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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
Dress and UndresS in Japan.

Every one, rich and poor, in Japan
takes dip at least once day IN a cal
dron of hot water. The rich bathe be-
fore dinner and at bedtime. Their
whole household dip IN the same hot
water. A bath, unless at a thermal
spring, is only an immersion. Prece-
dence is given to the elders when there
are no visitors, then to the young peo-
pie according to their age, next TO the
maid servants, and lastly to the women.
PREDATORY ablutions of feet and hands
are performed in basins, and on getting
out of the caldron each bather gargles
mouth and throat with cold arematized
water. In very hot weather they all fan
each others bodies to dry them. Mod
esty does not begin In Japan, where
beauty ends. Human beings who are es
fat and shapeless as too prosperous
quails do not mind being famed. The
nobility never went naked in the streets.
But in their castles or shiros and their
parks they did and do-formerly to be
cool in hot weather and now to econo-
mize their European and other garments.
Hunchbacks and deformed persons are
almost unknown. In a japanese Eden
the law of natural selection prevails.
We came up country whenever there
was a road IN Jinrinkchas, and when the
ground was too rough for wheels We were
carried in norimous, sort of Chinese
chair borne by two, three or four men,
who are as strong as horses. When the
ground is fat or down-hill there are two,
or one before and two behind. These
bearers are mostly disbanded feudal re-
tanners, or soldiers of the Daimios but
they are not allowed to wear their old
military costumes or swords, and the
authorities are almost glad when they
see them with drapery of tough paper
round their loins and nothing else. 1t
was to preveLt sword wearing and It's
probable consequences that the Mikado
ordered civil servants to don the ridicu-
lous European costume which is I'M
ported here 10y Jew agents of the Paris
aud London hand-ne down stores.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
Frank Rande's Brain.

ttIoIn the tb1CAED iIttE CCEsH.
The brain of FrsDk RanJe, Il e inhu-
man monster who cJmmitted suicide IN
the peniteDtisry ct Joliet, tie other
dav, ought TO be subjected to the most
careful and scientific investigation.
There was something so very abnormal
in this case that it is worth while to
know, if possible, whether he was
freak Of nature in her most dlabolical
mood, or q luDatic. Thirteen murders
were committed by him. Rande was
not production Of his surroundings.
He belonged to respectable family, re-
mote from these centers of population
which breed habitnal criminals. He
himself was once respected. at one
time he was a school teacher. The
genius of Hood has given Immortality
to Eugene Aram, the school teacher who
committed murder. Everybody feels
that there is peculiar incongruity be-
tween teaching scllool AMI taking htlma1
life. Fad Eugene Aran been engaged
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
NEWS OFTHE WEEK.
FOREIGN,

THE island of Ischia, in the Mediterranean,
experienced another earthquake on the 29th.
MINISTER SARGENT resigned on the 29th.
PRINCE LEOPOLD, Duke of Albany. the
Youngest son Of Queen Victoria, died in a fit at
Cannes, France, on the morning of the 2Sth at
the age Of 81.
THERE were 403 cases Of trichiniasis in the
town of Ermsleben, Prussian Saxony. last year,
sixty-six of which were fatal.
OsMAS DIGMA forces were routed at Ia
manieb, en- the morning of the 9th, and the
village was burned.
The Paris police, on the 26th, broke up a
gambling den frequented by women.
HE English troops III Soudan were reported.
on the 26th, SIS suffering severely froln the in
tense heat.
An Annamese princeiwas hanged. on the 25th,
for promoting the massacre of Christians.
Troops fired on riotous iron workers at Pesth.
on the 9Th, killing one man and wounding
several.
YELLOW fever scare on the 24th caused a
stampede of European laborers from the
Isthmus of Panama Canal.
The sloop Alert, recently presented to the
United States by England for the GreeIy re-
lief expedition, sailed for this country on the
9th.
THREE soldiers CT the Scots Guards. stationed
IN the Dublin Barracks, died on the oath. from
drinking impure water. Four others were re-
ported as dangerously i'll
A DISPATCH dated the oath, saws: Khartoum
IS surrounded and the entire country south of
Berber is ii revolt.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
SPORTING.

HE rattle for the trotting horse Judge
Fullerton, at New York on the 10Th
inst, was won by G. 81. B. Winship, of
Providence. bv throw of forty seven.
A NEW trotting circuit was formed at
Columbus, O., on the 21st, with dates
as follows: Mansfield, June 2, 4, 5, g.:
Columbus, July l, 2, 8, 4; Dayton, July
s, 9, 10, II.
TIE Chicago League Club will posi-
lively retain their present grounds for
this season. The grounds at the Lake
Front have been recently fitted up at a
cost of S3, 900.
CLARENCE WHISTLER end William
Muldoon have signed articles to wrestle
Gr@co-Roman style, best two out of
three falls, for $1,000 (?) side, at San
Francisco, on the Oath.
JOHN MEAGHER, of Lawrence, and
Dennis A. Driscoll, of Lynn, have
signed articles for ten-mile heel-and-
toe contest, to take place In Boston
April 9. The race is for $3.50 side an /
gate money.
GEORGE 81. HosMEB, of Boston, and
Alfred Hamm now of New Bedford.
signed articles in Boston, on the 18th to,
row race of three miles for $500 side,
not later than June 90. The actual
date, course and referee will be decided
upon on May II.
Col. MCLAUGHLIN, the Detroit ath-
lete, deposited SO to cover the forfeit
of II. Nj. Dufur for another collar and
elbow match. The date of the match
has not been fixed, Mclaughlin prefer
ring to await the result of his match
with Ross in Cleveland before fixing on
date.
THE twenty clubs of the leading pro-
fessional associations, the League and
American, will have to play the startling
aggregate of l los games III the twenty
four weeks to which the championship
season is limited, thus keeping each club
exceedingly busy and allowing scarcely
any time for games with clubs of other
associations.
AT the Lexington, Ky. sale of blooded
horses on the Goth, the black mare,
Cathedral, was sold for 81, 600 to John
Cline & Sons. of Rensalier, Mo-: the
bay colt Jim Rather, for 81, 500, to S
B. Black of Lexington; Pioneer Boy, 3
years, for 81, 500 to \. B. Bowles, OF
Saline County, Mo; the yearling colt,
Brignoli Wilkes. for 81, 500, to a. C.
Remy, of Indianapolis; the thorough
brel stallion. Strathmore, for 81, coo, to
l.. Duvall, of Richmond, Mo.
The annual meeting of the Western
Colleges Base Ball Association was held
On TIE afternoon of the Dist III Chicago.
The COLLEGES represented were the North
western University at Evanston, Racine
and Beloit Colleges, the Wisconsin State
University at Madison. j. E. z. Lans.
sing, of Beloit, was elected president,
and G. E Waldo, of Madison. secretary.
A schedule of games was decided upon,
extending from the first week in May
until the second in June. The cham
pionship pennant OF last year vas
formally awarded TO the University at
Evanston.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
Conjugal Brutality.

tErom the Texas Sifungs.J
"Charles dear" said a charming httl
literary lady to her husband the other
evening, '1et me read You the opening
chapter cf my new novel" +"
Certainly" replied Charles. 81
should be delighted
"Well, then, sit still and listen ::
"Twas evening. A huge, inky cloud
"Blue ink?' interrupted Charles.
"No, sir"
"Violet ink, mebbe?"
''No, il was-"
"Red ink, for instance.
''Charles, you know
perhaps it was that delicate, fashion
able mauve ink?"
"Nou, Charles, don't
"Mebbe it was greenink, like Arnold's
copying fluid?"
''Why, you horrid creature. youl
When l speak of anything having an
inky appearance what impression does
it make on you?"
''Same as bIotting pad, my love.
take it all IN. Go on with the harrow
ing scene"
''Charies, you are brute' and the lit
tie literary lady hounced out of the
room, and Charles bavled back after
her: Come back, nv love, I an sitting
STILL"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
TERRIBLE AND SUDDEN.
The Repauno Dynamite Works at Thorn
sons Point. n. j.. Blown tn Atnn,s

The Repauno Dynamite Works at Thomp-
sons Point, n. j., Blown to Atoms.
CHESTER, Pa, March 29.-The nitro
glycerine house of the Repauno Chemic-
al Works. Thompson's Point, n. j., op-
posite this city, exploded at 1890 this
morning, and it is supposed that seven
or eight men were killed, including
Lamot Dupont. vice president of the
company. W. n. Hill, superintendent
and Mr.. Norcrcss, compounder of dyna-
mite. Their tug was Immediately dis
patched to this city for surgeons and re-
turned with number. Many houses in
this city were badly shaken by the ex-
plosion. The Repauno Works are
among the largest dynamite manufact-
uriug houses in the country and are op-
Grated largely by the Duponts, of Della
ware,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05

DANIEL WEBSTER once proved that
be Was the handsomest man IN New
England. "Boaton," said he, SIS the
bandsomest town in New England, Tre-
mont Is the handson1est street in Bos
ton, Scollay's are the handsomest build
ings IN fremont Street, Christopher
Cores office is the handsomsst room il
Scoliay's building, and l an now the
haudsomest man IN Christopher Cores
effice-ereo. / an the handsoncst man
in New England"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
EVAOED THE HARPER LAW.

The Chicago Saloon Licenses Declared
Valid by the supreme Court.
CHICAGO, March 29.-Tbe supreme
court of Illinois has decided that the 103
saloon licenses granted by this city just
prior to the time the Harper state law
went into effect are valid. By this ordi.
nance the city defeated the operation of
the Harper law, under which the mimi
mum license Is $3.50 for eleven months,
and if the supreme court had declared
against the ordinance, as was expected,
the effect would be to turn into the
treasury somewhat more than $1,000,
900
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05

In any other pursuit his case would have
been less sensational and surprising.
But, in Frank Rande, We have school
teacher sunk TO the very bottom of the
bottomless pit, as an enemy to society.
A tramp taking fandish satisfaction in
human butchery. What is it? Did the
snake in his nature lay coiled in torpor
Gntil domestic sffiiction developed II
INTO the absolute master OF his LIE, or
did reason ah9icate
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
WHY Husband Drew Forth His Wallet,

From the Somerville Journsl-J
81 haven't seen your pet dog for
several days" said Somerville husband
to his wife.
NO." she replied; the fact is, have
given him away"
"Why, you needn't hsve doEe that.
/ had no particular objection 10 him."
lob, ! know that; bat | thought it
was not right for ice 70 have pet dog
about the house when I have such g
good, kind husbs1d to lavish ny efee-
ton upon."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05

The husband sank into chair, with
a deep sigh.
"How much do You want, Mary?" he
asked, as he drew his wallet from his
pocket; sit can't be sealskin sacque,
for the winter is nearly over"
'No," she said, 'It is not sealskin
sacque; but would really like new
silk for spring"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
CHICAGO,
MILWAUKEE
AND ST: Paul:

1t owns and operates ever SEQ miles OF road IN
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and
Dakota and az its main hnes branches and connec-
if1as reach 81 the great business centres Of the
Northwest and Far West, ii naturally answers the
description Of short Line, and Best Route between
Chicago. milwaukee. ST. Paul and
Hsunear-osIs~
Chicago. milwaukee,. Portage, La
Sgosse and Ssinona.
AEicago. wIiwaugee. 0rtoDyilIe.
Aberdeen aud Glendale.
lhicaGo- Milwaukee. Eau Claire and
Ehicago, Milwaukee. Wausau and
Merrill.
chicago, milwaukee. Beaver Dam
Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.
Chicago. milwaukee,. Naukesba and
UcOnomOw0c
Chicago. milwaukee,. Madison and
prairle du Chien.
Chicago, milwaukee, Owatonna,
nankaao and Earibault.
Lhieago. TseloII- JanesyilEe and Min
erai Point
Chicago. EIgin, Rockford and Du-
chicago. Gtioton, Rock Island, Cedar
Rapids and Tama-
Chicago Des Holmes. Council Bluffs
aud Omaha
Chicn@a, canton, Sioux City, Sioux
ta5Is umG fankten.
Chicago, ysiisVauKee. Albert Lea and
southern minnesota Points.
Chicago. Milwaukee, Mason City,
fsitcnet, and Cnan beriain.
ROCK Island, zfnbuquc, ST. Paul and
BBnneapoiis.
Bayenport, taisnar, st. Paul and
minneapolis.
1Eilyx aEskee. Racine, EeIOif, Ereeport
and ROCK Island.
Mitchell, uOI-ey, Ashton and Aber.
deem.
sJim River Valley LAne.l
Pullman ~!eeDers and the Finest
Dining fars In fhe sC0rfd are run on the
main lines Of the CHsCSGO, HTLWAT-
h ~ e. ~. PAUL RAILWAY, and
every attention = paid To passengers by courteous
employees of the Company.
s. 2 Merrill. A. v. H. Carpenter.
SEN at2nsgeE. Gen1 Pass. agect.
j. T. Clark, Geo H. HesfFerd
eIeni SUpt. ASST GenI Pass Agt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1884-04-05
CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO

+ tie best and shortest route 70 and from Chicago
xud Council Bluffs Omaha and that it Is preferred
rs al well p5 sied travellers passing 10 from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18
PAYING THE CHURCH DEBT.

sob! husband, heard such a sermon to-day,
By dear Mr.. Stiggins. who said we would pay
Next Sabbath the debt on our church, and,
said he,
"whoever subscribes-Oh! how happy he'll
be.''
sAnd all may this glorious privilege share
By naming the sum he surely can spare;
You just sign slip and you weekly can pay
Oh! can you imagine an easier way?
"And dear Mr.. Stiggins said all can afford
To give back what only belongs to the LORD
Who will repay treble-besides If we should
Just sacrifice something, we'd feel the more
good"
Eyes, wife, of that privilege all should partaKe.
sacrif1ce for such a cause we must make;
I, being unselfish, will let you, guess.
Feel good-so we'll sacrifice your new silk
DRESS"
"oh! husband, 1 couldn't. Ny six won't suf-
fee.
Our pastor meant you would with joy sacrifice
A few of your pleasures. I thought you'd be
glad
To give up your pipe and your papers so bad.
-No7YiStotUn Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18

TEMPERANCE.-The temperance wave
which has swept over the country in the
last few years, particularly in the West
and northwest, while it may not have won
any decided political victories, has had an
extraordinary effect on the consumption of
whiskey. Sixty years ago tbs psople OF
the united States drank five gallons of
whiskey per capita; to-day they do not drink
over two. In the last sixty years the pro-
duction of spirits has not grown as rapidly
as the population; the use Of alcohal in the
arts has increased enormously, and the
consumption per adult for drinking purpo-
ses is probably much less than half what it
was about two generation ago. With three
times the population which this country had
in 1910, we actually drank no more whis-
key. AS compared with 1870, the showing
is equally favorable, for though the popu-
lation has increased, the production and
consumption of liquor have snot, proving
that much good has been done in the past
decade.
A temperance leader attributes this result
to two equal causes, the temperance agita-
ton and the progress of beer-driuking
Whatever its cause, however, incalculable
misery has been saved by the change. 1t
is to the credit of the American people that
they should have so perfectly and quietly
accomplished this great moral ohange---a
parallel for which may be sought ipT vain
the world over--Neac Orleans Times Dem
OcrGt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18

RICH TIN MINE.-In the United States
tin has been found in eight States, but
in slight paying quantities, except in
the Virginia mines which rate at ten cents
per pound, and have more than paid the
expense of developing them. The discov-
cry of the ore at Kings Mountain, in
Cleveland county, N. c., about forty miles
from Charlotte, was made in singular
manner. Among the minerals exhibited at
Boston FROM North Carolina was small
quantity of black-lookipg ore, of unusual
heaviness, labeled Unknown" A lump
of this unknown ore would outweigh q
piece of iron ore twice it's size, and sci
enlist, curious to see what it was, made an
analysis and found it to be tin ore of very
rich quality. An agent was sent out, who
arrived at Kings Mountain and gathered
up large quantity of the ore, which he
forwarded to Boston and which, on being
worked up, was found to yield rs per cent.
of tin, the richest yield known in the world.
The matter was brought to the attention Of
the North Carolina State authorities, hence
the efforts to locate vein and establish
mine. There are only three tin-bearing
mines in the world, and there is standing
reward of $50, 600 offered for the discovery
of one in the United States-Boston Bast-
Ietln.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18
John s. Wise.

That illegal-tax-receipt-ac who
holds at present a fraudulent seat as Con-
large from Virginia, John 5.
Wise, has taken it upon himself in recent
debates in that body, to denounce West
Virginia as the s'bastard child of political
rape"
This expression was used by this refined
Congressman's father some years ago IN
denouncing Republican methods, of which
he claimed this as one. To-day it is thun-
dered against the Democracy by this "apos-
tate' son, and, behold the sentiment is
applauded by the Republicans!
The Democrats are not responsible for
the creation of this State-no matter how
much blame soever may attach to them for
the fifty per cent. increase in population
and vast increase in prosperity and wealth
in the last decade. We care but little what
snch radical politicians as this windy Wise
may say of us, his ill-will being far prefer
able to his friendship; but to see Republi-
cans applauding this man when denouncing
their work done when the hands of that
party were 'whiter than snow," is ridicu-
lous in the extreme.
This same Wise gives his negro constitd-
ents and confreres little insight into his
appreciation of their virtues and the high
social status they occupy, as we'll as the
civilities he extends to their leaders. He
says emo negro has ever presumed to claim
social privileges by reason of political affl
iation with me. Colored members of the
Legislature come to my house to consult
me, but they always come to my kitchen. u
Possibly respectable negroes did not care te
lose the esteem of the community by Guilt
waiting intimate social relations with him
and certainly those negro members Of thu
Legislature who came to consult him fel
more at home in kitchen than in parlor
We presume the advice given savored o
the surroundings.
''Mr. Tilden," he says, F'wonld hardly
admit to his parlor the ritf-raff and wharf
rats of New York who vote the Democratic
ticket"-ergo, what MIR. Tilden does Mr.
/ Wise must do! What bond Of unity a.
well as similarity exists between the two
According to Mr.. Wise's logic so, 900 of hi
constituents are "riff-raff and wharf-rats,
the dregs of creation, the most elevated
of whom are scarcely fit to be allowed al
audience with him in his kitchen. Thes
last sentiments on the negro were no
spoken by him on the floor Of the Hall o
Congress, but before "Eliza Pinksten'
Sherman's Committee. Yet this is the ma
so dear to Republican hearts; 30 dear t.
the negro. This is the "apostate for tn
price of his 'apostaey. Greenbrier "
J Va.) Independent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18

READJUsTERs NOT RADICALs.-Refer-
ring to the call of Mahone's State Commit
tee for Convention to appoint delegates
to Chicago to nominate a Republican presi
dental ticket, the Lynchburg Neacs says
'sAny man has the right to change his
politics and become Republican. But he
cannot do it in Virginia without deserving
his people, his party, his principles, the as
sociations of his life, and the fellowships of
his manhood. Any nam may become a
Malone Republican, certainly-but his ways
will no longer lie among the great qoneerv-
alive Democratic masses Of Virginia. He
must betake himself to the motley horde
who follow the traitorous standard of the
Boss. There can be no fellowship between
light and darkness.
"But we know there are thousands of
good men and good Democrats who went
with Malone on the debt question who will
spurn to follow him into Radicalism. 1t
would be an insult to charge them with such
purposes. They were Readjusters. but
they will not join the false party which has
SO long been the enemy, the prosecutor, and
the slanderer, of the people of the South
There were many who abandoned him in
the last canvass, aud there will be many
more in the next, now that the mask is
thrown off. ;"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18

STANDARD TIME.--East OF Huntington, 18th
meridian, or Eastern time; West of Hunting
ton, Goth meridian. or Central time, which Is
one hour slower than Eastern time.
run between Clifton Forge and Huntington.
Nos. 2 and 5, daily between Clifton Forge and
Huntington; except.Sunday between Ashland
and Huntington. No. 2, daily except Saturday,
Clifton Forge to Richmond; de- lily, Richmond
to Old Point. No. 5, except Sunday, Richmond
to Clifton Forge; daily, Old Point to Richmond.
Nos. and 4. Washington, Louisville, and
Cincinnati Express, Solid Trains with Pullman
Sleeping-Cars and Coaches without change,
run daily between Louisville, Charlottes-
vile, and Washington. Do not stop for local
business, except that No. 3stops between Rich
mond and Charlottesville
G. & .. Sleeping Cars on trains Nos. and 5.
between Richmond and Clifton Forge
No. 7, daily except sunday. leave Cannelton
$40 a M, al rive Huntington l:l5 a. m.
No. s, daily except sunday. leave Hunting
ton 3:l5 p. M, arrive Cannelton S55 p. m,
Old Dominion Steamers will leave either
from Norfolk or Newport News for New YORK
on Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Satur-
day, at 600 p. m.
GOING NoRTH.-Pullman Parlor Cars on SSS
P. NJ. Train from Old Point connect with Pull
man Sleeping Cars 10 New York at r. +. & p.
Junction. From the North, Pullman Sleeping
Cars connect at r. F. & P, Junction with Pull
man Parlor Cars to Old Point. The lstter Train
leaves Richmond ll:25A. M; arrives Old Point
2l0P. Nj.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any office of c. & o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
II. ". FULLER,
c. W. SMITH, GenH Pass'r Agent.
Genl Manager. febl9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-18
Walk Into My Kitchen-A Parody.

From The State.]
ssWill you walk into my kitchen?'' said
pleasant Johnny Wise,
+" tbs the prettiest little kitchen on which
you e'er set eyes.
The way into my Kitchens through an alley
in the rear,
And have many curious things to tell you
when you're there"
Oh, no, nor' said the colored guest; "to
ask me is in vain,
For who goes in your kitchen, out your par
lor must remain
"Dear BROTHER" then said Johnny, 'you' re
witty and you're wise.
How handsome are your gizzard feet, thick
lips, and google eyes.
L have little whiskey glass upon my
kitchen shelf,
And if you'll come and see me there you
shall enjoy yourself"
Il thank you,'' said the colored guest
'skind sir, it may not be;
I've heard about that kitchen and do moi
wish to see.'
T. r. S.