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Year: 1876

THE Madison State Journal, in an
article on the work which will prob
ably come before the Legislature
during its present sessi on, has the
following onrailroad legislation:


Railroad legislation will no doubt
occupy some attention. On this
we trust complete justice will be
done to all parties. We have al
ways contenied that there Was an
indentty Of interest between the peo-
pie and the railroad companies. The
time has passed, when the people
can prosper without railroads, and
the business OF the roads depends
upon the prosperity OF the people.
Ii it can he clearly shown that our
laws OIL the subject of railroads, are
too stringent, or IN any way are op
presSive, they should be changed SO
al 10 be just. That this is The true
sentiment of the people, we have no
doubt. There is no disposition on their
part to deal unfairly with the rail
road companies; nor do we appre-
heud there will be any such disposition
on the part Of the comlng Legisla-
ture The Portage Register, in
speaking on this subject, very truly
says: "All classes of people are
getting more closely together on
this Important matter, and railroad
legislation, like all other legislation,
will be enacted in the future on the
principal OF exact justice To all, If the
dividing line can oe clearly ascer-
taiuea."


SO many portions of our state arc
vet wanting new railroads CON
structed that the people cannot afford
to have laws enacted that Will pre-
vent capitalists from investing
money III them within our bolmda-
RES A reasonable return for the
use of capital should be permitted
Capitalists will not invest tfie4
means in business without there Is
fair show for return of q. srhaL
profit on it.
Year: 1876

Superior Times, and to the great
Improvement in the business pros
poets of the country in general,
and also to the fact that, notwith-
standing the hard times, The Supe-
rior Times has proved a very pay
ing investment, we have concluded
to invest the large amount of its
surplus earnings in enlarging and
further improving the paper,
and hence, shall next week present
our readers with a six-c olumn sheet.
In addition to the Improvement Of
enlargement, first. class correspond
ent at Madison has been engaged
to report the proceedings of the
Legislature for the paper, and a
correspondent also engaged at
Washington, so that the readers of
THE TINES will not only be pre-
sented with an increased amount OF
news, but with the Legislative and
Congressional doingS, besides
large amount OF general news Of
the day.


In fact, as far as the means at
command will permit, we are deter
mined to make TIE TINES a first
class JOURNAL paper commensn-
rate with the demandsof such a live
and wide-aw AXE town AS Superior,
and Que in keeping with the intelti-
gehce and enlightment of the com
muiity.


Of course, to do this will require
no outlay Of time and money. No..
OF course not. In these days oil
general diffusion Of useful knowl
edge it has come to be we'll under
stood by an intelligent public that it
does not cost anything 10 run
newspaper And hence, though
the new subscription year of THE
ZINES commences on the 9th Of
February next, We shall not endeavor
to palm off on the good people Of
Superior and our subscribers in gen
eral, that old, played-out dodge of
publishers who annually tell their
readers that owing to the enormous
expenses of running the paper, ETC.,
etc, the subscribers of the paper
will be obliged to come down
promptly with their little two dol
lars in order to keep the concern
running. No, we are not doing
business ia thaoway. This publish
ing newspaper, making improve
ments i'll it, etc., ETC., is little philan-
thropic plan all our own, and we do
not ant or require any outside as
slstance, either pecuniary or other
wise


We have on foot, however, an
other benevolent plan in which we
are willing to receive assistance !;
and as it appeals not only to the
sympathy of the public, but also to
its selt-interest, we are in hopes
that it will meet with a generous
acceptance. Our plan, in brief, is
as follows:


Ayoung friend of ours, q very
worthy soldiers orphan, has been
very unsuccessful in business dur
ing the past year, and has at last
become so destitute that be is even
unable to pay for the very neces-
sarles of life. His case having re-
Gently come to our notice, we have
resolved to assist him. and IN order
Year: 1876

Once upon an evening bleary.
While I sat me dreamy, dreary,
In the sunshine thinking over


Things that passed in days of yore
While / nodded, nearly sleeping,
Gently came something creeping
Up my back like water leaping-


Leaping upward from the floor;
ts'Iis n cooling breeze, y | muttered,


From the regions meath the floor
Only this and nothing more -
All ! distinctly remember
It was in that wet September,
When the earth and every member


OF creation that it bore
Had for days and weeks been soaking
In the meanest, most provoking
Foggy rains that, without joking.


We had ever seen before
So knew it must be very


Cold and damp beneath the floor
Very cold beneath the floor
So sat me nearly mapping
In the sunshine, stretching. gaping,
SIAbth9 hitCI1 Ot4b LtliNtllcO


With the breeze from meath the floor
Till found me waxing colder,
And the stretching growing bolder,
And myself feeling older


Older than I'll felt before;
Feeling that my joints were SITTER


Than they were in days of yore-
Sitter than they'd been before
All along my back the creeping
Soon gave place to rushing, leaping,
AS if'countless frozen demons


Had concluded to explore
All the e;,vities-.'t varmints -
'rwixt me and my neither garments,
Up into my hair and downward


Through my boots into the floor;
Then | found myself a-shaking,


Gently first but more and moro
Every moment more and more.
Twas the ':agcr!'' And it shook me
In my very clothes, and took me
Shaken to the kitchen-eyery


Place where there was warmth in store;
Shaking till the dishes clattered,
Shaking LII the tea was spatteref1,
Shaking. and with all my warming


Feeling colder than before
Shaking till it had exhausted


All its powers to shake me more
Till it could not shake me more
Then it rested till the morrow,
Then resumed, with all the horror
That it had the face TO borrow,


Shaking, shaking as before;
And from that dry in September
Day that l shall long remember
It has made diurnal visits,


Shaking, shaking Oh SO sore,
Shaking off my boots, and shaking


Ne to bed, if nothing moro


Fully this and nothing more!
And to-day the swallows fitting
Round my eottage see me sitting
AToodilY within the sunshine


just inside my silent door
Waiting for the lager, seeming
Like man forever dreaming;
And the sunlight on me streaming


Throws nc shadow on the floor
For | am too thin and sallow


TO make shadows on the floor


Nary shadow any more
Year: 1876

IN company with few others it was our
pleasure to pay VISIT to the College on
last Friday afternoon. The building is n
very commodious one, and nicely located.
Preparations are under way to ornament
the grounds with shade and evergreen
trees, which will greatly add to the beauty
and appearance of the institution.


AS this was the usual time for rhetorical
exercises, we found Prof. Powell, with his
able assistant teachers and students, all as
sembled in the chapel. The exercises con-
sisted of essays, recitations and songs.
Space will hardly admit of speaking of tie
different performers and the merits of
their performance suffice it to say. all ac-
quilted themselves creditably. It might
not be amiss to mention that Miss Maggie
Foster and Anna Clark, with one or two
others, rendered their pieces in n highly
pleasing and satisfactory way. They
seemed perfectly at ease, and entered with
spirit and feeling into their rectations.
Some of the essays showed that much time
and thought had been given in their prepa-
ration. The singing was entered into by
the entire school, and was fully appreciated
by the visitors present.


The school numbers some one hundred
and fifty pupils, and is gradually increas-
ing. Prof. Powell is sparing no effort to
build mp the College and make it prosper
Gus and successful, and worthy the patron
age of the people and those who desire a
moro liberal educafion


At the close OF the exercises Rev. J. F.
De Wore made some very appropriate and
pointed remarks, which were fully appre-
ciated by the students.


The visit was pleasant one, and we
hope often to have the pleasure Of renew
ing the same. A VISITOR.
Year: 1876

II there is any victim of an ernp.ive mall
ady who despairs of relief, let him abandon
his despondencv. So long as it is possible
for him TO obtain Glann's Sulphur Soap he
need entertain no doubts respecting the
possibility Of his beiug cured.
Year: 1876

A wife of forty, whose life can not
have been all sunshine, writes the
following advice to other married
pairs:


Preserve sacredly the privacies
OF your house, your married state
and your heart. Let no father OF
mother, sister or brother, or any
other third person, ever to presume
to come between you two, or to share
the joys and the sorrows that belong
alone to you two. With Gods help
build your own quiet world, not al
lowing your dearest earthly friend
to be the confident of aught that
concerns your domestic peace. Let
moments Of alienation, il they occur,
be healed at once. Never, no never,
speak of it outside, but to each other
conflde, and all will come out right.
Never let the morrow's sun find you
at variance, renew or review the vow,
at all temptations-it will do you
both good. And thereby your souls
will grow together, cemented In that
love which is stronger than death,
and you will become truly one.
Year: 1876

Foremost of all shadows, OF a great
er blessing perhaps than any other
we can cast, Is the shadow of the
home; the place where father, moth
er and children dwell together; where
four times In a century God makes a
new earth, and only OF which he peo-
Piles new heaven. There IS the ten
der unspoken love; the sacrifices
made and never thought of, it was so
natural to make them; ten thousand
little things so simple as to attract no
notice, and yet sublime as we look
back at them. hii


The solemn, silent trust in the
shadow OF a husband and father is a
touching thing, and the patient home
mother, breasting the stress and
strife Of the day, casts a shadow OF
healing in the home, which makes the
very gate Of heaven. Even the little
shroud turned into a white robe, and
the broken prattle filled into an angel
song, may be the healing that could
come in no other way.


Sunday should be the day of days
In every household. Six days must
the bread and butter be earned. taken,
thought. of, and the raiment stitched.
Six days must the fathers and sons
and daughters and little children go
abroad to their work and their les
sons. But there come the seventh
day, the beautiful Sunday, i'm which
business may be set aside, the lessons
dismissed. husbands and wives, par
ents and children. brothers aud sis
ters reunited. Let this day be eonse-
Grated to all that is highest and best
in our natures, to thanksgiving and
aspiration, and to the development in
the home of those spiritual graces
which make our homes heavenly
places Wise parents will make the
day so bright and sweet with their
Joy in their children, their sympa-
thetic conversation, their songs, and
their bits Of poetry, that those who
come to the hearthstone weary or
discouraged will be renewed and
cheered for the work of the coming
week, and all will bear in their hearts
a bright memory to shine on them in
all cloudy weathers.-Ralral World.
Year: 1876

Two hundred and sixty thousand pounds of powder are stored in the United States government magazine on Ellis island, in New York harbor. Mir. Hardenbergh, of New Jersey, offered resolution in the United States House of Representatives that the island be aban- doned as site for 8 powder magazine, saying that if the magazine should be struck by lightning, the shock would de- stroy Jersey City and Hoboken, and all the property in New York from the Bat tery to Canal street would be mole or less injured. This resolution caused some excitement.

 The magazines on the island in which the powder is kept are thick walled, low brick structures, with slate roofs and copper window guards. They are deemed freproof. The.center and end ridges of the high pitched roofs bristle with lightning rods. The dwellings of the commandant and his subordinates are on the side of the island furthest from the magazines, so that no sparks from their chimneys may be waited to a magazine.

 In all powder magazines the utmost care is taken to guard against explo

  charge never enters them without list slippers, and allows nobody else to do so.

 During the war the United States gov ernment built hundreds of forts. Some were merely temporary works, and the magazines were built of wood, covered with earth. The volunteers who had charge of these forts were most careless and reckless with the dangerous stuff on hand. In many cases no precautions whatever were taken against an explo- sion. Officers entered with steel spurs on their boots and their heavy steel sabers clanking along the wooden floor. A single spark would have sent the magazine and all about it to destruction. We remember of only one explosion that at Fort Lyons, Virginia and that was the result of pure and sim pie carelessness thirty or forty soldiers were killed by it. In the government magazines now the greatest care is taken, and an explosion is something that nc soldier fears in the least. Still, it is not wasting time to call attention to the damage that would result if an explosion | did take place.
Year: 1876

All of this except about one million has been made within the last twenty years, and this shows what a genuis he has for accumulation. His son William is worth five millions. No wonder the old gentleman can say Billy is able to take care of himself" To which we can add, yes, and his children also. The commodore's daughters are all well mar riod and their children stand in no need of his help.
Year: 1876

MT. H R !STEvENs:

 Dear Sir-Though stranger want to inform you what VEGETINE has done for

 Last Christmas scrofula made its appearance in my system1large running ulcers appearing on me as fol lows One each of arms, one on my thigh, winch exten ded to the head which eat skull bone, my left leg which became so bad that two physicians to amputate the limb, though upon consulta' ion concluded not to do whole body full of scrofula they deemed 1t advisable to cut the sore which painful beyond description, and there was quart of matter run from this one sore The physicians all gave me up to die and said they could do no more for me- Both of my legs were drawn up to my seat and wss thought did get up again would be a cripple for life.

 When in this condition saw VKaETNE advertised, and commenced taking 1t in March, and followed on with 1t until had used sixteen bottles, and this ing going tU blow oorn a we'll man. All my towns men say 1t a miracle to round walking and working.

 In conclusion will add when was enduring uoh great suffering from that dreadful disease. scrofuls prayed to the Loro above to take cut of this world but as VEaETINE has restored to the blessings of health, desire than to live that may be of some service to my fellow and know ot no better to aid suffering humanity than to ncloss you this statement of case, with earnest hope that you will publish it. and 1t will afford pleasure reply to any communication which may receive theretrom

 WILLIAM PAIN. Avery, Berrien Co., Mich July 10th, 1872.
Year: 1876

A gentleman of this place called up
on us last night and made the start
ling announcements, that he had just
seen God. In reply to the remark
that naturally rose to our lips, that if
he had, he enjoyed privilege he
would never possess in the next
world, he explained that while yes
terday driving on the San Joaquin
ranch he had encountered a lunatic
who imagines himself the Supreme
Being. The poor wretch declared
that he had busy time of it - that
the world was caving in and wearing
out generally in so many places,
that it kept his hands full
to keep it in repair, etc.
He said afterwards that men called
him Julius Barne, and that he had
worked for Mr.. Tedford, who lives in
the swamp. Steps should be prompt
ly taken lest the man die of starva-
tion or drown himself. There is dam
ger of this last, particularly, as he ex-
pressed his belief that it was necessa-
ry for him to go through a pond Of
water of great depth. The place
where he was seen is. deserted por-
ton of the ranch and about five miles
from Santa Ana.-Andheim Gazette.
Year: 1876

farce "Fool Of the Family" These two artists
and two plays are to be seen at the Adelphi the
home Of the eccentric and purely sensational drama


ought to have said long since that Miss Kate Field
has appeared at the Gaiety Voante in the Honey
moon," under the odd stage name of Mary Keemles
and has been kindly spoken of by the two weekly
journals IN which notice was taken of the perform
ance Miss Field is still in London, and is, hear,
to make another afternoon appearance.


Miss Abbott has had no opportunity to confirm the
favorable impression of her debut. hear that good
critics regard her future full of promise, and
wonder why Mr.. Gye should put her of. That Miss
Abbott has good voice and has been trained with
care is the clear opinion Of those best qualified to
judge. She is engaged to Mr. Gye for four years at
high salary If Mr.. Gye would cancel his contract
with Miss Abbott, Mr.. MaplesOn would be glad to
secure her for Drury Lane. But Mr. Gye, say Miss
Abbotts friends, will neither release her nor bring
her before the public. They naturally ask why If he
does not think her successful he should cling to his
engagement with her, and why, if he does think her
successful. he should keep her in retirement. But
suppose nobody ever knows on what motives
manager acts and Mr.. eyes least of all compre-
hensible. The only present announcement of Miss
Abbotts name is for Floral Hall concert on Satur-
day III duet of no great importance. G.w.s.
Year: 1876




SIR: No paper so cOmmends itself to me Tor
IT, sympathy with the abOrng classes THE TRIBUNE
Let commend suggestion by which, II carried ont,
many workingmen and may enjoy the privileges
Of the Centennial Exhibition without loss OF time. In
large factory near here the employers have kindly con-
scnted TO the arrangement and the operatives have
adopted the plan of working daily hour two
time thus boarding up week OF spare time, which they
propose TO spend In visiting the great at their
leisure Thus they hope 10 reap the advantage Of the edu
this unique opportunity tends 10 give them with
out loss OF wages or time Perhaps the owners OF many
other works would be glad in this manner TO aid their
employees. Respectfully ID. ID. SAITH.


Nilnltn0tOn. DEL, May "a, 1876.
Year: 1876

The various charitable and other projects
conceived and partially executed by Mr. stewart arc
being pushed forward to completion with conslderapo
energy. large force Of Is at work daily ut the
Year: 1876

She was very particular, and when the dealer
informed her that all his Ice gathered Winter before
last, she wouldn't give him her order she sald no
conldnt palm of his stale Ice Oh 10 her- Norrislown
Herald.
Year: 1876

CHURCH AND STATE.-The interference OF
the French government to prevent the Arch
diocese of Lyons from being split into two
diocescs has probably shade of political
meaning which Americans will best under
stand by the damage that one political
party occasionally suffers at the hands Of
another from the process known as redis-
tricting. That is as near an analogy as we
can get. Another reason, and strong one,
is that the government would have to pay an
extra archbishop, and pious as MacMahon
is he probably thinks France pays enough
lust now for her clerical whistle.
Year: 1876

When the Governor of State Calls upon
the federal government for protectionka against
insurrection, and the President of the United
States in compliance with that appeal, hur-
ries federal troops to the points indicated, il
is in the highest degree salutary to examine
thoroughly the condition ofaffairs which gives
motive to the action. Every particle Of
testimony that can throw light upon the
transaction should be weighed; for prece-
dents in such matters should not be estab-
lished except upon the fullest understand.
ing of the special need for such extreme
measures. Governor Chamberlain's defence
Of his call for troops must be weighed with
all statements attempting to show the
merely partisan nature of the cry for
troops, even if the mass of evidence on
the other side breaks it down utterly. The
letter from Senator Randolph, of New Jersey,
which we publish elsewhere, contains in
moderate compass summary of the situa-
ton in South Carolina, which leaves Gov
ernor Chamberlain scarcely shred of the
clumsily woven fabric out of which he made
the latest bloody shirt. 1t at the same time
sheds quite new light upon the Governors
necessity for troops. 1t would seem that
Chamberlain seeks protection from the hon
est members of his own party more than
from the terrible white democrats. The Gov
ernor's excuse--want Of money-for not
calling the Legislature together (from whom.
If convenable, the appeal should have come)
is admirably disposed Of. The members
would in any case have had to provide the
expenses. The real reason is however, laid
bare-namely, that the malcontent republi.
can members of the South Carolina Legisla-
ture would have kicked in the harness and
refused to bring a needless discredt on tho
State. BY appealing directly to the Presi-
dent Chamberlain avoided all this disaster
to his canvass. If the appeal were not
listened to he would be no worse
off than before; but if sustained by
federal bayonets he hoped to drive
the citizens of the State literally into op-
posing camps, SO that any concert of action
between the white and negro races to pre-
vent his own reelection would be impossi.
BILE. The evidence is direct that the respect
able republicans who proposed to scratch
determined to vote for Hayes That would
not suit Chamberlain. He must have hot
blooded canvass to make fusion impossible.
1t would be great stain upon the intelli-
gence of the Palmetto State if turbulence
like this, once unmaslzed, should succeed.