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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
AVAILABLE TESTIMONY.
His Father Was There 10 Speak for
Himself, Hut the Lawyer
Didn't Know II.

A story told by Mai. Menzies is being cir
culated through the offices in the state.
house, of Vincennes lawyer who appeared
for the defendant in a trial by jury and
put on the witness stand boy from whose
testimony he expected to gain great deal.
To the confusion of the attorney, the story
told by the boy was greatly to the detri'
ment of the defendant, and the attorney set
to work to show that the boy was worth
less"
"What is your occupation he asked
the boy
II work on my fathers farm" the wit
ness replied.
you don't do much but sit around, do
you!'
"Well, ! help my father
"But you're worthless, aren't your was
the attorneys decisive question.
II don't know whether am or not, re-
torted the witness, warmly.
Then the attorney took another tack;
"Your fathers worthless man, ism. he"'
"Well, he works about the farm
The attorney here fastened an eye which
cleaned with triumph on the jury and
nailed the boy with glance from the other
and said;
"Isn't it true that your father doesn't dc
enough work to prevent his being called
worthless
The boy had chafed under these unpleas
ant questions, and, summoning his courage
lac said loudly, "If you want to know SO bad
whether my fathers worthless, ASK him.
there he ia, on the jury."-lndlanapoll'
lournal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
The Significance of Color.

Women should study the meaning of
color when they choose their gowns.
There is Il morality in color as there
is in perfume, and some of lis are
learning to make our costumes psychic.
The great Duse expresses every degree
Of emotion, passion, love and evil by
the color of her gowns and the lnster
or the dizziness of the gems she wears.
Rernhardt will put no diamonds In her
hair Or on her throat She says they
take fire from the eyes, fairness from
the skin and brightness from the hair
and lips. Women Of the twentieth cen
tury will choose Their gowns with a
more intellectual appreciation Of what
is expressed in brown and gray and
black and blue, which color Il great
artist once said was the most beauti-
full thing in the world.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

renting" The young man looked at
him with surprise. "lou know about
my affairs" said he, land you know ]
haven't any money
Then the old man stepped into ar
other room with 5000, which he showed
over to his grandson and said: There
is the money you gave TO your father
and mother, and also the interest /;
has earned. Your mother turned every
dollar you gave her over to me and !!
caused it TO be loaned out for you.
You haven't had quite so many good
clothes as you might have had, nor
had such sporty time with the boys
as you could have had with more money
TO spend, but you showed the kind Of
stuff that was in you when you denied
yourself these things for the sake Of
your father and mother. You may be-
sure that we are all pleased in getting
started, but we are better pleased that
you have this money TO help you now
that you have so much real manhood
and generosity in your character" -
Chicago Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
The Modern Idea.

A teacher in local primary school in
an endeavor TO inculcate a moral lesson in
the receptive minds of her little charges
asked them what they would do il they had
unanimity the pupils replied that they
would donate it to pleasing others. They
didn't say so in chorus but the answers ran
down the line in about this fashion:
I'D buy present for papa
I'D get something nice for mamma"
I'D spend it for my baby brother"
"Fd buy nice cloak for grandma"
And so it ran on until il reached little
Jimmie Peters. the last boy in the line.
"Well, Jimmie" queried the teacher,
what would you do if you had lots Of
money!"
Burn it, said Jimmie.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
A REJuYENATEp BELT.

proceeded TO make her dye stuff. BY
weakening the dye she could produce
light shades and dark shades, such as
light blue and dark blue; pink and red;
sage green and leaf green, lavender and
purple. One by one she dipped the belts
in the different dyes and hung them up
to dry. The next day she had the pref
test assortment of colored belts to be
found anywhere. Finally she attached
handsome clasps, some Of which were
preserved from the summer and she is
now prepared in the belt line for the
winter season.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
4 Cnmpnny Dessert.

Company dessert is difficult; you
want something that is easy 10 prepare,
quick 10 obtain and very decorative, and
AT tie same time new. Here is some
thing which only the epicureGns have
tasted. Five minutes before your des-
ser. gees 10 the table open jar Of pre-
served pears, whole and sweet. Get a
quart of vanilla ice cream frozen very
hard. Lay spoonful of cream on an
ice cream plate, bury the pear in The
ice cream and cover over with another
scoop Of cream. The pear will be out
OF sight until it is discovered in he cool
iecesses Of this delightful dessert.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
MANICURING AT HOME.
How TO Keep the Hands and Finger
Nails in Perfect Condition
All the Time.

Get small bowl or finger glass and
dissolve therein small piece of pure
soap in some hot water. Then soak
the finger tips for five minutes, wipe
dry and then with knife or an ivory
manicure implement gently loosen the
layer of skin around the root of the
nail so that it can be trimmed oil
with cuticle scissors Especially curved
scissors for the naiD and press the skin
well back to distinctly show the half
moon or onyx This may not be
possible at oEce, when the nails have
been neglected. Still, two or three
manicure treatments will show a
marked improvement. With the ivory
implement remove any dirt from UNI
der the nails. Trim them oval shape
with cuticle scissors. rub down any
unevenness with prepared toilet emery
paper, then apply the nail powder with
a chamois polisher. Rinse the nails in
warm water wipe well and rub the
nails again with polisher or with the
palm of the hand. and do this after
washing. which will serve to keep them
polished for a week. If the nails are
brittle and dry, rub a little vaseline
over them each night. Perfect cleanli-
ness is the greatest adjunct to beauty,
but for all that, do not wash your
hands too often. Washed seldom but
thoroughly they will keep in far nicer
condition than IL they are continually
being "rinsed," as ii were, which sim
ply serves to grind the dirt into the
pores. When gloves are worn at night,
be careful that they are perfectly clean
inside, otherwise the CRIME and dirt
are absorbed by the overheated glands
and the effect is opposite from what
was desired.-St. Louis Globe-Demo.
GRAFT
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
THE GRASSHcPPER.
lie Is one of the Most Intersstinx and
Lively Members of the Great
Insect Family.

| have selected the grasshopper for
his nature. study article because II
represents class of animals that, In
some particulars, are very much alike
This class consists in part of locusts,
grasshoppers, ants, dragon flies, bugs
beetles, fieas, flies, butterflies, bees and
wasps. These all belong to a class
called insects. The word insect comes
from the Latin insectum, which means
cut into or divide,
The grasshopper is divided into lhre'
Parts, head, thorax (chesD and aldo
men.
The thorax is composed of three ring.
AID on each ring is pair of legs, max
ing six legs in all, the hni legs being
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
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A Cheeky BLUFF.
The Monumental Gall of Merry Man
Gains for Him His DIM
cult End.

A local banker of small Iowa town was
called suddenly to larger town at consid-
cradle of a distance to intercept his eloping
daughter, who had been visiting there, In
order to get there that day he would have
to change cars at Des Moines and the train
that connected with the Des Moines train
left earlier in the day. Consulting his time
table, he learned that the train he would be
obliged to board reached Des MONIES Just
Is minutes after the train for b, his
destination, pulled out. Remembering an
old adage OF his cashier: "He who works the
greatest bluff wins" he sent the following
message to the Des Moines train officials:
Hold the 230 train until arrive:
&c. G. BLANK"
Not knowing but that G.. G. Blank was
in some way highly connected with the
road and fearing to incur his displeasure,
the "bluf" worked. When he stepped OIL
the train at Des Moines man hurried to-
ward him, and, lifting his hat respectfully,
inquired: "Are you Mr.. Blank
Yes"
Owe received your message. The train
is waiting
And that is how G. G. Blank, who is not
known outside his little county, passed for
an official Of great and mighty corpora
tion and was able to reach his destination
just in time to give the paternal blessing to
his daughter and her newly made husband.
Chicago Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
CURTAIN FOR A DARK ROOM

obstructing much of the light. The
curtain is a combination of chintz and
china silk; tie latter is fastened in
plaits, one over the other, to the right.
hand corner of the window, and then is
drapcd down in loop and thrown over
the righthand end of the curtain rod
with the graduated ends left hanging,as
in the sketch. The end is trimmed with
band of ghipure or eastern embroid.
cry. On the other side the chntz i.
draped and tied with ribbon to match
the pattern. Under this drapery the
muslin curtains are hung.-N. Y. Trlb
uue
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

Men are more fond of perfume than
women--asl any perfumer if this is not
the case. fyou want to please man,
obtain by stealth he size of his bureau
drawer, his necktie case, his handker-
chief receptacle and other toilet arti-
Giles. Now purchase few yards of
slkoline and pound of sachet powder.
Make a complete set of colored sachets,
fragrant and soft, each one cut exactly
TO fit in the bottom of drawer or case.
Christmas morning. if you line his pos
sessions with these fragrant articles,
YOU will find him very thankful.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
CURTAIN DRAPERIES.
A Graceful Design That Has the Adj
vantage of Not Ohstructing
Much Light.

Now that simmer is over the winter
home becomes the important ques-
ton, and curtains especially call for
attention and renovation. Window
drapery is always difficult matter for
an amateur to handle successfully, but
nothing adds more to the charm of q
room than pretty window. The ac-
companying design is graceful, and has
the advantage In a dark room of not
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
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GRANDPA AND /

Grandpa and are beaus,
Lillian has had hers over year,
And Harry has got one and calls her
dear"
And mamma has papa, goodness Knows,
So there wasn't any for him ard ne,
Until he thought II out, you see:
Little love, let us two be beaus,"
Says he.
Then In his arms he held me tight
While | smoothed his hair so fine and white,
And sang him little lullaby song;
And he thought and thought and thought
SO long
Till patted his head
And softly said:
you mustn't be lonestom, now we be-
long
And then tear rolled down his nose
But grandpa and are the dearest beaus
--O'Neill Latham, ~ Brooklyn Life,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

Small Expense.

An economical young lady gathered
together last week all the white belts
which she has worn ull summer; there
were white ribbon belts, white satin
belts and white leather belts, When
she had collected them she found that
they numbered exactly nine. "Now,'
sald she, 81 can have nine handsome,
new BELTS"
Laying in four packages of dye for
which she pnid five cents q package, she
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Lemnn Mhiicns ihc Hnnds.

Tor the hands that have become
tanned or suaburnt, just before going
10 bed battle them in warm water
end soap; rinse them in tepid water 80
that all the soapy wafer has disap-
peared. ard :hir 1ao5le them with
lemon Juice. II your skin is very sensi-
tive dilute the lemon juice, but when it
Is applied allow it TO dry on the hands.
Sleep in gloves. and after the third
nights care your hands will be as fair
and soft as The hands of any of Shakes
peares heroines, Ladies' Home Jour.
nal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Too DIg n Risk.

Eyes, I've made up my mind to have mJ
life insured"
ANY particular reason for ito"
"Going to be married next week."
Let's see, you're one of these popular
elbows, aren't your
Why, | fancy I'm pretty well known"
well, we can't insure you until after the
bedding is over"
Why not?'
'Because there's no telling what your fool
friends will do to You before you get out Of
Town. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
message. The train
RAILROAD Trains 60 Run slower.

Railroad officials claim that it is very ex
pensive to run their lightning express trains
and are talking about reducing the speed. II
is likewise expensive to the health to rush
and struggle and compete in business affairs
as men do nowadays. The brain, the nerves
the muscles, the whole system gives out Fol
restoring strength after business worries
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the proper
remedy. 1t is an ideal tonic for the tired, tht
rundown and the weak.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

His Way of Advertising,

Charles-I don't see how Blank can make
any money out of that tobacconist's bust.
ness OF his. He's always smoking the best
cigars himself.
Fred-Oh, that's his method of advertis.
ing.
How so?"
Putting his goods. STRAY Stories.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Hood.

The duke was beside himself with rage
"Your family have only plebeian blood IL
their veins" Kissed his grace. :,
"Well, you ought to know. you've bleC
them enough" replied the duchess, the fan
American-her mien quite in keeping witt
the naughty legend, "Non Cura, MOI
Merces." upon the trademark of her ia
theirs Justly celebrated Combined Hal
Vigor and Stove Polish.-Detroit Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

"Am | disturbing train Of thought"
asked the canvasser, with cheerful as
sumption of comradeship and good humor.
Disturbing it?" responded the professor,
looking up from his table of logarithms, you
are holding it up, sir!"
And the abashed canvasser withdrew
Chicago Tribune
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Gracious Offering.

Elderly Passenger-Here, miss, take this
seat.
Stout Young Woman-Oh, I could not
think of depriving an old mean could
not think of depriving you.
"You 90 ahead and take it, an don't ar.
que I know you fat girls always has lame
feet ."--Indianapoli journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
An Odd Restriction.

IN the island Of New Britain man
must not speak 20 his mother-in-law
Not only is speech forbidden TO his rela.
tive, but she must he avoided: and II by
chaGce The lady is met, the son-in-law
must hide himself or cover his face
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Extremely ely"

A gallant named Cobb met a maiden named
Webb,
And straightway he sat down beside her
And quickly proposed in a manner so GLIB
That he won her as soon as he spider.
Tit Bits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

"Tetterne cured me of very annoy
case of itching piles in few days. u
BEDSIDE, Tallahatta Springs, Ala. y
druggists, or by mail for cash or stamp
Il. Shuptrine, manufacturer, Savanna
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
To lie Determined Later.
a, W.

Reed-Ah, l see you are busy. Writini
publication?
Wright don't know yet.-Cineini
ENQUIRER
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

We have noticed that when girls forrr
Spinsters' club, not one of them is n
than 20 years of age.-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

Some men even pretend to be
formed by pretending to forget VII
they have read.-Washington Ia.
crat,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

Playwright-"My new comedy doesn't
seem to have pleased you specially" Friend
How so? Didn't laugh every time |
saw you looking at me?'-Fliegende Blaet-
ter
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

For everyone who is robbed on the road
100 are in the inn-Spanish Proverb'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

The wise man always stops, TO thlnki pu.
it's the really wise one who thinks withous
having to stop.-N. Y. Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

/ can recommend Piso's Cure fo Z
sumption to sufferers from Asthma
Townsend, TT. Howard, Wis, May
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Time Told by Tnste

A strange clock was made during the
last century for a French noblcman.
The dial was horizontal, and the figures,
being hollow, were filled with different
Spices. Thus. running his
hand, by ta.tirg
the hour without
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

He who goes with wolves learns how to
howl.-Spanish Proverb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

There is quite difference between bonds
and vagabonds. A. W. Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

The politician who cannot lie may as well
be out Of the world. Spanish Proverb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

children" says n physician, should
be taught the use of napkin to wipe
the mouth frequently while eating, for
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
self or cover his face

He who wants a mule without fault must
walk on foot = Spanish Froverb.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

A hypocrite makes more trouble in the
world than a fool-Atchson Globe
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

Like Oil Upon Troubled Waters is hale,s
Honey of Horehound and Tar upon cold
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure IN one minute
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
Halls Family Pills are the best.

The more doctors man has, the less GER
tain are they what oilss him, and me more
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20

We offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
by Halls CatarIh Cure, r,, n
F. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, q
We, the undersigned, have known +;
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe mr.
perfectly honorable in all business transaei
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their INN. IT.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists To-
Waiding, Kinnan 6 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O. ..r,,
Halls Catarrh Cure i, taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and MUCOUS s.
surfaces of the system. Price Zoe. per po,.
tie, Sold by ali Druggists, TESTIMONIALS
free. J., -.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-01-20
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 2
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
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MONUMENT TO LEE.
Splendid Equestrian Statue to Be Rear
ed on His Old Homestead.

Washington, May 9.-Def1nite steps were
taken today by persons Interested in the
project for the erection on site near the
old homestead of Gen. Robert e. Lee, at
Arlington, of an equestrian statue of the
great Confederate leader.
The matter has been under consideration
for some time, and today a committee COM
posed largely of southerners visited the
proposed site which will be transferred to
q monument association that was organized
this afternoon. The site which is about 100
feet square is on Fort Myer Heights just
east of the new court house of Alexandra
county, and commands a fine view of the
national capital, while the historic Potomac
river, which divided north and south nearly
forty years ago can be seen far below the
long bridge. 1t was donated by Mr.. d. K
Trimmer, of Pennsylvania.
The officers of the association are:
President Mrs. Zebulon Vance; vice.
presidents, Mrs. R. B. Stephenson, Mrs.
Russ Smith, Mrs. Albert Ackers, Mrs. MIL
Ter and Miss Virginia Miller; secretary
Miss Nina Stephenson; treasurer, Mrs. Ed
ward w. Gadsden.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
CHIEF ,COPPERS.
National Association Is In Session In
Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 9-The annual
meeting of the National Association of
Chiefs of Police convened in the auditorium
here at 10 o'clock this morning, President
J. T. Jansen of Milwaukee presiding.
Mayor Watkins, of Chattanooga, delivered
the address of welcome on behalf of the
city, which was responded to briefly by
President JANSEN A short business .ses-
sion was held. "a
The report of the secretary and treasurer
shows a balance of 1925 in the treasury.
The election of officers was deferred Until
tomorrow. Colonel Deitsche of~Cincinhati
is being urged to accept the presidency
and seems to be the practically unanimous
choice OF the delegates, but the Cincin-
NATHAN emphatically declines to accept THE
office. a
This afternoon the visiting chiefs were
given a steamboat ride on the Tennessee
river under direction of Chief Hill of Chat
tanooga. sv
Tonight at the auditorium a grand cake
walk was given for the entertainment OF
the visitors.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10

too hilarious and had to be taken in the
patrol for a free ride. The different floats
and their occupants were loudly cheered
as they passed this point.
The parade formed at Eighth avenue and
Eighteenth street and moved promptly az
73O o'clock under the direction of Grand
Marshal McCrossin. The processionhwas
headed by Chief Austin of the police de-
partment, with platoon or mounted Off,
GERS. The grand marshal and his aides,
many in court costume, came next on
praneing chargers.
The third position was occupled by the
officers of the late First and Third Ala
bama volunteers in full uniform.
Memoirs splendid band came next. fol-
lowed by Troop D, Alabama national
guard, under command of Captain j. b
Morson.
Bruins band preceded the royal float on
which was seated his majesty the king
and his attendants
Kox Vulcan III. occupied the next posi-
ton, followed by Rex Vulcan ]. and IL. in
carriages.
Vulcan II. reflected the care of his reign.
his hair having turned white since his last
appearance but his cheerful smile was still
in evidence. and he with the other rulers