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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

The half-witted editor of the
Hickman County News, known to
the press fraternity as the Georgia
"goober grabbler," takes excep-
ton to our little comment on j. 4.
Cunningham's candidacy for Con-
gress in the 9TH district, and scores
us some heavy q hits in the col
umns of his half.printed, bungle-
some sheet, last week. Now, so
far as Mr.. Cunningham is con.
cerned, personally, we have the
utmost regard for him as o man
and as a citizen. We could not
say aught against him. But what
we said in these columns, as to
his political career, we have no
apologies to make. We made a
true statement, and We will await
the verdict Of the people in his
case, November the Sth. If it
was in our power, we would like
to describe the halfwitted editor
of the News, SO that our readers
might have q faint conception Of
how he appears to the enlightened
people with whom he is now as
ISOLATED, and TO whom he deals
out his "roti weekly through the
columns of the lamented Hickman
County News. Well, to say the
least of him, he is a great, big,
half.educated monstrosity - goes
decently dressed; has ii forehead
resembling that Of babboon; is
very tall, and talks like an unfor-
innate inmate Of % lunatic asylum.
He gloats over the fact that he is
educated, and that he formerly
lived in Georgia. There are but
few redecming traits about the
man; while he is an educated
something, he is not the author Of
his own nina, and has no fixed
principles, being controlled by
stronger minds. like one bypno.
TIED. We have several readers
over in Hickman county that will
know how to appreciate this write.
up of their varmint editor better
than our readers here, because
they know the statements we
make above are not far from right,
In conclusion, we will state that
the editor of the News will not
have to pay "so.much' per line
for this meritcd "write-np." 1t
goes free.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

Lawrence county had $4,000
fire several days ago. Some of
her citizens are making an effort
to induce the city dads to enact
an ordinance compelling the cree
ton of brick buildings in the
burnt district; some oppose the
passage of such an ordinance, and
are agitating the erection of frame
buildings, and, the putting in of
water works, and that without
delay.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Savannah District.

l have just closed my third
year in this district. They have
been years Of activity and pleas.
ure. 1t is true, that SO much
travel involves some hardshlps.
My stay on the district has been
pleasant. | have made hundreds
of friends, with whom | hope
never to part. Greater hospital
ity can not be found anywhere
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

Gov, Taylor is still improving in
health and is rapidly regaining
strength. The.governor has been
in q critical condition for several
weeks, and at times his recovery
was despaired Of. The fact that
he is recovering will be hailed
with delight by every Tennesseean,
regardless of politics.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Nonresident Notice.
|. w. Holt Adnr. V. Lucy Holt ElaI.

J. ", HUI NulII' . Lucy HUI I-VII'
In this cause it appearing from the bill
which is sworn to that defendants John w.
Hamilton and wife Matte Hamilton are non
residents Of the State Of Tennessee. 1t is
therefore ordered by me, d. \. WEIGH, c. &
NJ. Of the Chancery court Of Hardin County,
Tenn, that said defendants John w. Ham
ilton and Matte Hamilton enter their APP
pearance herein on or before the 9TH Mon
day in November 1895 and plead, answer
or demur to compiainants bin, or the same
will be taken for confessed and the cause
set for hearing eXpauc as TO them
1t is further ordered that a copy Of this no.
tee be published for four consecutive weeks
in the Savannah Courier This Sept. 20, '9S,
(O-2S) D.A. WEIGH c. & NJ.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

DR.. T. j. Edwards, of Union
City, died Saturday morning last
from a stroke of paralysis of a
weeks standing. He was one of
the most widely known oculists
in the South, was GA years old,
and left an estate worth 100000.
DR.. A. P. Waddell, also a promi-
nent physician of that place, died
the same day at the ripe age of "a
years.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Big Bankrupt Sale.

Over $4,000 worth of Ladies',
Misses and Childrens' Jackets
and Capes of the very latest
styles-Jackets that usually retail
from $40 down.
| will not ask wholesale cost
for these Goods, but am satisfied
with even less than 80 cents on
the dollar.
Call and see the line at once, or
you will be too late. Over 15O
have already been sold. Respt.,
ARCH WALKER.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

An election will be held in Lake
county November 8, to ascertain
whether or not the voters wish to
open the Reelfoot Lake outlet.
6hould the election for this meas
are carry, some $4,000 acres of
land now practically worthless
would be reclaimed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

The people in Mississippi have
just cause to welcome Jack Frost.
The record of new cases of yellow
fever this week shows marked
decrease over last week, attribu-
table to the prevailing cool
weather.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

Chambers G. Son, Pittsburg
Landing say they sell more Plan
tation Chill Cure than any other
tonic, because it gives better sat.
isfaction. 1t is guaranteed, j. w.
DeBerry.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

$50 month to a man who is
willing to work. If you are a
hustler you can make 575amonth
at home. Address in handwrit
ing, enclosing stamp for reply
Standard Pub. Co. Vineland, n. j
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

Owing to questions of local i'm
port, Shelby county voters are all
registering this year, and an in
crease of $500 votes are expected
in the county.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

President Jones of the Board of
Health is of the opinion that with
in twelve days the quarantine at
Memphis will be raised.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
COughed % Years.

| suffered for IS years with a cough, and
spent hundreds Of dollars with doctors and
for medicine to no avail until tried DIR. Bells
Pne-Tar Honey. This remedy makes weak
lungs strong. 1t has saved my li!e-J. B..
Resell. Grantbug, III.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
FRIDAY, OCT. 81, 1898.
Advertising Rates

One inch per annum reading 1855 $500
4" display $500 800
Reading notices, first insertion, per line, .o5
For each subsequent insertion, 4" 4" .o3
Obituaries or card Of thanks, &" .o3
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

Anderson county has reorgani-
zed O Fair and Stock Association,
a thing that Hardin county ought
to do.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
PILL SKooTINRIGHT.
Lung Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption. DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar Honey will cure it, and give such
strength to the lungs that cough or cold will
not Settle there. Twenty-Five cents at all
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
WeakEyes Are Made Strong

dim vision made clear, styes removed and
graduated lids, or sore eyes Of any kind,
speedily and e0ectually cured by the use of
Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve. 1t isput up
in tubes, and sold on guarantee by all good
druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21

The Florence fair opened up
Wednesday, at which Hardin
County will be fairly represented.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Notice, November Election.

BY virtue of authority vested
in us rs election commissioners
for Hardin county, Tennessee, we
will open and hold an election at
all the voting predicts in said
county, for the purpose CT elect
ing a Governor, Congressman,
Senator, Representative and Rail
road Commissioners.
Election November 8, 1898.
g. L. SMITH.
Y. H. MADDOX.
Election Commissioners for Har-
din County, Tenn. This Sept. 10 1913
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress-.
We are authorized to announce
HON, T. w. SIMS

OF Perry County to represent the Eighth Con-
gressional District of Tennessee, in the Fifty
sixth Congress, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Monday Nov. z, 1898

sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the
court house door in the town Of Savannah
the undivided interest of tract of land ly-
ing and being in the sd civil district of Har-
din county, bounded as follows: east by b.
De Berry, south by the Camp Ground, west
by Sewer and north by Sewer. Levied on
as the property Of Polly Smith, to satisfy a
judgment in favor Of B. E. Garard.
This Oct IL, '9S, T. J. SAWNER, Sheriff.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Land Sale.

By virtue of venditoni exponas to me de-
livered by the Circuit Court Clerk of Hardin
court, I will on
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-10-21
Land Sale.

By virtue Of a vendilioni eXponas 10 me de-
livered by the Circuit Court Clerk Of Hardin
county | will on
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

suits for summer at soc and 800. Our
nice Boy Suits of fall yarns. Good
wool suits, sizes from 4 to Is years,
from S5c to $500. These new suits are
all good colors. In Men new suits
from $500 to $500. Dur $500 and $500
line is all wool. Clay Worsted Black
suits at $500 Our $500 line is all good
suits. Our $50 line is beautiful In any
style. Clay Worsted all cuts. Worsteds,
Melons, Middlesex. Blue Flannel
this line Of suits Is trictly u~p-to-date.
We have the 20-oz. all boiled wool Clay
Worsted. best goods on the market, at
$500.
Our line of Gents Shirts is very nice.
We are selling a line OF fine Linen
Pleated Bosom. open before and be-
hind, made OF best muslin, shirts
worth at least 75c. for soc. any size
you want, speak. Our line OF Colored
Shirts Is very neat N new. from 26c
to $1-00 . We have a nice line OF fine
Silf Front Shirts, assorted Colors,
handsome styles, worth $500, for sl.0o.
Beautiful G things. Our store Is
piled UP with new goods, up-to-date
styles in everything.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

selection of sites of the great camps by
the secretary Of war was miserable,
save as to that at Chickamauga- The
water-suppiy was nowhere given prop
er attention.
The troops marching southwark from
Camp Alger were seen on the march
and the sight is put way one of the
most interesting of recollections- h
time, a bright Sunday morning: the
place, the section of Virginia between
Manassas and Bristoe. 1t was a war
panorama unrolled as the train on
the Virginia Midland sped southwark.
II was a panorama seer in reverse;
that is the last part first There was
the rear-guard of a division. picking
up the straggfers-the coffee coolers"
Here are regiments marching across
the fields and here are long lines OF
White topped army wagons drawn by
four mules Zach piled high with sup
plies. The road is four inches deep
in dust, which is brick red and as fine
as -four. There is a regiment in camp,
the long rows of dog tents in a t~reeless
field. Yonder are soldiers lying on the
cool grass in yard, with not a few in
an h and many clustered around
a well. filling canteens. Tt is some
distance away to the real valley of Vir-
ginia- n one cannot but thing 1t
would have been better to ave moved
these troops TO mat Wen waiered
country by rail. But now they are all
to be sent into Pennsylvania. 1t is no.
ticeable that they are all in heavy uni
forms, hot as it is. But they were glad
TO get away from Camp Alger, and the
terrors Of typhoid fever, which at the
outset of the war was such a bug-a-
bOO.
At Washington it was a real pleasure
to meet hat brilliant writer. William
E. Christian, now a member of The
New York Herald staff at the capital.
He is doing good work and is a favor
tie with Mr.. Rauser, the head of the
bureau. They do say that on Mr..
Christians debut at Washington a
too fresh newspaper man there thought
he was a Jay" and wanted to winnow
the hayseed out of his hair, but when
this smart man found that Christian
had during his newspaper experiences
lone such important work as report
ing the genes on the isthmus of Pana-
ma a few years ago.. when our ma
rines held it from ocean to ocean, he
wilted.
Good crops are the rule and not the
exception. The corn crop all the way
from Raleigh to New York is notably
good. 1t is a bountiful year
F. A.. OLDS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

We never have drummers on the
street nor on the road; our goods sell
themselves. We do business with the
masses. Our prices are right, Read
our prices on our list of new things for
this week:
Ribbon for Ties and Sashes-We have
received 900 rolls Of new Ribbon, which
We sell at these prices: All Silk and
best quality, Peco edge baby Ribbon, any
color, at &c per yard; Satin Baby Rib
bon at &c per yard; No. 2 Ribbon, nice
and wide, at &c per yard; No. 5 Ribbon,
Satin and cross grain, at sc per yard;
No. 9 Ribbon at Sc; No. IL at 10c; No.
16 at 15c; No. % at 1Sc, Nos. 40 and 60
at Csc per yard. Fancy, all Silk Hest
Ribbon and new pretty styles, for
Sashes n Ties. four inches wide, for
25c; black double faced Ribbon. for
Sashes, 5 inches wide, at Csc; 4 nches
wide. at Csc; s inches wide, at 45c; Z
inches wide, at Coo per yard. New
figured. for Sashes, lovely goods, knot
ed, 4 inches wide, at SOC.
We have just received a big line of
New Clothing for Men and Boys. Boy
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
Oh, the Pain OF
eurnatiS

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. Rheumatism is a blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
few years ago 1 was taken with infamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became so intense
that l was for weeks unable TO walk 7 tried
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con.
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
/ suffered agony. 1 tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me
Upon the a d e Of q
friend I decided fo tru
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
GOVERNMENT GUN FACTORY.

The Washington navy yard is now
one in name only. 1t is really a gun
factory, as at it is made all the heavy
ordnance used by the navy. The finish
ing shop. 700 feet in length, is a Won
derful sight, with fifty or sixty guns
of various calibres from 4 inches to
Is inches in the lathes. In a little tenn
uorary wooden building under the very
caves of the furnishing hop the most
interesting work goes On. From FAC
end of this little building projects the
quarter part of a Pinch or a 13-inch
gun. Within is the breech. Mr.. Won
Hermann "a brother of the United
States weather observer at Raleigh) Is
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
IN NEW YORK.

And here is New York. How natural
it is. Just as you saw it ten, twenty,
years ago. AS far as the eye cal
range the streets are torn up. There
is the rank smell of gas, rising from
the lOng-saturated ground and the
exposed mains. The trenches at San
tiago do not look any worse. And New
Workers revel in this dirty disorder.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
WAR NOTES.

The concensus of opinion in Wash
ington is that the present secretary of
war is not the man for the position:
that he is an absolute failure. His wild
movements Of troops to and fro are
an evidence. 1t is also h comment
that the clothing and the medical at
tendance are poorly looked after. In
other words, the Quartermaster gen
eral and the general are free
ly roasted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

A visit to Camp Alger was on the
programme, but the bulk OF the troops
there broke camp and marched away
towards the valley Of Virginia. The
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

The theatres and The roof gardens
are ~thronged. So are the streets up
town, though everybody is out of
town." At the theatres there are, of
course, always illusions to the present
war, the popularity of which is I'M
bounded. There are not a few hits at
Sampson. In n of these the fun
maker says with we'll assumed serious
ness: Sampson was exactly where he
ought to have been at Santiago. He
had no business w at the front. Isn't
he a rear admiral? And, besides, he
isn't a bit Schley.'
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

Everywhere there is unbounded en-
thusiasm and pride in the navy and
it's work and no man can be found who
does not heartily demand a big navy,
of the best vessels, and well manned
The war has taught the masses of
the people the immense value of the
regular army, and there is enthusiasm
at its work everywhere. The work of
h volunteers is highly praised. though
here and there some petty and un-
worthy j~ealousies crop out
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
THROUGH SEVERAL STATES
Sights Seen by a Mes
senger Reporter.
PEACE AND WAR SCENES

Fort Monroe and Newport News-The
Big Warships Under Construction
Camp of General Grants Brigade
Then on te ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Points at the National Capitalize
CANT Railway Trip-Through the
valley Of Virginia.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

People who know say hat what is
needed, and what is now a necessity,
is a highly trained great general staff,
on the English and German plan. 1t
is said that the army will certainly
not fall under its new figure-61. 500 Of
ficers and men, with a very great in
crease in the artillery branch for sea-
coast defense.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

New York has gotten as far along
as the cable cars, discarded at Wash
ington, with all their jerks which throw
passengers about like put-pits.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16
A PLACE WITH A FUTURE.

Newport News is certainly a place
with a future. 1t is also a place with
a present. It's development is wonde
full. The Chesapeake and Ohio railway
has worked as many wonders there
as James w. Tufts at his model town
of Pfnehurst in Moore county. For
to the Chesapeake and Ohio the town
is indebted for it's immense wharveS
and docks n warehouses and eleva-
tors and also for the immense plant
Of the ship building and dry dock
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

More curious still is the collection Of
insects which simulate other insects
or leaves and twigs. There is one in
sect which ~personates another which
is particularly obnoxious to birds and
reptiles. Others look precisely like
leaves. Until these insects are seen
and studied it is impossible to believe
there is in nature sue strange mimic
ry. 1t is nearly all for protection.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-08-16

Good crops are the rule and not the
exception. The corn crop all the way
from Raleigh to New York is notably
good. 1t is a bountiful year
F. A. OLDS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-10-20
BENTON LOUISIANA THURSDAY OCTOBER 20. 1898.

teal terms that signtfied but little to
the rulers CT nations or CT commerce,
and were in one moment learned and
forgotten. But suddenly, early in
May, the Philippines were brought to
the notice of the world by the ap-
pearance of United States squadron
before Manila and the destruction
there of Spain's Asiatic fleet.
The bulk of the islands can never
have much value for any nation. They
are poorly adapted to agriculture, be-
ing mostly "atoll," which, according
to the Century dictionary, means that
they are coral islands, consisting Of
a strip Or ring of coral surrounding a
central lagoon. Such islands are all
the Carolines except three. They
often present an exceedingly pictur-
esque appearance, comparatively
narrow strip of coral rock thinly coat
ed with soil and covered with a vigor-
Gus growth of trees. The coral circle
is sometimes complete, inclosing still
body of water, usually of considera bic
depth and often we'll supplied WITH
fish. But oftener the circle is not
complete and presents one or more
openings out into the surround
ing sea suitable for the passage OF
boats.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-10-20
THE CAROLINE ISLANDS.
Only Three OF Them Are Worth Having the Rest Being
Mere Coral Reefs with but Little Vegetation
Tsp ecial Correspondence

walls. The floor is laid with bamboo,
ter for fire, but there is no chimney.
The smoke finds its way out through
the crevices of the walls and the roof.
The largest houses seldom exceed 40
by 20 feet, and these are for the upper
classes only. The lower classes are
ccntent with houses that measure 16
by 6 feet, or even smaller. But they
have war-canoe houses, in which coun-
ellis are held and public feasts given.
and these are sometimes 100 bv 40
feet. and built rather substantially.
The principal mechanical tool of the
natives is the hatchet. 1t is broken
to the shape of our hatchets and
sharpened to a sharp edge on rocks.
Sea shells are also used as tools, an!
for such polishing as is done dog
fish skins are employed. Like the Fill
pinos, the Malays of the Carolines
make cordage, but they use a different
fiber. They wind vines into ropes, and
for finer weaving they take the tibers
Of the plantain and banana trees.
From them they manufacture fabric
closely resembling silk in appearance.
Mats for covering the body are made
from leaves that grow at the top OF
the cocoa palm. The mats for sails
and beds are braided by the women
from split rushes, or, if the bed be very
light and nice, from whole rushes.
The better class of natives is very
fond of music and dancing. They have
but two musical instruments, however
a pipe like a fife and drum. The
drum is made by stretching piece OF
fish skin over hollow log, and the pipe
has only three finger holes and is
blown by the nostrils and not the
mouth. To these instruments of peace
aud recreation must be added their
war trumpets-large sea shells or
conchcs. Their singing is prolonged
| wall rather than a succession of vocal
| lied notes, but it does very we'll to
dance to. Spiritually considered, the
natives of the Carolines are peculiar
people. SO far from being material
lists they are something very much