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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
The PIneIauds

The solemn song is over +, for the wind has
left the pines
All silent, with their stately hends appraised
in serried lines,
Their music hushed as though they wait a
message from on high,
They stand, like sentinels of God, against
the crimson sky.
The glowing sun is sinking, sets afame the
purple west,
And gilds the fitting messengers" that cry
the hour of rest,
While dark against the afterglow the pines
stand one by one,
More stately yet, their somber heights OBJ
scure the horizon.
So still they stand as daylight dies and twi-
light beckous night,
That cen the passing buzzards pause, and
lingering, slight,
While midst the shadowed canopies Of never
fading green
The sparkling play of freely gay at hide
and seek is seen.
All, many dream,==ye drifting winds
among the fragrant boughs,
Your heaven-pervaded harmonies within our
hearts arouse.
Such dreams shall, like the stalwart pines
that rear their heads on high,
Uplift us on their winged flight toward the
ambient sky.
-[Ada M. Trotter, in Yankee Blade
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
HUMOROUS.
Irony-A new tonic.

Irony-A new tonic.
He who is in love with himself has no
rival.
A corner in bricks-The chimney
corner.
The best way to kill falsehood is tc
let it lie.
Avery troublesome young lady-liss-
understood.
A firm resolve-An agreement to GO
into partnership.
Led by the nose-having a pistol
ball Craze your proboscis.
"What hoe, therel" is the farmer
greeting to his field hands.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

He is wel-known citizen. and his nearest
and dearest friends do not suspect his insanity.
How do we happen to know about it? Listen:
his appetite is gone he is low-spirited, he don't
sleep well, he has night-sweats, he is annoyed
by hacking cough. These symptoms are the
he negects thcrn. Is it any wonder that we
call him mailman? il You are his friend, tell
him TO get bottle of DR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery without delay. 1t will cure him
IL he takes it in time. 1t will not miraculously
create new lungs when the old ones are nearly
gone. but it viii restore diseased ones to a
healthy condition. Tell him about it. and warn
him that in his case delay means death.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
A Valuable Remedy.

BRANDRETHs PILLS purify the Blood, slim
ulate the Liver, strengthen the Kidneys, regu-
late the Bowels. They were introduced in the
United States in 1885. Since that time over fifty
millions of boxes of BRANDRETH's PILLS have
been consumed.
This, together with thousands of convincing
testimonials from all parts of the world. is POS
tive evidence of their value.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are purely vegetable, alb
solutely harmless, and safe to take at an,
time
Sold in every drug and medicine store, eithel
plain or sugar coated.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Al iIb VIM hND VI HE of<hoSINs
He-I've been trying to tear myself
away for week, but these autumn
breezes are awfully enticing.
She-How very funny! heard papa
say, yesterday, he couldn't raise wind
enough to get away on to save his life.
AN UNKNOWN SPECIES.
New Goyerness--Now, my dear, in
what geological classification would you
place man.
Pretty Girl-Mana
eyes; don't you know what a man
isl''
"No, maam. Il been spending my
winters in convent and my summers
at seaside resorts. - Philadelphia Re-
card.
A BOSTON CHILD.
Our little boy. 6 years old, was sent
to school lust week for the first time, and
on his return home asked his papa:
"Who taught the inst man his let
ters,"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
Wonderful Populnrity.

The fact that the sale of DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets exceeds that of any Other
pill in the market, be 1t great or small is or
sugar-coated granules. and that in most cases
one little Pellet" is sufficient for dose: that
they are purely vegetable and perfectly harm
headache. and all diseases arising from de-
rangement of the liver. stomach or bowels,
they are absolutely specific. A gentle laxa-
dose. - u
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Miss Gotham Ito Mr.. Wabash, recent
ly returned from abroad)-I suppose
you were at court while in London, Mr..
Wabash9
Mr. Wabash (aneasily) Weller
yes, Miss Gotham; but only once, and
then l got off with merely nominal
fine.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

One-legged Man-Say, boss, can't you
do something for an unfortunate Grip
ple7
Gent-Yes, let me give you piece of
advice: Sail into politics. Now's your
chance. One-legged orators are always
successful on the stump. You can get
fifty dollars a speech from either of the
campaign committees -T'erds SJtings.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

A WESTERN prophet is authority for
the statement that $3.50, 900 will soon be
expended in prospecting for coal near
Mitchell, Dakota.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
CHICKEN FOR THAT DINNER.

Visitor Ito convict = Why, what
brought you here, Uncle Rastus9
Uncle Rastus - 'Cessive hospitality,
sab.
Visitor -Excessive hospitality2
Uncle Rastus7-Yes, sab. Yr see, sab,
invited the minister TO Sunday din
ner, an when | got home late Saturday
night de ole CONAN TONED me dat dar
warnt chicken i'll de house an de sto's
was all clos'd.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

IMMENSE numbers OF stoats and wea-
sells are being imported into New Zea-
land ia order that they may destroy the
rabbits.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Use the great specific fc- cold in the head"
and catarrh-Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

The Mexican National Railroad will be de
clared open Nov, l.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Twenty cotton mills will be completed at
the South in 80 days.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
DIsTINcTIvELY COLLEGIATE.

Inc class cry of the Yale freshmen is:
Brlc-a-kex-kex, coax, coax, brio a kex-
kex, coax, coax, coax, whu-op, whu-op,
Whu-op, parabaloo-'92" We take it
that this is a. combination of bull frog
and katydid remarks, translated into
Volapuk. -Sprinafel0 linton.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Never employ sad, melancholy person
They rob you of all of life worth living.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

Truth is intuitive, and in no other way can
it come to the individual Examine this.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
PREVENTING A FAMINE.


PREVENTING A FAMINE.
A A..
Islands as follows:
sour small force of brethren seems to
he absolutelv unohla to cnne with the
J;strass ,,l;o,, $500 -. III NJ 1 m,.h va
s:I 1 "n'o' 'osai'' III I.iis u"ih "'io
penlgnted land. Many OF the natives
once a few moro n,;sa;onoree Ne,o
York Sun.
cor ON THE INSIDE.
ru;, r1,,
.n riae aaa a., aoh : ne u OF you maklng
Pcor ,,ivio si'oe'iie' ''s"'i'S' 'io Aros's'
pyi W 80. r.
Dooniyliou PEI you aoh I've
''n eioo'e' = ies'''o'i' u ohe'
spp.r or spr,xi
NJ.
~ "iuowm ,..;', ! man' yo" 70
Dnctors I a,ta;,ir INV ~. a,
Well am in ,,s. ~, have T onIy cot
iatty degeneration OF the heart!
wu,r n. ann u,y y.nnrn
"'i MAZE -" 'AD''."'
Soon they snatched the young wretch from his
cosy retreat ,,
He frot about ton On bis ,,nholst rod scat.
s.Swipei swashl Swank -
And the small boy soon learned to his infinite
=, woe,
na' ms h Pr SISTER mao ii,ps , muscular oena
AAI bird nd '''' '"''' ''''''' was man. NV "
Was making the terrible sound that he heard:
'"-p' sMa W;,nsn m@la T,;b,,,e
MEAN THING.
Wnat 10 Georges last name, Eta
asked the little sister one morning at the
breakfast table;
simpson, dear, sa,u Eta, with
becoming blush. WHAT makes you
"Oh NOTHING said the little sister
carefessly, "only was listening outside
the parior door when he was here last
night, and Thought from what l heard
you say 70 HIM all the time that 1t might
DC Don't.
LIMITS TO HIS AMBITION.
pohh, uas n, .aIauo pba .sL.d
,raor;I,,5 90 dor twill got val
weary !, ono o"s' VIZ e0' VOL
ssVas do,.l;no, ra,1;o5 The mother
ssvo,, Eli sl,an ha ,vaIl oga;n and crow
mp to be big man"
aa ,snao ~, u,.1 N ..s.;,, ho as Nc 80
n: Tr. ~ MI =,
NV. sswas D,oM
..'rbnn cness y ba continual
thonchtfrl ..I'd rather die
M.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
THAT EXPLAINED TT

What's the matter, johnny" asked
one OF the neighbors boys, as his COM
panlon came out of the alley gate.
Amt finished your dinner already have
yea"
"Nop"
Didn't We get any,"
Yep; but didn't stay to finish it. ."
"What made We leave SO soon?"
wen, l said something at the table,
and everybody but pa laughed. MGR
cltant Traveller.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

A few Hamburg Figs will cure the worst cases
of constipation and Indigestion, and their occa-
sonal use will prevent the recurrence of these
troubles. 25cents. Dose one Fig. Mack Drug
Co., n. Y.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
CLEARLY ANOTHER PERSON.

What did you find in the pockets ~
inquired Mrs. Hankthunder, anxiousIy.
;, There was small hymn book" said
the Coroner, together with a handker-
chief, some postage-stamps, a few tracts
on total abstinence-'
1T wasn't the Colonel" exclaimed
the Kentucky lady, greatly relieved !;
me 8 probably coming on the next
boat. "-Ch5cago Tribune.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
RELIGIOUS BUT ECONOMICAL.

Husband ION his way to church IN
Just skip on ahead my dear, and get
some change. I've nothing less than
one dollar, and that's too much to give.
Wife ION his overtaking herr Did you
get the bill changed? 81
Husband-Yes. IL
Wife-You will contribute half ddA
lar, John9 II
Husband-I can't very well now. -
happened to meet three or four friends
and I've only got quarter left.-Nelt
York Sun
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
AN ACHING VOID.

MY fond heart, it doth ache
with love, for thy sweet sache-
Say yes--say yes, and mache
NY gray life rose tints tache.
Well sail loves CLASSY lache,
Where pillows never breache,
In barque that ne'er shall quache.
Joy'll follow in our wache--
NOW, no! the wedding cache!
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15
THOSE JOKING Stories.
HUMOROUS ITEMS CLEANED
FROM THE PAPERS.
Up in Maine Explained It-A Mean
Ih'ng-A Fine Opcning-End of
the Season, Etc. Etc.

WHAT MADE THE BOY MAD.
Hardy closer their heads could be bent if
'twere tried;
mn "Pweepl Pweepl Pweepl"
Inc dickey bird sat in the window outside,
"Pweepl Pweep! Pweepr'
ana the small boy in hiding the sofa beneath.
Cienched his teeth in his anger and gritted his
teeth,
For he couldn't determine il lovers or bird
Were making the comcal sound that he heard.
'Pweep! Pweep! Pweepl"
-Chtcdgo Mail.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-11-15

A missionary writes from the Feeiee
Islands as follows:
sour small force of brethren seems to
be absolutely unable to cope with the
distress which prevails in this dark and
benighted land. Many of the natives
are starving for food Please send al
once a few more missionaries.--Ne
York Sun.
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ABOUT PEOPLE AND THINGS.

GLADSTONE is said to have got ESQ for mag
azine article.
A POLICE officer of Los Angeles, CAL, carries
lasso, and it ably assists him to perform his
duty.
Two sons of Charles Dickens and one SON of
Anthony Trollope in the stock-raising bust
ness in Australia.
THE medical attendant Of the Queen of Corea
is an American lady physician. VINO receives
salary of $780, 600 year.
The King of Spain is eighteen months old,
and has salary of 81 900. 900. with the prospect
of a raise rs soon as the business will warrantit.
ROBERT J. BURDETrE, while travelling in Cali
fornia. is making temperance speeches under
the auspices Of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union.
john A. LOGAN. yR, objects to the way the
papers always refer TO him as the son Of SEN
etor Logan He thinks be il old enough and
big enough TO stand alone.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has made an addition
to his stable by the acquisition OF pair OF
handsome sorrel horses. They were used for the
frat time on Sunday morning to draw Mrs.
Cleveland 30 church IN the coupe. They have
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POLITICAL NOTES.

THE Southern States are the only ones so far
heard from who to have no favorite sons.
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer The vice-presidency
ought to be considered the second best place
within the gift of the people.
SENATOR Quay, of Pennsylvania is not a
candidate for chairman of the national commit
tee. He will &C to Chicago a delegate from
his congressional district.
PHILADELPHIA Telegraph: The situation in
New Jersey is mighty uncertain any way it is
looked at and viii remain so until the close of
the polls in November next
OIL Cry Derrick: Wool growers associations
are rapidly increasing in membership in various
parts of the country. We have yet TO see one
of these that is in favor of President Cleveland's
view of the tariff.
THE kind of harmony which is prevailing Just
now among the Connecticut Democrats is indi-
Gated by the advice of the New Haven Register
Dem that the Democrats. State committee
resign whole because of it's failure pass
the free-trade resolution offered at its recent
meeting.
ST.. Louis Globe Democrat: The denomination
of Congressman Cannon, of Illinois, by acclaIna-
ton is fine tribute 30 the ability and usefulness
of a man who is now serving his eighth continu-
term, and who Is always found upon the
right eide and eager for the fray. His constitu-
ents do the Republican party decided service
by keeping him 10 position which he fills with
such conspicuous zeal and intelligence.
SPRINGFIELD Republican: If the Republican
candidate for the presidency is taken from the
West, as seems probable, William Walter
Phelps. of New Jersey, will be among the first
considered for the second place Mr. Phelps is
a Of ability, character and wealth. and a
recognized leader of the Repubiicans in the
House. He would help carry New
Jersey and add strength to the ticket through
out the East, while his nomination would nat
urally be acceptable to Mr. Blaine's particular
friends.
SENATOR STANFORD. when asked by New
York reporter if he candidate for the
presidency. said he did not think he was. "If
desired it," he continued. II think could have
the support of the California delegation. But
my preference will be have the California
delegates go TO Chicago ready cast their
votes for the most available who is devel-
oped at the convention. Mr. Blaine has been
the favorite in my State, and he is even stronger
there to-day than four years ago. Still. IN view
of his withdrawal, our delegates will not be in
struc,ed for him. believe Mr.. Blaine's NOM
ination now would be unwise."
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COMMENT AND OPINION.

EvANGELIsTs need eumption as well as grace
New York Observer.
SINCE, according to Ward McAllister, there
are only 400 fashionable people in Now York,
DIR. Dix ought to pluck up confidence in his fight
with the devil.-Puck.
MAYOR HEWITT is rather iniudicious in at
tempting to defend his famous order that no for
egn flags be hoisted on New York's City Hall.
Such an order calls for no defense NO genuine
American will question it--Boston Journal
IN his letter of acceptance. Aug. Is, 1884, Mr..
place under the government" What is his
did opinion of his own scramble for place the
head of the governm ent for another term7-Phil-
adeIphia Inquirer.
1T shows what exaspsrating effect upon the
temper and what enfeebling effect upon the
intellect strike of long duration has that it
should induce the Brotherhood of Engineers to
ADOPT the epiteful measures of the Knights of
Labor. which the chief of the Knights advises
them TO abandon.-New York Times.
THE House of Representatives of the Fiftieth
Congress has had presented to that body 8. 700
bills. 1t has been in session 80 days, and lust
that number OF its bills have become laws. One
and one-third per cent of the bills presented
have been passed. and 100 of these are private
bills for the benefit of individuals. What do
the reorle of the country think OF these Demo
cratic legislators2-National Republican.
IT is surely melancholy reflection upon the
low tone of respect in which the United States
is held abroad that elastic clauses of treaties
are interpreted favorably 10 other nations be-
cause those other nations assert their individu-
Atty, and unfdTora0ly 10 this Nation because OF
the acquaintance of the civilized world with the
fact that its department. of foreign affairs is
conducted the moilusk plan.-New York
Press.
WE regard Republican victory there Louis
lanai entirely within the bounds of possibility
for reasons that have already been given. If it
should come, there is little doubt that it would
be used to iniure the prospects of the present.
tariff bill in Congress and to alarm the Demo
Gratis TO the result in November. There
would then be an important test on both points.
A week or two viii tell the story ncw.-Boston
Herald
Or COURSE the Northern Democrats surren-
dered to the confederates on the directtax s.ues
tion. The bill CONTEMPLATED taking out of the
overlooking Treasury the direct taxes paid in
| during the dark days of the rebellion. and the
| confederate bloody -shirters and taly-sheeters
did not like II. and would not have Is, and the
| Northern political niggsrs OF the sacred and
| multiplying South got into caucus and yoked
themselves to the chariot OF their masters. And
tho cuds-and-collars creatures all like IL and are
snufaine and yelping their approbation.-Cinci
/ nati Commercial Gazette
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the tax on cotton:
$40 3ea orc 10

Should the cotton tax be refunded it would
take about 500. 000 900 out of the treasury,
and would fill the treasures CT the cotton States
to repletion, so that no taxes would be required
in those States for long time to come. This
is certainly a most preposterous demand,
coming, as it does, from the very men who
Verify this is modern rendering of the
parable of the Prodigal Son. The original
Prodigal repented. and voluntarily returned.
and the father killed the fatted calf. These
later prodigals were captured and brought
back, and they propose to castigate the old
gentleman, and kill the calf themselves.
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THE direct tax, over which the House has
been quarreling, is just debt owed by the
government to the States from which it was
collected Its repayment would relieve the
Democracy Processes to desire above allthings
would put money into circulation at a time
when it is greatly needed TO prevent financial
panic, and would benefit all classes and condi-
tions. Northern Democrats, in and out of
Congress, favor the measure, but at the bid
ding of the rebel brigadiers its consideration
has been defeated. The Democracy is alone
responsible, and so the country will hold it.
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oUR MODERN PRoDIaAhs.

Even cursory examination Ok the follow
ing tables viii disclose the animus of the
Southern brigadiers in their evolutionary
course in the House Of Representatives, at
Washington. during the last two weeks. The
direct tax was call by Congress upon the
States Of the country to raise $40, 600, 900 for
the immediate use of the government, in 1861,
in the early days of the Rebellion. The ext
gency was SO great that no tax upon individu-
ais or property could be levied and collected
in time to meet the instant and pressing de-
mands to carry on the government, and this
call was made upon all the States for an adj
vancement to the United States, out of the
treasures of the States, in proportion to their
population. The following table shows the
amount collected from each State, and also
the amount that remains due from each State
OF Territory of their proportion under the call:
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DEpEw,s MAIL.
The Advice the New York Man Receives Com
corning His Supposed Candidacy.

cerning His Supposed Candidacy.
New York Special
make the fortune of any newspaper, If il could
have access to my daily mail and publish tie
funny and amusing letters receive. No, they
are not confined TO requests for passes. Com
paratively few people ask for railroad passes,
not nearly so many IS is generally supposed A
railroad pass you know involves hotel and other
expenses / am in constant receipt OF great
deal of advice in the event OF the presidential
lightning coming my way. The mans name
who first proposed my name for President 10
legion have heard from over one Thousand
of him, already. But all this is with view of
securing. suppose. some possible patronage IN
tbs misty future.
my office, little late and in hurry, a man
stopped me at the corner, and, bowling pro-
foundly, said: Mr.. Depew, / believsP Yes I
said, what can / do for your Il should like to
see you privately on very important matter
he replied mysteriously. There are twenty
waiting for ma at the Office said, 'and
you will have to excuse me- But this most
important matter. he urged. We'll. | said,
come along. we talk we walk. The
other day and decided to indorse your nomina-
tion for President All, said that in inter-
esting. Please tell the Rechab Brothers. how
ever, that, az am not candidate. and MT
likely to be nominated. do not see what bene-
At their Endorsement will do me, but / appre-
ciate the compliment left him then and hur-
nv friend overlook me again at the doo- or the
Office. Hello, 1 said, have the Brothers held
another meetingF want to say he said, that
the Rechab Brothers will hold a convention in
Columbus soon. and / am the man select cd to
Introduce the resolution for your nomination,
should like to have you pass me out there
laughed outright and told him TO defer the gath
erinR of the Rechab Brothers until after the
Chicago convention, as might have no need of
his services.
Another incid emit that may be worth publish
ing" Mr.. Depew went on, happened few
evenings ago. A man called here claiming to
be old comrade. noticed the moment en-
tered the room that he pretty well soaked
in benzine. 'Comrade,' he said with an eloquent
wave of the hand. Some of as meet with sue
cess in life, fortune smiles them and they
pr osper Others not fortunate. They
meet with reverses. fail in business and have TO
struggle to make both ends meet. Sometimes
they don't succeed in doing that. Now you
have been successful. We are glad of it COM
rade. But he continued. 'comrade there is a
silver lining TO every cloud This was said In 8
very high key. 4 have been offered place in
Poughkeepsie where / earn enough to take
care of my wife and babies, bat have no money.
comrade. to pay my fare there happened to
have a pass in my pocket very rarely carry
them with me-and signed it and handed il to
him.
HE gazed at it blankly for moment and
then blurted out, .Comrade, did it ever occur to
you that pass is pct uegotiableP"
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MUGwUMP papers hasten to say that Carl
Schurzs eparture for Europe has no political
significance. Well, may be not; but he is
not going for his health, which he told re-
porter, just before sailing, never better;
he is not going for rest, as he has not been
doing anything in particular since he broke
summer. Besides, come to think about il,
his voice has not been heard sounding the
praises of Cleveland as a reformer for 10, these
MANY moons
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since its establishment. Clearly, good faith
requires that it should be continued there.
The accident Of fire. which requires its re-
building. does not absolve the State from the
moral obligation, at least, to maintain the
school at that place. Terre Haute is beau
tiful city, healthful and easy Of access. The
location of the school there has been an argu-
ment for the location of other institutions
elsewhere, and its citizens would have just
cause Of complaint should another place be
selected for that institution.