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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
One Dollar Per Year.

Just such sentiments Us those ] have
quoted in the opening paragraph OF
this article: sentiments ot theory rather
than of fact.
For, really, judging from the manner
in which the possibilities of business
life for women Is pictured by writers
and speakers, one would imagine that
there were thousands of women cngag-
ed in business to-day purely from. per-
sonal choice or for the rollicking
pleasure or fun to be found in CONNER
cial strife. Now doubt not that there
may be found here and there, woman
who is in business from personal choice
or love of it. But ! am deal
ing with the rule, and not with eX-
ceptions, when l say that out of every
thousand women in the outer world,
nine hundred and nine ty-nine are there
simply because OF the one fact: of peces-
sity, and not because they lilleit And If
the choice were given these nine hun
dred and ninety-nine women, every
blessed one of them, my friend, would
leave it tomorrow. 1t is all very well
for speakers to paint the business
world for women rosy-hued color. 1t
sounds pretty, but it isn't true. There
is no such thing as independence to be
found in 1t, or to be derived from it,
and none know that fact better than
the women who are in business. may,
with these words, rub off some of the
varnish from what is called "thc great
mission of woman" but it is high time
little truth should be spoken, to
counteract the mass of palaver and
rubbish that is being written and ut
tered Edward w. Boke, in Ladies'
Homo Journol
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
SHORT PARAGRAPHS.

THIRTEEN counties in South Dakota
have women superintendents of schools
MRS. Dow, who owns and manages
street car interests in Dover, N. H., is
said to be not only n good business
woman, but skillful housewife, ju-
dicious mother, fine swimmer, and
the owner Of property worth 5000 600.
IN Finland, more than in all other
countries, women enter into the busi-
ness of life. They are clerks, doctors,
dentists, builders, managers of small
companies, and bank cashiers. For the
latter Office they are especially sought,
on account of their reputation for hon.
esty. .....#-s
THE English Horticultural college re-
ports that several applications have
been received for women head garden
ers, and one for woman to take entire
charge of conservatorics and green
houses. The students are trained in all
branches of fruit, vegetable and flower
culture, as well as taught how to make
jam and fruit juices, and the science of
canning, crystalizing and evaporating
fruit. The course also includes botany,
chemistry, horticulture, bookkeeping
and physics.
ONE of the favorite arguments against
the higher education of women is that
the race will degenerate If woman to a
great extent abandons maternity as her
prime vocation in life. In practical
refutation of this argument one of the
novel exhibits at the fair will be set
of Photographic likenesses of babies
whose mothers are remarkable for in
tellectual achievement and ability, 1t
has been suggested that these scien-
tifc cherubs be christened Political
Economy" Greek Literature, "High-
er Mathematics" etc, in accordance
with whatever branch of learning their
erudite mothers have been most dis
tinguished. sfH
A NEW school of fencing for women,
headed by Nine. Vakayre, the we'll
known womans rights champion, has
been founded in Paris to revive the old
OIuSE VI thC NlOupS ucS ISoSlIhcuStS.
New escrimenses have been enrolled,
pledged to place their swords at the
service of the cause of woman's emanci-
patton. They intend to qualify them
selves TO be able to champion their own
cause at the point of the rapier, and
and one of the clauses of the new soci-
ETY. cnjoins upon the members to con-
duct their fencing practice secretely,
that the persons with whom they may
have to fight duels may not take advap
tage Of their methods
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
TENNESSEE, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1898.
PlTH AND POINT.

-"SmithlSins devotcs his time to di.
recting the footsteps OF the aged and
infrm." Good for him. How does he
do it?" Bosses the STRENGTHENING
gang."-Detroit Tribune,
Proud Father -"But do you think
baby looks anything like me?" Diplo-
matte Friend-"I don't think it would
be wise, in the baby's presence, to eX-
press my opinion as to that matter. -
Boston Transcript
YES, sir" said the young man, 81
want to work for the government" "
"0w said the congressman, his face
frightening. "Ididn't get things right
at first, | thought you wanted an office. -"
Washington Star.
-"Stranger-"Ilow much are tur-
keys pound?" Poultryman-"Ten
cents" Stranger-"Any reduction il |
take quantity?" Poultryman-"Cer-
tainly." Stranger-"Then give me five
pounds. "-Raymond's Monthly.
-Tottie Spyce (of the Sisters Spyce,
song-and-dance) )-"Say, Millic, did you
notice that silly-looking addle-pate,
young Cholly Van Blanke, in front?'
"Millie-"No Couldn't distinguish
him. They all looked the same to me- "
Truth.
Couldn't Help Him Out.-Travers--
"Say, do you know of anyone who
would be willing to len d me a s. bill?'
Dashaway-"Yes, Travers, / know Of
plenty, but / don't know of anyone
who wants to give it away."-Detroit
Free Press,
"A man who did not like to speak i'll
of others was heard to say, under cir
cumstances of great provocation:
"Mr. - may be all that we hope, but
If we were under tree on dark night
and l were chicken, would roost
highp-Union Signal.
Col. Robert G. Ingersoll was recent
ly approached by Scotchman at the
close of his lecture on Robert Burns,
who said: Colonel, the title of your
lecture should be the cpitaph on your
tombstone" "How is that?" asked the
orator. Robert, burns" replied the
Scot.
"A flower has been found in north
ern Mexico that has perfume like
that of whisky; and when lot of
prospectors from California got into a
field where it grew they were just
wild with excitement, until they found
where tho odor came from. Texas
Siftings.
An old lady who is very much of a
bore paid visit to a family. She pro-
longed her stay, and finally said to ono
of the children: "rm going away di-
rectly, Eddie, and l want you to go
part of the way with me-" Cant do
it! We are going to have dinner as
soon as you leave" replied Eddie.
"A Prize Winner. At the recent ex-
animation of the class in medical juris-
prudence in one one of the colleges in
this state one of the questions on the
paper was: "What are some of the
causes of what is termed natural
death?' The answers were varied
and interesting, but the one thing that
took the cake was: changing, disease
and old age. Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
HOW TO TREAT A BOOK AGENT.
Make Him Subscribe for Church Fund
After the Detroit Plan.

After the Detroit Plan.
He was book agent, and apparent
ly thrifty one, for his clothes were
good and he had the bearing of man
who knew his business and did it sue
cessfully. lie knocked at the door of
house on Second avenue, and upon
being admitted sent up his card. The
lady of the house, of course, didn't
know who her visitor was, and came
down to see. AS soon as she stepped
into the room where he sat expectant,
she spotted him for what he was and
made up her mind.
"Ah, Mr. Blank" she said, so cordial
ly that he lost his balance, show do
you do? l am real glad you came in.
You know it was very kind of you So
many men have a way of trying to cs-
cape, and it is such rare thing for one
to be brave enough to come right up
that really am charmed"
BY this time the agent was clear off
his feet and tried to say something,
but she went right on.
"You know, of course you must
know, that the ladies on this street arc
doing all they can to raise money
enough to buy an organ for our church,
and we only need now one hundred
dollars to complete the full amount
necessary. Of course we expected you
would give us ten dollars, but as you
have been bold enough to beard the
lion in his den"-and she laughed mer-
rily-"why, You know, l am going to
let you off on only five dollars. It's
such small amount that I'm sure you
will not hesitate to give it to us,
though, of course, if you wish to make
it ten dollars we will not refuse it"
BY this time he had in some manner
fished out the only five dollar bill he
had and handed it over.
'Tm sure" he began.
"Oh, don't ment tion it." she went on;
''you are too kind, and now won't de-
tain you a moment longer from busi-
ness, for know how busy you men are
in the daytime"
'io pcB"h w n''J ooihcuilHB dSulp'
mo, no." she interrupted. 81 won't
listen to word. You must go now,
and some other time you may come in
and tell me how glad you are to help
u.s." and she fairly hustled him out Of
the front door and shut it after him.
Then she laughed.
WELL" she said, II guess he won't
come back again." and he, from the
other side of the door, didn't ask her to
guess again. Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
An Overworked Word.

The word popular" is abused and
overworked If you pick up local pa.
per you will find that all the merchants
in the town are popular, as well as all
the lawyers and citizens generally.
Strangers who come Oh business are
popular; folks who die are popular,
and so are those who marry. Miss
Sadie Rouch, says an Ohio paper twas
married on Tuesday to an extremely
popular young man whose name could
not be ascertained." 1t Is a glorious
county, isn't it, where a m an may be
unknown and popular as the same
time?-Washington News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
ESCAPED FROM PRISON.
some of the Most Extraordinary
Gases on Record.

There are several criminals in the
United States of whom it has been SAID
that no Jail is strong enough to hold
Them. Like all sweeping assertions,
this statement is probably an exaggera-
zion. Int still it must be admitted that
tbe recorded cases of successful Jail
breaking have been SO numerous ana
40 skillfully planned and executed as
to astound the usually self-confident
,r;son officials, some of whom on rare
ccasions seem prepared to admit that
thev have not secured a monopoly OF
the intelligence and shrewdness OF the
world.
..;, in Rallston, N. Y. walked out one
Sav and was not captured for long
t;me He probably never would nave
nan taken had he not yielded to ms
nossion for attending horse races AT
rome track in California he was reeog-
Sod bv n man who notified the police
r., was taken back to Ballston on
-aou;sition and put into steel cell. lie
was very quiet for some tlme, anu nv no
ONE thought that the diminutive tou'
,rould ever dream of attempting 70 es-
cane from such place bu. Toy
.ap .po.hinc If not ingenious, and he not
- 81 tried to get out, but succeeded
o1 One day when Jail official i.,sls ap,
,roached Foy's cell he was coniron.ca x,
p,th pi ! narticularly silvery looking pistol
WIN .no hand of Foy, who ordered the
IN Isod 'ns man to open tho door OF his
terr," This was done. Roy let him
sen sell oI' his pistol again aided him by
Weakening whit a county official 1t turned l
trlsn,eF mt Fov's dangerous weapon was
pns ,r sDs : niece Of soft wood which ne
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
The Snake Story Revamp ed.

Dusty Rhodes-This paper says sur.
geons cut open an elephants stomach
and took out cable chain weighing
Ninety pounds.
Fitz William How do they account
for its being there?
Dusty Rhodes-The supposition is
that he swallowed it while eating hay
In the dark, when the chain was young
and very small N. Y. Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04
Their characteristics

Keedick-French financiers are q
franc set of fellows.
Fosdck-True enough, and Ameri-
cans are apt to be dollars-ous.
Kcedick--Yes, while the English
money meh are sterling chaps. Detroit
EreA Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-05-04

my my 'ext was this; 'Inaslnuch Ms yo
r ,a.e none II TO these, yo have done Il TO Me-
Am Ana oiInon slept, for twas sultry weather,
gotheE "S"' y" w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
HAMPTON.

HAMPTON, MAY 30.-William Nc
Daniel Post No. 595 observed Mem
orial day in very appropriate man
ner. At 9 clock the procession
formed in front of their hall and
marched to the school house where
the school children were assembled.
From there they marched to the
Catholic cemetery and decorated the
graves of their sleeping comrades.
A line of march was then taken to
the Hampton cemetary where the eX-
ercises of the day took place. The
exercises were opened with music by
the band, after which the usual en-
ercises conducted by the post fol-
lowed. The graves of the nations
heroes were properly decorated with
flowers by the school children. The
principal Grafton of the day was de-
livered by Rev. Father Thiebes, of
the Catholic church, who spoke feel
ingly and loving V of the nations dead
and eXho.ted his hearers to honor
and respect and cherish the memory
of those who sacrificed so much for
us. The exercises conducted by the
school children under the direction
of their teachers were highly inter
esting and appreciated.
Memorial services will be held at
the Congregational church next sun
day at II O'Clock, Rev. A. Harper
conducting the services. William
Mcdaniel Post No. 595 will meet at
their hall at 10 O'Clock and march
from there to the church. where the
services are to be held.
j. l.. McNabncy. special agent for
the NJ. W. A. Accident Insurance as
ISOLATION, arrived home recently
after five weeks trip in the north
ern part of the state.
Quite number OF people in this
vicinity are contemplating visit to
the Worlds Fair. But the rates to
and from Chicago are not at all salts
factory.
Dr. Samuel Hunter, OF Machias.
Me, a brother of DR.. W. Hunter ard
Mrs. A. Il. Stoddard arrived in the
village yesterday.
Mrs. ID. ID. Jones. of Kansas City.
n farmer resident of this place. is in
the village visiting relatives and
friends.
Henry Weis and family, of Henry
county, H.. were visiting at o. j.
Guckert's, Sunday.
William Miller and family. OF Port
Byron, were in the village Tuesday.
visiting relatives.
Our public schools closed Monday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
The Mayor Was Right.

The Union of yesterday morning
took occasion to find fault with May
or Medill because of his refusal to as
sumo the risk of permitting the use
of ladders belonging to the hook and
ladder truck for decorating the sol
diers' monument. When permission
was sought from Mayor Medill Mon
dav he Informed the committee wait
ing on him that he would be only too
happy to render all the assistance
possible to the veterans in decorating
the monument, and that he would 90
with the committee to some of our
painting firms and secure the ladders
necessary, but he explained that he
could not dismantle the equipment Of
the fire department under any cir
and take chances on 4
fire breaking out during the ceremO-
MES when the ladders might be need
ed: that the department was paid for
by the tax payers who had right to
expect it always in readiness for
duty. The committee readily ac-
quiesced in the mayors views,and 1t
so happened that fire alarm was
sounded Yesterday before the conclu-
sion of the services in Court House
square, demonstrating that the pre-
step on the part of the
MAYOR was well taken.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
Danger In CobyyeDS,

Cobwebs form an important item in the
medical arm&mentarium of the old women
who are so fond of acting on occasion as
practitioners of the healing art. AS ap
LEGATION to wounds for instance to check
bleeding cObwebs are believed to possess a
special virtue. If they possess any virtue
at all, it is the virtue of ineffable dust and
dirt-hence the modern advice to beware
of cobwebs! Not so long ago three or four
cases of lock jaw were reported as follow
ing on the application of spiders webs to
wounds. This event is readily applicable
The germ of lock jaw resides in earth and
is likely to miugle with the dust which
settles on the webs. Hence, conveyed into
the wound in this way, the germs work
their dire efGScts. But Inspector General
Macdonald, NJ. D., says Il microscopic eX-
animation of the webs reveals a trap for all
sorts of considered and unconsidered trifles
in the way of dust and germs. Colonies Of
bacteria, he tells us, may be detected in the
webs, which, like delicate screens or filters,
absorb anything and everything which
floats through the air and settles upon
them-New York Telegram.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
The Value of the River Thames.

In connection with the value of the river
Thames to the mercantile interests Of the
English metropolis good story is related
of James and the lord mayor of London.
James, as was often the case during his
reign, was upon certain occasion in great
need of money, and he applied to the cor
poration of London for the loan of 600 900.
This gentle request the corporation re-
fused. upon which the king, in high dudg-
con, sent for the lord mayor and the chief
severely for what he was pleased to term
their disloyaity he insisted upon their rails
ing the money for him.
please your majesty" said the lord
mayor, 1--WE cannot lend you what we have
not got"
You must get it," declared the king.
1--WE cannot" said the mayor.
'I'll compel your cried James, with a
stamp of his foot.
but your majesty cannot compel us to
do that which is beyond our power" re-
torted the mayor boldly.
Nor exclaimed the king angrily. ''Then
I'll ruin your city forever. I'll make Il des-
ert of Westminster. I'll remove my whole
court-law, parliament and ALTO York,
and then what will become of you?"
please your majesty" replied the lord
mayor, with submissive bow, you will
remove Your courts and yourself whenever
You please, but there is still left one conso-
lation for us poor merchants of London
you cannot take the Thames along with
your
James did not remove his courts.-New
York Ledger.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
Worlds Fair Rates.

The Burlington route &C., b. u @
II. RI will well round trip tickets
from Rock Island to Chicago and re-
turn from April % to October 81,
1898, inclusive. at IS; final limit for
return November 10. 1898. Contin-
uous going passage date of sale
Continuous return passage on CT be
fore final limit. Children of five
years and under Il years of age half
of above rates.
II. ID. MACK. Div. Pass. Agt..
Rock Island, Ill.
NJ. j. YOUNG. Agt., Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
MYSTERIES!
The Nervous System the Seat
of Life and Mind. Recent
Wonderful Discoveries.

No mystery has ever compared with that of
human life. 1t has been the leading subject
OF professional research and study III all ages
But Notwithstanding this fact il Is not Cener-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31

Two young .nen impressed with the idea
that great ret urns would come from res
taurant managed on thoroughly original
lines opened IL small place in the Murray
Hill quarter. where they furnished an excel
lent dinner table d'hote) for 81, including
n mint of claret. Custom came slowly till
they adopted Il device to capture it. On
Thursday of each week they advertised to
rive the same dinner. and in addition there
to a pint of champagne, all for 81 %, which
was about the cost OF the wine alone. Ihl.i
lasted for two Thursdays, when they closed
the place. After free champagne they
could catch nobody with common claret.-
New York Tribune.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
|usta n Home Industry
falling for Rock Island
Brewing Co., Beer.
The Best Beer Made,
On Tap everywhere.
TRY IT.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
us to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery, l.
|Hubers City Brewery and Raible & Stengels
Rock Island Brewery as we'll as Julius Junge's
Bottlinp Works, has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country. The product is the
Fery best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to- any part of the tri-cites, and may
be ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
Zine avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
wor DIS columbian Exposition

will be of value to the world by IL
Illustrating the improvements in the
mechanical arts and eminent physi
clans will tell You that the progress
in medicinal agents has been Of equal
Importance. and as strengthening
laxative that Syrup OF Figs is far in
advance of all others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

..Mvstic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in one to
three days. It's action upon the sys-
tenn is remarkable and mysterious.
It removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benetits-75 cents.
Sold by
OTTO GRoTJAN. Druggist,
Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31

F1Ts-All fits stopped free by DR.
Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. No
fits after the first days use. Marvel
ous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free to fit cases. Send to DR.
Kline. 931 Arch street. Philadelphia
Pa For sale by all druggists; call
on YOURS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31

In words we ciothe our thoughts. Flo
ouent, subtle, poetical or thrilling as these
may be, they are Intangible and invisible
until arrayed in language.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-05-31

Recent discoveries have demonstrated that
ali the organs of the body are under the con-
troll of the nerve centerS. located IN or near
the base of the brain, and that when these are
deran-e,i the organs which they supply with
nerve fiuiCl ire also deranged. When it is re-
WONDERED that n serious injury to the spinal
cord will cause paralysis Of the BODY below
the injured pOint. because the nerve force Is
prevented by the injury from reaching the
paralyzed portion, il Will &c understood how
the derlayemcnt OF the EcrEe centerS VIII
cause the arrangement OF tle various organs
which they supply with Eo"vc force.
Two-thiris of chronic diseases are duo to
the imperfer t action o. the nerve CentcirS at
the base Of tho brain, n0S from = dCranCe-
na1t primarily oCi1inntslE in the organ it
self. Tho cr,-t mtsla = OF p1NslrianS IN
treating those diseases is p = 1acy t"cat the
organ rather thHn the nc-Yc CeaterS WHICH
are the cause of thc tTJ.oIc.
DIR. FRANKLIN NILS. the celebrated spe-
cialist. has profoundly studied this subject for
over % years and has made many important
discoveries in connection with II, chief among
them being the facts contained il the a owe
statement, and that the ordinary mcihOIs or
treatment are wrong. All headache, diEzi-
ness. dullncss confusion, pressure, blues,
mania, melancholy, insanity. epilepsy, II.
Nitu5 dance, etc, are nervous diseases no
matter how caused. Tho wonderful success OF
DIR. Miles Restorative NerVinc Is due to the
fact that it il based on the foregoing prime pie
DIR. MILES RESTORATIVE NEfivISE Is sofa by
all druggists on a positive Cuaran- c., or sent
direct by DR.. MILES MEDICAL Co. Eikhart,
Ind, on receipt of price, 81 FER ID tile, SIX
bottles for s.. express prepaid 1t Contains
neither opiaces nor dangerous drugs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-05-06
Grand and Petit Jurors.

The yenires of grand and petit jurors
drawn for service during the term of
court which conyenes at Custer, May
10th. 1898: