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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

On the 18th of October was com
menced the fourth century of the
New Style" of time registering. The
true year does not contain an exact
number Of days, so that fractions have
been allowed to accumulate and have
been added as whole days at such
times as have been considered sufi-
ciently accurate for practical purposes.
As the plan introduced by Julius
Caesar of adding one day to every
fourth year was found to make the av-
erage civil year few minutes too
long, Pope Gregory xiii. in 1882
ordered that the year be corrected by
dropping ten days-givlng to the next
day after October 4th the date of Oc-
tober 15th-and that the calander be
made more nearly accurate by having
three fewer leap years in each four
centuries, making every centuSal year
not divided by 400 year of only 365
days. This improved system forms
the Gregorian calendar, which has
taken the place of the "Old Style" in
all countries save Russia, where the
latter method is still retained.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

-Typhoid fever prevails in many
places east and west, and from the re-
ports of competent physicians and
sanitary experts, the conclusion is
reached that whatever may be the
general causes of this disease, it is GER
tain that the immediate ones may al
most always be found within the
house, or upon the premises. Decay
ing vegetable matter in cellars; poor
ventilation; filthy outbuildings or
yard, with either sanitary neglects or
imprudence, will usually be found
where there is typhoid fever. 1t is of
course not to be denied that there are
sometimes occult causes as there are
for paralysis, but so far as medical
knowledge goes, the majority of tY-
phoid cases are directly traceable 10
preventable couses. The causes are
relatively greater in the country than
III the city, which fact ought to inpel
our village and rural population to
exercise greater care than is now uni
versal in regard to cleanliness of the
surroundings Of the house.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

The Northern Pacific company
has just completed the heaviest single
transaction in real estate ever made in
this country, and probably any other.
1t is the sale Of 100000 acres Of land
east of the Missouri river at 81 per
acre in preferred stock at par, with
accrued interest and the December
dividend. This viii retire 100000
in stock. and leave them but $4,000
acres cast Of the Missouri The Barring
Bros, of London, and Endicotts and
Higginsons, Of Boston, are among the
leading men in the syndicate, and the
first result viii be the establishment
Of English colonies. Dakota may now
look for a boom, ard Minnesota will
also feel the eiiects.-[Perham Jour
nal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

"A Quebec farmer, while returning
from his moving LOT, with his scythe
over his shoulder, was struck By light
ming and instantly killed. This
showed what little use the universe
has of man who mows with : scythe
in 1882. : Hawkeye.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

1t is rumored that NJ. II. Barnun
shouldered his trusty rifle last Satu-
day and sailed forth after deer. He
came upon one inside the city limits
but the venerable Torch editor re-
spected the ordinance prohibiting the
use of firearms within the boundary
line, and didn't shoot. The deer
rubbed up against Bro. Barnum seem
ing to understand the situation, but
after getting over the line it was of
like shot. Most everybody is ac-
quainted with Mr.. Barnum's staying
qualities, and in this instance it was
shown that when his mind was once
made up it stayed" until he accomp-
hshed his purpose, for he followed that
internal 'buck' clear to Trappe, ten
miles, then with n well directed shot
the game was secured. Moral-don't
rub 'agin" the editor of the Torch.
We haven't seen any of the meat so
are inclined to disbeiieve the rumor.
II WausaU Review.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

-"What is the key 10 this great
mystery of death?' solennly inquired
an orator pausing impressively. And
the man in the front seat who had
been coughing all the evening huskily
replied that he reckoned II must be
skeleton key Burlington Hawkeye.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1882-12-09

Query for lawyers: Suppose ".
F. Bailey had gobbled up the con-
gressioual district made exclusively
for Bill Price, would he have been
guilty of larceny As Bail-ey2 Held
under advisement -[Chippewa Her
aid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
Conducted BY J. H. Terry. Principal OF Ninera
Point Public shoots
A SCHOOL NEWSPAPER.

We Americans feel a Just pride in
our schools, but we must admit that
they are still susceptible of improve
ment in many points. Our pupils
are CANNED with condensed food
from textbooks during their entire
course, and are sent from our schools
with so little knowledge of the
worlds work that they merit the
title OF educated fools" 1t is cur
duty to interest the boys and girls
in the busy world about US, and to
teach them something of the great
and noble men and women who are
moving it with the levers of thought.
We are eudeayoring to do this in
part by having school newspaper
every week. One week ahead we
select two pupils who are to act as
our editors the following week. As
the various daily and weekly papers
come, these pupils select from them
such items as are likely to interest
the school In the latter part of the
week these items are arranged under
four heals-Locals, General News,
Cnoice Thoughts AMI Humorous
Items The local column is devoted
to wha. has happenelin school or in
the town and surrounding country
OF course no gossip is allowed At
noon on Friday the paper is read to
me for cri ticiSm and correction. The
last hour in the afternoon is occu-
pied with this exercise. While the
editors are reading, the other pupils
use pencil and paper to note down
items that they consider worth re-
memberng. After the paper is
read, W. spend twenty to thirty
minutes talking about the most i'm
portant things mentioned. Every
boy and girl is interested III this,
and we all learn something every
week. Many items may be used as
central facts around which others
may be grouped. A mention Of
work on The Panama Canal, suggests
questions as to its location, its adj
vantages to commerce, its builder
and the work that he has already
done for the world. 4 note II
the death of Darwin suggests q
talk concerning his life, his theories
and his books. III this way we
have pleasant review of many
facts learned in our textbooks, while
i at the same time we are increasing
our stock Of knowledge concerning
the worlds work and those who
stand foremost in this work. The
results well repay one for the effort
required to prepare this exercise.
j. w. LIVINGSTONE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
DODGEVILLE ITEMS.

At the meeting Of the village
board last Monday evening, David
" lllams was appointed street com
missioner. Tie saloon license was
fix ii at 500 aud that of drug stores
al $50.
Lr Cutler and P, rkius performed
very skillful surgical operation
last Saturday, by removing a large
cancer from the breast OF Mrs. WuI.
Ryan.
During the storm on Wednesday
morning lightning struck the steeple
OF the VI. T. church at Dodgeville
aud badls shattered the sou b side.
1t strack the steeple just under
meath the ball. passing down tie
SHE and scattering lumber in all
directions II then passed through
the roof and ceiling. striking ami
splitting a seat III the gallery. thencr
onward t > the basement, an knock
ed a brlek that was ulrier one al
the stoves In a thousand piecrs. Ii
will take about s2Dn 10 repair it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
DARLINGTON ITEMS.

DARLINGTON, May s -EDs. DEM
oCRAT:-I have not written you for
some time The fact is [ have been
building a barn this spring and
haven't had time to write To any
one; but now my barn is completed,
all but the saddle-boarls ON the
roof, and as soon as the flood gates
of heaven are closed and the shingles
are dry enough to allow man with
spiked boots to go aloft, | will have
that done.
Mrs Mary J Monahan, wife of
William Monahan die,l at her res
idence in the town of Willow Springs,
Oh Saturday, May 9th, Of typhoid
pneumonia, after brief illness of
six days She leaves a husband
and three children to mourn her
loss.
We also learn that C. y. Scott OF
Wiota, died at his home III that
town ON Sunday, May eth, of lung
fever. Deceased was brother OF
ex county clerk James Scott. and
was one Of the oldest settlers III our
county.
Otkes Bros : ID lightful' Min
strels sold a FEW of our people on
Saturday night. Their baud and
orchestra is good, but the rest of the
show is a humbug, sickly, stale
programme, very poorly rendered,
and ulappreciated by all.
The Hyers Sisters showed here on
Tu sday evening to very full
house.
Fl. S. Magoo S new building on
the east side of North Main street, is
nearing completion. 1t is one Of
the finest finished buildings in the
city.
Business of all kinds in our city
is booming. Our agricultural men
say that there is larger demand for
farm implements this spring than
ever before Our merchants are
selling immense quantities Of goods;
our lawyerS-well as | never mad a
law suit in my life and never was a
witness for any one else, | don't
know what they are doing, but
Judging from appearances, their
business consists III prosecuting and
defending whiskey cases. JAKE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12

For few old rags and little tune.
also furnish conductor trough and pipe
cheap.
take in exchange for goods to pay the highes,
market prices. old iron, copper, tea lead, zinc
brass, rags and sometimes 4 song. But I'm
troubled with grand fathers clock disease and
stopped ticking one price Is my motto and that
the bottom. Don't forget the place
S7-Sm c. Z. Fox.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings Of Last Special Meeting.

MINERAL PoINr, May s. 1882
The council met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
His Honor Mayor Priestley pre-
sizing all of the aldermen present
except aldermen Jeuck N Hook
i.g.
MINUTES Of last meeting were read
and approved.
The petition of Josiah Jacka AMI
seven other citizens asking for the
construction Of a sidewalk ON An
tonne street, was OH MOTION OF Adj
ersnan Prideaux, laid over until
next meeting, and the Street COM
nrlttee in second ward, were =
qut-sted TO eAa nine said street aud
report at that time.
The following bonds were present.
ed 10 the council and approved l,y
ths m, viz: R!c.IArd Williams, STREET
Commissioner, J; mes Dunn, Cl lei
IF Police, Join Do..,y. as Salem
keeper.
I he committee TO whom was IT.
hrre,i the printer bis asked furth-
er time TO make their report, which
was extended until the next regular
meeting of the council.
Action on the bills Of Messrs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12

Lanyon & Spensley and w. H. Pri-
deaux was deferred until mex. regu-
lar meeting.
The public square matter was
likewise laid over until the tirst
Monday in June next.
On motion of Aldermen Gilman
the council adjourned.
THOMAS PRIEsTLEY, Mayor
Attest: T. 5. ANsLEY. City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
An Edi.or.s nninion.

An editorial friend of ours, who
mas become enthusiastic over a GER
tain remedy which has cured him of
dyspepsia, general debility and
nervousness, writes an editorial a.
follows: We believe that Browns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12
Farmers and Builders

viii ind il to their interest to call and examine
my stock and prices before buying elsewhere, as
furnish
Locks, Hin es, Nails, Glass and
PutfI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12

OTHER THINGS.
The foregoing is enough for int O.
duction and by way of generalities,
and must recur to some particulars.
ALKALT.
The nature of this substance
which permf ates large portion of
the earth in the central southern
portion of Dakota, between the
eastern boundary and the Mis- our
river, needs no more calculation than
if were writing OF sugar or salt.
'Alkali is lime. and alkali water is
lime water, not water containing
lime, which we call hard" water.
but water in which quick lime has
been slaked, or in other words. I a
made out of lime, an Indispensable
ingredient of sap. Something that
fat man could drink of all dav
and then let his wife cut him D
into bars Of soap at night, and seil
him at five cents a pound. This
definition Of Dakota alkili water is
perfect, no matter what Webster or
Worcester may say about it; for
neither of those gentlemen were
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-05-12

5 rat a. G-o- Btt.crl urA tt ~
-. atsd lass 1r'i--si red Lies
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
Pointed Remark, AboatLaw

Talk about your law! You are always
quibbling here. You never know any law.
There is less law, really, among body Of
lawyers than among any set Of men on
earth. Look at it, if you please. What is
the old adage, the old rule' will not re-
peat the Latin aphorism, because am not
a Latin scholar. But will give you the
English OF it, and II is this: Where the
law is uncertain, there is no law" Take
your los lawyers in the House, and they
will debate in high and low debate and got
angry and furious, and, after all, after a
debate of two and half days, you cannot
find two of them who agree about any sim
gle proposition Of law to save your lives.
See how they are changing here. Why
gentleman, In all candor and fairness, |
would not give the intuitions of an honest
rustic's heart in pursuing and attempting
to attain the truth, for all iinespun argu-
ments Of all the lawyers in the universe
From a speech in congress by Jones, OF
Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
MRxIA.
Correspondence of the Herald.

Correspondence Of the Herald.
ME1IA, TEXAS, June q, lSS2.-In as
much as the time has arrived when we
should put forward our best men for office,
men of clear heads and sound principles, |
would feel that had been recreant to duty
if ! failed to call the attention of the people
of this great and growing state to the fact
that Captain William ii. Richardson, a
resident citizen Of Mexia Texas, is, per.
haps, one better fitted FOR the position OF
comptroller of public accounts than almost
any other man in the state. He is
thoroughly posted III the duties of the Of
flee, and to this ] may add that he has
served with great distinction and with I'M
ceasng zeal the democratic party from bis
earliest manhood. While he is not as er-
tensively known as some Others who aspire
to that office, yet wherever known he will
receive the undivided support Of the peo-
pie. Limestone county has always been
one of the strongest democratic counties in
the state, as well as one of the best organized;
for this we are greatly indebted to the fore
sight and determined energy of Captain w.
II. Richardson. by following his wise coun-
sells much bloodshed was avoided during
the time martial law prevailed in this
county. Never having had a representa-
tive in the executive office of The state
from our county, may even say from our
district, we are entitled to at least one rep
Once and respectfully ask the
democratic convention TO consider this
claim, -
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29

ers, and representing an invested
capital Of 1922, Sf9, l70. the annual product
of the establishments being $7l7 ,5lS, 40.
Comparing the annual product OF the
manufactures ofNew York city alone with
her imports and exports, we find that the
value OF her manufactured products ex-
Deeds by some $4,000. 900 her entire i'm.
ports, and the aggregate annual product of
the port Of New York. Including Newark
and Patterson, greatly exceeds both i'm
ports and exports combined, although her
foreign trade is OF vast dimensions and i'm
portance. 1t has been popular belief that
New York city grew and fattcned upon her
foreign 6eS trade Then careful o estimate
loo, 900 Of her ,250, 900 people depended for
support upon the foreign trade. At present
New York enjoys the proud distinction OF
being the leading import, export and
manufacturing city OF America.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29

The feeble and annotated, suffering from vs.
pepsia or indigestion In any form, are advised,
for the sake OF their own bodily and mental COM
fort to try Hosteticrs Stomach Btters. Ladies
OF the most delicate constitution testify to its
harmless and restorative properties. Physicians
everywhere, disguised with the adulera'ed
liquors OF commerce, prescribe it as the safest
and most reliable of all stomachlcs For sale by
allruggistS a nd Dealers generally.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
An Old and Good Medicine.

But few persons outside Of physicians and
druggists know what suffering is endured
the piles-many of whom would give and
do most anything to get relief. There are
great many remedies-called remedies
for curing this trouble, but only one out OF
ten afford any relief. We have personally
known individuals who have tried almost.
everything they heard tell of, and their ex-
perence is that Swayne's Ointment, put up
by DR.. Swayne q son, Of Philadelphia, is
the best medicine they ever use. From
Chester County Village Record, December
10, 1881. This paper is one OF the most in
tiuential country weeklies In the United
States, and was recently appraised at $780,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
OXFORD, NEn, Angus, lc ls79,-CARrKR MkDr
laAinI

OXFORD, NEB., Angus, 10, ls79-CARrKR Mkpr.
CINE COMPANY:
GRNrLEMEY.-Please send me five
walls Of Carriers Liver Pills by
return mail enclosed please find one dollar.
take pleasure in recommending your Liver
people in general that Cartcr's Little Liver
Pills cannot be surpassed for common family
use, and dare say cannot be eQualed.
l nave been using them for some time,
and find that they are entirely curing me
of dyspepsia, and that is more than | can
say OF any other medicine have ever used.
Respectfully yours, MRS. II. MARTIN.
The Carter medicines tor sale by vii.
liams, Tolliver Is Walker, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29

$3.50 Prizes. .sll24O0
Whole Tickets, s2, Half Tickets.s1
II Tickets, $50, 55Tickets 500.
Remit money or bank dram In letter, or send
postotfice order. Orders OF S. and upward by
express can be sent at our expense Address al
orders to R, M. B0ARDMAN, Courier.Joumsl
building, Louisville, KY or r. N. BOARDMAN,
broadway. New York
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
Old Mother shipton.

Considerable 'stock" was taken In what
Mother Shipton said would come TO pass In
the year 1851 by those who are ready TO
swallow down every within that floats along;
put these same persons will suffer from
having all sorts Of humors for years, before
they will believe that fifty cents worth Of
bwayne's Ointment will effectually cure
them; Ministers, judges, lawyers, and even
physicians have testified 10 It's merits Try
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
Where The Wealth Of New York City
N.tN Gomez From.

The 81. Louis Age Of Steel says; New
York city Is pre.eminent In many Thugs,
and lately the census statistics for 1880 have
established the fact that as msnufactur.
Ing point she Is ahead Of any other city on
the continent According to statistics, Id
New York city alone thsre are ii.l62 man
ufscturins establishments. employing az.
o's persona, and representing capital In.
yested Of ti0i,9i77 $50. ana the annual pro.
Duct Of which was, In issD. o&ss, 30, as, In.
c!uding Brooklyn and jersey City, and 81.
cludin6 Paterson, Newark, Elizabeth. Yon.
korS and other manufacturing suburbs Of
New York, tlcrs are $50 manulScturinr
.~eblishmsnts, employing 1881 work.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29

Mr.. ]. +. Cary, Columbus, o., writes ~
tried Browns Iron Bitters with my little
girl, whose blood seemed poisoned her skin
being constantly covered with pimples and
sores. 1t has cured her completely, and all
trace of impure blood in her system has
entirely disappeared.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-06-29
FORT MCKAvITT.

Correspondence of the Herald
FoRr McKAvIrT, TEXAS. June 18th 1892.
Our little town, though thriving, pur-
sues its regular routine Of business with
very little variation or noteworthy change
in the conrse of events. We have large
general store, God billiard hall, and the
Arbor.
Professor Strayder, recent arrival in our
midst, has opened large and prosperous
school.
Everybody misses the late genial post
commander, General. G. Pennypacker, who
has gone east on leave Of absence. The
post Is now commanded by Major ii. Jew
EFT, Of the 10th United States infantry, an
able and efficient officer. The garrison con.
sists OF four companies, the regimental band
and headquarters OF the 10th Infantry.
Concerts are given BY Ne band Tuesday,
Thursday aud Sunday evenings, at the
band stand In the main plaza at the post,
They are largely attended aud very pleas
ant.
Ever since the recent visit of General
Sherman to this department, rumors have
reached us OF the abandonment of the post
and the movclnent Of troops further west.
Nothing definite or authentic Is yet known,
however, regarding the matter.
We visited yesterday the farm Of Mr..
Oscar Splittgerber, on the San Saba river,
thirteen miles below here, aud were very
much surprised to see the progress he has
made in cultivating the land IN this west
ern country. Hehas several hundred acres
OF land so situated that he can irrigate Il
rom springs and the river; and gram and
farm crops OF all kinds. together with a
large garden ofvegetables, were growing Is
luxuriantly there as we have seen them In
any part OF the state. Those who think
Texas should visit Mr.. Spiittgerber's place.
He has made grand success OF Il. He
says "All II wants is work."
The weather here Is very warm and dry.
The signal station reports tho thermometer
daily up In the neighborhood Of lo0e
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