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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Pa1r Sinners Bell.

The poor sinners bell is bell in the
city Of Breslau, in the province Of
Silesia, Prussia, and hangs in the tower
Of one of the city churches 1t was
cast July II, 1886 according to historic,
records. 1t Is said that a great bell
founder Of the place had undertaken
to make the finest church bell he had
ever made.
When the metal wGs melted. the
founder withdrew for few moments
having boy to watch the furnace
and enjoining him not to NEEDLE with
the catch that held the molten metal
but the boy d;sobeyed the caution. and
when he saw the metal flowing flto
the mold he called the founder
The latter rushed in and, seeing a he
thought his work of weeks unGone and
his masterpiece ruined, struck the boy
blow that caused his Immediate
death. When the metal cooled ard the
mold was opened, the bell was found to
be not only perfect, but of marvellous
sweetness Of tone
The founder gave himself up to the
authorities. was tried and condemned
to death. On the day of his execution
the bell was rung to call people to at
tend church and offer Il prayer for the
unhappy mans soul. and from that it
obtained the name of the poor sinners
bell"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
SPOKE Too L0fe.

The good minister of Scottish par
ish had once upon a time Il great wish
for an old couple to become teetotal.
ers. which they were in nOwiSe eager
to carry out. After much pressing,
however, they consented. laying down
as Il condition that they should be al
lowed to keep bottle Of "Auld Kirk"
for medicinal purposes. About a fort
night afterward John began to feel his
resolution weakening, but he was de-
termined not to be the first to give
way.
In another week, however. he col
lapsed entirely. Jenny. woman" he
said, I've an awfu' pain in my held.
ie micht gle me wee drappie an see
gin it'll dee me Ony guild"
"Well. gudeman," she replied "ye're
owre late c askin'. for ever sin that
bottle cam into the hOOse I've been
bo1h,rt sac wi pains i my held t is
a. dune, an there's nae drappie left"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Snow From. n Clear Sky.

The most wonderful snOwstormS of
all that may be seen every winter in
the AdirOndacks are those that prevail
when the sky is cloudless. OF these
there are several varieties. Every week
CT two we would see what looked like
q fog form about the distant hills and
then come drifting across the creek
y.., Doubtless it was real snow
laden cloud that had been drifting
along until it struck our level Il 800
feet above the sea- in the Adironda ckS,
when the conditions became favorable
fer the release Of its feathery burden.
We saw these clouds fill the air with
fakes that were driven along almost
horizontally by strong gale, although
the tops Of our old hemlocks and
spruceS rose into the clear air and I'M
obstructed sunlight above the highest
level of the snow producing air STRAIT
um We even saw the snow so thick
trees six feet above the earth were
not visible. although the treetops could
be seen, and the sun shOne down
through the shallow storm with
strength enough to cast distinct shad
OWS.
We have stood on quiet, sunlit hill
top and looked down into a valley less
than 100 feet below us, where a snow
storm was raging with violence and
the temperature was frigid. - Scrib-
ppr'S
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Boston TrnnslatiOn.

Little Emerson-Mamma, find no
marginal note in elucidation Of this ex-
preston, which l observe frequently to
occur in my volume of Fairy Tale
Classics" with bated breath" What
Is the proper Interpretation of the
phrase?
Mamma-"With bated breath" my
son, commonly occurs in fairy tales.
Your father often returns from pisca-
torial excursions with bated breath.
The phrase In such instances. however.
has no significance as applying to the
bait employed to allure the fish but is
merely an elastic term Of dubious
meaning and suspicious origin, utilized,
as have already intimated, simply be-
cause Of the sanction which it has gain
ed by customary usage In fairy tales
generally. Do you comprehend. Emer-
son?
Little Emerson-Perfectly, mamma
Judge
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08

\ certain Englishman by birth who
rs an American by force of circum-
stances has been in this country long
enough To absorb the American idea
Of hunOr. Last summer he WAS in
London en- a visit and hapDening to
have business with man on an up-
per floor of a tall building took the
lift TO reach his Office The elevator
was one of those excessively dpliber-
hte British affairs. and its snail-like
progress annoyed tile Americauized
Briton. The only other occupant of
the car was a middle aged English
man, with Il manner of peculiarly
English seriousness. The man from
America ventured to address him.
Il think l could make a great i'm
provement in this lift he said.
The EngliShman locked seriously in
terested.
How" he asked.
why" the other man went on. I'D
make it 60 faster by q simple little ar,
rangement. I'd stop the lift altogeth.
er and move the building up and
down.
The Englishman looked slightly
more interested.
How he asked.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Lemon Extract,

A lemon extract that one Is sure is
pure can be easily made at home. Crate
Off enough of the outside peel Of lem.
ons to fill small bottle. taking care
that none Of the white part of the rind
gets in, as this will give bitter taste.
When the bottle is full. cover with pure
alcohol and set away for three weeks.
At the end of that time the contents
Of the bottle should be strained. and
the extract is ready for use. An even
teaspOonful of this preparation will
favor a quart Of custard or other sim
liar dish.-NeW York Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
CCincfdences of Dates

Attention has often been called to
the curious fact Of the date Sept. fig
ur1ng so largely In the history of Oliver
Cromwell. That very dor mating man
was born on Sept. 3. 1899: he won the
battle Of Dunbar Sept. 3, 1850; that of
Worcester Sept. 3, 1861. and he died
Sept. 3, 1858. But we have lately come
across some condolences of dates
which, so far as we know. have not
been noticed before. The number SS
seems to have had fatal influence on
the Stuarts. Robert H., the first Stu
art king. died in 1888: James H. was
killed at the siege Of ROxburghe Cas-
tie, 1883; Mary, queen of Scots, was
beheaded in Fotheringay, 1888 new
style); James VII. QI. of England)
was dethroned in 1858; Bonny Prince
Charlie died in Rome, 1888, and with
him died the last hopes of the Jacob
ties,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The Bug Bible.

The bug Bible was printed In 1549
by the authority of Edward VI, and
its curiosity lies in the rendering Of
the fifth verse Of the Ninety-tirst
Psalm, which. as we know, runs.
'"ThOu shalt not be afraid for the ter
rOr by night nor for the arrow which
tiieth by day" but In the above YER
sion ran. $50 thou shalt not nede to
be afraid of any bugges by night"
Ludicrous as this sounds, it is not
etymologically without justification.
Bug Is derived from the Welsh word
''bwg," which meant a hObgoblin or
terrifying specter, signification trace
able in the word commonly in use to-
da day-''bugbear"-a Shakespeare once
or twice uses the word in this primary
sense, notably when he makes Hamlet
say. Such bugs and goblins in my
life"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Her Best Front.

1t WAS at Nantucket one summer that
city visitor learned a new way Of
displaying cne's personal adornments
during call upon one of the native
NantucEeters. 1t was a nice old lady
who was entertaining the strangers.
and she was very anxious that they
should see everything to advantage
and that even she herself should make
as good an appearance as possible. TN
fortunately she had not been forewarn
td Of the visit and was not entirely
prepared for it.
IF had only known you were com
Ing" she said apologetically, Il should
have lad on my best front. This is
only my second best. but you can see
the other when you go out, for ! al
ways keep it in the front room"
Surely enough. on taking their leave.
the visitors were piloted through the
front room. and there in the inside Of
the melodeon, when q heavy green ba-
rege veil was carefully lifted. a nicely
waved hair piece was to be seen. the
hostess best front"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Fishing For Ducks.

In India an ingenious scheme is prac-
ticed for taking ducks on line, which
is attached al one end to a flexible stick
stuck up in the mud, the other eXtrem-
ity having double pointed needle of
bone attached to it. The latter is bait
ed by stringing upon it some grains OF
corn. Presently along comes Mr. Duck.
swallows the needle and finds himself
a captive the moment he tries to fly
away. In olden times the Cape Cod
fishermen depended largely for bait up
on the seafOwl they took on their voy-
ages. To catch them they threw out
fishing lines with hooks on the end. to
which were attached chunks Of cod
liver The latter floated because of the
oil they contained. and murres. gulls
and other birds swallowing them were
quickly pulled in, skinned and chopped
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Man In the House.

There Is young criminal lawyer In
Memphis. Tenn, who on the occasion
Of his becoming of age began the cele-
bration of his birthday in a way that
caused his household a great deal of
CONSERVATION.
On the eve of the fete, shortly after
midnight the young mans family were
suddenly startled from their slumbers
by q loud voice In the house calling:
"There's man in the house. There's
q man In the house,
The valiant pater familias rushed
from his room, bearing in his hands
heavy billet Of firewood. to learn the
cause of the disturbance and to cap
ture the intruder. His son was stand
ing in the hall. shouting at the top Of
his voice.
"Where's the man?" exclaimed the
old gentleman.
"Here. sir; here" proudly replied the
young man. This is he At last I'm
twenty y-One"-Memphis Scimitar.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Fine China

Fine china needs care in washing
and drying and should never be placed
in nervous or Indifferent hands Treat
ed lovingly, china will last for years
and even generations. Only piece
should be put in the tub at one time,
the soap should be made into suds be-
fore putting anything in. and the wa
ter must be very warm, not hot. FL
nally rinse in water that's just the
soft towels is necessity. and, thus
equipped, the washing Of china is not
hard task. China will shine beauti
fully if wiped out Of clear warm wa
ter
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Lumber Seized for Taxes.

The first steps toward the forcibe
collection of personal property tax
was made Wednesday, when the legal
department of the city and the city
treasurer made a raid on Connor's
Point and seized $50, 600 feeu of lumber
in the yards of the Peyton, Kimbali &
Ban ber company.
The lumber seized belongs to the
McCaul lumber company of Simcoe,
Ont, against which there is personal
property tax of $4,000. The lumber
was on the point of being shipped
out OF the city when measures were
taken to force the collection of the tax
this property became delinquent on
Feb. l, and no steps toward the pay
ment having been made. the authori-
ties were compelled to act in this sum
mary manner.
The authorities are in earnest about
collecting personal property taxes this
year and will make seizure wherever
1t is necessary to secure payment. 1t
is also intended to take advantage of
the seizure of personal property for
delinquent taxes on real estate, and it
is intimated that it is possible that
there will be some tax sales of lumber,
coal and other personal property in
the near future unless taxes are paid
before they become delinquent. This
seizure is only the beginning of the
Work which the. authorities have in
hand
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Roast PeaeOpk.

In the old days a peacock was per-
haps the most gorgeous and decorative
dish on the Christmas board. This was
prepared by first carefully removing
the skin without losing the feathers
The fowl was then dressed. stuffed
with all kinds of good things. roasted
and finally sewed into its skin. still re
tanning the brilliant plumage. The
beak was gilded. and this dish, tit for
king. was placed upon the table amid
the blare of trumpets and the raptur-
Gus applause of the reyelerS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Their Bible.

A story is told in which the late Lord
Iddesleigh figured when as Mr.. Staf-
ford Northcote he was appointed q
magistrate for Devon. At the castle of
Exeter, where he attended to be sworn.
he was handed book tied round with
what had once been red tape. Not lik-
ing the appearance of it. Mr.. Northcote
took out bis knife and cut the tape and
on opening the book discovered that it
was ready reckoner. on which magis-
trates had been sworn for about thirty
years.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Precious Hair.

When the crusaders returned from
the Holy Land in 1899. they were load
ed with relics of holy personages who
bad previously been unknown in the
west. Bohemond, one of their leaders,
divided between Anselm and certain
churches a dozen hairs which the pa
trarch Of Antioch had given him with
the assurance that the Blessed Virgin
plucked them from her head as she
stood-Mater Dolorosa-by the cross
All the Year Round.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Piper Legend ds.

The Wends, who. we believe. are the
ancestors Of the modern Prussians, are
the center of many legends. The Pied
Piper of Hamelin was a Wend; so also
was the piper of the HarZ mountains,
who appeared SO many days year and
played unearthly tunes and whOsoever
heard at once fell into a frenzy, from
which there was no escaping. All these
pied and weird pipers assembled once a
year at the BrOcken, where there was a
general carnival. the arch tiend lead
ing the concert on violin, witches
rolling around and fiddling on the
skulls of horses and the pipers adding
the concert Of their unholy instru.
ments.-Chambers' Journal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The Betel Nut.

palm. are chiefly used as a mastcatory
by the natives of the east. They are
too small to be applied to many orna-
mental uses, but are occa sionally EN-
plOyed by the turner and wrought into
beads for bracelets. small rosary cases
and other little fancy articles. In the
Museum of Economic Botany at Kew
there is walking stick made of these
nuts. sliced. mounted or supported on
an iron center
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Looking and Seeing,

There is much in knowing how to
see sights. The discreet and skillful
person, when confronted with varie-
ty of attractions, will carefully select
those that are for him the best and
then will devise means to see them
with the least wear and tear. But
there are excitable people who set out
to see everything, tire themselves out,
see only half of anything and are dis
satisfied in the end.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Terrific Thunder.

The largest rainfall on earth has been
recorded at Chera Punji, on the bay of
Bengal but the most violent thunder
storms ever observed are probably
those of French Guiana. At Cape Or
ange. some forty miles south Of Cay
enne, French naval officer saw the
rills of the coast hills turned into wa
terfalls by clOudburstlike storm.
while the crashing thunder peals were
incessant and often almost deafening
so much 50. indeed, that some of the
sailors began to mutter long forgotten
prayers, probably thinking the day OF
judgment near at hand.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The Stormy Petrol.

A bird of immense wing power is the
tiny stormy petrol. the smallest web
footed bird known. 1t belongs to ev-
cry sea. and. although so seeming frail.
it breasts the utmost fury Of the storm.
with incredible velocity the
trough Of the waves and gliding rap
idly over their snowy crests. Petrels
have been observed 1900 miles from
nearest land
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Her Pet Pig,

A young woman in London took
pig in infancy and brought it up, as she
says. like a Christian" Complaint
was made to the authorities the other
day, and the sanitary officers who went
to investigate found the pig in bed be-
tween two white sheets. with its head
on a pillow and it's body covered with
a white lace cOunterpane
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
What He Missed

Mrs De Style-It's a pity you could
not have heard that sermon today.
Mr.. De Style-After paying for your
Sunday wardrobe | haven't money
enough left to buy myself decent
thing to wear.
Mrs De Style-Thats just it. and
that sermon would have made you
blush for very shame. 1t was on the
"Idolatrous Worship of Fine Clothes
New York Weekly
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
His GRAY Hairs.

Sunday School Remember.
children. always respect gray hair
Tommy Traddles-Well. my pa does
not.
Sunday School Teacher lin astonish-
ment-What makes you think thatT
Tommy Traddles-He dyes his whis-
kers.-EXchange.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Feline Depravity.

"Oh. Horace" walled his young wife,
Il have just found out that Ajax. our
beautiful Angora cat. has been leading
double lifev'
THAT makes eighteen. suppose"
said Horace. What has he been do
ingT'
You know let him out every morn
ing, because he seems to want to go
and play out Of doors. Well. l have
discovered that he goes over to the
RObinsons and lets them feed him and
pet him."-Chicago Tribune.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Quick Work.

"That editor is terribly slow at read
ing manuscript"
Think so? Why. l know the time
he went through twelve stories in less
than a minute"
Gracious! When was thatT'
"When the elevator e."-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Quite Tech nical.

"The reason he is so irritable Is be-
fond mother.
"Indeedw remarked Mr. Oldbatch,
wishing to appear learned. And
when will it be hairing?"-St. Louis
Republic
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
His FOrtunp.

"Who is that handsome young man
standing over there?" inquired an old
gentleman of rich old lady at party.
That's my son-in-law. He's very
brilliant young man; made large for
tune by the law"
"Iudeedr' said the old gentleman.
How'S thatW
THE law made him my daughters
husband London Answers.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
EASILY n Good Thing.

"Did you say that hair restorer is a
good thing?" asked the patron.
Yes" answered the barber, with
some slight hesitation: Its a good
thing. We sell several bottles a week
at dollar bottle"
But how do you know it's good
thing?"
Because the profit O. every bottle
is 10 cents. s."-Washington Star.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
The .lailpr Tests,

What brought you here asked the
temperance advocate who was visiting
the prison
I'm wife beater." replied convict
No 41l44 gruffly.
Another case of lick'er." murmured
the jailer. who. despite his occupation.
was a man of no little humor.-Phiia
delphia Record.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Zoo DfsCussjOn.

"You know" said the orang outang,
that man Is descended from a mon
key"
Yes" answered the chimpanzee.
"and his descent has been very great.
But let us set it down to his credit that
he tries to rise again. Every now and
then you hear OF some man who is do
ing his best to make monkey of him.
"-WashingtOn Star.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Hugo REFLECTED Mayor Of Duluth

In a very close fight Mayor Hugo
was on Tuesday re- elected mayor of
Duluth by a majority of eight votes
over Henry Truelson, the Democratic
candidate for the office.
The election was about as close as
the one of two years ago when Hugo
was elected over Trueisen by the very
narrow margin of six votes
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
should Keen Some

New Woman-Simply because wo-
man marries a man is no reason why
she should take his name.
Old Bachelor-Just so. The poor fell
low ought to be allowed to keep some
thing he can call his own.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Her Exclamation.

"Do you mean to say such physical
eye?' asked the magistrate.
"Sure. your honor. he wasn't phys
ical wreck till after he gave me the
black eye" replied the complaining
Wife-Exchange.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
What the Baby Needed.

Papa" said Tommy. little brother
is week old tomorrow, isn't he!
Yes"
Lets you and me give him birth
day present"
Very well. What shall 1t beF
Lets buy him a wig. He needs
that more than anything"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Paradox.

81 would rather be right than be
president" said the statesman.
Well" said the friend, Its little
paradoxical, but suppose it's proper.
You say in substance that for the sake
of being right you are willing to be
Washington Star.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
A Choice of Professions.

"If | had not been brought up
DEAN" says DR.. Hole of Rochester,
there are three other 0ocations
should have liked to have followed
master Of a pack of bounds. head gar
dener in a large nursery or book
seller. | think the last is tue best Of
flee Of the three"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
StrOnR r.

Wife-Are you sure you caught this
fish?
Mr.. Gayfello-Of course.
! Wife-It smells very strong
Mr.. Gayfello-Strong? l should say
1t was 1t nearly pulled me overheard.
New York Weekly.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Didn't Get the Credit.

II was sorry sent Ellen such an
expensive wedding present"
"Why were you"
"Why, she went and placed them on
exhibition without the donors cards.,
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
Short of Experience.

Herbert Gladstone while yet q single
man was addressing a woman's suf-
frage meeting in Leeds one afternoon.
and he paid Il graceful compliment to
the eioquence of the ladies who had ad-
dressed the meeting. He CALAMITY re-
marked on the great pleasure which it
gives the other sex to listen to women
talking.
Pausing for moment after this OBJ
servatiOn. Mr.. Gladstone, like his audi
ence, was thrown into an unexpected
state Of merriment by a male voice
which proceeded from the back Of the
hall and proclaimed in the broadest
Yorkshire dialect, "Eh, lad, thou'rt
moan wed yet, l see'st.' - London
Truth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
African RiXera.

All the rivers Of Africa have re-
markable peculiarities. They seek the
ocean that Is farthest away from
their source. Their course is always
broken by falls, and their mouths are
stopped by numerous sandbanks.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
euncrinr circle. Ladies' al &. 4. Il.

circle meets First Monday III each month
/ Central Park VI. T.. church.
Mrs. ANGELA FANEL President.
MISS PEARL OTIS secretary.
Mrs MARY kEYAO..Ds. Treasurer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08

A man seldom realizes how few Of
his remarks are worth repeating until
he has conversed with a deaf person.
Chicago News.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-02-08
SOCIETIES.
Modern WOOumen.

ROS FWOOp CAMP No. 1915, Modern Woodmel IF
America-Meets every Tuesday III Music
Huu' building at p. IN. our camp hrt
is always burning and nelghi"rS from otiie'
csu,ps wjll ALWAYS find n uelcome.
f. q. ERLANSON. Y. G.
A. A. UISRUD, Clerk.