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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

The veterans of the late war are dying at
the rate Of 5000 a year.
TlmEE-FIFTHs of the cotton crop is now
produced by white labor.
THE first Chinese divorce ever granted in
America was at Denver the other day.
GOLD coin, if melted, loses none of its
value. Silver coin, If melted, loses much.
For the next one hundred and eleven
years we are to have the figure ninein each
year.
THE leaves of the fig tree have the prop
erty of maturing game and meat hung
among them.
In the last days of Napoleon there was as
many as 10000 Americans in Paris. Now
there are no more than 5000
Tue law library of Congress contains over
fifty thousand carefully selected volumes
exclusively legal in chara cter.
THE author of the current slang phrase
Sin the SOUP" was Philip Freneau, the song
writer of the revolution. So 1T is asserted
THREE Englishmen have statues In
France: Lord Brougham at Cannes, Jenner
at Boulogne-sur-Mer and Shakespeare at
Paris.
States of the Union over 100000 of her peo-
pie, while the population of the State is but
$4,000.
ACCORDING to writer in "Notes and
Queries" the regular down-East Yankee
| pronunciation came originally from Essex,
England, where it still fiourshes.
| New ZEALAND also imported the English
| sparrow, and now the native birds have
| been driven out and reward of five cents
each is offered for the death of every spar
row. He is living, chirping pestilence.
| The length of the Mississippi river has al
ways been placed at LOO miles, but civil
engineers familiar with the stream say that
1t has shortened itself over four hundred
miles in twenty years, and will do as well in
| the twenty to come.
ENGLAND takes her census IN single day.
She is not only an expert in all Govern.
mental statistical matters but she is eco.
ncmical, and will not waste time or money
or tedious census. By due preparation
the work can be done more correctly by be-
ing done promptly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

Are precious scarce. Time tries the worth
of aman or u medicine. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is a thirty years. growth, and like
those hardy lichens that garnish the creyices
of Alaska's rocks, it fiourishes perennially.
And its reputation has as firm base as the
highly regarded as a remedy for fever and
ague, bilious remittent, constipation, liver
and kidney disorders, nervousness and
rheumatism
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

THERE is company in Birmingham, Eng,
that makes about 100o0.000 of pms every
day, the weight averaging five tons per
week. The company are in possession, as
proprietors, of the privileges and rights Of
the original patentee of the solid-headed
pin. There are at least two other extensive
pin manufacturers in Birmingham, where
it is said that half the pins used in the
world are made.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

THE North invested last year in Southern
industries sl6S,0O0.0O0. Nearly $50, 0,00C
of this was invested in Alabama, which
leads in mining and manufacturing enter
prises in that section. Kentucky got S2S'
100000; Texas, SIS, 900, and Georgia, Sl4'
100000. The least amount invested was s.,
900, 900, which went to Mississippi.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

JonS WANAMAKER neither smokes nor
drinks. He never drives fast horses,
never yachts, doesn't play billiards, and
never went to theater or to a circus in his
life. His only recreation comes on Sun
days, when he conducts a Sunday school
class of 5000 pupils in a Philadelphia
church which he built and paid for himself.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

A MORTAR which it is claimed will stand
in all sorts of weather is made of one bushel
of unslaked lime and three bushels of sharp
sand, to which is added one pound Of alum
mixed with one pint of hnseed oil The
thu mortar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

Quite a pretty reconciliation was
lately Witnessed between Logansport
(lnd.) couple. They were married
twenty years ago, and year later
Guarreled and dissolved partnership.
Their daughter. nineteen years old.
managed to bring the couple together
and they went and got married again.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

TAKE an interest in your children's amuse-
ments: mothers share in what pleases
them is great delight. Remember tha'
trihes to you arc mountains 10 theIn' ro'
spect their feelings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

IT is safe to say that for those persons
who are strong and robust cold bathing is
salutarg, but for the aged and all greatly
enfeebled, as well as those who suffer from
serious organic diseases, it is harmful, In
kidney disorders it is especially forbidden.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

AN agent of tho Rothschlds has pur-
chased for nominal sum newly discov-
cred gold mine in the Batapolis district in
Mexico. Advance rumors say that there is
s25,OO0,00O worth Of gold waiting 10 be un-
s,ayara2
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

HENRY NJ. SrANLEY's real name is Johr
Howlands, and he IS a Welshman by birth.
He was a schoolteacher when young man
and has taken care Of himself since he wa:
fhirtaan.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

bakers Norwegian Cod Liver Oil'' is
pure. Recommended and prescribed bybest
physicians. Jno. G. Baker& Co., Philadelphia,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is no Wsgnerite.
He is reported to have said tkat he would
rather hear few simple ballads. properly
sung, than any opera, grand or comic, ever
written
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

NINE. BLAvATsKY, the Theosophist leader,
whether working or talking, constantly
rolls, lights and smokes cigarettes Of Turk
ish tobacco,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07
50 FOR the BLOOD
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Ihdue used tWO bot
lies Of Ely's Cream
Balm and consider
myself cured. ISif-
fercd 20 years from
c0tdrrh and cdtdl7h-
al headache, and this
lie The first remedy
that afforded lasting
relief. ID. T.Hi0gin-
son, rs Lake ST.,
Chicago, I'LL.
A particle is applied /
able. Price 30 cents at
80 cents. ELY BROTH
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

MASSACHUSETTS spent S7,000,000 last yeai
for the education of 100000 persons at The
rate of SO per head.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

md Piso's Cure for
s: :: e.: +:
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

Do NOT suffer from sick headache a mo-
ment longer. 1t is not necessary. Carter's
Little Liver Pills will cure you. Dose, one lit
tie pill. Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

A SLIGHT COLD, il neglected, often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
give sure and immediate relief. Sold only
IN bo1es. Price % cents
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS Please
state that you saw the Advertisement I'm tte
paper
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

TIE "leap- year" girl who got left is sadl
iest when she sings -Four, four, four
years more pm. Y. World
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

MRS GENERAL SHERMAN was a cousin OF
Hon. James G.. Blaine. He attended her
funeral in New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

THE best known remedy for consumption is
Oxygen Cure. Write DR.. Geppert, Cincinnati.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

ynssMH NEE Learn Teleefaphy and Railroad
GUEBG fHEH Agents Business here, and secure
GOOD situations. Write j. ID. BROWN, Sedalia. Mo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure IN one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

NATURE's serial story-the spinal col
umn, continued in our necks.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

SEg A ngTER The address of Soldiers
VG sNtS . E1A2 and Sailors who HOME
SOLDIERS ssss g! fss Il ''9s
nlMESTEkDS. w. e. MOSES,
eg-Menton this paper. DENVER. COLO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

THERE are ten Indian training schools To-
Gated in different parts of the Union.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

col nIE1G all get PENSIONS, II q disabIca; pay.
SUkJsGs1C etc; Deserters relieved Laws PRISE.
4. ". MCCORMICK SONS, Gineunsii o., Wasinstonypt
uy-NAAE THIS PAPER every you write.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it. 25c
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

KEEP up standard of principles; your
children are judges.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07
/" RELIGIOUS New York y

Profusely aud Beautifully Illustrated, Showing the
churches of the Jews, Catholics and Professionals,
and fine portraits of some of the heads of the
churches of the Metropolis and telling how New
Workers worship, from the Jews to the Christian
Scientists. This article in Demorest's Monthly
Magazine for March (now reudyl Is a very spirited
one by the Rev, Carlos Martyr. II 10 better than
Sunday visit to New York. and will be OF great In
terest TO every mem of the family. The children
viii be delighted to learnt the new games In :" oung
Japan at Piny,' handsomely illustrated) in the
March number IL is wonderful number. ASK
your Newsletter for u Or end 2S cents to the
Is East 18th street, New York.
srNAME THIS PAPER every time you
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

NEVER fail to cure sick headache, often
the very first dose. This is what is said by
all who try Carter's Little Liver Pills.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07
Prepare Tor Spring

Now is the time to prepare for spring, and your
own system is of first Importance If you have not
felt well during the winter, If you have been over
worked, or closely confined in badly ventilated
rooms or shops you need good tonic and blood
purifier like Hoods Sarsapara. Take it early and
you will ward off attacks of disease or escape the
effects of impure blood and that tired feeling, SO
common in the spring Do not delay. Take Hoods
Sarsaparilla now.
II wish TO state the benefit derived from
Hoods Sarsaparilla. have used it in the spring
for three years for debility and can say that 1
gained in flesh and strength after using one bottle.
1t has also cured me of sick headache" Mrs. f. ii.
ANDREWS, South Woodstock, Conn
II took Ii DDS Sarsaparilla for loss of appetite
dyspepsia, and general languor. 1t did me vast
amount of good, and have no hesltancy In recon-
mendng it," j. w. WLLEFoRD, Quincy, Ill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

pR0FlTABlE, EASY EMPLOYMENT For ALL.
i Address LOWELL. MANIC. co., ERIE PA.
TuIa PAPER syery tims xrits
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07
NWEET POTATOES

% Sent out to be sprouted on shares. No expert
q NJ ence required. Directions FOR sproutsng ftEs.
w. Address T. J. SKINNER, COlnInhus- Kan.
s-NAMg THis PAPER every time you
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-03-07

TIE ''leap- Year, girl who got left is sadl
iest when she sings: -Four, four, four
years more pm. Y. World
Do NOT suffer from sick headache a mo-
ment longer. 1t is not necessary Carter's
Little Liver Pills will cure you. Dose, one lit
tlepill. Small price. Small dose. Small pill.
NINE. BLAyATsKY, the Theosophist leader,
whether working or talking, constantly
rolls, lights and smokes cigarettes Of Turk
ish tobacco.
A SLIGHT COLD, if neglected, often attacks
the lungs. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
give sure and immediate relief. Sold only
IN bores. Price % cents.
MRS. GENERAL SHERMAN was cousin OF
Hon James G. Blaine. He attended her
funeral in New York.
CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure IN one minute.
NUMBER of Indians in the United States
who can read Indian languages is lOO27
NEVER fail to cure sick headache, often
the very first dose. This is what is said by
all who try Carter's Little Liver Pills.
THERE are ten Indian training schools To-
Gated in different parts of the Union,
If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it. 25c
NATURE's serial story-the spinal col
umn, continued in our necks.
THE best known remedy for consumption is
Oxygen Cure. Write DR.. Geppert, Cincinnati.
KEEP up a standard of principles; your
children are judges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
Sc zE51
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
4 EHeSDeraG0.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn Mar. 2l.-Jim
Cooley, a desperate, widely known in
Roane county. went to the residence of
Mack Brown late Monday night and called
for Brown, with whom he had quarrel of
long standing. Brown, certain of being shot
should he appear at the door, refused to
come out aud Cooley, after waiting few
minutes, threw several dynamite cartridges
on the roof, from which they rolled to the
ground, exploding with such violerce as to
almost demoish the house and severely in
juring Mrs. Brown. Cooley was arrested
yesterday, but swore he would kill any one
who would testify against him. He was
taken before magistrate and drew pistol
on the first witness called. Before he could
fire, however, the Sheriff shot him in the
head, without inilicting serious wound
He was found guilty, gave straw bail ard
has fed to North Carolina. A reward is
offered for his Iecapture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, March p The Senate
met at p m Immediately after the read.
ing of the journal of yesterday Mr.. Pruden,
one of the Presidents private secretaries,
appeared at the bar and delivered sundry
messages in writing from the President OF
the United States, whereupon, on motion of
Mr. ingalls,, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of executive business with
closed doors.
In fow minutes the doors were opened
and the Senate adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
AnueIRefmeen Girls,

Los ANGELES, Gaia. Mar. "A brutal
fight occurred Tuesday night n suburban
sporting place between two Japanese girls
who had quarreled. The girls seized short
Japanese swords and attacked each other.
Each proved skilfnl in the use of the
weapon and both were soon dripping
with blood from numerous cuts The affair
would certainly have ended in the death Of
one if not both, had not the clash of steel
attracted a passing policeman, who entered
the place. Neither girl received mortal
wounds, but both were sashed all over the
upper part of the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
Interstate Commerce.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission has Motif ID num-
Der of carriers to appear b fore the commits
sion on April , for the purpose of setting
forth and showing what their export rates
are, and also for the purpose of giving each
OF said carriers an opportunity to be heard
concerning the manner ofmakng said rates.
Among the companies are the East Tennes.
see Virginia and Georgia ; Norfolk and
Western; Atlantic Coast Line. Seaboard
and Roanoke, Richmond and Danvlle, New
port News and Mississippi Valley, and The
Chesapeake, Ohio and SouthN estern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Minnie Manning, wife of Mr.. Charles
]. Manning, of Rappahannock county died
Sunday last.
President Harrison will be invited TO at
tend the Baldwin agricultural fair at Staun-
tor, next month.
Prof. Schele De We're, OF the University OF
Virginia, is editing Tor New York pub
Usher series of Frecch classic plays with
notes.
Gov. Lee WA Yesterday elected president
of the Balcony Falls Mining, Manufacturing,
Iron and Land Improvement Company at
Lexington.
Jesse H Stubs, miller CT the vicinity CT
Frederick sburg, on Monday struck Thomas
Comfort, co!ored, an employee, over the head
with a cane, inhicting fatal injuries.
The Cape Charles lightship, which drifted
from her anchorage during the recent heavy
weather off the coast and was towed into
Portsmouth, will be replaced in position
shortly.
The Jury in the case of G. G.. Bunting, on
trial at Eastvile on the charge of being &C.
cessory before the fact of setting fire to his
property, yesterday disagreed and was dis
charged.
A party of Richmond gentlemen, includ-
ing Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, left Richmond yes
terday for Florida, whence they sail for
Cuba. It's understood they will be on the
steamer with ex President Cleveland and
party.
AT meeting OF the Malone republican
city committee of Richmond last night, q
resolution was adopted indorsng Mr..
Blair Morris for the Richmond postmaster
ship, over which the two factions are hav-
ing spirited contest.
At Lynchburg yesterday Judge Paul, of
the U S Court. was engaged all day in the
trial of the case against Frank j. Paoli upon
charge of embezzling funds Of the Uoied
States as assistant postmaster at Charlottes-
yille The jury failed to. agree and WAS adj
journed.
O;e from the gold mine near Worthwhile
is sent on to Philade phia and refined there
at y net profit of thirty dollars per ton to
The owners of the mine. Improved machin.
cry that will do the work at the mines is
soon to he put in when it is expected the
profits will be greater.
The worst storm of the season in the Nor
folk section has been raging since Tuesday
night. Much damage has been done to fl n
ponds and nets In some instances they
have been entirely destroyed. 1t has been
impossible Tor the Norfolk and Cape Charles
steamer to cross the bay since yesterday.
By direction OF Gov. Lee, Brigadier Gen
eral Chas ]. Anderson has issued an order
| fer the reforming of the second regiment OF
volunteer infantry. The six companies, one
each at Pocahoutss, Pulaski City, Staunton,
Harrlsonburg, Woodstock and Winchester,
u,i1l ronatiiuta this command
Mfjor Peyton Randolph, general manager
of the Richmond and panvlle Railroad, who
was in Richmond yesterday, in talking
ebout the demand for new equipment on his
line, snii that LOO freight cars and ten
large engines were being built and that two
of the engines were being made at Rich
lnond Referring to the terminal facilities
at West Point he pointed out the fact that
Richmond was deriving great advantage
from the traffic there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
Fatnl ShoOtins.

TOPEKA, Kan, Mar 2l-J. J. Shedlove,
a appointment broker, and Gustav Werner, pro
prietor of merchant tailoring house, quar-.
relied last night over the terms OF lease for
the building occupied by them. Five shots
were beard by parties on the outside On
entering it was found that Werner had
been killed and ShedIove was dying. The
latter gasped that he had been shot by Wer
ner and that Werner then shot himself 1t
was found that the revolver belonged to
ShedIove and circumstantia evidence indi
Gates that Shcdove did the shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
From Washington.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAzETT
WASHING ron. D. c., March 81, 1889.

Special Correspondence Of the Alexa. GAZETTE ]
WASHING TON. D. c.. March 81, 1889.
Judge Clairborue OF Patrick county, Vir
GINA, who is still here, says he doesn't mind
being called the Lizard judge" bu. that he
wants it known throughout Virginia, and
therefore tells the GAZE1TE'S correspondent
that be is not here for Office, though he is an
original Virginia republican,, and that he
has not called upon the President or any of
the heads of the departments, and does not
intend to. Tho Judges father, and his
fathers two brothers were in Congress when
Mr.. Harrison's grandfather was President
The Judge is not u Malone republican, and,
Judging from the way he talks, is not at
present particularly enamored Of any other
sort of republicanism.
Col. Scott. U ). Marshal for the eastern
district of Virginia. is in the city to-day
He is just from Lnudoun county, in his
State. whittier he went to notify Sheriff Rus
sell, of that county, that he must appear in
the q. s. Court at Richmond on the first
Monday in April to answer suit brought
against him by Mr.. s. A. BuckDer, of his
county, for six thousand dollars damages, for
levying upon his property for taxes after
Virginia COUPONS had been rendered in pay
ment thereof.
During the executive session Of the Senate
yesterday the nomination Of Mr.. Wbtslaw
Reid for the French mission was reported
favoraby by the committee on foreign re.
ations to whom it had been referred, but
objection bsing made. it had to lie over 1t is
rumored to-day that not only, as stated in
this correspondence yesterday, are some
Southern democrats opposed to the confirm
a'ion of the nomination for the reason that |
Mr. Reeds past history proves that he can
not fairly represent the whole country, but
that those democrats yesterday were sup.
ported, though on entirely different grounds, !
by such republican Senators as Messrs
Ingalls,, Plumb, Hawley and Eva.ts Whist
better fate the nomination may have to-day
remains to be seen. The opposition Of two
republican Senators, with that of all the
democrats, will defeat il but it is rumored
that so anxious are some Of the democratic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
Distinguished VISITOR.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-The Secretary
of the Navy has been informed through The
Secretary of State thst His Eninence the
Bishop of Alaska aud the Aleutian Islands
contemplates an early tour of inspection to
the most distant parishes Of his Episcopal
See, and that he will be provided with .
Russian war vessel for that purpose. The
Secretary OF the Navy has instructed the
commanding officers of the United States
vessels in Alaskan waters to extend to the
Bishop the courteses due to his position and
any facilities he may need.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-21
Street Preachers.

To The editor Of The Alexandria Gazette md for bc
eye Of Mayor Doirham:
desire to enter in the columns of your wide
spread paper complaint which think, Will
strike sbcat nine tenths of the citizens of Alczan-
dria Alright refer to the band of cranks who
assemble every Sunday st the ferry wharf and
with an overwhelming smouDt of success make
things disgusting, not only 10 the inhabitants of
your city but also to the stranger that happens to
be within thy gates, whose language instead of
being religious is simply jeers upon the general
makeup OF the well dressed lady or gentleman
who may pass by Surely these beings were
never taught that "ceanliness is next to godli-
ness. for hsd they been methlnks that, while the
Potomac rolls with fresh water at their very ieet
and We ancient iowa is largely supplied with re
sin sosH Instead of putting the cross of CHRIST to
shame they wouid raise 3 fund among themselves-
purchase bar of the abOve-named, chase each
other down 10 the banks of the river aud take
much needed benefit. Enough is el olsn.. I.
WASHINGTON. March 10.