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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Washington, D. c., August 20th.-A

Washington, D. c., August 20th.-A
determined effort will be made at the
next session of congress to prevent
another appropriation for the free dis
tribution Of common garden seeds.
Congress now eXpends $4,000 a year
in giving away the commonest varie-
ties of peas. beans turnip, squash and
pumpkin seeds. They are divided into
&c, 900 900 packets so that the packets
cost about half cent each. But as
large part of the appropriation is
expended in clerk hire, packeting the
seed, etc, the actual value OF the
seed in a packet is much less than
half a cent. These packets are put
up in packages of five packets, the
total cost of the packages being about
two cents each, and they are purchas-
able anywhere at five cents. Each
member of congress gets $4,000 such
packages, which he distributes to the
voters of his district.
The farmers say that these pack
ages contain so little seed as to be of
no value to them, while the total APP
preparation, If expended III sending
out really rare and valuable seed, or
in maintaining national agricultural
college, or divided among the state
agricultural colleges, would be of I'M
mense value to the farming interests.
They therefore protest against the
waste Of public money. The seeds
men claim that as congress has al
ready expended 100000 in giving
| away turnip and watermelon seed, it
is time it should give away saws, axes
or hoes and give the seed trade a rest.
| Those who believe that congress
should cut off this perquisite of its
members now used for political pur-
poses, are writing their senators and
representatives, urging them to abol-
sh the free seed distribution, and the
National Grange many state and local
oranges, horticultural, agricultural
and other societies are adopting reso-
| lutions condemning it. Mr. William
Wolff Smith, of Washington, D. c., has
been selected to represent the oppo-
sition to the congressional free seed
distribution, and is personally answer
| ing all inquiries concerning the same.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Two Good Salads.

Potato Salad.-Boil, peel and chop
fine several potatoes; peel and slice
half as many onions; have skillet
ready with enough bacon fat to fry
the onions until tender; salt the po-
tatoes and add to the onions, stirring
until well mixed; lastly, add one cup
of good vinegar, cover closely and set
back to simmer awhile, then serve.
Cabbage Salad,--Boil together one
egg, we'll beaten, one tablespoonful Of
butter, one tablespoonful of sugar,
one-half teaspoonful of salt, three
fourths cup Of vinegar, until it thick.
ems; stir constantly; have cabbage
chopped fine and pour over 1t hot.
II you will add one-half cup Of thick
cream to the above, it makes a fine
dressing for lettuce.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25

passed too frequently, and with a
burning sensation. They showed sed-
iment. l became discouraged, weak,
languid and depressed, SO sick and
weak that | could not keep up. As
doctors did not cure me | decided to
try Doans Kidney Pills, and with
such success that my troubles were
all gone after using eight boxes, and
my strength. ambition and general
health is fine"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents box,
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
DOCTOR CURED OF ECZEMA.
Maryland Physician Cures Himself
Dr.. Fisher Says: "Cuticura Rem
edies Possess True Merit"

My face was afflicted with eczema
In the year 1897. | used the Cuticura
Remedies, and was entirely cured.
am practicing physician, and very
often prescribe Cuticura Resolvent
an Cuticura Soap in cases Of eczema,
and they have cured where other for
mUlas have failed. | am not In the
habit of endorsing patent medicines,
but when l find remedies possessing
true merit, such as the Cuticura Rem
edies do, l am broadmindcd enough
to proclaim their virtues to the world.
! have been practicing medicine for
sixteen years, and must say l find
your Remedies A No. /. You are at
librrty to publish this letter. G. M.
Fisher, NJ. D., Big Pool, Nd, May "A,
100"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Embroidered Linen Belts.

Embroidered linen belts are cheap
enough, still there cannot be the indi
riduality about them as may be seen
in belt made at home from single
motif of handsome embroidery set on
at the center back to strip Of white
linen closing in the front with buckle
of ones own choosing. while, perhaps
the buckle will be the only part OF the
belt that has had to be purchased
Now that the three little bows are
worn at the throat much money may
be saved by making these at home,
the smallest scraps OF silk being avail.
able fer the purpose
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Chinese Ingenuity.

Many attempts have been made to
find an unfaiing supply of pearls The
Chinese, 1t is said, have solved in
their own way the problem of how to
make a mussel "lay" pearls. Five or
six small beads, made of mother-of-
pearl and strung together by thread,
are dropped at the proper season into
the open mouth Of the shell. Two
years later the mussel, when recov-
credit is made to disgorge the beads,
now covered with pearly crust, In
distinguishable from the naturally
made pearl.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Considered the Proprletles.

A man In Dallas county tried TO
shuttle off this mortal coil by hanging
himself with a blind bride. His wife
found him suspended from a ratteT
In the barn. He was wroth at her In
terposltion, saying: III you had let
me alone a few minutes more | would
have been in heaven" His wife re
piled: Yes, and you would have look
ed nice running around over heaven
with a blind bride on, wouldn't you!
--Thnckmorton lTcX( Times.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
GOOD coLoRs FOR HOUSES.

1t Is not generally known-not even
among painters-why certain tints
and colors wear much better than
others on houses, and the knowledge
of just what tints are best to use is,
therefore, rather hazy.
One writer on paint, in recent
nook, says that experiments seem to
show that those colors which resist
or turn back the heat rays of the sun,
will protect a house better than those
which allow tlese rays to pass
through the film.
Thus red is a good colon because 1t
turns back, or reflects, the red rays,
and the red rays are the hot rays
In general, therefore, the warm
tones are good and the cold tones are
poor, SO far as wear is concerned. In
choosing the color Of paint for your
house, select reds, browns, grays
and olives which, considering the va
rious tones these tints will produce,
will give a wide range from which to
choose.
Avoid the harsh tints, such as cold
yellows Qike lemon), cold greens
(like grass green, etc., and the blues
1t must be understood that no vir'
tue is claimed for tists in themselves
IRRESPECTIVE of the materials used in
the paint. Any color will fade, and
the paint will scale off, if adulterated
white lead or canned paint is used
but if one is careful to use the best
white lead-some well-known brand
of a reliable northumberland gen
uine linseed oil, the warm uA,s men
toned above will outwear the same
materials tinted with the cold colors
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25

[ o r [ u re | went
through now seems
to have been al
most unbearable.
had back-achc, pains
in the side and
loins, dizzy spells
an d hot, feverish
headaches. T b ere
W ere bearing -down
pains, and the kid
ney Sc cret | on S
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25

Gen. MERCER, who has fled from
Paris to England, where he hasn't
been enthusiastically received, once
delivered in the French senate an
elaborate speech on the feasibility OF
Invading England.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
Switzerland's SILK Production.

Few people probably suspect the
extent to which Switzerland figures
among the silk-producing countries of
the world which. so far as Europe is
concerned, have always been supposed
to be France and Italy. But Switzer-
land exports annually silk to the value
OF about s2o,000,O0o, nearly all going
to European countries.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25
COULD NOT KEEP UP.
Broken Down, Like Many Another
Woman, with Exhausting Kid
ney Troubles.

Mrs. A. Taylor. of Wharton, N. j.,
says; II had kidney trouble in its
most painful and severe form. and the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-08-25

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, brighter colors, with less
work than others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
oraaIne sy.tam oonaamnaa.


The grading system in the Now York
public schools, by which an attempt is
TO he made 20 average the pupils Is con-
domned severely by DR. ~ J Shoavr
superintendent OF schools Of Elizabeth N
j. in paper issued on the subject Visits
to The schools Of New York City. he says
prove that 100000 pupils are hound ia
chain gangs of from thirty-hve 70 forty and
forced to move in intellectual lockstcp
not only month after month but year
after year, for their whole school lives.
"Why should 100000 children be placed
upon intellectual treadmilb and compelled
TO move at the same pace for their whole
school lives ?' Dr Shcarcr asks "Whu
will dare defend the plan which compol-
the poor teacher by holding back some
and driving forward others TO Try TO keep
all moving az the same rate Why must
teachers deal with them by companies iu-
stead Of giving attention TO their indi-
yidual differences ? By e,crlastingly prod
ding the slow and by continually trying
TO hold back the bright the teachers are
trying to make an move at the same pace
Dr. shcaror makes some startling
statements about the bacllwardness OF the
great majority OF the pupils in the local
schools lie declares that over half Of
the pupils registered IN the Now York
public schools have not progressed farther
than the second reader and the simplest
combination of numbers Only 30 per
cent of these have progressed so far,
sixty-iour per cent of those registered
have not gone farther than the primary
grades, while only the most advanced
finish the third reader and gain a fair
knowledge of addition, subtraction, multi
plioation and division.
Ninety per cent of those registered
below the high school have gone less than
half through the grammar grades In
the number reaching the high schools
Philadelphia stand twonty-third in ist
Of twenty-iom of the largest cities New
York stands even lower than Philadel-
phia. But 80 per cent Of the pupils en-
rolled have reached the high school. The
graduates numbered only 3 per cent of
the enrolment in an the high schools,
while some fall far below this With
over 100 pupils, the High School of Conn
merce had but 25 graduates
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
Tho yoero ouostlon

ihlt many csairAutions 90 what Is
called fhe "serio Question are written
ly those aho do no. ntelleendy ndor-
stand it. and havc mo- actual knowledge
of the conditions .hlt exist n the -oulh-
om States where tle negro population Is
greatest Is frequently aiioigd by facts
that stand om boldly against and carry
more weight tlnn volumes of written
comments
Hero Is one of these facts, in the form
of q letter written 20 the New York Even
ing Post referring 10 the funeral u New
Bern N g. of am old colorod woman in
chat town WHO bad been "a valued servant
for many years Her funeral was attended
largely by dlo best representatives of
the population OF the town. white and
black and sincere tributes were paid to
the worthy character of the deceased.
The writor included a letter written 10y
a daughter of this old colored woman to
one of the white friends Of her mother.
which read as follows
Dear Mrs Roberts, duly received
Tine paper containing the article about
mother funeral and ! wish to thank you
for your hIndnc in sending it
ltaHordod me great pleasure TO show 10
10 my white friends as @ proof that II the
col0red people would only strive t0 walk
in the paths ol rocNiudo they would re-
ceivc moro tinu kind treatment from their
southern friends
lho Noutom people who happened TO
hc 300 New Bern Hi the time saw an object
lesson NOT soon 90 DE forgotten of true
Southern sentiment. not only in New Bern
but throughout the entire South
May God blessings Mrs Roberts be
upon you and upon all others who sought
TO make brighter the closing days of
mothers liie and who even after her
death cherished her memory by strewing
flowers over her grave
Again thanking you for AN you did TO
comfort mother and hoping that every
act of kindness bestowed upon her will be
returned TO you double-iold. &C. H. @.
That the writer OF this letter knows
something about the "Negro Question, 4"
and chat the parity TO whom it was adj
dressed Is also conversant with the sub
iect, will be admitted Theorists and
long distance writers on the subject of
the negro may not appreciate the senti-
ment of this letter and the situation it
represents But there are many others
TO whom it will appeal as an old and true
story, and one which may not be without
value in settling a vexing problem
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
Indennndenf 49, MAN.

The question of independent water
mains in the built-up sections Of the city.
for supplying water for manufacturing
plants and for the work OF the Fire De-
partment in extinguishing fires, has ire-
quontly been agitated in this city It is
a question worthy of consideration.
To the proposition that il is very ex-
pensive to pump filter and distribute
water to be used for general manuiac-
turing purposes and for extinguishing
fires there win be no dissent That un-
filtered water, drawn directly from the
Bnndywine win extinguish fires as
readily as filtered water drawn from the
mains is a fact That unfltorod water
will fully serve the needs of many manu-
featuring purposes Is also admitted.
The point to be determined IS: win
the saving effected by using water drawn
directly from the Brandywine for the
purposes of the Fire Department and for
certain manufacturing business be suai-
cient TO pay interest charges, or more. on
the cost OF introducing this independent
water service ?
Officials of the Water Department may
be able to answer this question better
than other persons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

There is a certain charm about a
bertha waist that renders il eminently
attractive and always to be desired.
Ibis one is absolutely simple at the
same time that it makes a most grace
ful effect and would be charming 10
any one Of the light weight or chiffon"
materials that are so fashionable.
As shown II is made OF white crepe
de Chine combined with German Val
enciennes lace, but among the silks are
o great many fabrics. Chiffon cloth
is always lovely end there are similar
materials galore and, in addition to the
familiar wool fabrics, those Of silk and
cotton and silk and linen are much to
be commended, all the familiar weaves,
mousselines, tissues and grenadines
being exceptionally lovely.
The whist is made with a fitted lin
ing, which is faced to form the yoke
when that is used and cut away when
il is omitted. The full fronts and the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
PlaylnF an unmanlv Part

We very much regret that the Delaware
state News of Dover has not the physical
courage to come out in the open and
brazenly defend aud advocate election
bribery and vote-buying in IFS columns.
spasmodically this paper has indorsed
the anti-bribery movement and in one
of It's issues gave one of the best pen pic
lures ofthoman who sells his vote and the
man who buys a vote, that we ever read.
But this leaven of good is more than
counteracted by the actually vindictive
manner in which il seeks, by ndicule,
inuendo and cold water dashes. to cast
discredit ON the movement With the
hypocritical inquiry: "ls IL we'll with
thee, my brother 2" il draws the knife
from concealment and strikes with en-
venomed malice.
IL is for this reason that we regret the
lack OF mere physical courage which pre-
vents this paper coming out in the open
and fighting boldly for what must be It's
real sentiments However If it prefers
to play the part which savors of the knave
and the coward. rather than that OF the
open defender of villainy, it is well that
the people should be made acquainted
with it's attitude
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

So long as the Supreme Court vacancy
is OPEN the President may well consider
the propuety of rendering the appoint
ment to Judge George Gray of this State
Such am appointment would be accept
able and most appropriate. by making
it the President would relieve nhimsell
of an suggestion of personal considcra.
tions, such as would attach 20 the ap-
pointment of Secretary Taft, or of some.
one else presumably selected for the pur.
pose of carrying ont the Presidents view.
in respect of certain legislation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

No one with an actual knowledge Of
newspaper conditions in Delaware can
successfully argue against the right OF
EVery E0eHiug TO be classed as the
Winning Daily in that state. Il is the
ono paper which most everybody in VIII
mington reads
The history of Every EgcHiHg's sue
cess in Wilmington is simply a repetition
Of the old story of furnishing a good
clean reliable newspaper at a popular
price; a newspaper that is as welcome to
the family circle as a member Of the fam
ily; newspaper that has the confidence
1f its readers and one which aims at all
times 70 prove itself entirely worthy of
hat confidence. Egcry EveHing's cirou-
laiion has grown steadily and always on
The merits Of the paper. No silverware,
fishes, cook books or bibles, or any
hing of the nature, has ever been Of
cred to induce anyone 10 become a read
~ And vet There is probably no city In
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
II IS THE " WIRING DAILY" PAPER OF DELAWAp
Evening Success Through
bAethods and An Honorable Editorial Policy
coeyighied by Neuspaeerdom Pab. Co.. 300.

the country that has been worked v;,
newspaper premium propositions ro. ",..
than Wilmington "''''
Every EVeniHg's value as an adve-,.
ing medium is no better illustrated ~. ,s
in the volume Of classified busins.'a' '''aI !
carries. With rate in excess al a..
other paper in the city Everv E7,s,...l
carried more classified advertisire KY ii.1i
all the daily and Sunday papers IN '''il "a.
city combined In various tests of ,I
relative value Of the different newsea 1'
pers Of the city EVeyy Esening has nep., pa
yet failed to make good" and In ,r,.l ,,r'S
cases has been known to furnish MI NJ
direct results than three other dailv ''0 y,
pers. EVeyy E0cniHg issues deiaa..
statements of circulation regularly eye-'
year and is the only newspaper in W}
mington which accepts advertising on an
the basis of a guaranteed circulation
If there is Winning Daily an,
where Eyeyy EgeHiHg is the "Winn;9,
Daily In Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
Lot tho Fieuros bo Printed.

Chairman Thomas Taegart of the Demo-
cratic National Committee announces
his willingness TO appear before a come
mittee of the House OF Representatives
and testify TO the contributions received
bT his committee during the national
campaign OF 1904, e Chairman Cortelyou
of the Republican National Committee
viii tell what his committee received.
Chairman raggart's offer is o fair and
reasonable one There is no reason why
the people should not be made acquainted
with the amount of money that is ex-
pended by the national committees in
the course of Presidential campaign.
They already know where Chairman Cor
tolyou got some of his money. Now.
let them know how both committees were
supplied
lt would be well II There was law TO
compel committee chaiuuen TO give this
information. AS it is. unless Chainnan
Corieyou consents to Chairman larrau's s
proposition. the expenditure OF thc come
paigp Of 1904 viii remain % matter of
speculation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

it be claimed that the people aro suffering
for Me lack Of Jaw sufficient 90 compel 81
halt in Trust oNaetions outside of the
lines ia which the Trusts are SO ini-
pregnably protected by the pmteclisc
tariff The law exists and tho supreme
Court has decided that it is sound and
effective
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
cuRRENT L1TERAruRE.

The Locomotive Firemen's Magazine
for March is full Of interesting and instruc.
tive reading matter While much Of the
book is devoted to the consideration Of
technical topics, OF special interest to
railroad people there is also great deal
of it devoted to general literature which
is interesting alike to all readers, including
a number of entertaining stories The
book is illustrated All subjects treated
are handled by able writer's
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
ANNOYED By HowLINa DOCS.

Editor Every Evening: ] live IN the
southwestern section of the city, aud am
very much annoyed by a party that has
four or Eve howlng dogs They are
chained most of tho time but keep up a
terrible noise. Please. Mr. Editor, tell
me what cam Dee done Co ahate such q
nuisance. 10 the dogs are NOT registered
could thc dog catcher be sent there 1
ann lover o dog myself and like to have
"a dog aouud the house. hui it is 81
nuisance having o manv dogs ANNOYING
the neiglhor. Please inform mc Whm
to DO. Reader
apply to the poIicc authorizes ion "a
warrant for thC am-t of the owner of the
dogs on charge oi maintaining %
nuisance td E. JED
Heavy, Impure blood makes "A muddy.
riupiy comple2ion headaches nnusea,
Indigestion. lhin blood makes You
weak, pale. sicsly. hurdock Blood Bfiers
u axes the tloud rich. rcd, puro-ro-
stores rofiect health
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

Speaker Cannon is very angry at the
manner in which the Senate turned down
the House over the matter of the State
hood BILL But he has no condemnation
for himself and the committee on rules
for the manner in which this bill was
iammed through the House. without due
consideration and against the Judgment
OF many Republican members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15
Anti-Bribery Pledge!

! do hereby soIemnly promise, on my sa.
cred honor, that | will not, directly or indi-
rectly, pay, offer or promise to pay; contribute,
or offer or promise to contribute, any money
or other valuable thing as a consideration or
reward for the giving or Withholding a vote at
any general, special or primary election to be
held in this State; and will not, by the use or
promise of money or other valuable thing, OF
otherwise, cause or attempt to cause any off
Ger of election Or registration officer to violate
his official duty, or by like means influence or
attempt to influence any person to be regis
tered or abstain from being registered; and to
do all in my power to enforce the provisions
of the Constitution and statutes of this State
against bribery.
Representative Dist No. County
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-03-15

When a plain proposition presents itself
and people begin TO hedge, TO qualify and
TO find obstacles, it is pretty conclusive
evidence that you have struck snag of
opposition. Mr.. Houston doubtless has
this ip mind when he says that those who
are not in lavoi of the anti-bribery move
ment are in favor of bribery. Certainly;
Just as the man who protects criminals
lavors crime The editor of the Sunday
Star. possibly with a department writer
in mind declares that Every newspaper
in the State except those owned 10y
gralters and bribers, will give the league
It's cordial support IL can't be other
wise, for as rule men don g sit down TO
manufacture objections TO cause in
which they are interested.