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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Weak Human Nature.


In some churches where the envelope
system has not been introduced the
salary Of the minister dwindles, while
the subscriptions made by name to out
side objects are large. A Methodist
minister recently rose up IN his pulpit
and told his com 'oItabie congregation
that he had only few cents in his pos.
session, and that his salary was unpsid.
We do not know whether his people
had exhausted their muniiicence in
memorial gifts 10 their deceased
friends, or in 81 uing large subscriptions
10 the conversion of the Patagonians.
The envelope system precludes the pos
sibility OF brass buttons and three-cent
nlckels finding their way from rich
pockets into the bag for the par
sons salary. The sameness of poor
human nature under the same clrcum-
stances is proved by story which
comes from France. from village not
far from the town of Beaune. in the sun
ny province o. Burgundy. The favorlte
pastor OF the parish was a round joyial.
faced little able, who enjoyed good
glass Of wine; and go as surprise the
villagers, who we're mostly small vintage
owners, agreed to give him pleasant
surprise by filling a wine tun that was
living empty in his back yard, and pre-
senting it to him on his birthday.
Each man was to bring his share Of
wine. and 10 pour it into his cask
quietly at night. The next morn
ing the cask was decorated with
wreaths and flowers. All the
friends assembled. and the leader
presented the full decorated eask Of red
wine, good sound Burgundy. Though of
no special brand, TO the delighted Abbe,
Glasses were brought, and with cries of
"Viye M'sieu rAbbew all stood round
to drink his health; lis old hous ekeep-
er turned the tap and drew cut the first
glass. but II iracle of miracles. the wine
had become pure white water. Ia, h
cunning peasant had thought his share
of water y ould not be noticed among
The other wine, but their unanimlty had
worked miracle by 10 means accept
abe to "M'sieu lAbbe."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
What Is Popularity Ca! ed "Ner,e."

Yesterday morning lady walked
into an uptown doctors Office and
asked permission to use his telephone
The gentlemanlv physician &C luiesced
with pleasure. but was somewhat as
tonished to hear his visitor call up an
other doctors Office She had some
difficulty with the telephone. and lie
ques ed the doctor to do the talking
for her First She wanted him TO tell
hi, brother practitioner. DR. C.,
that she was sick and that she would
immediately he down to see him.
Great Scott" calculated the latter
don't send her down here. She haS
hung mp every doctor in town. Tell
her | have an urgent call, and wont
he in again today. Send her TO DR.
Is - La terms the most snaye. the
doctor told his visitor that DIR. c.
wuuld I've unable to see her. but that
She might do well to see DIR. b.
But tell him that it is serious. aad |
must see him" she said, The doctor
made a"other effort. bIt he heard the
man at The other end Of the line hang
ing MP hi receiver in the most des-
perare fashion. The woman FINALLY
contided TO him that She guessed she
would go mp street and see another DR.
& -. who she was sure would com
fort her ills.
The doc or hose office was thus in
vaded found ii nsce 5sary TO take long
rest to recover from the shock which
he afterward said VAS given to him b.
witnessing so severe and aggravated Il
case Of nerve" He subsequently
found that not long before the same
patient had gone into one DR.. is
Office and secured his services to tele-
phone a drug store to see why the
medicine prescribed for her by DIR.
B had Lot been sent mp ttica
HrfGld
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
lew was iyino a short distance from the

NEW was lying short distance from the
pier they went down, and hiring boat
rowed to the yacht. When they climbed
up on to the deck they were accosted by
one of the officers, who wanted to know
their business.
We want to see Lord Calliston. sad
Balscombe quietly.
I'm afraid that's impossible" replied
the officer, as he went up to town to-day
on business
Is there not lady on board?" asked
Norwood
"1es-you mean"
Never mind telling us her name, > said
Balscombe shortly, feeling horror at
hearing his wifes name mentioned. Can
We see herr"
will ask, answered the officer: and
he went downstairs to the cabin, from
which he soon reascenaed wit b the news
that they could go down.
Dowher went first, followed by Norwood
and Sir Rupert, all feeling in strange
state or excitement at the prospect of the
corning interview.
The cabin WIS small, but luxusiously
fttcd-up III pale-bius silk, ana the walls
paneled in oak, with small medallions
of seascapes around. A lamp hanging
from the ceiling shed a soft, mellow light
ofCl ali, hliti On tuS taDib bGiO" WAS q
work basket and some embro derry.
She has been working, / see," whis-
pered Balscombe with a sheer, as they
entered into the cabin. No one was pres
| ent, but suddenly they heard the rustic
OF dress, and curtain at the end of the
cabin parted. admitting woman-a tall
falr-faced woman, with shining golden
hair.
At this sight, Norwood and Doxker
turned to look OF Sir Rupert, to watch
the effect of the sight of his wife on him.
when they saw he was pale as death and
had made step forw I'd
You wish to see me:' asked the lady,
advancing toward the group.
"1ou-you--" cried Sir Rupert in
a choking voice. You ere not Lady
Ba1scombe"
T." in surprise. Mol am not Lady
Balsconbe."
Dowker and Norwood turned suddenly.
Who are yous'
Lena Sarschine
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
A Card Of Thanks.

If the proprietor Of kemp's BalSam
should publish a card oi thanks. containing
expressions of gratitude which come to him
daily from those who have been cured Oh
severe throat and ling troubles hy the use
81 kcmps Ealsam, il would ill tair-sized
look. How much better to invite ali 10
call on any drugg st and get a Tree sample
bottle that you may test for yourself IT.
power. Large bottles 5Cc and Il.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Dried .sppie DuInr.inaS.

One pint Of dried apples, cut. one half
pint Of sweet milk, two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder ami one tablespoonful
Of butter or lard. Use flour suftiuient 10
make into small biscuits. and drop int .
boiling water and boil quickly till the
apples are done. Cnt the arT!es Iato
small bits with scissors. ami SOAK III
warm water before making. Lit vita
cream sa.ce Favored with nutmeg.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

FTDm tHc TeNl-TOn JOuFlHl.
4 Very eccentric Old bachelor was
Father Fletcher, one of the old Mctho.
dist ministers, and his shyness of VIC,
mankind amounted to antipathy. One
one of his lady Pensioners, who was
walking the same way, politely asked
for q ride. Certainly, madam" polite
~ replied the pastor, and he immedi,
ateiy alighted, as the lady supposed, to
assist her TO enter the carriage. She
stepped quickly 10. whereupon he
handed her the reins and said, ''Drive
on, ma am, and when you arr I've al
your destination please hitch the horse,
and will soon be along"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
The Piccadi||y Puzzle.
THE STORY OF A TERRIBLE EPISODE
In THE LIFE OF An ENGLISH
NOBLEMAN.
BY F. w. HUME.
(HAPIER Continued.

L wish TO know said Dowker. If Won
are aware that your wife called at Lord
& lliston's chambers on the night of the
murder
Who says So" asked Balscombe,
harshly.
No one, replied the detective, but
did she?"
I cannot tell you," said Sir Rupert
aud he gave the same account of his
movements on the night in question as
he had done to Norwood.
Oh, said Dowker, stroking his chin
SO You We're in town after all on that
night"
Sir Rupert looked uncomfortable under
the steady gaze of the detective, and
blurted out, somewhat confusedly, that
lie was.
And you,' questioned Dowker, turn
ing 10 Norwood, think it was Lady Balls
combe that Desmond saw"
Yes; because he said he could not get
permission to speak except from the lady
on toard the Seamew. and the lady We
know is Sir Rupers wife"
But Lady Ea'scombe did not leave
this house till after l. o'clock. and as the
woman saw Mr.. Desmond before that
time it could not have possibly been
Lady BaIscombe.
How do you know my wife did not
leave till after IT," demanded Balls
connie.
From the evidence of her maid. Anne
Iifford"
Yes, she told me the same thing, in
tefposed MAY, and if that IS so,
we'll -" she looked at the other three in
helpless confusion.
As Mr.. Desmond refuses TO give us
any information, said Dowker, the only
thing to be done is to wait and find out
the truth from Lady Balscombe herself.
What coufd she know about this
Woman's DEATH asked sir Rupert.
She might not know much, replied
Douker. Significantly, but enough TO
show III what way her sister met her
death.
Her sister, echoed the Others in sur
prise.
YES. | have ascertained Lena Sar-
schine 10 have been the sister of Lady
Ralscombc.
Are you mad?" said the baronet, an
grlly DO you know who my wife was,
i do. The daughter of Captain
Nichael picksfall, of Folkestone-
Ind two daughters, twins; one, Miss
Helena Dieksfall. ran away with Lord
.alliston three years ago and became
Lena Sarschine, the other, Miss Amelia
nicksfall, married Sir Rupert Balls
comhe
The baronot SINK into his seat looking
pale and haggard
Nv God. he muttered this is worse
anl worse. / knew Amelia had twin
sister. hut understood she was dead.
Dead rs Helen Dicksfall, not as Lena
Sar-c chine.
At this moment a servant entered with
Il telegram which he handed TO Sir Ru-
pert Tearing il open the baronet
glanced hastily over it aud then sprung
to lis feet
Now We Will know the truth, he said,
triun phantly.
hat do you mean?" asked MAY,
trembling in every limb.
Simply this said her guardian
crushing up the telegram in his hand
the Seamtw is on her way 10 England.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
A Poetic Idea Spoiled.

HON he DetrUlt Fec Frt>S.
A famous astronomer denies that stars
twinkle, and declares that the poet who
wrote Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
WAS of his base. The stars stand up
there like hard bricks in wall, and all
the twinkliDg is done by your eye. II
is one of those optical decisions which
don't cost cent, and are always on hand
when wanted
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
O,d-Fashioued Gingerbread.

One cup OF New Orleans molasses.
three tablespoonfuis ofmelted butter,
one teaspoonful of soda, dissolved IN
five tablespoonfuls of hot water, ginger.
salt and half teaspoonful Of powdered
alum. Two and a half cups Of sIfted
flour. Pour into well-butterei iron
pans about half n inch thick, and bake
in q quick oven.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
CHAPTER NV.


aiyles had no warmer supporter among
al his friends than Spencer Ellersby.
The Young man appeared to be genu-
lnely sorry that his evidence about meet
ing Desmond in St James street should
IL used against him.
Hang IT." he said TO Marion as they
were seated At their club, If | had only
known how it would have been twisted
ID not have said word but that detect
I've Il How got il out of me somehow
brute of feilow-killed my dog, You
know, Pickles"
We'll. / hear they'll not be able TO
l.roye the dagger in Desmond's posses
Sion was the one used" said Marion
good for poor old Myles-hey,'
L think its rubbish. the whole thing !"
retortel Ellersbv. hotlv, what the deuce
should MyleS kill this woman for2 She
was nothing 10 him; more likely Calls
ton knows more about it
While this interesting conversation was
going on, Sir Rupert, powker, and Nor
wood We're al III a first class carriage on
their way 10 Brighton. As Marion had
informed Ellersbs the Seamew had re
now the trio were going down to see if
LliN Ealseombe could give them any
information likely to solve the mystery
Of the murder of Lena Sarschine
TN the way down Norwood told Dowker
the discovery he had made about the dag
GER. AT which the detective was much as
tonlshed.
If. As YOU say he remarked, ";he
lodging house servant can prove the
broken dagger was IL the house all the
time. If certainly cannot have been the
weapon used. and Yet II corresponds in
every particular with the other weapon
took from Cleopatra Villa | can quite
understand Miss Sarschine taking il and
the manner IN which il came into nes-
monds possession. but If this was not
the weapon used, where is the weapon
that VAS
There are plenty OF these daggers. :"
suggested Norwood.
-Certalnlv-but the coincidence in this
case is that the dagger found IN Mr.. Des-
monds rooms. which came from the
house of the murdered woman, was
poisoned and Lena Sarsehine was kille.
~ poisoned instrument.
There we're no other daggers taken
from the house, / suppose" asked Nor
wood
Not that know Of replied the de
.ectiye, but / am convinced that the
whole secret of this crime lies in the con
,ersation between Mr.. Desmond and
Lady Balscombe.
Iou do not say my wife is guilty OF
this murder" said Sir Rupert. angriiy.
I say nothing replied Dowker,
eyasisely. till l see Lady Ba!scombe
When the trio arrived ut Brighton II
WIS growing late. SO they went 10 the
Ship Hotel and had something 10 eat
Finding cut from the waiter that the Sea-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
THE. KITCHEN.
Raised Doughnuts.

Two cups of sour milk. one teaspoon
full each of saleratus and salt, four mix
ing spoonfuls of melted butter and four
cups of sifted Hour let it rise in rather
warm place two hour. They taste like
the old fashioned pancakes, and are
very nice with maple syrup.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
ISHailOnel Clans

Chop clans very fine. Season with
pepper and salt also dash OF curry
powder if you like it. Have ready bread
or cracker crumbs. moistened With u lit
tie milk. Put LAYERS of these and clans
in a deep buttered dish. Bake in a mod
crate oven for about one hour covered
the first half hour.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

LoSGFELInw's house in Cam bridge is
now occupied by his eldest daughter
and her uncle. Rev. Samuel Longfellow.
The house is kept unchanged. Miss
I.ongfe!iow's sisters, Mrs. X. II. Dana
and Mrs. Thorpe, have built houses ad-
Joining the old estate.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

CHARLES GIBSON, of st. Louis, has the
highest homer ever conferred upon an
American citizen by Germany. 1T is
that of the first class decoration of the
Royal Order Of the Crown. Mr.. Glib
son has represented the German
Crown in legal way for several wears.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

Three eggs, slightly beaten, three
tablespoonfuls of milk or cream salt and
pepper TO taste. Heat and butter pan,
and when almost brown pour in the
eggs; lift from the center occasionally
until the whole is soft aud creamy.
Brown slightly and serve hot.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

SIR Noreis Free, will be sent 10y Cragin 4
CO., PhiIuda, Pa. TO any enc in the L. :. or
Canada. postage paid, upon receipt Of %
Dobtins Electri" soap wrappers. see list
OF novels on circulars around each lar.
SOAP for sale by all grocera.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
A Woman Two Hundred Years Old

\ case is on record of a woman who
lived TO this advanced age, but II is scarce
t. necessary TO state that it was in Tho
oIden Tine Nowadays too many Wonl-
en- do rot live half Their allotted years.
The mortality due to fUnti0nal derange-
mcnts in tire weaker sex Is simply fright
fuI. to say nothing Of the indiScrinahle suf-
fering which makes life scarcely worth
the living TO so many women. But for
these sufferers there Is a certain relief. Dr..
Pierce'S i.avnrIte Prescription will posi-
lively cure Mc1lrhea. painful menstrua-
lion. proial suS. pain i'll the oyaries. weak
back: in short. all those complaints to
which ST. many women are martyrs. It is
the only gltdEGEfccd cure. see guarantee
on hottie wrapper.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

WILLIAM WALDORF AsToR has recently
been selling some real estate in New
York City. This is so contrary to prece-
dent in the Aston family that people are
talking about it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Poultry Mites.

HERE is tie mixture some have found
profitable: Twenty pounds of com.
fifteen pounds of oats, ten pounds of
barley and ten pounds wheat Iran,
ground fine and we'll mixed,
The hen is Il willing but a weak crea-
ture at best, and when the cold WAY e
dasLes on the open shed it freezes her
jocund song and there is no sign Of
eggs IL the snow drltted nest.
ir has been found that a goose can
stand the weather until 81 degrees be-
low zero. Then her feathers won't
save her. Wild ducks can so Il de-
grees lower and come out on top.
MORE poultry and less pork. Why?
L. Chickens and eggs are more whole
some food than hog meat. >. \ bushel
of corn fed to fowls will produce a
greater weight Of food than the same
amount Of corn fed to hogs. ). And
taking into account the amount of
nourishment III the two products, and
TIE comparative price, pork Is almost
three times as costly food as poultry
and eggs. Farmers Rerittr.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

CONGRESSMAN McADoo has accepted
the invitation of the veterans and citi-
zens of Brooklyn to deliver the Grafton
at Greenwood Cemetery on Memorial
Dpy
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
THE POULTRY YARD,
pekiu Ducks,

The Pekin duck introduced from
China a few years ago,is one ofthe larg-
est varieties and under good manage
ment the most profitable. Its color is
pure white. which makes its feathers
popular. 1t IS not very hardy, and is
especially susceptible to injury from
wet and filth. If allowed unrestricted
run N the water IN cold weather the
ducks will go lame and become nearly
worthless. Kept dry they produce
picking of feathers every six weeks
during the warm weather The females
are also good layers, producing under
favorable conditions 100 eggs per sea
son. This with the feathers makes
pretty good pay for the cost and care OF
Keeping.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

II afflicted with Sore Eyes. use pr
Isaac TEompson's Eye Water. Druggists
sell it. - cents.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Capoa:Z inS Fowls.

The object of caponizing is to i'm
prove the quality and increase the quail
lty of the flesh OF fowls. 4 capon will
outgrow a cock at the same age, Just as
an OK will exceed bull in weight, and
for the same reasons, which are-that
castration makes an animal less restless
and quarrelsome, and less of the nutri
ment II digests is divided from flesh
forming. The operation is not very
difficult and is quickly performed after
a little practice. There need be no
more than to $ per cent. of the binds
killed. even 10y an ind ferent operator;
and as these die by bleeding to death,
they may DE eaten as If they had been
bntchcred III the regular way.-Po"itry
Iuri
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

ADAM was the only man Who had
wife made 10 order, and even sha
TUNED ont s M.s.!t.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

NJ. /. THOMPSON & co. Druggists Couders
port, Pc say Halls Catarrh Cure is the best
ana only sure cure for catarrh they ever sold
Druggists sell il T5c
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
jersey Gait e for Beef.

In some recent experiments by the
Michigan Agricultural College, the sur
prising result was found that Jersey
beef, though costing more per pound to
fatten, was enough better so that Tor
those who appreciat the difference lie :,
tween good beef and poor it would pay
to fatten il. This Is contrary to the
common impression among farmers.
The small SIZE of JERSEY cattle has
turned attention from this breed for tho
butte her, but it had in these experiments
a smaller percentage of waste meat than
any other, and was especially hne
favored in all parts. These expert
ments have not been tried far enough
vet to be conclusive. Individual
peculiar:ties of form have much to do
with the amount of waste i'll animals,
and the favor OF meat is. as every one
knows, greatly dependent upon what
the animal has been fcd.-Imeftcan
CUitfratOr.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Fret Sugar in Nrbra ska.

An experiment is to be made on a
grand scale at Grand Island, Neb., in t he
manufacture of beet sugar, the plant to
cost S5Go,00o. The Legs lature OF that
State has offered n bounty OF cent per
pound upon all sugar manufactured
therein. A French expert is to have
charge of the works.
Aftera thorough investigation he says
the soil of Nebraska is lar more favor
able for the production of beets than is
that of France or Germany-c countries
wherein the industry has been developed
to very great proportions. the soil of
Nebraska, he says, contains p*r cent
of phosphoric acid-an important ele
meLt III sugar productlon-whlle the
soils of European countries contain
only three-tenths Of | Per cent. of that
essential quality. The time is evidently
OF far distant when this country can
supply its own wants and have sugar to
spare.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Your Blood

Needs Il good cleansing this spring III order To
overcome the impurities which have a"cumula-
ted during the winter, or which may lac h"rc'i-
tary, and cause yen much suffering We conf
dently recommend Hoods ~arsaIgIilla rs the
rer. btsp spring medicine. Iy il use The blood
i purified. enriched and vitulized; that Tired
feeling is entirely overcome ami the whole body
given strength and yigor. The appetite is re
stored and >nartenod, the digestive organ, are
toned and The kidneys and liver inl igoIatcd.
Il was feelin" very much worn out and found
nothing to benefit me till toJk Hoods ~arsara-
rilla. have now taken several bottles. aud il
has made me tecl perfectly well. ! wa, also
troubled with sores breaking ont i'll my mouth,
hut since taking Hood Sar~ap0riila have had Nc
further trouble from them. have rec unlmeuG-
ed it To- others, Who have been very much beme-
fitted by using il" Nn-. MkEE AbDEElY, 90
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24

VI. P1DRuus, physician at Nantes,
France, h the strange Gift OF being
able to see the color of sounds. He
says that human voices are red, blue,
black tan, slate and all other colors.
and that the color of some very hand
come women's VIC; ces is like butter
milk.
EEoNcHiTiS Is cured by frequent small
doses OF Ii,o'~ Cure for Consumption
We recommend ..TauSiiI.S Ppnt.h Clear
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
A Quaint Old Parsons Prank.

CLEANSE tic liver. stomach. bowels and
whole system by using DR.. Pierce's Pei
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-24
Fiber Plant ;.

Mr.. Charles Il. Dodge, son OF the Hon.
J. r. Dodge, Statistician of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, is engaged III col
lecting information concerning tibers of
all kinds that may be produced in this
country, and that may become profitable
to agriculture and manufactures. And
lie is also inqulring as to efforts to con-
struct and perfect a machine capable of
decorticating fbrrs and putting them IN
mark etable shape. In the list are in
eluded flax, hemp, iute, ramie, okra,
swamp rose mallow, bear grass, Ameri-
can aloe, sisal hemp, Spanish bayonet,
palmetto etc. The Department of Agri-
culture desires CORES pondence with all
who can give useful information re-
specting these tibers, and also tie adj
dress of any who have experimental
with new fiber machines Of any kind.