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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
FINANCIAL PANIC.

Fifteen Banking Houses in Buenos Ayes
Fail with Enormous Liabilities.
News has been received that fltteen
banking houses In Buenos Ayres nave
suspended within ten davs. The lisbil-
tiles of one ofthe banks exceed 1000, 600
pesos. The government bank refuses to
discount bills Italian seaport houses
suffer heavily.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
SUFFERERS ON THE ELBE.
Empress Victoria Visits the Scene of the
Great Floods.

BERLIN, May 3.-The Empress, accom-
panied by Princess Victoria, Baron Won
Seckendorff and Herr Achenbach, pres
ident of the Province of Brandsnburg,
left Charlottenburg this morning for the
flooded districts along the River
Elbe. AT Wittenburg the train
stopped and the Empress and
Princess were given hearty
reception. The buildings Of the town
were decorated with flags, thousands of
people were at the station to welcome
the imperial party, and the ladies of the
place presented bouquets to the visitors
The party embarked at Wittenburg on a
steamer and resumed their tour.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
SUICIDE OF A MINISTER,
Rev. G. T. King Cuts His Throat With
Razor While Delirieus.

COLUMBUS, o., April 3O-C. t. King,
pastor of Miller Avenue Methodist
Church, committed suicide last night
while delirious from fever. He arose
from his bed, secured razor, and be-
fore his landlady could reach him, had
dashed into another part of the house
and cut three irightful gashes in his neck
and almost severed bis head from his
body. He died almost instantly King
was so years of age. He was success
f1l minister and we'll known
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
HELD FOR TRIfE.
Gen. and Nine. Diss De Barr Bound Over
to the Grand Jury.

At New York, on the 30 ult., Gen. and
Nine. Diss De Barr were witnesses in
their own behalf in the conspiracy case
against them. The madame swore that
she was the daughter of Lola Montez
and the late King Ludwig of Bavaria.
Her spirit pictures were, she declared, +,
the work of spirit hands. She did not
ask Mr. Marsh for. cent, and was very
much astonished when-he gave her his
house. The justice held her and her
husband in $ 900 bail each for the grand
lnrs- and AiScharua1 tho TaurenpaS
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
HIGH LICENSE IN PITTSBURG G..
1t Results In Reducing the Number of Sa-
looms Seventy Per Cent.

@O01o
PTTsBURG, Pa, May 1.-At II o'clock
last night the Brooks liquor law went
into practical operation and 5O2 saloons
out of 727 in this city closed up, prob
ably never to be reopened. A large
number of the saloon keepers, who
were refused license, have decided to
quit the business, but respectable
minority will hold over for year with
the hope of getting license next year.
In Allegheny County there were 1851
applications for licenses, but only 49,
were granted.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
FINANCIAL CRASH IN OHIO.
Failure of q Xenia Firm and Nation ri
bank.

Failure of q Xenia Firm and National
Bank.
AENIA, O., May 3.-The assignment of
Hooven & Allison and NJ. G. Allison,
last night, caused considerable excite
ment in this city. Allison is unconscious
this morning and physicians fear
his death within few hours.
For that reason definite figures
are not possible. The debts of the
company are about 100000, while Al
lisons liabilities will reach $25 600 The
assets will reach 1906, 900 or 100000.
The bond of the assignee is fixed at $780,
600. The Second National Bank, capital
stock Sl50,0O0, held large amount of
Allison's paper and closed its doors this
morning
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
GREEK RERELLIOy.
A Small Rising in Macedonia that May
Int OIHe NRtiOnn In MAJ.

Advices received at the London for-
eign Office Indicate a probable Greek
rising III Macedonia, such a movement
being encouraged by Russians in order
to bring about a crisis in the Eastern
QUESTION. The Monteueerin raid into
Servia was connected with this plot. If
diplomatic representations by the Brit
ish minister at Athens do not result in
satisfactory assurances, England, Aus
tria and Italy will send squadron to
II a piroopc
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
DODGING THE DECREE.
Parnell Has Plan to Continue the Fight
Against England,

DUBLIN, May 4.-The Freeman's Jour
nal says that Mr.. Parnell will make an
important pronouncement at the Eighty
Club dinner on the sth inst Mr.. Par
nell believes, it says, that the agrarian
movement in Ireland may be conducted
with sufficient effect without coll
lision with the religious feelings
of Irishmen. He desires that the
Irish people shall give due weight to
the wishes of the Vatican in matters of
faith and morals, while at the same
time insisting on their claim that politi-
cally Irish opinion and Judgment must
be supreme. Mr.. Parnell's health; the
paper SAYS, is improved.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
House,.

MONDAY, April 30.-The tariff debate
still occupies the attention of the House
to the exclusion of everything else.
TUESDAY, May Tariff.
THURSDAY, May 3.-Tariff.
FRIDAY, May 4.-Tarif. Messrs. Cas-
well and Guenther addressed the House
in opposition to the Mills bill.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
Shot by a Chief or Police.

HoT STRINGS, Ark, May 4.-John II:
Atkins, ex-chlef of police, was found
lying on the floor of a saloon with hui-
let through his body. Before becoming
unconscious he stated that Bryant sa-
loen-keeper, and Chief OF POLICE Hart
shot him. Bryant and sample, a livery
man are under arrest.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
GOES TO A RECEIVER.
rhe International Il Great Northern Rail-
way Bankrupt.

way Bankrupt.
New YORK, May 1.-No provision was
made for the payment of the interest
on the International d Great Northern
first mortgage bonds which is due to-
day, and the coupons have been de-
faulted on. The road is owned and
operated by the Kansas & Texas
At the Kansas & Texas office,
parties presenting the coupons
are referred to the Mercantile
Company where the coupons are bought.
At the Mercantile Trust Company they
say they have no funds to pay the cou-
pons. An application will probably be
made to-day in Texas for a receiver OF
international e Great Northern Rail
road
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
EMPEROR FREDERICK WORSE.
Tho German Rulers Condition Consid
cred Less Favorable,

cred Less Favorable.
LONDON, May IA dispatch from
Berlin says the Emperor passed sleep
creased.
The Tines correspondent at Berlin
asserts that Prof. Bergman has shown
him the letter by which DIR. Mackenzie
summoned him TO Berlin at the begin
ing of the recent crisis. The letter be-
gan 1--WE have some difficulty with the
canula," and ended "eome as soon as
possible" These words were under
lined. The letter was conveyed to
Bergman by mounted courier, who
rode at full SDeed
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
HEAVY EXPRESS KOBBERIs
Forty-one Thousand Dollars stolen BE
tween New York and Washington.

F0rty-One InOusAnu DoIIao t'hoi0h DO-
tween New York and Washington.
A package purporting to contain $il,-
coo sent by the American Exchange Ma
tional Bank. Of New York, to Treasurer
HYATT, at Washington, was upon its re-
ceipt on the 5th. found 10 contain moth.
Ing but brown paper. The package was
sent through the Adams Express Com
pany and was opened at the Treasury
Department IN the presence ofTreasurer
Hyatt and officials of the express COM
panv. The treasurer refused to receipt
for it. The robbery is supposed to have
occurred on the train between Washing
ton and New York.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
cracker Factory IN 1scc-

Los ANGELES. Cal, May i.-Fhe Los
Angeles cracker Company'e block, with
a large amount of valuable machinery,
and the residence IF Fl. Webber, burned
last nisht John Schulsr, who SLEEPS IN
the t8ctoe- : supposcd to tsve peT'shed
=, ti,,' - 8--- is.-~. tt-.'ftt- tHAjTHilce,
<iu.t7@ laitst II lie uhs sue.:n.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
~ HBER SSD UTEEs RTRSED.
ihe Chippewa Company's Wills and Stock
~ Zig kAnils. Mich nestrnNel

'hippewa Comnany's Wills and Stock
- Big Rapids. Mich. Destroyed.
0n the mornif the Sd fire was dis
,,..lEered ,.l in the lumber ward Of the
1..gPeWa Lumber Company at Chippe-
", W. Lake, Ten miles from BIC Rapids.
.la.E. Hundreds of men from the vii
80 ami camps turned out and directed
.',r ..r, eHorts to tile saving Of the two
..llls. strong wind prevailed, and in
E.' iotifs the most extensive private
Faf1 ~ The state Was a sea of
'.E hafd work tie mills were
~, tHl from lo,UU,Gau to 100000
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
BIG NAIL ROBRERY.
A Pouch Containing $4,000 in Regis
tered Letters Rified Near Baltimore.

tered Letters Kiffed Near Baltimore.
1t is pretty well settled that big mail
robbery occurred on the Northern Cen
tral Railway near Baltimore, on the I'd,
but the postal authorities at Harrisburg
refuse to furnish my particulars. 1t is
about SO, 900 were taken. A pouch with
long slit in it came to the Harrisburg
postoffice on that day. Detectives are
at work
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
UTPED OFT 81 ETRE.
sHeion, o., Sustains = Loss Estimated at
About ~IH5 600.

ibout = 10, 600.
! destructive fire took place at Melon,
0, ON the 4th. 1t originated IN II. L.
wilson 5 undertaking and furniture
establishment and destroyed the entire
alaeh, including Ashley's jewelry
store, Maggie Goes millinery store.
e-siest1n's blacksmith shop. Fishers
.afLe narns aud Kline Hotel. The fire
sNlehded T. the town hail and Presbv-
leI5an Church. destroying both. as well
H iae two dwellings Of II. l.. Wilson,
5,@.aoi Valentine Fries and one of L. A.
'ta.tz. The entire loss is 100000 to
1000, one-third insured. The city
al no fire protection.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
FATORS THE BOYCOTT.

Dillon Urges the People to Garry Out
the Plan of Campaign.
DUBLIN, MAY 4.-Mr. Dillon in a
speech at Kilmurry, Co nty Limerick
to-day, advised the people to adopt
the plan of campaign and to boycott all
persons who take evicted farms.
Though the people, he said, were bound
to obey the commands of Rome in
matters of church discipline, they
would not have politics dictated to them
by Italians. The count against William
O'Brien, for inciting people to hold q
has been withdrawn.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
STORMS IN INDIA.

One Hundred and Fifty Persons Killed
by Hailstones.
Dispatches from India announce. that
Delhi and Maradabad has been visited
by disastrous hailstorms, about $50 per-
sons having been killed. The hailstones
were flat and oval in shape and some of
them weighed as much as two pounds.
were killed, zoo severely injured and
200 huts were destroyed by hailstones,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12

A SUDDEN SUMMONS.

Death of the Rev. c. j. Clarke, Assistant
Secretary of the NJ. f.. Conference.
The Rev. Charles J. Clarke, assistant
secretary of the Methodist conference,
died at noon on the 9th at the Sturte-
want. New York. He had been i'll close
attendance on the conference and two
days previous was taken i'll. His sick
ness developed into diphtheria, which
caused his death. The deceased was
born in Central Maine, about 45 years
ago. His home was in Portland, Me.
He was the presiding elder Of mis- dis
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
NEW CHIEF JUSTICE,
Melville w. Fuller, of Chicago, NomiT
ated by the President.

MeIVIlIe W. Fuller, OF Chicago, Nomin-
ated by the President.
The President on the 30th, sent the
following nomination to the Senate
Melville w. Fuller, of Illinois, to be
chief justice of the United States. A
dispatch from Chicago says: The NOM
ination OF Melville w. Fuller, of Chi
cago, as chief Justice of the United
States, is reg4sded here with unbound
ed satisfaction. by the leading men of
both parties. Mr., Fuller is in every re-
spect fitted to fill the high office to
which he has been nominated.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
STOLE THE COURT RECORDS.
Thieves Delay the Trial Of William
O'firien. M, u.

Thisves Delay the Trial OF William
O'firien, nj. r.
DUBLIN. May 2.~-The trial of William
O'Brien, NJ. p, who was arrested April
IA on his arrival at Kingston from Lon
don. in consequence of a speech made
at Loughrea, was resumed to-day.
When the case wes called the magistrate
announced that during the night the of
fee of the court of sessions had been
broken into by burglars, who stole a
of dispositions and warrants,
and that it would, therefore, be neces-
sary to reopen the case at the begin
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
FORGED HIS BONDS.
Sensational Exposure Regarding an En-
bezzling Ofhcia1.

LANCASTER, Pa, May 1.-Wm. G. Dut-
tenhofer, tax collector of Columbia
borough, is defaulter for nearly 1000
and in court yesterday afternoon the
bondsmen declared that their signatures
to the bond were forged. They asked
for rule to set aside the Judgment
against them, but the court refused It,.
Duttenhofer admits the forgery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
sTHIKE FOR NTNE HO.Ey.
Massachusetts BrickIayers Demand
shorter Hours

Shorter Hours.
FALL RIVER, Mass, April 3O.-The
bricklayers and masons of this CITY
struck work because of refusal by con-
tractors to accede to their demands Tor
nine hours a day. The strikers are
backed by the international Union and
have the moral support of the Knights
of Labor of this city. 1t is said that the
Laborers' Union of this city viii order
81, ~. r,ipht
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
WAR In HAGEDONII.

The Servians and Greeks Unite to Oppose
Turkish Authority.
It is reported that a serious outbreak
has occurred at Monastir, in Macedonia.
The Servian and Greek portions of the
population are said to have united to
oppose the authority of Turkey.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
GIRLS FIGHT DUEL.
Two Young Ladies' Settle a Love Trouble
With Pistols

SAN MARCIA, N. M, April 30-At a
Mormon settlement in the Luna Valley,
two girls named Mary Seemore and
Sarah Ballon, aged respectively Is and
l6 years, became rivals Tor the affections
of a young cowboy named Whitman.
The girls fel, to fighting in tabernacle
as finale to the religious services.
They we're separated, and two days
later fought duel with pistols. Miss
Ballon was seriously wounded.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
Heavy Decrease in Exports.

BERLIN, MAY 4-The American consul
at Frankfort reports that the value Of
exports from his district during the first
quarter of 1888 shows a decrease, as
with the corresponding pc
rinI of lSS1 OF 6 / 600 600
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
ENDED BOTH LIVES.
A Chicago Man Kills His Wife and G.
mits Suicide.

mfts SuiCfde.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 1.-William Will
ner, who for some time has been out of
work and drinking heavily, on the re-
fusal last night of his wife TO furnish
him more money to use in buying
liquor, erept up to her bedside where
she was sleeping and dealt her several
blows on the head with hammer He
then slashed himself across the abdo-
men with razor and fell to the floor.
They were removed to the county hos
pitaI. 1t is believed the injuries to both
will be fatal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
DUE TO A BROKEN WEE.

A Collision in the South Results in Sew
eraI Fatalities
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May A disastrous
collision occurred on the jacksonville
Railroad Yesterday, near
between the north-bound pas
senger train and the south-bound
freight. Two men, names unknown,
were killed and several badly injured.
The passenger train is a total wreck.
The cause of the wreck is said 10 have
been broken telegraph wire.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
CHICAGO.

iood TO Choice C'm'y -,
Iood to Choice Dairy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
EXPLOSION NIN Tunnel.
Six Workmen Killed and MANY Nor.
Fatally Injured Near Messina

An explosion of gas occurred in
tunnel IN course of construction
near Messina. Six workmen were
killed and many more fatally injured,
several of whom were rescued in a
Diving condition. At the time of the
accident $50 workmen were in the TIM
mel.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12
GIVE Up THE FIGHT.
The Knights Declare the Thomps
Steel Strike OFF.

The great strike at the Edgar Ihomp
son Steel Works, at Braddock, Pa, was
declared off on the Sd by District Master
Workman Doyle, of the Knights o. La
hor
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-05-12

feet of Timber were destroyed. The
losE is estimated at $4,000 and the in
surance SI00 900
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-09-01
A Simple Cure for Insomnia.

A letter in the Philadelphia, Pa, Led
ger says Having suffered for many years
Of that disease, Of which 50 many people
seem to suffer now. insomnia, and having
tried number of remedies without any
relief, and having no confidence in such
drugs as opium, chloral, &C., I have tried
a new remedy, and / am glad to say, with
entire success, viz; Honey. About year
and half ago 1 read in German periodi-
cal that it was sure cure, and my exper-
fence has fully confirmed this. l spread
about two or three teaspoonsful on soda
biscuit or piece Of bread and eat this just
before going to bed. This continued for a
few weeks every night has effected COM
plete cure, and I enjoy now as sound a
sleep as in my younger days. always
keep honey in the house, and, if through
some cause sleep restless, I use it at once
again and always with the same good result.
(T,he honey should be perfectly pure) 1
hope others will try it and meet with the
same success,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-09-01
It Is True.

I'M >,
lnere Is =, a law as PoS,OlVe anu lne1orapie
as elae OF Meaia ana Fersla' namely tne
law OF resatution' An mankind should
Dear In MIND tnat Tod requires restitution
al tne hanus OF US all, ana the law oi God
Is pam In TINS respect IL man cheat,
wrong OF deiraud ms ne,goor, the act and
tne result Oh ;tnat act VIII recon- upon the
guilty one or MS posterlty, and the punish
ment VIII be ten-fold greater. Men may
consplre to lnJure another IN business or in
religlous matters, or In professional affairs,
or In political endeavors, and they may
triumph IN their cruel work, but the power
behind the throne sends forth the destroy
ing and avenglng angel, and If the injured
party Is an heir OF righteousness, God Al
mighty, who IS for him, will be more than
all against him, as the result of the work
of the ayenging angel will disclose, for he
that gives ofense is sure to receive it, and
he who grieves another is sure to suffer for
the offense; because an eye for an eye and
a tooth for tooth is one Of the demands
of Old Bible Law, and before God would
restore to Job his health, his family and
his wealth, Job had to kneel sud pray for
the welfare and prosperity Of his enemies.
Therefore honesty is the best policy. and
plain. square dealings should distinguish
all men. The golden rule-aDo INTO
Others as YOU wish them to do to. vou.n
should be the inyariable practice and un-
bounded privilege of everyone. A man
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-09-01
A NEW Depot in Westminster.
A gentleman stopped in No. 40 W. Main
street, and asked what is your name, sir?

gentleman SIoppeu III NO. 40 w. hdlh
street, and asked what is your name, sir?
Gladhill. What will you paper a room II
feet square and feet high for, in good paper?
$275, sir. What will you paper it in good
giltfor? S4.25. Is that so? Yes, sir Why,
l can have my whole house papered for about
$12 or SIS, can'tI? Yes, sir. Say, did you
paper the rooms of S. Kann, Sons Il Co. and
+. d. Miller & Co.? Yes, sir; they were the
first jobs 1 ever did. Is that so? they are
good enough for me. Yes, and l will put my
work against any other paper hanger in the
state. / guess you will if they are your first
jobs. What do you put Embossed Paper on
the wall for2 SOC apiece. What! is that SO?
SOC apiece. What is your cheapest paper?
15c and 2Oc. guess that is brown back
No, sir, we don't keep that; if you want it
can get it for you, land put it on the wall for
10c piece, but it has seven yardsin apiece;
all of my paper has 8 yards in it. Do you
want any brown back? No, sir; the paper
you have is good and cheap enough for me.
Well, must say that you have the prettiest
patterns of paper | ever saw. Well, must
go. am glad l came in here. | am sure
that | saved at least 25 per cent. by coming to
see you. will tell my neighbors about you,
and when we get you in our neighborhood we
bye. Good by. Oh, BY the way my wife told
me to see about Curtains. Where can | get
them made to fit my windows. Right here.
Where can get Picture Frames made. Right
here. Is that so. What all do you keep?
keep Accordeons, Albums, Pictures, Frames,
and everything that can be found in a first
class 99c Store. Well, what don't you keep
Railroads and trains. Ha, hal Well, good
bye. Good bye. am much obliged for your
order. mario