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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
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A romantic marriage took place in
Madison Il few days since, which frun-
ished the city with gossip. Miss Genie
Knight, the nineteen-year-old daught-
er Of Col. J. H. Knight, wealthy
lawyer, lumberman and politician Of
Ashland, being associated with Post
master General Villas in the lumber
ing interests, was welded to Leslie b.
Rawley, a young commercial traveller
and son Of ~ 5. Rawley Of Madison.
The ceremony was performed by Jus
tiee Of the Peace r. II, Perkins at the
home OF the groom's parents, none of
the brides family being present. The
bride has an elegant home here, which
joins the handsome mansion Of the
postmaster genera. She is the eldest
Of three children, is a sprightIy bru-
nette, and moved in the highest social
circles Of the city. \ year ago she
was reported to have been engaged to
a wealthy Southern planter whom she
had met ut Ashland, and when the an
nouncement Of her marriage was made,
it was not generally known that the
engagement was broken. The marriage
is the social sensation Of the hour, the
courtship having been cIandestinc and
brief. The groom Is a handsome ath-
letic chap twenty-five years Of age,
and just the ideal fellow to figure in Il
romance like the present one.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
The Years Disaster.

CHICAGO, Dee. 5.-The table Of dis
asters to lake shipping during the year
of 1885 as published shows that sixty
vessels passed out Of existence during
the year, involving a loss Of 81 ,016,-
200. OF these twenty-five were steam
and thirty-eight sail Twenty-Five
went ashore and pounded to pieces.
Nineteen were destroyed by fire, four
teen foundered, four capsized and we're
broken up by seas and one was blown
into splinters by an explosion Of a
boiler. twenty-five were wrecked on
Lake Michigan; ten on Lake Huron,
six on Lake Superior, six on Lake
Erie and ten Lake Ontario. With the
loss Of these sixty vessels, seyenty-four
lives persisted The most notable was
the wreck of the AIgoma at Isle Roy
ale, Lake Superior, Noy. eth, by
which forty-eight liyes we're lost.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
THE arear story orsnc year.

The publishers Of the Weekly Pion-
eer Press, alert, IL usual, to present to
their readers the best and freshest Of
good things, have obtained, at heavy
outlay, the right to publish in advance
of its issue in book form, story which
is pronounced BY leading critics, who
have read it in manuscript, to be the
'most remarkable literary production
of the times" More absorbing than
any of Hugh Conway's stories"
Mrs Peixada" deals with the or
binary and probable facts Of life. 1t
contains nothing impossible or unreal,
but deals with facts that might have
occurred in any city in the United
ed States 1t is thrilling and absorb
ing in character, while its literary cx-
cellence is conceded Beginning with
the ordinary occurrences OF the day, it
gradually increases in interest till the
reader is fairly carried away by the
sweep Of events. 1t is a story Of action
and incident. The most powerful
emotions Of the human heart, love.
hatred, suffering, are portrayed with &
force and naturalness that places this
novel in class by ITSELF for intense
intesest and for dramatic power.
Parties subscribing at once for the
Weekly Pioneer Press will secure the
opening chapters Of the great novel.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

a late St. Paul paper contains
this bit of information: "Ies, said
a gentleman well posted in railroad
matters, The Dispatch hit the nail
on the head last evening when it said
that jim Hill would soon hayea line
Of his own from IIinckIey to Lake
Superior. Yes, sir. When he figures
out the amount Of business he has given
to st. Paul \ Duluth, he will no doubt
reason that he can make Just rs much
for himself. The Lake Superior ter
minus is bound to become one of the
leading factors in the transportation
business to the seaboard
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
SEW ! F

is well located, nine miles north Of Tarpon
Springs On the Gulf Of Mexico having a
water front on tie Ocean. Tie land adj
joining and in rear Is high and rolling, hay
ing an elevation OF about fifty feet above
the ocean within one and one-halt miles. i
vessel is owned and used expressly for the
trade of this settlement. Arrangements
are being made for the erection Of a hotel
in Ocean Park, WharYes and various other
/ improvements in Seville. The new steam
CT, finished in Pittsburgh, Pa, September
y, ls~2, by the Gulf Steam Ship Co., cx-
pressly tor tire line few miles South and
North from Tarpon Springs, viii connect
with boats at Iarpon Springs for points.
The soil varies from sandy loam t. hum
us, muck ana mari, and is Of durable fer
tilfy, as viii be seen from the large size Of
f the trees and the rank growth Of grass in
the timber.
Water soft pure and abundant
Gov. Bloxham says that Elolila has
DOUBLED its resources in FOUR
4 YEARS.
IFONE HUNDRED AND FORTY
4 TWO THOUSAND settlers have located
permanently in Florida the past TWO
YEARS.
r@AONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY
FOUR THOUSAND tourists ANA winter
boarders registered at the Florida hotels
the past winter. and invested IN the State
over 100000 dollars in four months.
~ Great inducements in desirable town
lots and and TO acre plats; also. any size
tract 10 to 10000 acres. adapted to colon,
. izati1e. STETEEN Mi 10 \ = IpT n
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
The Gulf Coast OF Florida.
The most elevated ocean front lands
IL THE STATE
GENERAL CRAMPS
Opinion Of Florida, aftera visit over the State

U TG7U q dIVUT VIsII W7NI IIlV .VITU-
Extract from the Philadelphia Ledger)
1T is capable Of supplying all the
oranges, lemons, piucapples, and other
semi tropical fruits used IN the United
States; l00,000,000 dollars Of sugar now
imported; material fer rope, hagging,
coarse mating, etc. The deposits Of fer
tilzer under it and above it are sufficient
for many generations. It only wants peo-
pie and enterprise, both Of which It is rap.
idly obtaining Florida to Jag qfords tie
best opening IN the srori3 for y0ang men -
sacH means and greet jadas3Y ! shall
probably have more TO say on this subject
when | get home. Very truly yours,
Il 4 Ip MI :,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

Mrs. Grover, while crossing the
bay on last Sunday, met with what
might have proven fatal accident.
She was being drawn by a large dog,
when suddenly coming upon an air
hole the dog went in drawing the sled
and lady in after, and both would
probably have drowned but for the
prompt action Of come one on the ice.
\ very narrow escape.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

According to a recent order from
the department, mail carriers are for
hidden to accept letters or other mail
matter from the public to deliver at
mail cars The railway companies
have supplemented the edict BY in
structing lis agents in Il like manner.
Therefore, if YOU want your letters mail
eb on the train, you must not expect
the messenger or station agent to DO
ii for YOU.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
UNEQALLED CLLMATE,,

BaIrny Breezes, Charming Scenery. Trop-
zeal Fruits and Flowers in bloom every
month OF the year, Winter Vegetables and
Tropical Fruits ofall kinds paying $to9
to $500 PER acre. NO KILLING
FR0SI6 OR MALATIA.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

Clark the Grocer has gone ont Of
business. The She. and his credit
orr have charge Of his goods. 1t is
sad that his liabilities are about ST.
ooO and the assets $4,000. The in
stItution lived about n long as any
body thought it would.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

\ Kentucky court Of appeals
holds that it Is unconstitutional for a
woman to hold an elective office.
This will throw out several women
who have been elected clerks of the
cOnrtS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

Mrs. Anna Price, widow Of John
Price, a Revolutionary soldier, cele-
brated her ninty-seventh birthday at
Fillmore, Clinton county, Ind, on
Mond ". There are now living Of
the descendants Of this venerable
mother and her husband no less than
13t persons.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26
WANTED CANYASSERS
Fps For the Life Of
GENERAL |. s. GRANT

by the distinguished Historian, Hon, J. T Head
ley Very liberal commission. Rapid Sales.
Address AT once stating experience, and terri
tory desired. OUTFIT, 90 cents
C. W BEBO
oil 1925 n eth ST. Minueago s. Mimi
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-12-26

james G Blaine IS not president
but he recently, with four others, in
vested in some mining property near
Leadville Col, and it now turns out
to be worth &5.OO0.O00.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
Grants Shiloh Article.

Gen. Grants article on The Battle of
Shlloh.1 in the February Century,
promises to provoke much controversy.
Already several articles have appeared,
in which the correctness of Gen. Grants
statement is questioned. These articles
we're written by those who took part IN
the battle on the Federal side.
The aim of Grant in his article seems TO
be to make it appear that he was not sur
prised at Shiloh. He does not say that he
was not, but The DRIFT of his article is IN
that direction.
OF course it was hardly TO be expected
that he would make admissions that
would show poor generslship, but it is
pretty certain that if he were called on
to produce convincing testimony that he
was not surprised, and that his army was
fulIy prepared for an attack, he would be
forced to admit that he could not do 1t.
If the Federal army was awaiting an
attack there are thousands OF persons
who knew it because there would nave
been preparations indicating that fact.
None OF these thousands, however, come
forward to sustain Gen. Grants state
ments.
There is not much doubt that the Fed
eral army was broken all to pieces on the
6rst day of the fight, and that If Buell. and
Wallace had not come to Gen. Grants
aid. it would have been captured. Gen.
Grant saws that Notwithstanding the fact
that he was driven back and his lines
broken on the first day, he felt entirely
confident of victory on the second day.
His confidence doubtless was not in
his broken and scattered columns,
but in the fresh troops Of Buell.
and Wallace. Gen. Cook has ALREADY
announced his purpose to reply to that
part Of Gen. Grants article that apples
70 himself. Gen. Wallace, doubtless,
will haze something to say. A good deal
about the battle Of Shiloh may be expected
in the next few weeks. y is doubtful,
hoWaver. if much that will be said will
be new. or IL anything will be said that
will tend to change the popular impress
sion about the battle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
Improving the Nail Service

The post office appropriation bill which
has been agreed upon by the sub-COmmit-
tee on Post Office Appropriations, contains
three provisions that viii meet with gem
eral approval. The first provides for in
creasing the weight Of letter which a
2-cent stamp will carry from half ounce
tn an ounce. The second reduces the
postage on newspape Ts mailed by pub
fishers from > cents to 1 cent a pound,
and the third makes the amount of COM
pensation paid to railways for carrying
the mails depend on the space the mails
occupy, and the speed at which they are
carried.
The adoption of the first provision will
be very great convenience and will not
add much to the weight of the mails. \
very large percentage of letters is just a
littIeOver the regulation half ounce weight,
and where the fact is not noticed annoy
ancc is caused to the post ONCE authori-
ties. who have 30 collect additional post
age. and to the receivers Of the
letters. who have to pay the post
aye. The second provision is good one
because the circulation of good news
papers ought to be encouraged in
every possible way. People VIII
read newspapers when they will not
read books. While it is true that the pub
fishers now pay the postage they will be
able to give the public better papers if
their expenses are reduced. The aim of
the publishers OF good newspapers Is to
make their papers as good as they can
afford. What is saved in one way is gen.
orally expended in another. The one
cent a pound saved in postage will appear
in increased reading matter, IN better
telegraphIc service, or in some other way.
The reduction. therefore. viii not benefit
the newspaper publishers as much as it
will new speper readers. 1t is some
what remarkable that the idea en-
bodied in the third provision was
not adopted long ago. There has
been always much trouble about fast
mails, and within the last few years the
appropriation bills have contained appro-
priatiOns for fast mails hetw cen the larger
cities. If the proposed plan is adopted
there will be no further occasion for
special fast mail service, because 1t viii
be 10 the interest of the railroads 10 carry
all the mails on their fastest trains, and
to provide fast trains where they haven't
them already, 1t is only fair to say that
the MANAGEMENT Of the Post Office De
partment has been very liberal within the
last few years, and that Congress has
promptly approved all of its recommends
tions which had fer their object better
and cheaper mail service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
The universal cotton Convention

The Universal Cotton Convention.
A special effort is being made to insure
the success of the Universal Cotton Con-
vention which meets in the main build
ing Of the exposition at New Orleans,
Feb. 10.
The original purpose of the managers
Of the exposition was nothing more
than an exhibition of cotton and cotton
products, to celebrate the centennial Of
cotton in this country. In response, how
ever, TO the almost universal demand OF
the South, the cotton centennial idea ex-
panded into the great industrial expOsi-
ton which is now seen at New Orleans.
While cotton, therefore, is only fea-
ture Of the exposition, it is still the pur-
pose to make it the leading feature. Inc
convention that viii assemble on Feb. 10
will be under the immediate control Of
the Mississippi Valley Cotton Planters
Association. 1t viii be composed of rep
resentatiye cotton planters from each OF
the cotton growing States, and from each
of the States in any way interested IN
cotton manufacturing. Delegates are
also expected from all the cities in this
country and Europe where cotton Is
handled extensively.
In such a gathering, comprising some of
the ablest and most progressive men Of
the country, the proceedings cannot fail
to be deeply interesting. 1t is especially
the duty of cotton planters and factors to
see that they are we'll represented in the
convention. The celebration of the cot
ton centennial is, in a measure, their en-
terprise, and they are responsible for its
success.
February is always pleasant month
in New Orleans. The exposition will be
in perfect order by Feb. 10, and there will
be nothing wanting to make visit to the
exposition at that time in every way en-
jOyable. The indications now are that
the railroad fare will be reduced within a
very few days to l cent a mile.
Planters and business men, it is true,
are complaining of hard times, but they
surely can spare the time and money
particularly when the rates for travelling
and entertainment are so reasonable, TO
see the grandest display of the fruits of
genius and industry that has ever been
presented to the world.
There is another thing that the South
ern people ought to bear in mind. 1t is
that many people at the North would
not be disappointed if the exposition
should not receive the support that its
managers have right to expect for it.
They would like TO be able to say that the
Southern people haven't sufficient
amount Of the spirit Of enterprise and
progress to appreciate such an exhibition
as that on the banks of the Mississippi.
some Of the Northern papers can scarce
" conceal their satisfaction at the finan-
ciaI difficulties with which the eXpOsi-
ton has been cOntending for the last few
weeks The exposition is a Southern en-
terprise. 1t is something to be proud OF.
There has never before been anything OF
the kind equal to it. Let the Southern
people prove TO the world that they are
able and willing to support their own I'M
dertakings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
Personal.

d. L. MOODY began a series of revival meet
ing5 at Scranton Sunday.
MARK TwAIN's mother and brother live in
KeOkuk, Iowa. Mrs. Clemens is so years Of
age.
DIR. TAUssY, the insanity expert, who has
become insane, accumulated 100000 in New
York within dozen years.
LORD AYLEsTORD left brother, interested
with him in the ranch and cattle at Big
Springs. He is Hon. ID. H. Finch.
THE REV. MOTHER MARY FRANCIS CLARE.
better known as the "Nun of Kenmare," is
stopping for a few days at Philadelphia.
THE South Bend tInd.j Tribune, speaking OF
the probating OF the late Schuyler ColIfaxs
Will says that the estate is valued at $l25,OOO
only.
Col. LAMoNT's salary as private secretary
to Gov. Cleveland was $4,000 year. As pri-
vate secretary to President Cleveland it will
be only So, $50.
IDA LEWIS, ''the Grace Darling of Lime
Rock" near Newport, has sent a contribution
to the treasurer of the Grace Darling MOnu-
ment Fund in England.
SIDNEY WEST, a son of Gen. A. Nj. West, of
Holly Springs, Miss, Greenback candidate
for Vice President, a young man of great
promise, who was honOred as first distinguish
ed in the law class of the Mississippi Univer-
sity. last year, while carelessly handling
pistol. shot ana killed himself Friday evening.
For eight months he had been pract cling law
at Holly springs.
kENNA, OF West Virginia, seems to be the
only one of the entire list of twenty five eN-
Confederates in the Senate who served as a
private soldier throughout his connection with
the army. lie entered the service as a mere
boy, being, indeed, about Is years of age at its
close. He volunteered when about 10, was
severely wounded at the age of II, and was
surrendered At Shreveport at the age of about
Is.
THE Tichborne claimant has taken up
pigeon shooting since his release. He took
part in two matches for ESQ a side. at twenty
five birds each, at Leeds, the other day,
against Dir; w. Graham of London and Mr..
g. IL. Fowler, both well known Shots In the
first match MIR. Fowler was declared the win
ner at the nineteenth bird, having killed
thirteen birds to the claimants seven. In the
second match the claimant shot much better
Mr.. Graham winning by only one bird.
ABNER COBURN, whose body fills a new
made grave in Maine, was not man of fine
address, nor was there much dignity in his
manners. One day while he was Governor
of Maine Miss kellogg, of fame as a singer,
met him at the State College, and, mistaking
him for jantOr or man OF work OF some sort
at the place, engaged him to fetch drinking
water from distant spring Tor her use. Her
visit at the college lasted for several days of
the commencement week. just before she
took leave she took out her purse and offered
some coin 10 Mr.. C0burn, who smilingly shook
his head. Miss kellogg's chagrin was deep
when, later. she learned that the man who
had been serving her was none other than the
good naturcd Gov. COburn, the richest man
of the northeastern corner OF the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
Elkins AS a Cabinet Maker.

Ne3o I0rN Times IINd. HeV
The fine sense of humOr which MIR stephen
B. Elkins il known to possess Is balanced, it
seems, by an equally fine sense Of the fitness
OF things The former leads Mr.. Elkins to
take hand in the delicate and arduous work
OF constructing Mr.. Cleyeland's Cabinet, and,
we must confess, there has been nothing more
bolsterously funny IN our recent politics than
the appearance in this role Of MIR. Blaine's
manager in chief. But his nice taste Restraints
Mr.. Elkins from carrying the joke too far.
and he disclams any purpose TO dictate
policy for the Democratic party" His inter
est in the next administration is merely that
of a private citizen. He wants Ito see the
country prosper" But Mr.. Elkins has q
IA her-in- law of some merit. who, in his
npInion. would make an excellent Postmaster
General or Secretary Of the Interior. Should
Mr.. Elkns' views of senator Davis capacity
be shared by Mr.. Cleveland, We should not
only see the country prosper nightly, but the
government suits against Mr.. Elkins might in
consequence be withdrawn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28

II turns out that the Iowa editor who
wanted TO have JEFF. Davis hanged at this
late DAY has been long persistent and
systematic slanderer Of the Southern peo-
ole. He is the same CiaFkson who wrote
a pack Of faisehOods from Richmond, IA,
to his baper a few mouths ago, and so
frightened his father, who is Vice Presi-
dent of the Farmers National Congress,
that the old man is afraid to go to the
New orleans Exposition for fear be will
be assassinated. He is also the same
said Just after the election
Iected, figures or no
very recently
.sIandering st.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28
BRIGHT BITS.

THE man who was buried alive had grave
reasons to believe that somebody had blund-
cred.
THERE was one thing about CARLYLE that he
never could make sgree with himself; his dys
pepsia.
HENRY BERGH saw cartman mixing up a
hot bran mash for his horse, and at once 81
rested him for cruelty TO animals.-RehdShed
by Btrdette.
At Western funeral all the pail bearers
got into a fight, but the corpse renamed per-
fectiy neutral. The latter's conduct was
highly commended by the local press.
If there be among you man that hath a
healthy tramp coming in at the front gate, If
he ask you for bread, give him stone. This
isn't very good scripture, but it's good policy.
LANDLADY-"Doy you find your steak ten der,
Mr.. Dumbyg If not 1 will DUMMY who
was awakened at O'Clock that morning by
the cOOk pounding it)-Er-it might be well
to let the cook hit 1t few more times, think.
-Ne10 York Sun.
$50 Clara is dead observed Mrs. Simpson
sympathctcaly to Mrs. DeSilva, of Boston"
Yes. poor dear! she last week of lung
fever" How did it happens" "She impru-
IDENTIFY exposed herself. The house caught ire
New Years night and the poor girl rushed
ont into the snow without her eyeglass.-Nelc
York Graphic.
THERE was much wranglng on the railroad
bill in the Florida Legislature. Mr.. Palmer
asks, why are our railroads charging twice
as much for fare as are charged for other
roads, where the construction through the
mountains cost fifty times as much as in
Flcrlda:" Mr.. Forrest, holding up handful
OF free passes, eXclalms: This is why"
Applause.
ALWAYS Took HIS PART
When e'er at school some bigger boy
Would pound me till I'd smart,
My brother'd jump into the fray,
And kindly take my part.
When Ger at home our mother gave
To us each half a tart,
My brOther'd get me of alone
And kindly p 'take my part"
-Jef Joslvn, in EUdilsoiiIe Argus.
"a GOOD WIFE IS heavens greatest gift to
man and the rarest gem the earth holds" re-
marked Mr.. Jarphly the other morning.
"Shc is his joy, his inspiration and his very
soul. Through her he learns to reach the
pure and true, and her loving hands leads
him softly over the rough places. She Isl
Jeremiah" said Mrs. Jarphly, solemnly,
Jeremiah. what wickedness have you been
up to now? There's no use Of waiting o.
whipping round the stump, for III hear of it
soon enough. say it right out, Jeremiah -
PittSbNr0 Chronicle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-28

4 telegram from Mt. Sterling, Ky,
Monday. gave an account of the pursuit
Of a murderer by 400 Infatuated citizens.
This suggests the probable reason why so
MANY murderers escape III kentucky.
Everybody takes after the little man who
drops his pistol, and all the big we'll
armed rutfiaus are given chance to walk
of an their leisure.