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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
BY THE SHEARS.

NINETY-oNE per cent. of the farmers
In Utah own their farms.
LIFE insurance is more popular in
America than in any other country.
A sPEoK of gold weighing the mil
lionth part of grain may be easily
seen by the naked eye.
THE smallest bird in the world is the
"hyeater" of Cuba. 1t is one-third tho
size Of the hummingbird.
A sNow-HoUsE built by Charles PEN
dergast, aged eleven, at Montreal, col
lapsed, burying the boy and causing
fatal injuries.
THE fourth verso of the twentieth
chapter of Revelations contains more
words than any other verse In the New
Testament
DOCUMENTS just discovered prove
that in 1885 q city called Belgrade was
projected few miles below Detroit
and Cassandra was mapped a few miles
north. Neither city ever got farther
than on paper.
FIGURES for new sort of census are
being gathered by Prof. Earl Burns, of
Stanford university. He has scattered
circulars to parents all over California,
asking them whether their children
tell lies; if so, from what motive and
how often, etc
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
WORK FOR CONvICTS.
Why Not Employ Prisoners In the Con-
struction of State Roads.

Why Not Employ Prisoners In the Con-
struction of State Roads.
Mr.. A. o. Jones, worlds fair commits.
sioner for Ohio, advocates the use of
convict labor for making paving brick
for use in paving the public highways.
In urging the adoption of his plan in
Ohio he says: "There is no reason
why we should not erect warehouses
in locations where suitable shale, clay
and coal can be procured at reasonable
prices, and near good railroad shipping
points, and have the convicts employed
at brick-making inside of Enclosures,
and even turn the present penitentiary
into q huge brick plant, the clay and
coal to be unloaded and the brick load
ed back on cars, and all the rail-
road switching to be done at night
when the prisoners are safe in their
cells, stamping every brick with o. Z.
L.-Ohio convict labor-and impose a
heavy fine and imprisonment if they
are used for any other purpose than
road-making and state purposes" Mr..
Jones idea received very favorable
consideration from members of the
Ohio legislature Paving.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
AGRICULTURAL HINTS.
BRIDGES FOR FARMS.
They Add Not Little to tho Attractive
ness OF "A Place.


They Add Not Little to tho Attractive
ness of Place.
Fortunate is the farm that has "a
stream of water running through 1t,
for a brook, or even small rill, not
only brings many material advantages,
but adds greatly to the attractiveness
Of place. much larger percentage
of the farms of the country than one
would at first thought suppose are
crossed by running water, often me-
cessitating bridges for the passage OF
farm teams, or foot-bridge for the
family
1t is unfortunate that so many neg
lect properly to construct such bridges
as are required, for in the often care
lessly built affairs that serve to span
these streams, they miss both the ele-
ment of safety and the element of good
looks. Well-constructed farm bridges
are capable of adding not little to
the attractiveness of place Throwing
couple of logs across n stream and
covering these with heterogeneous
collection of planls, or it may be of
round and uneven saplings, does not
subserve safety, convenience or beauty.
The illustrations given herewith show
how farm bridges may be constructed
simply but strongly and in a way to
give an air of neatness to the work.
The first shows an under construction,
In which the center of the bridge is sup
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
NEGRO LOGIC.
Keen wit is Sometimes Concealed In
WoOliy Heads.

Keen wit Is Sometimes Concealed In
Wooliy Heads.
1t was just before the war. Squire
johnson had been to Nashville, and on
his return home brought "Ole Nose"
the favorite slave on the plantation, q
new hat Nose Yas very proud of it.
The next Sunday the squire was driv-
ing home from church with his family,
and the carriage overlook Nose and
his "ole miss" trudging along afoot 1t
was raining slightly, and the squire
noticed that Nose was bareheaded and
was carefully protecting his new hat
with his coat.
why don't you wear your new hat,
Mose?" inquired the squire. you'll
get that old head of yours wet"
Oats so, Mass Johnson" replied
Nose, "but dat ole heads yours and de
hats mine"
The squire used to miss chicken
now and then, and at length the mys-
terious disappearance was laid at the
door of one Ezekiel, who was accused
of the theft by his MASTER
Zeke was darby of exceptional wit.
He had picked up "a little arithmetic
and prided himself on his acuteness.
When charged with the chicken talk
ing he asked warily:
Now, Marse johnson, If I can show
you dat l only TUX dem fowls for yoh
good, will you let me go JUS dis timer"
The squire was curious to hear his
defense and told him he would do so.
well, you say you paid nine hun
bred dollars for me, and l weighs JUS
bout hundred and fifty pounds Dat
makes six dollars pound. Now, if |
turn yoh chicken meat dat amt wuff
noah ten cents pound into niger
meat dat's wuff six dollars yoh JUS dat
much better off. Don't you see?'
"Of course the squire saw, and he
used often to repeat the story and
laugh at the darky's ingenuity.
The war came on and Zeke was one
day detailed off the plantation to help
throw up some earthworks. The enemy
observed the defensive preparations
and began to shell the place. The first
missiles went wide of the mark, but
after a few rounds the range was found
more accurately and the shells began
to burst uncomfortably close to Ezekiel.
He stood his ground as long as he
could, but at last dropped his shovel
and ran for his life. The officer in
charge of the operations met him a
little distance down the road and, halt
ing him, ordered him to explain his
flight Zeke was trembling with fright,
but found breath to say:
"Dey's shooting over dare, and Mars
johnson he's poh man. He paid nine
hundred dollars for me in Memphis
and he can't afford to have me killed. "
And with that he took to the woods
Youths Companion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

suggestion for design of ones own.
Plant green withes form the sides
above the flooring, and unpeeled trunks
of small growth the portion below.
Where slabs can be obtained with the
bark still remaining upon them, they
can be squared upon the edges, and
used instead of boards for the flooring,
thus adding to the rustic effect of the
whole.
1t is to be remembered that in all the
figures given no attempt is made to
show the entire bridge, but simply the
elevation of one side. Such bridges
will well repay their cost in the added
security they give to men aud animals,
and in the air of business-like thrift
which they give place. Webb Don.
uell, in Country Gentleman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
thediseased portion of theear There is only
one way to cure Deafness, and that is bycon-
stitutional remedies. Deafness iscaused by
an innamed condition of the mucous lining
of the Eustachian Tube, When this tube
gets innamed you have arumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it Is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and thistubo
restored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an inHamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls CataTh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F.. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
c5s'@Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, % cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
FtRssIpE FRAGMENTS.

= Tongue Sandwiches. 2. Soak =
smoked tongue over hight and boil UNI
til tender; let II cool in the liquor,
then, skim and place il under weight
with a plate turned over it When
wanted slice thin and lay between
slices of bread and butter, seasoned
with mustard. Orange Judd Farmer
Fruit Cake. One cup of sugar, one
OF molasses one of butter, one OF but
termilk, and three eggs. Teaspoon
each of cinnamon and cloves, one cup
OF chopped raisins or currants, heaping
teaspoon of soda and four cups OF Hour.
Ohio Farmer.
Corn Starch Filling -Place one
cupful of milk in double boiler
sweeten to taste, and add a teaspoon
full of corn starch dissolved in a little
milk. When scalding hot add the
beaten yolks of three eggs and stir un-
til thick. Let it cool, then add ex-
tract of lemon or vanilla, and put be"
tween the cake. Ohio Farmer.
Pumpkin Pies rs Our Grandmothers
Made Thcm-Let the pumpkin stew
slowly over the fire until it is well
cooked and of dark, rich color. Strain
| through colander. To each pie take
one good teacup of the pumpkin, one
egg and milk enough to make good,
thick pie, Add salt, sugar and ginger
to taste. Bake well in good, hot
oven. Farm, Field and Fireside.
Sailed Almonds. Shell and blanch
the almonds, dry them, and put on
shallow tin plates, only enough to
cover the bottom of the tin, and add a
teaspoonful of butter to each plate
Put them in the oven until a golden
brown, stirring frequently. Take them
from the oven, sift fine salt over them
and shake we'll. Globe.
Herring Salad. -Broil half dozen
of the small dried herring or two of the
larger kind, or two of the Yarmouth
bloaters; remove skin and bone and
cut the fish into shreds; add an equal
quantity of sliced boiled potatoes
sprinkle over minced parsley and
chives, and serve with a plain salad
dressing. If garnished with head Of
LETTUCE or bleached endive or with
water cress, it is much improved, The
French add two anchovies and a dozer
capers to this quantity. Ag
riculturist.
-Creamed Celery.-Celery not suffi
GENTLY beached for table use makes
an excellent dish if cut in shor
lengths and cooked very soft in slight
ly sailed water Let the water bci
down on it so as to retain all the f1avo
and strength of the celery; then ado
enough milk or cream or both to form
good gravy. Thicker with flour t.
the consistency of thick cream, ado
butter if milk is used, little peppe
and salt to taste. This forms very
delicate, palatable dish and is general
ly much relished. Prairie Farmer.
Fried Toast "a dessert. Gut a loa
Of bakers bread into slices an incl
thick and toast them light brown
Pour over them rich custard seasone'
with wine nutmeg and cinnamon, ant
let them soak in the custard three o
four hours, then take them out and fir.
them in hot butter a nice brown, TAX
what is left of the custard and add t.
it wine and melted butter sufficient t.
make rich sauce. Put into it poun'
of stoned raisins. Let it stew som
time, and just before sending it to tn
table pour it hot over the toast In
stead of custard, pint of cream, high
ly seasoned with wine, nutmeg, CHINA
mon and sugar, may be used. '-Bostol
Budget.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
1,41o Bushels Potatoes Per Acre. lKl

This astonishing yield was reported
by Abr. Hahn, of Wisconsin, but Sal
zer's potatoes always get there. The
editor of the Rural New Yorker reports
a yield of 1855 bushels and pounds per
acre from one of Salzer's early pota-
toes. Above 1,41O bushels are from
Salzer's new Seeding Hundredfold
His new early potato, Lightning Ex-
press, has a record of S03 bushels per
acre. He offers potatoes as low as So. so
a barrel, and the best potato planter in
the world for but 80.
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND IT
with &c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will re-
ceive free his mammoth potato cata-
logue and package of sixteen-day
Get There, Eli" radish. Xxi
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
Disparag cling His Own Efforts.

A man who died recently in Berlin
Rensselaer, county, at the age of 10,
left record which he began when Is
years old and continued for fifty-two
years. The book, filed with methodi-
cal entries, shows that in these fifty
two years tho man had smoked 62S, us
cigars, of which he had received As, 029
as presents, while for the remaining
5s5,OS6 he had paid slO,4SS In the
fifty-two years, according to his book
keeping he had drunk %, 7s6 glasses of
beer and S6,Osl glasses of spirits, for
which he spent S., $50. The diary closes
with these words: Il have tried all
things; have seen many; have ac-
somplished nothing. ALBANY Express
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

ported by two lateral braces, whose
power of support, arranged in this way,
is very great.
The next figure shows braces ar
ranged above the span, whose power is
also great, the support being of the
same nature as that shown in the pre-
ceding figure, but differently applied.
Where still greater strength is de-
sired for the passage of heavy loads,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
100 Worlds Fair Photos Tor 81.

These beautiful pictures are now ready for
deliveryjn ten complete parts-16 pictures
comprising each part-and the whole set can
be secured by the payment of One Dollar,
sent to GEO. H. HEAFFoRD, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway, Chicago, ILL.,, and the portfolios of
pictures will be sent, free OF expense, by
mail to subscribers.
Remittances should be made by draft,
money order, or registered letter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
South mt Half Rates.

On March and April Q, 1894, the Louis
vile & Nashville Railroad will sell tickets
for their regular trains to principal points
in the south at one single fare for the round
trip. These excursion rates take in the prin-
cipal cities and towns in Tennessee, Ala
bama, Georgia, West Florida and Missis-
sippi. Tickets will be good to return within
twenty days, and will be on sale at ST. Louis,
Evansville, Louisville and Cincinnati on
above dates. Through cars from these cities
to principal points south. Ask your ticket
agent, and if he can not furnish you tickets
from your station, write to G. p ATMoRE,
General Passenger Agent, Louisville, Ky.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
LIT ERARY.

MISS C=aRLoTTE You've, for forty
three years the editor of the Monthly
Packet, has been retired.
Mrs. AMELIA E. BARR has taken the
place formerly occupied by Mrs. Bur-
nett as the best paid female author in
America.
VIRaILIUs, bishop of Salzburg, was
declared hereto in the fourteenth
century for publishing book to prove
that there were antipodes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
F1accid Muscles Grow Strong

Weak attenuated frames acquire sound,
healthy flesh, woe begone, hollow faces fill
out and become cheerful when Hostetters
Stomach Bitters is used as stomachic to
improve digestion and assimilation. More
over, it cures bilious and kidney trouble, and
protects the system against malaria and
chronic rheumatism. Use il systematically
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

structure. Foot bridges are often need
ed, and here it is possible to achieve
some really artistic effects, for rustic
work, so often appropriately used, is
here entirely appropriate to its sur
roundings. Fig. shows design for a
foot bridge, which may be used as O
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
An Index of Civilization.

Good roads make intercourse more
easy, work less burdensome, life more
enjoyable, and they are, in fine, an in
dex of the progressiveness and civiliza.
ton of q community.-Eureka (CaL
Times,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08
FIG. 9.

combination of these two forms will be
effective, as shown in Fig. 3, where the
upper braces support the middle of the
span, and the lower braces support that
portion between the middle and either
end. The ends of the stringers in such
bridges should rest upon well laid rocks
TO give permanence and stability to the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

A KENTUCKY parson has just lost bet of
ten dollars that his daughters didn't dance,
One OF the girls admitted that she had
"schottisched once across the parlor and
back wheroupon the parson handed over
the money.-Kansas City Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

81 is noticed" says Uncle Nose, "dat de
fellers dat does dc mos shoutin' an talkin'
about DER future life is de ones dat don't
come anyways nigh investin' all DER money
in itn-lndianapolis Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

RUSSELL, four years of age was sailing
down the Columbia river with party of
friends He was much interested in every
thing he saw, and at length ventured this
remark Papa, think this boat must have
awful long feet TO walk in this water.n
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

"HIT's mighty hahd ter set good ex
AMPLE" remarked Uncle Eben, who was in
rather gloomy mood, IAN when .yoh glts
through yoh ain got no 'surance Of hatchin'
anything. Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

'Now," SAID the storekeeper, as he gazed
proudly at the lettering on his new brass
sign, 'thats what call polished English"
Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

A CHICAGO man who had just surrendered
his watch to footpad was moved TO re-
mark that he didn't know when he had been
so pressed for time. -Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

UNCLE GEoRGE-''I trust, Henry, that you
are out of debt" Henry-"No, haven't
got quite so far as that; but am out of
everything else, Boston Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

Farm Renters May Become Farm Owners
If they move to Nebraska before the price
of land climbs out Of sight Write to j.
Francis, G. p & Il. A., Burlington Route,
Omaha, Neb,, for free pamphlet. 1t tells
all about everything you need to know.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

THE man who yells loudcst at his horses
Is not always the man who plows the
straightest ftirrow Young Mems Era.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

ONE reason why there Is not more good
being dcne is because some people want to
wait till tomorrow TO Begin RAMS Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

-Claire-"How extremely simple
that gown was Miss De We're wore at tho
ball." Marie-"Yes, almost idiotic. do.
troit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

ACTORS, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Halc's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

"THEY say Brown has taken the lecture
platform!n "Shouldn't wonder; take any
thing he can lay his hands on."-Atlanta
Constitution,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

No SAFER REMEDY can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat, than
"BrOlUn'S Bronchial IrocheS.n Price, 25 cts
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

WHEN tongues wag, feet lag. - Young
Mems Era.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

THE girl who can skate has good time,
but the girl who is learning has her hand
squeezed the tightest.-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

GIVE love the power, and it will always
help.-Ram's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

"THE trolley cars are just killing" re-
marked Chestnut street girl.-Philadelp
Cnll.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

TIE ocean and the train robber work the
Same game-they both make the passengers
give up,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

A Low voice is an excellent thing in wom-
an; also q low hat.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

A TIoGA man calls his cook Misery, be-
cause she loves company. - Philadelphia
Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

BEYOND his station-The man who went
to sleep in the train.-Philadelph Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

''THERE is young Slasher across tho street;
does he 60 in for football still" mo, it's
mostly for arnica and court plaster now."-
Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

BE SURE TO read advertisement Of Plant
Seed Co., an old reliable firm.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

ASK man how to define injustice and he
will tell how others are treating him.-Atch-
ison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

THERE can be no true politeness without
the practice of f-denial-Ram's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

"DoEs your congressman draw well at the
capitolW Don't draw at all; he's over
drawn. Atlanta Constitution.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

Folks who hope are generally folks who
help.-Rams Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

You may never knock the bulls eye, but
that is no good reason why you should not
aim at it.-Galveston News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

STOPS at Nothing-The Arabic scheme OF
numerals.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

WHEN q good idea strikes a musician it is
only proper that he should make q note Of
it.-Buffalo Courier.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

AN open mouth closes the ears,-Ram's
Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-03-08

WORDS are not worth. -Young Mems Era.