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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11
The Value aud Treatment Of Muck.

We doubt not many farmers who
have muck-beds. will find much infor
nation and many valuable suggestions
from the following brief but careful de
scnption Of the quality, value and treat
ment of mucks. The paper was read
at a recent meeting of the American In
stltute Farmers Club, by Dr. F. w.
Sylvester, of Lyons, whom we know to
be one Of the most observing and prac-
tically scientific agriculturists of western
New York. The doctor writes
The word muck is applied by some
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11


ceases to draw from the scalp the natural lubri-
cant which is its sustenance, its vitality is as 1T
were, suspended, and if not promptly attended to,
badness viii be the certain result The one sure
method of avoiding such an unpleasant catastro-
ply is to use LYONS KATHAIRoN, which, when
well rubbed into the scalp, viii speedily re-anI-
mate the hair and prevent 1T from falling out.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11
Determining the Vitality ct seed Corn.

determining the tuHhfN Gf seed I Sfn
4 correspondent of the Western
Farmer says. ION the upper side of
the kernel. or the side next to the tip
of the ear, Is cove or indentation. Al
the bottom o. this cove lies the germ,
and very near the surface, being COW
cred with little else than the thin hull
Of the kernel. If the seed possesses
vitality, this germ will be plainly Wis
IDLE IN the form of narrow, rounded
cord or stripe, running from the head
of the cove towards the point of the
kernel, and usually of a darker color than
the general surface of the cove. 1t is
not necessary that the germ should
form n ridge through the bottom of
the cove. Its appearance Is moro as If
embedded in the kernel and slightly
covered with Il semi-transparent sur
face. If the enamel of the cove Is
bright and smooth, aud this line visible,
we may be sure this seed will terminate.
If the surface II the cove is dull and
wrinkled and no line visible, it will be
useless IL test 1t III the earth. Let any
one not accustomed to observe these in
dlcatlons, take bright, sound ear and
decidedly unrlre one, break them IN
the middle, and look at the kernels in
the break on the stem halves and be
will at once see the difference. By this
rule | have selected seed from the crib
from amidst much that was unsound,
and with unfailing success. Many
doubtless understand all this but IT
may be well to repeat 1T at this time.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11
Golt-BrcnkinG in Kentucky.

When IN Kentucky. last week, we saw
a two years old colt hroke-dead broke
IN a half hour, so that he worked as
amiablv as a trained horse The colt
had never been hridled He was at
tached to currIcle called a break
dray, and put through astonishingly
quick The break-dray is nothing
more than strong broad tread dray,
with long shafts, the tail omitted, and
Il spring seat between the wheels. The
harness was strong, and SO arranged
over the hips as to prevent the posi-
bility of high kicking, and the colt was
hitched SO far from the drav that his
heels could net possibly reach the
driver. The process of hitching was OF
course very delicate, rs a colt is exces-
sively ticklish, and is apt to let ms
heels fly awkwardly All being ready,
one man held the colt. and another
took the seat and reins The colt was
then let go to plunge as he pleased.
The break-dray- was so broad
that upsettinR seemed out of the ques-
tion-was pushed upon the colt, and
The colt pushed sideways until he start
ed. a few plunges settled hlm he
went as he pleased up hill and down
hill, and SO on, until he finally struck a
sober trot, and was thoroughly broke.
The confused and bewildered look of
that colt was amusing. MIR. Bob Stra-
der was giving directions. aud upon one
of the breakers raising his hand to slap
the colt to urge him, Mr.. Strader said
Don't do that Never strike colt
when you are breaking him. Push him
sideways or anyhow. Let him 60 Just
how he will and where he will Let
him fall down if he WILL but don't
strike him" When the colt was taken
out of the shafts, he was as wet as if he
had been in water, and child could
have handled him He had not been
struck blow. The dray. We believe
was invented by Mr.. Strader. Dayton
,iCNWGi
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11
The Secret of CaptivatiOn.-Featu IS

We Old Mexican Mustang I.iniIzaent Eas
produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, scalds, burns, salt rheum, sore nipples,
swelling, lameness, chapped hands, poisonous
bites, stings, bruises &c, &c, on men, women and
children; and sprains strains, gals, stiff joints,
infammation &c, i'll beasts, than all other Iint-
ments put together. 1t Will do what is promises
or We money refunded.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11
The Grand Revolutions IN MEDICAL TRl

The Grand Re vOlutiOB IN MEDICAL TREAT
MENT. which was commenced in 1St0, is still in
progress. Nothing stop it, for it is founded on
the principle, now universally acknowledged, that
physical vigor is the most formidable antagonist
Of all human ailments, and experience has shown
that PLANTATION BIrTERs is a peerless invigorant,
as well as the best possible safeguard against
epidemic diseases
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1874-07-11

BY the time man has achieved his
fifth wife, contemporary is unreserv-
eddy of the opinion that no one can ac-
cuse him of not laying up his treasures
III heaven.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
THE MINERS STRIKE.
Meetings OF the Unemployed Working.
men.


WILKEsBARRE Pa, Jan. 90 1874.
The work OF organization among the miners goes
steadily and peaceably on. The meeting at Ply
mouth last night was largely attended, and over
400 joined the new association.
The report OF the committee which had waited
upon Mr.. Parish ana which was rendered at last
Saturdays meeting here was considered, and the
reply they received was not very favorably COM
mented upon. A resolution to send no more com.
mittees to Mr.. Parish, but to let him the COM
pany send to the men whenever they had anything
to communicate or propose was unanimously
passed.
This evening mass meeting was held at the
same place, which was addressed by John Sney
and C. Ii. Johnson.
This afternoon the Executive Board Of the M. L.
Association OF this county held session for the
purpose of reorganization
Tomorrow mass meeting will be held here, and
will be addressed by men prominent in the labor
movement. 1t Will be the largest gathering yet
held.
The miners conduct their meetings in o delib-
crate manner, caution each other to be prudent,
and the different natiOnaties find no difficulty IN
working together.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
Claims for Building the Great Bridge mt
St. Louis.

CiAims Tor Buiidinss the Great Bridge mt
st. Louis.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 90, 1874.
The Board OF ArbitratOrs the matter in dis.
pute between the Keystone Bridge Company, of
Pittsburg, and the Illinois and ST. Louis Bridge
Company met to-day, at the Monongahela House.
1t appears that the former company Was awarded
by the latter the contract for the construction OF
the great bridge over the Mississippi River at ST.
Louis, the contract price being $2,OOOOOO. The
piers cost an immense sum of money, as
the contractor had to excavate 1874 feet
below the level Of the river before solid
foundation could be had. The bridge has already
cost the company over 100000 and is not yet
completed. During the construction of the SUPER
structure many changes and alterations from the
original plans were made for which the Keystone
Bridge Company were to receive compensation on
the estimates of the engineers. The ST. Louis
Bridge Company advanced payments, but some
thing over 100000 is in dispute between the two
parties.
The method for the settlement Of the matter in
dispute agreed upon Is the selection of two per-
sons one to be the sole judge Of facts and the
other the sole Judge OF the law-their decision to
be final and without exception appeal. Mr..
James Park, OF Pittsburg, has been selected to de-
Cincinnati, TO decide on the law.
CLAIMS AND COUNTER CLAIMS.
For extra work the Keystone Company claim up
wards OF hall a million dollars, while the other
party have counter claims Tor $780, 200. Under the
terms OF the arbitration the decision must he rem
dered inside of sixty days. Eminent counsel from
st. Louis represent the interests of the Illinois and
st. Louis company.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
TEE THORNDIKE MURDERER.
John II. Gordon Sentenced so Deash---flU
Asserts HIS fnnOGomce.

John II. Gordon Sentenced 60 DeaShr-fl0
Asserts His fnnOoomcs.
BELFAST, Me-, IN. 20s 1874
The last act connected with the trial OF John r.
Gordon, the Thorndike murderer, TOOK place c.
day. AT TWO O'Clock the prisoner was brought inca
court. County Attorney Fogler, In the absence OF
the Attorney General. moved that sentence
pronounced. In reply to an Inquiry by Judge Dick
erson il he had anything to say in his beAail Cor
don, IN firm voice and without any apparent
emotion. spoke substantially a. TO Sws:-"I
am not guilty. in the first place, although
circumstances, evidence and false witnt Sses are
all afrayed against me, and, although there are
doubts about the existence OF such man
Charles w. Greene, who committed the murder.
ana who was seen by more than one person In.
Ihorndike GA the 7th OF last June conversrg with,
me, might go back and review the relat Gnship
which existed between my brother. his wife and
faIully, and myself. in regard to the letters re-
ceved by young lady with whom was Keeping
company, which were derOgatOry to my charaetcr,
and which said to constitute u motive fOy--the
murder, she says these letters did not change
her mimi. l do not where the motive was.
me u new trial. Everything connected with my
past life has been distorted TO great extent, even
alter the murder was committed Even the little
boy who was wounded was made to give a false
answer when asked about the murder. Public
sentiment has been strong against me- II you,
feel inclined to sentence me cannot help N. I
am, before God ana man, innocent OF the deed and
time will show it,
Judge DlckersOn, in solemn and impressive
manner, then sentenced the prisoner to be hanged
in the Jail yard Thomaston alter one years. I'M
prtSOnment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21

GREENSBORO, N. c., ]

GREENSBORO, N. c., Jan. 20. 1874.
There Is little additional intelligence rom Mount
Airy the late home OF the deceased Siamese
Twins. That village is distant from this point
about eighty miles, and there ia neither
Geographic nor mail communication with
1t. Reports That have reached here con-
firm the Information given in the HERALD
dispatches from Richmond yesterday A late
arrival here from Mount Airy states that 1t was
about six O'Clock in the morning on Saturday
when one OF the sons OF the Twins who slept up
stairs, heard cry or call of alarm The boy
at once repaired to the sleeping room of the Twins
where he found Eng In very perturbed and ex.
cited condition, the cause being the death OF his
brother Chang. After this and az soon as the
death became generally known among the mem
bers OF the family Eng grew worse until dissolu-
ton followed, his only remark being II suppose
must die, too" In exactly two hours his fears
proved only too correct and he had departed this
taken place, but the superstition is that il has not
One report says that 1t was to have taken place
yesterday; but this Is not regarded as authentic.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
1t Is stated that the family physician and other
medical men who were present soon after the de-
ture or membrane that 80 eYectuay united them
While, while LIVING, t tSr the purpose Of ascertain:
but to this the family strongly objected:
1t Is also reported that there is provision IN the
ton. Notwithstanding this, however, 1t is hoped
that In the interest," OF surgical science and for the
benefit OF the human race a ost-mOrtem eXamna-
ton WIN be held with view to solve the problem
SO long mystery. which is, had the
lgature been operated upon during Lie to separate
the brothers would that operation have been lOl-
lowed by fatal results In their several tours
through Europe the twins were examined by all
the leading surgeons ut each capital none OF
whom ever attempted to perform an operation
upon this singular connection.
Tomorrow the HERALD correspondent will start
for Mount Airy, accompanied by distinguished
surgeon, for the purpose OF throwing some light
upon this subject, and thus make q valuable CON
tribution to medical science. 1t is believed that
sufficient influence can be brought TO pear upon
the relatives of the dead twins to pc rmit such an
nvestigatiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
THE NATIONAL BASE BALL ASSOCIATION.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 20, 1874.
The Judiciary Committee OF the National Base
Ball Association met at the ST. CLAIR Hotel tonight
three OF five members being present-viz., r. G.
Hail. Baltimore; N. E. Young, Washington, and W.
J. Smith, of Maryland. Alter hearing the charges
preferred b. the Philadelphia Club against the BOs
ton Club, the committee unanimously resolved not
to take action IN the matter, as the championship
had already been awarded. In reference to Arthur
Cummings the committee thought ne deserved cen.
for the manner in which he lett the Baltimore
Club, but released him from any disability incurred
thereby. Mr.. Young read paper on players bet
its demoralizing tendency, advocating the expul-
sion OF any player guilty OF it, The committee
sidered by the National Association at the next
annual meeting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21

Waite for the vacant Chief Justiceship President
q rant makes amends. In fine. contrast
nra suate the President upon his good choice anl
Che country upon its good fortune. "-Spr1nQaosA
ReDsn Wcan anti Grant,.
EMINENT ABILITIES AT GENEVA
.'Nore than any other OF the distinguished cOunr
gel he IN played the most eminent ability at Geneva
where ma argument in behalf OF the United Statea
was nrnnn 1nced to he the most brilliant and In
ished of fhc made The bulletin says that when
Chief Justice Chase was in Norwich. snort TINA
before h,a dec Ease, he spoke OF Mr.. Waite as then
the abest tty, err at the Bar OF Obi0."-Nesc Hapen
PIHddi3Dn fn7in ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
II " COOKE & GO.
No Decisions ina ne Matter OF Appointing
a Trustee.

p PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 70 1874.
The case OF s,v cae> C Il Co. was heard before
Judge Cldwa!ader on 20, ,lication for further time
to complete the eiection 'r the committee. After
the argument Judge Cadvs ader said that after all
ne would Ike TO know wheCA er the creditors con-
sidered INC committee arr 'niargsment OF their
powers over she estete, va ether IL was not
really restrictions upon and hamperue
Oh Its ADMINISTRATION. since ne Creditors had
expressed suoh thoroyyh coeddA ice in Mr.. Lewis
ne wound say mat he had cOaoeig ID @ plan by
when that gentleman would be a 'osen assignee.
or. in other words trustee, w,sh0au IA committee
In light OF this luHDaten he asIrS whether Mr..
Lewis wOuld be assisted by coImitcea or whether
ne would not be traipmebed or retfst led by those
who, IRON the nature or things. eNlld NOT be
constantly With INN iSrnlarly CON yerssnt a.
he WI IA the matter in hand.
Mr.. Samuel DIXON replioa that II MIR Lewis
were appointed assignee anGsu ported ~ a com
mfttee creditors he would leel much iSas Aeslta-
tiOn In adopting the measures wuCh ms own
judgment prompted
The Judge said that under the Eng,islvsystern
which is similar 10 our own, they nadno assignee
or trustee VINO was not u mere servant OF The COM
mittec Of creditors
Alter obtaining the views of some Individual
creditors Judge Cadwaladcr held the mattel ,under
Amusement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
PHILADELPHIA CITY ELECTION.

Mayor StoiSiey Renominated by the Re-
publfcans-The Democrats Choose -
Candidate To-Day.
PHILADELPHIA, JAM 90 1874.
According to the Crawford county system used
by the republican party here to make nominations
the city ofices, the republicans Of twenty nine
wards met in different quarters of the city to-day
to name their candidate for Mayor. The present
Mayor OF the city, Mr.. William A. StOkiey. was tho
only candidate and his denomination was there
lore, unanimous as were also the nominations of
Mr.. Charles H. r. Coils Tor City Solicitor and Mr..
I. j. Smith for Receiver or Taxes.
The democrats Will make their nomination to-
morrow and II Is PROBABLE that they Will repudiate
the union movement and put up an Out-and-Our
ticket.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 21-1A,M


" WASHINGTON. d. e., Jan. 21-1 A. NJ
Probabilities.
For New England clear or fair weather during
portion of the day, followed by cloudy weather and
probably rain or snow, with a slight rise OF TEN.
perature, during Wednesday evening.
For THE MIDDLE STATES AND THE LOWER LAKE
REGION EAsTERLY TO sOUTHERLY WINDS AND RAIN
OR sLEET WILL PREVAIL, WITH FALLING BAROMETER
AND RISING TEMPERATURES.
For the Southern States east Of the Mississippi
River easterly Winds veering to southerly, with
continued high temperature and fair weather.
except possibly in the Lower Mississippi Valley and
Tennessee, where rain will prevail.
For the Ohio Valley and thence nOrthward over
the upper lake region and the Upper Mississippi
Valley cloudy weather, with rain or snow during
a portion Of the day, followed by clearing and
colder weather in the Northwest.
The rivers in Western Pennsylvania VIII con.
tinue to rise during Wednesday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
THE NEXT COLLEGE REGATTA.

Meeting of the National College Rowing
ASSOCIATE ton.
HARTFORD Jan. 90, 1874.
Delegates to the meeting OF the National Rowing
Association Of American Colleges are arriving
here. Representatives of Yale, Bowdoin, Amherst,
Cornell, Dartmouth and Harvard are already here.
The meeting to convene ut ten O'Clock tomorrow.
The principal interest centres in the selection of
a place Tor the next regatta, although it Is
claimed that the constitution declares
that this must be decided at the annual
meeting in April. The Saratoga Rowing Asso-
citation have strong delegation here working Tor
that course. Yale is SAID TO favor Saratoga, the
New York colleges do and 1t is thought that Wes-
1eyan, Williams and BOwdOin viii follow Yale.
Harvard Amherst and Dartmouth oppose any
course outside Oil New England. Should there be
disagreement New England association Is sug-
pasfad
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
TELEGRAM TO TIE NEW york HERALD,

LONDON. Jan. 20. 1874
contradiction Is given to the report that Mr..
Lowe, Secretary of the State for the Home Depart
ment would retire from the cabinet in conse-
quence of o disagreement with Mr.. Gladstone in
relation to the appointment OF the Sheriff OF Lanark-
shire, Scotland.
DISCOUNT
The rate Of discount in the open market for
three months bills is three per cent which is one
half per cent below the Bank of England rate.
BULLION.
The amount OF bullion withdrawn from the Bank
Of England on balance to-day is 1920
GALE COASrwIsE
heavy gale prevailed around the British coast
yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
OIL FIRE AT HUNTERS POINT.

At nine O'Clock yesterday morning the oil stills in
the yards of the Standard OIL Company, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, were discovered to be ON
fire. All alarm was Immediately sounded, and the
dremen responded promptly. AS a high wind was
prevailing at the time 1t with the utmost diff
ficuity that stream could be made TO reach the
flames, and it was only by exposing themselves to
imminent peril that the firemen contrived to come
burned and one who is irightfully burned and
scaded by the boiling oil, Will probably die. The
fire was not under control until after an hours
nard fighting. The tuRbOat +. N. DevOe rendered
Invaluable aid. The cause Of the fire Is unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
THE HEADLESS HOP.
The Brennan COterie Ball Last Even
ing-A Gay Asscmblage and Fine Dis

The Brennan COterie Ball Last Even
ing-A Gay Assemblage and Fine Dis
play.
If an order had been issued by Judge Daniels
that those who attended the ball OF
the Brennan COterie last night 4 at the
Academy of Music would be considered pdYttceps
cr1mints in the matter OF the commitment OF ex-
Sheriff Brennan for contempt of Court or any
other matter. there could not have been q
more thorough contempt OF the same Court
than was to be seen in the demonstration
on behalf Of the ex-Shern ON this OCCASION 1t
was gay affair. 1t was full. 1t was gushing. The
ladies were elegant In their toiettes. The
gentlemen were exquisite in their attire. The
music was more than could have been ex-
pected, even under Colonel Graiua's leadership.
The floor was filed with dancers, while the private
boxes and the proscenum boxes and the dress
circle and the galleries were crowded with
well dressed people. The music weny on
the dancing went on. some Old politicians
ready to do so, but were rather shy 'Tne outs
were OUTS" you know, and the ''ins were insn
Look at the crowd There is Charles E. Loew.
eX.ClerK OF the County there are Richard Schel,
Owen Brennan, Joel o. stevens. Congressman
Roberts, ex-COngressman benjamin Wood aud
hundreds OF others. including Judges OF the Su-
preme and Superior Courts and the Court Of Com
mon Pleas, with their ladies'
And yet there was vacuum, Questions arose.
"Where was the once chief OF sucn festivals?
where WAS eA-SneIlH Breunanf' without him the
entertainment would be like the play of clam
let" with the character OF Hamlet left out
This difficulty was speedily settled, however, by q
telegram received from Ludlow, addressed to
HORATo JUDsON JARvIs-
Report me and my cause Alright to the unsa tsfed
BRENNAN
REPLY.
The King drinks to Hamlet X
The festivities were kept up until an early hour
this morning. When the cry was heard-"My
coach! Good night, ladies; good night, sweet
ladies'; good night, good nightl'
And thus ended the bah OF the Brennan Coterie
III
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
A FATAL NEW YEARS GALL

Adolph Mayer, the German, late Of No. 1.s49 Third
avenue, who. it is alleged, was accidentally shot
with gun pistol in the hands OF Charles Reger,
living at No. l GAS Third avenue, while they were
making new FEARS can on some Irlends IN Rlng
avenue, died on Monday evening in Mount Sinai
Hospital from the effects of the wound. Coroner
bail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-21
A GASOLINE EXPLOSION.


Nine Women Killed and Many Injured.
BENNINGTON, VT, jan 90 1874.
The Knitting mill OF Mr.. II. T. Bradford was
burned this afternoon, the fire being caused by
leakage OF the gasoline pipe. The gas ignited
from the boiler fire, aud, exploding, demolished
the adjoining sewing room. Nine women at work
there were instantly killed by the explosion, or
were burned 10 death In the fire which followed,
and many others were injured. some shOckingly.
The caro- and sorting rooms we're saved from de-
struction. The loss Is about 100000, and Is par.
TALLY insured.
NAMES OF THE VICTIMS.
The Following are the names OF eight OF the
killed MARY Hurley, Augusta Buss, Carrie North
rup, Miss Moon Mrs. Martin Garrity, Mrs. Laura
Mrs. Cunningham.
The insurance is reported to be $4,000.