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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
CHINESE COMMERCE.
The Curiosities of Trade in China.


 Awriter in the London Pull Null Ga- sste says Opium and cottons, tea and silk, constitute in the estimation of most people the sum total of the foreign trade with China. To such generalizers ships bills of lading are unknuwn docu- ments; they do not know, apparently, that cottons and opium do not supply all Chinamen seak from foreigners, and that the laboring classes of the empire are not all employed in cultivating tea and manufacturing silk. There articles are all only the big fish which come to the traders net, and when they fail, there are plenty of smaller fry to supply their place, The Chinese boast themselves of being civilized people, but though therr philosophy is creditable, they are unable to provide their seamstresses with any but the clumsiest of needles, and though they can calculate eclipses with commendable accuracy, they have failed to contrive anything better than flint and steel whcrewith to light the wicks floating in oil which serve them for lamps. These imperte tions in the domestic economy of the people being universal and ever present, caused the appearance of box of Bryant X Mays iaatcneS Of IaCkSt oi hiTby Hcculth 10 be received with expresslons of pleas ure which would make excellent models for b he conversational advertisement now the fashion. One can imagine how enthusiastic among purchasers of the 75,l29 gross of matches imported into Tientsin alone last year wonld dilate on the ease with which they are now able ts light their evening lamps, and how the female owners of the 2724 millions of needles which were fellow-yoyagers with the matches, would chatter over the excellences of the foreign manufactures,
 But many other things go to China be- sides needles and matches, Rhinoceros horns, tigers bones, and deer and Buff fdo sinews are imported for the benefit af timid and sick Chinamen, who seek, | hy swallow ing decoc. ions made from ! these promising substances to acquire some of the courage of theirorieinal own CTS. And there is no lack of enthusiasm l amongChinese gourments for the succu' ! lent beche-de-mer, which the shallow water of the islands of the Pacific Ocean yield at their den a Id, or for the birds nests which lend such glutinous charm l to their fayorite soup, No other swal' lows in the world but those which build their nests in caves on the sea-cliiis o
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
The Great Napoleon.
Memoirs of Mme. de Remusat,

Bonaparte is of small stature and not well proportioned, the upper part of his body seeming to press upon the lower portion. He has scanty chestnut-b brown hair and gray-blue eyes. His complex ion was yellow as long as he was thin, but later it became dead white, without the least color. The expression of his forehead, the setting of his eyes, the lines of his nose-all this is fine and re- minds one oI antique medalions. His rather common mouth becomes attract. i've when he laughs. His teeth are reg ular and his chin is rather short He has small feet and hands, which must be noticed because he takes good care of them. In standing or walking he bends a little forward. His eyes, unusually dull, give te his face when in repose melancholy expression, but when he is angry his glance be ,omes suddenly sharp and threatening. His smile becC mes him well it disarms and rejuvenatos his entire rerson, and in such moments it is difficult to withstand his winning eX- pression, so changed is his countenance. His clothing was always simple. Usual ly he wore the uniform of his guards. Cleanliness was with him more matter of system than of inclination. He bathed frequently, and often in the mid dle of the night, because he thought il good for his health. Although very re- markable for certain intellectual quail ties, nothing was more debased, it must be confessed, than his soul. He had no generosity, no true grandeur. l never saw him admire, and l never saw him comprehend noble action. He always suspected any trace of q good sentiment. He thought nothing of sincerity, and never hesitated to say that he recognized a mans superiority by the degree of ability with which he could manage to lie. On these occasiors he delighted to tell the story that, in his childhood, one of his unclcs had foretold that he would govern the world, because he h ld the habit of lying. "Metternich," he said at another, ifs becoming states man-he lies we'll" All his means of governing men were chosen by Bona partc among those which tend to debase them. He feared the ties of affection, he tried to isolate every one; he only sold his favors in such way as to awaken inquietude, thinking that the true way to attach men to himself was to conpro- mise them, and often even disgrace them in public opinion, He never pardoned virtue except when he could overwhelm if with ridicule
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
A steamer stopped by lellyll.h.
London Telegraph.

A correspondent of the Western Morn ing Nets gives an interesting description of the voyage of the Crocodile. In the course of his observations he says: "On September 2l the ship crossed the equa- tor early in the morning. On the fol- lowing night most curious circumstance occurred. The ship was stopped by iellyfish, which, shortly after one o'clock, appeared in myriads as far as the eye could reach. and the thousands of lumin- ous bodies floating upon the water gave the appearance of scene from fairyland, some of the fish got into the strainers of the eondensers and blockaded the holes so that the water could not enter and the result was that the vacuum went down and then disappeared entirely, The condenseTs afterward became so heat sd that we had to stop steaming ale together. In this way We were delayed five hours; but at daybreak the fish sank and the ship was able to proceed,
 NoAH was an anti -monarchist He circumVented long reign,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
Reform in Education.
OnCity Derrick.

Dnlt1ty DcrrlCk. There is call for reform in education; some change which will make the dry details of geography, arithmetic, gram mar and spelling easier to commit to memory. We would suggest that the change be an aesthetic one. For instance, in geography we would introduce such rhymes as these:
 Boston Is a city great,
 Capital of the old Bay State; It's people love poetic dreams, Its names derived from Boston beans Turn over 10 the next page and there will be found the following chromo: New York, proud city of the East. Each year we note it's vast inceease In crimeiand wealth and populations Until foremost in all the nation IL stands, our great metropolis Its seals q shield on which fist Encircles roieeman's club: Above word is written "Thud, Denoting echoes that are heard, Resounding oit from street to street When the police are on the beat Beneath we find another word Iris stamps salve that's often rubbed Upon the wounds of him who's clubbed. First class in arithmetic, come to the seat; John Jones, sing the first example. A butcher he did buy q sheep,
 And IkeWlse Duy Il ueeIf Then sold them both, and on the trade, Did make five dollars clear. Three dollare paid he for the deer
 Two dollars for the sheep; Now do you think the sheep was dear, Or that the deer was cheapf Sally Magee will recite the next prob lem.
 EXAMPLE.
 Five dozen eggs John Jones did buy, For eighty cents he got 'em; What did he lose when he found out
 That every one was rottenY
 SOLUTION.
 If John Jones bought five dozen eggs. And paid but eighty cents
 Twenty he lest, for in the eggs
 lie found just sixty cents. These few examples are merely given to show the possibilities of reform in education.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
Field Noses.
Cincinnati soturday Night.

Cincinnati Saturday Night.
 Kate Field is coming home to lecture. Eugene Field Is about to start weekly paper in St. Louis Cyrus w, Field is thinking about telephone under the Atlantic. Every Field seems occupied.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
History oi the old Red Cent.
Washington Star.


 As the old red cent has now passed out of sight. like the old oaken bucket, its history is matter of sufficient inter est for preservation. The cent was pro- posed by Robert Morris, the great finan- cier of the Revolution, and was named by Jefferson two years later. 1t began to make its appearance from the mint in l7S2. It bore the head of Washington on one side and thirteen links on the other The French Revomtion soon created rage for French ideas in Amer ica, which put on the cent instead of the head of Washington the head of the Goddess of Liberty with neck thrust forward and flowing locks. The chain on the reverse side was displaced by the olive wreath of peace, but the French Liberty was short-lived, and so was her portrait on our cent. The next head or figure that succeeded this-the staid. classic dame with the fillet around her hair-came into fashion about thirty forty years ago, and her finely-chisel Grecian features have been but sig altered by the lapse of time. .t
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
MEANING PIGS.

The following plan for weaning pigs bya New Jersey farmer; When the pigs are proper age to be taken from the SOW shut them in the pen in the morning; let them ont little while at noon and again at evening. The second day let them out only at morning and evening, keeping them up at night. This will insure the sow's drying up at once and without any evil effect
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

These few examples are merely given to show the possibilities of reform in education.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
A Homesick Seal.


 NJ aior Urch, says the Pori2. H. Chronicle, last week h "a the river bank near his he castle Bridge the tank in W. pair of seals last summer; a the seals having short time sadly turned the other admit it. CT, parting with it in much frame of mind as man pa. favorite dog. The seal, much m tie and aiiectionate than many first made use of it's liberty to good swim around in the river, up alongside of every boat it sa .s- saluting the surprised occupants with its whistling cry; but at length, tiring of this, it turned to the bridge only 10 ind it's summer house gone. For about fc ur hours the h:meless seSi hunted for 1t. tank, evincing distress at not being able to find it as plainly as q dog shows trouble when it's master is gone; but at ! last it saw its master on the bank, and ! with extravagant demonstrations of joy | hopped across the intervening beach and | clambered into its loved habitation, now I entirely free of water, and there it still l remained the last we heard. --------- THE number of men drafted into the army and navy of Prussia in the mili- l tary year lS7S-9 was S6,4S9. Of this number there were only 2,205 who had not received common school education. while 7S,6ll had been educated in ele- I mentary German schools, and 5,6l3 in schools for Polish or other non-German- speaking children. DisIegarding the l, small province of Hohenzollern, the best educated province, judging by this military rest, was Schieswig- Holstcin, where only 20 per cent. were withous I elementary education,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
WATER FOR CATTLE.

often hear advice given to salt cattle often. Now, believe that cows should have salt al least once week-twice is really not to- often--but care should be taken that they have ac ess to water. My experience is that salt, unless soon followed by water to delute it, has injur- ouSeSaets. It produces alone fever in rxe stomach, and creates a burning thirst which is bad for the animal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

NoAH was an antl-monarohist, He circunyented long reign,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15
EXAMPLE.

Five dozen eggs John Jones did buy, For eighty ceais he got 'em; What did he lose when he found out That every one was rottenY
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-01-15

To find the number of tons in long or square stacks, the following is the rule: Multiply the length in yards by the 9dth in yards, and that by half the al- utdde in rds, and divide the product by 15. To find the number of tons in a circular stack: Multiply the square of the circumference in yards by four times the attitude in yards, and divide by 100 The quotient will be the number of cubic yards in the stack. Then divide by l5 to get the number of tons.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
st. Paul & Duluth
Railroad.
FAYORITE ROUTE BETWEEN THE
NORTHWEST AND EAST.

Direct route from Duluth, to St. Paul
ports on Lake Superior and all eastern points
Saltwater AMI points on the ST. Croix river
CONNECTIONS:
ATS PAUL-With trains for the East,
South and South west
AT WHITE BEAR-With trains for
Saltwater and the NJ. i St. L. Ry for Min
neapolis.
At WYONING-Staeet to Taylors Falls.
At NORTH BRANCH-Stage to Sunrise
City
IT HARRlS-stage to Cambridge and
IsaRti Connty.
AT RUSH CTTY-Stage 20 Grantaburg z
asd the cranberry country Of t6unett county,
!, Is
AT PINE CITY-Stage to Brunswick,
hnuabrc county.
On and after Feb 18th, 1880, and until
further notice, passenger trains will be rur
a. follows.
Le Duluth 700 a. m
Ar st. Paul p. n
Ie. ~. Idut .------------- ---- S:Ob q. IN
Ar. Duluth 600 o. n
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
Death Of Hon. Luke Marvin.

The wide circle Of friends
and acquaintances Of Hon. Luke
Marvin, postmaster Of Duluth, were
both panied and shocked on Sat"r-
day morning to hear ot the death OF
that very worthy gentleman. Mr..
Marvin died suddenly at lis home
early that morning OF heart disease.
lie had been unwell and keeping
the house for some time but the
day before his death was down
town attending to business and
seemed to be improving. Mr.
Marvin was q native OF England, 50
years of age, came 70 this country
in 1852, lived IN st. Paul till 1861,
since which year he resided at
Duluth. He served one term in the
legislature, was register Of the Us.
Land Office several years, and sub
sequenuy postmaster, which posi-
tion lie occupied at tie time Of his
death.
Mr.. Marvin was man Of great
public spirit, strongly devoted to
the locality where he lived, to
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17

we see by the New Orleans
Democrat that Col. W, II. Newton.
civil engineer, formerly ofthis place,
was recently elected 4 member of
the Sanitary Association Of that
city, and that he read before ameet-
ing Of the Association a very able
paper on the Improvement Of The
sewerage requirements of the city.
Dir. Newton has been in the South
for some years engaged in working
the Hydraulic dredqe which he in
vented,and following his proiessio Il
Of civil engin Ger.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17

which his loss is especially severe
as well az TO his family. lie leaves
a widow and large faolily OF sons
and daughters who have the sym
pathy of many friends. Funeral
services were held in the Presbyler-
ian church last Sunday, and on
Monday the remains We're taken to
81. Paul and deposited in Oakland
Gem eterv.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
l, 100000 Acres Min
nas0ta Lands For Sale

nesota Lands For Sale.
These lands are located in the best grain,
stock and wool growing regions Of the north
west; healthy climate, rich soil, pure water,
cheap lands, free schools and good markets.
Tie Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad
Company also offers for sale 800 million
fcet of Pine Timber, large portion Of which
can be- manufactured on the line OF the rail
road TimbeI viii BE- set apart for the use Of
e,cl mill low prices made for -tumpaEe; ;
spe,iaI rates Of freight given, and every ia
slllty offered to make the business pecma-
ncnt and profitable.
-. HAIR. GEO. II. SMITH,
Asst q. 4, vt. Gen SU9t.
p. !. HARRIS. Manager Laad Department
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
100000 Acres

y. Minnesota ana Dakota Lands for sale bv
thr LaaI Department. Reduced rates Of
dTe snl freight tc actual settlers.
FL affirmation given upon application
r. ! 'Nys i PownH. Gen'I Agent, ar -
JacS'oa street. St Paul, or 3raInerd, Mimi.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
nKAlNrbp AND rAuGo DIVISION
DAKOTA DIVISION


iAeals
Goaaccts at St. Paul and Minneapolis With
tram, East and South; 1T st Cloud with trains
iar Helro-e and the .Sauk Valley :, at Brai-
t.ri all trains make cl-se connections to and
from Da!uth ana 10 and frqr. :he West and
South.
Close connection with St. Paul trains at
\ Z Jgn-tian 81 Paul & Pacific Railroa
trains Al GlyGd-nfor Fishers Landing, Fort
tr,rr, ana tho British Possessions; at Bis.
m,rck VITA stages for Standing Rock. Fort
Rice Berthold, Fort keough and other
points Montana; also with y. ". Stage
and E1niess Cos line to DeadN GOD City and
all points in the Black Hills.
II, Z. SARGENT,
Gen'l Manager =. Paul.
q :. SANBORN, II. A. ToWNE,
GenI Frt. & Ticket Ast. Superintendent
ST Paul. Braiuerd
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17
James S. Ritchie.
ATTORNEY 1T Law,
Superior City, Wis.
READ THIS!

Send your orders for
clothing, hats, furnish
ing goods and Mer-
chant Tailoring to the
Great Boston One Price
Clothing Store. Mime
apolis, the best Cloth
ing Store in the North
west. A4r,s,,.1s
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17

Financial Statement of the Town of
Superior for the Year ending kpriI
3, 1850.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-04-17

1 " Gates Treas Di>. No drairage money 81 90
! CaIler 10 10 d. do do s o.
;3.-g =
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18
Il Useful InrentiO,s.

Messrs. Lewis & Parks are manufac-
turing at their factory on the West side a
most useful and convenient article for the
household. 1t is combined stove litter.
ironing board and washtub stand. AL
though performing so many functions of
so handy character, it is very simple in
its arrangements, and so devoid of COM
plications that any one can use it the first
time trying. The frame rests upon cas-
tors and by simple leverage two arms
are elevated, which raises the stove from
the floor, if intended for removal and the
legs being taken from the stove the arms
are again set down, and by handle adj
justed to one end Of the truck, the stove
is hauled away without any trouble, and
better still, without the least strain what
ever on your back. A stove, no matter
how heavy, is easily taken from it's place
by one person with this stove litter.
To set up your stove, and the time is near
at hand to think of this matter, you SIM
ply draw it on the truck to its
place and adjust it to it's position
by means of the leverage, put on
the legs and let down the stove OH
your zinc without marring or scratching
the latter, as Is generally done upon such
occasions. Put the arms up to the height
desired, place the ironing board on them,
groves holding the board firmly, and you
can iron away with ease and comfort.
Lower the arms and change the board
into other grooves and you have COM
plete and firm stand for washtubs.
Lewis & Parks are the patentees of these
useful articles and are turning out
large number of them. 1t is not sur
prising that they take well and an extern
siye sale of them is contemplated. From
its simplicity and the thorough work it
performs, the Lewis & Parks stove litter
we should judge must come into public
favor at once. 1t is well worth while to
call over to their establishment and see
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18

Mrs. Edward Rack Is visiting friends
at Wausau.
Miss Annie Hazelton, of Milwaukee, is
visiting Miss Eliza Moak.
Miss Carlotta Perry, of Milwaukee, il
in town visiting her friends.
Miss Eva Long, of Minneapolis, is the
guest of Miss Annie Bennett.
James Ames, of Beacon, Michigan, has
been spending few days in the city.
Mrs. William Lester leaves here to-day
to visit friends in Dakota and Minnesota
Miss Caddie Maxwell, of Portage, is
visiting in town, the guest of Miss Stella
Honey.
Miss Lila Schuerer returned to her
home in this city on Monday last from
London, Canada.
Mrs. James B. Murphy took her de.
parture Saturday to visit friends at Cen
tralia and Grand Rapids.
Charley Moore, clerk in the postoffice,
left last Monday for the Lake Superior
country on weeks vacation.
Rev. w. Teal has returned from his
summer vacation and resumed his regular
pastoral duties at the M. E. Church.
Theodore Preutiss has so far recovered
from his recent severe attack Of illness as
to be able to appear in his Office as usual.
Rev. Father Condor, of Notre Dame,
Indiana, and formerly President of the
Sacred Heart College has been on visit
of few days in town.
Mrs. H. l. Cable, of Milwaukee, and
Mrs. S. E. Slater, of Chicago, were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Mentink
on Friday last.
Mrs. NJ. Cummings, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Lathrope, left here
Monday night to visit relatives in north
ern Wisconsin and Michigan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18
Of Interest to SDOrtS77a en-

A Madison dispatch to The Milwaukee
Wisconsin under the date Of Aug. 10th,
says:
Section 1864 revised statutes of 1868
prohibits the killing of prairie chickens,
quail, cartridges, ruffied grouse, sharp
tailed grouse, wood duck or mallard duck
between the 1st day of January and the
succeeding 25th day of August. This
section was amended last winter by chap
ter ST, making the time the 18th day
Of August, but adds the following pro-
viso:
That the provisions of this act shall only apply
to that portion of the state lying north of the
northern boundaries of the counties Of Vernon,
Sank, Columbia. Dodge, Washington and Ozau-
kee.
This leaves the southern portion of the
state south of the northern line Of the
above named counties, without any game
laws and it is competent for any person
to shoot any Of the above mentioned game
at any time. This, it is understood, is
the opinion of the attorney general Of
course it was a blunder of the last legis-
lature and will be corrected next winter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-08-18
DODGE COUNTY.
JUNEAU, August II, 1880.


The contract for building the new school house
has been let to SIP. Doolttle. of Beaver Dam, for
the sum of $1,000, the committee having made
vain efforts to get Juneau or WatertOwn mocha
nics.to take the Job The building will be of
Jefferson brick, 44x5S, stories high, and will,
when finished make fine appearance. Work
has already commenced, and the house will be
finished by january.
The friends of A. X. Delany express the ut
most confidence that he will receive the demo-
cratic nomination for congress in this district.
they think some ADLER and better man would be
filter representative of the district
County politics are as yet quiet, although q
number of candidates are in the field for the Sc
yeral nominations. Many democrats are of the
opinion that their ticket is not absolutely sure
of election as has hitherto been the case.
Henry Kellerman has veneered his new store
building occupied by Mr.. Young as furniture
menced, and take it all in all many substantial
improvements have been or will be made in Ju-
neau this year.
Threshers report fair yield of wheat, both
winter and spring, the former of poor quality
however. The yield of oats and barley is very
large but the latter is badly discolored.
An immense quantity of apples bought in this
locality are being shipped by Allard q Martin
at $40 per ton, and will soon begin pressing and
shipping
It is reported that Judge Pulling is a candidate
the Oshkosh district, and candidates for the va
cant Judgeship, in case of his election, are
springing up, Dodge county being prepared to
furnish its full quota in that line.