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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

On II. ). GLEyv. the largest wheat raiser in
Calllerna and prominent democratic poll
icIan. uas shot and killed al his ranch at
Jaeiato bv heron Miller. his booEkeeper,
whom he 6ad DISCHARGED tha d1v before
~ fight in Young County. Texas. over the
management Of a school, tie teacher. Mr..
Rogers was killed and three others wounded.
S. y. H3UsIoN tax collector of Lawrence
Countr. &la. was robbed bv bigbvayrufn of
e3.8a6 0n Fl lonely road on fine 15rh inst The
robbers aI.o t0oE Horstap,s horse
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN, SATURDAY FEBRU AIRY "A, 1888

Towering specimens of it have not been
obtained. 1t Is one of the largest trees
Of forest flora peculiarly rich in large
types. The trunk is or 5 feet in dia-
meter, and runs up straight 90 or 20 feet
unbranched, above which the head ex-
tends many feet more. On its discovery
recently few branches could only be
obtained by shooting them off with large
shot. The bark is thick and wonderfully
rich in milk OF excellent quality, and
the elasticity and tenacity Of the rubber
seems to be unsurpassed. Tits scattered
IN individual trees over Wild area Of
the colony. The produce of these trees
has not been put in the market yet, col
lectors apparently being uuacquainted
with them. Samples, however, have
been sent to England to be valued. The
discovery OF these was made Icy Mr.. G..
). JeDman, government botanist, dur
ing an exploration which he lately made
in British Guiana.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK
CABLEG RAMS.

KING llUsrBERr, of Italy has issued decree
providing for the resumption Of specie pay
ments on the 10Th Of April.
G3oDF, who assailed Queen Victoria in 1897.
died at broadmoor Asylum.
AT meeting of the French cabinet President
Greyy accepted the designations Of the minis
ters. It is officially announced that Mr.. Tules
Ferry las been entrusted with the formation Of
the ministry.
SOFIA PAsHA was murdered on the 18th inst,
while at pr yer in mosque at CONSTANT
nopie.
The owner Of the central plantation, Merce-
dlt1, Cuba, is insolYent. Liabilities $1,000,
GOO; assets $500, 600.
THAKoalBAY, king Of the Fiji Islands, is dead.
PARLIAMENT vas formally opened On the 18th
inst. Tie usual speech by the queen was read.
Two fishing snacks have been lost at Var
mouth, England. The crews, numbering four
teen persons, were dOwned.
THE steamer Nestorian has arrived ar
Greenoeh, Scotland, from Portland She lost
hfty-six mead Of cattle. Many Of the crew are
frost-bttten.
THE report Of the death Of Archbishop
Cahe IS untrue He Is slightly improved
RICHARD WAGNER, the musical composer.
died at Venice on the 18th inst, aged nearly 20
years.
ARCHBISHOP McCABE. Of Dublin, is dead. He
Mi.
ALI the members Of the French cabinet have
resigned IN consequence Of the action of the
senate on the expul sion bill. President Grevv
requested them to remain in their posts for the
present. De Freyc.net has been summoned to
form ne cabinet. but he hesitates to under
take the task. A compromise is hoped for ca
the question Of expulsion Of the Orleans
princes on the basis Of Senator Barbey's pro-
p9sal rendering the priaces liable to expulsion
by decree of TIE president Of the republic.
PARTY of mountamcers attacked a Turk
sh guardhousa at Gcutari, Albania. IN revenge
for the death Of two Of their comrades The
men were rapulsed afCer an obstinate street
fight twenty Turks were killed or wounded.
CEofTEAD's twisting mills at Wilston. Rem
freaahi.e, scotland. burned on the 18th inst.
Los sZa9.G10. Five ; ndred persons were
thrown eut Of employment.
Tn garrison At Bara has surrendered to the
False Prophet. It i Thought the whole of
uian u.l follow, and the situation is seri-
0gs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
The Diamond Country in Africa.

LFrom IN the Land Of Misfortune, by Lady Florence
Dixie.l
The soil when brought to the summit,
is carted away and strewn on the ground,
where it Is left for fortnight or three
weeks to pulyerize In the sun. At the
expiration of this time gangs of Kafirs:
superintended bya white overseer, break
the large, dry humps into powder, and
this In turn is carted away to be placed
IN the washing machine. 1t is during
the process of first breaking that some
Of the large diamonds are discovered.
and the Overseer has to keep look out
on the workers IN consequence. Ia spite
OF the large penalty incurred by any one
detected IN the act Of secreting a good
find, thefts are very rife, and many dia-
mond finds It's way into Kafir possession
il spite OF the sharpest vigilance Dur
ing the process of washing, the gravely
substance, which is fnll of garnets as well
as the diamonds, sink to the bottom of
the machine, while the earthern sub
stance disappears III another channel.
When it had been thoroughly washed
through two or three times this gravel ia
collected and srrewn on tables. where
searcheTs, with steel instruments some
what resembling very broad knives, care
fully turn it over in minute search. Then
it Is that the precious jewel is discovered
Ia all manner of sizes and shapes, when
it is placed in a small tray, on which
another overseer keeps bis watchful eve.
l was given several little heaps of gravel
to dissect, and in half an hour had sue
ceeded in discovering about 20 or 80 dia-
monds OF very fair size and some so per
fectly shaped that they had every ap-
pearance Of having just left the cutters
hands
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
CnnyiyiaI Letter Carriers.

The London postman who was found
the other day on duty too drunk to an
swer any questions, and with a large
number of letters and postal-cards in his
possession, got off easily with fine of
SO. The traditions Of the English post
Office preserve the story Of iovial per-
son who was the principal-letter
carrier in a provincial town, and
who was found one day by friend sit
ting on q curbstone playing an imagin-
ary game Of whist, and gravely dealing
the letters around to partners and ad-
ver5aries, one Of whom he conceived to be
sitting in the overtlowing gutter. For
tunately the game had only Just begun,
and the drunken carrier was II the hands
of a friend, who got him out of sight as
soon as. possible. Thanks to his luck he
still performs his daily rounds.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
4 Large Pension

What Is claimed to be the largest pen
sion paid TO one person in the Uuited
States has been settled In St. Louis.
The pensioner was honorably discharged
from the army IN 1864, on account Of IN
juriee and IN tour days thereafter he be.
came totally blind, and has SO remained
ever since. His case has been pending
for sixteen years, and in the meantime
pensions for persons injured as he was
have been several times increased. The
rate was originally SIS per month. 1t
was then increased, respectively. to S24.
S33, 80, $50, and finally TO S72. The ag-
gregate sum aceruing TO date. and which
he received. was 50, ,0G3. A. He viii
hereafter receive, during MS life, S72 per
month
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
Assembly,

MADISON, February 12.-Blyton introduceia
resolution recalling the bin incorporating
Black River Falls from the governor. Several
committees reported back bills and the assem-
bly, adjourned.
MADISON, February 13.-Tte secretary of
state submitted the report Of the Wisconsin
Farm Land Mortgage Company, pursuant to
Mr.. McCoy's resolution. Resolutions for
warded by the Wisconsin Agricultural Society
asking for the passage Of the bills apprOprlat-
ing sums to the society were presented The
bill creating the offices of deputy railroad com
missioner and deputy insurance commissioner
at an annual salary Of 81, 500 was killed by
vote Of Il to 49,. The assembly bill authoriZ-
log the building OF a bridge across Rock River
at Beloit was passed. -. The Race bill for the
preservation OF game was indefinitely post
pOned. The assembly went INTO committee of
the whole on the general file of bills When
the committee made their report Curey's sta
tIonery bill came up, and after some discussion
It was killed by vote of 65 to u. Ad-
jOurned.
MADISON, February IA resolution author
zing Gallagher TO introduce bill was adopted.
and the senate resolution to allow Kingston TO
introduce several bills was concurred in. But
ton, pursuant to a joint resolution, previously
adopted, introduced a bill to authorize II. B.
Mills to improve Robinson Creek for log
QTlNlnS purposes. hlQQ introduced JOINT
resolution allowing him to introduce a bill
amendatory of chapter 140, general laws of
1871, relating TO circuit courts, filing of de-
cisions and trials III vacation. Scheiber in-
trOduced resolutions announcing the death of
ex-Gov. VIM. L. Smith, and asking for a COM
mlttee or resolutions. The speaker announced
a the committee created by the resolutions,
Messrs Scheiber. Mcbride, Gardner, Ware and
Schneider. Under suspension of rules the
bill providing for the alteration of a state road
from Stockton to Durand. was passed. The
senate bill authorizing the construction of
certain dam across Cedar River, III Dunn Coun-
ty, was concuTred in. The assembly memo
llal te congress, relating TO the StOckbridge
tribe Of Indians, was passed.
MADISON, February ia petition for the
establishment of a state road from Stockholm
TO Duraud was presented by Putnam. The
special committee appointed for the purpose
reported a series Of resolutions Of respect for
the memory of the late ex-Gov. VIM. f. Smith.
Tuey were unanimously adopted. -. Pmr uant
30 resolution Gallagher introduced bill TO pro-
vide for passways for fish in Iowa and La
fayettc Counties The following bills
passed: Memorial to congress relating to an
increase of pension for disabled soldiers; ap-
propriatiug 500 to the Lafayette County Ag-
ricultural Society; relating TO the setting of
spring guns; pIoyidiug for life certificates of
teachers in certain cases; to enable Isaac
Staples TO improve Straight River, in Polk
County; amending the chatter Of the city of
Monroe. 49,. Adjourned till Monday.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Senate


MONDAY, February 12.-Davis presented the
credentials Of Keuna, elected to succeed HIM as
senator from West Virginia. -. Sawyer pre-
seuted petition Of citizens of Wisconsin for
the passage Of the interstate commerce bill
THE tariff bill was then taken up. On
motion of Sherman the duty on pig iron was
made $3.50 per ton. The amendment chang
nE the duty on bar iron from $40 of l cent
per pound to 5l8 per ton was agreed to-ayes
p, noes 16.-. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, February 13.-The President laid
before the senate the resolutions of the legis-
latdre Of Nebraska, asking for the admission
Of Canadian lumber free of duty and com
men1ing and thanking Senator Van Wyck for
his efforts to put lumber on the free list ... A
Joint resolution passed admitting free OF duty
q monument % Gen. Washington to be i'm
ported by the society Of Cincinnati at Phila-
delphia. Sewel presented the credentials of
his colleague, Mr.. McP PhersOn, reelected senator
fI0m New Jersey. Sawyer presented resolu-
tions of the legislature Of Wisconsin praying
for an appropriation for the harbor of Supe-
ricr. Wis. The tariff bill occupied the re-
mainder Of the day.
WEDNESDAY. February 1.-THE tariff bill
occupied the entire day.
THURSDAY, February 15.-The day was spent
on the tauh bill.
FRIDAY. February 16.-The conference re-
port on the japanese indemnity bill was pre-
sonted. and after discussion agreed to- The
tariff bill occupied the remainder Of the day.
SATURDAY, February 1.-THE senate spent
the day on the tariff bin.
House.
MONDAY, February IA bill was introduced
for the suppression Of lotteries and prohibiting
the transmission through the mails OF lottery
advertisements The tariff bill and the legis-
laUve appropriation bill consumed the re-
maluder OF the day.
TUESDAY, February 18.-Page, chairman of
the committee on commerce. reported the
rYer and harbOr bill. The appropriation rec
commended is S7,9370 600. The house then
went into committee of the whole on the tariff
bill. Debate continued uutil adjournment
WEDNESDAY. February l4.-The house spent
the day on the tariff and legislative appropria-
ton bills.
THURSDAY, February 15.-Wiuiams CWis.)
submitted conference report on the japanese
indemnity fund bill, ana 1t was agreed TO.
The effect Of the bill is to return to Japan the
original sum received from that government
(5T85, ,OO0), without interest to pay the officers
and crew Of the Wyoming and Iakolng Sl40.-
0J0, and cancel all bonds comprising the
japanese indemnify fund. The tariff bill oc-
eupied the remainder of the day.
FRIDAY, February 16.-The legislative ap-
preparation bill was reported from committee
of the whole and passed. Skinner intro
duced bill appropriating $500, 600 for the re-
iIef of sufferers from floods on the Mississippi
and Ohio Rivers, and Wheeler introduced a
bill appropriating 500, 900 for the same pur-
pose. Both measures we're referred TO the
committee on appropriations ... Adjourned.
SATURDAY, February 1.-THE house had a
seml-political debate on the tariff bill. Nothing
else was done.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
About JERSEY Cows.


From the National Livestock Market1
Jerseys have a weak point IL their de-
velopments Of bone and muscle. The
limited area of the Channel Islands IS
too heavily stocked to admit of allowing
them to roam over the fields for grazing,
They are tethered out, and prohibited,
by such confinement, from the exercise
necessary to develop large, bonv
frames and heavy muscles. Muscular
power Is not much called for in such a
state of confinement, and nature, declin-
ing to waste energy IN producing if
builds up only such structures as are
adapted TO the situation. Use deter
mines size and power. Hence the vari-
ETY. of cattle. Other conditions being
equal. small muscles indicate small
quantity Of blood and a feeble constitu-
tion, with inability to endure hardship
aud cold. An inspection OF jersey cows
betrays at once, TO a physiol0gist, their
lnferIonty IN these respects, and their
inability TO compete IN rugged pastures
and cold climates with harder stock
which, like the Deyons and our common
cattle, have, for long periods been ac-
custOmed to run at large and trough If "
under circumstances often pretty severe.
Imported Jerseys and their immediate
descendants must be subject to the eff
facts OF the habits under which they and
their ancestors have been raised. Time
viii change them. Raised in this coun-
try. where they have the freedom of the
fields for exercise, they are gradually i'm
proving III size, muscular development
and hardness.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

in Springport, near Oswego, N. Y, TO
evade the S25 pehalty of the wise law
makers for hunting rabbits with a ferret.
Riley Whipple has tame rat which is
sent into a rabbit burrow with string
attached to its caudle appendage. The
rabbit, frightened from It's retreat falls
an easy prey to the hunters dog, while
Riley c9olly pulls out his substitute for
the unlawful ferret and places it in its
cage, ready for the next rabbit victim.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
LackSOn'S Rirthnlace.

The learned pundits of Boston are
Mortified that Governor Butler should
have stated a few evenings ago that An
drew Jackson was born IN Ireland.
Commenting on this statement, the
Boston Journal says: "There used to
be some such talk as this on the stump
many years ago, but all authentic
biographies agree that Jackson was a
native-h born American. The place Of his
birth was The Waxhaw Settlement, South
Carolina, March Is, 1867. His parents,
who were Scotch Irish, came from Car
rickfergus, Ireland, and settled on
Twelve Mile Greek, branch of the Cat
awba River, n. c., in the year 1865,
two years before their distinguished son
saw the light.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
India Rubber discovered.

Letter from Demerara to London Daily News1
Two species Of india rubber yielding
trees have recently been discovered in
British Guiana Of a character which in
sures their future profit to the colony.
One is a near ally 10 the para rubber
tree, and Is known 10 the aborgines of
the county BY the name Of Hattie. its bo-
ianical name being HcCea Spruceaua.
1t is about 90 feet high. with a trunk di-
ameter Of 20 inches, and is found on the
8lluvial oft-fooded land of the creeks
and banks of the lower parts OF the rivers.
where IN places it is abundant. The see
ond Is not scientifically known vet, as
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

An ingenious method of collecting
subscriptions for the sufferers from the
recent floods in Germany has been hit
upon by Berlin journal, which pro-
posed that on a given evening the prof
It's of oil games of chance throughout
the country should be handed over for
relief purposes by the winners. The
suggestion was widely adopted, and so
much money came in that two further
evenings have been set apart for the
same purpose
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
WISCONSIN LEGISLArURE.

MADISON, February 12.--kingston introduced
JOINT resolution to allow INN to introduce the
following bills, because he was detained by the
snow blockade last week: To incorporate the
city of Mauston; authorizing the building of a
bridge across Wisconsin River; authorizing
certain towns and villages In Adams and
Juneau Counties to aid III the construction of
a certain bridge across the Wisconsin; repeal
ing chapter 259 laws of 1880. entitled an act
to authorize Justices of the peace elected in
the town OF Lisbon TO keep office and perform
duties IN any part Of the village of New Lis.
bon, Juneau County; also a bill legaliZing the
elections IN the town of Lincoln on February
dh for the purpose Of authorizing an appli-
cation to the public land commissioners and
authorizing sad town to donate money so
loaned to 1rempealeau County for the purpose
Of erecting county buildings IN the village Of
Whitehall, in the town Of Lincoln Ad-
journed.
MADISON, February 13.-Kingston's resolu-
ton allowing him to introduce a lumber of
bills was adopted. Bills passed: To simplify
appeals to the supreme count; relating to re-
turned highway taxes and amendatorv of sec
ton !, ,245 of chapter So of the revised statutes
memorial 10 congress for an increase Of pension
to soldiers in the Mexican war: memorial to
the pOstmaster- general for an increase of mail
service on certain rOutes in Door County
A'AlputHtU.
MADISON, February Il. The assembly joint
resolution to enable Gallagher to intro duce a
bill relating to the fish in Iowa and Lafayette
Counties; was concWred in. The following
bills passed: Lcgalizing the acts of the Farm
ers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Dodge
County, appropriatng 81, 900 to the governors
contingent fund for the years 1893 and 1884
.... Mr.. Cottrln announced to the senate the
death of eZ-GOv. Smith and moved commit
tee Of three be appointed to draft suitable
resolutions The motion was adopted, and the
chair named Senators Cottrill, Webb, and Flint
as such committee. Adjourned.
MADISON, February 15.-Webb introduced a
bill to authorize the construction of dam
across Mamokogauko Creek Kingston in
troduced the following bills: incorporating
the city of MaustOn; authorizing the building
Of bridge across the Wisconsin River; to
authorize certain towns and villages III Adams
and Juneau Counties to aid in the construction
of bridge across the Wisconsin River. The
assembly amendments to the bill incorporat ng
Black River Falls as city were concurred in
..Cottrlil introduced seres of resolutions
Of respect to the memory of the late ex-GOv
Smith. Hudd delivered an eloquent eulogy on
the deceased -. The senate then adjourned
till Monday.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

4o0seEaed by Spring Ereshets EEuua
Sgeds Of Eous OF Earth aal a Wine
at ESrs;idvyOOd. Illinois. Cave III
$IxtY-tsyO Wen Either Drowned or
Sm0fhered---Ehcir Bodies Buried
sEeueaTh the Debris---EoTty- -seven
Widows and Fifty-three Orphans
"A Brave Father Sacrifices Bis
LIfe iR EndeavOring fo Save EEis
son.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

A MAN in town in Indiana will drink
half a pint of kerosene whenever any
one will offer him half a dollar. He
says be likes the taste, but some day
some 30 viii blow down bis chimney
al Jde him.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

That necessity Is tae mother OF in-
vention is practically illustrated IN a
novel plan adopted by an il!iterate
hunter, which has recently come to light
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24
STArE on WISCONSIN.
EXECUTIVE pErARrEExr. FEB. IL. 1883. !

4 Proclamation.
1t becomes my sad dutv I. announce to the
State of Wisconsin, that William E. Smith, late
governor. died at Milwaukee or the 18th day of
February. 1888. He became a citizen of Wis
consiu IN 1849, and has been called by the peo-
pie Of his adopted state 10 fill many offices of
honor and trust, with confidence that evely
duty would be faithfully performed. He was
upright and efficient az legislator,
having been q member of assembly in
1851, state senator in 1853 and 1859
and speaker of the assembly in 1871
He was faithful and judicous as state treasurer
from 1866 TO 1870, and was able, prudent. con-
scIOus and Just as governor from 1878 TO 1882.
while his whole life has been that Of an ex-
emplary Christian. fit to be studied by al for
the urhanity, dignity and purity therein dis
played. La his death the state has untimely
lost one Of its worthiest citizens, and 1t Is be
fitting that we pause from our l8bOrs and pay
this last token Of respect to the iameDtCd dead.
Now therefore, to reverence the example of
this devoted ana eminent life do hereby desig-
nate and appoint the following citizens Of the
state as q committee to attend the funeral Of
the departed: Ex-GOvs. Nelson Dewey, James
T. Lewis, Lucius FaiTelild. Vim. r, Taylor and
Harrison ludington, Chief Justice Orsamus
Cole. Ldeul.-CIOv. Sam :. fIGeid, Speaker Earl
F. Finch. Hon. Alex Mitchell. Hon. George II.
Paul Hon. Edward D. Holton, Hon. Horace
Iubise. Hon. David Atwood. GC) W. BUrch-
ard. Hon. F. H. Barrows, Hon. Andrew El
more. Hon. J. G. Thorpe and Hon. Fred Horn.
As further mark Of respect and 10 make
manifest our sorrow. 1 direct that the national
flag be displayed at half staff. on the capitol
building At Madison until suudown III the day
Of burial and that the building be draped with
emblems Of mourning for period OF thirty
days.
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto set
my Land and caused the great seal of the state
of Wisconsin to be affixed.
Done at the capitol n Madison this 14th day
of February IN the year of our LORD. 1888.
JEREMIAH NJ. RUsK. Governor.
By the Governor.
ERNST G. TIanIE, Secretary Of State.
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MADISON, Wis, February 1.-THE
capitol building Is heavily draped in
mourning, inside and out, in memory Of
the late ex Gov. Smith. Flags on all
public buildings are at half mast. A
general feeling of sorrow is evident, for
the distinguished dead was very highly
regarded at the capital of the state.
Gov. Rusk viii issue the following proc
1amation in the State journal this even
mo.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-02-24

SENAToR-ELEcT Bowen, of Colorado,
is IS, and Senator-elect Tabor is 80.