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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
A Historic Railway Collision.

Here is the story of the evolution OF
the locomotive steam whistles; 1t was
invented because of the destruction OF
a load of eggs. When the country roads
were for the most part crossed at grade
the engine driver had no way of giving
warning Of his approach except by
blowing tin horn. The horn was far
from being sufficient warning. One
day in the year 1889 farmer was cross
ing the railroad track on one of the
country roads with great load of eggs
and butter. just as he came out Upon
the track train approached. The en-
CINE man blew his horn Justify, but the
farmer did not hear it. Eighty dozen
eggs and SO pounds of butter were
smashed into nindistinguishable mass.
The railway company had to pay the
farmer the value of his butter, eggs,
horse and wagon. A director of the
company, Ashland Baxter by name,
went to Alton Grange, where George
Stephenson lived, to see if he could not
invent something that would give a
warning more likely to be heard.
Stephenson went to work. and the next
day had continuance which, when at
tached to the engine boiler, and the
steam turned on, gave out shrill, dis
cordant sound. The railroad directors,
greatly delighted, ordered similar con-
trivances attached to all the locomo-
tives. This has developed into the loco
motive whistle as we know it.--Indus.
trial World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
WOMAN AND HOME.
ROYAL MAIDS OF HONOR.
A Popular order just Issued by the
Cxarina of Russia.

A Popular order just Issued by the
Cxarina of Russia.
The young czarina is about to in
crease the number of her maids of
honor and of those who attend upon the
grand duchess OF her court This is u
measure that meets with enthusiastic
approval, for the post of maid of honor
to any one of the imperial princcsses
and more especially the empress-is
most eagerly sought after by the noble
families of Russia. This measure does
not please Princess Kotchoubcy, who is
the most important lady at the court of
From time OUT OF Cate Il has been the
privilege of the royal ladies of Russia
to receive personal attendance and serv-
ice from high-born damsels, the unmar-
rled daughters of noblemen and beted
knights. From the middle ayes to the
present time it seems an understood
thing that their imperial mistresses
should find for them husbands OF noble
birth and fortune should dover them
handsomely if their parents are unable
to do so, bestow upon them costly mar
riage gifts, be present either in per-
son or by n representative at their we'd
ding ceremonies aud stand as sponsors
to their first born children. Thus, there
are many reasons why the post of maid
of honor is eagerly desired by all the
daughters of the Russian aristoorncy,
and why the czarina's new determine
ton to add to their number delights her
subjects.
In England many privileges accrue
from this position. Formerly the maids
of honor were chosen for their youth
and beauty-"thc highest in rank and
the fairest;" but Queen Victoria selects
her ladies for their companionable quail
files, for their accomplishments, and
from motives of personal affection. On
being appointed they receive and enjoy
for life the title of honorable" sal
airy of 81 500 year, and the gift of SIS 900
when they are married. The latter sum
is, however, not given to n maid of honor
unless she has held erappointment for
certain number of years.
The maids of honor are in waiting
three or four times year, and their
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
FOR BRAIN WORKERS.
Ideal Diet for Persons Engaged in
Intellectual Pursuits.

Ideal Diet for Persons Engaged in
Intellectual Pursuits.
Blanched almonds give the higher
nerve or brain and muscle food; no heat
or waste-says n writer in Good House
keeping. Walnuts give nerve or brain
food, muscle, heat and waste. Pine
kernels give heat and stay. They serve
as substitute for bread. Green water
grapes are blood purifying (but of little
food value); reject pips and skins. Blue
grapes are feeding and blood purifying;
too rich for those who suffer from the
liver. Tomutoes--IIigher nerve or brain
food and waste; no heat; they are thin
ming and stimulating; do not swallow
skins. Juicy fruits give more or less
the higher nerve or brain, and some few
muscle food and waste; no heat.(A
Apples supply the higher nervAa Ind
muscle food, but do not give Say.
Prunes afford the highest nerve or brain
food, supply heat and waste, but are not
muscle feeding. They should be avoided
by those who suffer from the liver.
Oranges are refreshing and feeding, but
are not good If the liver is out of order
Green figs are excellent food. Dried
figs contain nerve and muscle food, heat
and waste, but are bad for the liver.
The great majority of small fresh
seed fruits are laxative. All stone fruits
are considered to be injurious for those
who suffer from the liver, and should
be used cautiously. Lemons and tomn-
toes should not be used daily in cold
weather; they have thinning and cool
ing effect. Raisins are stimulating in
proportion to their quality.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Mud for the Complexion.

For certain diseases the mud bath
Is an old form of treatment, but new
application is being made of it by the
woman of fashion. 1t is claimed that
there is nothing equal to mud for the
complexion. The face and neck are
covered with coating of clear black
river or swamp mud, which is permitted
to dry on. Care must be taken not to
get it into the eyes and not to leave any
spot of the skin uncovered, as it will
result in red blotch. When the coat Is
removed, it is claimed that the skin will
pc far softer than 1t is possible from
any of the well-known preparations;
all blemishes will be removed, includ-
ing hair and moles; and wrinkles will
disappear.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
REMOVING The OLD GUNS.
Modern weapons Force the Histor-
teal Relics frcm Fort Hamilton.


icnI Relics frcm Fort Hamilton.
The old smooth bore guns that have
adorned Fort Hamilton and guarded the
lower bay from the Long Island
shore for so many years are being re-
moved to make place for the new and
improved rapid-fre rifles. The work OF
making improvements to the old fort
was begun more than two years ago,
and is being pushed as rapidly as pos
sible.
Most of the large Rodman guns that
were mounted there long before the war
and never fired have been dismounted
and are now waiting to be sold for junk.
Some of these runs are the largest that
have ever been made in the United
States, and wh ~. Y were ccnstruct-
eu were considered to be the finest spcci-
mems of the gunmaker's art. Several
of them were 20 inches in diameter in
the muzzle. They were never dis
charged, for the government failed to
make any projectIes for them. They
were used as ornaments, and for the
men stationed there to practice with.
One of the new ten-inch rapid-fire
rifles that is to take the place of the old
guns has been mounted on Buffing-
ton-Crozier disappearing carriage at
the southern end of the works. tits in n
easement constructed of concrete over
20 feet in thickness, backed up on the
shore side by earth over so feet thick
When the gun is in repose or loading
condition it is far below the top of the
easement and secured from the view OF
the enemy. This gun was mounted
some time ago, and marks the begin
ming of the improvements that are to be
made, and which, when completed, will
be one of the strongest coast defenses
in possession of the government. There
are to be four of the guns mounted,
The second easement is now in course
Of construction and will be ready to
have the gun mounted within the next
two months.
Many of the old guns that have been
at the fort have become historic relics
Chicago Cronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

sapphires, emeralds, garnets, tur-
quoises, amethysts and other stones,
with imitation pear-shaped pearls. 1t
was specially designed in 1864 by NM.
Bapst and Neveu, of Paris, and when
the imperial regalia was dispersed at
the Louvre, in May, 1887, was bought
by the late Baron de Horn.
The bidding, after good deal Of hest
tation, started at e700, and eventually
reached C 400. Beyond this, however.
no advance could be made, and the prop
erty was withdrawn.
Another interesting item immediate
ly followed-a Sevres dejeuner service,
which at one time belonged to Empress
Josephine. The service is said to have
been birthday present to the empress
from Napoleon /. After their divorce
it was given by Josephine to her ia
vorite femme de chambre. Some years
later it was sold, and came into the
hands of NJ. Perrot, well-known
French collector, who afterward parted
with it for C 1000. 1t only inspired one
bid-a hundred guineas-and, like the
crown jewels, was accordingly with.
drawn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Wear Make. RUGS valuable.

The most costly rugs in the world
come from Persia. The beautiful soft
ness and peculiar sheen of these rugs
are due to the constant treading Of bare
feet. The rugs are made of goats hair
and wool combined. All oriental rugs
are hand made and each piece Of wool
inserted is tied twice. Years of labor
are involved in making some of the
largest of these floor coverings, but
they never wear out. When a rug is
made it has to be subjected to years Of
foot wear before it becomes at all volu-
able. Many Of the Persian rugs now In
use have been walked OH more than
100 years and are still as new as ever.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Luncheon. for YOUNG pcopIe.

For the first course of girls lunch
con have shaddocks. Cut into halves
with sharp knife, remove the seeds
and fill the space with powdered sugar.
Then serve deviled fish in shells, then
broiled chops and peas with tomato
sauce, followed by a salad, and char
lotte russo or orange Bavarian cream.
For dinner for young people serve
bouillon in cups, then fried smells with
sauce tartare, then lartled fillet or
panned chicken with cream potatoes
and peas, followed by simple salad
and light dessert.-Mrs. S. T. Rorer, In
Ladies' Home Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Recovered from the Sea.

Diver Sidney Cook, who once recovered
S1,29s,000 from the sea after others had
given up the task, is now living quietly
In Pressure Isle, enjoying well-earned
rest from his tolls. The treasure re-
ferred to was part Of the cargo of the
steamer Golden Gate, burned Off the
Mexican coast July ~, 1852, when 2SS
lives were lost and 06 boxes of gold coin
and bullion sunk, Several expeditions
attempted to recover the coin, ore sent
by the insurance companies c2sting
$4,000, with nothing TO show Tor ",
and another 100000, with n HE result,
Then Mr.. Cook undertook tho tssk.,~
Lewiston lMe,) Journal,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09

period of attendance is always deter
mined by the queen. They serve two ut
time, and, during attendance, which
is usually four weeks, they reside ut
court. During this time they must
be in readiness TO obey her majesty's
commands, sent by the equerry. Now
that so few state entertainments are
given their duties are light. The queen
has really two lives-one her court life
at Windsor, the other her private life
at Balmoral and Osborne.
The maids of honor in turn attend her
ut all the state ccremonials and bear
her company in her retirement. They
drive with the queen, read to her, sing
to her, play to her, or converse, as she
determines, using their special accom-
plshments for her pleasure. A clear
and beautiful handwriting is neces-
sity, for they have many letters to write
and copy; they must be good horse
women, and, of all things, good mu-
sicians. The queen is fond of music
and an excellent pianist herself, and
go is Princess Beatrice, who often makes
demands upon her mothers ladies for
companions in riding and in reading
duets. There are eight maids of honor.
There is one extra maid of honor,
Hon. Constance II. Kerr. These ladies'
belong to department of the household
of which the mistress of the robes is
the head. Her principal Office is to
look over and pass the queens per-
sonal bills for dress, toilet, bric-a-brac,
etc. She enjoys precedence over every
lady at court. When in residence or
Oh visit she presides at the royal
household table. This Office is now held
by the duchess of Buccleuch.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
THE SHAH AND SCOTCH GIRLS.

Took the Eye of Persin's Monarch.
"When was at the Paris exposition
said Malcolm Duncan, of Glasgow, "tha
shah of Persia was one of the honored
guests. He was good soul. Western
civilization had made an impression on
him, and no ruler in the orient had
q profounder respect for the wonders
that British and American genius have
accomplished. Western trade and COM
merce had no more liberal or intelli-
gent patron than this same shah. Per-
STA lost liberal ruler when the assas
sins bullet laid him low. But this
has naught to do with my story.
"0ne night the shah visited one of
the French theaters of the lower grade.
When he arrived the house was full.
The oriental monarch received the best
the house afforded, but that was not
even one exclusive box. The shah and
his friends were ushered into one of
the front boxes. In il sat typical
Scotchman, staid and solemn as his
race. In the course of the evening
pered nimbly upon the stage. Instant
" the shah was all attention. He
Toasted his eyes on the gyrating form,
and even forgot his kingly dignity in
his admiration for the actress. Per-
sia's proud ruler sat in front OF the
Scot, who was the only occupant of
the box when his party arrived. When
his enthusiasm carried him to his feet
the Scots vision was obscured. Shah
or no shah, the Scot had paid to see
the show, and see the show he proposed
to do.
Laying heavy hand on the Shout
der of the oriental despot, the Scot said:
If you ever come to Scotland ask for
Mackenzie, the laird of Kintoul. He'll
show you better things than Paris ever
saw
"The earnestness of the Scot inn
pressed the shah even more than his
heavy hand. Mackenzie, the laird OF
Kintoul, was a name that lodged in
his memory, the more because with it
was associated the promise of sights
to the Persian yet unknown. A few
shah, in the course of his trip through
the British Isles, visited Scotland. The
laird of Kintoul's invitation still rung
in his ears. Inquiry revealed that Mac
KenZie was the head of numerous
and powerful clan, and the shah went
out of his course to meet him and re-
mind him of his promise.
THE highland chief is the soul OF
honor. He felt complimented by the
visit and in duty bound to make good
his promise. The fair lassies for all
the country round were assembled in
the laird's ancestral castle. Five hun
bred young women tossed their slip
pers skyward at the first note OF the
Scotch bagpipe. The 500 plaid-clad
forms gyrated through the movements
of an old-fashioned highland fling,
Those thousand feet that stole boldly
out and then modestly retired beneath
the shelter Of Scotia's national colors,
made a sight which the harems Of the
sultan and the feasts of the east could
not equal. He glided into the midst OF
the feminine throng and pretty lassie
who is now married to Glasgow ship
builder has the honor of being the
only woman with whom Persias ruler
danced during his visit in Queen Vic
toria's domain. In my part of Scotland
the shah and his visit to the laird of
Kintoul is still one of the subjects OF
neighborly gossip."-St. Louis Globe.
| Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
ODDITIES OF ENGLISH VILLAGES.


No Two of the Towns Are Alike In
Any Essential Particular.
Undoubtedly the most extraordinary
township in England is that of Skid
daw. in Cumberland. 1t contains but
one house, the occupier of which is UNI
able to exercise the Briton's privilege
OF voting because there is no overseer
to prepare a voters list, and no church
or other place of worship or assembly
on which to publish one.
The most remote village in England is
that of REORGANIZATION. This truly
rural spot is 30h miles from the near
est railway station. As a contrast to
this may be mentioned the hamlet OF
Ystrad, about ten miles from Cardiff
This tiny settlement possesses two i'm.
portant main roads, two railways and
two large rivers.
A very unique feature is exclusively
claimed by Trimley, a small village in
Suffolk In the one churchyard of the
parish two churches are TO be seem
Service is conducted three times q
week in each of these churches at the
same hour.
The deepest well in England is found
at Hamilton, in Hampshire. 1t stretches
$50 feet below the surface of the earth,
About halfway down this well shaft is a
subway, three miles in length, which
leads to the seacoast.
On the top of the parish church tow
er in Biclnoller, Somersetshirc, is o
yew tree, now five feet high, and still
growing in hardy fashion. 1t is gen
orally believed that the tree owes its
origin to seed dropped by a bird.
Perhaps the most splendidly deco.
rated church in the kingdom is that O.
Whitley Court, Worcestershire. 1t il
entirely constructed of white marble,
the pews are chastely carved, and the
pulpit is of genuine Carrara marble,
richly paneled with precious stones.
On the village greenat Meriden in War
wickshire, there is large stone cross,
which is supposed to mark the central
point of acknowledgements Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
uouaehold uses of snIt.

Salt puts out fire in the chimney
In the oven under baking tins 1t will
prevent their scorching on the bottom.
Salt and vinegar will remove stains
from discolored tcacups. Saltand soda
are excellent for bee stings and spider
bites. Salt thrown on SCOT which has
fallen on the carpet will prevent stain.
Put on ink when freshly spilled on a
carpet 1t win help in removing the
spot, Salt In whitewash makes itstick,
Salt thrown on coal FIRE, which 10 low,
will revive It; used in sweeping carpets,
II win keep out moths.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Delicious Potato pompon.

A delicious dish of potatoes to be
served for supper can be made as fol-
lows: Season cold mashed potatoes
with pepper and salt. Take a table.
spoonful at time and roll 1t into ball;
dip this in an egg, previously beaten
light, then roll in bread and cracker
crumbs and plunge 1t into kettle OF
boiling lard, TO cook like doughnuts,
und you viii have delicious potato
polnpon. Onion finely sliced may be
added before cooking, or parsley shred.
I'd fine. Minced ham or tongue would
make " still bettps.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Queen yictoria's Hciress.

Princess Ena of Battenburg is becom
Ing quite little personality at both Os
borne and Windsor. She accompanies
her mother, Princess Beatrice, to most
public functions, and her sunny hair
and face and gracious manners make
old people talk of the childhood OF the
queen. Princess Ena is fearless horse.
woman, like her royal grandmother,
snd may often be seen dashing about
the long walk at Windsor on her pony,
--Woman's Home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
PlTH AND POINT.
--Niistress-.I told YOU half An h

-Mistress-"I told you half AN how
Ego to turn on the gas in the parlor.
Bridget" Bridgct-"Sure, an | did,
mum; don't yez smell it."-Tit-Bits.
When you hear man talking about
a ''tip' that he has received it is not
always easy to determine whether
he is writer OF only bicyclist.-
Boston Transcript.
"A man is never safe" whats the
matter now?" 81 answered an adyer.
tisement Offering light home work.
and ran upon my wife hunting a man 60
beat cafpet." Chicago Record
Putting 1t Delicately.-"I hope you
appreciate the fact, sir, that in marry.
ing my daughter you marry large
hearted, generous girl" II DO, s,r
with einotion); and 1hope she inherits
those qualities from her father."-IIar-
lem Life.
A rural editor expressed his thanks
for basket of apples thus: Eve have
received basket of apples from our
friend Gus Bradley, for which he will
please accept our compliments, some
of which are nearly six inches in diam
etcr"-Tit-Bits.
'-Stern Party-"Well, sir, don't
know as ! am particularly DESTROYS of
becoming your father-in-law, young
mani" Cholly Seeke "Er-eh-I
n-ee-never thought of that. You
w-wo-would b-be my father-in-law,
wouldn't you? g-guess We'll l-let the
-er--m-matter drop; g-good d-day."-
Truth.
The Customary Boast.-"There is a
great deal of animosity in the harem
just now" said one of the gossips in
the Turkish court. "Are the sultan's
wives quarreling?' inquired another.
"Ycs. Every one Of them claims indi-
vidual credit for having made her hus-
band the successful man he is to-day"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
One Dollar Per Year.
IMPERIAL REGALIA.
Famous French Relies Under fhe
Hammer In London.

Crown jewels, says an English news,
paper, do not often find their way into
the market, and 1t was not surprising
to find that the sale Of portion of the
French imperial regalla aroused more
thun usual interest in the auction room
of Mcssrs. Debenham, Storr & Sons.
The lot was remarkable one in many
respects. 1t was complete garniturc
de corsage, of sufficient size to cover
nearly the whole bodice, and was COM
posed of about 1,40O briiiiahts, rubies,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Size Chnngea Hiu Mind.

II thought you said, Grumpy, that yoL
would never allow your wife to ride .
whoclP"
$50 Ibid; but she happened N kpass
it.'---DetroIt Free Prcss,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-07-09
Pale Ale.
Chicken with Herbs.
Rum.
Fricassee of Young Monkey.
Rye Whisky.
Green Turtle with Broth.
Brandy and Soda.
oysters.
Pale Ale.

chef on TINS occasion inverted the uSual
order of menu procedure beginning
with the roast and ending with the oy-
sters.
after dinner we enjoyed smoke
under the trees, while two servants
kept off the insects with long ,palm
branches
"The Moravians and Catholics have
missions in the kings territory, but
they cannot be said to have made much
progress against paganism. The old
Indian rites and superstitions rule
among the Mosquitoes, mixed with a
little voodoo from their negro for
bears. Children are betrothed at ten
or eleven years old, and married at 10
or IA. witnessed Mosquito funeral,
with its curious attendant ceremonies.
The dead man was Prince William
Henry George Handy, cousin of his
majesty. He was inferred in almost
indecent haste; and all his live stock )
dogs, cattle. -and ponies-were killed
over his grave. 1t is the national creed
that the deceased will need all his
earthly belongings in the next world.
After the slaughter cotton thread
was fixed to wand in the grave and
stretched thence, despite every OBJ
stacle, to the dead mans hut. No per-
son was permitted to touch the string
during three days and nights, that time
being, it was believed, the space allowed
to the ghost of Prince William to do
his last earthly visiting. The string
was intended to guide the spirit TO-
ward his earthly habitation. On the
fourth day the string was cut down, and
on the fifth the supposedly disconsolate
widow became the wife of the de.
cnased's brother, according to Mos.
quito law, shared, curiously enough, by
the Jews. With the wedding, which
was performed by his majesty, the flu.
neral celebration ended, and everyone
made haste to forget the departed
Prince William Henry Gcorga,"--N. x,
Sun.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-05-15
WHEN THE MIOWERA COMES.

l.. b. Kerr will receive a choice and
most varied stock of dry goods ever
brought in any one ship.
He has secured the worlds markets,
and has succeeded in making hand
some collection of the very latest pro-
auctions that will be offered to the
public at the merest shaving of profit
WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
was of value to the world by illustrat
ing the improvements in the me-
chanical arts and eminent physicians
will tell you that the progress in medi-
cinal agents has been of equal
Importance, and as a strengthening
laxative that Syrup of Figs is far in
advance of all others.