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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
A Strange Enterprise.

Every man to his hobby. Morris
X. JesSup has a queer one, writes the
New York correspondent to the Utica
Observer. He is so wealthy that he
can afford to get what he desires; and
is 80 great a philanthropist that we
are inclined to forgive him for any va
gary. He has become absorbingly in
terested in monkeys, and has under
taken to bring to New York a speci-
men OF every existing variety. He is
not actuated by any freakishness
which impels the fashionable woman
to get a monkey for a pet; nor do
think that he aims at mere OdditY.
His purpose Is lOitier. He aims to re-
fute the Darwipian sort OF unbelief in
Christianity by SHOWN ,that nothing
III the monkey warrants the belief that
even at his best, he IS progressing to-
ward manhood. Nearly a year ago
Mr.. Jessup privately set aside a suffi-
cient fund for this strange enterprise.
He sent Prof. H. A. Ward. OF ROches-
ter. a noted zOolo9ist to Madagascar
Wi instructions TO buy a pair OF ev-
cry kind to be had there. Ward found
that the natives were engaged
in civil war, while French
fleet was guarding the coast,
and nothing could be done in the ful-
fillmen5 OF his mission. He went
thence to South America. where he Sc
cured over a hundred examples. The
entire collection will number about
three hundred, and cost a large sum
exactly how much cannot be ascer-
tanned beforehand, because some Of
the rarer specimens will have to be as
siduously hunted.
"When he exhibition is complete" 3"
said Mr. Jessup, "the most preiudieed
skeptic will acknowledge that the gap
between monkey and man is now, and
therefore always has been, wide and
unpassable."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
RESULT OF REPTDI4TTOy,
Foreign BondhoIders VIII Not Compro
mise With the State of Virginia.

mise with the state of Virginia.
VIM. L. Royal, counsel for the En-
gLIsh holders OF Virginia bonds, has re
turned to Richmond from London.
In relation to his mission. hesays that
the council OF foreign bondholders, as
well as Individual holders OF bonds,
are to man unalterably opposed to
making any proposition OF compro-
mise TO the state. II any adjustment
is ever effected, the move toward it
will have to come from the state. The
creditors have Il deep feeling OF resent
ment at the treatment they have re-
ceiyed. ''It makes a Virginian hang
his head with shame" said Mr.. Roy
all, Ito see how this state is thought
OF IN England. 1t is enough to kill any
measure dead in London to let the
name OF Virginia appear to be con-
nected with it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18

lady love, however, was so piqued at
the refusal that she persisted in her
rejection OF his suit and married an
other man. Inspired with the feeling
OF the desertion, the rejected wrotethe
song which has had such a wide rum
lie not only wrote the song, but he re-
malned true to his first love, and for
some time, the story goes, he has been
living here with his mother. Not long
ago, however, his loves husband died,
and since that time he has renewed the
acquaintance of the widow, who,
though older than when he went to the
war, Is still charming. The old flame
has, 1t is said, revived in the fair
widows breast, and there is a fair
prospect OF match.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
Sign and Client.

from the Macon Telegraph.
There is a young lawyer in the city
who once practiced the profession in
Atlanta. In front OF his door hung
brand new sign, bearing the gilt in
scription that told his occupation.
The young lawyer sat in his office for
two months and not a single client
called After many days OF weary
waiting the young attorney finally con
Guided that there was something wrong
about his sign. Acting upon a menta
suggestion he took the sign down one
night and beat it until the lettering
was quitefaiut and then replaced 1t. \
very good practice followed.
TOMMY, did you hear your mother
call you?' Course ] did" Then
why don't YOU go to her at once ."
Well. yOu see. she's nervous, and Il d
shock her awful If I should 90 too sud
den. ."-Chlcago Tribune.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
IN A STORn.
Yacht With Eight People on Board
Lost on Lake Minnetonka.


Shortly after O'Clock on the after
noon OF the 18th, a heavy wind and
ram storm passed over Lake Mime
tonka. A small steam yacht, the
Minnie Cook, with eight persons on
board, was capsized and the entire
party drowned. News OF the accident
reached Minneapolis, MINI, and
spread rapidly, creating the widest
excitement, when it became known
that all the victims resided there.
The names of the unfortunate party
are as follows: Ex-Mayor Rand,
Mrs. Mary Rand (ex-Mayor Rand's
wIfe), Harvey and Frank Rand lex
Mayor Rand's sons), J. K. Coyken-
dali and wife, Kate Coykendall, Geo ge
Mcdonald, engineer. All resided IN
Minneapolis. The storm is described
by eye-witnesses on the big boats as
terrific. The waves rolled high, spray,
rain and hail filling the air. Large
steamers put into shore with great
difficulty. 1t was impossible for
small craft to live in the terrible sea
and storm. Other boats and lives are
believed to have been lost, but it is
difficult to get details. The storm
was severe at White Bear also, and
two lives are reported lost there.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
The Poet and the Noble.
From Studies in Russia. ]

From Studies in Russia
A young poet had written a most
scurrilOus poem, in which he had de
scribed and libeled not only the en-
press, but also all the grand dukes
and duchesses. Some one, the censor
of the press, went and told the en-
press. "The man had better be sent
off to Siberia at once" he said: sit is
not case for delay" "Oh, no." said
the empress; ''wait little, but tell the
man ! desire to see him at 8 O'Clock
tomorrow evening" When the poor
man was told this, he felt as If the
last hour was come, and that the EN-
peror alexander ii must intend
himself to pronounce a sentence OF
eternal exile. He went to the palace,
and was shown through all the grand
staterOOms, one after another, with
out seeing anyone, till at last he ar
rived at small commonplace room
1t the end of them all, where there was
single table with a lamp upon it,
and here he saw the empress, the EN-
peror and all the grand dukes and
duchesses whom he had mentioned in
his poem. "How do you do, sir2''
said the emperor. 81 hear you have
written a most beautiful poem. and !
have sent for you that you may read
it aloud to us yourself, and | have in
vited all the grand dukes and duch-
esses to come that they may have
the pleasure Of hearing you" Then
the poor man prostrated himself at
the emperOr's feet. "Send me to ST.
IBERIA, sire" he said; ''force me to be
come q soldier; only donot compel me
to read that poem" ooh, sir, you are
cruel to refuse me the pleasure, but
you will not be so ungallant as to re-
fuse the empress the pleasure of hear
ing your verses. and she will ask you
herself" And the empress asked him.
When he had finished she said: II do
not think he will write any moreverses
about us again. He need nOt-go to
Siberia Just yet"
4 nObleman had entered into a con
spiracy against the emperor, and was
sentenced to Siberia. His eyes were
| bandaged, and he was put into a dark
| carriage, and for seven days and
nights they Travelled on and on, only
stopping to take food. At last he
! felt he must have reached Siberia, and
J the utmost anguish he perceived
nat the carriage stopped, and the
/ Dandage was taken off his eyes, and
| he was IN his own home He had
| been driven round and round st. Pc
/ tersburg the whole time, but the
| fright quite cured him.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
The skeleton in the Trunk

The traditional skeleton in the
closet is replaced in San Francisco by
the skeleton in the trunk, II the Chron-
icle is veracious.
"You would be surprised at the
number OF orders we fill for trunks
with false bottoms" said a trunk
manufactures. For thieves, eh p,
Sometimes, yes, but more frequently
for high-tonel people. A man came
to me one day with an oil painting OF
a beautiful woman and asked to
have the-painting built into the bot
tom or a trunk Naturally was curl
Gus and, as he was talkatlve, | soon
found out that the painting was OF
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
OUT INTO THE NIGHT,
Guests of u Missouri Hotel Forced to Va
cate In Haste.

The Globe Hotel, in louisiana, No,
caught fire, early on the morning OF
the 7th, from the explosion of lamp.
and burned TO theground The build
ing was three stories high. There were
thlrty-tive guests asleep at the time of
the fire, all OF whom were awakened.
Many OF them leaped from the second
and third-story windows to heground,
clad in their night-clothes. Dr. Loner-
gan, who jumped from the third floor,
struck on the brick sidewalk and was
killed almost instantly. Other guests,
besides losing their trunks, jewelry,
and all their clothing, received severe
injuries, breaking their legs and arms
in jumping. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
S6 600
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
Ell HIHDI DEAD.
Report that the False Prophet
of the Soudan is No More.

Gen. Brackenbury telegraphs from
Fatmeh that a. letter which was re-
ceived there on the 1th states that FL
Mahdi is dead. The letter was written
by a merchant at Handak, July s,
and it says that since the prophets s
death his followers havefallen to fight
ing among themselves. A refugee
Egyptian soldier, who arrived at Fat
meh, Gen. Brackenbury says, as
serts that he saw an Arab on the
1st of July, at Abudom, who told him
that Ell Mahdi was dead.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
How Ferdinand Started.

r rom JIle New l Ofk IlInes.
Ward was a S1-a-day employe
among the grain and pork dealers not
so many years ago. Nobody sus-
pected him of shrewdness; latent knav-
cry showed no outward signs of de-
velopment. One day it fell to his lot
to carry message from the exchange
floor to some nabob's office in the
neighborhOod. By hook or crook he
became possessed of a secret regarding
deal that was being pushed by a
strong syndicate. He had a few dol
lars, saved by an economy which must
have sadly pinChed him. Into the
market went his tritle, and he reaped
profits which, il not startling, were
fair. The next day he had an excuse
to visit that same office again. With
III the innermOst precincts went on a
discussion OF proposed operations by
a company of the heaviest men on the
exchange. Young Mr.. Ward was very
tired. Sitting down for a moment in
an armchair, he was asleep in a triCe.
The clerks working away over their
desks at the end OF the room listened
to his aggressive snoring. watched his
manly bosom rise and fall with clock
work regularity, and they made merry.
They saw in him a duplicate of Mr..
Dickens fat boy of Pickwicklan mem
ory, and their Jokes lacked nothing OF
sOulfulness. Nothing could have sur
prised them more than to have known
that all their witticisms were falling
on his listening ears-that is, nothing
could have surprised them more save
, - = lnn+ 81 T.,
LazybOnes was keenly alive to
every syllable being spoken on the
other side of that inner-office door.
Close ythe crack was his chair. When
the rich men ended their conference
Ward had Just awakened. rubbed his
eyes energetically, yawned uproarious-
ly, and hastened away, apparently in
deep disgust at his self-forgetfulness.
When the market opened the next day
the pool had a partner. He wasn't
an extensive operator, but he rlsked
all he had. Did he make anything
Two or three thousand dollars before
the week was over. No; it wasn't all
on his own capital. He knew a good
thing when he saw it, and, with the
easy confidence OF a crack shot sure
ofhis game, he waited till an oppOrtune
moment came, and then walked calmly
into the presence oftEe emagnates, and,
with the cool audacity which after
ward brought him victims further up
town, acquainted the gentlemen with
the entertaining fact that he was pos
sessed of their secret, and thought he
knew some people who might want to
buy it. But he would be generous, he
said and he was. Some produce-ex-
change heck-books testify to this.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18

WHILE digging n drain in Eustis
Street, workmen found, ten feet below
the surface, a slate grayestOne upon
which was engraved, "In memory OF
John Houghton, who departed this
life at the age OF 56 years, September
p. 1928 When thisscen OF toll and
care is Ger, we live to die and die TO
live no more Boston Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18
MAGGIE KISSED ME.

Maggie kissed me at the gate;
am married, she is single
Yet the soft touch of her lips
Made by bosom sweetly tingle
Maggie kissed me; nothing loath,
l at once leaned DER and kissed her.
Was | faithless 10 my troth7
Maggie Is my baby sister
st. P1ui Herald
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18

CALRoRSIA has on hand surplus
OF so, 900, 600 bushels OF wheat.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-18

Miss BETTY was a remarkably young
and handsome looking woman for her
years, and she never told any one how
old she was. "Gracious me, Miss
Betty" said an old acquaintance
admiringly one day, chow well you
keep your age" Thanks" she re
piled with a smile. How do you ever
manage to DO it ?' "Oh, easy enough;
I never give it away. ."-Merchant
Traveller
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
Grants luiet Manner,

Apropos OF General Grants retiring
disposition the following is related in
the Chicago Inter- ocean: 81 remember
well the morning that he made his first
appearance in Washin gtOn. He had
been called there to take command of
all the armies OF the United States. He
slipped IN unannounced, and very few
knew of his presence IN the city until
nc appeared at breakfast in the dining
room at WIZARDS. Itso happened that
there was only one person in that
dining-room who recognized him when
he came IN. Grant had walked quietly
to the table and was in his seat before
this gentleman saw him. The moment
he did see him this gentleman rose and
said: Lndit S and gentlemen, we are in
the presence If Lieutenant General
Grant Instantly all the people at the
tables were on their feet. At that time
Washington people were used to the
other style OF military men, and natur-
ally thought that Grant had pride
enough In his own achievements TO be
pleased at any recognition of them by
the people who admired him. But as
the clalnor of enthusiasm arose in that
diDing-room, there crcpt over Grants
face such look Of disappointment aud
distress that those nearest him were dis
concerted. IL acknowledged the com.
plimcnt paid him in a quiet way that
seemed to the Washingionians very
much like indifference; but | think he
never forgavo the man who called the
attention OF the people to him while he
was at breNkfAst.N
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15

tonight has made me more wretched
than | have ever been before. Harry
Harry why did you come ?"
"Nettie, darling, | have come to ask
you to forget and foTgive!"
And Henry Rainscroft held out his
aims.
Indignant and hurt, she turned, with
out word, 10 leave the room, but,
quickly catching and retaining her
hand, he murmured sadly:
"Nettie, II you could only know how
/, too, have suilered-how I was in
Weighed into that wretched marriage
you would never turn from me like
that"
81 have no doubt you have suffered, "
she returned, "and that your married life
Is an unhappy one; but so long as it
exists YOU must bear il alone; and,
Harry" she added, wildly, "ncver--
never seek Inc again"
"Wby, do you not know?--did you
not hear?" and he looked rather
strangely.
clear what, Harry" faint, dawn
ing light creeping over her face.
" That she, my wife, died in q mad
house more than year ago."
1t was well he was near to catch her
in his strong, loving arms, for she
would have fallen to the floor in the
sudden reaction from hopeless grief to
exquisite joy.
Bearing her to the sofa, he whispered,
gladly:
"You are mine, all mine, now"
A smile more expressive than words
was her response.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
The Union Men Win.

The trouble between Christian Heu-
rich, the brewer, and the labor unions
bids fair to have early settlement. The
Saloon Keepers Association resolved
last night that Mr.. Heurich would have
to compromise with the labor unions or
they (the saloon keepers would have to
stop selling his beer. Another meeting
Of the association was held last evening
at j. j. Ruplps saloon, 1919 Seventh
street. There was also number OF
knights OF Labor and members Of the
Federation Of Labor present by invita-.
ton. Colonel Tim Lee, who keeps q
saloon on ID street. near Tenth street,
was chosen chairman. He said that
through the boycotting of Heurich' IS
beer his trade had fallen off about one
third. The trades-union people agreed
to a proposition of the saloon keepers
that II they prevailed on Mr.. Hcurich to
employ none but union wOrkmen and
use none but union material, they
would raise the boycott. A message to
this effect was drafted and cabled to
Mr.. Heurich, who is in Hamburg, and
his reply Is awaited.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
LOye.Chnrms in IoMa.

First you get two bits of silk, one OF
his favorite color and one OF yours.
Back these bits with some soft stuff,
and on their face embroider your
initials. Sew the bits Square in shape)
into small sack, attach it to II narrow
ribbon, and wear it about the neck, but
out of sight. That isn't all. You must
put into it lock Of his hair, tied with a
ribbon of your favorite color. How does
one get the lock of hair? On, you
stupid child Have you no strategic
talents? Ask him for what you want,
then. There are 1000 girls in Burling-
ton, and 1,200 Of them have "love-
charms" Watch the next time you go
down in n bob car and see. II IIawkcye.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
Tho New momeopatbi, uos,,t.I.

Plans are being prepared by the
Board of Directors OF the Homeopathic
Hospital to remodel the old Riggs
schoolhouse, at First street and New
York avenue, which they purchased two
months ago. On the first floor will be
executive rooms, physicians rooms, dis
pensary, Office for the house physician,
dining and reception rooms and kitchen.
The second and third floors will have
two free wards, in size each IA by 80
feet; four private wards, If by II feet;
two rooms for nurses. There will be
accommodation for eighty patients.
The cost OF improvements will, it is
thought, reach about $1,000.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
AT THE vUE DE L'EAU.

lounged last Sunday by the sea,
And watched its pillows come and go;
saw the bathers playfully
Disporting In that surf-like snow
Down by the Vue dc fEau.
And one among them caught my eye
A maiden-and so wondrous fair
That from my lips escaped sigh.
She glanced, and saw me standing there
Down by the Vue dc Eau,
Just one swift glance from those dark eyes
But years could not have chained me more
i madly loved Called on the skies
To note tho fealty swore
Down by the Vuo dc Eau.
A form like Hebe, with bright hair
Failing around. o beauteous sight
ALAS u | said. "She is too rare
For earth. She Is n water sprite'-
Down by the Vuo de Eau.
rs she mortal or myth2
(What harsh sound breaks upon the
strain y
"Your wife has sent me, Mr.. Smith,
To say it's time to take the train
Down by the Vuo dc Eau.
Now, I'm man who means to keep
His marriage vows. And so-you know
I think must have dropped asleep
Down by tho Vuo de 'Eau.
Il Boston Globe.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
Washington Light Infantry TO Cape
NAV

The Washington Light Infantry
Corps will leave by special train to-
morrow evening at 1880 for Cape May
for their summer camp. Every ar
rangcment has been provided, ncces-
sary to make the trip a delightful one
for the corps and their many friends
who will accompany them.
Round trip tickets, good going only
on special train Q0:30) and good, re,
turning on any train within Is days, will
be issued at the low rate of s.. Pull.
man parlor cars will be attached to
the special train for the accommoda.
ton OF the eXcursionists. Seats can be
secured in these cars on application to
Quartermaster Brcitbarth.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
aE0,C,
ECzFllAl


:. For the benefit of suffenig humanity, / deem
IL only my duty TO give g unsolicited testi-
mony I'm favor of Swift Specific. My wife
mas been afflicted with Szema from infancy.
Wetried every known NEEDY, but tono avail.
She was also afflicted nth q. periodical ner-
vous headache, sometiles followed by an In
termittent fever, SO tat her life became a
burden TO her. Finally determined to try
Swiits Specific. She commenced seven weeks
ago. After taking tl5 first large bottle the
disease seemed to inc case: the burning, Itch
ing and inflammation became unbearable.
She, however, perstyered In the use of the
medicine. After taxing the second bottle the
Inflammation begaJ to subside. After. the
third bottle the inflammation disappeared and
the. sore spots dried ~ and turned white and
scaly, and finally SIC brushed them off In an
impalpablo white powder resembling pure
salt. She Is now failing the sixth bottles every
appearance of the disease is gone, and her
flesh IL soft and white as child's. Her head
aches have disappeared and she enjoys the
only good health She has known iif1O years
No wonder she deems every bottle Of s. S, 8.
is worth a thousand times It's weigb5 In gold.
Any further information concerning her case
will be cheerfully given by herself at her resi-.
dence, 136 Mullett street. or by me,
JOHN L. BRADLEY, A Griswold ST.
Detroit Mich, May 18, 1886
For sale by all druggists
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
MY, l57 w. Odd st. Drawer 3,Atlanta,Ga.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15
DIR. HEBBARD.

Who has given his life to hopeless sufferers,
can be consulted at No. 723 18th ST., Wash
ington, ID. c. Specially: All Chronic Diseases.
Consultation fee, 81. A few testimonials:
"Dr. lIebbard has but few If any superiors
In the medical line. "-ByO0kiyB Eagle.
DIR. Hebbard Is medical writer of high re-
pute. "-NeW York HeiGtd,
"a physician of thorough science, extended
knowledge and large practical experience. -
Vim. EdsdH, President Y. N. O. A., Brook
I I'm, N. Y.
"Dr. Hebbard Is continually discovering
new. methods of saving human life. "-PhNd-
delphia Press.
1.-THE doctor is one of the most skillful sur
geons and competent medical advisers in this
country. Men HdUen (Ct.) FdiiddiUm.
"Dr. Hebbard is working with the most In
tense earnestness to heal the sick, open blind
eyes, unstop deaf ears and save the dying
Providence Press.
Boston is proud to be tho home of this
celebrated physician, so long worker for
human needs. "-BOStOR Herald.
'Dr. Hebbard has made new contributions
recently to medical science which promise to
be of great interest. "-BoSton Ifdueiier.
"Dr. Hebbard is utterly an original man
the product of his own energy-and while he
works for the present welfare .of the people,
he d almost superhuman in bis efforts to
make all sure of a happy future. y The North
Amey,cGb ReriGm. le1S-tf
The Washington critic., 1885-08-15

The Regular Saturday Night Ex-
cursiOn 10 Atlantic CITY and Cape
May by the Pennsylvania Rail
road
Was not run Oh August Sth on account
of the great rush to New York, but on
Saturday, August 10, 1885, the excur-
sion will be resumed On that night
the Washington Light Infantry will
also leave for their encampment at
Cape May. Excursion tickets will be
sold as heretofore at So for the round
trip. This affords magnificent oppor-
tunity to visit these popularresorts, and
those who would embrace the occasion
are advised to secure their tickets early,
as the demand on the former trips ex-
ceeded the supply. Special EaStLake
coaches for ladies. Train leaves the
Baltimore & Potomac Railroad Station
at Top. m; returning, leaves Cape
May p. M, Atlantic City $50 p. m.
Any desired information will be cheer
fully furnished by Robert A. Parke,
Passenger Agent, Southeastern District,
whose office Is at the station. The FIVE
dollar excursion to Cape May and At
lantic City will leave next Friday at II
a. IN. as usual.