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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Uncle Mingo on Estimating
The Cotton Crop.
BY w. T. WILLIAMS.

Edible year long bout dis time"
said the waiter, II notices how de
paper keep on talkin' bout how de
cotton mems is guessin' at de cotton
crop. l amt nebber been 'zac'ly able
to rightly understan jes' wat dey is
dribin' at"
"well." said Uncle Mingo, "cose you
kin understan' dat II de crop is very
little, den cotton gifts sca'ce an de
price goes up; an contrariwise, If de
crop is big, den dey has mo- cotton
dan dey know wot TO do wild. an so
de price goes down. You follers me
dat fur, don't your
20 yes" said the waiter; Teas ways.
dat's wot / always hear It ought to
do. But from wot / kin gedder, It
don't always do wot de people wot
knows say It ought to-"
Oats anudder parable you is talk
in" said Uncle Mingo; but dat amt
neider here no dere. So long as dey
thinks It ought TO do so an so, OATS
all Oats necessary.
We'll now. 10 'splain wy dem Cot
ton Exchange fellers Is always tryin
10 guess on de cotton crop ebble fall
o. de year You kin see dat II a Teller
kin tel lbcforehan' how big de crop Is
goin' 20 be, dat enable him TO pitch
cen de market wild de creates freedom
an confidence, an lose mo- money dan
dem wot amt near 80 well Dogtod."
But wot / wants 10 know" said
the waiter. rs dis How kin anybody
tell how big De crop IL goin' 10 turn
out befO' o. bales ~ done gin, pack.
an c0untod?"
III 1 tell you bout dat" said Uncle
MinRO you mus underetan' I does
w cen De KreafeH confidence, an you
mustn't Leo 4 50 no furdor. De trur
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

bout II is, dat dey can't tell nobody
don't know. Dey makes big yew an
cry edible year; one crowd o. fellers
say de crop Is o my so awful terri
BILE large; de udder crowd say dear me!
wot is goin' to become oh us! dere jis
amt hardly no cotton made dis year at
all. De big crop crowd heabes a deep
sigh; how dreadful distress dey does
feel for de po' cotton planterl But
dog gone him, dey say II was all his
own fault didn't dey done tell him
ober an ODER again dat IL he would
go an make too muchs cotton he
wouldn't hardly git nothin' for II. An
now lookl dey say; from de mos reli-
able information we kin gedder, II has
become a matter beyon any doubt dat
de planters has grown a crop OBJ some
w'eres roun' fo-teen million bales. DE
short crop crowd pull a long face.
Well WE'LL dey say It's REILLY too bad
bout dem po' people ober cen Eu-
rope wot won't be able to git no cot
ton to spin up dis year, de supply is
goin' 10 be dat short. An dem on
happy headen cannibals, dey say. won't
had no close at ALL de price Will be
so high for calico"
"Wot was particular noticln'," said
the walter. was de count oh a Teller
up cen New York what say "A week ago
dat de crop Is tirteen millions. AM
here to-day he say n amt but 'leben
millions. Is dat lowed cen de gamer"
"Ebbleting goes" said Jingle Mingo.
IN Teller kin call himself n liar edible
day cen de year n he want 10. an
nobody amt goin 20 kick. Wen u
Teller has got cotton SOL he talks o.
market dOwn-O, awful big CROP Der
wen he's got u buy, OATS anudder Inn
preparation, be talks her up 20 beat
lcnnrnnan on pnra ru.ntn1
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

We show quadruple plated Tea Sets
from $500 to $4,000.
We show quadruple plated Choco-
late Sets from $3.50 to $4,000.
We show quadruple plated Butter
Dishes from 5000 to $3.50
We show quadruple plated Syrup
Pitchers from $1.50 to $500
We show quadruple plated Bread
Trays from $500 to $3.50
We show quadruple plated Pudding
Dishes from $3.50 to $1,000.
We show quadruple plated Cake
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Baskets from $3.50 to $500.

Baskets from $3.50 to $500.
We show quadruple plated Silver
Cups from ACC to $3.50.
We show quadruple plated Shaving
Cups from $3.50 to $500.
We shop quadruple plated Nut
Dishes from $3.50 to $3.50.
We show auadruple plated Candle
labras from $500 to $500.
We show quadruple plated Soup
Tureens from $3.50 to $1,000.
We show quadruple plated Wait
ers from $3.50 to $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

We have a full assortment of Ster-
ling Silver Novelties In any variety.
Gold Rings for Children, Misses and
Women.
A large variety of Fancy Shell
Combs.
Chatelaine Bags, Fancy Belts, etc.
A large variety of Bronzed Clocks
to choose from. Prices from $3.50
to $500 each.
Picture Frames i'm Gold, Silver and
other metal ware from soc to $500
each.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Fancy Stationery from csc box to
$3.50 a box.
A large assortment OF rustic Indian
Goods, now SO popularity used for
presents. Hand Carved Ink Stands,
Dinner Bells, Clocks. Handkerchief
Boxes, Glove Boxes Shaving Pads,
Cigar Stands and etc, from csc TO
$3.50 each.
We offer handsomely carved Swiss
Clocks at 10c.. Fancy Work Boxes at
SOC, 500 and $3.50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Elegant Rocking Chairs.

For Christmas Gifts there is moth
ing more suitable than a handsome
Rocker Our varieties in Solid Lea
Their. Solid Mahogany. CHARTERED Oak
and Birch is unequalled in beatty and
construction. There Is no better.
In price we assure you there are none
so cheap. We would esteem it ia
vor to have you examine our stock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
The Book Department

the choicest selections OF Standard Authors
Children Books Picture Books any other kinds of books
hu Postal Cards for holiday greetings ready for your
specion We noveles Picture
kinds Working Cases In Goods
Novelties Fancy Ornaments Scars
Shams Pillow Tops Satin Pillows Silk and Cotton
quns beautiful Frnges Mexican Drawn Work.
Fancy Stationery. Watch for sensational necwear
Law a o o'clock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
The Furniture Department.
Book Cases.

All Woods, all Styles, all Prices.
Single Door. Double Doors. Triple
Doors Plain and Loaded Glasses, one
with Double Doors Of Golden Quar-
tered Oak, very roomy. dur ~ o
ing this week for .......... 1870
We are agents for Gum Sectional
Cases.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Bed Room furniture.

our selection Of Solid Mahogany,
Birds Eye Maple. Wulnut, Curly
Birch, and Golden Oak. DRESSERS,
cHIFFONIAREs, WASH STANDS.
BEDS, etc, are without doubt the
handsomest ever exhibited in savan-
nah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Opening of the New Candy Department.

We have established for the benefit of patrons
here complete their holiday shopping Special Candy Department
The Candies handle have been received and all of such
of make of Alexander Powell POWELLS NETWORK
CANDIES pure and better They boxes Sc
&c. 25c 3o soc. Here of the favote
MARSHMALLOWS CHOCOLATE CREAM DROPS, LEMON
DROPS, NEW YORK CARAMELS, GUM DROPS, CHOCO-
LATE ALMONDS VANILLA CHOCOLATE CREAM DROPS,
CHOCOLATE MOLASSES, CHIPS, PEANUT BRITTLE,
CREAM PEPPERNIINTS MIXED CANDIES, FRUIT CHOCO-
LATES and other makes We also handle PETERS CHOC
OLATE which sell in packages at Sc and
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Rogers Silver Teaspoons $3.50 Set.
Rogers Silver Dessertspoons $50 Set
Rogers Silver Tablespoons 2.75 Set.
Rogers Silver Soup Spoons $50 Set.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Morris Chairs.

In Solid Mahogany and CHARTERED
Oak. We offer a Solid Oak Morris
Chair, strongly constructed, has cush-
ions upholstered IN three tone velour
and well worth $3.50 on sale ( 40
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Ladies Desk.

Fine selection. latest designs. We
have them IN Mahogany Mahognn-
lied Birch. Oak and Birds Eye Maple,
ana offer for n special this week a
Golden Onk, nicely carved Deskh or
that retnils for 800 at..s.. Ts|O
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Book Racks.

A useful and novel article just the
thing for medium price Xmas gift
They are made Of white Burnt Wood.
Regular price 800 on sale In EOr
our Furniture dept. fOr.. 80
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
China Closets.

Twenty-Five Styles now on exhibit
ton on our floors. We can please
any one in either price. style or quail
ity. During this week we will sell
a Golden oak Bent Sida Clo~a. +',..
you cannot buy elsewhere un-1k n O
der $4,000: our price ..... 1870
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Rogers Silver Knives 80. 200 Set.
Rogers Silver Forks .... 200 Set.
Rogers 3 pc. Baby Set ..... $500.
Rogers Sugar and Butter Sets 100.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

We distributors
Silver Hollow
ever know
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04
Novelty Pieces.

Smoking Tables, Taberettes, Mag
azine Stands, Book Racks, Music Cab
inets, Shaving Stands, Plate Racks.
Pictures, Parlor Cabinets, Fancy
Rockers, ParIor Tables, PedestaIs.
Mirrors, Mission Davenports and
Clocks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Thirty Patterns from the plain
slight oak 20 the handsome quarter
"a Polished Grand Rapids ele-
gante. Price ranges from sf2.30 %
$4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Round and Square Pedestal Din
ing Tables. new line Just opened also
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-04

Ranging In price from
$3.75 TO $1,000
DINING Tables.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
OF FEATHERS.
Not More Difficult Than
Lace, If You Know How to
Begin the Task.

Hardly any woman who owns an OS-
trich feather thinks OF washing it at
home" Henry D. Surbled tells me. "She
believes the cleaning of the feather in
wolves some intricate and difficult
process, and is withal such a delicate
matter that it can OILY be accomplished
by a professional cleaner. But if she
only knew it, cleaning an ostrich feather
is not any more difficult than cleaning a
bit of lace. All there is to it is the know
ing how, and that is what I'll tell you.
"a suds of soap and lukewarm water
must be prepared and then the soiled
feather should be dipped into it and
drawn through the hands a few times,
as often as necessary, until the feather
appears clean. Under no circumstances
should it be allowed to remain in the
soapy water; just dip it in and then
draw 1t through the hand to squeeze
the water and soap from it before dip
ping it in again. If !. is very dirty, it
ought to be washed in two suds; then,
when the cleaning process is over, it
must be rinsed through several bowls of
clear, cool water, the rinsing method be-
ing the same as the cleaning, dipping the
feather in the water and then drawing
it through the hand,
when it is thoroughly rinsed it must
be drawn through the hand repeatedly
until 1t is about dry; then it should be
placed on the thigh and slapped with
the hand, to bring it out fluffy. That is
the whole operation. The fuffing of the
feather may require a little practice, and
it would be well to clean a poor feather
before taking a more expensive one
through this course of home cleaning, in
order that the necessary dexterity, a
thing that readily comes to one, may be
obtained.'-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

four inches. These squares fastened
at either end of the Dashboard with
brass hinges 20 placed that the
squares will fold in, i. e. toward each
other, a good rack is formed. Trace
a scroll design on the Dashboard and a
rosette or diaper design on opposite
sides ii. e. the outsides) each of the
squares; cut carefully and deeply with
the knife, along the outline of the de-
sign, and then slope the work inward,
leaving the design higher toward the
center. Then select a firm, round nail,
the point of which has been formed by
filing the nail four ways. Place the
point on the wood, and hitting it with
the potato masher with uniform
strokes hammer a background, formed
of the nail impressions placed as closely
together as possible. A pleasing finish
can be added by beveling the edges
with a sharp chisel. If dark woods
have been used rub linseed oil on The
wood with a piece of flannel; if pine,
stain the background with mahogany
paint and oil the design, which will
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
ANOTHER DELFT FRAME.

silk throw of mingled designs in high
colors looks well with the ends fringed
with finger lengths of ribbons of diff
ferent colors, on the ends of each of
which are sewn a brass ring of correct
size. Oriental pillows thus finished
have a decidedly Persian tone, and Ia
blecovers of dark material slashed and
very beautiful.
A fire screen drapery that never fails
to please can be made of black sateen
with brass rings sewn on with gay
colored silks, in groups of five or sever
to form rosettes, and a vine effect or
scroll pattern can easily be worked out
by arranging rows Of the rings and
fastening them at the point of contact
with bright-colored silk floss. A par
ticularly striking screen curtain, which
was "conjured' by an ingenious wo-
man, was Of black sateen, with the
roses and apple blossoms cut from
Powered art-ticking, appliqued here
and there with a buttonhole stitch of
black thread. Viewed from a little dis
lance the effect was very beautiful, in
deed, and had all the appearance of
having been hand-painted.
While gifts of these sort are entire
ly inexpensive, they are the most ap-
preciated, for after all who can meas
ure the love that is woven into each
stitch of the needle or the affection
which is recorded with each stroke of
the pen?-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

n HINTS FOR E2
IS INEXPENSIVE GIFTSB
Y1M2g

ICHOR the woman with a we'll filled
purse birthday gifts are only a
matter of j%udicious shopping, but
for the woman of limited means, the
providing Of remembrances for her
friends and loved ones Means infinitely
more. She it is who must exercise her
ingenuity, and in so doing she usually
turns out from the odds and ends OF
her fancy-work basket, with the as
sistance of bits of ribbons, dashes of
paint and the strokes Of her pencil IN
array of really exquisite gifts that both
bring pleasure to the recipient and re-
fleet due credit on the giver.
1t is a startling statement, but none
the less true, that the kindling pile,
the potato masher, a well-sharpened
penknife Tor better still, a curved cary
ing blade) and a nail afford excellent
opportunities for producing some love-
ly things. Select a perfect board oval
nut, cherry OF pine) about II inches
long and four inches wide, and have
two pieces not more than three
fourths of an inch thick, cut four by
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
CARE OF HI LAMPS.
To Keep Them Bright and Free from
Smoke Is a Task That Puzzles
Many HOusekeepers.

Nothing can be more provoking and
disheartening than dull, sizzling fires,
and suffering, smoky lamps.
Sometimes, however, lamps will be-
come exasperatingly contrary. In spite
OF all n can do, they will not conde-
scend to work properly. If such a state
OF temper should take possession of
them, try the following process. If it
should not prove successful, better
throw the old burners away at once, and
buy new ones.
Put the burners In a dish of good
strong suds, and place on the stove.
Some recommend boiling them first in
water which has been strained from
boiled beans or apple parings. When
well boiled, remove, clean out with a
brush, and polish with a dry cloth.
If the bowls have become dirty, empty
the oil out, and clean them thoroughly.
Then refill with good oil-the cheap
grades Of oil should never be used.
Don't put in a great roll of wick at once.
1t is better to cut it into shorter pieces,
and put a new one in at frequent inter-
walls. See that the wicks are always
trimmed off straight across the top,
without any jagged points to flare up
and smoke the chimney.
Wash each chimney well in soapy soft
water, dry with a clean cloth, and polish
with newspaper until they glitter as
brightly as cut-glass. have heard that
they will last much longer If put, when
new, into cold water and the water per-
mitted to come gradually to a BOIL
Prairie Farmer.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
DELFT PICTURE FRAME.

qulres much time than the busy
housekeeper has to give to such things.
In lieu OF these a new and particularly
pretty effect can be produced with an
ordinary blue pencil. Select smooth
white mats and decorate them with
delft sketches. Suggestions for the
sketches can be found in magazines,
among ones bric-a-brac or in the
china closet. When covered with glass
and bound in any desired way these
mats bear a striking resemblance to
genuine delft ware. Pen and ink or
sepia sketches also look remarkably
pretty on picture mats.
Brass rings, which can be bought
cheap at the hardware store by the
dozen or gross, make brilliant decora-
tons for odd bits of fancy work. A
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

stand out with fine effect against the
dark background.
Magazine covers can be made this
way by boring holes along the left
edge and fastening the front and back
with strong silk cord. Round, square
or diamond shaped pieces of wood of
proper size make artistic whisk-broom
holders, the pocket at the back being
formed by a piece of leather or felt
and ribbons or cords forming the
strings. A foot rule thus ornamented
and beveled on an edge, with the
inches indicated in indelible ink, is a
very acceptable addition to the writing
desk. So, if any reader is In a guam
Diary over the question of an inexpen-
sive gift, let her resort to the possibili-
ties of the kindling pile and her potato
masher.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

a stranger
without, or Jesus a
guest w~ithin-this
is the two-fold pic
ture our text gives
us. Jesus stand
ing patiently. long
ingly, lovingly at
t b e hearts door
and k n o C k | n &,
knocking, knock
ing; or Jesus sit
ting an honored
guest within the
heart, p~artaking OF
t h hospitality
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

there offered, and then becoming in
turn the gracious host and setting be-
fore the soul a delectable feast of good
things fresh from His Fathers store
house above. Jesus standing without
brings the shadow of a possible soul
tragedy, for irresistibly the question
springs forth for answer: Will the
door be opened ere the waiting one
departs? or will it remain closed and
shut and barred forever? Jesus within
sharing in the feast brings the vision
of that larger, more glorious feast
around which the great company of the
redeemed are to gather some day in
the Fathers House. Behold" saith
the Lord, and we'll may man contem-
plate all that these two pictures mean.
Doors shut against the Son of God and
the Saviour of men, and doors opened
to give Him entrance. Before the shut
door Jesus stands patiently, knocks
persistently and pleads lovingly.
Through the opened door Jesus enters
quickly and blesses richly. Shut doors
and opened doors. The shut doors hold
imprisoned within the Sin-darkened
chambers of the heart the precious i'm
mortal soul. the opened doors admit
the Light of the world, and the thrill
of new life and hope is felt with the
Divine presence.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
There Are Others.

Biggs-What is your private opinion of
Slykerr?
Diggs-Oh, he's one of those chaps who
never think of shaking your hand unless
they want to pull your leg.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
safeguard for Cream Soups.

A bit Of soda the size Of a pea added
to the. tomatoes for tomato cream soup
will prevent the milk's breaking" when
it goes in and it is a safeguard for all
cream soups.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

Where there is much pretension, much
has been borrowed; nature never pre-
tends.-Lavater.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

THE door of the heart, then. is the
will, and Jesus has a three-fold
right to knock for admittance. This
right you cannot deny. Why then
does the door remain shut and barred
against Him? Perhaps you do not
hear the knock? Perhaps you do not
know who stands at the door? Per-
haps you are not willing to take down
the bars that keep the door from
swinging open? Jesus says: Behold,
| stand at the door and knock: if any
man hear My voice, and open the door,
| will come in to him" Do you not
hear that knock, dear heart? Two
things may keep me from hearing the
knock upon my door. l may be away
from home, o other Loises, and other
things may so occupy my attention
that am not sensible of the knocking
on the door. When Jesus knocks, do
you fail to hear because you are away
from home? There was a time when you
used to hear His gentle knock, and His
tender voice of pleading. but now you
do not hear it any longer. You have
hardened your heart and your con-
science has long since ceased to be
sensitive. because vol have SO often
refused its message. Your hearts dooi
does not feel the touch Of Jesus as lie
continues to knock, the telegraph line
Of your conscience no longer carries
uninterrupted the message to your
mind. In a certain and awful sense
you are not at home. You remember
how you used to be at home when Je-
sus knocked. You refused to hear and
times, yea, even scores of times, and
| gradually the tender heart has become
the hard heart and the sensitive con-
science has become the scared con-
science. You are no longer at home.
You do not hear the knock or the
voice. But Jesus Is standing there
| still, He is still waiting to come in.
DERHAPS you do not hear the
| knocking of Jesus, and fan to rec
ognize His voice because the noise and
hustle of this life deadens your ear to
the Heavenly message? remember
once going to the house of a friend and
knocking for admittance. The noise
of merry-making reached my ear, but
my knock was not heard. The chill
dren were having a party and were
romping and laughing and talking so
that, rap as loudly as I could, l was
unable to make my presence known.
And there | stood knocking, and with
in were the friends l wished to see en-
tirely unconscious that l was at the
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam
Fadeless Dye is the road to economy.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
Chicago, Sunday,

Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 81. 1904.
Text:-"Behold, l stand at the door and
knock; II any man hear My voice and open
the door. l will come in to him, and viii sup
with him, and he with Me."-Rev. 1920.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04

Where the speech is corrupted the mind
Is also.-Seneca.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-03-04
FosrER-M ILBuRN Co, Buffalo, N. Y.

FOSTER MMBURN Co., Buffalo, N Y. YORKTOWN, ARK, Mar. I, 1904.
GenAemen:I have been engaged in the practice of medicine in this
section for ten years. This is a very sckly climate, on the Bayou Bar
tholonew, near the Arkansas River. 1t is particularly maarious and
masmahc; we meet with many and various abnormal conditions of the
human family, prominent among the cases in which have been called
upon to prescribe is kidney disease. Many of these disorders manifest
themselves by pains in the back, often extending to other parts of the
body; sometimes headache is present, caused by uranmc or chronic uric
acid poisoning, soreness in region of kidneys, cloudy, thickened and foul
smelling urine, discharges of pus or corruption; inflammation of the
kidneys, extending to the bladder, is caused by excess of uric acid and
decomposition of urine. Hemorrhage is sometimes met with, caused
by high state of inflammation n congestion.
There is no class of diseases a doctor is called oftener to treat than
the variety of kidney diseases, in many of which the patient will have
chins or rigors, followed by fever, a result of the kidneys failing to elm
mate the uric acid poison from the system. Such cases require the
kidneys restored to their natural functions, then the poison and foreign
substances are removed-shock to the nervous system averted, and nat
ural health restored.
| have, for some time, been using Doan's Kidney Pills in these
many manifestations and with uniform success, curing most cases.
can further say that even in hopeless cases where they have waited too
long, Doans Kidney Pills afford much relief and prolong life. | can
recommend the pills in conditions of excessive or deficient secretion of
urine, IS also in convalescence from swampfever and malarial attacks,
as verified by the following cases in nv practice.