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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
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THE ORIGIN OF MEDICINES.
Some WeIl-known Remedies and
Their Various Sources.

The fact that certain herbs and plants
produce certain effects upon the human
system and alleviate or cure certain ills
dates back to time immemorial. Per.
haps the most ancient of medicines
properly authenticated, that isis
hops, which was used in the dual capa'
city of an intoxicating beverage and as
a medicine in 1000 b. G. This is attest
ed by pictures of the plant on Egyptian
monwnents of that date.
Cresote was discovered in 1890 by
Reichenbach, who extracted it from the
tar of wood.
Potassium was discovered in 1907 by
Sir Humphrey Davy.
Alcohol was first distinguished as an
elementary substance by Albucasis in
the twelfth century.
Scheele discovered glycerin in 1880
Nux vomica, which is nearly as old, is
the seed of tree indigenous to India
and Ceylon.
Peppermint is native of Europe, and
its use lis medicine dates back to the
middle ages.
Myrrh, which comes from Arabia and
Persia, was used as medicine in tn,
time of Solomon.
Hemlock, the extract of which killed
Socrates, is native of Italy and Greece
Iodine was discovered in 1912 by
Courtois, and was first employed in {
hospital in London in 1926.
Ipecac comes from South America
and its qualities are first mentioned il
1913 by Spanish writer, who refers t.
II as a Brazilian medicine.
Ergot is the product of the diseased
seeds of common rye, and is one O.
Hahneman's discoveries.
Aconite grows in Siberia and Contra
Asia, and was first used as medicine b,
Storck in 1762
Hasheesh, or Indian hemp, is res
nous substance produced from the top
of the plant in India. 1t has been used
as has opium, since Indian history be
gan.
Caffeine, the active principle of coffee
was found by Runge in 1920. Ordinar,
coffee contains about one per cent
Java coffee A 2-5 per cent, and Mar
Unique 2-5 per cent.
Arnica halls from Europe and Asif
but the medicine is made from artificial
plants grown for that purpose in Ger
many and France.-N. Y. World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

in their homes, and we will ventur.
to say that when one gets an idea of
good-we mean good-agricultural lit
erature in country homes. the wonder
viii be that there are not more rut
farmers.
The bog who secs in print discus
sion of the work which he performs,
though he be ever so slow and dull,
will be encouraged by the attention the
world is giving it, and will feel soinc-
thing of the enthusiasm of the student
as he goes deeper and deeper iuto the
science of a profession. The discipline
of farm work, of being alone in the
fields, working in harmony with ma
ture, tends to develop an originality,
sturdy and true, which often leads on
to success, when city lads are too often
content with being Jolly good fel
low. "-Homestead.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
More In the Man Than in tho Land.

1t is often remarked with great truth
that there is more in the man than in
the land" This is frequently verified
in the history of farmers who achieve
success on lands naturally poor. 1t is
stated that in Georgia, in the year
1895, man with family of nine chill
dren rented farm, With two mules
he raised supplies enough on the farm
to feed the family and stock for the
year. and marketed rs bales of cotton.
With the proceeds of the cotton he pur-
chased the farm and built house
thereon. Is there any other business
that will support those running it, pay
all expenses and enable man to pur-
chase the entire stock?
There is great deal more in the man
than in the land, but it is happy COM
bination when there is something in
both land and man. Dixie Farmer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
The Cotton Crop.

This crop is now fully Under way
In the more southern portions of the
cotton belt the crop has already been
brought to stand" Further north
the "chopping out" is going on steadi-
ly. 1t is better to thin to stand at
once than to attempt the plan of
BLOCKING" or leaving in punches,
once quite popular. Nothing is gained,
and often the young plants being
crowded, grow tall and spindling, and
this condition causes unnecessary
trouble and delay when the second
hoing comes on, besides retarding
the healthy, stocky development of the
plants. If the land is in-good condi-
ton, harrow run diagonally across
the rows will do rapid and effective
work; any crust which may have
formed is broken, the crop of young
grass is killed, and the cotton plants
become strong enough to be thorough
ly hoed at the first working. Thus
both time and labor are saved, which
tends to reduce the cost of production,
and this should be the object aimed at
by every cotton producer at the south
Dixie Farmer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Horses Keen Instinct.

The horse has strong sense of smell
He will leave musty hay untouched in
his bin, no matter how hungry;
neither will he drink Objectionable wa.
tep however thirsty. His intelligent
nostril will widen, culver and query
over the daintiest bits offered by the
fairest hands. Blind horses will gallon
wildly about pasture without strik
ing the surrounding fence. The sense
of smell informs them of it's close prox.
unity. Others will, when loosened from
the stable, go to the gate or bars open.
ing to their accustomed feeding
grounds. The horse, in browsing, is
guided in its choice of proper food en-.
tirely by its nostrils. Blind horses do
not make mistakes in their diet. In
the temple of Olympus a bronze horse
was exhibited, at the sight of which
real horses experienced the most vic.
lent emotions. 1t is said that in cast
Ing the statue magician had thrown
hippomanes upon it, which, by the odoI
Of the plant, deceived the horses, and
therein IL the secret OF the miracls.. =
Tit.Bits,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

1T is London now that has the hut
ton fever. The department stores ara
selling the motto nuisances by the
thousands.
Commander MeluZzi, who had been
for Al years director of the Cappella
Giulia, the choir of st. Peters church
at Rome, has died at the age OF So years
baroness Durdett-Coutts, who till
her marriage at the age of CT was the
woman most talked of in England next
to the queen, owing to her charities,
has just celebrated her eighty-fourth
birthday and is in excellent health.
--Eleanora Dusc. may capture Paris
by her daring as well as her acting.
She is going to act in French with lie
Bargy, of the Comedie Franchise, in a
play of Dumas the younger, ut per-
Torrance to raise money for his statue.
French society people have started
the fad known to American sophomores
of appearing as supernumerarieso on the
stage. A crowded society scene in one
of the latest plays brought out by
Sarah Bernhard gives them the OPP
portunity, the names of those seen be-
ing printed in the newspapers next day
Mercedes, princess of Asturias, who
for six months, between the death OF
her father and the birth of her brother,
was queen of Spain and will be queen
again should Alfonso XIII. die before
he has children, is now II years Of age
She rides an English bicycle, the gift
of her stepmother, Queen Christina
Britain has just beaten back a Ger
man invasion. The Alstcr, n German
trawler, not only caught fish within the
forbidden waters of Moray FIRTH, but
undertook to land its catch at Aber
deem. Fifteen bluejackets from Brit
ish man-of-war had to use force in
pushing back the German fishermen
and throwing their fish back into theil
boat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.
The Lowest Rates Ever Made to an
Exposition in This Country.

The Exposition in commemoration of the
hundredth anniversary Of the admission Of
Tennessee into the Union is not a local af.
fair by any means. 1t far surpasses in ex.
tent of buildings, beauty of grounds, inter.
esting exhibits and number Of both foreign
and home attractions any exhibition ever
held in this country, with the possible ex.
ception of the Columbian of 1893. Located
as IT is on the main line of the Louisville
Nashville. Railroad it is in the direct line
OF travel between the North and the South
and can be visited en- route with loss of but
little time. The extremely low rates that
have been established make it cheaper to &c
q, little out of your way, even, TO take in
this great show, while its own attractions
will well repay a special visit. Write Mr.
C.. p. Atmore, Gent Pass. Agent, Louis
vile, KY, for matter concerning it.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
HERE AND THERE.

Attention can not be fixed too in.
tently upon the importance of know
ing the composition of food and adopt
ing it to the end for which an animal
is kept.
Farming under glass has increased
at an extremely rapid pace during the
past dozen years. The time may come
when greenhouse will be as essential
to the farm outfit as the henhouse is
now.
Hogs and chickens are useful work.
ers in the barn yard. If let run in the
yard in winter time, if covered, they
will do splendid work in composing the
manures and in saving grain which
will otherwise be wasted.
March or April pigs should be
ready for the butcher in November or
December, or even earlier. Give them
plenty of red clover for the first five or
six months, and then fatten them with
Indian corn along with the clover.
The custom of loading farm wagons
so that the heaviest weight is upon the
front wheels is wrong, and adds ma
terially to the drift. The heaviest
weight should be carried by the hind
wheels. This has been proven by Of
fetal and careful test.
The farm and the work must be
studied. by having the labor properly
systematized and distributed less labor
will be needed. Only by taking every
advantage to procure results at lowest
cost is profit possible, oftentimes.
1t depends wholly upon what q
debt is incurred for as to its wisdom.
1t is foolish to give note FOR fast
horse or for luxury, but when the
debt will help one to make more money,
and so TO become independent sooner,
it is very different thing.
The hog is but machine to con-
vert corn and other food into pork, and
pork brings what we are most in need
of-money. II the hog is machine,
and we are going TO keep some of these
machines for use, we surely want the
very best attainable.
The management Of a good dairy
farm offers good chance for the en-
ercise of any brains you may chance TO
have; if you have energy here is the
place to use it; it has need of You if You
have good judgment and are carful in
looking after details
Horses should be watered before
feeding again; but should have no wa
ter, or but one or two swallows, soon
after feeding. The reasons for this is
plain; the horses stomach is small. and
hearty drink Of water floods it, and
will carry portion Of its contents into
the intestines, and beyond the reach Of
! digestion
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
He DisIiked Egotism.

aWhat is the matter with your" a.ked tho
wife of the peculiar man.
"I'm feeling lonely" was the reply.
Don't you like this city,"
II don't like this earth"
whats the objection to it"
People are too egotistical II there'A
anything hate it's egotism. And when l
see kings going ahead confidently and doing
things wrong, and diplomatists trying all
sorts of insincere tricks with complete eff
frontery, and lawyers seeking applause for
arguing on the wrong side OF case, and
everybody displaying utter selfshness with
out blush, | am forced to the conviction
that / am the only consistent, heightened
and moral gentleman on this globe. And it
makes me feel lonely. Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
A Veil of Mist

Rising ct morning or evening, from some
of malaria. Where malarial fever prevails
no one is safe, unless protected by some
efficient medicinal safeguard. Hostetters
Stomach Bitters is both a protection and q
remedy. No person who inhabits, or 80
journs in a miasmatic region or country,
should omit to procure this certifying agent,
which is also the finest known remedy for
dyspepsia, constipation, kidney trouble and
rheumatism
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
patrop,zcd Inv the Govcrnment.

The U. S. Government is big Gus.
toner of the Winchester Repeating Arms
Co., New Haven, CT. The authorities
appreciate that Winchester rifles and am.
munition are the best made. The 10000
rifles just made for the Navy by the Win
chestcrs are the best military arm in the
world. The Government is constantly buy
ing large quantities of all kinds OF am.
muntion Of the Winchesters ON account OF
its superiority. In buying guns or ammuni
ton it is safe to follow the Government ex
ports as they know which make is the best
Send for Winchester catalogue. They
are sent free
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Aliens Foot. Ease, powder for the feet
Cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and in
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. Greatest comfort discovery Of the
age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. Is certain cure for sweat
ing, callous, hot, tired, aching feet. Try il
to-day, Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmstead, lie Roy. N. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
In the Department store.

Customer (who has purchased pair Of
kid gloves)-They will do very well, though
they are trifle large.
Saleswoman-But then, your hands are
go small! Is there anything else?
"Yes; there are few things / wanted.
Let me see-oh, yes; gallon of molasses, a
pound Of tenpenny nails and hindquarter
OF lamb"
"Will you take them, with you or have
them sent?"
perhaps you may as well send them, as
! am not going directly me."-Boston
Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

From the Republican. Columbus. Ind.
Prof. r. S. Bowman, the able instructor
of natural science in the famous Huntsville
Qnd.) College, is well and favorably known,
not only as an educator, but also as min
lister of the gospel, as for number of years
he was pastor of the United Brethren church
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

One reason why all Of us down in our
hearts have unbounded respect for an old
woman's cures is that she never charges
three dollars visit, and her sympathy never
sounds like the blinking of coin.-Atchison
Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

this fewer dappontments
BIRTH and they would not those "longngs
the following letter Mrs. Pam, Whitney demonstrates the
of the Compound in such She
From the time till wentythree,
troubled with the kidneys terrible pains when monthly
periods made mind Lydia Pnkham Vegetable
Compound relieved After the doctor said
would able full living child
contutonaly half The
through
the said full time and the baby
lived be months DID, should My
months old and is healthy and hearty could wish
thankful the robust
health child express my gratitude yo
blessing Praise God for Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable
others
be frightened has beenMB
George St, E. Somcrvile, Mass
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
xo-To-noc for TIfty Cents.

Over Ao0,OOOcured. Why not let No-To-Bacc
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, soc and Sl.0O, all druggists
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
"Star Tobacco"

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. II is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

just as sure as a woman forgets to take
her handkerchief with her, some one tells
her tale of woe, and she is compelled to
weep under such embarrassing circum.
stances that she doesn't enjoy it.-Atchison
Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Rural Teacher-"What current event Of
great interest can you give me this morn.
ing" Small Girl (eagerly)-"My ma has
just made 20 tumblers Of jell."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Nouvelle Richesse. -Iostess-"I want to
give large party. What would you advise,
gentlemen, the dansant or a cafe chant.
ntY-Fliegende Blaetter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

There is nothing one needs quite so much
as a lead pencil, when he hasn't got it,
Washington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

The telephone will not work between peo-
pie who are not on speaking terms.
Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

A constant loafer not only is bore, but
he becomes impudent in time Washington
Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Every man knows a good use to which
.ome other man might put his money.-N.
Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

"You can't do that again. said the pig,
when the boy cut of his tail.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.

Natural Science In Hartsville Coll
legc, Cured of a Severe Illness by
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physicians Failed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

A woman wearing a sealskin sacaue and
chewing gum looks Just as bad as il she
had on an old faded shawl.--Washingto
Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Pso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
most obstinate coughs.-Rev. ID. Buch.
mueller, Lexington, Mo, Feb. "a, 1894.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

You can always safely ask a man where
he got his hat, but never his umbrella. Up,
Date.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Some folks think it is a sign of culture not
TO know any but the given name of their
hired girls.-W ashington Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

maternity
Do you know the meaning of what
is popularity called those long
ings," or cravings, which beset so
many women during pregnancy?
There is something lacking in the
motheSw-5lood. Nature cries out
.szn1 III be satisfied ut all hazards.
One woman wants sour things,
another wants sweets, another
wants salt things, and so on.
The real need all the time is to
enrich the blood so as to supply
nourishment for another life, and
to build up the entire generative
system, so that the birth may be
possible and successful.
If expectant mothers would fort
lily themselves with Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, which
for twenty years has sustained
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

A little girl gets mad quickest when boy
she meets doesn't tip his hat.-Washington
Democrat
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys ana
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, ioc'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

When bilious or costive eat Cascaret,
candy catbartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25

Just try l0c box Of Cascarets candy ca
thartc, finest liver and bowel regulator made
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
Shake Into Your Shoes

A bow-legged man in tight pants look,
awfully funny.-Washingt Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-06-25
Motherhood.

mother who is in good physical condition transmits
to her children the blessings of good constitution
The child fairly drinks in health from its mothers
robust constitution before birth, and from healthy
mothers milk after.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-12-16
NEGRO FIEND SLAIN.
RIddIed with Shot Near Hannibal, Mo. -
He Had Assaulted n Woman.

RIddIed with Shot Near Hannibal, Mo-
He Had Assaulted Woman.
HANNIBAL, Mo-, Dec. 14.-Bill I'm
derwood, negro recently released
from the penitentiary, called at the
homo of Christian Pabst, a farmer liv-
ing four miles southwest of here, and
demanded money Pabst refused, and
Underwood drew a revolver and made
him lie down on the floor. He then
pressed the revolver against Mrs.
Pabst's temple and commanded her to
bind her husbands arms and feet with
Irvine. The poor woman obeyed.
The brute took her into another
room and assaulted her. In the morn
ing she managed to elude him and ran
to the house of her brother-in-law,
Lewis Pabst, mile distant Lewis re-
turned with a shotgun Underwood
met and disarmed him, and made him
walk into the room where his brother,
Christian, still lay bound. Lewis sud-
denly made bound for Underwood,
and, after u scuffle, secured the gun,
and moment later the riddled corpse
of the negro lay stretched on the floor.
Mrs. Pabst may die. The shooting
meets with public favor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-12-16
DURRANT'S LAWYER.

Promises Revelations Which May Result
In Freedom Before Long.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 14-In an in
terview Eugene Deuprey, the attorney
who is making such fight for Theo-
dore Durrant, declares that Durrant
will not be hanged in January, as is
generally expected, and that he will
eventually go free. He says that rev.
Citations are soon to be made in the
case that will cause u profound sensa-
tion, that they are on the track of the
real murderer and that arrests will
soon be made.
Mrs. Alice Hartley who killed Sem
ator Foley at Reno several years ago,
created much. excitement in Emman-
uel Baptist church Sunday night by
rising at the conclusion of Rev. j.
George Gibson's sermon and dramati-
cally declaring that she had a message
from God that Durrant's life should
be saved, and it was the duty of the
congregation to save him,
Mr., Gibson, who was Durrant's
pastor, refused to see the condemned
mans mother when she called with a
message from her son asking the
preacher to tell all he knew about the
murders in Emmanuel church.
A tinal appeal for a Communication Of
the sentence of death will be made to
Governor Pudd this week.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-12-16
Gov STEPHENS ON FUSION
Says It Ia ImpraosIcable ana VIII Not
Prevail on the state ticket

Says 10 Ia ImpFaotIoable aud Will Not
Prevail on the state ticket
JEFFERsoN Cry, Mo-, Dec. 14.-In
an authorised interview on the ques-
ton of Democratic and Populist fusion
Governor Stephens said:
"Fusion, on the state ticket is out
Of the question, because it is imprac-
ticable, because it cannot be brought
about; it is not possible; it is not en-
titled to serious consideration, and 1t
is not receiving it from Democrats,
Populists or silver Republicans gener-
ally. For one Of our Missouri polite
ians, after having made canvass of
the state and secured instructions suf-
ficient to guarantee him a Democratic
nomination, to surrender his nomina-
ton, in state where the nomination
means election, it would be an exhibit
tion Of self-sacrifice and party devo-
ton unparalleled in the history of
Missouri politics
with Bryan, who is our admira-
ton and glory, as our standard bearer
and with the Chicago platform IN
1900, the Populists and the Silver Re-
publicans will remain with us, and
there is no reason why they should
not have fair representation upon
our electoral ticket, and in event Of
national success they would be treated
without prejudice by our President
when he goes to reward his SER
wants, as l have tried to treat them
and propose to continue to treat them
during my administration.
'Fusion will come naturally in the
counties where it requires coalition of
Populists, Silver Republicans and
Democrats to defeat Republicanism
and to obtain control of county affairs.
In the counties, judicial circuits, con-
gressional and senatorial districts, flu
sion brought about in this way is
practicable and proper"