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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-08-13

Yes'm. I wuz drove away from
home when a mere child by the
1eartless cruelty of me stepmother."
Poor fellow! What did she do?"
'tShe insisted on givin' me bath
every Saturday night
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

Professor Koch, according to cable
gram from Berlin, has discovered a
new serum for the prevention Of the
cattle, mule and horse epidemics which
have been killing animals in the South
African herds. 1t is stated that the
government Of Rhodcsia paid Professor
Koch $1500O0 for his services. Koch
has discovered also that the African
rinderpest Is radically different from
the American Texas fever the belief
having previously existed that the for
mer was imported from America by
cattle from the south.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

Considerable interest, writes cor
respondent, has been aroused in ,To-
hannesburg by the discovery on a min
ing property at Klcrk sdorp Of a green
diamond Of about three-quarters carat
The gem had slipped into crevce in
the iron plates of the crushing mill
and was found during the dismantling
Of the mill to make room for new
stamp battery.
In 1898 over seventy similarly color
ed diamonds were found upon the
same property. They had all slipped
between the dies and escaped destruc-
ton. 1t is conjectured that many 9TH
er green stones got crushed out of ex-
istence. For the first time since that
date the Klerksdorp G.. and d. COM
pany proposes to resume operations
on this particular ground, which con-
tains both gold and diamonds, and the
prospects of unearthing more of these
green gems are being eagerly watch
cd from the Rand.-Philadelph Rec
ord.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Making n Farm.

Two little boys summerlng In the
country inclosed a space on the back
lawn about three feet square, and In
this they put a house, barn, row OF
stalls for stables a haystack and last,
but best of all, an old fashioned well,
with well sweep. This well, which
Save the special charm to their little
farm and the keenest zest to their play,
was very easily made. They dug hole
that would just admit quart tin can
that he'd the top removed. and this
they filed with water. A strong little
forl,ed branch was stuck down, and In
the crotch of this long stick was tied
for the sweep. and on the end OF this
dangled the smaller pole holding the
little bucket.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
FOR THE CHILDREN
Chinese Animal Fn BILE.

Once upon q time Il careless monkey,
who had climbed down from the tree
tops, was caught by tiger. r. little
fellow had his wits about him and,
without attempting to move, said, Il
nm not ht to make good meal for
you, and if you will let me go l will
guide you to hillside where | just
saw a fine, large animal feeding"
The tiger deliberated a minute and,
as the monkey looked small and poor,
decided to accept the offer. His little
companion led the way through the
bushes until they reached q hill where
rough coated donkey was feeding.
The tiger had never seen such an ami
NAL before, and his eyes shone with
delight when he thought what fine
meal he would make. He was just
crouching for spring when the don
key said:
MY dear monkey, why have you
brought me only one tiger? You have
always succeeded in bringing two or
three before"
Frightened at these ominous words,
the tiger turned tail and ran for his
life.
Thus a quick wit may often deliver
man out Of great danger.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
An Interesting Game.

Any number of persons may play
this game. 1t requires no preparation,
but the wits Of the players must be
bright and alert to make it a success.
The leader asks each player in turn
what he planted in his garden, and the
player may name any article he
chooses, but the thing that came up"
must be some plant that has a connec-
ton with the article The answers can
not therefore always be given instant
ly, as little thought may be necessary
to make the answer good. That, how
ever, will make the game all the more
entertaining.
Here are few answers that show
how the game should be played:
II planted some steps and they came
up hops"
81 planted ball and 1t came up rub
Der plant"
81 planted calendar and it came up
dates"
II planted a watch and it came up a
four O'clock"
Il planted ship and 1t came up in
dock"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Defensea OF Mexico.

Mexico is thinking about new navy,
is taking some of the preliminary steps
and is also laying out quite extended
plans of fertilization to be carried on
through period Of years as her
finances VIII afford it. Her engineers
are preparing plans for a modern for
tress on San Juan de Ulloa island, just
outside Of Vera Cruz harbor, site now
occupied by the old military prison,
and it is expected that the work will
be begun this year. Dcfenses for 9th
er ports on the gulf and Pacific coasts
nre also in contemplation and will be
begun later, not because of any urgent
present need of them, but to be ready
and fitted up with all modern improve
ments in case they should at any time
be wanted
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
CHOICE MISCELLANY


He is indeed a lucky man who owns
building property within the four mile
radius Of London, for he can command
small fortune in the way of rental
for his houses, shops or offices, as the
case may be. Singularly enough, it is
not in the west end of London, as
many people Imagine, but near the
Old Lady Of Thrcadncedle street
Some time ago one room near the
Royal exchange let for between $4,000
and $4,000 Il year, while house
agent who advertised certain proper
ties in Thrognorton street asked 81 200
yearly rental for each If seven tele-
phone boxes. For 4 suit of thee
rooms on the mezZanine floor 5000 a
year was also asked and $4,000 re-
CURED for six rooms on the first floor.
For shops and business premises in
The Strand gigantic rents are paid, al
though, Of cou-ss Bond street is the
dearest thoroughfsre in the world With
regard to shops. Many shopkeepers
between Charing Cross and the old
Lyceum theater pay between $4,000
and $4,000 rental, exclusive of rates
and taxes. Perhaps one might be able
to obtain a very small shop for $4,000
or $500 per annum, but such prico
would secure very Indifferent accom-
modation-probably only the one room
which faced the street,-Chicago Jour
nal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

An eminent English judge soma
Jears ago caught himself mapping on
the bench. He had nodded for some
minutes over his notes. His head col
lapsed with q jerk in the direction OF
the desk, and he awolle. He opened
his heavy eyes and looked angrily
around. Summon the caretaker," he
said. The caretaker was summoned.
"What do you mean, sir, by permitting
such an intolerable temperature in this
court?' demanded the judge. "Open
the windows at once. II ever you per-
NIT the &urt to become so hot again
while Am here l will commit you to
prison without warning" The mlser-
able man crept away. The court was
already as cold as vault, but the
judge wanted to blame some one for
his droWsinoSS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Good Indian Costume,

A iiptop Indian costume can be made
as follows:
Take eight or ten yards Of ordinary
brown dress lining.
Using Il pair of trousers and a shirt
as your pattern, cut out trousers and
shirt.
Make the trousers fairly snug fitting
and fasten down the outside seam Of
each leg fringe Of the brown lining.
Then make plain shirt, either with
out sleeves or with sleeves, something
like those in bathing suit. This is
worn over the trousers.
Next get lot Of chicken feathers
and glue them to long strip Of the
lining. Easten one end to helmet
made Of pasteboard or canvas and GOV.
cred with the lining. This tail Of feath-
ers should reach from the head to the
ground
For the feet buy pair Of Indian
moccaSins, if you can.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Directions In London.

In London and throughout the tight
little island the words "up" and
"down" have peculiar significance
In going to London from any part Of
England you go up" In travelling IN
any direction from the capital you go
"down." SO in London itself every.
thing goes ''up'' If It goes in the direc,
tion Of the bank-that is, the Bank Of
England-and going from that cente,
toward any of the points of the com.
pass Is to go down"
The word bank which Is not only
always spelled with capital 3D." but
is always uttered with an impressive,
ness that suggests an initial letter of
the largest type, may be said to be In
sense interchangeable with city, a
term of equal dignity and value in the
eyes of Englishmen, and likewise In
variably adorned with a capital &c"
The City does not mean London by
any means. 1t means n certain linn,
tied section Of London, the part where
business is mainly carried on and
where the great financial institutions
stand
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
SPOTTED COACH DOGS.
lhe Breed Has Become Practically
Extinct In This Country.


What has become of the old black
and white spotted Dalmatlan dogs,
better known as coach dogs" that
were so numerous and popular
throughout the United States from
1869 to 1880 inclusive? The breed ap,
pears to have become extinct In this
country, having, like the Newfound,
land, which has shared the same fate,
gone out Of style and are no longer
popular. These dogs We're white IN
the body with small black spots the
size of Il dime.
They were first brought to England
from the Austrian province of Dalma-
tia, and are still popular to certain
extent in that country, from which the
first specimens were brought to the
United States shortly after the civil
war. One Of the reasons why this dog
disappeared so quickly was no doubt
she fact that he had no particular use
other than to pose as showy animal
and to trot along by ones carriage or
coach ana attract attention by his
striking color and markings. Aside
from this the Dalmatlan dog was com
pletely worthless He could neither
hunt, serve as watchdog, catch rats,
fight, or do anything else that other
dogs are capable of doing, and for this
reason, no doubt, he died out.-WGsh
inGton Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

Several years ago in exploring an
indian mound in the southwestern
part Of Missouri quantity Of corn
vas found" says the Jamesport Ca
rette some of this corn was planted,
and to the surprise of all Il germinated
and matured. How long it lad lain
In the Mound. on which large trees
were growing, no one can conjecture,
probably several hundred years. Last
fall the Gazette editor secured hand.
full OF this corn and now has dozen
bills Of it growing in his garden. Tie
grains are about the usual size Of field
CORN, but are OF 4 deep brown mottlei
with yellow"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

If the pigs have n though to them
selves, away from the SOW, the runt
stands a fairly good slow if he IS lib
orally fed, says American ASricultur-
ist. Otherwise he is no better of than
he would be were the extra food not
provided. Keep the trough full. and
he will eat after the rest have finished.
The runt should be kept With the SOW
for a couple Of weeks after the Others
Of the litter are wcancd. This gives
him Il chance to gain some before he is
compelled 20 subsist on what he eats
alone.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Thr EnXIish SfarIi ing /.

Well informed ornithologists say
that an extensive increase in the mum
Der of English starlings brought TO
This country would not only afford de
light to eyes and ears, but would be
highly beneficial in lessenlng the raw
ages Of many destructive insects which
become a prey to these birds. BY all
means, then, hurry over the starlings.
A lamentable error was committed
when those quarrelsome English spar
rows were imported These little fell
lows have been productive Of much
more harm than good I'm thIT country.
The starting would probably be a much
more useful importation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
FayC-tte Jspnncsc Game.

A favorite care game OF the Japbs
nese is played as follows: One hundred
well known proverbs are selected. each
divided into two parts and each part
printed on separate card. The host
OF the evening has the hundred first
halyes. which he reads aloud, one by
one. The hundred second halves are
dealt out to the other players, who
place their hands face upward OH the
"tatami," or thick mat Of rice straw,
on which they sit. AS the first half
Of any proyerb is read the holder Of
the second half throws it out or, If he
sees It unnotlccd among his neighbours
cards, seizes it and gives him one Of
his own. The player who is first "out'
wins. 1t Is very simple game, but 1t
affords great entertainment to the
players, for the quick sighted and
keen witted are constantly seizing the
cards Of their duller and clover neigh
bors, and this leads to much laughter
ana many good natured sarcasms.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

II you insist on pointing q revolver
That Is not loaded, point it at your
own head.
In man, that which Is called ooD-
science Is largely q fear that he msy
be found out.
When an elderly man marries, he ID
as hnble to fib about his age as the
average woman IS about hers.
Now up and up: when you tabe q
good look at yourself in the glass
don't you mink, well, I'm not such
lad booking fellow?'
Dc 1ok believe the stories heard
about bls salaries; you have told
m Tles OF ttis kind yourself and know
how Unreliable they are.-Atchison
Globe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
FACTS IN FEW LINES

The horse spur is said to have bees
used since 500 r. C.
The number Of miners employed In
Sreat Britain is S7l ,SSS.
Prussia has 2,O33 associations of ste-
nographcrs. with 81 POI members.
Germany's chief exports to her Afri
can colonies consist of spirituous LID
norS.
The prevailing religion of Korea is /
general and deep seated belief in eva
spirits.
An Austrian statistician finds thas
the average lease of life Of medical
practitioner is sixty years.
The population of Korea is 17,0OO,-
00o including 25,000 Japanese, who
control the couptrys activities.
A Russian medical Journal says Jap
anese physicians are almost invariably
well educated and conscientious.
Edinburgh proposes holding an inter
national exhibition in 1907 to celebrate
the biccntenary of the union of Scot
land and England.
More than three-fourths of the pub
lie school teachers of Utah are jealous
Mormons OF the strictest sect Of tho
Latter Day Saints.
When Queen Alexandra heard how
the moes were destroying crops il
Wales she ordered a moleskin num-
They became the rage, and the moleA
are nearly cxtcrninated.
A large number OF people in tho
capital of Kolapur. India, on seeing =
motor car for the first time prostrate&
themselves before II, declaring that %
was moved by an invisible god.
There are over 10000 Canadian bOrA
residents In Detroit, and, with their
children. Ahey make up about COCOA
Buffalo census shows a Canadian bora
population Of $4,000, Cleveland 10,00o
and Chicago figures up $4,000 OF more.
Holland has no patent system Or
trade mark laws Certificates Of origin
are not required there. An exception
however, Ia presently to be enforced
with respect to importatt0ns OF sugar.
since Russia has not subscribed to thu
Brussels convention.
Barbados business men have offered
to supply 10000 negroes for labor la
the TransvaaI and to agree to deliv0
them at Ilourenco Marques within
twelve months Mt 500 per head, pro-
yided the wages should be not lea9
than Sl2b0 per month, Tith board and
lodging.
According to the European Journals
Of science, the great storm Of red dus4
which swept up from Africa over
Europe some time ago Is doing a good
service to science In making the straits
IN the Alpine GLACIERS so that theT
can be studied with greater accuracy
In the future.
Napoleon Is an unusual, II Lot un-
precedentcd. Christian name to b
borne by the presiding officer Of .
British parliament. But Napoleon An
toine Belcourt, who has been elects9
speaker of the Canadian house Of Sonr
MONS can address meetingsQ sQr court u
fluent and excellent Eng!ih.
Smyrna. the commercial capitakaH<
Asia Minor, 200 miles south Of Con-
stantinopIa, is located at the far easa-
ern end Of Smyrna bay, an arm OF thg
Mediterranean extending forty mills
inland. Mountains, almost bare q
foliage, tower above the city on tho
northern. eastern and southern sIdeA
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Ius,c and Mathematics.

In Syracuse Adelina Patti during her
recent visit told a reporter how she
had recently been teaching music to q
little American girl.
"This little girl" she said lis de-
nxht. Her questions and ans8ers are
az entertaining as n comedy. The 9th
er day was explaining to her The
meaning cf the sgns f. and r., '"D,"'
I said, means forte. Now, IL II" means
forte what does -ff" meanr
Eighty said the little girl"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
Con d n d drums.

What did Lots wife turn to? To
rubber.
Why is a dogs tail a great novelty I
Because you never saw it before.
Why was Eve nader For Adams
express company.
Why does hen lay an egg? Be-
Cause If she dropped it she would break
Il.
Why do chimneys smoke? Because
they can't chew.
What becomes Of the night when day
breaks? Goes into mourning (morD
ing).
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

Experiments in planting trees Of DIFF.
ferent depths have been tested at n
acteristic thoroughncss. A number of
trees were set Mt the usual depth and
others ut various depths al lower thnn
the nominal, to see what effect this
would have upon the roots Of the trees.
In every case the tree, both in top and
roots. grew more slowly with every in
crease In depth in planting beyond tie
usual depth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

One of the chief reasons why poultry
does not do well on some farms is be.
cause they are generally kept in one
large dodk. from 30 to 80 hens fSe
quentH. If the flock was divided mp
and not more than twenty-five kept to-
gether the result would be general
Improvement In health and productive
ness
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19

Study soil and climate in your I'M
mediate vicinity and grow crops which
conditions justify arm and Ranch
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
PHIL MAYS BARGAIN.
An Experience the Artist Had VITA
Rowing CenJurer.

An amusing story is told Of the artiA
Pl Il May and an English conjurer at Q
fair at Stratford on-Avon. Phil was 10
the crowd which had gathered to watch
a very clever gentleman who was wrap
ping up soverclgns and half crowns IN
pieces of paper aud selling them for I
shilings The sharp had beautiful
face-such a face as Phil May loved to
draw. so he skctched him furtlvely-
But the gentleman saw him and mads
speech forthwith.
III that there celebrited portlit paint.
er With the tight breeches on will 'anA
up the picter, the equally celebrlted
bcnefactor TO 'oomanity wot is givin'
away guilds for coppers will reward In
accordingly" he shouted.
Phil, with twinkle in his eye, hand
cd up the drawing. The conjurer wa1
delighted with the sketch and pinned y
to the tailboard OF his cart. With au-
otter preliminary speech, he threw
three sovercigns, three half sovereigua
and several hall crowns into q piece oe
paper, screwed 1t up and handed 1t b
the artist. you'll be president Of tbs
bloomin' R'yal academy some dye
young man." said he. Here, catchT
- bargains n bargain" said Phil,
walking off with the packet OF gold aDA
silver
lie confessed aftcrward when he
opened the packet and found two pen
n!es and halfpenDy in it that 1t was
the most entcrtainln. commission be
had ever been paid for.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-11-19
To Tell u PuIIet From a IfSn.

1t is sometimes difficult to tell q
pulct from a hcn especially IL the pull
let is nearly matured, says Farmera'
Advocate. The hen usually has tAs
scale on the legs somewhat rough, au9
she las a short. hard spur. The undR-
bill Is stiff and the comb thick ard
rough to the touch. The pullet only
shows signs of spurs. her legs are
mooth, comb thin and free from rough
ness, bill plinble and claws short am
tspder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24
FINAL SESSION or YEAR
Berkeley County Court Completes
its Unfinished Business.
OFFICIALS HAVE ALL QUALIFIED
Men Elected in November Appears
and File Bond The Other
Business Transacted.

The Berkeley County court con-
vened in special session Wednesday
morning at 10 O'Clock with judge
Parks on the bencn and Com r.iksioners
] II Lemeu aud q W Stuckey present..
The session, although short was n
busy one and MANY matters were dis
posed Of.
John d Payne. recently elected TO-
the Office OF constable from Mil Greek
district for tsrm of four years. APP.
peared and qualified, after giving
bond with surety.
II L Smith. elected Justice Of the
peace OF Arden district, declined TO
qualify, and requested that hts
brother. ] ID Smith. b. appointed In
his place. J ID Smith appeared and
qualified, after being appointed By
| the court.
| John NJ Lands. elected constable
from Falling Wa ers district for torn
OF four years. appeared in court and
qualified. giving the required bond
wv Seibert, elected constable from
Arden district for term OF four wears,
qualified and gave bond.
SO Lupton. elected Justice Of the
peace from Gerrardstown district for
term Of four years. qualified and
gave bond.
Allen q Durham. elected constabls
from Gerradstown district, appearaj
and gave bond.
George A Kershner. elected iustirs
OF the peace of Falling Waters dist los
appeared and gave bond.
On motion OF Sheriff.elect e u
Gardner, his appointment Of 3 B Ket-s
tering and D r GLADDEN. a. deputiess
was confirmed by the court.
A petition, signed by Jerry Slcnaker
and others. asking for m appropysa-
tion for repairing the ford at Back
Greek on the road leading TO 0ano-
town. vas presented 10 the court
The court authorized the improves
ment, which in cost was mt to exceed
$40 and was TO be done under the su-s
pervision OF Road superintendent s H
Ashton.
After correcting several erroneous
assessment and ordering several ac-s
counts against the county paid. court
adjourned for the special session.
The new session will be in january.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-12-24

MISS Cusn~a Vas pronounced
beauty and was he acknowledged
belle in the sec ..on IN which she lived
Mrs. Reynolds and young Davis met
Tor the first time at dance at coun-
try house, and frequently thereafter
he became her escort.
The friendship thus begun speedily
ripened into love. Davis proposed and
the young woman was willing but her
parents could NOT reconcile themselves
to the idea OF their beautiful and ac-
complished daughter marrying a poor
railroad brakeman. and the young
man was sent on his way with q
broken heart
Young Davis disappeared. to rise
rapidly In the railroad service. until
he became the richest and most pow
srful citizen in his state, while Miss
Cushwa became the bride Of DR.. John
Reynolds. a prominent physician OF
Shepherdstown, her former flame"
also in the course of time taking unto
himself q life partner in distant part
Of the state.
II was not until many years after
ward that the two old sweethearts
came together again. one as q widowei
and the other a. . widow. The old