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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
RURAL MAIL DELIVERY.
Try n UniQue Plan to Test Its
Usefulness.

The advocates Of system of rural
mail delivery will be much eneour-
aged by an experiment which the post
office department proposes to inaugu-
rate soon. The scheme takes the form
OF a travelling post Office and specitica-
tions for the necessary kind of u vehicle
will be issued in few days. II is eX-
pected that the exterior will somewhat
resemble the modern country stage
coach, with three windows on a side,
and will be labeled UNITED States
Mail, inconspicuous letters. The body
will be eight feet long, four feet across,
and just high enough for a man six feet
tall TO stand erect inside. 1t will be a
very light running coach, weighing but
600 pounds, and adapted TO all kinds
of veather-rain, hail, snow or blow,
billiards. or redhot summers. The per-
sonnet will consist of but two-the trav-
cling postmaster and his driver. The
latter will be mounted upon an ample
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Speaking of the roads in Porto Rico
Gen. Roy Stone says: 81 can only add
that all have heretofore said in favor
Of the good roads movement, warning
and reproof drawn from country
where, except for few military lines,
10 roads have ever been built; and
where the bulk Of the product Of a
marvelously rich soil is carried to mar
ket on the heads OF men and women
or the backs of dimiuutiye animals. As
n result of this neglect, together with
other kindred causes, the agricultural
population Of the island, although in
dustrious and frugal, is so poor as to be
almost without shelter, furniture or
clothing. and entirely without supplies
CT food, SO that their trifing wages
must be paid day by day TO enable
them to continue this hopeless exist
ence."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
A SURPRISE PARTY.
~ oame to Man Who Used to Make
Himself Solid with the
Waters,

Brown had received a setback that he
WI not recover from for some time" said
Dodson, as he slipped his coffee. Il honest.
~ believe that he has corrupted every
decent waiter in the city by his outlandish
system OF overlapping, making il almost i'm.
possible Tor modest Epper TO ge. any serv.
ice at all.
lie had a habit Of starting with the head
waiter, and tipping them all down the line.
don know whether he had ever tipped the
dishwashers or not, but | have my suspi.
cions that he did. ~ ''p'
Ths result has been that the waiter,
looked upon him as a sort of Indian nabob.
OF a returned king frrV he Klondike, and
would pay no attention to anyone else
when he was present.
-, You might complain and storm all You
liked but it would have no effect. When
Brown entered everything else was
dropped until the imaginary specks of dirt
were wiped from the immaculate table
cloth and spotless china, and Brown seated
IN all his solitary glory at his favorite
pace, which was always reserved for him.
But all that is changed now, and he il
looking around for some anticipating SO.
ciety to join"
Find fly in his soup?' asked Smith.
Worse than that. All his life Brown has
been trying, to get money enough ahead to
bulld himself a. home, and now he has dis.
covered that the house he is renting il
owned by his former head waiter detroit
Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Swift Rctrihutlon.

There was wicked eer in Meandering
Mikes eye as he saw the little girl coming
out of the restaurant side door, carrying a
small tin pail. "The ideal" he exclaimed to
his comrade, "of Encouraging SIGH Injuries
in de young" ITS our duty to stop it," was
the rejoinder. Before the little girl could
turn the corner the tramp loomed up before
her and exclaimed: I'm sorry, lady, but
couldn't see We carryin dat pail any furder.
It's agin me gallantry.', The little girl be-
gan to cry. Mike seized the bucket and in a
moment had the bottom of it pointed to.
ward the blue sky The effect was volcanic.
Foam flew in all directions. His one ejacu.
lation solved the mystery: "Soap suds'
And when the restaurant proprietor came
out and desired to know why his children
could not blow soap bubbles without being
interfered with the victim OF poetic justice
had not word to say.-Washingto Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

one-fourth.inch upward Gange on the
outer side TO keep the wheels on the
rails. The downward fanges are
pressed into the earth or macadam
their full depth and hold the rails so
firmly that no cross ties are required.
II the bed is of earth, soil to the depth
of five inches is removed from between
the rails, and the excavation filled with
gravel or macadam for the horses to
travel on. The rails are made continu-
Gus by joining the ends by "fsh-
plates so constructed that they will run
the wheels on to the rails after passing
team"
The advantages claimed for this steel
trackway, as shown by tests already
made, are (l) saving OF power. We
hicle running on II at an estimated ex-
penditure OF but one-fifth what Is re-
1uired on macadam, and one-twentieth
Of what is required on dirt roads. (2)
Saving OF wear and tear. as all vehicles
run evenly and are not strained by
ruts, rocks and holes. (3) Saving OF
time, as team can trot with two tons
on it as readily rs It can walk with one
ton on dirt road. az 1t is very dura-
bic and will need few repairs. (5) 1t
saves the dust usually ground up by the
wheels Of vehicles. (6) 1t is a perfect
road for bicycle and motor vehicles.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
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THE PRESIDENTS WIFE.
MRS Mckinley VIII DO Her Full
share In Entertaining. soci-
ETY. This Winter.

The latest picture OF Mrs. Mckinley
shows her looking remarkably we'll;
the picture is very pretty one of q
profile with the eyes looking serenely
ahead. That is one of the Charms OF
Mrs. McKinley's face = its perfect
serenity--and person gazing on this
face can easily believe that the presi-
dents home has been a "haven of
peace"
Mrs. McKinley's invaidism, which
her friends say is now much improved,
got her in the habit of wearing her hair
short; then she discovered that short
wayy hair was becoming to her. Now
she wears il done in such a way that
one can scarcely tell whether il is long
or short.
Mrs. Mckinley is very tasteful WON
an In dress. She wears soft effects
around her neck, and is said to be OPP
posed to the tailor-mnde style Of dress
ing as too severe and unfeminine.
Mrs. Mckinley is one of the many
women now prominently before the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
pREVENTABLE ILLNESS.
Lack OF Pure Air In winter Is the
Most Prolific Source of Pocr
Health and Suffering.

II Is amazing how much sickness is
preventable, How much misery, dis
comfort and ill-health the housewife Is
often directly responsible for, ard yet
how often she is entirely unconscious
of her responsibility and her failure,
Many a person who is called neat
housekceper has 10 idea Of anything
beyond polishing "thc outside of the
front door ~
One mother whom know prides her
self on having her rooms all in order
very early in the morning. She is too
intent upon this toair the children's
beds properly and makes them up while
they are still warm from the previous
night.
For economic reasons she does not
air the rooms thoroughly in cold
weather, as it takes so much more fire
TO heat them again. The consequence
IS her children are almost always all
ing
She says Of them herself, they get
everything that is going
They are accustomed to inhale so
much poison from the vitiated atmos-
phere of their own rooms that the least
chilling of their bodies or excess in
eatirg throws them in a state Of fever.
This mother is very religious wom-
ar and prays every day for the health
and happiness of her offspring, and yet
they are never well, and so of course
cannot be happy.
The lady of whom am writing keeps
enc servant, whom she leaves to her own
devices as long as things look neat. The
lady herself never descends below the
kitchen TO see what is going on in the
| cellar. About once or twice a year,
however, the neighbors are treated to
very suggestive sight. It is the an
nual or Eemi-annual cleaning.
No housewife does her whole duty
who does not look into her own cellar
and insist upon its being thoroughly
cleaned at least once week Care
should also be taken to allow pure,
fresh air to constantly enter the cell
lar. 1t is the air from the cellar which
diifuses itself throughout the whole
house. How important, then, that the
cellar should be clean.
Some foolish people have prejudice
against opening their windows at night,
thinking that night air is bad for the
child The night air is all we have TO
breathe al night, and the less stagnant
il is the better for all concerned.
A lady who boards and has time to
look after her neighbors little told me
that opposite her residence there were
only about half dozen of the sleeping
rooms where the windows were ever
open at night during cold weather.
Everybody must know that smallpox,
measles and other eruptive diseases
spread more readily and universally in
winter than in summer. The reason is
this: The poison is allowed to concen-
trate. 1t is comparatively undiluted
with the atmospherc.-N. Y. Ledger
Monthly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
PAVED WITH DIAMONDS.
Kimberley Highways Made of Earth
Containing Vast Fortunes In
Precious stones.

II is not often that II is given TO man,
outside OF the favored gentlemen who
figured in the stirring story of Aladdin
aud his wonderful lamp and kindred
productions of rich oriental imagina'
ton, to travel daily on highroad lit.
orally grooming with diamonds. When
such an unusual privilege is vouchsafed
it would appear to be the proper thing
TO admit that one might love the
ground he walked on. Until few years
ago there was such road, and II was
neither vision of the pipe nor the
press agent. II was located in the Kim
berley district in South Africa, and
when man walked over II he walked
over millions OF dollars worth Of the
precious stones.
Five thousand dollars yard was the
record of some parts OF the road. The
diamonds are not there now, so ii will
co the gentle reader no good to take
ticket for Kimberley and seek 90 find
n fortune in the street. II seems that
when the diamond mining industry was
some years younger than II is to-day
there was a veXing scarcity of water
in the Kimberley country. So when a
miner couldn't get supply of water to
help him in his search he had 10 do
the best he could and hustle around
with his tools in the dry earth. He
would spade here and there until he
struck lump of earth which held the
eagerly sought prize. Then he would
abandon the little mound of earth his
spade had overturned aud seek For dia-
monds in another place, After awhile,
several years, in fact, these mounds
amounted to considerable obstruction
to travel and further digging. The
loose earth was in the way. but no one
would volunteer TO cart il away. Final
ly the Kimberley municipal council of.
fered TO use the dirt in matchmaking
the roads around the city, which was
branching out and reaching quite re.
spectacle proportions. The offer was
gladly accepted by the mine owners
anu thc Ntit away.
Nearly score of years later there
was drop in the diamond market. The
price of the stones fell, and in order to
bring about a return OF high figures
the mine owners decided 10 restrict
their output. This necessitated a big
cut in the pay roll, and as result the
Kimberley district was soon overrun
with unemployed miners. Then some
of the wise men in the land came to the
conclusion that they might pick up a
few overlooked gems from the highroad
II they could get municipal permission
and plentiful supply Of water. They
got both, for each year a portion Of
the road which had been strengthened
by the mound dirt was turned over 10
the men, and they worked on II with
astounding results. Diamonds TO the
value OF 100000 were recovered yearly
for several years. From one little piece
of road no bigger than the floor Of a
Harlem drawing-room there was taken
500, GOO worth Of diamonds.-N. Y. Her.
aid.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
----------------------
HIS FUTURE WIFE'S NAME.
The Curious Young Man Had IL Told
to Him to an Absolute Ger
tuinty.

He was chatty kind Of conjurer, and
was anxious to open the evenings entertain
ment merrily So he stepped forward to the
front of the stage and said
Ladies and gentlemen, il there is in this
audience any young man who would like to
know the name of his future wife, il that
young man will kindly stand up will un.
dertake to tell him, and this is no guessing
competition. Now, will any single young
man kindly stand up?"
Up jumped young man in the center OF
the room.
Thank you," said the coniurer, "Now,
do you wish to know the name OF your fu.
ture wife,"
81 do said the young man.
well, said the man of magic, ~ always
like to do things in proper business fash.
ion; will you kindly give me your name?"
Yes, certainly said the young man;
my name is James jackson"
THANK you," replied the conjurer; "then
The. name Of your future wife will be Mrs.
jackson. London Tit.Bits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
washing Fine Handkerchief..

Few Iaundresses wash fine embrold.
cred handkerchefs properly. Too often
they go to pieces in the wringer or are
rubbed into holes on the washboard.
The dainty bit of cambria that is car
ried more for show than for u.s.: may be
washed by the owner In her own bowl.
This done, all dust should he wiped
from the large window pane. and the
handkerchief, when it is still wet,
spread smoothly over the glass, all
crenses pressed out, and the corners
kept fat. When the handkerchief is
dry it will be crisp and new in appear.
ance.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF ToLEro, .,
4 sn,tN.r,. STs

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of Z. j. Cheney
4 Co., doing business in the city Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. ID.
1886. A. w. GLEASON.
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials,
free. i. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
NOVELTIES IN TIES.
variety Vow Displayed Is So Large
That the Most Fnstidious WOm-
nm should he Satisfied.

This season brings forth novelties in
ties for the tailor made woman to salts.
fy the most fastidious. There are so
many designs and all are so stylish that
1t is confusing to make selection.
There Is a dainty little bow of black
or colored satin which comes ready lied
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
TO wash stone stems.

If these are in good condition they
simply require cleaning with hot water
and afterward to be hearthstoned.
Grease can be removed by pouring very
strong soda and water on the spots, and
then covering them with paste made
with fuller's earth and boiling water,
which must be left 60 sll night
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
r,rs. W. r. BATES, rlansfeId. La, writes,

"Before writing to you | suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
tion. leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Nowmy
friends want to know what makes me
look so we'll. lido not hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. / cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy of the age"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

This will be the greatest gold year in his,
tory. From South Africa, the Klondike and
Australia the precious metal is being shipped
in large quantities 1t is believed that this
years output will nearly double that of any
previous twelve months, The sales of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters are also increasing
very fast, and this year that famous remedy
will cure more people of dyspepsia, iindige.s'
ness than ever before.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
STEEL TRACKWAYS.
They Are to lie Tested This Winter
and Next Spring Under Govern
ment Direction.

There is some prospect that mile
stretch of steel track for common roads
may shortly be laid under government
direction and tested through the severe
conditions of winter and spring wealth
er, The form of rail tina. will proba-
bly, be used II the plan is carried out is
as follows:
II is of steel, one-fourth-inch thick,
shaped like an inverted trough, eight
inches wide on top, with a downward
three-inch flange on each side, and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
hrs. T. A. WALDEN. Gibson. Ga, writes:

TIrs. 7. 4. WALDEN, uIbson' un'' wrItes:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Beforc taxi
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me. / never saw well day. At
my monthly period / suffered untold
misery, and great deal Of the time 1
was troubled with severe pain in my
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound I could
tell twas doing me good. Icontinued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. I would like to have you use
my letter for the benefit Of Others"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Discipliuc.

"That child must be taught that it cam.
have everything it wants, said Mr.. Blykins,
sternly.
yes said the mother, "but | don't
think we ought to devote too much atten.
ton TO that part Of his education. After he
grows up it probably won't be many years
before he realizes as most people do, that
he's lucky to get anything he wants. IN. Y.
World.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Cold water stimuIant.

According TO high authority, cold
water is a valuable stimulant to many
Il not all people. lis action on the heart
is more stimulating than brandy. His
own experience is that slipping half a
wine glass OF cold water will raise his
pulse TO &c to over 100.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Divers DOn'tS.

Don't expect to shine in society If your
clothes do.
Don't strain your eyes looking for faults
in your neighbor.
Don't get into the habit Of Judging book
by the criticisms.
Don't forget that you injure your own
character when you attack that of another.
Don't carry barrel of -four on your head
in order to acquire graceful carriage.
Don't forget that it is wicked to bet and
lose; no man has the moral right to be
wrong.
Don't scold your wife in the presence Of
others; they may think you are afraid to do
it when alone with her.-Chicago Evening
News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

and which is usually adopted by women
whose one thought is simplicity.
For the "mannish" young woman,
however. there is displayed upon the
counters puff ties of the most brilliant
plads, stripes and figures.
Then there are the points Of linen
sewed upon their tiny band and hem
stitched by hand, for elderly ladies and
those who are wearing black.
And these are only few of the many
designs displayed upon the counters for
the appreciation Of shoppers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Origin of oneymoon.

An early Anglo-Saxon custom, strict
" followed by newly married couples.
was that of drinking diluted honey for
30 days after marriage. From the Gus
tom comes the word honeymoon, or
aoHeymouth
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Belts and buckles are special features
for the blouse and tiny waist. The
blouse itself must be frightened at the
waist by firm band, then the belt adj
iusted without the thought of making
the waist any smaller.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Some stin semi-CiviIixed.

There is still demand for about 25,000,0 900
paper collars in the United States each year.
| The paper collar is the connecting link be-
tween collarless barbarian and decently at
tired civilization boston Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
IRIS. FLORENCE A. WOLFE, SIS Huiberry
st., Lancaster, Ohio, wrltes'

"DEAR MRS. PrNKHAM:-For two
years l was troubled with what the
local physicians told me was infamma-
ton OF the womb. Every month ! suf-
fered terribly. had taken enough
medicine from the doctors to cure any
one, but obtained relief for short
time only. Atlast I concluded to write
to you in regard to my case, and can
say that by following your advice am
now perfectly WELL"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

When a man il always telling abou
he doesn't want to cheat folks we g.
picious at once.--Washington Ia
Graf
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
The Affirmative Wins.

No one can deny that in the matter of the
Cyrano de Bergerac fad the play.going
public is allowing itself to be led by the
nose.-St. Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

"Iknow gentleman whose body had been
covered with Eczema Two boxes of letter
inc cured him. "-P, o. Hanlon, Providence,
r. |. SOC. at druggists or by mail for cash
or stamps. J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an A
] Asthma medcine.-W. X. Williams,
tioch. ILL.,, April II, 1891. IA
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

There are many subjects on which you
have no right to have an opinion, for Che
reason that you know nothing about them.
-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

The Public Awards the Palm TO II
Honey Of Horehound and Tar for cough,
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one mir
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Oddly enough, London cyclists arc
PEELED to ride slowly through Fleet
L. A. w. Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

The stingy mans dollars are VIII
might call close quarters.-Golden De.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
Military Road for Cuba.

A military road is to be built around
Santiago and another is to run
straight through the city.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

When our butter IL finished II does
not usually contnn more than IL per
cent. Of water.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
A Fnfnre New Woman.

Buy two or three Concord grape
plants and have grapes for the family.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Thinking over our own faults makes us
talk less about those of others.-Ram's
Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

Teacher-Mol'ie, what is the most intel.
.igent beast?
Mollie-Man.--In journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03
To Cure n Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets. All
druggists refund money ii il fails to cure 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1899-02-03

We commonly cut our eye.teeth on some
thing harder than a rubber rlng'-pe'ro'
Journal -