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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
The Coral Industry.
From Chambers' Jourpal.


At the present dav coral Is most large
~ exported to such countries as Abvs-
sinla, the Congo, the Cape, India and
Ceylon, Siberia, China and Japan The
choicest pieces are used for the buttons
of Chinese mandarins or for ornament
ing the turbans of Iich MuSsulmans.
while the inferior qualities, sent to less
civilized countries, are employed for
various purposes. Coral has been often
used as money in some quarters but
that use of ii is now declining. Bar
barous and semi-ciyilized people en-
plov it largely for ornamenting arrows,
lances and pixies, and also for dec
Grating corpses before inter
ment, Prices have varied much
of late years, Il rapid decline
IN value having taken place owing 10
the abundance of good, and the com
paratlye abundance of inferior quail
ties. Besides the loss acerung to the
fishermen, the present state Of things
is very seriousl y affecting the large
number of people employed in prepar-
ing the coral for use. There has been
a great decline in the number of wom-
en- thus engaged at Leghorn. and the
same thing is taking place at Naples and
Genoa, the other principal seats of the
industry. Nowadays the proportion of
inferior quality is SO much larger that
fewer persons can manipulate the same
quantity. No machinery or mechani-
cal process is employed, but the work
woman takes the pieces into her hands
one after another, and, according To
their thickness, quality and defects,
works them into certain forms Their
wages run from I'D to Is Sd per day.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
OutcaStS.

1t is only truly high minded per
sons who are incapable of taking
down" their more fortunate acquaint-
ances. Moreover, envy seems to mani
fest itself among children in quite the
same manner in which it can be OBJ
served with older people. The Boston
Courier gives the following case in
roint:
When the squadron of evolution
was recently in Boston, Admiral Wal
ker invited two boys of his acluaint-
ance to go on board and visit him. The
boat was sent for them, and with flags
flying, and in state which filed their
souls with Joy, they were taken on
board at a time when the general pub
lie was not admitted, and there were
shown about with the greatest care.
During the next few days the amount
of Dragging which they did in the
presence of their oolfellows was by
no means small. The other boys were
willing to listen until all their questions
had been answered, and then, boy like,
they devoted themselves to taking
down the pride of the favored youths
One day, about week after the Wis
it to the squadron, one of the little fell
lows came home in spirits so evidently
downcast that his mother asked him
what was the matter.
Il don't care" was the somewhat
illogical reply; Il think the boys are
just as mean as they can be-"
But what is the matter?"
We'll, you see, they are down on
Tommy and me because we had a
chance to go on the Chicago when
they didn't, and now they are grinding
us.
Grinding you?" repeated the
mother; what are they doing?"
why" was the aggrieved answer
I'VE are PLAYING history games, and all
the other boys are kings, knights and
generals, and they won't let Tommy
and me be anything but outcasts."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
THE DARN.
Points OF Cheese Making.

On the farm the chara ter of the crops
raised is largely gagged by the efficiency
of the utensils and tools used in their
cultivation. When We regard cheese
making the same rule holds good. To
produce mark etable stock at a profit to
the manufacturer the plant must be
iudiciouslv and conveniently equipped.
Coming from the West some years
ago. and visiting n number of factories
in central New York, l was surprised to
find the meagre and primitive equip
ment of many Of them. | found old
copper boiler watts in use that had seen
service over twenty five wears, and they
were so patched and soldered and rust
eaten that heat could be generated IN
them only with difficulty. Evidence OF
two decades ago still linger in many
cheese factories hereabout. and the only
way improved utensils creep in Is by the
collapse of time worn tools, it having
then reached point of actual neces
slty.
Factory owners should possess full
complement Of modern improved cheese
utensils, Int in many cases does there
exist encouragement for them TO do It:
man who controls score of factories
can in the face of the present low prices
for manufacture still CLEAN liberal IN
facture who Is his own proprietor and
maker the case is radically different.
What with old established factories.
new creamerIes and milk-s shipping
depois competition Is very stro.s, and
premium Is often paid on individual
diaries merely to secure their milk for
manufacture.
| am personally cogniZant of one case
where far larger amount is paid for
the patronage of one dairy than the
manufacturer could secure back again
by making up the milk. In other words,
the dairyman gets his milk manufact-
ured for nothing, and receives hand
some present besides. This may be an
extreme Instance, but it illustrates how
far rivalry and under cutting will carry
some men. There are, however. class
of manufacturers who are seriously af-
fectcd by such procedure. Their
means are limited. and their factories
are their sole business dependence.
Cheese and butter making is their pro-
fession. and their plants are their bread
winners They cannot afford to make
gifts to neighboring dairymen, in order
to retain their patronage, and so more
wealthy competitors distr butte Doodle,
and carry off the spolls. / know of II en-
this season who must be running their
factories 1T loss in consequence of
this unequal contest. They must soon
succumb to the pressure, ana seek othe r
business
As to the best cheese tools, heat by
steam. boiler. If not an engine, is in
spensable. Do not use enc big vat.
but rather two Of meliEm capacity.
detest these great $50 and 700 gallon
v,ts. Such = mass OF milk as they " II
hold one cannot make up ia afIvanta Sc.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Confirmed.

The favorable impression produced on
the first appearance OF the agreeable liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, few years
ago. has been more than confirmed by the
pleasant experience of all who have used
1t. and the success of the proprietorS and
manufacturers, the California Fig Syrup
Company.
SMALL Boy" Mamma, papa says he's
the captain of this ship. What are
You? p
Fond Mothcr-'I'm the pilot. darl-
ing"
Then | guess l must be the com
pass.
"Why ~
ooh, just because they say the cap
tain and pilot are always boxing the
comnlss. '-Nnr Iork .I0mnaL.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

remarks were brief. They were to the
effect that the prisoner, and her friends,
as we'll as all present. were fully advised
of the nature of the ofense with which
she was charged. 1t was sufficient to say
she was charged with witchcraft.
When Governor Danforth concluded,
aud the Sheriff told Janet Lee to stand
up, heads were twisted and elevated;
everybody stood on tip-t toe to look at her.
p6sure that excited nervous commentsJ
There was, however, but one sentiment
when her father and mother entered. All
sympathized with them.
When Governor Danforth ordered the
witnesses to be called, perfect silence
ensued. Marshal Hobbs called upon Ezra
Easily to come forward. Before Ezra had
tine to comply, John Lee rose, and in
loud. clear voice, asked:
Who brings this charge against my
daughter"
That will be made known in due sea-
son." one of the magistrates replied, let
the witness be sworn"
A murmur arose as Ezra Easily stepped
forward. Before the Sheriff could adj
minister the oath, Arthur Proctor asked:
rs it customary to proceed without
bringing the accused and the accuser face
to face?"
Who is that young man?" Gov. Dan
forth looked from one to the other, but no
one answered, whereupon Arthur Proctor
replied:
"A friend of the accused and a lover of
justice. My name is Arthur Proctor"
1T were we'll for the accused you held
your peace, said Danforth severely
These proceedings must be guided by
the necessities of the cases brought be-
fore us. Let the witness be sworn.
Ezra, when duly sworn, trembled. His
face flushed. The flush deepened when
he spoke in answer to the first question.
Ezra Easily, what do you know con-
corning this natter" He looked at the
floor as he replied:
-Iknow l Mt Janet Lee on Wills Hill
last night. 1t was not SO dark but /
could hear her, and feel her when she
struck me, and tore herself away from
my grasp.
Il called out and taxed her with coming
there. Then l took hold of her and all
at once | was tossed aside like a feather,
and was alone"
Why did you 60 to Wills Hill?"
AS Ann Bigger can prove, / followed
her to make sure whether she carried the
bread and milk she took from her fathers
house Her mother said Ann and me
stole them. followed her after prayers,
as Ann Bigger will bear me out, after We
saw her take the cakes"
Janet Lee, said Governor Danforth,
YOU have heard the witness. You have
admitted the neckerchief he took from
the person he found on Wills Hill is
yours. John Lee, have you anything to
ask the witness?"
John Lee shook his head. Whatever
l may have to say is as we'll unsaid for
the present What would it profit us?"
Il think it would be we'll to give him
time to make answer, said Giles Ellis.
That is impossible" answered one of
the magistrates. I'VE cannot delay these
proceeding. If nobody makes answer,
We will take the testimony and pass on
it after due consideration"
TO BE Continued
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Agricultural Items.


SOAPSUDs should be added TO the
manure heap. Never waste such. Later
in the season suds may be applied to
aspara us and celery with advantage.
MANURE that is fire fancing" Gas it
will sometimes do when the heap is very
large should be turned over, as the
heating process, if alloweGto continue,
NAV cause loss of ammonia.
THERE s not one crop grown that re-
duires killing up If It Is grown III the
rig ht manner. Level cult walton is best
Tor all; while deep planting provides
depth OF soul without the injurious pill
ing up OF the soil i'll ridges.
THE crops grown should be in &C
cordance with the demand of your near
est market. ut this rule does not apply
where articles can be shipped to other
points at low cost. The markets
should be carefully observed and prices
noted.
PROFESSOR Storer says that many
farmers III New England have found
that mixtures of bone meal and wood
ashes st rye them an excellent purpose
when usei as sui stItutes for barn yard
manure. On good land apply 600 pounds
of bone meal and twenty bushels of un-
leached ashes.
ALL plants and trees consume water
in large quantities. Sir John Lawes
discovered that an acre of barley will
take l.094 tons of water i'll two days
Trees and plants are composed more
largely of water than any other sub
stance. The branch of a tree will lose
nine-tenths Of its weight by drying.
A GALLON OF coal tar costs very little,
but it is very useful to have around the
farm 1t makes an excellent grease for
wooden axles: a little of 1t rubbed on a
trough in which salt is given to the
sheep, Will preserve them from the CAD
fly which lays its eggs i'll the Sleeps
noses and causes grub IN the head;
q little of It stirred with fresh COW dung
and applied to young apple trees Will
rtpclt the hateful borer and deter rabbits
from eating the bark.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Baked Fish without Dressing.

Lay q bluefsh fat in the baking pan,
pouring half-cu of milk over it as it
has begun to cook. Basic it occasion
ally with cold milk. Encircle 1t with
pared potatoes after it has been in the
oven half an hour. and put few drops
on each potato to keep them from get
ting too crisp. Ii you are sufficiently
fortunate to have cup, or even half a
cup, of sweet cream to use about one
half hour before it is done, the flavor
will be wonderfully improved. Have
ready some milk and spoonful of -four,
and make your sauce" in the pan after
taking out the fish and potatoes; the
fish Juice will flavor the gravy pleas
antIy. Remember always the general
rule for sailing just before serving
particularly in all cases of milk.
Seasoning of thyme, marjoram, sum
mer sasory, sage or parsley can be
added to all recipes at the will of the
cook.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Apple Pudding,

Cut good, tart cooking apples into
slices, after they are pared and cored,
and lay them into a buttercd baking
dish IN alternate layers with dried bread
crumbs. Sprinkle each layer thickly
with sugar and lightly with cinnamon,
and let the top layer lie bread crumbs.
nj cit an ounce OF butter and pour over
the pudding. Bake till the apples are
done. This receipt may be varied by
using apples for the top layer and
covering the pudding, just after taking
from the oven. with meringue made by
beating the whites of three eggs to q
froth, with two tablespoonful of
granulated sugar and the juice of half a
lemon. Return it to the oven long
enough for the egg to acquire the de-
sired tirmness
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
THE NEW BEAU.
BY oZIAS MIDSUMMER,

Sally had a brand new beau
With perfume like the roses fair,
And everywhere he CHANGED to go,
You'd think the air was posies there.
He went with her to see her pa
Delighted az adyenturer,
When struck snag into his jaw.
Upsetting his nomenclature.
Then Sally pulled his jaws apart,
And put q kiss between them, where
1t tore fragment from his heart
And dropped him on a sofa-chair.
There on its yielding cushioned seat
He seemed resigned to heave the ghost,
When Sally said @unshoe his feet"
Twill do him 60 cd his shins to toast"
One shoe release his walking gear,
When ~whew, the richness OF perfumes,
The rarest posies all were there;
The roses and the chrysanthemums,
The other shoe set free its store,
When quit the father on the spot,
But Sally stuck and hung and bore
Until the feet We're getting hot.
Then mother reached there, turned him out,
And drove him down the alley,
Where fingered he some time about
And waited patiently Sally.
What makes the man love Sally so?
The eager children shouted then,
When mother said, her love, you know"
He not much worse than other men,"
CHICAGO, Ill.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Peace on Earth

Awaits that countless army of martyrs. whose
ranks are constantly recruited from the victims
of nervousness AMI nervous diseases. The price
OF the boon Is "A systematic course of UCstettcr 5
stomach Bittcrs the finest and most genial of
tonic nervineS, pursued with reasonable persist
ence Easier, penSanter AMI safer this than to
SWash the yiCtualling department with pseudo
TONES, alcoholic or the reverse, beef extracts,
nerve foods, narcotics. sedatiyeS and poi>onS in
disguise Tired Natures sweet restorer, balmy
sleep" is the proviG,ntial rccuperant of weak
nerves. and this glorious franchise being u>U-
ally the consequences of sound digestion and
increased yigor, the great Stumachic which in
sures both Is productive also of rCpose at the
required time. Not unrefrcsEei awakcns the
individual who uses it, but vigorous. clear head
ed and tranquil. Use TIE Bittcrs also i'll fever
and aguc, rheumatism, kidney troubles, COnsti-
patton and biliousncss.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
CHAPTER Nv.


The SHADOW OF THE GALLONS.
When they were alone Grizzle Meade
looked at her husband. Daniel Meade
returned her look with one of wonder.
Well is there anything wrong?"
Grizzle still stared at him in silence.
Her anger vas smoldering, and now her
wrath found full tongue.
DO you want to hang us both? What
did you do W III the purse? Did | not
charge you to let nobody see it? But You
have had your own way-and it's taking
us 10 the gallows. We may both prepare
for the time that 5 coming and the rope
l feel it round my neck even now. This
all comes, Daniel Meade, of your folly
aud wrong medicines"
The landlord of Globe Inn mustered
UP sufficient courage to demand an ex
PLANTATION.
Tell me what have done. Grizzle,"
"Donel" Grizzle shrieked. Did YOU
not give entertainment just now to
the men who will hang you? Did not one
of them show me purse and tell me you
dropped 1.-THE very purse | warned you
to bury-to put where mortal never could
see it,"
Who said | dropped it?'
Who? Twas one who is too keen for
us. be sure. Twas Arthur Proctor's uncle,
Abner Baine, a likely man, and well-to-
do
And what said he. Grizz,e?"
The landlord of Globe Inn rlbbed his
hands together nervou>ly. Grizzle looked
Mt him with scorn III her face.
lis little matter what he said. He
held the purse out to catch my eve. and
SAID twas yours.
And what answer did you make
L said twas never yonrs"
What more-what more?"
BE sure | had my wits about me.
said twas not like any purse you ever
had said ! never looked on its like be-
fore"
The landlord of Globe Inn clutched
at table near him, and steadied HIM
self.
If We hang GrizzIe-'tis -you-your
tongue hangs u.s."
How? What mean YOU"
II" Daniel Meade gasped, and
would have fallen, but Grizzle ran and
! poured him glass of liquor, which he
/ gulped down at draught.
/ Il see-I see il all now" exclaimed
/ Grizzle, wringing her hands. oh, man
man, where were thy Wits Surely we
] both shall hang for this folly
"les-we are done for now, Grizzle.
We may as we'll confess and done
( with H.
Confess Never" GrizzIe Meade
! Strengthened herself. They NAV hang
me- make me confess. they never will
/ lis not IN their power"
/ It's useless to deny il.
! -Aye-craven spirit that thou art
/ There is nothing gained by fear. Every
/ thing is to be hoped by keeping up &
i stout heart. Though you should confes.
i thousand times. Ill deny it with m,
/ last breath You know me we'll MARI
+ my wordsi Leave this to me. and here
+ after hold thy peace, since thou MS
| not mend matters.
/ SO saying, Grlzzie Meade pointed to al
| inner door, and the landlord of the LOBE
! Inn passed through it, leaving her Il
| stand between him and the world b,
| dreaded.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
HINTS to HouSckeeperS.

To CLEAN lamp tops and burners. take
common salt and strong vinegar mixed,
and rub them we'll, then rinse in soap
suds, and rub dry; they viii look like
new ones, and do not cost much.
To WASH lace curtains: After wash
ing and starching hang on the line when
there is some wind, but not enough to
blow the starch out. Hang by the side
edge, and put pins near enough to keep
the edge straight, then gently pull them
out with the hands, and they Will dry
very quick. When dry, smooth with
moderately hot iron.
FAsTEN one of the cheap, three fold
towel racks securely to the kite chen wall,
near the stove, and it will serve to hang
your Jelly bag, which should be pro-
vided wit b four loops of strong tape in
place of the usual strings. Slip the two
loops opposite each other on the outer
arms of the rail, and the alternate ones
on the middle arm. You will find it far
more convenient than tying the bag to
the back or legs Of chalh.
To WASH dishes quickly: Dishpan
nearly full hot water, and white cloth;
spread a large. thick towel over the
table at one side. Wash dishes quickly
and turn upon the towel to drain. Dry
knives, forks and spoons, wash and
wipe pans. etc. Pour out the water,
spread wiping towel over the dishes and
leave them. After while you may set
them away if you like, for if the water
was warm and clean, they will be dry
and shining.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
CHAPTER XVI,
=ANET BEFORE TIE Judges.

-ANET bEFO-hE IRE JII'rkS,
OF all the strange and striking scenes
witnessed in the Meeting House In Salem
in those perilous days, none excited more
interest than the examination of Janet
Lee. The crowd that gathered INSIDE ana
outside the Meeting House EXPRESS d
amazement at the self-possession she
displayed Deputy Governor Thomas
Darsorth. with magistrate on either
side Of him, presided. His preliminary
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

1IE-"And go Your answer is final?
You will not be minc?' She-'Ics,
absolutely. But, pray, don't 90 and
would be an idle attempt. People say
if | had any brains / never would
have proposed to You. boston Trans
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
OLD BILL APPROPRIAIE

See, how at once the bright, eftulgcnt sun,
Rising direct swift Cha>eS from the sky
The shOrl-livcd twilight, and with ardent blaze
Looks guyly fierce through all the dazzling air.
He mounts his throne; but kind before him
sends,
Issuing from out the portals of he morn,
The general breeze, to mitigate his fire,
And breathe refrCshment Oh faintiug world.
- YhOHSDH
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
THE KITCHEN.
Cream Cookies.

One cup of maple sugar, one cup sour
cream, one teaspoonful of soda. little
nutmeg, one teaspoonful caraway and
flour to make stiff batter; roll thin and
cut; bake in a quick oven.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Potato SCUM,

-Four large potatoes, one onion; boil
in two quarts of water until soft. Press
through sieve, and add ONT pint of
sweet milk, one tablespoonful of but
ter, little salt and pepper. Let it boil
nm and Carve
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

THERE were 1850, 600 pies eaten in
the city of New York last year. Now.
If someone will tell us how many beans
were consumed in Boston during 1889
we shall be ready TO tackle the tariff
question again. -Arcola Record.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
Appie ritterS.

Make batter Of one pint of milk,
two eggs and -four .enough not to make
too stiff; add four tart apples chopped
fine; fry III lard. and servo with pow
dered sugar sprinkled over them.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26
LIE kMAIEiiR EARNENER

Some weeks ago, with rake aud hoe,
He carefully put down.
In drill by drill and row by row,
The seeds he bought in town.
A pleasure twas; for him WIS filed
With Joy each day lifes cup
As he perceived in beds he'd titled
The green things shooting up.
Why does he sadly NOPE today
And signing spend his hours
The papers have been blown away .
lie cannot name his flowers.
-BVSt0B courier
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

HAVE You ever fried Dobhins' Electric
Soap? II don't cost much for You To get
one bar of your grocer and see for your
self why it Is prd,sed by so many after
"A years steady sale. BE sure to get no
imitation There are lots OF them.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

GRocER-" Buying this lot of sugar be
fore the price fell has put me in hole,
but fixing his scales III find a weigh
ont "-Ep0ch
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-07-26

Don't urge child zen 20 take nasty worm
oils. They enjoy eating DR.. Bulls Worm
Desty0yers and will ask Tor mo.e.