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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
SIMPLE LOG JACK.
Very Useful to Farmers Living in a Tim
bered Country.

Very Useful to Farmers Living In q Tim
bercd Country.
The illustration, which we reengrave
from Farm and Home, represents a log
jack which any ingenious farmer can
make. 1t consists of two hard wood
planks nailed quite close together.
Holes are then drilled, in which two
iron pegs should slide easily. A lever
of hard, tough wood, or of iron, is then
required with short chain and hook
A chain is then hooked to the top Of
the plank, passed under the log to be
raised and hooked to the chain on the
lever. The lever is then worked sim
ilarly to pump handle. When low
ering the handle and allowing the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

Improving slowly at all points uu.
ing the last three centuries, fencing
has become far more general in France
Belgium Switzerland, Italy, Spain and
parts OF Germany than ever before,
and is making rapid strides in the
United States. Since the foundation
OF the fencers' club in New York
twelve years ago the number of in.
structors has rapidly increased; the
overflow has supplied Chicago, Boston
and New Haven. Clubs have been
formed Of late in Boston, Montreal,
New Orleans and Salt Lake City 10
practice fencing as a game. A little
monthly called Swordsman is the or.
gan for the Amateur Fencing league
of America. Fencing among under.
graduates is no longer confined to the
military and naval schools. -Harper's
Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
How'n ThIai

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
my case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
#. j. CHENEY d Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, tho undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
west a. Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o. Walding, Kinnan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cme is taken internally
acting directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
Tie Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills, &c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

Laura can't imagine what's the
matter with poor littleaSkimcoe to-
night, lie hasn't stirred from his seat
since he came in.
Hostess-Oh, Laura, don't refer to it
it's too awful!
Laura he really i'll, then?
Hostess-lil? No; left my chewing
gum on the chair and forgot all about
lt-Judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
An Echo from tho Worlds raIr

The Lake Shore Route has recently gotten
out very handsome litho-water color of
the Exposition Flyor,n the famous twenty
hour train In service between New York
and Chicago during the Fair. Among the
many wonderful achievements of the Co
lumbar year this train-which was the
prominent place and TO anyone interested
In the subject, the picture is well worth
framing. Tencents in stamps or silver sent
TO 9. X. WILDER, West. Pass. Agt., Chicago,
will secure one.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
A POTATO DOLLY.

colors care must be taken in selecting
the shades of silk that the potatoes
may look natural. To serve the pota-
toes place the dolly in the dish or
tureen, neatly put in the potatoes and
fold the corners of the dolly over them,
with the decorated corner on top. To
serve plates, open the dolly and remove
potatoes.-Orangc Judd Farmer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
To Franc Phctorraphs.

A cheap and easy way of framing
two or more photographs is to take
four pieces of ribbon and stitch each
two of them together at intervals just
as wide rs cabinet photograph.
Fringe the ends and slip the picture in
between the ribbons at both top and
bottom. BY arranging the pictures at
angles with each other they will stand
urripht
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
NEAT POTATO DOLLY.
Notes on tho Proper Way of SERVING
Baked and Boiled Tubcrs.

Baked and Boiled Tubers.
All housekeepers know, or should
know, that boiled and baked potStoes
served whole keep hot and fresh longer
If sent to the table wrapped in nap
kin. A dolly for this purpose may be
made from square of fine butchers
linen with hemstitched hem, and, If
desired a narrow drawnwork border
Just inside the hem. In one corner en-
broider in linen floss or wash silk a
half dozen or more potatoes in a group.
These may be done in white or col
ors as taste suggests, but if done in
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
Wallie's Catch.

''It's always winter when snow
comes" said Wallie, land fall when
rain comes"
"Poh!" said Jackie. "Rain comes in
summer and spring too"
Eyes; but it's fall, just the same"
said Wallie. Rainfall. "-Harper's
Young People.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
On the Way.

SIS my article in the soup?" inquired
the good-natured litterateur.
mot yet" replied the editor, but
I'm going to boil it down pretty soon"
Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
An Anticipated Impression.

Mr.. Smallhead (who is being enter
tanned by little Nellie until her sister
comes DOWN ah you laughing,
little girl?
Little Nellie STRENGTHENING her face)
Pm not laughing. Ma told me
mustn't laugh when was looking at
you.-Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

,'Ir certainly has done Silas good to jino
the chulch,n said Mrs. Corntossel Pm
glad ter hear it." said the visitor, but how
kin ye tcllp ale went fishin' yesterday am
owned up ter not gcttin' bite washing
ton Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
A Doubtful Compliment.

Mr.. Scribber-How did you like my
last book of poems?
Miss Birdie McGinnis-g laid it aside
with great pleasure.-Alex Sweet, in
Texas Siftings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

where does the Bovine growq"
asked flippant Chummy.
"At Cowes, | guess" returned che
ready Chappy. -Harper's Bazaar,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

GALL the world may be stage" remarks
the disguised dramatic critic, "but Shake
speare was wrong when he said that all the
men and women were players, "-Philadel.
phia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

"CnAPpIE and Wilkins had dispute ri
tho club the other night, and Chappo got
so excited that he lost his head "Doal
me, how fortunatol Chappies head was his
only weak spot. n-Harpcr's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

"MA,n said a discouragedturchin, 81 amt
going to school any more.n "Why, dearp'
"Cause faint no use. can never learn to
spell. The teacher keeps changing the words
every day."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
To cleanse the systcm

EfTcctually yet gently, when costive OF
bilious or when the blood is impure or slug
zion, TO awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity, without irritating or weak
cning them, to dispel headaches, colds OF
feyers, use Syrup Of Figs.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

DocToR-"I tell you. the Imagination is TO
blame for half our troubles. Don't you be-
lieve it," His Tailor-"lndeed do, sir. /
imagined you would pay me for that last
suit made for you, but you haven't"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

The system of colonization fol.
lowed in this country is fully illustrat-
ed by the early history of every west
ern state.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

'FRANK said last night that vas a per-
feet enigma to him. Now, what do you
think he meantm Helen-"Oh, one of
those stupid things that anyone can see
through. Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

WoMEN's clubs seem to be growing. The
hroomsticlI used to be large enough.-Phila-
delphia Record. hf
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

No SPECIFIC for local skin troubles equals
Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and WhislSer Dye, 50 cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

IT may seem paradoxical, but to be &C;
corded q warm reception and to be roasted
are entirely different things. -Philadelphia
Record,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

top clear across to the depth of u Of
an inch, and far enough back to re,
ceive the top bar of the frames, which
are 10 inches long. The Langstroth
frame outside measure is l75s by 0T
inches. The top of the hive is level,
allowing the Moore case, or the ia.
nous 7 super, to be placed on the top.
The cover is board little larger
than the top of the hive, cleated to
keep it from warping. The bottom
board is the width of the hive and 2
inches longer. This board with cleats
inches wide nailed on each end forms
an excellent base for the hive to set on;
the inches extra forms the alighting
board. When using this hive for comb
honey, l use the breakjoint honey
board. No beehive made contains
more points of INTEREST," f. Michael,
In Farm and Home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
The Horrors

or indigestion, when it takes long lease OF
the stomach, are unsurpassed by any de-
scribed by the most sensational writer OF
ghost stories. Unlike this latter kind, they
are real and not imaginary. Heartburn,
wind on the stomach, heart palpitation, ex-
treme nervousness are only a few of them
Dispossess this unwelcome tenantwith Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters, which banishes
also malaria, constipation and biliousness.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

weight to rest on the outer pin, move
up the pin in front to hole higher.
When the handle is raised with the
weight on the front pin, raise the back
pin. BY this plan ton may be easily
raised by single person, as the lever
age is only half an inch with a 6-foot
lavar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

A VACUUM is an air-rid supernatural New
Yorker.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

Coon individuality will always sell,
and where it is combined with speed
and breeding l. will sell for good prices
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

Miss BEACoNuITI.-"Arey you interested in
psychical matters!> Charley Blocker
"Oh, yes; lspend half my time on wheel"
Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28
DRAGGING A FIELD.

A Way That Is Much Easier Than Straight
Narrowing.
The cut illustrates very easy man
ner of dragging or narrowing field
0ftentimes the fields are small and cor
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-06-28

BEATS the world-the impecunious tramp
Texas Siftings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08
pirrIouLrlEs oF cooKlxa.
The African Traders Throw the Mos
Eccentric Provisions on tho Market,

The African Traders Throw the Most
Eccentric Provisions on tho Market.
In African encampments the question
of food is q burning one. How to obtain
provisions, how TO cook them when
procured-these are problems of absorb
ing interest in q pioneer camp. The
authors Of adventures in Mashona-
land" say that it is curious and interest
ing to watch tho process of victualling
a new country. The trader throws the
most eccentric provisions on the market
At one time, the author says, nothing
but timed lobster could be purchased at
their settlement; and at another time the
whole Of Manica breakfasted, dined and
supped on foie.gras.
Our cooking utensils consisted of a
three-legged pot and trying pan. How
were we TO create u dinherY We boiled
the ox.1esh in the three.legged pot,
whence 1t issued in tho condition of
shoe leather. Mixing the meal with
water, we made the most horrible half,
cooked flat cakes by heating the dough
on hot stones. There was neither baking
powder nor yeast in the country.
One day we received present of
venison, shot by Mr.. Teal. Now |
nuu from time 10 tline saved up small
quantity of sardine oil, believing myself
to be famous housekeeper. In mo-
ment of vain self-conildence l under
took the dinner that night, and we in.
vlted Mr.. Camplon to come and eat
venison steaks.
fried those steaks in my sardine oil,
and served them proudly. They positively
looked like real steaks, such as people
would cat at home. But, alas | scarcely
had two mouthfuls been eaten when
everyone fled from the table, and my
wonderful dinner was abandoned to the
little native who waited on us. He GER
tainly enjoyed it immensely, so even
that i'll wind blew somebody good; but
it was unanimously decided that hence.
forth l was never to be trusted with the
preparation of meals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08

1t is well to be cautious, but there are
times when even caution may be carried
to excess. The widow of German
officer went to the pension office for the
purpose OF drawing the pension due her.
She presented the usual certificate of
the mayer Of the village in which she
lived, to the effect that she was still
alive.
This certificate is not right" said the
official in charge, severely.
what is the matter with it?" in
quired the poor widow.
at bears the datcof December twenty.
first" was the stern reply, "aud your
pension was due on December fif-
teenth."
"What kind of certificate do you
wish?" inquired the disappointed appli.
cant
"We must have certificate stating
that you were alive on the fifteenth of
December" said the official, with great
firmness. "Of what possible use is this
one that says you were alive on the
twcnty-tirst of Decembet-six DAYS
latCrY'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08
wheat-raising and Farming.
lIarpers Weekly.

Agriculture in the United States in
one of its chief branches has another
very important competitor in the field.
The Argentine Republic promises soon
10 become the greatest reproducing
country in the world. The planters
there have but recently begun the ex.
portation of wheat, but the increase has
been very rapid-rapid, however, in so
steady way that we cannot speak of il
rs mere temporary or spasmodic con-
tribution to the worlds supply. These
shipments from Argentine were first
noticed in 1892, when about %, O00, 900
bushels were sent 10 Europe; in 1893
the shipments amounted 10 $4,000, 900;
in the first half of 1894 the shipments
had been about 45,000,0O0, and the in
dications in Buenos Ayres were that
before the end of the year the shipments
would aggregate 75,000,000 Another
crop will be harvested there in Decen.
Der, and this promises to amount to
125,000,00G. There are 100000 people
in Argentine, and If we allow five
bushels per capita for home consulnp-
ton, it will easily be seen that in the
South American republic there will be
u surplus OF 100,0OO,O00 bushels, and
this, of conrse. will go TO the European
markets and Brazilian markets once
supplied by US. The Brazilians have
abrogatcd the treaty of reciprocity
with US, and naturally our flour and
wheat, once exchanged for sugar, will
have to find other purchasers. The
shipments of agricultural machinery
from this country to Argentine are at
present greater than ever before, and
this shows that the wheat. planters
there are preparing to enlarge the acre
age, as The machines most in demand
are reaprrs, mowers and threashcrs.
There are other considerations that
make this Argentine competition
formidable. The climate is mild there,
and the food plentiful and cheap. The
labOrers do not need 10 be housed or
clothed so well as those who work in
our harsher climate. Then, again, the
Argentine wheat-growiug regions are
| quite near the seaboard, and there Is no
need for long and costly land haul to
the place of expectation, These con
siderations make it wise for US to look
Mt the future wheat culture in the
United States with carldor and frankness.
II will do no manner of good to under
rate the importance of facts because we
hold the Latins of South America in
low esteem, II would be wiser for us
to come in competition with them only
when we can beat them, or at least
hold our own. We cannot beat them
in any game that requires the Amerl-
can farmers to live as the Italian
laborers live who till the fertile soil Of
the plains of South America. Nor
should our farmers abandon the field to
any competitors, however formidable.
In other words, we should by no means
consider the possibility of no longer
cultlyating wheat. But we should
cultivate it more wisely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08
SPORTING NOTES.

An effort will be made TO arrange fight
between Charley Mitchell and Dan
erection.
Johnnie Van Hcest has issued chal.
lenge TO box Jimmy Dime at l3O pounds
1oung Critic Or l.Hvgne at ia pounds, at
Billy Madden's Buffalo Athletic Club.
William y. Spinks Jacob Schaefer',
practcing partner, has challeng ID Edward
fournil, the French expert TO play a
match game of lI-nch balk-line billiards
600 points up, for $500 side.
Walter Campbell, of Philadelphia. who
posted 5000 recently IS a forfeit for a box.
ing contest between Young Critic and
Champion George Dixon, was allowed to
Withdraw the same yesterday by Thomas
U Rourke, Dixoh's manager.
1t is stated that Champion McAulifre is
training conscientiously for his lO.round
boxing contest with owen II. Iei,tler Of
Philadelphia, and has already d-.i:eased
his weight 10 pounds. The bout 10 he
decided November 10Th at Coney Island.
A. A. Zimmerman, the champion bicv.
clst, is scheduled to leave Sguthamnton
next Saturday for New York, liz Viii he
accompanied by Harry Wheeler. LucIen
Louvet, championSof France; Arthur Lin.
ton. long distance champion Of England,
A. Q. Edwards, champion OF England: NJ
Hurst. long INSTANCE champion OF France.
Alexander &orkyen, Champion of Ger.
many T4siay and oearie' cOiAmOo' champion OF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08
snNaIpaN,s orn nn nInr.


Hero Worshippers.
There is tendency on tho part of
young people, especially il they are of a
romantic temperament, to paint men
tai picture Of their military heroes in
much the sumo colors as those In which
Scott painted the participants in the
tournament In "Iyanhoen--as tremen-
dously stalwart, graceful, dashlng and
ornamental men.
AS matter Of fact, generals arc much
like other men, and If they happen to
be elderly, are subject to the ordinary
intirmities Of elderly men.
At u dinner party in an Eastern city
not long ago the host, who was u close
personal friend of General Phillip II.
Sheridan, told All amusing story which
General Sheridan had himself related to
him.
The general was visiting friend on
the Massachusetts, coast. His host had
some young daughters who had never
seen Sheridan, and whose idea Of MIN
was gained chiefly from the poem OF
"Sieridan's Ride"
They pictured to themselves the dash
ing cavalry general, who was of course
an accomplished horseman; and they
took pains to provide for his riding,
while he was their fathers guest, II
particular mettlesome young horse
They were all curiosity " meet the hero
When there arrived from the train an
elderly, gray-haired, rcd faced, very
short and decidedly thick-waisted old
gentleman, their disappointment
amounted almost to shock. However,
the girls insisted that the general should
ride the horse; and he, being II gallant
man, did not decline. When he was
mounted on the dashing steed, they
were in mortal terror lest he should be
thrown off.
He stood the test, however, in some
fashion. The next day the friend who
relates the story met him, and found
him limping painfully.
What's the matter, general? he asked.
"Oh," said Sheridan, 81 was over ut
IS yesterday, and those girls of his
asked me to ride with them. There was
no getting out Of it, but as | hadn't
been on horseback for over year, I'm
sore all oyerY"
1t may have needed more actual hero
ism on the generals part to accept the
challenge of these equestrian young
ladies than to ride into the thick of the
fight at Winchester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-08

"rhree Cheer. fnr tho comnander.in
OHM, BnYsI,i

Three Cheer. fur tho COMMANDMENTS
chief, BoysP'
Lord Clyde, who did splendid service
Tor England during the early Indian
campaigns, was the son of poor Glas.
gov carpenter, md attained his high
position, after he received his first COM
mission, neither by genius nor by the
accidents OF fortune. He was simply a
brave, patient, unselfish man, devoted
TO his duty; and therefore it was that
his soldiers loved him, aud his country
rewarded his faithful service. Although
he was stern in rcbuke when there was
occasion for it, his gentleness to his men
won their lasting love.
During one engagement q regiment,
contrary to orders, made dash at toll
house occupied by the enemy and cap
tured it. Justly indignant at this breach
Of discipline, Lord Clyde rode up to
the regiment, which was largely com.
posed of lrishmen, in order to repri-
mand it.
At each attempt to speak, however,
his voice was drowned by the COM
mand, "Fhree cheers for the commander
-in-chief, boys!' and the answering
cry; and he found it literally impossi.
BILE to gain hearing. His stern counte-
nance gradually relaxed, and at length
he turned away with laugh.
Ills personal courage was beyond re.
proach, but at the siege of Lucknow he
displayed an involuntary nervousness
at which he was instantly irritated. A
heavy hre was going on, and he was
meanwhile talking To a young officer,
from whose mother he had that morn
ing received letter.
A shot whiZzed by; the ensign
lodged, and inyoluniarily Lord Clyde
did the same. The next moment he as.
sailed the unlucky lad in the most furi-
Gus manner. declaring that this unfortu-
nate example had caused him to do a
thing he had never done before, and of
which he was deeply ashamed. He or
dared the ensign never again to duck at
shot, and then-invited him to dinner.
One cause of his popularity was his
faculty for remembering names and
faces. One day, while he was inspect.
ing some troops in England, an old man
IN plain clothes came up to him, and
said:
"Sir Cola, may l speak to you?
Look at me, sir. d. you remember
mcY"
"Yes, l do" was the immediate an,
swer.
What is my name?"
Lord Clyde told him.
me?n 80
In the breach of St. Sebastian, badly
wounded, by my side"
fright, sir!'
| II can tell you more. You were No. =
IN the front rank Of my company"
NO wonder the old man was over.
loyed TO see commander who had SO
faithfully kept him in mind.
Although this good soldier had hasty
temper, he was never known to fail
even momentarily in thoughtfulness for
the weak or weary. One night when
he had dislocated his shoulder, he had
thrown himself ON crazy bedstead
brought to the camp fire to feed the
flames. He rose for moment to give
some Older as to the disposition OF
troops, and n tired Beloochee threw
himself at full length on the bedstead.
lie was speedily ierkel off by one OF
his comrades, who said
Dom you see, you fool, that you're
on the Lord Sahib's charpoy?"
Let him lie there" said Lord Clyde
quietly. Don't interfere with his rest
| And he took his own seat on billet
of wood.