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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

is not pressing. The illustration ac-
entirely of home manufacture,
which the writer remembers to
have seen illustrated twenty years or
so ago, but which many young farmers
of to-day may never have seen de-
scribed or in practice. The ditch is
dug with fat bottom (fiat from side
to side), and of sufficient width to
place three logs in 1t in the position
shown in the cross-section. The two
lower logs may well be pinned to-
gether, as suggested, for in such
drains, and in stone drains, the ten
dency is for the sides to settle together
by the pressure of the earth above and
at the side of them. Secured in this
way the three logs must maintain the
same relative position, with reference
to each other. If possible, let cedar
logs, or rails, be used, but if these are
not at hand, or if they are worth too
much for such use, if at hand, then let
the next most lasting wood be select
ed. Most kinds of wood prove very
durable when placed in the earth at a
depth where they are kept constantly
moist; SO that such drain will last
and do good work for years. The logs
should fit we'll together, SO that the
earth will not have large openings to
sift down into, and the whole should
be covered with hay, or some such ma
terial. before the loose earth is show
eled back into the drain. The earth
will become well packed before tho
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of tie pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
ECONOMICAL DRAINAGE.
A Sarviceabie Drain That Can BE Mad
Entirely mt Home.

A Sarviceabie Drain That Can BE Made
Entirely mt Home.
The undertaking of land Is one of
the greatest aids to improved agricul-
ture, but many who are well acquaint-
ed with the beneficial results follow
ing draining feel unable to undertake
the expense of putting in tile Even
in these days the expense of tile is a
heavy load for the poor land owner to
carry, and yet he cannot afford to let
his land lie wet and, in many cases,
very largely useless for large part of
the year. Surface drainage will do
something to aid in promptly freeing
the land from surplus water, but not
all. There is nothing like underdrain-
ing to keep the land light and porous
in condition to readily let all sur
plus water quickly run down through
it, and, sponge-like, to draw up moist
ure from the depths below when such
moisture is needed upon the surface.
The cost of digging bitches is not bur
densome, because considerable of it
can be done with pillow, If rightly
managed, while the actual digging can
be done at odd jobs when other work
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
TANNING GREEN HIDES.
Something Every Farmer who Keeps Live
Stock Should Know.

Something Every Farmer Who Keeps Live
Stock Should Know.
Thoroughly work over each hide in
warm water to clear of grease, spread
hair side up and brush until clean. 1t
should then lie for IL hours in mix
ture of 4 gallons rain water, i pint
soft soap and IL ounce pulverized
borax; then add 5 gallons rain water,
4 quarts fresh burned and Stacked
quick lime, quarts hardwood ashes
and a pound dried hen manure. Let
the skin lie in the mixture for 2 to 5
days or until the hair can be pulled
with the fingers. Then wash in rain
water, rub off the hair and cut off ears,
tail and toes.
Cut the skin in two parts leng thwise,
and hang the two sides across or on
something, and scrape clean on both
sides with something sharp, as hogs
are scraped when killed, and rinse off
with water until it is clean. Fucker
ing is done quickest with salt and
alum. For each two skins take 10
quarts water, ) pounds alum and ~
pounds salt. Heat the water, stir in
the alum until dissolved, then add the
salt and keep on stirring for awhile,
and when lukewarm put the mixture
in tub, then spread a skin in the mix
ture and pull it back and forth. They
must be pulled back and forth until
they will liesmooth and not wrinkle up.
Let both lie in this liquid 4 or days,
but pull and stir them occasionally.
To make sure that they have been in
the liquid long enough, take the skin
with the thumb and foreflnger of the
right hand on the meat side, while you
hold the hair side on top and squeeze
hard, then blow on the squeezed side
if the skin has been in the liquid long
enough, it will show white mark
The skin should then be stretched over
a wooden rack. When well stretched
the skin is hung up to dry and is fin
ished. Farm and Home.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
tins Ono Isn't Tough.

City Man Ito hunter)-Lije, you've
heard great many tough hunting
stories. Which do you think is the
toughest yarn you ever heard?
Liie-I don't remember of hearin' no
such tough yarn as you speak Of Tell
you what really did happen down here,
though bout a year ago. A man shot
a bear in the head, and just the minute
the bear felt the ball he turned right
round. He turned SO quick that the
ball hit the man and killed him after
passing through the bear.-Philadel-
phia Post.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
WHEN THACKERAY WAS ANGRY.
Tho Sailors Who Intended to Play q
Trick Changed Their Minds.

Tho Sailors Who Intended to Play a
Trick Changed Their Minds.
Once upon time the daughters of
Thackeray saw that good man
thoroughly and heartily angry-angry
to the point of profanity. 1t was dur
ing their Italian journey, when they
were returning to the ship in Genoa
harbor after day on the shore. Eve
had to be on board at a certain time, /"
Mrs. Richie says, in her Macmillan
paper, $50 that we engaged q carriage
and drove quickly to the quay, where
the convicts clanlking in their chains
were still at work. A boat was found,
rowed by some sailors, who certainly
did not wear chains, but who were
otherwise not very unlike those in
dustrious convicts in appearance. The
bargain was made, we all five entered
the boat, and as we were getting in we
could see our great ship in the twilight,
looking bigger than ever, and one
rocket and then another going off
toward the dawning stars. They are
signaling for us, said one of our COM
panions; we shall soon be on board
"We had pulled some twenty strokes
from the shore by this time, when sud
denly the boatmcn left off rowing
They put down their oars, and one of
them began talking volubly, though l
could not understand what he said.
What's to be done?' said one of the
young men to my father. They say
they won't go on unless we give them
fifty francs more, and he began shak-
ing his head and demonstrating in
broken Italian. The boatmen paid no
attention, Struggling their shoulders
and waiting as if they were deter
mined never to row another stroke
Then the steamer sent up two more
rockets, which rose through the twi-
light, bidding us hurry; and then sud-
denly my father rose up in the stern of
the boat where he was sitting, and,
standing tall and erect, and in an anger
such as I had never seen him in be-
fore or after in all my life, he shouted
out in loud and impatient English:
Curse you, go onV a simple maledic-
ton which carried more force than
all the Italian polysyllables and OK
postulations of our companions. To
our surprise and great relief the men
seemed frightened; they took to their
oars again and began to row, grumbling
and muttering. When we got on board
the ship they told us it was a we'll
known trick the Genoese boatmen
were in the habit of playing upon trav-
elers, and that they would have sent d
boat for us if we had DELAYED any
longer. st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
IN USE LONG AGO.

THE brooches used in Rome during
the first and second centuries very
often had martial appearance. They
were fashioned after swords, helmets,
battle-axes and bows.
THE axes found at Troy were evil
IDENTIFY used for military purposes.
Some are shaped like our hatchets and
others bear distant resemblance to a
common mattocl or pick ak.
SOME of the sculptures found at MIN
even, and executed, it is said, about
1000 B. c., are of wonderfully delicate
workmanship, and excite the admira-
ton Of the sculptors Of to-day.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
A ROMANCE SPOILED.
The Bicycllst Discovered That the Fascin-
ating Lady in Bloomers Was His Cook.


The BicyclIst Discovered That the Fascin-
ating Lady in Bloomers Was His Cook.
A cycling romance was easily spoiled,
and so was cycling costume, in one of
the pleasantest suburbs of South Lon
don. One Sunday morning as gentle
man was wheeling his way along his
favorite country lane, he gradually
overlook lady bicyclist attired in the
rational costume which, for wonder,
became her well. Elegantly cut, fault
lessly finished, the fair riders attire,
far, at least, as style went-and the
critical spectator was fast becoming a
convert to the aesthetic claims of the
new fashion, when the fair rider wob-
bled, hesitated and was lost in ditch
at the side of the road. Quickly he
rushed to her assistance, helped her
to her feet and busted her careful
ly down, the while she thanked
him in stammering accents for his
courtesy That voice! he thought
where had he heard it before? and he
lifted his eyes to her. Of course he had
heard those tones - they were his
cooks. He forgot all about the dam
aged bicycle, flung himself on his own
trusty steed, and fled home to his wife.
Inquiries showed that the Grant do
nestle had friend in service whose
mistress was bicyclist, and in the alb
sence of her employers from town she
had allowed the cook to borrow both
bicycle and costume wherewith to cut
dash. But the turn Of the wheel
brought nothing but woe to its unhap-
py devotee There was Immediately a
vacancy for a cook in that suburban
villa.-London Telegraph.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

CONDITIONS.

The physician will not make visits outside
the city limits This ticket is not transferable,
and does not apply to the family Of the en-
ploye, and must be return cd as soon as the
term OF EN- 2loyment ceases. This privilege is
free gift OF the company, and is no part OF
the contract for wages and may be made void
by the company, at its own option, without
notice.
This is a practical illustration of Mr..
Douglas idea, and will surely be appre-
ciated by the hundreds who receive the
cards.
He says that he believes there are hun
dreds of workingmen and workingwomen
who find a Doctors bill a great burden after
a period of enforced idleness, and that IL
thisis lifted from them they must feel that
their employer is in tcrested in them in
some other way than simply to get all the
work he can for just as little money as he
can. he says also that there are men and
would be better for their health If they
would lay off day or two and have med
ical attendance. Then again they will now
feel free to consult the doctor when they
nave slight troubles, VIII ich heretofore they
would not do because of the cost.
The plan goes into effect to-day. DR. s. J
Gruver has been engaged as the physician
and enters upon his duties tomorrow
Tac plan is good one.
Speaking of the w. l.. Douglas Shoe Co.
it may be said that their factory is the only
one In the city where the principle of arbi-
tration is recognized and has full sway
Mr.. Douglas is firm believer in the prin-
clple and has been sin ce the establishment
of the state board of arbitration. He claims
that labor troubles would not be as fire.
quent as they are If manufacturers and
help would recognize this great principle,
and adoptit
The firm obliges every man who is hired
to sign an agreement to submit any dis
agreement that may arise, and which can
not be settled by the interested parties, to
the state board of arbitration, the decision
of that board to he final and to be binding
on both sides. Pending a settlement of any
disagreement the men agree to continue
at work. This agreement went in force
December 10, 1883, and has worked well 1t
is signed by the l.. p U. on behalf of the
lasters. -Brockton (Mass.) Daily Enter
prise.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
In this work-a-Day World

Men and women continually break down
through mental strain and physical effort.
The true repairer of vitality thus impaired,
a perennial fountain of health and vigor is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which restores
digestion, enriches the blood, and healthful-
ly stimulates the bowels, kidneys and liver
when they are indolent. This comprehen-
sive remedy also subdues malaria, rheuma-
tism and nervousness.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
He Cot Both.

$50 you wish my daughter for your
wife,"
sPartly that, madam, and partly that
you may be my mother-in-law. - Life.
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Highest of all in Leavenng Powcr-Latest Govt Report
R>!Al! RRskiaIeE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

PARKER Cat the football game) -"Tame
sort of a show, isn't itF' 3arker-'tTame !
You're the first man I've heard express that
opinion.' Parker-'tMaybe I'm not in the
humor to appreciate it. | became member
Of the stock exchange month ago.
Truth.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

LITTLE ETHEL What makes the baby
cry sos' Little Dot-"Mamma says it's
cause he's getting teeth.' Little Ethel
s.They must be u awful bad fit."-Good
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

HE-''How do you know that you really
love mel" He-"How do l knows Great
father is a multi-millionaireF ,-Someryiil
Journal.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

"LoTs OBJ times,'' said Uncle Eben, 'sde
man dat keeps talliin' bout waitin' tell his
ship comes in ain nebber hab 'nough hustle
in i'm ter sem no ship out. Washington
Star,
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves whooping cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
New and Appropriate,

robby-Pa, what do they mean by
the Dream city?
Pa--Philadelphia, Bobby. Judge.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

IT takes more courage to endure than il
does to act.-Ram's Horn.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

Whenever love writes its name it does ii
in its own blood.-Ram's Horn.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10
FEMALE WEAKNESS. I"
5. WILLIAM Hoover, of Beliviiie,

Mrs. WILLIAM !
Riehiaad Co., Ohio,
writes: " Il had been
a great sufferer from
female weakness ; :
/ tried three doc
tors ; they did me
no good /; | thought
/ was an invalid for
ever. But / heard
of DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription,
and then I wrote to
him and he told me
Just how to take it.
! took eight bottles.
/ now feel entirely
well. / could stand
on INV feet only q s
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

''WAs there party here to look at the
housed" Snapp well, don't know what
you might think, but lie seemed to me to be
a regular picnic. n-Inter Ocean.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

''WELI, Mr.. Joslkins, / see your boy has
left College, ayes" 'sWhats he inin
debt. n-Harpers Bazaar.
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TO AID EMPLOYEES.
A New Scheme of the w. l.. ougIas Sho
GOWN Furnish Their Help with Med
teal Attepdapca

A New Scheme of the w. J.. L ouglas Sh oe
GOWN Furnish Their Help with Med
icaI Attendance.
William l.. Douglas the president of the
world famed W. i. Douglas Shoe Co., has
always had a great personal interest in the
army of men and women who inhabit the
great factory at Montello during the work
ing hours of the day, and who make the
greatly advertised So shoe
He Is a great believer in the idea that
manufacturers should have this personal
interest in the condition of their mployes,
and feels that if the idea is carried out to
the extent that is possible, that it will result
ultimately in the breaking down of the bar
riers which have been built up between en-
ployers and those whom they employ. He
believes that the breaking down of these in
visible but strong barriers would be great
thing for everybody conce rned, as it would
convince the worl1ingmen that their en-
ployers were not their enc mics, as some of
them seem TO think now but their friends,
with a desire to do all for them that was in
their power.
Having strong feelings upon this point, it
is only natural that Mr., Douglas should give
the matter some study and acquaint him
self with the result of the trials of such
plans in other places. He is satisfied that
the scheme he has orig mated is good one,
and he has now put it to practical test.
To-day he handed to every person in his
employ-and they form small army-a
card, a facsimile Of which is here given:
This ticket
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

to full and free medical attendance while en-
ployed by the w. l.. Douglas Shoe Company.
A competent and skillful physician will be at
the private office of the company at IL NJ,
daily, except Sundays and holidays.
If said employe should be detained at home
by sickness, the physician will give full and
free medical attendance there
w. L. DOUGLAS SHOE Co.
by ". L. Douglas,
President.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

haI 3 CatarFn lure
Is taken internally Price 75c.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

"WHY do you think jenkins has political
aspirationsp' sWhy, Why, because he
likes to have men slap him on the back and
call him Old Horse. RAMS Horn.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption Sold everywhere. BIC.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

WE cannot do any man greater wrong
than to misjudge him. RAMS Horn.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-01-10

on my feet only short time, and now de
all my work for my family Of Eve"
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Literary Notes.

McClure's Magazine for January is to
have an article giving the whole story
(never yet published, but long desired
by the public of Mr.. Blaine's relation
to his own candidacy for the presidency
in 1884. tbs written by Murat Halstead
whose opportunity for knowing all the
facts was unequaled and it embodied
conversations with Blaine and an impor-
tant unpublished letter written by him a
few days after his defeat. Some inter
esting portraits will accompany the
article and the Blaine letter will be re-
produced in facsimile.
The December number of the Social
Economist has been issued. This mag
azine Cike the School of Social Econom
les, established by its editor, George
Gunton) represents the American School
of political economy, as distinguished
from the English and other foreign
schools. 1t is the only magazine of its
kind published in the United 81 ates
1t is largely editorial. Its statements
and statistics are accurate. 1t is valu.
able to the busy man whose time and
opportunities are limited and its &c nom.
&c policies are in advance of all polit-
ical parties, and practical politician will
be specially interested in it. The cur
rent issue discusses among other things.
1.-THE Legal Merits of Venezuela's Case"
"What Shall be Done With the Tariff"
"Trade UnioniSm VS.. Socialism," all
live subjects. The magazine is pub
lished by Social Economist Publishing
Co., Union Square, New York.
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Woodford.

Charles Clough is taking rest for 20
days for imbi0ing too freely in red-eye /!
Albert Shultz caught sable in one of
his traps, an unusual thing here.
Bert has had quite run on various
kinds of animals.
Henry Carpenter, father of the
Wetherbee woman who is in Jail
worked in Woodford a good many
years ago. He is brother to Draper
Carpenter.
Harry Walker of Bennington spent
Sunday in town and attended church
here.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hollister of Ben
nington have visited at Jesse Bugbee's
Knowlton Shipper and wife of Reads
boro, Just married. are enjoying their
honeymoon at the Mount Pleasant
House.
There will be Xmas trees in both
churches.
There was an enjoyable oclal at Harry
HarUour's Wednesday evening.
MS, Gleason closed her school with
literary exercises, and Christmas tree
we'll laded with presents for the child
rem. Masters James and Eddy Rooney
presented the teacher with pair of
elegant vases. Miss Holden gave an en-
terIainment and presents for her pupils
at Mr.. Sawyer's Wednesday evening.
If this weather don't suit you what
hind would you like?
Lyman Bowles is visiting few days
with his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Bugbee.
Two full moons this month. Some
one has rem arked that His has not han.
pened since the days of our Lord
Seventh day friends look for this com.
ing the last of the month
The people in the Hollow feel very
grateful and extend thanks to the Rev.
Edward Conover, of Bennington, who
has preached several able sermons at the
church.
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East Arlington.

tits hoped that arrangements may be
made by the young men of the Chris
tain Endeavor society at South Shafts.
bury to meet the Young people here at
tbs church next Sunday afternoon.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs.
Frank Webb on Wednesday of this
week. Quite large number partook of
the fine supper set on the board. and
old and young appeared to enjoy the
evening.
George Spooner has opened writing
school in the Firemen's Hall.
Willie Hayden unfortunately fell
through the ice and is unable to work.
A fine crop of ice is being gathered Ut
Barney's Pond and also at Mr.. Stafford $
George Stafford is in Rutland at work.
B. L. Field has returned as the toy he
was selling could not be supplied TO
meet the demand.
Mrs. c. j. Andrew is at Rev. Mr..
NOye's, in Castleton.
Mrs. Julia Shepard is staying at her
son, Harry's in Aver, Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shepard have a baby daughter.
Miss Lottie Shepard has returned home.