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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
A FEW coon REASONS,

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2.-Makes perfect LOCK STITCH, alike on both
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i.-DURABLE-RtnS for Years without Repairs.
5.-WW DO all varieties Of Work and Fancy Stitch
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Is. Is Most Easily Managed by the operator.
Length of stitch may be altered while running
and machine can be threaded without passing
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7.-Design Simple, Ingenious, Elegant, forming
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any speed. Has our Thread Controller, which
allows easy movement of needle-bar and preuentS
INJURY TO thread
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Regulating The Fare.

Paganini, one day at Florence. imp
ed into a cab and gave orders to Be
driven to the theater. The distance
was not great, but he was late, and an
enthusiastic audience was waiting to
hear him perform the famous prayer of
''Molse " ON single string.
Glow much do owe You ?" said he
to the driver.
For you, said the man, who had
recognized the great violinist, "the
fare is ten francs.
what, ten francs? You are surely
testing.
Il an speaking seriously. You
charge as much for a place at your CON
cert
Paganini was silent for moment:
then, with complaccnt glance at the
rather too witty driver, said:
Il will pay You ten francs when you
drive me upon one wheel.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
A New Apparatus for Steering Balloons.
The London Times saws:

The London Times says:
The inventor of the balloon steering
apparatus which is awaiting trial by the
| War Department at Wool ich is MIRO.
A. Bowdler, whose plan has been I'M
der the consideration of the War Office
for two years past. 1t has been sub
| lected to some preliminary trials by
means OF models on more than one oc-
casion. These trials being made within
doors and in still atmosphere. are
said to have demonstrated the practi
cability of navigating balloons in a~still
atmosphere. The object of the forth
corning experiments is to ascertain
WI ether the same end can be attained
III the open air under slightly adverse
circumstances, for to sail the balloon
III opposition to a strong wind is at
present unthought Of. 1t will be re-
corded rs great and important result
ii the balloon can be steered even
single point from the direction of the
wind, though there be ever so slight a
breeze. The inventor, with Mr.. CoXwell
and Mr.. Orion, another we'll known
aerOnaut, who is taking an interest and
some part in the experiments, was again
at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, yes
terday, making arrangements for the
ascent with Lieutenant Edwards, r.. e.,
who Is III charge Of the Works Depart.
ment, but the wind was again unfavor-
able, blowing with considerable veloc-
ity and directly seward. The steering
apparatus was brought down in cab,
consists of a screw propeller like that
OF a ship, of metal made as light as pos
cIh nj - L., b. l. |,
zontally, and made to tRfTTT at the rate
OF about fourteen revolutions per second
by means of some simple machinery
worked by single hand winch in the
car 4 similar screw, fixed vertically,
and worked by the same gear, is de
signed for raising and depressing the
balloon without any expenditure of gas
or ballast, and disk shaped rudder
OF canvas to steady the balloon com
pletcs the apparatus. Mr.. Coxwen
much prefers the small screw propel-
lers, which are but three feet in diane
ter, to those proposed by Il French
aeronaut, which are to be sixteen feet
high, and are therefore regardedas I'M
manageable and dangerous to the bal
loon especially in the descent. The
screws will probably be made somewhat
larger if the trial is in the least degree
successful, but it is considered prefer
able to increase their power, if neces-
sary, by multiplying the speed of revo-
luton by the use Of some other motive
power than manual force, either electric
ity or atmospheric pressure or even the
steam engine-an agent which has hith-
erto been discarded on account Of its nee
essary weight AMI the risk attending it.
Mr.. Coxwell has recently instructed two
detachments of the German army IN
military ballooning, but steering bal
looms formed no part of the drill, the
principal purpose of which was to teach
the troops the use of captive balloons
for accommodating. He was engaged by
the English government ten years ago
for similar object, columns of troops
being marched OUT i'll various directions
for the purpose of observation. p"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Purifying Water.

Professor Bischof, of Glasgow, is re-
ported to have improved his we'll
known invention, and now filters water
for drinking purposes through spongy
iron and pounded limestone. The iron
is placed in the upper movable cham
Der Of an earthenware filter. and
pounded limestone is arranged in a
separate layer below. II e IRON is pro-
cured in a powdery, spongy state by the
reduction of ore without fusion. af-
ter the extraction of sulphur and cop
per by heat. 1t removes all albumiuoid
and nitroginized compounds, and also
lead communications, from the water.
and a trace OF iron taken up by the
water Is separated by its subsequent
passage through the limestone. 1t is
stated that one charge of the material
thus described, and costing only about
25 cents, secures efficient tiltering for
ten gallons OF water per day during 300
DAYS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
4 iler0icaI Cochinchinese.

There are but Decius, the Roman,
who threw himself in an abyss to serve
his country Winkelried, the Swiss.
who buried in his body the Austrian
lances, to open a breach to his country
men into the steel living wall at Sem
pach and the French Chevalier D'As-
sas, bayoneted for refusing to keep
silent, who can be compared to this
great and modern Phantaneian. This
man was the governor of three Anna
mite provinces, menaced, this year, by
the advance of the French troops from
Saigon Phantangian had considered
resistance as quite useless, therefore
he did not give any orders for the de-
fence Of the provinces, and poisoned
himself Before dying, he wrote to the
French commandment of the invading
force letter from which the following
passages look more Roman like than
C0chinchinese like While sub
uniting to you, without fighting, ] have
obeyed the sentiments of man who
wants to prevent q useless evil. / know
France and her resources, and | was
aware ther sfore, that If you meant it.
you would conquer those three PROV
inces. BY resisting, | could have done
some harm to you; but I would have
only delayed an unavoidable evil, and
brought down upon my peaceful
countrymen ruin and desolation. l
would have drawn, perhaps, the whole
Annamite empire into a vortex of in
calculable disaster. While, in dis
obeying my orders, [ leave to my gov
eminent one door open for honorable
negotiation, for it can say it has not
fought, and that / am alone guilty Of
the partial disaster [ am convinced
that [ have acted well, IS "A friend of
human kind, wishing only the good of
my fellow men, and as a patriot I am
always ready to give up by life.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
The Ladies' Sorosis CItb,of NJ

Aht SoTCSiS it'tD,OI New 1pfk,re-
Gently changed their discussions from Woman's
suffrage to Hair preparat ions ard Pimple Danish
ers. They declared that where nature had not
endowed them with beauty, it was their right
yea, their duty-to seek it where they could. So
they all voted that Magnolia Balm overcame Sal
lowness, Rough Skin and Ringmarks, and gave to
the complexion most diStingue (Sorosian) and
marble-like appearance dangerous to men, no
doubt; and that Lyons Kathairon made the hair
grow thick, soft and awful pretty, and moreover
prevented it from turning gray. If the propri-
etors of these articles did not send the sisters an
invoice, they are not smart.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
A Sea Monster Captured Near Allan
tic CITY.

Quite an excitement was produced at
Atlantic City, New jersey, by the ar
rival recently at the landing in the in
let Of fishing slCOp having on board
a veritaDle sea monster, which the old
est fishermen and watermen are at
loss to define. It is of the turtle
species, with a head similar to a COW,
with white spots on the top. The body
Is black in color, and from the nose to
the tip OF the tail, SIX feet long. 1t
has four fukes or hiHpers. and is five
feet seven inches i'll breadth. The
diameter Of the body is two feet and
half. 1t IS estimated 5hat its weight is
about 700 pounds. The monster had
been seen in the neighborhood for two
or three weeks past, and numerous
fishermen had at different times pur-
sued 1t with darts and spears, endeav-
Orlng to capture it. One day in the
afternoon Capt. Dan Champion and
crew cast a large seine off Brigantine
Shoals, about i've miles ont at sea, and
We're successful in getting the animal
entwlned IN the meshes of the net. 4
rope and tackle were slipped under its
body, and 1t was raised into the slOop
and deposited Ill the hold, and after
ward the monster was transferred to a
large batteau, and finally placed in
tub, which had to be built for the pur-
pose near the New Inlet house. There
it was visited during the day by hun
dreds OF persons who expressed the
greatest surprise at seeing what may
be termed wonder, and which will no
doubt engage the attention of zoolo-
glsts and showmen. - Phjiade1ohio
Press
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

Alexander Hyde. one of the most
practical men in this country, writes as
follows In the New York Times, in dis
GUESSING the cause of ill-health among
farmers:
If anyone is 50 unfortunate rs to
own a house near 4 swamp, and cannot
easily remove, the best guard against
the exhalations OF the decaying vegeta-
ton is to set ont a plantation of white
pines between the premises and the
swamp. These viii IN short time fur
nish a good barricade, and if thick
enough. will absorb all unhealthy eX-
balations. and will themselves eXhale
nm exceedingly healthy balsamic odor.
There are few things of a more anti
septic nature than pine gum, and III a
land Of white pines we expect to hnd
few feyers and little consumption.
The next surrounding of the farmer
which is prolific of disease is his cellar.
1t is apt to be damp, often undrmned,
and the repository OF much filth ana
some decaying vegetables. We have
been in many cellars over which We
would no sooner think of living than
over a tomb. The air was damp and
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Useful Recipes,

LEMON JELLY.-rwo cups of sugar
volks of three eggs: juice OF two
lemons. Cook till thickened by setting
in boiling water, then add the we'll
beaten whites OF three eggs; spread be-
tween the layers of the cake, and trim
off the rough edges.
PUDDrSG SAUCE.-One-half teacup of
butter. one anda half teacups of sugar,
and one pint of Strawberries mashed
till juicy. Canned berries may be
substituted for fresh ones.) Beat the
butter and sugar to cream, then stir
In the berries.
Snow PUDDING.-Dissolve one-half a
box of gelatine in one pint OF cold
water. After 1t is thoroughly dissolved
add one pint Of warm water, two cups
of sugar, juice Of two lemons. Let il
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
At the Altar.
BY EBEN +. REXFoRD.
an sat in the doorway

bl LBEN l. HEAfpHD.
An cid man sat in the doorway
When the sun was going down.
And heard the laugh Of the children
And chime of bells from the town.
His hair like FURNISHED silver
Fell all about his face,
And gave to the old mans features
look of sanity grace.
The sunset faded from crimson
Into the twilights gray;
And the laugh Of the happy children,
Like the sunset. died away.
And a silence fell about him
As he sat there all alone
Where the moonlight, ike blessing.
Lay over the threshold-stone.
Mary, he murmured softly,
Are the children ali asleep?"
And he fancied he heard her answer
In the shadows grown so deep.
. wish you would read chapter
From the Bible before pray;
Something about the city
OF God, and The last great day."
And sitting there in the twilight,
He fancied he heard her read
From the Book to which, all his lifetime.
He had turned and given heed.
Fancied the voice Of his Mary.
Who for years in Heaven had been.
Was reading the dear old chapter
over to him again.
And then, when he thought it ended
Let rs pray" the old man said,
And knelt in the beautiful moonlight,
and bowed Is reverend head.
They found him there on the threshold
kneeling beside his chair,
And the white threads Of the moonlight
Were tangled in his hair.
Bat me did not stir nor answer
To the words his children said
Low at the dear Gods altar
He lEelt in the moonlight dead
-American Home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

The average expectation, from 1861 to
1872, was of SIS, so, so francs it reach
ed, in 1872, 10, 4S1 103 francs. Swift
zerland has, therefore, suffered little
from the financial and commercial or sis
in the United States. The decrease IN
1873, compared with 1872, bears only on
two articles-silk goods have decreased
by Is, 700, 012 francs. and watches by
5.257, 1854 francs. This may be due to
the fact that watch work progresses
very favorably in the United States, and
that Lyons, in France, drives an active
competition with Switzerland for silk
goods. But the articles which, like the
embroideries of St. Gall and Appenzell,
are a speciality OF Swiss industry have
aOt suffered Of any decrease.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
\ LOUISVILLE merchant recently

\ LOUISVILLE merchant recently
received the subjoined apology from
southern debtor: Sir: The firm
of--is busted, and Mr.. H
has gone away with all that was left.
For myself, | am not able to pay any
thing. / am nearly bare-footed the
seat of my pants is out, and my shirt
is as ragged as a politician S conscience ::
besides, 1 have a big family to take
care of, who are IN the same condition.
Yours respeetfullY,-" It is hardly
necessary to say the bill was cancelled
and sent South immediately.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Don't Hold Them. General"

Writing of General Custer, a COR
respondent of the Cincinnati Com
mercial says: 1t may not be forgotten
how he demanded certain things of
General Longstreet. Says Custer of
the flowing locks:
General Longstreet, ! demand a
surrender of your army to me, Gen.
Custer, and to Gen. Sheridan I'll give
you twenty minutes to decide; after
that I'll turn nay boys loose on you. [
can hardly hold them now.
Gen. Longstreet-"D Don't hold them,
Gen. Custer; I've got enough men to
eat you and your boys up, and we
amt very hungry either"
True, Longstreet was not very good
at devouring the boys in blue, yet the
retort was good, and Custer saw it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

HERE ere 10 bouquets about a news
paper Office, but sometimes the contents
OF the paste-cup acquire a maturity
which by any other name would smell
as sweet.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

A PHYSICIAN WHO HEALED HIMSELF.
If a railroad director were dashed to
every locomotive, there would be fewer
railroad accidents, and if doctors had
to take their own physic before admin
lstering 1t to their patients, fewer peo-
pie would be poisoned. DIR. Joseph
Walker, of California, took this course
when he first compounded the famous
Vinegar Bitters which now rank as an
inestimable household remedy in all
parts of the United States. He healed
himself with this specific before he of
fered it to the world He introduced
1t with a simple statement of the man.
ner IN which he had discovered its veg
etable ingredients and been cured.
while wandering, sick and poor, among
the California tribes. He stated what
the preparation had done for himself
and few sufferers from dyspepsia, bill
lousness, rheumatism, lung diseases.
and many other prevalent disorders,
believed him, tried the new restorative
and were more than satisfied with the
results. In this way the sale Of the
Vinegar Bitters began, and we mention
the fact as an evidence that in this age
OF intelligence and inquiry, nothing
that is really valuable to mankind can
prove pecuniary failure-even though
1t may lack the help of capital and
have to fight its way against powerful
opposing interests. Within two or
three months after its introduction. the
article became sef-supporting, and it
now yields magnificent annual rev.
enue.-Com.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Swiss Expectation for the United States.

The latest Beme correspondence of
the Messenger Franco-Americain con-
tains very important and interesting
statistics, which are translated and con
densed as follows These figures were
officially furnished to the Swiss Federal
Bureau of Statistics by the American
Consuls at Zurich, Bastes, and Geneva.
During the year 1873 Switzerland has
eXn0rted to the limited States
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

i PAIR of shoes will cost you only )
cents more with Silver Tip on than without.
and it viii add twice the cost of the shoe to
their wearing yalue.-Com
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

GooD articles are always cheapest III
the end. This is especially the case with paper
collars a. the Elmwood will wear longer than
any others. and look well al the time Com.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

'YEs. sir, said Michigan Fourth
Of July orator, 9 Putnam went right
into The VOLTS deh, dragged her out,
and the independence of America was
secured.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22


doctor in Philadelphia caught changing the
celebrated Mexican tang Linim ent into other
bottles, and using it as his own recipe. Honesty
is always the best policy. These medicine men
like to follow up such fellows. 1t cured the lame
horse all the same; but it damaged the Doctors
reputation, and benefited the proprietor in pro-
portion. We have heard of SO many Rheumatic
persons and lame horses being cured by the Mus
tang Ljniment that we advise every housekeeper,
Hveryman and planter to invest in a 80 CT.
S10 bottle against accident Beware of counter
feits. 1t is wrapped in a steel engraving, signed
. G. w. West brook, Chemist
The Grand Revolution IN MEDICAL TREAT
MEN. which commenced in 1850, is still i'll
progress. Nothing stop it, for it is founded
on the principle, now universally acknowledged,
that physical vigor is the most formidable an
tagonist of all human ailments, and experience
has shown that PLANTATION BITTERs is a peerless
nvigorant, well the best possible safeguard
gainst epidemic diseases
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
SETTER Springs OF Germany.

Of it's effects, those who have ted the prepa-
ration are the best judges, and they declare over
their signatures, that the preparation viii
promptly relieve ind igestion. regulate the how Of
the bile, every species Of headache, tranquil
iZe the nervous system, refresh and inyiglrate
the weak, mitigate the pangs of rheumatism, neu-
tralize acid in tn stomach, cleanse and tone the
bowels, assist the falling appetite, cure the
hear tburn. If you sufferer, give this rem
one trial and it will convince you of the above
facts Sold by all druggists,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
nU. Be . 1II' Western Ftid9lI III WA

100000 Acres r. R. Lands, better and cheap
er than can be had elsewhere The best Corn,
Wheat aud Cattle raising belt in all the West
Price IS and Sc per Climate and soil unsur-
passed Pure water. no ague. no grasshoppers.
no Indians. SEND FOR HANDBOOK. It costs
nothing, and gives maps. full descriptions, prices
terms, and how to reach the lands free. Address
IOWA r. r. LAND co, Chicago, Illinois, n Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. JOHN B. CALHOUN.
Land Comm .ssioner.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

what is this Great X emcdy- and what are
it's effects? These are questions which the great
American public has right to ask. and it has also
a right to expect candid and satisfactory reply.
The preparation is mild and gentle saline ca
thartic. Alternative ana tonic, and is most care
fully prepared in the form of a snow-vhite pow
der containing all the wonderful medical proper
ttL.. IL L. q rfL lAaI.l
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22
Dr. Plerce'S FayOrite Prescription

is very strongly recommended by the Medical
Facu4ty and is largely prescribed amor tn cir
Female Patients 1t is worthy of all conf
dence, as may be seen from the following
testimonials:
DR.. q. b. CHAPMAN, Plattsmouth. Neb..
writes: Have under treatment a lady. who
Tor the past seven years has been afflicted, and
AFTER trying several physicians without receiv-
ing benefit, as gaining rapidly on y0,u Fdcor-
tte Prescriptions
ATLANTA, H.. July IA. 1872
Dr. K. v PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y.-Dear Sir:
nave not words to express my gratitude to
you for your advice and assistance in nv case.
There has not one who has used your medicines
since they have been brought here, but that
can say with me they have been greatly bene-
hted. Since have been so helped by its USE
SIX or seven around me left IF all doctors and
other medicines, and now use it in their fami-
lies, alter being cured of the same disease as
NINE. You do not know what wonder it
created III our city, by its restoring my sister
wrote you about, for she had been under the
care OF three of our best doctors. hut could
not sit up but for few minutes at one time.
begged OF her to try your medicines and be-
fore she had used half the bottles she could go
all around the yard and has now come home
from visit five miles away
Mrs. TH0S. MCFARLAND.
From Miss LoRINDA f. ST. CLAIR, Shade.
Athens Co, Ohio. Oct. II, 1872:
lr. Il. Y. Pierce. Buffalo, n. Your
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Aug. 3. 1872:
DR.. Pierce Ireceived the medicine you sent
me, and began using it Immediately. As a re-
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March 10, 1872:
DR.. Pierce: The Fayorite Prescription has
done me good which | am very thankful for.
Fayorite Prescription is sold by alldruggists
Dr.. Pierce's Treatise on Chronic Diseases of
Women viii be sent to any address on receipt
of two stamps.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

Mechanical Diseases. - Persons cr
gagged in Paints and Minerals, such IS
Plumbers pype-ctrer.. Gold-bcatsr,, 1886
Miners, s. tAey advance in life, lra s,h.r,i
to paralysis OF the Bowels. Sc gj,a.i
against this, take Il desc OF }tALEER'., rs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-08-22

Scr0fuia, cr Kings Xviii, white
SwelIings, Ulcers, ErysiFelas, Swc.Ied Neck.
Goitre, Scrotulous Intammatious. Iude,en'
Infammations, Mercuria! Affections. U.4
Sores, Eruptions % the Skin, Sore Eyes, ota
In these as il all other constitutional %,
eases, WALKERS VINEGAR BIrrERS nav
shown their great curative powers - IT,
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