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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
An Unpleasant Bridal Trim,

A newly-married couple recently made
bridal trip to Hemlock lake in Western
New York. When the ceremony was
over the father of the bride harnessad up
his two-seated wagon and with his wife,
the pair, bridal cakes and provender,
started for the lake--a journey Of doz-
en- or more miles. Meanwhile the frown-
ing elements gave portents of coming
storm, but all anticipated good shelter
and warm reception at the hotel half
way down the lake. Alack! the house
was closed, and no entertainment was to
be had Tor either man or beast. A fog
was settling down upon the lake, night
was coming on, and the clouds began to
give forth rain. The only thing to be
done was to seek shelter under the cherry
trees, and thither the party drove. Soon
the rain came down in torrents, and the
party had to make the best of the situa-
ton under the cherry trees. The horses
were unhitched, while the occupants off
the wagon spread out their basket of
cakes and cold meats under the cherry
trees. The ram continued to pour in
torrents, and tho bridal pair sat out the
night hand in hand in the wagon. The
old people found quarters as damp and
DISMAL in the hulk Of q stranded vessel
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
The Queen and the Herd Laddie

One day some years ago, when Her
Majesty was standing On the public road
near Balmoral sketching the castle from
a particular point, Il flock Of sheep ap-
preached. Her Majesty. Being intent on
her work, she took no notice Of the flock,
and merely moved little nearer the side
Of the road. A boy in charge of the
sheep shouted at the top Of stentor,an
voice:
''Stan' GOT y the road, oman, and lat
the sheep gaze by!'
Her Majesty not moving out of the way
quite SO fast as the shepherd wished, he
again shouted:
Fiat are ye standin' there .ora Gang
DOT O. that, and lat the sheep pass ~
One Of Her Majesty's attendants, who
had been at distance, on hearing his
Royal mistress thus rudeiy assailed, went
up to the shepherd and thus addressed
him:
''Do you know whom 1t IS you have
been speaking so rudely to, boy9"
"Na,-I neither ken nor care; but be
she Ia she likes, she sudna be i the
sleeps road.''
"That's the Queen said the official.
The boy looked astonlshed, and after
recovering his senses, said, with great sim
plicity:
"The Queen! Cd, fat way disna she
pit on cIaes that foulk can ken hertz
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

WH1sTL1NG is not lofty nor yet USE
ful although 1t is a universal accomplish
ment. Though you practice hundred
years and though you whistle ever so
whistley, yet the commonest switch-en-
CINE that ever scared a human being deaf
can beat you. The great and good were
never great whistlers. George Washing
ton never sat in a friends Office, with bis
feet on the window-sill, whistling Grand
fathers Clock, against the edge of card.
Strive to emulate George Washington,
and, although you may never be first in
war, first in peace and first IN the hearts
OF your countrymen, yet fame will not
forget you if they can write upon your
tombstone that you never whistled your
countrymen into commissions Of intemp-
CT but fluitless profanity
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

hardly to be perceived; but at night their
delicious fragrance is highly appreciated
BY all. It Is not too intense. ike that
of the tube-rose that sits by its side. ana
must be removed to the hall in the even
ing; but 1t comes to your senses in odor-
Gus breaths, as if beds of mignonette we're
by your chair.
Roses must not be forgotten in the list
OF desirable plants, and tea roses are al
ways IN perfection in the winter. Six
varieties, at lest, are none too many for a
kindergarten, and it is best to send to
some large rose-culturist. who makes
themsa speciality, and obtain good small
roots, Tor small plants will often bloom
most plentifully. Leave the selection to
the florist, merely saying you desire free
boomers. To be sure they will demand
more attention at yeur hands than zonale.
goraniums or begonlas; but then their
buds are SO much more beautiful than
those of any other flower. When pur-
chased, pot them In the richest of black
loan, or mixture of two or three-years-
old manure and loan, with full one-third
OF sharp gravel or sand added to it. (Sand
IS to plant growth, what sugar is to
dainty cookery, and good supply should
be always On handy Once week take
your roses to the bath-tub or kitchen
sink, and shower them Thoroughly
with warm water, washing each tiny leaf
that could harbor spider or green fly,
for these are the pests that despoii the
beauty of the rosebuds. Thus treated.
their foliage will be always glossy and
the buds will soon appear.
But we must not finish this article
without mention of the heIiotrope and
mlgnonette-sweetcst and most modest
OF f1owers-whose presence is ever need
full to complete ones collection of house
plants. Several pots Of of each plant can
never come amiss: and, if the windows
are sunny and the soil is lightened with
sand and stimulated once OF twice week
with some weak fertilizer in solution.
they will bud and bloom month after
months. 0. johnson, in the Independ-
ent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Remember that horses and cattle,
that are Kept in stables and not allowed
full liberty during the day, should be
regularly cleaned. In this the brush
must be the principal cleansing instru-
ment. The curry comb is Of no value ex-
cept to loosen the scurf and dust. In
using it should be laid Eat, and worked
lightly IN circles rather than forward and
back. The scurf once loosened, brush
with quick stroke, cleaning the bristles
by passing them lightly over the teeth of
the curry comb between strokes. To
clean an animal quickly, perfectly and
without giving it PAIN is fine art that
should be studied more than it is.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
A Weman's GOODBYE.

goodbye, lift please you, sir-good-bye.
This 81 world where the wild swans fly.
This is world where the thorn hangs on
When the rose its time is gone, is gone.
Good-bye-good-bye-gpod-bye.
Goodbye, If it please you, sir-good-bye
1oa are here and away-I care not why.
inns is a world where man has his will.
world where woman had best be still.
Good'bye-good-bye-good-bye.
Good bye, if it please you, sir-good- bye.
This is a world where-we see the sky.
After while the stars will fall,
And the end wilI-make an end of it al,
Goodbye good
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
Fertilization of Flowers by Insects.

Mr.. CASTOR Boomer. an European OBJ.
server tor number of years past in vari-
GUS parts of Europe, in which times he
has carefully examined some 800 plants,
with reference to form, color, perfume
and nectarl-ike secretions, boldly chal-
lenges the opinion OF such observers as
Darwin, Delpina, Mueller, Lubback and
others, as to these characteristics being
adaptions to secure the vlsl of insects,
and consequently the fertilization OF
flowers. He gives details in recent num-
bers of the Bulletin of the Botanical So
ciety Of France as follows: "
IL. The development of colors in flow
ers has no relation to the development of
nectar. In closely allied species of the
same genus, the most conspicuous flow
ers are not those which are most visited
by insects.
"2. In dimcious flowers provided with
nectar, the insects do not visit first the
male and afterwards the female flower.
80. Bees become accustomed to color,
but as much so to those which are incon-
splcuOus as to those which are brilliant.
For the same weight of honey a green
ouAAoo0 - 40 AACCAy V1S1Ctu dS green
surface with background OF red.
-. The development of spots and
stripes on the corolla has no relation 10
the production of nectar"
Mr.. Boomer has spent much research,
according to the most authorative inform
alton we have. His conclusions are that
these accumulations occur generally in
those organs Of the plants where develop.
ment is active, as in the young leaves and
ovaries. He finds that when the ennis
sion of the liquid secretlons cease, the
sacharine matters contained IN the nectar
les return in other parts, and concludes
that they are used in the neighboring
parts in subsequent development. That,
in fact, the hectares, whether floral or
extra Aeral, whether they secrete liquid
or not, act as reservoirs of nutrlment,
and this in direct relation to the life of
the plant.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
NOVEMBER ELECTION.

The First Reports from the States which
voted Oh Tuesday.
State elections occurred in twelve
States on Tuesday, and Municipal cleo
tons in three or four more.
In Minnesota q full State ticket was
elected, the State, as usual going Repub-
ican, but the majority cannot now lie
given. The vote being light in the great
er portion Of the State the majority will,
perhaps, be smaller than for several years
past. Except where there were local
contests the voters did not come out.
In st. Paul there were but 1000 votes
cast where there should have been at
least 1000 and in Minneapolis but 1875.
In st. Paul Rice, Dem. for Governor has
1850 majority and in Minneapolis Pills
bury had 10000 majority. Pillsbury'a
friends claim twelve to fourteen thousand
majority, while Democrats do not conccde
over 10000. Gilman, Lieut.. Governor,
has larger majority than Pillsbury. In
the Tenth Judicial District the contest
for judge called out q full vote and made
the largest Republican majorities to be
found in the State. Page is defeated by
about 1000, every county in the district
going for Farmer.
The greatest interest Of all tho election
centered in New York. The ballot o.
John Kelly gave the result an uncertain
ty which made the contest especially Wig
orous. Kelly polled 100000 votes in thu
city and his total votes will reach 10000
This gives Cornell, Republican candidate
for Governor, q plurality Of about $4,000
Both branches Of the Legislature are alst
! strongly Republican. Tho Democrat
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
CURRENT TOPICS.

THE cotton receipts of Atlanta, Ca,
fell off in 1878 about $4,000 bales from
those of 1877, and this year there will be
a further decline of some 1900 bales.
But what Georgia is losing in cotton
would seem to be made up to her in rich
minerals. A single blast recently in
the old Strickland mine in Forsyth coun-
ty exposed vein three feet in width with
the gold SO thick that it could be seen at
a distance of 10paces.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

elect their State ticket Other than Govern
!or b. majorities ranging from five to ten
Thousand.
In Massachusetts, the Republicans
carry the State. Long Rep. for Governor
having ten to fifteen thousand plurality
over Ben. Butler.
Partial returns from Pennsylvania, In
dictate that that State has gone Republi-
can by $4,000 and some claim even q
higher figure.
Wisconsin elects Gov. Smith ana the
entire Republican ticket by majorities
ranging from twenty to twenty-five thou
sand. The city OF Milwaukee gave 5000
Republican majority.
( In Virginia the contest was relative to
the payment or non.payment of the State
debt, proposition for compromise
with the landholders being pending. The
party advocating the payment Of the
debt carried the State.
In Mississippi, the Democrats elect
their ticket as usual, but the majority is
not reported.
In Maryland Hamilton's majority tor
governor is 21,740. The Legislature will
stand: Senate, Democrats 10, Repub-
licans 8, Independents, Democrats, q;
house of delegates, Democrats GO, Re
publlcans IS; Democratic majority on
joint ballot 60.
In Connecticut the election was for the
Legislature only. The Republicans car
ry the Legislature having majority OF
90 to 20 Oh joint ballot.
In Kansas, county officers only were
elected. Lawrence and Topeka elected
Republicans and Levenworth Democrats.
In Nebraska Supreme Judges were
elected. The Republican carried the
day by 10000 majority.
Chicago elects its county ticket by
5000 majority and Cook county will in
crease the majority to 5000. Detroit,
Mich, elects Republican City ticket by
1900 making gain Of 5000. Sangamon
County, ILL.,, Springfield, county seat,
goes over 500 Democratic. A decided
gain.
In New jersey the election was for the
Legislature. The Republicans, retain
control having majority of II to 10 on
joint ballot. -.- -.,-@. .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
A Memorable Ocean Passage.

A late issue of the New York Maritime
Register announces the quickest passage
said to have been made by a sailing YES
sci from our Pacific cost, by way of Cape
Horn to England. The ship Wildwood
of San Francisco, Captain Hartman, ar
rived at Queenstown with cargo of
grain on the 9th of September, having
made the passage from Astoria, Oregon,
in nlnety-six deys. She was built at
Puget Sound, and was designed for car
rying spars, being 1913 feet long, with 40
feet breadth of beam, but only 20 feet
deep. As the Wildwood does not ap-
pear to be regular clipper ship, her run
must be regarded as great nautical feat.
In the regular clipper the tall mast, en-
able the wind force to exert a decidedly
greater propcl]ing power than on the
shorter masts of the ordinary merchant
man. A French writer, Admiral Series,
in the pages of La Nature, scientific
journal, has very recently recorded some
experiments made on board q frigate
ship to test the relative power of the
wind at different elevations above the
deck. in which it was found that wind
gauge placed about seventy-fve feet
above deck registered one-sixth, or 16 per
cent, more Of pressure than similar in
strumcnt near the deck. It is this cir
cumstance which, gives, perhaps, the
chief advantage to the tall-masted clipper
in making the great races over tho high
| seas.
But the remark able voyage here record
ed appears to be chiefly due to the i'm
proved charts and sailing directions for
| the course from our Pacific coast around
Cape Horn to England. Twenty or TWEEN.
ty-tive years ago Lieutenant Maury said
''The average passage out from Atlantic
ports to San Francisco is $50 days, but
vessels with these charts on board have
made it in 107, in ninety seven, in nine
ty-slx, and even in ninety days" He
was, of course, then abiding to the ex.
ploits Of the best clippers, carefully using
the improved charts and new sailing di.
reetions, based upon the extensive re.
searches of the National Observatory
But these exploits do not eclipse or dc
tract from the fine passage which has
just been made by this San Francisco
|merchant vessel. With tho increasing
knowledge Of ocean lneteorology now
afforded by the intentional rescarche,
ana the international weather charts anc
of the nothern hemisphere, and with
lship canal through the Nicaraguan 18th
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

.sWhat,s orbs, Sallieg" "Orbss why,
as to how, Magggie9 Who said soa' swell,
you know that city chaps was sparkling
me last night, an he looked me square in
the face, aud sung out.
'Oh!if could always bask in efful-
gence of those bright crbs." sHumph! I
guess that must be what they call eyes
that squirt, bat what do you suppose he
wanted of basque7"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

The coal miners at tho mines near Co.
lumbus, Ohio, have struck for higher wages.
The steamship, France, from Havre, ar
rived at New York, Nov, 6, bringing sS7s, 200
in gold.
Gold bullion continues to be largely
drawn from the Bank Of England for shipment
to the United States.
The steamship Meeker, from Europe,
arrived in New York Nov. s. bringing $4,000
in gold and silver coin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

EAA0ONAA AMI EO1A1ACAAs
Gen. Noyes, U. s. Minister to France,
was in Constantinople, Nov. 6, on his way to
Egypt.
Vice Admiral, William r. Reynolds,
recently died at his residence in the City of
Washington, Nov.5
President Diaz has taken firm ground
against official intrigues in the coming eloctioa
in the Republic of Mexico.
There are alarming reports as to tho
health Of Prince Bismarck. The statements of
his physicians do not allay the alarm.
The Rev. Mathew Hale Smith, the we'll
known newspaper correspondent, "Burleigh,"
died at his home in Brooklyn N. Y. Noy.s.
A Paris telegram, says: Marshal Con
robert, Bonapartist, was elected senator from
the department of Louvre Charente, Nov.:9.
The remains of Lieut.. William B. Weir,
killed by the Indians at Milk River, reached
New York, Nov. 4, on the way to their final
interment at West Point.
The Vieeroy of India telegrahs to Lon
don, Nov. T.. as follows: Khan, Governor Of
Herat is said to be practically imprisoned in
the citadel by his troops.
Gen. eTranC mas promised TO be In
Louisville, KY, Dec. 10, and citizens without
regard to party arc already arranging for the
reception, and big time is expected.
A Berlin telegram of Nov. 6, says it
has been much noticed in political circles
| that the Emperor William has Invited the
Russian Grand Dnkc Valdimeer and the Rus
| sian Ambassador for several days shooting at
Lebtzbingen.
Gen. Grant arrived at Galena on the
afternoon of Nov. g. The deception there at
his old home was ono to be remembered. The
greatest good will characterized the meeting.
As the train came in numerous salutes were
fired, and the vicinity of the station was liter
ally packed with enthusiastic Ind delighted
people. Militia from Galena and neighboring
towns were in line. At the depot band play
ed "Auld Lang Syne" as Grant descended the
carriage steps with the mayor of Gaiena Gov
Cullom, Mrs. Grant and the rest Of the party
followed; procession was formed in the
following order: Police, Galena, Freeport and
Dubuque militia, old soldiers of Galena, Du
buque veteran corps, Gen. Grant and party in
carriages and distinguished citizens of Galens
Every building was lavishly decorated an6
elaborate arches were erected in tho severa
streets. The procession made the circuit O
; the town, school children singing "America'
A formal greeting was extended by State Sena
tor Mcclellan, to which Gen. Grant replied
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

AS proof of the economy practised
by. the new Government of Egypt, the
Austrian journal Bon6d gives the follow
ing illustrations: Criminals of a certain
grade are entitled to one hundred lashes
with the bamboo cane; but superior
court has reduced the number to fifty, on
the ground that the Government is
obliged to spend too much for bamboo
canes, when the lashes are too lavishly
administered.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

THERE is said to be woman in the In
diana State Prison, serving out sentence
for life, who offers $4,000 to any man
who will marry her and release her from
durance vile. One heroic individual with
the name of Schwartzmiller, has come
forward to sacrifice himself for the sum of
$4,000, but the Governor of Indiana has
been forced to '!isappoint his aspirations;
the laws Of the United States contain no
provision whereby a person can be re-
leased by any such romantic process.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

mus, may form some idea Of the time
and expense that will be saved to the
the commerce Of the world in the transit
Of ships from the North Pacific to the
North Atlantic Ocean. The reduction
would certainly be more than so per cent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

NEAR s1GHrEDNEss IS hereditary, and
DR.. D. F. Lincoln of Boston, in pape,
on "school Hygiene" just published,
shows by statistics gained from exam
ination of the eyes Of children in the
public schools that the infrmity is con-
tinually increasing, SO that ultimately
Americans may become near-sighted
race. 1t is, however, possible to correct
the tendency to near-sightedncss in the
young, and the matter is now receiving
much attention from ocuists IN. many
parts of the country.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
CASUALTIES. i,

CASUALTIES.
Nearly 100 lives have been recently lost
by floods on the island Of Jamaica.
l A Memphis telegram, of Nov. 8, says
8 deaths from yellow fever occurred during
the past week, the majority OF them were lin
gering cases.
A dispatch from Lewes Dell, of Nov. s
says tho ship Lady Octavia from the Break
water of New York, came into collision with
the steamer Champion from Now York fol
Charleston, striking 'the steamer amids ps
and sinking her in five minutes. Thirty fl We
arc reported saved and thirty-two lost.
collisions occurred Is miles off tho Cape
The ship was badly damaged aud was being
towed to Philadelphia.
The Austrian bark, Rebus, arrived in
port at New York on the afternoon of Nov. s
bringing news Of the loss of the schooner Pct
rel aud fifteen of her passengers and crow in.
Guiding the captain. She also brings six sur.
vivors, all left Of company of twenty one
persons. Capt. Ivoneich, of tho Rebus, reports
that when thirty-four days out from Trieste
he espied the doatsng hull of dismasted yes
sci full of water and water lodged. That was
on the Sd of November in latitude 80 degrees
north longitude 66 degrees, 40 minutes west.
The wind at the time was lively gale from
the north, and strong sea was running. The
weather was bitterly cold. Some persons
were on the hull signaling for help with strips
torn from their garments. Notwithstanding
the danger attending tho effort boat was
lowered and after battle with the elements
and at great risk of life to all concerned, six
persons on the wreck were saved They all
survived, and they were all passengers. The
schooner Petrol, Capt Ivoncich. sailed on the
25th.
A terrible disaster occurred at Kansas
City, Mo, on tho afternoon OF Now, on the
corner Of Second and Maine streets. The ex-
tensive cracker and candy mandatory Of
Carlo & Sons, occupying four brick buildings
tumbled down and was entirely consumed by
d'e. At the time the accident occurred, l07
persons, mostly girls and boys from 10 to 20
years Of age, were at work in the factory, all
OF whom escaped alive except seven. The
cause of the accident cannot be fully de-
termincd, but as an explosion occurred SIM
ultaneously with the fall of tho walls, it is
supposed to be repetition of the accident in
New York last year, a starch explosion. As
soon as the walls fell the building took fire,
and the fire department was on hand in five
minutes, and by their efficient services the
flames were kept from extending to the build
ings adjoining. As soon as news Of the acct
dent had spread about the city the parents and
friends Of those employed there flocked to the
scene to learn the fate of their loved ones,
with anguish depicted on their countenances
until they found those for whom they sought
As soon as the f1remen subdued the flames
they set to work digging for the dead Those
supposed to be in the ruins are Louise Hum
mel, Andy Mcconnell, Geo. Kemper, Johnny
Kemper, Emma Kemper, Ann q Becker, and
Chas. Schubligh.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12
NEWS SUNNI AR 4
GRIMES AND CRIMINALS

A New York telegram Of Now says:
John 2. Howes, book-keeper Of the Manufac.
turers' and Morchants' bank, is q defaulter to
the amount Of $4,000. Loaning funds Of the
bank without authority and speculation to
make good the loan is given as the cause
The British brig George 8. Berry, Capt
Howard, with lumber from Pensacola for
Montevido, arrived at Key West, Florida, Nov
4, in state Of mutiny. The captain was very
badly cut. His life was saved, and the mutt
ny quelled by his daughter
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

The poet Whittier recently gave the
following account of the origin Of his
famous poem entitled "Maud Muller:'
lie was driving with his sister through
York, Maine, and stopped at a harvest
field to enquire the way. A young girl
raking hay near the stone wall stopped to
answer their inquiries. Whittier noticed,
as she talked, that she bashfully raked
the hay over her bare feet, and she was
fresh ana fair. The little incident LETT
its impression, and he wrote out the
poem that very evening.