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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

winged angel at each corner. Above
the tabernacle rises a pyramid IN req
marble, each side having a niche IN
which is placed the figure of an angel IN
white, the gables being sculptured and
surmounted by golden crowns. From
the center of the pyramid springs Pc
destal in white with red capitals, on
which will be placed bronze equestrian
statue of the duke. The inches of the
pedestal will be filed with statues OF
the twelve apostles. also in white.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Suicidal.

At McKeesport, Pa, on the 23d instant,
the wife of VIM. Seybold, a hardware mer-
chant, drowned herself in rainwater bar
rel. She had been accused by her husband
of infdelity.
An old man named Kline, former Hi
noisan, was found hanging to a tree near
Irving Kansas, on the oath inst. Financial
difficulties
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

A CLERGYMAN has arrived at Flem-
ington, n. j., to visit some relatives of
his, after ten weeks journey on horse
back. He left New Orleans on the 1st
of June, and has been travelling ever
since, resting on Sundays only. He
came every mile of the way on his horse,
and has not been impeded by the heat
or the storms he encountered. He made
it practice to cover thirty-fve miles
each day, and then stop for the night.
His only variation from the rule was on
the last day of his journey, when he
made forty-fve miles. His route led
through Savannah and Richmond.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

EXETER HALL, in London, the famous
place in which SO many religious meet
ings have been held and so many anti
slavery speeches made by well remem-
bered orators, is to be sold by the pro-
prietors, and probably converted to
other uses. 1t has paid dividend of 2
to D per cent (about 81, 900 per annum.)
Most of this was derived from musical
entertainments, but q recent act of par
lament prevented its being used for
such purposes without expensive alter
ations as protection against fire.
About e25,000 have been offered for the
property, which might be converted into
a hotel, or into shops and chambers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Building Undermined.

The Fort Smith, Ark, papers state that
the fae new stone building in that city,
owned by John Dodson and occupied by
Kaufman & Bloch's dry goods establish
ment, was undermined by the workmen ex-
cavating foundation for the new McKib-
ben building, and the former fell with a
crash, burying the whole stock and necessi-
tating the demolition of the entire building.
Fortunately the occupants escaped without
personal injury. The damage to the owner
and occupants is very heavy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
For the Inmates

At cabinet meeting on the Goth inst. the
attorney general read bis opinion to the
effect that arrears of pensions under the
late law were to inmates Of homes for dis
abled volunteer soldiers, and not to the
homes, as claimed by the managers.
The decision affects about 1900 soldiers
in different homes. The amount involved
is about 81, 100000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

A NEW problem for scientific men to
solve is found in the immense numbers
of dead herrings which within the last
few weeks have been floating on the sur
face of Lake Ontario, in every part. No
other fish appears to have suffered such
wholesale destruction, a fact that adds
to the mystery of the phenomenon.
Various theories as to the cause have
been suggested, such as an epidemic dis
ease, the failure of food owing to their
great increase within the past few years,
and the effect of the severe electric
storms which have prevailed on the lake
during the present season. Possibly the
same disturbances of nature that caused
the recent earthquakes in that region
may have had something to do with their
mortality.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
The British Crops.

Scott, well-knowu agricultural authori-
ty, in an annual letter reviewing the crops
in Great Britain, estimates the outcome of
the grain crops at third less than the
average, amounting to a loss of 5000, zoe
pounds to cultivators, and that 10000 900
quarters of wheat or possibly 10000
quarters viii be required from abroad.
Scott also estimates the deficiency in the
potato crop will cause loss to cultivators
of 15,000,C00 pounds and a deficiency In
beans, peas and rye, loss of 100000
pounds. Almost famine prevails among
tenant farmers in the west of Ireland.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
A New Comet.

The Smiths oman institute furnishes the
following announcement of the discovery Of
new comet: The Academy of Sciences
of Vienna announces the discovery by
Peolisa, an Athenian, on the 21st of August
of comet in ten hours, two minutes, right
ascension, forty-nine degrees, six minutes
declension, with & daily motion of plus six
minutes, minus three minutes
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

A CROOKED still was discovered in
the cellar of New York grocery Satur-
day, in full blast. The still was de-
stroyed and the mash and other liquids
run into the sewer. The novelty in this
seizure was the mode, of receiving and
removing the material and spirits. Over
week the place was continually watched
by detective, but nothing was seen to
go in or leave the place, except numer-
Gus barrels, apparently filled with pota-
toes or vegetables common to the
grocery. In making the seizure the
mystery was explained. The vegetable
barrels seen to go to and fro were tin
lined, and answered every purpose of
the ordinary spirit barrel. The seizure
Is regarded as one one of the most i'm
portant for made for years.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, August 30-3:00 P. M
Flour-Dull and prices easier; common to
good extras at $3.50@3.80 choice at $4C9
@4.50. Wheat-Tame and lower; No. l
at 90c; No. l hard at 95c; No. at size
No. 3 at SIC; No. 2 seller September at S714
@88c; No. seller Octobe r at 872s@871lc.
Corn-Dull at 328c Oats-Tame at q &c.
Rye Steady at 1870 Barley-Unsettled /;
No. at 66c; No. 3 at ABE; seller October,
No. at 67Xc. Pork-Quiet but frmer at
$500 for cash. Lard-At $3.50. Hogs-Dull
at S.. 00Q3.40.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Failures.

The liabilities of Fish, Sheppard & Co.,
Montreal lumber merchants, lately failed is
$24S, GOO. The Consolidated bank is cred
itor to the extent of $285,O0O; assets repre-
scented $4,000.
Mayor Hsrloe, of Poughkeepsie, in bust
ness in New York city, has failed. Liabili-
ties 100000; $4,000 secured.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
A TOURIST among the mountains

A TOURIST among the mountains of
North Carolina is not only struck with
the grandeur of the heights, but with
the way whisky is bought. He writes:
Chickens, four cents apiece; eggs, two
cents per dozen; Mountain Dew fifty
cents per gallon. To obtain the above
chickens and eggs, you have only to
knock on the bark of tree and they will
be brought to you. The Dew is OBJ
tanned by placing jug at the root of
tree with half dollar on the cork; leave
it short time, go back again, and you
find the cash gone and the jug filed"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

Reported by CHANDLER, BROWN Il Co., Commits
sion Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago.
New York.
character.

New YORK.
NEW YORK, August 30-3:0 P. M.-Cot-
ton-Steady at 124c. Flour-Quiet and
0C0 bbls; rye flour firm and unchanged.
Wheat-Spring at nc, winter A@Ac
lower; dull; receipts 26l, 900 bus; sales 49,
coo bus No. 2 req spot at $1.C9A. Rye
Firm. Corn-Dull and unchanged; receipts
253, 000.bus; sales As, 000-bus. Barley-Nom-
inal. Oats-Dull; receipts $4,000 bus sales
$4,000 bus at 27@31 &c for mixed western :;
31H@38c for white. Pork-Firmer at
1915. Beef-Quiet and unchanged. Lard
Stronger at So S71@5.90. Butter, Cheese,
Whisky, Sugar and Eggs-Unchanged Pc
troleum-Crude at 49@5Ic in barrels; ;
refined at 62sc. TalIow = Unchanged.
Coal-Steady, light trade. Leather-Fitm,
moderate trade. Wool-Firm and quiet.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

aside, and that in accordance with authori-
ty conferred by the act of March 18th, 1873,
the name of VIM. A. Hammond be placed
on the retired list of the army as surgeon
general, without back, present or future pay
or allowance of any kind whatsoever. The
recommendation of the secretary of war
has been approved by the president.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

The schooner Stephen Bennett, bound
from Boston for Baltimore, capsized on the
26th. Captain Bennett and crew of five
persons and three passengers are supposed
to be lost.
A dispatch from Yokohama, dated the
28th says: The steamer Nordenskjold, sup
posed to be the store ship for the Arctic ex-
petition, has been totally lost. Crew saved
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
THE OWLS MATHIS.
BY CHRsToPHEn c. MERRITT.

Behold the cast with gatts aiar,
Through which the morn tsg peeps:
Hail, dawning light and fa0tag starr
Awake the world that sleeps!
Sing heigh hol to whit, to WHO'D:
Fair Phebus upward leaps.
The gl0w-werm pales her amerous light
The FREELY Hickers dim:
The god OF day shuts out the night,
And lights the oceans rim.
Sing heigh hoI TO whit, TO Whoo!
The world awakes to him.
In flaming glow his orbit see
high DER the mountain crest,
Drips sparkling light from out the sea-
And lights the owiet's nest.
Sing heigh hol to whit, to whoo!
take my fight to rest.
-SprirQfe!d Repetblical
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

FACTS seem to prove conclusively that
the high production of wool in one
quarter of the world is usually attend
ed by diminished production in another.
Our readers can call to mind numerous
instances within tkeir own knowledge of
lands in many of the older states which
were first improved by sheep, and now
such lands have become too valuable for
growing wool and are devoted to other
forms of husbandry. During recent
years, while Australia has been increas-
ing the numbers of her sheep at so rapid
rate, the wool production of both
Germany and France has fallen off in q
proportionste ratio. And with all the
supposed rapidity with which the pro-
ducti0n of wool has been increased
throughout the world during late years,
the actual consumption of raw wool
throughout England, North America
and the continent of Europe MSS also
correspondingly increased,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
The TIFF.

Robert Bonner, of New York, has pur-
chased the celebrated trotter Rarus, and
added him to his already famous collection
of animals.
The owner of Mollie Mccarthy gives cur
rency to the report that she is broken down
and will probably never run again.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

THE object of the visit of Messrs.
Read and Pell to America is to inquire
as to the amount of live stock and meat
which the United States and Canada can
export during the next four years, and
the cost at which animal food can be
produced upon the American continent.
Another voyage will be made next year
to pursue inquiries into the production
of wheat and other crops.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Russian Executions.

Two prisoners recently sentenced to be
hanged, were found guilty of preparing ex-
plosives to kill the czar when visiting Nico-
laief. One is a deserter from the Black
Sea fleet. Their sentences will be carried
out al Nicolaietf. Three other Nihilists Of
the FIVE sentenced by military tribunal,
were hanged on the race course at Odessa
These make twelve executions for political
offences in Russia in about year.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Crooked Officials.

w. R. Bell, cashier of the American Ex-
press company, at Kansas City, Mo-, is
missing and so is $4,000 of the company's
money. He has been absent from his post
since the goth inst, and was last seen in st.
Louis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
The ZUIU War.

Capetown advices up to the 18th of Au
gust state that Sir Garnet Wolseley was a
Ulundi and that the country was quiet, with
the prospect of an early and peaceful set
Element of the conflict.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
KuSsta,s Debt.

The Times Berlin correspondent says the
national debt of Russia bearing interest,
is becoming enormous. One billion one
hundred and thirty-two million one hun
dred and sixty-fve thousand and one hun
dred and twenty-five roubles in paper money
are now in circulation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
reiRn.

LONDON, August 3C-12 80 P. M.-Wheat
at Liverpool firmly held; floating cargoes
quiet but steady; on passage very little in
quiry; the demand for he continent con.
t1uues; good cargoes mixed American corn,
off coast, at 23s Cd. Weather in England
shows signs of improving. In Southern
Russia the yield is expected to be consider.
ably below the average.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Buried Alive.

While some children were playing in a
sand pit at ST. Louis on the 2Sthinst., q Sec
ton of the bank caved in, burying Charlie
Fink, aged years, and Lewis Wilhelm, 6
years of age. Their presence was not
missed until too late and only their dead
bodies rewarded the searching party.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06

AN abundance of Goldfish has been
caught this year on the Norwegian
coasts, quite fourth above the average.
The number of salable fish taken
amounted to 100000. The most CEN
trail and important point of the fisheries
is at the Lofoden archipelago, composed
of nine principal islands, and terminal
ing on the southwest in the dangerous
gulf the llaelstrom. Three thousand
vessels, manned by twenty thousand
sailors, annually take part in this enter
Prise among the wild regions mentioned,
where the islands and fords form regu-
lar labyrinths. Nets and lines are used,
together with open boats. Another large
fishing ststionis at Finmarken, inhabited
by the Fins and wandering Laplanders.
where II, 100000 fish have been caught
this year, as against 12,500,000 in 1873.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Genital System.

The New York produce exchange has
amended the rules to make them conform
to the Genital system, which will go into
operation January LIST next.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.
HOrrihIe.

The official report on the fire at Irkutsk,
Russia, which destroyed 200 houses, shows
sixty lives were lost, the greater number
children.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Killed by Lightning,

The house of Mrs. Jacob Marks, milk
woman residing at Lake View, a suburb of
Chicago, was struck by lightning on the 22d,
and she was killed instantly by a thunder
holt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
RetnsTafed.

The secretary of war has reviewed the
proceedings OF the findings of the court
martial of January 16, 1864, by which Sur.
geon-General Hammond was dismissed
from the service, and recommends that the
findings and sentence be annulled and set
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
VARIOUS TOPICS.

EX-SENATOR YULEE, of Florida, is
of the opinion that the proposed ship
canal across the state of Florida is inn
practicable on account Of the nature of
the soil.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1879-09-06
Cholera I'm japan,

The cholera continues virulent in Japan.
Thus far there have been $4,000 cases and
$4,000 deaths. The government is using the
strongest measures to suppress the plague.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
The Florida Pig.

Florida is the grand stamping ground of the pig. According to 8 correspond ent, the young porkers are the curse of the land. They are allowed to run free, making it necessary for farmers to build tight fences, and to be ever on the watch lest their crops are destroyed, their paths unceremoniously rooted up, or their young chickens and domestic fowls destroyed by them. They will steal anything and everything will watch at doors of houses where they have seen something thrown out, some times for hours, hoping for another throw out; the boatmen are afraid of them if boat is left out in the stream, pigs have been known to swim out, get into the boat, snatch bundle or lunch package, swim ashore, and make for the woods. Plenty of dogs are kept to chase them, but their legs are not infe- rior to the average dogs legs, and they will never drop their plunder until they are absolutely forced to; a slight nip from dogs teeth is of no account.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
Attacking a Tarantula.

The tarantula of Texas is the des- perado of the spider family. He fre- quently attains the size of the hand, and with it's great, glaring black eyes and frightful claws, seldom fails to pre- sent an appearance so formidable that sen sitiye lady, even if used to seeing the tarantula, will scream at the sight. The tarantula is, in fact, only big spider, and usually makes his home in the open prairie, dwelling with his family in nest concealed beneath the tall grass. If you tackle him in his retreat you will very soon repent your temerity, for he springs at you like a tiger, jumping to an astonishing height-sometimes three or four feet. He is one of the most poisonous of the family of the arachna, and his bite is said to be more fatal than that of the rattlesnake. In set clement called Grapevine Prairie, near Fort Worth, some time ago, the son of 8 farmer named Featherstone was one day occupied gathering rocks on the road side. Upon overturning @ large flat rock he was suddenly confronted by a large tarantula the size of mans hand, snugly ensconced in his nest along with number of young tarantulas. The big one was yellow and black striped, and displayed the same inimitable colors that nature bestows upon the "beauti- full snake" Seizing good-sized stick, Master Featherstone attacked the enemy in his stronghold, and was met with an unexpected resistance. He succeeded in breaking off one leg, or rather claw, of the devil-fsh of dry land but the tarantula, enraged, sprang upon the az gressor, and quick as thought, with his great black eyes glittering with fendish ferocity, fastened himself on the boy's hand and arm. Before he could be dis lodged the tarantula had inflicted two probably fatal bites on the hand and arm, both of which subsequently, swelIed to three times their natural size -so virulent is the poison of this des- perado of the prairies. The boy, how ever, succeeded in killing the tarantula.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
The Custer Battle Field.

During the Reno investigation Lieut.. Edgerley of the 7th Cavalry, testified that Major Reno and several of his off, cers were very much excited. One of the first persons seen by the witness on the hill was Major Reno. He was in very excited condition. He had lost his hat and wore white handkerchief around his head. While the witness was looking at him he rushed to the edge of the hill and fired his pistol down toward where the Indians were. The Indians were about a thousand yards away from the hill, away out of pistol range. While several of the officers were excited he was surprised at the coolness of the men. Witness detailed his observation on the Custer battle field, and, to his mind, there were at first evidences of a line of defense. Gal houn had borne the brunt of the engage ment. The last of the command, how ever, was considerably scattered. The final hill where Custer was found was evidently grand rallying point. The evidence was that the men had been overcome by good odds. Knowing the soldiers, as he did, witness felt sure there had been a hard fight while 1t lasted. He thought Custer and his men boldly fought the odds against them. Witness thought much of the firing on the Custer battle field was due to the random shots of the Indians to show their joy. Busters command must have been killed within twenty or twenty-one minutes.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
In Defense of Chewing Gum.

The Rockland (Me.) Courier says :- Everybody chews gum. The habit is not one whose attendant features render it disgusting. It does not, like tobacco, intrude it's filthy saliva upon decent hu- manity. Its habitual use does not, like that of strong drink, destroy the body and soul, and pauperize it's victims by thousands. On the contrary, it sweeters tho breath, imparts cleanness to the teeth, and by increasing the flow of sa- liva materially assists digestion. May the spread of its glorious principles go on from pole to pole, until the whole world is united in one loving gum-chew. ing humanity.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

ADU1TERATED FLOUR. London the ether day an officer found and seized a nunber of sacks of "four containing 79 per cent. of plaster of Paris, and proved that baker had made up and sold IA loaves of bread" therefrom, but the Lord Mayor refused because of technicality to condemn the lot or to prohibit it's sale as flour, though the health officer produced samples, analyses and plaster donkey's head made from the "meal." Finally the merchant who had advanced money on the shipment, on representations that the bags con- tained flour, instituted an action for con- spiring to obtain money by false pre- tenses and with intent to defraud, and the importer was arrested.