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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
wIDowHooo A CRIME.
How the HIndoos Treat Women "
Have Lost Their Husbands.

How the HIndoos Treat Women Who
Have Lost Their Husbands.
The practice Of treating widows as
enasi-criminals, outcasts or slaves IS
among Hindoos Of high antiquity. tits
probably substitute for still older
custom, once universal among the con.
quering tribes Of the Asiatic world Of
Staying the wives of chieftains on the
burial places OF their lords. AS man.
ners grew milder and men less des-
perate, and new religious ideas were
born, that practice was abolished, and
widows were permitted to live, but only
as persons whose right to survive must
be regarded as imperfect Their posi-
tion became that as household slaves,
or rather family outcasts, entitled
to no honor, bound to servile Of
fees, dressed in the meanest clothes,
fed with the cheapest food, and re-
garded by all around them as persons
who ought to consider themselves in
curably degraded. Had not the very
gods themselves, or the fates, pro-
hOuhoou ehoih ucocIFinB vi hcaNy oui-
fering?
1t is the rooted belief of every con-
WINGED Hindoo that unexpected or Sc
we're misfortune brought about without
human hands is evidence that the suf.
ferer has in some former state Of being
deservedly incurred the displeasure OF
the higher powers, and is justly expiat-
ing by his own misery his own actual
though forgotten guilt They think
this even about themselves, and we
have known a respectable Hindeo,
full Of life and energy and by
no means specially bigoted, upon
the death of an only son sud-
denly to renounce the world and thence
forward to live, covered with ashes and
repeating only prayers, the painful
expiatory life of the Sunyasee, or
Hindoo hermit What he believed about
himself, his friends were more ready to
believe about him, and, as the death of a
husband is the highest misfortune his
wife can endure those who insult or de-
grade his widow, even if her own closest
connections, do but carry out the
visible will of the Divine. The widow
is therefore, in theory, at all events,
abandoned to her fate. OF course,
natural laws are not wholly suspended
even by superstition, and thousands of
widows protected by personal affec-
ton, or by their own abilities,
or by their wealth-for widow
hood does not cancel rights Of
property-lead decently happy and
contented lives. The majority, how
ever. suffer under the ban typified by
the shaving of their heads-that is,
they are regarded till death as fallen
from all title to respect, and are treat
ed with habitual indignity which,
even when they are exempt from actual
oppression, makes the position of mill
ions of unofIending women no better
than that of slaves or convicts. So Sc
we're is their lot that 1t excites pity
even among those who believe that it is
sanctioned by religion, and it would
probably have been ameliorated long
since but that it fits in with one of the
principal Hindoo social arrangements
that of early marriage. Spectator.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
EFFECTS OF VINEGAR.
An Interesting Paper by DIR. Kellogg, f,
the Michigan Sanitarium.

An Interesting Paper by DIR. Kellogg, OF
the Michigan Sanitarium.
According TO exhaustive experiments
of DR.. Roberts, of England, and others,
vinegar has the effect to delay diges-
ton, the same as alcohol. Vinegar is
an antiseptic, and any substance which
is a preventive of change and decay
must have tendency to prevent or de-
lay digestion and disintegration of food
particles. The process of digestion is
due to vital action of the cells of the
stomach, and vinegar is hindrance to
their work. Another fundamental fact
is that any substance which is formed
by germs in the process of decay and
putrefaction, as vinegar is formed, is
poisonous, Nature has arranged that all
germs make poison which is self-de-
structive. That is why various kinds of
fermentation cease after time. Alco-
hol itself destroys the very germs which
produce it, and the same is true of acetio
acid.
Now, as to the effect of acetic acid on
the stomach. 1t is familiar fact that
the microscopic always keeps bottle
of vinegar handy in his laboratory. If he
is studying tendons or tissues and wants
to know how many varieties of tissue are
contained in the part under considera-
ton, he applies acetic acid to it, because
it has the property of destroying the
firmness of the hardest portions of the
body, except the teeth and some bones,
and thus he can make such separations
as he desires. There is no doubt but
vinegar has a softening effect upon the
mucous membrane of the stomach, and
that it is in this way exceeding
~ harmful. This is probably what
makes vinegar cause loss or flesh.
Some young ladies, who want to
look pale and interesting, drink half a
glass of vinegar every morning. Vine
gar is more active poison than alcohol,
and il taken in the same quantities
would doubtless be more damaging tt
the system than alcohol. Yet so many
people think no salad is complete with
out vinegar, and that it must be on the
table constantly for other uses.
Lime juice and lemon juice are excel
ent as substitutes for vinegar. These
are food substances, and not the result.
of decay, and are perfectly harmless,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
HERE AND THERE.

"A box or trough containing salt to
which the cows have access every day,
is requisite indispensable in the prof
liable feeding of cows
Select the warmest place in the
garden, where the drainage is good-on
the south side of hill if you have such
thing-and plant your grapes there.
Cows should be prevented from
drinking stagnant, impure water. Tho
responsibility for the enforcement Of
that beneficial prohibition rests fully
with the individual farmer.
Did you ever think that weed was
something of a blessing to some people?
1t is. 1t compels them to do what they
would not do but for weeds, cultivate
the crop.
1t is said that from a handful OF
mold and sprout of pineapple stuck
anywhere on a coral rock in Florida,
there will in eighteen months be pro-
ducod a good pineapple.
We see liquid manure recommended
for ported plants. 1t is a splendid idea.
When a pot becomes filled with the
roots of a plant, it can not find food in
the soil. Liquid manure will supply it.
The man who believes-and acts on
his belief-that cows should have no
shade in the pasture, so that they won t
lose any time from eating by lying in the
shade, should be compelled to eat day
bareheaded in the hot sun.
Give little ground bone daily to
your flock. 1t is cheap and can be pro-
cured at D'most any drug store, About
an ounce to ten fowls is enough. Mix it
in the soft feed in the morning. This is
also excellent for young and growing
chicks.
Judge Samuel Miller's plan for OBJ
| tanning sweet corn for the table full
week earlier than in the ordinary way
by simply breaking down the top
(soon as the ear is formed) but leaving
it sufficiently erect so that the pollen
of the tassel may dust the silk-has.
he says, been verified during repeated
| tests
The Philadelphia Press says that
most of the farmers who are complain
ing of hard times are those who have
waded into debt beyond their depth.
That is a solemn truth, and the farmer
who conceived it has great head. But
the farmer did not have to wade far to
get beyond his depth. The man who
owes ten dollars and can not get enough
profit on what he produces to pay it,
does not owe much, but he is in debt
clean above his head all the same.
From among many interesting notes
upon the culture and product of sweet
potatoes received by the department al
Washington the following from White
County, Tenn, is selected: The prod
uct of one-half acre, carefully weighed,
was six tons, 1s7 pounds, or s1s bushels
of Sc pounds, yield of 4S6 bushels t.
the acre. Many of the potatoes weighed
So pounds each. The plants were put
in the ridge on the 1st and 18th of May
in dry soil and we'll watered. The
largest tuhars came from the first set
ting. and the heaviest yield f-Am the
second.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Too long
dcluded - the unhappy victim of
catarrh in the head. He's been
told that it can't be cured. Don't
you believe it. 1t can be, and it
is-no matter how bad or of how
long standing. 1t has been done
for thousands by DIR. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy. Other SO called
remedies may palZiate for a time (;
this cures for all time. By its mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing
properties, it conquers the worst
cases. Its makers offer, in good
faith, reword of $500 for a case
of catarrh which they cannot cure.
They are able to pay it. Are you
able to take it?
The symptoms of catarrh are,
headache, obstruction of nose, dis
charges falling into throat, some
times profuse, watery, and acrid, at
others, thick, tenacious, mucous,
purulent, bloody, putrid and often
sive; eyes weak, ringing in ears,
deafness; offensive breath smell
and taste impaired, and general
debility. Only a few of these
symptoms likely to be present at
once. Thousands of cases termi-
nate in Consumption and end in tho
grave, without ever having mani
Tested all these symptoms. DIR.
Sage's Remedy cures the worst
cases. D.. SO cents, by druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
HOME HINTS AND HELPS.

TO iron silk hat hold the hat In
the left hand and pass warm iron
quickly around, following the lay Of the
nap.
cold ham may be so carved as to at
tract or repel, and there is real art in
carving the slices in the most artistic
manner.
-Gluten Mullins: Two cups gluten
flour, two cups milk, one egg we'll
beaten, two teaspoonfuls baking pow
der Mix powder and -four, stir in egg
and milk thoroughly, and pour into hot
gem pans.
Milk Porridge: Two cups best oat-
meal two cups water, two cups milk.
Soak the oatmeal over night; strain in
the morning, and boil the water half an
hour. Put in the milk with little salt,
boil up well and serve. Eat warm, with
or without powdered sugar. Boston
Budget.
"A simple remedy for round shout.
ders is to stand facing corner of the
room, and with hands extended ON the
wall in either direction, and with feet
firmly placed, to move the body slowly
toward the corner. This exercise,
faithfully repeated every morning, will
make the form beautifully erect.
Orange Sponge Cake: Beat the
yelks OF three eggs, add one cupful Of
sugar, one-quarter of cupful of cold
water, juice and rind of one orange, one
and one-half teaspoonfuls of baking.
powder, mixed in one heaping cupful Of
pastry flour. Whites of two eggs beaten
stiff. Mix in above order, and bake in a
moderate oven fifty minutes. 1t never
ails.--Good Housekeeping.
"A unique ornament is made as fol.
lows Sew neatly and quite closely
over the outside of the bowl of goble,
(the bottom and stem having been
broken off, or any similar vessel, a
piece of red flannel, dip it in water,
then roll in faxseed, stand it inverted
in a saucer and keep saucer partly filled
with water, and presently you will have
a cone of green on red ground. A
decoration for comfortable or mantle
piece.-Farm and Fireside.
Stuffed Eggs: Cut in two, length.
wise, some hard-boiled eggs, and re-
move the yelks; mash them smooth,
and add an equal amount of cooked
chicken, veal or ham, finely minced.
Season with butter, pepper, salt, and, II
desired, little mustard or minced
parsley or onion may be added. Fill
the cavities from which the yelks were
taken, rounding up each half as though
it contained full yelk, place on but
tered dish and bake till thoroughly
warm. Garnish with parsley.-House
hold Monthly.
Beef Loaf: This is nice dish fol
picnics. One and half pounds Of lear
steak chopped very fine. Most butch
ers will chop it for customer. Two
eggs, one cup of rolled crackers, one
small teaspoonful of salt. Mix all to-
gether and mold in loaf. Spread bits
of butter on top and bake carefully.
Cut in slices when cold. Some add a
small amount of salt pork chopped with
the beef, from one-quarter to one-half a
pound TO three pounds of beef Western
Rural.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
THE MlNNOW AT HOME.
II is n Social Fish, and Invariably Swims
In Shoals.

II is Social Fish, and Invariably Swims
In Shoals.
The minnow haunts like spots to those
which trout love, and is fond of fresh,
running water. Bright, pebbly bottoms
it prefers to sediment and being essen
TALLY social fish, it invariably swims
in shoals. If you approach stealthily
from the meadow bank into "Minnow
bay" you may see the pink 'at home"
and of all little fishes, he is the most
sprightly and interesting Watch the
silvery shoal in its graceful evolutions,
and you will know we'll what is meant
by the poetry of motion. The only fit
parallel to school of silvery minnows
in the water is flock of FURNISHED
starlings in the air. There is no appar-
ent guiding spirit, yet the fifty move
like one. They progress as by some
hidden force; the water divides before
them, and they wave through its liquid
ness. Minnows have power common
to most fishes, and rapidly assimilate to
the changing color Of the stream. They
change from brown to gold, from gold
to brown. To be seen, the minnow
school must be sought for; it is not ap.
parent to the sightless seer. When
once caught, however, it is not difficult
to keep in view; for the tiny green.
brown things are ever active, and the
even tenor of their movements is
only at intervals broken by throw.
ing up their silvery bellies and
displaying their bright colors to the
sun. AS soon as the minnows eye ar
intruder, they move off foot from the
shore, Ticking their tiny dorsal fins the
while, and causing quite minnow com
motion. When quiet is restored they
are Quick to return, and to watch then
YOU climb into an overhanging alder
bough. As luck would have it, you
have chosen we'll your time, and are
treated to quite charming and unex
pected sight for another shoal of min
nows has attracted one of the presiding
, spirits of the stream. Over there is ;
stunted, leafless bough, and king
fisher has just alighted upon it A
first his form is motionless; soon it as
sumes more animation; now is all ey,
and ear. Then it darts, hangs for |
moment in the air like kestrel
and returns to its perch. Again
il darts with unerring aim and secure
something. This is tossed, beaten AM
broken with its formidable beak, ant
then swallowed head foremost Tn,
process is a~ain and again repeated, ant
you find T.. It the prey is small fish
From watching an hour, you are en-
tranced at the beauty of the futtering
quivering thing as the sun shines upol
its green and gold vibrations in mid-air
You gain some estimation, too, of tn
amount Of immature fish pair of king
fishers and their young must destroy il
a single season.-From British Sport
ing Fishes" by John Watson.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
-- =
Watch Your Health.

When you feel chilly and feverish, take
warning. An ounce of preventive is worth
pound of cure. A dose or two of Smiths
Tonic Syrup, made by DR.. John Bull, OF
Louisville, KY, taken at this time may ward
off dangerous or probably fatal illness. II
has an immediate beneficial effect upon the
mucous membrane and circulatory system
Its timely use will frequently ward Of an
gone in the morning if dose of this remedy
is taken at night. 1t is truly household
necessity and no family can afford to be
without it. 1t tastes goodelnd children will
ask for it til, in fact a great discovery.
having all the good effects Of quinine and
none of its evil qualities. 1t is harmless to
the most delicate invalid and will not de
range the system. 1t is certain cure fol
chills and fever, colds, influenza, la grippe
and all other effects of malarial influence.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
The fnquisitive Tramp

MADAM" said the tramp, politely,
''you will pardon my ragged condition,
but was thrown from my carriage a
few miles back. Is there man about
the placer"
There is" returned the matron at
the door. my husband is in the barn,
my son is behind that tree over yonder,
and the hired man is just around the
corner. Shall l call them for you?"
81 will not trouble you," answered
the tramp, bowling low. my curiosity
is gratified. Can you tell me whether
your neighbor has any dogs?"-N. Y.
Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

GREAT mistakes are often made in trying
to economize. 1t is a safe rule to follow that
the best is always thecledpest. A cheap ply
stefan may cost you your life. If you have
Malaria in your system, you will not only
be miserable, but unfit to work, Lost time
is money lost One dollar spent for Shallen-
berger's Antidote will cure you in twenty
four hours. Sold by Druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
An Enemy with the rheumatism

May be safely pooh-poohed He is seldom
active Look out for him, though, when
he has used Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tors for while, for ten chances to one
that beneficent restorative will make him
well enough to come down upon you like
thousand of bricks when you least ex-
pect it. Dyspepsia, constipation, neuralgia,
kidney complaints and malarial maladies are
among the bodily Affections completely
knocked out" by tho Bitters.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

whenever we have fire in the
country we first ring for the firemen,
and an hour later for the police"
"what for?"
THE firemen to put the fire out and
the police to put the firemen OUT
Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced on the
first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit
remedy Syrup of Figs few years ago has
been more than confirmed by the pleasant
success of the proprietors and manufacture
ers the California Fig Syrup Company.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

First Mail Clerk-Throw that package
ON the floor, Pete, and jump on it
Second Mail Clerk-Why, wots der
matter?
First Nail Clerk-Some fool man has
marked it with great cara, Please
Light
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

HAVE you ever tired Dobbins' Electric
Soap2 1t don't cost much for you to get one
bar of your grocer, and see for yourself why
it is praised by so Manu. after "a years steady
sale Be sure to get no imitation There
are lots of them
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A PHILOSOPHICAL and calculating man
rises to remark what a singular thing it is
that the simple utterance Of the word yes
at ne altar gives a woman the right 10 "No''
so much after marriage. -Philadelph Led
ger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

WHEN man finds thata Jury of his peers
consists of twelve men selected for their
ignorance, pride alone ought to be enough
to keep him out Of the clutches OF the law
Puck
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Tue man who is trying to climb up finds
lots OF heels above him and lots OF lists DO
hind him.-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

If you are tired taking the large old fash
Toned gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort. A man can't
stand everything One pill dose. Try them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

THAT bright and lively little boy used to
be sickly and delicate before his mother
gave him DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers. He
calls them "good candies"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

THE Chinese carry their devils with then
wherever they 60 They are great imp
porters. Texas Sftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

WE sheer at the Siamese for worshlping
the elephant; but think OF the money that
is paid here annually just TO sec 1.-THE
Jester.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

GREAT BRITAIN has court officer called
mKeeper of Seals" Could We borrow him
and send him up to Behring seai-Aleany
Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

THE man who finds music in clarionet Is
doubtless Of the opinion that Apollo was a
tootle- airy divinity Washington Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Win the blind there is but one test OF
faith in an oculist-Seeing is believing
Texas Siftings
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

HE-"You never call me Birdie any
more" She-"Still think you are Just
as much of a jay US ever."-Terre Haute
Express
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

ANMIpowS Is a mans given name, sug
gestive of an Interrogation point and the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

WEALTH and happiness seldom trot tc
gether in double harness. Rams Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Run and an enraged bull help 10 make a
farmer run through his land rapidly.
Siftiuus
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

THOSE who wish to practice economy
should buy Carters Little Liver Pills.
Forty pills in vial, only one pill dose.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

--Cups and saucers stained with tea
may be made bright by using q little
damp salt
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

TEE ancient Greeks always marched to
battle singing hymn. II was their fight
ing chants. -Binghampton Republican
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A SQUIRTING wife may be amiable thougl
always looking cross. Boston Courier
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A QCEER thing about u strike Is that 1t al
ways comes to au end as soon as II gets into
working order. Binghampton Republican
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Halls CATARRH CURE is liquid and
taken internally. Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A CHICAGO doctor says railroad conduct
ors are liable TO an affection of the spinal
cord Doesn't he mean bell cordi
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A COUPLE Of soda fountains remind one o
q pair of sizzers. Lawrence American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

AsALIow skin acquires healthy clear
ness by the use of Glenns Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 5O cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

THE man who keeps getting deeper and
deeper in debt is naturallya person OF more
owes tendencies, w ashington Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

A ROWLING SUGGESTIVE dog that
locked out all night next door.-Golden Day
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

SMITHS Tonic Syrup gives perfect salts
faction wherever tried.-J. W, Cochran,
RoSsUille, Ind
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

TUE reason that the tide Is so slightly felt
in tho Mediterranean Is that the ebb and
flow are checked by the Gibraltar strait and
the Sicllian ridge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

CONTRARY 10 some peoples supposition,
coal oil is not found in quartz.-Terre Haute
Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

"CoME in to your mullins" is roll-ca
that all soldiers like.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

WALL fowers-Floral pictures-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

MEN of the blues Yale students.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

DEVICE of the age-Gambling.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

FIRE up when Observation-Disclosures. N. Y
Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

DATES ahead-ln the almanac.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

ALWAYS woodcock-Thc weather vane.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Down in the mouth-The tonsils.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

Tue go-bctwccn-Meat in sandwiches.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

EGG ED the people on-Columbus.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

WHERE no one Hes-In garden beds.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-14

GETS down to his work-The tailor.