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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

DR. BULLS SarsapNrilla cured me Of q
long standing case of catarrh, and | feel
better in health and spirits than ever did
since was young lady.-Mrs. Mary Hume,
Rirhmnnd Va
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

MUST not be COMPOUNDED with common ca
thartic or purgative pills Carter'sLittleLiv-
er Pills are entirely unlike them in every re-
spect One trial viii prove their superiority.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

Foul ;oisons that accumulate In the
blood and rot the machinery of the sys
tenn, are eradicated and expelled by using
Prickly Ash Bitters, medicine that will
not irritate the stomach or bowels. 1t acts
in n gentle manner on these delicate organs,
and restores health in every case.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE lublic Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs
Pike Touthache Drops cure in one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

ONE photographer invited another photo
grapher to lunch with him, but neglected TO
order any thing TO drink, until his friend
asked him il he worked the ''dry plate'
altogether Texas Siftings
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

81 want a hard boiled egg, waiter. Boil
It, say, four minutes. And hurry up, too, "
added the traveller; "my train goes in two
minutes "-Harper's Bazaar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
ONTS ENJOYS

oN8G ENJOY -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known, !
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 6oc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, oAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK. AK
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

In scHooL-''We come now to transparent
objects Emily, give me an example, "A
pane OF glass; Correct; and now Sophy
may give one.m "a key.hole. "-Fliegende
Batter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

WHEN Chicago is asked how sheis feeling
nowadays she answers. "Fairish, thanks.n
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

"DoN'T you know, prisoner, that it's very
wrong to steal pig?" II dc now, your
honor. They make such a row.'-Spare
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

'THIs is the worst snap ever struck"
remarked tho woodchuck when he got
caught In steel trap.-Binghamton Re-
publican.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

A SORE THROAT OR COUCH, II suffered to
progress, often results in an i1curable
throat or lung trouble "Browa's Bronchial
IrocheS" give instant relief.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

DocToRs prescribe DIR. Bulls Worm De
stroyers, because children like them and
they never fail.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

r TnH hen is useful as an article of food, as
destroyer of insects, as layer OF eggs ct
setter-y. w ashington Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THOSE who wish to practice economy
should buy Carter's Little Liver. Pills.
Forty pills in vial; only one pill dose
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

"WEIL. your goose is cooked ln exclaimed
Snodgrass, as he entered his parlcr. "Who
has been roasting you this tire, loveF
asked Mrs. Snodgrass, anxiorlsly.-Mun,
sey's Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

Or for stamps any single article at the price.
II you have occasion to use Vaseline in any
form be careful 20 accept only genuine goods
put up by US in original packages. A great
many druggists are trying to persuade buyers
to take VASELINE put up BY them. Never
yield TO such persuasion. as the article is an
| imitation without value, and will not give you
| tho result you expect A bottle Of Blue Seal
Vaseline is sold by all druggists at ten cents.
| Chesebruugh Mfg. Co., "a State ST., New York.
ss-sANK THIS fArEx svsy yss
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

Truth and virtue can do less good
In the world than their false, well-acted
semblance can do evil
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

IT'S THIS old latch KEY q relic Of your
grandfather's daysf' mo; of his nights u
-IndianaDolis Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

No Opiim in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

Tho mind of the Due de Laval is
like dark lanthorn, only capable of
lighting his own acknowledgements.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
Deafness Can't Ise Cured

"YoU'RE always full Of news" said the
letter to the box 81 III glad you've dropped
in, replied the box ON keep You posted
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

"PoP," said Willie, 'what makes them
call our old horse 'plug'r Because be
is such stopper, Willie,n replied the old
ashington Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
Not a Local
Disease

Because catarrh affects your head. Il Is not
therefore local disease. If it did exist in your
blood. It coull not manifest itself In your nose
Tne blood now in your brain In before you finish
reading this article back In your heart again and
soon distribut TO your liver. stomach. Kidneys
and so on. Whatever impurities the blood does not
rarry away. cause what we call d seases There.
foro when you have catarrh Of the head. a snur or
other inhalant can at most give only temporary re-
lief. The only way 70 eject Is to tack the
aisease in the blood, by taking constitutional
remedy like Hoods sarssparilla. which eliminates
al impurities and thus permanently cures catarrh
The success of Hoods Sarsaparlla as y remedy for
ratarrh is vouched for by many people it has cured.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

TIE railroad engineer may not have much
style about him, but wealth and fashion fol-
lou N his train.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
Trades and Occunations.

BEWARE OF the under-to w-whon you see
2 blonde young woman In black wig
Texas Siftings,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

1T requires but little mining to blast q
reputatlon.-Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE man who can write love letters with
out making an ass of himself has kept the
matter very quiet RAMS Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

SIGNS of autumn-"Oyster stews;" slot
Frankfurts," 'Roasted Chestnuts Dos.
ton Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE young man who forged his way 4
the front is now in the penitentiary.-N. Y
Ledger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE prima donna's welfare depends upon
her farewell-Elmira Gazette.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

People who never dye-Those who hav'
gray HAHN. y. Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
THE YoUrn's COMPANION, Boston, Mass
A Tenacious Clutch

THE gas-meter must make both ends mete
Our gas bills run up 80 rapidly Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11
A Bi.AgEs-fo suvius.

A gES--Tosuvius.
SUPPo6ITioNs- Infer, NOS
Work on tick-Clocks.
GREEN and silly-Parrots.
"a ROD OF ironn-The crowb4k
e
GIVE feeling of security-Handcuffs
"
TALK be tie. than they know-Parrots.
TRANSPORTS of pleasure-Steam yachts.
ART NoTEs-Ten thousand for picture.
AFTER the ball-A Glove. Puck.
A SWELL dinner-dried apples and water.
Texas Siftings.
A SMALL dinner party-The little butler.
THE waiter in busting restaurant
always 'sets the table, in roar.-Puck.
THE Kurds ought to know all about cheese
making.
People who never dye-Those who have
gray HAHN Y. Mail and Express.
1T requires but little mining to blast
reputatlon.-Texas Siftings.
The prima donna's welfare depends upon
her farewell.-Elmira Gazette.
"PoP,n said Willie, ''what makes them
call our old horse 'plug'm Because be
is such a stopper, Willie,n replied the old
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE Kurds ought to know all about cheese
making.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-12-11

THE waiter in q busting restaurant
always "sets the table, in roar.-Puck.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
TIE PYGMlES Oe AERlCA.
Are SANKEY'S Dwarfs the Same as Those
Noted by Herodotus?

The London Times publishes TIE follow
ing letter: "Sir,-With reference to Mr..
Whitc0mbe's letter in the Times OF to-day,
some of yonr readers may be interested 10
know that tho question which he raises az
10 the identity of the diminutive people OF
Central Africa, so often encountered By
Stanley and other recent travellers, with
the 'pigmies' of the ancient writers, IN
Guiding the dwarnsh men discovered by
the Nasamonians. as related by Herodotus,
has been fully discussed by the eminent
professor of anthrOpOlogy at tine Museum
dHistoire Naturelle at Paris NJ. de Qua
trefagos. in little work. publishedin 1897
called Les Pygmees, being one Of the Bib
liotheque ScientitSlue Contemplating.
"A summary of our knowledge of the
subject mp To the date of publication will
also be found in lecture on The Plgmy
Races of Men, which gave at the Royal
Institution of Great Britain on April -,
1883, and which has appeared in the pro-
ceedngs OF the institution. More tangi-
bic evidence of the existence and character
OF these people is now to be seen in the
astrological gallery of this museum, where
is exhibited the skeleton of one of the
tribe called Aka which was sent to us
some two years since by Emin Pasha. 1t is
that of a full-grown and perfectly well
proportional little person, four feet one
iuch in height. The principal points ol
interest about II are described in the hour
nal of the Archaeological Institute OF
Great Britain and Ireland for August, 1883
1.-The fact now seems clearly demdAl.
strated that at various spots across ths
great African continent, within few dc
grees north and south of the equator. ey>
tending from the Atlantic coast to the
shores of the Albert Nyanza, 30 degrees
east longitude. and perhaps even further
t. the East, are shattered communities of
these small negroes, all much resembling
each other in size. appearance, and habits,
and dwelling mostly apart from their
larger neighbOrs, by whom they are every
where surrounded. Our information about
then Is still very scanty, and to obtain
more would be "a worthy object of ambi-
tion for the scientific traveller.
In many parts, especially at the West,
they are obviously holding their own with
difficulty, if not actually disappearing, and
there is much about their condition of
civilization and the situations in which
them, like tho Bushmen of South
Negritos Of the Indo-halayan region, as
the remains of a population which occu-
pied the land before the incoming of the
present dominant races. II the account
Of the Nasamonians be accepted rs his
torical the river they came to flowing from
west to east must have been the Niger and
the northward range of the dwarfsh peo-
pie far more extensive twenty-three centu-
ries ago than it is at the present time.
"Your obedient servant,
Wv. III. FLOWER.
Natural History Museum, Cromwell
road, s. W., November 2Sth."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
THAT c. AND o. RAILWAY WRECK
A Graphic Description Given by One of the
Wounded.
[Correspondence Of The Richmond Dispatch.l


| Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTE. n. c.. December 90, 1889.
A most graphic account of the disastrous
| railroad wreck on the Chesapeake and
Ohio near White Sulphur Springs, in West
Virginia, is told is told tonight by Mr..
Charles NJ. Simpson, of Admission, Ala, who
was q passenger, on the fated train. He
passed through here tonight with broken
arm O., route to his home in Alabama. Mr..
Simpson says the sights ofyesterday Will go
with him to his grave. He was seated in
the frst-class car when. like a lightning
| fash, the crash came, and for moment the
noise and tumult of the wrecking cars was
deafening. Then all was still for a min
| ute, and then more horrible than the
groans of soldiers upon the battle
| field were the cries and signs OF the
dying and wounded. Six Of the seven
cars had left the track and gone rolling,
| tumbling, and crashing down the high EN-
| bankment. Some Of the cars were totally
demolished and all were badly wrecked.
| Men and women were caught in between
| the wreckage. and their cries TO beremoved,
| fearing ii would take fire, were very pitiful.
| One woman who said her home was iii New
jersey became frantic with fear. She was
pitiful object. Both of her legs were
broken and she was fastened beneath a
seat. She believed the wreckage was on
ire ana Salu tnal Snc WCulu not uuiHu ny ing
if she could only kiss her husband and
children good-by. Mr.. Simpson said no
walked around the wreckage aud the sad
sights made his heart SICK. Little Jimmy
Thomas, the newsboy, lay near his
trunk with bundle of papers on
his arm and his head crushed out of all
shape. His left leg was broken. i'll two
places, and his foot lay across his head.
O. Is. Barksdale. OF Profit, Va, was
found under the baggage-car with his head
fearfully crushed.
J. b. West. of Howardsville, Va, the
brave engineer, was buried beneath his
engine. His neck was broken and he was
otherwise mutilated.
Dir. Simpson says that the news spread
over the county fast. and soon people Tor
miles around came npon the scene. ready
to do anything for the relief of the suf-
ferers.
Before the dead and wounded could be
removed the blood. which seemed TO flow
freely. began 10 form into a small stream
and run down the embankment like little
brook. Mr.. Simpson says when he left the
scene yesterday ten persons were dead and
that the physicians had pronounced the
wounds of six others fatal. The number
Of the wounded is thirty-one, among
whom there are women, men, and chill
dren. Z. L. X.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01

room Of 10 yen. Davis mansion has been
donated. for which quite large sum OK
money has bccr offered and refused.
The offc,iJ ia charge OF the Home are;
General W jam II. Terry, superintendent;
Captain Po1a-d. adjutanf; and Mrs. Terry,
matron.
There are number of applications for
sdmissicn, and II Is regretted that the az
commodsfions are 30 limited as to necessi-
tate refusal of them.
Richmond Home fur Ladies.
This institution, situated on Seventh be-
tween Marshall and Clay streets. IS sup
ported Jointly by the Methodist and Pres
bvterisn churches Of this city,. having
been at FIRST endowed by the late DIR.
Gregg. 1t has entered upon its sixth year
Of increased usefulness. There arc eigh-
teen inmates. None are allowed TO enter
under fifty-fve years OF age.
Mrs. Thomas Nowlan is president, Mrs.
Willis recording secretary, and Mrs. w. w.
Henry corresponding secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
yondooIsm in Unyti.

The snbjoined is from q Port-au-Prince
letter to the New York Erening Post: The
celebrations in honor Of the reestablish-
ment of the fixed order of affairs have, Gu
riously enough, given an impetus to the
spread of the Noudoo worship. II is Diff
cult to say to what extent this savage relic
of barbarsm pcrvades Haytien society, but
no one who has lived In Hayti any time
can deny that it is spreading "a
Their than disappearing. On the plea
that the people had been subjected by the
war to many privations and few pleasures,
the Government some little time ago
caused the distribution of sums Of money
among the various communes in tie
North, TO be used for public amusements.
The effect is seen in the increased IRE,
quency of the youdoo orgies that are held
in the outskirts Of the towns, and pro-
lonced sometimes for days. In one of the
towns recently a citizen reported that upon
arising in the morning he had found the
skull Of baby, with tho accompany
ing paraphernalia of the youdoo rites,
on the path in front of his house. IL
does not follow that there bad been the
sacrifice of the goat without horns as the
human victim is termed. but that the rites
should be so openly practiced shows the
leniency of the Government IN It's efforts
to gain popularity ut the expense OF civil
cation. Ii may be that the Minister OF the
Interior has not yet awakened TO tho re-
spongibilities Of his position, but it must
not be forgotten that under General Do
mingue voudooism was openly recognized
and practIced.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
CARE FOR THE POOR.
What the City Has Done in and Outside
the AImshousa.

The city almshouse is under the control
OF the Committee Of the City Council for
tho Relief Of the Poor-yiz., w. II. Curtis
(chairman), Evan Snead, A. l.. Wilkinson,
A. J. Brown, j. +. Wingfield, Henry Bode-
ker, and NJ. J. Mussen.
The officers of the institution are: Rich
ard w. Carter, superintendent; John T..
Womble, first assistant superintendent;
Charles y. Bigger. second assistant super
intendent; H. J.. james, physician; Mary
5. Apperson, matron.
Number of inmates admitted, discharged,
and died at the almshouse from January /,
1889, to December Is, 1889:
Whies.--Admitted Males, 1879; females,
80 i: children, 27-total, 2i6.. Discharged :
Males, 118: females, IS children, 2l-total,
PA. Died: Males, 10; females, 9; chill
dren, s-total. q.
Coiored.-Admitted Males, 1884, females,
142: children, 62-total, 1893. Discharged ;
Males, 100; females, SO children, 51-total,
277. Died: Males. 60; females, So; chill
dren. 7-total, 103.
Total number remaining at same date
White males, 63; white females, 4G white
children, 14-total, 1913. Colored males, so
colored females, e.; colored children, 10
total, 100.
Grand total. 2S3-being 80 more than at
the same date last year.
During the year four white and ten col
ored children have been adopted, one
white placed in orphan asylum, and two
colored apprenticed.
Department of Outdoor Poor.
This department, also under the control
of the Committee of the City Council for
the Relief of the Poor, has furnished relief
TO outdoor poor from January /, 1889, to
December %. 1889, as follows:
RatiOns.--Corn meal furnished. 5,3i6 bush
els, 20 pounds; corn meal furnished last
year, 5.469 bushels, 80 pounds; decrease
from last year, 1913 bushels. 20 pounds.
Fuel Wood furnished, 452% cords; wood
furnished last year, 41S cords. increase
over last year, "a cords; coke furnished,
$50 bushels; coke furnished last year, o75
bushels; decrease from last year, 525 bush
els.
Medicines. -Prescriptions furnished from
city dispensaries exclusive OF Medical Col
lege), 1874; prescriptions furnished last
year, 2. 347: decrease from last year, 773.
CoFns-Number furnished, 100; number
furnished last year, l72 increase over last
year, ~.
Btridis.-Number furnished, 227; num-
Der furnished last year, 22i; increase over
last year, 3.
Ambulance of signals answered,
$50 number Of signals answered last year,
1856; increase over last year, Al.
OF the 430 ambulance cases 21l were
whites and 219 were colored.
DTs. James w. Henson and Ernest ID.
Davis are the surgeons III charge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
oLLywANTeo A DANCE.
A \ u That Made Everybody Laugh
His Joke.

fChicego Herald
aiachis about the Chicago Opera
ire nothing IL not sportiye. Not q
2 by that some joke Is not perpe-
cr at least planned for future exc
Some time ago ono OF the stage
racked Joke. and some one called
fEyerybody waitzln This started q
ling that has still kept In motion.
IA made more fun than one could
fs. At the least thing out OF
n. on the stage or in any part OF
dse. the cry will be heard. Every
saltz." and they do waltz; they
sch other or anything portable that
n IN reach and waltz about like mad.
lawrence Barrett was at the Theatre
4 an engagement not long ago he
o the wings awaiting his cue to 90
bst about the instant ne got II some
ganspired TO start all hands in the
The actor had heard OF the per-
zee and knew the cause Of II, but II
ced to catch the tragedian's humor.
Je ON this occasion. and as he rushed
stage he was conyulsed with laugh
yach 10 the astonishment OF those
kthim and much at variance with the
and earnest requirements OF
rslon.n Henry Ballard. the door:
Of the house. was presented
fine ago with parrot. but before
bethe bird home he wished TO have II
4 10 talk. Re therefore kept itabout
iteatre for some weeks, and naturally
I'd learned the great by-word Of the
Il Ballard finally took his pet homo.
A ce Of the first evenings, at supper
ust before Ballard left home for his
sat the Theatre. something happened
kssse a general laugh. and the parrot
II the connection thought OF course
!. one Of the ordinary occurrences,
4 mng out clearly and distinctly.
ker body waltzln Ballard was on.
4 sid nothing. hut one OF tho family
1 Polly. what do YOU mean 10y that :"
haup!" screamed the blrd; what DO
[lnow about it? EVERYBODY waltz, ltell
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-01
BOGUS JEWELRY.


"Apropos Of the sham jewelry business,
to which 1 referred last week." says q
writer in the Pal NAL Gazette, Il have in
quired who are the largest patrons of it.
Americans are good customers here said
the salesman. Those big hesvy bracelets
You see there are bought chiefly by publ
cans wives. We sell plenty Of wedding
ring rings at one shilling three pence each.
But marriages don't occur often surely
lifetime for real gold ring?' All! you
don't understand These wedding-riLgs
are bought by poor people and slipped on
when the real thing is az the pawnbroker's,
1t is not before the marriage, but after,
when the rainy day comes, that these rings
are bought. We sell crosses of them
"'Who are your best customersl' Well,
there are rich women who have their own
Jewel sets initiated; Americans. the PRO
fession,n and Washers, and people who
have come down in the world. When these
latter go away for their holidays TO see
their friends they don't ike TO show their
poverty. For few shillings they can get
such stock of jewelry that in their own
towns and yilleges they are kings and
queens. Then we sell a good deal TO mash
ers on bank holidays and during tho holi-
day season. Here are some pins now that
cost a shilling each. They can have their
choice of pearls, corals, and diamonds. A
pin like that would gain any young man
the respectful admiration Of tho bank
holiday crowds at Margate or Brighton.
The masher's favorite jewel, however. Is
the one .and-three penny ring set with ru-
bies and diamonds,
This imitation iewelry Is cleverly made,
and would not arouse suspicion but for one
thing, The people who wear IL won't con-
fine themselves 70 what they would natu-
rally wear If their rubies and diamonds
were real; they are dazzled by the display,
and put on too much. When one sees q
young man in three-guinea suit and what
seems to DO thirty guinea ring one THINKS
"a it must be an heirloom. or ca that it
must be an imitation of the real article.
Some Of 1t is certainly very gaEdy. Thus,
who would think Of wearing earrings with
ten pearls and = sapphire in eachf These
cost s.. Sd. pair. Ladies' heavy gold Vic
torias and AIbcrts rise from q. I'd. 10 l0s.
3D.. and heavy gold ring with cluster Of
seven diamonds 6 sold q the absurd Agurs
Of Ne, Cd. J"