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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
FARM, GARDEN AND HOME
The Folly of clearing Forests.

A French forestry journal says that
thirty years ago the Khanati
district of Bacharia was one of the most
fertile regions of Central Asia. 1t was
well wooded and splendidly watered.
About twenty-five years ago mania for
clearing away the forest seized upon the
people, and now all the great forests
have been cut away, and the little that
remained was ravaged by fire during
civil war. The consequences were not
long in following, and have transformed
this country into kind of arid desert.
The water courses are dried up and the
irrigating canals empty The moving
sands of the desert, being no longer re-
strained by barriers of forest, are every
day gaining upon the land, and will
finish by Transforming it into desert as
desolate as the solitudes that separate
1t from khiva. Have Americans be-
gun the agitation of the forestry ques-
ton any too soon?
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Important.

When you visit or leave New York city, rave
Baggage ESpressage and Carriage Hire. and
stop at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand
Central Depot; 600 elegant rooms fitted up at a
cost Of one million dollars, reduced to 81 and
upwards per day. European plan. Elevator.
Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse
cabs, stage, and elevated railroad to ali depots.
Families can live better for less money at the
Grand Union than at any first class hotel IN the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Preparing the Seed-Bed.

Preparing the seed-bed after the
pillow is work of no small Importance.
In regard to the consistency of the soil
at the time of working the same rule
laid down for blowing would also be APP
plicable here. A good seed-bed cannot
be made from wet, waxy earth. A very
sandy soil may be worked when quite
wet, as the particles never adhere to
any great extent, as is the case with soils
containing a considerable amount of
clay or loan. One cultivating or har-
rowing when the ground is in the right
condition will do more good than three
when the ground is too wet to fall apart
readily.
Where the land is plowed in autumn,
or quite time before seeding, il should
not, as a rule, be replowed. That por-
ton which has lain exposed to the ac-
ton OF the elements IS best adapted to
the wants of plant life, as it is more
| thoroughly disintegrated, and there
fore holding its fertility In an immedi-
ately available form. To turn this sur
face soil under would be to lose all that
has been gained by the action of the
frost or by other means. A thorough
stirring and mixing is what 1t wants.
Cultivators with deep, sharp teeth
should first be used, running them both
ways across the field. After thus
loosening up and stirring the whole
depth of the soil let the sun and air
have chance at it for few hours at
least before putting on the harrows.
These last should have fine, closely set
teeth and be light and wide that
the work may be rapidly as well as eff
fectively done. a team can draw ii
light framed, steel tooth harrow that
takes ten-foot sweep as easily as it
could many of the old-fashioned six-by-
six timbered drags that covered less thau
half the width. With a good vide b8r-
row we can go over q field in half the
time that would be required with mar
row one. What We gain in this way
should be applied 60 the finer working
OF the soil. As q gen eral thing, but one
narrowing succeeds the cultivating be-
fore seeding. Another cross narrowing
is of immense benefit, and it should be
given if possible. One narrowing after
the cultivating usually leaves the field
in avery smooth, even condition, but it is
the second narrowing that makes thesur-
face fne. As rule we should put more
work on the land before the seed is
sown and less after. The finer the seeds
to be sown the finer the soil should be
made. For small garden seeds we can
hardly make the soil fine enough with
our field harrows. In small gardens the
garden rake may be used after the har-
row; but one who is gardening on
large scale should have very light har
row with small, sharp, steel teeth act
closely together. Such an implement
is also excellent for the smaller
field seeds, such as grass, urnips, etc
The roller should not be used on heavy
soils, either before or after seeding.
On light, porous soils it may precede
the marking for crops that are to be
planted in rows or drills. A heavy
plank drawn broadside over the land is
often vastly superior to the roller, as it
grinds the Jumps instead of pressing
them into the ground Ohio Farmer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

A BALL dress of white satin, with
stripes of salmon covered velvet, is q
triumph of the modiste's art. The
peasant waist is plain and pointed.
Around the neck and shoulders there is
a putting of white satin, covered with a
drapery of salmon tulle, dotted with
minute tassels of pink pearls. The
robe is trained and the front of the
skirt is exquisitely draped with the
beautiful pearl-covered salmon tulle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

WHAT blessing Is the sunshine after long
period of storm and shadow, but what a double
blessing was Athopheros in the household ct
Morris o. Williams, q West Exeter, n. Y.
Their pastor, Rev. A. Il. Williams. writes:
"Mrs. Williams had suffered terribly from rheu-
matlsm for a long time, had not been able TO
get out OF bed without help for months, until
she took Athlophoros, and now she feels like 8
new woman" Price 81 per bottle. II yoar
druggist hasn't it, send to Atblopboros Co., 1l2
Wall Street, y. 7.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Every Woman KNOWS Them.

The human body is much like good clock
or watch In its movements; if one goes 100 slow
or too fast, 80 follow all the Others and bad
time results; if one organ or set OF organs works
imperfectly, perversoD of functional eff0It #
ali the organs is sure TO follow. Hence It IS
that the numerous ailments which make
Voman's life miserable are the direct Issue Of
tbeabnormal acton Of the uterine system. For
all that numerous class Of symp.oms-sEd
every woman knows them-tbero Is one unfaIl-
ing remedy, Dr.. Pierce's ''FAvoTite PrescUp-
uon," the favorite of the sex.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Young Men-Read THIS.

The VoLTAIo BELT Co., OF Marshall, Mich,
offer TO send their celebra ed ELECTRo-NoLFAIC
BFLT and other ELECIRo AFPLIANcEs ON trial
for thirty days, to men young or old oftlicted
with nervous debility, loss Of vitality aud man
hood, and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
matism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other
diseases Complete restoration to health, vlgor
and manhood guaranteed No risk Is incurred
as thirty days trial is allowed. Write them at
nee for illustrated pamphlet free.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

The canal which Germany intends to
construct to unite the North and Baltic
Seas is to be large enough to admit of
the largest war vessels passing through
it. It is estimated that the work viii
be completed in five years.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
The Weather.

Lieut.. Charles ". McKim, Portland,
KY, states: For twenty years l suf-
fered with rheumatism. During the
bad weather my suffering was terrible.
l was about to give up. Some one
suggested the application of st. Jacobs
Oil. l tried it and its relief was rapid.
In half an hour I could stand up. l no
longer suffer with the pains"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

IT is stated that over 1900 people at
tended the obsequies Of the late George
William Hale, of Wyoming, at Chey-
enne, making it the most expressive
funeral and imposing procession ever
witnessed III that territory.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

Premature decline Of power in
either sex, however induced. speedily and per-
manently cured. Consultation free. Book for
three letter stamps. Worlds Dispenssry Medi-
cal Association. Buffalo. n Y
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Own ~ tbo Potbsoh;Ids ,ros

ONE OF the Rothschilds was so de-
lighted with the ballet of THE Swans"
at the London Alhambra, that he made
present of crown apiece-that is to
say, shillings each-to every one Of
the ballet girls. They are now asking
if there are more Rothschilds than one,
and if that kind of thing runs in the
family.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

CADET ALEXANDER, colored lad from
Ohio, stands nineteen in the West Pcint
third class of seventy members, tad
Cadet Young, another Ohio colored
academy lad, stands thirtytwo il tie
fourth class OF sevepty-six members.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Horsford,s Acid Pbosphats.
FOR SICK HEADACHE.

FOR SICK HEADACHE.
Dr.. n. s. READ, Chicago, says: Il think Il Is
remedy OF the highest value in many forms
of mental and nervous exhaustion. attended by
sick headache. dyspepsia and diminished
VITALITY"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
4 Strong Endowment

Is conferred upon that magnificent iaeti!Etiau.
the human system, by DIR. plsFce's 'Goil. L
Medical Discovery that fcriiies It against &
enoroaehments of disease. It is the great blood
purifier and Alternative. and 3 remedy for
consumption, bronchitis, and si diseases OF 3
wasting nature, Its Influence Is rapid, ecA Ct )us
and permanent. Sod everywhere.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
A Wonderful Substance.

tTatIon by Drs. StsTkey d Palsn, 1l09 Girard
Street, Philadelphia, CT tn-ir vItailzing remedy
for Chronic diseases. give new surprises to botu
patients and physicians every day. II yoa
have any Glmcnt about which you are con,
cerned, write for information about their treat
ment, It will oe promptly furnished.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Almost dead OF nearly diving

For years, and given up by physicians d
Brights and other kidney diseases, liver COM
plants, severe coughs called consumption, have
been cured.
Women gone nearly crazy
From agony of neuralgia, nervousness, wake
n4Iness and various diseases peculiar TO women.
People drawn out of shape from excruciaung
pangs of Rheumatism iniIsmmatory and chron-
&C. or suffering from scrofula
EryspelRs
salt rheum, blood poisoning, dyspepsia, indi-
geston. and in fact almost all diseases frail
Nature is heir to,
Have been cured by Hop Bitters, proof Of which
can be found In every neighborhood in the
known world.
Rs-Sone genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label. Shua Ell tine vile p0is-
onous STUFF with Hop or Hops" IN their name
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

That wonderful cathoilc9n known as lydia
i. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound has given
the lady world-Hide reputation for doing
good 1t is living spring Of health spd
: rHnrth
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

CARBoLINE, natural hair Testorer and dress
ing. as Row improved and perfected IS p.o-
rounced by competent authorits to De the best
article ever invented TO restore tie vitality of
youth to diseased and Ia Ged han. Try il. Sold
By all druggists
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

IT is said TINT Mr.. Connery, lately ed
itor of the New York Truth, is making
arrangements to bring out new pen
ny paper in New York some time this
month
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
FOR
Man and Beast.

Mustang Liniment is older than
most men, and used more and
more every year.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Coughs aud Ho.rs.ne.s

For ToRPIDITY OF THE LIvFr take AlleL's
Iron Tonic Bitters. All genuine bear the
signature Of J. P. Allen, Druggist, st. Paul,
Mimi.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

The Boston waiter-girl who was pull
verized by Sullivan offers to marry any
man who will pound the great big brute
10 4 iellv
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

PUpH Cod-Llyer Oil made from selected l;v
ers, on the sea-shore, by CasHeil. Hazard 4
Co., New York. II Is absolutely pure and
sweet. Patients who have once taken il prefer
It to all others. Physicians have decided 1t
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

A PERFECT REMEDY for all abrasions OF the
skin and all diseases Of the feet of Horses and
cattle. Invaluable to Stockmeu. Coles YeteIia-
airy Carboiisalve. In coo and 81 cans. At
druggists or by mail. J. ". Cole 4 Co., Prop's,
Black River Fails, Wis.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14
Vital Questions !

Ask the most eminent physician
OF any school, what is the best thing In the
world for queting and allaying all irritation OF
the nerves and curing al forms of nervous com
plants. giving natural chiId-hke, refreshing
sleep always?
And they will tell you unhesitadngly
"some form of Hopsw
CHAPTER I.
Ask any or all of the most eminent physicians.
"What is the best and only remedy that can Re
relied on 10 cure all diseases OF the kidneys aud
urinary organs such Bright's disease dia-
betes retention or inability to retain urine, and
all the diseases and ailments peculiar TO No
men
And they viii tell you explicitly and emphau-
cally "Buchu."
Ask the same physicians
What is the most reliable and surest cure for
all liver diseases or dyspepsia, constipation, III
digestion, biliousness, malarisl fever, ague, &c
and they win tell you.
Mandrake or Dandelion!'
Hence. when these remedies are combined with
others equally valuable
And compounded into Hop BitteTs such won
derful and mysterious curative power is deyel-
oPed which IS so varied in its operations that no
disease or i'll health can possibly exist or resist
it, power, and yet it is
Harmless for the most frail woman, weakest
invalid or smallest child TO use.
CHAPTER II.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

The irritation which induces coughing i'm
mcdlatelY relieved by tbe use of Broom
Bronchial TrCches." Sold only III buxes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT has been
dead for several years but letters di-
rected to him are received almost every
day at the Office of the Evening Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

CHArPEp bands, face, uImpes and rough skin
cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard Il CO., New York
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-02-14

TIKI NORTH STAR Luug and Throat Balsam
is a sure ours for coughs ami colds.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
A Bad Break.

Sam Peterby. merchant from the
interior, while attending the Mardi
Gras festivities at Galveston, united
business with pleasure by purchasing .
bill of goods from prominent firm.
He was very politely received, and one
OF the proprietors showed him over tho
immense store. On reaching the fourth
floor the customer perceived Q speak.
ing tube on the wall. the first thing OF
the kind he had ever seen.
"What is thatP" he asked.
20. that is q speaking tube; 1t is .
great convenience. We can converse
with clerks on the first floor without
the trouble Of going down stairs"
''Can they hear what you say through
thatp' asked the visitor.
Certainly; and they can reply at the
"You don't say so!'' exclaimed the
visitor. MAY ] talk through itP'
Certainly" was the reply.
The visitor put his mouth to tho
speaking tube and asked:
"Are Sam Peterby's goods packed
up yetP"
The people In the Office must have
supposed 1t was somebody else speak
ing. for moment later the distinct
reply came back:
mo; we have not packed them yet
We are waiting for q telegram from
his town. We believe he is slippery
cuss."
Tableau. u.--7ezas Siftings.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
An Awkward Fix,

Probably one Of the best ministers we
ever had abroad, says a Washington
correspondent, was Washburne, at
Paris. He made moro OF q mark for
himself In modern times than any other
minister We have sent to Europe. Yet
Washburne was the hero OF an incident
OF social misfortune that would have
driven any Of the delicate creatures
now swarming after foreign place to
commit suicide II they had been SINH
larly unfortunate. Washburne was
one evening at court dinner given by
Napoleon Ill 1t was the custom at
these dinners, when the empress arose
to retire with the ladies, for the gentle
men to rise from their seats ond sten
back from the table, 20 that she could
pass down the line between them. Bv
this all could avoid turning their backs
upon the empress Washburno had
very tender feet. During tho dinner
his feet gave him good deal of an
noyance. To ease himself he had quiet.
ly slipped of his patent-leather pumps
under the table. He was Absorbed In
conversation toward the close of the
dinner, and was caught unawares when
the empress made the signal for de-
Parture. He was suddenly obliged to
step back without having time TO put
on his pumps. He stood In his stock.
ing Feet grave. dignitied. and self-pos-
sessed. In the row OF grinning diplo-
mats who stood at his right and left he
betrayed none Of the embarrassment he
must have felt, and was never heard 10
allsds to the iaeidsas by anyone.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
VIII 1t Make the Desert Bloom.

Can q desert be rendered fertile and
fruitful by putting portion of it under
waterP On the supposition that such
desirable result Is attainable, the French
are about to carry out the long talked
Of scheme Of flooding that part Of the
Sahara which 10 below sea-level, by
means OF canal which will admit the
waters Of the Mediterranean to the de-
pressed basins Of the great African des-
ert. which are Immediately south Of the
French possessions of Tunis and Al
geria. BY this means IL is expected to
overflow about 1900 square miles OF
sandy and waste territory and create
an inland sea very nearly as large as
our own Lake Erie.
The evaporation of water In the vi
cinity Of desert does not Of itself help
the land. except to make Its winds,
when on the water, less parching than
they would be II the water were not
there. There must be mountains or
cross-currents Of air of lower tempera-
ture to cool the saturated atmosphere
and compel it to release some portion
Of Its water, else the thirsty earth will
feel the moisture-laden wind pass over
1t without receiving from it a single
drop. The proposed Sahara Lake can
not fail to greatly increase the rainfall
OF Northern Africa, where the Atlas
Mountains act as a great condenser Of
moisture. Perhaps by this means the
fertile belt which borders the Mediter-
ranean will be considerably widened,
and France be repaid thereby for its
gift OF water to the desert At any
rate, the project Is most interesting
one, and We hope tho French people
will push through and prove by actual
experiment whether or not It Is posi-. .
BILE to reclaim and render habitsble any
considerable portion Of the great Ss-
hara desert philadelphia Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17

ton-pouDd manner, VINO, wnn swus
overland stroke, struck so deadly
sure that the high royal head struck
the floor before his body. Life was
long in him and he died hard. but two
or three more blows ended his strug-
giles. 1t seemed almost like murder
We confess feeling of pity for these
poor creatures-man's best friend-but
here. in country thickly populated,
where the struggle to live makes all
beings strive there Is no time nor place
for feelings Of sentiment.
The next was one not crippled but
blind, so old that hc was as white as
snow; his ears bent forward as he hesi-
tated in the, to him, eternal darkness.
and did not move fast enough, but
willing hands with clubs from behind
forced him forward, stumbling into and
across the drain against the Slaughter
house door, where he stood trembling
with fear and shivering with pain. Ono
blow from the sledge put him beyond
the reach of his tormentors.
A hole Is cut in the skin on the in
that the butcher carried was run for
Wuiu uetWecu tne Sklu anu DOuy, tn0
nozzle Of q bellows inserted. and after
about five minutes of pumping the skin
was as tight as drum-the skinning
is necessarily slow-like skinning hog
or beaver, as the hide sticks close.
The whole legs and hoofs are left on
the hind quarters, the fore-legs are cut
off at the knee, but SO as not to allow
of any deception-one-half the head is
left on each fore-quarter.
When one Of the butchers had divid-
ed the flesh on the back Of the broad
neck of the grey first mentioned, there
showed an abundance Of fat; the fellow
put his knife in his scabbard, jerked of
his cap, and, holding it between his
knees, parted the neck, inserted his
head, and, with twist and rub up
and down. his hair was oiled to perfec-
ton, and then rubbing the oil well
through his hair he spat on his steel
and knife before sharpening it, and
proceeded with his work.
The wholesale price at the abattoir
varies with the condition of the meat
from 4 cents per pound up. and it is
distributed about the city in wagons
with the French for horse beef "Viande
de chevaline," printed on the sides, and
is sold by the retail dealers for from 20
cents per pound for the fillet down to 8
cents for the poorest parts, soup bones
and the lke.-DroUers' Journal.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-17
Tho Domestic Life Of the House
Sparrow.

The sparrow Is an autocrat, especial
y addicted to divorcing his partner,
upon the smallest pretext. Ihave else
where cbronicled two small dramas in
sparrow life which watched from be-
ginning to end. The actors in the first
were q pair living in hole in maple
tree before my window. For some un-
discoverable reason the graceless head
Of the household decided to make q
change In his domestic arrangements,
and to begin by divorce. In that case
the female had the advantage, since
the home was not an open nest, but q
cpstle. She had possession, and kept
1t for two days, in spite of violent
vituperation and the most threaten
ing manner. In this case. also, OBJ
served that she never "talked back"
INDUCED in unseemly scolding, or as.
sumed tho offensive 10 any way. She
appeared indifferent to his opinions,
but enough attached to her home to
endure his annoyance for two days be-
fore she tired Of the controversy.
When at last she accepted her fate and
departed. ! saw him bring home the
bride, as coquettish young thing as
viIes IN eya1ina Tho snun honSo ~
iow bT ~ shom. ~ w. eams ss noase, ioi-
~ t.Ia nn Iu har ras;donaa am % ;,h niIce h;c her
Th. rno ~ "oa los.uonoe Win mn.
o.har IA ' I"'o ,a ma' y, roun'I oa 'no
loo and b;. n,.ta o'V~ wbo op"lom had s. one
teed % a,,o,.nS ns mae, t; Wmo naI IN; neS'ungs 70
h;rJ. ea sn,'aa,ad Oo 70 u'T,oe .ho ,aann n oeaera
s.n;..n,rP "P'a.o" 10 ~ ~" .mo scene, ev'uen.
n,ioa H.. ,ot e.. shs u,., so9n.o.oe,vacant 9nl,
Spn;So,. S nuS sn9 n..lo Ien1W, tnougn
srai t;ms. 'Ig ha anso",ad .v g,'aoy .nat sev-
0ana. @ tnGI 1a;I.d "e apIeareu 70 oe aylnS,
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~ To- @ "f ,f;S , o"nT;a,, anu ,nu a,tI1 nS,a aay
srm" | ~. d''.;.. S "on's Mas ao'e 70 re-
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sm;.hiv ..L;asoS s Jno and "mod mod. us spouse spouse
thronnI hassouhIa aau w. maui narsu ~. AZ
s.mras g. ras.'.aI hu,or h; u,sPiayea
into ~. honovIsmoLfa @ J r;nn nm 'rha adm.s'.En Ion
neSt neat - va. % hnt .Sa oon mo,,,d 'ne, "ne.e .hs
sIi~ht nnar 'I h;m ' o",h wv H. 'one 9uI an1
taif to him calmly aim =" ronro,oh o mhGu"-s,' h;n,
dentlv. reminding him GaUa of tva I ha H. e, ~