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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

ing plant all at once begins to wilt,
straightens up aga in at night or during
the cloudy weather, but within a few
days dies down and burns up. This
generally happens on hot days. show
ing that the fungus in its needs and
mode of propagation resembles the
black-rot fungus Of the grape--a re-
semblance giving us the clew to the
means Of fighting it.
The disease has often been confound-
ed with the work OF a squash borer or
other insects. The most superficial
examination of the root could hardly
fail to reveal the cause when the borer
is destroying the plant, and the evil
consequences in that case may often be
averted by covering the first joints Of
the running vines with soil in order to
induce them to strike root there, and
make the plant independent of the
original root. The fungus attacks the
leaves first, and kills the part above
ground, while leaving the root intact.
Some one now comes with an infal-
lible remedy; covering the vines with
elderberry leaves or tmigs. The elder
berry as such would not harm flea.
And yet it is not at all unlikely that
the discoverer of this new preventive
measure has been entirely successful
in saving his plants, not especially by
In oh onff, ,.ictfo 20 he oil
berry, but by the mechanical protec-
tion of providing cover. 1t will be
remembered that grape vines growing
under coping are exempt from rot
attacks, and that even the slight
est covering or protection above
greatly prevents all danger, or
at least lessons the amount Of
injury. We are quite sure that the
melon disease presents an analogous
case, for we have never learned of q
single case of vines under glass having
been attacked by the fungus. Any
covering no doubt, will prove q pre-
ventive, cid srberry leaves, or boards,
cloth. etc.
Our own experience with remedies
and preventives has given us results
upon which definite and final conclu-
sions might be based. 1t has seemed
to us, however, that the free applica-
ton of copperas and saltpeter water to
the soil around the plants has lessened
the attacks without giving us entire
exemption. We have found, also that
sulphate of copper in any form
is not a remedy, but if
eifectual, must be used as preventive,
in the same way as it is used for mil
dew and rot of grapes. The specialist
of the Department of Agriculture,
who, during the past season has visited
the localities along the Atlantic coast,
where the disease seems to be most
epidemic, we believe, has como to SIM
liar conclusions. We hope that our
readers living where the disease is a
common annual occurrence, will give
the copper remedies, especially the
Bordeaux mixture, thorough trial,
and report results. But this is pre-.
ventive only, and should be applied
before the vines are attacked. -Popu.
lar Gardening.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
ABOUT ETIQUETTE.
Concessions That Are Absolutely Necos-

sary to Social Harmony.
In arranging their methods Of living and
social Intercourse men are striving to 20
repress and regulate their baser lives as to
make them of as little prominence as posi-
BILE and offend in the least degree the finer
sensibilities 1t is desirable to make the
service and eating Of meals not a mere
feeding to which we shall 60 with dread
and from which we shall come with dis
gust, and, IL possible, not only inoffensiye,
but positive source Of refined pleasure,
Hence have grown up these little laws and
customs which have excited the contempt
of our thoughtless friends II 1t offends
my neighbors to see me shovel my food into
my mouth with q knife, Twill learn to use
my fork, even II / do not ut first feel that
there is sufficient ground for his feeling
He will doubtless reciprocate by refraining
from dipping his fingers into certain arti-
Giles of food which 1t distressos me to 500
eaten that way. And so we shall establish
little code Of forbearance, desiring to give
the least possible otfense to each other, and
this will grow, as others como into our
circle, into an elaborate code of etiquette
1t is much easier and better for us to sub.
scribe to and observe these little things,
even when they appear to us unnecessary
and even silly, than to go on In course
that we can not help seeing is offensive to
our friends and gives them pain without
giving us any corresponding satisfaction,
and finally makes us disliked or pitied -
Good Housekeeping
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
MY LADDlE IN THE WEST.

~ scemed so long-so long ago,
Yet only i've short years,
pince from the open door gazed,
My lashes wet with tears.
l saw him as he waved adieu
Thcn turned and onward pressed,
TIL shadows hid my love from view
MY iaddie in the West.
he passed Niagara's muffied roar,
Where rocks in grandeur stood,
Beyond the Miss 'ssippis shore
And dark Missourfs flood
on. on, 10 where thro' Western wilds
The red mans foot had pressed,
But faith and hope like armor clothed
My laddie in the West
He, who once led the Hebrews feet
Forbade his steps to stray,
by night the fame illumed his path,
The fleecy cloud by day.
ana love oil God and love OF home
heigned steadfast in his breast,
No harm could angels bring to thee,
My laddie in the West.
Sometimes in dreams hear his voice,
His step is at the door.
Again his dear eyes gaze in mine,
He kisses me once more.
His tender arms around me Irvine,
My head is on his breast,
Sweet as harp, that voice OF thine,
My laddie in the West.
Goodnight! my little song is sung;
Behind the Western hill
The red sun drops-a glowing orb;
flushed is the whip-poor-wll.
Goodnight goodnight! the lights burn lo'
creep into my rest,
God bless you, keep you, hold you close,
Myladdle In the West.
Harriet M. Spald!ng, in Albany Argus.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

Astonishment and delight made
Marie for moment forget her shy
ness The wizards words had come
true! Rising quickly, she said, smil-
ing upon him, and showing her beautl-
full eyes, already dancing with d.
light:
''Art thou Gomez"
'She is not so plain, after all"
thought Gustavus. as he answered.:
"Wast thou looking for me. MarieP"
Marie hung her head without an
swering, and Gustavus, wondering
little at her words, led her to the
dance.
AS he placed his arm around her,
his hand touched her shining belt. In.
stantly a strange thrill ran through
them both, and Gustavus' arm seemed
to cling to Mares waist. marie,
dost thou feel thatp" he cried. earnest
ly.
And Marie smilingly answered.:
"Yes." So they began dancing, and
as they danced it seemed to those
watching them that wonderful trans.
formation came over Marie.
Her hair shaken loose from its long,
stiff braids, hung like glittering gold
en- vail all around her, her beautiful
eyes shone like stars, and the dimpled
cheeks and pearly teeth formed fit
hiding-place for the laughing voice
that now and then rang sweet and
clear from her rosy lips.
Surely" said the amazed villagers,
there was never such handsome
couple; but is not Marie under charm,
she has suddenly grown so lovely?"
But the Widow Neur smiled to her.
self and said: Loves witchery, if it
is true and pure, will transform all OF
us, and bring out all that Is loveliest
and best within us.
As for Gustavus, he thought rightly
that he had never seen 80 good and
beautiful creature. and he blessed the
wizard for the charm which had led
his heart to her.
Long before the summer ended, Gus
tavus took home little Marie to be his
own and his mothers greatest Joy and
happiness.
When Mons lie Wizard returned
to Paris that winter he read scien.
tific paper before the savants of the
academy. In it he detailed many o.
his wonderful discoveries and his work
during the summer; but he did moi
speak of the most interesting of all
how, by the aid of little magnet
concealed In a steel belt, and a rude
ring, he had brought together two low
ing human hearts, and by SO doing hai
caught some of the happiness of Par
adise and imprisoned it in chalet or
old Obgadin Noun tains. The Table
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
The Melon Disease.

The fungus disease. about the true
character of which so little is yet
known, and which attacks cucumbers,
melons and squashes, has become so
common and destructive all over the
whole extent of the country, that the
cultivation of vine fruits in many
places is almost entirely abandoned.
The attack appears to come suddenly
and unexpectedly. The thrifty grow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
cl,rn.ts for Con.un,ptlyes.

The several climates of Florida, Colorado
and California have each been much pre-
scribed for sufferers from lung disease, yet
thousands of the natives in those States die
of this fatal malady. A far moro reliable
remedy is to be had In every drug store In
the land, and one that can be used at home;
a remedy which is sold, by druggists, under
the manufacturers posi.iUc guarantee that,
il taken in time and given far trial, !.
will effect cure, or money paid for 1t will
be promptly returned We refer to that
world famed remedy for consumption Tor
lung-scrofula) known as DR.. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery. 1t is the only rem.
edy for this terrible disease possessed OF
such superior curative properties as to
warrant it's manufacturers in selling II
under guarantee.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
HERE AND THERE.

The cabbage delights in being
well cultivated. Hoe around them and
keep the soil lose.
Lima beans should be fastened to
the poles with strings Us soon as they
begin to run. They will then grow
more rapidly and permit of working
the hills.
Mr.. Sullivan, market gardener OF
Boston, thinks the ravages of the onion
maggot and cut-worm are best checked
by the liberal use of hardwood ashes
well narrowed in.
1t is waste of time to attempt to
preserve eggs unless they are known
to be strictly fresh. An egg that is
over few days old will not keep if
packed in warm weather.
The wheat crop in Tennessee has
beeen harvested under some difficulty
because of the rainy season, but there
is slight damage so far, and the crop
will be fully an average one, If not
| over.
Tomato vines should be staked or
tied up in some manner in order to pre-
| vent the limbs falling on the ground
and rotting the fruit 1t is best to ar
range the stakes or other supports
while the vines are young.
-Sponging the horses at night, after
a day of hard work, will greatly invig-
crate them for the next days services.
| Keeping the skin clean allows them to
sweat out" more freely and relieves
| them OF tho excessive heat
-iDamp. wet locations tor sheep are
promotive of foot-rot,- and damp quar-
ters at night cause colds A sheep very
quickly succumbs to disease, and too
much care cap not be given the flock
lin providing dry quarters, shade and
/ fresh water.
If your apple trees are overloaded
i it will pay to shake off portion OF
the young fruit. If hand. picking OF
the extra fruit is necessary it should
be done. A crop of apples of first
quality will bring higher price than
n larger crop of inferior ones.
During very warm weather the
pigs will suffer If they have no fresh
water and shade. Some breeds of hogs,
Esuch as the Yorkshires, have very
tender skins, and it will benefit them
to give them good washing occasion
ally.
1t is estimated that there will be
one-fourth of an average tobacco crop
IN the Upper Cumberland country and
in the southern tier of counties in Ken
lucky east of Franklin. The estimate
for West and Middle Tennessee is 40
per cent of an average crop, and for
the GAINESVILLE tobacco district from
60 TO so per cent.
If the grass is very rank around
the house the lawn-mower should be
used. By keeping the grass short
there will be fewer snakes and other
small reptiles harboring therein. II
the lawn-mower will not cut it use a
grass sythe, and then apply the lawn
mower.
If trees are devoid of fruit this
season they may bear better next year.
A tree does not usually bear full CROP
every season. Keep out the grass and
weeds and apply twenty or thirty BUSH
} els of unbleached wood ashes per acre
to the orchard. and the result will be
that large crop will be obtained
when the trees bear again. If The
leaves fall of prematurelv examine
the trees for insects.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
Two Mighty Continents,

North and South America, besides Guate-
mala, the West Indies, Australia, and even
which Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has dem
onstrated it's value as an antidote to malaria,
and as a remedy for dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism, neuralgia, biliousness, nerv.
business, and loss OF appetite land sleep.
The inhabitants, the medical men Of these
countries, have spoken in no uncertain
tones concerning the efficacy Of the grea,
household remedy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

A BosToN lady opposed to corporal pun.
ishment visited a school, not in a fashion
able part Of the city, just as boy was be.
ing flogged.. Before going away she spoke
to the culprit and asked him to come and
see her on certain evening, promising to
make it pleasant for him. At the appointed
hour boy, dressed IN his best, came and
for an hour and more the lady and her
daughter laid themselves out to amuse him.
Then the lady began to speak of the impor-
lance of good behavior and obedience to
rules, when the boy interrupted her: "Oh,
l amt that feler! He gi'me ten cents to
come lnstider him.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

-volts-"At last they have dis
overed an unfinching truthteller. "
Js-s-''That SOP We'd better inform
the Ananias club" volts-"Yes, it's
a fact The photograph can not tell
3 lie. '-Ciacianstl Commercial
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

A TYRONE Pa.) tailor, who advertises,
asserts that on the night the water was
four feet deep in his store man fioated all
the way down from Bellwood on door, and
came padding into his shop to get meas
ured for wedding suit
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

MIR. Glsdstone's weakness is said
to be his desire to have his face per-
petuated on canvas. In the last thirty.
five years he has found time TO sit to
thirty-fve portrait painters and t,
have his photograph taken two hun
dred times. Whenever the tourist
goes to England he finds some likeness
of the grand old statesman looking
him benignly ia the face.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

BE cheerful and happy at meals. "Cheer.
fulness is full of Significance; it suggests
good health, clear conscience and a soul
at peace with all human naturep Cheer
fulness is the mother of good digestion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

''THE Gods give no great good without
labor" is an old proverb, and true one;
the hardest labor is not always that when
is the best paid however. To those in search
Of light, pleasant and profitable employ
ment, we say write to Is. F. Johnson Il Co.,
Richmond. Va.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
HAcKErr. ARKANsAs. Ana. "a. 1SS7

DR.. A. 7. SHAILENBERGER,
Rochester, Pa Dear Sfr.-l wish
you to send me bottle Of your Antidote for
Malaria, which / see advertised in the
Methodist Aduocnte, Chattanooga, Tenn, and
which cannot get here. Fifteen years ago
my mother had third day chlls, and after
trying the doctors and other medicines
without relief, friend recommended your
Antidote; she tried it, and ono dose effected
a permanent cure. Truly yours,
j. s., EDWARDS,
Pastor M f. Church.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

1T is suggested that chess and checkers
ought to receive wonderful boom this sea-
son. All good many young men need to
do is to carry tho men in their pockets !;
they can use their trousers for a board.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

DoST eat in a hurry. for hurry implies
| confusion and disorder Ii you are con
| fused you will surely upset dish either
| upon yourself or your neighbor.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

MY friend, look here you know how weak
and nervous your wife is, and you knowthat
Carriers Iron Pills will relieve her, now
why not be fair about it, and buy her boxi
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

Is 1T probable that what a million womeh
say after daily trial is a mistaken They say
they kno,c by test that Dobblns' Electric is
most economical, purest and best. They have
had "a years to try it. You give it one trial.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

THE fastest time made by train wal
ninety-two miles ir ninety-three minutes,
one mile being made in forty-six seconds,
on the Philadelphia g. Reading railroad.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

MRS DEHoBsoN tcomplacently)-"Yes
Mr.. Featherlie, that is portrait of myself
when little girl. 1t was painted by cele-
| brated artist" Mr.. Featherlie (anxious to
say the right thing)-"Er-one of the old
masters?n
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

ARE unlike all other pills. No purging or
pain Act specially on the liver and bile,
Carter's Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

In hollow in tree cut down near At.
lanta were found eight muskets and two
bayonets. 1t is supposed that they were
placed there by soldiers during the Rebel
lion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

The longest American railway tunnel is
the Hoosac tunnel, on the Fitcbburg rail
way, which is four and three-Quarters miles
long.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

PrMPLEs are inexpressibly Notifying.
Remedy-Glcnn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

DoN'r "saw" your mouth with your nap.
kin, and don't reach in front of another
guest to get any thing he might pass you if
you had asked for it, assuming, of course,
that the waiter was not standing by.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
rhompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

WHEN you raise your spoon to your lips
raise it laterally to the mouth. Don't bring
your elbow around at right angles win
Your faco.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

ONE by one the roses fall, but "Tansills
Punch" SC. Cigar outlives them all
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

QUEEN NATALIE, of Seryia, always wears
her hair down her back, waterfall fashion.
1t is of golssy black color
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

THE highest railroad bridge In the United
States is the Kinzua viaduct, on the Erie
road. 305 feet high.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
Us FJ' IOW NIF1bt
Pastor M, II. Church

the road that carries the largest number
OF passengers is the Manhattan Elevated
Kaaihrroad, New York, $4,000 day, or 19l,.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

WE can form an idea OF what is called
"the irony of fsten when we hear OF life
long topper finding a watery grave.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

THE line Of railway extending farthest
east and west Is the Canadian Pacific rail.
way, running from Quebec to the Pacific
OCEAN
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01
Dragon, the Paradise of Farmers.

Mild, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Bestfruit, grain, grass, stock country
In the world. Fullinformation free. Address
Oregon immigration Board, Portland, Oregon
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

The longest railway bridge span in the
United States is the cantilever span IN
Poughkeepsie bridge, 54S feet
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

Don't hawk, and blow, and spit, but use
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy or druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

THE chances Of fatal accident in railway
travel are one killed in 100000. Statistics
show more are killed by falling out of win.
dows than In railway accidents,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

THE longest mileage operated by single
system is the Atchison, Topeka q Santa Fe
system, about 5000 miles.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-08-01

CuHOt w VI lilo Sieti IL <Aih etO ih"Ao-
ems of Obgadin canton were there also,
aud on the outskirts of one Of the gay
crowds little Marie lowered timidly
beside her mother.
"Why didst thou come. Marie?"
asked one of the girls; "didst thou think
any youth would want to dance with a
mouse to-dayp"
Then, seeing the quick tears trem-
bling on Mayie's lashes, she added,
more kindly:
"Ah! well, thou canst at least see
our good times; and what a lovely
belt thou hast Marie! Where didst
thou get it?"
THE wizard gave it her." the Widow
Neur answered, shortly, for she did
not relish the girls tone.
Come, Marie, let us sit here under
the trees and watch the dance"
Marie nestled close to her mothers
side, and, as the hours fed and nc
youth asked her TO dance, her heao
dropped lower and lower, and she
wondered if the wise man had made q
mistake.
In the meantime Gustavus danced
with one after another of the maids
but though he watched with intens'
eagerness, not once did he feel tn,
strange thrill for which he waited.
Il have danced with them ALL" h,
said at last to himself, except tina
shy one over there; surely she is not tn
girl. But as promised to dance will
every one. viii try her, too" H
asked her name of one of the girls, ant
then. going to her, said simply:
| "Marie, wilt thou dance with mep'
Morning journal and courier., 1889-05-13
CROWDED STEAMSHIPS.

Americans Blocking to EHrOpe-A Virginia Financial Movement-Lon. don Holders of Virginia state Bonds. NEW YORK, May 12.-The steamships that left here yesterday for European ports were \ crowded with passengers. The Cunarder Umbris, La Gascogne, of the French line, ! and the Elbe, of the North German Lloyd, had full passenger lists.
 The Umbria carried 8 number of distin- guished people. Among the first of them to come abroad was e1-Senator John B. Hen derson, of Missouri, looking little older than the day he voted against the impeachment of President Johnson, and Colonel c. H. Par-
 sons, of Natural Bridge, Va. They go to London with the intention of having con- ference with the European holders of the Virginia bonds in the hope of bringing about a settlement of the Virginia debt. I asked ex-SenAtor Henderson what he hoped to ac- complish, and he said:
 'While am sanguine of being able to do something in the matter, do not want the impression to get out that Colonel Parsons and myself are going over to settle the debt of Virginia. am the representative of the American holders of the Virginia bonds, and Colonel Parsons goes as a sort of volunteer representative of the people of Virginia Ex- Judge Granville P. Hawes, of this city, is associated with us and represents a number of banks and other holders of Virginia bonds. He will probably join us early in June We have reason to hope that Barring Brothers, or some other we'll known banking firm in Lon- don, will be able to get together the princi- pal Virginia creditors, nearly all of whom are in England and Holland.
 "At the conference we hope, that a com- promise can be arranged. We want the creditors to decide upon 8 basis of settle ment, so that the matter can be presented to the legislature of Virginia. Colonel Parsons does not believe, as the matter now stands,
 that the State is able to pay off her liability. He does not believe in repudiation.
 "He will tell the European creditors what
 he thinks the people of Virginia will likely agree to- He will advise that the debt and the rate of interest be scaled down.