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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

IMPROVED Observation-Disclosures
OF cram in primary schools is seri-
ously threatened, and Boston lead 5
the revolt. Henceforth, if success
attends the effort, the Boston pub
lie school teacher will teach, not
simply her recitations as heretofore;
and the pupils will acquire knowl-
edge after the normal method Of
childhood, by being taught, by see
ing and thinking, instead of by the
memorizing Of words from books.
Language win be taught by talking
lessons with and about pictures,
plants, animals, everyday life and
experience. Oral instruction will
also be given upon form, color,
measures, animals grouped by hab-
its, vegetables, minerals, hygiene
and the human body. The metric
system viii be taught from the me-
trio apparatus. 20 spelling books
will be used, the reading books
taking their place. In the grammar
grade, grammar, as generally studi-
ed, has been abolished with the
spelling book. In the stead Of pars-
ing and ether technical work, les
sons viii be given in composition,
in the use of capitals, in letter writ
ing and in tie arrangement of sen
tences. Much OF the time formerly
devoted TO geography viii be given
to natural philosophy and physi-
ology. Oral instruction viii be an
important feature of all the classes.
and in the lowest two it will pre-
dominate. IN the lower classes.the
subject for oral instruction will be
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

At GREEN BAY with Chicago & North
western Railway for Oconto, Menomiuee,
Escanaba, Marquette, LAnse.
Close connections are made except Sun
days, with night and morning trains, which
run daily to Appleton, Neenah and Ncuasha
Oshkosh, Fon du Lac, Milwaukee and ChiCa-
90. Through Tickets sold at principal Sta
tions for Eastern Cities, via. all routes from
Chicago. With Wis. Central r. r. for Mil
waukee and points on line of that road also
during season of navigation with Union
Steamboat Company for Detroit, Cleveland,
Buffalo andNew York.
At NEW LONDON, with the best equipped
stage line III the Northwest, for Clinton
vile, Embarrass and Shawano.
At AMHERST in. and PLOVER with
Wisconsin Central r. r. for Stevens Point.
Ashland, Waupaca, Medina and We-uu vega.
Portage City, Madison and other points on
the Wisconsin Central r. r.
At GRAND RAPIDS with Wisconsin Val
ley Railroad for Tomah and Wausau
At HATFIELD with fast Stage Line for
NeilsviIle.
At MERRILLAN in with West Wiscou-
sin +. r. for Black River Fails, Madison,
EauC laire Menomonee, Hudson, Saltwater,
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Breckenridge.
At WINONA with Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway, for Wabasha, Reawiug,
Hastings, st. Paul and Minneapolis, and
points on the ST. Paul Il Pacific Road
With Winona & st. Pettr Railroad, &C s.
\. W. for ST. Charles, Rochester, Ovatonna.
Mankato, New Uim and St, Peter, and during
the season Of navi CATION, with EeoAu!l North
ern Liue, "A1" Packets for all Mississippi
River Points.
At La CROSSE with Southern Minnesota
R. r. and with CHICAGO, Dubuque and Mime
sofa Railroad, for points on that road and
Omapa add Denver.
z. CASE. R.FNATHAN.
Cart Receiver Asst. Gen. Ticket q st.
S.B. KENRLCK, Superintendent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

Meals

Meals
a Trains Daily except SUNDAY
Connects at ST. Paul with all trains Easi
and South; at Minneapolis with ali trains
from that city and at SO cloud with trains
from Melroza and the Sank Valley; a Brai-
nerd an trains make close connections TO and
from Duluth and TO and from the West and
South.
Close connections with Lake Steamers
at Duluth: St Paul trains at n. J.. Junction;
So. Paul E Facifa Railroad trains at Glyudon
for Fishers Landing Fort Garry and the
British Possessions via. steamers Of Red
River Transportation Co as hooihead,
Niun., aud Fargo, D. T., with steamers fer
Fort Garry, PemIina, and al points on the
Red River; at Bismarck, with steomers to
an points north and south Oh the Missouri
River. including Standing Rock, For, Rice,
Berthoid Carroll and es.on, and other
points IA MoDtaus; also with +. w. Stage
and Express Cos inc to Deadwood City aud
all points In the Biac. Hills.
IT, f. SARGENT,
Gem Mana. -er. ST. Itui.
. G. G. SANBORN, ii. 4. IONNE,
/ Gent Fgt. & Ticket hgt. Superintendent
St. PAUL. Baiuerd.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

By a private letter to a gentleman
in St. Paul from the Hon. Edward
Learned, president of the Silver Is
let Company, We learn that this ia
nous islet is excelling its past per-
formances. The new lode yielded
from the beginning about $40, 900 per
week. Then it rose to $50, 900, and
and last week it reached the enor
nous sum of $4,000, Ana it
promises 10 continue.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

Trains run daily, Sundays Excepted
&Dinner. +Supper.
Trains run on Chicago time which is %
minutes faster than Winona time.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

CLAIM ALL0WED.-G6v. Smith
has received information from " ash
inston that the claim preferred and
personally urged by him on behalf
Of the State, tor indemnity on ac-
count Of Deficiencies in the sixteenth
SCHOOL sections, has been allowed
oy The g~persl government, and the
registers and receivers Of the sew
eral L. 5. Land Offices in Wiscon-
sin have been ordered to facilitate
the selections therefor. The amount
now admitted to be due the State is
35,50l acres, with claims for
about 1000 acres more in abeyance.
The proceeds from these lands will
make . handsome addition to the
school fund. Gov. Smith deserves
great credit for his efforts in forcing
the allowance Of this claim, which
has never been pcrsistanIy urged
bypreyious administrations State
Jo1ruaI
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

\ SIMPLE REMEDY.-It is said,
on reliable authority, that, if any
man will draw breath deeply and
quickly for the space Of three min
utes or less, he will thereby lose
acute sensibility to pain, so that,
he can endure a minor surgical op-
eratiQa without Inconvenience. En-
inent surgeons have found the pro
cess Of great advantage when used
alone, not only, but when aesthetics
also were employed, in which latter
case the quantity of the drugs to be
used is greatly diminished.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19
EASTERN AED S0UTEERE p0INTS.

It IS the only Northwestern Line connect
ing i'm some Depot in Chicago, with any Of
the great Eastern or Southern Lines. and il
the most conveniently located with reference
ro reaching any depot, hotel On place OF bust
ness in that city.
-,IsNEApous DuroT, cor. Third St. aud
Washington Ave, South city oiice, Nice,
let House
ST. PAUL DEpo-, cor. Jackson ST. and Levee
city office, lis Las. Third ST.
WNoSa DEFnr, bead of Center St. on Mark
S.. CITY Office, conner center and Third SIS
La Crosse DEP0I, Oh Vine ST. and Levee.
IBE UNLI THbcIaU LINE BEINEEN
Minneapolis St. Paul, Wlncna. La
Crosse, Sparta, Milwaukee, Chicago.
e-5@Pdaca Sleeping Cars aud Day Coaches,
with Westinghouse improved Automatic
air Brake on all trains
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

NAVIGATION on the Red river
will probably be closed in tie
course Of a couple OF weeks, BY
that time it is hoped that the cars
viii be running to Emerson, just
over the hne in Manitoba, from
which point to Winnipeg, Blakely
and Carpenters stages will supply
tie means Of transportation unuI
the through railroad line is CO :
pleted. Pioneer Press, 10th.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19

The Saskatchewan Herald
published every alternate Monday
by P G. Laurie & Co, at Battle
ford, the capital of the British
Northwestern Territories, has made
Its appearance, with the motto Of
progress" of which it is a striking
exponent. Battleford is 75O miles
northwest of Winnipeg, on the line
Of the Canadian Pacific, in the
midst Of fortile country, and is
destined to be place Of consider
able Importance.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1878-10-19
Green Bay L Mime
sofa Railroad.

Summer Time Table. in Effect Mar. IS, 1875.
TRAINS CONC EAsr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

The death of Mr.. Denton, of Delaware coun-
ty, Iowa, recalls a story he used to tell. In the
early days of the Illinois Central Railway the
line was not fenced, and one day two cows be-
longing to Methodist clergyman were killed.
Being sued tor damages, the company resolved
to make test case Oft The President of the
road directed Mr.. Denton to take $500
in gold and 90 to Springfield and retain Abra
ham Lincoln, whom he knew well, for the
Dir. Lincoln replied to his request
Il am sorry YOU didn't come yesterday,
Nick, for have been retained 10y the preacher
and his friends"
Denton explained fully the importance OF
the case to the company, and then, pulling two
buckskin bags filled with gold out of his peck
cts, he put them down on the table before the
lawyer with startling clnk, saying:
Mr.. Lincoln, the President of the company
authorizes me to hand you this retainer of
$500 to take our case"
Mr. Lincoln jumped TO his fee, flushed with
anger.
Nick Denton" he said II have given my
promise to that preacher and his friends, and
the Illinois Central hasn't money enough to
buy me away from his side | don't know
that | shall ever get a cent from him-but I'll
do my best TO make your company pay for
those COWS"
Denton said he never felt So mean and small
in his life rs he did at that moment. And he
used to say that Lincoln was the noblcst and
best man in America.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02
CuriosIties of the Dead Letter Office.

few months ago an application was recciv
ed for Il letter which had famous history
FOrty-twO years ago it missed its destination
and landed in the Dcad-Ictter Office. Mccall
was made for it, and there it remained in the
archives till the descendants of the writer
wishing TO prove their right to his property
obtained information from old journals that
the deed had been mailed at such time to
such Il person, but had never reached its dcsti.
nation. They then made application to the
Department for the letter The odds were 50
greatly against them that their surprise must
have been boundlcss when the old yellow dOcu.
ment was returned to them just rs it had been
mailed over forty years ago
Many will remember the great sensation
caused by the account Of the marriage of Don
Cabral the diamond King "a fictitious
character created by Mr.. William III. McElroy
of the Albany EGehiHg JoU,Hal) Papers all
over the country published the account, and
as Il consequence hundreds of letters addressed
to him came to the Dead Letter Office. and
were afterwards returned to Mr.. McElroy, as
the only living representative of the aforesaid
fictitious Don In his application for them he
says: 81 do not wish these letters for publica-
ton, but would value them for file in my scrap
book, rs illustrating IN IA marked and unique
manner the success of The Brazilian We'd
ding an extravaganza directed at the follies
of modern life The writers of these repre-
scented every degree of life, and all, with Amcr.
can dlrcctncss, asked donations or loans from
HIM for tins or that purpose Some even en-
closed a postage stamp for a photograph, only
to have the clerks who returned these letters
wonder at their credulity
Every day there comes with the list from
Philadelphia letter enclosed in plain white
envelope aHd addressed in the delicate chlro-
graphy of woman to Edward =. Ewing"
simply this and nothing more. The lady new
er signs anything but her initials, hence the
letters cannot be returned to her. Here is the
subject for II romantic novel. One can mag
ines brokcn-heartcd woman every day sending
a letter out into the world to her lost lover, in
the vain hope that some day it may reach his
hands. She does not know his whereabouts
so she sends her letters out, directed anywhere
nowhere, hoping, yet despairing, of its ever
reaching him.-LoS Iageils (CdiJ Stnl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

from Rome and other measures advocated by
the reactionary party. He enjoys the conf
dence and support of the Liberals, or least u
reasonable majority Of them, in the Sacred
College and plays the same part as was Sus.
tanned by Cardinal Gazzi in the Conclave OF
1916.
Cardinal Pccci's private life at all periods is
above rcproach He has considerable literary
talent and has written poetry. lie never mas
had intercourse with the functonarcS of the
present Italian Government but Is esteemed
by them all, and those with whom the necessity
OF his duty bring, him into contact are perfect
~ charmed with him,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02
For the Free Trader.
\ SABBATH IN OTTAWA.

The wind kept moaning, sobbing and signing,
And its moumful melody no one knew;
Along the streets and up the lane,
Mid the snow, the slcct and the rain,
Chilling the heart, killing the brain,
The wind keeps moaning, sObbing and signing.
The wind kept moaning, sohbng and signing,
And its mourniul melody no one knew;
What dif'ring roads the thousands take
What bad, sad little figures they make.
From darling woman down to the rake
The wind keeps moaning, sobbng and signing
The wind kept moaning, sobbinS and signing,
Aud its mournful melody no one knew;
Some ut the church going bells repair
To houses of rcvcl-somc to prayer
Millions are going-thc devil knows where -
The wind keeps moaning, sobbing and signing
The wind kept moaning, sobbing and sighng,
And il mournful melody no one knew;
o! God in mercy, care for all time,
For saint, for sinner of whatever cline,
y tear Of pity for my poor rhyme
The wind keeps moaning sobbing and signing.
Feb. 2f, 1873. j. W. BROWNE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02
OWE NO MAN A DOLLAR.

Oh, do not envy, my own dear wife,
The wealth of our next-door ncighbor,
But bid me still be stout of heart,
And chcerfully follow my labor.
You must know the last of those little debts
That have been our lingering sorrow
Is paid this night! So well both 20 forth
And shake hands with the world tomorrow
Oh, the creditor is but shamc-faced dog
With the debtors name on his collar,
While Pm king and you are a queen,
For we owe no man dollar.
our ncighbor you saw in his coach to-day,
With his wife and his haunting daughter,
While we sat down at our covcrlcss board,
TO crust and cup Of water.
saw that tear-drop stood in your eye,
Though you tried your best to conceal it;
know that the contrast reached your heart,
And you could not help but feel it,;
But knowing now that our scanty fare
Has freed my neck from the collar,
Nou'll join my laugh, and help me shout
That ! owe no man dOllarl
This ncighbor whose show has dazzcd your
eyes
In fact, is n wrctchcd debtor;
! pity him oft, from my very heart,
And wish that his lot were better;
Why, the man is the ycrest slave alive;
For his dashing wife and daughter
Viii live in style though ruin should come
So he goes like lamb to the slaughter!
But he feels It the tighter every day
That terrible debtors collar
N, what would he give could he say with us,
That he owed no man dollar!
iou seemed amazcd-but I'll tell YOU more,
Within two hours met him,
Sncaking away with a frightened air
As if II ilend had bcsct him;
Yet he fed from very worthy man,
Whom ! met with the greatest pleasure
Whom | called by name, and forced to STOP
Though he said he was not mt leisure
IL hcld 0,y last note! so held him fast
TIL he freed my neck from the collar;
Then shook his hand as ! proudly said
Nov | owe no man n dollarm
th. now you SMILE for you feel the force
OF the truths Eve been repeating;
knew that II downright honest heart
In that gentle breast was beating!
Tomorrow I'll rise with giants strength
To follow my daily labor;
But ere We sleep let us humbly pray
For our wrctched ncxt-door ncighbor;
And wen pray for the time when all shall be
free
From the weight of the debtors collar
When the poorest will lift his voice and cry,
Now | owe no man dOllar!n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

Col. W. Il. Morrison, member oil congress
from this state, who was soldier in the McNl-
can war, has taken an interest IN the welfare
of his old comrades, and is urging the govern
mcnt to do them that justice, III the way OF
pensions, which has 50 long been delayed. The
house cOmmittc on invalid pensions, IN con
grcsS, have reported tavorably bill granting
pensions TO certain soldiers and sailors OF the
Mexican, Creek. Florida and Black Hawk
wars. The bill is in substance the one passed
by the house on the 4th of Jan. 1871, with the
exception of the fifth section, which repeats
the section of the revised statutes which pro
hibits the payment of Il pension to any one who
participated in any manner in aid OF the late
rebellion 1t is estimated that 81 100000 will
be asked to meet the requirements OF the bill.
In the volunteer army during the Mexican
war there were $1,000 men enlisted. or those
/ 900 nave been pcnSioned rs inyalids, and
not more than 5000 or 1000 survive without
pensions. There are also 1000 widows OF sol
dicrs surviving. OF the regular army, 2,IOO
survive. There are 200 surviving soldiers and
widows of the Black Hawk war, and $500 sol
dicrs and widows of the Creek and Seminole
wars The total number Of pensioners is 49,
400. This number will receive il pension at
the rate of s. per month, or 500 per year, ag-
gregatng 81 ,2SG 400 per annum, which sum
will be constantly decreasing. The survivors
of these wars average GO years of age, and IN
the ordinary course OF human events they can
not be expected to live more than II years
longer 1t is unqucstionable whether congress
could perform IA more creditablc act than to
give these persons the benefit Of financial
says the Prairie Farmer, and
adds: To be sure the aggregate OF payments
would run far up INTO the millions, for say a
period Of thirty years when the drafts forpen
sions would ccase owing to the passing away
Of the benefCiarieS Many OF them are very
old, and cannot expect the benefits of the pen
sion for many wears.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

Two Germans fresh from Chicago visited
New York. and one. well acquainted with the
CITY. invited his friend to DclmoniCo'S where a
dinner for two and bottle of wine were ordered.
The place and fare were praised until the bill
of $tl was presented. This they considered
nm cXtor;ion They paid, however. and while
walking down Broadway the excited German
commenced to swear at the supposed cNtortion.
His friend then said: DO not shwcar. law-
cob. II is wicked To Shwear. God has pun
i,hcd dot man Demomco." How" Il
have mine pocket full nit spoonS.'-Drocc,H
TsVyBH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02
vEGETINE
Purities the Blood, Rero-
Yates and Inyis0rates
the whole System.
so. MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic. Solvent
and Diuretic.
Reliable Evidence.

Mr.. Il. II. STEVENS
near .N0'-l will most Chrcrfully add
my testimony TO the great number YOU
have already received I'm favor of Your
great and good medicine, NEGErINE. for
| do not think enough can he said in its
praise; for | was troubled over thirty
years with that dreadful disease, Catarrh,
ana ilad such bad coughing spells that il
would seem as though | never could
breathe any more, and NEGETINE has
cured me; and do feel to thank God all
the time that there Is SO good medicine
as NEGETINE, and also think il one of
the best medicines for coughs and weak
sinking feelings at the stomach, and adj.
wise everybody TO take the NEGETINE.
for ! can assure them II is one of the best
that ever was.
MRS. l.. GORE,
Cor. Magazine and Walnut SITS.
Cambridge, Mass.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

Mrs. Mya CLARK Gaincss last plan is to
build. when she comes into her fortune, Il
mammoth hotel at Washington for congress
men and their families. Rates orboanl are 10 be
very low. Sc that representatives can have 10
excuse for leaving their families at home; no
boarder Is to he out after certain hour, and
none may attend place of amusement save
in the presence of his lawful spouse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

II NIcDOUCiAlII,ts Successor 10 Cameron Il Nc
~. Dougal) Attorney and Counselor Law. Office in
Glover " Cooks Block, Ottawa, ILL., Also United States
Commissioner dCCI,6
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

The diamonds of South Africa are found
over many hundreds square miles of territory
They are mostly imbcdded i'm tcrruginous
gravel, and are found at depths varying from
two To twenty feet below the surface, the usual
depth being from two Ia six feet In working
the mines claim or piece of ground thirty
feet square is occupied 10y twodigserS, assisted
10y their black servants. They remove the
loose blocks of stone, take up the gravel. silt
II thoroughly, either in "A dry state or with
abundance OF water in a sieve rocked by
cradle. When the pebbles have thus been sep
araicd from the sand they are cleaned and
placed upon the sorting table, To be- carefully
examined for the diamonds that may be among
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02
Professional CarDs.

rH AS. H. BRUSH, Attorney and Counselor at
- Law. Office in Opera House Block, Ottawa H. marl',3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-03-02

\ lew days ago Mr. James Merck, 81. while
searching Tor gold in his mine, a mile and a
half east OF Evansville, Ca, found a nugget
weighing twenty three pennyweighis II was
not pure gold, but on Icing melted, turned out
eighteen pcnnyweights of solid gold Mr.
Merck Is not working his mine regularly, but
when he wants a little cash, and other sources
fail 20 respond, he goes to his digrinrs and
scratches around until he finds enough to sup
ply his immediate waniS-Gaihsrae EdOlc.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-18

BIG WoRK--The Oregon Steam Nav
igation Company will build four boats
during tbs coming year, the longest Of
which will ne s'crr-wheeler to run in
the middle riyer" between the Cas-.
cades and the Dalles. This boat will
be an exact duplicate of the Wide West.
being 2l5 feet long. 80 feet beam and 8
feet hold. The next largest will be I.
side wheel boat 200 feet long, called
the New Oneonta, and will contain the
old boats engines. save that newer and
larger cylinders will be substituted for
the old ones. The other two boats are
to run above Cello, one of them being
an exact duplicate of the Mountain
Queen. and the other freight boat.
like the Spokane. This last named
boat will be an innovation in the way
of high pressure engines, being of eight
feet stroke with but IA inch cylinders,
thus aiming to get the power from the
stroke Of the piston rather than by the
bore Of the cylinder. John Gates, the
experimenting engineer of that COM
paDy. is man of good native iudg-
ment and has been uniformly successful
in his experiments In fact he is about
as big monopoly as the company has
got.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-18

Low FgEIGHTs-The ship Two
Brothers. now loading coal at Nanaimo
for San Francisco. gets but two dollars
and fifty cents per ton, and her Captsin
thinks that pays better than the pres
ent rate OF grain charters. 1t has been
rumored that the Pacific Coast Steam
ship Company would PIT on one of
their vessels to run between here and
Astoria. bringing grain and merchan-
disc this way and carrying back coal
enough to supply the Ancon and Idaho
for their downward trips They load
coal enough at San Francisco now to
last them both ways and would be en-
abled to carry much larger upward
freights il they could take on coal at
each end Of their route.