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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

moment where you will, and if some
thing doesn't turn up to afford you ut
least a smile something is wrong. 1t
is either muggy day or you are out OF
sorts, it is the weather or yourself that
is to blame, for the fun goes on unceas-
ingly for those who are in the mood to
enjoy 1t.
There are numerous stories and jokes
in circulation about the queer actions
of out-of-town visitors at the fair, some
of which are very laughable. For in
stance. the one about the man who
"took in" the exit" 1t is said that
the individual referred to caught sight
of the sign above one of the exits from
the fair grounds, and, not being up on
the definition of the word, supposed it
to indicate some sort of side show.
He accordingly entered the exit" and
it cost him fifty cents to get back into
the grounds This story smacls just a
little of the improbable, but Others
equally as amusing are told which are
.vouched for by reliable people.
A certain hardware merchant from
a country town was doing the fair and
was looking for mammoth stove in
the Manufactures building about which
he had heard a great deal. He tramped
about until he was too tired to stand
alone, so he leaned up against what he
thought was post, for a moments
rest. just then guard came by and
the merchant inquired the whereabouts
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
Natures MimIcry.

Curious resemblances in nature start
with the cocoanut, in many re-
spects like the human skull and al
most fac smile of the monkeys.
The meat of the English walnut is al
most a copy of the human brain; plums
and black cherries like the human eye,
almonds like the human nose, and an
opened oyster and shell perfect like
hess of the human ear. The shape of a
mans body may be traced in the mann
moth squash, the open hand in grow.
ing scrub-willows and celery, the hui.
man heart in German turnips and egg
plant and dozens of the mechanical in
ventions of the present day to patterns
furnished by nature. Thus, the hog
suggested the pillow, the butterfly the
door-hinge, the frog-stool the umbrel-
la, the duck the ship, and the fungus
growth on trees the bracket-Petit
Journal des Sciences.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
Economy in Dress.

A sensible woman, talking about
economy in dress, says that the wear
of clothes depends largely on the treat
ment we give them. Directly a stitch
gives away, mend it at once, if posi-
BILE. See that all walking dresses are
made short enough to escape the
ground at the back; nothing looks
worse than frayed out skirt or petit
coat. Renew the braid whenever it
becomes worn; the coat is trifling, but
makes a skirt neat even when we'll
worn. Neatness is the first requisite
for good dressing. Even if you are
obliged to wear shabby gowns, they
are respectable so long as they are
kept in perfect repair, and their shah
biness is much mitigated if the wearer
adds clean collar and cuffs.-N. Y.
World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
Flirting Prevents Marriage.

1t is through Irritation, which has
advanced to something like fine art,
that many manageable young folks
lose their chance in life. Filtration de-
stroyes confidence between the persons
who indulge in it; it prevents the
natural growth of mutual esteem; it is
not thing of good faith. 1t is an err
ror to suppose that lovemaking and
Irritation are identical; they are, in
truth, antithetical. LovemalSing is
tender and ennobiing, while filtration
is cruel, foolish and demeaning. The
one is to prelude the welded happiness;
the other is inimical to it. Young men
and women should exercise their
reason while on the lookout for suita-
BILE life partners; yet many of them
give encouragement to flirters, silly
flirters. who are taken up or thrown
off, with results that are often griev-
GUS, indeed. Peoples Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
DIDN'T WANT MORE TROUBLE
He Served Five Years for Murder and His
Apology Was Accepted.

Apology Was Accepted.
The row did not attract general at
tention in the restaurant until the big
man with the red face threw off his
coat, slammed his hat on the ia bles
and shouted:
"If you're lookin' for trouble, you
bet We can get it right here, an reck-
on can hand it to We about as fast as
We can take it awayw
"But I'm not looking for trouble, ="
protested the small man, rather feebly.
81 don't want any trouble. never
"Well, then, We don't want to be
maxim no breaks at me-" persisted the
big man, walking around the table and
shaking his fist at the other, ''fer I'll
give We trouble an lots of it."
''But don't want any, l."
"The - ydm don't! I've got good
notion to give it to we fer luck"
my dear SIR insisted the little man,
mildly, 81 certainly never meant to
give any offense. In fact, am always
very careful not to become engaged in
any controversy. L"
1t was evident that he was becoming
somewhat excited himself now.
81 make it study to avoid getting
into any sort of difficulty, and SC
would you if you were in my place
I've served five years in prison for kill
ing man in Wisconsin, and ] don't
want any more of it-truly | don't"
And he looked up beseechingly at his
would-be antagonist, who seemed tt
regard him in a new light, and agreed
to accept the apology. "-Detroi
| Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

Of the great stove. Pointing to the
post against which the merchant was
leaning, the guard said, with sniff of
contempt: That's it you're leaning
against" Looking up the merchant
discovered that the supposed post was
one of the legs of the stove, which tow
cred above him.
OF course, the story Of the woman
who inquired which building the la
goons were in has passed into ancient
history along with that of the man
who was curious to know where they
kept the "Plaisance.' But there is a
new one on a fellow who visited the
Wooded island the other day. He mis-
took the little glass globes which are
used in the illumination of the island
for cuspidores and was putting one OF
them to use when halted by guard.
A jolly Irshman was visiting the
naval exhibit one day recently and was
greatly interested in the warship,
which evidently was an entirely new
thing to him. At every step he interro-
gated the guards or sailors az to the
uses of different objects about the ship.
He descended into the basement OF
the vessel, as he termed it, and was
much pleased at the treatment he re-
ceived at the hands of the sailors, who
in turn thoroughly enjoyed his dense
ignorance of things nautical. Pat was
much interested in the imitation cannon
which occupy the great turrets of the
warship, and when told that they were
only dummies" replied
'Ah hal Obey do be ony to sckare
die inimy, l suppose"
This same warship, by the way, is q
very interesting feature of the great
exposition, and is much frequented by
visitors from inland precincts who have
never had an opportunity of visiting
the large cities of the seacoast Every
thing on the ship is spic-and-span, ani
every detail of naval life is demon
strated by the crew who are assigned
to its charge.
There is more fun to be had in Mid
way Plaisance than in all the rest O
the fair put together. A recent orde
of the fair management, to the effec
that side-show oratory to attract pa
irons must be abandoned, caused grea
CONSERVATION for a few days; but th,
ingenious foreigners have surmounte'
the obstacle very cleverly. Instead o
shouting themselves hoarse they nov
employ dumb show or pantomime u
engage the attention Of the public
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

The recommenders or bawlers OF the
various theaters, bazars, etc, now beat
upon drums, ring bells, make signs
shake rattles or rap on their stands 10
attract notice, which once gained they
hold by NIL sorts of nonsensical GEES
lures grimaces and antics, all calcu.
lated to lure the sight-seers into their
shows Judging from the crowds
which pour into these places the order
of the management has not caused any
abatement of business,
The chilly weather of the past few
days has had bad effect on the chill
dren of the orient, who are accustomed
only TO warm weather and sunshine
1t can be seen that many of them arc
suffering, for they look blue and glum.
The other evening in the Cairo street
a huge ball OF blankets and rugs was
observed perched upon chair at the
entrance of one of the bazars. Upon
being polxed the ball moved sufficiently
to reveal the shriveled features of u
swarthy son of the Sahara who was
trying to keep himself warm with n
cigarette which he was smoking under
his wrappings When asked what allied
him he pointed outdoors and in a
piteous voice shivered out: ''Oh,
c-o-o-o-ll-dv
| Many of the Turks, Arabians and
other natives of the far east are pack
ing up and departing for their distant
homes, as they are afraid they will die
if they remain longer Some of the
camels have died from the effects OF the
climate, and those that are left look as
if they were willing to go to the camel
heaven at any moment Judging from
the amount of annoyance they have
suffered at the hands of merciless
riders, they could not well feel other
WISE 1t is enough to make any sensi-
tive camel want to die to have to carry
about such specimens of wrong font
humanity as have daily bounded these
patient animals along the Cairo street
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
NNAH, HARDIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE THURSDAY
PiTH AND POINT.

-Shs--"Bcftre answer I want to
ash you one question" Suitor Jim
patiently. Eyes, yes--it's on straight"
Puck.
-A-"Wliat prompted you to ask
Miss Giddcy to be your wifc?' BIZ
think Miss Giddcy herself prompted
me more than anybody else
lis the editor imp "Yes, sir; ]
think they run him in last night" II
mean, is he in here?' mo, sir; he's in
debt.r-Atlanta Constitution.
did you ever go to Bins, the
tailor?" Eyes. Got two suits from
him. One dress suit. One law suit.
Very expensive men. "-Boston Home
Journal.
--Katc-"No, Hattie docs not attend
any church, she says she is her own re-
ligion.n Harry-"'rhat is religion
that should like to embrace. '-Boston
Transcript.
Mrs WiclSwirc-"What made you
wink at the clerk when you were buy
ing our soda water?' Mr. WiclSwire-
30, that was the sign of secret order"
indianapolis journal.
--Maude-" Thcre's one thing Belle
can say about her flancee. He belongs
to wcll-lsnown family Grace-"In-
deed? What is his namc?" Maudc--
"Smith. buffalo Courier.
-Tommy--"Whcnu any body is ashamed
they get red don't they?' Mrs. Yerger
-''Yes, Tommy" Tommy-"Then why
does papa always get ashamed only
with his nose" Texas Siftings
-Clara-"you must have refused
Harry Sparker last night" Maude-
slow did you know" Clara-"He
told me this morning he had just had
narrow escape."-N. Y. Herald.
Judge Duffy-"What is your age?"
Female witness hesitates.) Judge
Duffy-"Don't hesitate in answering
the question. The longer you hesitate
the older you'll be."-Texas Siftings.
Use done glib up my place, waitin'
in de hotel" he said. "Whuffoh?"
"Dey done sisted on my eatin' musi1-
rooms befoh de gues'es ter show dey
want toadstools Washington Star.
--She-"I've had grave doubts of the
janitor's being perfectly sane" He
"Why?" She-"For three mornings
now he has turned ON enough steam to
make the rooms perfectly comfortable. :"
Used To It.--"Didn't the way they
robbed you in Chicago shock you?"
said Skidmore to his friend Shopper
mot at ALL" replied Snooper. 81 am
accustomed to attend church fairs. -
Chicago Tribune.
Bachelor Friend Ito old married
man)-"What would be your answer
to the questions: IS marriage fail
ure?'" Old Married Man-"It depends
on whether my wife were present when
the question was asked"
"A Conservative Estimate Of Him
self. Reginald" said the young
mans father, you couldn't earn your
salt" ooh, yes, could, fathah," he
replied complacently, and after some
thought he added, 'but might have
to fall back on you fob the peppah. p
Washington Star.
1.-THE dear little thing has its
papa's eyes, hasn't it?" said one of the
admirers of a six-weeks-old baby
"Yes," added another, land its mann
mas hair" at has its Uncle Fred's
nose" said third. eyes," joined in
the happy papa, land it's going tc
have its Uncle Fred's name, in the hope
that by-and-by it will get its Uncle
Fred's money. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
ABOUT HANDWRITING.


Particular Classes.
The changes in fashionable hand
writing during the past ten years have
been marked. Young girls of to-day
write in large and usually firm charac-
tcrs, while a surprising number OF
young men, not trained 10 clerlsliness,
and struggling between several rec.
ognized standards of a good masculine
handwriting, produce letters of a
singularlv childish style of penman-
ship. But leaving out the Sc conditions
of youth and transition with their
more or less fascinating S, questions of
equal change in tie intellectual fash.
ions OF young men and ms ldens, there
is an inexhaustible interest IN the study
of mature handwriting, from the point
of view of the subtle clairvoyant in-
terviewer of other peoples minds and
methods.
For example, most literary men
nowadays write small hand. The
phrase literary men is very sweeping
in this connection, and is by no means
limited to the producers of pure liter.
ature in this country. In that case
there would be next to nothing TO say,
especially il the literature produced
was restricted to that genuinely inn
bued with style. Literary men in this
sense means also all men who have
the power and also most surprising
llnack in returning to others of the
craft their own ambitious produc
tions.
1t is true that the typewriter has
clicked its way into this domain of let
ters, also, but there are still writers of
letters in the land; still those who dip
pen in ink and set hand unto paper.
And it is curious how much alike these
conservators of thought write. A Bos-
ton gentleman cursorily engaged in
the pursuit of observation-disclosures
chiefly occupied, fortunately, with q
remunerative professionals author
ity for the statement that
eleven literary men connected
with eleven of the leading
periodicals of the country write re-
markably alike. The eleven envelopes
in which they inclosed short personal
letters of encouragement. with one OF
his most travelled manuscripts, certain
ly offer striking documentary evidence
of the similarity of handwriting in an
arduous branch of an important pro
fession.
In other occupations this adaptation
of individuality to what may be called
class proclivities in Handwriting is often
equally striking. Take letters from a
given number of bankers, and (even at
| present. they would show a physical
likeness in their pages which would be
| fully as entertaining as those in a like
number of letters from actors or
preachers, artists or lawyers. To be
sure, the tpycwriting machine inter
feres with the strict study of individu
atty in all professions nowadays, but
the pen is much mightier when il
comes to those personal revelations
which are apparently about all that
the pen is left in the world for these
days of the omnipresent typewriter
| Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

shadow of the awning it looks exceed
ingly natural, and to make the effect
more realistic q mechanism works the
thing SO that every ten minutes the
head moves from one side TO the other.
At other times its eyes stare straight
into the eyes of visitors with that in
quisitorial, severe and knowing air SO
common to the constabulary of the fair.
Two men who had been drinking too
freely of Midway beer accosted tho
figure and asked him some questions
about the palace. He stared straight
at them and never uttered u word.
Another question was put to him in a
louder tone of voice, but he deliberate
ly and coldly turned his head away.
The two friends walked away little
distance and reasoned together. One
said.
1--WE heard of the impudence of these
guards and I've mind to go back and
slap him."
That's right" encouraged his friend;
'1et's go back and slap him, and then
If he says anything well hit him 30
he'll feel it."
So they went back and one of them,
with his open palm, gave the figures
face singing slap. They were not
long in snealsing away and getting out
of that crowd In the course of time.
as is the custom toward dark, the fig
ure was removed inside. Soon after
the two friends came that way again,
of course laughing at their own mis-
take. II am going to show you how
you did it, said the one who had not
done the slapping. A figure was in
the chair. The second stranger APP
preached and gave 1t a ringing slap on
the side of the face. His surprise can
be imagined when the figure, sure
enough Columbian guard, rose up and
came back at him. Chicago Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
to the official Statement

According to the official statement
of the treasury department the present
volume of paper money is 81, 2,Ool,-
los, ranging from one-dollar notes to
certificates of ten-thousand-dollar de-
nominations, as follows: One-dollar
notes, $50, 500. 1853; two-dollar, ss1. $780,
255; fve-dollar, 1858, 3s7, 500; ten-dollar.
1912, o34, 46e: twenty-dollar, $3.50, $751;
$50; fifty-dollar, s45,cJ7, 1851 one-hun-
dred-dollar, SIS, ,1;Di five-hundred-
dollar, $50, 14s, 900; one-thousand-dol-
lar, s4s, AL 500; five-thousand-dollar.
BLASTS. 600; tcn-thousand-dollar, ss4,.
go. Total. sl,lis,Oe1.leS
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

THE San Francisco papers, working
up enthusiasm over their midwinter
fair, say they will have the Midway
Plaisance among their attractions IT
is interesting to note .!:at this name,
which designated a certain rural drive
way in our park system before the fair
was dream of, is becoming to indicate
a collection of all that is cosmopolitan,
gay and irresistibly amusing.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
For rlme Of Need.

Solicitous Mother-My son, is your
fance girl of thoughtfulness and fore
sights
Foresight? Well should say
SOL She keeps piece OF chewing-gum
under every chair in the house. Puck
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

Mamma--How did you find your
French teacher this morning, George?
Georgie-All right. Not very tidy,
though.
Mamma-How's that?
Georgie-She had an egg on her mus
taclc Judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
SLAPPED The GUARD.

Real and Dummy Policemen Confused In
the Mind of Stranger.
The dummy figure that sits IN the
doorway of the Moorish palace, in the
Midway, was recently the cause OF
some excitement and the arrest of q
stranger within the gates.
The dummy is dressed TO represent a
Columbian guard. AS it sta in the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02
GOSSIP OF THE FAIR.
Some Scattering Notes from the
Columbian Exposition.
Amusing Things Seen and Heard In the
Crowds-An Irishman's Cordial Recep-
tlon on the warsblp-Dumb Show
on the Plaisancc.
Chicago Correspondence

y one who has his
eyes and ears about
him there Ks more
than a little amuse-
ment to be derived
from a study of the
throngs Of sight
seers about the
highways and by
ways of the worlds
fair. Pause but a
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

--customer-''Do You suppose You can
take good picture Of me9r Pbotog.
rapher-"I shall have to ansr,r you IL
the negative, SIR"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-02

MAY - "well. she's a perfect enigma
anyway" "What Is her latestp MaT--
why, she nc; uaily has cried for two or
three days because her rich uncle dled. -
Inter Ocean,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28
Death of MIR Randolph.

Mr.. j. W.. RANDOLPH, whose death We
to-day. was n of our Oldest
merchants aud best citizens. He was one
of the pioneers in the bookselling and pub
fishing business here, and was II great
authority on books ana authors.
There was little that had been published
about Virginia that he had not read, while
his familiarity with general literature was
considerable. He was of vast help 10 all
literary workers IN this city and TO many
outside of u limits with whom he CORE
sponded. all OF whom relied much upon
his judgment as to manuscripts or printed
works. whether old or new.
His life was long, useful. and honorable.
He contemplated its close with calmDess.
rejoicing in the success that had attended
his career. grateful to God for the wife
aud children that had been given him, and
confident of o reunion on the farther shore
with his loved ones gone before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28

The Philadelphia Times of Sunday pub
fishes a portrait and biographical sketch
Of Mrs. KATHERINE 8. q. PAUL, wife OF
United States Judge JOHN PAUL. one OF
virginia's members Of the Board OF Lady
Managers Of the Worlds Columbian cele'
bration.
She was formerly Miss KATHERINE GREEN.
of Front Royal. In 1872 she married Cap
tain PAUL. who after serving in the State
Senate and United States House of Repre-
sentatives was in 1888 appointed United
States District Judge to succeed Judge
RIyEs.
Among other excellent work that Mrs.
PAUL has done for the exposition is the
making OF a compilation of Virginia au-
thoresses from colonial times to data
list embracing 500 names and 1900 vol
umoa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28

Untrue TO the confidence reposed In him. and
unworthy OF tho great compliment bestowed on
him 10y his constituents, Mr.. Cleyeland's admin
~istrat.on has commenced with a series OF blum
dsrs, and his friends and supporters In Louisi-
ana and throughout the Union have Just cause
fcS oom~piaiut-Senator Busts in 1885.
Newspapers that wish not well unto
CLEVELAND and EUsrIs nre parading the
above and similar paragraphs. They serve
to vex some people; but beyond that
amount TO nothing.
Mr.. EUsrIs has now periodically agreed
10 help Mr.. CLEVELAND make this admins
tration a success, and if these two ore sat-
isfed we feel sure that the country can
find no cause for complaint. Both of the
gentlemen have no doubt changed their
views a good deal since 1895.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28
Taxing TELEGRAPH Poles.

Referring to the resolution passed by a
recent public meeting in San Jose. Cal, in
favor of taxing telegraph poles. we said
in our last issue that this proposition
might be Objectionable as going too far IN
the direction of claiming a share of the
money made by corporations out Of fran.
chises granted by the city. But yesterdays
american tells us that Baltimore is going
10 tax the 10000 poles planted along the
streets of that city at the rate of 50 q year
each that is, poles used for the support
Of wires charged with electricity-tele'
graph. telephone. electric lights. and alt
This tax is expected to be levied tonight
by the Baltimore City Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28

economical 10 buy up the members after
their election. u Is upon this TWEED
theory that some persons advocate a con-
s~titutional amendment providing for the
election OF United States senators by the
people instead Of. ss now, by tho State
| lecislaturoax
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-03-28
A CUTTING AFFRAY AT ORANGE.
l.. j. McCleary Terribly Gasbed by Charles
M~aIiory-Tield Out of Politics.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatcn.I
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March 21.-in an alter
cation at Orange between Charles Mallory and
l.. j. McCleary the latter was painfully gashed
with n knife, receiving two cuts on each shout
der, one on the right arm one on the lett sideot
tho throat. one across the nose, and one on the
SCALP. The wounded man was taken 90 Rich
ot.sis drugstore, where his wounds were dressed
by Drs. Rowe, Crittenden, and voolfolk. 1t is
said that bad blood has existed between the
parties for some time. Mallory was arrested
ana locked up in jail.
To-day was Orange court and a very large
crowd was present.
General James g. Field, vice-president Of the
Bimotallic Association OF New York, addressed a
small audience on the question of remone.izing
silver. He remarked 10 your correspondent that
ho was now out OF politics ana was not prepared
to say now whether no would ever again enter
tho pOlitical aroma.