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WASHING O; P0STLETS.

The ear is human but to make q
speciality Of it is pure cussedness.
There is danger that the war may de-
velop the professional Maine remem-
bsrer.
In addition to disputlng the Matanzas
score, Gen. Blanco is claiming a pro-
vision surplus in Havana.
Sagasta says Spain will wage war to
the end. What is the matter with
Spain waging little war at the start ?
Our battle-ships will be in real dan
ger when the Spanish gunners begin
firing at something else.
When Bla nco is finally made pris-
oncr of war he will doubtless notify his
government that the United States has
merely disposed of another mule.
Tho rush to the front continues. The
secretary Of war has issued credentials
to sixty-nine journalists, fourteen
newspaper men, and one reporter.
The hanging of Weyler in effigy is
proving to be a good thing for the
tramps of the country. They disman-
tie the efigies and thus secure much.
needed wearing apparel.
A Chicago woman has invented bed
which at touch telescopes and be.
comes a sofa. She neglects to state
whether this contrivance beheads its
victims or merely strangles them to
death.
The operator in n Michigan sawmil
went to sleep on the log he was ripping
and by special request, the choir at the
funeral rendered that touching song
Just Tell ! hem That You Buzz Saw
Me. +"
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the most prosperous enlightened States
of the Union.
To accomplish the great work for
which it is desired that such an organ;-
zation shall be formed, it will be nee
essary to harm0nize all conflicting ele-
ments elements that are now opposed
to each other. In the past each of these
clements has done something which
they believed to be right, and yet,
which they knew would produce re-
suits in no sense calculated to benefit
any class of citizens save that class
foments discord and thrives upon the
misunderstanding and misfortunes of
its neighbors.
The great movement cannot succeed
unless the effort is made upon thepart
of all the conflicting elements to remove
every cause of misunderstanding. There
must be an honest effort to learn the
truth, and there must be n willingness
shown on both sides for each to take
its share of the blame for the present
unfortunate state of affairs in Tennes-
see.
Thus far the cities, towns and coun-
ties of Tennessee have appointed as
delegates to the Convention their most
representative citizens, and what they
may do, provided they do it in a hearty
and spontaneous manner, the people
of the entire State, regardless of party
or calling, will certainly approve.
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when the Spaniards ceased to reply to
his fire, returned to Cavite. He was
received with some shots from the land
forts, wher0upon he again opened on
them with furious torrent of projec-
tiles. In short time he had silsnced
them, apparently rendering them to-
tally useless,
Then Dewey demanded the complete
surrender Of the city, Notifications,
munitions and stores. The governor
refused to surrender.
When informed of the refusal Com
m )dore Dewey notified the governor
that he would give him twenty-four
hours to clear out, after the expiration
of which time he would bomDard the
city. This notice expires at 3 80 o'clock
bOhOllOW uuIouaJJ AAOIuluS' udfC
not yet been able to learn the loss of
the Americans, but their fleet appears
as fit as ever.
The scene during the cannonade " 4
terribly magnificent. The incessant
roar of the heavy guns, with the sharp
Ell report of the quick firing weapons,
combined to make an overpowering,
hellish din that was re-echosd from all
sides of the land-locked bay.
Not the least admirable feature oil
the exceedingly we'll planned attack
was the astonishing acquaintance tht
American navigation officers displayed
with the waters of the bay. They never
seemed to he in the least danger of run.
nigh their vessels into the shadows,
through the maneuvsring was constant
and sometimes elaborate.
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Senator German says he retired from
the craftsmanship of the Democratic
caucus, which he held for so many
years, for personal reasons and because
his term will expire next March, and
he certainly ought to know better than
those who are giving other reasons for
the change. Senator Turpie. of Ind
succeeded Mr. German as chairman OF
the Dimocratic caucus.
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THE INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.

Future generations of Tennesseans
will celebrate the day upon which was
held the first Industrial Convention of
Tennessee, If that convention only
wisely resolves to effect permanent
State Industrial Leage, with branches
in every county in the State, embrace
ing in its membership the best element
of both the urban and the rural popu-
lation. Such an organization will
have in its power to advertise the
matchless resources of Tennessee to
create and support healthy public
sentiment, to inaugurate and carry cut
wise measures and to elevate the stand
ard of public morals and to secure the
enactment of wise laws, to elect the
best men to office and protect and sus-
tain public officials in the honest and
faithful discharge of their duties. Such
an organization in charge Of wise man
ayers will command the respect of the
publ o in the exact proportion in which
they prove them selves to be prompted
b m 1tives inspired by the sole desire
to Sc, Tennessee in the front rank Of
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Every scrap of news from our war
ships, whether relating to the capture
of Spanish prizes, the Silencing of
Spanish forts or the gallent action of
our Asiatic squadron, increases public
confidence in the fighting qualities of
our navy, and the hope that the order
will soon be issued to give Sampson a
chance to batter down the fortifca-
tions at Havana.
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Shake Into YOur Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful. swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-ease makes tight fitting or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is q certain
cure for sweating, Gallons and hot,
tired, aching feet. Try it TO-DAY.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE Address, Allen s. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
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Maynard may capture his lumber
boats and Dewy may sink his fleets but
they are not the only people in this
fight One of our local military gent
uses has a great head on him. Re
stopped schooner few nights ago in
q dead eddy.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05

The president sent long LIST of
army nominations to congress. Among
the civilians are Fitzhugh Lee, Repre-
sentatsve Wheeler of Alabamy, J. II.
Wilson, of Delaware, and Senator Sc
wall Of New Jersey, all to be major
generals All the nominations for ma
jor-generals we're confirmed by the
senate in executive session.
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CY H. LYLE, Editor aud Owner.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY,


The announcement of Capt Ross
Smith for county court clerk on the
Democratic ticket, appears elsewhere
in this issue Gross" is popular and
enthusiastic Democrat, and will make
it mighty interesting for Charlie Ma
son.
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When Senator Bate saw the Presi-
dent Tuesday in behalf of Gov. Robt.
L. Taylor, who wants to be a Briga-
der General, he was informed that the
President would appoint no civilian
to these positions,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05

We have received the special supple
m ents in last week issue of the Musi-
cal Age which are published in COM
memoration of most important event
in the history of the musical industries
and the musical life of the United
States. The supplements consist of a
portrait Of Jonas Chickering, the Faith
er of the American Piano, and the
founder of the house of Chickering &
Sons, and history Of tho Chickering
piano on its seventy fifth anniversary,
which occurred on April 15th 1898.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05

Government officials have captured
two letters in the post-Office at Wash
ington containing valuable informa-
ton to the Spanish in Cuba. The ar
rest of the writer of the letters is ex-
pected to follow.
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my health is my fortune
sir" she said.
Builds Up Fail Bodies

Ralston Health Club rreakfast Fcod
not only builds mp frail bodies, but inn
parts renewed vigor to the strong, be-
cause it contains the natural elements
of child's diet There is nothing in its
Ingredients that can disagree with
the most sensitive stomach. 1t is all
nutriment, and gives strength to brain
as well as Drawn.
Good humor is the result of good
health good health mostly comes from
good food. Every member of the fami-
ly should eat Ralston Health Club
Breakfast food. For sale only at Lyle's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05

Cascarets Candy Cathartc the most won
1erful medical discov cry of the age. p cas-
ant and refreshing to the taste, az gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system dispel colds,
cure headache, eYcr, habiual constipation
md III l0usneSs Please bu.' aud try box
G. G. G to-dae: 10, -. inrents. Sold and
guaranteed to ,uga NJ all tru. gists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05
Is Your Life Worth Fifty cents2

We defy the world to produce q medicine for
the cure OF all forms Of Kidney and Bladder
troubles, Piles and all diseases peculiar to wo
men, that will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
Nincty-eight per cent of the cases treated
with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that
have come under our observation have been
cured We sell our medicine on positive
guarantee il directions are followed, and
money will be refunded if cure is not effected
For sale by local druggists.
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A MEMPHIS POET.

NJ. W. Connolly, essay writer for the
Memphis Commercial Appeal, and who
has written some rather warm verses for
the Waco IconOclast, Atlanta Looking
Glass, Hot Springs Tomcat aud similar
publications, is moved to try his hand
at martial poetry, and this is sample
of it,
Strike for the Maine! Blood
For the Maine, in the Spanish mud!
Blood, like Niagara's flood
Blood Blood!
Shall we chow the peaceful cud
While the Maine lies in the mud?
Shoulder your rifle, bud
Blood Blood!
Oh stars that the skies bestud,
Keep watch Ger the Maine in the mud
Till revenged in crimson food
OF blood-o Blood.
In Memphis this is called poetry, but
the Hardeman Free Press is not far
wrong when paraphrasing Gen. Sher-
mans remark 1t declares that "war
poetry is hell. ~ Knoxville Tribune.
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have used Smiths Sure Kidney Cure
and it has made permanent cure.
MRS. WIN. PURYEAR,
Jonesboro, Ark.
For sale and guaranteed by local druggists.
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The Ideal Food for Infants

Plenty of fresh air, plenty of exer-
else, and natural diet from childhood,
and we'd have more healthy men and
women in this country. Weak little
bones must have more strength each
day, sturdy muscles must grew more
active.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1898-05-05
Nature is not given proper assistance.
Mothers Friend

is the best help you can use at this time.
1t is liniment, and when regularly APP
piled several months before baby comes,
it makes the advent easy and nearly pain
less. 1t relieves and prevents morning
sickness" rclaxes the Overstrained mus
cles, relieves the distended feeling short
ems labor, makes recovery rapid and GER
tain without any dangerous after effects
Mothers Friend is good for only one
purpose, viz: to relieve motherhood Of
danger and pain.
One dollar per bottle al all drug stores, or
sent by express on receipt OF price.
FREE BOOKS, containing valuable informa-
ton for women, will be sent to any address
upon application to
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
Atlanta. Ga.
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AtriGana
TriumphS
Over Disease.

This matchless Blood Purifier
has never failed to cure the worst
case of blood disease where the
directions have been faithfully
carried out. We are willing to
undertake the most desperate
case with entire confidence that
Africana possess the matchless
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
REAR END COLLISION.
Freight Train Runs Into a Logging
Train Near MalVern-No
Lives Lost.

Rhinclander. Wis. Feb. 15.-[ Special.
a Chicago X North-Western freight
train, No. 10, which left here shortly after
> O'Clock this morning. collided with the
rear end Of a logging train near Malvern.
The wreck completely hIockaded all traili"
over this branch of the North-WcStprn
line until t was cleared away at 1870
. clock. The freight WAS following the
logging train and the collision resulted
from til" Slackoncd speed Of the latter.
Engine 1860, pulling the freight. was de
rallied. The engineer and fireman escaped
injury by jumping. The CahooSc and one
car WAS dltchrd hy the force OF the i'm
nact. hut owing to neither being occupied
10 one was injured. The Wrcckagc was
cleared away by the ward crew from here
Mail in" here early tins morning was de
.dyed until noon by the accident. and pas
scn@ers wcr, obliged to travel via Waters
mrct to reach northern points.
Manit0Woc. Wis. Feb. 10 Special. /
One of the Wisconsin Central Railway
rompany'S freight trains was wrecked
two miles out of the city yesterday morn
ing. Seven carloads of flour were dt<.,iied
and the flour was Strewn along the track.
The wreck was caused 10y one of the load
ed cars breaking down.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
INVITATIONS DATED FEB. %.
Cards for Queens Drawing Eoom Had to
be Recalled.

London Feb 15-That the heSt-in-
formed If people may sometimes hc
caught tripping i strongly evidenced in
the fact that invitations - q total If over
2ug for the first Grawi1--room of the
present season. 10 ha held Ly the Princess
of Wales in behalf Of Ihe Queen. have
been issued under GaJ. r February ~
Announcement Of the proposed drawing
room for the same date Wis also officially
WIKI the lord chamberlain and ending
with the cu-r7ycr-. the Ilviration- were
presumably revised hv half a dozen Off
cia,>. II does not appear To have oc-
CURED 10 = single one ~ them that there
are only twenty eight dag, II the present
month. The mistake has pecesSitatet the
issue nf ~ I-El-l --nnS-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
DIED FROM BLOOD-POISONING
Jack-kni(e Wound Causes the Death of
Ilnnas ~ a Elatt-xiue


Platteville, Wis Feb. 15.-I Special. /
Tom Murray died this morning from
blood poisoning, the result of knife
wound in the leg. The remains will be
taken to Darlington today for burial. He
WAS one of the most popular trainmen on
the division and his death will be widely
mourHod. He was about 81 years old
y week ago. while on duty. he had occa-
sion to use his knife and laid it open upon
his knee for moment. The motion of the
train caus" the knife to slip and he quick
ly CLOSED his knees to catch it. The blade
entered his leg several inches above the
knee. III" paid no attention TO it ut first.
but i'll several hours the leg began 10
stiffen and pain him severely. He was
brought to this city for medical aid. Drs.
Buck and Bishop performed an operation
upon his leg Saturday in the hope Of saw
ing his life.
Barahco, Wis, Feb. 13.-I Special. !
Clarence +. Boughton, aged 81 father Of
Rev. Bon ghton. pastor of the Ncccdah
Mayyillc. Wis. Feb. 15.-ISpocial /
Mrs. Henry Malzahn Of this town died
at her home two miles west of here, yes
t"rday morning. She was ~ years old.
Mr.. and Mrs Malzahn came to this
npighhorhood in $50 and settled near
Horizon marsh.
Mrs. Catherine Sonnent of this town
died yesterday at the az" of IS years.
She has lived here since 1910
Green Bay. Wis. Feb. 15.-[Special /
More than 100 people attended the flu
neral Of Officer John Fleming. who died
Saturday. 1t was one of the largest ever
seen i'll the city.
Wautoma. Wis. Feb. 15.-[Spccial /
Mrs. Warren Barnes. widow of the late
Rev. Warren Barnes. died at the home of
her son i'll this village Sunday morning
after Il short Illness. Deceased was born
at Fairfield. vi. in 1927. and came to
Wisconsin in 1853; She was married to
th" hate Rev. Warren Barnes in New
York in 1890. She had been Il resident
Of Waushara county for the past thirty
five wears. Her husband died about SIX
months ago. Several grown children sur
yiye her
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19

NEWS NOTES.
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= rom 4iSIatriiirS 10 the Nta;. depart
,ml rr II Is ,',in'I ,na, i TtI"I"'ifh is IN
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1t = reported M NA2nlSh circles at
havana 'hat N',h"i jose li'fhdhdez IuZ-
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80 !" 'l' "u,i"I''l'S' 'hu inr-
lHtt HurIcnu'iH are cAileoi'd.
Mrs. William w. Place of New York
killed her mother-in-law with acids and
injured her husband 50 badly with Il
hatcher that he may die.
The purring of 4 cat awakened Capt.
Abbott of the British sailing ship VII
liam Law just in time to prevent Il fire
from reaching 10000 cases OF refined pc
tro.eum.
At Berlin. ont. James Allison was
hanged for the murder Of Mrs. Anthony
Orr. near Gait. ou August .. Allison :
neck was broken by the fall ANA ne died
instantly
In 4 duel near Sexton. koSsuth couu-
ty. la. hrtweeu Albert Ruhn and Her
man Necher both men were shot and So
riouSly wounded. They fought over I
woman.
Mrs. Annie {. George. widow Of
Henry George. lS suing the Pennsylvania
Railroad company Tor >n,R@ damages for
,nJtIi'IN !''''" 10 a ''''' az ''> N'i''' ''
l'hliad@lnhla.
D. w. Ru>hyhead. one Of the most
prominent CherokccS, died n Tahiequah.
|. 7. Of Bright'S disease. lie was -
years Oil "nd haS III turn hied every Of
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Hey prY9re. i years oid. was Strick-
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
THE MAINE BLOWN UP,
United States Cruiser Totally
Destroyed at Havana.
Many of Her Grew Lose Their Lives
The Cause Unknown.

Havana, Feb. 16.-At 9:45 o'clock last
evening Il terrible explosion took place on
board the United States cruiser Maine in
Havana harbor. Many were killed or
wounded. All the boats of the Spanish
cruiser Alfonso XIII. assisted. As yet
the cause of the explosion is not appar-
ent. The wounded sailors Of the Maine
are unable to explain it.
1t is believed that the cruiser is totally
destroyed. The explosion shook the
whole city. The windows were broken in
all the houses.
Cause Is b Mystery.
The correspondent says he has con-
vcrSed with several of the wounded sail
ors and understands from them that the
explosion took place while they were
asleep so that they can give no particu
lars as to the cause.
The widest CONSERVATION prevails iii
Havana. The wharves are crowded
with thousands of people.
1t is believed the explosion occurred in
small powder magazine. At 1915
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19
WHITE HOUSE BLACKLIST.
Names of Ininyited Persons Who Crowd
Into Receptions Procured.

Washington, ID. G.. Feb l1.-Ihe white
hnu>c has black list. Ii is an interest
ing souvenir of this seasons receptions.
1t goes to provc that there are persons
WHO own fin" clothes and who are not 50
thin skinned as to remain away from
places where they are not invited. The
invitations given this year to tn" white
house receptions were prepared with un-
usual care Lists of the invited We're
kept and cards were issued to individuals
hy name The heretofore indefinite and
indiScrimnate and ladies" was not en-
plcvtd. Iha; thcr" might toe no mlSltn-
hrr~tauding~. the secretary To- tn" Pres
dent, Mir Porter. and the gentleman a>>o-
ciatc! with him in the management of
details let it hc known through III" news
papers that steps would ho taken 10 de-
i,st any who came without invitations.
But the method 10 be employ i was not
cNiiaIEcO.
The rrap was set and it did its duty.
Al or" reception 213 persons who had not
been invited came to the white house and
participated. vt another affair the num-
hcr Of uUiuyited present was 100 The
manner in which the iutruderS were dc
tected i Interesting. As usual, each guest
on advancing 10 the entrance of the re-
ecivjrg room was told 10y an official to
''glT" yunr name to the CihrcrS, who viii
ur, sent YOU" The name Of each guest
was called out twice. first by the off
Ger Introducing IL the President and again
by the officer who made the presentation
to Mrs. Mckinley. The announcing was
done with d>tInctncSs. But this year an
attarhc of the whit" house stood in a So
Guided nook and took down every name
that was called ont. Comparison with
thc roster Of the invited was made suh>c-
Qucntjr. and in this way the names OF
the uninyi,ed were singled out and the
blacklist was created.
This WAS NOT all. ltg0rkrarGrS from
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1898-02-19

George Curtis. father of former
Mayor Edwin Curtis of Boston, died on
Sunday n his home in Roxbury of par
alysis. aged 81 years. Mr. Curtis made
fortune i'll the lumber business, from
which he retired in 1884.
Fire ut Wayne. w. Va. destroyed
Walkers dry goods store. Deans grocery
house, Burgess millinery store, Walkers
hotel. Smiths hotel and several smaller
buildings. Loss estimated at $G0OOn,
with but little insurance
News has reached Vancouver. r. c..
Of a landslide at Quesnelle Forks. Carl
boo. Three miners, William Allen. Joe
Rich and Alexander Mclean. were
buried. The slide was 1000 feet wide.
500 feet long and 20 feet high
Fire at Youngstown, O., burned the
big y. NJ. c. \. building which contained
two stores III addition to the association
assembly hall and rooms: large livery
stable. q milk distributing depot and one
of row of tWo-stGry Il dwellings,