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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

The freethinkers' convention Of the United
States and Canada Will be held at Hornellsyie,
\. y, on the first four days of next September.
The Opera Honse is engaged, and the village
park viii be fitted up for outdoor speakers.
Among the persons expected are Charles Brad
laugh, NJ. r.. Of England, who is to visit this
country this season, Colonel Robert G. niger
soil, Professor =. j. Underwood, of Boston.
Felix Adler, Of New York city the Rev, Mr..
Cheney, Of Evansville Indiana, the Rev J. H.
Durham, Of Michigan, A. b. Bradford, of
Pennsylvania EIzur Wright, OF Boston, James
Parton and others
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

IT is curious fact, says the Philadelphia
Times, chat Philadelphia is about the only
great city in the world where horse-racing is
disreputabIe. At New York and Baltimore, for
example, TO 80 no further away, races are CON
Quoted with at least the. semblanco Of honesty,
and with a careful regard for decency, and gen
tlcmcn and ladies go to enjoy the sport, as they
do at EPSON and Longchamps, without any
danger to their scIf-respect. In Philadelphia,
on the other hand, a horse-race attracts nobody
but gamblers and fast women, and so no decent
person would like to be seen at one Of our race
courses ,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

A New York Herald London special says that
the queens baker having received the first bar
rel Of flour Of this years American wheat crop,
has presented a loaf Of bread thereof to her
majesty, and issued circular to his customers
saying that of the many wonders Of the nine
tecnth censury to eat bread which IS the result
OF an 1880 harvest III May, 1880, il not one Of
the least marYeOus
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

DR.. BRIDGES thinks there Is no fear of con-
tagion from the existence Of smallpox hospi-
tails, and that, under proper regulations, the
attendants and officers cannot communicate the
disease There can be no doubt that thousands
Of persons have been treated successfully in
these hospitals who might, as residents in PR
yate houses, have been the means of promulga-
ting the disease to large extent
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

THE latest rage among young ladies is
to possess an old-fashioned spinning.
wheel for parlOr ornament The desire
to possess an old-fashioned wash-board
and tub as a kitchen ornament doesn't
rage much among young ladies. They
are about as handsome as the spinning
wheel, but they are not fashionable.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
4 Mystery at Sea.

Capt kennedy, Of the British steamship
Deronda, from Liverpool, which arrived at New
Orleans con the 18th inst, reports, on June Is,
picked up the British steamship Edmonton,
placed chief engineer, chief officer, carpenter
and a number Of seamen on board. with instruc-
tions to take the steamer to Key West
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Food for the Flames.

A special from Cleveland. O., SAYS the large
finest in the state. filled with flour and wheat,
was totally destroyed by fire on the 18th inst
Loss S500OO; insurance 516.500.
Cadle, Milford 4 Co.'S planning mil and sash
factory at Muscatime, Ia, burned on the 18th.
Loss 535 600: insurance $4,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

The travelling public, as well as railroad Off
cial-, Will eagerly watch the outcome of a suit
just begun by the Pullman Palace car company
against the New York Sleeping Car company,
and Mr.. Wagner, for infringement of patent,
claiming 41,00o,000 damages. 1t Is claimed
that Wagner has, since the reissue Of the pat
ents, been manufacturing cars under them
without a license, and contrary to his contract,
and for the last i've years has seriously inter
fered with the complainants' business. They
therefore ask for an accounting, and claim dam
ages to the extent Of 91,000,000. An injunction
is also asked for to prevent the defendants
from further infringing the rights Of the com
pIainants.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
An Endemic i'm Massachusetts.

A scourge resembling dysentery prevails IN
North Adams, Mass, which so far has bafled
the skill of physicians. Over one thousand
persons, old and young, have been stricken
down and doctors are busy night and day
but little doubt but that the epidemic is occa-
stoned by impurities of the water in the reser-
y-pir
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Foreign.

LONDON. June 19-12:30 P. M.-Liycrpool
wheat market opens quiet but steady. Floating
cargoes steadily held. Number of cargoes on
sale off coast. Corn. nothing Offering; on pas
sage quiet; good cargoes mixed American corn,
off coast, at 25s. Number of cargoes on sale off
coast, wheat. less than five. Weather IN Eng
land fine; favorable for the growing CROPS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

THE Favart costume is a sweet thing
invented by English dressmakers. The
waist. cap, and Iilt-plaited underskirt
are Of spotted cambria or spotted foulard,
and the folded scarf overskirt is Of plain
stuff. The waist initiates a jersey as
well as il can, and the wearer looks as if
she had stuck waters all over herself.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
PERSONAL.

IN the romantic little town Of Hfghbury
Ny father kept circulatin library:
He followed in his youth that man immortal, VINO
Conquered the French on the plains Of Waterloo
Mamma was an inhabitant of DrOgheda;
Very good she was TO darn and to e1nbrolder
In the famous island of Jamaica,
For thirty years I've been a sugar-baker;
And here l sit, the Muses. Apply yot'ry,
A cultvatin every kind of po'try.
Thdckery, from Tr0tiope's Book
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Cold Pizen.

Over thirty persons who attended the Free
Methodist camp meeting being held near Elgln,
were poisoned on the evening of the 18th inst,
by eating canned coned beef. Physicians from
all the surrounding towns were called in, and it
is believed that all the sufferers viii be saved.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, June 1880 ?. M.-Flour-
Dull; Milwaukee standard extras 33.90G4.10;
choice extras at 542O@45J. Wheat-Iame
and lover No. hard at o1.03; No. l at 91.0O;
No. hard at 99c; No 2 regular at 9312c; No.
at 8312 &C; No. at nc; No. seller July at $3.50;
seller August at 86$4 @87c. Corn-DuL at 35$4c.
OatS-Tame at 27L4c Rye-Dul at 1512c.
Barley-Tame at zoe. Pork Strongerat S11.2U
for cash. Lard-At Sc 70 for cash.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
, Revolt Suupre,sed.

An attempted uprising by troops in Cabanas
fortress, Havana, Cuba, was summary put
down and SIX of the mutineers shot. The cause
OF the emeute was dissatisfaction Of troops for
non-payment of wages for the past six months.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Fish Prizes.

The United States Finance department and
the United States Fisheries commission were
awarded gold medals with special honorary
mention, at the Berlin international fishery ex-
hibltion on the 18th inst. Commissioner Chase,
of Detroit received a gold medal. The first
honorary prize was awarded Prof. Baird.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
The Deadly Elevator.

Michael Weinberger, boy aged IS, attempted
to jump on an ascending elevator in the factory
Of 5. y. Brown, at Dayton, o., on the 18th
inst, and fell beneath it, plunging head down
ward fifty feet, dashing his brains out on the
cellar pavement below.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
The Prohibition Ticket.

The national convention of Prohibitonists
was held at Cleveland, o.. on the 18th inst,
twelve states being represented. Neal Dow, Of
Maine, was nominated for president and A. w.
Thompson, of Westyiile, o., for vice president.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
rH0S. BARn0h, Editor and Publisher.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

NORTH CARoLINIANs assert that the next
census will show that their state has gained
more during the last ten years in native popu-
lation than any other southern state.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
NEW s IN BRIEF.
a Valuable Horse Burned.
IxuSinesS Failures.

At st. Thomas, Ont, on the 14th instant, the
imported thoroughbred John ID. Rysike valued
at $4,000, was burned to death.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Suicidal.

Robert de Courcier. sentenced to be hanged
on the 10th at Toronto, Ont, for the murder of
his brother at Hampton Mills, died suddenly IN
his cell in the Toronto prison on tie 18th, and
it is thought he poisoned himself.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
THE MARKE rs.
New Drk.

Reported by CHANDLER, Brown < Co., Commission
Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

Lewis Chatterton was killed and a fireman
fatally wounded by falling wall at Auburn, n.
Y. on the 18th inst.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03
Killed at n Fire.

Herbert Nav, tea and coffee merchant, Man
chester, England, has failed. Liabilities E7O,-
nn0
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

THE Rhode Island clans appear SnlaL
to a stranger: but they bear a generous
ratio to the size of the state.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

\ PATENT has been granted to Mr.. James b.
Cox, Of Auburn. \. T., for running railway
coaches Or carriages on skates instead Of wheels.
and it is especially designed for elevated roads.
In the place Of the ordinary wheels on the ordi-
nary rails. substitute in Imagination grooved
skate and rail to correspond, and You have the
principle. By this mode Of movement All noise
is ohyiated, and. a- Dir. Cox says there will be
less friction, according to the opinion Of the
oldest and ablest engineers, than ON the Jour
nails of the wheels now in use. Mr.. Cox has
submitted his device to the critical examination
Of the New York Elevated railroad men and
satisfactorily answered every objection they
were able u suggest, 20 that his patent is cyi-
IDENTITY not only leading him on to the high road
IS fortune, but il destined to relieve New York
Of terrible affection IN the way of noise by the
elevated roads
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-07-03

The Finland bark Condor, which arrived at
New York recently, after a voyage Of thirty
fonr days, encountered number Of icebergs
IN the trip. The vessel was struck by one and
her nIzzenmast was crushed. The men in the
rigging were knocked down to the deck below
and the entire rigging fell tito the sea, and the
ice crushed portion Of the port bulwarks.
The crew Of the vessel were spellbound by the
sight Of the great monster before them, which
glItttred With a thousand hues and was fan
tastica in shape and awful in appearance. The
shrieking IF the Wind through the peaks Of the
iceberg, and the groaning of the mast as it split
and cracked, described by Captain Nyberg
as sounding like a vail from the bottomless pit
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
Temperance Notes.

For several years prior to the Muir
ply movement there was gradual
Increase in the number of prisoners
received at the Ohio Penitentiary.
There are not as many criminals in
that institution to-day by about 400.
Nine-tenths of crimes originate in
strong drink. A mighty moral revo-
luton is being carried forward in
Ohio just now.
DOC CHEAP. The New York Iri-
bune thinks that the cheapness of
human life was again illustrated on
Sunday, when Brooklyn liquor
seller shot a customer who disputed
the payment Of ton cents. The VIC
tim is not expected to recover, and
the liquor-seller may lose his own
life in the hands of the law. Two
lives for ten cents would seem to
bring the market rate in the slums
down very low indeed.
ABOUT So.-The habit of taking
strong drink is like q river. An oc-
casional glass is of little account,
men say, and they take it. Then
they drink oftensr. The river grows
broader and swifter, but they do not
think Of this. They drink yet often
er, and after while the little stream
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
We are informed by o gentleman

VIZ are informed by gentleman
who was present, that the meeting
held at Elma last Saturday to devise
WAYS and means to have steamer
put on the Chehalis river. was large
" attended by the solid men Of the
Chehalis valley. Interesting sd-
dresses were made by M. z. Goodell,
James Smith, Col. Alilroy, Messrs.
Karr, Scammon, Mace, Anderson,
Newman, Byles and other. From
the tone and spirit OF the meeting it
is evident that u steamer is soon to be
plying regularly on the Chehalis.
In fact. Mr.. Higgins stated at the
meeting that he and his associates
will put steamer on the river, build
4 large warehouse and store at once.
The people are i'll earnest in provid-
ing means of outlet for their pro.
duce with the world for market.
When that desirable end is accom-
plished the influx of population in
the county will DO even much great
or than heretofore.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
Democratic Territorial COnven ton.

After consultation personally and by
correspondence with the members OF the
Territorial Committee, it has been dc ter
mined to Gala Convention of the Dcmoc-
racy of Washington Territory, to meet at
kalama, on Wednesday. September Is,
1880, mt l o'clock, p. D., f,I tl' p,t., ., Z of
nominating u candidate far delegate in
Congress, and candidate, tor Prosecuting
Attorney i'm the several Judicial ID istricts.
The following will be the representation
of the several counties.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

WE learn that the enumerat ors
have completed their work in Che
halls county and express themselves
astonished at the extent of the re-
sources as we'll Us the increase OF
population of the county. They
find Interpolation more than doubled
during the last ten years, and the
people for courtesy, intelligence, in
dustry and thrift "equalled by few
and surpassed by none" No cards.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, 9

County of Thurston. ss
In Justice Court, Francis Henry, J. p.
To 5. ). WILLIAMS: You are hereby 10.
titled that q. Rosenthal has filed claim
against You in said Court, which will come
ON to be heard at my office in Olympia, in
Thurston County, W. r., on the sixth day
of July A. ID. 1880, at the hour of ten o.
clook A. M. and unless you appear ana
then and there answer, the same will he
taken as confessed and the prayer of TIE
plaintiff granted. The object and demand
of said claim is to recover thirteen and
50-l00 Dollars, for merchandise furnished
you on Nov. Sd, 1878 and costs of suit.
Complaint filed May 5th. 1850.
FRANCIS HENRY,
Justice of the Peace.
Dated June IL, 1850. Wa
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
DR.. SIP N NJ Hx
NO. II KEARNEY STREET.
Trests all Chronic and Special Daesasaas

x0C11aE Men
WIHO may be suffering from the effects
w OfyOuthful fOllies or indiscreti0n,
will do well to avail themselves of this,
the greatest boon ever laid mt the altar of
suffering humanity. DIR. SPINNEY will
guarantee to forfeit $500 for every case of
Seminal weakness or private disease of
any Kind or character which he undertakes
and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many at the age of thirty to
sixty who are troubled with to frequent
c:nc"ui II of the bladder, often accom-
laiii' Ivy slight smarting or burning
sensation, and a weakening of the system
in manner the patient cannot account
for. On examining the urinary deposits
rOpy sediment will often be found and
sometimes small particles of albumen will
appear, or the color will be of thin milk
ish hue. again changing to q dark and
torpid appearance. There are many men
who die of this difficulty ignorant of the
| cause. which is the second stage of semin-
al weakness. Dir. $. will guarantee O per-
feet cure in all such cases, and healthy
restoration of the genito-urinary organs.
OFFICE HoURs-lO to and 6 to 8. Sun
days from 10 to II A. NJ. Consultation free.
Thorough examination and advice, S..
Call or address,
DIR. SPINNEY & co.
No. - kearny ST.. San Franisco.
San Francisco, CAL, Apl. IL, 1878. 1:v
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

GEN. Hancock received 705 votes
on the second ballot in the National
Democratic Convention, instead of
SOL, as at first reported. This re-
markable unanimity in vote of 1888,
is one of the best indications that
the nomination literally sought the
man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

Rev. j. r. Thompson will preach
his decennial anniversary sermon, in
the Presbyterian church, next Sun
cay morning, and lecture on " Spir.
itualism" in the evening. The Sac
rament Of the Lords Supper will be
observed in connection with the
morning service.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

IT will be seen by reference to the
!. call published in another column,
That the Territory Democratic Con-
vention will meet at Kalama, Sep,
TENDER 18th, week after the Re-
publican Convention is held at Van
CONVEX
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

MEssRs Woodruff and Van Epps
have fitted out party, at their own
expense, to prospect the Black Hills.
They leave tomorrow under COM
mand of Sam Woodruff, the senior
member of the firm. They will be
absent about three weeks, unless
they strike bonanza sooner. The
party comprises, S. c. Woodruff,
John Wills and Fred. Bullock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

IT is quite evident that the new
Governor intends to take no back
seat when he assumes the helm of
State. A short residence in our sa-
lubrious climate, however, sometimes
materially modifies oriental ideas.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

JUDGE Brown Of the Dispatch calls
the Delegate from this Territory a
squirt. "Syringe" would have been a
much more elegant way of expressing
the same idea.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

JOHN Jacob Aston used to say that
40 out of every 80 women who came
to him for favor were either liars
and hypocrites Or else had a plan to
blackmail him,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

The population of this county, as
appears from the count just made
by the census enumerator. is $3.50,
,252 of which are residents of Olym-
pin. Sixteen deaths have occurred
within the town limits during the
census year ending June 30th. The
town population is thus apporticned
White males, 65S; white females,
$50; Chinese, males q, females l;
Indians, males IL, females ~; blacks,
males 7, females 6; half-breeds,
males 3, females 4. Tomorrow Mr..
Carroll will file his returns in the
Auditors Office, and on the Thurs.
day following will be present to Ger
rect errors and perfect the list. In
the meantime the list is open to pub
lie inspection. Those who from any
inadvertancy have been omitted will
please COLL and furnish the necessary
data to perfect the returns.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

The Board of Trade, at its Session
Monday evening, elected Mr.. Horr
President, aud S. w. Percival and
X. Frost Vice Presidents.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

The annual sale of the wool
clipped by the shecp-raisers in Pierce
county, will take place at Steilacoom,
tomorrow. The aggregate amount
is $4,000 pounds, about $4,000
pounds less than the clip of last
year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
The FLOOD IN OREaoN.-The Co.

The FLooD IN OREaoN.-The Co.
lumbia and Willamette rivers have
attained an unusual height, and are
still rising, with n prospect of the
food equaling, if it does not exceed,
that Of June, 1876. The immense
amount of snow in the mountains,
which usually begins melting in tho
Spring and gradually passes through
the Columbia and its tributaries to
the ocean, has this year, in conse-
quence of the delayed season, re-
manned until the heated term has
caused an immense volume Of water
to DO sent surging along these out
let's, resulting III an overflow OF all
the lowlands contiguous to their
banks. The water Mt Portland has
flooded all the lower portion of the
city, and compelled the construction
of temporary sidewalks and the re-
moval Of goods to the upper stories
of all business houses situated in the
submerged district. The encroach-
ment continues hourly, and it is
thought that the whole of Front and
First streets will be under water before
it recedes. The damage is, OF course,
very large, to say nothing Of the in
convenience experienced by every
body living in the city, or having
business to transact with tradesmen.
The food is likewise endangering the
Government work on the Cascade
locks,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

Mn. Mcpherson has begun to
assess the usual corruption fund to
defray the expenses of the Presi-
dental campaign. All the Federal
office-holders will have to ante, or
step down and out.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

Mr.. Budlons sails to-day in his
new boat, the Eureka, to enter her
for the regatta, on the 9Th, at Seat
tie. He is willing to back her for
any amount less than 81 600.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02
A CAR

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscresions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, ]
will send receipt that will cure YOU,
FREE OFCIIARGE. This great REMEDY
was discovered by a missionary in South
America. Send self-addresSed envelope
to REV. JosEPHT. INMAN, Station u, Ne,c York
city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

The children's Floral concert is to
be given at the Unitarian church
Sunday evening, July 4th, at 3d.
clock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

Mn. Van Epps has purchased the
premises formerly belonging to
Henry L. Chapman, in East Olym-
pia, embracing a large and small
Westinghouse, barn and four lots,
for the low price of $3.50. He in
tends to reft the large building for
his own use rs residence.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

The telegraph company gave or
ders last week to discontinue the
Steilacoom Office, but upon protest
of the citizens the order was subse-
quently rescinded.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

A PROSPECTING party, fitted out by
citizens Of Seattle, are seaching for
metals in Pierce county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

Mn. John B. Allen has finally an
nounced himself as Il candidate for
the Republican nomination for Del
egate to Congress. We thought
that talk about going east of the
mountains meant something. But
what will Brents say?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-07-02

A DISPATCH received from San
Francisco, to-day, announces the Sc
rious illness of Mrs. W. +. Crosby.