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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
ToXoN.

Young man, did you know
there were hundreds Of oppor-
tunities awaiting you. If not,
it is to your interest that you
should realize the fact at once
and begin preparing yourself
to meet and seize one OF them.
You should decide as to what
occupation you desire to follow
in the worlds industrial field
at an early date as possible,
and when this decision is final,
then, put forth every effort to
qualify yourself to meet the
demands of youl desiredprofes-
sion let it be what it may great
or small. By this means, you
are enabled to give your en-
ployer satisfaction.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
The entire Democracy of The State

the entire Democracy of the State
of Tennessee; Therefore,
Resolved, That we, the Demo
cratic Executive Committee, of
Hardin County, most cbeerfully
endorse his administration of the
public affairs of the State as sat
isfnctory and successful; that we
do hereby recommend and en-.
dorse his denomination by the
Democratic convention to meet
in Nashville, Tenn, May 10, 1900;
that we hereby instruct the dele.
gates from this county to cast the
solid vote Cor the Hon. BENTON
McMillin as long as his name is
before the convention for renomi-
nation as candidate to succeed
himself as Chief Executive of the
State Of Tennessee.
And, whereas, in the Hon. Thos
i. Williams, of Nashville, Tenn,
we find n painstaking and an eff.
cient officer; Resolved that we en-.
d0rse his conduct as Railroad
Commissioner, and his renomina-
ton at the Nashville convention.
We also heartily endorse and
recommend the appointment OF
the Hon. Chas. II. Gate, Hon. j.
A. Moon, Hon. A. 7. McNeal, an d
Hon. James ID. Richardson, as
delegates for the State at large to
the Democratic National Conven.
ton to meet at Kansas City to
nominate a candidate for the Pres.
idency of the United States. And
we unanimously endorse the nom
nation of that eminent statesman
and able defender of bimetalism,
Hon. William j. Bryan, as 0ur
candidate and choice for the Pres
idency. We hereby instruct the
delegates from Hardin County to
cast its solid vote in accordance
with foregoing resolutions and in
struclions; and in case any mem.
Der or number of members may
be absent from said convention
the attending delegates are hereby
instructed to east the vote of Har,
din County as hereinbefore in
struCted.
Resolved further, that we rec
ognize the honesty, ability and eff
licieucy of our present represen
tative i'll Congress, Hon. Thetis
w. Sims, and hereby endorse hil
denomination; and we also endorse
the Hon. Benton McMillin for tn,
United States Senate.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Democrats Meet.

Pursuant to "a call issued by e..
p. Churchwell, Chairman of the
Democratic Executive Committee
of Hardin County, few of the
County Executive Committee met
in Pythian Hall, in Savannah Sat
urday, with Il. 2. Churchwell,
Chairman presiding, and ID. A.
WEIGH, Secretary, acting.
The following delegates we're
elected, and instructed to cast
the vote of Hardin County in
the GubernatOnal convention,
which meets in Nashville May
10th for Gov. Benton McMillin
for reflections las long as this name
was before the COW entiou:
Dist. 1-Lum Hardin.
y 2-Val Weller.
" sc. f. Sewer.
4" 4-D. A. McDougal, Dyer
Frazier, L. V. Sewer, Edgar
Cherry and Ii. II. Hardin
4" Be. Mullery and Walter
Gill.
&C. M. WEIGH.
Tom Tidwell and Alex
ellis.
Sd. NJ. Cherry, ST., and A
7. McKelvy,
On. l.. Crow and V. A
Cresop.
"1O-M. Il. Fraley and Dock
Childress.
"1l-M. j. Duren, o. Il. Bar
low and S. p. Barlow.
12-Wm. Dodds and Joe
Wilkinson.
l3-Jim Craven and w. 7
Wilkinson.
"14-Andy McCasland ant
Ike Wells.
I'D. 9. McOulIcr and DR.
Petty, and John Duncan
led administration:
ll--0am hnOH, Lee BTOOks
and II. Dickson.
The following resolutions were
then presented to the Convention
by IL. Il. Hardin, and were adopt
ed:
Whereas, In the present Chic
Executive of the State of Tonnes
see, the Hon. Benton McMillln
we, the Democrats of llardli
County, recognize an able, homes
and faithful public servant, mal
of high attajnments and an emf
nent statesman, one well worthy
of the confidence and support o.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

The Republicans of theEightn
Congressional district held their
convention in Lexington, Tenn.
Wednesday of last week for the
purpose of selecting delegates
and alternates to the National
convention at Philadelphia.
A. A. Watson Of this county
was chosen secretary of the
convention by reclamation. He
was also chosen as alternate to
the National Convention.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Notice..

All the members Of the Wood.
man OF the World are requested
TO attend a call meeting on Tues
day evening May LIST TO initiate
some candidates and to perfect
arrangements for the :unveiling of
the monument erected to the
memory of the late DR., Herring
April 20, 1909. John 4. Hardin,
Con. Com.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
A Testimonial from old
England.

consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis" says Mr.. William Saw
DRY of Warrington, England. ut
has saved my wife's life, size hav'
ing been "a martyr to bronchitis
for over six years, being most of
the time confined to her bed. She
is now quiet well.' Sold by j. X.
Barlow Druggis.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Land Sale.

By virtue of a venditioni exponas to Inc
issued by the Circuit Court Of Hardin County
At the Feb, uary fern, 1900, will expose 10
sale TO the highest bidder for cash, at public
outcry ON the 14th day Of May 1900, in the
town o. Savannah at the court house door,
the following described lot or tract of land,
levied on as The property Of Warren Penny.
Said land lies in the 9th civil district of liar-
din County and bounded as follows: on the
North by Metals, on the South by Quals,
on the East by Carry, on the West by Lamb,
containing acres, said sale Is to satisfy a
Judgment in favor of d. A. & I. ]. WEIGH.
This the goth day Of March 1900.
T. J. SAWNER, Sheriff
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

Those horrid fits Of depression,
melancholy, low spirits, and
sudden irritability,that som etimes
afict good tempered peoples
due to the blood being permeated
with black bile. Herbine will puri.
fly the blcod.restore health end
cherfuluess Price soc. Sold by j
X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
A Horrible Outlook.

"Of large sores on my little
daughters head developed into a
case of scold head"writes: CD Is.
bill Of Morganton, Tenn, but Buo.
lens Arnica Salve cured her. It's q
guaranteed cure for Eczema. letter
Salt Rheum Plmples, Sores, Ulcer,
and Piles. Only 25c at J.K. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

This is choice collection of patriotic
pieces gathered together from different
sources. making volume of rare in
terest and value. The book includes
the best things said or written about
our country by IL long line of authors,
poets, patriots, and statesmen from
the colonial period to the present time.
While we are teaching the three Rs
in our schools, we should not forget to
teach lessons of patriotism and devot-
ion to duty; and this is a good text
book for the purpose, as nothing can
inspire in the hearts Of the young such
patriotic sentiments as these and SINH
lar selections which should be read,
re-read, and committed to memory in
every school in the land. We are glad
to see such book published and hope
it will be largely introduced in our
schools.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
NOTICE.

Twill be in Savannah every
Monday for the purpose of let
ting road contracts for districts
not yet contracted, until all
contracts are closed. The fol-
lowing districts are open for
private contracts:
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

Coughs and colds Dome unin,
vited, but You can quickly get rid
Of them with few doses Of Bal.
lard's Horehound Syrup. Price
rs and 80 cents. Sold by j. X.
BARLOW
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
The Best Remedy for Rhcu
matism.
Quick Relief from Pain.

All who use ChamberIaiE's Pain
Balm for rheumatism are delighted
with the quick relief from pain
which it affords. When speaking
of this d. n. Sinks, of Troy, o.,
says some time ago had a Sc
we're attack of rheumatism in my
arm aud shoulder. | tried mum.
arOus remedies but got no RELIEF
until | was recommended by
Messrs. Geo. L. Parsons & Co.
druggists of this place, to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended it so highly that |
bought bottle. | was soon re-
lieved of all pain. have recon-
mended this liniment to many Of
my friends who agree with me
that it is he best remedy for mus
cular rheumatism in the market"
For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Save 26c by Buying

McGee's 25c Chill Cure Is purga-
tive; you need no other. Largest bot
tie for the money and Is guaranteed
to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for McGee's &c Chill Cure,
TastelesS,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
McGee's baby Elixir

Makes babies healthy, fat and
strong. 1t contains no opium or other
poisons. When yourbaby is fretful,
try one bottle and you will get the
best. Prices, Is and Soc.
For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

Ifhe'd had Itching Piles. They
are terribly annoying; but Buck
lens Arnica Salve will cure the
worst case of piles on earth. IT'S
cured thousands. For injuries,
pains or bodily eruptions, IFS the
best salve in the world. Price 20
cents box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by druggist,
For sale by j. X. Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Notice.

Legal advertising matter of all
kinds will be published in the
Savannah Courier from now on
at half the regular price, when
paid for when advertising begins.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

BOOK NOTICE.

Dur Country in Poem and Prose.
Arranged for collateral and supple
mentary reading by Eleanor A.
Persons, Teacher of History Yon-
kers Public Schools. Cloth, 12mo,
POI pages, illustrated. Price soc.
American Book Company, New
York, Cincinnati, Chicago.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
A Card of Thanks.

| wish to extend my sincere
thanks to the goo d people of and
around Mt. Herm on, for their ut
tention to my dear sister, Mrs
Let;ie Dobbins, during her ILL
ness.
MARY NEIGHBoRs.
Nixon, Tenn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
That ThrObbing Headache.

That ThrODDlnS fIeHuacltc.
Would quickly leave you if you
used DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Thousands of sufferers have prov
ed their matchless merit for sick
and nervous headache They make
pure blood and build up your
health. Only 25c, money back if
not cured. Sold by J.K, Barlow
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27
Advertising Rates

inch per annum reading $500
/" &" display 500
Reading notices, hrstinsertion, per line, .o5
For each sutsequentinsertion, .oS
Obituaries or card ofthanks. " .oS
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-04-27

ALEC TIDWELL, Com.
Economy, Tenn, April Is.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
A LIFE AND DEATH FIGHT.

Mr.. w. A. Hines, of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after meas
les induced serious lung trouble, which
ended in Consumption. l had frequent
hemorrhages and coughed night and day.
All my doctors said l must soon die.
Then l began t. use DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, which COM
pIetely cured me- l would not be without
it even if it cost $500 bottle. Hundreds
have used it on my recommendation and
all say it never fails to cure Throat,
Chest and Lung troubles" Regular size
soc. and $780, Tritl bottles free at all
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

The Kilgo-Gattis case on trial at Ok
ford will go into history as one of the
most celebrated causes in the annals
OF the State. In the high position in
the church of the two contesting min
listers, in the ability and reputation of
the brilliant array of the attorneys,
and III the widespread interest in the
case, it is a case that will be long re-
membered. The eyes of the whole
State are turned toward Oxford.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

Ohio and Potomac Rivers to Northern
mills and Canada 3S9, 2S7 bales, against
514,S36 bales last year; interior stocks in
excess of those held at the close of the
commercial year 525, 1879 bales, against
AZ, 1888 bales last year. Southern mill
takings 3S3, 426 bales, against 395,574 bales
last year.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 1861 bales, against 1925 bales
last year. The total takings of American
mills, North and South and Canada thus
far for the season, have been 986, 661
bales, against 1,245, 1856 bales last year
These include 500 044 bales by Northern
spinners against $40, 279 bales.
Stocks at the seaboard and the twenty
nine leading Southern interior centers
have increased during the week SG,G3S
bales, against an increase during the cor
responding period last season of 102,57S
and are now 39766G bales smaller than at
this date in 1899.
Secretary Hester's statement of the
worlds visible supply of cotton shows
the total visible is 3,252,312 bales, against
i,042,03 bales last year. OF this the total
of American cotton is 2,75S,312 bales.
against 3,4S6,039 bales last year; and of
all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil,
India, ETC., 494 900 bales, against $4,000
bales last year.
The total worlds visible supply of cot
ton shows a decrease compared with last
year of 7S9,727 bales.
OF the worlds visible supply there is
now afioat and held in Great Britain and
Continental Europe 1, $4,000 bales, against
1,SS6,o00 bales last year; in Egypt 1872
600 bales, against 159 900 bales last year;
in India 1852, 600 bales, against 1888 eco
bales last year and in the United States
1873, coo bales, against 1914 coo bales last
year
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, OF
West jefferson, o., after STEERING 10
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself win nVe
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica SalVe, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve IN the World. IS cents box. Soiu
by all druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
Hester's Cotton Statement.
(By &c Associated Press

New Orleans, Nov. 23-Sccretary Hes
ters weekly New Orleans Cotton Exchange
statement issued today shows decrease
in the movement into sight compared
with the seven days ending this date last
year in round figures of Al 600 bales Fol
the eighty-four days of the season thai
have elapsed the aggregate is ahead o.
the eighty four days of last year 215, 900
The amount brought into sight durina
the past week has been 81 800 bales
against 4123S4 bales for the seven day.
ending November 23rd last year
The movement since September LIST
shows receipts at all United States port.
I,oTS,S bales against 2, 76S 1854 bales las
year; overland across the Mississippi
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
TOTAL NET RECEIPTS.

New York, Nov. 23-The following are
the total net receipts of cotton at all
United States ports since September LIST,
1900:
Galveston, TIP, $50 bales; New Orleans,
1851 633; Mobile 6S,O2O; Savannah, 5O2,-
924; Charleston, 154, S67; Wilmington, ia
916; Norfolk, 0,26S; Baltimore IS, POP;
New York, 1896; Boston. 1890; New
port News, 17,10S; Philadelphia, 7.195;
Brunswick 1856; Pensacola, $500. Total
3,C67,561 bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

In Washington, yesterday, Chairman
Payne and Representatives Dalzell and
Hopkins, acting as a sub committee, spent
a portion of the day drafting the bill to
amend the war revenue law. The genera
provisions of the bill have been agreed
Upon. The reductions to be made VIII DC
n stamp taxes as heretofore indicated
The committee expects to present the Dill
o the House on the first or second day
IF the session.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

Communications and items of news in
tended for publication in the News and
Observer should not be addressed to in
dividual members of the staff. but simply
to The News and Observer.
All communications addressed to the
editor must be signed by and will be
printed only over the authors real name
No exception will be made to this rule
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
TOTAL BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, Nov. 23.-The total bank
clearings at the principal cities Of the
United States for the week ended Novem-
Der end were 81, 246, III 1874, an increase
OF 1913 per cent as compared with the
corresponding week of last year.
Outside of New York city the total
clearings were $7G6, 1853, an increase of
$50 per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

grandfather clause" should be held
unconstitutional, there yet remains the
Mississippi and South Carolina plans
which will save the State from unre-
stricted negro suffrage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
NEILL's COTTON ESTIMATE.
Manchester Operators Think it Means Scarcity
of the Staple.
(By the Associated Press. J

IBy The ASSOCIaIGU TTCsS.J
Manchester, Nov. 23.-Operators here
think that Neil's estimate of the cotton
crop means a scarcity and that before
September the spinners, mostly, will be
working on short time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. William x. Vanderbilt are
rejoicing over the birth of a little hciress
to the Vanderbilt millions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24

In the Court Of Appeals at Frankfort,
KY, yesterday, the case of Caleb Powers
IS. the Commonwealth was submitted
without argument with leave to file briefs
IN December 15t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-24
Telegraphic Briefs.

Mr.. and Mrs. William x. Vanderbilt are
rejoicing over the birth of a little hciress
to the Vanderbilt millions.
Manila papers of October 18th devote
much space to a renewal of the report
that Aguinaldo has died as the result Of
| wound received in Northern Luzon.
Capt. Oberlin NJ. Carter has given out
/ statement declaring himself innocent
If the charges preferred against him and
claiming that he is the victim of a con-
spiracy.
In the Court of Appeals at Frankfort,
KY, yesterday, the case of Caleb Powers
s. the Commonwealth was submitted
without argument with leave to file briefs
IN December list.
The National Irrigation Congress at
Chicago yesterday passed a resolution
asking the President to recommend to
Congress that more attention be given to
he preservation of our forests, and to
emphasize the need of rational action TO
store the flood waters that now go to
waste.
The steamer Uller, which arrived in
New York from Port Antonio, Jamaica
Yesterday reports having passed burn
ing vessel November goth in latitude 27.41
north, longitude 1892 west. The vessel
S believed to have been the derelict
schooner Mary E. fLeonard, of Thomas
ton, Me.
An order came to all tobacco dealers at
Dubuque Iowa, yesterday to at once ship
tut of the State their entire stock of
cigarettes and cigarette papers. The order
came from tho American Tobacco Com
]any and is supposed to be due to the
cigarette decision of the Supreme Court
# the United States recently.
In the surprise of the outpost of the
Bluffs" (Third infantry, southwest OF
Balmoral, November 10th. the Beers lost
sixty men killed and wounded. The
3urghers simultaneously attacked gar
,ison of Fusiliers on Wilge River but
we're beaten off with the loss Of 120 men
killed and wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-28

then, for 1 was weak as kitten and had
nothing to fight with, but l couldn't help
making some kind of a show and looked
around to get any old thing to hit the Woi1
one lick, when I noticed snake on nat
rock frozen hard. 1 grabbed 1t just as the
wolf got near enough to growl, and as he
came at me hit him three-base hit with
that ball club of a frozen snake that
knocked him silly. 1t was a square one
right on the jaw and he keeled over like
log Then l hoped on him and thumped the
life out of him.
"Wolf meat isn't prime eating, but any
thing will do for a starving man. and II
wasn't long till had sliced meal on MIN
with my penknife, and making Decline
for the valley, where there were some
trees. 1 soon had a fire and the wolf meat
cooking on it. That saved my life and gave
me enough strength to go back and cut
off his hams. which l carried away with
me and lived on for two days longer, when
l was picked up by some other prospectors
and restored to my friends. Nowadays
when l see a snake l always have very
friendly feeling for him, whether he Is
frozen not,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-28
AS LUCK WOULD HAVE 1T.
Ua Frozen snake aud Clubbed a
Hungry Wolf to Death With 1T.


They had been talking of snakes.
"speaking of snakes. SAID man whose
manners and attire smacked strongly OF
tbe west, "a cold snap and
snake saved my life once wnen l
was nrospecting = in northern Texas.
7 had been out and got, lost in the noun
tains. and 1 reckon l would have starved
~ II hadn't beenr for the change In the
weather and the snake. You've heard about
the northers in Texas that come down with
j.. rusb and change summer day In aut-
umn to freezer from Freezeville, maven
Won? Well. it was that kind of a thing that
caught me. l was stumbling along ano 1
dead one day at noon among the ettis,
scared half to death all the Tune AT two
snakes that were stretched on tne roSAs
summing themselves. l hadn't SO hucn as q
stick to defend myself with, and 1 was KEEP.
on the watch every minute All az olise,
before l or the snakes knew %hat wa
happening the sky c.ouded up anu d HoI III
er swept down on us. l MADE my way " d
cave 1 had noticed nearby, and getting iar
hack into it. l KEEP; from free2ins, out
could not have a fire, because there WASH
any timber up there on the mountains.
early the next morning l got up ana
concluded to make for the valley. where
somebody might .--.-- D.uy, any
how, after the starving had finished me-
It was colder than Alaska. and l hadn't
gone more than a hundred yards before
big gray wolf saeaked out of a cave just
beyond me and came after me. gave up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-28

and without more ado wrote check for
the amount. The next day he found that
the mare was as blind bat, but this did
not hinder her speed nor detract from her
general appearance. He drove the animal
for several weeks and succeeded in attract
ing the admiration of another lover OF
horsef1esh, who made a proposal to pur-
chase.
We'll" said the Memphian, II gave one
fifty, but l will let you have her for one
sixty-five."
The prospective owner looked the animal
over and concluded he had bargain. He
paid over the money and took the mare.
When the animal was embarrassed the first
thing she did was to run against a post,
and then by way of emphasizing the fact
that she was blind fell over barrel. The
next day the buyer came back to the Men,
phfan with blood in his eye.
Colonel, you know the mare you sold
me?' he began. well, she's stone blind.
Il know it," replied the colonel, with an
easy air.
You didn't say anything to me about
It, said the purchaser. his face red with
anger
We'll. I'll tell you,'' replied the colonel,
that fellow who sold her to me didn't tell
me about it, and I just concluded that he
didn't want 1t known"