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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
A UNCONVENTIONAL DIG.
Uncle Ned Had Been a ''Pisclopean"
Long Before He Got Re-
ligiOn.

Old Uncle Ned died the other day.
He had been the sexton of 81. Luke's
Episcopal church ever since anyone
could remember, and faithful one
he had been. All the members loved
Uncle Ned, and he felt that he owned
the people as well as the church and
the rector, writes Margaret Hammond,
in Judge.
So when Uncle Ned died the minister
had the best music the city afforded,
selected the pallbearers from the most
influential men, had the body lie in
state for several hours in the church.
SO that all his colored friends could
come and take last look at the old
man, and invited them to go to the
cemetery in body. The ladies of the
congregation covered the bier with
flowers The funeral was grand.
The next day the rector, walking
down the street, met an aged darky,
good old class leader in the Meth
odist church.
Good mornin', Mars Peter-good
morninn"
Good morning, Uncle Ben. ! hope
that you are well this morning"
"No, | amt, Mars Peter; is poo'ly,
poo'ly, sir. But tell you what, Mars
Peter, dat shore was n fine funeral you
done gin Brer Ned yesterday. Shore,
sir, no white man could hab had a finer
send-off dan dat you done gin Brer
Ned. Wild all dem flowers, an all dat
music, an all dem white men actin as
pallbearers-oh, my soul! dat was
joyful funeral. 1t jes' mined me of de
times when / was Episcopal myself"
"Why, Uncle Ben! were you ever an
Episcopal churchman?"
"a what, Mars Peter churchman,
'Pisclopean? Oh, go way, Mars Pc
ter-go way from here! l was a Pts
clopean 20 years befo' got religion"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
The Dogs of EurOpe.

France is reported to hold the Eu.
ropean record for dogs 1t is stated
that it contains no less than 1884,
600 dogs that are registered. Not
only are there more dogs in France
than in any other country in Eu-
rope, but there is also greater
number per thousand inhabitants
than in any other European country.
France has rs dogs to every 1000
of its inhabitants. Then follow
Ireland with 70, England with 3s,
Germany with 81 and Sweden with
II. 1t is very satisfactory to find
that societies for the protection of
dogs are on the increase. Such So
cieties do noble work and they are
deserving of every encouragement
Paris Messenger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
WASP STINGS ARE FATAL.
reepie Have Been known to DIE.
from the Much Dreaded In
sects' Assault.

In an article on the stings of wasps
British medical journal cites the two
following eases which have come I'M
der it's notice: A strong, healthy girl
of 81 was stung on the neck by wasp
and tainted. On regaining conscious
ness she complained of a general feel
ing of numbness and partial blindness
and vomited; she suffered severe abb
dominal pain. She recovered in the
course of few hours. Two months
later she was stung again, this time on
the hand. Her face became flushed,
she again complained of numbness and
blindness, suddenly became very pale,
tainted and died 25 minutes after she
was stung.
Another case was that of girl OF ~
years who was stung by wasp behind
the angle of the jaw. The sting was at
once extracted and ammonia applied.
In few minutes she complained of
faintness and would have fallen if she
had not been supported. Her face as
sumed an expression of great anxiety
and a few minutes later she was toss
ing on the bed, complaining of hor-
rible feeling of choking and of agoniz-
ing pain in the chest and abdomen.
Brandy gave no relief. There was
nausea, but no vomiting. She rapidly
became insensible and died Is minutes
after receiving the sting. The most
probable explanation of such cases
seems to lie in what is known as
idiosyncrasy-that is, abnormal sensi'
tiveness in particular individuals to
certain toxic agents. 1t is well known
that drugs vary much in action on diff
ferent people. What is safe dose foi
one is dangerously large for another
The inability of some people to ca
strawberries or shellfish is another in
stance of the same phenomena. TIL,
active agent of bee stings is generally
believed to be formic acid. 1t, there
fore, seems very desirable that w,
should have more accurate informa
ton regarding the action of this drus
on different species of the lower ami
mails and through them on man him
| self,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
NOVELTIES FOR THE NECK.
All Manner of Pretty AID I.ny Cell
larettes Are Now In
Vogue.

With the joyful putting off OF
heavy wraps and fur collars we have
returned to our allegiance to all
manner of pretty, fluffy collarettes.
They are reeditions of the boas we
exploited last autumn, hung with
chenille ropes and frothed with
tulle; but many of them are vastly
Improved and beautiful over the
models that reigned in the dead and
gone season. For one thing the mil
liners have now taken up the manu-
facture of boas and ruffs, and sell
really irresistible specimens to
match the hat that one purchases.
Some hats, in fact, are not sold I'M
less its boa is purchased, too, and, il
one is ambitious for a neck piece to
display in company with ones Easter
bonnet, the modiste will whip one up
in trice, says a fashion authority.
There are, with this open season,
boas to suit the most conservative
and the most eccentric women.
There are collarettes with ends that
drop to ones toes and collarettes
with no end. Some of them fasten
in front, some behind and some at
one side. One of the newest and
prettiest is of palest mauve pineap-
ple-plaited silk muslin, edged with
quillings of white tulle, made with
long iabot streamers in q series OF
over deep tapping founces, and d.
versiied with little fiat blue silk
roses set on to the pineapple-plaited
surface at artistic intervals.
Another enviable specimen is
made in the form of two huge Tudor
rufus of tulle. The first is cream
white laid upon one of equally Jac-
queminot red tulle, and finished
with double ropes of changeable red
and white silk chenille. From Paris
come evening boas made all of hugo
silk peonies. Silver cords hang
nearly to the feet in front, and are
weighted at the bottom with
peonies, one of which has inner stiff
ened petals, that, at the wearer's
need, can be transformed into o
charming fan.
A goodly number of these neck
ornaments are broadened out, in the
center of the back and on the shout
ders, to serve as small fancy capes
when the wearer drives, or requires
bit of wrap after dancing. Cost
Iy and beautiful ones are made in the
form of separate stitched silk leaves
upon which fall frills of fine lace, and
the streamers in front are long ends
of accordion-plaited chiffon covered
with lace, and held at intervals with
ornamental circlets of brilliant
paste. Intrinsically beautiful as are
the ostrich feather boas, they nc
longer retain their hold on feminine
affections. unless the proud feath'
ers are allied and intermingled with
artificial flowers and lace. This is q
degradation of their beauty, but fol-
The present plumes are commonplace
and hacl;neyed to degree.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
A Little Fable,

Once upon Time there was Wise
Man who set up in Business as Dis
tributing Center of knowledge.
There came unto Him certain Smart
Alexis who thought to Confound him
by Asking: 'Why does Rabbit wig
gle its Nose?"
But the Wise Man simply Collected
two dollars and answered them thus:
Because the Nose cannot Wiggle the
Rabbit"
Moral-Do not get Gay with People
who are Out for the Baltimore
American.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
Making HIMSELF ponulor

Friend Ito saloon keeper)-Why do
you treat your friends so often, Hans?
Hans-Vell, yer see, want ash many
of dem ash possible to surrount mine
pierven Pm Diet und gone, und fought
MAYBE dey might pc more apt to do 1t
If | OK dem to surrount some Of it ven
I'm still alife. See?-Judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
washing DishcIoths.

Dishcloths should be washed after
using if they are to be kept nice.
First wash in nice lather, then soak
IN scalding water, squeeze and dry.
The very incest dishcloth is the old
fashioned one of knitted cotton, az
This will wash and wash again and
look as good as new.-WashiEg ton
Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
Applying n Text to Grandpa.

would you like me to give you a
quartz err, grandpa" asked five-year-
old Johnny. Certainly" replied the
old gentleman. every WE'LL" said the
little diplomat, then you should do
unto Others as you would that others
should do vato YOU"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31

In North Wales the Welsh word for
"now" is "rwan," in South Wales it
is "rwan" spelt backwards, viz,
"nawr.' 1t is coniectured that the
first North WaliaD who made use of
the word was standing on his head
at the time, and that his pronunciation
became general. - Cardiff Western
Mail.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
OLD IIpn.lH.

Every one knows there is no use in
expecting to find an old head on
young shoulders, and yet every one
is looking for such phenomenon
Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1901-05-31
The Jap and His Clothes.

1t is noteworthy fact that tn,
Japanese man quickly discarda his in
convenient and unseemly robe, bug 4
Japanese woman seldom exctN y
her picturesque kimono for the Il
of other women about her.-N.t n
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

An old German was on his deAthbed.
In his earlier years he had led Wild
life. but since the death OF Schneider,
Que Of his boon companions. he hsd re-
formed and given up his bad habits.
This Schneider In his day had been a
mighty drinker famous for his oapaci-
lty and cnrouses.
The priest was mlnlsiering Go the dy-
Ing man. consoling him with visions
OF the paradise he would soon enter.
telling him that he would meet there
his old friends and what Joy II would
be 10 see them all again.
The dying man asked feebly. win
Schneider be there, your reverencer'
Thinking 10 give him pleasure. the
priest replied. Yes; Schneider viii be
there"
"Ach? said the other. dot IL very
bad. All dose dringlngs ind eadIngs
und fighdings all over again. all dot
beer und whisky
"But there Will be no drinking In
heaven" said the priest.
But you said Schneider would be
dere."
$50 he will" was the priests reply.
"Und dere won't be no drlngings,
you dlnk? Ach! You don't know
acknowledgements.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
A STORY OF TWO FLAGS.
How n MANS tzfe Was saved az abe
Very Last Moment.

The following stirring incident OF the
two flags happened at Valparaiso.
Chile. and was related at Montreal In
1881 by the Rev. DIR. J. o. Peck. DIR.
Peck said:
'sThe man who gave me the facts
am about to relate was Mr.. Haskins.
an American sailor who had sailed to
a port in Chile On going ashore. he
said. 20 enjoy his day OF liberty he
drank a little and became hilarious.
One OF the police officers. instead Of
warning him not 60 make noise In
the street. drew his sword and, strik-
ing him a blow. knocked him down.
on that the American sailor got up
and knocked the policeman down In
return. He was on that arrested and
tried and condemned 20 be shot In the
morning OF the following day.
Mr.. Joring. the American consul. ex'
postrlated with the authorities that Il
would be monstrous 10 shoot the man
for such an oflense. but they paid no
attention TO him. 80 he thereupon made
q formal protest In the name OF the
United States government against the
bsrbarous act. Mr.. Haskins. the sail
or. was In the msrnlng brought out
plnIoned 20 be shot.
LAS the English consul was prepsr-
Ing TO hoist the union Jack he saw the
crowd In the field opposite. where the
execution OF the American sailor OF
which he had heard. was 20 take place.
Rushing over the American consul. he
said. LOring. you're not going 10 let
them shoot that man!
what can dor he said. I have
protested against H. ! can do no more
Quick a. thought the English con-
sui shouted. Give me your nagF And
IN a trice the stars and stripes were
handed 90 the English representative.
Al once. taking his own union jack In
his hand, he FASTENED across the neld.
clbowed his way through the crowd
and soldiery. and. running up TO the
doomed man. he folded the American
flag around him and then laid the I'M
ion lack over u. Standing few PAGES
back. be faced the officers and soldiers
and shouted definntly. Now. shoot. II
you dare. through the heart OF Eng
land and America
and they dared not do IL. for they
feared the consequences, so the mar
was at once released. In telling me-
said DIR. Peck. MIR. Haskins said to
me-. with tears streaming down his
cheeks even then, They loosed me
then. and. oh. how longed TO embrace
those two fagsg anglo American.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

IN an sstlcls On The training Of wild
animals n Frank Leeiis's Popular
Monthly Prank c. BostOck. the fassss
Snowman. said: III were t. lay aswn
q hassc principle weuld say. juss an
my father did 90 me the nrst tDe he
ever gave me n whip and liss. Firrs
Of AN. warn mp 60 him That does net
mean 20 pet him sr talk silly Bsnsenss
of the affectionats sort. but 10 treat
him with q frank. common sesss and
q kindly hand and care.
Once = very SERGE old tirer which
We had in Lsnd0n hsd nearly Killed my
brsthsr. and her keepers were sfrnid
Of her. IL happened that she ran a bit
81 bsne into her paw ana had . very
ssrry time Of Il. undertook - re-
n.svs n and By the nee q lsehiRTr and
htsls patience guocssde<. ID tsok
fsur men N help ne. whs. We were
abeut half way through the spsration.
she sst the idea Of what We were try
ing to DO fer her. and q nore doclle
patient surgeon never hsd, theugh the
pain was great / am sure. The next
day l put a poulties on that fost with
one keeper standing outside the cage
with n PRECEDING iron A. a preeaution.
and ever after that I'LL the day Of her
death | could enter her cags AZ any
time withsut her giving any sign but
that Of pleasure.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

While wheat IL enc Of the Dest grams
70 fssd ~ fowls. Il should not be Ted to
excess or II may cause diarrbsa- w.
it with other grains.
les OF feathers " generally saussd
by want Of green food or want Of a
dust bath. Supply both. and. as q isosa
application. use mercurial ointment
Breed the beet nesh formers for mar
ket: then feed them up to rs great q
weight a. possible. Well fattened. well
dressed poultry bring the best priees.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
A Faint of Order.

One Of the consrscvous features IN
the decorations OF a certain sfficisi
building il a full bsnsth portrait of
George washingtpn Being Just be-
hind the speakers chair. Il 10 In full
sight OF everybody who rtses 70 speak.
During q heated discussion. which In
volved the honor Of the state aud ma
ton, a member rose and. pointing 10
the portrait. began in oratUrical styie.
"By those eyes that never duailed be-
fore an enemy. by that noes"-
Then he was interrupted by a men,
Der in the rear. who rose 70 point
OF order.
'Mr. Chairman said the objector,
81 claim IL IL cut OF order under par
llamentary rules to call the ayes and
noes In a COMMITTEES Of the whole
New York Ttmesl
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
HarNnrd unIxer.itY.

Harvard university derives It's name
from Rev. John Harvard. its earliest
benefactor. who In lG3S bequeathed one
half OF his estate. amounting TO $500.
for the endowment OF the college.
Harvard hall was built in 1895. Hol-
worthy hail OF brick in 1872 and Hollis
Hall, also OF brick. in l764 Stoughton
hall. being Of the same dimensions and
material as Hollis. was built in 1904.
and n writer Of 1917 states that Its
appearance Is somewhat in the modern
style."-Boston Budget
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

In 1892 Coleridge in hts Table Talk
spoke OF the word talented as follows:
Il regret TO see that vile and barba-
rous yocable talented stealing out OF
tho newspapers into the leading re-
views and most respectable publlca-
tons OF today. Why not 'shllllnged.'
'farthlnged. 'tenpenced, etc.i The
formation Of participle passive from
a noun IL n license which nothing but
a very peculiar felicity can excuse. If
mere convenience Is 10 Justify such at
tempts upon the idlom. you cannot
stop until the language becomes. In the
proper sense OF the word. corrupt
Most OF these pieces Of slang come
from America"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
OF c.ur.. 81. W.. CLAD.

$50 you overcame that old antipathy
OF yours" her husband remarked, "and
called on Mrs. BobblesT
"Yes"
-Do you think she was glad to see
your
81 am sure Of H."
"Aheml You must have some reason
for that belief outside OF her assur-
nnces."
IT have. had on the old dress that
was made over twice. my hat was out
OF style. and my hair had become I'M
curled. while she had on a gown that
could not have come from anywhere
but Paris. Could she help being glad
70 see mei'-Leslle's Weekly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

year round are usually Secsed at the
beginning VI wistey. Norwegian wes-
ings are very ffank ana very leng dc
log on summc. Sundays the hes.
the highways and byvsys are kteers
with lovers Each couple sarnters
slowly sie1E. net In the least shy. his
arm absat her shvuldsrs her arm about
his waist. Nor 10 they untwine their
arHs n they pause Q fttls 10 chat with
frlspss sst svsu u n stop 90 speak
with casual ssavsintsaeer. Ten or a
dozen years sftsn slap.s between the
first day % ecurtship ssd the day 81
marriage while . seven years betroth-
nj 10 considered ss '-ry moderate
woman's Home Companion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
r..,. NJ IN. nassI,.. nro.k.


oHce upon = tine . hsh In search Of
adventure came 70 the srsad mouth ef
q brock whieh enptisd itself into
great river. He turned int the smaller
stream. Assendsd its current and lis
tened 20 its constant babblIns a. he
went isisursly slssg.
As he proceeded he noticed that the
brook became very much narrower and
shallower. Yst II kept up iis bsbbling
Just che same Finally he reached It's
head and found Il 20 DO very insia-
nlncant Geo.
Brook" said the Ssh. never IN my
life before have l seen such a largo
mouth and heard 80 much babbling
with 50 little head behind H."
Moral.-Tho head cannot be judged
by the mOuth.-New York Herald.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
why Tom.k Wa. Ignored.

A correspondent Of an English paper
tells why the great TranssIberian rail
way does not run through Tomsk. the
capital How much will you give rs
II we bring the line past TomskY' ask
ed the surveyors and engineers who
mapped the route. "Nothlngr' replied
Tomsk. I'VE are the capital OF siberia
and you can't avoid coming here" "oh
can't WEI" replied the route finders
"If you don't produce so many thor
sand rubles. there will be insurhfoi
able engineering difficulties that
prevent us coming within a long
Of Tomsk" These engineering 81
ties were discovered. and so the
siberian railway sweeps along
miles 20 the south OF Tomsk.
branch line had 70 be made,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
Ionr Co,r,,hIp. In Norvay.

Norwegian weddings are almost al
ways celebrated az the close OF a 3nort
Scandinavian summer. a season which
the industrious Norsemen find too short
in which TO work and from which they
would never dream Of taking the days
that are necessary for the long drawn
out festivities OF the Morse wedding.
So the maidens who are wooed all the
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

ut is only in the United States"
SAYS the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
that cities allow themselves to be
filled with huge poster fences COW
cred with any sort of gigantic daub
that men with a paint pot can de-
wise. Posters and public advertise
ing signs in European cities are Ii
mited in size, discreet in location,
and taxed in such a way as to pro-
vide large municipal revenue.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
POULTRY POINTERS.

A safe rule In feeding Is TO give
enough to satisfy and no more.
Dropplugs should not be allowed 20
accumulate b the poultry house longer
than a week
Bone dust supplies an abundance OF
bonemaklng material and counteracts
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
uovx II R...mbI.a Mothers.

mo" said Mr.. Meddergrass 10 the
restaurant man; mo. I'll not say that
your pie IL Jest like mother used 70
make. but I'll say thls-It's purt' nigh
as crusty As she used to git."-Balti-
more American.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

The contest closes Tuesday noon,
Dee. %. Votes counted every after
noon at O'Clock. and results pub
lished in the Bryan Eagle each
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
DOLL BAZAAR.
Vote for the Little Girl Whom you Wish
10 Get the Doll.

q ladies OF the Methodist church
Conducting Doll Bazaar at
NlBros. Store. A fine lot Of
on exhibition in the show
4 IN, and offered for sale. Among
e. beautiful doll To be named
; q. &r some little girl In Bryan,
O. rnr getting the doll. Clip out
. below and vote IL, paying
p,s' for your vote at the Bazaar.
far ban also be bought for ten
IN Ae6h ut the voting box.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
CENTRAL,

IRIS stevens, Cold Springs; o F
Nugent, j + Steele, Madisonville; II
NJ Carpenter, Franklin; Rush Nc
Queen, Brenham; ID ) Wilson.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
Hotel Arrivals.
FXCUANGE.

l. X Fuller, Waco; w NJ Paine,
New York; ] II Kirk, st Louis; Sol
Bellitz, Houston; l. q Roberts.
Brenham; II + Penn, Austin;J Il
Malloney, PALESTINE; w Svaty,
Waco; r. NJ Gleason, Dallas; +
Cairo; & Pyle, Rogers
Prairie; J w Knight, Dayton.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17
ENCOURAGES THE TREE PLANTERS.

Bryan Eagle:
The organization Of the Civic
Club by the enterprising, progress.
rye ladies of Bryan is an under
taking TO be most highly cofA-
mended by every one who feels arr
interest in the future welfare Of our
city. We believe that this organi1.
ation is at least second to noas..
yet undertaken by tse. good .kes<
Of our town. In in.elSn
healthful benefits it In OF
II they only succeed ~.
ing the Intelligent
!S S1ss vines aH. ,.n y
Is 20 ' ~ Of y
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-12-17

III To ee lot% so hs to luIIilsh
low enough room for a
!. obligate myself to the
1--WE Club to plant at least one
0i,se sbade trees this season
s s,snln TIE corporate limits Of
'yan, and I think 1 shall plant
" mat number. At any time
r. o. any beneiit TO the Civic
my services are at their
Very respectfully,
w W. r. Cavitt.
unius Brutus -
fnuy here. "as located perma-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-06-27

Andrew Carnegie "IN erect mnuu-
ment in iftsburrh feb james D-
Blaine ln token of friendship %
many years.
A. western NunnrIer e.Ns chat in I.
frn years every railway lime in fhe
country Nin De turned over 90 tho
government.
a more comprchc4s.,r plan for the
di-trlaton ol .ceds and plants IS
being arrang.d tY the department
of agrloniturr
n d. Jou,s. coiored preacher. uhn.
BE- i.n alleged. attempted 90 commit tu
assault nu Mira Norah Davis. was ta-
hcu from tlc ioc.up ct Lagrange. ..
g. by a mnh aud hanrcd