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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
SERVANTS WORTH SIS A YEAR.
Tho rtacksnaKe Is IA Valuable Friend OF
vi the Agricultural.

Tho faacksnaKe Is Valuable Friend OF
VI the Agricultural.
~ would protest against the kill
ing Of blacksnakes, remarked DR..
w. ID. Hartman to a West Chester
(Pa.) News man. 1.-THE blacksnake
feeds upon field mice and is the friend
OF the farmer. The field mice burrow
In the ground and destroy the roots
of plants and grain. When / was
boy my father used to say a black
snake was worth SIS to him on the
farm. 1t is not yenomous, and
though blacksnake will sometimes
give chase to one who runs from it
there is absolutely no danger, and if
the person who runs turns back the
snake will itself run away" The
doctor, relating an incident in his
own experience, said: while out
driving few weeks ago / noticed a
blacksnake lying on top Of snow.
drift. The snow had chilled him aud
nearly all the warmth had gone out
OF his body. | knew that if left
there he would freeze. So | got out
OF my sleigh and helped him down of
the bank and into little depression
in the ground where he would be
warmer and be able to survive until
more congeDial weather." The doctor
added another story of the long-ago,
when Cabinet Hall was the resort of
West Chester scientists. The story
was in substance as follows: A man
named Williams, who owned the mill
on the Brandywine, below Deborah's
Rock, one day came to West Chester
and visited Cabinet Hall Before
leaving home he caught large black,
snake and placed it in his hat. There,
snugly coiled up, the reptile lay quiet
until Mr.. Williams took off his hat
and set it down on table. The hat
was a high-crowned silk and at first
no one noticed anything unusual, but
pretty soon the snake began to stretch
himself. At first his head appeared
above the hat, then up came his CLASSY
neck, rising higher and higher, until
the wayy, wabbling thing stood up
foot or more above the hat, and
darted its red, forked tongue in and
out in a very suggestive manner
Everybody in the hall left in haste
except DR.. Darlington, who well knew
the harmless character of the serpent,
and sat still, watching 1t with con-
siderable amusement. Then Mr..
Williams, having created the desired
sensation, reached his hand over the
head OF the snake, and pressed it
down into the hat, replaced it ON his
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
Things Worth knowing.

1t is worth knowing that the chill
dren Of mothers who allow them to be
present at all social gatherings and
monopolize the attention and inter.
rupt the conversation Of the guests,
are always cordially disliked.
1t is worth knowing that the man
who sneers at old maids is ALWAYS an
lgnoramus or worse-generally worse.
1T Is worth knowing that the de-
signing of costumes is not NOW all
left to the modiste. The advent OF
the esthetic gown had the effect Of
making every woman of taste an ar.
fist in this regard. Many ladies now
not only draw and cut their own pat.
terms, but make their own gowns.
1t is worth knowing that most
people cook corn too long. Long
boiling does not make it tender. but
hardens it, as an egg is hardened that
is oyer-done.
1t is worth knowing that when
acid Of any kind gets on clothing,
spirits of ammonia will kill it. Chic
reform must be afterward applied tc
restore the color
1t is worth knowing that about
every two days the tin coffee por
should have soda boiled in it to keep
it sweet and clean.
1t is worth knowing that the
woman who gossips about her hus.
bands faults to her neighbors and
friends is not entitled to respect or
worthy of confidence.
1t is worth knowing that babies
will take longer and more refreshing
maps if they are occasionally turned
from side to side in their sleep.
1t Is worth knowing that some peo-
pie claim that molasses will remove
grease stains. The molasses should
be rubbed on like soap allowed to
soak awhile, and the garment washed
in the ordinary way.
1t is worth knowing that as practi-
cal education teaches you what to do
in order to succeed, it is good for
those whose lives are to be spent in
practical matters
1t is worth knowing that the days
should have been forty-eight hours
long. And that when the universe IS
re-created, it would be exhilarating
to be present and advise the improve
ment.
1t is worth knowing that the young
man who sees red-headed girl and
Immediately looks out of the car win
dow for a white horse, is on his way
to the lunatic asylum, and ought ito
be favored with quick trip
1t is worth knowing that feet Grip
pied by swollen joints and the various
excrescences which make life scarcely
worth living, are frequently attri-
butes to a want of cleanliness
The feet should be carefully bathed
every day.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

BSuin does not retire from the open
till he is compelled to do so by frost
and snow. He lives through the
summer on berries, buds, insects Of
every kind, grass, mice, or any other
small animal that he can get. l may
say, for the benefit of the gentlemen
that publish so many terrifying bear
stories in the daily newspapers, that
bruin is as harmless as a COW during
the summer, and will take to his
heels in fright on sight of human
being. 1t is only when he leaves his
lair too early in the spring and he is
not able TO find anything to eat that
he Will attack man; but he prefers a
calf or sheep, and the farmers tale is
often short at shutdown.
But, as l have said, when winter
Oyertakes him he sets about to find a
winter home. He has very likely,
during the summer, when poking his
nose into hollow trees looking for the
honey Of wild bees. seen some place
that will suit him, and to this he goes
straightway. The tree must be large
one, and he will not select it unless
there is space with plenty of room
where the snow or rain cannot reach
him. This secured, he bundles him
self together, his head on his paws.
closes his eyes, and remains in this
posture till ''those blind motions of
the spring" tell that ''the year has
turned" Then he drags himself out
and begins his struggle for an exist
ence.
Sometimes, however, when lying in
this stupor, loud sounds startle him,
and his tree castle shakes; this is
when the lumbermen have found him
and are assailing the tree with their
axes. He seldom escapes, and if he
does we will surely die in the snowy
forest unless he can find another
home. Our Animal Friends.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
CURIOUS FACTS.

At Potsdam, Germany, there is well
that only lacks ten feet of being mile
deep.
There are said to h 1913, 900 families
in London, Englana, living in single
rooms.
Asia signifies Gin the middle" from
the fact that ancient geographers place it
between Europe and Africa.
The figures of fire losses for 1891, com
piled by insurance men, reach the enor-
nous total of $40, 000,0 900.
Fruit that drops on your ground from
the branches of your neighbours trees
overhanging your land is yours.
In 1885 tame elephant could bt
bought in India for 1925; now theil
prices range from $3.50 to $4,000.
The juice of the pineapple contains
both protied digesting substance and
is also furnished with milk-curdling
fermPnt
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
Care OF the Skin.

4 lady whose thick, sallow ekin
caused unceasing worry consulted an.
eminent physician as to a possible,
cure. His answer was more forcibles
than courteous: "Well, in the first
place go home, aud wash your face and,
hands clean" Mortified she declaredN
that she had washed them several.
times during the day. what / mean,
is this, wash with soap thoroughly ~
All! she had never used soap on her.
face. When upon returning home.
she used the soap, then rinsed in cleart
water she was quite mortified to find
her face actually dirty. In obedience
to the doctors advice, this lady pur-
sued the following course, which may,
~roye beneficial to others: Every
night just before retiring she bathed
face, neck and hands thoroughly in,
soapsuds, using, of course, fine toilet
soap; then rinsed in clear water and
dried the skin on soft Turkish towel,
rubbing until quite free from moist
ure. If any sign Of roughness or sun
burn appeared, few drops of glyc-
crime were rubbed in. M
To do away with the oily appear
ance the doctor prescribed this diets
Lean meats, plenty of fruit, vege-
tables in their season mot cooked in
grease,) no pastry or cake, brown
sugar or molasses, but oatmeal,
cracked wheat, farina and the like,
sprinkled sparingly with white granu-
lated sugar. Three times day she
stirred a teaspoonful each OF cream
tartar and sugar into a tumbler OF
water and drank it, in order to cool
her blood This was an agreeable
medicine, both in the taking and in
the effect. All heat and fat produce
ing viands were forbidden, as we'll as
coffee with milk, chocolate and beer
Plenty of outdoor exercise with veil
to protect the face this wise doctor
recommended, also indoor games,
such as shuttlecock and battledoor,
TO stir the sluggish blood. In one
year the lady had fine complexion,
a clear, soft skin, and thoroughly
healthful constitution. She both
looked and felt years younger.
All of these things the reader may
not need to do, but to wash your
face and hands at night quite clean,
using soap freely, then rinsing in
clear. soft water, vii give a surpris-
ingly pleasant effect. The pores Of
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
German.
Syrup

JUDGE B. HILL, of the Superior
Court, Walker county, Georgia,
thinks enough of German Syrup to
send us voluntarily strong letter
endorsing it. When men of rank
and education thus use and recon-
mend an article, what they say Is
worth the attention of the public
1t is above suspicion. II have used
your German Syrup" he says, for
my Coughs and Colds on the Throat
and Lungs. can recommend it for
them as a frst-class medicine
Take no substitute. o
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

That's why | came here instead of
going to the opera house or the city
buildings. How much will it cost me
to send $40 to Hiram Buckle Smith,
at Columbus, Ohio"
The clerk began brief calculation
on pad of paper. .
"Well, madam" he replied, after
Keeping her waiting two OF three
minutes, sit will cost you, including
the postage, S40.22
"What, wha-what?" she gasped.
as she fell up against the wall.
"torty dollars and twenty-five cents?
DO you mean to tell me it will cost
me that much to send $40 to my
brother-in-law in Columbus, Ohio?"
ut certainly will madam, /" said the
clerk confidently, ''if you send it by
money order"
by this time she was pretty badly
ratified.
"lt's shame and an outrage" she
exclaimed. 81 thought the fee was
only 20 cents or such matter; but
here you tell me it is more than the
entire amount want to send"
II beg your pardon, madam, Z"
apologized the clerk, softening. Il
didn't say the fee was S4O.22 You
must have mistaken me someway.
You asked me what it would cost you
to send $40 to Columbus, Ohio, and l
said, including postage, it would cost
you $40. p. You see," he hurried on
without giving her a chance to chip
In a word, "the postage will be 2
cents, the fee for a $40 order is 20
cents, that's % cents, and the $40
you want to send to your brother-in-
law will be $40; forty and twenty and
two" he ratified away on his fingers,
sis $40.22 See? And that's Just
what it will cost you to send the $40
which you asked me about at first.
Here's your blank: you'll find ink and
pen on the desk over there, instruc-
tiOnS on the blank and me right here
at the window when you get it all
ready. Stand aside now, please, and
let those other people in to the win
dow" and the woman, with her
feathers ruffled and her feelings posi-
tiye,y mangled, did as he requested
her to do, humbly and silently, and
the clerk was happy.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

There is an amusing little story told
of George Clemeuceau, a conspicuous
figure in French politics. His wife was
an American girl, and, although she has
lived in France since 1870, has retained
most of her American ways and customs.
That we Americans have customs pecu-
liar to ourselves is illustrated by the
following: A man once went on an er.
rand to their house, but was not sure he
had seen M. Clemenceau. ~ saw"
said he, ga little man with bald head
in room where there was a rocking
chair" "rhat's enough" interrupted
the man he was talking to. "You saw
him. He has an American wife and
that is where rocking chairs come
from. New York Voice.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
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500 Reward. H1a0.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con-
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treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building UP the
constitution and assisting nature In doing its
work The proprietors have so much faith in
It's curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
send for list of testimonials. Address
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eE- Sold nv DruUoiata Yho
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

eyes" said the old Georgia colonel,
81 think that up to the age OF IA
the colored children learn quite as
well as the white, better perhaps, but
there they seem to come to halt.
II recall boy owned before the
war, who was as sharp as a steel tran
and great pet of myself and family.
AT the time Of the incident l am
about to relate he was about ten years
OF age, and SO full Of mischief that it
bubbled out OF him.
"Whenever he broke out Of bounds
and got unbearable | sent him with a
note to the overseer, with instruc-
tions to fog him, always indicating
the weight and number of stripes.
Seeing the unfayorable conse-
quences of carrying that bit OF
paper to the overseer, he said to me
one day:
"'Massa, ken dat papah talk?'
1T cam l replied. 1T tells when
you are idle and won't work.
"'But you don't nebbah work, ez
seez. he said.
vi, Icplicu, WOrk Win my
head, and that is the hardest kind OF
work
1.-THE next time | gave the boy a
note to take to the oyerseer he went
OF stroking his forehead.
II soon learned that he had de-
stroyed the paper instead of deliver
ing it. So ] called him up and asked
him why he had not obeyed me-
'Wa'al, massa, said the boy, with
a twinkle in his eyes, I'ze done been
dom some t'inkin' TO- myself. an TIE
allowed az how I'd start in an work
wild my head too!' New York Adj
vertiser
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16


all the proper functions Of wo-
manhood. DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription is the remedy. u
regulates and promotes their 40
ton, and removes the obstruo-
tons and suppressions which cause
trouble and misery. At the two
critical periods in woman's life
the change from girlhood to woman
hood; and, later, the "change of life "
lit is q perfectly safe and an es-
pecially valuable remedial agent,
that can produce only good results.
It's a powerful, invigorating tonic,
and a soothing and strengthening
nervine a legitimate medicine =
purely vegetable, perfectly harm-
less-and carefully adapted, by an
experienced physician, to woman's
delicate needs.
For all the arrangements, irregu-
larities, and weaknesses peculiar TO
the sex, the Favorite Prescription "
is a remedy SO certain that it can DO
guaranteed If it doesn't give satis-
faction in every case, the money 10
returned. No other medicine for
women is sold in this way.
No other medicine can be.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
hound to Ess Forgiven.

Gustaye Dore had many faults. but
hone SO large as not to deserve excuse
when one remembers his tendernesgof
neart. He absolutely would not and
could not keep up an enmlty. Life
was short, according to his loving
theory, and only the foolish man
gould afford TO spend it in bitterness.
Blanchard Jerrold was exceedingly
angry with him at one time because.
Pfter they had worked together on a
volume of drawings and descriptions
relating to London, Dore published
French edition of the book, in which
perrold's text did not appear.
For year the intimacy of the two
men ceased, and then, on Dore's an
nual visit to London, he suddenly 3D.
peared in his former friends lIufary,
held out his hand, and said, II
couldn't leave without seeing YOU
He owned that he had been in the
wrong, and did not attempt to Justify
himself. The only thing he did in
sist upon was the fact that he could
not live at enmity with one of whom
ne had once been fond, and after long
discussion the two parted, on their old
affectionate terms.
Yet Dore was an irritable man, and
Pne day actually quarreled with a
friend on the subject of art. 1t was
mot long, however, before he rushed
PINTO the gentleman's house, saying,
rLet us embrace each otherl 1t is too
stupid to quarrel with friends We
will talk no more about painting, but
only of drawings. Then, you were
perhaps in the right"
"We Rugged each other" says the
Friend, in telling the story. "He had
been the first to come back. He was
b better man than |"
Another friend, Albert Wolff, the
critic, had written somewhat severely
pf Dore as a painter, and the latter,
who was never content to be admired
AS a mere illustrator, felt the cut
most keenly. The two had been
Friends for fifteen years, bnt this I'M
fortunate criticism parted them for
dive Then, one summer evening,
they met face to face, and it was
Dore who advanced with outstretched
hand, saying, as it all over?"
CAS- you please" was the cold reply.
Dore hesitated. Then his better
mature prevailed over pride, and,
passing his arm within that of his
Friend, he said, 81 must talk with
you"
He talked and the other listened,
with the result Of healing the breach
Between them.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

the skin will become stopped up ~
less thoroughly cleansed with SOW
and as they throw off all the mlnGSe
particles of refuse which accumulate
beneath the skin, we can imagine the
result when they cannot do their
work properly A sponge or cloth
should be used for bathing, as vigor-
Gus friction is required for thorough
cleansing. Good Housekeeping.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

With the desire of giving her hus-
baud a true picture OF herself wo-
man of Atchison, Kan, had her
photograph taken as she appeared at
daily housework in her kitchen dress,
with baby on one arm and broom
aud dustpan on the ether.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
A Years clothing for $3.50.

You have $3.50 given you to dress
during year. Suppose it is spring.
Il you are wise woman you will
plan your spring and summer ward
robe together. Let your memorandum
show the following:
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
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The Only One Ever Printed.

=, These is 3 inch display advert isemenr in
t IN. paper, this week, which has no two words
ank except one word. The same is true of
e ga new one appearing each week. from The
". ". Harter Medicine Co. This house places .
crescent" on eyeryt hing they make and pub
tlsh. Look for it, send them the name of the
wore and they will return you BOOK. EKAUrI.
suL LlIHoGRAPHs or SAMPLES FREE
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

LADIES needing a tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bltters. 1t is pleasant to take, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, Bliousness and Liver Com
plants, makes the Blood rich and pure.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares Browns Iron Bit
ters reou1ds the system, aids digestion. re-
spendid tonic for women and children.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

TELEPHONES are great convent
ence, and yet people are all the time
talking against them.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

SICK HEADACHE, chills, loss Of appetite, and
Al nervous trembling sensations quickly cured
by Beecham's Pills, Is cents box.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

All attempts to induce Rnbenstein, th
pianist, to visit America have failed
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

Gladstone has become frequenter of the
London theatres
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

General Miles is enthusiastic over the use
of bicycles in the army
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16

Composer Arthur Sullivan has entire
recovered from his recent illness.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-06-16
FAIR WOMAN'S DOiNGS AND
IDEAS.
How TO Have q Clear, Soft Skin and N
healthy CONSTITUTE on-Dressingo ON $3.50
Fer Year-Things Women should Know,


HE was one of
those women
who ought to be
an angel, if she
isn't, and the
clerk knew it
the minute she
put her face up
to the money
order window.
81 want to
Seuu Il money
ord e r." sh e
called down to
the clerk from
the hight Of her
superiority.
"This is the
place, madam"
he responded.
politely enough.
hI Ipnnxn - 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-29
KyOcKER orr ROBBER CONVICTED.

John Icnncssy. who pracscd the latest form or
knoc kcr ont robbery. convicted Of grand lar
c.nv I'm the first degree in General Sessions last
iicht Recorder Smyth rcmand'd him untn Friday
for sentence. llcnnc,sy was II lodecr ut No. 23o
Scvcnthavc., where John Sackman keeps IL harroom.
About ! a. IN. on october q, lIcnncssy, ono William
Fell and n woman drinking at the bar No
other customers there. The two men called for
beer and asked Sackman what he would nave. Sack
man poured himself some settler water. The woman
o first refused 10 drink. but finally called for beer.
sacxman turned around to fill her order and phal
OF "knockcrout' liquid was poured into his glass
lie drank part Of ihe liquid. But 1t tasted sweet An
other round Of drinks ordered and the trick was
rcpeaed Sackman drank the dose ana grew faint.
blow on the back OF the neck settled him. lie
was robbed OF Diamond pin worth $50, \ watch and
chain worth go, and %2J In cash lie lay In n
stpor for ten hours. Bell and the woman are still at
Ilerty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-29
GOOD SPEECHES IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT.

Aron Uall in wallst., near Broadway broohIS H.
+ d. was packed to the doors last evening ,''o "
n.lon being a mas meeting under the au'P'''9 y.
ne Republican Campaign Committee. Inc t''a'''s
enthusiasm was manifested, and every he'r'" VI
President lIarrson's nnms was greeted WIN No''. '
cheers. Jacob Worth presided, ana ihW"uu'ou wa
liam 4. Booh who spoke briefly on u'e ""''' '
ucnpctt next came TO the front and met VIII" d"
no,r,v rccentfon Mr.. bennett explained that ne WIS
M speaker but said IN simple. earnest way 'i'"'
~ elected he would devote all his energies 70 looAs
after the interests VI the workngmeu IN hs u's'r'' l.
The speakcr OF the evening was G. b. Lar WHO 'a.h''
about tho tariff and also went into d"taN Ts'N'I"e
the Wild cat currency plan of the Democracy n'
Iair showed how completely the hn'n'ai A'ao'"'.
OF tie country would be upset II such fc"oi''
through and presented his facts In Nuch Hghu t"at
-, $50 ,onrd them both entertaining and instruc-
iiy, RESOLUTIONS o. sympathy for PRESIDENT ni''"
son were unanimously adopted hN '''"''"0 WV