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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
WORD is MODERN ENGLISH.
"Chap" To-Day Has Not Meaning OLD
Writers Gave to Il.

The name of the new play at the
Criterion, Prince Chap" would have
been quite unintelligible to an English
man of Shalespeares time. Not until
the end of the sixteenth century did
Chapman a trader or peddler, get
contracted into chap even in vulgar
speech, and even then for a long time
1t did not advance beyond the mean.
ing of buyer or customer.
In this sense Steele speaks Of hunt.
ing after chaps" and Wilkes writes
that perhaps Mrs. Mead would buy,
but she would be hard chap" Chap"
seems to have reached its ultimate
stage as casual equivalent of man"
through the intermediate sense of q
man with whom one has dealings, not
of business, but Of good fellowship.
The case Of customer" is very sim.
liar. Shakespeare used it to mean a
boon companion, but "a queer Gus
toner now means little more than "a
queer man. There is a trace of the
old companionship idea, however,
when a young woman speaks Of my
chap" and in prince Chap" ITSELF
London Chronicle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Real Home of the Peanut.

Botanists have placed the home Of
the peanut in Africa, but some author
tiles think it native to Brazil Louis
lana finds the Spanish variety-a
small but fine nut-best adapted to
the climate of that state. The "goob-
er grabbers" of Georgia and South
Carolina like the small white and red
peanut of Tennessee, and each year
shows an increasing cultivation in
those states of that variety.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
hOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Cstarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F, J. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
orabie in all business transactions aud financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. hINNAE d MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF th6
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family PMS for constipation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Winter Tourist Rates.

Chicago to Florida and Cuba via the
Big Four Route through Cincinnati
and Chattanooga Leave Chicago
1880 p. m, arrive Jacksonville $50
a. m. Fastest service to the south.
Inquire of |. p Spinning general north.
ern agent, 23S Clark street, Chicago.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Famous Band Leader Dead.

Prof. Louis Schneider, the first d.
rector Of the Marine band in Wash.
ington and the leader of the Imperial
band, which was at the surrender Of
Sedan, has just died in New York.
He received decorations from Ma.
poleon III, from the king of Italy, the
king Of Belgium and Pope Leo XIII
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

According to a celebrated compos.
er. the popular song, though sneered
At by the superior is in reality the
ambition Of most composers. Thou
sands of them, he says, would give
their ears to write a tune that
reached the barrel-organs." And when
it has been on the organs some little
time a good many other people would
wish to dispose Of their ears.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Cheap Sterilization,

Tests made In France indicate that
water can be sterilized with ozone at
the cost of about a cent and a half
for every one thousand gallons, when
the process is carried on on a large
scale.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Holiday Excursion Rates.

On December 20, q, %, %, "a, rs,
30, 81 and January list, the Mnneapo-
lis & st. Louis will sell round trip ex.
cursion tickets at rate of one and one
third fare, limited for return to and
including January 7, 1907.
For particulars and folders call on
agents
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

FITS, st. Nitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Hines
Great Nerve Restorcr Send for Free 81 90
trial bottle and treatise. DR. r. II. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

The letter carrier expects every
body on his route to take things as
they come.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

Any man who tries to dodge his
taxes has no business to banker for
fame.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

Garfield Tea, the Herb laxative, is mild
and potent, take it for constipation and
TO regulate a 2luggsh liver.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

Dyeias is az easy as washing when
PUTNAM FARELESS DNES are used.
Ask your druggist.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

Men who pose as judges Of human
nature get good many hard bumps.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

A one.sided affair is all right II 1t
happens to be bright side
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

He hastens to repentance who hasti
ly judges.-Publius Syrus.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

Write for prices and ship to Mcmillan
Fur & Wool Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

He who envies the happiness Of 9th.
ors win never be happy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

A woman has but little use for .
man who thinks he is the whole
thing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
PILES CURED q TO If

PAXO OINTMENT is guaranteed 10 cure any case
OF Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudlus PLes in
. 10 Ia days or money refunded. soc.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29

For Prices on Poultry,
Either live or dressed, write Il. +. Cobb,
). Paul.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-29
Top Prices for Hides. Furs, PeIts.

Write for circular and catalogue No. o
y. W. Hide & Fur Co, Minneapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

e. d. Sanderson, In the Garden Magazine,
In their migrations from plant to
plant the lice are often aided by their
foster-mothers, the ants. for many
species are carefully cared for and
guarded by the ever-diligent ants. A
peculiar. sweetish liquid called honey
dew" Is secreted by the aphides of
whicht he ants are very fond To Sc
cure this they herd the aphides, much
as If they were little green cattle.
Frequently an ant may be seen tap
ping an aphide with her antennae,
upon which drop of the honey dew
is exuded and quickly Tapped up Thus,
the ants are probably entirely respon-
sible for carrying the young aphides
which affect the strawberry roots in
Delaware Maryland, New Jersey and
elsewhere, from the foliage down 10
the roots, and for carrying them from
plant to plant. as the plants wither
from their injury. The melon louise is
similarly carried by the ant from hill
TO hill. But most remarkable of all
Is the case of the corn-root aphis
which lays Its eggs In ants nests in
the fall, where they are carefully
guarded all winter and in the spring
the young aphides are carried by the
ants to the roots of their favorite fodd
plants.
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famine he lays to the following causes:
l. A people deprived of self-protection
in trade, commerce and industries
2. Heavy taxation.
g. A government by foreigners.
a. Heavy military expenditures.
s. The destruction of native manufac-
lures.
8. The drain OF wealth to Great Britain.
This drain is variously estimated at
from twenty-five to thirty million pounds
year The taxation according to in
come is three times that of the English
and four times that of the Scotch.
The average yearly income in England
Is said to be 900 shillings. This is thirty
times the average income of the people of
India. In Great Britain an average of
GA person is spent on liquors This is
two and half times as much as the peo-
pie of India have to spend on food drink,
clothing, fuel, education. recreation, reli-
gon. medlcine-everything Not much
chance to save up for time of need.
Calcutta magazine, the Indian World,
in connection with Mr.. Sunderland's book,
calls England a Stranger and demands
comparison between Britain ruled India
and self-ruled Japan.
"Time has passed. Which country now
is in advance? India with her ruler or
Japan, which has shaped her own de-
velopment?
1--WE denounce ancient Rome for I'M
poverishing her provinces and draining
their wealth TO enrich herself England
is doing exactly the same thing in India.
Only she is doing 1t skilfully, adroitly, by
enlightened methods.
But probe beneath the surface of fine
words and we find the same hideous bust
ness for which in the end Rome paid so
dear. Called by its right name, 1t is ma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
How He Knew.

From Harpers Weekly.
Not long ago man was about to
purchase a barrel of apples at the
establishment of a produce dealer.
They appeared to be especially fine
ones, but an old farmer standing near
whispered to him to look in the mid
die of the barrel. This the would-be
purchaser did. to find that with the
exception of a layer at each end, the
apples were small and inferior.
I'm much obliged" he said, turn
ing to the old farmer.
eve got some nice ones on my
wagon | jest brought in, the old fell
low ventured, difidently.
81 take a barrel from you, then,'
the man said. paying him the price
and giving his address for their de-
livery.
Say" bystander asked. as the
purchaser walked away, how did you
know those apples in the center of the
barrel we're no good?"
A twinkle came into the old codger's
eye.
"Oh, that was one of my bar'ls," he
said.
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vent the Introduction of the poison, but
nothing will induce me to raise a revenue
from the Vice and misery of my people,"
Inc Emperor himself a reformed opium
eater had lost three sons by the vice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
itism. 1t is one nation living

tional parasitism. 1t is one nation living
on another.
This parasitism cannot go on indefi-
nitey. If England averts the doom she
must lift India to her side, educate the
children, push forward irrigation, i'm
prove agriculture. build up the ruined
manufactures and fill fewer offices with
Europeans and more with Indians"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

China is essentially an agricultural
country and from time mmemorial it has
been the custom of the sovereign 10 initi-
ate Chinese new year, which begins in the
spring. by turning over a few burrows in
the sacred field"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Chinese history dates back to 26Sl B. c.,
when the people were made up into clans
OF tribes and We're ruled by sovereign
who was chosen by his subjects as the
one most worthy to rule.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Six hundred and thirteen million one
hundred and forty thousand dollars rep
resents the national Indebtedness with in
terest and other charges amounting to
500 49,, 600
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trary to the civil and religious laws of the
empire, as laid down In the collected reg
ulations and in the sacred books Of Con-
fucius, be enacted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Her revenues amount annually to $62,
10000. while her expenditures are 81,
500, 000
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Area of China proper. 15S2,42O square
tendencies. area, 4,s76,4OO square miles;
population, 426, 300.
Tsai-ten. born August ,, 1872, succeed
ed to the throne on the death of his cous-
in, January %, 1875. lie assumed the
reins of government nomlnally March.
, 1887 when he came of age. From the
time of his marriage in 1889 up to septem-
Der, 1898. he was the actual head of China,
but because of his rather cratic tenden-
Giles toward reform the Empress Dowager
resumed the power and has since re-
manned at the head of affairs.
Tsl-An, the Empress Dowager, is a
Manchu; a "big-footed" woman, as the
Manchus never bind the feet of their
children. Together with large number
of her sex, she went to Picking to be pre-
scented to the Emperor Henfung ON the
occasion of his choosing his coneubines or
secondary wives. She was highly edueat-
ed and accomplished and pleased the En-
peror, who made her one of his concu-
hines She had one son whom the present
Emperor succeeded to the throne.
Tsai-Tien has no children and there is
no designated successor.
The laws of the empire are laid down in
the collected regulations of the Using
dynasty Supreme direction of affairs
rests in a privy council and the admins
tration is under the direction of cabinet
composed of -four members. two of Man
chu and two of Chinese origin. In addi-
tion to these are two representatives of
the Great College" whose duty 1t is to
keep watchful eye lest something con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

This was followed by the feudal system.
which continued for nearly twenty GEN.
turtles and was similar to the feudal sys-
tenn i'm Europe in medieval times.
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lneSe Two representatives are cdheN
ministers of state and under their direc-
tion are eight boards corresponding to the
Presidents cabinet.
The priVy council meets in the presence
of the sovereign to transact its daily bus
mess between the hours of and a. m.
There are three existing religions in
China Confucanism, Buddhism and Tao
ism. No ecclesiastical hierarchy is MAIN
tanned at the public expense. nor is there
any priesthood attached TO the Confucian
religion, although that is the state re-
liglon. The bulk of the people are Budd-
hlsts, but many. to be on the safe side,
practice all three.
China's army on a peace footing until
recently consisted of $500 officers and
men. Since Japan's war with Russia the
army has been greatly augmented,
Her navy consists of one protected
cruiser, fourteen other cruisers. thirteen
| sea going gunboats. thirteen river gun
boats, twelve torpedo boats, manned by
| 29i Officers and 1920 men.
Six hundred and thirteen million one
| hundred and forty thousand dollars rep
| resents the national Indebtedness, with in
| terest and other charges amounting to
| $50, 452. 900.
Her revenues amount annually to s62.
| 10000, while her expenditures are ST.
| $4,000
China is essentially an agricultural
country and from time immemorial it has
| been the custom of the sovereign 10 initi-
! ate Chinese new year. which begins in the
| spring. by turning over a few burrows in
| the sacred field"
Chinese history dates back to 26s7 B. c.,
when the people were made up into clans
OF tribes and We're ruled by sovereign
who was chosen by his subjects as the
one most worthy to rule
This was followed by the feudal system
which continued for nearly twenty CEN
turtles and was similar to the feudal sys-
. tenn i'm Europe in medieval times.
| BY 40s H. c.. China was divided into
seven great states and each state was
| contending for the supremacy. In 221 r.
| c.. the king of Tasng was victorious an6
| he assumed the title of Hwang III. or En-
peror. This enterprising and far-seeing
| ruler decided that as there was but one
| sun In the heavens SO there should be but
one ruler In China and with his reign the
present imperial form of government was
| founded.
The reigning dynasty dates from l6i3
/ The great wall was erected in 2l4 b
] c, II is about 1900 miles long with d
| breadth OF twenty-five feet at the base
and fifteen feet at the top. The height
| varies from fifteen to thirty feet.
| Unlike the Japanese. the Chinese art
meat eaters. Fowls. including ducks and
| geese. are abundantly consumed and pork
! is the most used of all flesh meats. The
number of pigs raised is enormous.
Names of Chinese provinces have per-
sonal Interpretation, the same as Indian
names. For example, the Kan-suh prov
ince signifies sweet-Sedate, while Chin
Lii translated. reads Direct Rule, and An
Hwei means Peace-Glory. The provinces
are ruled by goYernors-general appointed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

These two representatives are called
ministers of state and under their direc-
tion are eight boards corresponding to the
Presidents cabinet.
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Tsai-Tien has no children and there is
no designated successor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Her navy consists of one protected
cruiser. fourteen other cruisers. thirteen
a-going gunboats thirteen river gun
boats, twelve torpedo boats, manned by
294 officers and 5000 men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Chinas army on a peace footing until
recently consisted of $500 officers and
men. Since Japans war with Russia the
army has been greatly augmented.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

The privy council meets in the presence
of the sovereign to transact its daily bus
mess between the hours of and a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Names of Chinese provinces have a per-
sonal Interpretation. the same as Indian
names. For example, the Kan-suh prov
ince signifies Sweet Sedate. while Chin
LII translated. reads Direct Rule, and An
Hwei means Peace-Glory The provinces
are ruled by goyernors-general appointed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

China Is said to have more suicides than
any other country in the world. In one
year 100000 cases were reported although
these figures may not be regarded as au-
thentic.
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Facts About Countries
CHINA.


] E. BRIGHAM.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Unlike the Japanese, the Chinese are
meat eaters. Fowls. including ducks and
geese. are abundantly consumed and pork
is the most used of all flesh meats. The
number of pigs raised is enormous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Betrothals take place at the early age
of seven and the wishes of the contract
ing parties are not consulted. Under nc
circumstances may the girl break Off her
betrothal and IL is not an infrequent oc-
currence for Chinese girls to kill them
selves rather than be forced into matri-
mony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

There are three existing religions in
China. Confucianism Buddhism and Tao
ism. No ecclesiastical hierarchy Is main
tanned at the public expense. nor is there
any priesthood attached to the Confuciar
religion, although that is the state re
| iglon. The bulk of the people are Budd
| hlsts, but many. to be on the safe side
| practice all three.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

NAY WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF SHOWING YOU
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The great wall was erected in PA h.
c. Ii is about 1900 miles long with a
breadth of Twenty-Five feet at the ba Sc
and fifteen feet at the top. The height
varies from fifteen to thirty feet,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

The relening dynasty dates from 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Emperor Taoukwang in reply to Eng
lands demand for the legalzation of the
opium trade. said: True, I cannot pre-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-07

The last congress is entitled to the
record ot a busy congress. Though
no epoch making laws we're enacted,
several statutes Of real importance
were duly considered and passed.
The rate bill is thought to be an
Improvement upon the existing
statute. The pure food bill was not
as well considered as it might have
been but it is an effort in the right
direction and, it is hoped, will lead to
more perfect legislation on that
subject. The inspection law ought
to improve packing house conditions
The admission Of Oklahoma, which
ought to have been admitted as two
states owing to difference of conditions
greater than has existed side by side
In this country since the days Of
slavery, was probably better than to
have longer kept these people out
merely to prevent an increase Of
western representation in congress,
The decision Of congress in favor of
the presidents plan Of a lock canal
at Panama is perhaps a matter which
only engineers are qualified to pass
upon, but 1t would appear from a
business mans point Of view a serious
mistake. 1t would seem TO make
certain a rival canal some day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-07

The partnership Of Vaughan &
Dotson has been dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.. Dots)n left Tuesday
night for Nelson, in Saline county,
for a visit, and from there he will 90
to California for the benefit OF his
health. Mr.. Dotson quit the store
last winter on account Of his health,
but found travelling worse for him
than the confinement OF the store,
He returned and went into partner
ship with Mr. Vaughan. hut he has
been warned that he must make a
change both Of climate and Of mode
OF life. Mr. Dotson has no particular
occupation IN view 10 California. He
hopes to find some out. OF doors EN-.
ploYmeut that will benefit him.
Monday evening while a driver was
bringing Neil Todhunter's fine
PAGER, DR.. Jake, TO Lexington to
enter. In the Fourth Of July races, the
horse a through a barb wire fence
near HlgRinsville AMI was badly cub
and scratched about the shoulders
and legs. DR.. Fulkerson sewed up
the wounds and the horse is expected
to recover, but perhaps not 10 time
to make some Of the earlier races In
which he has been entered.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-07

No public man was ever more
closely watched for a misstep than
is Mr.. Bryan today. 1t will be mar
velous II a man who is SO frequently
interviewed, who edits a newspaper,
and whose services as a political
speaker are so much In demand can
avoid some .njudicious utterance for
the next year. Mr.. Bryan has given
out several important interviews in
which positive convictions have been
expressed, as the people expect and
demand of a leader. and what he has
said is what the people have swanted
to hear.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-07

The Russian parliament has sent
representatives to thousands Of Rus
sian towns to explain to the people.
how harmful to the cause Of revolu
tion are the maSsacres OF the Jews,
which have shocked the world. The
governments Of several western
nations have brought Influence to bear
upon the government Of Russia to
put a stop to these outrages, which
are believed to have been authorized
from the capital as a mea of divert
ing the attention Of the revolutionists.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1906-07-07

James w. Mytton, OF st. Joseph,
candidate for the democratic
congressional nomination suggests
that all the candidates release their
instructed delegates and submit their
claims to a democratic primary, A
deadlock is threatened. Mytton, it
appears, would have nothing 10 lose
by such an arrangement, for he has
been conducting a very aggressive
campaign, and 1t is believed that few
votes would be transferred to him
upon the withdrawal Of the weaker
candidates.