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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
onInsar Anp nae pro soeRApr
They start Ia with the idea That It
Contains "A Cnundh FIrccrnclxer

Contains a Cannon Flrccracier.
Did you ever see a Chinaman try d
phonograph? No? Then you have
missed one of the best things this world
has 10 offer.
At the beginning the Chinaman
hasn't an all-abiding confidence in the
phonograph, His experience in this
country hasn't been such as to give
him any too. much confidence in any
thing that has the slightest appearance
of mystery about it, He tries it, il he
can be induced TO try IL at all, with the
air of man who thinks that 1t is all n
put up job and that the instrument con-
tains a cannon firecracler that will ex-
plode at the proper moment and wreck
one side of his face,
At least that seemed TO be the idea Of
a Chinaman who tried one of the phon.
ographs on the Midway Plaisance at
the worlds fair,
He waited until he had seen some
Americans try it before no could be in
duced to go near it and even then he
had grave doubts. He had firm grip
on the ear pieces as he pitt them in his
cars, preparing to yOnli then out
promptly If anything exploded. There
was a solemn ex pression on his face
too, as if he was preparing to attend
his own funeral.
Then he got the strains of papa
Won't Buy Me a Bow-Wow,' or
something similar, and he grinncd. His
eyes stuck out and the proportions of
the grin increased. He began nodding
his head and shutting his feet.
His companions seemed TO think he
was going crazy. They all began talk
ing at him at once. The head kept
going in time to the music as il it were
set on pivot, and the play OF his fea-
lures was whole show in itself.
When the air was flushed there was
an animated discussion among all the
Cinnamon in the party, and then each
in turn tried it, each showing the same
lack of confidence in the beginning that
| the first had.
Then they moved to another phono-
graph and got new tune. The last
seen of them they were moving steadily
down the Plaisancc expanding their
cash In trying all the monographs they
came to--Chicago Tribune
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

usually large representation from
Buffalo Bills Wild West show, just out
side the fair grounds, which is consid-
cradle of worlds fair itself, the cow
boys and Indians from the border lands
fttingly IMPLYING the American in his
original state and adding greatly to the
character and picturesqueness of the
cavalcade.
In these picturesque procesnons the
children of the desert on their camels
are quite prominent. There is group
of Egyptians from the streets of Cairo
that cuts quite figure with its DON
keys, camels and performing monkey
OF prodigious size. The wild people
from Dahomey, South Africa, also are
0 drawing card carrying out as they do
The psaass Of their native tuagles,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
The World. Inn.

The above Chicago hotel. under the capa
Dle management of NJ. Chas. f. Leland, is
having the patronage it deserves. 10 is not
hre-trap, but is built of steel aud fire
proof tile, combining absolute safety with
reasonable prices. Its location southwest
corner Midway Plaisance Goth ST. and
madison ave.-is unsurpassed, rs 1t faces
the Fair Grounds. Is accessible by steam,
cable and elevated lines. Write or ,ele.
graph IN advance OF your coming for 40
+. Communications. or look The Worlds Inn up
wnen you arrive. You will not be disap-
pointed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

the American observer of timorous ten
denotes there seems 10 be imminent
danger of bloodshed, SO den onstrativc
do the participants in the turmoil be-
come. The contests are amicably set
tied, however, and the victorious party
departs in high glec, leaving the defeat
ed ones to retire gloomily to their quar-
fers
The occasional parades of the nations
are great attractions. The people of
the Plaisance all turn out in gala attire
and with them take their musical IN
struments and professional parapher-
MALTA, of which they appear to be very
proud. On these occasions there is
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

1t is law of good society in China
that young widows never marry again.
Widowhood is therefore held in the
highest esteem and the older widow
grows the more agreeable does her po-
sition become with the people. Should
she reach fifty years she may by APP.
plying to the emperor get sum OF
money with which to buy tablet on
which is engraved the sum of her vir.
tues The tablet is placed over the
principal entrance to her house.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
Tho uhiauitous Gunrd.

They were walking in the Fisheries
building. He looked with a hungry
eye at the trout, the bass and the pike,
and then, having made the rounds OF
the tanks, he turned to his companion
and criticised the exhibit
why, what is missing?' asked the
wife.
"Missing" exclaimed the man. with
an air of disgust, why, they've got
everything but the fish we used to
catch--the best fish that ever shook a
fin or n tail and II fish that should have
gilt-edged tank all by himself"
"What fish is that?"
Pumpkin seeds, my dear, pumpkin
seeds"
"Were you looking for pumpkin
seeds?" asked courteous guard, with
some timidity.
That's what we were," growled the
visitor
"Well, then. you'll find them over al
the Agricultural building" the guard re
piled, as he strobe away unmindful o.
the COB OF disgust he had left behind
Chicago Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
THE SLED MARKER.

mine is about fifteen feet long. find
the marker particularly useful when
planting onion sets. BY weighing
slightly and drawing it backward, quite
q deep mark is made, in which the
onions are placed. To cover the onions,
go over the rows with seed drill, so
adjusted that only the covering attach
ment touches the ground IS. Ii. Tyrer,
in American Gardening.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

III may have surprised some folks to
earn that it would require five years
Aor .he minis of the United States gov.
ernment to coin 1877, OoO,O silver dol
iars' but the time is not so surprising
mnen one has done little figuring.
nc mints have scarcely 800 working
days in year, or less than zoo. OOo
WORKING minutes in five years. To
com com l6LOoO,OOo in that time, therefore,
~ would be necessary to turn out more
enan $50 dollar pieces minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

Any comprehensive system which can
be adopted by which roadmaking and
its benefits can be brought before the
people in order that they may appre-
ciate the advantage to be gained there
by is a move in the direction of per-
manent improvement and would be of
great financial benefit to the country
at largc-Ex-Mayor Washburne, Chi
cago, H., in Memorial to Congress on
Road Exhibit at Worlds Columbian Ex-
position.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
INDIANS AS ARTISTS.
Fine Work Done by AIaskans in Various
Materials.

/
Materials.
The aboriginal inhabitants OF Alaska
have developed wonderful progress in
various of the arts. In addition to
wonderful wood carvings, shown IN
totem poles, chests and various other
objects, they are expert in working
copper, bone walrus ivory, tortoise
shell and pearl The objects they make
are not particularly pleasing to the
artistic eye, but viewed as the product
of people who have worked without
models other than of their own selec-
ton the skill shown is marvellous.
In the Government building at the
worlds fair in the Alaska and fisheries
department are shown many objects
made by Alaskan Indians during times
near and remote. In the chronological
building are other collections, while
natives of the races themselves are to
be seen dwelling in houses typical of
those occupied Nl Alaska In addition to
household utensils, weapons and other
implements of the chase, the Indians are
skilled in making articles of adorn-
ment and the paraphernalia used in
the mummeries of the superstition
thai, where not replaced by Chris
tianity, passes current for religion.
In the manufacture of lighting
knives of the Flinkat Indians, copper
is the material used for the blades, the
ease of working this metal, which is
found in its native state in Alaska,
making it a favorite for all possible
purposes On the hilts of some Of the
knives are carved the totems or coats
of arms of the owners. That of a
sheathed knife represents a human
head. An eagles head constitutes the
other heraldic emblem. One of the
knives, an ugly-looking weapon, is en-
tirely of copper, being sharpened at
both ends. The handle is in the mid
die, being wound so that the blade can
be grasped without injury to the fin
gers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

"A considerable item of expense tc
every ambitious new furrier is the cost
of mounting the stuffed fur bearing
animals that usually occupy the fur
riers show windows and are his most
effective signs. The skins thus ex.
hibited sometimes cost some thousands
of dollar, and those that are exposed
to the weather must be frequently re-
placed. M
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

Syrup

Mr.. Albert Hartley O
N. c., was taken with Il
His brother had just died
When he found his doctor co
rally him he took one bottle
man Syrup and came outs
well. Mr.. S. B. Caroline
with Druggist ]. E. Barr
Texas, sprevented a bad
pneumonia by taking Ger
in time. He was in tt
and knew the danger.
great remedy-Bosche
Syrup-for lung dises
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
s.n.t,t and n Comfort.

First-class roads help everybody and
not only SO in the actual economy In
the saying of time, wear and tear on
horses and wagons, but further in the
added comfort and pleasure OF those
whe Use them,-Rsc!ae lWlsl Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
THE SLED MARKER.

1t Is Far Superior to the Peg style Now
In Common Use.
1t needs but trial tn show the SUI.
pcriority of a sled form of marker over
the peg style. The manner of adjust
ing the runners by means of wedges is
shown at the right. The handle may
also be adjusted by means of peg. |
have found a long handle the best, and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
The Death Roll Is LARGELY swelIea

by persons careless of imp,rilled health,
who pooh, pooh" their MINOR ailments,
believing, or pretending to believe, that ma.
lure Will effect IA change. Nature does eff.
iect change, but it is in the wrong dlrec.
ton She thus avenges disregard of her
appeals. Don't omit, if you are at all un.
well, to reouperate by the aid OF Hostetter's
pepsia, nervousness, debility, malaria, rheu.
matism, biliousness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

THERE are thousands Of young men stand.
ing on the very threshold of life, irving "a
make wise decision as to what business OF
profession they will follow. To all such we
would say, before deciding the question
write to Is. F. johnson Il Co, Richmond, Va.
They can eof service TO you, as they have
been to others.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

"Yo' George Washington SNOWFALL, come
right in outen de sum- screamed negro
mamma to her child. "Whaifur, mammal"
"Whaffurl I'll tell yo' whaifur Fust
thing yo' know yo' complexion I'll be
tanned as bad rs dc white trash"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

1--WE have had stormy lIfe," SAID the
Jester to thu king, with easy familiarity.
"How so!1 i'Yours has been reigny and
mine windy. "-Iudianapo Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

sis MY son thorough In his school work,
Mr.. Pedagog p asked Bosbyshell "Yes, he
is, said the teacher "Ho shows ten,
dency to 60 to the bottom of everything: |
think he will be foot of his class in a few
days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
Don't Blame the Cook

If a baking powder is not uniform in strength
so that the same quantity will always do the same
work, no one can know how to use it. and uni
formly good light food cannot produced with It,
All baking powders except Royal because
improperly compounded and made from inferior
materials lose their strength quickly when the can
is opened for use. At subsequent bakings there
will be noticed falling off in strength. The food
isheavy, and the -four eggs and butter wasted
1t is always the case that the consumer suffers
in pocket if not in health by accepting any sub
stitute for the Royal Baking Powder. The Royal
is the embodiment Of all the excellence that it is
possible to attain in an absolutely pure powder.
1t is always strictly reliable 1t is not only more
economical because Of its greater strength, but
will retain its full leavening power which no
other powder will, until used, and make more
wholesome food.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

IT was an agricultural editor who wrote:
Pumpkins are said 10 be fattening for
hogs, but we have never tried them our.
selyesn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

e. b. WMTHALL & Co, Druggists, Horse
Cave, KY say: Hall $ Catarrh Cure cures
every one that takes it." Sold by Druggists,
15c,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

ANYcNE would be justified in recommend.
ing Beecham's Pills for all affections of the
liver and other vital organs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

SOMEBODY says that man can get roar.
ing drunk on water. Well, SO he can on
land.-Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

THERE, mamma" said the small boy, as
he gazed ut the dromedary, "that must be
the camel that had the last straw put on his
hack
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

THE Eizabethan ruff will be in vogue in
the fall, and the fellow who attempts 10
kiss fashionable girl will "get 1t IN the
neck. n-Ph Philadelphia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

The mariner who scours The sea in all
sorts of weather needs u great deal OF sand.
Lowell Courier
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

81 FIND 1t is always best to keep cool"
said the snow. "Exactly," replied the side
walk, ~ catch your drift. wv ashington
Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

FIRST MoTH-"Are you going furl" Sec.
ond Moth-w intend 10 spend the summer
OH the cape"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

ART IN CHICAGO - Miss Lakeside-"Do
you like TitianW Young Hasletls-"I dom
know I've never been there."-P. aud S,
Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

tKEEP quiet, my friend, and don't kick"
said the highwayman to the passenger
Remember that contentment is better
than riches. Nv ashington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

JUST when the coffee thinks 1t has good
grounds for complaint the egg drops IN ana
settles the whole business.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

The chain which holds the COW to the
stake Is like hard conundrum. 1t con.
tracts the browse
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

Hrs VoIcE.-Clara-- don't like Mr.. BIN.
ley; his voice has snch metallic ring"
Mabel, eagerly-"Is there a diamond in it!'
Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28
ODD ENTERTAINMENTS.
Some of the Singular Sights which
Greet Worlds FAIR Visitors,
International Boat and swimming Races,
PROFESSIONS and Fetes-A Curious
Minriing bf Many strange
Hacea of People.
Especial chicago corrcspondcncel

VERY takin &
feature of the
d a lily pro-
gramme at the
worlds ia r OF
late has been
the boating and
S W | m m | n 6
IN a tic h es be-
tween the diff
ferent races OF
the Plaisance.
Toprovide some
divei'si on TO r
IL iAnnn t..hn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

No CHARGE to florists for this advice: Ii
you would have your plants start early put
them in spring beds.-Lowell Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

"IT's easy enough to catch on as the fly
remarked when he lit on the fy-paper =
Philadelphia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

THESE are the nights when the man who
Is covered with glory has over him all that
Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

FRESHNESS and purity are impaired to the
complexion by Glenn,s Sulphur Soap.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

WHILE the elevator man gives many fel.
Iowa lift, lie doesn't hesitate to run chap
down,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

SEEING is not always believing For in.
stance, we see liars frequently. -Philadel-
phia North America.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

ONE swallow does not make summer,
but if taken from demijohn is may lead II
fall.-Boston Courier. ~
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

MANAaER-"Could you play the light
parts, do you think" Footlight-"Well,
should say sol Eve not had but one meal o
day for six weeks Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

In the little building erected espe-
cially for the merchant tailors is n
Blanket made of five thousand eight
hundred and thirty pieces of broad
cloth, which represents eight years of
odd halt hours of a Washington knight
Of the goose,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

THoUGH the ships crew may boast his abil
ity to prepare good meal, he generally
makes u "mess" of it,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

MANY fond parent does not get TO sleep
until after the baw is over. Boston Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

:. WHILE vacation always begins with Y
u always ends with Il scarcity Of them
Baltimore American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

People learn everything else. but thts
neyeg learn " sHeeis gracefully.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-09-28

Jusr when tho coffee thinks Il has good
sron,vs fOr complaint ths egg drops III and
settlss lhs whole business
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30

ate plenty of it, nte till he was full. 1t
was not very well cooked sometimes, and
he often ate fast.
When hunting or fighting a day would
often pass without anything being eaten
ut all.
Yet he never had dyspepsia.
lie never "dieted."
We hear too much about dieting"
these days.
man usn't eat pie, or cabbage, or
cake, or beans, or this and that.
He mustn't eat very much and he must do
II very slow. He must never drink when he
eats. He mustn't hurry. He mustn't worry.
And so it goes.
This is all very good advice. But it
would worry man to death to remem-
'er it all. Why can't we live like the
indian in ealthy. hearty, natural way?
But how did the Indian possess such per-
feet strong, digestion? BY taking that
medicine of his, Sagwa, when ever he felt
there was anything wrong with him. That
Sagwa we have now employed him to
make for US. If you would take the
natural American remedy for dyspepsia
hickapoo Sagwa, you, too, would not
know what a weak stomach or dyspepsia
was.
Thanks to the efforts of the Kickapoo
Medicine Company, Indian Sagwa and
other kickapoo Indian remedies are OBJ
tainable of any druggist. and cir genuine
curative value is beyond comparison.
Kickapoo indian Sagwa.
S1.00 per Bottle, Bottles for $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
"WOman's Suffer-age"

Was what a witty woman called that period of
life which all mid ile-agei pass through, and dur
Ing which many seem to think they must suf-
fer-that nature intended il The same lady
added: IF you don't believe in 'woman's snffer-
age there is one ballot which will effectually
defeat it-Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription -
This is true. not only at the period OF middle
ME hut al all ages when women suffer from
uterine diseases, pal full irregularities, inflam-
nation, liberation or proapsus, the 'Favorite
frescription'' so strengthens the weak DIS
eased organs and enriches the blood, that years
OF health and enjoyment added TO life.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Worlds Fair Rates

The Burlington route &C., b. & @.
X. r. will well round trip tickets
from Rock Island to Chicago and re-
turn from April 25 to October 81,
1898, inclusive, at So; final limit for
return November IS, 1898. Contin-
uous going passage date of sale.
continuous return passage on CT be-
fore final limit. Children of five
years and under y years of age half
of above rates.
ii. ID. MACK. Div. Pass. Agt..
Rock Island, III.
Nj. >. YOUNG, Agt., Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
FOURTH of July Celebration.

For the Fourth of July, the Bur-
lington Cedar Rapids & Northern
railwaYwill sell excursion tickets be-
tween y points on its line at a very
low ra4 Tickets on sale July Sd
and 4thAgood to return on or before
July 9TH 1898. For further infor-
nation e on or address any agent
of this COMPANY.
j. Z. HANNEGAN,
Gen Tkt. & Pass. Agt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Sustain Home Industry
Calling for Rock Island
Brewing Co., Beer.
The Best Beer Made,
On Tap everywhere.
TRY 1T.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagners Atlantic Brewery. l.
Hlber's City Brewery and Raible & StengerSI
Rock Island Brewery, as well as Julius Junge' s
Bottling Works, has one of the most compiled
Brewing establishments including Bottling del
partment in the country. The product is thd
very BEST Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part of the tr-cities, and may
be ordered direct from the head offices on Mo-
line avenue by Telephone.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
California liquid laxative, Syrup OF
Figs, under all conditions, makes it
their favorite remedy. To Get the
true and genuine article, look for the
name OF the California Fig Syrup
company. printed near the bottom of
the package.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Speech, World Fair Excursion.

July , and 4, the G., r. |. Il p
Railway company will sell round trip
tickets 10 all points within 200 miles
of Rock Island (this includes Chica-
go) at one and one-third fare Re-
turn limit July >. Rock Island to
Chicago and return 5000, from mid
night July ?, good leaving Chicago
any time before midnight July ).
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Crab Excursion to Peoria.

The Gerpan Catholic societies will
have an eNeorsion to Peoria to attend
the hrst Sta convention on Sunday,
July 3. Hand trip tickets $1.50.
Tickets cantAe had at George Koenig-
saeker's st@e. Adam Klotz's book
store Chris klab's butcher shop, and
Dolly Bros. eloe store. Everybod
is invited.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Excursion Rs Is Fourth of July. 1898.

July 3 and c., NJ. & ST. p. rail-
way will sell EXCURSION tickets for
one and one-th I'D fare for round trip
good to returneuly 5, for any dis
tance not to e&ed 200 miles. No
extention OF tip granted on these
tickets. 4. D.f HOLMES, Agent5
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30

Dew is great respecter of colors.
To prove this take pieces of glass or
boards and paint them red, yellow.
green and black. Expose them at
night and you will find that the yellow
will be covered with moisture, that
the green will be damp, but that the
black will be left perfectly drv-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30
Fourth of July Excursions, 1898.

Between all Burlington route sta
tions, not more than POO miles dis
tant from each other. and east of the
Missouri river, July > and 4, one and
one-third of regular first class stand
ard fare for round trip. Limit, go
ing, date of sale; returning to and
including July 5, 1898.
III. D. MACK,
ID. Z. A, Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-30

Ladies' Russia. Tan Blucher's
Stylish. Were So so. Now S.