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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
THE MINERS STORY

I married Barb'ry out'n the city, you see,
She was tar too nice a lass for the like o. me,
did my courtin' in brave, fine clothes, my
best;
Ididn't tell her at was miner-lad, like the
rest.
Not that she thought me gentleman's son
of course,
I'd never go there, riding, with gig or horse
But somehow kept under my workin' ways
and talk,
And I'd never notice the common lads in my
walk.
P'r'aps let on that had farm at the least
For could talk KNOWN bout any barn-yar
beast,
And bees, an the like, an crops OF barley an
And seeds, an roots, IS if had come there te
buy.
She was delicate, purity, lady-like little
thing,
With cheek like the blush on rose there's
shinin ring
Of her yellow hair, in my Bible | keep it SO,
Cause it kinder draws me to read the good
Book, you know.
So married. Barbary-she went home VII me
the same day
took her to my old mother, an what'd the
good soul sayY
wants strength in wife; :"
thought | sh'd sink in the ground-'twas
the sin o. my life,
didn't dare to look in the poor little culver
in face;
"It's the deceiving mind, dear, 'tisn't the
work, or the place."
Them's just her words, and l wanted to die in
my shame;
"You got me with lying" her look meant
exactly that same
So did and it made me ugly as time went
along;
For fancied that Barbara always remembered
the wrong,
So't If she was pale, I'd tease her most out OF
her life,
And tell her she ought to be stronger, being a
miners wife.
And once when my temper was up, cursed
her to her face;
She tell az my feet, so white and scared twas
burnin' disgrace
And then came the awiulest hour a man can
ever see,
And little morsel OF newborn life, laid on
my knee.
Well, p'r'aps one like NELL never see the
angels or such,
Ii the Lord kept her from me | shouldn't
blame Him, much,
wasn't fit settin' tor a di'mond, precious as
You're lookin', 1 see, at the piece o Grape o.
my hat.
Lost both, sir; it's all right, I'm not the man
to complain,
They're where the glory and beauty is I'm
left alone with the pain;
But Pm fghtin' my cursed temper, fghtin'
both day and night,
And III conquer it ii | diets all right, sir !;
all right
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
Centennial Notes.

The Centennial Exhibition has formally
closed, but considera BILE portions OF the exhib-
its remains some of which will be permanent
ly located in the Main Building, which will
be retained for exhibition purposes, under
the auspices of O new Association. Many ex-
hibitors have established branches of their
business in Philadelphia, and will become a
part of it's future growth.
There are many articles which have been
exhibited here OF special interest to large
classes of readers, which | have not noticed
some of which will briefly describe
THE JUDGES OF ARTIFICIAL LIMBS
and Surgical Instruments, composed OF men
eminent for their scientific attachments, put
the exhibitors to the severest tests, examining
those wearing artificial legs thoroughly, max
ing them walk vigorously, and Questioning
them closely as to the time they had worn
them, and their comparative ease and comfort.
And their verdict may justly he regarded as an
impartial and authoritative judgment of the
merits OF the exhibition: OF the ten exhibits
they found one so signally superior called the
Safety Socket" designed to receive port, or
the whole, of the weight of the wearer upon
the end OF the stump, ga mode of treatment, -
they say, SO radically different from existing
Ideas and practices, as to merit the rank OF a
discovery" And, therefore, they gave the
sole award to the exhibitor,
B. FRANK PALMER, LII D.,
ct Philadelphia, declaring that "the complete
success of hisinvention for the relief of one of
the direst forms OF human misfortune places
the author in the front rank of the inventors
and mechanics of the age" All the artificial
legs hitherto made, seem worthless in com
parison with DR.. Palmer's No one with a
mutllated leg, who sees it, would not be with
out it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

upon but number of contested parishes were
partially considered. An associated press
telegram reports the following episode on
that day:
The returns from De Soto parish were
brought IN and were contained in one pack
age sealed with wax. When the seals were
broken by the members of the board there
were found inside the consolidated votes, the
commissioners statements and tally sheets.
Attacned to the returns were large number
oi protests and afidavits.
Inc secretary of the Board said it had been
~ CIiseu on the 18th instant and was entered
40 ms receipt book. The returns he SAID had
t t: by mail. In the course of the inspec-
i ~ ~ was discovered that one OF the protests
-, gu erVlsors charging general intimida-
t .1oll was dated November IS, and sworn to in
Gn-,.t Ivy Uelore commissioners OF the Circuit
court. when called on to explain how pro
test dated on the 25th instant conId get into
sealed registered package received hy mail ON
the lotn instant, the Secretary said he had re-
celved TWO packages. He was datectad NV
one OF me democratic counsel present in the
act OF making another entry in his bool- Of tbe
two packages received. Alter some de1ovan
other package was produced and found to CON
tain consolidated statement votes and
commissioners returns, hut no protests or
afidavits. The members of the board were
unable to explain the matter, and Senator
Sherman, OF the Republican visiting commit
guise the fact that the returns had been
opened and protests inserted after the pack
ages OF returns had been received. The affair
created quite sensation among the members
O1 the committee present.
The business OF the 9th was confined to
opening contested returns, and reading them.
without making any decisions. The Board
however announced that they would hear no
new motions or protests, whatever.
Florida.
zen. Stearns having announced his inten-
ton OF canvassing the votes himself, The Dem
ocrats have secured an order from the circuit
court restraining him from doing SO, and also
an order directing the State board of canvass
ers to proceed with the count An appeal
from these orders can be taken to the supreme
court, and if this is done, the matter cannot
be decided, owing to the supreme court not
being IN session, until after the first Wednes-
day In December, in which case both sides
VIII lose the vote of Florida as it cannot he
cast after that date
The muddle, however, seems likely to be
ended without the aid of the Court, for on the
25th, while the Judge had the matter under
Amusement, the Secretary of State directed
the Board OF Canvassers to assemble at noon
on the 9th and proceed with the canvass.
As IN Louisiana the board will admit five
of each political party to witness the
count.
The first session on the eth, was devoted
simply to the adoption OF rules iorthe govern
ment OF the Board in making the canvass.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

SINGERS AND PREACHERS in danger
OF losing voice. can be cured by this
new principle, DR.. j. II. Mclean s
Cough and Lung Healing Globrles.
They cure Coughs, Consumption, &c.
Trial boxes 25 cts. Dr.. j. II. Mclean.
3l4 Chestnut, st. Louis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
WISCONSIN OFFICIAL VOTE

The Vote by Congressional Districts and
Counties.
Below we give the official returns of
the various counties of the state by
Congressional districts, comparing the
majorities in the districts with those
on Congressman two and four years
ago, and the majority in the whole
State as we'll as the total vote with that
on President in 1872:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old Physician, retired from active prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by an
East Indian Missionary the formula of a sim,
pie Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and
permanent Cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also a Positive and Radical Cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, alter having thoroughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, feels it his duty to make 1t known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive, and conscientious desire to relieve hu-
man suffering, he will send tree of charge) to
all who desire it, this recipe, with full direc-
tons for preparing and successful using.
Sent by return mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper, DR.. w. c. Stew
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

EXTRAORDINARY TRIUMPH of sci.
ence. This new principle. new way to
cure cough and consumption, DR.. j. II.
McLean's Cough and Lung Healing
Globules. AS rapidly as the globule
dissolves in the mouth, healing gas is
formed and inhaled which cures throat
and lung diseases. Trial boxes 25 cts.,
by mail. DR.. j. II. Mclean, 3l4 Chest
nut street, st. Louis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
WISCONSIN LEG STATURE

Nanes OF the Members >Elect--Republican
Majority IN the Senate II, and In the AS.
sembly 20.
Inc Legislature of this State for
lSil is composed as follows, the names
OF Democrats are marked thus ~.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

WHAT A SMELL you have in your
nose; 1t is all stopped up get some of
DR.. j. II. McLean's Catarrh Snuff. 1t
soothes, heals and will cure any dis
ease IN your nose or throat. Trial
boxes SO cts. by mail. DR.. j. II. Me-
Lean, 3l4 Chestnut, ST. Louis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

ma come up and see the baby So man.
ma came up and lifted the little treasure
and kissed him over and over again.
And then Tommy had to kiss him and
then Kitty, and then JOSIE.
And while the children were show.
ering their affectionate kisses upon the
little innocent, their mother looked
over the old papers in the drawer.
She found old papers that were printed
in the time of the Revolutionary war,
and old letters and old manuscripts,
and just as she was about to leave, she
found one that should have been found
ten years before, it was a deed from
Mrs. Young's own grandfather giving
her the entire right to large amount
of property in distant State. 1t was
property that no one Of the family
knew of his having, and by mistake
the deed had been overlooked, and
other people had the use of the proper
ty. A skillful lawyer soon put the
whole thing right, and~Josie's mother
didn't need any longer to keep that
sewing machine clicking all day, to
earn bread and clothes for her children.
But the question now is, what wohld
have become of them all but for baby
Frankly, or if Josie had not SO kindly
taken care of him, and if baby Frankly
had not gone to sleep in the lowest
drawer
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

YOU CANNOT HIDE 1T "That Cat
arrh spoils your voice." DR.. J. H..
McLean,s Wonderful Catarrh Snuff
soothes and heals all irritation in the
nose, head or throat, sure cure. Tri-
al boxes soc. by mail. DR.. j. II. Ne.
Lean, 3l4 Chestnut, st. Louis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

poiodiiS, x; democrats, IL.
=, ASSEMBLY.
Adams-S. w. Pierce.
Ashland, Barron, Bayfield,, Burnett, Doug
las and Polk-Woodbury S. Grover.
n Brown-D. NJ. Kelley, W J. Fisk, flames
Bufalo-John Sem.
Caiumet-tB. L. Carter
Chippewa-tLouis Vincent.
Lindsay.
Columbia David Owen, Harmon J. Fisk.
SraWford-tSamuel L. Wannemaker
Dane-tMichael Johnson, Phineas Baldwin
George Weeks.
Dodge-tWilliam Zeimon, IL. A. Neuhau.
ser, L. ii: Shepard, Patrick Roach.
Door--Henry Reynolds.
Dunn-SamueI Black
Eau Claire-tThomas Carmichael
Fond du Lac--W. T. Innis, Walcott T.
Brooks, Thomas w. Spence, Lambert Brost.
9 Grant-Wm. Z. Carter, Joseph Book, d. R.
Green john Luchsinger, Franklin Mitch
ell
Green Lake-Homer Nelson.
IoWa--fRobert Kenzie, John Gray
Jackson--Carl G. Pope.
Jeiierson-tHezekiah Finn, Charles II.
Philips, IA. Sheuber
Juneau-David Truell, w II. Ii. Cash
kenosha-W. S. Maxwell.
kewaunee-tC Charles Tisch.
La Crosse-tWm. Van Waters
Earnest
Mantowoc-tThomas Thornton, Thomas
Mohr, p Johnson.
Marathon-tB. Ringle.
arquette-tSamuel Crockett.
observation-disclosures q. Flanders, tJosepll
Hamilton, Edward Keogh, Edwin Hyde,
David Vance, Florian J. Riese, ID. p. Hull,
4Peter Salentine, Christian Sarnow, tR T.
StaIleton, tAloysius Arnold
Monroe-tChancey Blakelee, Henry Doxs-
tader.
Oconto and Shawano--J. D. Kast
Outagamie-tDayid Hammell, II J. KnoWl-
ton.
tGustave Goetz.
Pepin, &c.-V. w Dorwin.
Pierce-Ellsworth Brunette
Portage-W L. Arnot
Racine-Norton j. Field, John T. Rice
RIchland-Elihu Bailey, IT,. K. L. McCul-
lum
Rocks. T. Merrill, ]. B. Cassoday, G. E.
Newman
ST. Croix-George NJ Street
Sauk-D. b. Hubert, S. j. Seymour.
ehoygan-tJ Wedig, is. d. Hubbard, A.
ID. Deland.
Trempealeau-J L. Linderman.
MISREPRESENTATION Heron, Alfred Ii Abel
VIM. Greening.
Washington. tNic Marx, IF. Fitzgerald.
Waukesha-H. T. Dousman, Thomas Nc
earthly.
Waupaca-A. l.. Baldwin, H. S. Dixon.
Waushara-Jabez K Walker
Wnnebago-tTom Wall, II. p Leyans, L.
+. Knapp, Sidney A. Schufelt
Republicans, g. Democrats 81
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

1t is good sign when you 90 into a
young mans room, to find a well.
thumbed Bible lying upon the table.
1t IS a sign that there are pious serv.
ants in thehouse.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

STANDARD REMEDIEs.-It is a fact
we'll known to all our readers that a
few proprietary medicines have achiey-
ed reputation as standard remedies,
and occupy place in every we'll regu-
lated household, almost as universally
as the Bible and the family almanac.
Foremost among these is the Mer
chants Gargling Oil, manufactured by
the well-known company of that name
at Lockport, N. Y.-a sovereign rene
dy for man and beast, and one which
has wrought hundreds of well-attestsd
cures. We need hardly say here what
the patrons of the BLADE fully under
stand-that we do not make practice
of praising indiscriminately the nu-
merous compounds offered to the pub
lie, but since we believe the "Gargling
Oil'' to be a carefully compounded and
efficacious remedy, we do not hesitate
to say as much. Toledo (Ohio) Blade.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
THE DUPLICATE POLL LISTS.

Up to the evening OF the Odd only Is par
ishes have been canvass d. As there are II
in the State it will probably be a week or ten
days before the canvass Is completed
The time on the oath was entirely occupied
with the consideration of the contested parish
OF East Baton Rouge but no conclusion was
reached.
On the 25th there were no returns passed
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

1t is becoming all the ''go' to chew
made of better material and finer and noore
delicate flavor, so much liked by old chewers.
The splendid flavor OF this brand is known on
ly to The Pioneer Tobacco Company manufac-
turers, 124 Water ST., n Y. Every plug has
the words ''Matchless p. 7. Co." thereon
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

Bad enough to look and feel bad
yourself; but no excuse tor having your horse
Iook and teel badly, when for small sum
you can buy. Sheridan's Cavalry Condition
Powders, which given in grain two or three
times week, viii make him look and feel
WELL
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring
worm, saltrheum, and other cutaneous affec-
tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
& Co., New York, as there are many imita-
tons made with common tar, all of which
are worthless.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
SECOND DISTRICT.
President Cc

i OLdls ~9o 47,''f IO,O'o IA, $40
Majority for Hayes....... GS2
Majority for Caswell ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 329
Caswell's majority in 1S74................ 217
Hazelton's majority in 1879 ............... 1874
Total vote in lS76..... 29, $50
THIRD DISTRICT.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
WHO SUALLBEPRFSIDENTo

That is What We Are All Trying to Find Out.
Days lengthen into weeks without
the question of the Presidential cleo
ton being settled. The contest still
RACES in South Carolina, Louisiana and
Florida. We give the more important
items, IN connection with each State
contest, which have been brought out
since our last issue:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01

Majority for Hayes. 3,01t
Majority for Hazelton. ............... 49,. SOS
Magoons majority in lS74......... ....... lbs
Barber's majority in 1872 Observation-Disclosures. 3Sb5
Total vote in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Rs 56s
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-01
FIRST DISTRICT.
President.

Hayes majority ................. 1896
Williams majority 5,730
Williams majority in 1874. s......... 3,036
Williams majority in Observation-Disclosures. 6,286
Total vote in 1876 sc, 656
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04
WHY Is THIS THUS

In the Confederate archives there
has just been discovered letter from
The present Chief Clerk of one of the
.Comptroller's Offices in the Treasury,
to a person connected with the Con-
federate State Government, recon-
:mending the bearer of that letter to
office in the Confederacy. The result
of that letter was, that the person
who presented it was appointed. The
writer of the letter has been for a
great many years prominent officer
in the Treasury Department, of
known Democratic affiliations. His
loyal ty was more than once doubted
during the War. His associations
since have been with many of the
pronounced opponents of Republican
ism and the Union. He has been
suspected by associate officers in the
Treasury OF having furnished secret
Information to Democratic investiga-
ting committees in violation of De.
partment regulations. and it is notice
able that while the salaries of all of.
6cers of corresponding rank have
been: reduced from 10 to 40 per cent.
his salary has been reduced by the
Democrats but 800.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04
MIR. BLAINE'S DEFENSE.

There can be no doubt of the gen.
eral effect Of Mr.. Blaine's speech in
dsfense of himself against the anouy-
nous charges Of corruption in rail.
road affairs. 1t is generally accept
ed as an absolute and conclusive ref.
utation-to be shaken only by posi-
tive proof of the falsity of some of its
explicit statements. If anybody has
such proof, now is the time to bring
it forward. If there is none, the eff.
feet Of the charges will inevitably be
to improve Mr.. Blaine's standing.
The Tribune has taken no stock what
ever in these latter accusations. 1t
had an experience with Mr.. Blaine
in 1872, with which 1t was entirely
satisfied to quit that business. We
had then legal documents, which
seemed to constitute a prinaa tacie
case. 1t turned out that they were
full of blunders, that the number of
shares charged to him was monstrous-
ly increased by a clerical error in the
lawyers Office, and finally that the
Blaine involved was not the Speaker
at all. Thereupon, in the midst of
the heated campaign, the Tribune
made an explicit and complete retrac-
ton. If there are responsible hackers
for the present charges, it is time for
them now to prove them promptly, or
do as the Tribune did.-N. Y. Irib-
Mne.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04
TRUE STORY OF THE MADMAS.

The President, in conversation with
gentleman a few days since, told
the true story of the madman who
has recently given such romantic tes.
timony before the Committee on Ex-
penditures IN the Interior Department.
The President says that he was con-
scious for many weeks that he was
being shadowed, that he could leave
the White House without finding this
maniac turn upon him at some street
corner and lower upon him with his
raving eyes. This espionage became
intolerable, and the President one
day stopped the man and told him
that it must cease or he would have
him arrested. 1t did not cease, and
the President, in his walks, carried q
cane.
The madman still continued to
haunt the White House grounds and
the streets, and was finally taken to
the asylum. He had been there but
q short time, when his friends here
told the authorities that they would
take him to his home in Ireland, If
he should be released. The request
was Immediately granted, and he was
sent to Ireland.
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04
'PoPEPIUs TX.

Mr.. 7. B. Aldrich; in ths:last =: At.
1@nt;e =Month1y, gives the following
sketch of the personal . appe.r.nce:of
the Pope: ,..!;.,.: -: !:
ut was .pleasure to turn from the
'impaaaiblet Prime Minister to the
gentle aud a1toge ther lovely figure of
h'a august master, with: his: small,
sparkling eyes,, remarkably piercing
when he looked at you point-blank,
and a smile none the less winsome that
it lighted up q mouth denotine the
:unnnssual force Of will. His, face was
not at all the face Of 4 man who had
passed nearly. half 4 century in ar.
,duoua diinrloml,at;c and acclaa;.st;ca1
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

The income of Ofenbach, the
composer, is said to be $50, a year
San Francisco Cinnamon sent
over $960,000 worth of fish to China
last year.
The new silver coin disappears
as fast as it is given out, and the
Treasury Department is satisfied that
it is boarded.
Liverpool is to be supplied with
water from Lake Windermere, at an
estimated cost of $10,000,000 for a
daily supply of 100000 gallons.
Here's an argument in favor of
cheese. Prof. Peck says that in this
country, where cheese is least used,
one physician to every 500 persons is
required. In Switzerland and coun-
tries were it is most used, only one
physician is needed for every 10000
persons.
The consumption Of eggs in the
manufacture Of calicos ls almost in
credible. No albumen is equal to
that contained in an egg-and it
would consume the lay Of 100000
hens to supply one Of the1 large cal
leo manufactures in France. Inferior
dyes can be obtained from blood, &c.
There is a good, but utprofane, story
told Of Secretary Bristow. When
about to enter the Union army, his
father-in.law wanted him to take sides
with the South, and finally threaten
ed to disinherit his family if he did
not. To which Bristow Indignantly
replied, "Go to hell with your prop.
erty. I shall stand by my country,
and fight for it till its authority is
felt and respected in every part Of
the republic"
The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1876-05-04

Talking Of an organ reminds mo
OF an old church near by, whose mem
bers, in times past, had conscientious
scruples about this instrument, al
though they had none concerning
the use Of band of music in sacred
service. In the convention to which I
refer the trombone was played by that
famous performer, Mr.. Perkins, dis
tinguished for many miles around for
his ''lung power"
On one occasion the conductor was
drilling his choir on a piece of music
which he fondly hoped would win
great eclat for himself and choir on
the following Sunday evening. A
fine passage marked "pp" occurred
in the piece, which would have pro-
duced an exquisite effect if it had been
rendered with that de]icacy the leader
enoeaVored to suggest and enforce
IN the usual manner. But instead
thereof the trombone of Perkins blew
blast that would have taken the
walls of Jericho clean off their foun-
dation. CONSERVATION and dismay
were depicted on the countenance of
the horror-stricken conductor.
"Mr. Perkins," said be, in very
stern voice, 'you haye ruined me
What do you mean by playing in
that outrageous manner? ?"
"Why, SIR" replied Mr.. Perkins,
meekly, Il played according to the
marks in my book"
"Let me see your book, sir" said
the conductor. "There, sir, is not
this strain marked double p~
"Certainly," said Perkins.
"And pray, sir, what do you un-
derstand by pp?"
Gas l understood, and understand
it, in this case, double p means put
in Perkins and T did it,"
You did" repeated the conductor,
his disgust giving way to the humor
Of the thing, and he ordered a recess
for half an hour.