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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
COWDIN MILL BURNED
Fire Causes $4,000 Loss. Barber Shop of
A. Jones also Damaged.

Both engines were put ut work on
the fire, the O'lIare coming down
from the East End as fast rs the
horses could bring the big monster
over the rough roads and the long dis
tance WITH the two engines il was
work 10 control the flames so as to
prevent its spreading, Many people
were frightened by the falling of
sparks in different places and there
may have been something to the be.
lief that the snow and wet on the roots
caused less damage than there might
otherwise have been.
The mill was i0Xl20 feet and with
the exception of the engine room,
which was of brick and saved, was
frame covered with corrugated iron.
1t was built about 10 years ago by
Howard and Arthur Thomas and for
time rented to the Superior Wood
Working company. Afterwards it
was sold to II. f. Cowdin, the present
owner and used as a sash and door
factory and in turning out supplies
for his building operations The mill
gave employment TO from 10 to %
men, the condition of business COVER
ming the number.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

Fire at the Cowdin mill Monday
night completely destroy ed that prop.
erty and spreading to the adjoining
building occupied by Albert Jones
also burned that to the ground. The
damage to the mill will aggregate
$4,000 and was insured for $1,000.
The loss of Mr.. Jones will foot up $500
fully insured.
The fire was specially spectacular
one. Telegraph poles IN the vicinity
famed and smoked and live wires
dangled on all sides.
1t was about 1880 that the fire was
discovered by Albert Jones, barbar
living at 1909 Banks, right next to the
mill He turned in the alarm but
things were soon making great head
way as far as burning the mill was
concerned and it was but moment
before it was spectacular fire. The
building is supposed to have been full
of inflammable dust and this caused
the fire to rage fiercely and to appar-
emily break out i'll all parts of the
building almost at once. The wind
was strong and famed the flames
tiercely, making it hard fight for the
tiremen.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
OLDEST WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Mary Mcnale Died sunday After
noon

The death of Mrs Mary MclIale oc-
Cured Sunday at 81 North Fifth
street, the home of her daughter, Mrs.
James Leazotte. Bronchitis was the
direct cause of death. Mrs. Nc
Hale had the reputation OF being the
Oldest woman in the city OF Superior,
her age being given as 10i years, 3
months and II days.
Mrs. McHale waa born in Ireland
and had lived in New York long
time before coming here She has
lived here about four years. Her
husband had been member Of the
army fighting for the United States in
the Mexican and Civil wars. She
leaves her daughter at whose home
she died, a son, Anthony McIIale OF
Superior, and two sons in New York
state The body was shipped TO An
saole, New York the members OF the
Grand army escorting it to the station
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

Unlike Napoleon, Bismarck was n
hard smokrr. He once told this story
to illustrate his love Of the weed:
THE value Of a good cigar IS best
understood when II Is the last you pos
scss and there IL no chance Of getting
another. At KocnIggractz bad only
one cigar left In my pocket, which /
carefully guarded during the battle as
miser guards his treasure, ! did not
feel Justified In using It. | painted In
glowing coIOrs IN my mind the happy
hour when | should enjoy II after the
victory, but | had mIscalcuIatcd my
chances poor dragon lay helpless
with both arms crushed, murmnrjng
for something 10 refresh him ! felt In
my pockets and found only gold which
would not be OF the least use 10 him
But stny! had still my treasured
cigar. | lighted II for him and placod
II between bis teeth. You should have
seen the poor fellows grateful smile !
never enjoyed a cignr so much rs that
one which did not smoke"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
NEW UNION STATION ASSURED
That's What Duluth Paper Confidently
Asserts.

tc manner TIL Y have returned from
Minneapolis, and state that their mis-
s on was successful in every particu-
lar.
In addition to the union depot and
lumber dock, several other large inn
provements are being planned toI
next year, and the buildings will un.
doubtedly be erected before fail. II
is well known that the Douglas Tcle.
phone company has for some time
been considering the adyisabiity OF
the erection of building; work OF
the government building may be be.
gun; the S25. 900 addition to the John
Ericsson school will be completed =,
the Jewish congregation will probably
build its new church; and several
business blocks are planned,
The telephone company's plan call
for modern and valuable building,
and the company has considered with
much favor site at the corner of
Broadway and Hammond avenue.
The architects report that they have
an unusual number Of requests for
plans for private residences, and that
there will be an unpro cedented boom
in the building of homes. More homes
T.,r t,,,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

People with weak digestions will al
ways be found to be fond OF condi-
ments, as the tendency Of these things
,s to stimulate the glands OF the stoin-
ach and cause them to produce a larger
supply OF digestive juices. Pepper.
mustard and other like spices stir up
the liver and are useful to people who
from necessity or other causes lead
sedentary lives Vinegar dlssolyes the
cellulose In raw vegetables. and that ls
why II tastes so well with cabbages
and salads for there is no better Judge
than the palate Of what Is good for the
stomach The oil is added because 1t
protects the stomach from the biting
acid
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

martha" said her mamma, u trust
that while you were 1t your Aunt
Marthas you said nothing to offend
her"
"Oh. no, mamma" declared the angel
child Il was careful TO Say things
which would make her know that you
and papa liked her for herself alone
THAT was proper
"Why. when She asked mo II you
folks had named me Martha 50 that she
would leave US tier money when she
dies / told her that papa and sou had
talked about that and that papn said
We mustn't think Of such thing
"And what did she say asked nam.
ma eagerly
Nothing She Just laughed and said
| was good g-l and I'd better run
along home when ! told her what papa
said about her going to have a pocket
made in her shroud ud"-Chicago Ifib.
une.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

A splendid new union depot and a
large lumber dock are two improve
ments that will be made in Superior
early in the spring The agitation to
secure new union station has been
forwarded for several weeks, but the
lumber dock comes ~ an additional
and, in this instance, unexpected -
stroke of good fortune for the com
mercial interests of the town.
"The new uniont cation will be
built, and within a few months
time, at that" said james J. Hill, in
Minneapolis, to the members of the
committee from Superior who went
down to the big Minnesota town to
confer with him "The location will
be on Hill avenue.
'1n addition, the railroad interests
OF which | am principal and represta-
tive will build large lumber dock
ale ng the Superior water front. This
dock will care for the extensive ship
ments Of Western coast lumber which
it is planned to transport to Eastern
markets. Superior will be the point
to receive the benefit, and the new
lumber dock will be constructed in
the spring to accommodate the new
commercial interests "
Six citi2ons, who wish no publicity
attracted to their personal movements
made a Tip to Minneapolis, and called
on the head Of the Great Northern
rond, Thcir trip, while ~ the inter
'"''0 II itc town. ""s purrl3 mi}a',
r|u'u". re, rab IT.. jr r.wr, -
.'.Hhra, "l.aina t. -,,u q "a" UL.
nation for themselves in an authen-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
GRAIN TO Be ASSESSED

Late Saturday afternoon the board
of rev lew voted TO put grain in eieva-
tors on May !, on the assessment roll
ot the c'tS iltcI uiioso OF taxation.
rurrc were tiN votes TOR thc m%& ule
,4td or, a i st
The motion as framed and il.coiued
on the minutes of the board was as
follows:
Moved by Alderman Morrissett that
an assessment of personal property
for grain contained in the several ele-
vators of the City of Superior on the
first day of May, 1903, be placed upon
the assessment roll of said city of that
year against the following named
parties in the following amounts, to-
wit:
Globe Elevator Co. ..........' s5,ooo
Superior Belt Line Elevator Co 10000
Superior Terminal Elevator Co 10000
Itasca Elevator Co.. ........ 10000
A. d. Thompson & Co., for grain
contained in the Great Northern ele-
vator s75, 900 and that said amounts
be assessed to each of said elevator
companies as agents III possession and
and against said A. d. Thompson as
owner thereof
1t was adopted by the vote as given
above and the grain question was set
tied as tar az the board Of review was
concerned.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
Professional Jealousy.

Brlgnoli. the famous singer. was In.
tensely Jealous OF all other tenors, nev.
er admitting for an instant that any
one OF them could sing even passably
well. when the handsome, talented
ToEl Kari burst upon the New York
stage Brlgnoli turned up his nose.
what do sou think Of Tom karIF
Tsgliapictra asked him one night
"Oh. he is a very nice little boy" he
replied, with a shrug Il like him very
much, but he has missed Ills vocation
think he was born to be a police.
man"
Kari was tall and Of hne proportions
and was singing at the time with
Titiens In La FsyoritA."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
EncouraRement For the Boy

Patsy-Mom. won't yer gimme me
candy nowi
Mrs. Casey Didn' OF tell ye Oi
wouldn't give ye amy at all If sc didn't
kape still?
Patsy-Ye but
Mrs Casey Well. the longer ye kape
still the sooner yen get it.-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
Columbia SIS Suits

Here is a little catalogue OF
eleven different styles Of them just
to give you an idea Of the great va
r.ety to be found at this metropolitan
store. The makers of our suits are
the best in the land and we buy and
sell cheaper than the smaller stores
can.
NUMBER BLACK Unfinished wOrsted Suit, errinshone
Stripe with the best serge lining very
stylish garment cut in the Harvard style
NUuRrR Fancy mixed Chevot Suit in a gre II,
gray, and blue pepper and salt pattern; also cut
in Harvard style. Made with hair cloth front
very wide shoulders III the prevailing
fashion. Bears the Union Label
NUMBER 3-As stylish and as good "a garment number
same in cut and trimming, but the fabric
is of brownsh hue.
NUMBER IA Harvard Suit like preceding two in
white pattern. This last one is here
in sizes for men of regular build and also for
stout
NIMbEK 5-IIomcspun Black Gray Suit with red and
green overplaid, extra heavy weight garmeni'
n Newport style and lined with the
best quality serge. Very exceptional value
for the price of $500
NUNBER e-Dark Brown Cashmere Suit with red overpad
The edges are double stitched quarter inch
wide and the lining is the best Victoria serge.
Cut in the Harvard style for with regular
build, for with slim bodies and long
NUMBER THE always popular Clay $5 90
eherein n regular sizes and in garments special
made for stout and extra long men
Cromwell style. Best Victoria serge lining
Union label
NUMBER S-Heavy weight Blue SergeSuis with all wool
serge lining, and bair cloth fronts
Harvard style and Union label Many men
Blue to other fabric, and well
olumbia the best i'll the
NUMBER o. Fancy in dark green MIXTURE with
stripe effect in the Harvard style
fine garment with the Union label
NUMBER Bloch Special at SIS co. The fabric t
gray mixture with brown overplaid The
style $ the Newport some call 1t, the dp
front. The work manship and the trimmings
are he best, such you only find in Stein Bloch
suits. Duluth they ask $40 90 for this same
garment.
NUMBER blue silk mixture suit, narrow beoord cor
Mad button sack style, lined with Farm
and tailored in the best style through
suit is here in Black as well as
in Blue cloth.
The COLUMBIA.
FOOT NOrE:-Wear the Columbia $3.50 Shoe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14
D. S. s. & a. r. r
TIME CARD.

Freight and PAS niger station 9th street
between Nettletou aud Becker Ave
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

Iachau. Mr.. Xachau's memory Of
the old days is clear, and that fact
added greatly 20 the pleasure taken
in the informal affair
After the banquet several informal
talks were in order, Mr.. Xlchau be
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

Excellent Dining Service on day trains
Alltrains from Union Depot.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

N,rrar ls think nothing rich,
.hore ft,Ir own capacity Rochefou
cauld. ----
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-11-14

ltion for themselves in an authen- a..o. co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
FAMOUS RUCKLE PAINTING
INDENTIFIED BY OLD PRINT.

This was the first clew that the
painting might be the famous one by
Thomas RucKle Of Baltimore, -hich
had been lost for many years 1t was
painted shortly after the battle Ct
North Point by Ruckle, WHO was q
member of the Washington Blues, I'M
der Captain George H. Stuart.
Since the restoration of the paint
ing Doctor Neff had consulted several
authorities and compared the designs
of uniforms and other details of the
work with descriptions obtained from
historical works. The troops ar
drawn up under the forestry of trees
just turning to the golden autumnai
, historians.
One may discern the uniforms worn
by Pennsylvania. Maryland and Vir,
ginia troops, the militia of Pennsyl-
lania and the volunteers of Baltimore
York and Hanover. Detachments are
recognized as the Maryland Chasseurs,
Fells Point Light Dragons, First
Baltimore Huzzars, Union Yagers.
american and Eagle Artillery, Stein.
ars Artillery from Frederick, Captain
Asquith's Sharpshooters and otner
bodies known to have taken part in
he defense as we'll as glimpses of the
British troops.
The lithograph copy of the battle Of
| North Point which served as a means
of identifying Ruckle's painting is
perhaps the only pictorial representa-
| tion eXtant of ts.is famous incident.
| The painting in Doctor Neff's posses
sion is somewhat blurred by the dust
and wear and tear it suffered in its
many years wanderings but enough
of the detail and action is discernible
to establish the similarity with the
lithcgraph and the historical descrip-
tions of the battle.
Doctor Neff's residence has been
besieged by many inquiries and espec
tally by visitors from Baltimore. Doe
tor Neff is making inquiries as to now
the picture was lost so many years
and to establish the identity o. previ
Gus owners. It is not an infrequent
occurrence that some va lllabln painr
ing is brought to light in the auction
shops and antiquary stores Of the CAPT
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

Identified by means of an old litho-
graph copy, the famous Thomas Ruck-
e painting of the battle of North
Point. picturing the valiant defense
# Baltimore, on September -, 1914,
nd accidentally obtained by Doctor
Wallace Neff, Washington, D. c.,
as attracted wide spread attention
and inquiries from collectors Of his
GIical paintings from all parts of the
country.
Although purchased by Doctor Neff
.or small sum from picture dealer,
the price of the painting has peen en-
aanced beyond the most sanguine ex-
pectations of the fortunate owner. A
number of delegations have visited
Doctor Neff's residence al No. 1887 X
street to inspect the painting, and
ave affirmed its originality and bona
ide character.
Doctor Neff has had the painting
thoroughly cleaned so as to bring out
the wealth of detail in the coloring,
The fOlcibe action of the troops drawn
up in defense line under the command
Of General John Stricken The paint
| Ing is still in such an excellent state
| IF preservation that the features of
| General Stricker and some of his dis
| tinguished officers in that battle may
be identified.
The painting represents one Of the
most thrilling battle scenes during the
exciting period when the British de-
stroyed tie capitol and White House
II 1914. and continued their victorious
! march toward Baltimore. where Cen
eral Stricker's forces were hastily as
sembled and drawn UP to defend the
city The painting is four feet five
inches in length. and two feet in
width
When Doctor Neff bought the work
ne had no knowledge OF its identity or
| the engagement it was supposed to
represent. He believed. however
hat the painting might be of the bat
e of Lundy's Lane. 1t was only a
raw weeks ago that he recognized a
stronS similarity between it and an
I'd lithoeraph copyrighted in 1881
which he accidentally encountered in
Baltimore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
IMPORTANT AN NoUNcEMeNT."

DR. NJ COHEN Specialist Pine year
treated mas
with such remarkable that equip his
(Which the finest appliances
he added
extensive OF
THE FINEST AND LARGEST STATIC xRAY MACHINES
with ozone Generator Capho Snu apparatus anu
pete assortment OF Electrodes, prepared 10 u
and all Chronic Diseases
Finest and Most Eaboraey Offices in the STATE
DR. COHEN treats chronic and chnoi0n
Nose Throat which the
successful methods Rheumatism
treated by the Dry Hot Air by permanent
ana not internal
or to ct Springs pleasant attended by no "
time e.
DIX COHEN Is graduate C. Jeher Medical College,
mas mad many years of practical the leading
East ana mas made speciality of Chr twe
II you are suffering with disease WHICH
ned the skill OF physicians Cohen
examine you thoroughly and you "
Consultation Free and Strictly Co nfdential u.A
eyes Examined ocntca
permanent Offices: 2021A B. Simon C
r1ne 3ian Arkansas ORce m anu
evenings
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

am beginning to think that the pope
is harder to dress than fine lady.
You ought to thank God that / don't
go into society,"
The pope's wardrobe budget was
quite large for a man of his simple
tastes, becaused he spoiled a good
many of his (white) gowns by the
snuff habit, to which he was addicted.
But still more were ruined by the muse
of poetry that visited him at all hours
of the night and day.
As soon as the idea for poem
struck him, he took his pen in hand,
waiting for the stanzas to form. They
did not always come to the front as
readily as anticipated, and in the
meanwhile described figures ia the
air with the penholder. much to the
detriment of his white wOolen gown,
the usefulness of which ceased after
the first drop of ink descended upon it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
THIS FOR CAMPING OUT.

f the camp is e permanent affair
aye tI3e floor of al least Cne tent
bearded Rain is no respecter OF
campers. and unless YOU are a Small
boy you went enjoy sitting with your
feet in puddles.
Get good heavy duck or drilling for
he tents and do not omit the flies.
fhey net only afford protection against
the rain; but by absorbing some of
he sun 5 I.eat they keep the tent pro-
oer cooler. They are especially neces
saly if the tent is pitched in the open
Pneumatic mattresses, hair mattres
ses covered with waterproof duck anG
cots made of waterproof canvas may
found mere prosaic than bed of frag-
ant pine bougfs. But they will be
found a deal more comfortable.
Tent stoves are to be had that come
iointed with an eye to their packing
An asbestos stovepipe collar relieves
all worry as to the tent catching fire
Do net forget enough lanterns tc
go round Candles are of little ser
vice in the draughty out-of- door life
of campers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
THAT OBSTINATE STOPPER.

Who has not lost temper and patti
ence in trying to remove an obstinate
glass stopper? The following method
will usually be found successful. Pass
a strong string once around the neck
IF the bottle over where the cork ap-
9ears Get some one TO hold the bot
le or secure it in some manner; then
axe hold Of the string, one end in ca
land, and pull it back and forth quick
y for moment. The glass will ex-
land by the heat of drawing the string
over it, and SO loosen the cork.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
REToRT COURTEOUS TO AUSTIN.

There is q bookseller in Yorkshire
who never tires of telling how once
ne got even With Mr AIRED Austin
the poet laureate.
/ he bookseller is a tall thil man.
with sharp features and a clever head.
M Air Austin at once took an in
arest in l3inl, and used often to visit
IS shop to ASK him innumerable ques-
.iCne
How many books dc you sell daily:
10 they lead me about here? WAT
the profit On bookseiiing? These
and other questions Mr. Austin asked
Finally he took UP a copy of Omar
Khayyam' and asked, is this good -
Don't know-never read it, replied
the bookseller.
What. you don't read the books
you sell?o asked the poet.
"Certainly not" replied the vendor
of books. IF you were a druggist
would that make you eat any the more
opium?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

a little bench for the sick room. 1t
is about foot wide and three feet long,
ches high. 1t will be found the great
est comfort when placed across the
lap Of sick person in bed to rest the
tray of dishes upon, taking the weight
from the limbs SO that one may move
without upsetting the food, Paint it
red, so that it will contrast cheerfuIly
with the napery and china. Nothing
that requires so little work and trou-
bic as this could give the satisfaction
it does when N use
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13
ANECDOTES OF POPE LEO XIII

his tears. Don't cry, said the pope
old enough to think Of death by a
good many years.
On another occasion, when the pope
had to refrain from giving audiences
by order of his physicians, he sent for
the Tribuna in the evening, and, be
fore opening the paper, said to his
secretary: If it We're not sinful,
would say, y 1lat do you bet that they
have NE half dead again?
The anecdote that after certain
sick spell he addressed Cardinal Ore
glia with the words: Have you got
your little hammer about you?' is true.
Both his valet and the bedroom attend
ants heard the remark. The pope re
ferred to the silver hammer with
which the dead pontiff's forehead is
touched when he is officially pronounc-
ed dead
When Bismarck died, Leo called his
valet and said: "Culious, is it not?
The statesman giant of the century
dies of complication OF diseases
while this little body continues to
resist attacks of ill-health.'
IN 1883 influenza laid low most OF
the cardinals. Leo impatiently ex-
claimed These young men always
seem to have time to be i'll
Lapponi had only salary Of $50
francs per month and, as that would
be entirely insufficient, the pope sent
1 carriage for him every time he was
wanted.
If the pope was i'll, his valet had
20 be up and about day and night. He
seldom left the vatican, and Leo was
very grateful to him for his devotion
mling the operation in the winter OF
S99, Pho held the vessel to receive the
blood, and as he knelt at the side ol
he bed the pope saw that bis face
vas white with terror. courage, lit
tle Pic. whispered Lee: they are cut
ting me up, not you.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-13

tai, where the household effects u OLE.
Virginia, Maryland and Washington
homes are brought under the hammer
It is believed the 4,uckie painting
some household in either Maryland or