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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
EYcftes His dmfratiCn.

Outlook.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Queer Marriage Custom.

In the Loo Choo islands there are
some curious marriage customs. One
consists in the bridegroom going round
to all his friends houses and permit
ting them to dress him up in any ride
ulOus style that they fancy. Some
times the happy man is arrayed in a
gayly painted kimono, the sleeves of
which are tied up with a string laden
with bells. toys and trumpets. \ mask
is then put on and a red hat, the rig
OUT being completed by an empty ker-
Osene tin, which rattles noisily along as
he walks. accompanied generally by a
crowd of children.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Where the Color Line Enc 9

There may be mulattoes. quadroons
and octoroons. but the eighth blooded
negro is the last possibility in that pro
greSSion. No one has ever seen, as fan
as we can learn. human being OF one
sixteenth negro blood No pure blood
ed Caucasian and octorCon have been
known 30 have issue Many years ago
just af,rr the clos" of tie ciT.i war
when Bishop Newman was advocating
the amalgamation idea In New Orleans
one of the most famous physicians and
ethnologists Of that city offered re
ward of $1,000 to any person who
would bring to his knowledge a human
being of one-siXteenth negro blood. Nc
one ever claimed the reward. That
particular product no man has ever yet
found on earth. From the octoroon the
reversiOn to type is the only available
direction.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Excessive ess,

There is & man who is always apollo.
giving and some say: How courteous
he is. How thoughtful. A born gen
tlemanw Know that he is q thorough
and aggressive egotist. He runs against
you. he steps on your foot. he tries to
pass you on the left, he knocks your
hat as he hangs by strap in the car,
he sits on your cOattail-what does he
not do to call attention to his own
breeding? Sometimes he throws the
accent on beg" sometimes on par
don" The speech is merely rhetorical
flourish. and be has practiced all the
variations.-Boston Journal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Preparing Dates.

The preparation of dried dates is car
red on largely at Awabi, and as the
season had now commenced | took the
opportunity TO observe the process and
was taken round the factories by the
sheik The dates selected are picked
before they are quite ripe. The fac
tory had chimney about fifteen feet
high and contained several open. cir
cular, copper boilers, capable OF hold
ing five gallons each and nearly full OF
water. Into these vessels the dates are
put and allowed to simmer over slow
fire AS the water in the copper de-
creased from evaporation it was filled
up again, but it gradually became
inspissated by the extraction Of the
Juice of the date. The fruit is left in
the water about half an hour and is
then taken out and spread on mats or
cloths in the sun to dry, after which It
becomes hard and of Il pale red color.
1t is exported in large quantities from
Muskat to photographed Jour
nal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Lifted I'd Forever.

Mazzini, whose name is associated
with the liberation Cf Italy, was once
asked what he would have taught in
school.
zone thing, at any rate, in ALL" re
piled Mazzini, "and that is some knowl
edge Of astronomy. A man learns
nothing If he has not learned to won
der, and astronomy. better than any
science teaches him something of the
mystery and grandeur of the universe
"NOw. a man who feels this will ON
feel something Of his own greatness
and mystery. and then for the first
time he is a man."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Celt and Saxon.

One Of Sheridan's tales was OF an
lrishman who met Briton of the true
John Bull pattern. standing with foi,..
ed arms in contemplatiye mood. ap-
parently meditating Oh the greatness
Of his little island.
ALLOW me to differ with ye,' eX-
claimed the Celt
but | have said nothing, SIR re-
piled John Bull.
And a man may think lie as well
as publish it," persisted the pugna-
cious Hibernian.
Perhaps you are looking for fght?''
queried the Briton.
ALLOW me to compliment We on the
quickness Of yer perception" said
Patrick, throwing down his coat, and
then they pitched In.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
SeaI>,in Doesn't Come From Seats

SeaI>i.in Doesn't Come From Seats.
The beautii III product used Tor cloth
ing and commonly known as sealskin
Is not furnished by the true seal, whose
skin is almost useless except when
used as an ornamental mat or stiff rug
They are the sea lions and sea bears
the cared seals, Otaria-whose skins
are so highly valued because SO soft
and warm. The true seal is common
enough, but it's skin is only priced as
trophy, and 1t may be added that
sealskin when ready for clothing has
not. as often supposed, the same downy
appearance on the living animal. being
covered with long, coarse, deep rooted
hairs, which drop out when dressed by
the furrier and leave the soft, woolly
hair uninjured.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Ants and Magnetism.

That ants doctor their sick by hyp.
notism and magnetism is proved by OBJ
servatiOn. An ardent student tells how
he witnessed what may be termed Il
seance in medical science among ants.
He saw several of these little creatures
emerge from the hill and noticed that
there were some among them which
were weak and ema ciated-invalids, in
fact. They We're accompanied by
healthy members of the community,
and all made their way toward dis
ant mound.
On following their movements through
a glass the observer saw on this mound
a big and sturdy ant, which made some
motions in the direction Of the advanc-
ing invaiiGs. The latter vert up the
mound. one by one, and submitted
themselves to treatment. This consist
ed in the physician ant passing his feel
ers over the head and body of the pa
tent in a manner distinctly suggestive
Of the hypnotizing Of nerves and mus
cles practiced by human doctors. Ey,
cry one went through the treatment
then the patients went back. and the
doctor marched off In the opposite di-
rpctiou
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The Side De aIorny Cared For.

The Due de MOrny. half brother to
Louis Napoleon. was ambassador cX-
traorGinary 10 the emperor OF Russia
during the coronation festivities and
wrote home that the French might
learn something from the Russians, II
it were only how 10 light lu,uHa cali
dies in five minutes. De MOrny was in
Paris the night before the coup detat
and spent the evening at the opera.
Between the acts he went into one of
the boxes to speak to lady Of his
acquaintance.
What shall You do, NJ. de Morny,"
asked lady, IF the national assembly
is swept out of doors as threatened!
Madame" he replied. Il shall try to
be on the side Of the broom handle.
Gentleman's Magazine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Why He Wept,

The extensive authority of parents
under the Chinese laws is we'll known.
A China1nan Of forty years, whose
aged mother logged him every day,
shed tears in the company of one of
his friends
why do you weep?" he was asked
"Alas. things are not as they used to
be"' answered the devoted sen. THE
poor woman's arms grow feebler ey-
cry day."-Sporting Times.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Quite q Difference.

The department store is useful and
convenient, but the multifarious ma
ture Of its activities sometimes leads
to n dilemma.
Where shall | find something nice in
oil for the dining rOom?" asked a stout,
smiling woman Of the t1oorwalker in a
western department store.
ION the third began the floor
walker. Then he paused and looked
doGbtfully at the inquirer. Did you
mean a painting or something In the
Sardine lineT he asked.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Army Shoes and COrns.

eff law could be passed" said a
chiropodist, prohibiting the wearing
Cf any shoe in this country except the
pattern army shoe worn during our
civil war the corn doctors occupation
would be gone. That war was for the
time the greatest corn eradicatOr ever
known. | never knew single case Of
a soldier in that war who suffered
from corns month after he began
wearing his regulation army shoe. and
| was four years a soldier in it myself
That shoe seemed to be made Just
right for comfort"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
COnsumDtfO and Suluhur

A German physician recommends to
consumptives the sulphur treatment.
This consists in the patient living in
rooms where one or two drains of sui
phur are melted daily on a hot stove.
The first ten days there will be felt in
creased irritation and cough These
soon decrease. and Improvement is
rapidly felt, and complete cures are Of
ten effected if the disease is not too far
advanced
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Table Decoration.

At banquet given recently in Paris
by French countess the guests re-
ceiyed Il most astounding surprise. In
the center Of the table was what ap-
peared TO be huge pile Of roses. and
just before soup was served the roses
parted, disclosing large birdcaSe.
This suddenly opened. revealing a
beautiful young lady adorned with
wings. She remained in her strange
position during the dinner and intro
duced each new dish by singing a
cOupet
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The cimnerneI.

The common pimpernel poor mans
weather glass;" has the disadvantage
of being native plant and has been
almost completely expelled from our
flower gardens in favor of eXotics
which are rarer but lack much Of be-
ing as pretty. The pimpernel is a
charming little flower, which opens
about S in the morning and closes late
In the afternoon. but has the remark
able popularity Of indicating a COM
ing shower by shutting up its petals.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
when Curates Were Wanted.

When one learns that curates are In
creasing so much IN re rapidly than
benches, wonder is excited as to the
condition Of affairs in tie eighteenth
century, when enterprising ladies Of
fered livings to clergymen willing to
marry them. An advertisement to this
effect appeared In the London Chroni-
Gle In March. 1853. The lady WAS rath-
err particular too. The curate was to
be young. have a small rtune. be we'll
recommended as to morals and good
temper land be firmly attached to the
present happy establishment. The
living was not rich-below 900 per an
uum-but the fair one was young and
agreeable. There seems a touch Of
humility in the direction that answers
may be left at the bar of the Union
Coffee House. Strand, directed to Il.
H." Confidence was created by the as
surance that the utm st secrecy and
honor may be depended upon.
don Chronicle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Timber Land. Acf JEIIe =. iS-s
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND or

Ashland. W L.. December b.. 4..E .
Notice is hereby given that in cuuI,....,....
with the provisions of the act ut tlu.l.-
of June 3 1-1s. entitled "AuIact for l,.~..rr. D..
timber lands in thc'StatcS + talifuru..i. tEr..
gOn Nevada and Washington TpII5ful, .
extended To all the Public IaIit' States .
act of August l. lS!f2 isaac Russell Of i.....
don. county of Douglas. state of W I>rDt.-...
has this da, filed in this Office. Gi~ ~v....
statement No. ~. for the purchase rf r4..-l
"A of NJ "a or Section No ,. in Town h...-t. y
Range No Is ", ami viii offer proof %. ~t....
that the land sought l. more valuable. a.r...
timber OF stone ihun for a.ricuhur:- fr..
poses. and to establish his claiiH tu ~..U ......
before the Register and Receiver If Ill.,.
office at \ Shiand, is. ON Saturday the III.
day of February. l%2, tie nam,~ H- u..
nesSes: Joseph "a alktr. Eruni~ CIu'r. ..
II. Whaien. and Richard CruuOT~. aII ltt..
don, Douglas county. Wis.
Any and AL persons claiming adverse, .t.
above described lands are requested o.. b..
their claims in this uTtirc uH OF Iurrr. ....
18th day uf February. ~ >
AUGUST pOE%ITI, i.r-.-...
Dec Feb s.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
No Uprising There.

Elderly Gent (clinging to strap
There are a good many conditions af-
fecting our governmental system to-
day that are very oppressive. and their
continuance may some day lead to a
popular uprising.
Lady (alsO on the standing commit
tee : Perhaps. but with whitening
chances at male occupants Of the seats,
you would never look for it to begin iD
street car!-Richmond Dispatch.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Studied indifference.

''Why did we arrive late and leave
before the opera was overT asked
the youngest daughter. 1T was very
enjoyable"
"Of course it was" answered Mrs.
Cumrox; but, my dear. we had to
show people that we didn't care
whether we got our moneys worth or
not."-EXchange.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Select.

Once when passing through q GENE
terry in Lenox Eliot Gregory was sur
prised to see that the members of one
old New England family had been bur
led In circle. with their feet toward
Its center. He asked the reason fol
this arrangement, and wit OF thai
day, daughter Of Mrs. Stowe. replied
$50 that when they rise at the last day
only members of their own family may
face them"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Wore the Blue.

The great writer of military songs
was looking for inspiration
And you say that six of your sons
wore the blue?" he Intercepted as he
halted at the door of shanty Were
they cavalry or infantry"
"Nayther, sor," responded the proud
mother. They wor polacemin."-C
cago News
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Had Looked Ont For Number One.

Have you ever done anything to
better the condition Of any part Of the
human race" said the very serious
man.
"Of course l have" answered the
person with the cold gray eye. Am
not part Of the human raceY'-Ex-
change.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Didn't Work,

First Suburbanite-I hear that neigh
Dor of yours adopted that hired girl Of
family.
Second Suburbanite-Yes. and now
his adopted daughter wants to stay in
the parlor and play the piano all day
and let her mother do the homework.
Judge
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Where the Difference Lies,

wherein lies the difference between
photography and cOurtship?' he asked
softly.
IL don't know" she replied.
"In photography" he explained, "the
negative is developed in the dark room.
while in courtship that is where the
affirmative is developed"
She blushed, but made no answer.
"Let U.s." he suggested, proceed to
develop an affirmative"
There being no objections, it was so
Ordered.-ChicagO Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Mice and PeDuermfn I

X. NJ. Mikhailoff, Russian chemist.
has discovered that mice have Pc
culiar dislike to the odor Of pepper
mint. He places small pledgets of cot
ton saturated with peppermint Oil in
openings made by the mice. and they
do not show up for some time. Later
the mice make an attempt to return,
but the peppermint oil is once more
used. and the mice don't came back.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Ram Bux, British LOnfer.

A HindoO bakers assistant In Bonn
bay. on setting Up in business for him
self bethought him Of catering for the
English unity as well as for the
native one. With this end in view be
had the following notification painted
over his doorway: Ram Bux solicits
respectful patronage. He is first class
British lOafer."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Anticipation.

Doesn't 1t make you the least bit en-
vious to see what elegant furniture
Mrs. Eyefiy is putting into her house
next door,"
"Not bit. My husband says it will
be sold by the sheriff within six months
Tribune.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Month without a FuIl MON

The month Of February. 1866, was
the most remarkable month in the
worlds history. January had two full
moons, and so had March. but Febru-
airy had none. This had not occurred
since the creation Of the world. and.
according to some astronomers. the
same thing may not occur again for a
period of 900, OOO. 900 years.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A. mira BILE Caution.

Book AGENTS the head of the house
IN?
Servant-Yes; he's in the library try
Ing to write a letter on a new type
writer he has just bought.
Book Agent (hastily)-I'll call again.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
HOY tn Make Cine

To produce liquid glue which will
keep for years break pieces Of glue
and place in bottle with some whis-
ky. Cork tightly and set aside for a
few days This should be ready for
use without the application Of heat ex-
cept in very cold weather. when the
bottle should be placed in hot water
for few minutes before using the
Ilup
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
silently AaAented.

The Nervous Pedestrian ran plump
into Stolid Individual standing in
front of Clothing Store.
You Dummy he shouted.
The Stolid Individual ignored the Ac-
cusation. A Second Glance showed
the Nervous Pedestrian that he was
Right Los Angeles Herald.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Eskimo Mourning Costomn.

All EskimoS are superStitious about
death. and. although they hold festi-
walls in memory Of departed friends.
they will usually carry dying person
to some abandoned hut. there to drag
out his remaining days without food.
medicine. water or attendance After
the death Of husband or a wife the
survivor cuts the front hair short and
fasts for twenty-five daya
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
II He Wins,

THAT eastern cashier specialized"
"And Of course was unsuccessful"
"Why do you jump to that conclu.
sionT'
because they don't call it specula-
ton when the cashier wins"-Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Fatherless Children In Japan.

Japan has only one orphanage. yet
In no other land are fatherless children
better cared for Every family cares
for the sick, destitute or orphans near
est to it. There is superstition that
a childless house is accused. and peo-
pie who are not blessed with children
of their own never rest till they have
adopted some waif.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A CYnic on Marriage.

Sardines are a delicacy lit for any
epicure, but the other fish was thus
summed up by an epigrammatic Cor
like wives. When they're bad. they're
awful. and when they're good they're
only middling."-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
On the Farm,

"Father, l am fired with ambition
since l came home from college.
want broad field for action. where |
can accomplish something.'
well, my boy. there is the forty
acre lot, which is a rather broad field.
You might try little action il that
with plow and pair of horses, and
If you stick to it you can accomplish
something. New York Herald.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
QueerinU n Rival

III you've got rival in the sweet
heart business" remarked the Freckled
FANATIC. you never want to knock
him. What you want to do is to boost.
Boost and keep on boosting until she
gets SO tired OF hearing you sing his
praises that she hates m."-Indianap-
oils Sun.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08

You admire your grandfather very
much. don't you. my little MANI
Yes" answered the youth.
"Iou think he could do things that no
one else could, don't you:''
Il know he could. He used to punish
father whenever he felt like it."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
OranEea-

Oranges are a most valuable fruit.
Orange juice allays thirst and with
few exceptions Is well borne by the
weakest stomach. 1t is also a laxative,
and if taken at night or before break
fast it will be found most beneficial
Ladies Home Journal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Easily Granted

Tommy-Ma, can / have two pieces
of pie this noon?
Ma = Certainly, Tommy. Cut the
piece you have in two. = Somerville
Journal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
No Danger.

Coal Merchant-I say. Premium.
want to insure my coalyard against
fire. What's the cost of a policy for
$1,000?
insurance Agent-What coal is It'll
Same kind you sent me last?
Merchant-Yes, it Is.
Agent-Oh, | wouldn't insure it II l
were you. 1t won't burn!-London An.
DWerS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
His Means of Support.

MagiStrate-What is your vocation
! mean what do you do for a living?
"Ah, yessir, yessir; understands yer
now, sir. What | does for livin' is.
my wife takes in washn'" baltimore
Jewish Comment.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08

Don't use steel knives for cutting
fish. oysters. sweetbreads or brains.
The steel blackens and gives an un-
plea SAINT flavor
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08

"WhataCer became of LambY
"Oh. he played the markets and went
broke"
And Wolff. what became of himY
"Oh. be worked the markets and got
r1ch."-Puck.
By the time we get what we want In
life we want something else a great
deal more.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Notice of Foreclosure Nv Ad>erti~smen.

Whereas default Has been mad" ju rhr r..
ment of a certain mort gagr matr hy NsH.
iH nch of superior. Ni>cuI sin tu NI.i.Ha d..
of Paris, BuuIbun comfy. krutu, k1 f.
hlcCk - Oh East 9Th street ina }he tuFr>.st. .
sup, rior. in the city of = pcri H. I3o.s- s.,...
ty, Wisconsin. and dated The 3 th t.y ut ...
gust. 1890. and recorded IN lht. Dif. o. ..
Register Ot Deeds IN Douglas tr.Uufy N E......
sin on the Sth day of OrIuhcI, I~,w. al tu.u .
III. in Volume ! of Mortgages Hf pag, 81. ...
seqIient to the date OF san muriga-, said ...
was suhdivided iuto lots ~ "a. -r. gt~
20, PA and 30 on said East nh street aJuI -...
mortgage was thereafter rel' as.d as te -...
On the 18Th day OF November l..H ~.fHl. sri.
gage togt Their " it'll the ,icll ami unIt- tt. ....
secured were assigned by the ~tu " .....
Tarr To- Mary 1Hrr of Paris EuUIir.l .,.r...
X lucky. who i now The ur Gcr ms l.....
thereof. which assignment Wa rtrGIrtr3 ss.-...
office Of Register OF Deeds en- lhr g>jh u.. A..
November. Il. 9 at $50 y. IL. hi N,..u, ... ..
Mortgages at page lG5,
And whereas SAID mortgage r.I.'H.r..
pow of sale 10y HdlcIl >'lucui. aud it ......
nj law. or III equity has been had lu &C. I........
debt secured hy said OItsAgt. uIW rI,. .r.......
10 claimed 10 hc due IhrIcuu j. tI, -IH. ..
$3.50
Now. therefore, pullic notice is hrrIs .....
that the SAID mortgage vii, hr tnlr.i,-,u ....
said lots 2l2, pa. Il. , = H5u u',d -. r.. l..
ith street in subdivision @. hiu,h .~ .I ...
I'LL street. IN said city ut Superior aDp,.......
to the plats of tie Iowu-itc ol ~urcl.,. a'.. ..
the subdivision of >uiH il,rk r. ,u .a-l
street. recorded in the otlirr ot i,r..-t,. f..
Deeds IN and IoI said county. NI.t i' -.. . ..
public auction to the highest lidtrr r..I ......
Ivy the sheriff of douglas county. N.~,,. So.
his uHdeT->hrrlf ar ,icf1tN. t h, .,a-' .f....
door OF The cont house ia th.'rI 90 -.r.......
Douglas county. Wisconsin. rl fl, .t'r 49,.
February. ~! II a. C,i,.c, !n Zee. I..t...,.I. .
'iii,I Gay. oi much thereof a~ viii r.f I..
said sum Of e2675. and fifty dollars alrwa.s-
fees as stipulated in said mortgage nud ,v-..
OF sale. The lots Will bC first offered ~rrrrtt.
and if NOT 81 sold will be offered aN our -l...
or parcel.