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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
A MOST CURIOUS PEOPLE.
Friendship between Greeks and Foa>
cignerH Almost an lmpOssIbility.


The Greeks are among the most curl
Gus people of the world, and the most
difficult to understand. None of the
chronological labels in common use can
be said to describe or even imply their
psychological characteristics. They
have been successfully termed a people
of lazy, lying and spendthrift propensi-
ties, prone to quarrel and reckless OF
life, and also nation of laborious,
truthful thrifty men and women, eager
for peace and scrupulous respectors OF
the property of their neighbors. Neither
statement is wholly in harmony with
the facts. The Russians say of them
selves that you must eat 40pounds ofsalt
with them before you can know them.
But, then, the thing is possible. With
| the Greeks it is much more difficult to be-
come acquainted, for the excellent rea-
son that you cannot cat any salt with
them at all. They will Hospitality enter
tain you at hotel, but not under their
own rooftree. 1t is, Of course, almost as
easy to strike up an acquaintance with
HELENE as with Frenchman, to ex-
change ideas with him upon any topic he
knows, or thinks he knows, especially,
however, on politics.
But this is at most mere shop-door
acquaintance, however long it may last.
He never gives the +, most friendly
stranger the freedom of his house, and
very seldom invites him thither; and
yet he is by no means inhospitable. An
intimate friend of mine, who has spent
20 years in one of the chief cities of the
kingdom, tells me that neither he nor
his wife has ever made friend" in the
genuine sense of the word, among the
natives, although they both speak the
language elegantly and fluently, and
have no end of friends" in the conven.
tional meaning of this much-abused
term. The Greeks, like most orientals,
are extremely reserved toward even the
most friendly foreigners, and, curiously
enough among other reasons, because
their ladies have mortal horror of in
viting outsiders to partake of food
which might possibly be open to criti.
cism. The final outcome of this state of
things is that the Greek loses more than
the foreigner by this irrational shyness,
AS matter of fact they are n kindly,
warm-hearted people, frugal to de.
gree that justifies their kinship with
the ancient Spartans Of black-broth
fame, eloquent in way that reminds
you of the Demosthenes of your school
days, whose long-winded orations
seemed endless, and they are passionate
just to the extent required by this elo.
quence. Having but lately emerged
from barbarism and slavery they have
not yet succeeded in obliterating all its
traces, but in very many cases they have
covered them up with veneer of mod
crn culture, which, like the average
English ice, will not bear much pres
sure. The curious mixture of naivete
and shrewdness which results is unpar.
alleled among the peoples of Europe OF
the world. To hear an educated Hell
lene talk like Nestor and act like q
naughty child at one and the same time
is not an uncommon experimentation
don Telegraph.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21

sosimilar in form and manner of growth
that they have only slight difference
in leaf formation to distinguish them
from each other, but this odd sort is
quite distinctive and decidedly at
tractye. 1t is becoming commonly
known as the filifera palm, but botan-
ically is the Westinghouse Flifera. The
large leaves are of rich dark leathery
green, picturesquely fringed with long,
thread-like fiiaments along the seq
ments Of the leaves. These in time
form long white hairs, dropping down
In masses from each leaf, and giving
the whole plant very odd appearance
This palm, though so odd and rare, is
not difficult to grow, and it is becom-
ing very popular for parlor decoration
Chicago Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
YE OlDEN TIME.
The Omce-sceker Dates Back to
Washington's Day.

Washington's Day.
The scramble for Office that is now
going on has caused Robert Lincoln
O'Brien, q Boston newspaper man, who
is fond of "delving deep into musty
lore" to recall the days of President
Adams, the first of our chief magis-
trates to acquire office as a party leader
and on party issues. Mr. O'Brien finds
that Philadelphia seems then, as now,
to have been something of q political
storm center, and to have contained
good many citizens anxious to serve
their country for reasonable consid.
Grafton. Frederick A. Muhlenberg
wanted to be treasurer of the mint, and
took pains to explain to the president
that "a series of misfortunes to a Son.
in-law of mine occasioned by french
Captures have affected me very ma
terially, and being at present out OF
public Employment, have both Leis-
ure and Inclination to attend to the
duties Of this or any other Office You
may think proper to honor me with,
whilst at the same time 1t would afford
me some aid in situation | have never
been accustomed to-"
Apparently, office was Office with Mr.
Muhlenberg, whatever it's title, for
after waiting some months he changed
his course and became an applicant for
the Philadelphia collectorship, but was
willing to accept either the naval ofic-
er's or surveyors position. Nearly three
years later, having failed in all his ap.
plications, he appealed to President
Jefferson in like manner, attributing
his ill-success with Adams to the hos.
tility OF Oliver Wolcott.
Another Philadelphia politician con-
spicuous at that day was the clever, but
erratic commissioner Of revenue,
Tench Coke. He was turned out OF
office during President Adams term on
charges of political treachery to the
administration. lie came back 10
Jefferson with plea that 1.-THE world
sees ME yet unprovided forget I'm.
restored--my old Office held by him
that extruded me-the best Branch OF
1t given to another" He wanted that
place-or something equally as good"
as our modern politician would put it.
lie scorned anything of dignity I'M
worthy of man of his especial merit.
"The trivial appointment Of CON-
missioner of Bankruptcy" he wrote,
(which Judge p. will have the power to
render fruitless, will neither maintain
my large family, repair my substantial
losses nor restore me to public honor
and confidence. The office cannot pro-
duce $1,000 per annum, and is a very
uncomfortable and inconvenent ONE
--philadelphia Inquirer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
One Dollar Per Year.
BRIGHT LITrlx GIRL.
MarJory Mckinley Morse, Who Will
he the white House Pet.

he the white House Pet.
During the administration Of Fresi-
dent Mckinley, as in those Immediately
preceding it, the white house will have
its baby ruler. There is only one baby
among all the branches of the McKin-
ley family, but that one will hold high
court at the national capital. The new
sovereign is Marjorie Mckinley Morse.
She is two years old and the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Il. Morse, Of San
Francisco.
Mrs. Morse is the daughter of the late
David Allison Mckinley, the eldest
brother of the president. With her hus-
band she visited Canton during the
early part of the campaign, and though
neither Maj. nor Mrs. Mckinley had
ever seen little Marjorie 1t WINS then
decided that in the event Of a republican
success she was to take up her home in
the white house. This plan, however.
will not be carried out until warmer
weather makes the change from Cali
fornia to Washington less dangerous to
the babys health. Marjorie will prob
ably first see her granduncle in May.
1t is said by her California friends
that little Marjorie is an unusually
bright child and remarkable in more
ways than one. She has wonderful
memory, and has already learned to
read If she is shown picture and its
connection explained to her she never
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
PITh AND POINT.

The Box Party.-"Ilow very quiet
that charming Miss Pinkerton isl"
YES, she's saving herself nntil the cur,
tain goes up."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer
II play poker with the old man anc
make love to his daughter" as it &
winning game?" 'Well, | expect soon
TO hold hand that will beat his."-
Life.
Lady Shopper-"I want to get some.
thing suitable for boy of ten years"
Salesman-"Slipper counter down the
second aisle, turn to your right."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
apprehension. = The Professor =
"As matter of fact, there are differ
ent dialects in different parts of Scot
land" Friend--"Great Scott! = Are
there more counties to hear from?'--
Truth.
The Delsarte IIabit.-"We hear mu-
sic over at your house all the time,
Jenkins" "Yes; our cook has been
taking lessons in physical culture, and
she won't wash a dish without some
body playing on the piano. "-Chicagc
Record.
-"Now," said one of the members OF
woman's organization, "the secretary
is going 20 read the minutes Of the
last meeting" "Yes," responded Miss
Cayenne; "she calls them minutes. But
they always seem like ours."-Wash.
ington Star.
In Contempt - "That wheel
judge" said the victim of the bicycle
thief, "was the finest or the market
"Stop!" cried the judge. "l'll fine you
ten dollars for contempt. This court
rides the finest wheel on the market
philadelphia North American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
THE VALUE OF SALT.
A Few of the Uses to Which House,
wives Can Put 1t.

rev OF the uses 10 WHICH bOuseS
wives Cnn Put II.
Common salt ground TO fine powder
will remove the stain Of hard-boiled
eggs from silver spoons quicker than
anything else. Coarse salt, however,
will scratch them. A little salt will re.
move the stain of tea from cups or OF
vinegar from table linen.
Salt and water will clean willow or
rattan furniture and will keep mating
from turning yellow, as it will II wiped
off with clear water. After sweeping
a carpet which is somewhat faded. scat
ter coarse, damp table salt over II, and
brush It vigorously. A fresh supply Of
dust may be extracted from the carpet
in this way and the faded colors will be
perceptibly frightened. A handful Of
salt added to tubful of water, in which
colored cambria and other cottons are
soaked before they are washed, will pre-
vent the colors running. Rinse the
goods in sailed water, and dry them rs
rapidly as possible. Do not use too
much salt, however, as it hardens the
water and prevents the dirt coming out
as well as the color.-N. Y. Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
MARJORIE MKINLEY MORSE.

forgets it. She recites poetry as well
as many children much older. And to
these accomplishments she adds the
natural advantage of being pretty and
lovable.
Mrs. Morse is a handsome woman OF
commanding presence, and has been
prominent in San Francisco society.
Mr. Morse is prominent in San Francis
co business circles. He has always been
interested in politics and was partlcu-
larly active during the recent cam
paign. He is, as dutiful father should
be, enthusiastic regarding everything
concerning Marjorie.
Marjorie is the only baby in tho
Mckinley family" he said, "and tho
president is very anxious to have her
with him. She is bright and pretty
child and-O, know it may seem some
what fat or familiar for father to
praise his own child, but the fact Is that
everybody who comes to the house is de-
lighted with little Marjorie. She is
cute little thing, you know. She poses
prettily, and has many charming ways
ebout her."
That the baby will become the pet of
Washington, If not of the nation, Ia
looked upon as certainty by her ad'
mirers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
HOW EASY 1T is.
nov easy 1t Is to spoil layl
Ihc tnoughtless words of cherished

nov easy II Is to spoil dayl
i"o ,noushtless words of cherished
me selfish work of child at play.
-, ne strength of will that will not bend.
nv siisht OF q comrade, the scorn of n foe.
me smile that is full of bitter things
They all can tarnish its golden glow.
Ana take the grace from its airy wings.
How easy It is to spoil day
by me FORCE of thought VIC did not
check
Little by little we mold the clay.
And little flaws may the vessel wreck.
The careless waste OF a white-winred hour
That held the blessing we long had
sought,
me sudden loss of wealth and power
AND 10! the day is with Ill inwrought
HOW easy Il is to spoil q llfe!--
Ana many are spoiled ere well begun
In home light darkcned by sin and strife.
Or downward course of a cherished one:
ny ton that robs tho form of it's grace,
And undermincs till health gives way,
BY the peevish temper, the frowning face.
Tue hopes that go and the cares that stay
day is too long to be spent in vain,
some good should come as the hours &c
by:
Some tangled maze may be made more
plain,
high.
And iifeis too short to spoil like this;
III only prelude. II may be sweet:
Let us bind together its thread of bliss
And nourish the flowers arouikl our feet
At Waterman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Got Ahead.

A sea captain and lawyer lived next
door to each other. One very windy
night the lawyer was reading book
in his study when terrific crash up.
stairs startled him. Upon investigation
he found that chimney had hurled IT.
self through his roof, doing consider.
able damage. He discovered it was
the sea captains chimney. fastening
down to his library, he pulled out his
law books and hunted up similar cases,
devislng and scheming how he could
secure satisfaction from the detestable
captain. While thus engaged, a note ar
rived from his enemy that read as fol-
lows; "Siri II you don't return those
bricks at once, I will put the matter in
the hands Of the law,"--san Francisco
Arvonauf.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
PHOTOGRAPH OF DEATH.
discovery ny n German Scientist OF
Some New Light Rays.

Some New Light Rays.
The discovery of the so-caled Roent.
gen rays has been followed by sem
sational development due to German
scientist, Prof. L. Friedrich, of Vienna.
Prof. Friedrich was engaged in study
ing the practical application of the
Roentgen rays when he made a dis
covery which has produced a great SEN
sation in both scientific and lay cir
cles.
The professor succeeded in photo
graphing death-in other words the
rays which he discovered enabled it to
be definitely ascertained beyond a shad-
ow of doubt when life actually leaves
a human body. Since these investiga-
tions he has communicated his discov-
cry in short letter to the Vienna I'M
perial Academy of Science.
At the present moment the medical
profession possesses no means of alb
solutely stating that death has taken
place. Doctors only draw their infer
encein support of this view from the APP
pearance ofcertain changes in the body.
These, it is true, are fallible, and there
is always the possibility that mistakes
may be made and that n person who is
only apparently dead may suffer the
horrors of premature interment.
Prof. Friedrich now aflirms that the
rays which he has discovered-he calls
them Kritik rays-reveal with abso-
lutte reliability the entrance of death in.
to the body.
1.-THE Kritik rays are directed out OF
q vacuum tube, and are so piercing that
they almost Immediately penetrate the
body upon which for the purposes OF
experiment the investigator has turned
them. Those rays produce images on
the Photographic plate which are Of a
different character according as they
are taken of n living or of dead body
The photographing Of the hand is the
easiest experiment in test work of this
kind. If, when it is laid on the photo
graphic plate and subjected to the
Britik rays, it appears as living hand
does under the Roentgen rays, viz:
with all the bones clearly distinguished
then beyond question the person is
alive. If, however, the hand does not
yield its characteristic form under this
process the person TO whom it belongs
is undoubtedly dead.
81 have arrived at this result by q
whole series of experiments, which
regard as absolutely reliable. The new
vacuum tubes which serve for post
norton diagnosis will have to be EN-
ployed by every doctor"
In few days Prof. Friedrich is likely
to present new report, and until he
does medical men and scientists In gen
eral perfer not to commit themselves
|
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Hnirpin, Cause Insanity.

1t has recently been decided by som.
who claim TO be authorities that loss
Of mental balance is often induced by
the use of hairpins. These scientists
argue that the head, especially at the
back, is the most sensitive part OF o
woman's anatomy. Further, that she Ia
likely to fix upon a nerve center as the
permanent spot on which to locate her
coils of hair, and thus persisently "jab"
with hairpin the regions which should
be kept free from the slightest touch.
1t is claimed that this is the reason 20
many are yearly sent to madhouscs,
with some other cause for their malady
assigned. AS middle-aged women do
not care to appear with short hair many
are wearing loose coil at the, back
fastened with blunt-edged shell comb.
In front the arrangement Is a Ia pom.
padour.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
WOMAN AND HOME.
HOW TO CLEAN LACES
A Description of Three or Four of the
Most Approved Methods,


Most Approved Methods.
Nothing is more destructive to laces
than careless washing. Where the lace
is rare or expensive, of course, il is al
ways the better plan to turn it over to Il
trustworthy establishmentthat makes a
speciality of cleaning and repairing such
articles, but with the less expensive
laces the cleaning can as well be done
at home. 1t is not difficult nor tedi-
GUS task, but one requiring care and the
use of proper materials.
Real lace and delicate silk laces are
easily cleaned by the use of bcnzine,
gasoline or naphtha. But as these ar
ticles are inilammable, it is better to
use them in a room where there is no
fire. Basic the lace smoothly on piece
of thin muslin, being careful to leave n
good margin of the muslin on all sides
Of the lace. Put the gasoline in bowl
and douse the lace and muslin up and
down in it rapidly. If the gasoline be-
comes dirty, put the lace, into another
vessel and pour fresh gasoline over it.
Dip it up and down. being careful to
keep the lace on the under side until it
is perfectly clean. Then stretch the
cloth, with the lace uppermost, on n
clean table, and secure it with a few
tacks or pins. This could be placed in Il
room where no dust will fall on it and
allowed TO remain all day, for while /;
will dry in short time, a days airing
will be necessary to be rid of the odor
If gasoline that has been used is set
aside for few hours the dirt will all
settle to the bottom, and the clear gas
oline can be poured off and used again
to wash silk, kid gloves, or anything
that cannot be washed in water.
Yet another way is to sew the lace
carefully on a bottle or some such ar.
tcle covered for the purpose, and soak
1t in hot soapsuds into which have been
put few drops of ammonia or kerosene
Ir such eases the water may be brought
to boil, but where the color of the
lace is to be preserved, boiling or even
exceedingly hot water should be avoid
ed. When the lace has become perfect
ly clean, the bottle should be removed
from the water and set aside or hung uI
to dry in place free from dust. This
method, though perhaps n little more
tedious than the other, is exceedingly
good, and makes the lace look fresh anc
new without the suspicion of an odor
Another way is to sew the laces care
| fully on cloth, which must then bt
stretched and tackled to table, thei
go carefully over the lace with a rag
using chalk wet with ammonia ant
water. After the lace and cloth hay,
thoroughly dried the chalk may b.
shaken out. To have the very best re
suits when trying this plan the drying
should be done by the sun.
Still another way of drying laces a
well as other delicate fabrics whicl
cannot be successfully ironed is b.
pressing them smoothly, while yet wet
on a window pane or marble slab. Thi
will obviate all necessity of ironing
and they will appear fresh and new
| N. Y, Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
EIQshllQhta.

Advice is one of the unpleasant small
err vices that the truly good forget to
condemn.
Don't persist in error-after you're
found out; and don't be found out II
you can avoid it by persisting in it.
Paste this in your hat: The easiest
way 10 become immortal is to be the
first to say what is self-evident.
The average man feels complimented
when you call him bad in a laughing
sort Of way.
In taking the chances, first look out
that they are not against you.
A lightning calculator-the weather
prophet.
A man is known by the umbrella he
keeps.
Money talks occasionally, but there
are times when it is deaf and dumb
The Jester.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21

Blinks-The biggest fool trick / ever
did was once when was Ill and thought
| was going to die, ] sent for all my
creditors and paid them in full.
Withstand then recovered, sup
p0se2--ha, hal
mo; died, you blanked idiotl"--
Wrinkles.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
The dternry Spirit IN Nevada.

Stranger - presume the literary
spirit is not very largely developed yet
in this part of the country.
Nevada Ned-Well, that's where ye're
mistaken, mister. We had debate
down in Cactus Gulch last night that
lasted till sun-up.
Stranger-You must have worked up
considerable enthusiasm. What was
the question under discussion?
Nevada Ned-Resolved, that fer n first
offense, tarrin' and featherin' is bet
tern lynchin' IN. Y. Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
she Took Her Reyenge.

A man having died at Darwin, Eng
land, lis wife addressed long speech
10 the corpse upon her sufferings dur
ing her married life. She then be-.
labcred the body, smashing a chair over
the dead mans head. necessitating the
intervention Of the police
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Incomes of soyeretgns.

The income of the emperor of Russia
for one day is said to be $4,000; sultan
Of Turkey, f3,6oO; emperor Of Austria,
$4,000; German emperor, 91,60O;
king of Italy, 91,300; Queen Victoria,
1900; king OF Belgium, el,aOo;
president Of France, C 1000; president
Of the United States, E25.--N. Y. World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Future VIII Bring Revenec,

Papa is jeweler, you know" she
said, petulantly, "and he tells me that
the engagement ring you gave me Ia
filed"
II presume so, for bought 1t at his
store. But you can depend on me to
get even in time. darllng."~-Detroit
Free Press,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
she Felt Good AboutIt.

He (ecstatically) - Miss de Peyster
promised last night to marry me.
She Calmly congratulate you.
"You don't seem to be surprised"
mo. can't say that am. / heard
her say yesterday that she had made uE
her mind to have husband before the
year was out, and that almost any old
thing would o."-Somerville journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Ahsent.Minded.

Professor (after having been alb
sorbed for hours in pile of rare manu-.
scripts) Let me see, I was going to do
something-what the deuce was 70.
ing to do. anyway? (After thinking
haaf an hour.) Oh. yes, now I rcmem.
ber' / wanted to go to bed.--FlisgsuAa
Blaetteg,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Hahn PhiIasonhars

Weary Walker-Each man has les
about so much ter do in dis world wed.
der he wants to er not
NANCY Mike--Yep, but we uns don't
do nothin'.
Weary Walker--Don't, Ell? Don't wa
uns do do rest?--Brooklyn Lite.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Charming Table Decorations

The French manner of combining
pink and yellow is in great favor at pres
ent for table decorations. Yellow dat.
fodils placed among long wired loops
of broad pink satin ribbon are very
handsome and effective, and ices served
In pink paper cups encircled by wreath
of stemless daffodils upon pink plate
help to carry out the color scheme.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-05-21
Lettuce Green s,,ad Howl.

English engraved glass is attracting
much attention for It's beauty of color,
q salad bowl is of green and white en-
Grayed glass, aud the lettuce coloring
is further carried out In the handles
OF salad fork and spoon, both Ct which
terminate in knobs OF green glass.