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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-07-12

inteIed as Second Glass matter at the
luka Post Office, May nth, 1855.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-07-12
and
Wood Shop.

am now located at my old stand in
Iuka, on East Port and Vine street,
where r am prepared to do all kind of
work in
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-07-12

Which may be taken separately from
tho daily subscription service. is full
and complete Id al news departments.
with the added features Of household,
fashion and society talk. and . feaet ct
choice original and selected literary
matter for homo reading. The special
writingsof "CATHARINE Cole" HENRY
HAYNIE Paris correspondent. JENNIE
JUNE fashion writer), MoLLIE MOORE
DAVIS. and many others. appear in the
Sunday imue.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-07-12

THE IUKA REPORTER
PuRIIsHEp EVERY THURSDAY BY
j. j. CHAMBERS, Editor and Prop't
Office over J. NJ. ID. Milleris Store,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
Georgia Snakes.

Taylor Strickland, the negro who
killed the horned snake some time ago,
killed another few ,l~.ys ago, evidently
a mate to the first. Ind near the same
place, says dispatch from Cumming, ).
Georgia. It measured nine feet, had q
bull-like head, nearly as large as a
calf $ and four inch horn on the end
of its tail. An old derky standing by
when the description was given, said:
"Dat was'er mighty small snake of
its kind. I killed one down in de Chat
tahoochee bottom dat mezered thirteen
feet, un had err horn seven inches. It
had deadened all de timber on bot sides
er river fa'z yo' could see. I
low dat was er biggest snake ever
foun' in dis state.
"Humph! Yer knows mighty little
bout snakes eff yo' drinks dat,' said
another white haired old darby, who
looked disguised at such a weak recita.
Of reptile stories. Il kill er snake one
time down in south Georgia what was
fifteen feet long und bigger round en-
my body; it jes' eat all de hogs Ell
chickens un young calv es in de settle
ment. One day it cum to de skool-
house door un look in at de winder, I'm
dat skool was de quickes' absolvcd yo'
cher did see. After dat all de white
folks un niggars turned out wild guns
un dogs, un sarched till dey found him.
He was trying ter drag an old OK he'd
kid down inter an old we'll wen dey
shot him.
"Dar wuz er black snake run dis
niger one time,'' remarked another
darby who had been an attentive LISTEN
or to the foregoing tales. Il wuz
tislin' in de Hightower, un havin'
mighty good luck, when l see long
pole er sorter fiotin' down stream, we'll
dat didn't oaision no motifs, Ills fish on,
but mighty soon dat pole stick his head
up right dare under me, un golly! it
wur no pole, it wur snake wild er
head long 'es my arm. l jes' jump
back or bout fifteen feet I'm started
cross fields un fences wild that snake
lookin' over my shoulder all e time !;
he'd sort turn up he head az if akin
why didn't run. He teas me dat way
erbout four miles, I'm happen to run
pas er big sycamore tree, un er snake
wur so bizy lookin' up in my face he
didn't notis de tree un jis run right up
de top. When look back, dar he
wuz, his head pintin' straight up,
waitin' TO- me ter come down.
"Is you member aw de chu'ch, SON.
neyp" asked the first old darkey.
eyes, sab; Use or deacon. Whyp'
"Kase dar wur some feat'ers in dat
narratly dat seemed kind er lection
able. But if you's err deacon, I know
in course it's right "
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
GROWING MELONS.
A Crop Which Requires Cultivation Until
Late in the Season.

A Crop Which Requires Cultivation Until
Late in the Season.
The best land for growing melons is
dark. sandy loan. having u gravclly
sub-soil, through which water rises
within two or three feet of tho surface.
Such lands are seldom found outside
of the first or second bottoms OF large
or small rivers. The high or upland
which nearest approaches in character
river bottom is the best place to grow
melons. The best manure is we'll
rotted stable dung. in connection with
that of pigeons, chickens and turkeys,
and the best fertilizer, guano. with or
without the acid of phosphate. The
land should be plowed, narrowed and
fined in the fall. and laid off so tho
melon hills will be from ten to twelve
feet apart each way. 0Whcre each hill
is to be All opening should be made a
foot deep. and in circular shape, three
feet across. Into this the manure
and fertilizers should be put to
the extent in quantity that will
third fill the hole, tho
earth returned and filling the rem lain
ing two-thirds. This should be done
in the fall. SO as to give a chance for
the manures, fertilizers and earth to
become Incorporated with each other:
Plant dozen seed in hill rs soon as
the earth is we'll warmed up and there
is nothing to fear from FROST Com
mence cultivating as soon as the plants
are fairly above ground, and when the
cut worms have done their work. thin
to two plants in hill. Continue cul-
tivating, and keep the land clean till
the vines begin TO run, and beware of
disturbing them in any way after that
period of growth has been reached.
If our correspondent will find the
right kind of land, apd will follow
these directions, he will be pretty sure
to get large, if not early melons. Blu,
still he will find many difficulties in
his way, and we advise HIM before he
undertakes growing melons on any
considerable scale to take a tour
among the melon growers. far and re-
mote, and he will return home feeling
the time and money we'll spent -
Prairie Former. @s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
A General Tlo-up

Of all the means of public conveyance in q
large city, even for q few hours, during Q
strike OF the employees, means q general
paralyzing of trade and industry for the
time being, and is attended with an enor
nous aggregate loss to the community.
How much more serious to the individual is
the general tie-up Of his system, known as
constipation, and due to. the strike Of the
most important organs for more prudent
treatment and better care If too long neg
lected, a torpid or sluggish liver will pro
eases, malarial trouble and chronic dys-
pepsia, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei
let's are preventive and cure Of these dis
orders. They are prompt, sure and effective,
pleasant to take, and positively harmless.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

After removing the mulch in the
spring from the Strawberries hoe be-
tween the rows after the soil shall have
become somewhat warmed. as that will
let more warmth and air down to the
roots. A small portion of wood ashes
scattered along the rows after hoeing
would be very beneficial
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
Tho Coming Comet.

Tho Coming Comet.
It is fancied by q grateful patron that the
next comet will appear in the form Of huge
bottle, having Golden Medical Discovery
Inscribed upon it in bold characters.
Whether this conceit and high compliment
will be verified, remains to be seen, Out DR..
Pierce will continue to send forth that Won
eradicatcre o Of disease. It has no eqHai in
medicinal and health-giving properties, for
lmparting vigor and tone to the liver and
kidneys, in purifying the blood, and through
it cleansing and renewing the whole sys-
tenn. For scrofulous humors, and consump-
ton, or lung scrofula, in it's early stages, it
is positive specific. Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
lA
AIT S
YOU2

Do you feel dun. languid, low-spirited, life.
leey, and indescribably miserable, both phyd.
cally and mentally; experience sense Of
fullness or bloating after eating, or Of "gone.
ing. tongue coated, bitter or bad taste ia
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, frequent
headaches, blurred eyesight, floating specks"
before the eyes. nervous prostration or exc
haustion. irritabiltty OF temper, hot fusheA,
alternating with chilly sensations, sharp,
feet, drowsiness after meals, wakefulness, or
disturbed and unrefreshing sleep. constant,
tndescribable feeling Of dread. or of tmpend-
ing calamity
II you have all, or any considerable number
Of these are
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The moro
complicated your disease has become, tho
greater the number and diversity of symp-
DR.. Pierce,s Golden Medical Discover
win subdue it, If taken according to direc-
tons for a reasonable length of time II not
cured, complications multiply and Consump-
ton of the Lungs; Skin Diseases, Heart Disease.
Rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
or later, induce q fatal termination.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
cOvery acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
cleanses the system Of all blOOd-taints and inn
purities, from whatever ca,se arising. It y
neys. and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. As
an appetizing, restorative tonic, it promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills and
Fever, Dumb Agle, and kindred diseases.
DR.. Pierce'e Golden Medical Dis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
Wonaan's work.

There Is no end to the tasks which daily
confront the good housewife. To be sue
eessful housekeeper, the first requisite is
rood health. How can woman contend
against the trials and worries of house,
keeping it she be suffering from those dis
tressing Irregularities, ailments and weak
nesses peculiar to her sex2 DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is specific for these
disorders; The only remedy, sold by drug
manufacturers. Satisfaction guaranteed in
every case, or money refunded. See
printed guarantee on bottle wrapper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

AS your daughters grow up teach
them at least the true merits of house
keeping and cookery. They will thank
you for it in latter life great deal
more than.for accomplishments
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
From the Frying Pan Into the i

From the Frying Pan Into the Fire.
The man or woman who seeks relief from
constipation in i'll advised remedies, jumps
"from the frying pan into the fire." Vio-
lent cathartics drench and weaken the in
testines. Not 80 Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which relieves without pain and per-
manently. For disorders of the liver, fever
and ague, nervousness and debility it is also
signally efbcacious, and it's remedial utility
in kidney affections is we'll ascertained.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

No better use can be made Of the
small potatoes than to cook them for
tho hens. and if fed alone they will re-
quire no other handling; it is only
necessary to mash them when some
thing else is to be fed with them. Po-
tatoes mako excellent food 1T this sea-
son. and for ducks and geese are su.
rerior to any thing else. - -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
6 ] i.
LETTERS FROM THE GOVERNORS.

1t is wellknown fact that Ponds Extract
Is used and recommended by more distfn.
guished people than any preparation or remedy
extant.
In fact, there are distinguished people, who
would not allow their names to be used for
anything else, who make an exception of
Ponds Extract on account of its standard. un-
falling, never disputed excellence Of half a
century's standing.
It. used in the household of the President as
we'll as that of the humblest citizen. Members
OF the army and the navy, the Bar and the
Bench, the pulpit and the prcss-all ranks and
classes OF people-have sent their personal ex-
pertence and thanks for the last forty years,
until their letters have filed volumes, testify
ing to the wonderful cures effected by Ponds
Extract.
To further illustrate this fact letters were
sent to the present Governors of the different
States in the Union, asking their opinion OF
Ponds Extract.
strange-no, not strange, but as a matter of
course-they all knew, with scarcely an excep-
ton, of the excellence of Ponds Extract, and
nearly all used it and recommended it. With
their permission, we will publish, from time to
time, some of these letters:
Ponds Eztract Companu No. rs Fifth acen,x
Ne,o York City:
GENTLEMEN: I have used Ponds Extract IN
my family for several years, and have found it
most desirable and valuable remedy.
Yours truly,
MOODY CuRR1Hh.
executive Department, the State of New
Hampshire, Concord, N. H., Dec. 8, 1887.
fo,,d's z httract Company, No. 7e Filth avenae,
GENTS: Thanks for your note of the Goth
INST 1t is unnecessary to acquaint me with
the virtue OF Ponds Extract 1t has been a
valued reliance in our family for several years,
especially in relieving the aches, sprains and
bruises incident to children.
Very truly yours,
. JAMES A. BEAVER.
80. 1887.
fonds Ehtraet Company. No. rs Fifth o.vnue,
Neu York City
DEAR SIR: have for many years used
Ponds Extract, and have derived great benefit
and relief sherefrom. Yours truly,
Trenton, N. j., Dec. s, 1887.
Ponds Extract Company. No. 7e Fl, Avenue,
Ne,o York:
GESTLEMEN: On my return home from an
extended trip East find your favor of Sept.
IA. Permit me to thank you for your courtesy,
ana say that Ponds Extract has long had q
place in the medicine chest of my family. 1
assure you that we have found it ready and
valuable agent to relieve pain in many cases,
and that very promptly. We cannot we'll
Keep house without it. I am, truly yours,
j. c. SMlTH,
Lieutenant-G Governor State of Illinois.
General Assembly and Senate Chamber, Oct.
10, 1887.
Excellence invites imitation. Beware OF
worthless limitations of Ponds Extract.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

HIGH SCIENTIFIC AuTuoR1TY.--The Jour-
nal de Medicine dc Paris reports the meeting
Of q Society composing some of the most
distinguished physicians in Paris. M.
Duardier Beaumets called attention to the
great use of PONDS EXTRACT. After de-
scribing experiments, he spoke highly Of its
value in treating pain, and especially Piles.
He used it externally and internally.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

Tho rules of the United States
Senate have been 50 amended that
Senators may discuss treaties in open
session if majority 50 desire.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

The rising generation in cities is chiefly
made up of milkmen and hired girls.-Bur-
H,agton Free Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

Boston wants to erect monument to
Mother Goose. Why not9 Detroit has 20
honored Michigander.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

CAN actor knows his lines when they are
cast in pleasant places-N. O Picayune.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

WITH regard to sparkling over the front
gate, good deal can be said on both siGeA
-Sitinga
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

FREEl A S-foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
CHANTS ONLY. r. w. TANsILL & Co. Chicago.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

It Never Fails.
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy will cure
any case Of rheumatism on earth. It is
taken internally: Write for free pam
phlet to r. K. HELPHENsT1NE, Druggist,
Washington, D. c., or ask your druggist
for it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

AT all events-the prominent citizen
Washington Critic.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
1t Never Fails

The canned article that goes the quickest
is dogs tail-B0stom Bulletin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

PLAY on words; betting and promising
to pay If you lose.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25
S;JACoBs OIL
FOR POULTRY.
Chicken Cholera and all
Diseases Of Poultry.

A1GENERAL DIRECTIONS MFR a pm a
bread or dough saturated with 81. Jacobs on. II
ne Joa0l cannot s,uaAlow force u dotvn the throat
kiz some corn~nseal dough NTH The OH. Gtpe
nothing else They will finally eat and be cured
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-04-25

Sold By Druggists and Dealers Eue,nuhere
THE CHARLES A. vooElER CO.. Baltimore, No.
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THIBODAUX, line, SAMEDI AOUT A. 1885,

Cependant, Mile Marguerite,
penchee sur la plate. bande ct tire.
buchant a chaque pas dams sa
traine, saluait dun petit cri d'all6-
gresse chaque fraise qu'elle parve-
matt a d6couvrir. Je mo tenais
pres d'elle, etalant dams ma main
la teuille de figuier sur laquelle ellie
deposalt de temps en- temps nne
flaise contre deux qu'elle croquait
pour Sc donner patience. Qaand
Ia moissom fnt suffisante & son gre,
: :: nous reviumes en- triomphe sous IL
tonnelle; CO qui restait dc fraises
! fnt saupoudr6 do sucre, puis mango
& bellies ct tres bellies dents.
All! que Ga ma fait de bien
dit alors Mile Marguerite en- jetant
son chapeau sur un banc ct en- Sc
rcnversant contre Ia cl6tnre de
charmille. Et maintenant, pour
compl6ter mon bonheur, ma chere
demoiselle, vous allez me confer
des histories dn temps passe, du
temps Oh vous etiez une belle guer-
riere.
Mile de Porho6t, souriante ct
ravie, ne Sc fit pas prier davantage
pour tirer de sa memoire les 6piso.
des les plus marquants de ses intr6
pides chevauchees a la suite des
Lescnre ct des La Rochejaqnelein.
J'eus Ell cette occasion une nou.
velle preuve de r6l6vation dame
de ma vieille annie, quand je Fen.
tends rendre hommage en- passant
a tous les h6ros de ces queries gi-
gantesques, sans acception de dra-
peau. Ellie parlait en- particulier
du general Hoche, don't ellie await
etc la captive de guerre, avec une
admiration presque tendre. Mile
Marguerite pr6tait q ces r6cits une
attention passionnee qui m'6tonna.
Pan16t, a DEM, ensevelie dams sa
niche lie charmille ct ses longs ellis
un peu baisses, ellie gardait Pimmo.
bilit6 dune statue; tant6t, lint6ret
devenant plus vif, ellie s'accoudait
sur la petite table, ct plongeant sa
belle main dams les ffots de sa che.
velure d6nouee, ellie dardait sur la
vieille Vand6enne l6clair continu
de ses grands yeux.
II faut bien le dire. je compterai
toujours parmi les plus doucrs hen-
res de MA triste vie cellcs que je
passai a contempler sur ce noble
visage les refets dun ciel radieux,
m6les aux impressions dun ceur
| valiant.
Les souvenirs de la contense
epuises, Mile Marguerite rembrassa
ct, r6veillant Mervyn qui dormait a
ses pieds, ellie annonea qn'elle re
tournait au chateau. Je ne me fit
aucun scrupule de partir en- meme
temps, convaincu que je ne pouvais
lui causcr aucun embarras. A
part en- effet rextr6ne insight
fiance de ma personne ct de ma
compagnie aux yeux de Ia richie
h6ritiere, lie t6te-a.t6te en- general
ma rien de genant pour ellie, Sd
mere lni ayant donn6 resoldment
Peducation liberale qu'elle a reeue
ellie meme dams les colonies britain.
niques: ON salt que Ia mGthode
anglaiSe accorde aux femmes avant
lie marriage toute Pindependance
don't nous les gratifions sagement
le ionr OH les abus en- deviennent
irreparables.
Nous sortimes done ensemble du
jartlin; je lui tins petricr pendant
qu'elle montait a cheval, 1T nous
nous mines en- marche vers IL chi>
teau. Au bont de quelques pas:-
Mon Dieu! monsieur, me dit-elle,
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dress6e sous une charmille arrondie
en- berceau, ct le soleil dune belle
journee d'6t6 jetait q travcrs les
feuilles quelqaes rayons iris6s
sur Ia nappe 6clatante ct parfum6e.
J'achevais de faire honneur an
poulet dor6, 4 Ia fiaiche salade ct &
la bouteille du Vieux Bordeaux qui
composait le menu du festin, quand
Mile de Porhoet, qui await pa:ut
enchantee de mon app6tit, tlt tom
Der Ia conversation sur Ia famille
Lsroque.-Je vous confesse me dit.
ellie que lancien corsaire ne me
plait point. Je me souviens quill
await, lorsqu'il arriva dams CO pays,
IN grand singe familier quill habil-
lait en- domestiqoe, ct avec lequel
il semblait s'entendre parfaitenent.
Get animal 6tait une vraie peste
dams le canton, ct il ny await qu'un
homme sans education ct sans de.
cence qui put sen etrs affuble. On
disait que c'etait IN singe, ct j'y
consentais; mais an fond je pense
que c'6tait tout bonnement un ne.
gre, d'autant plus que j'ai toujours
soupconn6 son maitre d'avoir fait
le trafic de cette denree sur Ia cote
d'Afrique. Au surplus. feu NJ. La
rogue le fills etait un homme de
bien ct tres CONNIE il faut. QUAINT.
d ces danes, parlant bien entendu
de Nine Laroque ct de sa file, ct
nullement de la veuve Aubry, qui
est une creature de bas aloi, quaint
a ces danes, dis:je, il ny a pas de-
loges qu'elles ne meritent.
Nous en- etions la quand le pas
relieve dun cheval Sc fit entendre
dams le sentier qui borde exterieure-
ment le mur du chemin. Au meme
instant on frappa qnelques coups
secs a une petite porte voisine de
la tOnnelle :-Eh ? dit Mile de Por-
ho6t, qui va Ia? Je levai les yeux,
ct je Wis f1otter une plume Doire,
au.dessus de la crete du mur.
-Ouvrez, dit gaiement en de.
hors nne voix dun timbre grave ct
musical; Ouvrez, c'est la fortune
de la France!
Comment! c'est vous, mia Mi
gnonne! s'ecria la vieille demoi>
selle. Courez vite, mon cousin.
La porte ouverte, je faillis etre
renvers6 par Mervyn, qui Sc preci-
pita d travers mes jambes, ct ia
percus Mile Marguerite, qui s'occu-
pait d'attacher les r6nes de son
cheval aux ba, ,ros dune cl6ture.
-Bonjour monsieur, me dit.elle,
sans montrer la moindre surprise
de me trouver Ia. Puts, relevant
sur son bras, les longs pills de sa
jupe trainante, ellie entra dams lie
iardin.
-Soyez la bienvenue en- ce beau
jour, Ia belle file, dit Mile de Por-
ho6t, ct embrassez-,noi. Vous avez
couru, jeuue folle, car vous avez le
visage convert dune pourpre vive,
ct lie fen vous sort tlitt6ralement ,les
yeux. Que pourrais je vous offrir,
ma mcrveille :?
-Voyons! dit Mile Marguerite
en- jetant uu regard sur la table
qu'est-ce que vous avez la?...
Monsieur a done tout mango p.
An reste, ie mai pas faim, j'ai soif.
-Je vous defends bien de boire
dams l6tat oil vous etes; mais at.
tendez. Ill y a encore quelques
fraises dams cette plate-bande...
-Des fraises! gioja :, cllanta
la ieune file. Prenez yite une de
ces grandes feuilles monsieur, ct
yeupZ ayec moi.
Pendant que il chois;ssais Ia