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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
OUTDOOR COOP.

coarse window screen wire and an
opening at the floor cut to admit of the
chicks passing in or out The board in
front can be fastened to the floor of
coop by means of hinges SO as to fold
up against the front on wet days until
the rain is over, when it can be
lowered. The canvas front is fastened
on screws at each side, the wire
twisted around the screws, allowing it
to be raised or lowered at pleasure
When it is wet the canvas is raised and
the stepping board turned up against
the front. The chicks are then shut in
securely. After the rain all these may
be adjusted as before and the wet kept
out of the inside of the coop. Tho side
door is for giving food to the old hen
and cleaning up and supplying the
necessary litter as often as needtul.
The handle on top is made of a stray or
old suspender, making it easier to re-
move the coop from place to place. j.
w. Caughey, in Farm and Fireside
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
BIRDS VS.. INSECTS.
An Able Defense of tho Prosecuted Guard
iians of the Farmers Crops.

An Able Defense of tho Prosecuted Guard
,ians of the Farmers Crops.
In nature there is general ovcrrul-
ing law which is roughly stated in the
common saying: "The weakest must go
to the walt" the action of which is
very self-eyident to those who have
given much attention to the study Of
birds and insects 1t is only when man
so modifies nature that the law does
not have free action that the balance is
destroyed, and evil results Insects, as
well as the birds, doubtless have their
proper place to fill in the great scheme
of creation, and, like many thirgs else,
when held within bounds are for the
common good when the cat is away
the mice will play" So when the birds
are scarce the insects abound, some
times to our discomfort, and even dis
may. | do not wish here to make any
plea for the protection of birds on the
grounds of beauty of their form or col
oring, or the sweetness of their songs,
but upon the purely utilitarian basis of
GlldGuldllS VI CIOpS liOlh VIC uCobl uCblFC
workings of the various injurious in
scots. Some birds do not eat insects,
but the list is small Audubon has
stated that woodcock will eat its own
weight of insects in day. The com
mon chirping sparrow destroys many a
tent caterpillar moth. Birds have been
constantly on the decrease, from the
destruction of the forests, and other
more direct causes due to man, while,
on the other hand, the insects have
steadily increased. There seems to be
an eternal hatred of birds born with
some boys, which it is painful to see in
its varied manifestations, The stoning
of old birds, robbing their nests, killing
the young, is to be strongly condemned.
Kindness to our feathered friends must
come largely from home and schoo
training. Parent and teacher can dc
much in this regard.-American Agri
| eulturist.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
CONCERNING CRANKS.
Some of the Members of This Numerous
Family.

Some of the Members of This Numerous
Family.
OF the genus "crank" there are many
species. There are cranks religious,
political, social and literary. 1t may
almost be said of modern cranks what
was said of the demons who troubled
the poor fellow of ancient Gadara,
''their NAME is legion." We have been
troubled of late with the absurd not
to say dangerous antics of that order
of cranlls whose chief passion seems
to be an inordinate love of no
toriety. The cranks of whom we
speak are not of the ambitious
order; they are not yearning after fame,
they simply long fol notoriety. To
the student o. psychology, cranks of
this class will afford quite wide field
for investigation. Their peculiar ma
MIA sometimes finds expression amongst
the worst class of criminals. Men who
had committed murder or some such
grave crime hundred years ago, not
infrequently found grim sort of salts
faction in the awful notoriety of trial
and public execution; and when in its
onward march civilization demanded
that capital punishment should hence
forth be conducted in private, the notori-
EMPLOYING crank felt that in some way
his rights and privileges had been in
terfered with. The crank who sent
Garfield through a long experience of
suffering to martyrs grave had no
more personal ill-feeling against the
president of the United States than he
had against the shah of Persia. He
wanted to link his name with greater
name, and, as he said himself, he ex-
pected his name and fame would go
''thundering down the ages!" The man
who fred at Rev. John Hall in New York
not long ago had no personal grudge
against that very wealthy divine; and
it is almost equally certain that Nor
cross was wholly free of any bitter per-
sonal feeling against Mr.. Russell Sage,
when he threw the bomb that cost him
the only thing that could be of any
value to him, his own life. Cranks Of
this order must be watched and taken
care of. Their cases present great
deal of difficulty. To what extent they
are insane and to what extent only and
purely criminal it is little hard to say.
But the truth is, that if their craze is al
lowed to go UNPUBLISHED and unchecked,
then every man who rises to con-
spicuous position, or becomes in any
yav prominent, will be temptation,
l,.,.+ ., mo rlx for the bnmb or. bul .
let of these half-insane, half-criminal
cranks. We can not all be millionaires,
we can not all be presidents, or leaders,
or bearers of banners. 1t is quite true
that the lowly walks of life are gener'
ally the safest as well as the happiest
But we must have great men, and these
men must be protected from the weak
ness and wickedness of cranks. -Chica
90 Saturday Evening Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
8 eopYRIcHr IssI

Can be counted on
to cure Catarrh DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. It's nothing new. For
25 years it has been doing that very
thing. 1t gives prompt and com
plete ief-but you want more
than that. And you get it, with
this Remedy there's cure that
is perfect and permanent. The
worst chronic cases, no matter OF
how long standing, yield to its
mild, soothing, cleansing and heal,
ing properties. "Cold in the Head
needs but a few applications. Ca
tarrhal Headache, and all the
troubles that come from Catarrh
are at once relieved and cured.
You can count on something else
too $500 in cash.
You can count on it, but it's
more than doubtful whether you
earn it.
The proprietors of DIR. Sage''
Remedy, in good faith, offer that
amount for an incurable case Of
Catarh. Don't think that yor
have one, though.
They'll pay you, if they CAM
cure you. That's certain.
But they can cure you. That's
Just about as certain, too.
Can you ask more?
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
SWEEPING The EARN.
The Yard should he Kept just a Clean
rs the Sitting-Room.


rs the Sitting-Room.
When the farmer returns to the house
for meals or for q few minutes rest he
expects to find the house, every room
in 1t and every piece of furniture, clean,
brushed and swept. lie may introduce
visitors Unexpectedly, and he wishes
everything in order at all times.
He would be surprised if he found the
sitting-room, day after day, in disorder
and confusion, and probably his sur
prise would lead him to make remarks
and to scold The thrifty housekeeper
is continually busting, sweeping, clean
ing, and as a result the mouse is the
pride of every member of the family
The farmer delights to ask his friends
into the house. because such neatness,
order and cleanliness prevail.
Order in the house and order outside
on the farm sometimes go hand in hand,
but often they do not If the farmer
likes and demands an orderly house,
mand an orderly-kept farm when she
goes ont to get the air after her work is
done? Now, the farmer may take bis
ease and read his paper III an untidy
ROOM but not so comfortably as in one
where neatness governs, because the
eye is offended and worries him.
The farmers wife Is disturbed when
she walks abroad on the farm for recre-
alton by the general litter that meets
and offends her eye. Many things,
from a wheel-iack to a moving ma
chine, are seen where last used; wag-
Ons, parts of wagons, tools and rubbish
block the way at every turn. This is
not a fair return of favor. Neatness in
the house should be supplemented by
corresponding neatness on the farm.
What connection there would be in
some households if the sitting-room OF
the house was in such continual confu-
sion as the yard of the house!
1t pays to use the broom on the farm
and to use it often. Indeed, positive
damage results from neglecting it. Dirt
in the house breeds vermin, and rubbish
on the farm may produce what is equiv
alent, literally or tiguratively. Let the
broom cut its swath from the house ant
barn out into every nook and corner O
the farm, for the sake of appearances
if for no other reason. A well-swep
farm builds the farmers fame as Il well
kept house adds to the reputation of the
housekeeper. 49, George Appleton, il
Farm and Fireside.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
EARLY FIREARMS.
no" some OF the First Specimens Eve,
Used Were Made.

nv" some OF the First Specimens Ever
Used Were Made.
AS weapon of war the hand-gun has
oeen IN use since the latter half Of the
fourteenth century; but the opposition
Oh knights to the introduction of fire.
arms VIII account for the lack of orna-
mentation upon cannon, guns and pis-
oois at time when arms and armor
were lavishly decorated.
IL was not until the commencement
OIL the sixteenth century that, with the
invention OF wheel-lock in Germany.
'he gun became sporting weapon and
attained popularity. Efforts were then
made tastefully TO fashion and decorate
such nrearms as were destined for use
by The followers of the chase.
lhe shaft OF the sporting cross-bow
was the model from which the butt of
the early sporting gun was designed
ana the ornamentation chiefly consisted
OF carved scrolls, of figures and arabes-
ques-designs cut out of horn, bone,
metal or fancy woods, inlaid in the butt
and fore end of the gun.
The barrels, thick and heavy. were
usually octagonial, but occasionally
deliberately fiuted and chiseled into
the resemblance of column, with
Corinthian capitals and figures in full
relief. Suhl, in Rhenish Prussia which
IN the fifteenth century, wa famed for
its swords and crossbows. commenced
early in the following century to man.
ufacture the hand-gun, winning an en-.
vlable reputation for this weapon. al
though individual manufacturers OF
Suhl have never enjoyed the distinction
accorded some of the Dresden rifle.
makers OF. the seventeenth and eigh.
teenth centuries
The sporting guns and rifles made in
Saxony, had barrels of great weight,
permitting elaborate carving, fiutinp
and turning of the metal whilst barrels
made in the neighborhood of Brescia
were more accurately executed and
finished, more simple in design, than
those of German manufacture, owing
less to the carver and turner than to the
smith for their beauty.
The maker of the barrel rarely mount
ed 1t, and the mounters or gun-maker,
depended upon the jewelers., carvers
chiselers and kindred artists for the or
namentation of the weapons.
With single-barrel guns, the maker,
in their method of ornamentation inva
riably treated the barrel as column
more frequently the Corinthian thar
the Doeic order. With the adoption o
small shot into general use, lighter
guns were demanded, so that deep flut
ings and carved capitals were discarded
for the Spanish form"-a term re
tanned by gun-makers to denote
model, which is still manufactured il
modified form
In this style the breech-end, one-thirc
of the length of the barrel, is octago
nal, forming the plinth of the column
there is fanciful fillet, and the barre
is continued cylindrical, or slightly ia
pers to the muzzle, where another file
is the finishing capital. o
Art,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL.

Pretty and Artistic Trifies to Beautify the
Colored petals of china are used for
the purposes of candlesticks
Vases of pink glass rising from
spreading vases to three feet in height
are new.
Royal Bonn ware is seen in ever
shaped vases with dull-leaden necks
and floral bodies.
Vases and baskets of German faience
have punches of the scarlet japanese
ounce so natural as to look real
Faience fern baskets for the table
have raised continuous designs in col
ors. Many people prefer these to sill
yer.
Lamp globes of red amber and blue
glass ornamented with childish scenes
in raised white designs have been
brought out
Pitchers of clear blue and red Bo-
hemian glass are ornamented by band
of three lines of gilt in the most effect.
i've manner.
Rustic scenes in Germanware are
among the new importations. SWANS
on bits of ruined walls are the designs
The limitations of the barks, lichens
and time stains are excellent.-Jewel'
ers' Circular.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

Flower

Eight doctors treated me for Heart
Disease and one for Rheumatism,
but did me no good. ! could not
speak aloud. Everything that took
into the Stomrch distressed me. l
could not sleep. 1 had taken all
kinds of medicines. Through a
neighbor got one of your books.
l procured a bottle of Green's Aug
ust Flower and took it. l am to-day
stout, hearty and strong and enjoy
the best of health. August Flower
saved my life and gaveme my health,
Mrs. Sarah ] Cox, Defiance, o. %
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
HANDY OUTDOOR COOP.
An Excellent Yet simple Device for She
tering Young Chicks.

An Excellent Yet simple Device for Shell
tering Young Chicks.
There are many designs for coops to
shelter young chicks. In fact, a per-
son with any idea in mechanical way
can devise suitable one that will meet
his needs This one shown is my own
idea and has been found quite useful.
The use of saw and Ratchet, with
screws or nails, and II box obtained at
the store in the town at which you deal
is what will construct it. speak of
screws instead of nails because the
coop may be unfastencd and packed
away in clean place in the fall, or
soon after the Matching season is over,
and he ready to refit when wanted the
following spring | shade the front by
using a piece of canvas tackled along
the roof and sewed around IA frame of
wire or wooden hoop. The front may
be inclosed by small wire netting or
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There Is
only one way TO cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an inAamed condition of the mu'
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inflamed you have rumbllng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when 1t IS
entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO its normal condi'
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrQ
that cannot be cured by Halls CatarIh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. j, CHENEY & Co., Toledo, y.
NBrSold by Druggist, Toe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

In a breach-of-promise case the
other day the lady on the stand said
that when friend suggested that she
would make him a good wife, he an
swered: Henri did he really say
Hemp" inquiries the counsel for the
defense. ''He did," she averred, "ol
something of that kind" This reminds
one of the accurate witness who swore
that some one had called over the banis
ters Tom, Tom" or words to that
effect
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
Wrecked Amid the Breakers.

Many a good ship by bad seamanship
strikes, sinks and goes down. So many a
strong constitution and fine physique are
wrecked and become total loss through
neglect of the premonitions of kidney
trouble easily remedable at the outset with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The impetus
given to inactive kidneys and bladder by
the Bitters, never produces irritation as UNI
medicated stimulants do, and prevents dis
ease. Take the Bitters in rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, constipation, malaria, la grippe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02
The Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word?

There is a inch display advertisement
in this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from The Dr. Harter Medicine Go. This
house places "Crescent" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they will
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

Take the BURLINGTON ROUTE from
st. Louis, Kansas City, st. Joseph, Hanni-
bal, Keokuk, Peoria, Chicago and all BUR
LlNGTON ROUTE points.
Special trains will be run from all impor.
tant points for the accommodation of all
who desire to attend the National Repub'
lican Convention at Minneapolis, June It'll.
ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP.
Tickets on sale June ID to 9th, good TO re-
turn until June 18th.
This will afford an excellent opportunity
30 visit Minneapolis, St. Paul, and TO spend
some time amidst the famous summer re-
sorts in Minnesota.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duce6, 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 commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
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, CAL.
w.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

What is claimed to be the plow
winch Gen, Putnam left in the furrow,
up in Connecticut, when he rushed tc
the defense of his country one hundred
and sixteen years ago, is exhibited in
front of hardware store in Danielson'
vile, Windham county, Conn, near his
old home. The antiquity of the relic
seems to be unqucstioned, but the Hart
ford Courant betrays doubt as tc
whether "Old Put ever guided il
through the soil.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

1t is Mrs. Frances Hodgson Bur
nett's intention for the future to spend
every winter in Washington, leaving in
May for her London residence, after
which she will go to Scotland or one OF
the seaside places on the continent I'M
til October, when she will return to this
country. As regards the education OF
her son Lionel, who is sturdy-looking
fellow. Mrs. Burnett said that she
wish ed him to be educated in this coun'
try, rather than at Elton, Narrow o.
Rugby,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

81 desire, said Miss Esmeralda, en-
tering a music store, ''to purchase a
piece of music for my little brother who
plays the piano" Here miss is precisely
what you want" what is the name
of it?" 1.-The Maiden's Prayer for
fifty cents" "Only fifty cents! Why,
he's much further advanced than that,
for last month he played piece worth
seventy-fve cents. Haven't you some
thing for dollar?"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

All" said the enthusiastic young
woman, as she listened through the
telephone to distant chorus, this is
almost as if one were listening to the
Heavenly choir" YES" replied her
more practical panion, "but it's only
the electric wire. you know. "-Indi.
annapolis Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

One OF. the old stories is that in the
year 1919 two councillors of Chriftian
". of Denmark, while sailing between
Norway and Sweden, discovered a mer-
man swimming about with a bunch of
grass on his head. They threw out a
hook and line, baited with slice of ba-
con, which the norman seized. Being
caught, he threatened vengeance so
loudly that he was thrown back into
the sea.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

In Rockland, Me-, is dog that is a
born thief. It's favorite plumber is cloth
ing, and in daily excursions about the
neighborhood during the past win ter il
has pilfered enough to stock a shop,
Last week it went into an open hall
way, picked up costly muff and stert-
ed for home, holly pursued by man
and two excited women. The owner
got her muff and the dog got beating.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

"a WORD to the wise is sufficient" but it
is not always wise to say that word to one
who is suffering the tortures of headache
However, always risk it and recommend
Bradycrotine. All druggists. SOC.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

SUFFERERS FROM CoUGHs, SORE THROAT,
etc. should try 'BroWR'S Bronchial Tr0ches,
a simple but sure remedy. Sold only IN boxes.
Price - cts
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

BEECHAM's PILLS are painless ard eff
fectual remedy for all bilious disorders.
% cents box. For sale by all druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

ODDsTIcK calls his girl Revenge because
she is so sweet.-Boston Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

app scorn the action" as the soldier said
when he ran away.-London Answers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

LADIES can permanently beautfy their
complexion with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

"BE careful of that gunw "What is the
matter with it," at isn't loaded. Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

A snake has been found in Ireland
at last A Belfast newspaper says that
a snake seven and half feet long and
nearly seven inches in circumference
has been killed at Nora's Glen. 1t was
taken TO contractors yard in the
town. where the reptile was inspected
bv a large number of people. The soil,
,srv snake of Ireland will be preserved
in a glass case for the lpfPectiop 81
future generations
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

THE worst troubles anybody has are
those that never happen.-Ram's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

THE habit OF shying at uGusual sights
and sounds makes many a good horse
unfit for road purposes. In many cases
this habit is acquired by harsh and
angry treatment.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

Author-Mary, hare made mis-
take in my calling; I'm not an author
but born chemist.
Authors Wife - What makes You
think that, Horace?
Author-Well, every book write be
comes drug in the market
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

TIE Rams Horn is published at Indian
apolis, Indiana, at $1.50 per year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

A LITTLE Boston girl complains because
she can't find anything about the dates of
the aurora in the almanacs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

IT is easier for ship-carpenter to spar a
vessel than it is for him to box the compass.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

CHEAP and healthy-The "A. B. c. b.
hemian Bottled Beer" Of st. Louis. The
American Brewing Co. make it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

ONE may screw up his courage and have
his attention riveted.-Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

You can't tell much about mans religion
by the noise he makes at camp meeting.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

GIVE young poultry all tho range po'
sible when there is no wet
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1892-06-02

THE motto of business men is "push." II
is also that of business mems doors.