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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
HOW 1T ENDED.
A Tale Of Snake Bite Told by the Man
lsitter.


Several gentlemen were seated in the
reading room Of a downtown hotel the
other day engaged in a somewhat animat-
ed discussion concerning the merits OF
whisky as al antidote for snake bites when
an old Califorpia miner, who had been an
interested listener to the conversation,
lounged over among the debaters and
Clipped in
you'll excuse me, pardners, for putin
in my oar he said, "but I've had q little
experience in that line an can tell you
something authentic. I don't like to say
anything to injure the reputation O. whis-
ky, but when it comes to curin snake bites
an such things it amt to be trusted. You
see, I've been through the mill an know
all about it.
"Somethin like 25 years ago was min
in up in the Bully Choup mountains, in
Californy, where there was more rattlers
to the square inch than a man ever saw.
There was snakes everywhere-in every
hole in the ground, under every bush, in
our cabins IN even in our hunks. In fact,
we had to be on the watch for 'em every
minute. Well, one mornin had kinder
oversight, an in my hurry to dress ram
med one Of my feet into my boot without
first lookin inside of it, an the next min.
ute a big RATHER was pumpin the pizen
into my foot at the rate O. 40 knots q Sec
ond. OF course I got that boot off in a
jiffy, but by the time I'd shook Mr.. Snake
out IN mashed his ugly mug with it my
foot was bigger'n a ham, an the swellin
was runnin up my leg to beat all creation.
"It looked mighty skeerish for me, 1 can
tell you, an as there wasn't doctor with
in 80 miles of camp an no other remedy to
be had the boys began to fill me up with
whisky. The Lord only knows how much
O. the blamed stuff they poured into me.
but just absorbed it like a sponge for an
hour or more, an all this time the swellin
KEEP risin an risin an KEEP gettin more
an more helpless an stupid. That whisky
didn't seem to do no more good than SO
much water. an it was good Ticker, too
with lots O. snap al grit in it. actually
felt ashamed O. myself for causin such a
waste O. good whisky. No, sir" with a
long drawn sigh, II haven't bit O. faith
in it for curin snake bites. Whisky has it's
good pints but it amt worth shucks for
1ghtin snake pizen."
There was silence for moment, during
which his listeners exchanged mute glances
of interest.
"But, my FRIEND" ventured one of the
group presently, "you have broken off
your story at such critical point that we
are now eager to learn how you escaped
death. What antidoto did you finally use
to counteract the poison?'
The old man shook his head mournfully |
and heavcd u sigh which echoed the most
profound sadness.
"We had nothin in camp but whisky"
he said, after u pause, IAN that failed l
fingered along during the day in powerful |
agony, an just as the screcch owls an coy
otes were beginnin to tune up for their
usual evenin concert diedp New York
World
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
Celebrated Man on a Celebrated Rail.
road.

Gen. Lew Wallace, the renowned
soldier, statesman, traveller and
author. pays this compliment to the
Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul Rail
way in the st. Paul Evening News
Record, Oct. 6, 1894:
Il have Travelled all over the
United States and Europe, but never
before have | seen such magnificent
train service as I enjoyed on The
Milwaukee, between Chicago and st.
Paul. The private compartment
cars are superior to anything Of the
kind l ever saw
The trains referred to by the
author CT ben Hur" are vestibuled
throughout, heated by steam,
lighted by electricity and arranged
with the famous electric berth read
ing lamp.
J. T. CONLEr,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, Mimi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
He Stopped q Little While.

Johnny jenkins, aged g. is the terror
of west side block. He is regarded by
the parents of tho other children as an I'M
desirable acquaintance for their young
ones.
Little Ethel, aged 4, was telling her
mother yesterday of Johnny's latest enor-
nifty. "Why, mamma, he swored awfully.
He said darn, ," she remarked.
"What bad boyp' remarked the moth
or. Il hope my gentle little Ethel ran
away when Johnny swore at herr"
eyes, mamma" replied the sweet child,
"but I knocked him down in the mud
first ''-Buffalo Express.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
NEW SLEEVES AND VEST.

this was raised in three festoons under
narrow velvet ribbon, with three flat ro-
settles at the junction of tho silk with the
perforated crepon sleeve. On the top was
full bow with bat wing ends
The full fancy vest to be worn with
handsome Elton jackets continues to be
popular, and every new visit to the stores
shows something new in that line. Tho
prettiest ono that hayo seen this week
was of white silk muslin fullcd down the
front and left in little frill below the belt
Across the front at the waist line was a
full belt with shirrings at the sides. Down
each side the silk muslin was laid u flat
band of lace over pink silesia. In fact, the
whole vest body was of the silesia. There
was q very full stock collar with shirrings
at tho sides and fall Of lace reaching to
the middle. This was to be worn with IN
Elton of faience blue velvet.
think never saw such surprising COM
binations Of color as there are now. Salm-
on and old rose are put with the most
brilliant purple, and purple and old gold,
maize and green arc seen everywhere. Blue
and prune, blue and pink, scarlet, and green
are all seen this season. You can put green
and scarlet together, too, if you like, and
1t goes. Palo blue and pale rose pink arc
pretty together, and scarlet and dark blue.
So arc crimson and French gray.
saw some small fancy capes in one
place. The foundation was silk, and upon
that were three or four narrow ruff1cs Of
black Lace. The yoke and plastron in front
were one mass Of garish gilt tinsel, with
rows of silver and copper spanglcs set
along the center of tho patterns. Some
small velvet capes had collars made Of
white lace cut IN deep vandyke points, the
pattern in the lace being outlined with sill
yer and gilt spangles. The effect was not
fine, but many persons appeared to admire
1t. I noticed ono very neat and gcntcel
cape. 1t was Of fine black broadcloth and
had second cape over it, which fastened
under the collar and could be removed if
necessary. Tho collar turned down and
was bound with silk braid. The adjusta-
bic collar was slashed in the middle of tho
back, and that and the lower part had
three rows Of black silk braid each, sewed
on by hand. The rest was tailor finished.
Some Of these little capes are so wide and
lined so stifly that they stand out far
wider than the sleeves. One that was made
in this manner was short and extremely
wide. In the godet hollows were set fussy
little rosettcs. The collar was made of q
series of loops Of ribbon, and there were
two loops with piquets Of heavy jet. This
cape was Of leather colored cloth, and the
ribbon was Of the Same shade.
Tho now collars and cuffs for summer
wear are mado of white linen and arc deep
and have square corners Some Of the col
lars have one ruffle Of lace or embroidery
around the edge, and others have rufflo
In the middle. Many arc Of striped ging
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
FANCIES OF FASHION.
SLEEVES STILL. CONTINUE TO BE
y. FEARFUL AND WONDERFUL.
Popularity Of Full Fancy Vests-Surpris-
ing ordinations Of Color--Naw Collars,
Cuffs and Neckties-The Infinite Variety
Of New Hats and Eonncts.
Especial Correspondence

Especial CORRESPONDENCE
NEW YORK, May 6.-sSlcevcs continue to
cut a very large figure, literally and meta.
phorically, in the fashionable world, and
while few modistes really try to reduce
their size others again initiate them to the
utmost Some of them are actually stuffed
with horsehair or some other stiff material.
There are some with dropping puffs, with
caps at the top made very stiff and calcu
lated to hold down the gathers One pretty
sleeve was made with three shirred puffs,
the upper one being quite deep, and over
this a scallopcd cap, just the size of the
arm. The fore part of the sleeve had dou.
BILE putting and little fancy braiding in
silver, like that on the caps. The lighter
the material the fuller the sleeve is made
One fancy sleeve to light taffeta gown
was made in one wide balloon puff, and
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
An Oversight,

"The editors nowadays are very negli-
gent" said young Mrs. Torkins.
"What makes you think so9" asked hor
husband
"Why, you know how busy you have
been kept lately sitting up with sick
friends"
"Oh-er-yes.
II haven't seen word about the cpl
demic in any of tho papers. "-Washington
Star
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
A Land Owning Tree.

There is tree at Athens, Ga, which Is
: property holder. In the early part of
the century the land on which it stands
was owned by Colonel W. H. Jackson,
who took delight in watching it's growth.
In his old age the tree had reached mag
nificent proportions, and the thought Of
its being destroyed was 50 repugnant that
he recorded deed conveying to it all the
Land within radius Of eight feet of its
base. ,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
On Sunday.

On Sunday from my window seat
I gaze across the shady street
With many fond emotions
Until at last Elise comes out,
With downcast eyes and mien devout,
And goes to her devotions.
"Dear GIRL" sigh, $50 good and fair,
This is my one unanswered prayer
That you, who love to labor
In Christian work, may understand
And forthwith heed the stern command
That bids you love your neighbor."
u. P. Denison in Life.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
The Labor of a Lifetime.

Aunt Jane (tearfully)-Your uncle was
methodical man. Never wasted a mo-
ment of his life hope you will be like
him. See, there is his clock, the clock he
never missed winding up every night for
the last 40 years.
Jack Golucky (quietly)-Yes; was
looking at it yesterday. It's an eight day
clock-New York World.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
Giving Early Promise.

"That boy" said Mr.. Tupman gloom
lily, as tho heir went out Of the room, "is
going to be q railroad conductor when he
grows up"
Elbow can you tell?" his wife wondered.
"By the way he slams the DOORS" Mr..
Tupman explained. Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
Improvident.

"Married!" sighed the elderly friend.
married, and with no provision for the
future"
NO." smilingly chirped the young
BRIDE "there are no provisions for the fu-
ture in the house. He just detests canned
goods "-Indianapolis Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
MAGAZINE
HARPER'S
IN 1896.

The simpletons, a new novel! by THOMAS
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and ontinue to November, 1895. Whoever may
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-05-24
Tho Wisconsin Central Lines

Tho WISCONSIN Central Lines
Run
Two fast trains daily between st.
Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago, Mil
waukee and all points in Wisconsin,
making connection in Chicago with
all lines running east and south.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all points in the United
States and Canadian provinces.
For full Information regarding
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dress your nearst ticket agent or
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Milwaukee, Wis.
1854
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11
Notes ON the Trip.

By the President OF the D. B. Club.
J. d. McRae was looking out at all
convenient places to see II any fur
hides could be purchased at cut rates.
Prof. d. L. Ross was up In &c" mn
til the clerk said $500 without &C
commodation-then he tainted away.
We noticed the beautiful Moss hang
ing near the city Of Babylon on sew
eral occasions.
The VIDETTE suffered from Payne In
his heart but the trouble did not prov e
fatal and he is still alive.
o. B. Walker played Sharpe trick
on our return which was enjoyed
mors than the one on going down.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

A most enjoyable gathering as
assembled at the.hospitable home Of Mr.
aud Mes J. G. Payne last Tuesday
evening where the hours slipped by
TOO quick to be noticed. The follow.
ing persons present are deeply indebt.
ed to the gsnial host and hostess for
a pleasant time:
Miss Iona Hubbard and d. o. Mat
they've; Miss Myrta Walmsley and T.
u. Gary; Miss Lizzie Walmslcy and w.
". Mckinney; Miss Sallie Mckinney
aud 7. . Dudley; Miss virgie Allen
and james Mckinney; Miss Cory Har-
vey and Bayies Williams; Miss Eula
P ayne and Jim Castleberry; Miss
Bertha Payne and Win Ellis; Mr.. and
Mrs A. j. Cotton; Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Lee. Rovers- j. Z. Mckinney. Whit
Dean, Jno. Walmsley. and Will
1rown.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

We had the pleasure OF meeting
Capt. g. W. Bingham, of near Old
Cairo. who is clever gentleman and
a candidate for Sheriff, as will be seen
by reference to our announcement
column. Mr. Bingham is one of our
Oldest and most highly+respected citi-
zcns. was candidate in the election
four years ago, and came within 26
votes Of being elected. He was gal
liant captain in the Goth Mississippi
Regiment and his record in time Of
peaceis above reproach, No doubt
he will make strong candidate and
il any man defeats him he will get
the Office.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

have again connected myself with
the old reliable firm of Abe Rubel q
Co., OF Corinth, Miss. Ihope to again
have the patronage Of my friends in
old Tishomingo, from both town and
county as in the past Will treat you
honestly as have always done.
Mail orders a specially. Respectfully
C. r. DAVIS.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11
A CARD.

l hereby give notice to those who
are indebted to me, either by note or
account. that l have this day placed
my notes and accounts in the hands OF
Mr.. j. +. Doan for collection who Is
authorized to make settlement of same.
Call and settle and save further
trouble. w. A. HoDGEs, M. d.
luka, March 18th, 1895. Tim
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

To My FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS l
have resumed business in the post
Office building and have put in a new
line of drugs, and with what was saved
from fire | have complete stock, and
will be pleased to have my friends call
on me when having prescriptions TO
be compounded Or needing anything
in the drug line
j, II. MOORE.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11
A Job Lot of Shoes!

The RACKET STORE being over
stocked in the shoe line. will offer
for sale something over 200 pairs OF
shoes at actual cost. Each purchaser
OF pair of these shoes will be pre-
scented with one Fortune Telling Fish
and Cap ~ long as they last. Call
before they are out at the Racket
Store. On the Bargain Counter We
also have q new stock of low outs a nd
Ties
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

j. w. Jourdan left Tuesday morn
ing for jackson and Meridian in the
interest of the Southern Building and
Loan Association, OF which he has
beer recently appointed general man
ager in this State.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11
Fate.

The poet wandered through the fields,
He thought the birds would sing to him
The balmy air, the ripping rills,
We're pleasant signs Of spring to him
just then cold wave came along
And didn't do thing to him
indianapolis Journal
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

The luka Normal Institute will of
fer to the teachers of Mississippi.
Alabama and Tennessee the most de-
sirable curriculum and pleasant sur
roundings of any summer normal in
tho State. If you expect to pursue any
pleasant or profitable study with
superb accommod ations you should
not fail to consider the many induce
ments which this fam GUS institution
has to offer.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

Mrs. s. b. Scruggs now offers to
the ladies of Iuka and vicinity one
ray OF millinery goods ever exhibited
to the adm iring gaze OF a censorious
public. He ribbons, trimmings, laces
etc. make feminine eyes turn green
with envy New spring stock OF the
latest styles and patterns which no la
dy OF taste and disceument should fail
to see.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

Those OF our population who got
vaccinated are not able to sling their
arms around much, and yet most OF
them keep their arms in a sling most
Of the time.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

The Riverton Commission Company,
OF which Mr. j. A. Foote, of this
place is manager, shipped though
the Bank OF Iuka 1900 bushels of corn
this week to the northwest
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

The folder setting forth the attrac-
tions OF Iuka as a summer resort has
Just been received from the press. 1t
is beauty and all prospective pleas
ure seekers for the summer Of '95
should not fail to procure one. Ad-
dress. w. JoURDAM
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home Of Misses Myrta aud Lizzie
Waimslcy Last Monday beginning at
o'clock. Several of the students
of the N. /. were present. and moth
! ing was left undone to make the time
an enjoyable occasion.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11
Resolutions Adopted at the Last
Monthly Meeting Of the w. G. T.U.

sHI
Resolutions Adopted at the Last
Monthly Meeting ofthe w. G. .U.
Resolved. 1, That. We express our
Indignation in regard to the tolerance
and Indifference OF our citizens in re-
gard to thesfre (P) liquor and pro-
miscuous drinking on the streets since
tho fire.
Second-That we feel it our sacred
duty to protest against liquor being
offered to children on our streets. to
protest, legally if need be, against
minors being made drunk on our
streets then thrust in Jail.
Third-That we are in deep SYM
pathy with the mother who sent a
written plea to our town officers TO
protect her boys from the above out
RACES.
Fourth-1hat the 80 called wine in
our town. the coal oil cans, jugs and
- be frequently inspected.
Fifth-That our town should be
speedily cleared of such places as the
old tannery with as much vengeance
as righteous God visited on the
Sodom and Gomorrah OF ancient times.
Sixth-..That make an earnest APP
peal for our officers who can and will
respect and enforce our laws and pro-
tect us from such shame and disgrace.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

Mr.. J H. Moore has purchased the
lot OF Mrs. Dew cody, where the house
stood formely occupied by J. T. Goyer
and will began work in few days
erecting building on same By all
means let it be brick. A handsome
frame structure would be better than
no hi use at all, but brick would be
a great deal cheaper in the end and
every body in the town would rise ur
and call its entorprising owner blessed
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1895-04-11

Mr.. w. A. Sardin, the only and
original Bill, OF Dennis, was in Iuka
this week and joined the host VIDETTE
readers