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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26
MANUAL EDUCATION.

What james r. Fields Would DO We're He a
Boy Again.
from the st. Louis Republican,
think would learn to use my left
hand as freely as my right one, so that
Il anything happened to either of them
the other would be all ready to write
and "handle things, just as if nothing
had occurred. There is no reason in
the world why both hands should not be
educated alike. A little practice would
soon render one set Of fingers as expert
as the other; and have known people
who never thought, when athing was to
be done, which particular hand ought to
do it, but the one nearest the object
took hold of it and did the Office re-
CURED.
1 would learn the art Of using tools of
various sorts. I think would insist on
learning some trade, even if I knew
there would be no occasion for me to
follow it when I grew up. What pleas
ure it is in after life to be able to make
something, as the saying is-to con-
struct a neat box to hold ones pens and
paper or a pretty cabinet for a sisters
library or to frame favorite engraving
for Christmas present to kind, dear
mother. What a loss not to know how
to mend chair that refuses to stand up
strong, only because it needs few tacks
and a bit of leather here and there.
Some Of us cannot even drive nail
straight, and should we attempt to saw
off an obtrusive piece of wood, ten to
one we should lose finger in the oper-
alton.
1t is pleasant relaxation every day
to leave books and studies and work an
hour or two in tool shop; and my
friend, the learned and lovable Prof. o.
liver Wendell Holmes, finds such q COM
fort in intending things" when his act
i've brain needs repose, that he some
times breaks piece Of furniture on pur-
pose that he may have the relief of put
ting it together again much better than
it was before. He is as good mechanic
as he is a poet; but there is nothing me-
chanical about his poetry, as you all
know who have read his delightful
pieces. An English author not long ago
said to me: Prof. Holmes is writing
the best English of our times" And I
could not help adding: eyes, and in
venting the best microscopes, too!''
A boy ought also to be at home in
barn, and learn how to harness horse
tinker up wagon, feed the animals and
do hundred useful things, the expert
ence Of which may be of special service
to him in after life as an explorer or
traveller, when unlocked for emergencies
befall him. have seen an ex- President
of the United States, when an old man.
descend from his carriage and rearrange
buckles and straps about his horses
when an accident occurred, while the
clumsy coachman stood by in hopeless
Inactivity, not knowing the best thing
to be done. The ex-President told me
he had learned about such things on a
farm in his boyhood, and he was never
at loss for remedies on the road when
the carriage broke down.
If were boy again I would learn
how to row boat and handle sail.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26
THE HAPpY HIN.

TIE HAPPY MIN.
By day, no biting cares assail
Ny peaceful, calm, contented breast;
By night my slumbers never fail
OF welcome rest.
Soon as the sun, with orient beams,
Glds the fair chambers OF the day,
Husing, trace the murmuring streams
That wind their way.
Around me nature fills the scene
With boundless plenty and delight,
And, touched with JOY sincere, serene
bless the sight.
I bless the kind creating Power
Exerted thus for frail mankind,
Atwhose command descends the shower,
And blows the wind.
Happy the man who thus ct ease,
Content with that which nature gives,
Him guilty terrors never seize,
He truly lives.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26

A MAN was arrested in New York with
coffin under his arm, which he was
trying to sell for 10 cents. The man
wanted two biers worse than one coffin,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26
ROSCOE CONKLING.
THOMAS G. PLATT.
To His Excellency. Gov. Cornell.
Press Comments.

81. Paul Pioneer Press
Senator Conklng's resignation is the bad
climax of an unworthy public life. In it the
insolent pettishness and the puerile arrogance
which have united to cloud his eminent abil-
ity and misdirect his powerful energies rise to
the most conspicuous height In any boint
OF view-and his conduct is susceptible of
many rpretations-the act is contemplate
and unworthy. X X The
pettiest motives are conspicuous in his CON
duct Pure spite-the babyish petulence OF
disappointed selfshness-is exhibited in the
manner, as well as the motive of his act. In
this light, his conduct is distinctly and purely
u lIndicrous, particularly in comparison with
me affected l; and stacy dignity of his previous
attitude. It is the single step from the sub
Unity of arrogant insolence to the ridiculous
ness OF puerile spi:e-the act of a spoiled and
pampered child, who throws away his por-
ridge because his mother will not give him.
the particular lump of sugar he demands. Be-
cause he can not name the incumbent of apar-
dcnlar ofice-not in the remotest way con-
nected with the senatorial duties-he will
abandon his own position, honorable till he
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-05-26

The interests of harmony and the public
welfare demand Conkling's retirement to pr:
vate life. He is the embodyment Of every evil
principle in politics which underlies the cor
ruption which civil service reform aims to de-
stroy. He has pursued with unrelenting ha-
tired and persecution every man who would
not bow down to him in servile adulation, and
his friendship has lasted no longer than AFFECT
service continued. His power has been that
of fear and not of affection, and his following
in great part is that of the savage chief whose
subjects would gladly shake off his yoke if
they had reasonable assurance of success.
Now is the accepted time for all these to com
.bine in struggle for his overthrow, which
needs only will and resolution to be success
tflll S
, 1881-01-01
Correspondence.
WALLA WALLa, Dec. 2, 1880.

EDITOR STATEsMAN:-In the DAILY
STATESMAN of the 25th inst. appeared al.
item regarding a Michigan family who
were in the last stages of destitution,
and giving the Rev. Mr.. Irwin credit for
relieving the same. do not know what
Mr.. Irving OF anyone else had TO do in
the premises, but l know that on Satur-
day, the 18th inst the family came TO
the city, and as they were destitute
and down with the measles on Sunday
we rented the house belonging to Mr.
Wood, i'll Chase's Avenne, sent them a
load Of wood, bought a stove, two mat
trasses, and in fact everything they need
ed to relieve their necessities aud make
themselves comfortable, in short every
thing they called for. You will find the
above articles charged to the city by call
ing at Adams store, Thompson's store,
and Blalock's wood yard. remsin,
Yours Respectfully,
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
THE above speaks for itself, the item
was handed to us by one who guaranteed
its veracity, as it reflected upon no one
and gave prominence to an act of charity,
the STATEsMAS was well pleased TO publish
it. Perhaps our authority will step forward
aud explain matters-ED
, 1881-01-01
Teachers Institute.

EDITOR STArEsNAN The Teachers In
stitute of this county convened to-day. in
this city, and will remain in session for three
days. We think Mr. Wheeler made serious
mistake in fixing the time during the holi-
days. as few teachers will feel Ike devoting
their short season OF recrs ation to the dry
details OF Institute work. The time should
have been in the Fall, when the roads and
weather were good, the teachers in the hsr-
ness, and both ready and willing to work
Besides the law does not allow pay for the
time. unless it be taken while the school is
actually in session. So many Of the teachers
will have their holidays spoiled. and yet no
pay for it, into the bargain. A well con-
Quoted Institute is good thing. being
powerful means Of educating teachers in the
practical duties Of their profession. But one
gotten together haphazard, without any
definite plan o: work. is. u say the least, OF
very questionable utility. CITIZEN.
, 1881-01-01
Bal,Masque.
The Guards Party n Grand SHeceSs..A Large
Crowd..Mandsonse Dressing and 4 Merry
Time.

The long looked for Guards Masquerad
came of Wednesday, and it was as We pre-
dieted it would be- grand success. Abou
ten o'clock the hall commenced filling. ant
soon the variety and beauty of the many
Consumes and the antics of the wearers, be
came enjoyable To the large number Of spec
tators present. The hal. was handsomely
decorated with flags. guns and other martha
emblems The music furnished by ths
Walla Walla string band was all the heart
could desire, and many were the compli
ments showered upon this comparatively
new organization. A polka with bird and
bell accompaniment attracted considerable
attention on account of its oddity and beauty
The difficult duty of
AWARDING THE PRIZES,
For the finest costums and best sustained
characters fell to VI g. p B. Johnson. F. F.
Adams and F. ]. Parker. who filled then
parts assigned them with as little partiality
as possible 1t Was hard to tell who were
entitled TO the prizes, as all the costumes
were remarkably handsome. The removal
of the masaues assisted the committee in
making their decision, for there were those
who would probably have obtained prizes,
who. when they became known, were found
to have received prizes at previous masquer-
ade balls, and it WAS desired that IN such
cases where there was doubt TO give the
gifts to those who had hitherto not been for
innate in this way AS it was the first
prize for the best dressed lady fell to
MISS FRANKIE rRArHER,
Who represented Morning. Miss Minnie
O'Neil obtained the next pr,zs for the best
sustained character OF the gentimen, Ed.
Digger received a very handsome diamond
scarf pin for being the best dressed gentle
man, and II. Metzger q set Of gold studs for
carrying out the character of an IRISH "Mui-
doom in such happy manner. The fol-
lowing IL a partial list of number OF those
present in costume, and the names OF the
characters impersonated
GENTLEMEN.
Chas. kennon, Highlander; Fred Digger,
Gipsy Girl; F. Bowman, School Boy; Frank
Boyd, Page; Chas. Besserer, Cap. U. S. Ar
tillery; Frank Goodhue, Clown, o. Gunder-
sen, Count; Chas Wentwortd, Page; 5.
Faulkner, Clown: S. Whitehouse, Clown;
Mr. Walker, Army Officer; Ell, Digger,
Page; H. Metzger, Muidoon; Mr.. Caull
Dominoe; Mr.. Graham, Dominoe: Colonel
Bush, Dominoe; Gen. McGill, Dominoe;;
Julius Heilboom. Indian Squaw; Geo. VII.
liams. Song aud Dance; r. W. Schultz,
Spanish Dancer; Geo Kemp. Cavalier; F.
Faulkner, Son Of the Emerald Isle; S.
Brownstone, Duke; r. n. McLain. A Vent
eran; W. S. Turner, Page: Tno. Vennigar-
holz, Grandmother carrying John : Mr..
Goldman, Ssllor; Mr.. Maxon, Turk
LADIES:
Miss F. E. Middaugh, Flower Girl; Miss
Redford. Fire Queen; Mrs. Ike Lewis, Fancy
Dress; Miss Huldah Reed, Flower Girl: Mrs,
Alex. Yonng. A Butterfly; Miss Nettie
Scholl. Evening Star; Miss frankie Prather.
Morning Star; Miss Matte Prather, Fairy;
Miss Minnie O'Ne.l. Pocahontrs; Miss Lille
Bartholomew. Spanish Coquett; Mrs. Bur
gesl. Fancy Dress; Ms. Bowman, School
Gisl; Mrs. Tebeau. Jealousy: Mrs. Wader,
Tue-Fancy Dress; Mrs. A. R. Mills, Fancy
Dress; Mrs Vedder. Fancy Dress
, 1881-01-01

The DAILY STATESMAN, of Walla Walla,
was enlarged on the 18th inst and now
comes to us as big as the Inteiligsncer.
In making SO great change, we hope
Brother Parker and the STATESMAN will
live long and continue growing and make
lots of money for its enterprising publish
er-Intellioencer.
, 1881-01-01

FELL IS-0wiDg to the great weight o.
snow on the roof Of one of the sheds attached
to Small's livery stables. it concluded last
night to take tnr1bl-. There Is no great
damage done.
, 1881-01-01

C.ILEp.-Two hundred and twelve pio-
neers have called 70 inform Us that this Is
one of the hardest winters ever known since
the settlemen. of the country.
, 1881-01-01

ANOTHER RAnRoAp.-Work on the Ore
pon Pacific Railroad was commenced at Reno.
New on Dec. 22d. and contracts are already
let 80 that work can be pushed night ahead
, 1881-01-01

BsSErrr.-Mr. Charles Adams. the well
known Dutch comedian. viii receive ben
efi, Wednesday evening, which undoubtedly
will be well attended.
, 1881-01-01

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hai the desire to be hanged in public
NC to the wish he expressed on the
ms sentence; he said be would har.
fbout that. and woulI n..L- Ii
, 1881-01-01

purpose oi selling, accounts II. a sr..ur ,ne.s.
IRE Tor the sserl!og reputation they cuIor
among our people Each member OF ;he
house have heretofore held, aud do now hold
, 1881-01-01

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as the subject al tins ske'ci which ,u;,St
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, 1881-01-01

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examine.
, 1881-01-01

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, 1881-01-01

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Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
Louisiana.

The Cotton Crop-Prespects Not Good
 as Last Year.
 NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 1O.-Following is the July report of the New Orleans Cotton Ex- change:
 Louisiana-Ons hundred and eighteen re- plies from B parishes, at the average date of July 31, state: The weather for the month was unfavorable, owing to the protraeted drought. As compared with last year it av- erages about the same The plant was blooming, forming and boiling well up to the 18th ultimo, but since then shedding and rust are much complained of. The present condition is fair, and as compared with last year, not near so good or promising Pick ing will be general about August 18th. Many parishes report worms, but no damage has been done to the crop. Drought has stunted the plants and caused premature opening of the bolls. This is especially the case in the hill parishes.
 Mississippi-112 replies from 34 counties; average date July 31. The weather through out the month was generally dry and favora- ble for cleaning the crops but it is reported as less favorable than last year. The plant is blooming and forming well in the bottom lands, but in the uplands they are shedding badly and the plant has stopped growing, causing premature opening The present condition is good, the crop being clean and well worked, though the plant is very small. The condition does not compare favorably with last year. The picking has commenced in all the upland counties, and will become general about August 20. There is much complaint of the excessive drought causing rust and shedding. Army and boil worms have appeared in many counties.
 ArH of counties south of the Arkansas river, of the average date of July 31. The weather has been unfavorable throughout almost the en- tire district; and compared with last year has been less favorable. The plant is not bloom ing and forming well. The excessively dry, hot weather stopped it's growth. The pres ent condition is not good; and com pared with last year it is worse. The average date when picking will become general is August 25. There is universal complaint of dry weather, which has stunted the plants. In fact, serious damage has resulted in the hill lands, where the drought has been extraor- dinariy severe. In some cases the appear ance of worms is reported, though no damage has occnrrad
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS. The Effort to Nominate
 State Officers. IA BREAK IN THE CONVENTION. Failure of an Attempt to Com
 promise. Coalition A Wedge of Discord. Two Conventions Resulting From
 the Split.
 THE SOUTH.
 Virginia.
Virginia.

The Republicans i'm Conventfon-A Split Among the Dslegates-A Disagreement
 Regarding Coalition With the Read-
 justers.
 LYNoHBURa, Aug 10.-The delegates to the Republican convention which assembled in this city to-day are largely in favor of the coalition movement. The records of the secretary of the Republican State committee show that of the 223 delegates provided for in the call of the State committee 157 are in favor of coalition and the endorsement of the readjuster State ticket. This morning efforts were made to secure the harmony of the two wings of the party. Those who favor @ straight out ticket were obdurate and re- fused all measures oe compromise offered by the coalitionists. The result of these failures was the assembling of two conventions. the coalitionists being a large majority of the regularly elected dele gates Later other efforts were made by the appointment of committee of conference on the part of the coalitIonists to meet similar committee from the straightouts. Both con ventions have permanently organized and the coalition convention has adopted plat form declaring in favor of making no nomi- nations and the support of the readjuster State ticket. The committee on conference have not reported and it is the general opin ion that no measures of compromise can be possibly arrived at.
 The committees of conference between the two factions of the Republican party came to an understanding, but their report gave great dissatisfaction in that it provided for the retention of the old slate and other ob- jectionable features to the coalitionists and it was rejected by large majority. It is pre- stunned that the straight outs will make nomi- nations and the coalitionists will endorse the readiuster ticket.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
TELEGRAPHIO JOTTINGs.

An international exhibition of electricity was officially opened yesterday morning at Paris.
 Upwards of two thousand people visited MT. Dillon last night at Dublin to congratu- late him on his release from jail.
 Orris W. Farrar, of Cover. N. H., who was supposed to have eloped some time since, re- turned to Cover yesterday. He denies the story and says he left on business.
 MT. Matthew Vassar died yesterday morn ing at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Re was the son of Matthew Vassar, founder of vassar Col lege, who died in 186s He was in his 73d year.
 Base ball yesterday: At New York, Metro. politans 19, Quicksteps 6; at Providence, Bostons g, Providence 5; at Worcester, Wor- cesters S. Troys 4 :; at Cleveland, Buffalos 4, Akrons o.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
Illinois.

The Wrangling NatiOna1ists- Another
 ic Tendency to Disagree.
 CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-This morning the Irish convention began the sixth day of its deliberations and the thirteenth session. Another change in the chairmanship was made, the sixth since last Thursday, the turbulent delegates. During the discussion on an attempt to select Clan -na-Gael board of directors Colonel Cleary threw up the chairmanship and P. N. Walsh, of Cleveland, was selected to fill this thankless office. An address in favor of harmony by Colonel Bo- land followed and James. Halligan. secretary of the body, seconded his effort. These at tempts at conciliation were offset by speech by Dr. Hoare, of Lowell, Mass, who called upon the eastern delegates to leave the convention to the western men and to hold one of their own in the East. At the close of Hoare's speech about twenty dele gates headed by him left the room for time. The bolters stood in the building ad- joining the convention room and at noon were excitedly discussing their action. In the Palmer House barroom a memorandum book and letters for which reward of $1OO was offered was found. It was picked up in the hall of the Palmer House leading to the convention chamber. It is stated that among the letters was one from the British consul at Philadelphia
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
VOL.i'xLIx'

Osborn has been paying attention to g young woman at Norwich town for some time, and had been up to call on her, but she was so sick that he was unable to see her. Last night he purchased some medicine to take to her, and borrowed revolver of his Uncle Scudder. He then bade the family good bye, leaving them to understand that he was going to see the girl and was then go- ing to New London, where he had recently been employed. He did not go up town, however, but proceeded to the house of Phil Hubbard, where, after talking awhile he went into @ side room put the pistol to his right side and fired. The ball took a circuit ous course and passed out on the other side. The wound is not considered fatal When asked how he happened to shoot himself he said he did it purposely, and when pressed further for his reason he said, ''Oh, did it for fun"
 Mrs. John D. Johnson, of Middletown, liy- ing at No. Broad street, attempted suicide about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, by taking an ounce of nux vomica. She is an old lady aged about 65 years. She has not been her self for some weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
New York Produce Market.

NRw YORK, Aug. 10. FLOUR-Opened steady and mode: stely active, closing dull at s 35a6 75 for trade and family brand southern flour in fair demand and steady sS Ooa6 70 for ordinary to choice shipping estr s. WHEAT-opened 8 shade higher but the advance was subsequently, lost and the market closed weak and dull spot sales at $1 26 for No. spring at S1 2sa1 27 for ungraded red, $1 27A for No. do. S1 -28z<. CORN-Quiet and weak; 4aKc. lower; spot sales of ungradsd miAed at 53a57 Of steam do. at 58a5S and No. at 59Ia60 OATs-Ha2Xc. higher and fairly active No. l mixed, 45 No. 2 do., 43 No. white, 51 No. do., at 50.
 RYE-Dull.
 BARLEY-Dull.
 PORK-Dul1 and nominal.
 LARD-Lower; early delivery firm $11 45 fer spot s11 3oa11 32 for August $11 55a1l 37 for Sep tember.
 BEEF-Unchanged.
 CUT MEATS-Stea and in fair demand.
 PICKLED HAMS-11 sSa11X.
 PICKLED SHOULDERS-711a75S.
 WHISKEY-Steady.
 PETROLEUM-Nominal.
 BUTTER-Was firm and quite liberal demand prevailed especially for choice grades with some in quiry for exports; western creamery choice at 24 do good at 21a23 State and Pennsylvania creamery, choice 25a26 do good at 24a24K do. fair at 21as2c.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-11
THE WEST.
Missouri.

Strange Murder of a Wealthy Gentle
 man.
 ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1O.-William E. Lauber- man, son of John H. Lauberman. a prominent and wealthy citizen, was mysteriously shot on the streets late last night He had been seen in excited conversation with three un- known men, then shots were heard. He was found dead and the men were gone. There is no clue yet to the murderers