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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

never spent more delightful time than
during my sojourn in Iceland"
In China and India Miss Alderman
traversed the countries in native cos
tune. Her descriptions of the preva-
lence of the opium habit in those coun-
tries are narrowing, to put it mildly.
''But find that there are whole dis
tricts devoted to these dens in New
York, San Francisco and Denver" she
said, "and | have an idea that plenty
Of them may be found in Chicago. In
foreign countries-India and China
the number of people cnslayed by
opium is almost as great as that of the
victims of strong drink. The effect is
just as inevitable and ruinous."
Among the many daring incidents in
which Miss Alderman has figured is
her descent to the bottom of the sea
near the coast of India. Arrayed in the
tIappings of woman diver, probably
the only suit of the kind in existence
and obtained for the occasion from an
expert, Miss Alderman viewed the
beauties of the deep and helped 10 bring
UP number of pearls. On her way to
India on the high seas, while on board
steamer, she climbed mast and
clinging to the swaying top, waved a
greeting to passing ship. On the same
journey abroad Miss Alderman was O
passenger on Chinese junk, and dur
ing high storm at sea was swept over.
board. Her presence of mind and some
sailors from Turkish man-of-wai
saved her. Australia was also the
scene of some Of Miss Ackerman's most
active labors. She has twice encir
c!ed the globe. When in Africa she
was Frustrated with sickness. Lady
Henry Somerset heard of her condition
sent for her and brought her back Il
health in her castle, near London.
Miss Alderman is good platform
speaker and her manner Is sincere
She is determined to carry on an activ,
campaign on Chicago's west side, will
the Fourth Baptist church as her sup
port.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

from n toothbrush. This freedoms left
play for his natural propensities. Jim
was thief, and of his evil trait nothing
would cure him. He would carry Off
any bright thing lying about, whether
1t were diamond ring or a yeast cake,
and hide them. He was like his cous-
ms. the Aagpies, in that, He hid
everything near, or in the house, SO it
was not, difficult to find bis treasures.
lie would hide his stealings in the
same places time after time, and these
became known; SO they were sought II
anything was missing. Precaution was
the rule of the house, however.
Jim liked music, and would cuddle
down on his mistress shoulder while
she practiced on the piano, closing his
eyes and looking as happy as bird
could look. One of his accomplish
ments was an odd series Of movements
called, by courtesy, a dance.
Jim took very kindly to all the tricks
that were taught him, and would do
them when he wished to coax his mis-
tress for some indulgence. He could
shoulder arms, play dead, find what his
mistress hid, fire tiny cannon, come
at whistle--indeed, he learned near
~ all those things that bird can.
IIc had some original ones. He de-
lighted in teasing the dog. He would
stand on his back when the dog was
asleep, and with his sharp bill witch
the dogs hair. When the dog arose in
despair of ever getting his nap Jim
would cav in mirth. Jim's jokes were
Of the practical joke kind, and rarely
gave their victim any pleasure. He
would steal kitty's meat from under
her very nose, and kitty had no means
of retaliation. He was not averse to
nipping Nellie's ankles If he could
while she was at work in the kitchen
or hanging out clothes. Nellie did not
approve of Jim. She thought: "The
knowing, thaving bird. Sure an he's
the very divil himself"
Jim lived in country city, and was
given freedom to range as he would
He never touched anything in the gar.
dcn-probably because he was well fed
at home. His wings were clipped Sc
that he could not fly away, though he
showed no desire to do so during the
first year of his life. When the spring
came again Jim seemed restless; and
one day he did not come back. His
wings having grown, he had flown into
the woods to visit with others of his
kind, who were no less cheerful com.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

black, and turn back to cover the foun-
dation ON that side. Take another
piece of different color and sew along
the other side Of the black, to cover the
remaining muslin. At the corner, let
one color overlap the other diagonally.
hemming it down upon the right side.
From the inner end Of this diagonal line
make several stitches upon the black
in fan shape with bright-colored floss.
This completes the block.
Plan the size of pillow that you wish
TO make, and then piece as many blocks
as will be required. Twenty or 90
inches makes good-sized pillow, and
for the latter 121 blocks will be needed.
AS different colors are employed, any
odds and ends can be made use of.
The pillow is handsomely set off by \
wide bias ruffle of black silk or goods
like that used in the corner Of each
block. Or this ruffle can be made Of
ribbon. If there is not sufficient of
the black goods for the ruffle, the edge
can be finished with q cord, and the
undcrside of the pillow can be made
of any available material, or like the
top.-American Agriculturist.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
PlTH AND POINT.

AT New York Club.-"Hoot ava,
mon! Hoo re We the day?" "Ou, aye,
Brawlie, brawlie! Thank We for speir.
in'."-Life.
--Bob-"Where did you get that neck.
tie?" Billy-"My wife gave it to me 70
remember her by" Goodness! she's
not as ugly as that. is she ?"--Y onkers
Statesman.
-Professor--"You disturbed my lee
ture yesterday by loud talking Stu
dent - impossible" 'But l heard
YOU" "Then must have talked in my
sleep.".Fliegende Batter.
In an advertisement for a young
gentleman who left his parents, it was
stated that "if Master Jachy will re-
turn to his disconsolate parents he shall
be allowed to sweeten his own tea."-
Tit-Bits.
1T must have beenNa very tender
hearted butcher who killed this lamb"
said the Cheerful Idiot, pausing in the
saving Of his chop. "Why?" kindly
asked another boarder. "He must have
hesitated three or four years before
striking the fatal blow indianapolis
Journal.
There's lots O. min," said Mr.. Raj
ferty, shot attracts CRED deal av at
tention widout much thot's substantial
to show fur it," "Thrue fur yez," re-
piled Mr.. Dolan; "the lightest man runs
up the ladder fastest. But it do be the
wan that brings hod O. bricks wild i'm
that rally counts. London Figaro.
--Dashaway-"Hello, Uncle Jasper, ]
haven't seen you for long time" Uncle
Jasper-"No, sab. De fac is, Use SC
shabby dat kinder hate Z pear fore
spectacle folks" Dashaway-"Well
now, uncle, If / should offer you the
choice between a good glass Of whisky
and pair of trousers I've got upstairs
which would yon take?" Uncle Jaspe,
Scratching his head) boss
dat's powerful hard nut TO crack. But
l spec If had dat glass o. whisky frs
I'd be dat good | could elocute yo' int,
givin' me dat pair of pants, sah."-Har.
lem Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
WOMAN AND4HQME,
CRUSADE AGAINS-

Lcd by Miss Jessie Alderman. / woman
of Pluck and Purpose.
Saloonkeepers on Chicago's west side
are squaring their shoulders fcr bat
tie royal A modern Joan of Arc in
the form of Miss Jessie a. Alderman,
who has scaled the highest mountains,
explored the depths of the ocean in
diving costumes, hailed passing steam
ers from the masthead and ridden over
land in Iceland 500 miles on horseback,
has begun crusade against Kirg Alco-
hol. She comes to the Fourth Baptist
church of Chicago as special rescue
worker and is probably the first to
carry the work of the Baptist church
into q field hitherto claimed alone by
the Salvation Army slum corps. The
first onslaught will be against saloon
keepers. The latter are nerving them
selves to face the bold invader, but If
Miss Ackerman's past achievements are
taken into account 1t is probable she
will gain the citadel with the aid OF a
telescope organ and her gentle person
atty.
Miss Alderman is known to temper
ance and rescue workers the world
over. 1t is unlikely that among them
may be found another woman with
such history of varied and daring
experiences. When seen at the home
of friend her agreeable manners and
expressive face belied the trying situa-
tions through which she has passed as
missionary.
The Fourth Baptist church, ct which
Rev. Kittredge Wheeler is pastor, will
experience change of work and policy
as a result of the work mapped out for
the versatile woman. Miss Alderman
Is one of the two licensed women Bap-
list preachers in the United States and
is pretty well known as lecturer.
Miss Alderman is an American, but
has devoted most of her life to active
work abroad as missionary. She Is
ut present working upon history OF
her 500 mile ride on horseback through
Iceland. Thirty-one days were con-
sumed in the trip, and each had Its
quota of picturesque incidents. She
describes the Icelanders as "a people
with touch of melancholy in all their
doings and delightfully."- provincial in
customs" ut is difficult to sleep on
the island" she continued. 1--WE had
to lower curtains and darken the rooms
IN order to get even sleepy. 1t is SC
light one may read day and night with
out artificial light. can say that
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
POISONING FROM HONEY.
Supposedly Originating from Plants Of =
Poisonous Nature.

Poisonous Nature.
The old saying that every sweet has
its bitter might be actuated by the
statement that honey sometimes con-
tains the most active and dangerous
poison. A case in point is related in
a medical review as follows: A man
and his wife ate honey. They took but
little, as they observed burning
sensation Of the mouth and throat as
soon as the honey was swallowed.
Within few minutes both were taken
III. There were nausea, severe pain;
and vomiting; then loss of conscious
ness, GOODNESS of the extremities, feeble
action Of the heart and collapse. No
pulse could be detected. The wife re-
NAMED insensible for several hours, hut
the husband was not entirely restored
until the following day. Even then
strength returned very slowly, and
there was every indication Of extreme
exhaustion. ABORTION Of the honey WIS
treated chemically, and an extract was
given to two cats; to one small do5e,
and to the other large dose was adj
ministered. The small one produced
partial exhaustion, relaxation OF the
voluntary muscles and general depres-
sion. The large one took effect almost
Immediately producing relaxation, vom-
ting, purging, prostration and almost
complete loss of control over the volun-
tary muscles. The cat did not regain its
normal condition for "a hours. A fairly
thorough examination of the honey was
made in order, if possible, to discover
the nature Of the poisonous element.
No positive conclusion was arrived at,
but the chemists were reasonably sat-
isfied that the rhododendron and q few
other plants of that class contained the
Objectionable substance. 1t is also
stated that plants belonging to the
heath family have been by botanists
looked upon with apprehension, for the
reason that they have been suspected OF
harboring the toxic qualities which &C.
counted for the cases of honey poison.
ing.--N. Y. Ledger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
DEAR EYES.

s'ear eyes. dear, loving even:
Far DER the lapse of years
Eaze once moro into their depths
"hi'e m'nc are iilled with tears.
A'v s, eyes, dear. laughing eyes;
q. nen mirth flashed from their bar.
oya never held a brighter gem.
Sky never clearer star.
Lear eyes, dear, honest eyes:
which, when the soul looked out
Aausnt me anew In faiths pure creed.
ana checked my half-formed doubt.
Devr eyes. dear. tender eyes.
winch. oft-grown frank and free.
"ouiu say to mine the sweetest thoughts
And say them all for me.
Dear eyes, dear. trusting eyes:
saw their glory shine
anu mao not thought that they would die,
when last their gaze met mine.
And yet--dear. tired eyes;
They shut one day In sleep;
anu walked no more with laughing light,
And walked no more to weep.
Dear eyes. dear, grieved-f for eyes:
Perchance--they'n liok for me
Some day when from the harbor Life
and my boat are free.
Rosa Pearle. IN Chicago Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
GENUINE IRISH STEW.

How to Mako 1t Out of tho Food Gen<
orally Thrown Away.
We are not apt to regard the Irish
peasantry as either thrifty or patterns
in any matters of cooking, yet ths
canny Scotch are no more severe econ
omists than the Irish Of the northern
country. The genuine Irish stew is a
dish that deserves every praise. Itisas
great success in its way as Scotch
broth of mutton, and it is culinary
lesson in the use of what people general
ly throw away.
To make this dish the peasant
secures what scraps Of meat and bones
he can get for few cents. The pur-
chase is chiefly bone. and the meat Is
either beef or mutton, or 1t may be Of
both.
The bone and meat are separated and
the fat is removed. The best way to
make the broth is 10 throw the meat
in one kettle and the bones in another,
and cover them both with cold water.
After the contents of the two kettles
have simmered very slowly for one
hour salt is added. The cook now gath
ers any sound vegetable tops, the green
tops Of celery, the green leaves outside
the cabbage, which in less thrifty parts
OF the land are the perquisite of the pig.
These are chopped together apd added
to the kettle containing the bones, and
simmcred with them for the next hour.
For every two quarts Of the stew two
small onions cut in slices are added.
When they have simmered half an
hour, six small potatoes, cut in quar-
lers, are put in. When the potatoes
nave cooked half an hour, strain the
broth off the bones and chopped vege-
tables, pressing the vegetables hard to
extract all the pulp and flavor from
them. Thicker the strained broth with
II heaping tablespoonful Of -four mixed
with large tablespoonful Of butter.
If mutton is used the broth must be
carefully SKINNED before adding the
thickening. Let the thickening cook
in the stained broth for ten minutes,
stirring it carefully, then pour 1t in the
kettle Of meat, onions and potatoes.
Let the stew simmer moment or two,
stirring it constantly. Taste 1t to see
if it needs more salt, add pepper, and
serve at once
It is largely pot Of luck, depending
upon the vegetables at hand and the
amount of meat 1t contains; but 1t Is
nutritious, even when 1t Is made largely
Of vegetables, and it is always excellent
IN. Y. Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
wiz Not Use a Hair Brush.

The brush is said to be by no means
the best method of dressing the hair,
1t tears out much of the hair, marring
its appearance and seriously injuring
it. A charming English woman, whose
hair always looked like FURNISHED gold,
announced one day that she never used
brush on 1t; however she had a sub
stitute. With large silk handker-
chief, such as good housekeepers covet,
for Frightening their silver, she stroked
1t firmly and briskly 100 times night
and morning. She said this method
possesses all the good qualities of a
brushing without ever running the
danger of breaking fine hair or firing
the head.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

md the trimness OF the Robins; but
the rough sticks that formed the
foundation were covered with various
softer Innings, and Jim's home was sat
isfactory to him.
Scarcely had Jim broken out OF his
Shell when he began to suffer from the
Ills of bad reputation, in this case
not his own. The Crows, though indus
trious and working hard to free the
bushes and ground from caterpillars,
grubs and other insects, had helped
themselves so often to the farmers
corn that he had vowed vengeance upon
them; and this vow being fulfilled left
Jim and the other little Crows orphans
very early in life. The others sue
cumbed to starvation. Jim evidently
had more strength, for he was found
alive in the nest.
When Jim left the paternal abode
for anot Ter he was but half-hedged, and
very ignorant. His only idea in life
was to get enough to eat, and his meth
cd of doing this was to open large
bill and Cav, cav" in hungry tone.
His appetite was remarkable. He never
refused anything offered to him, and
his diet included everything from
angleworms to strawberries. Corn
was cooked for him, as he did not ap-
pear to like it raw. At this stage of
his development he had no thought of
beauty and paid little attention to his
plumage. Later, he became quite a
dandy, and every feather was arranged
With the greatest nicely.
Jim Crow became a missionary for
his race among his captors, whom, by
the way, he regarded with most friend
~ feelings. His mistress was specially
dear to him; and when he found deli
ciously fat bug he would sometimes
bring it to share with her, and he ex-
pected her to be equally generous with
such dainties as she had. He would
stand on her chair while She ate, and
If ignored would touch her now and
then with his beak to remind her that
share alike was fair.
All crows are capable of learning
much. Perhaps Jim's education was
extended beyond the general limit, be-
cause his mistress had much time, a
curiosity to know what he could learn,
coupled with patience and Jim's fond
ness for her. She worked systematic
ally at his lessons, and never undertook
To teach him with anyone or anything
near them to distract his attention.
Jim was eager to know all that was
going on.
Crows can be taught to talk. Some
times their tongues are split to make
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
CHEAT EXAMINERS.
How Girls Get Up Schemes to Pass for
Government Positions.

nv" NHib Yet UP schemes to Pass for
Government Positions.
Examiners report that fully so per
cent. OF the failures in government ex-
aminations are due to inability to spell
correctly, SO it is not matter of very
great surprise to find candidates en-
deayoring to guard agains. possibility
OF failure by the illicit use of diction-
aries. AT an eyani,nation for lady clerk
ships, ono OF the candidates was seen to
ave constant recourse to huge SMELL
.ng-bottle which stood on her desk,
The lynx-eyed inspector, however, no.
diced that previous to applying it to her
nose she invariably gazed into the in
terror, apparently anxious to ascertain
Its contents. Being suspicious that mat
tiers were not exactly as they should be,
he expressed desire to examine the
bottle, and promptly had his suspicious
verified, for the contents proved to be
hexagonal-shaped roller, on each side
of which was inscribed in minute char
acters large number of words usually
misspelled. The roller communicated
with small screw on the outside of the
bottle, the turning of which brought
the several faces of the roller successive
ly into view.
AT the same examination girl was
discovered to be in possession of a
handkerchief on which number of
words were written. Another fruitful
cause of failure is the inability of can
didates to reproduce the memory map
which usually forms the most important
part of an examination in geography.
Several instances have been discovered
of candidates copying from miniature
maps scratched on coins and other small
articles. Another dodge is as follows:
Upon small piece OF wood is traced the
outline of map and then at short in
tervals in the outline sharpened pieces
of fine wire are placed 1.-THE fine ends of
needles are usually used). When this is
pressed upon paper the points, OF
course, make an impression, and when
these are joined very fair representa-
ton of map is produced. Thus, hav-
ing copy in miniature, the drawing OF
an excellent map is a very easy matter.
| -Cassell's Saturday Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
Tlmidity OF a Great Ruler.

1t is curious satire upon life that
the car, that dreaded, awful parsonage,
representative of powers that are we'll
nigh superhuman, inheritor of ira.
ditions at once the darkest and the most
august in history, and absolute master
Of the resources of two great nations,
for France is at this moment the hand.
maiden Of Russia, should be delicate.
amiable young man, afflicted with a
nervous shyness in the presence Of
strangers, and clinging with an almost
passionate tenderness to the women
folk of his own family. Londop
Speaker.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
s,lver K,ts for bicycle Girls.

The new bicycle kit consists OF an oil
can, wrench and pump, and is now
made in silver, being quite as practical
as though made Of baser metal. Each
article can be engraved with the own
ers initial or crest, and the fancy
leather case holding the contents can
be marked in the same way.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
That win DO II.

Here's mother writes for informn
ton how to keep her 16-year-old son in
at nights" said the Answers to Cor
respondents man to the managing edi-
tor.
"Tell her to cut his hair herself in
stead of sending him to barber" res
piled the editor Harlem Lila
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
Cleaning windows in Winter.

Often the window glass requires to
be cleaned, but II is SO cold and the air
so full Of frost that it does not seem
advisable to wash the glass with water.
Try a flannel cloth; moisten 1t with
paraflin oil and rub the glass with it.
Have at hand fresh flannel cloth and
rub over the glass with it. This method
will give better results than soap and
water
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

thIs easier; but it is as needless as to
.n,it parrot's. Constant repetition of
q phrase will make young crow re-
member it, and one phrase understood,
h does not take long to add another to
the vocabulary. Jim learned to say
"Hullo, to his mistress and to various
members of the family. He could say
his A BIC, and few single words which
no seemed to know how to apply.
Jim was very, very curious, and al
wavs wanted to see everything new. A
fock Of chickens with their mother
aroused his interest, and in his zeal to
know more of them he walked close to
,be hen. which fell upon him with all
the force of beak, claws and wings.
lin Law fiat upon his back, and with
leps waving to and fro in fright, cried;
"Help! Help! 49,. -.
Jim was allowed to go about tn, the
house as he chose, for ne Ind peen
taueht to be neat. Any bird may be 50
trained by sprinkling it with water
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

1t is notorious that Chinese coolies.
having labored for years in foreign
countries to amass an independence.
will gamble the whole away during the
first few days of their homeward voy.
age and have to work their passage
back in the next ship.-N. Y. Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

Kilduff-It was their mutual interest
In amateur photography which brought
them together and established an ac-
guaintance which resulted In marriage
Snsoper-I see. She caught him with
her Camera Y. World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
PRETTY SOFA PILLOW.
Odds and Ends Can Be Used Up In MAXI
Ing One of Them.

This may be made from the merest
scraps OF silk, or worstcd goods can
be substituted for the silk, and the
work be done in odd moments of time.
The foundation Of the cover can be
made from small pieces of unbleached
muslin, or -four sacks. Cut these pieces
two inches square. Then cut piece OF
black silk, or goods, one and one
fourth inches in size and haste it upon
one corner of the muslin. Now take =
piece of any bright color and sew II
TO the muslin along one edge OF the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05

81 am surprised that Jones should
turn out to beso incorrigible liar"
I'm not. What else could you ex.
pect from man with a hook nose and
fshy eyes?"
(Fish liar joke. Form 1860 Gin
cinpati Enquirer,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
Argentine Cattle.

The Argentine Republic is the great
est cattle-raising country in South
America, having in 1887 raised 22,s7O,-
600 head.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-03-05
Good ReasOn.

"Why so sad, deah boy?"
storm put off washday five days in
succession in our boarding house, and
we got five washday dinners without be-
ing able to make a kick."-N. Y. Truth.