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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
wIRE-woRMs AND CUT WORMS.

The common species Of the cut-worm
sewers the stalks of the young corn either
above or just underneath the surface of
the ground; consequently, anything ap-
piled to the seed or put in the hill at the
time OF planting would not in any way
interfere with the ravages of this pest.
In England these worms are called sssur-
face.worms,' because they work on or
near the surface, and always at night !;
hiding during the day near the plants
they have been feeding upon If hunted
early in the morning they may be readily
found and killed The different species
OF the wire-worm work on the Young
sprouting corn and roots, and if the
seed is we'll tarred before planting, the
worms are not likely to trouble it. A
half pint of warm pine-tar stirred into a
bushel OF corn until every kernel is
lightly coated with it, will not only pre-
vent the crows from pulling it up but
also check the work of the wire-worms.
Wire-worms may be trapped with pieces
OF raw potatoes placed near the hills and
lightly covered with earth.-Ameyican
Agriculturist.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
HOW TO MAKE CONCRETE WALLS.

These directions for making concrete
walls, given by an expert, will answer
the inquiry OF correspondent and per-
haps prove of benefit to other readers.
says the New York Witness: Erect
scantlings as guide for the boards form
ing the mold for the walls. Select CO..
ment fresh from the kiln, and sharp and
perfectly clean and free from loan To
one part OF the cement add two parts of
sand, and thoroughly mix them dry.
Just before use add water enough to
make thin mortar. Add gravel and
broken stones, and stir them until the
surfaces are thoroughly coated with NOR
tar Then Immediately place the masses
in boxes or molds on the wall Or nour
the mortar thickened with gravel into
the molds, and bed the broken stone in
1t, being careful not to have them touch
the sides of the box. Do not mix IN
more than can be handled at once. The
concrete in the walls will set or harden
In few hours, when the boards can be
raised and another layer put on. The
proportions between the sand and con
crete should vary with the quality of the
former, from two to five parts of sand to
one OF the best of cement. 1t is better
for the stone to be of various sizes. No
permanent framework is needed for the
walls For wall twelve feet high.
Twelve inches is thick enough.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
How He Got Even.

A half-witted fellow was travelling by
railway for the first time. Having seat.
ed himself, he did not see the use Of
keeping bit of cardboard, SO he threw
his ticket out of the window of the car
rage. Consequently, at the station
where the tickets were looked at. he
had to pay. At his journeys end he had
to acknowledge that he had been
done" A few weeks later some men
in railway carriage saw this same man
laughing immoderately to himself in a
corner OF the compartment. They in
CURED the reason of his merriment. Ha
replied by telling them what he had
suffered on his first railway journey.
But" concluded he, triumphantly
I've done 'em this time"
We'll, what have you done?" asked
his companions
why" replied he, eve taken n re.
turn ticket, and l amt a-going back
again. - Calcutta Times.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
THE CULTURE OLE CELERY

Make level bed on a rich. mellow
J coil, fined down by thorough rakinr
dave the rows eight or nine inches
apart. Sow the seed rather thinly. After
sowing, pat the bed down with a spade
or shovel. This will be louoh IN
cover the seed. just as soon as the seed
mas sprouted enough to reveal The rows
commence to hoe lightly between the
rows and begin to pull out the weeds as
soon as they can be seen. As the plants
advance in growth, shear off the tons
This ought to be done at least twice he.
lore the time for setting out. This in
auces stocky growth. The time for
setting out in the Northern States NAV
run from the middle of June to the end
d July, and in the Southern from the
middle OF August to the close of Septem.
Der. In the latitude of Chicago, july is
a good month in which to do the trans
planting Celery requires a cool moist
atmosphere to do its best. Unless it il
maze special cropit is always grown as
second crop after peas, early beets or
onions. Where the land il in tho
condition it should be for these
crops, no manure need be added
After the ground has been nicely
prepared, stake out lines on the levaI
surface three feet apart and set the
plants six inches apart in the rows. #
the weather is dry at the time snec;al
pains must be taken that the roots arc
properly firmed. After the plants are
set out nothing else need be done for civ
or eight weeks except to run the cult,ya.
tor down the rows often enough to keen
down weeds, and to use the. hoe often
enough between the plants to produce
Sne same effect. That is, set out vour
plants and keep them clean for six or
'lgnt weeks. About this time it will do
. . earth up the plants that thew NAV he
'leacned Or whitened. In doing th;s
ARE must be used not to Get tho dir
'mong the leaves, gather tie tona III 4
yether and hold them 50, while M ~,
: drawn ito them by the other hand
II ,ne ant may bc got near the plants hS
~ nee before beginning tho operation
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10


By the bed the old man, wailina. ant .. v,s,,
mere ems ne aged wife lay dying; and the twi.
eloWiy from the wall aud window chased the
sunsets golden splendor
Going down.
y nishts' she whispered. waking TOR her
spirit seemed to hover r.
>N'ss petween the next words sunrise and tho
bedtime cares Of this, ~
And the old man. weak and tearfpI tran,h,,r.
as no bent above her,
Answered, Yes"
Arc the children In ~ she asksd hin, ro,,,a
-. ne tell her2 All the treasures
bene n1ls shs lay in silence many years
oos ner heart was with them living. back
among her tolls and pleasures
Long ago:
ana again she called at dew-fail, in the swest
.rry, Old summer weather,
"neT n,, Is little Charley, father? Frank ana
.Tbay n sss they Gomez.
ny sure, tho old man faltered--aau the
cnlidren are to2ether.
+; snfe at home"
Then he murmured gentle sooth,nv. Int =,
| r;,y Il sri ~ grew strong and stronger,
ALI II choked and stilled him as he held and
kissed her wrinkled hand.
for ner soul. far out Of hearing. could hi,
iondest words no longer
4 Understand
Still the pale lips stammered ona.t,or. ,r,,.
bies and broken verses
Nursery prattle- all the LANGUAGE Of !. moth.
loving heeds,
wniie the midnight round the mourner. left I,
sorrows bitter mercies,
Wrapped its weeds.
There was stiffness on the pillow-and the oil
4 rr.,, man listened lonely
iii tney led him from the chamber with tn
burden on his breast
for the wife OF sventy years, his manhood
early love and only,
Lay at rest
-fare-you-well," he sobbed, my Sarah: 70
m.- VIII meet the babes before me;
LIS q little while. for neither can the partin
and you'll come and call me soon, know-au
heayc. will restore me
To your side"
II was even sa&: The spring time, In the sess
OF winter treading,
scarcely shed its orchard bios are fha nj
man closed his eyes, -
ana they buried him by sarah-and they ha
their diamond wedding"
In the Skies
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

The cheapest food may not be the most
healthy to feed.
Systematic selling is as necessary as
good production.
Good to nail to the barn door: ssWho,
enters here leaves pipe behind"
Did you ever see a hog that did not
relish good, sweet slop9 Why then feed
sour swill?
Don't keep matches lying round the
barn loose, better have them in an non
or tin box
Next week is when you want to take
care Of the brood mare that is soon to
foal. Don't overwork her.
1t does not pay to have colts come be-
fore the rough weather of spring is over.
and then not take care of them
Some people think farm animal Isl
like a postage-stamp-n good until
licked. They are sadly mistaken.
The wood with which your silo is built
can be preserved with gas tar and gaso-
line paint; this is cheap and efficient.
The hog is probably the most conven-
lent and profitable adjunct to the dairy.
But he should not be too close an adjunct.
Set out the fruit trees and plant as ear
iy in the spring as the soil can be worked
intoa good condition and your other
work on the farm will permit.
When number of calves are kent in
the same pen it will be conducive to the
comfort and profit of all concerned II
stanchions are provided, and pal for
each calf
A bit Of fine hay placed in sight Of the
cali Will tempt it to eat that rather than
the bedding. After drinking its milk n
little meal Or a few oats put in the nail
will soon teach it to eat.
Usually cherries and plums should he
grated first in the spring; the scions
should be cut at the first opportunity. Il
IL IS not already done. Set the roof
gratis out as soon as possible.
Beets, onions and other root crons o..
improved by carefully selecting such roots
l 70, seed as we wish to grow, and doing
TINS tor several consecutive years viii AZ
'ne type 50 that the roots will come true.
Cutting of currants and gooseberries
should De made and set out as soon -
possible. With little care in selecting,s
good, vigorous shoots, this is one of III
quickest and easiest ways of propogat-
very good plan for setting out
." "sn PIan.s OF any kind is to run out
..a.ens burrows the proper distance
part, running twice in each furrow "a
' scessary to secure the proper depth and
J; see y ~ no means necessary in making,
ta - butter At least three. fourt6s
I !, s Sc best butter in the United states 81 Il e
1s '' without ice: Pure cold water onIs
s - Z iet ICE is very desirable, whssi
! - % obtained It moderate COZ
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
He Came Out q Winner.

4 couple Of old salts met after a Ione
absence and the following amin atef
conversation ensued:
A-Well, old man, how are YOU get.
ting on?
B-First rate; have taken wife.
A very sensible idea.
B-Not bit Of it; she's . reguIa,
Tartar! -
A-Then I'm sorry for you, mate.
B There's no need; she bought me
large vessel as her marriage por
ti0n,
after All
B Nothing to boast Of, can tell
you the ship turned out worthless
old finder box.
Then I'm sorry ] spoke.
BBah! you can speak as much AZ
you likel The old tub was well il,
sured and went down on her first
50 you got the pull there, any
, Not - much mate; / only eoi
dve thousand dollars ont Of the job e
nv share.
A That was too badl
Too bad Nothing 81 tho sortI
9ife - on board and went down with |
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The New Orleans Picayune is aston.
ished because the other day Minnesota
clergyman travelled thirty miles, made six
calls, visited two schools, gave an after
noon lecture and shot seven jack rabbits.
all between sunrise and sunset; and he
said it wasn't good day for pastoral
work, either.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

Murder seems to be the least perilous
OF all the crimes known to the statute
books in this country; out of II, 779
murderers who took human life in the six
years from 1884 to 1889, only 55s paid
the penalty BY yielding their own Hvesto
the law.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

West Shore believes that every true
American will hail with joy the new Re-
public Of Central America, formed BY
Nicaragua. Gautsmala, Honduras, San
Salvador and Costa Rica, Eve independ-
emit republics that have joined in a
union as one nation, similar to the union
formed BY our own sovereign States.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

AZ New York city it is proposed to
span North (or Hudson) River with
viaduct broad enough to carry six stand
ard-gauge railway tracks, and to cost
$40, 900, 900.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

1t is said that the first cost of building
feet Of Atlantic liners is but trifle
compared to the cost Of running them.
In less than three years it will exceed the
cost of construction, SO enormous is the
expenditure in wages, port duties and
repairs.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

One explanation Of the probably de-
creased wheat acreage in the Dakotas is
stated to be that the States are requiring
rent for the school section Zone section in
every eighteen), whereas heretofore tho
land has been used rent free by souatters.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
POOR LITTLE EMILY,
The History Of a Prudent
Marriage.
ny MISS MULoUr.
CHAPIER v

C0AfIEh v.
feople 10 break their hearts sometimes
Not very often, for large proportion have
really no hearts to break; and few who
have them have also that stern mower q,
endurance, which, if thew onlv have
strength to live through the first shock
Will enable them still to live on-liye no.
bly,, heroically, until they come to experi.
ence the mysterious internal force of repa-
ration which heaven has mercifullv i'm
parted to every sound body and healthilv
constituted mind; which turns evil into
good, and transmutes dull misery into that
acuve battling with sorrow which in time
produces deeper peace than even han.
piness.
Bnt here and there are others, like moor
Emily Bowerbank, gifted with strong per-
sistency OF loving, and almost no other
strength-no other presidency in ANYTHING:
sweet, gentle, sensitive souls; climbing
plants, who, if they find prop to cling to-
Dioom bounteously all their days: but.
n!nding no prop, or being rudely torn from
IT, slip silently to the earth, where thew
soon wilmer away. and have no use nor
beauty intheir lives ever after. This ma,
not be noticeable outside; the result NAV
be attributed to many accidental external
causes worldly misfortune, constitutional
feebloness, and 80 on, but the real cause
is-thelr hearts are broken. WHY il
should be so-why, above all, Providence
should allow it-should permit the gentle
weak ones to succumb to the bad strong
ones, and the virtuOus to be sacrificed to
the vicious = the unselish and much
enduring to those who have neither tender
ness nor generosity--is mystery that
never Will be unraveled. We can only
leave it with Him who dying, PRAYED to
HIS Father, as Emily Bowerbank tried tc
pray to the Father in heaven, wheneva
sne thought of her own father, "Forpiye
them, they know not what they do"
nevertheless, her heart was broken, and
she knew it. She recovered from her
lever, and by degrees resumed almost hef
FORMER place in her husbands household.
lnougn not IN general society; she was
quite incapable OF that, and, besides, dur
ny her tedious convalescence, Sir John
had got into habit of going to his dinner
parties alone. She was, to all appearance.
quite we'll; still she never again took firm
hold on life. never was heard to talk of the
future, or to mako any plans beyond the
month, or the week, and then Qraduallv-
70 gradually that no one perceived it-noi
wen beyond the day.
Sne was not in o consumption. FOR thu |
ioctor found no disease in the lungs. Il |
vas more what the country people call "a |
waste - that is, gradual sinking of ali |
ne powers Of the body, and sometimes
ven of the mind until mental criefs
ease to wound, and of bodily suffering. |
kept weariness and feebleness. there Il
bsoiutely none. Not o painful death to |
ne, especially when surrounded by all tho |
injuries that wealth or kindly care could |
estow-everything, in short, except the
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The rush to the gold fields in the Trans
vaal region has been unprecedented in
history. In three years $3.50, 600, 900 Of
English money have been invested there.
Cities have sprung up where in 1886 only
grass could be found and no habitation.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

Flowing by steam has been introduced
IN Walla Walla Valley, Washington, and
is pronounced a success. Heretofore it
has cost 80 per acre to pillow, while
under the new system in can be done for
forty cents
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The secret of Emin Pasha's unwilling
ness to return to Europe seems at last to
have got out. He did not want to play
second fiddle. In other words, he could
not assent, as the National zeitung puts
Il, s'to Stanley's desire to exhibit him in
Europe like q rare animal
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

ne Superior Council Of the Protestant
Church Of Prussia has issued circular
instructing the clergy to denounce the
socialist movement.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

During the last six years 1921 women
have sought divorce in France as com
pared with 5000 men. Ten men and
1855 women sought divorce while under
twenty years of age.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The recent purchase of 1000 Texas
bet steers for export to the City Of
Mexico, seems to indicate that de-
mand for better meat is current there.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The new State Of Washington expects
y have within twenty years school
fund q $2o,ooo,ooo from her school
lands.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

IT would be difficult to say which
man deserves the greatest an1ount ~
sympathy, 1he one who has q match
and no clgaf, or the one who has y.
gar g ana n G nofAlng to light il with. Ne
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
&bs 1uka Reporter,
Stanley estimates the population 81
Dc \ $50, Ouo, 900.

~ first Legislature Of Washington
KY The State to foot up bills Of 81 ,OOo,-
900 and over.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

Say, chum, would you mind lend.
ing me your dress suit this evan;nc )
I've an invitation to wedding"
What's the matter with wearing
your own? ?"
wen, you see. old man, was ont
caiiiog on my girl last night, and her
Iatner,s dog borrowed the basement Of
my pants. -
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

o',,s's !. l"'seo - "a :. ~ ~
sAp y a' 80 go s 800 e
ssn ~ = g 49, J. E.
na,.sS - e o.. tsaS =
$3.50 ''''~ s'' !,
.-o,,. =
in- ''s'o''1 49,, u"a'' 70 ~ = b
Every farmer peeos an oii-stoneI
whether ne mas snop OF only Dox o.
tools. MOST men VINO 40 any Wooa-wor!1
nave sucn stone' put tne way ~ Wnlcn
It is treated makes y nearly useless he1
form Is easy: 6es some glycerlne-9
common grade WIN do--and, u nal1
pound Or pounn Is DouSn' az Time, ~
VIII not pe cosby its llrst use Will Dd
TO clean on the stone ana get rld OF az
the gum. Wnen tne stone y reaay 1o1
use, the glycerine IS always 10 De ems
ployed instead OF OIL onNthe stone. This
improves the cutuDg Inc glycerine
does not ory up. Even though the
stone be LAID away for months, there wills
De no nard art or gum on the surface
II dusty, It can be washed OF withwaterI
Another advantage is that the glycerlns
may be used with either oil or water. Is
1T is lacking, water can be nsed for q
time without harm. Nor will its use
prevent return to glycerine or oil if ~
is ever necessary to use the latter.
For the grindstcne, it is time to aban-
don the water-trough Where the stone
stands in the water it becomes soft, while
the dry side retains its natural hardness
After little, this results in its getting
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

The woro Offering is like matrimon.
IA engsgeEsnt. i begins with an I, oiYsr
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
THE FARM AND GARDEN.
nooNoMIz1Nc TEAMS IN SUMMER,

No farmer likes to be overstocked with
horses at any season. but the great amount
of farm work now done by horse labor
makes it more important to keep the
teams in use as much as possible. Horses
at work on the farm are better unshod,
and by doing all the road work with one
team considerable blacksmith's bill for
horse shoeing may be saved. Have the
collars fit the shoulders perfectly. Poorly
fitting collars early in the season cause
CALLED places, and these keep many a
horse idle when with little timely care
he would be better every way for hard
seasons work. Boston Cultieator.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

NJ csoNt - taench celery ~
using smSlf - pasosd svsg ~ pls1lS. 4
When wished icr Winter ~ essery may
he left out of doors till quite severe
freezing weather, as moderate freezing
does not injure it. 1t may be stored for
winter use in dry earth in boxes or il
cellars if raised in large quantities.
To ship 70 market, trim off the roots,
then tie in punches about four inches Ia
diameter and pack in light boxes. arnss
Field and St0ckman.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10

4 GOOD conscience is the finest
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-07-10
SUBSTITUTE FOR MILE FOR YOUNG CALVES.

SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK FOR YOUNG CALVES.
Young calves may be reared on the
food described as follows Boil few
pounds of graham flour tied in cloth
for a few hours. 1t will then be hard
dry mass. This is grated fine and boiled
with little linseed meal into thin
Cruel which is strained and diluted to the
thinness of milk pinch of salt and a
teaspoonful Of sugar is added for each
pint. Feed one pint six times day. If
diarrhea occurs, add to the flour Cruel
rice water with a little gum arabic added,
and give less of the food. Very light but
frequent feeding is necessary to avoid in
digestion and consequent diarrhea. In
two or three weeks the calf will eat lit
tie fine hay, and an ounce or so at first of
mixed corn and oatmeal. This may be
gradually increased, always taking care
to avoid too much of it.-Neeo York
Times.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-31
SCHOOL LOANS.
A Cautiously WOrded Bill Intro.
duced into Congress.
Introduced by Mr.. McClammy,
of North Carolina.

1t Authorizes ''the Issue Of Legal Tenders
for School and Other Purposes, Based
on the Lands of the United states''-The
Appeal to congressman to Vote for It.
Plan of Loanlng Money.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-Some of the
remarkable bills that find their way to
congress during every session are now
beginning to appear in this. Mr.. Nc
Clammy, of North Carolina, has intro
duced one authorizing THE issue Of
legal tenders for schools and other pur-
poses, based on the lands of the United
States. 1t contains in the whereases a
recital of the area of territory in the
Union; the alleged deplorable condition
of the people and their Indebtedness,
and an invitation to congressman word
ed as follows:
I'VE beg of you on your return home
to visit, not your wealthy friends in the
cities, but instead, go rather. to the
houses of the honest laborer who has
but little food and the poorest, to give
his little ones; we beg of you to go
among the farmers, not among those
who are known as temperatures, who
grind the poor even worse than the Shy
locks; we ask of you to go among those
who toll in factory, farm, or NINE not
those who live on others toll, and then
say who is benefited by all the want and
misery you will have seen. The Shy
lock may accumulate more property,
but will he be benefited thereby"
The plan of loaning money on land
and farm products is then described,
and it is declared that the revenues to
the states from l per cent. per annum
would yield in the aggregate $t8, $50 900
annually. The bill proposes that the
money to be issued shall be loaned by
the states that accept the fund on real
estate, for not longer than ten years, at
75 per cent. of its average assessed
value for the five preceding years, ex-
elusive of improvements, and the
amount is limited to 81, 500 to any one
individual. The interest on the fund
allotted under this act is to be applied to
school purposes, but no part is to he
used for the erection of school build.
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