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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04

A sharp Utica butcher made Senator
Campbell private offer of S12 for a
fine-looking calf of five menths, on the
day of the great sale last week The
butcher was smilingly informed that
the animal was on the auction list, and
be could have the opportunity of pur-
chasing her when she came to the block.
That worthy individual was perfectly
speeches. with astonishment when the
auctloneer knocked his pet down to
Mr.. Alexander, of Kentucky, for S27,-
600. She was a duchess OF Oneida,
and the ''golden calf of the sale.
Another butcher present spied hand
some fodder of week old, of which
he was willing to relieve the mother at
a dollar and half, 1t is needless to
say that he participated in his brother
caterers sentiments when the wee thing
was sold for $1,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04
A Iady'S Nerve.

The Poughkeepsie Eagle ssys that
as Mrs. Carter, whose summer resi-.
denee is near Sing Sing, was approach
ing the depot in the train from Albany
on Monday afternoon, she put her arm
out OF the car window to wave her
handkerchief to her children. who
were awaiting her arrival, and at that
moment the cars passed close to an
iron post, and this struck Mrs. Carriers
arm with such violence that the sound
OF the conclusion was plainly audible
to those sitting near She, however
did not utter even the slightest excla-
nation of pain, but with the aid of
her other hand quietly drew her injur-
ed arm into her lap, and with tightly
compressed lips only looked the pain
she was undergoing. am afraid nv
arm IS broken; but please don't men
tlon 1T, she said, IN answer to sym.
pathetic glances. An examination
showed that her arm was fractured in
two places, but on the trains arrival at
the depot she walked quietly to her
carriage, hiding her agony lest it
should cause pain to those dear to her
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04

MINERS are busy washing out gold in
the streams of northern Georgia. Col.
Hand of Boston has invested a LARGE
amount IN Georgia gold mining, and
the natives entertain sanguine hopes of
developing California.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04

A NEW sewer in Louisville is four
miles long and large enough to admit
carriage and span of horses. 1t is
not, however, popular place for driv-
ing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04
THE MOST POPULAR STAMPS

The statement of the stock of stamps
at the mandatory during the month
of July shows about the proportion Of
the ditforent denominations used by
the public in correspondence. The
number was as follows
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04
A Z" Sold - Butcher.

IHtat Ug UIHS TtpIEStnLeU q STOCK OF
about seventy-fve million stamps and
a money value of 81, 203, 900.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-04
THE PLATES.

The number of stamps now in use is
1O3. Ninety-two new stamps were re-
CURED for the different departments Of
the government on account of the
abolition of the franking privilege
Twenty SIX thousand sheets of 100
stamps each are printed daily, and it
may readily be conceived that this
enormous work Involves corresponding
wear and tear of the plates. A plate is
estimated to print forty thousand sheets
III good order, after which it needs re-
touching by the engrayer, but the com
pany prefers to cancel worn plates and
substitute new ones in their place.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

A ROMANCE OF WEST VIRGINI>-CHARToN
W. Va. February 2G,h.-Sarah j. Vine
miller girl Of about seventeen Summers
wno was convicted Of and sent to tie peni
ten.ilry for burning small log church il
one of the smaller counties of the State hav-
my been p,rdoned by Governor Jacobs, was
released to-day. The manner in which the
girl got into the pententlary is peculiar. She
was enamored Of a young man who nnior-
tuuately was charged with stealing horse.
md WAS put in Jail to await "A trial thereof
w h confidence in the charge again st hel
inamorata and devotion to him that was
remarkable, she proceeded to commit the
act for which she was sent up, that she
mght be with him in the peni'entary. But
l's! the man was acquitted last Fail wher
his trial came off, and he has ever since, NJ
to the time Of the pardon, been engaged il
securing his faithful, though rash, sweet
hearts release. The facts of this notable ro
nance are set forth in the petition. The
happy result may be imagined.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29
NUMBER 80,

A CRUEL SEIL.-Tom Harden is Cin-
cinnaii drummer. He is an cen fic sort
Of fellow and something of a practical joker.
| Time hung heavy on Thomas hands when
| he was here two or three weeks ago, and to-
bcguile the ,edum, he sauntered into tall
orng establishment, where they take great
pride in the genius of their "cutter." Now,
instead Of entering with his customary erect
bearing and az people usually walk, lhs fa-
ceious drummer elevated one shoulder and
depressed the other until he was a most pitt
tul specimen Of human defornity. He in
formed the proprietor that he wanted coat
made, but owing to his unfortunate shape
he almost feared to trust 4 strange tailor to-
make it Cor him. lie was assured that with
such a cutter as that establishment had there
Was no occasion to fear "A poor fit. He could
lit any body. Alter much persuasion to give
his extraordinary and altogether ipfallible
,r,ist trial, Thomas selected his goods, was
measured, and assured that the coat would
be ready in time, he ambled away leaving
III smiling proprietor happy over his pros
pcciive profits. Yesterday he called for the
coat, but this time, for the sake of variety,
he elevated the other shoulder and drew
We'll, got my coat done | suppose p he
remarked pleasantly. eyes" stammered
he proprietor, and he stared at Mr. Hardin
md rubbed his eyes vigorously. "Nolhing
wrong about it, is there you look as if you
thought it wouldn't fit" Then the cutter
came up and there was some loud and very
profane swearing, for that coat was made
nigh on the wrong shoulder and could not be
altered, and Mr.. Hardin couldn't think of
trusting them again. A cheap boy now
t n S in font of that store and he is look
me- for II man with high shoulder " hen
found that nun cm get a coat chcap.-1er-
re Haute Express.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

JUST LIKE HUMAN NATuRE-A certain
deacon was very much interested in revi-
val that WAS taking place in the neighbor-
hood. He had frequently importuled an old
neighhor of hs-who was not particularly
noted for his profession of religion, but was
nevertheless highly respected by all who
knew lim-to attend one of their evening
meetings. Now the pieiy and honesty Of
the deacon was a matter of doubt among
h 5 fellow -towlsmen. and particularly so with
ihe ola man we have mentioned, who, for
convenience, we may call Uncle Josh.
After repeated calls, Uncle Josh consented
to accomp' my the deacon TO one Of the meet
ngs, much 10 the surprise of all present. In
the course Of the evening the deacon arose
with pcnilential counenance TO tell his ex-
Renee. He was the prince of sinners, he
said. If he got his deserts he would be BAN
shed forever from Divine favor. After
IN king himself out all that is vile in man
according to his Interpretation Of che that
humhlcth himself shall be exaltcd," he sat
down with the sublime sense of having done
his duty, and asked Uncle Josh if he would
not tell his experience. With some little
reluctance he arose, amid the brcathless at
lcntion of .he assembly. 1t was an unknown
occurrence for Uncle Josh TO speak in meet
ing. lie said he had listened W tn great in
telest to the remarks of the deacon, and he
could assure the brethren that, from his long
acquaintance with him, he could fully en-
do'se all the deacon had said concerning his
meanness and vileness, for he certainly was
the meanest man lie ever knew. The wrath
Of the deacon was terrific. He rose out of
his seat, shook his fist under Uncle Josh's
nose, nd losing all control of himself, ex-
claimed:
"You re a confounded liar, and I'll whip
church -
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

A WAC whose location the papers do no
state, suggests that the Ch plain of the
United States Senate, in the Credit Mobilel
investigation, will preach a sermon mex
Sunday in "Bishop Poland's church on the
following text: "And they all with one con
sent be. an to make excuse AT the con
clusion of the sermon a choir will respono
with the Heralds Mobilier hymn, prepared
for the occasion, thusly:
From Hampshre's granite mountains,
From Hooser's swampy bends,
Where Pacifcs murky fountains
Roll down big dividends;
From many gay deceiver,
From many Congressman,
They call us to deliver
Their names from Hoax Ames' ban.
Uncle Sam will then pronounce the male
diction, depart ye into everlasting dis
grace, where the woodbine twineth ant
thieves are at rest.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

ODD FELLOWSHIP IN CALIFORNIA The
Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows of this State
meets in annual session on the fifth day o
May next, and will consist Of 34S represent
atives. There are now at work 30 lodges
under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge ID
California, viz: In California, 205; in Brlilsi
Columbia, 3; in the Sandwich islands, l ii
Arizona, l.. The membership in the aggre
gate as reported to December 3lst, by POI
lodges, is 16, 190; number of Past Grands
2,5l7. The last four lodges, having beel
instituted since December, 1872, have moi
reported the number of members, but 2OC
may safely be added to the total in the
Grand Secretary's statement, showing 4
membership of l6, ,490-say 16 500. Encl
of the lodges is entitled to one representative
which is included in tn, Grand Secretary
statement. The lodges in California proper
now are numbered to ZIG, but onl y 2O5 are
at work, showing loss since the beginning
of the Order of eleven lodges.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

A MAN who snores was described by his
friend, the other day, as follows "Snores
Oh, no, guess not-no name for 1t! hen
YOU wake up in the morning and find that
the house you lodge in has been removed
half IA mile during he night by the resplra-
tory vehemence of e.l,v'-lodger, you ma,
get some idea of that fellows per'ormitce
His landlady gets her house moved back by
turning his bed around.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29
WILD WAGONllstS.

When in the evenings solitude
My thoughts have leisure to be free,
The purer life, the higher mood,
The nobler purpose wakes in me.
But in the cares that through the day,
Constrain the mind from hour to hour,
The "nobler purpose" fades away,
Grows faint aud loses all its power.
SO some pure stars exceeding ray,
With all the beauty of its light,
Is hidden by the glare of day,
And only shines W tn pale of night.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

How MUCH THE Hoo WEIGHED. "A bluff
looking man, in farmers work-day costume,
entered IA railway Car at way station. The
car was well filled, all the seats being occu-
pied but one, which was half filed by finely
dressed exquisite. The farmer seeing his
only chance for seat, asked the exquisite il
t'olher half of that seat was "iook p Re-
ceivn ancgative answer responded: "W aal,
hen, | reckon III squat.
Like most of our hardy yoemanry, he was
inclined to be sociable.
"Snug Winter morning" said lie.
No responce.
"Shouldn't wonder if we had some more
snow after night"
Still no response from exquisite, who look
ed out OF the rear window, evidently much
annoyed.
After several futile attempts to elicit some
reply, the farmer gave II yawn, and quietly
remarked, "KiIled hog yesterday; bet you
can't guess how much he weighed %
Driven almost to desperation, the poor tel-
low said tartly:
"Four hundred pounds.
Yawning agan-"No, didn't weigh that.
"W eli, three hundred and fifty, then.
Another yawn-"No, didn't weigh three
hundred and half. -
Very inpatient y-"Three hundred"
Yawnins stl-"No, not that much.
Almost ready to explode e-"lIow much
did your old hog weigh, anyhow p
"Waal, be want much of a hog, and |
didn't weigh him
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

Two good-natured lrshmen on certain
occasion occupied the same bed. In the
morning one of them inquired Of the other.
"Dennls, did you har the thunder last
night ?" "No, Pat; did it rally thunder =?
"Yes, it thundered as if heaven and earil'
would come together" "Why didn't you
wake me, for you know l can't sleep when
it thunders?"
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

Do YOU know how to tell what size glove
You need? Take tape and measure youl
hand around the knuckles. The number OF
inches and quarters of an inch it measures
is exactly the size of a glove. That is, II II
measures five inches and three quarters
around, you want glove No. st.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

AN old minister, the her dy, asked 4
woman what could be done to induce hel
husband to attend church 81 douI know,
she replied, "unless you were to put pipe
and a lug of whisky in the pew.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

KANSAS York confidently told Jimmy Hor
ton on the morning of his unfold ng of Pom
eroy's villainy; "Aiorton, l have had ter
rible struggle over this thing, and have been
praying this morning. may be shot dead
on the floor Of that house to-day, but | am
going through with il if it costs my life"
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29
business Cards.
DR., A. S. DU BOlS,

Physician and Surgeon,
OFFICE ON COMMERCIAL STREET,
Opposite r. Gordon's store, Auburn Residence
ON East street, opposite Court House
fe22-73-my
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29
PROVERBS.
SCOTCH.

SCOTCH.
DO nothing in haste but gripping O heas
Nothing comes of itself but dirt and long
nails.
He was scant O news that told his father
was hangt.
To trust is well, to trust nobody is better.
The shroud is made without pockets; what
is put in the sleeves can't 60 in the skirt.
The bitches are full of clever after
thoughts.
Ones country is there where one finds
himself comfortable.
Better stomach burst than good victuals
spoil.
Love others well, but love thyself most
give good for good, but not thine own cost.
Bird never flew so high but it had to come
to earth for food.
A brilliant daughter makes a brittle wife.
A guet, like fish, hath bad odor the
third day.
A house full of daughters is like cellar
full of sour beer.
Is FRIDAY AN UNLUcKY DAY ?--Friday
long regarded as Il day of i-omen, has been
an eveniful one in American history.
Friday, Christopher Columbus sailed on
his voyage of discovery. Friday, ten weeks
after. he discovered America.
Friday. Henry VII, of England, gave
John Cabot his commission which led to the
discovery of Nor,h America.
Friday, ST. Augustine, the oldest town in
the United States, was fonuded.
Friday. the Mayhower, with Pilgrims, ar
rived at Princeton; an on Friday they signed
that august comp'ct the forerunner of the
present Constitution.
Friday, George Washington was born.
Friday, Bunker Hill was seized and forti
fed.
Friday, the surrender of Saratoga was
made
Friday, The surrender of Comwallis at
Yorktown occurred; and on Friday the mo-
lion was made in Congress that the United
Colonies were, and of right out to be, free
aud indepcndeni
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29
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The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

Floating caltal-Ihe heiresses bathing
at Long Branch.
The Placer herald., 1873-03-29

After supper the landlord remarked conli-
dentlally to the doctor "that the young man
had grit in him" and he thought "he d be
able to make the 7 FL with the boys"
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11
Dr.. Mott and the Sultan.
HoH the Coafedsrots 06icsrs 0ot Em-
p,ol ment in tie Khedivs's Army.

A number Of confederate officers. says
n Washington letter. got employment In
Egypt. ut from $3.50 to $500 per month.
in the following curious way: General
Mott, their ranking officer, was the son
uf Valentine Mott, the great American
surgeon. who cut the wart on the sultan's
head when sil his Turkish Thubarb men
we're afraid Of the csliph's vengeance II
they should hurt him. Mott took It In
his hand as IL the calph we're turnip.
and great was the wonder OF the faithful.
For this the doctor was rewarded, but he
,lcapiscd the decorations which were ten.
dered him. His son, Thaddsus. how.
ever, availed himself ofthe old surgeons
fame when he went over 10 Turkey 10
Andrew Johnson's time, to investigate
the completely of our minister, Jay Nor
ris, IN the Crctan revolt. Thaddeus Mott
married a Greek woman, who furnished
the harcm with habcrdashery, and got
admitted to the sultan's bowers, which 10
in the East, influence. Blacquc Bcy, .
convert 10 the faith. AMI afterwards mis-
istcr to the United States. married Gen.
Motifs sister The khedivs Of Egypt.
who 10 always seeking to get influence
with the sublime porte. offered General
Mott q staff position In his army expect.
ing 20 be n step nearer the ear and mouth
of the sultan. lie also got the idea that
be would have u number Of American OF.
flccrs brought out to Egypt, for these
wouid be detached for European diplo.
macy. and would not 90 much excite the
sultan's jealousy Mott came to New
York. and there he saw great crowd ot
discharged rebels drinking around the
hotels, poor, ruined, and borrowing
His warm heart took pity on them. aud
he would say to this Que and that one;
" Well. III give you . position. no
was Obliged to discharge the billie Of
some Of these. and others had not even
the money ~ ride in . carriage to Vie
steamship,
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11
NO. 70
An Irish Evictioa a. Described BY Hr
BradlaugA.
New York Tribuns.l

In my checkcred life have been . pri
vate soldier, and between lSl9 and 1850
vas in the County Cork. stationed at
Ballaneholy. Those Of you who are
Irishmen will want no description Of that
beautiful valley Of the Lee which winds
between the hills from Cork, and In cum
mel seems like A very paradise, green
grass growing 10 the waters side. aud
FURNISHED with gold in the morning. aud
rudy TO very crimson in the evening
sunset. l went there on . November
day. l was one Of a troop to protect the
law officers, who had come with the agent
from Dublin to make an eviction . few
miles from lnniscarra. where the river
Bride joins the Lee II was miserable
aay--rain freezing into slect - II fell
and the men hest down wretchsd dwell.
ing after wretchcd dwelling-some thirty
or forty perhaps. They did not take
much beating down; there was no floor
ing to take up the walls were more mud
than aught else. and there was but little
trouble in the lcvcling Of them to the
ground, We had got our work about
three parts done when out OF one Of them
a woman ran aad flung herself on the
ground, wet as It was, before the captain
of the troop, aud she asked that her
house might be spareL-not for long but
for a little while She said her husband
had been born In it, he was III Of the few.
er, but could not live long, and she ask.
cd that he might be permitted to die in Il
in peace. Our captain had no power;
the law agent from Dublin wanted TO get
back to Dublin--his time was Of impor.
tance, aud he would not wait, and that
man was carried out while We were there
in front Of US. while the sleet was com
ing down--carrisd out on . wrctched
thlng--vvu could not call u bsd-and
he died there while VIC were there, and
three nights afterward, while was sen.
try on the front gate at Ballancholy bar.
racks, we heard Il cry, and when the
guard was turned ont We found this poor
woman there raving maniac, with one
dead babe in one arm, aud another in the
other, clinging to the cold nipple of her
lifeless breast And II you had been
brothers to such woman, sons OF such
II woman. fathers Of such woman, wosld
not rebellion have seemed the hclisst
gospel you could hear preached? Two
hundred and fifty thousand svictions took
place in the tweaty years preceding 1896.
Two hundred aud tlfty thousand! Can
Won multiply the misery Of that 250, ,0O0l
Brother separated from sister, husband
from wife, the Union work. house taking
one, and the other going out trying 70
hnd lie rke can. This system has gone
on until it has made misery 80 vast that
It will require not one act Of Parliament
10 favor Of wisdom, not one statute In 70.
vor Of humanity. but generations AID
generations Of generous and kindly treat.
Insnt. not to build up but In some degree
to etiacc the bloody stain Of iniquily We
have made ON the page Of that history.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11


TuE Blsv DisINFEcrANr - Carholie
acid. in some OF the various forms iu
which it IL offered to the buhlic. 10 one
of tho most popular disiafcc'an's. and
descrvedly so For simple 'iisinfec,ion.
where the cause has been removed. Moth
iny is superior to tho aeid iiself. cithc,
concentrated or In solution " Is ex'
tremcly useful IN sick rooms and similar
places, for cleansing the vessels which
have bccn used. and y small 1han,ity ol
it added to the water in which the cloilici
arc washed will edectuully destroy oil
germs of disease which may he present
For disinfectina tie air Of a sick room a
few drsps may he put upon q hot shovel
or steve lid, or any other article that
will retain its heat for some time. II has
the advantage that It does not injurs
clothing or metal articles with which The
vnpor comes in contact II should bs
used with care. however, as tho liqn'd II.
self 10 o violent poison. even IN small
doses. .-JoTnai Of Chemiserg.
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11
E1 A Washington letter about treal

ET A Washington letter about treas.
ury clerks has the following bit Of infor.
nation: Ladies' have their pay deduct
oil Tor every days loss Of time. One 70.
ccived a telegram announcing her moth.
ers death. She had the expense OF the
Journey to anil from tho funeral and was
dockcd six days And 80 this admin.
istration that 10 pcripatstic, and votss an
increase for ito members whenever IL
feels pinched Tor money, does what wss
never done before in the history Of shs
government stops the salaries OF the
underpaid clsrks for sickness aad isr
death OF relatives. II only secretaries
and heads Of bureaus cut oil their own
salaries fer absence their CLERKS woule
not complain. :
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11
rx Women who are afflicted With

ET Women who are afflicted With
drunken husbands may bless the days
that witnessed their weddings, as there 10
a mino Of wealth in their possession II
they will remove to Iowa, where a man
PAYS ten cents for drink and his wife
collects $4,000 damages from the man
who sold il to him. This 10 1000 per
cent. better than life insurance, and the
wife keeps her husband. and hs keeps the
linuOr
The Van Buren press., 1873-11-11

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