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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
FARM AND GARDEN.
IMPROVED HIGHWAYS.
A Systematic Plan Is Needed to Secure
Hctter Roads,

A Systematic Plan Is Needed TO Secure
Better Roads.
II is unnecessary to refer at length to
the travelling wayfarcr and to the com
fort and facility which good road af.
fords him in the progress of his travel
nor need more than suggest the added
comfort of the wheelman and the Pc
destrian who seek the fresh, pure air of
the country in their trips for health and
pleasure.
The one prominent essential 10 the
attainment of road reform, and Indeed
of every other reform of similar mag
nitude in this country, is organization
A favoring public opinion must first be
developed and directed in the channel
which tends to the most certain and
lasting success TO q large degree, |
am glad to say, this educational work
has been accomplished. Public scnt-
ment having been attained in favor of
the improvement, the next requirement
is well settled plan to carry it out.
Personally, am not yet prepared to
say that l should favor the levy of
state tax to accomplish this work in
whole or in part. The benefts.would pri-
marily be local, though, as | have said,
the general public would in some meas
ure share them.
My own thought is that non.
partisan, non salaried commission
should be appointed by the governor
from among men of undoubted OK.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
A Century Dchind the Times.

Americans pretend to be tho
smartest people on the globe, yet they
are still groveling in the dark ages on
the road question, We make wagons
with tires that cut up the roads and
drag the horses to death to pull them
through the ruts In France they do
things differently. The French law re-
quires the tires of all wagons shall be
six inches wide, and in four-wheeled
wagons the front axle is six inches
shorter than the rear axle, thus making
roller two feet wide out of every
wagon. Such wagons do almost as
mucn tow ards improving the roads as
the graders themselves, and are much
easier on the teams. In that country q
horse is expected to pull from two to
three tons, at least twice as much as he
could haul on our roads. Rural World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
A WOMAN OF THE WORLD.
She Is Great Blessing to Every One She
Meets

She Is Great Blessing to Every One She
Meets
She had been talking pleasantly to
two or three women; she had made her
good-byes all cheerful and bright and,
after she had disappeared, one woman
turned to another and said in a tone
that was soothing: "She is thorough
woman of the world" Now in this
case the woman who had said none but
pleasant words, who had stopped by
bright story the discussion of petty
scandal, was a woman who was as
brave-hearted as any that ever lived
and who bore, not only her own, but
the burdens of a good many other
people, yet she saw no reason why she
should inilict her troubles on her
friends, nor why, while she was in the
world she should not be in its best
sense q woman of the world.
A woman of the world is one who
feels that the story told to hurt your
feelings is essentially bad form.
Awoman of the world is the one who
is courteous to old people, who laughs
with the young and who makes herself
agree to all women in all conditions
of life.
A woman of the world is one who
makes her good-morning a pleasant
greeting, her visit bright spot in the
day and her good-by hope that she
may come again.
A woman of the world is one who
does not gauge people by their clothes,
or their riches, but who condemns bad
manners.
A woman of the world is one who
does not let her right hand know what
her left hand does She does not dis
cuss her charities at an afternoon tea,
nor the faults of her family at pray
er-meeting.
A veritable woman of the world is
the best type of a Christian, for her
very consideration makes other women
long to initiate her. Remember that
Christ came into the world to save sim
ners and be in the world and among
it and the people who made it, and to
do your work as woman OF the world
means more than speaking from plat
form or assumed elevation.
A woman of the world is one who is
courteous under all circumstances and
in every condition in which she may be
placed. She is the woman who can re-
ceive the unwelcome guest with smile
SO bright and handshake so cordial
that in trying to make the welcome
seem real it becomes so. A woman of
the world is one whose love for human.
ity is second only in her life's devotion,
and whose watchword is unselfshness
in thought and action BY making self
last it finally becomes natural to have
it so.-Florence Wilson, in Ladies'
Home journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Mrs. MARY RANLErr has built up an
extensive business in sailors ship
ping office She furnishes seamen in
any desired number.
The new factory inspection law OF
Pennsylvania requires that of the
deputy inspectors five shall be women.
They receive salary of $1,000 year
THERE is to be no lack of openings
for female medical practitioners in this
country for the Indian bureau an.
nounccs seventeen vacancies for wom-
en-.
PRINCESS LOUISE, in the studies that
have resulted in the production of the
queens statue at Kensington had the
assistance of Miss Henrietta Montalba,
talented Canadian woman.
Mrs. PEARY, of Arctic fame, is tall,
willowy woman, whose personality is
very attractive. She says her height
aroused much curiosity among the Es-
quimau women, who are rather below
size, and they were anxious to know il
all white women were 80 high"
In Roumania there are women who
are modified commercial travellers.
They do not deal with merchants, but
with families, making speciality Of
supplying trousseaux and similar out.
fits. They are from Paris, and carry
quite large stocks with them.
In the last year four hundred pat.
ents have been applied for in England
by women. Some of these have refer.
ence to textile manufactures and cleo
trical and railway appliances, and
articles for the use of the sick have also
received considerable attention.
Now, then, since the best thoughts
are 10 rule, let women think the best
ones-best for the race. But in order
to do this she must keep herself in.
formed of what is going on in the world
about her. She must feel that it is in
all respects just as much her world as
mans world, and that equally with
him she is concerned in the manage
ment of its affairs. Abby Morton Diaz.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

Syrup

Just a bad cold, and hacking
cough. We all suffer that way some
times. How to get rid of them is
the study. Listen" l am a Ranch
man and Stock Raiser. My life is
rough and exposed. 1 meet all
weathers i'll the Colorado mountains.
/ sometimes take colds. Often they
are severe. have used German
Syrup five years for these. A few
doses will cure them at any stage.
The last one had was stopped in
"a hours. 1t is infallible. James
A. Lee, Jefferson Col. a
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
To Mend Table Linen.

housewife whose table linen always
does her good service mends it with
embroidery cotton of number to cor
respond with the quality of the cloth.
Under the ragged edges of the tear she
bastes piece of stiff paper and makes
net of fine stitches back and forth
over its edges, carrying the stitches
about an inch beyond the edges. Then
places and breaks in linen may run
with the fax or embroidery floss, and
towels sould be mended in the same
way.-St. Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
Plucky Women.

A meeting of the Alliance in an Ar
kansas county was attacked by a mob,
All the men ran away and, for what
we have heard to the contrary are still
running. The women held their
ground and Mrs. Duncan mounted a
box and told the mob it fought to be
ashamed of itself" And yet they tell
us that Eve was taken from under Id
ANS arm as symbol that man will
protect woman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvements :
tends to personal enjoyment
rightly used. The many, VIII
ter than others and enjoy life m
less expenditure, by more |
adapting the worlds best proo,
the needs of physical being, wi
the value to health of the pur
laxative principles embraced
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its pr
in the form most acceptable an,
ant to the taste, the refreshing anc
beneficial properties of perfe.
alive; effectually cleansing the s,
dispelling colds, headaches and.
and permanently curing constir
1t has given satisfaction to millio
met with the approval of the m,
profession, because it acts on til
neys, Liver and Bowels without
ening them and it is perfectly fir,
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by al
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i
ufactured by the California j
Co. only, whose name is printed
package, also the name, Syrup
and being well informed, you
accept any substitute if Offered.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
The Princess NAV.

Lady Henry Somerset, writing about
Princess May in the Woman's Herald,
says: "She listens with interest TO the
great realities of life, the stories OF
want and sorrow; and her straightfor-
ward grasp of the needs of the people,
her appreciation of the necessity for
different lines of work and different
methods, and her conventionality are
striking. Her mother said of her: If
! ever forget an engagement | have
made for some good work, May always
reminds me. She will give up any
amusement to go anywhere to help
Others"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
AT the centennial exhibition two

AT the centennial exhibition two
country girls stood before copy of the
Flemish artist Paul Potter's great
masterpiece, and one of them read
from her catalogue, "The Young Bull
after Potter" 'Yes, said the other;
there's the bull, but where's Potter?"
Don't you see him." asked her COM
panion, pointing to the figure of the
herdsman, behind the tree?" Two
others were admiring a statute of
Andromeda, which was labeled, Exc
cuted in terra-cotta." where is Terra
Cotta?" asked one of them, with proba-
bly, some idea of Terra del Fuego Pm
sure | do not know" was the reply;
but pity the girl, wherever it is."-
Exchange.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
Growing Old Pleasantly.

The cheerful old folks you can find are
those wise enough to mitigate the intirmit-
les of age with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the finest tonic in declining years, intirm-
lily, delicate health and convalescence. 1t
stimulates digestion, renews appetite and
sleep, aud insures regular action of the
liver and bowels Against malaria, rheu-
matism and kidney complaints it is reli-
able safeguard.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
What Road Improvement Means.

One of the best ways to improve the
farmer is to improve the roads. I'm.
provement of the roads means improve
ment in traffic in which the townsman
Is as much interested as the farmer
Atlantic Qa.) Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

-Succotash: This popular dish may
be mnde from corn and lima beans, or
any other kind of nice shelled beans,
Cut the kernels from a dozen ears of
corn and have ready an equal bulk of
shelled beans. Let the beans come to
a boil and pour off the water, add
more and when boiling add the corn.
Cook until tender, but do not let the
beans become broken; add butter,
pepper ard salt to taste. A little
sweet cream or milk added just before
taking up improves it for many
Orange Judd Farmer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
Where the Hurry Stops.

Lady-Where did you get this pretty
doll?
Little Girl forget the name of the
place, but its that great big store
where everybody is in hurry except
the ones that makes change.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31
A Bright Newspaper Woman.

Miss Eva Lowering Shorey, the new
president of the Ladies' Aid societies of
Maine, is only twenty-one years old.
She was born in Bridgton, Me-, and
after being graduated from its high
school became the business editor of
the Bridgton News, published by her
father. She possesses the journalistic
instinct, and can do good work in near
ly any department of the paper.-N. Y
World,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE Past and the Future Fortune-telle
81 can tell you who your future husband
will be-" Chicago Woman-"That doesn't
disturb me in the slightest. What want
to know is who my past husbands have
been. '-Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

--'I notice that you don't call on the
Byngs girl any more Why is it9"
"The last time was there / asked her
II she had anything could take home
and read, and she handed me book on
how to keep house on three hundred
dollars a year. indianapolis Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

''THERE, l knew something was in the
wind,n said the western farmer sadly to
himself, as, through crack in the cellar
wall he saw his new barn sailing along on
the crest of cyclone. Boston Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

ARE you busy9 Are you making money!
II so, stick to it; you are fortunate. If you
are not, then our advice is that you write at
once to B. t. johnson & Co. Richmond. Va.
They can show you how TO enter quickly
upon a profitable work.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

1.-THE seashore is the place to make the
bashful lover PROPOSE" said the philoso.
pher. "If he hasn't grit enough himself,
he can acquire sill the sand he needs on the
beach. "-Harpcr's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

ZONE of you boys has been stealing rails
ms again; l have found the seeds on the
floor. Which one Of you was itl' Tommy
.-"It wasn't me; swallowed the seeds in
mina"- It'd Bits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

-"Clinton's son has gone into bust
ness for himself, eh; branch house,
you say?" yes" Selling dry goods,
then" "No; teaching school. Inter
Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

An Occupation for Hin.-."So poor
old Jagson's brain is gone? What is
he doing now?" "oh, he's all right
Got fine job as expert witness in
murder cases. Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

j. s. PARKER, Fredonia, N Y, says:
''Shall not call on you for the 800 reward,
for believe Halls G ltarrh Cure will cure
any case of catarrh. Was very bad" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

TIE laundry girls of to-day think their
lot hard one but it was in the days OF
Queen Elizabeth that they had really ruff
tine of it.-Troy Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

PAPA, it says in this account of the
fight that Sir Marmaduke fell on his knees
and begged for quarter" said Tommy.
"What did he want quarter fora thought
he was rich.n
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE great aux is an extinct bird. I'm
doubtedly its great auk-wardness proved
fatal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

--Dinks-"What did Fullbizz say
when they told him of the million his
uncle had left him?' Danks-"Just
two words: Capital, capital. '"-Troy
Press,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

Two HEADS arc certainly better than one
when the problem is to produce kiss
Somervile Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

A LITTLE girl in church after the contribu-
ton plato had been passed, complaccntly
and audibly said: Il paid for four, mamma,
was that rightl'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE single eyeglass is worn by the dude.
The theory is that he can see more with one
eye than he can comprehend.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

The girl with a hammock understands
the meaning ofnet profits even If she never
learned the multiplication table.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE principal causes of sick headache,
billiousness and cold chis are found in the
stomach aud liver. Cured by Beechams Pills.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE fly that the spider wove web for
was not 80 fly after all. He was curious
about the weaving and got taken it. Plea
yune
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

JOSH BILLINGS says: 81 will never pur-
chase lottery ticket so long as can hire
man to rob me at reasonable wages"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

The water vessels may be purified by
applying fresh lime wash (whitewashl
and letting it dry before using again.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

MAUD-'Did he marry her for her money!"
Lela-"No, for her fathers. Kate Fields
Washington.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

"SAToBI seems to be very guarded In his
speech, he "I've noticed that myself;
his wife never let's him get in word any
place. Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE saddest of all songs is that Of the col
lectors; "a due, kind friend, duer-
Cleveland Plaindealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

"HoT' Well, I should rejoice to shiver ,
--PuclI's Library
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

RIDING hobby is sometimes very restful
RAMS Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

HAPPINESS is all more or less home made.
Galveston News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

SOCIETY is what people try to be when
they know they are watched.-Ram's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

FLANNEL next the skin often produces a
rash, removed with Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 90 cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE bearded fugitive from justice often
manages to escape by close shave. Troy
Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE street payer isn't far wrong ia clia,
aeterizing his work as beneath hiIn.-Baf
fslo Courier,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

THE monkey goes to the sunny side Of tn,
tree when he wants u warmer climb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-08-31

DIAMONDS come highest at cut rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
cuRlous cuLLlNes.

a dying man may be burned with reihoi
irons and yet not feel the least pain.
In Saxony nobody ventures to wipe tht
fingers on the tablecloth lest the hands he
come covered with warts.
At the Belding Bros silk works. North
ampton, Mass, there is Il well 400 feet
deep that is perfectly dry at the bottom.
The Hehrew Talmud says that wheb
Adam was created he was giant, his head
reaching into the heavens and his counte,
nance outshining Che sun.
In Dutch Guiana the women carry upon
their persons all the family Swings in the
shape of heavy bracelets, anslets, neck.
laces and even crowns of gold and silver.
In Wcstphalia and Saxony the unfortu
nate mortals who happen to be beaten will
broomstick firmly believe themselves
doomed to die of consumption.
The flags to be hoisted mt one time in sig,
milling mt sea never exceed four. It is an ifl.
teresting arithmetical fact that with Is
variously colored flags, aud mover more
than four at a time, no fewer than as. .64s
signals can be given.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
THE DINNER rAsLs.
Bread must bo freshly cut.

Bread must be freshly cut.
Soiled plates and dishes should be 70
moved from the right.
Tableclochs must be laid without wrin
kles and perfectly straight.
Carvers must be treated with us mucl
respect us if they were razors.
A dining room must be free nom dusi
and at n pleasant temperature.
Everything relating only to one eours,
must be removed before serving another
course.
A meal must never be announced unit
everything is in readiness which is needed
or may be needed.
A waitress is responsible for the proper
heating of dishes and plates before they an
brought TO the table.
The sharp edges of knives must be turnec
toward the plate, Bowls of spoons ans
tines of forks must be turned up.
Everything which. admits of choice mus,
be placed at the left. Everything which
does not admit OF choice must be placed al
the right,
In clearing the table food must be 10
moved first; then soiled china, glass, silver
and cutlery; then clean china, glass, silver
and cutlery; then crumbs; then carving
cloths.-New York Commercial Advertiser.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
EAMous AoRsEMeN,.

Trainer Charles Maryin was once a sol.
j. w. Enox, the noted t1rIlte. once dealt
IN glassware for livelihood.
Hiram G. Smith, the well known horse
man, formerly was q grocery man.
John A. Morris made a great deal OF his
money out OF the Louisiana lottery.
A. L. and Philip Dwyer wore butcAers
before they became rich and famous on the
turf
Mr.. SpieTs, who owned and trained AIaj0i
pomo, ESns educated aud stndIed for the
ministry.
Marcus DAILY Of Montana has made mil
lions mining copper and is called the '.cop
per king"
James h. Ileene, who has such a success
< tul stable this season, is famous Wal,
street piunger
j. b. Berlew and j. w. Mercer, who art
now we'll known on the turf, taught schoo
before they took to racing.
w. b. Jennings aud a. 3. Joyner, the las
ter being Mr. Belmont's trainer, Nert
brought up to mercantile life.
c. w. Williams, the famous horscmar
who owned and trained AXtell and Aller
ton, was q telegraph operator.
Pierre Lorillard's business Is manufao
turing tobacco into various marketabl,
forms, and racing is his pastime.
Jim Murphy, western trainer, learned
the cabinet makers trade and only took
up horse training because his health wa
bad
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
Dr. ararv pId Not Xybis,Io.

When DIR. Mary Walker was in Phil.
adelphia not long ago, she wanted to ride
in Market street cable car. She sig
nailed the gripman, who appears to have
taken no notice, and the doctor put after
the conveyance in indignant haste.
why didn't you stop?' shesaid stern
ly to the conductor.
beg pardon, sir. replied the latter.
II didn't hear you whistle
"Oh, you horrid bruter" exclaimed the
doctor, what do you meany'
The conductor began to realize the sit
uation and stammered an apology.
"You should never judge man by his
clothes" said DIR. Walker, with the
charming smile she can wear, "and the
same rule applies to women
She did not seem to mind the curious
gaze of the other passengers, and upon
her signal the car stopped instantly. AS
she got off the conductor tipped his hat,
and she raised her high silk hat in dig
ni6ed acknowledgment. = Philadelphia
Press
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
h Grippe

During the prevalence OF the Grippe the
past seasons Il was q noticeable fact that those
who depended upon DIR. king's New Discovery
not only bad SPEEDY recovery, but escaped all
OF the troublesome after effects OF tho mnlady.
This remedy seems to have = peculiar ;,oWer
in cffectiIg rapid cures not only in cases of
Chest and Lung. aud has cnrefi cases Of ssth
ma. and HAY Fever OF long standing. Tsv 1t
and te contisced. It won't disappofut Free
Trial sQitlee AZ Dr.. Bishops Ding Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-09-05
Professor Frotbingham.s Discoverv.

Professor rockingham of Princeton
college returned not long since from an
extended archaeological tour through
central Italy, and one of the most in
teresting results of it is the proof he has
adduced to the effect that many of the
Christian churches which have been sup
posed to date from the early centuries of
our era really belong much later-in fact,
well into the middle ages.-College Bull
Ietin.