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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN OUR LOCATION

The confidence of the public at large is
not based 50 much upon the measures or
men, as it is upon the natural advantages
possessed by place claiming to be com
mercial point 1t IS true that this conf
dence may exist for years, and be of little
benefit to a place because nothing has oc-
cured to give 1t practical development.
Doubtless the early explorers of Lake Su-
perior had full confidence that the plateau,
and natural harbor system at its head,
would one day witness the rise of 4 great
mart, but that confidence built no city then.
The conditions of trade in that age were
not such as to enable this point to take
advantage Of that good opinion. The same
confidence was strikingly manifested eigh-
teen years ago, but :" the pear was not ripe
the great West was not settled There
was no trade to seek the head of Lake Su-
peror rs there is now. But we shall soon
begin to reap the fruits Of the established
public belief that an important city must
rise on the shores Of the Bay Of Superior
Let our railroad 90 on, as it surely will
and the latent confidence of tie genera
public III the availability of Superior's
grand site, will deyelope itself to a surpris
ing degree. The people have been wait
ing for us to be assured of railroad, ant
hundreds who have come to look at g tn,
situation in the last three years, will nov
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
A PROPITIOUS TIME.

What better time could possibly have
been selected for decisive step in railroad
matters 1T Superior than next week? It is
i week that will witness by or before its
close, the completion of the Northern Pa
cilic railroad to Red River. This fact as
sures the public at large that the great
Northern Thoroughfare has gone too far to
fail, Or even to delay. 1t will lead the
country to take a second look at the route,
AID its connections. And it will be well to
have the public see work commence at this
terminus rs it sees the finishing up of the
first section Of the great route at Red
River
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
THE SECRET OF GROWTH.

When Hon. VIM. II. Seward was visit
ing the Pacific coast in the summer of 1870
and had arrived at Port Townsend, one OF
the cities of great expectations that have
staked off their lots on Puget Sound, nc
was called upon for speech, and respond
ed in the following style, which, although
devoid of the beauties Of rhetoric, fully
makes up for it in concentrated common
sense.
Said the cold man sensibleh as he looket.
over the motley throng of PORT Townsend
ties of all ages and colors "Yo ou have got
a splendid country here. What you need
is population. Now don't be foolish and
send any from your gate. Take all you
can get-Boston man and Irshman, white
man and black man, and John Chinaman,
if he will come. You have room for all.
You can make something of them, and they
viii help you to cut down the forest, and
enable this to become great and prosper
Gus place. God bless you, my boys, and
keep you all honest and loyal"
Mr.. Stewards remarks are just as appli-
cable to Superior as to Port Townsend.
We need to welcome new comers as broth
ers and helpers in the mighty work Of sub
DUNG this wild country, and making it the
home of American civilization. We need
to hold out every fair inducement to draw
people to this quarter. We need to show
ourselves enterprising, united, energetic:
wideawake, and up with the times.
Socially, in business transactions and
every way, we must make new comers fee
welcome. We want no short-sighted land
shark business, running prices, rents, and
accommodations Of all kinds, up 50 high
that none but Vanderbilt can touch them
That has been tried by ourselves and oul
neighbors before in vain. Rather let US
commence moderately, welcome population
and 90 shares with them in all things.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
WHAT WE WILL DO NEXT MONDAY.

All the indications are that this commu-
nifty is about to make bold and decisive
stroke, that will secure it railroad at once.
The old days of distrust, division and de
lay, seem to have entirely passed away, and
with confidence and harmony born of as
sured success, the people of Superior will
assemble at the polls on next Monday, Nov.
9th, and vote by an overwhelming majorlty
that railroad work proceed, and the pros
perity Of this important site commence this
very month!
Argument upon the subject is uncalled
for, and entirely unnecessary. There is not
a man to be met upon the street but will
rehearse sound reasons for prompt and en-
ereetic action in favor of the railroad, much
faster than we can write them down. All
We have to do in this matter is to chronicle
the will and temper Of the people. 1t means
business unmistakably, !, and if there are any
persons within the limits of the United
States, 50 blinded as to have no faith in the
coming City of Superior, it will open their
eyes next Monday to see the votes for a
railway fall fast as snow flakes, and roll up
an avalanche Of suffrages in favor of the
immediate growth, progress and prosperity
of the Gateway City of the North.
Ifthere was ever q community thoroughly
aroused to its own interests, keenly alive to
the momentous issues of the hour, and
determined to see the railroad question
through fayorably, and at once, that com
munity IS Superior. The vote has been a
foregone conclusion for twenty days; taken
as matter of course; the polls will only be
used as q necessary formality to clinch the
thing. But to make assurance doubly sure,
the people will leave their work on Monday,
and poll a full vote, an early vote, and a
practically unanimous vote. 1t would not
be surprising if the ballots were all cast,
and the result in the affirmative informally
known by noon. For although voting a
secret ballot is the right of every freeman,
II this matter of Superior's prosperity, and
the large majority, if not all, will probably
vote an open ticket.
Ashland, Hudson and St. Cloud, our old
friends and ncighbors, are a trife ahead of
rs in formally deciding to build their rail
ways, but yet not far enough ahead to sig
nily anything. We have nearly two months
Of the famous year Of ransition-1871-
left yet, and propose to make a splendid
use Of the valuable time, commencing to
work right after our visit to the polls next
Monday to vote an Juoor Of railroad aid.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL ELECTION.
TO the Electors of the County of Douglas:

To the Electors of the County of Douglas:
You are hereby notified that Monday the Sixth day
of November 1871, at the usual place Of holding cleo
tions in the Town of SUPERIOR in said County, spe-
cal election will be held for the purpose of submit
ting to the electors of said Douglas County the ques
ton whether aid shall be granted TO the Superior and
St. Croix Railroad Company by issuing the bonds Of
the County Of Douglas to the amount of Three Hun
dred and Fifty Thousand (&350000) dollars in pay
ment of subscription to the capital stock OF said cor
poraton, upon the terms and conditions arranged by
the Board of Supervisors Of said County All persons
in favor of granting such aid shall deposit ballots,
having printed or written thereon the words: In
favor Of railroad aid" Those opposed to granting
such aid shall deposit ballots having printed or writ
ten thereon, the words against railroad aid" The
polls will be opened at 9 O'Clock m. at the day and
place aforesaid and will be closed at sundown of the
same day. The terms and conditions upon which such
aid is proposed to be granted are now on file IN the
Office of the County Clerk, and may be examined
there by any voter.
WILLIAM r. SMITH,
Chairman of the Co. Board Of Supervisors.
Attest RICH'D RELF, County Clerk.
October g. 1871.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
THE LAKE WINDS.

They are our best friends. While other
parts OF the country were burning up with
drought and fire, these chariots Of the
storm king swept in from the great Lake
surrounded by shetering clouds and falling
rains. Their precious freightage Of mois-
ture is always welcome in this high dry air.
And in winter they are our heat bearers,
raising the temperature many degrees in
the coldest day. Tempered by the equable
lake, they heat us when it is cool, and cool
us when it is hot. We should never feel
their steady force, or hear their steady roar
without remembering that every moment of
their action proves them steadfast friends.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

The new King Of Spain on a recent tour
gave away quarter of a million of dollars
and received thirty thousand written ap
peals and requests from the people.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

ENGLAND has trouble at New Castle.
Golfers. Ireland has trouble at Cork.
Fenians. Spain has trouble at Madrid.
Orleanists. France is busy with courts
martial. Communists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

AN injunction has been granted against
the Adams Express Company, for refusing
to forward packages coming over the New
Y ork & Boston Express lines.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
CHARTER OF THE SUPERIOR AND ST. CROIX
RAILROAD COMPANY

We publish the following sections Of
Chapter 326, Laws of 1870. These pro
visions of the statute are now Of particular
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

MEDICAL Through the solicita-
ton of my Superior City friends, have decided on
opening an Office at the Avery House, where may be
consulted between the hours of and 3 o'clock p. m
on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays of each week
Calls made at residences after Office hours. Especial
attention paid to chronic diseases Of any character
Very respectfully. L. E. COLLINS, NJ. D.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

LAKE Champlain is crossed at Ticonder-
oga by railway just completed. The
bridge is draw, twelve feet high, thirty
wide, and ten times as long.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04

For the manufacture Of lumber and timber of all
kinds and always keep hand full supply, both
green and seasoned, that are enabled to fill all
orders at very short notice and low rates.
Our location on Conner's Point, with our dock on
the steamboat channel gives superior con7enience
for filing orders from Duluth or points along the river
or along the line of the Northern Pacific.
We pay particular attention to saving timbers for
houses docks, bridges, &c. 81
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
GROCERIES & PROVISIONS

If we are oyERsroozED in anything, it is in Grocar
les and Provisions, Of which we keep Good StocL,
consisting of CHOICE and FANCY GROCERLEs,
as well as STAPLES. In this line we would call
special attention to our TEAS, which we think are
not excelled by anything in the market
az3Nhen visiting our store, if you do not see what
you want ASK FOR IT.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
WANTS or TIE PEOPLE.

and we think we can SUIT ALL who may favor us w,l
a call In this line will be found good selection Of
RUBBER GOODS, consisting of Coats, BLaH
KEI1S, LEGGLNS, &C., and also, OIL CLOTHINtF
Of various sizes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
CLOTHING:

Our stock of clothing has been purchased with spo
cial reference to the climate and to the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-11-04
Carpeting and Wall Paper

Of C4RPETS, OIL CLOTYHS and Wall p.
PER, we have many handsome and excellent vari
ties to which we invite attention.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

The overseers of Harvard College held
meeting, yesterday, in Boston. The following
nominations of the corporation were confirmed:
James c. White, NJ. D., to be instructor in med
ical chemistry for the current year; Charles b.
Porter, NJ. D., TO be demonstration Of anatomy;
and Charles II. Moore, instructor in free hand
drawing and water color The president recon-
mended an award of the income from the Afford
legacy to W. L. Tyler, and of. that from the Sal
tonstall fund to W. S. MaIston, both late fresh
men. Messrs. Stephen Salisbury, James NJ.
Crafts, VIM. A. Harris, Augustus Lowell, and
F. W. Tilton, were elected TO fill vacancies in
the committee on the academical department.
A joint convention of the National Wool
Growers and Wool Manufacturers Associa-
tons, was held at Syracuse, n. Y, Tuesday. 1t
is estimated that the convention represented
100000, 900 employed in growing and manuiac-
turing wool, and furnishing employment for a
vast number of persons. About $50 delegates
were present, those from the west being numer-
Gus and taking a leadingpart in the proceedings.
Hon. j. Wiley Edmunds called the convention
to order, and Hon. Henry S. Randall presided.
The chief purpose of thi, convention was TO
give expression to the views Of these associations
relative to the threatened reduction Of the tariff
on WOOL The two associations are cordially unit
ed in opposition to having this tariff reduced,
which shows that the manufacturers are not dis
posed to seek an advantage for their own bust
ness at the expense of the wool producing inter
es.. An address and resolutions presenting their
views were adopted unanimously.
The resolutions declare that the present tariff
should remain unchanged, as four years trial of
it proves that it is as well adapted as any legis-
lation can be to promote the growth and deyel-
opment of these two branches of business
growing and manufacturing wool; and thar
business arrangements made in conformity with
ii should not be disturbed by change. These
views were advocated earnestly by gen
temen from every part OF the coun-
try, and there was a purpose unani-
mously expressed, 10 oppose earnestly such
a change in the tariff as has been talked
of by the "reyenue reformers." The address
states that the increase of wooden mills at the
west has been four fold during the last ten
years, and that great variety of new fabrics
has been achieved by manufacturers, which
have superseded. foreign fabrics, by their cheap
ness and excellence. 1t is stated also that the
wooden manufacture Is generally prosperous
the chief drawback being over production in
some of the older forms OF the business The
remedy suggested is some change to new and
higher branches Let every possible form Of
the wooden manufacture be domesticated in this
country. The harmony in this convention es-
tablishes an influence that will deserve and
command resDect
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22
WORCESTER .
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ae, 1871.

Col AIvAH CRocKER who has been nomi-
mated for the place now held by Mr.. WashbuIn,
our goyernor-elect will of course be elected by
a large majority. He is in many respects quail
fed TO do excellent service in congress He is one
of those men who know how TO succeed in what
they undertake. His intelligence, his habit OF
thorough attention to business, and his great
activity and energy, viii make him very useiu'
wherever work is to be done. 1t gave us pleasl
ure to see him so readily and cordially nom-
mated, and we hope there viii be large vote in
the district, when the day of election comes,-a
vote that will make his certain majority as large
rs possihle
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

This is that tides the frame and the constiiu-
lion If there be weak spot in either, the chilling
daps, the maarious iogs the varieties of temperature
that mark the commencement OF lie winter season are
sure to find IT out There few systems that have not
weak spot somewhere and the wsest thing that any
man or woman can do Is to fnriy Ii by of Hos
letters Stomach BitterS, and thus keep the enemy at
bay. In war, when city Is menaced the first thing to
be doneis to strengthen the ramparts Tie same policy
should be adopted with the human body when its uirest
Toe malaria, Is abroad. II the stomach is weak this
tonic viii lend IT vigor; ii the bowels morldly sem
stive, this Alternative will regulate then il the liver is
Inert, this wholesome stmuant will rouse it, if there is
constipation, this aperent Will cure IT. il there Is ner-
vous debility this neryne will replace it with nervous
vigor; if there is mpurity in the blool thus depurent
will neuraze it, if there is cloud on the spirits this
exarant will dispe it, These are facts that have been
demonstrated every day the last twenty years Can
much be said for any other medclneor rather can
much he pTOved2 for anything may be said by the IN
scrupuous. DO not accept any Of the local bers some
times recommended by dealers in lieu The standard
Restorative. dvwlw d2l
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

NEW YORK, Dec. 2l.-Cotton at Nc advance: sales
1913 bales; middling uplands Poke. Flour dull and in
buyers iaVor aes 1900 bbs state S570lS7; Ohio S635
q 1880; western $50 a lis; southern ST so a gl5
Wheat dull and in buyers favor; sales 81 900 bush; No
s9T1ng St,I q l,6O; winter red western Sl55 o. l5s
Corn shade fmer sales 81 900 bush; mixed western
a. lee Oats steady; sales 80 900 bush Ohio and west
ern % a. 56hc Beef quiet Pork dull; new mess S4 81
g sl5; old SiS,So Lard heavy at * g 9sc: Butter
al 81 "a Sc. Sugar hrmer; Muscovado tx "a los; reins
sA q Sac. Coffee Arm; kio 1871 q 20hc Molasses
nrmi New Orleans % q SIC. Spirits turpentine quiet
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22
LATEST MARKETS.

IOhh SIOCh hhEkET.
NEW YORK, Dec 2l-MOney stringent at per cent
currency q per cent gold and stock brokers had to pay
3! 90 l-l6 per cent per day to have stocks turned dis
counts 10 "a Il per cent Sterling firm at 09A a lO9'
Gold sold as low as 1857, but closed at 1888 a 0SH
Loans were at 1872 per cent TO dat. Clearngs 81 OO
Governments lower but closed steady State bonds
heavy; new south Caronas alone frmer. Stocks were
quite buoyant at intervals to-day, and prices advanced
Z a X per cent In the afternoon the improvement
was partially lost, and the market closed dull and
haas
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22
Tbe Aailp spp: adlortester. frloap Glornino,

, os,, a. en-, , ,, =, san. "a an Cor
strained Petroleum steady; crude IS a 3Sc; refined
22'l q 23c, Tallow heavy at 81 a SIC. .,a, 80
s J aat ~ ~ ied Va 0dcre GuS meats
nominal Bacon quiet and weak At 6I "a fHc. Live
hogs n9maly s4,so & Fri fSspi ba MY Va IN AZ
Whisky steady al 90.
SEW ORLEANS, Dec. H.-Cotton stealyi middlnss ~
i'%V'
WORCESTER RES III PRICE CuRRENT-Dce. IL
FL0uR-fancy brands f ~ Sl",ou a. s'a' t, e IN
~GRXlN XSb Ms Si,%SoTihern Corn, II bush LIS;
western mixed, 30 a slc Rye v hush SlVO ug ~ ~
h"il ~ MI '' w., meal a. ie II, il; shorts Al 100 lbs
Mo Sl@i ne feed s53S mGS nnr & s-O p"'N'
PVoVlSIONs Beet, roast pieFcsl q n 20 q 2Sci
steaks rdmp ~ q 25e round IL a. 2ye eoAen " ~ ieG G
sSn Gog ri N y G5 se iPe n Ii Va sait pork II ID 10
IA lie; fresh pork u "a 5c huns, WHOLE u ID - e. lbG
y n b 9ie ~ n AZ ~ SS INN al a 42c; cheese{ IL
Il a 2Oc Bologna SAUSAGE zoe u 10. logshcad cheese
Go 10 sSe ciy'nr' -yG edn 81 m "a oz 20 nrkeys u
a. 5se II NJ Fowls 2Oc ii b. Quails 5jc each Venison
| 80 n FL, ieesc zoe u H. -, .o-- a,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22
eosroN sroCK sALEs-nec. u

s5.V1l Hartford ana Erie railroad u.s. new n 4
.25 900 United States Five twenties 1871 ii5I
Boston and Maine railroad rights ~
1903 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Il r los
20 Conn Fassunpsie River h R..............,.'9lk
Eastern railroad. .............,.. i9s1
Eastern railroad y. II ............. igi id
l6 ogdensbnrg q Lake Cham plain r. eisi96a<
"a do DO pref ~
Portland. Saco and Portsmouth railroad - I2gx
10 Boston and Albany railroad ......,,.... ia
~ Vermont Central railroad, old. ...........,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

TEN BELOW ZERo.-Go to Eldred & Liscomb's
and buy robes, NUTS collars bows, gloves mittens,
sc, and make yourselves comfortable 4O7 Main
street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

Glaciers" and 'The Poetry of the Zodiac" "a
Good Investment with illustrations is contin-
ed, and there are IA dozen other articles, besides
those in the editorial department. Harper's
Monthly is certainly one of the very best Of
magazines.
1HE PEOPLES MAGAZINE for December, 1871 i,
reaches MS promptly, and is welcome as usual,
1t is published, as we have before stated by "the
society for promoting Christian knowledge
London and in this country by Pott & AmOry,
New York. 1t is an excellent periodical in every
respect, uniting religious instruction with use
tu and entertaining current literature, In this
number we have colored frontispiece Of our
capitol at Washington, and several other illus
uationS. "Our Rights, Tale Of the Forest Of
Dean" and John Fosbrooke's Mistake" two
serial solies, which have been running for some
time, are finished Papers on "Chlistmas Gus
toms and Carols" "Ancient British Burial
Mounds and Their Contents" "rhe Zanzibar
Slave Trade" stories, poetry, the usual miscel-
lany, &C., SC, make up this Christmas number
The publishers promise strong inducements TO
subscribers for the New Year.
OLIVER 0PTIC's ALMANAC, 1S72.-Ths is an
almanac, designed particularly for boys and
girls. 1t is profusely illustrated, with appro-
pirate pictures, and conta ms much valuable in
formation There is diary for each month,
four proverbs on each page, most of them IA
miliar short stories and longer ones, and sew
era pages devoted to a tablcau entertainment,
called the "scven ages" with descriptive pic
lures and full directions Lee < Shepard pub
fish this almanac, and have added TO its embel-
lishmens several pages Of illustrations taken
from their brilliant list of holiday books for the
young. For sale by GiOut & Putnam.
The SUNDAY HOME for December comes
about a month later than our American maya
zines, but we don't find it any the worse for
that. 1t has pleasant Christmas story called
Lame Jocks Carol" "The Soft Tongue and
the Bones ii Broke" DAILY Thoughts of
Christ" by Lord Kinloch, THE Pulpit in the
Family, pages for the Young" poetry and
miscellaneous reading. The frontispieCe is
colored engraving OF Winchester cathedral, and
there are numerous other illustrations of merit
This magazine is published by the religious
tract society OF London, and the American Sun
day school union are the agents tor the United
States
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

NoToE,-see the fine assortment of useful holiday
goods at Dickey & Co.'S.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

English brushes and combs, in great variety, at
F. A. Dickey & Co.'S, Mechanics hall
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

New goods and novelties for the holidays arriving
every day at F. A Dickey & Co.'s No. Mechanics
hn1
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

To THE READERS OF THE notwithstanding
our great exertion to please patrons in fancy
goods for the holidays, we shall still continue to
serve all customers in the dispensing ofmedicines
as well as to pay strict attention to the COM
pounding of physicians prescriptions, our force
is sufficiently large not to neglect any one feature
of our business,
Very truly yours, FAIRBANKS & PIPER,
Druggists 10 Front street.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

Prof Mac closes on Saturday at Lincoln house.
See advertisement Agent appointed, notwith-
standing he purposes visiting Worcester one day i'll
every fourteen, as will be notified.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-12-22

5. r. Leland & Co. have just received a splendid
assortment of Pianos, Piano Covers and Organs
new and elegant styles. These were selected eX
pressly for the holidays and win be sold lower than
ever offered before. BE and examine these in-
struments and get prices before purchasing else
1ubara