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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

A PLEASANT story is told at San Fran
CISCO OF the Mexican President The
spanish Opera Company recently found
itself in distress in that city. The prin-
cipais had enough money to get back to
Mexico, but the musicians and the
chorus people were stranded It seems
that ono of the musicians was something
OF poet, and he had dedicated some
verses once OF twice to. Madame Diaz
one was very much pleased with the
compliment and told him if she could
eyer serve him in any difficulty She would
Use in the stralTs ne was N, md i5 fapa
graphed the facts to the Presidents.
wife. He asked her if she could assist
poor opera pcopIe' 70 go puck ss,ss-
leo. Immediately telegram came from
that kind lady authorizing them to be
sent home at her expense, said to be
some 5000.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

Instead of feeling tired and y o+t 4,
stead OF aches and pains, wouldr IN raj pnr
feel fresh and strong? IL you cont feeiiras
miserable and ood-for-nothing ysavs . on
yourself to blame, for Browns R;ttars
VIII surrey cure YOU. ~ 40 q ~ for
dyspepsla, inulgestion' iRa kness
Kidney, lung ana near. a rnh,,st asy it if
and experience its remarkable ours uuali,'
ties.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

AN old man of Iowa, whose totterino
s!eps have brought him to the verne 81
eighty years, has sent out challenge
70 any man Of the same age to run him.
foTty or eighty-rod race, and at the
conclusion TO jump and strike his heels
IN the air three times. If Iowa has many
such lusty youths of four score the rider
o. the pale horse must find Iowans a
tough crop to gather.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

hEELY has rival in New JERSEY in
ventor named Speer, who claims to have
invented perpetual motion in two forms.
he has established himself in modest
little shop in New York, and has plenty
OF stock for sale and lots of brilliant
promises. The invention consists Of a
nos-exhaust steam engine, while a CON
tf1vance by the same inventor will. he
CLAIMS, create power by a combination
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
ls hall 8 the rule.

- nali y ne rule. Almost all
1uel enss MADE With thick and
NY ale favorable to the latter;
10y nave reason to be, because
ss snemy e the successful ger
- 49,. ~ lealsny growth OF the
' @s.'.:a Y wnsat' Like people, wheat
s,..~ e " " wnen sown too thickly.
e $3.50. 8 Wneas were sown evenly
9 an acre OF ground, no two grains
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
NOTES AND coMMENrs.

ONE OF the forms in which the golden
Wedding" Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone
VIII be celebrated this summer will be
the holding of . special reception in
their honor, in July, at the National
Liberal Club in London. From two 10
three thousand guests are expected to
be present on the occasion.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

In Philadelphia the avere number !,
persons living on an acres oro,,rd = :;
only 10; the number of se5l;ngs =
acre is u, and the number oersons l pos
dwelling 6. p0i
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

The man or woman who Is prontabl
Ss$Cy it may So because p you have on not
your proper work. We earnestly urge all
perAons to write to b. r. johnson d Co
Main st.. Richmond, Va, and they can
you Q work In which you can be happily
probably employed.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

A movement IS on foot among cap
ltaiists OF Cincinnati to pipe crude
petroleum from Lima, Ohio, to Cincin-
matt, where it is to be extensively manu-
featured into gas and be used for fuel.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

L. johnson, Belmont Stath Miss -.
t'B. B. B. has worked on me le 4 cba'rr "ii'es
head and body was covered WI sores ana ny
hair came out, but B. B. B. he'd M on nMI my
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

Nothing so completely robs conflne ment
the pain and suffering attending it as the u
Of The Mothers Friend Sold by dru ggist.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
Keen cham a the Nnrsery.

Hamburg Figs should be kept in the nurse
where they are particularly useful in case
constipation or indigestion, as they are liked
children, and are prompt and efticacious in
ton. p cents. Dose one Fig. Mack Drug {
NY.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
FARM AND aARDrr Norrs

FARM AND. GARDEN NOTES.
Farmers should limit and control tho
cost Of production. : ~
Corn should be ground in the ear: Il is
Dester than to shell it and feed the cow
sspazately. - ="
i. Eyerythspg points to the silo as one ~
the best IL ~ ia hass 80 80 :.
harvest corn. - 4
K Farmers who raise rye should sell the
tfaw and buy grain and fertilizer with
the proceeds. a q.
Careless, hasty seed sowing accounts
for the failure Of many amateur attempts
At gardening.
a mixture Of kerosene and lampbiack
j. : good application to keep steel sur
faces bright.
g One speaker thought that little pure
e sadded to thick cream would assist
e Aunt lEl6aa
=. ed RhifIletrs6 breaks, don't throw
Oh lot corner Remove the irons.
az ..ua be fitted 70 new WOOD.
Corn Nor ensilage shoul6 not be cut
when the kernels are in the hpliky state
II should be allowed to glaze a. nttle'
\ BY keeping the cattle off the>p
one day longer in the spring you nay
keep them upon it two days longer in the
fall.
Farming is like other industries; if
YOU expect to be successful, you must
adopt some special line and make it q
study.
Cows should have plenty Of fresh water
and salt daily Always feed and milk
regularly. Keep stables clean with good
bedding.
The. farther you are from market the
| greater Is your need Of condensing pro-
ducts by feeding grain and slower to your
animals.
/ "A handy thing to havefs box con-
| taininR an assortment of bolts, nuts,
rivets, nails and hammer, pinches and
! cold zchisel.
Rye straw is considered to be worth
only IS. 80 per ton as . fertilizer. II
brings from $40 to SIS ton at the straw.
/ paper mills.
Trees about the house make it more
homelike and attractive, and shield i
4 from the cold winds Of winter and thu
hot sun Of summer.
ssIf were to preach sermon Of
Ihorticulture / would take as my text
sStir the soil, was said BY one Of ou
best Observation-Disclosures.
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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06

P. A. Shepherd, Norfok, Va. Ans,... "a
1885, writes Il dep nd u B. B. B. for ~ ~
sy nd% o of ny 4s ~a 1es have
time have not had to have aoctor > ). - mat
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
4 QUICK he nth RENEwEn,

vr; Wssiam r Talley, Meals Landing III.
-FOUR bottles Vt B. B. B. healed up
genera sscod and an Teat agrees v,zS =. :
Il HEALTH prrsrpX,,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
3. B. B.
RAPID CURE OF cAnBusonxs.

sam N. Leeman, May Z, 1885 writes. .Tb.d
polis all over my tody. Less han ono fn1I
~ o. B. 3. 3. caused them Ill to disappear
ana have not been bothered slnce,"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1889-06-06
INFI.AafArroN OF rur rvrs

70 =; T. Shell, Warrenton, N. G., April ~
l lsoo, writes in the morning my eyes would
sting and burn, and il rubbed would miami
ana swell up Two bottles Of B. B. B. made !
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
Old Clothes.

It is a mystery to many people how.
scourers Of old clothes can make them
almost as good as new. Take, for in
stance shiny old coat, vest, or pair of
pants Of broadcloth, cashmere or dag
'onal. The scourer makes strong,
warm soapsuds and plunges the gar
ment into it, souses it up and down,
rubs the dirty places, if necessary puts
it through Il second suds, then rinses it
through several waters and hangs it to
dry on the line. When nearly dry he
takes it in, rolls it up for an hour or
two, and then presses it. An old cot
ton cloth is laid on the outside of the
coat and the iron passed over that un-
til all the wrinkles are out but. the
iron is removed before the steam ceases
to rise from the goods, else they will be
shiny. Wrinkles that are obstinate
are removed by laying wet cloth over
them and passing the iron over that.
If any shiny places are seen they are
treated as the wrinkles are; the iron is
lifted while the full cloud of steam rises
and brings the nap up with 1t.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
The Survival ofAncient Superstitions.
Frances a. Humphrey, in Wide
Awake.

Frances a. Humphrey, in Wide
Awake.
In old times much which is now eX-
planned to be the result Of natural
causes was attributed to evil spirits.
If the dairy-maid's cream refused to
come into butter it was "bewitched."
If the chimney refused to draw, the
draught was choAed by the presence of
some nlalign influence which could
only be exercised by the presentation
Of the Cross. Before that holy sign
every bad spirit was supposed to flee,
as "Mephistophe!es" cringes and fees
before the Crosses upon the swords of
the chorus in the play of Faust"
l saw :; curious illustration of the
survival Of this superstition among the
cottagers in England. I had frequent
ly noticed on coming into my sitting
room in the morning that the poker
was leaning perpendicularly against
the upper bar of the CRATE. l never
found it there except when the fire was
sulky and refused to burn. at first
supposed the leaving it in that posi-
ton an oversight on the part Of my
landlady. But after finding it several
times, saw it was intentionl and asked
her why she left it there. "To make
the fire burn" was her reply. "It
makes a draught." 1 failed to Sc
how the simple po!nting-up of the
end ofthe poker could create draught,
and finally concluded that the put
ting it there was really the-survival of
the old superstition Of the efficacy of
the Gross, though my laudlady-a
good Protestant-would have beer hor-
ror-stricken had l told her the origin
other action. The perpendicular poker
and the horizontal bar of the CRATE
made together 4 perfect sign Of the
Cross.
A somewhat startling proof of the
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14

Schumpert, Solicitor, it is ordered that
so much of said presentment as refers
to the necessary repair of the Jail, Poor
House, Roads and Bridges of said Coun-
ty, as well as the refurnishing Of the
Court room and jury rooms of said
Court House, and the matter Of the
County Treasurer strengthening his
bond be referred to the County Com
missioners Of said County.
That so much as refers to the inc
quality in the assessment of personal
property be referred to the County
Board of Equalization.
That so much as refers to idlers and
.vagrants in the town of Newberry be
referred to the Mayor and Trial Justice
residing in said town.
That so much as refers to the change
in the system Of trial by Jury be re-
ferred to theSenator and members of
the House of Representatives of said
County, and that so much as refers to
a vacancy in the Board Of County
Commissioners for said County be re
ferred to the Senator and members of
the House Of Representatives of said
County. J. H. HUDSON,
Feb. s, 1889. Presiding Judge.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
Needless Noises.
1London Invention. I

One of the injurious influences Of
city life is the nervous arrangement
often caused by the incessant noises
that a lax or cowardly municipal gov
ernment tolerates, through ignorance
of the effect or fear of offence to GER
tain voters. 1t is mischief operating
so subtly and impereeptibly that it is
not commonly suspected till its wocst
effects have become immovably fixed.
It is doubtful if any nervous system
ever becomes so used to this incessant
strain upon it as to feel no harm
though it is rare case that the vic
tim of some underlined disorder, moth
ing serious, nothing certainly traceable
to any specific cause, nothing to re-
quire medical treatment, and yet with
al condition different from that o. a
hearty country life, recognizes it as the
effect Of the never-ending, constantly
changing uproar ola city. The yelling
of steam whistles, the hiss of steam
pipes, the rattle and clash of wheels on
stone covered streets, the rumble of
street cars, the clangor of bells, the
bowling of hucksters, keep up con-
dition in which healthful nervous
system of natural strength and sensi-
tiveness is impossible. And there is
not suppressed more or less completely
in most Of the great cities of the world.
In Berlin heavy wagons are not allowed
on certain streets. In Paris any cart
load Of rattling material must be fas-
tened until it cannot rattle. Munich
allows no bells on street cars. In Phil
adelphia, church bells have been held
a nuisance in certain neighborhoods by
judicial ruling. Steam whistles are
forbidden in nearly all the larger
cities in this country and Europe.
Milklnen and bakers are not allowed
to use bells or horns in some cities. In
others abominable yelling and bowling
of hucksters, for which there is no eX-
cuse at all, are prohibited. We might
make a trial or one OF two cases as an
experiment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14

told me by the Janltor OF the Memorial
Building at Stratford-on-Avon. A
farmer in a neghboring parish had be-
come convinced that certain woman
possessed the power of the Evil Eye.
He noticed that whenever he met her
some misfortune was sure to quickly
overtake him his crop of wheat would
FILA valuable animal would die-hiS
ricks would take fire-or some member
of his family fall sick. So strongly at
last did this idea take possession Of him
that he deliberately killed the woman,
sure, doubtless, that he was commit
ting a meritorious deed. At the time I
heard the story 1885, he was in jail
awaiting his trial for murder.
Of a somewhat different nature are
two other superstitions which also
came under my observation. One
landlady Of mine-a Yorkshire woman
asked me if had ever observed the
little marks on the legs of defunct pigs
as they hung in the butchers shops.
I had not and she begged me to do so,
and said that there were the marks
made by the devils when they entered
into the swine Of Scripture. Before
that time, I understood her to say, no
such marks were discerniblc, but since
then they are to be found OH all pigs
a continuous testimony to the truth Of
the Bible narrative! This was told me
in perfect good faith and I did not
even look my astonishment ; for the
only way to allure such delightful and
curious bits from the true believers in
them is to meet their confidence with
sympathetic interest.
1t was under the shadow of Sterling
Castle, Scotland, that the other was
told me. We were awaiting tram at
street corner, amusing ourselves
meanwhile by the inspection Of the
neighboring windows. Among them
was that of a fsh-monger.
"Did you ever see the finger-marks
of st. Peter. on the haddock % asked
my friend
No, I never had, and she pointed
them out-two on each shoulder of the
small Scotch haddock and very dis
tinct ''inger-marks" they are. This
fish, if I remember Alright, was the one
supposed to have been used in the mi
raculous feeding of the five thousand.
At any rate, these are the marks of St.
Peters fingers, perpetually reproduced
upon the haddock. So said my..friend.
The fee for entrance to the ruined
castle of Caerphilly in Wales, is three
pence. My friend and I were the
first morning visitors to arrive.one day.
AS the doorkeeper took our coin, with a
dexterity simply marvellous, .he ,nan=
aged to spit OH each of the six pieces in
an instant. This dexterity could have
come only from constant practice. 1t
is done as "good luck" for the day. An
English gentleman told me that he
had often seen the London cabmen
spit on the first coin they took for the
day. This is very ancient superstiti-
ton and comes from the belief that
there is some special virtue in spittle.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
Woman's Work.

The Century publishes All Open Let
ter in December from which the follow
ing is quoted GAS have said before,
man has the advantage of possession !;
life is the survival of the fittest and
since man has the vantage ground, only
those women who are armed with the
same weapons, have the same determi-
nation to succeed and the. same stake
to lose, will gain the same footing. I
do not mean to accuse man Of any
more injustice than comes of this
struggle for life; as I have said, busi-
ness is business. No man pays for
anything more than he is compelled to
pay. Let our girls become really
thorough saleswomen, both wholesale
and retail, even ifit comes to travelling
let them practically learn printing, en-
craving, designing, light cabinet-work,
stenography, bookkeeping, ,watch-mak-
ing, goldsmithing, dressmaking lat
which the practical woman sometimes
makes fortune any Of the hundred
of things for which their nimble and
delicate fingers, native wit and taste,
quick perceptions and faithful perse-
verance, fit them, and let them learn it
as business, thoroughly, honorably,
with the determination to be frst-class
workwomen, and soon they will share
the pay as well as the work of men.
And believe me, our girl will no less
fitted TO be a good, loving wife and
mother, if she sees fit to marry land
she will not be driven into thought
less marriage to escape the drudgery of
earning the pittance which will not
support her, nor of making sacrifice
which is generally considered to be
even more disgraceful than that.
Think of this, you who bemoan the
thousands of unhappy marriages and
the frequency of divorce. And if she
be left, as so many women are left, with
children depending on her for support,
she is in no worse condition than the
widower who is left with them to care
for. Think of this, you who may be
widows.
II will say here that men have OBJ
jected to this idea, saying that if women
are self-supporting they will not care
to marry. Surely, reply, if q man
depends upon his money alone to at
tract and keep, the time has arrived
when woman should compel him to
make himself worthy of her love and
her possession.
'There are many bright instances
where women have met and under
stood this condition of affairs, and have
gone to work like men and made them
selves valuable. They have something
which they can do better than other
women and as we'll as man. And
am glad to say that my experience has
been that such women are admired, ap-
preciated, and valued. AS one old busi-
ness man said to me, If you want a
faithful, trustworthy employee, have a
woman who understands her business.
Woman has every element of snccess
in her; teach her to bring it to bear on
the situation"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
A man who has practiced medicine
for forty years, ought to know salt from
sugar; read what he says:
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, Is

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Messrs. F. J. Cheney & Co.-Gentle-
men:-I have been in the general prac-
tice of medicine for most forty Years,
and would say that in all my practice
and experience, have never seen a pre-
paration that I could prescribe with as
much confidence of success as can
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
yousSHave prescribed it great many
times and its effect is wonderful, and
would say in conclusion that have vet
to find case Of Catarrh that it would
not cure, if they would take it accord
ing to directions. Yours truly,
L. L. GCRSUCH, NJ. D.
Office, 2l5 Summit St.
We will give S100 for any case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured with
Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
- Toledo, o.
BJSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
To be Remembered

--r1+5 ! -
Eat . bag of hot sand relieves neu-
ralgia.
That warm borax water viii remove
dandruf.
That salt should be eaten With nuts
to aid digestion.
That milk which stands TOO long
maks bitter butter. =
Z That hot, strong lemonade taken
bedtime will break up a bad colo.
That. it rests you, when seBing 70
change your position frequently.
That rusty flat irons should be rubbed
over with beeswax and lard.
That a little soda Water vii reHej&
sick headache caused by indigestion.
That a cup of strong coffee VIII re-
move the odor of onions from tie z
breath.
That tough meat is made tender by
lying a few minutes in vinegar water
That well ventilated bedrooms VII
prevent morning headaches and lass
tude.
That cup of hot water drank before S
meals will relieve nausea and dyspep-
Sia. ss.zz
sThat fever patient can be made
cool and comfortable by frequent
sponging the body nightly IN salt g
water.
That one in faint should be laid fat
on his back, then loosen histclothes and
let him alone .ss
That cold tea should be saved for
your vinegar barrel It sours very
easily and gives color and favor.
That to beat the whites efeggs qmck-
ly, add pinch of salt Salt cools and
cold eggs froth rapid Is.
That the hair may be kept from tfs
ing out after ilnessb by q frequent
cation to the scalp cold sage tea
That you can take out spots fronl
wash goods by rubbing them sgith the s
yolk ofan egg before washing
That white spots upon varnighed S
furniture viii disappear if you hoId.a
hotplate from the stoye over them.
Dr.. Pierees Pellets cure eoasfipas ion
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14
First American Big Cast Stell Gun.
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pa M Polls MD, February THE
Thurlow steel gun was tested this af-'
ternoon at the naval proving grounds
opposite Annapolis, and stood the Gov
eminent test. .Th6s Is the first high
power cast steel guS made in this coun-
try that has stood the Government test
of is! pounds Of powder aud ten
rounds.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-14

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The number aud names Of Che new
States shortly to be admitted into the
Union is the subject of every one;s
thoughts, and Ausburn ToWner on
sour Would be States, IN Frank Les
lies Popular Monthly for February
gives US much valuable Information
about Dakota, Montana, Idaho.
ming, Washington iizses.s.ss.s.sS sSews:
Mexico ''The Prin1a Donna, 2 by Suths
erlaud Edwards, is filed With anec
dotes, and portraits are gfyenSof the
most celebrated James s. Whitma1S
contributes a valuable article on The
Chilian Capital, y" ] Animals that
are Vanishing" viii be read with much
interest. "A Decade in Corean His
tory" is page Of history Of q country
formerly but no longer, the hermit
ton. "Quinine and It's Romanee and
"How Electricity is Measured afford
study for the lover Of science be
stories of the number are excellent and
the Illustrations beautiful.