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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
1.-THE Good Old DAYS.

Among the curiosities to be found in
the Minnesota State Law Library are two
volumes of the colonial laws of Massa-
chusetts, 1860 to 1772. They are, Of
course, reprints, but eye olden style"
has been faithfully reproduced. The code
Of laws in vogue in those provincial days
was truly very crude. It was then that
the whipping post was resorted TO Is .
mode of punishment, but it is stipulated
that ''no man shall be beaten with above
forty stripes, nor shall any true gentle
men, nor any man equal to q gentleman,
be punished BY whipping unless his crime
be very shameful and his course OF, life
vicious and profiigate." Again the coos
says: IF any man shall Blaspheme tne
name Of God, the father, Some or Holy
ghost, with direct, expresse, Presemptu.
GUS or high handed blasphemie, Or eneii
curse God in.ths Ike manner, hs'shall p
quito dsath,n 81 &
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

The headlong haste which white mon
exhibited when they rushed into Okla
homa before the Presidents proclama-
tion had opened it for settlement, is
now repeated in the case of the Sioux
reservation, much to the indignation OF
the Indians. The New York CONNER
sidI 4dcertiser declares that s'the Presi-
dent should put stop to this work for
the sake Of fair dealing as well as for
that Of both the Sioux and the would
be settlers. If he does not, a wrong
will have been perpetrated on the Indi-
ans, and the Sioux boomers will meet
the righteous fate that overlook the
Oklahoma boomers"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
looks at his vis-a-vis. How
hate me-"

looks at his vis-a-vis. How he mus
hate me"
But Bolton is entirely too lazy to fee
so strong an emotion as that of hatred
SO, while he envies his more fortunate
rival, and curses his own ill-luck, he
feels no other pang, as he congratulate
the Captain beforehand on his pros.
pectiye good fortune.
The funeral over, Mr.. Bolton takes
his daughter and makes ready for their
speedy return to the old rooms in Mrs.
McGillicuddy's boarding house.
But this the Captain objects to SO
strenuously that Bolton, nothing loath,
consents to remain at Bywater Park,
until after the reading of Madam's will,
any way.
Madam had rested in her stone grave
Just three weeks when this important
event TRANSFERRED. One morning Mr.,
Toby notified Madam's bereaved rela-
tives that, agreeably to the wishes of
his late client, he would, on a certain
day OF certain week, in month that
had been particularly specified by her,
make known her last will and testa-
ment TO her heirs.
Promptly at the time and place men
toned the lawyer appears, with the all
important document in his hands.
Mr.. Toby is roly-poly man, with a
frosty mustache and shining poll He
is Presbyterian in creed, lawyer by
profession, and Democrat in politics,
and for years has been the chief man
ager Of Madam's business affairs. He
now stands in the back parlor at By
water Park, with the late Madam's
three heirs before him, and her last
will and testament lying on table
close by.
The Captain chances covertly at Loo
as the lawyer takes up the document,
and, unrolling it, proceeds to read
therefrom.
AS MIR. Toby reads he cannot help
but feel the amazement that is depicted
upon the faces of his auditors as they
listen to the provisions of that remark
able document.
Mr.. Toby reads to the end of the last
page. Not a word is spoken by any of
the three rs he looks over the TOP of
the sheet. momentarily expecting a
burst Of Indignation from one or ali Of
them together.
Utter silence greets him, rs Mr..
Toby finishes his reading and looks
about him, The will has taken them
all by surprise.
Mr.. Frederic Bottoms face is OK
pressive Of placid satisfaction. There
is look of intense astonishment on
that Of Captain Hazard, and Loo has
turned scarlet, Professionally avoiding
the Captains eye.
Still, she is calm enough, to all out
ward appearance. and, experienced old
etager that Captain Hazard is, he can
detect in that quiet exterior but little
sign OF tho raging fires that stir her
blood as the lawyer finishes the docu-
ment, and pauses with an expectant
look at the two persons most interested
in the bequest.
i suppose" begins Mr.. Toby, athat
you consent to the terms of the will.
"Of course they do, cries Mr.. Boil
ton. joyously. "They will be pair Of
fools if they refuse.
"Um-er--s suppose you read that
last CLAUSE oYcr again ventures Hax.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

| father end his wretched life in the aims
| house. These reasons marshal them
selves in line before her as the Captain
again repeats, in tone of disappoint
ment:
"Then you refuse to be my wife?'
Loo shuts her teeth; she looks at
Hazard, and her resolution is taken.
"No," she says, 81 do not"
A red flame leaps into his sallow
cheeks. Whether it is caused by a
feeling of satisfaction or disappoint-
ment is impossible to guess.
81 will marry you," Loo says again,
"but you are not to suppose that any
other than mercenary motive actu-
ates me in consenting to marriage
with you. You are not to suppose that
L am"
Then she breaks of suddenly, and q
light dawns on the Captains mind.
Il won't suppose anything, Loo. I
know-it's those terrible tiirtations-
my awful egotism. I stopped all those
things when you came to Bywater
Park. But l deserve a great deal;
don't spare me.
NO." says Loo, Historically, Il
And then she breaks down COM
pletely.
More than an hour has elapsed since
Mr.. Bolton and the lawyer left the
Madam's heirs alone in the back par
Tor, to arrive at a conclusion.
Mr.. Frederic Bolton has passed
away the time in pacing up and down
the hall outside the parlor door, mo-
mentarily expecting to see either Lou
or the Captain emerge from the room
to announce their decision.
Mr.. Bolton becomes impatient at
last. He coughs. Nobody comes.
Then he carefully approaches the door
itself, and coughs again.
Still nobody comes. Mr. Bolton is
consuming with impotence. He won
ders if Lou will be SO foolish as to
throw away an inheritance like that OF
Bywater Park. If she does she is no
true daughter of his. SO far as Bolton
is concerned personally, he would not
hesitate to make q marriage himself.
providing the pill was gilded highly
enough.
He can wait no longer. His curiosity
is burning him up. He taps ut the
door. Silence. Mr.. Bolton feels a
natural alarm. Perhaps they are dead.
He turns the door knob softly and
peers through a crevice as the door
swings gently back. He need feel
no alarm. The first words that salute
the ears of the anxious parent dissipate
his fears.
He sees Loo standing by the long
window with the Captains arms about
her, and she is quoting, evidently in
response to some confession of his fol-
lies which the Captain has just made !:
@They say. best men are nodded out of faults:
And for the most part. become much more tho
better
For being little bad"
Mr.. Frederic Bolton whistles softly
beneath his breath. He shuts up the
door as carefully as he has opened it.
and goes away with his mind at rest.
He knows now, quite as well as Mr..
Toby knows few hours later on, that
Bywater Park will remain in possession
of the natural heirs.
THE END
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

Michael Harvey of Brown Spring,
Wyoming, while hauling hay, tried to
start up balky team by lighting a
bunch of hay under each horse. The
horses promptly moved on few feet
and stopped. The hay on the wagon
at once ignited and the whole outfit.
wagon, hay and horses, was consumed.
Harvey himself was badly burned in
endeavoring to save his possessions.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
Many butchers have gone into baul

Many butchers have gone into bank
ruptcy in consequence of the continued
prohibition of the impor tation of cattle
and pigs. Another consequence is a
scarcity of fat stock throughout Ger
many, and the consumption of horse
flesh is increasing. In Berlin alone
seventy horses day are slaughtered,
the flesh being eagerly bought at mod
crate prices
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
THE Farm AND GARDEN.
PRODUCTS OF WILD LAND.

Uncultivated land is not wholly unpro-
ductive. In some places people make more
ready money in an easier way by harvest
ing and selling wild berries than they can
by the poor farming methods they give
to their partly exhausted cultivated land.
Yet where wild berries are profltably
grown, cultivated berries of the same
varieties will be still more productive,
and pay even better if properly managed.
A farmer ought to be ashamed to let no
lures unassisted methods excel his best
efforts. -Americdn Cultioator.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

A minister of the gospel, son Of a
prominent minister of Lexington, KY,
i attempting the extraordinary task of
committing the entire New Testament
TO memory. He has been working on
It for years, and, as he has a wonderful
y retcntive brain, the work is in fair
way Of completion. As he argues, the
plan is an exceedingly good ono, be-
cause he can refer to his mind at any
time much more easily than to the
pages of any book ever printed. If,
for instance, he wishes to quote any
passage, he can do so at will and at the
very moment, an accomplishment
which should make him ono of the
most fluent preachers in the country.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

DIR. Tyrrel, of the California State
Board Of Health, in his report declares
immigration of consumptives to that
State should be prevented, as there is
good ground for the belief that the dis.
ease is contagious. The influx of CON
sumptives into the southern counties has
been followed by aspread of res piratory
affections among the original settlers.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

The Lake of Geneva yearly becomes
more shallow, owing to the large de-
posts Of mud brought down by the
Rhone. 1t is estimated that in another
four centuries the lake will be quite
filled up and will become fertile
plain, like some Of the districts in Hol-
land which have been reclaimed from
The water.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

EFT alon g
with each 9th
er, Loo rises
to her feet
and marches
pro udly IL p
and down the
room. She is
h umiliat ed
and an cry.
She wonders
if Madam had
suspected oil
alonp tho fea1-
ing Loo has
secretly cher
ished in her
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

Frank Hosmer, contractor for Kidding
the white house Of rats, has completed his
work. During the raid he killed nine
ty- one rats, and he believes he has
thoroughly cleared the place Of the
pests. Mrs. Harrison has purchased
three Of the fcrrets, and will keep them
Tor future use.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
The other evening I WINS a.,

The other evening / was dining with
friend who has a daughter pretty
little tot of four years--who is yery
fond of ice-cream. When the dessert
was served she got her share of the
frozen dainty and Immediately put a
big lump in her mouth. Her tongue
was of course Immediately numbed by
the cold morsel, and when she had
worried it down she said: "Mamma.
mamma, me can't talk any more: INV
mouths asleep. "-Ne,o York Star.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

First Chicago Woman-Excuse me.
but would you tell me your name?
Second Chicago Woman-Really. l
do not know. / have not heard from
the courthouse to-day. Detroit Fyee
Press.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

John Crerar, who has bequcathed
=, 500, 600 for public library in Chi
cago, Insists in his will that the library
shall not contain any .'sceptical trash. >
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
A MODERN
MAGDALEN.
BY N. 9. FARLEY.
CHAPTER XVIII.
MADAM's WILL.

II. FREDERIC BOIL
TON chafes in spirit
as the news of Mad
ANS sudden death
reac he's him. He
knows now that all
hope of y reconcilia-
ton with her is at an
end. No matter how
truly he may have re-
pented of past follics
no matter about the
. many resolutions he
has made for future
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

a New York cynic is of the opinion
that many q woman never sheds . tear
unless her dressmaker spoils her dress.
The Epoch.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
PRACTICAL FACTS IN FEEDING.

That the outward form-both as to
horses and cattle, as well as of the
smaller classes of farm stock-is of the
highest Importance, there can be no
question. Outward shapes are made
primarily by the formation of the frame,
and secondly, by the size and formation
Of the muscles. When we have added
to this the placing thereon of becoming
TAT deposit, we have the whole story as to
outer contour. Yet these do not give us
the whole truth. They give us the
anatomical formation only, while those
things we cannot look inside and see.
namely, the manifestations of physiology,
the digestive and assimilative forces. the
tendency to rapid growth, to health or
its opposite, requires that we give them
more thought, else our plans Of feeding
will be crude, and consequently imper-
feet.
When we pair farm animals for work
we select with view to fitness, that one
beast may have no undue advantage over
another; but system of pairing-a suit
able separation Of tho weak from the
strong-is rarely practiced in feeding.
The beast that needs the best morsels is.
as rule, the one that gets the poorest.
There areas is well known to farmers and
feeders, animals in every collection. no
matter what the breed, that are strong in
appetite, digestion and muscle. These
individuals drive all comers-get the
best of the provendcr, befouling the re-
mainder. This has reference, Of course.
to farm beasts that are fed ssout in the
open, where the weak are required to
compete with the strong, else go without
food.
Regarding the surface as related to the
decp-seated parts in the matter of ability
to yield valuable product and contribute
to the general profit, it is not unfair to
make comparison with the mine; as, in
this case, no matter how attractive those
parts are in sight, we look deeper down
for the main results.
As limited, no full success can come of
any plan Of feeding that sandwiches the
strong and weak together, no barrier
being placed between. Some individual
animals have good digestion, and the as
simllative powers are efficient; yet we
make no Roadway with some of these I'M
til we have studied their peculiarities by
placing them in quiet plnce, guarantee
ing time to eat in quiet, noting the result
as to rapidity Of gains, and pounds put
on from given amount of food.
The beast that drives all and gains
apace, is not necessarily the best one in
the herd--as feeder. He takes oppor-
tunities that belong to others, and as
stated, wastes feed; hence the balance
sheet cannot be made available in his
case for tho purpose Of making a good,
showing, No owner evnr knows the net.
ps'tasg- the gFoss cot, q such bsast,(
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

At our present rate of growth the
population Of the United States will be
nearly up to 10000, 600 in tho year OF
the International exposition
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30

"A Texas photographer advortises
to take q photograph as quick as
2 mule can kick. Burlington Free
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
sTACKING STRAW.

If put up In "a good shape so that il
will keep, wheat or oat straw will make
an excellent feed to use during the win
ter. While wheat cannot be used for
feeding it can be converted into good
quality of manure by using for bedding.
lis too good product to be thrown
away, as it Is often done in burning. In
Itself it may not contain very large
amount of plant food, but it is good
lbsorbant, and by using for bedding
much of the liquid voiding that would
otherwise go to waste is absorbed, and in
shis way can be applied to the land.
Mixed with clover and bran it makes
in excellent food for stock during the
winter. 1t is not by any means COM
plete food in itself, but fed in connection
with other materials good results may be
secured. But the quality must be good,
and the way it is stacked has much to do
with the quality.
Ii can be stacked so that it will shed
water and keep in fully as good condi-
ton as hay, but it is often the case that
by carelessness large quantities of it is
spoiled. The most economical plan is to
stack as thrashed; the work will be less
and the straw in the best condition. One
mistake that is too often made is that suf-
ticient care is not taken at the start. The
foundation Is either made too large SO
that the rick cannot be properly com
pleted or not large enough to hold all,
and what is over is often on one side Tho
sides should be kept up evenly like hay
until you are ready to top out, and then
draw in gradually, taking pains all the
time to tramp evenly. so that in settling
it will not make flat places to take water.
Where there is large acreage of wheat
thercis of course considerable quantity of
straw. Yet with good management using to
mulch, for bedding and to feed it can all
be used to a good advantage-at least
much more protitably than to burn -
New York Herald.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-01-30
MISSISSIPPI

Tho newspapers of Italy are rails
ing subscriptions to erect a monument
to Columbus on American soil.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-07-10
Ohnrned rIlh nn oId nIurdrr.

Five years ago John Jenne, q watohman
NJ William Peters brewery, Jersey City
(N j., was found dead near the place Of
his employment A revolver was by hia
slide aud ooronera Jury declared that he
had killed himself A few weeks since
Philip Grlener loft tho service OF Michael
Lumm, a Union Hill IN, J.) aoayenger, and
went 10 work Tor John Schneider, n rival
boayenger, lle told Schneider that he
had seen Lumm aud Jenne fighting.
Jenne drew his revolver, and Lumm took
II away from him and shot him with II,
leaving him dead on the ground, lle had
never said anything about II, he declared,
because no worked Tor Lumm, Schneider
told Chief Of Police sohwartE, Of Union
lIlll, who Informed Judge Llppineott,
Tho Judge iAaued warrant for Lummh
arrest, aud also one for tho arrest OF
Grlener a. witness. Lumm treated the
matter ~ a joke, lie said he believed
Grlener was Insane, However, the authoH.
ties regard tho accusation important
enough " demand searching Inquiry
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-07-10
noRAon AID RonRnr novAN,

Belonging 10 nm entirely dliferont branch
OF criminal annalu, but equally mysterious
IN lta wny, IN the career OF the Hovan
brothers, Robert and Horace For years
they have boon the most dangerous aud
suooeaaful bank Enoaks and burglary In
tho country, and 10 was not until rooontly
that tho puEEled and oxasporated police
obtained olow 10 their methods, Tho
brothers, who resemble zach other 70 0
remarkable dogroo, always made II point
10 droas and act az nearly alike IA posSible,
but n0yer were 10 DO soon In onoh Others
company, After planning some rpid on 4
bank Horace Hovan and his wife would
secure quarters AZ eomo convenient hotel
and mako tho acquaintance OF tho guests.
When tho hour arrived for the robbery
Horace would slip Out Of one door and
Robert, coming In by another, would take
his place by Mrs, Hoyans side In Tho hotel
parlor Meanwhile Horace would do the
trlokn no had In yhw and csoape, II seen,
described 10 tho police and arrested he had
an allbi which could always DO established
by from two 10 dozen reputable wit
nossea who no tho hour the crimo was
committed wero positive that they had
been chatting In the reception room Of tho
hotel with Mr., and Mrs, Hovan,
Some time ago the brothers dissolved
partnorshlp Then they got into trouble,
Robert has Just finished torn at Sing
Slug, and Horace 10 undor arrest a. Mon
treal charged with stealing a big bundle
Of bills from the cashiers desk IN tho
Bannne villa Maria Ho was to have bonn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-07-10
The story Of Two Foxes.

There Is an old story OF two foxes who
were 80 lovingly attached 10 each other
that they could not quarrel. one day,
however, they decided that life would DO
less monot0noua II they could only have q
difference, no they resolved 10 dispute
about piece Of meat.
81 want that" cried one,
Every we'll, dear fox, said tho other,
meol,ly, take H.,
"Oh, no, dear fox, said the frst one,
ponltently ~ wouldn't take II away from
you for worlds.n
Thcroupon they concluded that quarrel.
Ing was an impossblllty and resolved
never 10 attempt II agnIn.
Dick and Dora are twins and quito In
Bopaablo companions, ono day, how.
ever u little cloud arose and blackoncd
upon their horizon,
"Whats the mnttcrn called Dick, find.
Ing Dora sulking in u corner
"Nothlng.n WIS the dignI0cd answer,
ooh, como now, know there w. Was II
because was playing with Tom RogowW
"No, II wasn't that owned Dora her
eyes iilling with angry tears, "but YOU
needn't have told me not 10 touch your
things"
81 didn't moan 10 that woy,n protested
honest Dick "rruly | didn't | Just
meant, Don't iogglo tlll got that knot
tied
"ln FUTURE began Dora, with the air Of
queen determined not 10 bo puclncd, ~
you want me 10 play with you'-hor0 she
paused and rogulsh light ripplod over
her iaco-"you iu5t mention II, and ri bo
therch And the quarrel Of the two littlo
foxes was adjourned,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-07-10
A pnnnsrnn. onnnterfslt.

For several weeks some persons 40 yet
undiscovered have been flooding tho city
OF Baltimore with counterfeit ti0 bills,
Thoy have boon presented at all the banks
In the city The counterfeit Ia not a now
ono, but IL rather hard 20 detect, II IN on
the Germania national bank Of New Or.
leans, II bears check lettor Q aud IA
signed w, s, Rosoorana, register ot the
treasury, and O. NJ, Jordan, treasurer Of
the United States II has the large seallop
brown seal and brown back The treasury
numbers are poorly stamped aud the color
Of the Ink resembles coarse brick red,
The work on the face Is poorly OK.
couted as can ho seen by amy ono familiar
with the character Of engraving ON all
genuine ton dollar national bank notes,
This counterfeit Il printed on cheap bond
paper. The backs are much bcttor ems
grayod than the faces, They present a
good appearance aud arc calculated 10 do.
Ceyo even good Judges Of money, Tho
color Of the brown and green inks Is good.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1890-07-10

placed on trial the other day, bDt the
course OF Justice has been delayed by llO-
wants friends abduoting boy who Is tho
principal Witness Ia the case,
Perhaps one Of tho most picturesque raa'
calls who ever created sensation by his
mysterious methods Is Alfred sheldon,
who At present Is receiving marked atten,
ton from the authorities Of Auckland,
New Zealand, In 1910 sheldon, who Ia q
fine looking hnglishman, appeared at Kan
sas City aud secured good standing IN
commercial circles by reason Of introdue.
tory letters from London fnanoisra, lIe
became associated with the Blue Apringa
Milling company, aud inside of two years
embezaled $4,000 lie made good part Of
the sum and then disappeared
a few days after his fitting he sent hls
wife letter saying that he was ia the
hands OF iidnapera and would be put TO
death unless the remainder Of the sum due
the milling company WIS made good, la
closing he appealed 10 her 10 write 10 his
(sheldon'al wealthy father In England and
secure themOney, Then there was hub
bub, The British government demanded
that the United States should ascertain AT
once whore Sheldon was held prisoner
and secure hia release. Uncle SANS on