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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
BISMARCK EPISODES.
Extracts from an Interesting Book Pub
lshed In Germany.

have received an advance copy of
the third volume of II. V. Sybels His
tory of the German Empire" In COM
mon with the volumes already before
the public, it contains number Of
episodes and anecdotes hitherto not
generally known. Probably the most
interesting chapters refer to the rela-
tions between Prince Bismarck and
Count Rechberg, then Prussian and
Austrian Ambassadors, respectively, at
the German (Frankfort) Diet Prince
Bismarck (then Herr Won Bismarck
Schonhausen) soon found out that
Count Rechberg was hot-tempered and
passionate, but in the main honorable
and good. Count Rechberg, on his side,
cordially disliked Prussia and its astute
representative, but did his best all the
same to keep on amicable terms with
his colleague. Both officially and
socially there was, however, plenty of
friction between the two. On one oc-
casion things came to such pitch that
Count Rechberg entirely losin his If
control, passionately exclaimed: "One
of my friends shall wait on you in the
morning." "Why all this unnecessary
delay" Herr Won Bismarck coolly re-
piled, ''in all probability you have a
pair of pistols handy. Let us settle the
matter Immediately. While you get the
things ready | shall write report about
the whole transaction, which, in case l
am killed, request you to forward to
Berlin" Both set about their work.
When Bismarck had finished he handed
the sheet to Count Rechberg, request
ing him to examine the same. Rech-
berg's passion had in the meantime
given way to sober reflection. After
having perused the report he said:
"What you say here is quite correct;
but is it really worth while to fight a
duel for such a reason?" THAT is ex-
actly my opinion" was Bismarck's an
swer, and the matter ended. One day
Count Rechberg called on the Prussian
Ambassador to show him dispatch from
his government instructing the Count
to vote with Prussia at the next meet
| ing of the German Diet Bismarck
read the document and returned it to
the Count, saying; This is evidently a
mistake" Rechberg in his turn looked
at the sheet and changed color. Instead
of the official letter he had by mistake
handed to Bismarck the secret instruc-
tions he had received concurrently, call
ing upon him while openly countenanc-
ing Prussia to use his utmost endeavors
to cause the other German States to vote
against the measure. Here was Prince
Bismarck's opportunity. How he used
it the sequel will show. For a moment
both statesmen looked at one another
in silence. Then Bismarck said: Dom
be upset. You never intended giving
me the letter. Ergo, you never gave il
me; ergo, l know nothing about the
whole matter" AS a matter of fact
Bismarck never reported the letter t
Berlin. But he gained Count Rech
bergs confidence, in his eyes an i'm
portant conquest.-Frankfort Cor. Lon
don News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL.
THE GARDEN.
How to Prepare Hotbeds for Forcing
Early Plants.


How to Prepare Hotbeds for Forcing
Early Plants.
A place that faces the south and high
enough to give good drainage is good
situation for hot-bed. If it is protect
ed on the north by tight fence or wind
break, all the better. Dig out the place
the size desired for the bed. Make it
two or two and half feet deep. twill
be more permanent if the inside is
planked up so as to keep it from caving
in. The top should be made slanting to
the south and the sash be fitted down
close SO as to keep out the cold air as
much as possible. Glass sash is much
the best; the glass should be we'll glazed
in and the whole painted with good
oil paint. Cloth can be made to answer,
and is cheaper, but does not do so well.
A mat, or two or more if the bed is large,
should be made to cover the top in case
the weather should turn cold. The
frame can extend foot at least above
the Surface at the back, and six inches
at the front if the bed is not too wide.
If a wide bed is made the back must, of
course, be made higher, so as to give a
sufficient fall to carry off the water
readily.
The best manure to use is that fresh
from the horse stable. A good plan is
to put a thick layer of forest leaves in
the bottom, or straw can be made to
answer. If the manure is piled up in a
close conical heap three or four days
before putting in the bed, it will heat
quicker, although this is not strictly
necessary. Fill into within a foot of
the top on the lower side, stamping down
well and evenly. 1t pays to use plenty
of manure so that it will hold heat,
especially if the bed is made early. Put
a good layer of light rich loamy soil
over this; four inches will be enough if
/ it is spread evenly over the top, If the
manure has not been piled up and start
ed to heating before putting in the bed,
the best plan is to wait three or -four
days before sowing the seed. In order
/ to economize space mark out the bed
in rows before sowing the seed.
BE careful not to sow the seed toe
thick, If the seed is sown too thick
the PLANS will grow up weak and spin
ding; give them plenty of room so as
to have good stocky plants. Cover the
seeds very little, taking pains to dis
tribute as evenly as possible in the
rows. Protect at night and on cold
stormy days with covering and take
every opportunity of giving the plants
the benefit of the sunlight, and when
ever the weather is mild let them be
aired thoroughly. For few days be
fore transplanting open the sashes and
air thoroughly; this will help to harder
the plants. If weeds start up they
should be pulled out, and it may b.
necessary to dust the plants with slug
shot or Some other insecticide. Before
the first plants are taken out, seed for
later setting can be sown between tn,
rows and second crop can be had will
little trouble.-St Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
The Varied Value of silver.

Silver, in its relative value to gold,
has varied greatly at different times. In
the days of the Patriarch Abraham it
was to 1; b. C. 1000 it was IL to L; b.
C. 500 it was Is to l, and at the COM
mencement of the Christian era it was
o to 1. In the year 500 A. d. it was IS
to /; in 100 it was to l, and in 14O0 it
was II to l. In 1854 gold was only six
times more valuable than the precious
white metal, silver, and within the next
hundred years two pounds of silver
could be exchanged evenly for one
of gold. In 1900 gold was again worth
ten times as much as its paler brother.
In l725 gold was thirteen times more
valuable than silver, just as it was 500
years b. c. At the beginning of the
present century it had risen in value to
a higher point than at any time since
500 A. D., beyag fifteen times more val
liable than silver. In 1876 the ratio of
silver to gold was 90 to 1 and in 1856 it
was at the highest point ever known,
since which time ii has gradually de-
clined to 90 to 1.-St Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
Where All the Rags Go,

Housewives must often have wondered
where all the rags go to after they pass
into the wagon of any one of the sever
al hundred ragmen who pass through
the alleys with their monotonous cries.
These gatherers of old rags take them
to warehouses where they are bought in
bulk, and then assorted by girls accord
ing to quality. There was time when
most of the rags were sent to paper
mills. Now very small proportion of
rags are made into paper, straw and clay
being the chief ingredients. Fine linen
paper, so called, is made of rags. Nine
ty per cent of the rags collected, how
ever, go into the manufacture of ''shod-
dy," of which cheap ready-made cloth.
ing is manufactured. This stuff is now
made up into the brightest and most at
tractive patterns, and can only be told
when new from wool by the expert, and
by experience with the wearer. ''Shod-
dy is king" say the wool men, and this
accounts for the mercurial condition Of
the wool markets. Louis Globe-Dem
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
One Dollar Per Year.

birds are good, and come near all-pur-
pose fowls.
The Houdans, and the whole French
class, are excellent layers and grand
market BIRDS
The Leghorns, Minorcas, Spanish, An
dalusians, and Hamburgs are the fowls
with big egg 'ecords, but they are not
worth much for eating.
The Dorkings are nor-superior for
flesh qualities.
The White Leghorns, Minorcas, Span
ish and Houdans lay the largest eggs
The Brown Leghorns lay the most
eggs of the Leghorn family, but they are
smaller.
The Javas recommend themselves as
table birds, and very readily assume fat.
The Jersey Blues are not highly rec
commended either as egg-producers or
table birds
The Polish are the handsomest OF
fowls, excellent layers, but not recon-
mended for the table.
The hamburgs are persistent layers,
but of no account for the table.
The American Dominiques are the
original American fowl. They are good
layers and table birds, and just the
farmers fowl.
The Game class are second to mono
for table use, and also possess cred
liable egg record. Dixie Farmer
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06

Among spring goods there appears to
be marked prevalence of tartans, in
new beautiful color-mixtures, like old
rose, copper and mignonette, sumach
red, olive, gold and brown, etc. There
are also richly plaided stripes, the al
tcrnate stripe in monochrome, and many
floral and conventional patterns brought
out in fine "art" colors. These on the
sample cards appear to obtain very
largely over the handsome self-colorcd
cashmeres, camers-hair goods, and other
fine woods, that to very many are pref
cradle and more refined in effect than
their gayer contrasts. These stripes
and plaids on new spring gowns are all
arranged so as to diversity the old effect
of lines going all in one direction. The
skirt draperies are mostly bias in their
adjustment, and on some of the bodices
the fabric is cut so that in the case of
stripes these all converge at certain
seams; and to produce this result the
side seams are cut quite on the cross.
If the lining of the gown be cut exactly
on the straight, and the outside bias,
there will never be any fear of undue
stretching, though the two materials be
cut in exactly opposite ways.-N. Y
Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06

Mother Ito her old maid daughter)-
Why, Julia, what do you mean by using
the family Bible in that way? You are
scratching out figures in the record and
inserting others.
Julis-It is record of my birth. isn't
it?
''Yes, it is"
well. I'm lowering the record. -
Texas Siftings-
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
PROVISION CROPS.
The Things Which Produce Feeling of
Comfort on the Farm.

The Things Which Produce n Feeling of
Comfort on the Farm.
The farmers generally are so nearly
supplied with home-raised bread and
meat, and are generally in so much bet
ter condition than usual that it may
appear inappropriate to dwell upon the
Importance of making the most liberal
arrangements for an ample supply Of
every thing that can be profitably
grown at home. But experience and
observation have taught us that at
just such a juncture as the present
comparatively abundant and cheap,
and especially when the market
price of cotton has been better
than usual, and promises to main
tain its tone, many farmers
forget past experience and commence to
enlarge cotton areas and reduce the size
of corn and oat fields. Planting less
corn, they commence stinting their hogs
hedging" against possible ''bad
year" for corn. To use Methodist
word, they "backslide;" to use a still
stronger biblical phrase they return to
the ''wallow." 1t is the big corn and
oat harvests, the plenty of sleek, we'll
fed horses, the smoke-house filled with
bacon and lard-these give the feeling
of comfort and satisfaction, of independ-
ence and prosperity, which does not
generally follow a big cotton crop-and
short supply of every thing else. We
therefore urge every farmer to hold
fast and persevere in the purpose to be
independent. Let us hold on to the ad.
vance already made, and redouble oul
efforts on the same lines that have here
tofore brought profit, satisfaction and
comfort. Don't pitch the corn and other
provision crops on the assumption thai
it will be good for corn;" it may not
On the other hand don't count on any
advance over the present price of cot
ton; it may be lower. Whatever others
may do, every farmer should pursue
the course that experience-ofter
severe teacher-has shown I,
be the best in the long run
Provide for plenty of grain and forage
for horses, cattle, hogs and fowls. De
termine to make aplenty of those thing,
that you can produce and must eithel
produce or buy, or live in discomfort II
be able to say, II never bought sacl
of -four or a pound of lard or butter il
my life" is not commendable in farm
er who habitually lives on corn bread
fat Western bacon and sorghum sirup
and forces his family to do the same
rather than either produce the -four
butter and lard on his own farm, or bu,
them in the market-Southern Cultiva
i
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
A NEST AND A HOME.

See this pretty, fragile thing
That some bird has made
With what careful fashioning
Every twig was laid
Filled with happy song by day,
And by night with rest,
Now It's but that useless thing
A deserted nest.
See yon empty dwelling-place;
Once 1t was home;
Children's happy, dancing feet
In and out did come.
Now the curtains close are drawn,
Death hath been guest;
There no step is heard; tits but
"A deserted nest."
Where have flown the joyous birds
That the nest did weaver
Tell me Why so fair place
Did its inmates leave?
Do they miss its sheltering wall
Where they took their rest?
Do they pine in sadness for
Their deserted nestf
Nay on strong and gladsome wing
Did they take their fight;
Far in sunny lands they sing
Songs of true delight.
Pitiful would be their cry,
Sad each feathered breast,
Should they now be forced TO seek
Their deserted nest
80 the dear ones "gone before"
: From an earthly home,
Wait upon the shining Shore
Till we, too, shall come;
In that safe and blest abode
Now they sing and rest;
Would'st thou call them back to claim
Their deserted nesty"
Helen Percy, in Good Housekeeping
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
-On the whole. and looking to Il

On the whole, and looking to the
greatest good to the greatest number,
one may incline to the feeling that it is
better that the coal piles of the coal
companies should grow temporarily too
big than that the coai piles of the peo-
PIE should get temporarily too small
Phsls ielphia Ledger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
THE POULTRY YARD.
Points of Excellence in the Various Bree,
of EnMls.

OF fowls.
The Langshans lay best in winter.
They give a goodly number of eggs, and
are excellent table birds.
The Brahmas come next-the Light
variety OF this class exeeling the Dark.
The Partridge Cochins are the best
layers Of the Cochin class. The Buffs,
the best table fowls: the Whites, Blacks,
and Partridge follow the Buffs fo- meat
The Plymouth Rocks are good layers
and capital table fowls. So are the
Wyandottes, but they will lay more
eggs than the Rocks. All the American
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06
Ought to Recommend Him.

Suitor-Perhaps, sir, you don't think
I'm good enough to marry your daugh.
ter
Father-Perhaps l do.
"Wen, sir, I'd have you know that
I've been refused BY some of the finest
young ladies' in the land.~-Time.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-03-06

n IN the mouse, call bhe
rse" into service; stand it up
row a shawl or two over it.
z ingenuity and effort will
ne annoyance and satisfy the
Then let the sunlight stream
long if possible. 1t will prove
s.. of sickness one of the most
If remedies.
ilothing about a baby should
the tight band, with which
: inflicted, is rot only not
ertainly not after the second
ife-but it is positively hurt
, is a prevailing idea among
at the baby's abdomen needs
notion which is simply alb
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-30
a CHANGE ANTICIPATED.

Builders Exchange Expected to Replace
Some Officers Next Year.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Builders Exchange will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock. It is expected that
there will be very large influx of new
members owing to the interest that has been
stirred up through the recent meetings held
by contractors and builders IN the Exchange
rooms.
The annual election Of officers will be
held on the first Monday in January and
preparations are now being made for that
meeting. 1t is hinted among those who
seem to be in position to know, that there
will be change in some of the officers next
year. 1t is said the removal of one of the
officers at least, will take place, as a matter
OF necessity to the future success of the
Exchange.
1t is the desire of every member in the
Exchange to have the association on the
soundest possible basis by the time spring
rolls around, not only for the purpose of es-
tabllshlng uniformity in accepting contracts
for work and providing effective means for
the prevention of abuses and impositions in
the various trades, but to meet the combiEe ed
effort of the building trades organizations to
have the eight-hour day adopted.
Mr.. Nieman, the contracting pIasterer, is
authority for the statement that the con-
tractors will make bitter fight on the
eight-hour movement, and some lively times
may be expected next spring. The builders
are not prepared now to fight the workmen,
but they propose to prepare, and as stated
in THE DISPATCH, after the first meeting
held by them, they will oppose any move
ment that may be made either individually
or collectively by the building trades.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-30
CHRISTMAS RUSH AT KLEBERs,.
rs Christmas Pianos and Organs Sold.

rs Christmas Pianos and Organs Sold.
1t will hardly surprise our public to learn
that at this early date not less than % pianos
and organs have been bought and set aside
at Fl. Kieber & Bros, 5O6 Wood street, tor
Christmas gifts, and to be delivered on
Christmas day. Among those we find Stein
way, Conover, Opera, Emerson and other
good makes; and the Burdette organs.
These are the leading pianos and organs of
the world, and all others are but imperfect
limitations of the same. Don't waste money
on mere limitations, but take the original
and genuine brands only, and you will have
no regrets and no heartburnings.
AT Kleber & Bro. IS you can buy piano
for $500. or less, which the other dealers
make you pay $500 for. KIeber & Bro. are
the only house which warrants Its instru-
ments for eight years, and refunds the money
if proven defective. Kleber & Bro. are the
only firm who are personally entrusted with
the choice of instruments. None but time
tried goods are sold by Kleber & Bro, and
hence purchasers know that they absolutely Y
run no risk whatever in buying at their
establishment. 1t is universally admitted
that Klebers' is the safest and cheapest
place in the city to buy piano or organ.
They are opening up splendid Christmas
stock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-30
WOMEN AND THEIR WORK.

Interest of the Fair Sex in the Worlds Fair
Proud of the Hcaor Bestowed on Them
by Congress Enthusiasm of Miss Mary
i. McCandless.
Miss Mary L. McCandless, of this city,
who was recently elected as one of the Vice
Presidents of-the Board of Lady Managers
for the Worlds Fair in 1898, returned home
from Chicago yesterday.
Miss McCandless is very enthusiastic in
the possibilities that are before the commits
sion, and, in common with the various men,
bers, takes great pride in the powers and
honors conferred upon them by Con-
gress, it being the first recognition
of the kind ever bestowed upon ladies
by that body. The commission complete
Is composed of 115 members, two each from
the States and Territories ana District of
Columbia and nine chosen at large irom
Chicago. AS the title OF the commission
would suggest their many duties pertain ex-
clusively to women's work in all of its
many Spheres aud the entire exhibit will be
kept together
The Executive Committee is made up OF
20 members, and aside from this body there
are IL committees TO look after details. The
AnSOAlhS uelO SulCdAO was
merely for the purpose of effecting a per-
manent organization. OF the total mem
bership 100 representatives were present.
While the real work yet remains to be
done, the ladies all have ample faitn in
their ability TO perform it with credit to
themselves and to the big show. Miss Nc
CandlesS said the ladies from the older
States were all astonished at the capabilities
SHOWN bv the representatives from the Terri
tories. They are also delighted with Mrs.
Palmer as presiding officer. She is CRATE
tul in word and action, and at the same
time has rare knowledge OF parliamentary
law The Secretary, Miss Phoebe Couzins,
OF st. Louis, is also great iavorite. Miss
Couzins is an attorney, and on the death Of
her father. who was United States Marshal
of that district was appointed to succeed
him.
Chicago people are all very enthusiastic,
Miss McCandless says, over the prospects of
the Exposition, and confidently expect to
eclipse any event of the kind known to
history,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-30
COMING COURT WORK.

The December Criminal Term Begins To-
Morrow, Judge Stowe Presiding.
The December term of the Criminal Court
will open tomorrow with Judge Stowe pre-
siding. The first business in order will be
the swearing in and charging of the grand
jury and then the receiving of the quarterly
returns OF the constables. The grand jury
OF the coming term is composed of the fol-
lowing: William Anderson, clerk, Twenty
second ward; John A. Alston, clerk, Thir-
teenth ward; Lawrence Bever, carpenter,
Twenty-ninth ward; Charles Blakeley, glass
blower, Sixth ward; Joseph Barton, farmer,
Harmar township; E. S. Cook, clerk, Mans
held; William Conrad, carpenter, Twenty
seventh ward; John 7. Ennis, laborer,
Eighth ward; Andrew Fitzsimmons, miner,
Forward township; W. e. Gettys, cIerk,
Nineteenth ward, Michael GilligaD,
old gentleman, Thirteenth ward; G.
W. Gould, driver. Twentieth ward;
James Higgins, laborer, Scott township;
Z. I. Higgins, nickleplater, CHARTERS; Fred
Haltman, glassblower, Williamsburg; John
Hoisniger, laborer, Tenth ward; Nelson
Miller, secretary, First ward, Allegheny;
Fred Mortzof, gardener, Shaler township;
John McLuckie. steelworker, Homestead; !;
u. b. Turner, gentleman. Tenth ward, Alle-
gheny; James Westwater. merchant, First
ward; James Watson, laborer, Sixteenth
ward; Ralph White. blacksmith, Green
Tree; J. G: Weir, wagonmaker. O'Hara
township.
The Jail calendar containing the list of
prisoners and the offenses with which they
are charged, who will come before the grand
jury, was completed last night. The total
number OF cases on the calendar is 128. Of
these i've are for murder, eight for accessory
to murder, and two are for manslaughter.
Larceny leads the list with % cases. The
liquor violations are unusually light, there
being but four cases on the calendar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-30
Columbus Club Lecture.

Rt Rev. John A. Waterson. Bishop of
Columbus, o.. will lecture on "The fapacy"
under the auspices of the Columbus Club, at
Lafayette Hall, corner Wood street and
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, on Thursday,
December 4, 1890, at P. NJ. Tickets of ad-
mission will be 80 cents, with % ceLts extra
for reserved seats.
Tickets can be obtained at any of the fol-
lowing named places:
A. T. Heating, 127 Fifth avenue; James
Phelan, 80 Fifth avenue; Maver & KeIly's
music store, 65 Filth avenue; John Mitsch' s
jewelry store, 130 Federal street, Allegheny;
j. II. Savage, 4S E. Diamond street, ALLIE
gheny; Charles Eble, druggist, 6OO9 Penn
avenue, East End, and Harry c. Murto,
druggist, 290S Carson street, Southside.
Reserved seats can be had only at A. f.
Keating's. Su