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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
HOW THE DUST FLIES.
Patient Observation on the Limit of Sigh
Under VARYING Conditions

EGtlent ODSerVatlOn on tue Limit OF Slgnt
Under Varying Conditions.
The other day Mr.. Aitken laid be-
fore the Royal Society of Edinburgh
the results of $1,000 observations of the
density of dust particles made in differ
ent parts of the world during the last
few years. This is monument of pa
tient observation, unfortunately made
in his search for health 1t must be
kept in mind that the greater number
of dust particles found in the air the
greater is the condensation of the
vapor and the thicker is the atmos-
phere. The limit of visibility through
the haze is thus determined.
Mountains are fixed upon which
are at known distances from the
observer, say 90, 80 and 70 miles. II
the nearest mountain is just visible the
limit is 20, if half visible the limit is 40,
if the third part only of tie farthesi
mountain is visible the limit of visi'
bility is 210, and so on.
The observations were made at Kin
gairloch and Afford, in Scotland, and
at Rigi Kuhn, in Switzerland. If these
were absolutely accurate, both as I'd
the counting of the dust particles and
the determination of the limit of visi.
bility through the haze, then the pro
duct of the number of particles in
cubic inch, multiplied by the number
representing the limit, should be a con,
slant. The nearer the perfect ac'
curacy, the nearer is the con
slant dust determined to the av,
erage of the constant. For example,
at Kingairloch, when the air was very
dry (humidity from degrees to 10 de
grecs), the number of dust PARTICLES pei
cubic inch was 23,6sO, when the limit
of visibility was 100; therefore the con
slant (the product of these numbers) is
2,96s, 900.
Now, the average for several hun.
dreds of observations, when the limit
of visibility varied from 10 to 25O, waa
$3.50, O4s, which shows the closeness OF
the observations. Again, at Afford,
with the same humidity, the mean Of
hundreds of observations brought out
1898, 1856 as the constant; and at Rigi
Kuhn the constant was 1888 re-
markably close figure indeed. This re-
markable result is sufficient test of the
accuracy of Mr.. Athens observations
in counting particles and in dctermin-
ing Observation-Disclosures Magazine
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
A DOLLS BED.

over the inside, and shirred around the
edge so it will lie in folds on the out
side. 1t reaches down to the basket.
Sew an oblong Of the old white
muslin larger than the top Of the
basket and catch it on the top. 1t will
sag in the middle over the basket, and
will hold q little cotton mattress laid
on it. Finish with a founce like the
canopy cover, and two pieces draped
loosely across the front of the canopy,
caught at each side. Thc.c must be a
little pillow, also sheets if you wish.
The coverlet may be of the same stuff
as the flounce, or you could use o
pretty embroidered linen doiley, or
anything you choose. IN. Y. Adver-
ficar
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
He KNEW ABOUT THE BEANS.
II Was Not Natural That They Should
Jump, the Countryman Said.

IL Was Not Natural That They Should
Jump, the Countryman Said.
"'Taint ez how the blamed things
amt tew be explained; faint that; it's
Jest how tcw explain EN- ez gets me"
he said, as he stood before the pharma.
cy window in lower Broadway watch
ing a number of jumping beans move
about sheet of white paper.
lie was n TALL rawboned man OF
probably fifty years of age, and his
well-tanned skin and general awls-
wardness suggested a greater famili-
arity with the burrows of plowed
field than with the pavemcnts of the
metropolis Hundreds of people came
and went after satisfying their curl.
osity, but no amount of pushing and
iostling seemed to disturb him.
"You amt from the country, be you?"
he suddenly asked me.
NO" said |, rather nettled at a
question that seemed to imply some
thing hayseedy in my looks.
II thought not" he said contiden.
TALLY.
but I'm familiar with it," l quickly
answered
"You think you air, but you amt"
| was about to enter protest, but
he quickly continued, with plying
smile:
mo use tew get riled about it; we
can't all be smart. Now | do come
from the country, and I'm cock sure
that them beans never growed that
way"
81 didn't for moment suppose that
they did," answered, rather holly.
"Then what air they all stickin' 'em
in that window fer without label;
tell me that? Have you stopped to con.
slider what field of them air beans
would look like jumpil' about like
that? Air you aware that in place OF
harvestin' you'd have to trap 'em jest
like rabbits? Then jest think of the
trouble in roastin' 'em; why, you'd
have to put tack into every mothers
son af 'em TO keep em in the dish. l
tell you it amt natural. There's some.
thin wrong about the hull thing, an
I'm goin' to find out jest what it is.
I'll take two of them air beans home
with me, an when come to York agin
you'll hear somethin' about jumpin'
beans thatll open yer eyes Shucksl
talk about imposin' on country people!
Why, you smart city folks can be trip
ped up every time" And he lounged
into the store to invest his quarter in
two beans IN. Y. Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
ONE WITHOUT ANTS.
pafnra

Before.
A man went into the cafe of Broad
way hotel the other day and sat down
on stool in front of the lunch coun-
ter. He had been in many of the eat
ing houses, or 'beaneries," in the
Bowery and Park row, and thought he
was familiar with the various terms
which walters employ when repeating
a customers order, but he had a sur
prise in store for him. When he had
finished his luncheon he told the waiter
he would like a meringue glace by
way of dessert The proud and naughty
person behind the counter stiffened his
spinal column, and in loud and com
handing tones, said.
"John, meringue glace."
One of the menials outside the coun
ter sped on the errand with lightning
like rapidly, and after apparently
making the delicacy, returned with it.
On close examination by the customer
it was found that numerous small red
ants were racing overit. He mentioned
the fact to the waiter.
What" he exclaimed, in a Mortified
tone, ''ants? Dear! dear!" Then he
called again: John, John, come here;
look at this! Get a meringue glace
without antsr
"What?" said John, in a dazed way,
while every man in the room turned his
head and snickered
''Get meringue glace without ants, y
repeated the proud and naughty one,
with emphasis, land hurry up about it,
too"
So John removed the small conven-
tion of insects and soon returned with
meringue glace without ants."-N
Y. Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
WOMAN AND HOME.
10 REMOVE STAINS.


Hints on tho Bosl Methods of Taking Out
Fruit juice Spots.
AS the fruit season wakes it becomes
burdensomc to keep delicate drapery
spotless Who has not bcheld with
dismay ones favoritc damaslS hopeless
ly-it would seem-discolored with
peach, cherry and berry stains? Some
suggestions culled from that best of
Observation-Disclosures that are not
generally known may be of assistance
in remedying the mishap.
In the first place do not wash the
linen before applying other remedies;
to do so sets the stain almost indelibly,
and it then has to pass through all
stages until time and the laundry leave
but pale yellow reminder, which con-
summation doea not follow usually UNI
til the fabric is threadbare. For berry
stains have some one hold the cloth so
that it Says little and pour absolutely
boiling water through the spot; rub
well. If this fails, light bit of sui
phur and hold under the wet spot-a
lighted match will answer; sulphur
GUS gas usually does the work, the
stain gradually disappearing.
But there arc some that, like Lady
Macbeth's damned spot" will not
'out"-peach stains, for example. Then
you must have recourse to salts Of
lemon, which is good, but apt to leave
hole in lieu of the stain. BY extreme
carefulness in its use, however, it will
not do such dire damage. Take sunny
day for the task; first moisten the
spot and then rub on very little of
the salts of lemon; lay the linen in the
sun for two or three minutes and then
wash thoroughly with soap and warm
water Success nearly always follows.
Other stains, like iron rust, are more
easily removed. After washing the
article, squeeze lemon juice on the spots
and then cover thiclSly with salt. Lay
in the sun all day, wash, and if the rust
is not entirely removed, repeat the APP
plication. This is equally good for ink
stains.-N. Y. Advertiser.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
PITH AND POINT.

--"Don't fool with n wasp because
you think he looks weak and tired.
You will find out he is all right in the
end. Lowell Courier.
Mrs. A.-'At our hotel there were
so many people to talk WITH Mrs.
B.-"And at ours there were so many
people to talk about!'-I!oston Tran
script.
Mistress "And, pray. why do you
want to leave us, Anna?" Cook
"The doctor has ordered my grenadier
more generous diet"-Baseler Mach
richten.
AT the Butchers" Why did you
put up that large mirror near the
door?" "To prevent the servant-girls
from watching the scales. "-Fliegende
Batter.
-"Sometimes," said Uncle Eben,
"yoh'll see er million oh cash loollin'
worried ter def, an err man wifi err
watahmillion loolSin' publicity happy"
Washington Star.
: He (desperately)-"You arc the on
ly woman l ever loved" She-"That
may be true; but if it is, / am certain
ly not the only woman you have ever
lied to."-Credit Lost
There's one good thing to be said
about Hopkins. He is perfectly
truthful" 'Of couse he is. lie is too
stingy to make an eXtravagant state
ment. "-Indianapolis Journal,
-Percival-"Mis Walker does not
seem to be a very warm friend of yours,
Winifred." Winifred-"N believe
she and my mother had some sort of a
quarrel when they were girls. Vogue.
Legitimate Prey. - Mabel - sob,
girls, real live man has arrived at the
hotel!" Flo-"Yes, but he's married"
Mabel-"That doesn't make any diff.
ference, he's from Chicago. Brooklyn
Life.
"A class in grammar was reciting,
and one of the younger boys was asked
to compare 'siclz." He began thought
fully, "SiclS"-paused while his brain
struggled with the problem-then fin
ished triumphantly, "Sicb, worse,
dead"
AT Prize-Shooting .-Rifleman
latter repeated misses)-"Donnerwet.
ter! if those rascally fellows haven't
gone and stuck up the target in the
wrong place again. "-Unsere Gcsell'
schaft.
Husband (meekly)-"This is the
fourth time this week we've had timed
beef and cabbage, Maria, and I'm just
a little tired of it." His Wife-"I'm
sure, Thomas, you're very unreason'
able. You know, I've had to correct
the proof-sheets of my new book, 'One
Hundred Dainty Dinners '"-Tit-Bits
Made 1t Manifest. Yes" said the
eminent clergyman, 81 nearly left the
pulpit once to embark in mercantile
business, but the Lord wished me tC
continue His work" GLOW did you
know He dido" "My congregation Of
fered me eight thousand dollars year
and that was two thousand dollars
more than ! was offered in business.
brooklyn Life.
Wanted to Get Even.-Mr. Citi
MAXWELL Uncle Jchiel, we have en-
joyed our visit to you exceedingly
I'm sure the children never had a bet
ter time in their lives. want you t.
call on us next winter, to let me repay
your kindness" Uncle Jehiel-"Wal,
don't know as me or the old woman
kin get up to see you, but, if we don't
III send five or six of the mule colts.
low they would about do the SAINT
damage round the place that your boy
has done here. indianapolis Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
Mr.. LANES DlssIPATED CAT.
He Acquired Habits of Intemperance, But
Has Reformed.

He Acquired Habits of Intemperance, But
Has Reformed.
The knowledge had been slowly
rubbed into Mr.. Lane that his big
black cat was fast becoming an in
ebriate.
One evening he discovered the cat
on the bar with his whiskers in beer
glass gently quailing the amber fluid.
When he saw the cat dip one duslSy
paw down into the glass and with evil
dent gusto lick the moisture from it,
he was convinced.
Not only was the animal fast becom-
ing a slave to drink, but he had lost
his taste for rats and mice. He also be-
gan to lose his self-respect. Days would
pass during which he would forget to
groom himself, although previously
pride in his appearance was one of his
characteristics. Malty foam was seen
clinging to his whiskers.
At times he wabbled in his walk.
He purred occasionally with chic"
There was decided bachanalian ring
to his voice.
The end came several nights ago.
Tom espied a creme de menthe upon a
table, and he quickly slowed it away.
Then he stole a pousse cafe.
He was quiet for few minutes, and
with an affectation of sobriety he made
for the street. When next seen he was
endeavoring to climb lamp post. The
fact tbat bic o1atvc would NOT oa +o1,
hold seemed to worry him, and he grew
maudlin.
Recklessness was the next develop
ment, and he tore across the street to
interrupt a tete-atete between brin-
die cat and a Maltese. The twain re-
scented his interference and extracted
chunks of hair from his coat
Sore and uncertain, he ambled down
| the street.
A detected cat, with one eye closed,
was found waiting outside when the
saloon was opened in the morning.
Upon gaining entrance he bolted
straight for the water spigot and held
his head in the cooling stream for sew
eral minutes. Then, damp and re.
morseful, he crept under the bar and
tried to sleep it off.
The cat has had enough. He looks
askance at all beverages, and foam no
longer adorns his whiskers. The rats
and mice, which had gained courage,
are now being thinned out. The cats
coat is thick, glossy and well groomed,
and, as Mr.. Lane says in proudly an
nouncing the cats reformation;
"He never touches drop now. IN.
Y. Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
TOOK lr FOR A TIP.
The Pullman Porter and the Missing Patk.
age OF Money.

'S' VI .'Nh'1s
After Mr.. Scadds left the station he
experienced severe shock upon dis,
covering that packet of bank-notcs
which he was taking to the city was
nowhere about his person.
He must have left it in the Pullman
car
''I'll go to the superintendent office
and make my loss known" he thought;
and he did. 81 left package contain
ing five thousand dollars in bank.
notes in Pullman car not half an
hour ago. said Mr.. Scadds to tn,
official.
(Which train?"
"Thc one which arrived at o.15."
"Havc you your Pullman check?'
Fortunately he had, and this enabled
the superintendent to send for the con-
ductor.
He soon arrived for he had not yet
finished the report of his trip, and was
still in the building.
Conductor" said the superintendent,
did you see anything of package left
in your care"
mo, sir"
Porter didn't turn anything over to
your
mo, sir"
bring the porter here"
He was brought.
Ibid you see anything of small
package after the passengers left your
carp"
eyes, sah."
"You haven't turned it in"
"Why, no, sab. 1t was a LOT of money,
Bah."
Precisely. Where is it now?"
"Here, sah."
1t was produced from an inside
pocket
Mr.. Scadd's eyes frightened when he
saw the roll. "That's it, he exclaimed,
He counted the money and it was all
there, the entire five thousand dollars.
Look here, porter" said the super
intendent, severely, 81 want to know
why you did not bring the package to
me the moment you got your fingers on
it."
"Why, sab, replied the man, with an
injured air, 81 sposed de gemman had
left it for tip, sab. That's why, sab. y
Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01

The amateur photographer is as com
mon on the ocean steamers as in the
streets of Boston. A Boston girl who
took her camera to Europe with her
last summer one day saw the first mate
standing on the bridge, making very
imposing figure, and remarked to her
companion: "Oh, must have picture
of him. ! wonder if he'll let me-
Catching up the camera, she ran across
the deck and called up to him: please
stand still moment; | want to snap
you." Instantly the officer struck a
magnificent attitude with one arm ex.
tended, as if giving an order. She
snapped. The lookers-on shouted with
laughter, and some one remarked: ''Oh,
you've been there before?"
Every trip, came down the answer
Boston journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
To Make n Nice Handbag.

A very handsome handbag may be
made by carefully following these di-
rections: Cut two pieces of satin and
plush 81 by IL inches. Face one piece
of the plush and of the lining eight
inches deep with satin and on that part
across the bottom set a pocket three
inches deep. Make this of double
piece of the satin. Fastcn this pocket
with fiat crocheted button and elastic
loop. Join the bag, leaving the faced
half of the plush detached for four
inches from the lower edges to give ac-
cess to the pocket, which is for glasses,
cards. etc. Leave slit three inches
deep on each side of the top and below
the slit sew through the outside and
lining twice to form casing for a rib
bon shir-string Sew piece Of rich
passementeric across the loose end Of
plush
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
A Great Invention.

Peddler-I am introducing new and
improved brand of combination toilet,
kitchen, bathroom, and shaving soap,
ma'am, warranted perfect for metals,
woodwork, paint, varnish, clothes,
teeth, skin, dishes -
Woman-No trouble getting soap in
this house Got plenty. What we want
is something to eat that won't cost all
my husband makes.
Peddler-That's it, ma'am; just the
thing. Buy cake of this soap, put a
liberal piece into every dish you cook,
and you'll find it will take very little
to satisfy the family.-N. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
TO Make Orange SIarmalade.

With sharp knife peel the oranges
as thin as possible, SO as to avoid the
white inner skin. Shred the peel as
fine as possible, and throw it as soon
rs cut into cold water. Scrapc the
white skin carefully from the oranges
and cut them into small pieces, remov-
ing the seeds. Take the peel from the
water, shake it dry and mix it with
the orange and juice. Weigh them
and put to them an equal weight of
nice granulated sugar Tor little less.
Put them in a preserving kettle and
set them over the fire. Boil half an
hour and stir constantly to prevent
burning. When cold put up in jars.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
stub Ends of Thought.

Love is the pictures in book
friendship is the reading matter.
Glory is the food of fools
A universal favorite is likely to die
alone.
Whichever one loves most, the other
is the tyrant.
Charity is the cream on the milk of
human kindness.
Success is oftener commended than
it is commendablc.
Individual independence is close kin
to selfishness.
A woman loves to boss man, but
she doesn't love the man any better II
he permits her TO do 1t.
Nothing is absolute except nothing
--natroit Free Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
Proper Way of Boiling Potatoes.

Put them when prepared in liberal
quantity Of slightly-saltcd boiling
water; keep them boiling gently until
tender enough to be pierced easily with
a fork, then drain OFF the water, dry
out for few moments, shaking them
about occasionally in the kettle, cover
with a napkin or towel, and set the
kettle back on the range where the po-
tatoes will keep hot and the remaining
moisture evaporato Treated in this
manner they will be dry, mealy and
delicious. If they have been boiled
without pairing, the skins can be read
lily removed, if desired, before tho po-
tatoes are sent to table. Some prefer
having them served in their skins, or
with their jackets on" A medium
sized potato will boil perfectly in TWEEN
ty-fve minutes. Boiled potatoes should
be sent to table folded in napkin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
Each Dlsh Plays a Tupc.

A London paper states that an Amer
lean woman has lately received what
must be termed the most original of
wedding presents. 1t is musical din
ner service, of which each plate begins
to play a tune when put upon the
table. The soup plates are accredited
with marches as suiting the temper OF
the guests at that moment Of sol
emnity, but US dinner progresses and
the wine and courses do their enliven-
ing work the harmonies brighten ac-
cordingly, TIL at dessert the covers are
ringing ont the meddest of polkas and
galops
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01

Arriving Missionary-Yes, my prede-
cessor had the reputation of being very
tender-hearted.
Cannibal King-I can't say. missed
that course. But if I'd known what a
tough liver he had, I'd have saved my
bacon.-N. Y. World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01

There is an English custom that has
been imported into this country with
pleasing results, and perhaps has been
handed down from mother to daughter
among an English descended family.
That is the habit of washing the fine
china at the mistress hands. A little
cedar tub is brought into the dining
room, after the meal, or, in some cases,
a large bowl is set aside for this pur-
pose alone The lady of the house dips
the cups and saucers into the hot water
with her own dainty fingers Her lit.
tic daughter has been taught to care.
fully dry them. Those who know the
dubious delight of owning fine ia BILE
ware, and sending it into the kitchen
to be Clipped and married, will appre
ciate this alternative. Philadelphia
Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
A Difference of Opinion.

'I'm going to move"
81 thought you were pleased with
your present house"
II am, but had little controversy
with my landlord, and have decided to
change"
"What was the difference of opinion
about? Is there any way of compromis-
ing it?'
81 fear not. You see he has an idea
that ought to pay rent" Pittsburgh
acknowledgement.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01

young man." said Mabel's father,
''if you don't go away from here shall
call the dog"
THAT would be proper" said the
youth. Il raised the animal, and you
can call him if you want to, Detroit
Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
A Sure Prevention,

Tippie-You say you don't love Steve?
Sibyl-No.
"And yet you're going to marry
aim?"
"Yes."
"Then what are you going to marry
him for, if you don't love him?"
because if | don't I'm afraid will.
Brooklyn Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
A CORNER CLOSET.
How TO Improvlse n Charming Nook for
Storing Clothes.


Lack of closet room in house is a
fruitful theme for complaint in these
days of contracted space. Architects
there are who are willing to sacrifice
every consideration, not excepting in
ternal utility, for picturesque outside
effects
In such cases recourse must he had to
wardrobes, but as these are expensive
the busy fingers of the housewife must
be depended upon to improvise substi-
tutes. If there is corner in the room
with sufficient space sometimes the
architect denies us this small boom it
may be utilized in the manner herewith
described and delineated.
Two strips of wood as long as you dc.
sire and 4 inches wide by inch thich
are screwed in the angle of the wall
about feet from the floor; boards are
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
They Nerer Come Rack.

Sniggins (angrily)-Do you know
that your chickens come over in my
yard?"
Snooks-I supposed they did, for
they never come back again. Boston
Home Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
Tho Best of Rensons.

Dashaway-Unclc, suppose, as you
entered the gates of Paradise you
should see watermelon on ono side Of
the road and rice fat pullet on the
other, which way would you turn?
Uncle Ebony-Towarl dat pullet,
sab.
Dashaway-Why, ! should like to
know?
Uncle Ebony (grinning)-Cuz water
melons can't fly.-N. Y. Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-11-01
DoLLY'S CUNNING BED.
Make One for Your Little Glrli 1t VIII
Delight Her.

DeJISIlI IItI'
To make a cunning bed for little
china doll take an oblong pint fruit
basket for foundation. Cover it all
over with soft, old muslin first. Then
fasten head or canopy frame by cut
ting out of stiff paper piece shaped
like the diagram. Sew the side pieces,
a, a, to the top at b, b, and cover the
whole canopy with lowered silk,
sill1oline, or swiss Put it on smoothly