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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
Mr.. Reed and the Force Bill

In his last speech Mr.. Speake, Ree,,
declared that there are thirty Congress.
SionAl districts in The Son Ii repre-e, ted
~ Democrats that shou d OF ~ BIT be re
presented by Republicans. Hs bases
this declaration upon the assumutit,n
that all colcred men holding The r,pht al
suffrage should vote forR.nublica, can-
aiuates. and that whel her they do or not
their votes should be so counted. IL
this declaration MIR. Reed fairly and
inliy speaks tor the Republican party,
ana covers the whole ground upon
watch he Federal elections or bayopet
Dill rests Ever since the nominal
status OF citizenship WAS forced UPON the
Southern negroes in violation OF cons
stltutional and natural law, the Repu,-
mean party HIS basea its partisan. Iepjs.
iattve ard executive acilDn upon the
theory that the enirancnlshd rAce were
bound collectively and Individuality 70 an
thgon 70 The Sou hern whites in all th,ncs.
and IN cast their votes voluptarllv ~
under compulsion for Republican canoi-
nates, whether for Stale of Federal Of
meets, and whenever they have failed
a6y Cause 70 perform thus assumed duty.
the failure has been attributed to un.aw-
iui force, res raint or fraud by the sup-
error upon the inferior race. when il
became evident that the negro vote
could be absolutely depended upon as a
unit and factor in deut,al and
Congressional elctions, The project was
conceived and formulated IN the force
bill to ignose the Federal as well as the
State constitutions, and control All cleo
tIons by act OF Congress and physical
force. Add It is ia vindIcation and sup
port Of that palicv AID that specific act
shat MIR. Reed now declares that por-
ton II tho Southern districts belong of
right to the Republicans, and thut the
caodidates Of that party mus, hencaforth
De seated BY cuunapg the negro vote,
whether cast for them or against them.
Or no. cas- 1T all This il the matureiy
and settled policy ofthe Republican par
" and it wiz govern future action,
whether the pending force and fraud |
oisl be enacted On postponed during the
present session Of Cong ess. Mr.. Reed
peaks as d ssinc,Iy aud authorit aye;y
Or his party, and for The administration
y he does Tor himself Avalanche.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
How does this strike
you?

Fifty acres Of land 200 feet above the
river high, dry and shady at $40 an
acre, only one mile from Riverton.
Gcod farIn of so acres just across the
river, with house and barn for $1,000.
One acre los right in town for 500
90 beautiful lots in McWhorter's addi-
ton one half mile from town l52 feet
square, with number Of good springs
on them, streets graded and plenty On
shade trees planted, every lot on cor
ner. First ten lots will go for $50 each
after that 500 each--a bargain.
Seyenty-five business and residence
lots from @25 to $50 front foot.
POWERS BROS.
Insurance, Real estate, Riyerton, Ala.
Sept 25y
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
Bucklen's Arn,ca Save.

The best salye in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever.
sores, tetter. chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, ami all skin eruptionS, and positively
cures piles, or no psy requrei /. 1t ia guar
nnteed to give perfect satisfaction. or mos4cy
funded. Price % cents per box. For.
sale by II. IL. Watson & Co.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

Queen Victoria has remarkably fine
head Ct hair. for lady of her age; bur
her SOD, the Prince of Wales. is quite
bald Had he used Ayers; Hair vigor
earlier in life, his head might. to-day.
have been as well covered as that OF bis
Royal mother. It's not too late vet,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

II people wonId take tho advice Of
Watson & Go thu druggist. they would
never STAR m y j,urney without a bottle
OF ChsmbarIain's Colo Cholera and
Diarrhns Remedy. K can always be
depended upon and g pleasant to tske.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
McEIree's Wine Of cardul

and THEDFORD'S BLACK DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
Iishoiningo county:
VIC. Hubbard & Co, Iuka.
l,r. G. w. Hutton, huntsville.
>. A. Smith, Burnt Mills.
q. T. Mellican & Son, Tynes.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
GROVES TAsTELESs CHILL TONIC

I: ia 81 pleasant to the taste as lemon
sy1up.
The smallest infant will take it and
neve, know it ;s MEDICINE.
Children cry for it. Neyer falls to
cure.
Chills once broken will 1oe return.
Cost GU only hall the price Of other
CHILL Tonics.
No qaiaine needed No purgativs
needed.
Contains no poison. chsaper than
quinine.
1t purifes the blood and rsmovesnll
maiarial poison from tho syssem.
II II as large as any dollar tonic aad
RITAlLs FoR SO CENTS.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
W a Fl r. r. TN x x. ysl.
cosn.ssvIlns. Mrs. Dec. z, rsas.

CossxssvIIIx. Mrs.. Dec y, rs3,.
PARIS MEDICINE Co.. fsri~ Tenn:
Please send three dozen OF your Groves $50
less Chiu Tonic. was pleased witt, the h. from 10,
last ssr'met The people were delighted with Il. I
care your chin Tonic TO children WHO we're {
pale and swarshy and emaeintcd. having bal ehro9,s
eniiis for months past Of them for yesr, ma
within three weeks after beginning With tMr Ch.:t
Tonic thy wrir bale and hsarty, wish red md my
checks. : nsted like charm.
v. W. srl,iss9, MI.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

W. 7| 81 An t2 #
EuteIed Is second Glass matter at the
y. !. g. ] 80 ~. !. " -
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS
a f3ne line Of cigars and tobaccoes. 7
~ IA n. Reeds.
1leckpRAuohT tea cures Constipation.
+ II /, 4, ,.v,.,,t fresh f.ncv cantaiaS call |
", IS 81 4 IsssS >'''- az y '. n
n Ma 3 a.
B II Patterson s CO: vIlll pay cash
Aor y ~ = lnerAes pfaee = SUSIE
X ~, $500 =. ,,,,,,a M sett,a vo,,r s,,h-
rs rs su5e e ,s come snu ses.lo sour suor
g. g ,,,,,s ,sd - s,o III nom all this
.s - rh"ss who i fs;I Il e sattls VIII viii
Had their accounts ~ the hands OF
9lfect0F
4 II.
Is p4QtracteQ meepng mas peen gong
|s<fl at kne i; ~ ~ nurcn LOT Inc past
9nt p1ys
\ + n @'sb s5i,ta. tSos,ic,al fruits and any,
4 I'M r ~ ~ Ina III fancy rroceries-
sssa Il ~ Il 'N. =.
& 81
king thej drops very badly. The
cotton Is aprouting Ia the fields, and
th6 corn r0ttening.
sS I. N N, ~, u. s,,.r., y,
ss IN, y ~. .a, ,as, s'.d
", Y N 4 MIS- ~ y never fails. For
800 SSfA -. huooaTo. Drugglst.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

Duri }mlng winter there
will b0.IOla OF excursions Of
New England capitalists and busi-
ness mon to the principal points OF
interest in the South, for the pur-
pose Of making investments. Such
excursions as those mentioned have
already resulted in incalculable bene-
fit to this section Of the country,
and they should be encouraged by
the Southern people tor two reasons.
First, beca9s he South needs mo-
sShE TO dovemy her resources; and
s[ssI'a .Hass The visits Of. of such
|vsond, &c., their syes q sae true
Staies''.' ene sairs in the Ssa a;. !
nanclal Interests, VIII nasyh-tle NJ
Of causing the South haters 10 nb saAf
don the war on our people for fear
FAY will react on them AT home and
cause the defeat of the Republican
party.<N.s 0. States
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat, can't
sleep. cant ink. can't do any thing to your
satisfaction, and you wonder what ails
you. You should heed the warning ~ou
are taking the first step in nervous prosira-
tiQn. You need a nerve tonic, and in Elec-
tric Bitters you will find the exact remedy
for restoring your nervous system to its
normal, healthy condition. Surprising re-
suits follow the use OF this great nerve toIic
and Alternative. Your appetite returns, good
digestion IL restored and the liver and kid.
neys resume healthy action. Try bottle.
Price % cents, ut r. Ii. w atson &sCo. $
drug store.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

AZ : general liniment for sprains and
bruises or for rheumatism. lame back,
deep seated OF muscular pains, Chams
berlain's Pain Balm is unrivalled. For
sale by Watson & Co.
s1sEIs.s,s WlnE o. cAapu. Tor female diseases.
Mr. G. B. Jones, OF Spring Hill, Iowa !:
~ have used Chamuerlain's Pain Balm
for severe and painful burns with better
effect than anything else have ever
tried. 1t relieves the pain instantly and
cures without slesving . scar" Pain
Balm is one Of the mos. useful medicines
that any familo can be provided with,
especially for rheumatis, lame back,
sprains, bruises, tocth-ache. sar-ache
and like ailments. One application vii
relieve the pain and a fair trial insure
cure. 30 cent bottles for sale BY Watson
s. 20.
Many young children become positive
| " repulsive with sore eyes. sore ears, ant
scald head. Such sifilctions may b.
speedily removed by the use Of Ayer'
SarsapariiIa. Young and old alike ex
penence the wonderful benefits of thi
medicine.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02

Fortunately for the farmer the
extension ofthe area OF agricultural
production IS at an end for the pres.
ent. There is no further west.
There IS vast area of land that will
grow wheat for the millions of the
future, but not with the rain. from
heaven, nor at present prices. The
desert has risen up IN it's wrath and
said 10 the waves Of immigration
that we've beating in upon it: Thus
lar shalt thou come, but no further
This year has wiped out the surplus,
both in wheat, corn and oats, that
has been vexing US. 1t is now re-
luclahtly admitted that we will have
little wheat to spare to other coun-
tries and it ia dQ1ahatul if we have
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
WINE 81 cAapy! for weak Nerve.

S1op and Think Plantation Chill Cure
egular and tAsieiess) cures 80 cases ont
q every hundred. ard p,ics only 50
cents. For sale by w g iinbbad. Grng-
y,l:e.
Z.
want every ulotnef 20 know tnat
Group Can be prevented. True Group
never Apucurs without warning. The
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-02
GRAND .
FALL OF EN- In G
AT
e. j. McRAE'S.
luka, Mississippi.
Bsssg" DON'T FAIL TO GALL AND SEE now
CHEAP YoU CAN BUY EVERYTHING FOR sgssa
SPOT CASH
At Ii. ]. McRAEvS !

At Ii. ]. McRAES /!
Just received large stock of Spring
Clothing. Corkscrew suits SIS so In.
dies Misses, Gents, Boys and Chndrens'
shoes. Mems suspeuders 1Octs per
pair. Mems Ladies' and Misses Hats.
Underwear, Shirts, D.ess Shirts, Col
lars. Neckwear. Gloves. Trunks, and
Val'ses,. Also a Lot Of Fine d ess
Goods, Scarfs, Calcoes Cling hams, Sat.
teens, Etc!
A Full Line OF Staple Groceries:
l6 pounds OF good sugar To The dol
lar. Good Navy Tobacco at twenty
flve cents per pound and Grcepy,IIe NJ
scots. a Large Lot Of Cooking Stoves
Mems full stock 8rogans at S5cts. large
Iine OF children and ladies shoes.
Table Oil Cloth at 1S to 25 cents DER
yard. Parlor Matches Is GEMS ner
dozen boxes Soda Sets per pound
'C"t1on checks ut twenty yards 10 the
% lar. Domestic, sixteen wards 10 the
dollar. Cash paid Tor conn,ry nros
duce: Eggs. Chickens, Hides. Wo,l etc.
We are agents for Wannamaker &
Browns Ready Made Clothing. A
arge lot OF samples for suits by mas s,,r4
lnka September A 1890
After sbove date l propose ID do !
strictly cash business Thankjn~ Won
for pastfavors, and assuring vor that
shall stall ende4vur BY suna-e daal;na
andiow prices 10 retair, your IL, ronsos
Z q. ZIP fixture. remain very tsuly I
5S .f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07

The annual March meeting was held in
the town hall on Monday, March g. Near
w all the old officers were reelected. Rev
Mr. Rice was elected as the new member of
the school committee TO serve three years
The license vote was l05 no and ~ yes-a
large increase in majority over previous
years 1t was voted TO appropriate 5000
for putting crushed stone ON Main street.
Principal Gale Of the grammar school
on election day allowed his pupils to vote
on the license question, TO teach them how
to vote and also to ascertain their minds on
the temperance question. The vote stood
% nays and two yeas.
The ferry at the lower end of the village
was sold at auction last week IL was hid
off by Fred Allen of this town.
The w. c. T. U. held its regular meet
ing with Mrs N. p, Wood on Wednesday
Afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. E Fisher has returned to North
field, having spent her vacation in Brattle
boro with her parents
The W G. T. U. of Mortified, at con
siderable expense Of money and time, pre-
pared a beautiful temperance scrap book
and placed il in rack in the ladies' wait
ing room at the South Vernon station, for
the benefit of the travelling public, Much
to their distress it has been taken away.
! They hope the purOiner will find enough of
good on its pages to induce him to correct
his morals aud return their property To its
proper place.
II c. Parsons was unable To spend last
! Sunday with his parents as is his custom,
/ because of illness.
Emma. a Young daughter Of VIM Alex
ander, is sick with pneumonia.
Ice is being sold here for Sl25 per acre.
/ Large quantities are being CARED from Mt.
/ HernOn depot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07
The New York Daily Press

nR. a.. n. SEVERANCE,
- PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
ONCE In Wiston building, opposite the Brook
House. Successor 10 Dr. Willis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07

Henry Cabot Lodge Of the Massachusetts,
Sixth district, has introduced in the House
Of Representatives a bill 10 regulate the
appointment Of fourth class postmasters
by providing that the postmaster general
shall divide the United States into districts
of suitable extent TO be known as postal
districts, and shall designate for each dis
trict postollice inspector TO act as exam
iner. Whenever a fourth class postmaster
is to he appointed in any Of these districts,
the inspector for that district shall give
notice by publication Of the fact, with all
Information needful for applicants. APP
plication papers shall be furnished by the
pOstofiice inspector, upon request, the an
swers to be filled in 10y the applicant Each
candidate shall in addition TO his appica
ton papers, furnish a certificate, signed by
three citizens, declaring their belief that
the applicant Is suitable person for the
office, and no such certificate shall he
signed by any person holding any federal
or state office. The postotfice inspector
shall then send to the postmaster general
all the papers received, together with IA
report, in which he shall grade all the ap-
plicants in the order Of their fitness for
office, according 10 the information oh
tanned by him aud from his inquiries, des
ignating such rs he thinks best tit for the
office aud giving his reasons therefor The
postmaster general, upon receiving the re
port from the inspector shall then appoint
one Of the candidates whose names are So
reported. Neither shall the postmaster
general nor the postoiiice inspector appoint
or recommend for appointment any person
upon political grounds, and shall prevent
as far as possible any person from disclos
ing the political connections of any appli
cant. No appointment Of fourth class
postmaster shall be absolute until he has
served one year on probation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07

The free text book bill which was passed
by the last session Of legislature, will throw
a heavy expense upon the towns and cities
aud will undoubtedly he found very
wasteful measure when it has been fully
tried The January bills for Keene amount
to almost $500.
John J and Chas. T. Colony, sons Of
Hon. Horatio Colony, have left for trip
through the West Indies and South Amer
lea.
J. f. Head has sold his ice business Il
y Il. Gurnsey for S2jO0.
Maurice Mahoney, young man of this
city, boarded freight train last week
Wednesday for pleasure ride south. At
Fitzwilliam depot he attempted to jump
from one of the cars to the cars of train
moving north, and fell, both legs being run
over, His legs we're amputated, but he
died in few hours.
A watch which was made in London
Eng more than 200 years ago has been on
exhibition in one of the storekeepers win
dows.
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100 Doses One Dollar
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The failure Of the ice crop at places
where supplies have been previously gath.
cred is making business lively at many
towns along Lake George and Lake Cham
plain, where hundreds of thousands Of tons
have been cut for New York dealers Much
of the supply for the Massachusetts cities is
being taken from the lakes and ponds in
New Hampshire, and at Milton, in that
state, over 2OO, 600 tons have been cut.
An explosion took place in a coal mine at
South Wilkesbarre, Pa. Monday Eight
miners were imprisoned, and it is thought
that they have persisted
1t now appears that the day before the
terrible disaster in Arizona a messenger
was sent down the valley to warn the PEG
pie that the dam would probably give way
Tie went into saloon, got drunk and for
got all about his errand. second mes
senger, who was sent the next day was
overtaken by the food and drowned
Leadville, Colo, had its heaviest snow
storm for years Tuesday night, when 10 TO
20 inches of solid snow fell party who
went up TO the top Of Mosquito pass Tues
day 10 mend the telephone wires, found
four feet Of snow above the poles. which
are 20 feet high, making the depth of the
snow in the pass "a feet
Boston aud New York, and the country
between aud around, had the worst snow
storm Of the season last Sunday and Sun
day night. Towards d foot Of snow fell in
Boston. At Newport, r. l., the storm was
said TO be the heaviest for years In New
York it reminded the people of the great
blizzard of March, 1883, and nterfered Sc
riously with locomotion in the city. The
cold wave swept down over the South,
causing severe freeze in Georgia. the Car
olinas and Florida At St Augustine, Fla,
the mercury dropped to - above zero
Within the week severe snow storms and
frost have been reported in England aud
in various parts Of Europe Among the
regions so visited are Rome and the Riviera
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07


On Saturday evening, March /, about 80
of the relatives aud friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. George b. Kendall called on them to
remind them that it was the 2jth anniver-
sary Of their wedding. The company, in
tending to surprise them, came heavily
laden with refreshments suitable for the oc
cason and took possession of the house
The young people amused themselves with
dancing, singing and games after the wants
of the inner man had been supplied at the
tables loaded with good things. A short
time was spent in singing and congratula
tons, after which over $40 and silverware,
etc, to the value Of $40 we're presented to
the worthy couple as tokens of esteem.
Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. Kendall were among
the intruders and it was also the 25th ami
versary of their wedding. j, NJ. Kendall
is brother of Geo b The company took
their leave, wishing that the quartet might
be spared to celebrate their golden wed
diugs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07

Ralph Metcalf, who recently went Ia
Mortified, Mass, to live, came back this
week to get his goods.
Notwithstanding the storm last Friday
evening some % grangers aud intimate
friends passed an enjoyable evening at the
home of the worthy master, Herbert I'm
derwood. An oyster supper and music
added much to the pleasures.
DIR. Joslin and wife left town last Wednes
day morning for Hamden, Conn, where
they intend to make their home for the
present. Both will he much missed. Mrs.
Joslin has for long time held the position
of church organist and has been very ac
tive in society. The best wishes of the
people follow them to their new home.
Robert Farr and Cecil Ashwell are quite
i'll with rheumatic trouble
Seven young ladies united with the
church last Sunday, six by baptism and one
by letter.
Joel Holton aud wife Of Burlington spent
last Sunday at their fathers, T. w. Wiley's
School in district No. s closed last Fri
day. Eighteen from Miss Burwells room
aud twelve from Miss Fosters room were
not tardy during the term, and four from
the latter room were not absent. Owing
10 the prevailing sickness throughout the
twelve " eeks the usually clean looking reg
isters were badly marked.
The last singing school of the season will
be held TO morrow evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-07

Falls. leaving here about 1910 P. NJ, and
ON return leaving Bellows Falls about 4 p.
NJ Under the present arrangement no down
mail leaves here to connect with trains
going south after 10 A. NJ. The proposed
arrangement would give us our mail from
the north also nm extra Boston and New
York mail at p Nj, while now we do not
get these mails until $50 y. NJ. Il will be
"A great convenience to the business men as
well as to all others, and we hope Uncle
Sam will grant our petition.
The village schools close their winter
term this week The average attendance
has been considerably reduced on account
Of the grip
Rexford Benson has moved into the Cor
lew house.
+. Il. Scofeld and wife started for Kear-
ney, Neb, and Denver, Col Monday.
Where did the black horses come fromi
f. b. Locke q Co are busy preparing
for the maple syrup season. They have
about 10000 cans to make aud will ship
5000 to 5000 gallons to the Pacific coast. il
the season proves good Those having nice
syrup to dispose of will do well to engage it
to them early, as they have already en-
gagged a large quantity. Last year they
paid to the sugar makers nearly $1,000 in
cash for their maple sweet. They pay
cash in "A minute
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VERMONT PHGNIX BRATrIEBORO FRIDAY MARCH $780,

constable and collector II n Fits listers, H. y
kidder, u. II. Eager. J. A. Wilbur, auditors u
G. Dexter, II. y. kidder. N. c. johnson; fenc
viewers, +. l.. Adams G. u. White, l.. r., Holden
grand juror. D. &. Dexter; inspectors Of lumber
keepers ID. A. Hammond, Frank Johnson mem
raised, 100 cent.
WiSDHAM Moderator, Asahel Upham; clerk
treasurer aud Inspector Of lumber, l.. n Chan
man; seiectmen, J. W. Gould, c. W. Hastings
II. VI Bemis; Overseer Of poor. II. NJ Bemts
constable and collector Frank n Hastings: list
ers. D. II Edison, l.. H. JensOn, !. y. Chase; aud
itors, Elmer Lawrence, q. W Dimick. A. j
Stearns trustee U. s. deposit q. w. DimiCk
fence viewers, q. W. Dimick, f. q. Smith. j n
White; grand juror l. A Ballou: inspector OF
leather, Asa Smith; pound keeper, Avian Good
ell: agent, j. w. Gould; road commissioners, ~
lectmen; member county board Of education
Emory II Jones Tax raised. ~ cents
WESTMINSTER. Moderator, h. r. phelps clerh
and treasurer, Fred |. Lane; selectmen, A. +
Bingham, j. Il Minafd, l. & Richardson. over
seer Of poor, Geo. G. Harlow; constable and col
lector, Harlan Goodhue; ID constable, Geo w
Metcalf; listers. John s. Leach. Reuben Miller
Wis, Abshai Stoddard: trustees T. g. deposit. r
w Wiley. Homer Goodhue: fence viewers. Geo
g. Wright, Fred q. Campbell, y. G. Gorham:
grand Jurors, Joseph NJ Powers, u G.. Gurham
inspector Of lumber, L. G. Richardson: inspector
Of leather, Geo. n Banks; pound keeper, Geo. G.
Wright; town agent. VIM. Is Cutting; road com
missiouers, seleCtmen; member county board ol
education. Henry A. GOOdhue. Tux raised. Il
cents