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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

Physicians appear to conform quite
enerally to the familiar injunction to
cal themselves save where the complaint
is old age. The average age of the de-
cendents of the Massachusetts, Medical
Society during the year 1889 reached the
high figure of sixty eight years and half,
which comes very close to the span of
life allotted to man by the psalmist.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
NEWS AND NOTES Fee WOMEN.

! A wonan's club is still novelty in
England.
Red or some shade or Of any shade con-
Gnues favorite color.
j The divided or bifurcated skirt is cx-
periencing great popularity.
i. The Japanese style Of wearing the hair
with jeweled pins has net yet died out.
Women orgsnists are employed in some
IF the leading churches Of Buffalo, N. Y.
i The medical profession is said to yield
, larger income to women than any
skher.
Queen Amelia, Of Portugal, is said to
have placid and very sweet face, like
the Madonna.
, A fashionable toque Is Of reddish
brown velvet, tho crswn covered with
holly berries and leavss.
Some of the novelties in fans show
tinted feathers arranged as orchids, tulips
and in other flower effects.
! A very pretty bonnet for demi dress
can ba fashioned with black lace and jet,
with strings and pompon Of amber.
| Jennie June. the noted newspaper
writer.and correspondent. il sixty years
old. although she looks much younger.
In Bengal, India, at tho last primary
scholarship examinations. eight out Of
twenty scholarships were awarded to
girls.
The Princess OF Wales has a pet dog
whose collar bears the inscription,
'Johnny belongs to the Princess OF
Wales"
} At Kalamazoo, Mich, che Rev. Carrie
J. Bartlett celebrated New Years Day by
marrying her first couple. The Rev.
Csrric is Unitarian.
The Minitter of Public Instruction in
italy has given an express order that all
the doors of the art schools in that coun-
try shall be open to women.
Plain, straight skirts arc waning. An.
Z other mooa viii -..ss..ai--a.--f---s----.
good material dragging through the mud
= and -dlst- of the public streets.
Anna Franklin In 1872, aided BY her
two daughters, edited the first newspaper
issued In Rhode Island. The woman
servant in the family usually worked the
press.
The sudden popularity Of the tartan
garments arose from the Fife marriage.
They appear in gowns and cloaks, both
An wool for day time and in silk or purple
Tor evening.
1t is quite the thing to have a decol
lete bodice of dark material untrimmed
at the neck pretty neck. In the
light shades of evening gowns trim
ming Is used.
Clara Barton, the famous philanthro.
pist, is good shot with either rife OF
shotgun. She has been seen to bring
down two prairie chickens from the first
flush of the covey.
The light-colored kinds Of artificial
hair come from Germany, except the drab
and ash shades, which are furnished by
Sweden. Nearly all the various shade.
OF dark hair arc imported from France.
A late redingotc has broad box
plat on either side of the front extend
ing from the shoulders to the edge of the
skirt, widening from the waist down,
and similar plaits on each side of the
back.
In the linen chest Of lady there "a not
"a single starched article. Stiff collars
and cuffs are considered mannish, and
skirts, night robes and uadergarments
are laundercd as soft a. the oambric hand.
kerchief.
! Mrs. w. H. Vanderbilt, the elder,
spends but $1,000 year on dress; Miss
Nellie Gould but $4,000. Mrs. William
Astor expends about $40, 600 yearly, and
the younger generations Of Vanderbilt
women even more ....
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
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The Pride of His Glass.

He was a bright, handsome boy Of sixteen,
sunny- empered, brilliant and engaging. the
the pride of his GLASS But shadow fell
across his bright prospects. 1t began with
trihing cough; soon came premoniti ms of con-
sumption, his strength faitod, his cheeks grew
hollow. and he seemed doomed to an early
grave Then friend advised DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. He tried it anu
was saved. Health and strength returned, his
cheerful voice rang out again across the school
playground, his ehoeks again grew rosy, his
eyes bright. He Is still the pride Of his class
aia
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
On. 8cHENCK'S
XEAWEE
I 0NIl;
Is q Positive Cure for
DYSPEPSIA

And all Disorders of the III.
gestive Organs. tits likewise
a Corroborstivc or Strength
ening Medicine, and may be
taken with benefit In all cases
Of Debility. For Sale by all
Druggists. Price, 81 90 per bot.
tie. DR.. Schenck's New Book
on Lungs, Liver and Stomach
mailed free. Address.
Or. J.H.Schenck 4 Son. Philz.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

It's True, lis Pity. Pity IT'S, IT'S True,
More than two-thirds OF our sick folks ar.
treated by ignorant and unsk llfpl PHI, clans,
ana were 1t not for the wonderful recuperatiy .
power Of nature, much larger proportion
wosld oc hurried pre,naturcly fnto the grave
on account Or erroneous treatment. People
are mostly themselves to blame. They are =
long time getting sick but de'nsnd immediate
relief. 80 for dyspepsia and tSAisestion the
9octar prescribcs cxthArtlc Pill, for an acl
duiascd stomach some alkali, for paIn eomo
hot ltntment for slecrlessnc.s some narcotic.
Tor SKIN diseases some external ointment and
90 might erroneous treatment be enumerated
70 greater length, but enough II is to show Tho
doctor aims to give quick temporary relief.
WITHOUT hope or expectation 1t any permanent
good. Now Rthc times out Of ION dyspeprir.
weak stomach, aches, pains, ai-opi ess mesa
nervousness. skin diseseee. ETC.. owe their
origin to state OF detective circulation and
blood impurity. and tho use Of fhat rctentifc
remedy invcntea b Tho eMiHaht Dr.. John
Bull, OF Louisville. Ky, would eject = perma
aent cuye II is called br. Buu's Ssrsspsriiis.
Demand 1t of your druggists lake no other.
The doctor could not tell what allied mo. Int
WAS helpless and could not use nv banda or
feet. Que day a netghbor brought me- 4 bottis
cf Bulls SArsaparills and sfSSruard Tot t,ro
bottles more, by using which am now sound
and well and able to be ont And about. Il. ~
Brown, Hdhnrflle, IL.
Druggists, you should always have a eps4
supply OF Dr.. Bulls Worm Destrnyerr n
hand. Mothers want thcse candies for their
children and wont take any o,he'.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
STANDARD FOR OVEN HALF 4 CENTURY

Cure Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Heart,
burn, Flatulency, Collie. and ali Diseases Of
the Stomach: Costiyeness, Imam nation,
Diarrh@a, Piles, and Diseases ofthe Bowels;
Congestion, Biliousness. Jaundicc, Nansea,
Headache, Giddiness, Nervousness, Wan
doring Pains, Malaria, Liver Complaint,
and all Diseases arising from Gorgpd and
Sluggish Liver. They clean the aucous
coats, reduce gorged or congested condi-
tions, break up stubborn complications, re-
store free, healthy action to the organs, and
give the system chance to recover tone
and strength. They are
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

Chronic Nasal Catarrh positively cured by
DR.. SaZe's Catarrh Remedy. 10 cents, by
druggists.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
PURELY VEGETABLE,
STRICTLY RELIABLE,
AMI ABSOLUTELY SAFE

For Sale by all Druggists. Price rs cts.
per box boxes for Is cts; or sent by
mail. postage free, on receipt of price.
DIR. J. II. Schenck 4 Son, Philadolphia, Pa.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
Purifes the Blood

floods sarsapsrilla he's cured me of salt rheum
which have had for years DO think 1t is SPLEEN
did medicine. am ~ yesr Of age and my skin is
Just smooth and fair = piece Of glass" MRS
LILA CLARK. South Norwa1k, esaR
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
Hoods earsaparilla

my daughter suffered terribly with sore eyes,
caused by scrofuls humor. We were obliged to keep
her out OF school for two years We had medical
attendance, but she failed 10 gain relief. At last
knowing that Hoods sraparila had cured my
mother OF rheumatism and believing Il must be good
for the blood, concluded to have my daughter try
H. and 1t has entirely cured her" CORNELIUS YsAaEn
ia East Main Street. nsrsh Ano1p Iowa.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

A box safety matches free to smokers of
'Tansills Punch.n &C. Cigar.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

Watch for Mury Buggy adv, next week
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
Purify Your Blood

when spring approaches 10 n very important that
the blood should be r~riscd, ~ at this season I'M
pur1ties which have been accommodating for months
or years, Liable 10 manifest themselves and
seriously AFFECT the hcsas HOODS ssrsaparilla is
undoubtedly tie best Blood rurlfer. It expcls every
tAfnt drives out scrofuous hunors and gives to tho
Now Is the time 10 tukc
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
Hoods. 4arsapariIIa

Sold by ali druggists d; sig for t5. Prepared cnll
BY G. I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Hass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27
.UlM0NIc
SYRUP

viii Cure
COUGHS. COLDS,
And All Diseases Of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.
1t is pleasant TO the taste.
and does not contsin = particle
OF opium or anything ivjuri-
Gus. Itisthe Best Cough Med
icine in tho World. Fer sale
by all Druggists. Price Sl.s0
per bottle. DR.. 6chenck's Book
on Consumption and it, Cure,
mailed free. Address
Dr.. j.H.Schenck 4 Son, PhIla.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-03-27

Inn 81 PROFIT. BY sending 10 name from your
IVY Ia vicinity and s. we will ship cases and
fvll outfit OF Dr. Merrilps Vegetable Compound Give
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
THE MILLER MURDER TRIAL.
Captain Duncan Accepts the Position OF
Superintendent of Tactics.
rsnnciai felegram 10 the Dispa,chl

LEXINGTON. Va, January 31.-The APP
proaching trial of the Miller boys and John
Reese, charged with the murder of DR.. and
Mrs. y. j. Walker, of Brownsburg. Npvein-
Der Sth, which begins the 9Th proxlmo, IS
again attracting attention. Dave Miller,
the brother seriously wounded in the
spine. will, il is thought, be able 10 appear
for trial. but will have to be brought into
court on cot. Counsel on both sides are
ready for the fight. A venire of forty-eight
has been summoned, together. with over
fifty witnesses. Well-informed gentlemen
think it doubtful if jury can be secured
here Judge Houston will provide accom-
mOdatiOns for the press representatives,
who may be present TO report the trial and
will do his best to make the newspaper
men comfortable.
Captain 4. l.. Duncan, n prominent young
educator of Danville, Va. recently ten
dered by General Scott Shipp. superlntend-
ent of the Virginia Military Institute. the
Observation-Disclosures of principal IN
structor of tactics at the Institute, tele-
graphs his acceptance of the position, and
will enter upon his duties Monday next.
He is full graduate of the Institute, was
captain of cadets, and served term as as
sistant professor after graduating.
John Gibson, the elder, the well-known
distiller of Gibson's rye whiskey, is criti--
cally i'll. He is very old. His SON, Colonel
John Gibson is improving.
Hon. w. w. Berry and Mr.. j. M. Berry,
of Liberty. and Colonel J. n. Brosious, the
well-known Atlanta (Ga.) inventor, have
been in consultation all day with.Presluent
Fitzhugh Lee and General Manager Miles
NJ. Martin in connection with the Pitts
burgh Virginia railroad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
4 SERIOUS CHARGE
onAvnicH AyouNG MAN OF PITTsYL-
~ vANiA WAS ARRESTED.
i. strange story In Regard to wheat
Psaches-The Upper Dan
and Fish.
roccisi tsIegrum 70 Tho pIepotcb.I


p.xy1rr. Va, January 3i.-John W. At
t;ns. A young man well connected in the
county of Plttsylyania, was arrested here
today on the charge Of trying to pass boz
Gus orders on Mr.. ". L. Keeling. Keeling
ssrsnected the orders were forged and
suyned Atkins over to an officer. He will
have hearing before the Mayor tomorrow
morning. -,
News comes from Reidsville. N. c.. that
s;xtv children are now kept away from the
unblic schools in that town by the grip.
Rey. George W. Carter, general agent OF
the Preachers Relief Society of the Metho-
dist Church, is in the city, as the guest OF
Mr.. J. G. Penn. and will preach at the
Main Street church Sunday.
STRANGE STORY.
strange story comes here from Pelham,
N q. 1t is said that the wheat in that
section. which is unusually high owing to
tbe warm weather has been entirely kill
ed ont by millions of green bugs and that
the wheat is so dry it would burn like
broom-straw if the torch were applied.
A letter from a gentleman living on
Sunny-Peak farm, near Danville, says the
reach, apple, and plum-trees in that Sec
lion are now in bloom and that at the foot
of the mountain near the source of Sandy
river well-formed young peaches are now
on the trees:
People living along the Upper Dan are
AGAIN vigorously complaining that the
dam across the river at Danville sprevent-
ING fish from going higher up the stream.
4 Henry-county paper of this week says
If the cotton-factories at Danville can
not operate without depriving the up
country people of fish they ought to be
made to abandon water-power and operate
their factories by steam. The cotton-fac-
tories here give employment to nearly a
Thousand operatives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
TIE NEWS AT STUART.
Tho County court--A Bitter Contest.

Tho County COur'-h >o'se'S
rorrssooodence Of the Richmond Dispsscn.l
STUART. Va. January 80, 1890.
Tho REGULAR monthly term of our County
Court beoan last Tuesday and will con-
tinue all the week, perhaps longer. The
majority of the felony cases we're contln-
ued, but many misdemeanor cases are be-
ing tried.
oyar the nosition of superintendent Of
schools of patrick county. Colonel Abram
Stanles (present incumbent), Messrs.
Marion Gates. Henderson Shelton, w. ID.
smith. S. g. Dobyns, and ii. q. Moir are
the applicants.
.,raadv snrincing up. Captain Harry
Wedding. of Danville, is very favorably
and prominently spoken OF by the Patrick
people as a strong candidate.
During the last week several northern
gentlemen have been here prospecting for
minerals. No section OF virginia Is richer
in timber and minerals of all kinds than
Patrick. No county offers more inviting
field for settlers. Lands are cheap and
produce all the staple crops and fruit OF
everv variety. We have one decided draw
back-the exorbitant and oppressive
FREIGHT rates imposed upon us by the Dam
Vile and New River narrow-gauge rail-
road. This little corporation charges from
Danyille to Stuart. seventy-fve miles,
forty cents per barrel for flour and thirty
cents per sack for salt by the carload. On
account of these enormous rates many OF
our merchants haul their goods from Mt.
Airy, n. c.. and find it much cheaper than
TO come to Stuart. The Legislature ought
to look after our narrow-gauSe and con-
tracted corporation.
The grippe is very prevalent in our
county. =,
On account of the mild and favorable
winter our farmers are well up with their
work and will pitch large crops this year.
The Patrick Press has suspended, conse-
quently our county is without newspa-
per. This is fine field for live and pro-
gressiye paper.
The Virginia Business College has a
large number of students and is fast &C
curing the deserved reputation OF one oil
the best and foremost institutions OF the
kind in the South.
This morning while court was in session
two of our attorneys engaged in lively
6sticuff over a case that was in progress OF
trial. Judge Shelor fined both gentlemen
neither of whom is seriously damaged by
| the encounter. DRIVER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
WEST VIRGINIA CONTEST.
A Vote Expected-The Democrats Have a
Majority.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch


CHARLESTON, w. Va, January 3l.-To-day
was one of much talk in the joint assembly
on the gubernatorial contest. MIR. Kee
Welded one hour of bis time to Senator'S
Flournoy and Price Democrats). These
gentlemen in their argument discussed the
illegal votes cast in Mercer and Mcdowell
counties. and also the place of domicile.
They called numerous authorities. At the
end of the arguments of these gentlemen
Mr.. Kee began the closing argument on be-
half of Judge Fleming. He gave history
of the case and the part he had taken as
chairman and member of the contest COM
mittee. II was not, nor never was 1t his in
tention to do wrong. 1t was his honest
conviction in rendering the decisions on
the evidence presented To the committee,
notwithstanding he had been freely crltl-
cised in some cases where he voted with
the Republican members to cast out GER
tain illegal Democratic votes. He discuss
ed the illegal votes in Mercer and Mellow
ell counties at some length, and in closing
he offered resolution seating Fleming as
Governor of West Virginia. There was no
action taken on the resolution and the
assembly adjourned until IL o'clock to-
morrow morning, when it is believed that
n vote will be had. There are now absent
two Republicans and one Democrat, which
gives the Democrats a majority of two on
Joint ballot. The Republicans express
themselves quite hopeful that General Col
will be seated, but they refuse to talk on
the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
A Charming German Given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Thalhimer.
For the Dlspatch.I

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Thalhimer, assisted
by Misses Berthe and Lima Bloom, enter
tanned their host of friends at truly
charming german at their residence, 400
east Clay street, Monday evening, January
9th. The house was in gala attire. its large
rooms, with their furnishings of antique
designs, were O welcome change from the
modern city houses.
Mrs. Thalhimer, assisted by her sisters,
received their guests in the drawing-room
attired in becoming toilet of black lace
and held bouquet of Marechal Neil roses.
Mrs. Thalhimer's sisters, Misses BERTHE and
Lima, stood at her side looking very sweet
in blue gauZe and white MORE, respective
ly. with La France roses.
In the dining-room the table was decked
with an oval basket of American Beauty
roses. and there was flood of mellow
light from the sconces in the wall. The
refreshments served were most elaborate.
In the library were served the bouillon and
Roman punch, while from it opened the
door to the conservatory, which offered
quiet retreat from the gay throng IN the
rooms. The guests numbered twenty-five
couples, among whom were:
Miss Henrietta Wallerstein, of Balti-
more, in white crepe de chine; MIR. Isaac
Sycle, Jr.
Miss Sadie Jacobs. of Philadelphia, in
cream surah, with pearl ornaments; Mr..
S. Sol. Richold, Washington. ID. q.
Miss Carrie We'll, of Albany, N. Y, white
surah Mr.. Henry Wallerstein.
Miss Camp. Norfolk. Va, kile-green silk,
with diamonds: Mr.. Brauer.
Miss Wexler, New York, Nile-green
surah Mr.. Seymour Sycle.
Miss Florence Liepermuth. lavender
surah, diamonds; Mr.. Sam. Bendheim.
Miss Sarah Strause. white faille, pearls
and diamonds: Mr. Emanuel Millhiser.
Miss Clara Wallerstein, light blue surah :
Mr.. Henry b. Angle.
Miss Hattie Hessberg, white lace, with
green trimmings; MIR. Clarence Millniser.
Miss Sallie May, black lace; MIR. Moses
May.
Miss Jennie Lyons. white silk; Mr.. NJ.
Cams.
Miss Eugie Listberger. white surah; Mr..
Byron Bear.
Miss Sadie Marcuse. pink surah and ruby
ornaments; Mr.. f. Ullman.
Miss Rebecca WallersteIn. yellow surah (;
Mr.. Samuel Strause, of Iowa.
Miss Minnie Levitt, old rose surah; Mr..
Edward Rohr, of Baltimore.
Miss Mollie Kasminski. black lace and
diamonds; Mr.. solomon Pyle.
Mrs. Gus Thalhimer, black faille; Mr..
Miss Hannah Bloom, yellow silk. Mr..
]. Coin, of Texas.
Mrs. Moses Thalhimer. black lace and
diamonds: Mr.. Moses Thalhimer.
Mrs. II. Strause, LAvendar faille and dia-
monds; Mr.. II. Strause.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01
The Senate and Women Lawyers.
RICHMOND, January 81, 1890.

To Re Editor Of he Dispatch:
/ was shocked this morning when read
in the Dispatch that the Senate had en-
crossed the bill allowing ladies 70 practice
law in Virginia. protest against thus de
grading the women of my State because it
will degrade me and my children. In
morals the men will always be below the
women. have had for some time in con-
temptation an essay with the title 1.-The
World Without Women" and have gotten
some idea of the state of things that would
exist under such regime. j fear that SEN
ators do not read their Bibles much.
have often felt greatly relieved when
thinking upon the tendency to alter the
relation between the sexes. which has
found root i'll the North. that st. Paul
has settled this question forever in the
minds of all men who reverence the Bible.
BY the way, the Bible is pretty hard on
lawyers; There is great improperly IN
women becoming doctors, except perhaps
in one branch of practice, but for woman
TO stand up in a court of justice and take
part or even listen to the examination OF
witnesses in some criminal cases Is revolt
ING. II is horrible! When this comes to
pass in Virginia we may justly say: De-
cency " has fed to british beast aid men
have lost their reason" No! MOL Women
have too much TO do indoors to venture
ont INTO the uubtlukSs toAc laS w suoPo
the destinies of men. have latterly been
mooting the question with some divines
whether in Heaven she will not be exalted
above man. She has more, far more. of
the elements of "love" inher composition,
and thus is more like God. She has the
entire care of us lords of creation till We
have passed one third of our ordi-
nary life, and in the end she tends
US in our last hours of feebleness
and pain. teaching us the way to Heaven.
closing our eyes in death, and scattering
flowers on our graves and keeping them
green for ages. The yilest man on earth
should in his heart Of hearts bless God for
q mothers love. This is Gods best gift to
man outside of the gift OF His only son.,
I often tell cowardly and stingy bachelors
that but for women they would not have
q clean shirt on their backs, to say no.
thing of clean sheets upon their beds. But
for women we would all soon 60 to the
dogs and the devil
Hastily but very respectfully,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-01

an bis Maicsty sent .you few lines
a acnt "a. and sborflv afterwsrd received your
s utnl, "n' ~ ;nteyviow Old Gilbert. went
&c te's see The Old man and asked him to allow
70 ~ ' .o nee nee b;s name In an interview and
he he readily ss complied. SO / rugged up what
I sent you. a..
o. send Mr. Harrison ham and he is
n 80 willing to do 50. WHAT do you
want done-ths ham sent or the whole
business dropped? Yes "or no over
the wire will answer. Respectfully, j..