for
setting hens and for very early chicks.
One error in most articles written on
this subject for many years has been
the advice to put in as much glass as
possible. We often see sky-lights rec
commended and sloping sides filled with
sash. to give the sun full play. These
are grievous errors, as the poultryman
who experiments with them soon finds
out So much glass makes the in.
terror very hot on sunny days, even in
winter. The sudden change from this
warmth to the cold of night will al.
ways cause colds and roup among the
fowls. 1t is hard to regulate these
Protectors" to the weather. Discard
sky-lights; let the sides of the house be
straight, with plenty of sash for the
admission of light; furnish them with
shutters for use in hot weather. No
item is more important in building a
house for all-the-year use than ventila-
ton. The windows should be nova
BILE, and the sash removed in very hot
weather and wire screens put in. The
best ventilator for cold weather is the
"stove-pipe ventilator." A common
stove-pipe or square wooden pipe is
used. One end should be few feet
from the floor of the house, the other
extending through the roof. This pipe
carries off bad air arising from the
droppings and admits fresh air with
out causing draught. No floor can be
put in that is superior to dry earth or
gravel, filled in to depth of eight
inches. Roosts should be low and
roosting poles broad. High roosts
have no excuse except in country
places infested by minks, foxes, etc.,
and then if the house is vermin proof,
as it should be, they are unnecessary.
Plenty of room, good ventilation,
dryness, warmth and sufficient light
are the main requisites of good
poultry house, and whether it is a
cheap or a fancy structure these are
the points which should be kept in
yiew.-Anrericd POultru Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20
HERE AND THERE.

"A poor tool on the farm imposes a
tax upon the user every day it is en-
ployed, often greater ina year than
the whole price of good tool.
Geese may be picked every ten
weeks. Old geese should be kept for
breeding, and the surplus goslings
marketed as soon as they are large
The melon crop in Georgia has
been greater than the facilities for
transporting to markets on which ac-
count many melons have persisted on
the fields.
The feeding of sulphur to animals
and poultry may be excellent at times,
but 1t should never be given in damp
weather. II given in excess it causes
leg weakness in poultry and also in
jures larger stock.
One sheep for each cow can be
kept without additional expense, as the
sheep will consume much that the cows
will refuse, Sheep readily eat young
weeds and other tender heritage.
An enthusiast says that the silo
will make dimples on the faces of a
good many dairymen, and that if they
fill the silo according to the latest light
on the subject they will never regret
1t.
When cleaning out purslane not a
leaf should be left in the ground. 1t
is persistent weed, and can only be
destroyed by exposing every part of
the plant to the sun, so as TO scorch it.
Don't neglect the "eggs for mar
ket at market prices" branch of the
poulty business. Especially to a fam
cier who is just starting into the poul-
try business does regular trade come
in handy.
Take bushe, of air-slacked lime,
ten pounds of sulphur, and about four
ounces of crude carbolic acid, mix
thoroughly and scatter anywhere in
the poultry-house. This is the per-
feet specific against all manner of ver-
min.
When the ewes become old their
places should be supplied by younger
ones. Pen them in the fall and get
them fat by giving them all the hay
and grain they will eat, with plenty Of
turnips, and they will be in excellent
condition for market in short time.
The poultry-keeper who wants a
good supply of eggs, and healthy
handsome fowls should not spare the
dust. The fancier who wants to wiz
at the autumn shows should keep hi:
fowls where they may dust to theil
hearts content.
Cut off the twig or limb of the peal
tree as soon as the slightest indication
of blight appears, or the disease viii
gradually extend until the whole tre'
is infected and the tree doomed. 1t i
claimed thyt swabbing the trunk of tn,
tree with liDseed oil is an excellent pre-
ventive of blight.
Where old strawberry fields seen
to be dying out NOV off the tops of tn
old plants and scatter woodashes free
ly over the bed. If fertilizers be use,
literally and the old bed is burned owe
after frost comes a new bed may b.
secured without the necessity of settinl
out young plants.
Two cows in Georgia are reported
to have lost their tails by the operation
of worms. The worm in each case eat
its way around the tail about foo
from the body. The lower part Of th
tail becomes dead, and in few week
breaks of. The presence of the worm
was not detected except by the woT
they had done.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

Is PBIoKLY ASH BITTERs good for any
thingl Read what Frank Griggsbv, Of
Dodge City, Kas, says Z" For three years
suffered from disease that my physicians
pronounced incurable My friends had
given me up to die, when l was induced to
try your remedy. took it for three months
and have gained SO pounds in weight. Am
a well man and Prlckly Ash Bitters saved
my life am under lifelong obligations to
this medicine, and will never cease to rec
ommend it,"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

Rheumatism is q remorseless twister It
twists the joints out of shape; it produces
angular projections where there should be
curves, and worse than ALL makes us writhe
and twist with pain on couches that sleep
refuses to visit. Conquer this truly demoni-
acal disease In It's infancy with Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which also overcomes kid
ney complaints, nervousness, dyspepsia,
chills and fever
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

THE familiar saying: Talk is cheap"
did not originate with the man who paid
five dollars for ten minutes consultation
with his doctor, or with the man who had
Just settled his lawyers bill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

AN aged and wise Rochester negro
IS quoted as saying: "'Pears to me
like dar was some kind OF misdecom-
posishun in all dis talk about babies
cuttin' de teef. De way l cum to look
at it, hits de teef cuttin' de baby. Leas
wise, OATS de way it looks in de case
O. cullud chil'en.n
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

The man who said; The shortest day is
the day you wed, and the longest day the
day when you wish you hadn't" has since
learned that when baby is sick is the time
when day and night are equal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

A YOUNG authoress being asked to define
OSCILLATION, said it was one of those things
that the more in the dark you were the
more light you obtained on the subject
Illustrated Pacific States
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

Wash lace curtains as you would
any delicate white article, rubbing
them with the hands rather than on a
dashboard. Boil in clean suds and
rinse well, the last time dissolving a
bit of bluing ia the water. Starch
with ordinary boiled starch, and while
they are wet pin tightly upon. white
cloth which has been fastened to the
floor of an unoccupied room; stretch
evenly and when dry remove carefully.
They require 10 ironing
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

NEXT to having a new bonnet herself
woman likes to have chance to make fun
of some other woman's headgear.- Somer-
ville Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

THERs are thousands of people who de-
YOUR the continued stories in the magazines
who invariably decline cereals for break
fast-Harper's Bdzdr.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

A PARTY "hemmed in" by the Indians is
likely to be basted. Pittsburgh Chronicle
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

Fair fashionables patronize that standard
beautifier, Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whlsker Dye, SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

A FAT man though not blind is COM
PEELED to feel his weigh -Teras Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

IT is said that the lawn order society is
responsible for the Keep off the Grass"
edct.-B0stOn Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

BY the Humorist-He laughs best who
laughs frst-TdIle Talk.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

WHICH is the most powerful, the earth or
the seal The sea, of course, it has such
heaps of muscles.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

A KILLING affair-to be struck with an
idea.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

PASTE diamonds are so called because
people get stuck on them so often.-San
francisco Examiner
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

AN off hand matter is trying.to finger a
buzz saw while in motion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

IT is the man who pulls for the shore
who wants the earth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

WHY are bakers very self-denying PEG
plel Because they sell what they knead
themselves Michigan Farmer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

IT is not always the most sensitive base
ball player who is the most easily put out
--WdshinotOn Critic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

THE quick and the dead-the pitcher and
the man out on third.-Burlin0tOn Free Presa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-09-20

particle is applied into each nostril and is agree
so cents. ELY BROTHEks. IS Warren st. New York.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
AN ECONOMIC PoT.PoURRI.
Lady Knights of Labor Treated to {
Congressional Discussion.

Congressional Discussion.
Representatives Foran and Smith ad-
dressed a meeting of the Ladies' Assem-
bly, of knights of Labor at Odeon Hall
last evening.
The speakers proceeded on the assump-
ton that ladies do not know much about
economic questions, and that it was
proper to enhghtcn them on fundamental
principles of government.
Mr.. Foran told the ladies that the best
government was that which governed
least and that advancement and the gen
eral welfare depended upon the maximum
of individual freedom and the minimum
of governmental interference.
Then Mr.. Smith cQQls TO the front to
supplement Mr.. b~rai's instructive dis.
course, and told the ladies that there was
no hope for the poor and the oppressed
until the Government assumed all the
functions of monopolies and corporations
and corrected the evils Of the times by
owning everything aud seeing that every
thing was properly done by doing ii itself.
The ladies cannot complain that they
were not supplied with the truths and
sound principles which they had right
to expect, because the learned legisla-
tors gave them almost every possible
variety of economic doctrine but il must
be admitted that the effect was somewhat
confusing and the results alike disap-
pointing whether they endeavored to ac-
cept everything that was told them or de.
cided that in view of such conflict of
advisers they could make little progress
in the search for economic truth.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
TannhaeuSer Beer

|HE TANNHAEUSEB BEER is uu-
n questionably the Finest Light Beer
~ extant. IL is brewed from the finest
Pale Canada West Barley Malt and
5aazer Hops, and Is especially recon-
mended by physicians for its tonic and
nutritive qualities, for family or medicinal
use. Attention is called TO the SUPE-
RIOR PACKING of this Beer, IL being
put up in ATTRACTIVE FLINT
GLASS BOTTLES.
The high reputation enjoyed by the
BEHGNER & ENGEb BREWING
COMPANY is due to the fact that only
the Finest and Best Materials arc used,
and that the greatest skill and care are
exercised during manufacture.
Bl1RGNER ~ ENGEL received two
prizes Mt the Centennial Exhibition, Phil
adelphia, 1875, and were awarded the
GRAND PRIZE at the Universal Expo.
sition, Paris, 1873.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
H0 W s THIS
FOR
FACTS?


Stand from under or we will crush
you. Clear the track or well run
over you. You have no right in this
community that we must respect, be-
cause this community was created for
our special benefit. We are the great
elephant of the period, and il takes a
great deal to keep us. These are the
sentiments of some business men. An
intelligent community seems to think
otherwise. We are here, we are going
to stay here, and expect in the future,
as in the past, to dispense the very
best and very finest Clothing for Men
and Boys at the usually low prices
for which our house is noted. Any
thing and everything in the way of
perfect fitting, honest Clothing for
Men and Boys at popular prices, we
have on hand and ready for the in
spection of the people. Our Boys
Shirt Waists are a popular article at
the prices we sell them. For Boys
Knee Pants without end No one can
suit you better than we. All goods
marked in plain figures and popular
prices. No deviation and one price
to all.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
WEST WASHINGTON.
Recent Grain Arrivals.

The canal boat Seneca arrived to-day
with 1000 bushels of corn and $50 barrels
of flour, consigned to G. Il. Dunlop. Corn
il very scarce and finds a ready market.
Hay Is arriving in small lots, and the fol-
lowing are the prices quoted Good
timothy, 90d95c, clover, 65c.; mixed,
S0@s5c.; rye straw in bundles, zoe. per
hundredweight.
Notes About Town.
The Georgetown Real Estate Company
held their regular monthly meeting last
night at Association Hall for the pay
ment of dues and the transaction of
routine business.
An alarm of fire was turned in about
$3.50 this morning, caused by the discov-
cry of n fire in tar shed at Gray's dry
dock, on the canal, near Twenty-eighth
street Damage slight.
Temperature and condition of water
at Z q. m. Great Falls, temperature, 90;
condition, 49, receiving reservoir, tempera-
ture, 60; condition at north connection, 36;
condition at south connection, So; distrlb-
uting reservoir, temperature 60; condition
at iniiuent gate-house, SO; condition at eff
fluent gate-house, 80.
Sales at Droyers' Rest
DRoyERs REST, n. c., May Z, 1885,
Cattle up and sold-best, 42@5 cents:
good, ll@l9 cents; medium, iGll4 cents;
common, 2lGti cents Sheep and lambs
Sheep, 105l cents; lambs, jl09 cents;
calves, 639G cents; 10 cows and calves,
S25@Si5
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
SPECIAL LOT OF EMBROIDERED HAND
KERCHIEFS,

oW prices quoted, -tneSe J
landkerchiefs are~-warranted
,y us to5 pe all pure linen.
lot Ladies' White Al.Linen Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, Minch hem, embroidered In
white, extra value being usually sold at 25c,
Only 1Sc each, o Tor soc.
/ lot Ladies' White All-Linen scalloped-
edge IIandkerchefs embroidered in white,
varied assortment of choice patterns,
Only 371Gc each.
| lot Ladies' White Ali.Lnen Colored EN-
broldered, scalloped edge Handkcrchiefs,
handsomely embroidered
Only 37lSc each,
MEMS H. S. HANDKERCHIEFS.
100 dozen Mems White All Pure Linen I'M
laundered Hemstitchcd Handkerchiefs, H in.
hem, actual value 1Sc,
Only 12lac each.
75 dozen Mems White All Pure Linen I.auu-
dered Hemsttched nandkerchiefs, handsome
colorcd borders, y and l inch hens, usual
only isc each, 3 for SOC.
80 dozen Mems white extra fine All Pure
Linen Hemstitched iiandkerchiefs, u, o. ",
|, 1la and inch hens excellent yalue,worth
sic,
Only 25c each
80 dozen Mems White All Pure Linen Laun-
dered Colored Bordered IIemsttched Hand
kerchiefs. superb variety Of attractive bor-
deTs in choice combination OF colors, worth
Sic,
only 25c each.
TWO BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY
MEMS WHITE CHINA SILK HAEDKER-
CHIEFS.
1870 dozen Mems White China silk Hem
stitched liandkerchiefss size 2l inches squale.
/ inch hem, soft, perfect quality,
only 25c each
10 dozen Mems 22.inch square White China
silk Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, pinch hem,
only 35c each, 3 for 81.
LADIES' INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS.
We keep the full line of
qualities, and all initials in
each quality all the year
around-Christmas stock in
May.
100 dozen Ladies' White All-LInon Unlaun-
dered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, hand-em-
broidered letter, q inch hem.
only 15c each,
100 dozen Ladies' White All-Llnen Unlaun-
dered Hemstitched Initial Handkerchiefs,
hand'emhroidered letter, inch hem, excel
lent quality linen.
nnly Onn oh fTp
10 dozen Ladies white All-Linen Laun,
dered Hemsttched Initial handkerchief, 2
inch hem, hand embroidered letters
Only 2oc each,
75 dozen Ladies' White Sheer Pure Linen
chiefs. half.inch hem, elaborate hand en-
broidered letters, excellent value,
only 20c' each, flor Sl.6O.
80 dozen Ladies' white, all.Iinen, Laun.
dered, Hemstitched, Initial Handkerohefs
handsomely embroidered letters, haltncl
hem,
Only 20c. each, 6 for $3.50.
MEMS INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS.
50 dozen Mems White all.Llnen, Unlaun
dered, lIemstitched, Initial HandkerChiefs
two inch hem. Well executed hand embroid
cred letters. Worth 33c,
only 20c each, q for sl.5O.
90 dozen Mems White, fine, all.llnen, Laun
| dered, Initial, Hcmstitched Haudkerohiefs
| two-lnoh hem, elaborate hand embroidered
| letter. Excellent quality. Worth SOC,
only 35c, each . for 81.
so dozen Mems White
extra fine All Pure Liner
Laundered, Hemstitched
Initial Handkerchiefs, ? inch
hem, handsome hand,em
broidered letters, splendid
value,
only SOC each. G for s275,
WOODWARD 8 LOTHROP
&n.,rA ..a = ...... ". W. :
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
MEMS INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS.

so dozen Mems White ull. Linen, Unlaun.
dered Hemsttched, Initial Handkerohiets,
two inch hem. Well executed hand embroid'
cred letters. Worth 33c,
only 20c each q for 81 80.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08

Of Dayton. Ohio, corrects mistakes Of you
and your clerks in making both cash and
credit sales. II will pay for itself in u few
months.
When You are absent from your business
for a few days or weeks, tho Cash Register
will, on your return, inform YOU how much
business has been done, and II II has been
correctly done RoBERT CALLAHAN, General
Agent for Baltimore and Washington, ONCE,
DO2 Pa. ave-, Washington, ID. G.
The Washington critic., 1888-05-08
,yobn,s Tlme-Honorcd Restaurant.

John, as he was familiarly called, aud
whose name this popular restaurant is hon
ored with, was in ante-bellum days the chief
barkeepcr for Charles l(loman.
The restaurant, as everybody knows, Is on
the corner of 9TH aud ID streets n. w.
This prominent resort for gentlemen Is now
controlled by Mr.. Charles II. Weser, the new
proprietor, and il is kept we'll up to its high
improvements recently, and increased its
oyster facilities Nothing ls left undone to
make its patrons comfortable and satisfied.
very popular with the gentlemen elite of the
city.
Mr.. Louis Betz is ever ready to please and
accommodate, as well as Dick, who is known
by that name by thousands who used TO
patronize Hancock's old place. Mr.. +. Dade
presides with grace and elegance over the
culinary department.
Go and see for yourselves and you will be
convinced of the good things in store for you.