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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
The Good Old Times.

From an ancient account book
found at Eastport, Me-, it appears
that in 1897 tobacco was sold by the
yard In that settlement. The limited
purchasing power of a days wages at
that period is shown by the price OF
nails-1s 22d pound. A days or
binary wages would pay for about
four pounds of nails.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
How They Rode.

The invention of new words is the
special privilege of great geniuses
and small children.
An exchange mentions little girl
who had been used to seeing only
men on horseback. One day several
young women from the city rode out
where she lived and stopped directly
in front of the house. Mary stood at
the gate looking at them; then, as
they rode on, she ran into the house.
"Oh, mamma" she said, "if they
can ride sitways l guess I'll get a
horse and ride myself!"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

-Four little girls who live in a sub
urb OF Boston were playing together
one afternoon and at last one of them
suggested:
Lets play we're queens, and have
court"
"l'll be Queen Elizabeth" said one,
"and have big ruff round my neck. u
III be Marie Antoinette before IT
was time for her to be killed." said
another
"And I'll be Mary Queen of Scots,
because she was so pretty" said the
third.
who will you be, Else?" asked
Queen Elizabeth of her 5-year-old
sister. Il shall have to tell her the
name of some queen, of course" she
remarked confidentially to Mary
Queen of Scots.
"Nobodyll have to tell me-" said
Elsie, with dignity; 81 shall be
Queen Anne cottage"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
How Different Now.

In former time it was esteemed
highly improper for single or unmar-
ried persons to wear rings, unless
they were judges, doctors or senators. I"
For all but these dignitaries such an
unwarranted ornament was consid-
cred an evidence Of vanity, lascivi-
BUSINESS and pride" and was looked
upon as great piece of presumption
on the part of the wearer.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
ALL KINDS OF JACKS.
"his Is the Age OF tho Crank and Mono.
maniac

~'is IS tho Age OF tho Crank and Mono~
maniac.
n Inc number Of Jacks who have come
0eiore the public in the last two years ia
astonishing. The famous Jack the.
hpper" In London started the oustom
OF calling every crank who does some.
Sning out of the ordinary Jack-with n
WORD or two following to distinguish
wnat he Is noted for. The people Of this
country and England were excited bv
me horrible crimes charged to Jack-the-
nipper, who committed thirteen murders
ana baihed the police of London. Then
came the New York Jack the Ripper.
VINO murdered the old woman Shake.
ePeaIe" and cut her up In a way like
M maj employed by the London bend.
ne arrest OF Frenchy, within forty-eicht
YOURS after the discovery of the crime,
aha MS subsequent conviction did not
eatisly every one that he was the guilty
parry; Many believe to the present day
SnaG che New York Jack and the London
Jack were identical.
4, JACK the -Slasher, Of New York, closes
me ilst OF Jacks who were murderously
enclineo. The slssher, it will be re-
az MeBnered, was the man who had cut
ehe throats Of six drunken men when he
yas arrested in January. He was
caught In the very act Of cutting the
throat OF man who was overcome by
9rink. He gave his name as Henry G,
Dowd. He is now in an asylum. jack
une-ink- Thrower was one of the oranks
Oh the milder sort who were classed
among the Jacks, and together with
Sack the Water Thrower, Jack-th
SSlsser, Jack the Haircutter, Jack the
omiler and Jaek-the Hugger, served to
annoy and brighten the timid Of several
elues In this country. Their methods
are Indicative of disordered brains, and
IL Is evident that the respective manners
IN which they show their insanity are
the result of some fancied wrong for
which they are bound to be revenged.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

A gold coin passes from one to an
other 100000 times before the
stamp or impression upon it becomes
obliterated by friction, while silver
coin changes between :, 250, 900 times
before it becomes entirely effaced.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

A Camden, N. j., lady deposited
her purse containing 1851 In a lamp
post letter box Wednesday instead Of
the letter. 1t was restored to her by
Postmaster Browning.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

The above picture contains four faces, the man
and his three daughters. Anyone can find tho
mans face, but it is not easy distinguish tho
taces Of the three young ladies.
The propretors Of FOrd's Prize Pills will
give an elegant Gold Watch TO the 6ysf
person who can make out the three daughters faces;
60 the second will be given pair Of genuine
Diamond Ear-Rings; to the third hand.
color; to the fourth Coin silver Watch,
and many other prizes in order Of merit. Every
competitor must cut out the above puzzle picture,
distinguish the three girls faces by marking cross
with lead pencil on each, and enclose same with
htteen Y. 5, two cent stamps for one box Of
FoRD'S PRIZE PILLS, (Which will be sent post
paid, duty free), addressed to THE FORD PILL CON-
fANy, Wellington St. Toronto, Can. The person whose
envelope is postmarked f,st will be awarded the
first prize and the others in order of merit. To tho
person sending the Iasf correct answer will be given
an elegant Gold Watch, Of fine workmanship
and hrst-class timekeeper; to the nert 10 tie hsta
pair Of genuine Diamond Ear Rings; to
the second to the last handsome Silk Dress
Pattern, I6 yards in any color; to the Third
TO the last Coin Silver Watch, and many
other prizes in order of merit counting from tho
last. WE SHALL GIVE AWAY
1900 VALUABLE PREMIUMS should
There be so many sending in correct answersl No
charge is made for boxing and packing of pre-
miuns. The names of the leading prize winners
will be published in connection with our advertise
ment in leading newspapers next month. Extra
premiums will be given TO those who are willing to
assist in introducing medicine. Nothing is
charged for the premiums in any way, they arc
absolutely given away to Introduce and advertise
Fords Prize Pills. which are purely vegetable and
net gently yet promptly on the Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels dispelling Headache, Fevers and Colds,
cleansing the system thoroughly and cure habitual
constipation. They are sugar-cOated, do
not grippe, very small, easy to take one pill
dose, and are purely vegetable. Perfect digestion
follows thsir use. As to the reliability Of our
pany, we refer you to any leading wholesale drug
gist or business house in Toronto. All premiums
will be awarded strictly in order of merit and with
mail post paid When You answer this picture
puzzle, kindly mention which newspaper you saw
4 in. Address The FORD PILL COMPANY, Wei.
Hnoson ST.. Toronto. Can.
~. n II No Ok 1900
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

If the Alaska seal had half the
vitality of the English sparrow-but
no! That would never do. Seal
skins wouldn't be worth "a apiece.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

form school. The
institution is the
Newark City Home,
located at the foot
of the Orange
Mountains in YER
ona, N. j., and to
G. NJ. Harrison, the
superintendent of
the home, is due
any credit for the
invention. There
are 300 children in
the home, many of
whom have been
committed to the
institution by New
ark police justices.
They are said to
manifest a supreme
contempt for bread
and water and the
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and Stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, 1t rebuild@ the system, cleans the Blood
and strengthens the muscles. A splendid tom
ic for weak and debilitated persons.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
The Only One Ever Printed.

CAN YOU FIND THE WOkDf
These is a inch display advertisement in
this paper, this week, which has no two words
alike except one word. The same is true OF
each new one appearing each week, from The
pr. Harter Medicine Co. This house places .
Crescent" on everything they make and pub
lish. Look forit, send them the name of the
word and they will return you BOOK, BKAUTI-
rUL IITHoGRAPHs or SAMPLES FREE
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

For impure of thin Blood, Weakness Mala-
ria Neuralgia, Indigestion. and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant To take.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

"THERE is good in all things"
Even the deadly bacillus will excuse
itself from an atmosphere Of cigarette
smoke,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Ladies, ladies, think of the engagements you
have broken and the disappointments con-
sequent to Others and perhaps also to yourselves,
cure you in fifteen minutes Fifty cents
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Mrs. U. S. Grant has concluded to spend
most of the summer at Cranston's, West
Point, n Y.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Another deserted castle On the Rhine
has been purchased by q rich and ambi-
tious American.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
ONE ENJOYS


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK. NY
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Rudyard Kipling's contributions to the
London Times are paid for at the of $50
letter
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Elk Queen Natalif of Servia, has drama
TIED her matrimonial experiences.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
WHIPPED WITH LIVE WIRES.

Aieetricity Employed to Torture Little
children In New Jersey "Home."
Electricity as mode of punish
Ing refractory children is the latest
method adopted in a New Jersey re-
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

:, BEECHAMs Pills act like magic on the
uVer ana other vital organs. One dose relieves
sick headache in 20 minutes.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

jefferson, the commedian, is worth over
a quarter of million.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

Queen Virtoria has made the Khedive of
of Egypt knight of the Order of Bath
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

piece OF m tai
covered with thin sponge.
When one Of the children has COM
m1tted a grievous infraction of the
discipline of the school he is quietly
taken into room where there is no
one but himself, the superintendent
and the doctor. The sponge-covered
electrode is immersed in water and
applied to the base of the culprit's
skull. The other handle or brush is
held in close proximity to the child,
and when the current is turned on it
is applied to his face, neck or arms.
The moment the brush touches the
child the electric circuit is closed and
severe shock sustained. Superin-
tendent Harrison says the process
works to the entire satisfaction of
every one with the possible exception
of the child. The case is being in
veStigated.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

superintendent and Dr. Whiteborne,
the official physician, presumably
with the idea Of making the home
more pleasant and profitable for its
little guests, laid their heads to-
gether and the result was something
which produced deep impression not
only upon the minds of the children
but upon the public as well.
This invention was nothing more
nor less than the transposition of an
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30
I2J:S
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porters have done, and earn FRO
month. Perseverance, practice,
to a seif-learnerl and SPECIAL Ii
you need Send q for Phonogg
special instructions--postal no !,
Address John j. 8
Cut out this adv.A Box SIS, FL
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-30

electric "a t t cry
into an instrument
of p u n / S h ment.
The usual handles
used in the instru-
ment have been re-
moved and in the
place Of one of
them a wire brush,
two inches long has
been placed.
The place of the
other is taken by
an ordinary piece
of wood, rounded,
about two and a
h alt inch es in
length. On t h e
end Of it is a fat
ninoa -
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19
Wills Filed.

The following is an abstract of the wills
filed at the Nav term of the Probate Court
in Belfast:
Sarah P. Tripp, late of Searsport, gives to
her mother, Mary p Munsey, OF Searsport,
800 to pay expenses of living and funeral. If
any remains it is to become the property of
Electa G. Seavey, Of Searsport. To the said
Electa c. Seavey she gives $1,000, to be in
vested under direction of the Judge of Pro-
bate, and the interest paid to the legatee.
When Electa becomes thirty years of age
she is to have one half of the principal and
the remainder when she becomes forty years
of age. The remainder of the estate, real
and personal, is given to the said Electa. In
case of her death without issue, the property
is to 60 to Clara f. Mason, of Belfast and to
George T. Moore and Edwin R. Moore, of
Searsport, and Harvey Burnard, of Cincin-
natti, or their survivors in equal shares
Howard f. Mason is appointed executor.
Ann E. Billings, Of Freedom, after small
bequest to her two daughters, gives her
property to her husband. DR.. A. J. Billings,
who is named executor.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19

Attorney General Littletield has decided
that under the new ballot law the Presiden-
tial electors in Maine must all be nominated
in the state conventions. Hitherto the state
convention has nominated two electors at
large and the four district conventions have
nominated one each. Already the Bangor
convention has nominated two at large, so
the Portland convention can add four more.
Chairman Manley has issued a circular ex-
planning that the new ballot law has made
an important change in giving the party con-
vention legal status, whereas before it has
existed upon the ''basis of unwritten law. -
Section :, of the ballot act accomplishes two
very important objects, which the state com
mittee circular explains as follows:
First, it divides the state into estate and
electoral districts" 50 far as the making Of
nominations is concerned; second, 1t pro-
vides, substantially, that nominating con-
ventions, hitherto not known to the law,
shall henceforth have legal status, and not
only that, but that party candidates to be
voted for by the party voters OF the whole
state shall be nominated in a convention
representing the party voters OF the whole
state.
Party candidates to be voted for by the
party within a county OF an electoral dis
trict' shall be nominated in party conven-
tiCm representing the party voters OF such
county or electoral district and proper GER
titicates, under oath, mast precede the print
ING Of all names of candidates upon the
official ballot
1t is this section which works the change
in the long established method of nominat-
ing Presidential electors.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19
The Maine Wheelmen.

The Queen City Wheel club, of Bangor,
has made partial arrangements for the an
nual meet in that city on Memorial Day. 1t
has been decided to limit the hill climbing
contest to Maine cyclists. There will be
four prizes, the first, fine gold medal do
mated by Jno. Tebbetts & Co., valued at $50;
second, bicycle lamp, valued at $10.50, do
mated by the Premier Cycling Co.; third, a
Weston cyclometer, donated by Mr.. f. c.
Weston, its inventor; fourth, bell donated
a,y Mr.. f. ii. Dakin.
1t was decided to admit wheelmen out
side the club for an entrance fee of 81. The
banquet to visiting wheemen will be held
at the Windsor Hotel. The programme for
the meet, May a0th, has been finally decid-
ed upon. There will be parade at 9, fol-
lowed by hill climbing contest on Pros
pect street, then run will be taken to Pu-
shaw, returning in the afternoon to the ban
uIet,
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19

The fishermen off Monhegan find the catch
small as yet.
The sardine industry is starting up and the
factories at Brooklin and Oceanville are in
operation.
The Bass Harbor Packing Company, which
has new factory at Goose Cove, West IRE
mont, is now putting up CLAIMS. The sardine
industry will start later.
By the capsizing of boat on Swan Lake
one day recently two Belfasters caught
ducking. They were rescued by fishermen
near by.
Mr.. C. E. Weeks, of Rockland, has bought
the schooner Lucy Ann, of Gloucester, Mass,
At tons, and will fit her out for halibut fish
ing, on the banks. She will be commal ded..
by Capt. John Dowdell, of Gloucester.
Mr. John c. Condor has moved his traps
in shore and is catching more Holsters. He
says he is satisfied that he made a mistake
in setting his traps so far off shore. He be-
lieves that owing to the mild weather of last
winter the Holsters did not 60 off into such
deep water as is usual, but remained nearer
the shore. While the lobster is migratory
in its habits he does not travel far and usu
ally visits the same old haunts.
The many admirers of the aquarium in
Mr.. F. III Francis boot and shoe store, Bel
fast, will be grieved to learn that the big
trout and salmon have been liberated. One
of the glass panels in the aquarium became
broken and the water oozed out AS it would
require much time to repair it Mr.. Francis
decided to Hberate the fish. and Saturday he
took them in wash boiler drove to Swan
Lake and turned them loose The big trout
which had been three years in confinement,
did not know how to use his liberty, but re-
manned near the shore for half an hour and
only sought deeper water when stones were
thrown at him. The smaller trout and the
! two salmon played about the shore for some
little time when they disappeared. Mr..
Francis had tile larger trout three years.
When he was put into the tank he measured
six inches in length. When liberated he
measured seventeen inches in length and
was estimated to weigh three pounds. The
land-locked salmon We're given Mr.. Francis
| about two years ago 10y Mr.. Atkinson, and
were bred at the government hatchery at
East Orland. The fish We're then nearly two
years old and We're eight inches in length.
When liberated Saturday they measured
seventeen inches and We're beauties. During
the summer season the fish We're fed on min
nows and in the winter on meat. The fish
We're great attraction, hundreds OF
strangers visiting the store to see them. Mr..
Francis thinks he will repair his tank and
put in a large number of the Young trout
Just Matched ont at the Swan Lake hatchery.
care for themselves turn them into the lake.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19
The Patent Medicine Industry.

j. w. Frederick < Go. have an order for
a large American ensign to be placed on the
Skoda Discovery building at Wolfville n
s. 1t is proposed to have both the Amer-
can and English flags wave over the build
ing.
The Dana Sarsaparlia Company is now
making the last run of medicine for the sea-
son unless the demand should exhaust the
supply. When the present run is completed
100000 bottles will have been manufactured
since January first.
The Rudolf Medical Discovery is the
name of a new patent medicine that will be
put upon the market from Brooks. Mr.,
Chas. E. Lane is the leading spirit in the
business Last week Mr.. Lane was III Bel
fast and contracted with Mr.. Geo. f. Bracl-
EFT for the printing of 10000 copies ii pa
per called Clarion Of Health.
The Skoda Discovery Com pany, of Belfast,
is having good sales of the diff erent RENE
dies manufactured Ivy that concern. Last
week they received orders for the Discovery
| from Iowa and Michi gan. The stock of this
company still continues t. advance, shares
selling last week at three dollars for one
Mr. Everarl Wilson, Of Belfast, is now
visiting the principal cities in Nova Scotia,
in the interest of the Slloda Discovery Com
pany. While at the factory in Wolfville lie
superintended in the manufacture of 10000
bottles of the medicine. 1t is said there was
a large demand for the medicine before it
was ready to go on the market
Mr.. E. f. Hanson, on Saturday, lad the
city of Belfast photographed on large scale,
the views being taken from the east side.
across four columns, will be used in future
editions of the papers issued by the Dana
Sarsaparlla Company. The photographs
We're made by Mr.. Hall, and are good ones.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19
10 the Women of Waldo County.

knowing, from letters received and hearty
words spoken, that there are many thinking
women in the county, who believe that the
work of Christian temperance stands above
and beyond the lines Of any political party
OF religious sect. and that we must be free
to call on the best men Of al parties for the
aid we need, and must have, to make our
work a success. the bipartisan Temper
ance MONS of Belfast, Searsport and Burn
ham are making an arrangements to hold a
temperance conference in Belfast in June
and invite all women in harmony with the
principles and methods of non-partisan tenn
perance work to on III this conference. We
Shall be glad to hear from any who have a
God-speed for rs aud earnestly desire all
those who will attend to send in their names
to Miss g. Pratt, Belfast, that we may know
how many are likely to be present so that
provision for entertainment may be made.
(Signed Mrs. G. \. PILsBuRy, Belfast.
MRS. H. l.. BROWN,
Mrs. f. \. d. BURRINGToN. 90
Mrs. j. BURLEIGH, Searsport.
Mrs. +. ID. CARR, Burnham.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19

RoCKPoRT. At a large and enthusiastic
Republican caucus held in the town of Rock
port to choose delegates to the Republican
State convention, to be held in Portland,
June 81, G. Burgess was elected chairman,
and E. A. Morrill,, clerk. The following
F. Burgess, A. S. Buzzell, H. l.. Shepherd l;
aternates, S. S. Fuller, j. s. Foster, G. F.
Knight and E. A. Morrill,. Resolutions were
adopted re-atfirming adherence to Republican
principles and favoring the unanimous NOM
ination OF Hon. Henry b. Cleaves as the Re-
ing election.
The Republican journal., 1892-05-19
Maine Boys to the Front, as Usual.

Maine has always had reason to he proud
of her sons in politics, and they seem to he
quite Indispensable also. This seemed evi-
dent May It'll at the election of officers of
the Boston University Republican Club, as
seen frorn the following:
Presilent-ir. ordway, Medical School.
'93, Bnck,port, Me-
~. Vie Presi,lrnt-A. c. Boy'', Law srho, l.
90. Calais, Ne.
secretary-II L. Shepherd, G /. H.. ?i,
Belfast. Me
TreaSurer-A. y. Long Law school, ",
Milton, Mass
Three ont Of seven of the executive com
nittee are also Maine hoy>-Dr. Ordway
Chairman: Mr.. Bacon, Of Corhall, Me-, and
Mr.. Baker, Of Sk.whe-an, Ne.