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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
KILLING MAY GRASS.
IL Attended TO Promptly Il VIII he
Comparatively Easy TO CuImi-
nate the Crop Afterwards.

The grass and weeds which are most
hurtful to crops of all kinds come up
before May or early in that month Of
flowers and beauty. II we can destroy
all of these il will be comparatively
easy matter to cultivate the crops uf-
forwards.
The exceedingly late season of this
yea, will be favorable to easy culture,
because the first grass and the last
weeds on many acres will be destroyed
while preparing and planting.
II Is not at all too late to make good
crops. Should the weather be warm,
right along, the vegetation will be
healthy and vigorous and growth will
br rapid.
4 few years since, in 1894, the cotton
was largely killed on the 14th and 18th
OF May. Very large areas did not have
leaf left. Many of the stems were
alive and put out new buds from what
looked like little straws or sticks
along the rows. But the growth from
that time on was continuous and
healthy, and the largest crop ever
made was gathered that fall.
Again, in 1896, rain began 18th of
January and continued almost daily
mp to March 20. Yet the yield of al
most every crop was very heavy.
The seasons have been unusual for
six years past. During that period we
have had fine extra heavy crops of all
kirds. SO much so, that there is gen
cral complaint of overproduction.
Providence has been wondrous kind.
The distress abroad the land is not
account of short crops, or scarcity of
food Of any kind. 1t is traceable 10
other causes.
Now we may have another year OF
full crops. If so, what will we do with
them?
But we started out to say, let every
farmer be sure that with plow or har-
row, or hoe If need be, every sprig Of
May grass is killed A little extra care
AT this point will pay we'll
If your crop is not up and a crust
has formed, run over with a harrow
of any kind that will break this crust
and not 60 deep enough to disturb The
sprouting seed. If the cotton or corn
is up run over it carefully and brcal;
,,e crust This can be done with less
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

The major, just returned from Boston,
tells in strict confidence this story:
Il had engaged my berth, and was stand.
ing on the rear platform five minutes be-
fore the train pulled out of the Park
Square depot, when middle Gagged woman
and handsome girl, both ladies, passed me
and entered the car, accompanied by
gentlemanly-looking chap who carried their
baggage. A moment later this fellow pushed
up to me and said he was in a most embar.
RAISING position, had his sister and mother
aboard, and had lost his mileage book lie
would introduce me to them and give me
any security for $25. i said needed neither
introduction nor security, but would give
him ten dollars-all | had to spare. He in.
sisted on giving me his diamond scarfpin,
and then rushed into the station to see if
he could get more cash. As the train pulled
out without him, he came running wildly
after it, but had to give it up.
Then the porter approached me tenta-
lively. Was that man annoying your he
said, told him no. He insisted on carrying
the baggage of two ladies inside sab, an
an'-did he get any money out of YOU
" OF course he didn't said /; but took
the first opportunity of examining that pin
II was worth about five cents. Buffalo
News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

FIFTY cents for this beautiful little vase"
called the auctioneer; going, going for so.
Do | hear 50 for this beautiful little vase?"
and no one thought anything about the
auctioneer or the vase which went for so
cents until another one was put up, an i'm.
mense affair of cloisonne Now we will
show you an exquisite piece, not to be du.
plicated in this country" he went on. IAN
exquisite cloisonne varse-" and there the
Wellesley girl said excitedly to her com.
panlon: Now, that is what | call true
Boston culture. Would you expect man
of that kind to make such delicate dis.
tinction? He must have been educated at
a woman's college. When he is selling a
50.cent article he says vase in the ordi.
nary way, with the long sound of "a, but
when he comes to big piece of cloisonne,
it is varsc, with the broad "a every time.
That is according to rule. Over ten dol.
lars in price you find varse, but under
that nothing but an ordinary, everyday
vase."-N. y. Times
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
HERE AND THERE.

More hogs have been handled at
Chicago during the past season than in
any previous season in the history of
the stock yards
There are millions of acres in the
south that only need the intelligent
man behind the plow TO make them
fruitful.
1t is only in growing special high
priced crops that farmer can afford
to purchase manure. In all other
cases it should be made at home-that
is TO say, as one of the products Of
the farm.
There are some things that even
hog will learn by experience. A brood
SOW, for instance, is generally better
mother after the first litter, and still
better with each successive hitler UNI
til she becomes superannuated.
The multiplication of sios is one
of the evidences of agricultural prog
ress visible to the naked eye. 1t has
become evident to farmers that they
must consume more of their products
on the farm than heretofore.
The only BONANZA farms in the
country that have proven profitable
lave been managed, not by practical
farmers, but by competent business
melt aided by ample capital. Farm
ers too often lack the business train
ing that is absolutely necessary in tho
management of great enterprises
The average condition of winter
wheat in the United States is lower
than at the same date in any of the II
latest years with three exceptions, viz:
1855, 1898 and 1896. Indications are
not favorable fer heavy wheat crop,
though it is too early for any Sle
forecasts.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
sheen on Small Farms.

II farm is dry enough for sheep
and if il is not il can often be made
so by drainage sheep will pay even on
small farms. There is prevalent dis
position in these days to believe that
there is no money in sheep unless
they are kept in large or compare
lively large fiocks. The idea that a
few sheep on farm are valuable does
not seem to find Judgment in the aver
age mind. This no doubt is the result
of the common notion that wool is the
main thing in sheep husbandry. The
production of mutton alone will pay
for sheep breeding. There is grow
ing demand for mutton, and the bet
ter the mutton, the greater the de-
mand will be. There arc few farmers
who could not keep small flock Of
sheep and sell the mutton they pro-
duce in the nearest town or among
their neighboring farmers. A dozen
sheep will pay on any small farm
Farm and Ranch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
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Patience md Practice.

A clever young physician here, who, like
so many OF his brethren everywhere, has
tice, nevertheless meets his hard fortune
with smiling gayety. Like Warren Hast
ings, his motto is "Nitor in Adversitum."
In company with friend, he had occa-
sion the other day to go into the Hiber
MIA bank, where, owing to the throng of
customers, he could not get his business
transacted at once. After considerable de.
lay, his companion, nervous little man,
complained irritably of the inconvenience
to which they were subjected
Doesn't this put you out of patience,
Doc" he asked.
MY dear sir" returned the medico, gay
ly, ito be out OF patients is my chronic con-
dition. haven't had one for q week.
San Francisco News Letter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

risk than would seem possible TO those
who have never tried it.
Corn and cotton generally have roots
two or three inches deep. Grass and
young weeds are very shallow-rooted
for some days, from one-half to one
inch. Hence If you break the crust you
destroy these and the deeper-rooted
plants will not be injured much.
1t will often be found profitable 10
repeat these borrowings several times.
Not only will grass and weeds be de-
stroyed, but the soil will be pulverized
and will retain more of the suns heat
and thus hasten the growth of the
young plants.-Southern Cultivator.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
"Big Four Gift!'-Neeiy's Spanish-Ainer,.
can War Panorama.

Contains 100 superb half.tone engravings,
made from photographs taken of our Army
in camp, on transports and in actual service,
Spanish and American Gun-boats, Cuba, lla-
vana, Manila, Landscapes, Architecture;
shows the manners and customs of the peo-
pie of our new Islands; Pictures of our He
roes-Dewey,, General Charles King known
as Capt. Charles King, the author), Wheeler,
Hobson, Roosevelt, Sampso on, Miles, Schley,
Shafter, Lee, Brooks, Carroll; Groups OF
Officers, Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, Ships,
Rife. practice, Spanish Soldiers, Insurgents,
Chickamauga, Jacksonville, Tampa, Last
Farewell Letters Home, Hospitals, Clara
Barton, Rough Riders, Santiago, San Juan,
Manila, the Beautiful Women of Cuba and
Manila.
The Album is SKIS inches, weighs u
ounces, printed on finest coated paper.
Sent FREE to any address in the United
States, Canada or Mexico for u cents in
stamps or coin, to cover postage and pack
ing, Copy may be seen at any ticket Office
Of the Big Four Route.
Order at once, as the edition is limited.
Address WARREN j. LYNCH, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, big Four
Route" Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark envelope WAR Album"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
HON's ThiaH

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure,
!. j. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +, j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
te Sold d by S' ali Druggists T Fest psp
free.
Halls Family pills are the hest
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
sixty Mics an Hour.

a steam motor car, designed for uss on
the railroads, recently made trial trip, 60
ing at the rate OF sixty miles an hour, This
will probably be as much Of record beater
as has llostetter's Stomach .Bitters, the
quickest known road to health. There is
no quicker way for sufferers from all stom-
ach ills to reach strength and happiness
than by this great remedy. IL cures indi-
gestion, constipation, nervousness liver and
kidney trouble, and best OF all the user stays
cured
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
ExusperEting,

Mrs. Higgsey-Cara must insist that
you send young Mr.. Granley away earlier.
1t was long after II o'clock last night when
you closed the front door after him.
Clara know it, mamma, and | have
made up my mind a dozen different times
TO make him leave early, but he has way,
somehow, of always giving the impression
along after the shank of the evening has
passed that he is just about to say some
thing one has been waiting for. It's aw-
fully exasperatng.-C Chicago Evening News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Enforcing the RuIes,

"The gentleman from Squedunk is a
thief, liar and"
"Bang!" went the gavel, and the pre-.
siding officer eNclaimed "The gentle.
man will please address his remarks to
the chair. -Phladelphis North Amer.
lean.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnt

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Wanted n Door.

The sun blazing down on a race course,
far, far east OF Suez, and on field of hot,
excited horses and men, waiting till the &C.
centricities of tie starter and an even more
eccentric horse combine to get US in line.
The patience OF the former is at last ex.
hausted. Bring up that horse! Come up
on that beast! You II get into trouble over
this, l tell you," and so forth. The Aus.
traliSn lightweight replies patiently: u
can't help it, sir. This is a cab horse, this
'orse is. He won't start till the door shuts
and haven't got doorn'-Academy.
A man does not know what trouble is
until be attempts to be the whole thing
Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
lis Family Pills are the best.
Masculine idea of n Ten.

Empty two quarts of dried peas into a
bass drum and trim up the outside with
pink baby ribbon and you have the average
mans idea of his wife's five o'clock teas
Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Ancient nouuefnrt Cheese.

1t is said that Roquefort cheese dates back
to Phny's time, Some of il smells as though
it were great deal older than that,-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

You get more for your money, get faster
colors and brighter colors, when you buy
Putnam Fadeless Dyes, and it takes less
time to dye and makes less muss and for
the same price, Zoe per package.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Look the same.

Yeast-Did yod ever take any Of those
mud baths?
Crmsonbeak-Well, ran for office once
--Yonkers Statesman.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
womnn,r Long suIt.

"MIan was made to mourn" unused the
old man with long white whiskers, "but
women seem to have taken the job away
from him! BY hockey, but they do enjoy a
uneraIv-Kansas City Independent.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

Clear on One Point-Sprockett-"Do you
believe that the bicycle has seen it's best
days." Tyre-'I know mine has. "-Phila.
deiphia North American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
Every Skin Irritation.

including letter, Ringworm, Cracked Hands,
Eczema, Dandrutf, etc, cured by Tetterne.
80 cents at druggists, or by mail for ca.h OF
stamps. j. I. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

Look There's colored mess.nss, boy,
running" Sure enough They ought to
advertise him as Warranted, fast black"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
More Information.

Tommy-Paw, what do they put water in
stock for?
Mr.. Figg-To soak the investors with, my
son.-Indianapolis Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

Every time we meet hoolteacber, we
find that we have always been pronounc.
ing another word incorrectly. -Atchison
Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

When boy comes home with string OF
fish, it is a mean trick to ask him if he
caught them all.-Atchson Globe
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

| believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs. Allie
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct, 20. '94.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

A sallow skin acquires a healthy clear.
ness by the use Of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

Artistic is often a synonym for useless
and expensive Daily News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

The latest wrinkles are rough on anyone
Chicago Daily News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
The Rest Prescription for ChiiiA

and Fever is bottle of Groves TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic, 1t is simply iron and 9uinine In
q tasteless form No cure-no pay Prica5Oc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07
A Powerful Incentive.

The condition of mans liver has more
to do with his reputation for generosity than
is generally understood Louis Star,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

To euro "a Cold In Gao Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundmoney ifit failst TO cure Csc.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-07-07

II Mrs Pinkham's Compound will cure
such severe cases as this surely it
must be great medicines there
any sufferer foolish enough not to
give it trial?
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
For San Antonio's Interest.

The business men of San Antonio are
taking q deep interest in the projected
San Antonio and Brownsville railroad.
They have formally Endorsed the pro-
ject on the ground that it will open UP
the fertile but uadeveloped counties OF
Atascosa, Live Oak. McMullen, Star
and Hidalgo, will also touch the rap
idly developing counties OF Duval,
Nueces and Cameron, making them
directly tributary to San Antonio: that
1t will encourage the extension of the
road from Brownsville into Mexico,
furnishing q shorter route from San
Antonio to the Mexican capital, and
that the location of additional general
Offices and shops at San Antonio will
bring about the disbursement of Gala
ries and wages. The road will be
about 275 miles long.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
Cutting Rates.

Members of the Interstate Commerce
Commission met today with the execu.
tive officers of the railroads west of
Chicago to discuss the conditions of
freight rates in the west. The meet
ing was held behind closed doors.
Commissioner Calhoun of Illinois was
the only mem Der Of the commission
who did net attend the meeting.
The meeting was of more than ordi-
nary interest from the fact that traffic
managers of various roads argue that
20 the action of the Kansas City,
Pittsburg and Calf road is due the de-
moral zation in rates in western terri
tory.
it ia asserted that the Gulf road has
cut rates from New York to Missouri
river points via the Gulf of Mexico to a
lower point than those via the direct
line from New York, and it was argued
that the Calf road should be brought
to time for ignoring the long and short
hail clause of the Interstate commerce
act for maintaining higher rates from
gulf ports to Texas points than to Mis-
souri, river points. Hope was express
ed that the commission would find
come way to adjust the matter.
Former President Stillwell of the
Gulf road in an interview today said
"The policy of the managers of the
Gulf road has been justifiable one
and will not be changed. By reason of
our circuitOus route, we cannot COM
pete with the direct all-rail lines at
equal rates, and, therefore. put our
tariffs 10 cents b. low our competitors
in this traffic. We have made rates
and obtained business Independent Of
the mbina.;ons tn. t attempt to die
tate the policy of all lines. st. Louis
Republic.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
A Railroad School.

One of the railroads in the east has
perfected a school of instruction which
is, no doubt, an excellent idea, and If
adopted in Ell Paso would be of untold
benefit to all railroad employees. Ell
Paso is no doubt going to be the great
est railroad center in the southwest
and the necessity for school of this
kind is obvious.
The object of the school is to get the
employees of the railroad together In an
organization of their own and then
discuss and exchange views on all
questions relating to railroading. What
to do in case of certain accidents ought
to be discussed in full.
Experts in the employ of the road
should give frequent talks and lectures
at these meetings. Such rs Super1n-
tendent Martin on Transportation"
Master Mechanic Herbert on "Air
Brakes Chief Train Dispatcher Nc
Neal on "The Handling of Trains"
If such school were adopted here 1T
would be of wonderful assistance to all
railroad employees.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
:. Brotherhood of FIremen.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen has just had examined the
books Of the secretary and treasurer OF
the Organization. The business of the
organization is in frst-class shape
cou ID not be in better condition. The
two officers during the year handled
over $500, 900, every cent of which has
been accounted for. The men who au-
dited the books are warm in heir praise
of the manner in which they have been
handled. The grand trustees have
made a report of the results of their
organization. They say that never has
the brotherhood been so prosperous.
During the past fiscal year Grand
Secretary and Treasurer Frank Arnold
has paid out in death and disability
claims, to the number of 322, the sum
of S424 900. The balance on hand June
30, 1898, was $50, $1,000. The receipts
for the year have been S492, O53. 20,
making total of 1852, 524 go The mem
bership of the brotherhood has made a
net increase, counting out all who
have been expelled and have with
drawn or died during the year, of 3 800,
making the total membe rship of the Or
der at the present time something
above 81, 600. Fifteen new lodges have
also been organized, and there are two
now in course of organization. The
total num- Der of lodges now in the or
der is 548.-St. Louis Republics.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
The Converted Trdinman.

An old-time railroad man who is pop
ularly known in Texas, was recently
converted, and being present at a meet
ing where many were being called upon
to speak, was asked for a short invoca -
ton.
After hesitating moment be said
fervently: sob. Lord, now that have
tagged tLee, lift my feet from the
rough roads of life and plant them safe
ly on the deck of the train of salvat Cd.
Let me use the safety lamp known as
prudence and make all the couplings in
the train with the strong link of love
and let my band lamp be the Bible.
And, Heavenly Father, keep all
switches closed that lead off on the sid
ings, especially those with blind end.
Oh, Lord, if it be thy pleasure have
every semaphore block along the line
show the white light of hope, that I
may make the run of life without stop
ping.
And Lord, give US the ten command
ments for the schedule, and when l
have finished the run on schedule
time and pulled into the great dark
station OF death, may the superinten-
dent of the universe say, Well done,
thou good and faithful servant; come
and sign the pay roll and receive you
check for eternal happiness Rail
WAY Journal.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-08-12
NEW DROP PIT.
Labor Saving Device.

The new drop pit in the T. & P.
round house is a great labor saving
device and ought to be adopted by all
round house foremen.
It is very simple arrangement and
its usefulness for removing car wheels
can not be disputed.
In the pit directly under the engine
is compressed air lift which is raised
mp until the axle rests directly on it.
A section of the track for about six
feet on each side Is then removed al
lowing the wheels and axle to be low
cred into the pit on the jack which is
then run On q small track out of the
side of the pit directly under another
track. The jack is then raised de-
posting the wheels on the track above
without any trouble whatever. One
can not fully realize the advantages of
the idea without seeing practical IL
lustrasioa. Mr.. Smith, Terminal Sup
erintendent of the L. & P. will take
great pleasure in showing the inven-
tion to all railroad men.