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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Language of Finger Rings.

In case of gentleman wishing to
marry-literally in the market with
his heart-he wears plain or chased
gold ring upon the first finger of the
left Tor heart hand. When success
attends his suit. and he is actually en-.
gagged, the ring passes to the second
finger. After marriage it passes to the
third finger.
If, however, the gent desires to tell
the fair ones that he not only is not
in the market. but he does not design
to marry at all, he wears the signet up
on his little finger, and all ladies may
understand that he is out of their
reach.
With the fair sex the claws of the
ring are:
A plain or chased ring On the little
finger of the right hand implies "not
engaged, or in palmer words. ''ready
for proposals, sealed or otherwise"
When engaged, the ring passes to the
''frst finger of the left hand.
When married the third finger re-
ceiveS it.
If the fair one proposes to defy all
siege to her heart, she places the ring.
on her first and fourth finger-one Oh
each, like two charms to keep away the
tempter. 1t is somewhat singular that
this disposition Of rings is rare.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Another Heroic Cashier.

To the Editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
We notice in a recent number of
your paper that all the desperadoes
engaged in the robbery of the North
field bank had been captured or killed
except two-supposed to be the James
brothers. In view of these facts a
meeting of the banks and bankers of
st. Paul has been held, and contribu-
tons solicited in aid Of the widow and
child of the cashier who lost his life on
that occasion and, further, to show
their appreciation of his noble and he
role conduct under the most trying of
all circumstances. The action of these
bank officers, and especially the neigh
bors and friends of Mr.. Haywood 1.-THE
deceased cashier) is highly commenda-
bic and proper. Such heroiSm and f.
deity are above all praise.
1t will be remembered that on the
Goth of April, 1872, Mr.. 4. A. c.. Mar
tin, cashier of the bank of Columbia,
n this State, lost his life at the hands
of a gang of desperadoes under very
similar circumstances. His mangled
corpse was found at the door of the
outer vault, and he was doubtless shot
and killed because of his refusal to be-
tray trust. 1t is now almost GER
tainly known that three and perhaps
four of the Mortified robbers were of
the party that killed Martin.
One Of the purposes of this commu-
nication is to recall the attention of
bankers throughout the country, and
especially in Kentucky. TO the tragic
end Of their late comrade, that such
steps may be taken us will show their
proper al probation of his fidelity and
heroiSm. His name ought to live in
honor wherever true courage and un-
faltering integrity find a Judgment in
the hearts of men. The whole bank
ing interests of the country owe him
debt. which should not go unrequited.
The encouragement of such conduct is
| the wiSeSt measure of protection they
can resort to. The grief stricken Wild
Ow of Mr.. Martin now lives in Shelby
vile, Ky. Whilst doubt not, if her
wishes were consulted, she would
shrink from any action looking to the
revlvlng Of these sad events in the
memory of the friends of her noble
hearted husband, yet it could be
source of pleasure-mingled it might
be with bitter remembrances-to
know that the character and conduct
of her husband were appreciated by
his contemporaries and brother officers.
| make these suggestions at the in
stance of one of the leading bankers of
this city. T. T. ALEXANDER.
Late Pres. Bank of Columbia.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Reign of TER or in South Carolina.

1t is difficult to ascertain the exact
truth as to the condition of affairs in
South Carolina. The most contradic-
tory stories are credited to equally re-
spectacle sources. From the best in
formation attainable here, it seems GER
tain that the Democrats are straining
every nerve, and reSOrting to every
possible means, not excluding danger
Gus and revolutionary methods, to OBJ
tain control of the State Government.
1t seems also certain that the stake for
which they are playing is the control
of the State and that the Democrats
of South Carolina have very little at
heart the national interests of Mr.. Til
den. From a man who ought to be
well informed upon South Carolina
matters we have derived statement
of facts:
There is a practical condition Of
war in South Carolina. The whole
State is on fire. Nearly the whole
white population, especially the upper
classes, are enrolled in rifle clubs.
These are regularly organized into
companies and regiments, well armed
and disciplined, and are under recog
nized central control. These rifle
clubs number at least 10000 in the
State. Four thousand can be easily
concentrated in day at any one point.
At Columbia, recently, 5000 men be-
longing to these rifle clubs were pres
ent to break up d Republican torch
light procession and completely sur
rounded the town. Republicans can
not buy arms. Dealers in arms
throughout the State seem to have ar
rived at common understanding to
sell arms to none except persons whose
loyalty to the Democratic party is well
known.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
POLITICS..
A Democratic War Clam Allowed

IL
The attempt of the democrats o ex.
pam away or brake the force { f Mr..
bialle expose of the formal judg-
ment OF Judge Clifford, of Maine-a
veteran ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Col. Neal
DOW personally, by some sugar taken
by a lofaglng party OF his regiment, is
slgnai failure. Doves regiment was
III Louisiana, and the foraging party
came across sugar refinery, and the
men took a quantity of sugar. The
owner appllsd to the Colonel for paw
ment, and was told that if he would
prove his loyalty he would be given q
receipt. This he refused to do. and
brought suit for the value of the SUI
gar III State court. Dow not being
present, Judgment was given against
nm Tor 81, 200. After the war this
Judgment was sent to Maine and suit
was brought upon it. Judge Clifford
had The case before him for eight
years, and made no decision; but late.
ly, III view Of the probable restoration
OF the democratic party to power, he
concluded TO affirm the judgment
against Dow. This decision is regard
| ed at the south rs vast stride towards
a general recognition of the southern
claims. The judgment is against Dow
personally for the value of sugar taken
by foraglns party of his regiment.
This decision is to the effect that the
national troops were actually. as Mr..
Tilden said they were, trespassers up
on southern soil, and each soldier was
personally responsible for all the acts
OF himself and his companions. A log
lcal deduction from this would be that
the use Of armed troops against the
south was unconstitutional, and that
all the damages TO life, person, and
property was of necessity entitled to
compensation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Spanish Pictures of American Life.

From the New York World
The Epoca, of Madrid, one of the
ablest Spanish journals, has a bright
and clever correspondent at Philadel-
phia, who is giving the Madrilenos
some amusing pictures of American
life. He was greatly appalled, by the
Philadelphia Sunday, and found it
hard to understand how civilized
people could deliberately make them
selves SO unhappy on one day out OF
seven. But he soon found that the as
tute defendants of William Penn have
contrived for themselves Sunday
spectacle not by any means to be de-
spised. On Sunday about noon, writes
our Spanish Asmodeus, the best streets
of Philadelphia suddenly became alive
with throngs of the prettiest women
dressed in the newest and gayest cos
TUNES, and most benevolently dispos-
ed to be admired. This charming en-
tertalnment to be sure is soon over,
the clang of closing doors resounds in
every street, and solemn silence falls
again upon the city; but it gives a
wonderful flip to the day, and almost
persuadeS ASmodeuS to be a Philadel-
phlan. lie tells an excellent story,
too, not very creditable to female ed
ucatlon in the Keystone State. With
some friends he found a steamer run
ming up the river on Sunday afternoons
TO Il place described on the WaybillS us
"Andalusia." Visions of Seville and
the Alcazar and the dark-eyed gitanas
danced before their enchanted eyes.
and the Spaniards hastened on board
the steamer. The trip up the Della
ware delighted them with its panora-
ma of prosperity and peace, but IAN
dalusia" proved to be simply a pretty
Northern village and watering place.
While they were talking and laughing
about it an American young lady of
their acquaintance standing by limo
Gently asked, $50 you have another
Andalusia in Spain, have you 2" 80
yes = they politely answered 'sand
for the matter of that. another Madrid
besides the one in Missouri, and there
is even a Rome in Italy beside the one
in New York -
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so low that the loss of the interest while the
gold Is in transit is of no importance.

so low that the loss of the interest while the
gold Is in transit is of no importance.
great deal of discomfort and insu-
coordination is said to prevail in Cuba amongst
Spanish troops in consequence OF the non-re-
ceipt OF arrearages of pay. IN consequence
of the rigid censorship at Havana, it Is i'm
possible to secure telegraphic transmission of
intelligence of the above character.
congress of workingmen was held
in Paris, lately, tor the discussion of several
important matters, among which the Chief
we're how to obtain higher wages and how to
obtain parliamentary representation. The
attendance was large and the speaking COM
paratively moderate in their expressions OF
OF opinion.
A four year-old boy, son of Mason
Sage, of marlborough, Vt, was lost in the
woods last week, and had play spell with
two black bears. They came up to him as
he sat on the grass in an open glade and
smelt of him. He patted them on their
heads, thinking that they were dogs, and
they then walked away into the forest. Their
footprints disclosed that they were the 'dogs"
the boy told about encountering.
Gov. Chamberlain, of South Carroll
ma, on the 7th inst, issued proclamation or
dering the disbanding OF all "rifie compa-
nies'' in the State, on the ground that they
are illegal organizations. lie ordered their
disbandme.t within three days, az it had be-
come impossible to enforce the State laws.
In case of q refusal to obey his commands he
threatened to exhaust his own resources to
compel obedience and then to call upon the
federal authorities.
At a public meeting in london, last
week, letter from Gladstone on the Turkish
question was read. Gladstone severity at
tacks the administration for what he calls
"persisting in policy condemned 10y the ma
ton and not supported by parliament. He
expresses the conviction that the making of
Bosnia, herzegovina, and Bulgaria indepen-
dent OF the Ottoman empire will end the con-
troversy, but he declares he has exhausted
all hope that the government will see the
true merits OF the case
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Miscellaneous News Items.

Yellow fever is still raging at Sayan-
nah, but with reduced malgnity.
A thousand workmen in the railroad
shops OF the Delaware & Lackawana railroad
struck against reduction OF wages last week.
a decision Of the United States
courts says that distillers' taxes must be
paid on the capacity of the stills and not up
on actual production.
The st. Louis fair turned out to be a
young Centennial. The attendance on Thurs
day last being about $4,000. The gate receipts
Tor that day were $685.
The homeward flight of eagles still
continues. 200 in gold eagles were with
drawn from the bank of England and shipped
for New York ON the 7th
An Odorous conhagration occurred
in Chicago on the 81 h inst 1t was the burn
ing OF iertilizing establishment belonging to
Reed & Sherman. Loss $4,000.
Three persons have died in Eliza
beth, N. j., from eating toadstools for mush-
roons. Their names were Louisa Crane,
George Melville and Emma Baker.
A meeting is in session in New York
with a view to end the railroad war between
the coast and west 1t is asserted that the
New York Central is ready for peace.
The sale of fancy cattle in Chicago.
to which w. S. King, of Minneapolis. con-
tributed a herd, was unsuccessful and the
Lyndale herd was returned to Minnesota.
The national council of colored Odd
Fellows had a parade in Memphis last week.
and the ass ciated press reporter there pro-
nounces the demonstration to have been
highly creditable to the order
correspondent ut Constantinople
telegraphs that the situation there is really
critical, owing to the ineendiary character
OF The articles in the public prints. He
thinks 1t urgent that an American fleet be
Sent to the Bosphorus to protect the lives and
pr perry OF Americans.
English manufacturers have demand
ed that heavy import duties be imposed on
al american manufactures in retaliation for
the damage done to English trade bv the
American protective tariff Earl Caravan
replied that it was suggestion which the
government eould not entertain.
Five thousand pounds worth of
American eagles were withdrawn from the
Bank OF England on the Sd, for shipment to
the United States. These shipments are ex-
peeted to continue, the value OF money being
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Crimes, Criminals and Casualties

An unsuccessful attempt has been
Hayti.
By an accident on the Great west.
ern railway in Canada, last week, five per-
sons were killed, but none wounded.
Jack Stewart, a lumber dealer OF Du-
luth, committed Suicide with poison. on the
18th. Financial embarrassment was the cause
1t is rumored that brother OF
Harry Abbott, the German consul at Saonica,
assassinated last May, has been massacred to-
gether with his family, near Salonica.
Lauber'S restaurant, one OF the
thieves own on the Centennial grounds, was
destroyed by fire last week. The loss to the
owners was about 50, 000-to the public moth
ing.
Boss Tweed's late partner, K. "A.
Woodland, for whom reward was offered
some years ago, was arrested last week IN
the Palmer House, Chicago, where he was
registered as ga. Wallace, Liverpool" He
was disguised, but was recogniz d by New
York gentleman.
Six ship carpenters persisted IN the
German bark Europa, which burned in the
New York dry docks, last week. The ship
was in the petroleum trade, and the timbers
being saturated with oil the flames spread
with frightful rapidlty, cutting off all escape
for the workmen.
Railroad accidents were quite n,i-
merous on the 9Th inst In addition to sew
eral minor casualties, the Erie railroad near
Hornelsville wrecked a passenger train, kill
ing one person and injuring two. \ special
passenger train from indianapolis, carrying
soldiers trom the mass conventions, was
wrecked, killing the conductor and injurlng
a large number.
Nearly all the postal officials at Saw
annah have been stricken down with yellow
fever, and attempts 10 induce postal clerks
from other routes to supply the vacancies on
the lines terminating i'll that city are futile.
The superintendent says: "The force in the
Savannah Office is so reduced by sickness
that it can furnish no assistance 1t is i'm
possible to get substitutes at Savannah, or to
get them elsewhere to run on the lines GEN.
tering at Savannah.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
The James Bows.

From the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat Oct. 18th
One of the very highest officials of
Jasper county, this State, arrived in
the city yesterday with information
which he considered of the greatest
Importance to the authorities. He
called at the Four Courts and made in.
quiries for Captain Dan O'Connor, with
whom, while chief of detectives. the
Jasper county man held very pleasant
business relations. O'Connor being
out of the office was not present, when
the stranger introduced himself to
Chief of Police McDonough. He in
formed that gentleman that Jesse
James had passed through Jasner
county on Tuesday of last wetk-a fact
which he could prove beyond the shad.
ew Of doubt by two Of his s,borli.
mates who were well acquainted with
the bandit leader. Instead of beipg
received with the courtesy which he
thought the Importance of his mission
entitled him to. the Chief very abrupf.
ly ordered his visitor out of the Office
remarklng. grufi1y. that he did not
know what he WAS talking about. The
The Jasper county man was very in
dlgnant at the reception accorded him.
and expressed his oppinion of the head
of the st. Louis Police Department
very freely on the streets yesterday.
Jesse James was alone when seen in
Jasper county, and it is probable that
his brother Frank, who, it will be re.
membered. was severely wounded in
the retreat from Mortified, has been
left with his friends to recuperate.
while Jesse intends placing a still
safer distance between himself and his
purSuerS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
The Marquis Of Waterford.

A correspondent of the Pittsbure
Dispatch, apropos of the convenience
of second-class cars in Britain. writes
@The Marquis of Waterford always in
sisted OH travelling third-class. ThiS
annoyed the railroad authorities, as il
was killing their first and second elias
travel. One day the marquis appear
ed at the Waterford station and bought
third-class ticket to Dublin. The
railway men thought to teach him 4
lesson, and for that purpose sat i
sweep down beside him in the car.
thinking to drive him out. The Mal
quis surveyed his travelling companion
for a moment and then started for The
ticket office. Give me a firSt-clas,
ticket to Dublin said he. They
thought they had him sure, but he
simply returned to the third-class car
and making the sweep present OF
the ticket, escorted him and his brush
es to the first-class carriage, and leav
ing h III there, returned to his favorite
compartment. So the company dld
not effect much by the Tuse.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
The Religious Press in Poll les.

The Syracuse Northern Christian Ad
voc tie says: ''WhOSe fault is it that
the religious press is SO One-sided III
the matter of politics! Our religious
exchanges, with the exception of the
Roman Catholic and the doubtful
Southern papers, are quite unanimous
III their preferences. Their most Scru-
pulous respect for their non-partisan
position does not avail to conceal their
decided choice for Hayes and " heeler.
And what is a little singular is that
those who were, u few months ago, the
most diStrustful of parties are now the
moSU pronounced i'll their approval.
The reasons for this satisfaction are
these: |. In the nomination of these
men the plans of mere party managers
did not succeed. 2. They are men of
unQueSticned and tried integrity and
ability, and representatives OF the true
American character. ). In their reld
ton to each other or to the issues on
which they are nominated, there is no
contradiction or ambiguity. 4. In Gov.
Hayes letter of acceptance he stands
pledged unequivocally to specie re-
forms. He tells the people exactly
what he means. and what he intends to
do if elected. He does not attempt to
dazzle the vision with glittering gener-
ality. These facts, together with the
fact that most dangerous elements still
cling to the Democratic party. and bope
for power through its triumph, Will
give the moral support of the Protes-
tant religious press of the country,
however non-partisan it may appear,
to the Republican party during the
coming campaign"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Rebel War Claims in the Last Congress.

From the advance sheets of the Con-
gressional Record. giving the official
report of the proceedings of the Forty
fourth Congress, some interesting fig
ures are CLEANED. The Democrats
have been at great pains TO dodge the
question of Southern claims, denying
that any considerable number of these
claims were introduced in the Confed-
crate House. The Record shows
whether the Southern brethren are us
moderate and forbearing in the matter
of designs on the National Treasury as
their Northern friends would like to
make them appear. 1t shows that in
the bills for Southern claims intro
duced at the first session of the Forty
fourth Congress the amount of appro-
priations involved foots mp the enor
nous aggregate of s., 500, 600, $50 IA
sum considerably exceeding the entire
national debt. These bills were kept
in the background during the session
because of the effect on the presiden-
tial election, but they were introduced
in good faith. and in the event of Til
den election would be pressed peril
naciously.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13

This from New England. 4 poor
factory operative recently had his leg
amputated at the Manchester Infirma.
ry, and during the operation lost so
much blood that the attending surgeon.
gave it as his opinion that nothing
but an infusion of blood could save
him. Thereupon one of the students
volunteered to be bled, and twenty
five ounces of blood was taken from
his veins and transfGsed into the diving
man, and at last accounts both were
doing well.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13
Seed that Purifies Water.

In India, where it is often quite i'm
possible to obtain good water, there is
Il kind Of provision of Providence for
the purifying of impure and muddy
water which is well worthy of notice
Were it in America, it might he called
an constitution, so common is its use.
1t is seed, which on being rubbed
again and again on the inside of the
common earthen WatCr-potS of the
country, has the power of precipitat-
ing the earth and impurities, leaving
tile water tOlerahly clear, and to q de-
gree suitable for use. During or
!nPrancy OF two weeks, we have had
occasion almost constantly to use the
very repulsive-looking tank-water of
the country thus purified. At only
one of our encampments have we had
Weli-Water, and then the natives much
preferred the common surface OF tank
water to this. Habit, usage and Gus.
tom are almost 0mnipOtent in India
and many years must pass before Hin
docs will learn that their purifying
seeds does not remove the poisonous
faint that produces fever and choler;
and does nothing to destroy animal
life that brings the very common and
troublesome Guinea worm, SO Otter
making life almost CT quite burden
1t is a source of satisfaction to us that
this purified water is rendered harm
less by boiling, and there is. Of course.
as much more urgent reason for the
use of 1.-THE cup that cheers but does
not inebriate, than can be found
where one has access to''the Old oaken
bucket Of former times and happy
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13

Several ancient coins were found
recently near Jerusalem, among which
were silver sheckels and half-sheckeIs
of Judea. They are considered to
be some of the most interesting of an
cient coins, and belong to the time of
the Great High Priest Simon Macea.
beus. On one side is the budding rod i.
with legends in Hebrew, also Hebrew
date IN the year |; on the reverse is the
cup OF mamma. They are said to be in
a fine state of preservation in spite of
their great age.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13

In single district of Japan seventy
one Buddhist temples have been con-
verified into dwelling houses or used for
other purposes since 1878, and during
the last six years upwards Of six hun
dred have been diverted from their
original object. This would seem to
indicate a decline of Buddhism.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-10-13

The ravages of time, or more espec-
tally of disease, have made a great
impression upon the Modoc Indians
since their treachery in the lava beds.
They were transferred to Missouri,
where over one-third have since died,
and the mortality still increases.