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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13


AT a recent meeting Of the New
York Library Club the question of
how far librarians can guide the taste
of readers was considered, and one
member related pertinent anecdote.
He had found young fellow devour-
ing novel day-having nothing else
apparently to do Learning by casual
conversation that he was interested in
art. he called his attention to a num-
Der of art books, such as Hamerton's,
and loaned him these for copying.
One result of this was that the young
man found he had considerable tai
ent in this direction and secured q
place in 81 art establishment
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

OLIVER OPTIc has used atype-writer four.
teen years, and has not written a book or
story in that time by any other means
Amele Rives, a beginner, says: II always
use pen and ink in writing, and never die
tate.n Bill Nye travels so that he can not
use typewriter or a stenographer con.
stantly. Some day, he says, he will "dic.
taten till he gets black in the face.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13
A Dangerous Lethargv.

too often eliminate fatally, is inactivity OF
lethargy of the kidneys. Not only is Bright,
disease, diabetes, gravel. or some other
dangerous integral disease Of the organ,
themselves TO be apprehended, butdropsica
dltfusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traceable to the non-remoya
from the blood by the kidneys of certain i'm
purities. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters dep
urates the blood, renders the kidneys
active and prevents their disease.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

A MAN lately died at Lancaster, Pa, after
fifty-three years of illness. When boy Of
ten years he became afflicted with rheuma-
tism, and from that time until his death
was confined to his bed. His body was
that of boy, with the head of full-grown
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

SANDY soil is not as fertile as loan or
clay soil, but the labor required on sandy
soil is much less. The proper time for
spreading manure on light soils is early in
the spring, bat on heavy soils such work
NAV be done in the fail or during the winter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

THE skeleton Of a man, evidently pio-
neer Indian fighter, was found the other
day in the middle of big log taken to a
Georgia saw-nill. In tho wood that had
grown over it was the imprint Of the clothes
as well as the old flint-lock rifle that lay he
side it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

The first impulse of boy with q
watch is to assure himself that none
OF its lT5 parts are missing.-Jewel-
er's Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

THREE Michigan women, whose birthdays
come on the 18th of March, have not failed
to pass that day together for thirty-one
years. though no two of them live in the
same town.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

ALL advancement in agriculture must
now be made by experiment; by the prac-
ticed hand guided BY the principles Of sci
ence. The greater the number of expert
Dents conducted intelligently the more
rapidly viii the art advance.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

THERE is good reason to believe that Sun.
day inspections and dress parades in the
army will soon be abolished by Presidential
order
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

sept. Otn, IooO.
DR.. A T. SHALLENDERGER,
Rochester, Pa. Dear Str-The two
boxes Of Pills you sent me did everything
you SAID they would. My son was the vic.
two years, and the antidote has done more
than five hundred dollars wsrth of other
medicines could have done fcr him. Ihavc
had one of my neighbors try the medicine
and it cured him Immediately. Inow recon-
mend it TO every one suffering from Malaria
Respectfully yours, w. w. MONROE.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver
Pills? They are positive cure for sick
headache, andall tho ills produced by dis.
ordered liver. Only one pin dose.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

THE "Collapsible" is the title bestowed
upon the new bonnet that can be shut UP
like fan and slowed away in muff Oh
pocket.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

A Mrs. WANT, of Mad River township
O., recently retired with good sight and
awoke next morning totally blind.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

TEE largest ruby in the world is said to
be stone weighing twerty-four carats and
measuring an inch IN length and three
quarters Of an inch 10 width. It Is owned
u London.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

MORE than 20,000,0o0 acres of land in
Washington Territory, or nearly one-haS
the whole area, remain unsurveyed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

IT is reported that an English syndicate
has subscribed So. $50, 600 for the completion
of the tunnel under North river Mt New
York, work on which ceased some tllne ago.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

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, 1889-06-13

The costliest stable in the world has been
built in Syracuse, N. Y, by d. l. Grouse
the millionaire horseman. When complete
it will represent an outlay Of 100000.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

LADIES who possess tho finest complex
ions are patrons of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whiaker Dye, SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

IN consequence Of the ever-increasing
military burdens, the number of emigrants
from Italy, last season, was nearly 100000.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

THE object of tho manufacturers OF Dob
bins Electric Soap has been for "a years TO
make this soap OF such superior qualify that
il will give tniunscl satisfaction. Have they
succeeded! Ask your grocer for 1t. Take
no other.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13
WEST BADoK, NORTH CAROLINA,

KANSAS last year raised one-ffth of the
whole United States product of silk CO.
rOons
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13

The Ohio dealer who sells cigarettes to a
boy makes himself liable to sentence OF
thirty days in Jail and q fine of s25
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1889-06-13
WHAT is sweeter than roses

WHAT Is sweeter than roses
That bloom in the beauty of Junel
Or the stately and fragrant lilies
VIII Sc bells ring n summer tuner
All sweeter the roses blowing
On the cheeks OF those we love,
And the lily of health that's slowing
The cheeks red rose above.
But how soon the lily and the rose wither
in the faces of our American women. Why
is iH Simply because so many of them are
victims Of weaknesses, Irregularities and
functional arrangements Incidental to the
sex. If they would use DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription all these beauty and health
destroying ailments might be warded off
aud we would hear less about women "grow
ing old before their timen
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
PCPartly Cloudy,
A;DEsERveD TESTIMONIAL
From Friends of William J. Best tc
Hon. Henry q. Cleaves.
Especial to the Press /

EAsTPoRr, March 23.--The friends of Will
liam j. Best, residing on Campobello, New
Brunswick, haze forwarded to ex-Atterney
General Henry 3. Cleaves, an expensive and
elegant gold headed cane as an expression of
their appreciation of the able defence made
in behalf of Mr.. Best in the recent extradi-
tlon proceedings resulting in his discharge
from custody.
Best was charged with an attempt to muir
der E. M. Batson of Campobello, and taken
before Commissioner Edward NJ. Rand OF
Portland, who held Best for extraditon to
New Brunswick for trial. The decision OF
the commissioner was forwarded to Wash
ington, and Secretary of State Bayard issued
bis warrant for the surrender of Best to the
authorities of New Brunswick, and the Do
mlni0D sheriff was sent to Portland to re-
ceive Best and take him TO st. Andrews.
The punishment for the crime, under the
laws of the Dominion, was Imprisonment for
life. Best's counsel applied for a writ of
habeas corpus asking for the discharge of
the prisoner on the ground that the proceed
ings of the commissioner were illegal and in
violation of treaty rights existing between
the two governments. After protrs cted
hearing before Judge Webb, Best was dis
charged, aud returned here where he is now
living.
Best was a Union soldier, and one of tn,
nrSt TO enlist IN the war. de lost a leg a
Matthias Point In 1861, having been wounded
four times in one engagement He is mem
Der OF the Eastport Grand Army Post, which
passed vote of thanks to Mr.. Cleaves. The
case excited a great deal of interest in East
ern Maine. and the decision of Judge Webb
setting Best at liberty, was received will
universal satisfaction. The head of the can,
presented to Mr.. Cleaves is of massive gold
and bears the appropriate inscription
From the friends of VIM. j. Best on Cam
pobelo, New Brunswick, to Henry b
Cleaves, his defender"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
Capt. Frederick w. Talbot.

This aged and respected citizen passed
away last Friday evening at his late residence
on North street. Capt. Talbot was born in
Freeport, in 1914. and was seventy-fye years
old at the time of his death. He followed
the sea from his boyhood, and was mari
ner for thirty seven years; twenty-five of
which as ship-master engaged for the most
part of the time in the coastwise trade.
For ten years of his active business life he
was In command of the U. S. schooner, the
Frank Pierce, and employed by the govern
ment In the light house service.
After 1870 he established himself in busi-
ness on Commercial street in this city. A
lew years later he formed a c0partnership
with Mr.. Randall Johnson. in the hay and
wood trade. Some ten years ago Re retired
from active business and moved to Falmouth,
representing that town in the State legsla-
ture In 1888. He was lifelong Democrat
More recently he built home for his resi-
dence on North street, in which he resided
at the time of his death. Capt. Talbot was
received to the st. Lawrence street Congre-
gational church, in 1874, of which he contin-
ued to be, as long as he lived, valuable and
much loved member. Capt. Talbot was in
his prime man Of great energy and enter
prise. His character was strongly marked
Dy humility and simplicity. He was passion.
ately fond OF music and was himself an ex-
adopted daughter, the wife Of DR.. o. b.
Kenney, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Many years
ago he gave home in his family to two
children. niece who was lost at sea after
her marriage, and nephew who died and
was buried at sea some years ago. Capt. Tai
pot loved and cared for these as if they had
been his own children and sorrowed as a
father over their death.
A good man, kind neighbor and loyal
Christian has gone to his rest and reward,
leaving the community in which he has SO
long resided to mourn his removal. His
funeral takes place at 2.S0 p. m. today at 27
North street. w.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
Recent Deaths.

At midnight Friday Levi Murch, one Of
Bangor's best known citizens, and for 21
years clerk and assistant treasurer of the
Bangor Savings Bank died of Pneumonia.
Just previous to this. he announced to his
friends that he should take short nap,
closed his eyes. and never spoke again. dy-
ing without pain or struggle. Mr.. Murch
was about 81 years of age, and years ago was
merchant. Being an expert accountant, he
was called in after the Dexter tragedy to ex-
anime BarrOn's books, and at the time and
afterTard believed Barron to be an honest
man who had been foully dealt with. He
was lifelong Democrat, and had often been
the candidate Of the party for important
Offices.
Gen. William S. Tilton died at his resi-
denee on Walnut street, Newtonville, Mass,
Saturday morning, aged 81 years. When the
war broke out he was commissioned ad
jutant Of the 22d Massachusetts Infantry by
Gov. Andrew and went to the front, serving
for four years and returning with c0lOneps
commission. He was brevetted bregadier
general in recognition Of his bravery. In
1869 he was appointed superintendent Of the
soldiers. Home in Togus, a position which
he held for IS years, resigning in April, 1888.
To his efforts may be attributed the develop
ment of that institution, which under his
management was rendered one of the most
attractive homes for the veteran soldier In
the country. After he resigned the super
intendency If the Home he Travelled abroad
Tor two years, and, upon his return. came to
Newtonville to reside with his family.
Living Lane, lumber dealer, we'll known
in that section of the State, died at Lining
ton Friday night, aged so. He was surveyor
there for long term of years, and was after
wards in partnership with Joseph G. Deer
ing.
Edwin Clark of Bangor, treasurer of the
Penobscot Savings Bank, died OF pneumonia
at midnight Saturday about "a hours follow
ing the death of Levi Murch, assistant treas
urer of the Bangor Savings Bank, from the
same disease. Both were taken sick Mon.
daV.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
AMERICA AND SAMOA.
Sir George Gray Endorses the Policy
Of the United States,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 23-In the
white book published al Berlin respecting
Samoan matters, Prince Bismarck refers 70
the arrest Of Gallien. the Englishman, by the
German consul at Apia for suggesting that
Mataafa should write to Sir George Gray.
ex-governor OF New Zealand, as TO the course
Samoans should pursue. Ex-Governor Gray.
who Is held in great esteem In the colonies
when asked respecting his views by the Aux
land Herald as 70 Samoa, said "It would
be lar preferable TO leave each Of these island
groups with independent governments set
ting all disputes among themselves Oy arbf-
trati0n, and guarded, II possible BY a com
mission OF foreign powers IL Is clear that
America Is aiming at this line Of policy. an
nexing none OF the islands herself, and do
Ing her utmost to preserve the peace Of the
Pacific: This also is certain to be the policy
OF all tne English possessions In this part OF
the world. America will eventually become
leader OF the Anglo-Sax0n race, and will dis
place England from the position she now
holds. Many eyes In this part Of the world
are already being turned toward America as
the power that Is likely to preserve the in
terests of the Anglo-Sax0n race In the Pa
cifc, without herself annexing anything or
allowing foreigners to do so. It Is clear that
the centre OF power among the Anglo-SaxOn
race Is shifting TO America. as the centre Of
population has already done. 1t Is, there
fore, unwise Of England TO neglect her inter-
ests In suen time OF emergency. The
United States does not require a standing
army, and, consequently, the whole resources
OF the people so eircumstanced could be de-
voted solely to the maintenance Of a navy
which would make the Anglo-Saxon race ak-
solute masters Of the world"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
IN LANDS BEYOND THE SEAS,
Sir Richard Webster's False State
ments Promptly Corrected.
Canada and Newfou ndIand viii
Issue Fishing Licenses.
How the Frenchmen Are Getting
Out Of the Copper SnarI.

LONDON, March 24.-Mr. Lewis, solicitor
for the Parnellites. writes to call attention
to an amazing and important misstatement"
with reference to Pigott, which was made by
Attorney General Webster in the House Of
Commons on Friday last. He says that the
letter referred to by Sir Richard as having
been placed In Sir Charles Russelps hands
five days before Pigotfs appearance In the
witness box was letter from Mr.. Soames,
solicitor for the Times to Pigott, and that
two other letters from Pigott to Soames. in
which Pigott admitted that he feared to un-
dergo eross-examination, were withheld by
the Times's lawyers. Lewis says 1t is fact
that neither counsel nor solicitor for the
Parnellites had notice of the existence of
these two letters until Pigott decamped.
Mr. Soames's letter to Pigott contained the
promise that no harm would come to him
through his testying before the Parpell COM
mission. No allusion was made in the let
ter to the character Of the evidence to be
given by Pigott.
Attorney General Webster replying to Mr.,
Lewis, writes that he believes he handed Sir
Charles Russell the letter to which Mr.. Lewis
refers, but will have to refer to his short
hand notes for confirmation. In any case,
he says, the matter was not important be-
cause none OF the letters would have justi-
fed the withdrawal of Pigott from the wit
ness box. Sir Charles Russell elected not to
have the letters read until Pigott was in the
h0X
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
TWO REPORTS FROM BOOMER LAND.
Would ze Land owners Lurking
Near Their Claims.
Thousands Reported to be In pestl-
tuition on the Border.
A Man who has Been There Tells
People to Keep Away.

TOPEKA. Kan, March ga despatch
| from Oklahoma Station, Indian Territory.
states that the troops have departed, and
many Of the settlers who disappeared last
night have already returned. They went no
further than the adjoining timber. The ad-
dress of Gen. Weaver on Wednesday was
listened to with respectful attention, and
the advice was gravely discussed far into
the night, bnt the almost universal conclu-
sion of the settlers who have persisted in
staying is that they will not leave Oklahoma.
No one counsels resistance to the military
nor open defiance of the authorities, but
there is general understanding that they
will dodge the military and at the same time
keep within convenient distance of the
claims.
Nearly everybody is going on the supposi-
tion that the first man to get on the land and
begin improvement upon the day for opening
set by the proclamation Will be entitled to
possession and sustained by the land Office.
Some of the old settlers were advised by at
torneys before the Passage of the present
law that they could occupy their claims on
the strength. OF squatters' rights and could
not be 0usted.
Whether right or wrong, some of them
cling to this advice with tenacity which no
majority Of cases they have not actually
been living ON their claims. they have placed
on them the conventional foundation, which
goes for an improvement in this country and
which they regard as sufficient to protect
their claims from intrusion on the part of
any good settlers. Anybody who talks Of
disregarding their time-honored tokens of
ownership is warned that he is treading on
dangerous ground.
These men do not consider that the case
has been changed by the fact that new law
has been enacted since they took possession
OF their claims, and as to their getting the
'''boomers" out of the country, it Is impossi-
Bile unless every thicket is patrolled by sol
diers. They are slipping in on all sides a
great deal faster than they are being driven
out.
General Weaver has telegraphed the Secre-
tary of the Interior that he knows from per-
sonal observation that thousands Of people
are waiting on the border and are suffering
from destitution. He advises speedy action
the part of the government.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
cAcciNc THE GERMAN PRESS.
Sensation Created by the seizure of
The voIks Zeltung.

BERLIN, March 23.-The seizure by the
police authorities Of the Volks Zeitung has
created great sensation, and legal decis-
ion upon the right Of the police to suppress
the paper is awaited with considerable inter-
est. Even the National Liberal press have
not word to say in defence of what is gen.
orally rated as a rash and imprudent pro-
ceeding on the part of the police, while the
feelings of the Liberal papers are shown by
a paragraph in the ,Freisinnige Zeitung en-
titled Fearless and Enduring" and advis-
ing steadfastness under threatened reaction
airy measures of the government which look
like return to the time of King Frederick
William. The editor of the Volks Zeitung
has addressed letter to the papers, denying
any relations with the Socialists or connec-
tion with either Liebknecht or Hasenclever.
An article in the North German Gazette,
limiting at increased strictness of the press
laws Is little relished by Liberal journals.
Several of tonight's papers state that the
Prussian government has already submitted
to the Landtag proposal for amending the
provisions of the penal code and press laws.
A Strasburg letter to the Cologne Gazette
states that the government has resolved up
on stricter measure for the Germanizasion
If the provinces. the dismissing of school
masters and tutors unable to teach the Ger
man language and replacing them partly by
Alsattans and partly by Germans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-03-25
CROP PROSPECTS.
Reports from the Middle and Western
States.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, March 23.-A local
paper prints today two columns of reports
from correspondents in the Middle and Wes-
tern States on the crop prospects. From
these reports it appears that there has yet
been practically no seeding of spring wheat.
The ground in Dakota and Minnesota is in
good condition for seeding as soon as it
warns up; but there was so little snow dur
the winter that, unless rains follow soon
after seeding, there is great danger Of the
crop being injured. Nebraska reports little
rain so far. The farmers are seeding spring
wheat, but the acreage is growing less every
year, oats and corn taking its place. Dry
weather still prevails throughout Iowa, and
farmers are not sowing spring wheat to any
great extent. There seems to be an un-
usually large amount of corn back in farmers
hands in Iowa, and at present prices it is
not likely to come forward. In central
Illinois the acreage sown to oats is almost as
great as that devoted to corn. The seeding
season in Illinois is earlier than usual but
little has been done yet. The ground is very
dry and rains seem absolutely essential to
the success of the seeding. The general con-
ditions of the winter wheat crop up to this
date are backward. The distribution of the
rainfall has net been good. In Michigan,
northern Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, the
ground Is dry. In the southwestern portion
of the winter wheat belt there is plenty of
moisture, and the crop is growing fast and
doing well. Reports from Michigan say they
want good warm rains to start the wheat
growing Stocks in farmers hands in that
State are not more than One-half the usual
amount at this date. Some of the mills are
importing largely from other States the
wheat they are now grinding. Southern
Ohio reports fine growing weather, and that
all the wheat now in the farmers hands will
be needed for home consumption. Southern
Indiana reports warm and springlike wealth
er. In northern Indiana, a plenty Of rain
for the remainder of the month is needed.
In southern Illinois the wheat is all in good
growing condition, and less good wheat in
farmers hands than for many year at this
time. Tennessee and Kentucky both report
that the growing wheat crop was never bet
ter. The plants are starting off strong and
healthy. Farmers supplies have nearly all
gone to market. The condition of the wheat
crop in California is changed for the better
to some extent by the rains of last week.
Over half an inch of rain fell. Although to
the observer the grain in central California
looks well, yet the rivers and creeks are as
dry as last September, and the grain lives on
the surface moisture Ii in the near future
only average spring rains fall, the harvest
will not exceed the comparative yield of the
| two preceding years Reports from Wash
| ington territory are of a favorable character
| so far as the growing crop of wheat is con-
cerned. There is quite large amount OF
| wheat in the country to be moved off yet.
| This milling situation Is good, millers pay
ing equal to So cents for wheat in Tacoma.