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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
HERE AND THERE.

The only safe and economical way
of procuring good herd of COWS is
by raising our choice heifer calves.
To buy them is often uncertain bust
ness.
"A boar should not be used for serv.
ice until he is fully eight months old
and only when a steady growth has
been kept up. When this is done a
boar at eight months will be fairly
well matured
"A SOW can not make a litter OF
pigs and grow at the same time, and
as . rule, she should not breed until
one year old. This may not hold
goo with our earlier maturing breeds
but breeding too young Injuries their
stamina.
Think twice before driving the
wagon load with corn into the hog
yard and dumping the contents on the
ground for day or two's feeding. We
would not treat our cattle in this way
If we did we would lose them lust as
we do our hogs.
If not fitted with a heating appara.
tus, remember that water freshly
pumped from a well is several degrees
warmer than that standing in tanks
or ponds, and will be an advantage tc
turn the stock cut and pump water
for them every time.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
HE GOT EVEN
His Customer Heat Him at the start,
But lie Got Back at Ham
in Good shape.

There is an old retired merchant in De-
troit who delights in recalling his expert
enees when an active man runnlr gen.
eral store in one of the northern cities OF
the lower peninsula.
Il used to reap harvest when the men
were coming out OF the woods, he re-
lates. They were not up in styles, and
about any old thing would suit them pro-
vided the color was right and the fit even
passable. But there were tricksters among
them and l had to have my wits about
me in order to keep even with them.
How much is this hatg asked a strap
ping six-footer who arrived from camp
one day with pocket full OF money.
1.-Two fifty | replied.
"Then he informed me that he always
had the crowns of his hats punched full
Of holes in order to keep his head cool, and
his hair from coming out, / soon had this
attended to, and then he asked what the
hat was worth. Two fifty | responded
in surprise, but he laughed at me for asking
such a price for damaged goods, He had me
and got his hat for a dollar while the jolly
crowd with him had laugh at my expense
He wanted to look at some 'fiddles, and
after pricing one at $40 concluded to take it
Where's the bow.' he asked, as | wa:
doing up the package.
"'You only bought the fiddle | laughed
The others saw the point and laughed, too
The giant tried to bluff me, but Kept good
humored and got even on the hat by charg
ing him $3.50 for the bow. | not only GOT
even, but the others were so pleased with
my Yankee trick that they spent plenty
OF money with me. Detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
A RETROSPECT.
The Man of Years Gives the Youth q
Little Food for Rumi-
nation.

II was thinking" said the man who had
Just given deep sigh, of the departed days
of youth"
"Ah, yes" answered his companion, as he
stroked his downy mustache; youth is the
springtime OF life; the period when all our
ideals are undimmed."
1T is, il is. 1t is the time when the
blossoms are fresh and fair, with no sus-
picion of the blight which may come to harm
the fruit"
81 suppose that when a man gets lit
tie along in years. say-er-like yourself,
he'd give great deal if he could only turn
the clock back decade or So"
HE would. There's no use denying it;
he would lie cant help feeling gloomy
over what he has lost; those days when
he thought that he could give Bismarck
points on craftsmanship, il he'd only take
the trouble to study little; when he was
certain he'd be able to give Rubinstein mn
sic lessons, if he decided to turn his atten
tion to the piano; when he didn't entertain
the slightest doubt of his ability to show
Booth where his reading of Shakespeare
might be improved, and when he looked up
at night and saw sky that teemed with un
discovered planets, waiting for him to turr
astronomer, He may have more sense wher
he gets older and not annoy the neighbour
so much; but d'no's it's worth what he hai
given up. Washington Star
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
A MUCH-MOURNED MOTHER.
Col. Shaftcr Thought Twice in 0ue
Month Was Too often for
Her to pie.

When Shafter was senior colonel Of the
0rmy he was temporarily in charge Of some
western post, and numbered in his com
mand an exceedingly bright, capable fellow
whose cleverness was continually getting
him the noncomn.ssion stripes, and whose
escapades were just as frequently getting
HIM reduced to the ranks One day this
soldier turned up at Skaters quarters with
a long face and applied for leave to attend
the funeral of his mother, who had died the
previous night, he said, in The town. The
request was granted, but later on, in looking
over the same records, the colonel discov-
cred that the same man had been granted
leave the month before on the identical pre-
text. Shafter said II, ching, but a couple
of days afterward encountered the bereaved
warrior on the parade ground. Look here,
| my man." said Pecos Pill, solemnly, 81 want
to- ask you a question. Were you good to
that mother of yours while she was alive"
well, sir--yes, sir-that is, | hope SO, "
! stammered the culprit, not knowing what
was coming.
II hope so, toe" replied the colonel. 1--WE
heard of mothers dying FOR their sons, but
never of one dying twice in 30 days for one.
lou may go in mourning for month-at the
guardhouse. IN. o. Times Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

"Some of us were taken sick from the
effects of this. / was laid up several weeks
in field hospital from fever. From that
time | was always afflicted more or less.
About four years ago | became much
worse. Our family doctor seemed puzzled
over my case, and it began to look as il there
was no hope for my recovery, and that the
inevitable end was near.
Last November | was advised to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills. The physicians said
they were an excellent medicine, but would
do no good in my case. But tried them,
and am glad did for became better at
once. Eight boxes, taken according TO dircc
tons, cured me. used the last OF the pills
about year ago, and have not been troubled
with my ailments since"
The power of DR.. Williams Pink Fills for
Pale People in the vast number Of diseases
due to impure or poisoned blood, has been
demonstrated in thousands of instances as
remarkable as the one related above.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
WIT AND WISDOM.

Society is human nature on dress pa
rade.-Louisyille Courior-Journal.
"0h, yes, my husbands good
enough sort of n man in his way"
Don't you mean in your way?-Pick-
Me-Up.
She-"Do you mean to tell me that
| am the only woman you ever loved"
He-"Yes. All the rest were girls."--
Judy.
1--WE have hen that laid two eggs in
one day" "Oh. that's nothing. My
father laid foundation stone."-
Worlds Comic.
Mike-"Thc top nv the mornin' to yez,
Pat" Pat (muddled)-"Shure, Olive
got it, me bhoy; me heads going round
somethin' awful!"-Fun.
Getting 1t Right.-Mose-"W Which
would you say, de committee are, or
de committee tsp" Uncle Rastus-"I
wouldn't say none oh dem. would
say de committee am cleveland
Leader.
One Of the Old Sort. -Mr, Dukane--"I
understand that the dowager empress
of China is n reac;iopst." Mr.. Gas
well-"She is. She declares that no
one shall call her a new woman
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
why is merchant who does not adj
vertise like man in a rowboat ?" asked
the student. "Keeps going backward
guessed his friend, mo; he is trying to
get along without sales" said the stu
dent.-Spokane Spokesman-Review.
81 suppose, Henry" said the old gen
tleman to his new son-in-law, that
you are aware the check for $4,000
put among your wedding presents was
merely for effect" "Oh, yes, sir" re.
spondcd the cheerful Henry, land the
effect was excellent. The bank cashet
itthis morning without word. Van
ity Fair,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
About Keeping Sweet Potatoes.

We have no reason, so far, to change
the opinion expressed almost every
fall for many years, that whether
sweet potatoes keep well or not de-
ponds more on the soil on which they
are grown, or the condition of the po-
tatoes when dug, than upon the man.
ner in which they are stored, except
that it is necessary to protect them
from severe cold. We have put them
in carefully-constructed bins, and had
them rot, while those that rolled into
the surrounding ditch lay in mud and
water until Christmas without rot.
ting. We have never been able ia
keep sweet potatoes grown on ground
where potatoes were grown the year
before, or two years before, and after
ward rotted. We would not give ten
cents per bushe for potatoes thus
grown, except for immediate consump
ton. 1t is our opinion that the germs
of the prevailing sweet potato rots are
in the soil and affect the potatoes be-
fore they are dug, and that such pota
toes will rot more or less no matter
how carefully they are handled ant
stored. Our experiment stations, w,
believe, should experiment in this di
rcction, and determine the facts
Farm and Ranch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Hoods Pills cure all Liver MS s' cent
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Some Short Sentences Containing
Truths Which We All
Recognize.

Cupid has a snap when he encounters an
idle brain
Bucket,shopping is about the only kind
men indulge in.
Some wives prepare for war by rihing
their husbands pockets.
Any man who will enlist to get away from
his wfe's mother is a coward.
Marriages may be made in Heaven, but
there will always be few doubters,
Political economy is the art OF getting the
most votes Tor the least money.
Lots of friends are retained by not say
ing the smart things we might have SAID.
Education benefits man but little il he is
unable to recognize an opportunity when he
meets it.
The possibilities of penitentiary sentence
are about the only thing that can add to
the dangers of football.
It's sometimes difficult for girl to find
her ideal man, but she's nearly always will
ing to accept substitute.
A man may be the moneyed factor during
the engagement, but after marriage the
woman always appoints herself CASHIER
Chicago Evening News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Mary WINS n Minernlogist.

A teacher in one of the local schools was
instructing a class OF small children in min.
eralogy the other day, endeavoring to make
clear to their young minds what mineral
really is. Standing before them, she began
in her clear voice: "A mineral is an inor-
ganic, homogeneous substance of definite,
or approximately definite, chemical compo.
stion found in nature. Do YOU understand
me? Come now, you have all seen minerals.
and your mothers and fathers have told
you the names of them, haven't they! OF
course, they have. Now, can any one OF
you tell me the names of three mineralsy"
There was no response, and she continued:
"Have not some of you been out and seen
mineral Is on exhibition One little girl
raised her hand, 81 thought so. Mary will
rame three minerals" Mary arose, and,
putting her hands behind her, lisped;
"Apollinqris, Vichy and zer."-Chica'
20 Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarih Cure manufactured by f. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only
taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monals. Address +. j, Cheney & Co., To.
,edo, o. Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
FAMOUS TRIALS.
sumed Many Years In Set
Element.

The recent death of Jean Luie, the IA
nous witness in the yet more famous
Tichborne trial, has called to mind
that great law case, and led again 10 the
recollection of other cases which have
left their marks on our legal lists for
the length of time they took before be-
ing settled.
The record for long cases in the
law courts is held by the celebrated
suit known as the Bishop Demetra
will case" which arose from the cs-
tatcs left by that prelatc In 176s and
went on long and terribly protracted
career till it ended in 1890. At first
there was some e250,G00 for distribu-
ton among the heirs, but ere the trial
had finished Q22 years after its starD
there were so many claimants to the
money and law costs had so swal-
lowed it up that it worked out at one
pound sterling each all round
The next case in point of years was
the famous Parker agt. Dawkins,"
which was commenced in 1923, and
struggled on until 1869. This was n
suit for the estate of the West In
dian planter, J. J. Parker, who was
extremely rich and died in 1923 in
Portland place. Commissioner Stoner
at Westminster heard much of it in its
latest stages, and the reason why ii
finished in 1869 was that the whole
estate had been exhausted In paying
the lawyers costs. This case had n
far greater claim to fame than that
of being merely the second longest
| trial in our island Of which we have
any full account. 1t will evermore be
memorable owing TO its being the
| original from which Charles Dickens
| took his renowned case Of "Jarndyce
agt. Jarndyce," in "Beak House"
Which of us has not laughed at the
vagares of that great case as set
down by the celebrated novelist?
A strange thing in connection with
this case should also be mentioned
This was that one of the parties TO
the suit, Mr.. G. c. Parker, who had
been supposed to have been killed in
Paris about 1910, turned up and gave
evidence in 1861. Yet his estate had
been administered as that of de-
ceased man 90 years before.
The trial of Warren Hastings for
illcgalities committed during his gov
crnorship of India, which took place
at the end of the last century, lasted
over seven years. This is our longest
state trial.
| All the above cases, howel er, grew
to such length because they were be
ing constantly adjourned for long pc
RODS, and so little Of them was heard
at once. OF trials fairly continuous
and reckoning up all the days actually
taken, the Tichborne trial holds frs,
place without much difficulty. 1t be
| gan in 1872, and was not really com
rleted till the claimant was sentenced
to prison for perjury in 1874. There
had been sittings of the court for ne
less time than 1873 days ere the fin
ish came as described.
Mention must be made also in this
list Of long trials of the Parnell case
which occupied the judges for n pc
Rod of 1870 fairly good days.-Londor
| Tit-Pits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
A Doubling Thomas.

Sound said the pedagogue, "is some.
thing that a person can hear, but can
neither see nor feel"
ooh, | don't know" exclaimed the boy at
the foot of the class. Il think can prove
that you are off in your theory"
very well, Thomas" retorted the man Of
learning, go ahead and prove it, then"
"Only Yesterday you gave me sound
thrashing,"', said Thomas; 81 suppose the
other pupils saw it, and don't you ever
think for minute that didn't feel it,
Chicago Evening News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Nitrogen nsnForiIlIzer.

Sir VIM. Crooks, an English agricul-
tural chemist, after estimating all the
available sources of nitrogen for fer
tilizing purposes, and the amount con-
sumed by bread crops, concludes that
the time will soon come when scient.
lists must invent a process by which
the great storehouse of nitrogen, the
atmosphere, may be made to supply
the deficit. Leguminous crops are, up
to this time, the only practical method
of drawing the Indispensable requisite
from the air. Electric currents con-
vert nitrogen into available nitrous
and nitric acids, but hitherto has
proven impracticable on account of
cost Prof. Crooks thinks the solution
of the problem will be found in the
powers of Niagara, which he says can
be made to generate enough electrici-
ty to produce 100000 tons of nitrate
of soda annually. The rural New
Yorker suggests, in this connection,
that while waiting for this develop
ment of Niagara falls, we crowd all
the nitrogen possible into the soil by
means of clover, COW peas, etc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
HARDSHIPS OF ARMY LIFE.
From the Press. Milroy. Ind.

One OF the first to offer their services for the
country in the Civil War, was A. II. Seton,
Of Mllroy, Rush Co., Ind He made good
record. The life of every soldier is hard
one, and Mr.. Sefton's case was no exception.
eve were in Tennessee, penned in on all
sides. Our rations were very scarce" said
he, land we had begun to go on quarter
allowance, and as the rain was not enough
to replenish the wells or streams our can.
teens went empty. We were hurried on,
and the only way to quench our thirst was to
go down on our hands and knees and drink
from the hoof tracks made by the horses.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

She was in rush to get her hus-
bands laundry out so he might get
it that night.
GLOW long does it take you people
to do up shirt?" she asked of the
meek-eyed driver Of the laundry
wagon.
81 don't think 1t takes more'n about
three washin's, num-" he replied, and
then she explained 10 him what she
really meant.-Denver Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

Hold on a minute, Bridget" said
the first girl; don't 90 into the din
ing-room just now. Mr.. Goodman is
saying grace"
Saying erase is IT." the second girl
replied. well, Oh washed the linen
meself and If him or anyone else
can say amy erase on It, it's the work
nv thin children, end OF amt afraid
TO tell them so to their face!"-Cleve'
land Leader
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Couldn't Fool Her.

eve must lay in an extra supply Of iue
this winter" said the credulous business
man while talking to his practical wife the
other evening "The cornhusks are un
usually thick, and that mears a long, hard
winter"
"Who told you?"
'The man we always buy coal from"
81 thought so. We will just give the
usual order. detroit Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Revenue,

Clearly it was advisable to go to war.
But how about revenue?" ventured the
courtly Sir Godfrey.
"Revenue!" repeated the queen, lightly.
II have but to stamp my foot and abundant
revenue will be forthcoming"
1t will be observed that in those DAYS
there was no stamping of bank checks, vac.
cination certificates or chewing gum, to say
nothing OF cigarettes and keg pilsener, De
troit Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Not Legal Tender.

~ must request the congregation to con-
tribute generously this morning" said Rev.
Mr.. Slimpay, sadly. My salary is eight
months in arrears, and my creditors are
it isn't legal tender. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
One Thing NeedfuI.

"What We need in this country" howled
the political orator, lis an elastic cur
rency-"
Right you are, mister" interrupted a
man near the door; something that will
stretch mans income so as to make both
ends meet. '-Chicago Evening News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
All Arranged.

Mr.. Wigsby-See here, my love, there is
some mistake. The baggage delivery man
has left seven trunks on our front porch.
Mrs. Wigsby (who has just returned from
the mountains) -Imbecile Don't you un.
derstand? He's coming back after dark for
the extra fYe.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Not Very Encouraging for Cotton Growers

Mr.. a. j. Landauer, of Liverpool,
one of the best known men in the cot
ton business, who annually makes a
personal investigation of the Amcri-
can cotton crop, prior to November l.,
has been in Galveston lately and has
given to the press the results of his
1898 examination of the cotton out
look. lie contends that a commercial
crop of 100000 bales is a conserya-
tive estimate. He considers that B.
100000 bales for Texas is a very low
estimate, and thinks 100000 will be
nearer the mark. Mr.. Landauer claims
that he has never overestimatcd the
yield The gentleman also states that
spinners are not in condition to buy
heavily for future use-that their ca
pacity is even somewhat less than it
was last year. Mr.. Landauer does not
give farmers much encouragement for
planting largely next year.-Farm and
Ranch
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Small Capital.

First TheaterGoer-Mrs. De Style, who
went on the stage, after a divorce scandal,
has failed to make expenses
Second Theater- Goer-Well, it wasn't
much Of scandal, anyhow.-N. Y. Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Every skin Irritation,

including letter, Ringworm, Cracked Hands,
Eczema, Dandruff, etc, cured by Tetterine.
30 cents at druggists, or by mail for ca'h or
stamps. j. I. Shuptrne, savannah, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
A Erlgid Combine.

There's the coolest deal va" snapped
the hardware dealer to his head clerk.
whats that"
They're getting up q refrigerator trust.
Detroit Free Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

Professor lin medical colegel- What is
the first thing you do in case of a colds"
Bright Student-"Sneezs, sir!''-Yonkers
Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

The Spranglcs have been Boosting long
time about their horseless carriage 1t turns
out to be only baby's pcrambulator
ton transcript,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

Some of the highest-priced stuff the apoth-
cary sells is drug on the market-Golden
DAYS
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
MetronoIitnn OrnitboIogy

Teacher-Miss Street, can you tell me
what is most peculiar in the Matching Of the
cuckoo?
Miss Street (doubtfully)-It generally
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

Hicks-"You want to know if Innerby
loves that girl? Why, he actually loves her
faults" Wicks-"Lucky girl! She has so
manY."-Boston Transcript
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

We have a great deal to be thankful for,
If we could only Gpale the time.-Town
Tonnes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Not the Dame,

Baggs-It is said that Dame Fortune
knocks once at every han's door
Jaggs-Well, it was her daughter, Mis-.
Fortune, who called OIL me.--Boston Tray.
eler
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

An Atchson bride has particularly good
luck in cooking since she lost her cook book.
-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

Always.-Little Robbie-"Pa, what's q
man of the people" Pa-"A candidate for
office before election day. "-Cleveland
Leader.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23
Activity Of Ycsuxlun.

Much anxiety has been caused in Naples
by the renewed activity Of Mount Vesuvius.
An overwhelming danger Of this description
produces universal terror As matter OF
fact there is little likelihood that Mt. Vesu'
vius will do any serious damage. On the
other hand thousands die daily from stomach
and digestive disorders, who might have sur
vived had they resorted to lloste tter's Stom'
pch Bitters. 1t is the greatest of known ton.
les for stomach and digestive organs. 1t
cures kidney, liver and blood disorders.
The Cheap Cynic THE number Of people
who sneak English" said the Amateur
Statistician, "s now ll6,0O000 at is a
wonder" said the Cheap Cynic, Some Of
them do not get on the tage,"-Cincinnati
Enquirer,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-12-23

No matter how stubborn man is, he has
to wear glasses when the time comes, Just
the same.-Washington (lG.) Democrat.