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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

A remarkable souvenir OF the assas
sination of Abraham Lincoln recently
came to light in New York. 1t Is the
pocket diary Of DR.. Charles s. Taft.
who formerly resided at No. 273 West
Twenty street In his time
DR.. Taft was an eminent physician
and attended many notables, among
them Governor O. p Morton OF lndi-
ana. But no experience In his life
cqualed 'he one he records in his note
book.
He was present at Ford's Theatre
that fatal night and Witnessed all of
the tragedy which ended in the death
OF Lincoln. He was one Of the first
physicians to reach the wounded pres
fdcnt's side. was present at his death,
and helped to perform the autopsy.
DIR. Taft's personal account of these
occurrences Is embodied In his notes.
which evidently Were never intended
for publication.
The diary was found In pile OF
miscellaneous scraps In the baling
room of the Salvation Army Industrial
Home at No. SIS West ThirtIeth
street.
The army homo has fifteen wagons.
each having its own territory These
make daily trips throughout the city
collecting waste material of all kinds
which householders are glad to get
rid of The wagons discharge their
loads every evening at the warerooms
of the Industrial Home.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

A few years ago Mr. Zaegel, in the
course of his scientific investigations,
discovered a wonderful combination
of certain mineral and vegetable oils
which when applied to burns, piles,
cuts sores and bruises cooled,
soothed and allayed inflammation and
so constituted a remarkable aid to
speedy cure.
The fame OF z. NJ. O., as he calls 1t,
soon spread far beyond the confines
Of his home city and thousands OF
persons in al parts Of the country
have been convinced of its great
merits.
z. M. o. Possesses antiseptic and
healing properties which make 1t OF
the highest value in treating sores,
and wounds in which there is dan
ger of pus or matter appearing and
yet it is so simple and harmless that
1t may be taken internally without
the slightest dagger It's taste is
pleasant and agreeable.
Mr.. Zaegel has retired from his
drug business, and will devote his en-
tire time to extending the blessing Of
z. M. o.
He has determined to give away alb
solutely free, a liberal sized bottle OF
z. NJ O. to all who suffer from aches
and pains, catarrh, rheumatism, piles
and pains in back. Take advantage
at once of Mr. Zaegels generosity, as
every household should have bottle
Of z. M. O.
All that is necessary Is to write to
Mr.. Zaegel, AZ Main St, ShebOygan,
Wis, and the trial bottle will be
mailed at once, all charges prepaid.
Write today. as so many are TAX
ing advantage of this offer that Mr..
Zaegel states he does not know how
long he can continue the free distri.
button.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

! SacQue or snort etOn. Inc nal1-HLtlHS
sacque models are more generally pre-
! ferred, the skirts with these suits,
which are often entirely without trim
ming, showing a close side plating
and narrow plain apron.
| Many a coat fits the body without
a shade of fullness at the back, and
as the effect of these with their short
and rather narrow skirts is skinny,
huge fur sets give the look of rich
ness required.
! Vast fiat muffs hanging with soft
tails will be carried by girls as young
! as l6 and to give the hand warmer
! due prominence, soft liberty hand
| kerchief only will sometimes be fold.
ed about the neck inside the coat
| Walking gowns along fashionable
streets give many ideas for the buyer
| of ready -mades, as the wearers gen
/ orally display the best things in fash
endom. A charming frock worn by a
slim maid of IS or perhaps less was
heavy English cloth in blue and
| green Scotch plaids. With this went
big fur set of Japanese fox, whose
iron gray set off the gown most hand
somely. The hat was of gray-white
felt with a sprawling bow covering
the crown of pale blue satin ribbon,
and fancy blue feather cutting over
at the back.
Red is par excellence a maiden color
| this season, and some charming walk
! ing frocks are seen in it. One in
| deep copper tone showed collar and
! cuffs of black astrakhan, white hat
with white plumes going with this.
| Most often the maiden gown in
cloth has only stitching for ornament,
| if one may exclude the elaborate
plaitings of the skirt and the dainty
laces, embroideries and wide belts
which bcgay the bodice.
But sometimes there are bias
! bands put on in ornamental ways, or
bands of velvet or silk, and with a
! furtrimmed skirt may so a little
| Jacket all in the same pet.
With gowns in white, pale r.ue.
gray and old rose, ermine or white
astrakhan or saracal will be used ef
| fectively Soutache brads in the
gown color may likewise edge the fur
trimmings and ornament the jacket
somewhat. but there is no moro love
ly combination even for the younger
girl than white and black.
As regards evening dress. the maid,
emily frock is generally designed with
an eye to practicability for, OF course,
there is rarely more than one strict.
| lv evening frock Such soft or girl.
! ish textures rs respond to stirring
tucks and frills are much used, lib,
orty silk, messaline. silk muslin and
chiffon are prominent among these
the gowns being in white or the faint
est tints, and showing no business
| whatever
Some degree OF decolletaEe is used
for the bodice. and pun sleeves vary
in length till the elbow is reached
Skirts never train, even when girl
has reached the age OF 20, but fan
short of slipper tops or else barely
touch the floor 4 round sweep
which is sometimes facilitated by a
light feathcrhone wire at the skirt
hem, effects the look desirsd
In our larger Illustration we show
two very handsome costumes for the
fancy dress bail, which viii prove
suggestive TO young women who want
4 TO have something in original design
for such occasion. One OF specially
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
A MERE MATTER OF MONEY.
1.-TWO hundred dollars. please"

Two hundred dollars, please
The New York drawing-room was
crowded with a fashionable throns'
on the eve of departure. The hostess
standing near the doorway. addressed
her remark to quiet, innocent-look-
ing lady who was about to pass
through. and who now viewed her
with establishment.
1.-TWO hundred dollars" she ex-
claimed. What for?"
THAT is your loss at bridge for the
evening" said the hostess.
But" exclaimed her guest, l had
no idea that we were playing for
money. Why, ! wouldn't do such a
thing. What can you mean?'
"You don't suppose for an instant"
said the hostess haughtily, that we
were playing for our health, do you?
It is the usual thing
But | haven't got the money with
me-
Then you can send me a check
at once
The guest, her sense of justice fully
aroused by the imposition practiced.
upon her, drew herself up proudly.
81 am, as you know not long a res
ident here" she observed. 1T seems
to me nothing short of robbery Sup
pose | refuse to pay this money!
The hostess shrugged her shoulders
meaningly.
III you do" she replied with a fine,
cutting contempt, there is no hope
for you. From this time forward you
will cease to be an honored and re-
spected member of our sacred circle
Judge
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
Animated Poem.

81 don't see the editor" said the
caller to the editorial rooms.
NO" grinned the copy boy. He
took a poem yesterday and hasn't
showed up since"
That's strange. Was it long
poem
ooh, about five feet four. Maybe
you've seen her writing the woman's
column at the third desk. They've
gone on their honeymoon, | guess. -
Home Magazine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
Had TO keep the Cook.

Yeast-Why does he eat every day
at the club?
Characterization account Of the
cook he has at home.
But if he doesn't like her, why
don't he changer"
"He can't"
What. Can't change his COOKE"
"No; you see, his wife's the cook!"
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
Slightly Carnivorous.

Yes said the thin man, MUNICH
Ing his apple, I'm strict vegetar-
ian"
you mean you think you are re-
piled the observant man.
What do you mean by that?"
Il mean that | noticed a worm in
that bit of apple You just swallowed"
Home Magazine
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
How He Did 1t.

The Boss-How many children have
you, Pat?
New Janltor-Siven, sor.
The Boss-Why, you have quite a
family to support.
New Janitor-Faith, an OF have,
sor; an if they all didn't arm their
own Twin OF couldn't do it all, at all"
Chicago Daily News.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
Just as His Patients Do.

Client Injecting his doctor and
wants a free opinion) Doctor. when
you have bad cold, what do you do?
Doctor blow my hose and cough.
Home Magazine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02
INGENIOUS.

Pop. is it true that the word
Adam means earth?"
So they say, my son"
Then the first mans name was
mud"
AS things turned out it was"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

Belle-Poor Tim. when he proposed
to me. he was all at SEA.
Maud-Well. YOU landed him all
right
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-02-02

Eva-How desolate the old tree
looks in its ice mantle, Isn't this
where we used to string the old ham
mock?
Jack (reminiscently)- and this
is where you used to string me.-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
The oash In Norway.

The most curious European oath Is
administered III Norway. The witness
raises his thumb. his foreGngcr and his
middle finger. These signify the Trim
ity. while the larger of the uplif,cd
fingers is supposed 10 represent the
soul of the witness and the smaller
to Indicate his body Before The oath
Is taken Il long exhortation is delivered.
The most material parts of which are
as follows: Whatever person Is So
uhgodly. corrupt or hostile TO himself
as In swear Il false oath or not to keep
the oath sworn sins in such manner
as II he were 10 say: III ! swear
falsely. then may God the Father God
the Son and God the Holy Ghost pun.
ISL me. so that God the Father who
created me and all mankind In his
Image. ana his fathcrly goodness. grace
and mercy may not profit me. but that
]. ms n pcrverSe and obstinate trans.
srcssor and sinner may be punished
slernally in hell. IL swear falsely.
then may all have and own In this
world be cursed cursed be my cat
lie. my beasts. my sheep. so that after
this day they may never thrive or ben
cit mc--yea. cursed may ! be ami
everything ! possess."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Will he taken which will lessen tho
friction now existing between the road,
and the commonwealth. Ii Is under.
stood that the railroads are tired OF
the fight and are willing To abide By
some OF the laws OF the States and no
doubt the Governors are willing 10
meet the corporations in n spirit OF
fairness and Justice Ii this proves TO
bc true 1t is likely that the present not
over pleasant relations between the
States and the roads will be made
much more harmonious.
The Southern and other systems
which have bocn fighting the laws
enacted by the various state logisla.
lures evidently have arrived at the
conclusion chat the commemorative
IN question are very much in earnest
and determined to assert their perog,
alive In. the matter. The sooner they
realize that the states and the peoplc
who live IN them have their
private rights MS well MS cor
porations have their public priv.
ilcges, tile better oil it will be
that mono of the states has demanded
thing but that was reasonable. Just
and fair ana it ccntaInly is high time
that the roads realized il.
The Governors perhaps can even
concode few minor points that the
roads Will demand: that Is, they can
recommend to their legislatures that
they be conceded, for the governors
have no power tn assure the railroads
That Tile changes to the laws which
Will In all probability he asked for
VIII be granted. II is to be hoped that
the conference will result in some good
as the contests between the several
states and the railroads are doing
neither the states. the people or the
railroads.. any good. II Is true that
the people are being benefited by
lower rates. and upon that rate being
maintained the governors will insist.
but there arc many other questions
to he considered. the settlement of
which would result to the advantage
commercially of both the roads and
tile people.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
Hold He sunerior,a Nose.

Strange duties fall to tile lot OF stan
officers on service.
Sir Archibald Alison. who was con
nected with The Ashanti expedition ip
1873. suffered from the malarions eli
mate and was ordered TO take specific
dose which. although probably salu-
tary. was certainly nnuseous.
His nid-dc-canp handed 1t to him
and advised him 60 hold his nose
while tnking It,
But. my dear fellow. how can II
said Sir Archibald, pointing TO his
empty sleeve
Don't lie; that stand in the way.
SIR replied the aid-dc-camp and re-
spectfully Selling the governors nose
he held 1t till The dose was swallowed
-Cornhill Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
A DESIRABLE JOB.

I'd like to be the idle rich.
Without n thing 10 do.
But walk around and look nj things
And loaf enough for two,
No time clocks calling me 10 work.
NO boss To make me dance:
II might demoralize me. but
think I'd take = chance
a carriage waiting at my beck
Wherever might go.
An automobile il though,
carriage much too slow.
Vt, Tor q change. a special train
10 keep some silly date.
Expenses not cutting any ice.
Say. wouldn't it be great?
I'd be the busy idle rich.
Btt not at useful toll
Until the novelty wore off
I'd keep things ut the boil.
I'd wear ten suits of clothes a day
Each one of the latest style.
Oh, yes. guess it would be poor
And hardly worth the while.
If | were but the idle rich
And not the busy poor.
Id hire man to breathe for me
But not to eat. I'm sure.
Though critics might declare that
Was not parasite.
ia buy some critics of my own.
To say | was all right.
-Nashvil America
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
GOVERNOR SWANSON AS AN
ENTERTAINER.

Few chief executives of states have
had q buster time of it this summer
than Governor Swanson. He has not
only had the usual duties attendant
upon the Office To look after, but he
has acted rs tile official host for the
Old Dominion for many governors OF
other states ana II large number OF
prominent officials who have attended
the jamestown Exposition. Altogethc.
he undoubtedly passed the busiest
summer II has fallen the lot of a
Nirsihia Governor TO 20 through for
many year. The State has hccn par.
ticu!arly fortunate to have had Il man
OF Governor Swapson's ability. amia.
bility and genlaity in the chief cxccu.
tNe's chair during the progress of the
Exposition. Az Il speech maker and
as host he has been an unqualified
success. In the discharge of the lnttar
dnlios he has l'scn ably assisted bv
Mrs. Swanson. who during the trying
f>'@Su J"oN HooSVu' mas proved TO be
well equipped to perform the arduous
duties she was called upon to perfos m.
Governor and Mrs. Swanson during
the stays OF thu various governors.
who visited tho Exposition, were All at.
tontion sincere in their cordiality and
genuine In their hospitality. ana that
their Efforts TO please the guests Of
the Old Dominion were rewarded by
success there is not doubt. If the
thorough appreciation Of the peonlo
VINO were entertained is any criterion
without exception the governors upon
their return to their homes have writ.
ten and shown In other WAYS thai thov
We're deeply grateful for the marked
Kindness that was bestowed mon
them. In all the acknowledgements re-.
ceived by Governor and Mrs. Swanson
they have been unstintedly praised for
their charming hospitality and all have
expressed hope that it would be their
good fortune some day 70 be able TO
return the favor.
Every Virginian should be glad That
this important duty--for there are few
more important than to represent true
Southern hospitality in such
capable hands. II has reflected credit
personally upon Governor Swanson
and added further lustre to the fair
name of the State. virginians eener.
ally hope that Governor Swanson will
before his term expires see his way
TO make q Swing around the circle
and let the people of the North no.
come letter acquainted with him
There is no doubt but that he anl
the people of the state which he would
represent. would be more than gait.
ned at the receptions accorded to him
Governor and Mrs. Swanson have
performed their trying duties in a
most admirable manner and all vir.
sinia is proud of the fact that the
task was in such competent hands
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
An UneiviIized Cow.

On certain southern plantation the
dairy hands were accustomed to do
the milking sluatting down in print
tive fashion until the owner Introduc-
ed milking stoo's. with other improve
ments, Bat the iu.;ial experiment
With the innovation was not exactly a
success. The darby who first sailed
forth with the stool returned bruised
and battered and with an empty pail.
"Ah done ma best. sab, he explain
ed. Dat stool looked all right ter
me, but dc blamed COW she wont ST;
OH it"'-Wcman's Home Companion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
CONFEDERATE REUNIONS ExPEN
SiVE AFFAIRS


For the first time in 20 years the
Confederate Veterans Association OF
NirRinin has not received an vita.
ton from city to hold its annual re.
union. The invitation was not forth.
coming because the gatherings have
become such expensive affairs that
no city cares to undertake the burden
of having one of the gatherings with
III its midst II is hot the veterans
that make the reunions 80 expensive:
far from IT, but the hangers on have
become so numerous and SO partic.
ular how they shall he entertained that
the people of the various cities In the
state shirk the proposition to have
The old soldiers meet with them Al
The Norfolk convention last week not a
city Invited the veterans and while 1t
was not publicly announced in the
convention II was we'll known fact
that the reason for this seeming ne
slect was because there are very few
camps that are financially able to un.
deriakc so complicated matter az
the entertainment OF the Grand Camp.
Not only must The camp and neigh
borhood undertake to look out for tho
comfort and entertainment of dele.
gates and visiting Veterans labor
OF love in most communities, but un.
der the present system vast army Of
hangers on and camp followers lave
also TO he provided for.
The Richmond Times Dispatch says:
Sponsors and maids of honor must
he provided for, chaperones, enter
tanned and given every attention. And
now comes this new organization of
Confederate choirs, with their female
lieutenant generals and their military
coats, also demanding attention dur
Ing the session of the grand camp. II
Is the proverb'al last straw. ana some
camps which have repeatedly Invited
sthc Grand Camp to hold sits annual
session with them have hcsi,atcd in
renewing the invitation"
II is unfortunate that such condI.
stlons do prevail There is not city
in the. state that does not consider t
IAN honor and n pleasure to entertain
the veterans themselves, but when it
comes TO the other organizations it is
beyond them. This unhappy predica.
sment should not. however, allow any
break in the gatherings of the wear
ers of the gray. The first and most
Important consideration Is the old sol.
der himself. If he wants reunion
and wants 10 be entertained he should
have his gatherings and should. be
most Hospitality received regardless
OF the other organizations. The spon-
sesss and choirs are most charming
HeQtures Of reunion, but they are not
absolutely essential to its success
They add to it. but they should be ON.
tilted rather than have the Confederate
soldiers deprived of the reunion which
they so thoroughly enjoy. If the camps
and the cities throughout the state had
the ways ana means to entertain them
all, so much the better. but as they
have not there seems only one thing
to be done and that is TO make the
old soldier paramount. It is the man
who was behind the gun that should
be given first consideration.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
A Curiou. Laks.

In the midst OF Kildine, an Island IN
me NORTH sea, is perhaps the most cu.
rious lake in the world. The surface OF
us waters IL quite fresh and supports
'resh water creatures and fresh water
Vesetation, bur deep down II is as salty
US the blnest depths OF the sea, ard
spohses and salt water fish i've and
nave their being. 10 the delight and
despair of all SCIENTISTS London Sat.
urtlay Review
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

II Is barely possible that the Flor
ida Times Union pMagraphcr Will
ma ihere Is an enc to the supply of
material In the Louisiana bear trip.
His latest is: President Roosevelt
took bare-skin bath in Bear lake be-
fore starting for Washington with his
bear skin"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

According to President Roosevelt
Dixie and Garry owen are the
only battle hymns. Guess he never
heard "Ma'den's Prayer" ana such on
a boarding house piano They make
you feel like fighting every time YOU
hear them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Rooseyelt's Thapksgiving proclaim
alton was about the longest over Is
sued. but no mention was made OF the
most important features - turkey and
football.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Sarah Berhhardt expresses the hope
mat she will die on the stage. That's
what she's been doing for years. as
all her great parts called for sudden
and tragic death.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Aftes reading that Berlin libel suit it
is no, To be wondered that the German
army won the balloon race. The OIL
GERS are evidently high flyers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF
GOVERNORS.

The conference Of Governors of vir
siiiia North and South Carolina. Geor.
gla and Alabama in Atlanta Friday
1will be most important one. as there
ere bright prospects that some action
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Mr. Hartman says that money is
liquid we always thought 1t was
hard-to get
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

The now mayor of San Francisco
Is musician and singer. The Old
ono Is violinist and jailbird.--Wash
ington Herald
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Taft has been travelling by mule in
the Philippines. Poo Maud.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30
WITH THE PARAeRApHeRs.

The Cincinnati brokers who have
made million and quit seem 10 have
been devoid of ambition Are there
no opportunities In Cincinnati to as.
tnblish chains" of banks. or consol-
idate steamboat lines. or buy the con
troll OF trust companies New YORK
World.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

The attempt to combine speculation
and banking doesn't appear to have
neen Il brilliant succcss.-Pittsbturg
Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

Asparagus is the oldest known rlant
used for food.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-30

over capitalized men are more dan
Serous to the community than over
capitalized corporations Detroit
News