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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
DUN'S WEEKLY REPORT
ON THE CONDITION AND PROS
PEcTS OF TRADE.

K. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review
says:
There is distinct improvements mot
only in transactions in comparison
with the same time last year, but also
in the prospects for the coming
season.
In the cotton market decline of
Lie occurred, with sales of $50 900
bales in the week, owing to the con-
tinued large receipts and improved
crop prospects. The cotton mills are
actively employed, and orders will
keep the wooden mills crowded for
some time to come, while the boot
and shoe makers are full.
The rubber works are busy, leather
firm and wool is freely bought by the
manufacturers, the sales reaching o.
400, 900 pounds for the week.
AT Philadelphia the trade in most
lines is fair, but more firm in manu-
factuced iron, while the wool sales are
large and the grocery trade is excel
lent for the season.
Manufactnl ed iron is stiff at Pitts
burg by the closing of many mills,
and those at Cleveland are pushed
beyond their capacity, with some ad'
| vance in structural iron.
The clothing trade at Cincinnati in
creases with orders from the south.
AT Louisville trade is fair with excel
lent prospects, but at other southern
| points seasonable dizziness appears.
Rain is reported to have slightly
affected cotton about Savannah, anG
considerable improvement in trade il
seen at New Orleans, though sugar il
strong and rice is firm.
The official reports make the produc
ton of iron for the first half of 169:
4,799, O56 gross tons, against 3 1874, S1(
for the first half of 1891. In thu
year ending with June there wer'
9,71O,1l9 gross tons, against 8, 279, S7'
for the previous year, and 920,70
tons in 1890.
The merchandise exports in tn
three weeks of July are only 1-2 of
per cent larger than last year, Will
in the imports larger increase ap
pears.
The business failures occurrin
throughout the country during th
last week number for the United State
1853; for the same week lact year 1872
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
What Chill Has to Paw.

The secretary of state announces
tina. an entirely cordial and mutually
satisfactory settlement has been
reached between the governments OF
of the United States and Chill re.
specting the indemnity to be paid by
the latter on account of the assault
upon the crew of the Baltimore. Sew
enty-five thousand dollars in gold is
to be distributee among the families
OF the two men who lost their lives
and to surviving members of the crew
who were wounded.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
In Danger of Famine.

A special FROM Batesville, Tex,
says; "The people of Zavalla county.
through petition prepared by the
county judge, have called upon the
governor and the people of the state
for assistance, as result OF the
drought still prevailing in that portion
of Southwest Texas.
"The country is without grass OF
water, the crops are total failure
the life stock industry has sustained a
heavy lors and it is stated that unless
assistance is given the people, starva =
ton will be the result"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

has arrived in New York, after sew
eral months stay abroad. Mrs. Blaine
is still very feeble and her health has
not improved as much as was hoped.
At Pittsburg, Pa, the National Re-
tail Jewellers association of the
United States was organized by repre-
sentatives of the five associations of
the retail dealers of Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Kentucky, Missouri and Ala
bama.
At Chicago meeting of prominent
Scotchmen was held recently and
passed resolutions favoring subscrip-
tons for Mr.. Robert Burns Hutchin-
SON and his wife. Mr.. Hutchinson is
the only living descendant of Scot
lands poet.
j. &. Garlic, the millionaire horse
owner and one of the thirty-two pro-
prietors of the Denver lace course,
says that he understands that move.
ment is on foot to organize an asso-
citation of horse breeders for protect
i've purposes.
AT Plattsmouth, Neb., Burlington
freight train was wrecked at the east
end of the Missouri river bridge
Tuesday. Three tramps were killed
and twelve crrs filled with grain were
demolished. The accident was caused
oy the train breaking in two.
Sanford Fleming of Ottawa has
offered prize of $1,000 for the best
workable measure, which, if made q
law, would give the whole Canadian
people equal representation in parlia-
ment and each elector due weight in
the government through parliament
Accordingly he invites essays OF
electoral representation and the recti.
iication of parliament.
Internal revenue officials familiar
with whisky trust affairs, say lively
times are expected within the mex
sixty days. When the trust was formed
and the Independent distilleries wer
absorbed by the combination, the trus
took leases on the plants. These lease
or the greater number of them, at
about to expire, and the lessees an
lessons are at loggerheads.
]. M. Kelly, chairman of the execu
tive board of the Associated Keele
Bi-Chloride of Gold Clubs, has issue
call for the second general conven
ton of the organization to be held i
Dwight, ILL.,, beginning Septembe
18th. 1t is expected that 500 dele
gates will be in attendance, and tina
1900 Kelley graduates and others il
terested in the work will visit Dwigh
at the time.
For the first time in three years tn
New York Produce exchange receive
direct quotations from the Chicag
board of trade Tuesday. A Wester
Union wire connected the two estal
lishments, and over it came all tn
figures made on the Chicago boart
They were posted, in the old fashion
IN the exchange as rapidly as the
were received. The quotations wer
cut OFT In July, 1889, when the boar
undertook its fight against the buckle
shops.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
A Remarkable Surgical operatior

"A telegram from Chicago saws Sur-
geons E. w. Andrews and q. W
Cary, of the medical board of pension
examiners, have performed a remarka.
bic surgical operation on Mai. O. G.
Towne, the veteran, who has been
under their charge for some time.
Major Towne resides at Argyle park
and has been confined to his bed for
nearly year from growing abscess
in his right lung. Two months AGO
the lung was opened and the absess
cut and drained. Major Towne began
to recover rapidly, but recently his
condition become worse, continual
discharge from the lung battling the
skill of the surgeons.
On Sunday, DR.. Andrews determ.
ined on another operation. After the
surgeons had made missions thew found
almost the entire lung diseased, and
accordingly went further than thew
had at first Intended and removed the
fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh ribs.
This opening was large enough to
admit the surgeons two hands. Tn
this cavity the surgeons found great
quantity of stony substance, some of
the pieces being as large as marbles.
and as hard as stone, while that which
was in the bottom of the cavity were
also covered with the stony substance.
Every particle of the stone was re-
moved and the wound covered and
dressed.
Twenty-four hours after Major
Towne had improved wonderfully.
and he now feels very much better.
and there is every prospect for his
recovery. Nothing similar has been
reported in medicine.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

THE remarkable intelligence is sent
from Cincinnati that a baseball game
was stopped because OF the fact that
the rays of the setting sun got in the
eyes of the batsmen and pitchers.
When the relative positions Of these
two functionaries are considered it
becomes clear either that the sun is
very cratic In the vicinity of Cincin-
natl or else that the players are affiict-
cd with . very extraordinary and ag-
gravated forms of strabismus.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

NEW YORK has guest just arrived
rom Rome and acknowledges that he
Is "a fugitive from Rome" and has
doubtless left there for Romes good.
re candidly tells reporter Of the
Recorder: Il am here to make prop
uganda for my cause. My principle
Is the abolition Of private property,
Of capitalism, and government, which
are all one-namely, the enemy of
'Crue civilization. He should be
shipped home by the first boat with
2 notice to stay there.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

VI suppose you haven't forgotten
that it is leap year, he said as he
took seat beside her, "and so must,
be careful not to lead the converse
ton in a dangerous direction, and he
laughed.
Il had quite forgotten it," she raid,
with a yawn. whats the use of
remembering it when you never meet
man wh0i is worth proposing to-"
This time he didn't laugh.-New
York Press.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

A PORTION Of Dubuque seems to be
situated over vast subterranean
lake. Such a state of affairs has
long been suspected, and the sudden
disappearance short time ago Of
half an acre Of ground is strong
PROOF OF the theory. Fortunately no
houses were situated on the Inflated
half acre. Had the phenomenon oc-
CURED In crowded portion Of the
city, it would have occasioned one Of
the greatest catastrophes of history.
Some such misfortune has been fire.
quently predicted as on the pro-
gramme for Chicago. Engineers have
shown, or attempted to show, the
possibility that her heavy buildings
might sink out of sight, and one
wild-eyed negro preacher has had a
vision in which the waters OF Lake
Michigan were holding riotous dance
far above the city's housetops. Ac-
cording to his theory, Chicago is to
be sunk by the weight OF her own
wickedness. None of these prophe
cies have as yet come true. On the
contrary, Chicago real estate is going
up all the time. Even a slight slump
is improbable, and as for the bottoms
dropping out, as it did in the case Of
that half acre in Dubuque, the thing
y impossihle.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

ALL England is agitated over the
poisoning of the Duke of Westmin.
ster's racer, @Orme," on the eve OF
the races. The incident seems like
q chapter out of an antiquated sport
ing novel, and will appear in the
pages OF scores Of new ones. 1t Illus
trates how widespread is the English
interest in racing and it illustrates
also the fact that some of the most
thorough blackgards imaginable were
interested in Orme's not running.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
homestead's Advisory Com m,t..<

Tie ADVISORY committee Of the
Homestead locked out men have pre.
pared a statement of its position. in
which the committee signifies its re-
cognition of law and of other peace.
full means as the only elements that
should have part in the settlement of
the present trouble. 1t pledges itself
and the workingmen of Homestead
to refrain from violence and lawless-
ness.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

A MAN in Barry, ILL.,, who fred six
shots at his wife with a revolver was
fined SO by the indignant Justice of
the Peace before whom his case was
tried. 1t is lucky for him that his
gun was not seyen-shooter His
fine would have been 81.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
Captain Redford susnena..

AT Liverpool the board Of trade IN
the case OF Captain BEDFORD of Tho
lnman line steamer City of Ch;can ne
censures the captain for running his
ship ashore near the old head of R; ms
aie' and suspends his certificate for
nine months. ior
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

The question Of good common
roads Is beginning to take promi-
hence In all the wide-awake States.
There Is no question in which all
classes OF people are more directly in
terested The ordinary methods of
road making and road repairing are
only playing abroad making" aThe
non horse" has solid road-beds, beau
taiully ballasted and bridged-but the
faithful four-legged horse goes on
mlIlng and wearing out his life in
pulling the farmers wealth to mar
ket The times are ripe for reform
IN country road building.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

"a e16m aa' every day man is he;
ne doesn't shine in society.
For after tha .ne worse for it, maybe;
He doesn't TO s sS,lt over at night.
But sits with his wife in the na 'IHe Hight
New York Press '''
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
Death in a rannerv.

fonr man were asphyxiated in
v va at Louis Houck & Sons'stannerv
Elston avenue and Bradley street
lineage. Three of them are dead
ana the other one in such precar;ona
conalllon that the physicians saw he
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

N DOWNRIGHT trickery has been often
reeorted to for the purpose of extend
ing the life Of valuable patent. It
seems to have been repeated by the
owners OF the Bell telephone patents,
ana 1t Is now claimed that by a com.
bination Of patents for certain i'm.
material devices Joined with the
berliner rights the company will be
enabled to extend its monopoly for
another seventeen years. But the
public need not be alarmed at the
suggestion. Long before the expira-
tion Of that time there will be dis
covered substantial relief from this
monopoly.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
The Country WIN Be Banlkrnn,.a

onooper-"Over thousand hills
na M oeen presented to Congress.
MIS- onooper-"Gracious. How can
t they ever be paid with no money in
'ne treasury?"-Exchange.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

heard %dfp eas do you thinkp +
r rsaru oid Puddle, of the bagoaoe'
n room, say this morning that he s wo "Se,
Sh arink drop if he got a chance
He su mao was evidently a slim
dron = 70 say that he would not
uiop drlnk.-General Manaosr uoD
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

Sue-"Would you believe that /
have no fewer than five young men
on my hands at the present timer"
Blanche (glancing at Sues hands0
Eyes, dear, / can readily believe it.
There is ample room fer them. De-
troit Free Press.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
Ordered a Reduction of waoa.

IN view of the stagnant condition
OF the cotton manufacturing industry
the master cotton spinners of Lam
cashlre have concluded to recommend
snort time at 10 per cent reduction of
wages for an indefinite period, or
until revival of business. The
operative cotton spinners will hold a
meeting shortly to consider the pro.
position Pio-
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
To Dynamite the eo,,r..

Inc Paris Figaro says the nol;oo
h h,N discovered an anarchists blot ~
piow up the bourse and other pMn,; -
buildings. The paper adds that a .mo
OF the conspirators have bsaa TWO
rested. Doeh ar
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

ITALY is now tasting all the bitter
ness of financial distress Disarm-
ament or bankruptcy constitute the
two horns of the dilemma which King
Humbert must face.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

PIRATES seem to have sprung up in
the Mediterranean again. A Span.
ish sailing vessel was recently looted
by them off the Morocco coast, and
within hailing distance of the ocean
lane on which steamships are plying
night and day from the Mediterranean
ports to New York. Is the old free.
booting which SO nourished at the be.
ginning of this century to be revived?
Ii 80, the United States, which
cleaned the Barbary pirates out Of
their nests and swept the coast OF
the Tripolitaine with the bosom Of
destruction, must call out new De-
caturs, Prebles and Bainbridges and
DO the good work over again. But is
1t just possible that the cry about
pirates is raised by John Bull, who il
anxious for chance to interfere in
Morocco?
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

I nOtlce, remarked Mrs n,n,.
b esa ,sl postmaster General Wanamaker
&c nSs , issued an order that in the names
Anal I1o : ss,e ending in burgh. the
bnsha aopping his his, eh?" queried her
gone into suppose since he has
t tbinl mo ha society he wants people to t.,
P fus ne Is English. 81 Detroit Free ee
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

FERDINAND WARD was reckless as
f1nancier, but he is very discreet
released convict. He avoids all noto-
riety and will submit to no inter-
views. Mr.. Ward learned wisdom at
Sing Sing.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

Benevolent Gent-"Why don't you
go 10 your father for money? He's
well-to-do, isn't hep"
Youth dead broke)-"Well, as far
as am concerned, he is well to don't,
at least so he says" Exchange.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
Gain for TeIegrann.

The order of the Ra;l,o.s
graphers has succeeded in u lele-
from the Louisville and Nashv; mg
railroad the concessions asked bu ~
telegraphers of that road ny the
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
The Limit Reached.

Johnny-"WheEe are you goingp"
Tommy-"Home. Don't you hear
nav calm me?"
That's nothin' She called Won
two or three times beforep
Yes; but she's out at the peach
Tree now, cuttin off ultimatum.
indianapolis Journal.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

The regions Of California not irri.
gated by artificial means are already
suffering from the drought and crops
are greatly injured. This side of the
Rockies would have willingly spared
them seven or eight inches of water
and not missed it. aThe glorious
climate" has its drawbacks.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
The COLUMBUS HoIIdav

The president has issued his procla-
nation designating Friday, October
n, az a general holiday, being the
four-hundredth anniversary of the dis
covery Of America by Columbus.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

SwINBURNE's essay in the dramatic
arena will excite much interest
among the poets admirers. Coming
so soon after the production of Ten
nyson's play, "The Sisters" will at
tract additional attention. The poet
laureate has not proved himself a
master Of dramatic situations and
effects, but he has produced a play
which Is a great treat for all lovers of
good literature. If Swinburne has
the dramatic instinct more highly de.
veloped than Tennyson he has not
yet given evidence of it in his writ
ings. He is, however, a superb mas
ter OF English, consummate Wrist.
and poet Of exquisite taste. We
shall probably have no exciting
scenes in his new play, possibly no
absorbing plot, but we are sure OF
melodious lines and delightful songs.
And, after all, we shall find much re.
freshment in an occasional change
from the tank drama, aAnnie
Rooney" and "The Bogie Man.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

First Gambolier- "Paderewski came
over on the ship with me.n
second Gambolier-"So? They saw
he plays superbly."
FIRST Gambolier-"All rot. I DOM
believe he knows one card from
another, Judge.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
More Like 1t.

onaggs-1t is claimed now that
Deeming is moral idiot.
ohlnglss-He's an immortal idiot,
more like. Exchange
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

Manager-Mr Cues, in your per-
Romance last night, after saying
"Ha! l am foiled again" you forgot
to draw in your breath with low,
kissing sound. Don't let it occur
again, sir. The traditions of the stage
must not be violated in this theaterl
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

ONE OF the most famous institu.
lions OF the Presbyterian Church in
the West, LANE Seminary" Cincin.
natl, once presided over by Lyman
Beecher, Professor Stone, and men
OF national fame, is in a turmoil.
The peculiar views of DR.. Briggs have
created wide discussion, and it is now
stated that Professor Smith, of the
institution, has boldly come out as
an advocate Of the Doctors doctrine
In pamphlet entitled biblical Schol-
arship and Inspiration. The PAM
phlet has caused a genuine sensation.
A storm Of opposition to DIR. Smiths
utterances was soon aroused, but he
remained firm, and now it is an
nounced that Trustees Alexander Nc.
Donald, S. j. Broadwell, and Peter
Rudolph Neff, all prominent men and
mlllionaires, have resigned, leaving
the board, as whole, in sympathy
with Professor Smith. The next Gen.
eral Assembly, which meets at Port.
land, Maine, will likely tackle the
subject, and will find it knotty.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

A KEW postoff1ce In Nebraska has
been named Tonic. The Postmaster
pertaining thereto declares it pleas
ant to take.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
HUMOR OF THE WEEK.
STORIES TOLD BY FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

Many odd, Curious, and Laughabis
Phases Of Human Nature Graphically
Portrayed by Eminent Word Artists of
Our Own Day.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

o,S Tawker City, Kan, has adorted : :
ctasIsnce requiring every oXn er a. -
% keep them on his premises.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
Retribut.Nn.

l came, saw, pressed her band;
l begged her for kiss
She blushed, looked down, l stole the prize,
1t was dream of bliss
I've wakened from my dream sine . then:
That kiss has cost me dear.
I'm paying alimony now
For it twelve times year.
Judge.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
A Hard Worker.

Magistrate-I must commit yous
for you have no means of support
Prisoner-But 1 work for living,
your Honor.
"Ha, ha! What do you work at?"
Il work everybody l can, your
Honor. Detroit Free Press.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
a MilIionaIra 49,.

=. 2. Knight, the millionaire suo.r
renne sn died at Cape May, N. ]. af H. T.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
La. ha! What do you work at?"


Gazzam-Why in the world do you
want Jaysmith nominated? He owes
you 500.
Maddo2-That's it exactly. When
he's candidate he won't dare refuse
to pay 1T. Exchange.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

DEATH has nothing terrible in it
but what life has made SO.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28

If we are good, example is the best
luster Of virtue; If we are bad, shame
Is the bes. step to amendment.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-07-28
6br 1nka Rfportfr,
--Pubfishsd Every Tbursdsy A.
IUKA, MISS.

A WALLPAPER trust will stick at
nothing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-03
Walter L. Mains Show.

This show visited US last Wednes-
day, and gave US very creditable
entertainment. Its animals were not
nun erous, but were all good, clean
and prosperous looking. The trained
horses were the best feature of the
circus; the races were all good; the
trapeze performers and tumblers were
above the average. The show is not
near as large one as the Sells BT0s.
show; but the absence of all fakirs
and gamblers was appreciated by all
who attended-and both afternoon
and evening performances we're well
attended. The clowns in the circus
were the poorest part of the show, as
their Jokes were stale, and they were
filled with the mistaken idea that there
were only republicans in the audience,
as thsy attempted to be very funny at
the expense of the peoples party. If
the show comes back two years from
now their jokes % of this year will be
laid aside.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-03

A. W. Smith. man who never since
his entrance into Kansas politics, has
been anything but the plant tool of
these railway corporations, and is so
completely the servant of Kansas rail-
roads that if he were elected governor
he would, as he has always done while
a member of the legislature, do all in
his power to serve his masters. This
man Smith is one of a number of Kan
sas professional politicians whom the
railroads have always been able to do
precisely as they pleased with. Their
wish has invaribly been his law. His
legislative record proves this.-Atchison
Daily Champion, Republican, April 20.
AND this ia the man whom the repub-
leans are asking you to vote for, for
governor of Kansas? Will you do itl
Will you aid to put in power a man
whom the republicans themselves have
branded as boodler railroad tool;
"a professional politician whom the
railroads have always been able to dc
precisely as they please with?" We
hope not. We earnestly request that
every reader of this paper who is vot-
er will record his vote aginst A. w
Smith.