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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09

SEVEN out Of ten men who order raw oys-
ters do not like tAem,-Atchlson Globe.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09

TaE reformer is a living declaration Of
war.-Ram Horn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09

The West Point Forum has complleo
the following interesting data relative
to Mississippi:
"The area of Mississippi is tO9lo
square miles, or 29,65s, 400 acres. The
acres used as farm lands and number OF
farms since 1860 are:
"186O-Number of farms, 1850; num-
Der of acres Is, $40, 900; in cultivation
,o65, 900; average size of farms, 80
acres.
"1s7o-Number of farms, 6S,023; mum
Der OF acres, 10, 1923, 900; in cultivation,
A 200, 600; average size OF farms, l9S
acres.
"1SS0-Number OF farms, 10l,772
number of acres, Is, s45, 462; in cultiva
ton, 5,917, 937; average size of farms
1856 acres.
"1s9o-Number of farms, IA, 3l8; mum
Der of acres, 17,572, 457: in cultivation
6, $40, 800; average size of FARMS II
acres.
Tho population of the State in 1856
was 7e1, 3o5, which had increased in lS9
to 1880, 600"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09

THERE is such a thing as having great In
fuence without having great talent'-hah
Horn.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09
what Cau

what Can BE Grown In HarrlSoh So""'S'
The McHenry Banner, published IN
Harrison county, says:
'"rhis section is the place OF all otn'
ers for the dairyman, the cost OF keep
ing cows being reduced to minimum,
while dairy products command good
prices. There is not an acre OF land IN
the county that requires irrigation to
make productive, and the rainfall IS
ample for all purposes. Truck farming
| ia profitable in all sections OF the coun-
tv because of the variety of products
that can be grown, and the nearness TO
the hest markets. This sun-kissed sec
| ton is tho land of cotton, figs, oranges
olives, bananas, as we'll as other products
grown in higher latitudes. Sugar
cane thrives here and develops fully as
in the bottom lands, if properly fertil'
lied and cultivated. The methods Of
converting the cane into molasses OF
sugar are crude, and lack of proper
facilities is the only drawback tc gen
eral development OF the industry"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-01-09

Su llCL7tlIADA
an evil eye may be
cast upon a person
to bring all sorts OF
trouble and mis-
fortune. I b at
seems like a pretty
FOOLS h notion )
but it isn't much
worse than, some
of the n otto Il $
which civilized
people indulge in
One worn out SD
perstition is the be-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
WOES OF THE MOSQUITO.
Dragon Flies and Spiders Enjoy Eating
the Cunning ChIex.

Dragon Flies and Spiders Enjoy Eating
the Cunning Chlex.
From the washington Star: There
are two natural enemies of the mos
gqito-the dragon fly and the spider
I:ae latter, as we know, wages constant
warfare upon all insect life, and where
mosquitoes are plentiful they form the
cnief diet of their hairy foe The dra-
aon fly is destroyer of mosquitoes in
at least two stages of life. The larva
dragon fly feeds upon the larva mosqui-
to, and when fully developed the latter
dimes constantly upon the matured
mosquito The dragon fly as a solu-
ton Of the mosquito pest question is
not wholly satisfactory, for while there
is no serious difficulty to be encoun-
tered in the cultivation of dragon flies
in large numbers, yet it is manifestly
impossible to keep them in the dark
woods where mosquitoes abound; the
hunting ground of the "darning needle"
being among the flowers and dry gar
dens where the sunshine prevails. For
this very importat reason the scheme
of hunting one kind Of insect with an
other must be abandoned as impracti-
cable,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Not a Nice Place for SIeepine.

zone evening my officer said to me:
I think I'll sleep here tonight, Wick
enden, down by the gum I an
swered, Very good, SIR and scraped
hole in the sand ard laid his blanket
in it. AS a rule we could sleep direct
~ we lay down; but in a few moments
he said: L can't sleep here, Wicken-
den - "Can't you, STRIP I asked.
What's wrong, STRIP "Why. there's
such an abominable smell just here!''
"Oh, that comes from over the hill
yonder. sir, where there a few dead
hcrses,'' l replied. However, I scraped
a hole for him somewhere else, and
while was moving the blanket I dis
covered the body of a black buried
just below the surface which my mas
ter had exposed by twisting and turn
ing about in his restlessness. 1t gave
ne bit of a shock, but I called out to
enc OF my comrades to come and look,
end we had good laugh about it,
Told From the Ranks.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
$lO0 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness in Men They Treat and
Fail to Cure.

OF Weakness in Men They Treat and
Fail to Cure.
An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public a MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration of
Life Force in old and young men. No
WORKOUT French remedy; contains no
Phosphorus or other harmful drugs. It is
a WONDERFUL TREkTMENT-magical in it's
efects-positive in it's cure. All readers,
who are suffering from weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental and
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man.
hood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb., and they will
send you absolutely FREE, a valuable
paper on these diseases, and positive proofs
of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Thous-
ands of men, who have lost all hope of
cure, are being restored by them to per-
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to ali who
prefer to go there for treatment, if they
fail to cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or c. o. D. fake. They have
s25O,OO capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dollar;
or their charges may be deposited in
bank to be paid to them when a cure is
effected. Write them today.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
AmbIEu0uH.

The following rather ambiguous adj
vertisement appeared in the Personal
column Of a Western newspaper a
short time ago: 49,
"Wanted-Information regarding the
whereabouts of Ebenezer Jones, who
is supposed to have died in this city
last year,
A still more ambiguous personal ap-
peared in a Chicago paper a year or
two ago. 1t was as follows:
If this should meet the eye of Lew
is j. Smith, and he will send his pres
ent address to his old home, he will
hear something to his advantage. His
wife is dead.''
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
TURTLES ON ECHO LAKE.
Veracfous Story of an ExtraOrdin r

Veractous Story of an Extraordinary
Scene After New Jersey Storm.
Washington Post: There is a lake in
New jersey near Westfeld, called Echo
lake. For several years past it has been
known that the lake contained many
swapping turtles. The snappers made
savage war upon the fish, killing many
of them and crowding others out of the
lake. A few weeks ago there was severe
stern in that section of the country, and
the day after the storm party froal
-Westf1eld went out to the lake to see if
any fish were left in it, or If any had
been stranded in the meadows by the re-
ceding waters They found few fish, but
there were swapping turtles in abundance
from little bits of fellows few inches
in length, up to lusty warriors a foot
across the back, and the jaws of all Of
them were in thorough working order.
There were turtles everywhere, crawl
ing in all directions, fighting and biting
their way in search of the lake. which
was their objective point Everything
living with which they came in contact
was Immediately assaulted, and the tur-
ties came out best in every instance, uni
man appeared on the scene. Then the
aspect was changed, and although the
snappers were worsted, they rendered a
good, or bad, as may be, account of
them It was no trouble for a turtle to
A turtle, who was one of a party of three
in crossing a yard, caught a chicken by
the leg. His head was cut off and his
mouth pried open, but the chickens leg
was crushed. There were several in
stances of cats coming flying into the
house dragging turtle along with them
The honest watchdog could be seen rae
ing across a field with a small snapper
ornamenting the end Of his tail, and a
hog in the attempt to make meal OF
one that had obtained access to the pis
pen had portion of his jaw torn off.
: The houses and cellars in the vicinity
of the lake were invaded by the turtles,
frightening the women folks, and even
proud man was attacked. Several snap
pers having crawled into cellar at
4 Weingarter's boarding house, a German
was sent to get them out. One OF the
turtles tore hole in the mans boot
leg and the man nearly tainted The tur-
I ties always gaYs, battle. No thought of
q retreat crossed their minds. If they have
minds, but they charged on whatever
came in sight Swapping turtles are born
fighters. A bulldog is not to be compared
with a snapper. Up around Echo lake
a snapper would clutch a trouser leg and
& tear out a piece of the material of which
the trousers were made or he would
shoot out his neck and fasten his Jaws or
a mans hand and hang on. There was nc
such thing as let go. Cutting off the
turtles head did not loosen his jaws
{ The jaw had to be forced open. and, as
this was slow process, the interva
between the time Of severing the head
& from the body and opening the jaws Nas
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
coreq oy H dHEN Gatasrh &c Cure; o,oa -
We, the undersigned, have known F..
J. Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimo-
by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
An AJRUmcnt.

''Thc two best men I ever knew
began the raconteur.
Excuse me- interrupted the precise
man, "but you ought not to say that
Il hadn't got quite started yet. How
did you know what 1 was going to
say?"
Il was referring to your E lglish
Best is superlative, you know. There
can't be more than one best.''
"Humph! That shows how much
you have read"
+; ''There is nothing to prove the con-
trary."
Eyes there is. Take any newspaper
and read the bicycle advertisements. .
Washington Star
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Patents issued,
List Of patents issued last week t

List Of patents issued last week to
Northwestern inventors. .:.s
Samuel A. Alling, Homer, Mimi, net
holder; Virgil R. Dunning, Mankato,
MINI, lock; Edwin Fabian, st. Paul,
Mimi, molding device; Erick Hall
4 strom, Montevideo, Mimi, tension de-
vice for twine binders; Oliver Hull
back, st. Paul, Mimi, molasses pitch
ter; Samuel M. Jencks, Madison, S. D.,
hay rack and loader; Nelson LikiLs,
I Minneapolis, Minn,. acetylene gas gen
orator; Thomas E. M1ther, Minnewau-
kon, N. D., liquid measuring machine;
{ Edwin H. McHenry, st. Paul, Mimi,
dynamometer; Wallace G. Miller,
] Bruce, S. D., book holder; Charles S.
.Ovenshire, Minneapolis, Mimi, door
clasp; Harvey G. Reed, Minneapolis,
Mimi, trolley guard; Edward H. Tur-
ner, Minneapolis, Mimi, game appara-
tus.
I'D. Merwin, Patent, Lawyer, 91O
Pioneer Press Building, st. Paul, MINI.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
An Obseryant Girls Compositiop.

A little school girl in the rural dis
tricts of Georgia was assigned com
position on Temperance" and the
following is the result: Temperance
is more better than whisky. Whisky
is 10 cents a drink, and lots of it. Ny
pa drinks whisky. He. has been full
113 times. One night he, came home
late and my ma went out and cut some
hickories and walloped him good
Then she ducked his head in a tub Of
soapsuds and locked him up in the
barn. And the next morning my pa
said he reckoned he'd swear off. 49, (
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30

Was CnaC eacn little ny-rOOt Is
miniature air pump-a the
Dry that is now proved to
oe fallacious. It was supposed that
The bottom of the foot adhered to the
glass by suction, all air beneath IL be-
ng pressed out, so that it was held in
place by the pressure of the air with
out, but flies have been known to walk
On the inner side of a glass receiver
after all the air had been exhausted,
which shows that they do not need
the pressure of the air to uphold them.
microscopic examination of fly's
loot clearly disproves the sucker"
theory, for the foot cushion is covered
With hairs, which prevent close con-
TACT of the foot with the glass. A later
theory, propounded by Hooke, was that
lies stick to the glass by means of a
Vlscous fluid substance which exudes
from the hairs in their feet This the
Dry was thoroughly Investigated twelve
years or so ago by DR.. Rombout, who
demonstrated that it was only partly
sound, for, though these hairs do GER
tainly exude an oily fluid, the fluid Is
not sticky and does not harden when
dried. 1t is to DR.. Handouts expert
ments that science owes what is now
regarded as the true theory of the
walking OF flies on smooth substances,
that they hang on by the help of capil-
larry adhesion-the molecular attrac-
ton between solid and liquid bodies. BY
series of nice calculations-such as
weighing hairs and measuring their
dlameters, and immersing the cut end
OF hair in oil or water to make it
adhere when touched to glass-Dr
Rombout proved that capillary attrac-
ton would uphold a fly were it four
nlnths as heavy again as it is at pres
ent. It is true that the foothairs are
very minute, but as each fly is said to
be furnished with ten to twelve thou
sand of them, we need not be surprised
at what they can do, Reasoning from
this theory, we might conclude that
flies find it difficult to mount a glass
slightly dampened, because of the re-
pulsion between the watery surface and
the oily liquid exuding from their feet,
and we must likewise expect them to
be impeded by slight coating of dust,
because the spaces between the hairs
would be filled with dust. Careful OBJ
servation seems to confirm these in
ferences. When we see a fly making
his toilet, he is not, as we might sup
pose, cleaning his body, but his feet,
so that they may the more readily
adhere. Everyone has noticed how
quickly a fly takes flight, even when
he has been doing half an hour in the
same position. This new theory makes
it easier to understand how he can so
readily detach himself for the air.
pressure theory and the gum theory
both implied more or less effort in re-
leasing his feet from their involuntary
hold.-Our Animal Friends.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
~ 10 UU dS IUUCU
~ +s work T.; and d5 many tSs Of

the men Of their tribes. This special woman's
remedy was the one of most interest to the
squaws of the tribe, it being prepared by them
as in fact were all the other remedies. To-
day Kickapoo Indian Prairie Plant can be
bought of any druggist, and it is identically
the same as when it was prepared by the
Indians centuries ago. Other Kickapoo In
dian Remedies can also be bought, and it
should be remembered that these medicines
are all while prompt and efficient in their
action absolutely harmless, as they contain
no poisonous ingredients of any description.
We would advise women who suffer to give
this remedy single trial and good health
will reward them. Kickapoo Indian Sagwa
also should be used to invigorate and build
up depleted condition of the body "
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
A Narrowing Tale.

Morris-You was telling me the 9th
er day that a neighbor of yours had
disappeared. You said that he had
money with him, and it was feared he
had met with foul play.
Nimmins-lt turned out as we
feared. 1t seems he went off on E
wedding trip.-Boston Transcript.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Without CAPITAL.

Editor-We are thinking of giving
up your "How to Be Beautiful' col
umn. Most of your correspondents
complain that you do nothing for
them.
Miss Delsarte-That's because the
wrong persons want to be beautiful
New York Evening Journal.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Vengeance,

"WhO was that man who was Just
escorted through the place by pos
seq" inquired the man from the East
"Some desperate character, no doubt"
'No, stranger" replied Derringer
Dan. "He's worse'n a desperate char
acter. He's blame fool That posse
is composed of his Teller citizens in a
town which, some years sence, he per-
suaded 'em to name 'Trilby.' Wash
ington Star.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable; they send what they
advertise.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Headed Her or.

She-I see that a young lady down
East somewhere was cured of hic-
coughing by eating ice cream.
He with great presence of mind
Yes; but you know the old saying:
What is one mans cure may be an
other mans oison."-Cleveland Lead
er.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
A Profane Phrase Shortened.

Professor Gn class of English litera-
ture)-What is the meaning of the
Shakespearean phrase, go top
Bright Boston Girl-Oh, that is only
the sixteenth-century's expression of
the modern Come ff."-Chautauqua
Assembly Herald.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Her Reflections

She stood in the sad sea waves and
sighed.
Its too bad" she said.
Then she sighed again.
"These amateurs are getting to be so
expert that we professionals have very
little show" she added.
Her business was posing in the liv-
ing picture exhibitions, and it was her
first day at a fashionable seaside re-
sort.-Chicago Post. -: E,~'
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30

often one of unsurpassed anguish. The
philosopher who can endure the bite Of
swapping turtle in silence is yet to be
found.
The sad feature of this turtle matter is
that Echo lake is ruined as a pleasure
resort. AS picnic locality it's days are
numbered, unless the turtles can be ex-
terminated
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Inevitable.

"Perhaps you would like to do the
shopping for the family yourselfY she
exclaimed.
perhaps you would like to under
take the responsibility of providing
the fundS?" he rctOrted.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
A Warm Suit.

Miss uickstep-How nicely your BIZ
cycle suit fits you, Cousin Oliver. You
look as if you had bee nmelted and
run into it.
Young Peduncle (mopping his heat
ed brow)-You're very kind, Cousin
Amanda; but feel as if l were melt
ing and running out Of it"'-Chicago
Tribune.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
81 Tender Remembrance.

5 II He Even a burglar has a tender
remem brance Of early association ~
How do you know q y.
81 4. Why, they got into Mr.. Bing's
house the other night, ate some 81
his wife's pies and left a note in which
they stated that they were not like
the pies mother used to make. - -
sYonkefs Statesman. an:
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30

"Our iceman must be very absent.
minded 49,.
HAS he failed to send in his bily'
''No; but this: morning he has left
us a lump of ice as big as hailstone.' =
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
ExnInined.

''It seems to be a case of genuine
attachment" said the young woman.
''She hasn't Tilted him yet"
NO" replied Miss Cayenne. "She
heartily dislikes the girl he is going to
give the engagement ring to next
Washington Star.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Couldn't Use 1t.

1--WE just worked up great story
about our star being kidnapped by
bandits in Italy, said the press agent,
''and the villain being caught and SEN
fenced to prison for life.
won't do" said the manager. "Some
fellow will be sure to say something
about the severity of the sentence be-
ing out of all proportion to the crime
of stealing ham" -Indianapolis Jour
nal
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Signs of Identification

jacques is at the morgue looking for
a lost friend.
els there any sign by which you
could identify him?'
"Yes-he was deaf."-Le Monde
Comique.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
The Bluff Modest.

Clancy (the under dog)-Shure, Din
mis- Phelan. an if yez don't take yure
fist out av me eye. it's the sthorage
Oill be afther charrgin' yeZ.-Yruth.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Emphatic Agreement.

"What! Whatn'
The irate old man shrieked with In
dignatlon-
"Iou want to steal my child from
me, to rob me Of my daughter? Why
SIR
His rage got the upper hand of him
and he gasped some more
"Nascal is no name for your
The young man was perfectly calm
'You bet it isn't" he said, slowly
"and if anyone says otherwise there's
liable to be trouble.'
In the face of such sublime gall
what could the old man dO?-Puck.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Great Was the Fall.

He hobbled along on a crutch, his
left arm was in a sling, his right eyee
in mourning and his face was frescoed
with court plaster.
''Ahr' said a friend, "bicycle?''
INIT! Hammock." IN. Y. World.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
More Exa.nu,er,atinwi.

OF all sad words Of tongue or pen,
The saddest are, It might have been"
But none can cause one SO much woe
AS these short words, II told you So,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Saved in Time.

Isabel says she has never been in
love:''
lis that SOP
eyes; she was threatened with it
once, but a bottle of spring bitters
taken in time brought her out all
right" -Cleveland Record.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Shop in Society.

Dollie Footlite-No; you will never
catch me again going out to supper
with an editor.
Cho1lie Headlite-He wasn't-aw-
bwoke?
Il don't know whether he was or
not, but he ran blue pencil through
about half my order.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Invention.

T see they have finally invented an
airship.'' 555 ss$.s Il
Indeed! What is. it likeY'
II understand it's something like a
ail''-rrrllth VI. n u. s. 80.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Entitled to the Name,

M why. is golf called amusement? y
Because it's sucn fun for the people
who look at II. y Chicago Record.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
Call AH0fn

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething ,softens the gums inana
nation aays pain, wind col1c Is cents bottle
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-10-30
What Whinnton,s Row Said.

What Whimpton's Roy Said.
"Did you hear what Whimpton's lit
tie boy said when they showed him
the twins?"
mo; what was it?'
"He said: "There! Mammals been
getting bargains again! "-Collier's
Weekly.