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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Gum Chewing in Congress.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Gum chewing is becoming almost as
common among congressman as 1t IS
among high school girls. Scores of mem
bers have acquired the habit since it
was introduced by new congressman
from the West. He started the custom
by inviting his colleagues out to take
some chewing gum. This was novel
proceeding 10 the old-timers, who were
accustomed to get something more ex-
hilarating than chewing gum when a
fellow-member offered TO stand treat,
and they fell into II because OF the
novelty. They spread it among their
friends. and the man who ket ps a little
stand near the main entrance to the
House floor is doing a thriving business,
1t is no uncommon thing to see q MEM
Der take four of his colleagues TO this
stand, buy five sticks Of gum for cents,
and distribute them around. Then the
entire party stand around chewing with
as much enthusiasm as the school gins.
Some of the congressman are getting TO
be as particular in their choice of chew
ing gum as in the choice of ter cigars.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
THE PHANTOM TRAIN.
Strange Spectacle Seen in the Rarif1ed
Air of the Black Hills.

From the LeadviIle Herald.
My companion then spoke concerning
our mission 10 this bleak and barren
spot. about twelve years ago" he
said, IAN old man by the name of
Cearnals was the proprietor of a Jack
train, with which he used to bring pro-
visions and other commodities into that
mining camp you see beneath you there.
i his was before the railroads entered
the Businesses Of these mountains, and
everything was brought by mule team
OF by these jack trains into camp. The
treasures which were found in the hills
were carried out the same way. One
time the old man Cearnals did
not arrive in the camp on
time. Twas i'll the winter-and
the coolest one, too, ever ex-
perienced in these hills. A searching
party was sent out TO find him and his
train, as the people who had goods con-
signed TO him feared that some accident
had befallen him. Near where we are
now is where he and his train were
found frozen to death. And now each
night may be seen the jack train Just as
they We're, but in the form of epecters,
filing along their way to the camp. Get
out and We viii 90 DOM the trail a piece
and see them" We got out of the buggy
and, fastening the horse TO a stunted
pine, We descended the other side OF
the range on the road 10 Alma. After a
most perilCus and tortuous walk of half
an hour, on account of the slippery con-
dition of the ground, which was covered
with snow, my companion led me to a
point near the old Leadville trail, which
could be distinctly seen above rs
against the side of the mountain.
Looking at his watch, he re-
marked that it was almost time
for them to appear. After kicking the
snow from & couple of powders We sat
down and in silence awaited develop
ments. My companion would not say a
word, but simply pulled away at cigar,
his looks being cast IN the direction of
the trail. We waited at least half an
hour, but it seemed a week to me, a
cold wave having arisen, and | was al
Iaost frozen and was wishing myself at
home. Suddenly my companion
clutcbed me nervously by the arm and
pointed to the trail The sight that |
saw made each individual hair on my
head stand on end, for there on the
trail, coming around a sharp angle
caused by a bowlder, was jack train OF
twenty-three animals. They all emitted
faint phosphOrescent glow, which
made them appear all the more vivid
against the side of the hill. They were
loaded with different articles of mer-
chandise, and the last one, which the
spectral driver was urging on with his
short goad, seemed to be loaded with
flour. Every once in a while, as the
train slowly filed along, this last jack
would lean his load against projecting
rock, as if resting himself. This would
cause the driver to punch 1t with his
short stick. The wierd specters slowly
passed from view around the hill, and,
more dead than alive from fright, we
made our way to where we had left our
horse and buggy. My companion iu-
formed me while on our way back to
the city that this strange sight could be
Caan any darL- piubt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Death a Welcome Release.

Must it not be 10 those who endure lifelong
bodily suffering From childhood 10 old age
many persons are tormented with rheumatism
and neuralgia. Ordinary medication and top
!cal remedies are Of slight and always of tempo
rary efficacy. To escape the extreme tortures Of
these agonizing complaints, they should be ami
hilatcd al the outset with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which expels from the system the acrid
impurities that beget them. The evidence as 10
its efficacy q blood depuren il this particular
is very ample, and strongly concurrent and con
yInciug. in violent forms 0 these diseases the
nerves are terribly Tackcd. winegl ssful OF
two of the Bitters before the hour OF retiring
usually brings respite from pain, and euauIes
the sufferer 10 secure much needed rcPOse- Fol
kidney troubles, mslsrisl complaints, indiges
ton, liver complaint and constipation, the Bit
Ten is likewise btnefcisl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Not a Difficult Art.


"Why, it is as easy as rolling off a log
to be ventriloquist if you will only
have the patience to practice. Did any
body ever become scientist or phllOso-
pher in week. month or wear? Of
course not. 1t takes some years OF prac
tice to become proficient in any subject.
Why, | believe a man can learn TO do
anything II he only sets out with firm
determination and plenty of pluck to
back him.
off anybody is DESTROYS flearning the
art can tell them how In set about it
without very much trouble. The first
thing to be done is for the beginner to
place himself before looking glass and
commence by repeating the alphabet
slowly and distinctly as possible with
out moving the lips. Practice over
many times until a certain facility has
been obtained, and the learner, if he
has any aptitude whatever, viii soon
observe how much easier it is than when
lie started.
"After he has practiced the alphabet
sufficiently, let him tackle these few
lines, which will, no doubt, cause him
much chagrin ~ first by his inability to
keep his lips firmly together.
my mother-in-law manufactures
matches, mends mittensand pantaloons,
beats carpets, makes oyster patties, pies,
sponge cake and pastry. She some
time scribbles verses of poetry just to
pass the time away, and strange to say,
she minds her own business
"The beginner must not be afraid to
look at himself in the glass, as this is an
indispensable requisite at the COM
mencement Practice, over and over
again, such words as monument, plaster
OF paris, mucilage bottle, matchbox, ham
bone, bean pole. At all times be care
FIJI TO regulate your breathing, the same
way as observed in the study of elocu-
ton.
"Within four months constant prac-
tice of an hours duration each dav, a
person ought to become proficient
enough to venture to give at least par
Tor entertainment before his friends.
But remember that practice is the only
KEY to success. If anybody does not
credit my statement | will guarantee to
teach him ventriloquism in ten minutes
If he will put me on the track of learning
Greek in d3y -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

He couldn't wait: "Got any val
entines for cent?" he asked at
Woodward avenue news stand. yes,
bub. What sort of one do you want ?"
Il want an awful one. Something
to make fellow squirm?' Yes"
We'll, this is the worst one in the lot.
It's a picture Of the meanest man IN
the United States. You are two weeks
ahead of time, though" al know it,
but I'm going to send it off right away.
It's for dad. He gave me an awful
licking last night, and | can't wait no
two weeks to let him know what think
of him Detroit Free Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Col. EIlsworth,s Avenger.

4 notable and familiar parsonage in
the moving throng on Pennsylvania
Avenue, says Washington correspond
ent. is Capt. Brownell, who avenged
Col. Ellsworth at Alexandria in 1861.
The Captain has fine figure, firm and
erect He dresses fashionably. He
was boy when he shot Jackson. Now
the mustache and imperial ofmIlitary cut
are streaked with gray. Capt. Brownell
served in the regular army for a num-
Der of years after the war closed.
Health failing he went on the retired
list. Seven years ago he entered the
Pension Bureau, and now holds re-
sponsibIe position there. H ne of
the best known men in Washington.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

Liver Oil on account of its unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome in SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites Il being as palatable as milk, and
the most valuable remedy known for the
treatment of Consumption, Scrofula and
Bronchitis. General Debility, Wasting Dis
eases of Children, Chronic Coughs and
Colds, has caused physicians in all parts OF
the world to use it. Physicians report our
little patients take it with pleasure. Try
SCOTS Emulsion and be convinced.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

LOOK YOUNG, prevent tendency to
wrinkles or ageinG of the skin by using
LEAURELLE OIL. Preserves a youthful,
plump. fresh condition Of the features. A
transparent, alabaster skin. $l.00. Drug
eists or exp. L. S Wells Jersey City, \. J.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

BOBBY and his mamma are lunching
with Mrs. Carrollton Pell. Bobby-Did
You know mamma before you were mar
RED, Mrs Pell? Mrs. Pell-I think
not, Bobby; why? Bobby-Mamma
told Mrs. Cranston that you used to be
sweet on grandpa, aud that you held
your age wonderfully well. II Life.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

''DrD YOU hear that Comstock had ar
rested Prof Jaysiarp for singing an
original song at tn concert last nlght?'
asked Briggs. NO." replied Quimby.
WAS there anything bad about the
song % "Well it was a new ditty. -
L l.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
A Business-like Offer.

For many years the manufacturers of Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy have offered, in
good faith, $500 reward for a case OF Nasal
Catarrh which they cannot cure. The
remedy is sold by druggists at only 30
cents. This wonderful remedy has fairly
attained a worldwide reputation. If you
have dull, heavy headache. obstruction
of the nasal passages, discharges falling
from the head into the throat, sometimes
profuse, watery and acrid, at Others, thick,
tenacious, mucuos, puruleut, bloody and
putrid; If the eyes are weak, watery and in
tamed; if there is ringing in the ears, deaf
ness, hacking or coughing to clear the
throat. eXpectoration of offensive matter,
together with scabS from ulcers; the voice
being changed and has nasal twang; the
breath offensive; smell and taste impaired:
sensation of dizziness, with mental dcprcS-
sion a hacking cough and general debility,
you are suffering from nasal catarrh. The
more complicated your disease, the greater
the number and diversity of symptoms.
Thousands of cases annually, without man
ifesting half OF the above symptoms, result
in consumption, and end in the grave. No
disease is SO common, more deceptive and
dangerous, or less understood, or more I'M
successfully treated by physicians.
1--WE searched the shops all the way
from Fourteenth 10 Twenty-third
Streets for wedding present for Stag
gers said Jaggers to DAgLers, land |
can't find anything TO suit me. Can /
YOU suggest something ~ "How high
do you want to 90 ?' inquired Daggr rs.
I'm willing to as high as Forty,
second street. Epoch.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

trough ON ITCH" Ointment cures
Skin Humors, Pimples, Flesh Worms, Ring
Worms letter, Salt Rheum, Frosted Feet
Chilblains, Itch, Ivy Poison, BARRIERS Itch
Scald Head, Eczema. soc. Druggists or
mail L. s. Wells, jersey City, y. J.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Hostess Ito Young Mr.. Sissv)-"Yot

Hostess TO Young MI. Sissy)-"1 On
will kindly favor us with some music
will YOU not, Mr. Sissy ," Young Mr..
Sissy ell-aw, I'm not quite my
usual self tonight, Mrs. Hohson; but
will-aw, sing a little, if YOU like -
Hostess (graciously)-"Oh, thanks, YOU
are very kind. Even 4 little of your
singing, Mr.. Sissy, goes a great ways you
know. p-G Epoch.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor:-Please inform your read
ers that l have a positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per
manently cured. l shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their Express and z. .. ad-
dress. Respectfully,
A. SL0CUM, NJ. c.. Isl, Pearl st. y. Y.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

STRANGER Ito boy)-''Boy can you di-
rect me to the nearest bank 2' Boy
Il kin for twenty five cents" stranger
twenty-five cents Isn't that high
pay ?" Boy-"Ges, sir; but it's bank
directors what gifts high pay."-l New
York Son.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

LADY of the house, urging company
to eat: "Please help yourselves. Do
Just as you would in your own house.
| am always so glad when my friends
are at home. - SCrdH Ton Truth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

81 FOUND the new clergyman a very
charming man and full of fun. He
asked me if he could marry me. =" "Wbat
did you say ?'' ooh, l said-yes-he
might perhaps marry me to somebody
else - San Francisco Chronicle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Worshiping With Paper Wads.

Japan Letter 10 the hartford tourant.
Another way Ito worship Buddah, in
the temple at kiota) is to chew the prayer
paper and when soft throw it in the form
of a pellet at the god, through wire
screen. If il goes through and sticks
on the god, the prayer will be answered.
IT IT hits on the screen, it is no good.
Some of the gods are thickly plastered
with the schoolboy missile. When j
saw this it suddenly came to me why |
did that same thing when boy at school.
using another boy as a god. 1t was the
outburst and overlooking of devotional
spirit. The other boy did not always
see it in that light, and sometimes made
lrrellglous remarks about it, but that
was owing to his ignorance of my simple
form Of Buddhist worship, that's all.
Don't Give Away Too Much.
From the Boston Advertiser.
A certain searcher after the fashions
tells story of going into Boston estab-
lishment lately and asking one of the
staff for some points on the latest
modes. Il am not good at that" was
the reply; 81 am one of the makers
and therefore might give away too
much in describing them. There is an
art in giving the public just enough to
let it know what is going on without con-
-eying any hints that might help tin do
ing. I'll call Nine "; she is an expert
at that This was about as frank az
the woman who confessed size always
Contrived 20 cut up gowns so in the
making thaE they could not be made
over again at home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

ROU IL ON PILES. Quick, complete
cure. soc.
BUCHU- PAIBA, Great Kidney Rene
dy. 81.
WELLS HEALTH RENEWER for weak
men.
WELLS HAIR BAISAM. If gray, grad
ualiy restores color elegant tonic dressing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

WHEN a threatening lung disorder,
Shows its first procGvity,
Do not let il cross the border
Quell itwith activity.
Many a patient, young or olden,
Owes a quick recovery
All to DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

CUSTOMER Ito coal dealer)-I want to
get ton of coal. Dealer-Yes, sir;
what size? Customer (timidly We'll,
if it isn't asking too much, sir, | would
like a two-thousand-pound ton.-[New
Work SIM
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

'BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRotHEs' are wide
" known as am admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Coughs, and Throat
troubles. Sold 0Hly ia boxes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Catarrh Culed.

4 clergyman, after years of suffering
from that loathsome disease Catarrh and
vainly trying every known remedy. at last
found a prescription which completely
cured and saved him from death. ANY sui-
ferer from this dreadful disease sending a
self-addreSsed, stamped envelope to Prof. J.
\. Lawrence, 212 East Ninth Street, New
York, will receive the recipe free of charge
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
"Nasai Voices, Catarrh and False
Teeth"

A prominent English woman says the
American women all have high, shrill,
nasal voices and fall, G teeth.
Americans don't like this constant twit-
ting they get about this nasal twang, anG
yet it is a fact caused by our dry stimulating
atmosphere, and the universal presence OF
catarrhal difficulties.
But why should SO many of our woman
have false teeth?
That is more Of poser to the English. 1t
is quite impossible to account for it except
on the theory of deranged stomach ac-
ton caused by imprudence in eating and by
want of regular exercise.
Both conditions are unnatural.
Catarrhal troubles everywhere prevail
and end in cough and consumption, which
are promoted by mal-nutrition induced by
deranged stomach action. The condition is
"a modern one, one unknown To our ances-
tors who prevented catarrh, cold, cough
and consumption By abundant and regular
use of what is now known as Warmers Log
Cabin Cough and Consumption Remedy
and Log Cabin Sarsaparilla, Two Old-tash-
toned standard remedies handed down
from our ancestors, and now exclusively
put forth under the strongest guarantees of
purity and efficacy by the world-tamed
makers of Warmers safe cure. These two
remedies plentiiully used as the spring and
summer seasons advance give positive as
surance of freedom, both from catarrh and
those dreadful and if neglected, inevitable
consequences, pneumonia, lung troubles
and consumption, which so generally and
fatally prevail among our people.
Comrade Eli Fisher, of Salem, Henry Co.
Iowa. served four years in the late war and
contracted disease called consumption by
the doctors. He had frequent henorrhages.
After using Warmers Log Cabin Cough and
Consumption Remedy, he says, under date
of January 18th, 1883: II do not bleed at
the lungs any more, my cough does not
bother me, and | do not have any more
smothering spells" Warmers Log Cabin
Rose Cream cured his wife of catarrh and
she is Sound and well"
OF course we do not like to have our
women called nose takers and false tee h
owners, but these conditions can be readily
oYercome in the manner indicated.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

"NAsBY" made name and fame for
himself not only by the spell of his
genius, but by the genius of his spell.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
ELE'S
CREAM BALM

suffered from ca
tgrrh II gers. The
dr0Ppiags into The
throat lcere Eatltsstt-
ing. lii nose bed az
most daily. Since he
first jly use Of Ely's
Cream Balm hgrehg
no bleeding, The sore
ness IS entirely g7as.
D. g Duf8so1, Jgiti
n Z. ...
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
SN2 EHHiIg Machine Free !!

person every village and township to
kcgp IN thsr line Of AIT ShalIES; to tlus5
who keen samples those call.
Will send, , the very best Sew ug Machine manufactured
Eu Fli with s the attachments Ihis machine made
patents have Prcl. Bralr the patents
this slr chime. with tic Alta aret- so1 Tor
So 5tur soils $50 Header. may Won she
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than months and then they lo1asr'
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SIEafgast eugusAt NnCf
iet lis much m or H in trade from small place.
uerur siulus have manned here they could he cuir
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Nla country, api take this Of securing them AZ once
Sewing AaiHc manufactured, md the finest general asss
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Ys7t.eusrs Rec by mail Write Testal card
which you hut and sfcryon
Luoy no, should You euuclaic ht Why harm
done Na;Gl 10 need Do ccPifals IS rec.
AG'gyssxt once, TIRE = CO., AUGUSTA, MALSR.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

bugs 15c.
"RoUGH ON CATARRH.' Only absolute
cure. SOC.
TROUGH on CORNS." Hard or soft
corns. 15c.
ROUGH ON TOOTHACHE." Instant
reliaf liz
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

The Offense and the Punishment: s"
"And now the evidence having been
taken and your consciousness of sin hay
ing been established, what would you
do if arraigned at the bar to face the
great Judge of acts and motives !"
Sleepy lawyer Ljust waking to meet the
eye of the clergyman and significance Of
the query -'Move for stay of sentence
and Il new trial on the minutes. y
[ In
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

Would you know the keen delight,
OF a wholesome appetite
Unrestrained by co les dire,
Headaches curse, on icver's fire.
Thoughts moruse OF icy chills?
Then use DIR. Pierce's pills.
DR.. Pierces Purgative Pellets-th original
and only genuine Little Liyel Pills; p
cents a vial
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24
Hoods ssrsapavIlh
Spring NJ: 4: +: =: ::: :::
: EST: Medicine

needs a reliable spring medlcinc he HOOD
Sarsaparilla to expel the impurities which have
accumulated in the blood during the winter to
keep up strength as the warm weather comes on,
create an appetite and promote healthy dlges-
ton. Try Hoods Sarsspariua this spring ana
YOU viii be convinced that it does possess supe-
rior and peculiar merit
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

The eucalyptus or rubber tree of Aus
tralia has been introduced into California,
where it thrives and grows very rapidly.
There are several varieties of this tree,
one of which, the eucalyptus globulus,
reaches in Western Australia the enor-
nous height of SOC feet. The eucalyp-
tus callosa sometimes attains the height
OF 400 feet. These, however, are both
eclipsed by fallen giant in Victoria, a
eucalyptus amygdalina, which measures
$50 feet. In contradistinction to these
monsters is the dwarf eucalyptus, called
the malice, small tree only 10 or %
feet high. The stems and branches
often are very slender and the foliage
close and oyerhanging. As 1T grows in
immense forests il becomes very seri-
Gus matter to lose ones way among the
malice scrub, and a travellers fate would
be somewhat precariOus in such a case.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-03-24

My dear girl, l shall answer no more
questions about him. Why don't you
initiate the discretion of Miss Rivers, who
seems free rJom your failing-curiosity?
l blushed at such undeserved praise;
while Clara, to show her opinion of my
false pretenses, nudged me under the
table.
Alfhn11nh Nh Rarncnu 1unrll tell nc