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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01

brought them 10 bank In we'll under
Il minute to the pound. and our ap-
pettes were only whetted for more
sport and larger fish
Near the head of the fish.water is a
still, deep pool, formed inside the
main current of the river where fly
fishing is a vain occupation. There Is
no proper stream to carry a fly, and.
moreover, the water Is too deep for
the fish to rise To "A fly, One fine day.
from a rough platform made for the
purpose. ! dropped a prawn into this
prawn pool, as 1t is felicitously
named. II was n prawn like young
lobster boiled a brilliant red shiny
from the glyccrine bottle and deity
fastened to a flight OF hooks with red
silk. Let no practical fisherman de-
sptse the prawn. It has tempted
many lordly salmon to Its death,
and-we were out to kill salmon Il
the Aaro whales sternly decline the
artificial fly. II were we'll to try them
with a change Of lure. SO my prawn
was quietly dropped into the depths.
and gradually progressed down the
pool, then came a rapid tug at the
line. and the next moment a tight line
and bending rod signhcd the hooking
Of a salmon. He felt heavy. and for
few moments took two or three
short turns in the calm water. Then.
without moments warning, the fsh
ran out into the stream, showed his
lOrdly bulk for a moment like a por.
poise near the further bank. and was
of down the rapid flowing Aaro like
a flash, Come on" yelled Aalcrs, my
gafer, and bolted down the bank OF
the river ready with EaG handle to
clear me line from Intervening rocks.
The reel screamed "a nearly 100 yards
Of silk running-lIne were taken off Il
In that first mad rush. For over 300
yards that salmon ran down the river
with scarcely pause, taxing my best
efforts to follow him down the rocky
bank and get back, as best might.
some Of the long length Of line he
had run out. For the next ten minutes
his fate hung In the balance. Once
the line caught In a high rock, and
was only just lifted In time by Anders
with the gan handle. Then we came
to pool above the lower rapids
where halt was absolutely ncces
sary. Once below this pool, and no
power on earth could have saved nv
tackle and brought the FISH to bank
For many minutes It was touch and
so, Inch by inch, however the limo
was recovered. and the fish gradually
brought up into calmer water and
nearer to his fate. Then. after
period OF Notwithstanding excitement.
his great slvery bulk was slowly
drawn into shallower water and
finally. came the quick stroke OF the
gan, mighty splashIng. and a bright
36pounder lay gasping on the grassy
bank
HENRY SETON Eapu
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
HENRY SETON KARR.
ParaC xicaI?

young woman who has been do.
Ing missionary wrok on the east side
had an experience last week that
came near ending her charitable e.
forts, says the New York Sun. On
one windy, sold day she met In the
streets three Italian children--two
girls and a bOy-who were barefooted
She stopped them, and they told her
that their parents couldn't buy them
shoes, they were so poor.
The charitably,inclined young wo
man first fitted them out with stock
ings, and then bought them thhree
pairs or shoes. The children started
for home looking very happy. The
next day she met one of the gi-ls on
the street.
Wont you come and visit us?"
asked the girl
I'D be pleased TO-" said the mis-
sionary. who felt that what she had
done was appreciated, Where do
you i've"
"Oh, you'll have 10 go ont to Engle-
wood, n. j." ssid the little girl
We're going 10 move tomorrow.
Papa has bought two house out
there
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
EVIL In hilh Hats.

A French physician has been taking
notes on the temperature in high hats
In the early morning, when the doc
tor was walking Ia the Bots de Bou
logne, while the shade temperature
was Z, degrees, the instrument inside
the hat registered sc degrees. AT
noon, when the outer air was at 90
degrees the temperature inside the
hat was 10S degrees. In the evening
with a cool breeze at 6S degrees blow
ing, the top hat temperature was IS
degrees. The doctor is to read a pa
per before the academy showing tina:
THIS unnatural heating of the head
causes many nervous diseases and az
fections Of the brain.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
Fun for the Neiqhbors.

Virgil p. Kline. the noted corpora
ton lawyer of Cleveland, in an ad-
dress upon ambition" said: "Amoi-
ton is an excellent thing. Without It
the world would not progress. But
there are worthy and unworthy am
billions, silly and wise, benefcent and
maleficent ones. Then there are the
peculiar the distinctive ambitions,
such as we see In childhood. Thus
once knew little boy who had an
ambition to be letter carrier, and,
finding In cedar chest in the attic
a great bundle of love letters that
his mother had been preserving since
the days OF her courtahip, he packed
them in leather school satchel and
distributed them from house to house
throughout the neighborhood."
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01

engaging manner There were soma
very handsome hat-pins In filigree sill
yer and baroque pearls, but other.
wise there was no trimming on the
hat except the beautiful ribbon.
All last season we were wearing
masses of ostrich feathers on after.
noon hats. but the feathers of the sum.
mer were as nothing to those OF the
coming winter On hats for cere.
monious occasions the big milliners
think nothing OF arranging from six
to eight large feathers and certainly
the effect Is very striking it-ln some
cases-slighty reminiscent OF the
hearse OF days gone by More than
ever Is the exquisite light marabout
feather In favor; In certain shade,
Of gray It IS delicious and also in the
more subtle shades Of the popular
nut-brown. Black lnarabout feathers
do not at all please ne, bur Tor after.
noon concerts or receptions a. cream
felt hat literally loaded with mar
about Is very satisfactory sight
! must not forget to mention tho
high buttoned boots OF dark-hued
suede leather which are Just now so
fashionable. In navy, bottle-green,
nut brown. and smoke gray these
boots are quite charming worn. of
course, with crosses OF exactly the
same shade. In all cases the soIes
and heels are black, not brown.
JEAENE NLLLLL.na
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
An Electric 1s.t

The officials of New Yorh are very
severe on fake" beggars ana bogus
cripples II a deaf and dumb stranger
is found begging or soliciting rims
there he Is put to the following test 10
prove that he is really In need or aid
and unable to help himself. A power.
ful electric battery has been provided
at each Of the several hospitals. and
when mute Is found asklns for
aid he Ia taken TO the hospital ana the
Juice" is turned on II the victim
goes the limit without "hollerinx" he
Is turned loose and permitted to con.
tlnue his business Of living withou.
working During ono week five
fake" mufes were discovered through
The use Of The electric battery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
Some Dictates of Fashion

In all the best hats OF the season
handsome ribbons play a prominent
part. The hats themselves-for the
most part-are simple In shape and
bale crown, all the charm and nov
city Of the hat depends on the quality
and arrangement OF the ribbon bows
which so generously decorate 1t. The
favorite combination Of colors-at the
NON ent-is pale pearl gray and gray
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01

The singer, at the end OF the prar-
tice aria, painted heavily.
Il sang 1876 notes that time" he
said, with )ut once taking breath"
Indeed That must be record"
mo. The record is held by Courtic
Pounds, Pounds sang 3l6 notes witt.
out respiration In 1898, The record
previous TO that was held by Farinel,L
with 300 notes. Norman Salmond has
sung PSF notes In this way.
1T is wonderful what lunga trained
singers have. The average man cot d
hardly sing 50 notes without brea h.
ing. whereas TO the singer 200 would
be nothing"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
In London.

read in the paper the other day
that men ~ fashion are wearing in.
visible nets now TO keep the crimped
waves OF their hair In perfect order.
can you believe this rTruth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01

The child had been taught 10 say
grace at the table. Occasionally he
varied It. 20 Lord, please forgive us
for this breakfast they've put on the
table" he Faid one morning.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01
T he Extreme,

Cold blooded, Why. Henry. be.
lloye you would actually calculate
whether or not a girl was good
housekeepe- while ktsstug herr.
Life
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-12-01

White cloth relieved by collar and eur
trimmings OF black velvet, and by stitch
Cd bands Of the cloth, forms a rimple but
stylish walking gown for winter day.
blue ribbon. A lovely hat seen re
Gently was a cloche in very soft,
pale shade Of gray felt with an i'm.
mensely full crown OF mirror velvet
IN a darker shade and long lengths OF
gray blue satin tribbon twisted into
careless bows on and undsr the brim
the hat was raised considerably at
the left side on q velvet bandeau, and
the bows Of soft ribbon were crushed
together against the hair IN = most
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
NEW COLOR SCHEME
ATTRACTS ATTENTION
Saks & Co. Show Some Novel
Displays in Their
Windows.

one of the most attractive and novel
fan displays IS being made by Saks g.
CO., and shows one Of the prevailing
shades which viii dominate the IAN
style.
Each year the firm presents some
interesting things In the way Of mems
wear and usually offers il I'm an at
Tactive way. This season one large
window is devoted 20 the new shade of
pearl gray and the scheme is effectively
carried out.
The basis for the window decoration
Is made of several soft, pearl gray hats.
and from this IN every direction through
the window space there are hanFker-
chiefs, nechWear. hatbands and other
things. each in the new shade Of pearl
gray. II is whole gray window and
one which has attracted considerable
aJte'i-ion from shoppers.
For several weeks the firm has had
thls scheme i'm mind and iu preparation
FOR II they had made by special order
large assortment of hats, neckties.
handkcrc hiefs and other articles of the
same shade. The effect is very Strtl-
ing and the window offers one of the
most attractive i'm the fan display in
Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
ENPERANGE WORKERS
ENJOYING AN OUTING
Perseverance Lodge, Good Templars
Spending Day at Luna
Park.

This is Good Templar Day at Luna
Park-the occasion of the outing of
Perseverance Lodge. Good Templars.
This will make the second gathering of
temperance people at Luna Park this
season. Minnehaha Lodge, No. !, Inter
national order. having held an outing
al the big resort August To-
The morning was devoted TO numerous
games and sports among the children
present. The afternoon viii be spent
in sightseeing along the Trail. and in
the enjoyment of the free rides pro-
vide for the little Templars who are
attending.
Among some of the more important
gatherings at the park this week will
be the White Eagle Tribe Of Red Men
and the Ice Drivers and Helpers Union,
Tuesday; Center Market Day, Wednes-
Gay; the Willing Workers of the Grace
Baptist Church. Georgetown, Thursday
Unity Council. Sons Of Jonadab, Friday
and the Southern Railway Employees
Saturday The latter outing VIII be
augmented by the Stationary Engineers
Association and the members of the
Veteran Club, Government Printing
Ohice
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
.HALES' WORK POOR.
FOREMAN REPORTS
Reason Stated for BOOkbind-
er's Suspension at Govern
ment Printing Office.

Acting Foreman Ashton uf the Govern
ment Printing Office bindery this morn
ing made his report 20 the Public
Printer on tho suspension of Book
binder Jacob @. HaIes Hales Is charged
with turning out piece of work unfit
10 be delivered and. which. it is claimed,
mLstDe done over again. II is also alleged
that when charged that work was in-
feri0r Hales admitted that it would not
pass inspection. and asked that he be
transferred TO another division. His re-
quest was denied. and he was suspended.
Public Printer SuuinEs turned over
the papers I'm the case 10 Acting Chief
Inspector Moores, of the inspection di-
vision, with instructions 90 make
thorough examination Of the books on
which Hales was engaged.
In the case of Eookblnder Tanner. who
was suspended three weeks ago for
cause. IL was stated az the printing ONCE
today that the Public Printer was not
ready 90 decide the case. as he wanted
to examine the record of the men in the
biudery.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
AMBASSADOR LELSHMANS EXCITING LIFEIT
FATE
HANGS IN BALANCE
Election in Maine Today
Ends Campaign Noted
for Bitterness.

PORTLAND. Maine. Sept 1O.-Elec-
ton is being neld in Maine today under
circumstances that make IL more than
ever an event Of national interest The
most noteworthy incident OF the bitter
campaign just ended has been the part
played by Samuel Gompers, president
OF the American Federation Of Labor
who attacked Congressman Charles E
Littleheld on account Of the latter's al
legged hostility 10 the cause OF organized
labor Mr. Gompers' declaration sc
alarmed the Republicans of the State
that they hastily appealed 10 Washing
ton, and as a result Of the Administra-
tiOn's quick response Maine has been
stumped by speakers Of national fame
The outlook today Is favorable 10 the
success OF Governor William T. Cobb
over his Democratic antagonist Cyrus
". Davis, Of Waterville. In ordinary
years Maine has gone Republican on
State issues by a majority OF 1000 OF
more.
Mr.. Littletield had over 5000 plurality
two years ago. His plurality viii be
greatly reduced # he is reelected. Cen
eral opinion seems 10 be that he win win
by reason of lhe fact that his oppOsi-
zion Will be divided among the Demo
Gratis. Pr1hibitioEists. and Socialists. the
latter especially being figured for a
great gain.
Should the Democrats get control Of
the Legislature by reason Of the Prohl-
bition fight. they would select a new
Senator OF their faith in place OF Sen
ator Frye.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
ACTOR HACEAY SUED
BY WIFE FOR DIVORCE
One of WashingtOn's Earliest Matinee
Idols Now Boston
Resident.

Dispatches from Boston state that
Mrs. Georgia Porter Mackay, daughter
Of Lynn Boyd Porter. the author has
begun suit for divorce against her nus
band. Charles Mackay. the actor.
The news is OF special interest 70
Washington theatergOers who know 8fr
Maekay through his connection with
local stock companies. Some years ago
ne was sT55IuUus member Of the
National Comedy Company, the first
summer stock company organized in
Washington, that had its home III the
National Theater. under the manage
meut of W. II. Rapley.
Mr. Mackay was regarded as one Of
WashingtOn's earliest matinee idols. and
az that time, although the general pub
lie knew nothing of IT, he was ap-
parently very happily married. Soon
after leaving Washington, however. he
and his wife were separated by divorce
end IL was not long before his mar
rlage 10 Miss Porter took place
Since leaving here Mr. Mackay has at
various times been q member Of the
Castle Square Stock Company IN BOs-
ton. and reports from that city state
that Miss Lillian Kemple, the leading
woman Of the company is named by
Mrs. Mackay in the suit
Mr. Mackay has attained considerable
notice ir the literary field by his verse
writing. A number of his poems have
appeared during the past few years iu
Tromiuent magazines
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
DOLLAR TO BROTHERS.
80 CENTS TO NEPHEW

A bequest Of 50 cents to her nephew,
James II. Hughes. the gifts of 81 tc
each Of her brothers. Henry c. and Al
fred Jones. are devises made by Anna
NJ. Craig by heI viii. dated June 3. 1901,
which was today offered for probate.
She dispOses of the remainder of her
estate as follows: To her sister, Louise
Hughes, 500 and a trunk and its con-
tents; 10 her nieces. Lillian Thomas
and Lula Hughes, $ each, 10 Ethel
Coakley a gold watch and the remainder
To her friend. Susan Becker. who is
named as eXecutriX
Mary Ann Orrid by her viii, dated
July % last, leaves her estate to her
brother, Horace Orrid. and names the
Rev William ID. Jarvis as executor Of
her viii.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
CUT HIS THROAT,
THEN PHONED NEWS
TO THE REPORTERS
Dramatic Suicide of An
tonic Pride, New York
Man About Town.

NEW YORK, Sept. IO-Cutting his
throat from ear 10 ear. Antonio Pride.
man about town, called up his physt-
clan from the Longacre Hotel today and
then telephoned for a reporter 10 give
him the story Of his suicide.
The man died before he could tell the
love tragedy OF his life. which he kept
a secret for many years.
A frst-nigkter at the theaters and
known 10 everybody on the Rialto An
tonic Pride lived his life without the
companiousbip of women. Early today
he sent "a hurry call for his physician
and then called up "a newspaper office.
"A man has cut his throat, he tele-
phoued. The voice was punctuated with
Easps and sursles. The reporter asked
Who 10 was. The voice came back al
most inaudibly: Tony Pride, He's a
dead one"
The physician and reporter found Pride
sitting on the edge of his bed I'm the h0-
tel. He smiled feebly. sank back. and
died
The Washington times., 1906-09-10

days I was completely cured, and !
think permanently, as it was about 1--WE
years ago.
"The psoriasis first made its appear
snce IN red spots, generally forming a
circle, leaving in the center aspot about
the size of a silver dollar Of sound flesh.
In a short time the affected circle
would form a heavy dry scale Of a white
silvery appearance and would gradually
drop of. To remove the entire scales
by bathing or using oil TO soften them
the flesh would be perfectly raw, and q
light discharge of bloody substance
would ooze out. That scaly crust would
form again in twenty-four hours. It
was worse on my arms and limbs, al
though it was il spots al over my
body, also on my scalp. II / let the
scales remain too long without remOy-
ing by bath or otherwise, the skin
would crack and bleed. suffered
intense itching. worse st nights after
getting warm in bed, or blood warm
by exercise, when it would be almost
unbearable.
"To sum it all up, / would not go
through such another ordeal Of affection
for thirty-five years for the State Of
Kansas. (signed) ". NJ Chidester,
Hutchinson, Kan, April 20, 1905"
Cutoura Soap, Ointment and Pis sold tresEhoui
As 5ssd. Potter Drug Chem Corp Sole Props b0stoas
- Malls AEaa, = Eos q Cssa IoEEGri1g HslsoEa-
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
YACHTS RACING AGAIN
FOR ROOSEVELT CUP

MARPLEHEAD. Mass, Sept To-
Only three candidates remain in the
contest for the Roosevelt Cup, two of
them American boats and the other
German. The four races of last week
eliminated from the original six son
ders' all but the Vim, the AUX. and
the WannSSee
The AUX and Wannssee have each
won a race. while the Vim has cap
tured two, so that another victory for
the latter viii mean the permanent
ownership Of the trophy. The start
this morning was In a heavy fog.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
TRIED TO SAVE HAT
AND LOST HIS LIFE

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. l9.-His ef-
forts TO recover his hat. which had been
blown on cost Petrio Narlino his life.
He was riding IN a street car when a
gust Of wind removed his hat lie
grasped for IT, but lost his balance and
IeH from lhe car striking lhe PACK OF
hour later.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Davis, both of Bedford Cily, Va.
Robert W. CarneaI. Lent, Va, and
Minnie Belle. New London. Va
Joseph Fitzpatrick and Margaret F.
Harold.
George W. Bond. Staunton, Pa, and
Lannie $. lie Roy. District OF Columbia.
Maurice A. Willard and Cora V
Barse.
Joseph Moody Baltimore. Md, and
Hattie Carr, District of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
FIRM OF |. HAAS & co.
ACHIEVES BIG SUCCESS

The firm Of I. Haas & Co. tailors. OF
12n Pennsylvania avenue, has met with
enormous success in a business way, al
though IL has been located I'm Washing
ton but a comparatively short time. This
concern makes "a speciality OF good tail
orinS at moderate prices. at the same
time giving a customer more than his
moneys worth I'm reliable Woolens and
superior tailoring The new fan fabrics
are now Ou display there. and the firm
adveruses a suit TO order at SIS as an
opening special
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
First Diplomatic Past.

Mr. Leishman's first diplomatic post
was In Switzerland. where he gained
the experience which has been invalu-
able 90 him since taking charge of
American affairs at Constantinople.
The ambassador recent victory over
the prejudice of the Sultan is not his
urst ln August. 1902, and again In
1893, he had serious difficulties with the
grand VlZier and 10 seemed at one time
as though the minister would demand
his passports These matters were
cleared Up. however, and Mr.. LeiShman
Is now one of the best equipped men
IN the diplomatic service to deal with
testy foreign rulers.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS ON STREET

Edward smith ColOred, thirty-one
years old. of 1926 r street northwest
was found in an unconscious condition
late last night lying on the side OF the
walk on Vermont avenue, near street
northwest. He was removed TO Freed
mans Hospital in the ambulance from
No. S police station, where il was said
he was suffering from alcoholism.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
TEDDY, JR.. GETS HOME
RATHER SHY ON GAME
Returns From Western Hunting Trip
Earlier Than Expected on Ac-
count of Accident

OYSTER BAY. Sept. 10.-Theodore
Roosevelt. jr., son of President Roose-
Welt, reached home today from the West.
where he has been for several weeks on
a hunting trip. He returned earlier
than his original plans contemplated be-
cause Of an injury 20 his hand.
He was considerably shy on trophies.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
GEORGETOWN NEWS

Mrs. Mary =. r. Cost, Of 1901 Wiscon-
sin avenue northwest widow OF the
late Frederick Cost. died at her home
Saturday evening at $50 o'clock. She
had been iI for severa! months. her
condition not being regarded as serious,
however, until about one week ago.
Deceased was seventy-four years Of age.
and had resided in Georgetown many
years. Several grown children survive.
George J. Cost. the n street merchant,
is "a son Of the deceased. The funeral
VIII take place tomorrow afternoon az
three o'clock from her late home. and
iutermeut vii bee ar oak Hiu Cemetery,
on Georgetown Heights.
George W. HUNT. OF Fairfax Court
House. Va, died yesterday al the home
of his brother. Orlando w HUNT, OF
a12J o street northwest. whom he was
-isiuuE. Death came after very
short illness. as the result Of hem0r-
rhags of ths brain. Deceased was sew
eHty-eiEht years of age. The body wilI
be taken 20 the home of deceased To-
morrow al noon. from which place the
funeral viii take place.
The engagement has been announced
Of John Alays-us Spates. OF 2tl3 = street
and Miss Bessie May Maslin. OF Wash
iugt0H. The wedding viii take place on
parsonage ot Holy Trinity catholic
Church, corner Tllrty-siXtl and O
street. northwest
Mrs. Emma G. r. Rivers. Of BaIu-
more. is visiting DIT and Mrs. A B.
Shekell. Of 1929 Wisconsin avenue. Mrs
Rivers IS well known Baltimore news
paper correspondent.
The Washington times., 1906-09-10

Of Soap, six boxes
Cuticura ONT
ment, and two
bottles Of Cuti-
cura Resolvent l
bathed with the
Soap, applied the
Ointment once a
day, and took the
Resolvent as di-
rected. In thirty
The Washington times., 1906-09-10
FELL FROM STREET CAR.

Arthur c. Davis, thlrty-seven years
old, Of Alexandria, Va, fell from a
Seventh street car at the corner OF
Seventh and NJ streets northwest YES
terday afternoon, and was severely
bruised about the head and shoulders
He was treated at the Emergency Hos
pitCl