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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Roy Sunderland. Reno boy, has
made a rich strike not far from Tono-
pah. Nev. The ledge is two feet wide
and the rock assays $1,000 a ton.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Belfast, it is said, is the greatest tea
drinking city in the United States
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Lady Curzon j. at B-aemer. Scotland
where she has Il castle, and where She
will remain during September. Ia DC
toher she will return 10 India. Mrs
Letter, her mother, j with her.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

The United States average exports
of 100000 tons of coal per month.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31
10000 H AsE5s
Required to Harvest the Grain Cron Of
Western Canada!

The most abu ndsnt yield
on the Continent. Re
ports are that the aver
age yield of No. | Hard
Wheat in Westeru Can
ada will be over thirty
bushefs TO the acre. The
prices for farm help will
be excellent. There ara
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Have You seen Mrs. Austin's new dress:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Duluth -four mills are preparing to
make 10000 barrels of -four every TWEEN
ty-fOur hours.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Have YOU seen Mrs. Anstin.s now dress:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31
Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,


powder TO shake into your shoes. It
rests the feet. Cures Swollen. Sore. Hot
CallouS, Aching, Sweating feet and In
growing Nails, Corns and Runions. Allen )
Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy
Sold by ali druggists and shoe stores. 25c
sample mailed FREE. Address Allen :
O!msted. lie Roy, y. Y
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Over a million and a half men are
employed in the Eavies Of the world
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

1t is proposed to hold a South Amer
lean exhibition in London next year.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Have Won soon Mrs. Austln,s new dress
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1901-08-31

Have you seen MIS-. Austlns new dressf
-DeciduCus trees are shedding their
leaves six weeks earlier than in ordinary
seasons
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03
STRAY BITS OF CITY LIFE
ANOTHER "ADVENTURE OF MY
HONEYMOON" BY f. t. BAKER.
Electric Cure for Badness Works
Two Ways-The indianapolis
Brand of bohemia.

1t was chronicled the other morning how
Frank I. Baker, newspaper man, who had
been married very recently, became de-
ranged at the start of mis- bridal tour and
could not identify his wife with himself
when addressed by an elderly woman that
was friend of his family. Baker told this
story TO his friends. and said that he
might narrate another incident later He
has told this supplemental story, which
relates TO his start on the smooth path OF
matrimony after he and his wife had set
tied in their coy fiat.
Il was down town late in the afternoon"
said Baker. land I became impressed with
the thought that there was something
should do that l hadn't done. This idea
took such d strong hold on me that 1 for
got 1 was married. l had the illusion that
was still living with my family. 1 decided
not to go home for dinner, but to take II
at a hotel, thinking that while eating 1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Is Lolita Crabtree alive?-M L. H
Yes.
What was the date Of death OF John
Ruskin Author.
Jan. 20. 1900.
What is the distance between New York
city and Hamburg Zone
-Four thousand. eight hundred and TWEEN
~ miles.
What is meant by spot cotton" as given
IN market repOrts?-L.
Cotton actually on hand for delivery.
From what event do the Jews reckon ir
their calendar?-J.
From the creation. which they place at
1901 b. c.
IN what year did the Great Eastern lay
the Atlantic cable?-H. A. y.
In 1866. 1866. 1869 1873 and 1874
Under what flag name and date did the
FIRST steamship cross the Atlantic?-M.
A Il.
Under the United States flag. in May and
June. 1873. the Savannah went from Savan-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

band to pass within foot of the top Of
his head. hair could not but sprout where
heretofore all had been arid.
The manufacturer went out to his engine
room and placed a tall box under the belt.
Here goesw he cried gleefully to the en-
gineer, and leaped 10 a sitting position on
the box. The heavy, swishing belt, Weav-
ing it's regular way. swooped down upon
it's master. plastered his hair with a black
mixture Of dirt and oil and rubbed it into
the scalp with a burning stroke. 1t was
sometime before the manufactures got his
head clean and after a careful examina-
ton he decided that the belt had taken
away twenty or thirty members Of the
precious community Of hair.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

themselves after their labor with oyster
cocktails and thick steaks well covered
with peppery sauce They looked and talked
like Monte Carlo croupiers-not.
Most fascinating of all was the activity
OF the stair man." the waiter that was
carrying his tray up and down the wine
room stairs. Sometimes he bore only two
glasses of beer. but on other trips he had
a lobster and some Scotch high balls.
All of this was mysteriously fascinating.
The new reporter, having finished coffee,
leaned back against the wall, twisted up
Durham cigarette. and drawled somewhat
like Dan DAILY, "Well' we're all Bohemians,
aren't we?''
One doesn't see in the newspapers and
magazines nearly so many advertisements
of cures for badness now as were TO be
found there a few years ago. In the past
a bald-headed man hardly could look at
printed page without being confronted
with a caricature of himself. with three
flies skating over his polished dome and
underneath the picture the PROMISE mo
cure. no pay" Either better ventilation
in office buildings has decreased the num-
Der of bald-headed men, or the sufferers
have discovered that hair, like love, comes
TO every man but once. and have ceased TO
support medicine factories of that sort.
But it is discovered that in this city
there are some baid-headed men that have
the belief that electricity has a fertilizing
effect on the scalp One of these men is
ION the makeup" in a newspaper Office.
That is, he assists in arranging the matter
I'm the forms. Above the imposing stone
where this man works, is a row of mean
descent lamps hung very close together.
He had been worried by badness for years
until some ole persuaded him that cleo
tricity would cure him. and for months he
has been wearing at work a hat with 70
crown in it. which shades his eyes and at
the same time permits the flood of light
TO beat upon his top. Asked if this treat
ment had proved good. he answers: well,
I should say; look at this" He takes off
his crownless hat and runs his fingers
through his hair. Unless one had observed
the hirsute growth day after day one could
not dispute the mans statement that II
had increased. but his hair still is scanty.
Time in its passage has not reduced the
subtlety. the mystery of electricity A
manufacturer, bald like the newspaperman.
had known since he was boy in the shop
that the sparkling fluid played along the
great leathern belt that drove the power
shaft In the factory. The other day he
conceived the idea that If a baldheaded
man should stand under the belt a quarter
Of IN hour each day. and permit the broad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

would remember what il was that 1 should
do and thus save myself the trouble of
making another trip down town. So 1 went
to the hotel and bought a dinner check
from the cashier. AS 1 pulled out my
money a piece of paper came with it, and
on this paper was written, Java and
Mocha Then 1 remembered also that l
was q married man and ought to be with
my wife in fiat, with the Java and
Mocha steaming 1t was already o'clock.
1 hurried to the cashier and asked him to
give me money for my dinner check.
"Tn bet 1 can call the turn he said,
you've got a dinner engaged for tonight
and had forgotten it
You're right said I, and chased out
and caught a car.
'At this point in the account Of Certain
Adventures of My Honeymoon con-
Guided Baker, I'VE will pause and write
Continued in our next and if I haven't
anything to do tomorrow come around
and may tell you another"
young man from college became a
newspaper reporter and thus gained the de-
licious privilege of eating supper at mid
night in a restaurant on the "Levee." He
and his companions gathered around a
table about u o'clock on his first night in
the dizzy newspaper whirl. Hackmen were
loafing in front of the place. Men of varied
degrees continually passed from the front
door to the rear entrance to the bar. Nearly
all the men at the tables were night work
ers, marked with the jail-bleach that usual
ly follows turning the natural order of day
and night topsy-turvy. At a table in the
rear six or seven gamblers were refreshing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03
A Gentle Hint.
-ansas City Journa.

Kansas City Journal.
Western Kansas editors have a unique
way OF prodding up delinquent subscribers.
as this will indicate: IF you have frequent
headaches, dizziness, fainting spells, ac-
by chills, cramps. corns. bun
ions, chilblains, epilepsy and jaundice, il is
a sign you are not well, but are liable TO
die any minute Pay your subscription
year In advance. and thus make yourself
solid for a good obituary notice"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Hosiery
Children's Pony Stockings are fore
most in their class. They are fast
black with double knees, heels, toes
and soles, four weights in wide and
fine ribs; also comes in fleece De
lined at a pair. .....................% 1CO
How to secure a Pony? Told about in
booklet at Hosiery Counter.
Ladies' Cotton Hose, fast black and black
with white foot, seamless, with l7l
double heels and toes. at pair H.
Ladies' fast black Cotton Hose, regular
made with all white feet or split SOLE
extra spliced heel and toe, 35c D.
Ladies' full. regular made, fancy Isle
and cotton Hose. with high-spliced heels
and reinforced toes, at %A>
East Aisle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

A says a melodrama has no music except
what is known as ''hurries;" that il is
stage production interspersed with songs
and music; who is correct2-J. W. NJ. G.
A. The melodrama originally was a must
cal drama interspersed with spoken dia-
logue, but is now taken TO be a drama with
romantic plot and sensational incidents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Where and when was Mary Johnson, the
writer, born, and where does she live?-B.
She was born at Buchanan. Va. Nov. q,
1870. and lives in Birmingham, Ala.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

q. McC.: We do not undertake to &C
count for the doings Of spiritualists. hypno-
lists. etc. If they annoy you keep out Of
their way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Where can one get reliable information
concerning Stradivarius ViOlins. and what
is the value of one made in 1727?-T. A. b.
An encyclopedia, especially one devoted
exclusively to musical topics. will tell you
much about this make of instruments.
Antonio Stradivarius made his best instru-
ments between 100 and 1725. and these
have been much counterfeited. The worth
of a genuine one cannot be told without ex-
animation by an expert valuer. Single in
struments have sold for several thousand
dollars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

When was Volapuk, the universal Ian
guage. first advanced? 2. Did II have with
its rules for wOrd-making, an especial sys-
tenn Of pronunciation?-D. /. II.
Its inventor first offered it TO the public
in 1879. 2. Yes; though in general the letters
had their familiar values. Accent went with
final syllables.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

If a husband dies without children and
leaves a bank account, building, loan and
other personal properties is his widow the
only heir or can his other relations, as
mother. brother and sisters, claim share
under the Indiana laws?-E. o. n.
The Indiana statute provides that in such
case one-fourth of the personal estate shall
go TO the father and mother of the dece-
dent or the survivor of them. This applies
to cases where the whole amount of prop
erty, real and personal exceeds $1,000.
Where it is less than that sum all goes to
the widow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

nah, Ga. to Liverpool, taking twenty-five
days. For eighteen days she used her pad
dies, sailing the rest OF the time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

What became OF Columbus's son after his
father was recalled to Spain?-Listener.
His legitimate son, Diego, who was his
heir, lived until 1926. HIS body was trans
ferred to the cathedral at San Domingo
and lay beside the body that many believe
to have been his fathers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

How many States have no capital pun
ishment, and which ones? 2 What States
have abolished il, after trial. restored it?
3. Will you give for any year the number
Of homicides and legal executions?
Four; Rhode Island, Maine, Michigan
and Wisconsin. 2. Iowa and Colorado, the
former restoring in 1873, the latter this
year. In 1899, according to the compilation
of a Chicago newspaper, the homicides
numbered SIPS; the legal executions, 131.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03
Benjamin Disraeu. 2. Mrs. Rosa Hartwick

Who was the author OF Venetian q
Who OF "Curfew Shall Not Ring To-night?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Which attains the greatest height. the
giraffe or the elephant? 2 What is meant
by a needle-gun ?-H. r.
The giraffe is the talest Of living ami
mails 2. A breech-loading gun whose cart
ridges were exploded by needle thrust
into the decorating charge. 1t was for
years the arm of the German infantry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

From what do mosquitoes grow? Do they
have a stage corresponding to the butter
hys caterpillar?
The mosquito lays her eggs on the sur
face of the water, usually mooring them by
a glutinOus substance to some floating OBJ
ject The young that hatch from these cor
respond to the caterpillar stage, but are
aquatic, and turn into the "wigglers" Of
stagnant water. After these have shed
their coats several times, they rise to the
surface Of the water ard their skin splits
open. The perfect mosquito energies, is
supported by the floating skin until its
wings are dry. and then flies away.
What is the height Of the atmosphere? 2
How high have balloonists ascended?-C. s.
1t has not been determined definitely
Taking the phenomena of twilight as a
basis of study, it is found that the atmos-
phere does not reflect sunlight above
height Of forty-ive miles Yet study of
meteors indicates that it reaches 10 at least
a height Of one hundred miles being at
chat distance from the earth sufficiently
dense to cause the rapid combustion of a
meteor going through it. Then from OBJ
servation of the aurora come hints of
medium that may be an extension of our
ward. ?. Some 1000 feet
What is fuller's earth? . VIII you de-
scribe the arrangement Of a shrapnel shell?
3 When was the tumbler lock first used?
w. j. T.
A kind of clay found in England and Eu-
rope and formerly used largely in place of
soap by cloth dressers in getting oil out OF
woollens. ,. 1t consists Of a head contain
ing the fuse; the body. filled with bullets
packed around a tubular extension Of the
powder chamber. and the base. in which is
the powder chamber. In manufacture these
three parts may be made separately and
welded together electrically Then the bull
lets are inserted through holes bored In
the head, are held by a matrix OF plaster
Of Paris and the holes are closed by screw
plugs. 3. This is not known. IL is, next 10
the Egyptian wooden locks, the oldest type
OF lock. and is supposed to be Chinese In
vention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Was one attempt TO tunnel under the De-
troit river a failure? 2 When was the pres
ent tunnel opened2 3. How near the bottom
Of the river is the roof of the tunnel?
E NJ.
Yes; it began in 1871, and was abandoned
chiefly because of the surprisingly great
pressure of water inflow. 2. In 1892. 8. Fiji
teen feet at the nearest point.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

VIII you print particulars Of the great
Forth bridge in Scotland?-B.
1t is on the Cantilever plan, has two
shore arms. each $50 feet long. two main
spans of 40 feet each, and is over a mile
and a half long. The towers are S4S feet
high and there is clear Roadway Of 152 feet
under the central span. There were used in
it 81 900 tons of steel, and it cost $13 600 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-03

Was Sir Francis Drake ever married? If
so, had he any children? Did he have broth
eTs and sisters? And where can L get a
book telling all about him?-Mrs. L.
He was twice married, but died without
issue, and made his younger brother Thorn
as his heir. Two brothers accompanied him
on his early trips to the West Indies and
died there. Several lives Of Sir Francis
have been published
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23

Miss Dona Coulter has recovered
after weeks illness.
Mrs Paul Bradley is recovering
after serious illness.
Supt 4. l.. Bowers Of Palestine
was Ia town yesterday.
No use talking Franklin Bros. have
the best meats In Bryan. 92tf
You'll find the most up-to-date
stationery at McDougalds drug
store. s9tf
Handsome line new and nobby
caps for boys just received at Coul-
ter's 80
Spring suit patterns. pants and
skirt goods just received at Coul-
tors. 90
4 ear ~ red picket fencing has
just been received by Garth, How
ell y Webb. -
Mis-, Rcbocca Hymcn returned 20
Nayasotn yesterday after visiting
Mrs. John - Mike.
franklin Brothers have mo- equal
iu the meat business. Nou should
visit their feed lots. g2ti
Three BARRIERS. First.class work.
No delay Hot aud cold baths. j.
II. Ford's barber shop. SO
Seats are now ON sale for the Roy
al Tyroloan Concert Troupe which
appears here March %. B
/ Mrs e. NJ Proctor has received a
beautiful line OF new spring sailor.
and ready-to-wear hats. 9s3
FOR SALE-A iO-foot oak dining
table, latest pattern, and an oak bed
room sot. Apply 20 r. z. Boyle. ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23

Final arrangements have been per-
factod Tor the union revival meeting
10 Boz conducted by Row George
stewart. The meeting will begin ON
Easter Sunday, April Z, instead of
April "a. ~ heretofore announced.
The large tent will bo located boz the
plaza near che II. a T. G.. depot,
heretofore used for show grounds.
Every member Of the Fraternal
Union of America is requested 10 be-
present 40 their regular meeting at
the X. of =. Hall Monday night,
March %. II is important that you
be- present ot this meeting. Lodge
o. ems at $3.50 promptly. ~
utyour winter clothes, bedding
and carpets away with Dusenberry's
unticoptic moth and insecticide,
which Kills moths. No unpleasant
odor. sold by Halls Drug store So
The fresh meats aud market prod
ucts at franklin Bros. are whole
some aud appetizing. You can get
what you want, served right and at
right prices. lOl
August GuitIrec keeps fine fresh
fruits, vegetables aud fish constantly
on hand. Orders promptly delivered
10 any part Of the city. lo1
"Sure Death TO Insects dead shot
Tor bcdbugs, etc, will not stain
or grease. Sold at Halls Drug
Store. Ho
FOR SALE OR RENT-IIavo %
White Sewing Machine IN ilrst-class
/ condition for sale cheap, or Will rent
for $40 per month, apply nt Eagle.
Tickle your palate with one of
those nice, tender, juicy steaks or
an elegant roast at franklin Bros. 90
:. W. Buchananat the city market
sells the best of all kinds of reirigor-
atcd meats. Give him call. 75-tf
Can't catch franklin Bros. in the
meat line at all-too Tar ahead. Buy
their nno meats and Doe happy 92f
Dust and wind barrcd-but for
something to please the most mstid-
ious call ON Franklin Bros 92u
Rev. II. W. Williams Of Missi,sip-
pi will preach at the Baptist church
| Sunday morning at II and atuight.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23
Resolutions Of Respect.

Whereas, II has pleased the ALI
wise and Omnipoteut Ruler Of all
things 20 remove by death from
among us our beloved Brother T. b.
Collins,
Therefore, BE II Resolved, by
Vulcan Lodge No. 81, A. O. l.. W.,
that while We lament and deplore,
with sad hearts, the sudden summons
b our brother, We humbly bow 10
this dispensation Of an All Wise and
Just God in removing our fellow
Workman from his sphere Of use
fulness, and deeply feel the loss our
lodge has sustained.
That 10 our fellow citizens aud lis
many friends We extend sympathy
for their loss Of useful member and
true friend. We extend coincidence
to his borrowed family, and beg TO
share with them IN their deep sor-
row at the loss Of devote, husband
aud kind and loving iatF
BE it Further Resolved That
these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes Of our lodge aud copy pre-
scented TO the family Of our brother,
and a copy presented 10 the press for
publication.
Respectfully submitted.
j. j. Adams.
>. NJ. Derden,
y. J. Wellington,
Commit -.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23
LOCAL NEWS.

New pants goods at Coulter's. 30
Born 10 Mr.. and Mr.. Max Gelbcr,
son.
Franklin Bros. sell the best meats
In Bryan. 100
j. r. Barnett returned from Nava-
sofa yesterday.
Huyler's fine candies at McDoug-
aids drug store. Nti
Home money 20 lend. See Tall
ferro q Armstrong. ~
Rev T.. l.. Shottlos returned from
Galveston yesterday.
j. ". LauderIalc was here from
Somcrville yesterday.
The Mckay ease went 20 the jury
last night. but mo- verdict was given,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23
Notice Of SloekhoIdet. Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders and board of directors OF the
Calvert, Waco and Brazos Valley
Railway Co., will bc held ~ the
Office Of the company ut Calvert,
Texas, Saturday, April %, 1901, at .
O'Clock p. m, pursuant TO the by
laws of the company for the trans
action NJ such business as may come
before the meeting. j. W. Byars,
d-apri0 Secretary.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23
iraIos County Teachers Association

Bralos County Teachers Association
The second meeting for 1901 will
Doe held at courthouse in Bryan. Sat
urday, March 10. The following Is
the program:
MuHNtNG SESSION.
tOa. m.-Slould there Doe More
Thorough Study Of English iu our
Schools? Paper-prof G.. J.. Foun-
tain. Di-cussiou-Pr0f. Truitt.
The Influence ~ Literature In the
Formation Of Character. Paper
Miss Cordia Fletcher. Discussion
Prof. G., W. Hut-on.
AFTERNOON.
i:30 p. m. Methods In Reading.
Paper-Mrs VI. y. Cavitt Discus
sion-Miss Mary spann
Shall there be- Joint Summer
Normal this Year? General Discus.
sion by Teachers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-23

The Allen Academy students have
just issued % handsome quarterly
which il replete with good things Of
interest TO students, patrons and
friends of the school. The Academy
IL growing in popularity and useful
ness aud b., influence is widening.
Mr.. aud Mrs. W. ;. Howell on
tertaiued number Of the young poo-
pie Thursday evening compIimenta-
~ to Miss Calhoun ot Terrell and
Miss Jennie Howell.
=. W. Buchanan 10 the City Mar
kot gives premium stamps. 96