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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.

--"Why do you laugh at his stala
jokes?' "If did not laugh he would
think I did not understand the jokes
and would try to explain them"
Truth.
docs young Whittle know much
about politics?" "Yes, / think he does,
He has had several chances to run for
Office and didn't do it." - Washington
Star.
-I don't see why you asked Mr.
Bohr to sing" said the popular girls
sister. 81 hated to do it, but it was the
only way to make him stop tallSing."-
Washington Star.
81 thought Wibble was such a good
rider, and here he goes and smashes
his wheel against brewery wagon
"That wasn't awkwardness. 1t was n
case of fascination" - indianapolis
Journal.
Bargain Day. = "Dearest." He
stopped reading his paper long enough
to ask what his bestest little wife might
want. when they mark dollars down
to SO cents, will it be every day, or only
on onFridays%-Indianapolis Journal.
Her Strong Point.-"I think it's a
shame, Cyrus, that we've let Esmeralda
grow up without trying to give her
some kind of musical training. She
can't sing at ALL" "That's true, Emily
but she knows it."-Chicago Tribune.
"A Doubt. - "The amazons," ex-
claimed the courier, hurriedly, "are
anxious to advance and throw them.
selves into the breach" The king o!
Dahomey knits his brows. "Do you
think it would be safe?" he mused
"You know how 1t is about women
hroWing."-Detroit Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
IMMIGRATION OF 1895.
Information Concerning Numbers, Ages
Occupations, Etc.


The report of the chief of the bureau
of statistics on immigration for the year
ending June 30, 1895, contains much in
teresting information, and now that the
restriction of immigration is being seri-
ously considered in congress, is deserv-
ing of careful study.
The total number of Immigrants re-
ceived at all our ports for last year was
279,04S, of whom 159, ,924 were males and
120,024 females. Thirty-three thousand
two hundred and eighteen were under
the age of 10, 233,543 between the ages
of IS and 40, and 1916 over the age Of
40. Thus it will be seen that the great
mass of the immigrants were in the
prime of life, coming to better their
condition and likely to develop into use
full and industrious citizens. The only
exception to this remark that might be
taken would be in the case of the 1tal-
ians, who, it is said, rarely become nat
uralized, all hoping some day to return
to their own sunny land. Nevertheless,
they are very industrious workmei, and
add by their labor to the wealth of the
country.
The greatest number OF immigrants,
A7,972, came from ireland, and of these
there was an excess of females of over
1000, from which may be inferred that
the American servant girl question is
still being answered from Ireland.
In, l,arc 10 fha lpich tha
Italians with 36,037, the Germans with
3G,351, the Austro-H -Hungorians with 49,
462, the Russians with 32,053 and the
English with 31,94s. The Swcdes num-
bered 1868, and, as with the Irish, the
females were in the majority. The
ether nationelities tailed rapidly off to
small numbers.
AS to the occupations OF these immi-
grants, 1885 belonged 20 the profess
sions, 32,5i7 were skilled in trades and
104,779 were marked as miscellaneous,
being brokers, merchants, bankers,
agents, booksellers, barkeepers, coach
men, farmers and other recognized vo-
cations. One hundred and forty thou
sand six hundred and eighty-seven were
set down as of no occupation, these
being mainly children and women.
While our immigration laws are lib
eral-quite too much so, as many think
there are some restrictions, and it is
not everybody that is permitted to come
III. We find by this report that 1884
persons were debarred from entering
the country last year. OF these three
were idiots, five were insane persons
1,7O1 were paupers, three were con-
victs and 6S2 were contract laborers
There were also 1s9 persons returned
to their native countries within one
year after landing here The largest
numbers Of those debarrcd from enter.
ing were 731 from Italy and 500 from
Russia.
There are other features in this re
port which may well be reserved fol
future comment.-Chicago Times-Her
aid.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22

who had lowered around had iisap-

who had hovered around had disap-
peared with the pleasures and gayety.
The new colonel also had g. wife and
daughter; these new rulers received all
the attention, while for the old ones was
reserved the distant bow in the streets,
then the sudden passing on.
The widow and her daughter ex-
changed bitter smile on these occa-
sions as they continued their walk.
They went into the park to enjoy the
sunshine of fine autumn which gilded
the marble statues and the turning
leaves of the great horse chestnuts.
One day she saw new face among
the officers who promenaded past, smolS-
ing, chatting and laughing. In a mo-
ment she was transported to the gen.
erals ballroom, and she saw again her
timid lover motionless in a corner, de-
vouring her with his eyes.
Mamma, there is the lieutenant!"
He saw her, too, for he grew pale, and
with KEPT in hand came up to her. The
widow hastily folded her paper, and
pointing to vacant chair, said, with
q kindly smile:
"Ah! is that you, lieutenant? What
long time since we have met. We
are truly glad to see you. But pardon
me, called you lieutenant, but see you
have third stripe on your sleeve"
Then, blushing, he related how at the
end of six months campaign he had
been promoted to captaincy, after the
affair of Nam-Dimh. After that he had
been shut up in Tuyon-Quan with his
commander. This terrible siege lasted
five weeks, and they had to constantly
beat back the furious Chinese, whose
living waves dashed against the walls
Of the ruined fortress. He had been
wounded the last day in supreme eff
fort; then from afar, above the clamor
of the yellow hordes, he had heard the
bugles of the French sounding de.
liverance. o, the joy of that moment!
He saw the enemy flee, the tri-color ap-
pear, then he sank down without re-
gret.
His condition appeared so serious that
he was sent back decorated with the
cross. During the voyage he had rapid
ly recovered, and on his arrival he
found that he had been recommended
for promotion to the rank of major.
The ladies listened in silence. The
mother, with her knowledge of the pro-
fession, knew that he was ten years
in advance of his former comrades. The
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
SOME QUEER TRICKS.
Odd Ways In Which French YoungsteI
Amuse Themselves.

Odd Ways In Which French Youngsters
Amuse Themselves.
To balance cup of coffee on the point
of knife is a feat not many of US would
undertake with any hope of success; hut
with the aid of few accessories which
are readily at hand the trick may be
made comparatively simple. A cork,
fork-these are all the implements nee
essary, only do not forget to have on
hand little adroitness.
Put cork of proper size into the
handle of cup of coffee so that it will
fit securely and solidly, though not so
tightly as to run any risk of breaking the
handle. Stick fork in the cork, two
prongs on one side of the handle, and
two on the other, inclining the end of
the fork toward the under side of the
cup.
The center of gravity being thus low
cred, place your cup upon the point of
knife, and you will find by experiment.
ing the exact point where it will hold
itself in equilibrium. The undersde of
the cup usually being glazed, you must
keep the hand that holds the knife
steady. In the beginning you would do
better to keep your other hand near the
handle of the fork, so that you could
seize it quickly in case of the danger
of fall.
Perhaps If you want to be entirely
Rure of your morning coffee you would
better drink it before making your first
experiment.
One of the little domestic details that
surprised me most when was first in
Paris was a glass of water doing duty
us candlestick. But in spite of its
simplicity, it perfectly supported the
candle, and was in all points Of useful
ness quite the equal of any cardlestlck
going. Only you must know the little
dodge of preparing the candle.
You have only to pierce the end Of a
candle with nail, but you must take
great care that your nail is of just the
right weight to carry the candle entire
ly under water; that is to say the water
must be just even with the top Of the
candle without wetting the base Of the
wick.
Then light the wick and you may
safely wager that in spite of the I'M
favorable element into which 1t Is
plunged, your candle will burn to the
very end.
This seems extraordinary at first
but little reflection will make the
reason of 1t clear. You see, II the bum.
ing shortens the candle and so seems
likely to bring the wick in contact with
the water, on the other hand the weight
of the candle is diminished in just The
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
Fly ExterminatOr.

When flies become troublesome they
can always be got rid of by a very
simple mixture. Half a teaspoonful OF
black pepper, finely ground, should be
mixed with double the quantity Of
brown sugar, the compound to be moist
ened with condensed milk The flies will
GENERALLY eat greedily Of this mixture
If placed where they can easily reach it;
but it will be their last meal, for the
least taste of it will poison fly. II
watched, they will often be seen to drop
dead within short distance of the pIats
which they have just left. and some Oh
the greediest eaters do not live to leave
the plate.--N, Y. Ledger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22

whom she openly ridiculed after the
fashion of coquettes.
This lover was large boyish fellow
with red mustache and blue eyes, O
native of Lorraine and educated at the
Saint Maxent school. He had joined
the army at the age of IS, had been
wounded at the battle of Coulmiers, and
wore medal. The other officers looked
upon him as an inferior because he had
been trained at Saint Cyr Of peasant
parentage, he was robust and sturdy,
little inclined to talk, though well in
formed. Brilliant on the field, he felt
out of his element In drawing-room.
He scarcely knew how to dance. The
fear of being impolite hai once induced
him to ask the young lady for a dance.
But he had SO mixed up the figures Of
the cotillon by his lack Of skill that he
never attempted 1t second time. He
would more willingly have faced bnt-
terry in action than all these moclting
smiles.
At last he could contain himself no
longer. His life became uncomfortable.
He went to the major, who had always
taken an interest in him, and begged
him to sound the colonel on the subject
Of marriage with his daughter with
out making formal proposal. He
passed that day Oh the borders Of the
Swiss lake in the garden of Versailles,
watching the carp jump in the sun,
and the future looked very dark before
him.
That evening the major took him aside
and said, briefly:
II have seen the colonel; he was
courtesy itself, and here is his answer:
Your protcge has not a cent; my daugh-
ter has no dowry; it would be to unite
hunger and thirst. He was right for
get the young lady. If you feel disap-
pointed, console yourself with study
ing military tactics"
The lieutenant thanked him, but he
did not try to console himself. AS Off
GERS were needed to go to Tonquin, he
offered his services. The following
week he embarked at Brest. And while
with bursting heart he was borne
away from France on the heaving waves
OF stormy sea, the young girl, happy
and thoughtless, danced in the bright
light, careless of all but her joy.
Two years had passed away. The
general still gave brilliant fetes at his
elegant home but the young girl who
bad formerly turned all the heads was
seen there no more. The colonel of the
One Hundred and Twenty-thlrd had
died suddenly justas he was about to re-
ceive his stars. A monotonous life had
succeeded the gay one led by his wife
and daughter All the brilliant officers
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
MARSH-WREN'S HOME.
No Bird Home Could he More substan''
TALLY Put Together.

The nest of the long-billed marsh
wren is probably the strangest thing
about it, and another surprise is in store
for the student of their ways who has
caught one of the midgets suspiciously
near n great structure of reeds and
grasses, as big as cocoanut, and sus-
pended in the frailest way among the
reeds or bushes. several feet from tho
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22

Papa lsourly)--I told you last week
that didn't want you to see as much OF
Mr.. Sticker in the future as you have in
the past.
Madge--Oh, / assure you, papa, !
haven't. l turn the gas clean out now
after ten p. m.-Town Topics,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
THE C0LONEI'S DAUGHTER.
ny GEORGES ouNEr.

S SSN&s.t<&x< sszxAta,lMly ing, lreSH, ncr
\ \. .V3<ANNll lovely shoulders
t.NE<s&S;- -V&fIW bare, murmur of
YSsSS9Is| admiration went
up from the group
OF officers crowded into the doorways.
She was followed by her mother, a little
tvsrdressed, az is usual with women
who have always lived in the provinces,
who shook her white curls with pride,
as II to say: "This is my daughter"
Next came the colonel of the One Hun
ured and Twenty-third, pleasant, mod
,st, intent on keeping otf the trains of
the ladies'.
Scarcely was the girl seated when q
platoon Of lieutenants and captains in
their dress uniforms, with mustaches
brown and blond, eyes modest or bold,
made an assault upon her list of dances.
There in the dazzling light. to the sound
CT sweet music, she danced light and
graceful.
All were eager to please her. Her de-
hres were commands; her caprices laws.
A coloners daughterl Well, they knew
that when the lists for promotion were
made out a careless eulogy from her, as
"Ah! Lieut.. So and So; such charming
officer and delightful waitzer!" might
decide 4 career. So she maneuvered
there as at the drill with her soft
tones.
She was just 22, and her life had been
all gala days travelling over France with
the garrison, with banners flying and
bugles sounding. Her mother began tc
grow impatient; she wanted her daugh.
ter to marry. But between the girl
and her admirers formidable barrier
srose upon which was written the in
cxorable words: "Portionless." And
,hc officers flirted, laughed danced, but
never seemed to think of marriage.
To please the coloneps daughter fol
The sake of present enjoyment was wei
enough. To carry matters as far q.
marriage was another song whose all
not one of them seemed disposed t.
learn, ut least not one who was received
with favor. For about year the CIR
had had timid, shrinking admirel
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
HOME WITHOUT A CooKY JAR.

A home without coohy jar,
as not the home for me-"
A home without a cooky jar.
l hope to never see
A home without n cooky jar.
Is not at all my taste;
A home without u cooky jar,
turn from in much haste.
A home without a cooky jar.
Since days of Adams fall.
Is home without cooky jar.
And just no home at all.
A home with big cooky Jar,
"Oh, that's the home for me-"
A home with a big cooky jar,
/ always hope to see.
Good Housekeeping.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22
Court Item.

Judge Force What is your bust,
ness?
Prisoner am an architect.
"An architect? You look like a
tramp"
well, amt every mar the architect
of his own fortune ?"-Texas Sitter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22

Shower bouquets of roses, sweet peas,
orchids and carnations are in vogue,
and lately southern belle started the
fashion Of jasmine flowers
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-10-22

l. The Terror of Housekeepers, 2. A Pc
culiar Candlestick. g. The Cannon Shot
4. The Problem of the Three Matches
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-03
Republican Rally a. r.irhav.n.

Fairhavea. Aug. i.-Special.-There was
a rousing meeting here last evening for
the organization OF a Republican club. and
it was particularly noteworthy for the
number of workingmen who took part in
Il, Including many Scandinavians. J. Way
land Clark presided and made a short sd-
dress AT the opening of the meeting. fol-
lowed by 4 lively talk by Hon. George A.
Black, who has been one of the most act
i've and Influential workers In the or
ganiEation OF the club. Ii is worthy OF
note also that Mr.. Black Is strong adj
vocate OF hi-metallism and very friendly
20 silver. having beer prominent IN Utah
and Idaho politics for many years. He
believes IN free silver coinage. however.
only on the basis of an international
agreement The organization OF the club
was perfected under the name OF the Nc
Kinley Republican Cub OF Fsirhaven, by
election OF officers as follows: President
J. Waylana Clark: vice president. John
X. Roll who hy tho way. has been a life
long Democrat: secretary. ). r. Tapping:
treasurer. Cyrus Gates. The constitution
and bylaws were signed by f07 members
last night. and many wen known Repab-
Aeans who had signed the call for the
meeting we're not present. After the elec-
ton Of oflicers short bat spirited speeches
we're made by Jesse A Frye. ]. J. Dono-
van and c. Mepermoet.
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wakiakum Teachers.

Cathlamet, Aug. L-Special-Ths nrst
teachers institute of this county convened
here July as-s1. The instructors were state
Superintendent C. w. Bean and President
Getz, OF the Eilensburg normal school,
President Getz lectured the first evening
upon professional training for teachers TO
q large audience, who spoke their thanks
and appreciation. On the following ev-
ening superintendent Bean gave an ad-
dress upon Free Text Books The res
olutions passed by the teachers upon tha
following day showed Its merit and effect.
At the close OF ths institute the follow
ing resolutions were passed: Thanking
State Superintendent Bean and President
Getz for their able instruction and their
presence: j. B. Polwarth for his address
of welcome: favorins the Introduction or
free text books; an amendment TO the
present system of superintendent of school
funds for the benefit OF the smaller school
districts There were twerty-six teach
ers present. A resolution was introduced
indorsing the administration OF Superin-
tendent c. W. Bean.
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rhe New YORK nutterine Law.

Syracuse. n. Y, Aug. Am important
motion In the s., 7oo. 600 action brought by
the state against Armour & Co.. and the
Armour Packing Co.. for violations OF the
oleomargarine and butterine law was be-
fore Justice Peter B. McLannan, In the
special term here yesterday. The motion
was upon an order TO show cause why
seven orders obtained by the state, d.
rectlng as many railroad officials to pro-
duce their books before a referee. should
not be vacated. Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy
and Frank II. Plat, OF New York. and
attorney Custer. OF Chicago. appeared for
Armour q Co., and the motion was OPP
posed by Senator Joseph Mullin and Dam
Eel A. Griffin OF WATERFOWL. and Attor-
ney General Theodore Hancock. The state
claims that the books of the four big
railroad corporations of this state show
shipments Of butterine and other facts
which they are anxious to get at. Gen.
Tracy. who made the principal argument
for the motion, took the position that the
plaintiffs had no right 10 examine third
parties. MoI.annan allowed until Septem-
Der in which TO file briefs. The motion
Is OF the utmost importance, as upon its
decision the action will stand or fall.
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shem socal whe exeossed the sbs-fsy. viz
tue, courage and brti.zarcy oS Mr.. B-yac-
sorae Of she speakers ustng the most az
f-zvxwan. expressions. but strange -
szy, In the midst % ar this enthusiasm
no. = weird was said for the vsce-presi-
dent. either Mr.. S>waz or Mr.. Watson
Evidently II was the dessr. Of the meet
irg 70 avoid dangerous snag- The most
candid speaker Of the evening wsS az
Judge e c. 1nllioa, OF Skagss county.
whose sentiments would probably be true
OF the great majority Of Bryan support
ers present In speaking Of the silver
question and Is to Mr.. Million said that
he did NOT know what ft meant. but he
was for IL anyway. and would vote for
Bryan After the meeting . Bryan club
was formed.
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whateorl. Aug. l.--S7eeiai--Is Is report
81 tina, ex-Aayor Alfred L. Black has
definitely decided 20 make an efrort In
The Republican state convention 20 secure
fhe western Washington congressional
naynsrati lion fffs candidacy has been a
rea-fsr % street runor for a long tine
as has also that OF ESiwari Fischer. land
AGENT % TIRE BellinEasrn Bay Improve
rsen- Co, who received the Endorsement
oe the Republican county convention tive
years sEo.
Another whatccg~ candidate for political
hauars IS Prot Harry Pafsisor. city super
snse1sf4nt 81 schools who VIII try 20 secure
tha rcpocrat NOMINATION Tor state super
frtense1s In ease the free silver folks
vssaf xhs3r issues on fusion ticket He IS
not = Fen, but he S too cute 70 waste any
es hts ssfbstancs IN a political canvas this
year without q pretty safe guaranty of
Pop. support.
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CALIFORNIA FOR MKINLEY.
Many Gold Nine Owners Only shout
ing Free silver for Effect.

whatcom. Aug 2.-Speciai--P. b. Corn
wall president of the BellIngham Bay I'm
proyement Company, and late chairman of
the Republican state central committee
OF California. arrived yesterday from San
Francisco. The Post-Intel.gencer CORE
spondsnt called upon him last evening at
thu residence of his son-in-law, Edward
Fischer. and asked him II ne had any
thing to say relative 10 the summons said
10 have been issued for him to appear
before the grand jury in San Francisco
and give testimony as TO his knowledge
% the serious charges OF bribery brought
against seven members OF the board OF
supervisors. who are now being roasted
by the San Francisco papers as the ''solid
seven" Mr.. Cornwall stated that he had
received no previous mobilization OF the
issuance OF snch a summons. and had no
knowledge whatever OF the allegations
except such as he had gathered from the
papers before leaving San Francisco. He
T.. he says. acquainted with several of the
gentlemen accused. but he declines 10 ex-
press any opinion of the merits OF the
charges against them.
He expressed much interest In the pol!ti-
cal situation IN this state. and spoke quite
freely OF existing conditions in California
lie retired a few weeks ago from the
Craftsmanship OF the state central COM
mitsse. which he had held for mary years
and says ne IL now interested In politics
In the Golden state only as a private
citizen. While the silver sentiment IS
strong in Californis. protection Is regarded
as the greater Issue there. and he seer1s
confident that the state VIII give a good
majority for Mckinley.
Hs laid some stress upon the fact that
California Is xoid-producinS rather than
a silver-proGuciuE state, and he says that
many Of the geld mine owners are shout
Ing for free silver coinage because they
know iss effect would be 70 force gold
20 a premium and thus greatly increase
their profits The national chairman OF
she Free silver PARTY. Mr.. Lane. he says.
f. heavily interested IN gold mines. and
supports the cause or FREE silver solely
.or the reason stated. The fopalists havo
no organization IN California, ard cut
very little figure in politics.
The heaviest rain known here for many
years during the month OF August fell
yesterday and today. IL has done a vast
amount Of good. not only TO growing
crops hut IA checking the spread Of
forest fres. which had already done con-
siderable damage IA various sections OF
the county.
The Normal school trustees met yester-
DAY ana allowed the eighth monthly cst-
mate On the contrast for the construction
OF the school building