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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01
PREPARING PEANUTS.
How They are Handled for the
Trade and for the Market.


When the peanuts arrive at the fac
tory they arr rough and carth-staincd,
and of all Siz,s and qualities jumblcd
together. The bags are fist taken I'D
by iron arms projecting from an end
less chain to the fifth story Of the fac
tory. Here they are weighed and emp
tied into large bins. From these bins
they fall to the next story into large
cylinders, fourteen feet long, which re-
yOlve rapidly, and by friction the nuts
are clCanscd from the earth Which
clings to them and polished. SO that
they come osjt white and giiStening.
From this story The nuts fall through
shoots to til" third ana most interest
ing floor. Imagine rows of long, mar
row tables, each diyi led lcngthwi&e into
three sections by thin inch-hl-h strips
of wood. The" strips also surround
the edge Of The table Each Of these is
floored with a strip Of heavy white
canvas, which moves necessarily from
the mouth of 4 chute to an opening
leading down below at the further end
of the table. THESE slowly moving can
vas bands. about foot wide. are called
the picking aprons Upon the outer
aprons of each table. so closely together
as scarcely to have elbow rOom," stand
rows of negro girls and women, pick
ing out the inferior peanuts as they
pass and throwing them into the central
section. SO fast do their hands move
at this work that one cannot see whxt
they are doing until they cast a handful
of nuts INTO the middle division. BY
the time Il nut has passed the sharp
eyes and quick hands of eight or ten
piCkCrS enc may be- quite certain that
1t is tirSt-ClaSS article. fit for the final
plunge down two stories into Il bag
which shall presently be marked with
a brand which viii command for it
the highest market price
The peanuts from the central aprons
fail only TO the second story. where
they undergo yet another picking over
on similar tables. the best of these
forming the second grade. The third
grade Of peanuts, or what remains after
the second picking. is then turned into
machine which brushes the shells and
separates them from the kernels. These
are sold TO the manufacturers of candy,
while the shells are ground up and
used for horse bedding. SO no part of
this little fruit. vegetable or not. which
ever 1t may turn out to be, is finally
wasted. but all serves some useful pur-
poSC.-Blue ana GRAY
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01
Potato Seed Pieces.

W. d. c. Montana, writes: What is
the best way of planting potatoes for a
large crop, to plant them whole or to
cut to one, two or more eyes?
Reply by Joseph: [ am a firm be-
never IN heavy seeding. Year after
year have made comparative trials, and
every year the crop from whole tubers
was by a good deal the largest. The
cost of seed, of course, has some bear
ing on the question. When seed pota-
toes cost - cents or 81 a bushel, it
would be heavy expense to plant
forty bushels per acre, and it might be
losing game. Then again, some va
rletles, notably the Freeman, are bound
to set so many tubers, anyway, that all
would remain Of very small size were
we to plant whole potatoes, OF this
variety prefer small seed. pieces. Of
Early Ohio | invariably plant whole
seed or halves or large tubcrs. With
ordinary varieties, and under ordinary
conditions, it will be found most profit
able to plant at least quarters Of fair
sized potatoes.-Farm and Fireside.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01
Take Time For the Bible.

As We drift along the swift, relentless
current of time toward the end of life;
as days and weeks and months and
years follow each other in breathless
haste, and we reflect now and then for
moment that at any rate for us much
ofthis earthly career has passed ire
vocably, what are the interests,
thoughts, ay, the books, which really
command our attention? What time do
we give to the Bible? No other book,
let US be sure of it, can equally avail to
prepare us for that which lies before
us; for the unknown anxieties and sor-
rowing which are sooner or later the
portion of most men and women; for
the gradual approach of death; for the
period, be it long or short, of waiting
and preparation for the throne and face
of the eternal Judge. Looking back
from the world, who shall we desire to
have made the most of our guide to il?
How shall We grudge the hours we have
wasted on any-be they thoughts or
books or teachirgs-which only belong
to the things Of timc?-Canon Lidlon.
Among the fashion features ofHarp-
er'8 BaZar fer the first and second
weeks of June will be outdoor cos
tunes, bicycle and mountain and beach
toilettes in variety; also summer silks
and pretty gowns for evening The
number OF the bazaar published June l
will be distinguished by the opening
paper of a beautifully Illustrated series,
entitled ''Out of Town." the sketches
written by Arthur Sherwood, and the
striking pictures, hitting Off peculiari-
ties familiar to the suburban resident,
done by Rosina Emmett Sherwood
There will also be bright descriptive
essay on woman Student Life at Ok
ford" by Elizabeth Cynthia Barney.
Gold Dishes in Hot Weather." a prac-
teal series, will soon begin in the
BaZar. 1t Is from the pen of a gifted
Npanieh-Amcrican woman, Madame L.
De Ii Tore BuenO.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01

Our city council was not in a com
rllmentary mood "Wednesday evening,
and seemed to have taken good deal
Of blood III their whisky during the day.
When City Attorney Reed gave his
opinion on whether or not the Street
Commissioner WAS city official or only
common laborer, some of the more
heiuddled aldermen said it would puz-
lie Philad,Iplia lawyer to find out
which side of the question Attorney
Reed was on. This said 10y the TIMES
would be considered very unkind.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01

and be in force from and after its pas
sage and publication
Approved April Il, 1895.
Published April %. 1888.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01

Not often, but now and then, in
crisis of their emotional natures. men
cry. And their tears mean 50 much
more than the farilc cycbaths of femt-
ninity that a mans sobs are properly
taken as Indications of most powerful
feeling. When Commander Hcycrman
broke down 1T the naval inquiry recent
ly in telling the story of the wreck Of
the hcarSarge on Roncador Reef. and
Sobbed bitterly. he did no unmanIy act
but showed only the strong sentiments
which both officers and men hold re
garding the accident. Every comman-
der loves his ship and the crew Of the
KearSarge had. besides the natural feel
ing for the vessel they sailed its SPLEEN
did traditions and history to inspire
them with affection. | have known
Struug-hcarteI and Strong-miudcd men
to shed tears of anger rs well rs Of
sorrow. and the anger was tieTcer with
them and the sorrow more lasting than
IN men whose eyes have never moist
cned. One Of the lraycSt mon that
ever lived, General Phil Sheridan. was
easily moved to tears by emotion Of the
hcart.-Ncw York Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1895-06-01
Notice Of Foreclosure sale

STATE OF WISCONSIN,,
Douglas County. 49,. superior court
Joseph Book, Plaintiff.
The herald., 1895-03-12

in attendanc, and many Of the country
people no doubt are saving their money
and postponing their visit to town until
La Fiesta. Then, as matter of fact, the
people have been surfeited with fairs for
several years past beginning with the
Worlds Fair at Chicago, which was sue
ceeded by the Mdwinter Fair at San
Francisco, which was in turn followed
by several lesser fairs ad inhnitum.
Those who did not attend any of these
many expositions read so much about
them in the newspapers, magazines and
books that they were as familiar with
their details as il they had been there.
With these conditions prevailing, and in
cidentally the hard times, it is wonder
that the Citrus Fair resulted as well
financially as it did.
The citizens who subscribed to the guar
antee fund and who are now so cheerfully
making up the deficit, deserve a vote Of
thanks for the service they have performed
for the community.
The fair was a great educational and
artistic success and afforded many people
profit and pleasure. The only pity is
that more people did not embrace the op-
portuity to be pleased and profted. Much
good was accomplished and the fair must
be regarded as beneficial to the city and
the section,
The herald., 1895-03-12
CLEVELAND TOOK HIS DRINK

1t was during Cleveland's first term.
The presidential party was in st. Louis
reviewing the parade. 1t was cold,
clustering day, the sort OF weather which
smallest possible space. Governor Francis
who was doing the honors, looked at the
President standing stoically in the face
of the wind while the parade went by.
Going to Colonel Lamont the Governor
said:
Colonel, do you-eh-think it would
be right to ask the President to-eh-take
drink of--eh-whisky? 1t is pretty cold,
you know, and it would do him good"
Ask him to take drink" Lamont
exclaimed. Good heavens, man! You
mean to say that you have been with the
P esident twentyfour hours and haven't
asked him to take a ink?" The Gov
ernor looked somewhat surprised, but at
the same time relieved admitted his
guilt and, stepping up to the President
said: mr.. President The President,
turning around. looked him straight in
the eye, which seemed to take the sand
out of the Governor, who, blushing and
propose to his sweetheart said: En-
Mr.. President, do you know it is very
cold today--eh--I thought that may be,
just by way OF preventive, you know, that
possibly you might think it wise to take
a small drink of-eh-whisky.
Where is it?'' said the President in q
very businesslike manner.
Right this way" answered Governor,
Francis, and reckoning at tile same time
to Lamont and the Mayor, he led tile
party to room which contained table,
on which were four glasses half filled with
whisky.
The President looked at the glasses and
said to Governor Francis: Who are
these for?'
Why one, Mr.. President, is for you,
one for Colonel Lamont, one for the
Mayor and one for myself"
The President took up one glass and
empted its contents into another. Set
ting down the empty glass he raised the
filled one carefully to his lips and, look
ing at the red liquor with an expression
of sweet anticipation. said, just before
emptying his glass. Dan don't drink"
The herald., 1895-03-12
HERE AND THERE

The Japanese Mikado is said to b. very
fond of tennis.
The late Earl OF Dudley was insured for
over 81, 500 600.
John Morley is the most difficult sub
ject in England to portray in black and
white.
The intercollegiate Young Mems Chris
tian Association, founded IN 1911, now
includes more than 500 American institu-
tions of learning and is represented by
mem bership of 70, 600 students.
Honest" John Davis, Ex-Governor OF
Rhode Island, who was married recently
to Miss Margetta Pierce OF providence,
was the first Democrat elected TO- the
Governorship of Rhode Island in forty
years.
No watch keeps perfectly correct time.
and even the best chronometers used in
observatories and on board ships must be
regulated according to tables which are
kept to fix the variations to which AL
watches are liable.
Victorien Sardou is an indefatigable
worker when staging one OF his plays, ana
recent dress rehearsal in Paris he COM
PEELED an actor to leave the stage and de.
lay the action of the play until a frayed
button was replaced by new one.
The Prince OF Wales has always taken
great interest in the drama, and considers
hlmSelf competent tnedCrlcal CrltiC.
Furthermore, it has Just leaked ont that
he has made several attempts at play writ
ing. He has never allowed his manu-
scripts to leave his secretary's hands, but
London managers are very ANXIOUS to get
at them.
Columbus, Ohio, is one of the best
paved cities in the country. 1t has 100
miles of paved streets and no other city
has so varied the paving material to suit
the varying local conditions Of different
streets. The city has paved 81 1-5 miles
of street with asphalt, stone blocks, paw
ing brick and other materials at a cost of
about "a, 100000.
French critics are finding fault because
Emperor William has set artists to work
at restoring the ancient and mutilated
statues in the museums at Berlin. One OF
them has put new head on the statue Of
young woman found at Pergamus, and
now prize OF 1000 marks is offered to
him who makes the best suggestion for
performing a similar service for the
famous Dancing Maenad."
An English journal says that President
Faure of France is showing much more
tact than Casimir- Perier displayed. The
latter expected more from his Office than
the French people were willing to grant
him. He thought the presidency meant
power when it really means posing. IN.
Faure, however," says the English writer,
may live in peace so long as he confines
himself to the role OF master Of ceremoneF
IN the French Repuhlic ~
The herald., 1895-03-12
WOnEN WHO CLUB

The club woman OF Los Angeles is more
in evidence than the club man. She s'be-
longs to more clubs than any woman in
the state. The latest census estimates the
number of these organizations at seventy
two but these figures were compiled two
weeks ago and several clubs have been
added since, necessitatng another census
which will be forthcoming in about a
week. 1t is proposed to tabulate these
clubs weekly, hereafter. to avoid the
rush. The club woman OF Los Angeles
is not a bird of the night, like
her husband. She does not carry latch
key like her father and her brother. Her
hours of social. intellectual and ethical
dis ipation are those of the morning and
the afternoon. Those who club together
il the morning are OF the unconventional
class, having little thought OF "how they
look, land none at all OF the straightness
of the hat when it is ION" Those who
gather in the afternoon are more elaborate
and having more time for sartorial detail
and pavonine display, present better
effect when aggregated for cultured effort
and mental exercise. The former class is
afflicted by the thought habit; the latter
is OF artistic temperament and strives for
the ideal. The morning assemblies dis
cuss practical IDEAS; the afternoon gather
ings devote themselves to the solving of
problems involving 1.-THE lettering of
conditions and the loveliness of life if
properly lived. Throughout the woman's
club scheme as it is demonstrated and
practced in Los Angeles, there is earnest
ness and yigor and much practical result.
The influence Of these clubs cannot be
measured by the mere number OF them,
and it is not lessened by the fact that
some women may belong to at least ten
of them. The existence of these clubs and
the abnormal number in proportion to the
population is healthy indication of the
moral and mental status of the commu-
nifty. They should be encouraged, and.
if necessary, aided. 1t is not necessary
THAT they should announce any specific
"mission"-it is enough that they bring
the women together for better acquain-
lance and interchange OF ideas. May the
women 5 clubs Of Los Angeles thrive apace
and multiply from week to week.
The herald., 1895-03-12
Attended Morley's Lectures

An amusing story is told of the late
Professor Henry Morley. Some years ago
when the stunning boom was occu-
plying general attention, he was accosted
one day by peculiarly emaciated and rag
ged individual. who solicited aid in NOV
ing terms Professor Morley, who was
never proof against such petitions, re-
sponded with silver coin.
THANK you. Professor Morley; I'm
much obliged" said the man.
You know me, eh?"
Eyes; attended your lectures at Kings
College in 1861"
Dear sir. I'm sorry to see you in this
state.
Not at all, my dear Professor. | am
doing some articles for my paper, and the
editors insist on my making my researches
in character. Will you dine with me to.
night?'
And he handed card bearing we'll.
known name.
The herald., 1895-03-12

The Chinese Cabinet at Whitehall Yard
London, is replete with objects of inter
est, while among the naval curios is tin
box found in the body Of a shark, the
story of which has been graphically mar
rated by the late John limbs in his Curl
osites of London.
A ship bound. for the West Indies fell in
with and CHASED suspicious looking
craft havingfthe appearance of a SLAYER.
During the pursuit something was thrown
overheard rom the chased vessel, which
being captured was taken into Port Royal
to be adjudcated upon as SLAYER The
ships papers were not forthcoming and
the vessel was in fair way to escape con-
domination, when ship came into port
which had caught shark, in the stom.
ach OF which voracious monster was tin
box containing the missing papers, and
these clearly showed that the captured
craft was engaged IN the slave trade.
The herald., 1895-03-12
LET US HAVE PARKS

When it is demonstrated that Los An
geles can afford the expense. and the peo-
pie are practically unanimous on the sub
Ject, there should be no hesitation in the
matter OF a park improvement. There is
no place in the world where parks may be
cultivated to better advantage than in Los
Angeles. Under proper conditions-and
the people of Southern California know
how to compel those conditions-ever V
acre set apart for this purpose can be
made to bloom as it blooms nowhere else
on the face OF the earth. At present pub
lie parks are about the only possessions
OF the masses of the people. Even on
these reservations there are too many re-
strictions, and the injunction of keep off
the grass is too frequently and numer-
ously displayed. 1t is only recently that
the people who pay the bulk OF the taxes
have been demanding municipal and Gov
eminent ownership of those necessities
that are now held in private corporate
interest, but the right to breathe the free
air of heaven, TO bask in the warm sun
light, to walk amid flowers and summer
foliage without sordid contribution to the
man who has fenced it in. has long been
conceded, and there is no longer an indi-
vdual monopoly of landscapes and lakes
and picturesque prospects. Therefore let
us endeavor to provide for the people OF
this city ample recreation grounds, miles
of boulevard and the opportunity to get
away from the carking cares OF life in
communion with 1.-THE visible forms OF
nature" The people will not object to the
necessary expenditure for this purpose,
and the sooner we set about the prelimi-
nary steps, the better it will be for the
popular comfort.
The herald., 1895-03-12
PROFITABLE RESULTS

The late Citrus Fair, while not q tinan-
cial success, was nevertheless credit to
Southern California and the people who
had charge OF its management. Its failure
to pay eXpe. ses was simply due to lack of
public patronage-not Of appreciation.
Everybody who visited the exhibition
sounded its praises, but for economical
reasons or otherwise few went to see it
the second time. The absence of tourists
had something to do with the falling off
The herald., 1895-03-12
THE HERALD IN EVIDENCE

Charles E. Bowers has been appointed
agent for the Los Angeles Herald in King
man. A representative of that able
journal was in Kingman one day this
week and succeeded in obtaining sixteen
subscribers in about an hour. The Her
aid is the only paper for our people to
patronize. -Mohave Miner.
The Los Angeles Herald has now got
settled down with its new dress and new
management and has taken place in
the front rank of Pacific Coast news
papers. 1t deserves to prosper.-Oaklenu
Tribune
The herald., 1895-03-12
HEARD IN PASSING

NIeekly the Kansas politicians awaited
the word of the female Demosthenes.
"Will you support your husband?" they
asked; "can we count upon you?'
Eyes, " she snapped, as the color came
to her sallow cheeks haven't | always
done it?''
And then the oldest among them re-
memb ered that she had taken in washing
before she became political lecturer.
Brassey-Did your wife listen to your
excuses for coming home so late last
night?
Fender-Oh, yes; she listened to me,
and then
Brassey--Then what?
Fender--I listened to her---for four
hours
Lipper-Her comes Sparkens. 1t al
ways gives me pleasure to see him; he has
such shining countenance.
Clipper He can t help it.
Lipper-Can't help what?
Chipper-His smiling conference.-the S
so lignt-headed, you know.
Jess--Wonder how they ever came to
call the place Sioux City!
Bess-Probably because SO many go TO
Sioux for divorce.
The herald., 1895-03-12
Cut Out of a Single Diamond

A ring, so cut was exhibited at the
Antwerp Exhibition, when it was the adj
miraton of the diamond cutters and mer-
chants. being the first successful attempt
to cut ring out Of a single stone. There
cd of cutting diamonds, as the stones
have a certain cleavage and particular
veins, all OF which have to be carefully
studied in order to prevent the splitting
OF the stone just as success seems within
reach. After several unsuccessful at
tempts and three years hard labor the
9e sk o y
best known lapidaries of Antwerp. The
ring is about SIX -eighths of an inch in
diameter. In the Marlborough cabinet
there is a perfect ring cut out of one
entire and perfect sapphire. E
The herald., 1895-03-12

Governor Budd's appointment of Mrs.
John W. Mitchell of this city as one of
the trustees of the Whittier Reform School
meets with universal approval. Governor
Budd will not regret his ante election
pledges to give competent and representa-
tive women an opportunity to assist in
the conduct of the public institutions il
he continues to appoint such women az
Mrs Mitchell
The herald., 1895-03-12
The Way of a kentucky Judge.

rv the other dsy You beieye wSai
the counsel for the plaintiff has told you
your verdict will be for the plaintiff; If
on the other hand, you believe what the
defendants counsel has told you, you will
give a verdict for the defendant. But i
you are like me, and don't believe whal
either of them said, don't know wha
The herald., 1895-03-12

His hair as wintry snow is white.

His hair as wintry snow is white,
Her trembling steps are slow;
His eyes have lost their merry light;
Her cheeks their rosy glow
Her hair has not its tints of gold;
His voice no joyous thrill;
And yet, though feeble gray and old,
They're flithful lovers still.
Since they were wed, on lawn and les,
Oft did the daisies blow,
And oft across the trackless sea
Did swallows come ana go;
Oft were the forest branches bare,
And oft in gold arrayed;
Oft did the lies scent the air,
The roses bloom and fade.
They've had their share of hopes and fears,
Their share of bliss and BALE
Since rst he whispered in her ecr5
A low RS tender tale:
Full many thorn amid the flowers
Has lain upon their way:
They've had their dull November hours,
AS we'll as days of May.
But firm and true through veal and woe,
Through change of time and scene,
Through winters gloom, through summer
glow,
Their faith and love have BEEN
Together hand in hand they pass.
serenely down life's hill,
In hopes one grave in churchyard grass
May hold them lovers still.
The herald., 1895-03-12

Huntington may get hurt some day, but
it makes no difference in his retrench-
ment schedule. He is chopping off heads
of surgeons and cutting down salaries Of
subordinates at Sacramento in a manner
that is positively exasperating to those
who have not yet been touched.
The herald., 1895-03-12

brief comment on the recent currency
debate in which Senator Hin attacked
Senator sherman greenback record, says
that Sherman sat silent while Hill pro-
Gee led 10 convict him of having acquired
wisdom from experience. And how
would you have him acquire wisdom, -
most esteemed contemporary? Do you
know of any better basis for practical, all
round wisdom than the cold fact Of expc-
rence. Ii you do, publish it at once
millions are eager to avoid the disagreea-
bic necessity OF knowing all about it by
personal contact with clrcun stances
teaching them that the knowledge thus ac-
quired was not worth the pain and trouble
of learning it.
The herald., 1895-03-12

The deathbed repentance of the Legis-
lature is as acceptable as such untimely
recessons may be; but it does not re-
deem the pledges of platform supported
by the sturdy pillars of 'retrenchment
and REFORM