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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
THE COTTON PLANTATION.

The Present Status Of the Renter Farmer.
The present status of the renter
farmer in north Texas claims my at
tention in this article. Every clew
needed to ferret out such data as shall
be of value in giving fair synopsis of
the aspect shall be used. During Pc
Rod of great depression, which has ex-
listed with more or less severity for the
past four years, the renter farmer has
been compelled to use greater econo.
my and prudence than has been hith.
erto pursued. AS the merchant felt
the necessity Of risking less Of his
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

A Georgia lawyer, who had case in
which conviction for his client seemed
certain, closed his argument with a
scriptural quotation. To the amaze
ment of all, the jury returned YER
dict of Not guilty." without leaving
their seats. After court had adjourned,
the lawyer approached the foreman.
81 am curious to know" he said, "just
on what point Of law you based your
verdict?"
ut warn't no law point, colonel"
replied the foreman, "but we couldn't
Jest git over the Scripture" Baltimore
Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
WASHING BLANKETS.

Summer is the best time for washing
blankets. To do the " DIRK satisfactorily
fill tub half full of soft hot water in
which half bar of Ivory soap has been
dissolved, and wash gently with the
hands. Resin soap and hard rubbing
ruins blankets. When clean rinse well,
hang on the line in the sun. AS soon as
dry, fold evenly and put away securely
in box or closet. Blankets washed
thus will remain fresh and soft for
years.
u,rrvA ID DARKER
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
PopuIor Win Hunters.

The most popular hunting rifles are made
by the Winchester Repeating Arms Coz
New Haven, CT. Their light, modern, high
powered small cahbcr rifles have revolu-
lionized gun making and are fast supplant-
ing all other makes. The Winchester
Models '0i and '95 do terrific execution.
They will kill at distances where big bore
guns would not injurc. They are very pop
ular with the most successful hunters on
account Of their accuracy at short and long
distances and their tremendous killing
power, Send for large illustrated cata-
logue describing them.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Its surprising how mpracticable some
very learned men are" Eyes; there's Prof.
Lingwist, for example. He spent over half
his life in acquiring fluency in nine or ten
different languages, and then went and mar.
to get word in edgcways. Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Her voIubiIity.

Mabel (studying her lesson) Papa
What is the definition of volubility?
Mabel's Father-My child, volubility
Is distinguishing feature of your
mother when, on account of urgent
business affairs, don't happen to reach
home until after two o'clock In thu
morning. News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Young Housekeeper Ito butcher)-."What
is the price of mutton?" Butcher - Ten
pence, num-" Young Housekeeper And
lamb!" Butcher--"Thirteen pence, mum"
Young Housekeeper (surpriscdD --" lis it pos
sibe? Why a lamb isn't more than hall
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet:
It cures painful, swollen, smartng feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age Aliens Foot.Ease makes tight. or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired aching feet:
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Write to Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Summer VACATIONS.

Interesting illustrated booklets pertain
ing. to Massachusetts Seashore, Ocean, Island
and Inland Resorts, are issued by the pas
senger department OF the Fall River Line
the famous route between New York and
yard, Nantucket, Bar Harbor, the White
Mountains, etc, etc, etc List of the book,
lets will be mailed upon receipt of one
cent stamp. Address o. II. Taylor, GEM
Pass'r Agent, Fall River Line, New York
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
az nnnaie Of Neryes.v

This term is often applied 10 people Whose
nerves are abnormally sensitive. They
should strengthen them with Hostetters
Stomach Btlefs. After course of that
benign tonic, they will cease to be conscious
that they have nervous systems, except
through agreeable sensations. 1t will en-
able them to eat, sleep and digest well, the
three media for increasing tone and vigor in
the nerves, in common with the rest OF the
system. The mental worry begotten by
nervous dyspepsia will also disappear.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Sniritnnns Snrcasm.

~ wonder" said Mr.. Drinkhorn, as he
filled his glass with the ease of an expert, Il
wonder who started the custom OF calling a
drink of liquor a 'smile?"
81 wouldn't call that one there smile"
said the barkeep. ut is nothing shy of a
horselaugh Cincinnati Enquirer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Neghborly Sagacity.--"I never like to
hear a woman spoken of as an indulgent
mother" "Why not?" "lndulgent mothers
are the kind that rever interfere when their
children annoy other people. Chicago
Record
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Trade Usnges.

"IIere," said the city editor, you say this
burglar, was caught at his work. That's
wrong"
"Why?" asked the green reporter
"A burglar never works. lie plies his
nefarious calling" = Philadelphia North
American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
ELIZA r. PARKER.
Whrrn FrIendshln Ceascs.

Cynthia-Do you think Frank will
love me when am old, Maud.
Maud-Well, there's one thing. dear,
you'll soon know. --picls-Me-Up.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

If some men worked as hard trying to
learn economy as they do inventing some
thing, fewer wives would have the living to
earn. -Washingto Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

The fortunate people in this world are
those who have at least one friend in whose
presence they can blow their own horns
without dscouragement.-A Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

The happiest expression to be found is on
woman's face when she is going away
from hone; a woman always enjoys trip
more tilan man.-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Magistrate-"The evidence shows that
you threw stone at the man." Mrs. Nc.
Duff-"An' it shows more than that, yer
honor. 1t shows that hit aim."-Tit'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

A sergeant in volunteer corps, being
doubtful whether he had distributed rifles to
all the men, called out: "All you that are
without arms hold up your hands,"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Lecturer--The entire history OF thq
world has moved In cycles.
sproclet--What makep -Phj!adsAphiv
North American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

That Stern Revolt. -"You belong to the
Order of New Women, don't you, Miss
Bggs?" "Yes; but don't call us that; the
new woman won't stand being ordered. =
Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

After six years. suffering, was cured by
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '9i.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Lots Of men will spend as much time tell.
ing stories about their dogs as women do
about their children.-Wa Washington Dem
Ocrat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

The stomach isn't the scat of intellect, but
a French restaurant will force you to learn
something of the language.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
"Stnr TObuccO.v

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

The man in the moon is probably the only
one in history who does not believe he is
n man of the world.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Taking Time by the Forelock.-T have
just been at my husband to induce him to
buy me a sealskin jacket" "What! in the
spring." "Oh, it will be winter before |
worry him into doing il Indy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

When man has handle to his name
he naturally looks on it as something that
lifts him up
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

When we say that wisdom is better than
ubies we generally mean our wisdom and
Their peoples rubies.-N. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

The poorer man is, the more agents try
to sell him things. Washington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

'T want something nice in oil for din.
ing.room." Eyes. madam. A landscape or
a box of sardines?"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

1t occasionally happens in newspaper of
flee that a man puts a reporter on to an item
by calling to ask that it be suppressed.-At-
Gibson Nlobe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

A great many men who began life poor are
holding their own remarkably well.-Wasb.
ington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

How many people there arc who have
no visible means of support.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Men only begin TO prosecute when they de
spair of convincing.-N. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

Halls Cntnrrh Cure
IS Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
WHEN THE CROP MAY BE FED.

1t takes the plant, under average
conditions, about two months to reach
its most luxuriant growth. 1t may be
fed at any time to stock, but when
young and fresh there is much more
danger from bloating or securing.
When it seems to have reached it's
greatest growth, it will remain fresh
and brittle for several weeks during a
normal season, but if allowed to stand
too long it becomes stringy, and when
in this condition the stock do not like
H. an we'll y
The herald., 1897-08-26

etc. The other paper he was told was a
promise to pay his attorney $3.50 for his
services. AS a matter of fact this Ce-
lestial plaintiff has discovered that one
paper was an order transferring all of
his property, lying in the police safe, to
Martin, and the other was an agreement
to pay 5000 to Martin as his fee.
All that, if true, is bad enough. but IS
Sam Sing alleges, the habeas corpus
racket didn't work worth a cent, and
when he was released from Jail 1t was
because the Benson officer had arrived,
got his man and there being no charge
against the defendant he was given his
freedom. BY this little game of legal
hocus-pocus Martin, it is claimed, got
away with SS7 in silver, $7.75 in gold, and
draft drawn by the Newman bank of
Ell Paso and made payable to the Sun
Tong Chong Co. of Hong Kong. The
draft was for 5000 Mexican money, or
S470 in American coinage. Martin re-
turned the S7.75, but held the balance,
and Furthermore demanded his fee OF
5000. Sam Sing says he proffered $50 to
Martin to repay him for his services,
Notwithstanding that he had reaped no
benefit from them. if he would return the
draft and money he had appropriated.
The attorney refused, and now judg-
ment is asked for the total amount, or
$557 and costs
The herald., 1897-08-26
OFF TO KLONDYKE
An Insolvent That Desired to Recoup
His Fortunes

NJ. w. Bishop, the insolvent grocery
man on Fifth street, was arrested in
San Francisco yesterday, on warrant
sworn to by the board of trade of this
city. Sheriff Burr dispatched Deputy
White north last evening to bring the
defendant back to the city.
1t will be remembered that when eX-
amined last week before Court Commits
sioner Rollins, Bishop told a most curl
Gus story. 1t was known, and he did
not deny, that when he became insolvent
he selected most of the readily collected
bills and gathered in about $1,000 He
didn't concede that much, but stated
that about half of that amount he had
collected for the purpose of compromis-
ing with his creditors. One evening he
went to the theater with his wife and
upon returning home found that burg
lars had broken in and made a bee-line e
for that money. Bishop made no COM
plant to the police-the story rested on
his unsupported word. When the Cas-
par started from San Pedro with pas
sengers for Klondyke Bishop was on
board.
The charge preferred is embezzlement,
and is made by the board of trade, act
ing for creditors.
The herald., 1897-08-26
LEGAL HoCUS-PoCUS
A Strange Suit Begun by Chinaman
Against Attorney Martin

An attorney and councillor at-laW oc-
cupies privileged position and is an
officer of the court in which he has been
accorded permission to practice. The
responsibilities of such position are
not always appreciated by individual
members of the bar, but it is seldom that
any very serious reflections are cast
upon the honesty and integrity of law
yer in his capacity as counsel.
Yesterday, however, a suit was begun
by a Chinaman named Sam Sing against
Theodore Martin, the attorney, and an
other Chinaman named Jew Lem. 1t
will be remembered that a few weeks
ago two Cinnamon We're arrested on the
Southern Pacific train as they passed
through the city to San Francisco. The
arrest was made on a telegram from
Benson, Ariz to the effect that China
man had committed grand larceny there
and had gotten away with about $2000
Only one Celestial was wanted, but as
both of those arrested here had large
sums of money on them they were both
detained pending the arrival of an Of
ficer from Behson to identify his man
Sam Sing, the plaintiff in the present
suit, was the innocent Chinaman placed
upder arrest when discovered as the
travelling companion of countrymar
who was wanted"
He sets forth in his complaint that or
July 4th he arrived in Los Angeles er
route from FL Paso to Hong Kong, ant
upon arrival was arrested and confined
In jail for ten days. Attorney Martin
called upon him in Jail and requested
that he be retained to procure his re-
lease. The plaintiff told him that he
had committed no crime, that there was
no case against him, and thereupon, he
claims, Martin assured him he could
procure his release on habeas corpus fol
reasonable amount-quite a small fee
At the same time the attorney statei
that he had been retained by the other
Chinaman to defend him.
Sam Sing, however, charges that tbs
attorney and Jew Lem, who acted as in
terpreter, conspired to cheat and de-
fraud him out of his money and proper
" which he had upon his person at the
time Of his arrest and which was taker
from him by the police. Jew Lem tol6
him that If he didn't retain Martin tba,
he would go to prison for five years sure
and as the plaintiff was sick and ignor-
ant of the law he believed his lying
brother countryman. During the sew
eral interviews between attorney and
client, Martin, it is alleged, prepared
certain papers which Sam Sing was
asked to sign, and did sign. Jew Lem
explained that one paper was necessary
for the plaintiff to recover all his prom
erty that the police had taken away
from him, consisting Of money, draft,
The herald., 1897-08-26
A TRUST DEED
That the Courts Will Have
to COnstrue
THE HOLLENBECK HOME
SERIOUS CHARGES PREFERRED
AGAINST MARTIN
40 Heavy Damage Suits Against the
Los Angeles Iron and Steel Co.
The Young Divorce

1t seems rather hard, luck when one is
calmly told, after having with care pre-
pared a document, that he cannot prop
erly construe its meaning, but that is
practically what is being illustrated in
a suit filed yesterday.
1t appears that Mrs. Hollenbeck and
the trustees Of the Home for Aged Peo-
pie, which she built and endowed, do
not interpret the various clauses in the
trust deed in quite the same way, and so
the matter is to be determined by an
equity proceeding in the superior court.
This suit has been brought in the name
of the people by Attorney General Fitz-
gerald on complaint of John d. Fisher,
against Mrs. Hollenbeck, the trustees
and the board of managers The trust
deed and the bylaws are set forth, the
latter providing that applicants for ad-
mission to the home must be persons"
of good moral character, not less than 60
years old, while the trust deed provides
that the property conveyed is for the
purpose of maintaining home 'for in
digent women and homeless children"
Mrs. Hollenbeck and the board of man
ayers abide by the bylaws, but the
trustees follow their deed of trust, the
latter claiming that the privileges of the
institution must be confined to INDECENT
women and children; and the former
claiming the right to admit old men to
its benefits as well.
While Mrs. Hollenbeck has not de-
sired to restrict the trustees to any par
ticular course Of action the present pro-
a1.x- .0 ri
complications at a future time.
The specific instance mentioned in the
complaint filed, and which forms the
basis of the suit, is the case of John ID.
Fisher and his wife, who were admitted
to the home in October last upon each
paying the required sum Of $780, Not
long after the trustees notified the
board of managers regarding their con-
struction of certain clauses of the trust
deed that upon the death of Mrs. Eliza
beth Hollenbeck and the consequent
termination of her life estate in the
trust property, the trustees will have to
exclude men from the home and give its
benefits to women only. Any such action
would result in Fisher being turned
away from the home, and to this he de-
cidedly objects after having paid over
the $500 demanded. The court is asked
in these premises to construe the deed
that the home was founded for the pur-
pose of establishing and maintaining
charitable institution for the support of
INDECENT persons" and homeless chill
dren, subject to the reasonable rules of
the board of trustees, and that the
trustees be instructed accordingly.
1t has been generally understood that
however the technical verbiage of the
trust deed may be construed, it has been
and is the desire of Mrs. Hollenbeck to
make the home a pleasant retreat for
aged couples, as well as lonely old,
women. Many married couples are de-
void of all care at an advanced age and
when they need it most, and by paying
the stipulated amount it was intended
they should have the privileges resulting
from the benefaction.
The herald., 1897-08-26
New Suits Filed

The people, by Attorney General W.
F. Fitzgerald, upon complaint of John
D. Fisher VS.. John D. Bicknell, F. A.
Gibson, j. NJ. Elliott ct ala suit to
have the court construe the decd of
trust of the Hollenbeck home that it be
for the purpose of establishing and
maintaining on a certain piece of land a
charitable institution for the mainte-
nance of INDECENT persons and homeless
children, subject to the reasonable rules
of the trustees. or board of managers,
and that the trustees be instructed ac-
cordingly.
Colorado Gold Mining and Develop
ment company VS.. Antonasio Bergarro
ct ala suit to dissolve partnership and
an accounting that receiver be ap-
pointed to work the mine in Kearny
pending the dissolution.
Lamar Moore, an infant, by L. Moore,
his guardian ad Item, VS.. Los Angeles
Iron and Steel company ct ALA suit to
recover S25,0OO as damages sustained
while in the employ of the defendant
company.
J. L. Moore VS.. Los Angeles Iron and
Steel company ct al.-The plaintiff is
father of Lamar Moore and institutes
suit to recover $500 for loss of his sons
services.
The matter of the community property
of Richard c. Nelson and Florence Mel
son.-The petition Of r. C. Nelson that
title to lot 33, block c. of the Kohler &
Frohling tract, and lot A. block G, Cen
tral park tract, be quieted in him.
Sam Singvs. Theodore Martin and Jew
Lem alias George C, Lem-A suit to re-
cover $470 and $S7, money taken from
plaintiff and costs of suit
Application for adjudication upon
community property.-The petition of A
w. Edelman that certain lands be de-
clared vested in himself.
The estate of Oriamia S. Smythe.-The
petition of David Mcconnell Smythe for
probate of will. The estate is valued al
$6O,05O, yielding an income of $4,000 per
annum.
The herald., 1897-08-26
A Tried ReEedY fer RiIiousncss

Those who suffer from disorder or mac
ton of the liver will never get the upper
hand of the unruly organ so long as they
use such irrational remedies as blue pill
calomel and podophylin. But from the
tried and popular medicine, Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters, they may expect relief
with a certainty of obtaining it. The in
fluence of the bitters upon the great hillary
gland is direct, powerful and speedily felt
The relief afforded is not spasmodic, but
complete and permanent. The salowness
of the skin, furred appearance of the
tongue, indigestion, costiveness, headache
nausea, pains through the right side and
shoulder, in fact every accompaniment OF
the obstinate complaint are entirely and
promptly removed by a course of this in
estimable medicine. in behalf of which tes-
timony is constantly emanating from
every quarter and from all classes of So
ciety.
The herald., 1897-08-26
THE YOUNG DIVORCE
The Stakes Being Played for Larger
Than Anticipated

The further hearing dragged out It's
weary course again yesterday without
any very startling developments. Once
or twice witnesses were made to skate
over very thin ice, but every time the
danger signal was raised by opposing
counsel and the plodding in the rut of
dry detail was resumed
1t developed yesterday that the plain
tiff, as one of the McCullagh heirs, will
come into much larger sum of money
than heretofore stated. The inventory
of the estate of "Joe" McCullagh
amounted to $S76427 for personal prop
erty alone, and with real estate will
pass the $1,000,000 mark OF the total
amount Charles Young is entitled to a
one-thirteenth share. The trial is prov
ing very eXhausting to the plaintiff and
he has to be constantly famed Despite
this attention he was in state of utter
collapse for short time during the af-
ternoon and had to be taken into the
witness room.
To the impartial non-legal mind it
would seem as if a preponderance of
evidence lay with the plaintiff Yester-
day Mrs. Young finished her cross-ex-
animation and number of witnesses
sustained her in her assertion that her
husband was an habitual drunkard. But
the witnesses most strenuous in this
regard were the ones who had, with the
Wife, direct interest in the result of
the trial. Mrs. Sweet, the mother of the
wife, conceded that she had a very de-
cided interest in the case In addition
to this, however, one fact stands out in
d prominent way, and that is that al
most the entire testimony on both sides
showed that the plaintiff had at least
not lost days work through his intem
perate habits, even conceding them ro
be established And this is just what
the law requires shall be established
Some of the witnesses said that the
plaintiff might, for ought they knew
get drunk at night, but that during the
day he was certainly sober. If it were
possible for a man to work each day
carouse each evening and then get ur
fresh in the morning to resume work
which it is not-that would indicate legaI
cruelty, but not the habitual intemper-
ance contemplated by the statute. As