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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25

place in its pages. It's the
result of four years work
of Mr.. Timothy Cole, the
leading magazine engraver
of the world, in the galleries
Of Europe, engraving from
the originals the greatest
pictures by the old masters.
A series of papers on Ire
land, its customs, land
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25
NOW is a Good time to BUY
ALWAYS ON TIME, :"

There is no line so handsomely equipped
for through Passenger Service as "The
Northwestern Line"-C. St. p, d & O.
R'y-and the Minneapolis, St. Paul and
Chicago trains over this line have better
record for reaching either end OF their run
con time than those of any other line in
the cnnnfrv
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25

scapes, etc, will appear, and there are 70
&c illustrated articles on Bible scenes
treating especially the subjects Of the Inter-
national Sunday-School Lessons. George
W. Gable win write Strange, True Stores
of Louisiana There VII be noveLette5
and short stories by leading writer's occa-
sioual articles on war subjects supplement
al to the famous s'War Papers" by General
Grant and others, which nave been appear
inc in The CeHtGy), etc, etc.
Tbs Cent,rg costs four dollars year, and
it is published by The Century 90, Oh NeN
York. who will send copy Of the l"l4 pros
nectus to any one on rec teSt-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25

THE
All well posted travellers between the Twin
Cities and Chicago take this line-particu-
larly the ''Vestibule Limited" which car
ries the finest sleeping cars and coaches
ever built, and also all classes Of passen-
gers, without extra fares. On the Lake
Superior portion of the line, between Min
neapolis, st. Paul and Duluth, and st
Paul & Duluth, and St. Paul 4 Ashland,
Pullman sleepers are run on all night trains
and parlor cars on dav trains
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25

The New York law for the punish
ment Of capital crimes by the electri-
cal death penalty bids fair to be carried
into the supreme court of the United
States. After William Kemmler of
Buffalo, y. Y, had been sentenced to
die by this means, the prisoners coun-
sci arose and took exception to it on
the ground that it was "cruel and ur-
usual The exception was based on
the following clause of the constitution
of the United States:
Excessive bail shall not be required,
nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel
and unusual punishments inflicted.
That it is unusual will be readily
admitted. That it is cruel, few, upon
due consideration, Will be ready to
deny. The terror inspired by such an
impending doom is, to use the words
Of kemmler himself, worse than forty
deaths by hanging" All mysterious
deaths are horror inspiring in themsel-
YES. -PioneerPres
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25


The TIMES does not clamor to have
the tax list let to the lowest bidder"
Call
That is begging the question, but for
once You have stumbled onto the truth,
Mr.. Call. The TINES does not clamOr
to have any of the printing let to the
lowest bidder. Regular rates are little
enough for the work done, and this the
Call man knows we have always main
tanned. 1t was the city council who
WAS clamoring for bidders, and not the
TEl.Es. The city council informed the
TIMES by resolution and advertisement
that if it wanted the city printing it
must bid for it and also be forrest bidder.
The TIMES, having no alternative, did
50 lid and ,rGS the forrest bidder, of the
four contrasting papers. Did we get it?
No. Why? Because, say the council
men, the TINES lives on the east side
OF Hill avenue, therefore it must not
have the printing. Here you have it
all in a nat shell. This is what we
don't Ike. The bidding WAS forced
upon rs. we won the prize, if it may be
called such, IN a fair and open contest,
ana in justice we still demand that it
he given 70 rs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25
northwestern

Pullman sleepers are also run through be
tween Duluth, Superior and Chicago. Fast
through trains are also run between Min
neapolis, st. Paul, and Kansas City, via
Sioux City, with through Pullman seepers
from St. Paul to Omaha and Kansas City,
Besides being the best
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25

The Century viii publish the most I'M
portant art feature that has yet found
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-05-25
IT. w TEASDEALE.
A GREAT MAGAZINE.
: The Century for 1889.

E - HE question has often been
@,NSYf asked, Ito what does The
ESf = ~ Century owe its great circu
Nse~i-4 lation?'' The Christian Union
NJINJ once answered this by the
Gsf statement that sit has been
fairly won, not by adver-
Using schemes, but by the excellence which
characterizes it in every department" In
their announcements for the coming year
the publishers state that it has always been
their desire to make The Cent',rJ the one in
dispensable periodical of its class, so that
whatever other publication might be desira-
bic in the family, The Century could not be
neglected by those who wish to keep abreast
of the times in all matters pertaining TO
culture. And the unprecedented circula-
ton of the magazine would seem to be the
response of the public to this intention.
With the November number The Century
begins its thirty-seventh n
volume. Two great feat kS
ures of the magazine tNs4
which are to continue EzFL
throughout the new vol Az ~ z !
ume are already well ~ MAX 4
known to the public, the T<1SA !
Lincoln history and tho H. IA
papers on Siberia and III ~ -
the Exile System" The fI\ Nd
first of these, written by IS "a NH
Nessrs. Nicolay and Hay, IA M
President Lncoln's pri- - N 4
vate secretaries, contains an I -
the inside history of the z ~
dark days of the war, as t-% s%lS
seen IRON the " bite
I House. l.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
What the Trout Brought.

A story of Maine judges love fol
fishing and shrewdness i'll gratifying il
is told by the Wilton Record. He was
on the bench when word came that the
trout were biting at Weld Pond, and
he had case on the docket for trial
1t was divorce case between an aged
couple who had lived together for forty
years, and now wanted to be released
from the bonds of matrimony. Their,
were many witnesses, and the Judge
foresaw that If the case came to trial
it would be four or five days before he
could get away, so he sent for the old
couple and talked the matter over.
He gave them good advice, and they
finally agreed TO try once more to live
together in harmony and went away
happy. The next morning the Judge
started for Weld, and last Friday he
landed underground salmon. If our
judges did less divorcing and more
fishing, perhaps society would be quite
as we'll off.-LeiCiston Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Ahout Slecp.

A prominent medical writer on the
subject of sleep, says it is thing which
should not be rudely disturbed.
While we bow to the superior learn
ing of the prominent medical writer,
still we think he should have stated
that there are occasions when contin-
ued sleep is very unhealthy.
For instance, If the house is on fire,
although it may dislocate the gastric
juices, cause the congestion of the mu-
cous membrane, and thus precipitate
partial paralysis of the epiglottis, still
we think it is healthier for the dreamer
to be aroused somewhat suddenly. The
same rule applies to persons who desire
to leave on the early train.
When we sleep nature is recruiting
us, sleeping our senses in forgetful-
ness, invigorating our frames for our
coming duties, but nevertheless, if we
sat next to the man in church who dozes
off when the plate is being passed, we
would most certainly arouse him with
our elbow, even at the risk of causing
acute spinal meningitis of the lumbar
region to set In.
In one point we agree with the learn
ed man whose opinion we have quoted.
We do not think that man should be
aroused from his repose at an early
hour to go out into the raw morning
air with his fast unbroken and his body
unfortihed by the stimulus of food, I'M
less the person to be aroused has an
appointment with the sheriff that adj
mits of no delay,
But reputable citizens outside of Jail
should be allowed to take their full
measure of rest, and the incipient assas-
sin who pounds on the door and tells
improbable stories about the eggs
being cold, and that the coffee is tired
waiting, we say all such malefactors
should be subjected to the action of
steam welded mush paddle. Terds
Siftin1S
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Fighting ParsOn.

Drury X Burchette, of Lawrence
County, has been appointed by Presi-
dent Harrison United States Marshal
of Kentucky. AS his chief deputy Mr.
Burchette has chosen the Rev. G.. j.
Howes, formerly of Paintsville, but for
some years pastor of Methodist
Church in this city. Mr. Howes has
resigned the charge of his church and
qualified as United States Deputy
Marshal. His chief deputy will go to
assist in the capture of moonshiners in
Eastern Kentucky, difficult and dan
gerous pursuit.
Mr.. Howes, although for many years
a minister, has given undoubted evi-
dence of his courage and muscular
prowess. About ten years ago n crowd
of toughs disturbed one of his meet
ings by throwing stones at the build
ing. When he heard the missiles pat
tering against the walls Mr.. Howes,
who was in the middle of his sermon.
stopped short, announced that the ex-
ercises were over until next Sunday
and stepped out of the pulpit He
walked quietly down the aisle When
he reached the door he threw his coat
off and rushed outside. The gang
composed of about a dozen persons,
was standing fifty feet away. Mr..
Howes was upon them in moment.
He seized the surprised leader by the
neck with one hand, and with the other
fist planted a blow upon his temple
that made him see stars and tumble
over in heap. Jumping over him Mr..
Howes grabbed another, and dealing
him a half dozen kicks and blows
hurled him TO one side. The members
of the gang were so surprised that they
offered but little resistance and took to
flight, not escaping, however, before
half dozen were soundly trounced. -
Louisville special.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Daniel Webster's Winning Ways.

The following story of Daniel Web
ster, illustrative of his winning per-
sonal traits, told by leading local
lawyer, is believed never TO have been
made public. Years ago the late
Erastus Corning, of this city, as a
comparatively young man, made Mr..
Webster's acquaintance somewhat in
timately. As result of the friendship
il turned out the former Endorsed Mr..
Webster's note for considerable sum.
When the note fell due protests came
to the firm. and they paid the note.
Knowing Mr.. Webster's impecuniosity
and not wishing to crowd him, they
did not call upon him for security. At
ter some years, and when it was sup
posed that Mr.. Webster's financial
condition was improved, Mr.. Corning,
at the instance of his firm, wrote asking
Mr.. Webster if he could make it con-
venient to hquidate the claim. The
answer was courteous note from Mr..
Webster, making excuses that just at
present he was unable to meet the de-
mand, and ending up by pressing in
vitation for Mr.. Corning to visit him
later, when he would probably be able
to pay him or at. least to secure the
claim satisfactorily. The firm advised
Mr.. Corning to accept the invitation,
which he did. On his return Mr.
Corning came home delighted with the
pleasures of his visit, and entertained
his partners with glowing accounts of
the great statesmans Inequalities and
descriptions of the charming incidents
of the soiourn, in which he ignored
mention of the business OBJ
ject which partly impelled the visit.
Finally, after he had exhausted de-
scription of the visit, one of Mr.. Corn
ing's friends said: We'll, l suppose
Mr.. Webster was pleased because he
was able to pay the note?" Pleased
TO pay the note" said Mr.. Corning
"he not only didn't pay the note, but
he so charmed me that he got me to
sign another note for $4,000, and / am
thankful he didn't ask me to make it
so, 900, for l don't think l could have
resisted his request" Mr.. Corning is
said to have had a subsequent invita-
ton to visit Marshfeld and TO have de-
clined on the ground that he could not
afford so expensive pleasure. Al
OdnU Journal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Trade I'm Dog Skins.

1t is well-known that in many dis
tricts of Manchuria and China there is
a great trade in dog and goat skins,
which are employed in the manufac-
ture of robes and mats; but it is COM
monty supposed that the skins are
remnants of. dirty and filthy animals
which abound in those quarters. The
idea, however, is mistake, for the
business of rearing dogs for this pur-
pose is well established and is as sys-
tematic an industry as sheep-farming
There are countless dog farms scat
tered over the unknown regions of
Manchuria and Mongolia, where from
twenty to one hundred dogs are reared
every year, and where the inhabitant
is esteemed according to the number
of dogskins in his possession. 1t is
probable that the most beautiful dogs
are to be found in these countries, for
the exceedingly low temperature of
winter, where the thermometer falls to
thirty degrees below zero, produces a
magnificent coat and skin. The prices
obtained are, however, very unprcfita-
bic, a full-sized robe eighty inches
square containing the skins of eight
animals, being quoted at fourteen shil-
lings and sixpence. The value of trade
from Newchwang last year is stated at
forty thousand pounds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Horrible Revelation.

She had advertised for the return OF
her dog, and it was a long-haired skye
terrier - regular valuable thorough
bred. The reward was to be So A
stalwart Celt came timidly forward
and asked if that was the dog. Being
answered aflirmatively and paid the
reward, the affection of the lady, who
kissed and Rugged her poor, dear little
darling, attracted his attention, and
the following skirmish ensued:
Where did you find the darling?"
Small comfort would it do to you
madam, did tell you"
But tell me while / caress the
angel"
Il can't tell you, because you would
not like it"
But, dear, darling Dandy was
Dandy cold?"
Sure, madam, don't know. saw
your advertisement in the paper anC
recognized him tied to the end of a long
shtick and woman washin' off winder'
wild him. "-Phuddelph1d Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
The Hosteater stomach Bitters People
Score Another Point.

In the United States Circuit Court for the
Southern District OF New York, Judge Shipman
handed down oppinion a few days ago in the
suit OF the owners Of tho trademarks covering
Hostetters Stomach Bitters against Arnold
Theller and Cornell Theller, the compounders,
located on vesey street. New York City in which
1t was decided that. although tho defendants
made use OF their own names on the labels af-
fixed TO the bottles containing btters prepared
by them vet as they wero evidently designed TO
initiate the Hostettcr labels, they were infrin-
gers and perpetual injunction was granted and
an accounting OF damages ordered, together
with the costs of the suit. 10 is the evidcntin-
tention OF the Hoetetter people to protect their
valuable trademark against all infringers. and
the granting OF the above injunction will en-
courage them To renew their efforts against the
ravishes Of the omnipresent iifringor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Healthy Eaters.

"As a member of the Committee OF
Arrangements, said the caller at the
hotel, II want to find out what terms
YOU can give to delegates to a conven-
ton to be held in this city next week.
We shall need accommodations for fifty
or more persons.
"Our regular rates are 50. 30 per day,
responded the landlord, "but for a
party of fifty can, OF course, make a
considerable BY the way, what
kind of gathering is it to be?'
/. ut is the regular annual State Con
vention of the Vegetarians' Associa-
ton"
"My terms" said the landlord, en-
phatically, will be So per day
Chicago Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Tide Prairies OF the Pacific Coast.

But very few, if any, of the hundreds
of people now arriving here from in
land States know anything about our
tide prairies. and for their benefit this
article is written. First, they are not
mud flats, as many suppose, but they
are genuine prairies, built up on the
one side by the deposits of the ebb and
flow of old ocean, for how many mill
ions of years no man knows, and on the
other side by the washings of decayed
vegetation from the hills and uplands
ever since the hills have stood: the
two mixing their deposits and wash
ings together have grown up an allu-
vial formation which is not nor cannot
he excelled for richness in the known
world. These prairies extend from the
waters edge back to the uplands and
up the various streams and are only
covered by water at high tide and even
in their wild state grow a nutritious
grass which, if not fed down, grows
far above the head of an ordinary man.
But when old oceans salty brine is
fenced off by a dyke is when this land
shows off its mettle. 1t laughs at five
tons of timothy TO the acre: 100 bush
els of oats, 600 bushels of potatoes. or
fifty-six tons of beets or rutabagas are
no burden whatever, and year after
year it seems to increase i'm fertility.
1t has no wear-out, droughts do not
affect it, but it tolls on year by year
and as sure as the farmer puts In the
seed and keeps it clear from weeds he
is sure of rich harvest. This land
never disappoints the owner but is as
reliable as old ocean itself. -Montesa-
mn (T0I / Tideffo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12

Miss Bluffins-I want pair of slip.
pers. Two and a half is my size.
Clerk What two and a half?
Miss b. believe L spoke distinctly
two and half
(The clerk seizes pair of slippers
and blue pencil, and retires to the
rear of the store. Presently he re.
turns.
Clerk-Here You are, miss-two and
a half, extra narrow.
Miss b. tries on the slippers and ac,
cepts them. After her exit, the clerk
says to the proprietor: you had bet
ter order some OF those No. BIS. ]
just sold the last pair. america.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Indo,epto Organ.

When the liver Is indclent. as IL must neces-
sarily be when IL fails to secrste the bile in SUM-
cient quantities TO meet the requirements OF d.
gestion and evacuation, 10 should be set at work
with Hostetters Stomach Bittsrs The health
full stimulus to activity impaired by this incom-
parable Alternative speedily eyinces itself in a
departure OF the uncomfortable sensations In the
right side the nausea; fur upon the tongue; in
digestion and sick headache consequent upon
inactivity of the liver and the diversion Of the
bile from its proper channel. Irregularity OF the
bowels is always and painlessly reformed by the
corrective indicated, which Is infinitely 10 be
preferred both because IL is safe and more efiica-
cious. to blue pill, calomel and drenching purga-
tives of every class. 1t cures aud prevents fever
and ague, and rheumatism.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Necessary Qualification.

Boston Merchant Ito applicant for
work )-"You think you could fill the
position, do you?"
Applicant-"Yes, sir"
Boston Merchant Well. how are
You on grammar?
Applicant-"What has grammar got
to DO with tending store?"
Boston Merchant-"A good deal, sir.
Why, if one of our Boston ladies
should come in and ask for maple
sugar, and you should say, we amt
got any, do you think she would come
again? / guess not"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
Happy Homes.

Here's health la tho wives and the mothers
Who sit in our households to-day;
Who are glad when they brighten for others
The hours that go drifting away.
May their eyes keep the light OF the gladness,
Their hearts hold the fulness of bliss
That banishes shadows and sadness
And what need we ask more than this?
But how can this happiness be kept?
What shall protect those we love-th ose
who make a heaven Of the home-'rom the
ravages OF disease that is often worse than
death-that is. in fact, IA lingering death
The question is easily answered; DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription-the standard remedy
for all of those peculiar diseases TO which
women are subjects what must be relied
on 10 preserve the health of wives and
mothers. 1t prerents those diseases. and it
cures them. It Is blessing TO women.
and therefore national blessing. because
it gives health 10 those about whom the
happiness OF home centers. and the strength
OF a nation Is In It's happy homes.
DIR. PIERCE's PELLETS. or Anti bilious
Granules; in walls, 25 cents; one a dose.
Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
A Sure Sign.

William" said Mrs. Trembly,
hear that horrid dog. Isn't it awful ?"
is that the same dog that kept us
awake last night 2"
Il think SO. 1t sounds unlucky,
doesn't it?"
Didn't you ever hear that the howl
ing of n dog was sure sign of death
in the family?"
No Whose family?"
"The dogs" said Trembly in firm
voice as he stepped out of bed and
reached for his revolver. "-1derchdnt
Trdreler.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
COUNSEL OF EMINENT PHYSICIANS.
The People of Oakland County wild with
Excitemont


PONTIAC. Mich. March 16. 1897
On the 10th day OF December. 1856. came
from Orion 10 Pontiac 10 visit my parents.
and was taken suddenly Ill. DR.. GalOreith.
OF this place, was called. and after making
careful examination Of my case. desired "a
council. and named as councillor, DIR. Nc
Graw. OF Detroit. They met in council
Dec. 10Th. made careful examination. and
pronounced my disease as Cancer OF the
Liver. and stated that there was no hope
Tor me. and IL was impossible to cure me.
The pain was very severe and DIR. Galbreith
continued his visits. administering quieting
powders. swelling or bunch had formed
upon my right ribs almost AS large as my
fist. and had given up all hopes OF recov-
cry. But having heard OF Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup. sent. Feb. /. 1887. and bought
bottle OF the Syrup from Mr.. Peter
Schmitz. a druggist OF this place, and took
IL as directed. About March LIST something
broke and the swelling commenced 10 go
down. until il has almost disappeared. Up
TO this date i have taken two and one half
bottles OF the Syrup. and have 80 far re-
covered as TO be able 10 visit my neighbors.
and am truly re- joicing that / am fast being
relieved OF such terrible pain. and desiring
10 acknowledge the benefit have received
in using your Syrnp. send you this state
ment, hoping you will use 10 so that others
who are afflicted may be benefited and re =
lieved from pain as / have been. Very
truly. CHARLES A. SPIER.
of Orion. Mich.
PONTIAC. Mich. March 16. 1887.
This is 10 certify that Mr.. Charles A.
Spier. my son, has made correct state
ment OF his case. as have watched by his
bedside during his entire illness.
JOHN SPIER.
The undersigned certify that they are
we'll acquainted with Charles A. Spier.
whose signature appears above. and we
have no hesitation in saying that any state
ment made by him can be relied upon rs
be no true i'm every particular.
BERRIDGE X BERRIDGE.
Druggists. Orion. Mich.
j. A. NEAL.
Editor Weekly RerieU and Justice Of the
Peace. Orion. Mich.
j. s. KITCHER.
Postmaster.
Onion Mich March 10 1897
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-06-12
An Innocent Metal.

Copper is the most harmless OF
metals" observed the snake editor.
"The people who got caught in the
recent collapse do not think so, re-
marked the horse editor.
II am speaking on general princi-
pies, though"
"Then why is it the least harmful ?"
Because it's in cent. "--Pittsbltrg
Chronicle.