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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26

settin' hefo his Gre safn3in his pipe
an WIEN &c ebiies pa splain matters
Mr. Wszzle nHzMe puff out er big
cloud iii am9he De smoke it I'll dc
room. an when It die way over in de
corner was aai chic Dat i. what was
de chile. 70 be had done turned into
er miyture of candy an cake, on all
sorts Of TINES
"Of course. chil'ren." solemnly ie-
marked the old woman. as she noticed
the surprise ofsthe little ones, lit was
dat chile an den ag'in it wasn't. DE
leetle boys pa was mos grieved TO
death Ia see what done happen. an
he ask dc While Wuzzle Man what
kin be done in de matter. Mr. Wizzia
Wnzzle pnff out nnther big cloud Of
smoke. an when dat die way, dc
chile was gone. Den be take his pipe
ont his mouth an splain dat nuthin
kin be done 70 er var at de leastest,
eDe chile's pa he beg, of course. cat
do While Wnzzle Man do somethin'
right way, but MIR. While Wuzzle he
say no indeedy. an de leetle boys pa
Wu2zle say no indeedy dat it is no
iudeedy. sho huff. aud he go home
But befo' he go, Mr.. Wizzle Wuzzie ne
say dat eff he was mind to, he could
do sumthin right way. but he 'spain
dat de chile mus Yarn by 'sperienee.
Fl he won't Farm no way else. an den
he tel! de chile's pa to come to see
him mex Christmas eve
1T was a mighty long var, said
the old woman, 10 de leetle boys pa
an ma, an you may b'lieve me,
ahil'ren, it was stilllonger TO dat chile.
who had in all dat time to be nuthln
but er chile of candy. an cakes. an
all dat sort of things. But at las
Christmas eve come round, an de
chile's ma an pa both visit Mr.. Wizzle
Wuzzle Dey find him settln' befo' de
FIRE an smokin' de same pipe, an after
dey say howdy an he say howdy. he
say dat he is sho' dat de chile done
Earned err lesson dat he amt liable TO
furgit Wild dat he puff out err bigger
cloud of smoke den ever, an when da,
die way. dere was de leetle boy,
StdnulH IlSHt ucAo MO ma Ga P''' 49,
in his right self.
DE chile jump right into his ma
arms, an as she hug and kiss him.
said Aunt Matilda. he say dat he
amt never gwine to eat an eat like
he did befo'. an dat he was gwine to
mind his ma an pa all de time. Bul
| remembers dis, chil'ren. an hopes
YOU remembers it," remarked the OLD
woman, in a rather severe tone. "dat
Mr. Wigzle Wuzzle say. as de chile:
pa an ma start off home, an say leS
| is much bliged 4 done bring back ai:
chile, but wants It 'stinctly under
stood dat amt bliged to bring oacs
all chil'ren dat persists in doin' wha
he done. No, indeedy!' Washing
ton Star
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26


selves. she did not say a word. but
only gave gentle sigh
Donald asked the audience to gucss
what the picture meant. and OF course
the answer was: Little Red Riding
Hood"
The children then acted Dick Whit
tineton Sitting on the Milestone (as-
sisted By Mowser, the tabby cat).
robin Hood and Ills Merry Men"
with wonderful bows and arrows
made OF sticks and stringl; who
Killed Cock Robn?g and many other
scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy
tales.
They were very careful to keep close
to the curtain Tor rather sheeD, and
also to keep the candle at the right dis
lance from It. When change Of scere
was being naadc, another light was put
near the curtain and taken away when
all was ready
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
4 Rea Lettrr DAY COR DOLE.

Little Elsie--Papa.
Mr. Williams Well. Elsie?
Little Elsie--l hope Santa Claus win
bring something nice for dolly, You
know he gave her TO me last Christmas.
30 this Christmas viii be birthday and
Christmas both for her.-Boston Globe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26


what thoy did.
They made the schoolroom into the
alter by hanging big white sheet across
It on string and putting some rows OF
chairs for the audience
When the audience was seated they
turned out oil the lights, leaving only
one candle behind the sheet, which
threw their shadows clearly upon II.
On the sheet appeared the picture OF
a little girl (Grace) in cloak, carry
ing a basket. She stopped down and
appeared to be gathering flowers.
when suddenly big animal tGarry the
collie) came bounding up md born y
walk beside her. He did MOI look a
bit like dog, for he had long shay
gy coat which the ehildren's mamma
recognized at once as one Of the skin
rugs out Of the drawing-room; hnt
being very sweet and kind. and liking
to see the children enjoying them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
Enr ci,rlntmns.

"The ladies of the Sewing society are
very busy now" announced the minis
ter'a wife. "but they will not let me
know what they are doing"
yes remarked the minister. with
a bitter smile. they're making book
marks and carpet slippers. suppose. =
Baltimore American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
what the Cynic says.

The women spend so much time pre-
vious to Christmas in gadding around
that we wonder if any of the stockings
hung up for Santa Claus are darned.-
Atchison Globe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26

Crawford-Et's a good thing for US, now
that christmas is hire that the $500
sealskin has gone out OF fashion.
BRADSHAW Oh, don't know. Hasn't
the $1,000 automohile come into style?-
Judge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
MnnaerfnIIy Mnde.

Sister-When you called to see George
was he wearing those slippers l made
him for Christmas?
Brother-No. He was using one Of
them as laundry bag. Y. World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26

See, amidst that blaze Of glory
Stands a scraph, wings outspread.
Radiance as Of summer morning
Ger the barren landscape shed
Rouse. ye shepherds, shake off slumber.
Banished from each drowsy head
Gloria IN exceisis Dec
"Lo. of tidings glad the bearer.
/ am come. and news l bring;
Born on earth this day Saviour,
Christ, TO Jew and Gentle King,
Rouse We, therefore, link yolir voices.
Then with angels carols Sing:
Gloria III eAcsisia Deol
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
50 srAa AND YER so ran.

Jack-in- the Box--There she sits, my
beloved, under the mistletoe, while l..
like great gawk, seem glued to the spot.
unable TO make use of my opportunities.
Chicago Daily Chronicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26

The Rycroft children
Hilda lrene, Grace.
Harold, Roy ard Dcrg-
las were having d par
" during the holidays,
and one afternoon they
talked about what they
could do 10 amuSa
themselves and their
guests.
Their Cousin Donald
who was spending his
holidays with them said
suddenly:
"Havc yosi ever played
at Living Shadows p
None Of the children
had ever even heard OF
them. and they said SO.
Then they all gathered
round Donald, who told
them what TO do and how
to do IT,, and when the
evening came this is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-12-26
A cnrinur Custen..

In the scandinavian island of Dago the
people have a curious custom of putting
1--WE candles on each branch of the Christ
mas tree.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
Small Tracts i'm Demand.

One Of the best signs of the time is
the desire OF the people 10 buy five
and ten acre tracts near the city, or
when possible to buy inside the city
limits These tracts or blocks or half
blocks afford fine room for gardens
and for poultry. and at the same time
afford one of the best investments.
For nothing ia surer or more certain
to be of greater future value than
such holdings. Good sized fortunes
have often been made by the owners
of very small tr2cts near some of the
big western cities The same thing il
going to occur here. In the natural
growth of the city, acres ad looming
the city will be profitable for their
products from year to year, but in the
passing of the years the owner will
find that what cost him small money
vii! bring a big price Then again
the comforts of lite to be had and
realized on one OF these little farm
gardens is great.
Quite a number are buying or have
bought near the South Side for the
| double purpose of having ample
grounds and ut the same time have
an Investment that is as sure to be
profitable as the city OF Superior is to
grow.
That this is the time to buy no one
we believe questions. Lands are low
but are beginning to stifren in price.
The man who delays buying on ac
count OF waiting FOR lower prices. is
we think mistaken and he will be
lucky II he does not have to pay a
sharp advance for suburban lands
within the next twelve months ST.
perior sun.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
CITY
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10. 1903.
Only What Is Due to Wisconsin.

The stupid Sentinel says the gov
ernor is "knocking" Wisconsin, when
he is simply asking for just as good
rates for Wisconsin shippers as the
railroads give the shippers OF illinois,
Iowa, Minnesota or Michigan. II the
Sentinel thinks that it would be an
injury to the farmers, the merchants
or the manufacturers, OF the state TO
have as low rates as the farmers, tho
merchants. and manufacturers OF ad-
joining states enjoy, it should explain
how the injury will come about.
Here is specific example which
we suggests to the Sentinel as text
to prove that Gov. La Toilette Is a
"knockern and that the freight rate
agitation il injurious TO the state:
Deeriield il distant from Milwaukee
CAS- miles. Lawrence H., is distant
from Chicago GAS miles. To carry n
ton of hard coal from Milwaukee To
Deertleld the railroad charge is sl,3n.
To carry ton Of hard coal from
Chicago to Lawrence, Ill. it in 30 cents
In other words, the Deertleld house.
holder or merchant must pay 40 cents
more for ton of coal than the Law
renee { lll) householder or merchant
although in each case the distance is
the same and the railroad carrying the
coal is the same.
No, GOV. La Toilette il not KNOCK
ing Wisconsin He ia rendering the
state, and all its people, a service in
calling attention TO the unequal con
ditions. He is not even knocking"
the railroads, because rates are profit,
able In Illinois or Iowa would be
profitable here, and Wisconsin, a
great and prosperous state, has u
right to demand that ii be ueated as
fairly as Illinois or Iowa or any other
state. - Free Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
Tax Rates at Cities.

New York has this year lower tax
rate than oven Boston, noted for its
low tax rate among American cities,
had last year, when ii was 81 is.
Other cities with tax rate below -
were Louisville, Buffalo, Philadelphia,
Providence, Atlanta, Pittsburg, San
Francisco and Detroit In eastern
cities, generally real estate is apprais
ed high, Such is the rule in Boston,
Baltimore, New Haven, Providence
Pittsburg and Worcester In the west,
in consequence of the rapid variation
in land values, different rule il fol
lowed, aud the Chicago valuation is
at the rate of 20 per cent, Kansas City
40, Cleveland 80, Los Angeles 80, and
indianapolis &C.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
v ASAINGTON LETTER.
tFrom Our Regular Correspondent
Washington, Sept. IA, 1903.


The past week in the Postal invest
igation has been of unusual activity
and six persons have been indicted
for conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment. In addition to Beavers ana
Machen there have been indicted
Isaac s. McGeihan and George ii.
Huntington of the Columbia Supply
Company of New York, DR.. Eugene
ID. Scheble of Toledo, Ohio. and James
w. Erwin, an at sistant superIntend-
ent of free delivery for the territory
west of the Rocky Mountains. Each
allotment tells the story OF some
new form Of "grafu' worked by Aug
gust w. Machen. In the case OF
McGeihan and Huntington it appears
that Machen introduced to them GO
between who suggested the advisable
ity Of putting package mail boxes on
low stands instead of permitting
them to stand on the ground. For
this idea Machen advised them to pay
a ROYALTY of 81 rs on each box which
they did and the go between divided
that amount equally with Machen
In the case OF Erwin it appears that
the Postal Device and improvement
Company of San Francisco was organ
lied for the purpose Of selling to the
government a small devise to be at.
tached to letter boxes and to indicate
the time at which the next collection
would be made. This simple little
| fixtures cost the government s4.25
Beavers Machen ana Erwin were all
| given stock in the company, at Beav.
era suggestion, and Erwin was made
travelling superintendent in order
that he might introduce the device
! throughout the western cities. The
three men named are all indicted on
! this count. The largest steal Of the
| lot, however, 10 that on which Mach
en- and Scheble have been indicted.
Scheble, sometimes doing business
under a fictitious name, has been sell
| ing letter boxes TO the Postoiiice ever
since 1898 and has always divided the
profit on the contracts evenly with
! Machen. 1t is estimated that Machen
made not less than $4,000 out Of this
contract alone.
There are strong indications that
! Postmaster General Payne will leave
| the cabinet ut an early date. Mr..
Payne through his decision in the
| case of Miss Todd, Delaware post
master whom he disposed to please
| Al lie, the Addicks senator, appears TO
have incurred the displeasure Of the
| President and has brought down on
| himself the condemnation of the press
irrespective of party. Moreover, the
President has greatly humilated Mr..
Payne by ordering a thorough invest d
igaUion of the Tul!och charges con.
hiding il to Holmes Conrad and Char
les j. Bonaparte, the special counsel
retained to assist in the cases growing
out OF the Postotlice Investigation,
after Mr.. Payne has disposed OF the
charges as unworthy of further notice.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
Tragedy Averted.

Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pneu-
monia bad played sad havoc with him
and terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him, but he grew
worse every day. AT length We tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and our darling was saved,
He's now sound, and we'll" Every,
body ought to know, it's the only sure
cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung
diseases. Guaranteed by b. ID. Mer-
rill, Druggist Price soc and Sl.00.
Trial bottles free.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual dis
order of the system. Overwork, loss
OF sleep, nervous tension will ho fol
lowed 10y utter collapse, unless reli
able remedy is Immediately employed
There is nothing SO efficient 10 cure
disorders OF the Liver or Kidneys rs
Electric Bitters It's wonderful
tonic, and effective nervine and the
greatest all around medicine for run
down systems Ii dispels Nervous
ness, Rheumatism and Neuralgia and
expels Malaria germs, Only soc, and
satisfaction guaranteed by Il ID, Mer-
ril Druggist
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
REAL ESTATE RECORD
From Daily Real Eastte Record
WARRANTY DEED.

John + Rousmaniere to William
Shines Its Il and % blk IS Sup
Imp Co.'S Add to w SUPP 1856
Louis s fainter TO bank ef Me-
nominee of Menominee Wis
1t IS biz 13 Its Blk Is So Sup
1st div........... ....... 765
Joseph McGibbon to Angus Hus
Ike ne NV sl5 nwl4 % as II 120
acres subject to right of way
of g St. 2 NJ & Ry Co over and
across part of said land. 5000
Mary Tarr ct mar VIM Paris to
Joseph b Ennis lot 252 f 4th in
Sub Division blk % + 4th st
Sup.,'... &c. ........, 2Ot
Alexander Stevenson to Mussan
Sauntry Letter Logging and
Manufacturing Co Timber
deed All Pine timber on Sc sw
81 sc 50 As 10 .... .... SOC
Christina Theodore Hofflund
to Daniel Hofilund w so acres
of 8 of nwl4 12-47-13 ......
} 5 Mitchell to G + Ridley 81
NV all in l6-4615 and con
tanning 600 acres No consider
alton Reserves all minerals
on srid land and the right to
explore and remove the same
ii any 49, .,....,,.,.. .....
William Albright to George F
Joos w sup Wis 1t s blk 200 w
Sup 9th Observation-Disclosures. 1901
Martha Nj McCrum to Patrick
Ward 1t so W 9Th st Sup Wis 33l
A a Muck Lake Nebagamon 1t 55
blk IA Lake Nebagomon ...,,... It's,
Land q River Co to Sander Sal
monson, 1t rs bk "a w Sup 5th
dlN''' ,'.''''.......,. ............ tot
JOHN A Lansworth to Louis Hen
ny LANCE Its 81 80 blk Brule LIST
NV '''' .'F'. ,,,,'t'',, .'.''.. 0'
Peter Johansson to Malloy
and John IL Barned ne sw and
nwl4 of 80 46-l1 200 acres -. 155,
Robert Stewart to Elizabeth
Armstrong is 10 blk So Sup
End div The purpose hereof is
to convey all the int of May
Il Stewart in said property as
ubnu, in J.oI IsI EtE ~,
Corinne Leblanc to Charles l.
Brown and Alice II Brown VIZ
of NV 1914 Is. .,....... IS,
William Il LaBlanc to same NV
sw and 1t in 80 43-1S. 16
Theo lore b USmith TO Joseph
Book blk ~ + st Croix st and
L blk As f ltasca st all Sup 100,
Fred butcher to patcick Henry
nj of ma 2-43-l5 subject to
all mineral rights ..,......,
Thomas Johnson to Paulna Ro.
ske Il go # 1t lbk 1872 w SUPP
dlV..,... .,.........,...... list
Nels Hill TO Adelbert T. Petit
ingill NV NV 81 47.10 40 acres 3O(
AdeIbert + Pettingill to Nels Hill
ne NV 81 47-l0 40 acres ....... 30(
Adelbert f Pettingil to John
West NV NV 3l47-10 40 acres 24C
Sarah Reney to Frep d Winter
Sc NV 20 As IL 40 acres....... 3OC
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each
STATE zone in this &C unity required) to
represent aud advertise old establish :
ed wealthy business house OF finan-
elal standing. Salary S21.00 weekly
with expenses additional, all payable
IN cash each Wednesday direct from
head offices, Horse and carriage fur
nlshed when necessary. References
Enclosed self addressed envelope
Colonial Co., 334 Dearborn st. Chic
ago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

The weather is freaky enough this
year to make possible a period of
warmth and sunshine that will silence
all croaking and prove anew the old
saving. 1T is never to late TO mend
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

strength and vigor come of good
God, duly digested. Force" ready
to- serve wheat and barley food, adds
no burden but sustains. nourishes, in
yigorates. -
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

In these days Of trading stamps and
mark down sales, it is a strong mind
ed woman who does not come home
from shopping tour with the idea
that she has been finding money.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or GU,
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matlsm come from ex-
cess OF uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

WANTED Two travelling men for
each state; 500 per month, all ex-
penses and large commission. Ex-
perence unnecessary, position per
manent, S25 cash required, Address;
Manager, Ssl Wabash Ave. Chicago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

Sam Parks, the New York walking
delegate, is said TO be planning a ma
toual strike of ironworksrs VIII
the ironworkers agree To submit their
interests to man with the record OF
Sam Parks2
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

Unfortunately the people the world
would like most to be rid of are never
the ones who pet mixed up in those
tunnel accidents.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

WANrED--A trustworthy gentleman or lady
in each county to manage business for an old
established house of solid financial standing
Astraight, bona fde weekly cash salary ol SIS
paid ~ check each Wednesday with all ex-
penses direct from headquarters MONEY sd-
vanced for expenses Manager, $40 Cax on
Building, Chicago Feb o.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

Sir Thomas Upton is i'll at Chicago,
and every one in America hopes for
his speedy and complete recovery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

You've all heard the story of Lots
wife and how she turned to salt,
but an East End girl can beat that re-
cord. She was walking on Fifth
street the other evening an turned to
rubber.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
Oyer.Work WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
Your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19
Concerning the Housetiy.

The househy no doubt frequently
carries death on his feet 1t is wise
to keep him out of the house as much
as possible and to exercise the most
stringent precautions to keep him
away from food that is intended for
human consumption. But the house :
fly is not without his sanitary useful
ness in the scheme of creation. He
probably consumes millions of mi
crobes, of tribes that would spread
disease if permitted to multiply I'M
checked. He is great scavenger,
and he is generally most numerous
where he is most needed. The chief
objection to him is his untidy habit of
walking over the meat and taking a
bath in the milk. He never thinks of
wiping his feet on the doormat. Keep
him out doors as much as possible,
out don't worry b ecause he exists.
1t was of the housefiy that good old
Uncle Toby said, There's room in
the world for thee and me-"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

The politicians don't fear the man
who talks about what he is going to
do; they can always go around and fix
him. But it is the fellow that says
nothing that makes them restless at
night,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-09-19

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were TO be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
lfyou are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty As5EeX 1ss.$$s s--A
cent and onedollar siz- 49, u Z:
es. You may have a 1asL Y. "
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root
free also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. 7.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, Swamp Root. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address
Blnghamton, N. Y, on every bottle.