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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
FIRST WARD.
Alderman--GeO.W w. Kane, Democrat.
SupervisOr--James Bardon, Democrat
Justice of the Peace
Geo. R. Hughes, Republican.

The election Tuesday resulted in
the election of Charles n. O'Hare. the
democratic candidate for mayor, by a
plurality of 452. Mayor Parker was
second in the race with Ex Mayor
Dietrich bringing up the rear.
The entire democratic city ticket
was elected with the exception of
treasurer for which Robert L. Hunter
was elected for the fifth consecutive
time
The common council will stand II
republicans to 8 democrats. In the
county board there will be 8 repub-
lican supervisors and one democrat,
from the city, James BardOn being
again returned from this ward.
This is the first time in several
years that the city has had a demo
cratic mayor and this change was
brought about largely through split
IN the republican party in the con-
vention which resulted in the placing
of two tickets III the field, both of
which were afterward declared by
Judge Vinie to be illegal and as a CON
sequence the rock -bibbed republican
city of Superior was this year without
regular republican ticket, each fac
ton of the party supporting an inde-
pendent ticket of their own.
The battle was hot and fierce from
the start, and all the maneuvers
known to politicians were INDUCED in
by each Of the two factions to down
the other, thus paying little attention
to the democratic nominee, Mr..
O'Hare, claiming that he was "Out of
the race" but the people evidently
thought different and the returns
show that the were tired and disgust
ed with wrangles in the republican
party as hundreds of them voted for
Mr.. O'Hare and the vote was a great
surprise to the politicians at least.
In the First ward O'Hare received a
plurality of 226 votes and in the Sec
ond y and in the Tenth 1O1 thus going
10 Hlll avenue WIN a lSau Oh oSO votes
which it would have been very hard
to make up even if Mr.. O'Hare had
not run so we'll up in the other wards
of the city. But instead of decreasing
his lead that he went to Hill avenue
with the other wards of the city re-
turned a further plurality for him.
O'Hare carried all but four wards of
the city with total vote of 2,064,
with Parker running second with /, 1,612
votes and Dietrich 692 votes behind
O'Hare with 1872 votes but not carry
ing a single ward.
For comptroller James j. Surch ran
far ahead of his ticket aud came in a
winner with plurality of CAB.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
TEST ASSESSOR ORDINANCE.
Action Begun to Test Validity of the One
Assessor Ordinance.

things, that the ordinance attempted
TO be adopted pursuant to the proVis-
ion. OF Section 926 of the Revised
Statutes Of Wisconsin of 1898, and the
several acts amended thereof is not
now and was not then complete and
integrel law upon the statute books
which could be adopted III lieu Of the
provisions of the special charter Of
tie city of Superior. 1t Is claimed
that cert ain parts of the general char
ter provisions which were attempted
to be adopted were ommitted, thus
practically ammending the statutes.
Under the writ granted By the
court all further proceedings under
the ordinance are stayed until Jhe de-
ciaiun OF the court is given.
The city clerk is given twenty days
in which to submit the record Of the
proceedings 10 the court.
The outcome of the case Will be
awaited with Il great deal of interest.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
NAVIGATION IS NOW OPEN.
The Earliest Opening of Navigation Season
for the Past Eighteen Years.

marine business of Lake Superior has
amounted to.much
Navigation Will be we'll under way
in few days and most of the boats
that have wintered here will have
commenced their seasons run by next
week.
There are 35 Steel corporation boats
in the Superior slip, % steamers and
l3 tow barges. All are prepared to go
into commission at once excepting the
the steamer Corona, Superior City
and the Morse. These three will go
into day dOcd before taking cargOes.
Their repairs are of but little moment
and they will be able to go into com
mission soon.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

Superior may still have three asses
sors constituting board, instead Of
only oae elected by the people,
The validity OF the ordinance pro-
viding Tor only cne assessor, which
was adopted by the common council
ON March II and promptly signed by
Mayor Parker, IS to be tested in the
courts.
The action is brought BY John $.
Craig and Thomas r. Christie mem
bers of the old board of assessors,
through their attorney " r Craw-
ford, and was started yesterday by
the filing of the complaint with the
clerk of the circuit court and the is
suing by Circuit Judge Niuje Of writ
of certiorari directed to City Clerk "
j. Patterson who is required TO certify
to the court as to all the acts of the
council and city officials IN relation
to the ordinance and it's adoption.
The complaint alleges, among other
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
Sl.0O \ YEAR.
PERIL0US THEN.
OsGe tf McNabb,s survey Party Eelis 0f
FeriI0us Trip in JanuerS II.

The Duluth Herald "Wednesday pub
!ished the following interview with an
old timer:
This is my first visit to the head of
the lakes since 1871, " remarked a we'll
dressed middle-aged man as he stood
waiting for an interstate car TO so to
West Superior yesterday afternoon.
In those days there We're no street
cars and had wanted to cross the bay
it would have been III a rowboat
Il have reason to oIememberthe win
ter of 1871. am quite sure that it
was on Jan. /, 1871, when mys elf and
thirty other men comprising what WAS
called the McNabb survey party
started from Duluth III three open
boats to Port Arthur. l imagine from
all accounts that nowadays Jan. 1
would be considered a rather early
opening of navigation in row boats.
We made our way successfully up
the North Shore of Lake Superior as
i'NA ''S iSCOH iANCA1 Nicil L!lt ICt
blocked our further passage in a boat
and we landed dragging oar boats to
shore over the ice. We arrived there
at night and remained over until the
next morning, when we snowshoed
the rest of the way into Port Arthur,
arriving there in the afternoon.
THAT morning all had for break
fast before starting Oh the 81 mile
tramp, was hard ships biscuit. The
rest of the crowd were no better off
1t was long, hard trip of seven days
from Duluth before We reached Port
Arthur. The day we LETT Duluth the
whole town turned out to see our
boats pull out. ! think the whole
population at that time consisted of
about 500 persons.
1T was reported here and at Port
Arthur, several times, while we were
Ell route, that the three boatloads had
been lost, for there were times when
Lake Superior treated Us very rough
ly. | Iuluh Il Na.- the mail carrier that
used to run the dog team between
Duluth and Port Arthur that brought
the news to Duluth that we were lost.
He had followed the shore down and
while standing onsome of the highest
points along the range of the north
shore, had been unable to see our
three little boats.
"The growth of this city since 1871
has been indeed remarkable. | do not
remember that any of the old NrNabb
party are now living in Duluth. Dur
ing the winter of 1871 the party ira
versed hundreds of miles through
Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Michigan and underwent many hard
ships"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

Cobras are selected by the so called
snake Charmers of both Egypt and In
tian charmers sometimes pretend to
change the serpent into a rod. and. ac-
cording to Geoffrey st. IIilaire, this
appearance can be induced by giving u
strong squeeze to the animals neck,
which induces a convuIsive rigidity
from which the animal soon RECEIVERS.
1t need hardly be said that the snake
charmers always carefully extract the
fangs of the snakes they use.-Quarter-
ly Review.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

Navigation o. the great lakes
opener this week in Superior harbor
where a large fleet of boats have win
tered, all is nov life and activity, and
in few days mcst of the boats will
oe on their way, laden with flour
wheat, iron ore, lumber etc.
The first boats from down the lake
are expected to arrive tomorrow.
rhe season for lake traffic promises TO
he a record breaker and all boat own
ers are hustling to secure their share
of the first shipments.
This opening of navigation at this
time is something out of the ordinary
and is the earliest opening since the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
Death SuDP

Death superstitions are rife In the
West Indies. To the people there ey-
erytbing out of the ordinary is sign"
In Cuba a person with a sore or wound
of any kind will not look upon a dead
person. fearing that the spot will be-
come incurable. The rum used in wash
ing dead body is. however, regarded
as sure cure for all eye troubles. II
the light from candle or lamp falls on
the face Of the dead, death will shortly
come to him or her who was carrying
the light.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
Comes That Way.

young minister who was naturally
of shy disposition was rather embar
rassed ut his first marriage ceremony
and unwittingly reversed the usual
order Of the service. thus making the
bridegroom promise to love and obey
his blushing bride. The error passed
unnoticed at the time, but shortly aft,
erward it dawned upon the father OF
the bride that mistake had occurred,
and he said TO the minister:
Il believe, Mr.. --, you have made
John promise to love and obey my
daughter. All, well" he added after
pause and with sly look at his bet
ter half, Il suppose it won't matter
much. 1t generally comes to that any
way."-pearsOn's
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
s. B. F0LLETT IS MISSING.
FrciSht Agent For Ine y. u. SnHd@uI>
Disappears. Accounts Correct.

E B. Follett who has been freight
agent for the Northern Pacific at the
East End, for tire past five years, has
mysteriousIy disappeared. He has
not been in the Office since two weeks
ago to-day, and his friends are at a
loss to account for his prolonged a.
scence. The last seen of him was at
1l:25 Monday night, March 2l, when
he departed from the West Fad on
the n, p train, presumably for s..
Paul.
For several days the matter was
kept quiet, but as he did not return,
the com2a ~ appointed c, W. Me
Kell. as agent in his place.
An al litor Of the railroad company
mas been carefully over the books
AM found his accounts absolutely
co rect, which proves that his absence
is not due to financial trouble. 1t
is the impression of those who knew
him infinitely, that he disappear
ed while Temporarily insane, and as no
word has been received from him for
two weeks it is feared that has either
met with foul play or is confined in au
asylum, and unable to explain his
Identity.
Mr.. FolIett is thorough business
man and has many friends here, who
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
THE DAISY MAKING FLOUR.
Mill Running Day and Night, Seven Days
in the Week. Employs 50 Men.

But few people appreciate the bene-
fits to be derived from the operating
of the mills to this end of the city. 1t
means that, including the barrel fac
tory winch depends on the operating
Of the mills for employment, between
- Oo0 and S& eco paid out here weekly
ior wages, 4 large proportion Of which
will be paid to our tradesmen.
1t is now stated on good authority
that it is not the intention Of the com
pany to again close down, but that the
mill will continue to run during the
winter months and shipment to be
made by rail. Surely The sun is shin
ming brightly on the East End.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
A Story of Stevenson.

Robert Louis Stevenson was par
ticularly attached to the "" In his
name and utterly averse to the phi"
form of spelling. Letters Of admiring
autograph hunters did not often dra "
him, but one day in Samoa letter ar
rived containing praise 50 judcious
that he said. THAT | must answer"
Then his eye caught the envelope, ad-
dressed to r. L. Stephenson. Step
hence, Stephens he cried and,
crumpling the offending mlssive, flung
ii on the lire
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

rs stated last week the large Daisy
flour mill situated at this end Of the
city started grinding Monday morning
ana is uow running full blast twenty
four hours each dty, and giving ON
pIoymeut 10 about 81 men
Flour is now being shipped by r4jl,
buJ it IS expected tnaJ next week Jney
will commence sending out by boat as
transportation is cheaper by water.
We understand that it is the inten-
ton of the company to also start the
Listman in very short time, about
the first Of May, and skilled men are
now here waiting the orders to set the
wheels in motion.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

FOR treasurer the race was the clos
est probably that ever took place in
Uhe city. 1t was neck and neck all
the way through between John A.
Hobe, democratic, and Robert l..
Hunter, republican, who was re elect
ed by the narrow margin of 19 votes
Inc race for assessor between VIM
f. Harper, the democratic nominee,
and i. Mills, republican, was a
one sided affair, the former being
elected by the large majority of 1926.
The following is list Of the alder
men and supervisors elected:
ALDERMEN.
First ward-Geo. w. Kane ID
Second Ward-C. S, Morisset 4 d,
Ihlrd Ward-James Mooney RI
Fourth Michael Mcclure ID
Fifth ward-Andrew Ekstrom IndRl
Sixth ward-A. F. Chadwick lR)
Seventh ward W. J Cowie RI
Eighth ward-Geo. Comiskey Cd
Ninth ward-Charles Flagstad r.
Tenth wards q Leamon r.
SUPERVISORS.
First Ward-James Bardon D.
Second ward-I. A. Clark (R)
Third ward Charles Danka RI
Fourth ward Edward Collins RI
Fifth Ward-Peter Fagerlin RI
Sixth ward. B. Finch R
Seventh ward-Victor Linley r.
Eighth ward C. H. Rasmussen RI
Ninth ward-Peter Vase IN RI
Tenth ward-J. O. Ely (R)
The vote on placing the franchise
question in the hands of the people
was light compared with the returns
for the offices of the city. Many citi-
zens doubtless forgot to vote at all on
the question, but the vote for submit
ting franchises to the people before
granting them received a handsome
majority.
THE FIRST WARD VOTE.
In the First ward there were 514
votes cast of which for the office Of
Mayor Charles n. O'Hare received
1876, Parker 1O2, Dietrich 49, For
comptroller, Surch received 231, Reed
fors l13, Andreen 6S For treasurer.
Hunter 202, Hobe 221. For assessor.
Harper 261 Mills 13O. For Ward offies
the vote for alderman was Kane 258,
Webb 233, supervisor Bardon 2S3, Berg
1877, Geo r. Hughes was elected Just
ice of the Peace with no opposition.
w. H. Webb the republican candi-
date for alderman in the First ward
made gallant fight and run far ahead
of his ticket but could not withstand
the land slide and as a consequence
was defeated by narrow margin.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
REv. j. 8. STEVENS LEAVES.
Popular Pastor l. Eend"red Reception
by the Congregation of the Eirst
Presbyterian Church

Rev. John Bartlett Stevens, late
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, who recently resigned to ac-
ce pt a call from a church in Montana,
left for Ashland Friday morning, and
abaut the first Of May will start for
mis- new field of labor. On Thursday
evening h9 was tehdered reception
at the chIrch By the meuJor5 Of his
congregation and other friends. A
large number took advantage of the
opportunity and gathered there to bid
Mr.. Stevens a hearty God-speed.
Light refreshments were served and
the following short program was
rendered:
Vocal solo-''The Swallows. "..........
Miss Jessie Beebe.
Vocal solO-"Out Where the Biilows
Roll High. .......
Mr. T. R. Christie.
Vocal solo" Marguerite" ............
Miss Boyle Duluth).
Vocal solo-"Queen OF the Earth"....
Miss Amy Clark.
Vocal quartette-"S Sweet and Low.
Misses Mae Hunter, Amy Clark,
Messrs. Stevens and Christie.
At the conclusion of this part of the
program Mr.. OgiIvie spoke briefly of
Mr. Stevens work here. and ex-
pressed the hope that at some not
very distant date this congregation
might again have him here as their
pastor Mr. Ogilvie spoke feelingIy
of the good work done in the brief
year in which Mr. Stevens has min
iStered here, especially among the
young people. With them he has
been an especial fayOrite and has eX-
erted a powerful influence for good.
Always hard worker himself, he has
gathered around him and has held the
young people together in a way in
which no other minister has been able
to do in this church, and to his intiu-
ence with this part of his congregation
is largely due the increased interest
III Jn6 cnufCn WOfk Wnlcn mas D66n SO
apparent With Mr. Stevens the sue
cess of his church and the upbuilding
of Gods kingdom came first always
With an intense earne5tness he
preached Christ and Him crucified
To the best of his ability, and through
his sermons and daily conduct has
won and holds the love and admira
ton of not only those of his own a ge
but of the older one as we'll. That
he may be abundantly successful in
his new field of labor where he goes,
to use his own words, Ito grow up
with the country is the earnest wish
of all. That Mr.. Ogilvie spoke the
sentiments of all present was evi-
denced at the conclusion of his re-
marks when little incident occurred
which was not down on the program.
Some one in the audience began to
sing "BIest be the tie that binds our
hearts in Christian Love-" and as one
person the audience stood and sang
the beautiful hymn, and it was notice
able that there were tears in many
eyes
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

One of the new Industries to locate
here that the TIMES has referred to in
the past is a large plate mill that will
employ at least 400 men. This is an
old concern and wishing to increase
their business are branching out, and
seeing the future before Superior are
negotiating to locate their new plant
in this city.
This was brought about by the One
Hundred Thousand club who have
been in correspondence with the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
PLATE MILL FOR SUPERIOR.
This New Industry Will Employ 400 Men
On The Start.

officers of the company and it is eX
pected that they will bring their new
plant here in short time.
This is only one of the numerous
manufacturing industries the club has
in tow and it is expected that they
will land several OF them the coming
season.
If You are interested in the success
of the club and the growth of the CITY
attend the meeting Monday night, for
only by united effort can great
things be accomplished.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
4 Hard Law.

A traveller getting outside of st. Pc
tersburg discovered when he tried to
re-enter the city that he had left his
passport in the bedroom of his hotel.
The guards refused to let him pass and
refused To send for the passport. "Ac-
cording to YOU" said he. the only
thing for me to do is to throw myst If
in the Neva."
No" said the sentry, suicide in
Russia is strictly against the law
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
An African River.
ewes.

The Webbe Shebeyli. an African riv.
er. is one of the wonders of the Dark
Continent Although it is large, rapid
flowing river, almost as large as the
Missouri, and flows for hundreds Of
niles through a fertile country, ii never
reaches the sea. About thirty miles be.
fore its waters get to the point where
they should mingle with those of the
Indian ocean the whole stream sinks
out of sight into the sands of q desert.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

"Women have no sense Of humor,"
said he.
THAT is dispensation of Providence
for which the men should be truly
thankful" she retorted. Providence
deprived women OF sense of humor
that they might not notice how pre-
posterousiy absurd the men are when
they're in love"-New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

Mrs. Hiram Ofen-How long were
YOU in your last place:
Applicant-Oi was there just MONTH
ma am.
Mrs. Hiram Ofen-A month: What
was The troublef
AppIicant-The trouble was. ma'am,
that was took sick. an Oi couldn't get
away amy sooner philadelphia Press
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
The Maddening Printer.

ST wish 20 say to the congregation"
said a country clergyman lately, that
the pulpit is not responsible for the er-
ror of the printer on the tickets for the
concert in the Sunday school room.
The concert is for the benefit Of the
arch fund, not for the arch fiend."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
Nose Than Delicate.

Guest From the City dining with the
IsoIates,-Are you -er-delicate about
having thirteen at the table?
Mr.. Isolate Of LonelyviIle (gaSping)-
Delicate? Heavens. yes. If we in
vitpd more than two or three guests to
dinner at one time, we'd lose our cook!
Puck
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
He Steamed

4 little girls father had a round bald
arGt on top of his head. kissing him
at bedtime not long ago, she said:
"Stoop\down. popsy. dear; want to
kiss tIe place where the lining shows
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

Now. Hiram, don't look out the car
window or shake hands with stran-
gers
"AH right. Mehitable. an don't you
sign any contracts with book agents"
-IndianapoIis News.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

II IT GAIVREA PHYSICIAN & SUR
l., GEON, viii attend professional calls
..f III huur- of the day or u3-ht from village"
u ..uutry cor. thompson x fiflh superior
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05

GoISU SOUTH
..tNe ri 4u2 "a m. i.55 . m. 5.31 y IA.
GO.NG NORTH
-.sr. :. 1922 m. 80 u m. 90 ~
F. L BACON. Agent.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
CHARLES n. 0'HARE, Navor.
An East End Eian Will OcCuDy the
I1ayor's Chair for the Conn
ing Two Years.
Business Administration Assured.

Ilayor--CharIes n. O'Hare, Democrat.
COmptroIIer--James j. SurCh, Democrat.
lreasurer-Robert l.. Hunter, Republican,
AssessOr--W William F. Harper, Democrat
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-04-05
D. S. S. & A. r. r
J. d. MORRIS5EY

t1..-Ht ana Passenger station 9th street be-
i".ea Nettlctou aud Becker ave