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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
Jealousy Cured her Illness.
Inter Ocenn saws.

The Chtcago Inter Ocean says:
One of the most probable of wonder
cures is reported from Hartford City,
Ind. Miss Mary Jano Roberts is the
daughter of wealthy farmer, ard three
years ago she and a young farmer by the
name of Cole plighted their troth.
Shortly after the engagement Mary Jane
went ON visit to Cincinnati friends,
and while in that city had fall which
brought on paralysis. She has since
been a confirmed invalid, and not long
ago her lover began to cast his Jances
in another direction until it was rumored
that he was contemplating another en-
gagement. The friends of the girl feared
to tell her of this for time, but it was
impossible to keep her in ignorance.
When told of the frailty of her lover she
did not swoon or even weep. She set
her teeth and climbed out of bed. She
said she felt little weak, but would be
we'll before that man should marry AN
other woman. She is now as we'll as
ever and is to be married in few days.
"When a woman will, she will, and yeu
can depend ont" whatever may be in
the way.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
THE CEILING WALKERS.
The Method by which Man Initiates
the Fly.
[From the Cincinnati Enquirer.I


There are to-day at least fifteen per-
sons who perform the novel feat OF walk
ing head downward along the full length
OF great board, and who are known as
ceiling walkers. There are lady and
gentlemen performers, their performance
being confined almost entirely to the va
riety stage. The effect is startling as
one of them moves along underneath the
board far above the stage, their full form
extending downward. Until recently the
manner of performing the feat was
guarded secret. While there is gener-
oil difference rs to details, the principal
IN keeping the walker suspended is prac-
tically the same. 1t is the secret of the
ability of the fly to walk over the cell
ing.
The board used is a heavy plank
about Is feet long and feet wide. This
IS rendered almost perfectly smooth by
being rubbed down with pumice stone.
Near each end of the board is suspended
o trapeze, to which the performer hangs
head down, as he presses his feet on the
board above him when starting upon his
walk. Underneath is stretched large
net: An ordinary pair of stage shoes
will answer the purpose. To the bot
tom of these are fastened circular, con-
cave arrangements of gums sort of bow
shaped shoes, about 161 inches in dame
ter, and it is these, pressed against the
board above that holds the walker sus-
pended.
The material of which these bow
shaped shoes are made is of the same
thickness and appearance as that used
on heavy fremen's hose. In the centre,
on the concave side of these shoes is
thick piece of steel, circular in form.
To this plate is riveted on the convex
side of the shoe n small iron framework.
From this framework extends two iron
rods, shaped like the handles of the in
strument used in toasting or broiling.
BY the framework the bow-shaped shoes
are fastened to the regular walking
shoes. The rods referred to extend to-
ward the toe, resting underneath the
ball of the foot. A pressure exerted
upon that portion of the foot will press
out the rods and permits the air to rush
into the concave gum shoes just at their
centre.
Everything i-oreadiness, the perform
er sits upon fohe trapeze and adjusts the
tobcuNO W LIS cllCcS.
Then he swings around, head down,
holding on to the trapeze, and presses
the bowl-shaped arrangements on his
shoes against the board above. AS ne
presses the air is driven out of the bowl.
A vacuum is created as the gum is
pressed all the tighter against the board,
becoming fiattened out. The atmos-
pheric pressure on each one of the shoes
used will exerta power or carry weight
of about fifteen pounds to the square
inch. Then the trapeze is let go of.
The performer hangs suspended. A
pressure upon the ball of the left foot
operates the iron rod which opens a
small arrangements at the convex centre
of the concave shoes. Air rushes in and
the shoe becomes loosened. Hanging
by the right foot, the one loosened is
ehrown further along the board. Tightly
it is pressed against the board until il
fastens. Then the left is operated in
the same manner, and SO il continues
until the stage is crossed.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

A FRoG CATCHER John JOY Of Rond-
out claims to be the champion frog
catcher of New York State. He sells
the saddles of the green back croakers,
and derives quite an income from the
business. This forenoon joy said that
frogs will not enter the water or croak
during dog days. The frogs sit ON the
shores of ponds during that time and
look upon the water in silent melancho-
", culver running up and down their
green hides at intervals. Atsuch times,
JOY stated, it was an easy matter to
catch frog, as it acts stupid, and per-
son can easily approach it.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
There is nothing like a good bolt for break
ing q deadlock

Sypher & Co. Of New York, the entiquarians,
are purchasers: at all times. of Colonial and
other relics, such as portraits and letters Of
the signers of the Decl ration of Indepen-
dence, Presidents, Genel ais and all celebrities
of the period of the Revolution. Also old silver,
china, furniture an curious articles general.
ly. Parties desiring to dispose of anything in
the above line would do we'll to correep I'D
with that firm. Their address is h60 Broadway,
and they were established in 1881.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Whereas The Monon Route IL. n. A. q C.
Ky Co.)desires to make it known to the wso1 Id
link of Pullman tourist travel between me
winter cities OF Florida ard the summer re-
sorts of the Northwest; and
Whereas, Its rapid transit" system is un-
surpa. sed, its elegant Pullman Buffet Sleeper
and Chair car service between Chicago and
Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati un-
equaled; and
!, Whereas, Its rates are as low as the Lowest;
then be it ~
RESOLVED, That in the event OF starting on n
trip II is good policD to con ult with \. o. Nc
Gormick, Gen'l Pass. Agent Monon Route, 1855
Dearborn ST.. Chicago for full particula RS On
any event send for Tourist Guide, enclose 4c
postage.)
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

o.
Ladies suffering from any of the weaknesses
or ailments peculiar to their sex. and who will
use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription accord
ing to directions, will experience a genuine
feretdttOll in the benefit they will receive. 1t
obstinate cases of leucorrhea, exccs sive flow
ing, painful menstruation, unnatural sup
pressions, prolapsus, or falling of the womb,
weak back, female weakness" anteversion,
reiroycrsion, bearins down sensations, chronic
con cstion inflammation and liberation of the
womb, Inflammation. pain and tender ness II,
ovaries, acc mp ,nied with internal heat
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

The foundation of all happiness Is health. A
man with an imperfect digestion may be a
millionaire, may be the husband OF an gel
and the father Of half dozen cherubs and
yet be miserable If he be roubied with dyspep-
STA, or of any of the disorders arising from i'm
perfect digestion or sluggish liver. DIR.
Piercr's Pleasant Purgalivc lets are the
safest and surest remedy for these morbid
conditions. Be ng purely vegetable, they are
perfectly harmle. g.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Thousands Of cures follow the use of DIR.
Sagc's Catarrh Remedy. 50 cents.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Bismark's wife is more than 60 years Of age
tall, ndvery gray.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Transportation companies With hesdouar.
Iers IN other States are being organized by
Iowa saloon keepers for the purpose of put.
ting up lif bin bottles and packages OF
various xyes to be sold in Iowa in the
original SIZE.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

/" FnvOritc Pro.
scription - IL =
positive cure for
the most complicated
and obstinate caseo
OF leucorrhea, or
- ~ hffc c - n~n1S~l~n~
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

water works. company could do the clean
thing by making water cheaper.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

If afflicted witt sore eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell at
25c per bottle.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

worn out" run down. debilitated
teachers, millirers, dressniakers. seam
stresses, "shop-girls" housekeepers, nurs-
ing mothers, and feeble women generally,
DIR. Pierce'a Favorite Prescription is the
greatest earthly boon, being uncqualed as
an appetizing cordial and restorative tonic.
IT promotes digestion and assimilation of
food, cures nausea, weakness of stomach,
Indigestion, oloating and eructations of gas.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
CURES THE
WoRST CASES.

flowing at monthly periods, painful mem
struation,. unnatural suppression, prolap-
sus or falling OF the womb. weak back.
female weakness" anteversion, retriever
sion. bearing down sensations, chronic
congestion, inflammation. and liberation
OF the womb, Inflammation. pain and
tenderness in ovaries, accompanied with
internal heat"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
F" Then let the moon usurp the rule of day.
And winking tapers show the sun his way

Corn doctors are well up on the topics Of
the day.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14


another from liver kidney disease
they all present alike themselves
ne prescrhe his pills and poons
ooroer The PHYSICIAN ignorant of the
patient gets better bu. probably
medlcine like DR. PERcEs FAvoRrE directed
peng all those distressing symptoms and insuting
IL psS Iasas e Ss " s ysss as 81
1 rsss~ was dreadful sufferer uterine troubles
kkE0 1 Having exhausted skill OF three phvs.
Clans, | completely DISCOURAGED and m
.,-- weak ! could with difficulty cross the room
nons ~ began taking Pr perces Fayore Prescription and
usisg me local treatment recommended Scase
mentSs to improve at n
wrote letter to my family paper, briefly aenoning how INV
nsaitn nad been restored send fun narfic
3. my one wiItng nue. for them
VT repy nave received Letters IN rcply
nave 9escrioed my sed
zeseiy auviseu them 70 do likews
seconu letters OF thanks
enSrc the Use q Eav9rite pserpo had sent The $50
better already" ~ = ~
NJ hesr9verte6 Womb.-Mrs KoHLEn. Of 0rchard
Dr. Perces Favore Prescription has done
9eh 81 good from retroveason of the
or wnacn took Prescription
sA nov ieeing like q different woman x
ntoctcars FaIIed.-Mrs ConwlN q Post gye<k n Z.
these parts and until wrote 80 and began
usnx Favorte Prescription used three BOTTLES q H
ma Two OF the Golden Medical Discovery also ana half
bottles of the fursve Pel can Dc ny work and sew snd
% 10 thin world azan ~ 70 YOUR wonderful me1iones
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
4 SOOTHING
kERVINE.

ity, irritability, exhaustion, prostration.
hysteria, spastns and other distressing.
nervous symptoms commonly attendant
upon functional and organic disease Of
and relieves mental anxiety and de-
spondcncy.
DIR. Picrec,s Favorite Prescrip.
ton IL legitimate medicine,
carefully compounded by an experienced
woman's delicate organization. 1t ia
purely vegetable in its composition and
perfectly harmless in its effects in any
condition of the system.
D-ruz-uu-u-uuz> I'm pregnancy, "Fa-
II A AAorurr,. vorite Prescription" is
Il u MULBERRY La mothers cordial"
II relieving nausea, weak
II tsnEnlkl mess of stomach and
wsss.snn. other distressing symp-
toms common to that
condition. If its use is kept up in tile
latter months of CESSATION, it 90 prepares
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Mr. Mrs. !. Z. MORGAN, of No. u Lexington St..
East Boston, Macs, says: Five years aro
was dreadful sufferer from uterine troubled
Having exhausted the skill Of three physi-
Grams, | was completely DISCOURAGED ana so
weak l could with lilficultv Gross fho r-,x.,,a
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Pills.. cures Liver, Kidney and Bladder dii
eases. Their combined use also remove
blood taints, and abolishes cancerous an
scrofulous humors from the system.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

:, ns they imagine, one frol
ton, or prostitution, anothel
lerent, or over-busy doctor,
hen. in reality, they are al
,courages bis practice unit
clay. wrong treatment an,
0 the cause, would have CT
Iitead OF prolonged misery.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

ns they imagine from dyspepsia another
or prostraon another with
hen IN reality they all symptoms
clay wrong treatment and consequent complications proper
tead OF prolonged misery
4 u,,.r Mrs Ed n. CANrBxLI, of Oakland, Cali
n VuIGS l fornd writes; II had been troubled an
I my life with hysterica attacks par
kRnn EnlEnRnR oxysma and periodical
been using your 'fayorite Prescription /
also had womb
could not walk without But
had sFavorite Prescription
couid city without nconyenience. Al ~
troubles be leaving under the benign nuenoe ~
mcdicine feel smarter than for yes9 bei0r ~
physans told that could not Be c9rsd md thsEstoe
for and may God bless you in your good vorfsss
she writce 1T four took -
| trouble I had them -
rS Ms w.: e Eys! yoss ss ss :n q
eyer wsS Tor wh1ch thank yolf med,csnsss soe<
four bottles tie sPeiie{G5 All Of t6a1@
eieapReared: lido al my own work; an 1-1& 80
Day ny friends tell me never lookn1 < s3$ s&
49, xavvs 1s1lss s1HS Il 49, & 3
g iss ~ y, e = q : va ssss
!. IN ..ss :!.: 4 s....s
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
As q so Othiug
ana strengthening

Prescription is une-
qualed and is invaluable
in allaying and subdu-
inn ,aar.u,,,o n.nft.I~S1
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

lTOiu patients ana from physicians who
have tested it in the more aggravated and
obstinate cases which had baified their skill,
prove it to be the most wonderful remedy
ever devised for the relief and cure of sui
fering women. 1t is not recommended as
q "cure-ail,' but as most perfect Specific
for woman's peculiar dileases
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
ROUGH ON MALARIA M kHsss

Fever and Ague, Chills, higher than kite.
g. 20 ct Druggists, or prepaid by Elk. for $50.
z. S. Wells, Jersey City, N. j.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Many times women call on tn
another from liver or kidney disease
they all present alike to themselves
he prescribes his pills and potions,
disorder. The physician, ignorant
patient gets no better. bu. probat
medicine, like DIR. PIERCE's FAVOR
polling all those distressing symptol
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Hj0.HE" FL EsLECTR0-MAG',NETIG OIL;
ever knew. Natures true balm. Safe, certain and
efficient. Reaches all aoncrm.l conditions. Eases
palh by removiny Semi &c. stamp for pam.
phlets. ii. Il. JONES, Burton. wasa. Co.. Texas.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

"FavOrfte Prescrfp.
tton,o when taken In con-
nection with the use Of Or.
Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. and small laxative
doses of DIR. Pierce's Pur-
gative Pellets little Liver
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

As a powerful, in
MIGRATING tonic, it
imparts strength to the
whole system, and to the
uterus, or womb and its
appeudages, in particu-
lnu lNNn
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

DIR. Piercess Favor
lite Prescription is the
outgrowth, or result, of
this great and valuable
experience. Thousands
of testimonials, received
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

the system for delivery as to greatly
lessen, and many times almost entirely do
away with the sufferings OF that trying
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

Mrs. ED. N. CANfBxLI, OF Oakland, Cdl
fornid, writes: = j had been troubled Z
my life with hysterical attacks and -
oxysms. or spakms and periodical recnI
rences of severe headache. but since NV
been uafpcy yo1Ir Fnvorifp P.ra<swiy,ff<7rs
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
GNARLED AND DISCOUNTED,
Strange Pennsylvania Workman Whc
Is a Walking Curiosity.

A Strange Pennsylvania Workman Who
Is Walking Curiosity.
The Reading Railroad Company, says a
Reading pa. special, has ceased the man
ufacture of torpedoes for its own use and
will hereafter buy the explosive signals
ready made. Jacob Schultz, who for thir-
teen years has been employed at the work,
is therefore out of a situation. Physically
Schultz is a unique character. He is fifty
two years old and since 1879 has at times
been all out of joint at fingers, elbows,
toes and knees. Years age he was rem
dered almost helpless by inf1ammatory
rheumatism and he has suffered the most
excruciating torture since. In walking to
his work, five squares from home, he once
consumed an hour and half of time. One
day his sister found him writing in con-
vulsions in his room and tearing his bed
ding to rags. It was found that he had
twisted one hip, his elbows, fingers and
knees clean out of position. 1t took two
powerful men to hold him while two
strong armed surgeons pulled his dislo-
Gated joints into place, and then they failed
to restore them as they were before, and
Schultz has been awry ever since. A few
months later the toes of both feet were
isjointed by rheumatism. Now the big
toes are where the little ones belong, and
the other toes are to the side His knees
and elbows look like compound joints, and
unsightly ridges cover the knuckles Of
both hands.
Notwithstanding his physical Affections,
Schultz has worked indus triously and is
the support of an invalid sister. He was
the most expert torpl do filler the company
had. For years he rode to and from work,
in North Reading, but recently he found it
impossible to step upon car, and has
walked to and from the shop, leaving at four
a. m. SO as to be on hand at seven, and not
reaching home until niue p m. When sick
his fellow employees have taken shop COL
lections to pay the poor mans way, and
now that torpedo-making has bsen stopped,
they will ask the company to appoint him
Waterman
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
Plantation Philosophy.


Widout trust dar amt nuthin gain
ed; widout trust dar amt nuthin lost.
When er man puts hisse'f ter gre
trouble ter show me dat he has tot de
truf, knows dat he has toll me err
lie.
De oman dat doan hate KANT love;
an de stranger she hates some man.
de stranger she lubs some udder
man.
neber did think dat de sharp man
does de country any good. De fox is
err good deal slier den de boss, but he
aim nigh 50 straung.
We thinks mo- o. de man dat neber
would comerdate us den we does de
man dat 'comerdated us three times.
but failed ON the fou' til. 44rkassaw
zFGseler.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
GUM ARABIC SUBSTITUTE.
a Product Resembling Exactly That Made
by the Use of Acacia.

a Product Resembling Exactly That Made
by the Use of Acacia.
The high price of gum acacia has
led Irojanowsky to seek for substi-
tute. This he believes may be found
in the mucilage of fax seed. By boil
ing the seed with water and precipi-
tatlng the strained decoction with
twice its volume of alcohol, he OBJ
tanned substance which, after dry
ing, consisted of opaque, yellowish-
brown irregular fragments, somewhat
brittle, but not easily reduced to pow
der, dissolying in water to turbid
mucilaginous solution. OF this five
grains were sufficient to emulsionize
an ounce of cod liver oil, The large
quantity of alcohol required for the
precipitation and the difficulty of dry
ing the adhesive product are, however,
serious objections to this product. The
author, therefore, pursued his study
of the subject further, and believes
that he has satisfactorily solved the
problem.
He still employs flax-seed as the
source of the mucilage, but by treat
ment with sulphuric acid he converts
this into gum more resembling acacia.
He directs to boil one part of flax-seed
with eight of dilute sulphuric acid and
eight parts of water until the mixtures
which at first thickens, becomes quite
fluid. The mixture is then st. aimed
through muslin, and to the strained
huid is added tour times its volume of
strong alcohol The precipitate is coll
lected on filter. washed with alcohol,
and dried. The alcohol, after neutral
izing with chalk, may be recovered by
distillation, or it may be used for many
purposes without distillation. The
gum thus obtained is in the form of
translucent, grayish-brown. brittle
fragments, easily pulverized, and with
out odor or taste. Thirty grains of
this gum will emulsionize an ounce of
cod-liver oil, and the product resem-
bles exactly that made by the use of
acacia.
Another substitute for acacia, made
from starch. has been recently patent
ed in Germany by Schumann. Two
hundred parts of starch are boiled I'M
der pressure of two or three atmos-
pheres with 1000 parts of water and
one part of sulphuric or nitric acid,
until the mixture begins to be fluid.
The acid is then neutralized. and the
mixture is again treated under a pres
sure of three to four atmospheres, until
the starch is completely converted into
gum-like substances. After filtering
through animal charcoal the solution
is evaporated at low temperature.
The product is a transparent, colorless
substance, which is non-hygroscopic
and has essentially the same useful
properties as gum arabic. -Pa,7na-
ceuticGt Era
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
WOMEN AND WAGES.
A Lady TeIe srapher's Complaint of I'm.
just Discrimination.


just Discrimination.
Said q pretty telegrapher: II wish
you could tell me why it is that the
young man who sits next to me gets
$50 month, and get only $50. when
do three times as much work as he
does. You see, our dispatches are mum.
bered, and there have been times when
had 800 day against his CO. | work
steady, and he is resting every hall
hour At any rate, have often beg
ged him to change wires with me, but
he won't"
There must be some good reason.
Perhaps it is because he can do night
work.
If he does he is paid 45 cents an
hour for overtime. I'll do it gladly for
that lam an expert rs much as he is
an expert. No; they say it is because
men have a family to support. But so
do | have family to support. don't
blame the man, you know. don t
want to drag him down to my level. l
want to raise myself to his. y
Perhaps women are not desired in
telegraph Offices
Yes. they are. if they are experts.
But it is getting very difficult to be-
come an expert You see, the first few
years you are not very capable. and
nobody wants you. But without prac-
fice you can't become an expert One
of the first rules of an organization is
to hinder students wherever you find
them. There is injustice again. Now,
personally, I am sure / have no such
feeling against the girls, but it seems
we must do that for self-proteetion.
'.But doesn't the organization help
you who are members in sustaining
your wages2"
No; when it becomes matter OF
business the women are voted down
every time. / have thought about this
great deal. and don't see any way
out Tell me. am almost afraid to
ask it Do you suppose the ballot
would help MS? For sometimes have
thought it may be the fact that the
young man who sits beside me has a
vote gave him more pay for less work
than | do Now, do tell me just what
you think. ! : Chicago Aas.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
A Twenty Years Experience.

no Broadway, New York March II, 1886.
I have been using ALLcocK's Porous
PLAsTERs for 20 years, and found them one
of the best of family medicines. Briefly
summing up my experience, I say that
when placed ,on the small of the back ALL
COCKS PLAsTERs fill the body with nervous
energy, and thus cure fatigue, brain ex-
haustion, debility and kidney difficulties.
For wonderland children have found them
invaluable. They never irritate the skin
or cause the slightest pain, but cure sore
throat, croupy coughs, colds, pain in the
side, back or chest, indigestion or bowel
complaints. c. D. FREDRIcKs.