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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
WAS HE A CRANK !?
u MAN WHO HAD a CHANCE ~
STEAL MILLIONS OF DOLLAR M

He Never Stole a Cent-Died a R.,,,
rupt-His Queer Habits and Mannar.
A Master or InveCtlve-An Excitemanr
on Broadwny--l3o ss Shepherds R,pht
Hand Man-Pnnl Lantrup and His Rav.
onue- Babies That Paid Their Way.
Especial Washington letter.
The cranks are all alive.
There are no dead cranks.
If there were any, thousands Of intel
ligent men would speak Of A. B. Mnl.
lett. who was once supervising architect
Of the Treasury, as crank.
His last act in life was certainly in
sane. He put revolver to his head and
noisily slipped off into the Great Per-
haps, leaving wife and children and as
many acquaintance as perhaps any
American. Possibly might say that
he left friends But he lacked the con.
ciliating spirit that wins and holds
friends: in is opinions and preferences
he was inflexible, relentless, dogmatic.
declamatory. He was emotional, and
perhaps atfectionate; but man who
never yields anything to others is likely
to have plenty of room.
Mullett was an architect, and he left
score of monuments in score of the
largest and finest buildings in the
country, including the War, Navy, and
State building here and the great post
office in New York city. Attic beginning
of the war he came here young man,
brim full of enthusiasm and push, and
Secretary Chase made him the official
architect of the Government. He had
the reputation of being cranky and
honest, and he justified his credentials.
During twelve OF fifteen years $50, 0OO,-
900 passed through his hands and not
one cent stuck. He might have stolen
a fortune with impunity, but he was 50
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
City Noises.

Newcomers to cities are ALWAYS
greatly annoyed and confused at first
by the almost incessant noises, but
after time become insensible to
them. This is the rule, but like all
others it has its exceptions. Occa-
sionally are encountered persons who
have nervous systems so nicely
balanced that they are entirely
Thrown off the CENTER" and the
rumbling of horse cars, the jingling
of bells and the rattle of rickety wa
CONS are q constant wear and tear up
on them. The full effect of these
disturbances on such people is scarce
ly ever appreciated even by them
selves, and they are singularly dis
posed to reason backward, and con-
clude that nervous weakness is the
cause of their extreme sensitiveness
to the noises, whereas these noises are
oftentimes the real cause OF their
nervous weakness. A short stay in
the country ought to show them their
mistake, for one and all testify show
good it seems to get where it is quiet.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
THE DESIRED INFORM ALTON.
was Obtained from Small Boy Who Knew All
About It,

Was Obtained from Small Boy Who Knew All
About 1t.
A well-known newspaper man of
washington, whose custom it is to
Take long walks in the country, was
out last Sunday, says the Star. AS
ne passed an orchard he noticed all
the trees but one fairly filled with
apples.
"That's strange he remarked to
his companion.
"What's the reason, do you mag
ine?' asked the other.
"Here comes a boy. I'll ask him."
and the journalist tackled the boy.
"fine apples you have for al OF
year, he said, with an air of freedom
and acquaintance with the facts.
Kinder" replied the boy.
Where do you sell them. mostlv?'
"Mostly don't sell 'em. Make cider"
"Ah, are they cider applesss''
"COurSe; couldn't make cider if thew
wasn't"
VERY true. By the way, my boy,
l notice one tree over there by the
fence hasn't an apple on it. Do YOU
know why that is?'
Il reckon"
''Well. my friend here and I are a
little curious and would like to have
you tell US, if you will"
''Cert'nly. It's, cause it's a plum
tree, mostly"
The man of inquiring mind hung his
kodak over his shoulder and went on.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
BENIGN MICROBES.
The War Ghey Wage with Pernicious BaclIIi IN
Humanity,s Midst

Humanlty,5 Midst.
The revelations of the microscope as
TO the existence of myriads OF microbes
in our bodies, as well as in all that wa
eatand drink, has caused timid people
much anxious wonderment as to WIN
these creatures are not more injurious
and destructive than they actually are.
Writing in the Speaker Sir Eenry
Roscoe explains how it is that even
the deadliest OF these microbes NAV be-
found in the mouth or other parts of
the body, and yet their host be perfect
ly healthy. The question is not one of
the mere presence of these organisms
In the system, but entirely one as to
whether or not they find their way in
to the blood. If they do not all is
we'll, if they do the most serious trou-
BILE follows.
Working with the microscope in M.
Pasteur's laboratory in Paris
russian physician, M. Metschinikoff,
has been able to discover the secret of
the Importance of the microbe to pene-
trate into the blood. These most re-
cent Investigations show that there are
certain cells contained in the blood of
all the higher animals, aud identical
with the well-known white blood
corpuscles, which are endowed with
the power of independent motion, and
not only wander inside but even make
their way outside the tissue and pursue
devour, and digest any bacilli, whether
poisonous or not, with which they come
III contact. This is in reality the true
pattle OF life which, though hitherto
unknown and unobserved, is constant
~ gong on within the BODY.
These phagocytes, which are the
"atchful guardians of the BODY, attack
and annlhilate the bacilli before they
can penetrate the blood tissues. So
long as they remain on guard the BODY
IS sale from attack, but should thew
from any cause relax their VIGILANCE
then the invading army of parasites
would pass into the system and DESTROY
lie either by the numerous mechanical
Lessons which it produces, or by the
poison which it secretes. This appar-
emily independent life of the cell with
In the organism is one of the most
marvellous revelations of modern
science, as we'll as remarkable illus
tratlon of the extreme nicely of the
balance Of nature
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
Concise.

A Western man who owned great
farm in Dakota was obliged to cross the
water for business purposes. For three
months he heard nothing from the man
whom he had left in charge Of the farm,
and at last lie became somewhat. dis
turted lie was All illtcratc person,
though a capital farmer, and the writing
Of Il telegram was L matter OF some diff
Guilty. At last llr sent nif the following
comprehensive message: us things all
right at the farm" lmpatiently he
awaited the answer. 1t would beeSpen-
sivs', he felt sure, whether it brought
good or bad news, judging by his own
experience But his trusty brennan was
person Of few words III, strict ideas
Of economy, and the envelope which his
anxious employer received us soon us
possible contained simply this message:
~Things is !"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
Collections Of Portraits.

Collections OF engraved portraits
have always proved favorite hobbies.
One writer few years ago stated that
although Shakespeare headed tho list
with some 1,20O heads, the case of
Dickens was the more remarkable, as
his 400 odd portraits, chiefly unofficial,
were done in his lie time. Lord
Ronald Cover recently. published a
volume on the portraits Of Marie
Antoinette, and now book is issued
by the Marquis de Surgeres OF 800
portraits OF Richelieu.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
A Pretty Mole Brings Good Luck.

According to the New York SIN, a
mole doesn't mar woman's beauty; per
contra, it brings good Iu, A very
we'll known French woman has her
gowns cut extremely low in the back
that she may display to her admirers a
large black mole, which is little lower
than midway between her neck and her
waist. The Arabs. wanting to describe
q beautiful woman, say Of her: !" Her
face is like to the moon in the fullness
Of its glory, her cheek is like jasmine
with moles on it, her hair is like the
horses tails
Senator Morrill,, u Vermont, is the
third man who has been elected for a
fifth term i'll tile United States Senate.
Tie other two We're Benton. of Mis-
couri. and Anthony. Of Rhode Island,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27

with Its mother and was laid beside
her in a quiet English church yard.
Like most other victims OF morganatio
marriages she proved her love by suf-
fering in silence and retirement until
death, while the queen who had taken
her place shone brilliantly in the con-.
oscillation of crowned heads.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
Casting Pearls Before Swine.

He was tearing around upstairs
terribly. .
Maria, there's a button off my
shirtn'
well, don't knock the house down
on account of Il button"
''But great scott, woman; don't you
even respect the tariff? Do you wan
to ruin me? It was pearl Duttonna
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1890-11-27
He Was a Lily, He Was.

Il tell you, Bill" said tramp num-
Der one, you are a daisy"
'.No Tim" returned Bill .'I'm a
lily, for I toll not, neither do spin,
nor was ever Solomon in all his glory
clad as you see me now. I'm lily.
lin, u lily"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23
A CLEVER ARTIST.
How He Manages 10 Get FIenty to DO at
Good Prices.

How He Manages 60 Get Plenty to DO nf
Good Prices.
There Is 3 man IN Washington with
business ability, and he is an artist.
Strange. but true. that an artist can be
business man; but this is one Of the
freaks Of nature He Is the one and
only OF his class. Whenever a new
Congress meets the business artist
spends several days in the gallery
studying the faces of the new members.
Whoever has vanity strongly marked
upon his features, or exhibits IL in his
walk or other mannerism, falls victim
70 the artist He first selects his man.
then seeks an Introduction, talks TO
him about his past, present and future
prospects, uses Diplomatic fatterJ TO in
gratiate himself, and then goes 10 work
He purchases a photograph Of the Con-
gresham. has it enlarged to life size,
and makes an excellent cray0n portrait
he Is = good artist and does superior
work As soon as the picture is fin
ished the business artist frames ii, car
ries it TO the committee room of which
the member is . shining light, and
mounts IL upon chair.
Then he invites the victim to view II
and bring his fellOw-members 70 see it
They all pronounce it a splendid like
ness. As It really Is The business artist
then informs his fatsered friend that
the picture was made from sketches
taken in the House gallery, and says that
1t is worth $50. The fact is that the
crzyon is worth about $40, and no more
But the new member is fattered by the
attention which has been paid to him,
70 think that the artist selected him
from the distinguished body Of states
men for picture. and he buys it The
artist usually works from fifty to sew
enty-fve members that way every year,
and you can see that he does 4 paying
business He makes over 81. 900 per an
mum out Of the House, and has fair luck
besides IN the Senate playing upon the
same weakness Of the great men
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

Bart Scott, Of Ashland, tells q funny
story about a member Of the Wisconsin
Legislature. The old man was elected
to The State Senate from one Of the lum-
Der counties and was proud Of the honor.
When the Legislature met in Madison
Senator Blank was daily in his seat be
fore the time for calling the Senate TO
order and spread the Madison Journal
before him 70 read the news of the day.
One morning after the chaplain prayer.
while the Clerk Of the Senate was read
ing the Journal Of the proceedings Of the
previous day, gentleman arose and
said: "Mr President, l move 10 dis
pense with the reading Of the Journal -
Senator Blank quietly folded his Madi-
ison Journal, arose and said; Mr.. Pres
ident, / move also 20 dispense with the
reading Of the Times. the Inter Ocean
and all other papers There should be
no distinction against the Journal"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

EARr OF Lrrrox. Princes: The Prince
of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, tho
Duke Of Cambridge and the -est- The
parliamentary achievsments of the
Prince Of Wales are. believe. limited
70 the presentation of petition in favor
of the repeal Of the law which prohibits
marriage with deceased wife's sister
The Prince Of Wales and the other
Princes sit on what are called the ''cross-
benches--tw0 or three rows OF benches
facing the wool-sack and the Lord Chan
cellor- The ordinary be rches. like those
Of the House Of Commons, stretch along
each side Of the chamber. Tho cross
benches are supposed 70 be occupied by
peers who maintain general neutrality
as regards political partisanship.
The Duke OF Cambridge speaks pretty
often on military subjects. and speaks
In bluff, straightforward. sOldieriy
sort Of way. The Duke has a habit Of
expressing aloud the thoughts or no
tons, or whatever they may be, which
are passing in his mind al 4 time when
he Is supposed 70 be silent Those who
sit near him S-e often amused or amazed
when they hear the Dukes opinion
frankly expressed with regard to the
general character or the personal ap-
pearznce Of some noble lord who sits
near by,
The House Of Lords contains one mem
ber who Is unquestionably insane, OF
who, at all evenss. has many moments
ofinsanity, and il Is = pity that 1t should
be 50. for he is kindly, well meaning
and well-read man
Lately taking 0ffense at something
another Peer had said in the House, he
publicly invited the supposed offender
20 cross over 70 France with him and
fight c. duel This bold challenger Is
more than eighty years old
Finally, the House Of Lords has two
or three members whoare never likely
70 attend the sitsingss because no one in
the House would speak to them or sit
near them II they were TO attend In
deed the Rouse Of Lords has lately been
considering the expediency Of introdnc-
ing some legislation which should give
the hereditary chamber the right TO
purify itself now and then by the exPul-
sion Of members whose conduct has
made them . disgrace to the assembly.
But when the work Of reforming the
House Of Lords begins in earnest it viii
have to 90 . good deal farther than even
50 wholesome an innovation as that
which some of the Peers have sng-
gested-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23
TRANSFERRING ARRoAp.

BT paying two dollars in spot cash
you can get divorce in four hours In
Japan
ENFE-oR WILLIAM, of Germany, re-
Gently discharged an attendant who had
been reading French novel
TEE Edison waltz and the Buffalo Bill
gal0p have supplemented the Boulanger
march As popular music in Paris.
The Chinese coast, two thousand miles
in extent. is lighted at night by as CON-
plete . system Of lighthouses as the
shores Of any civilized country.
FREDERICK KRUPP, the head of the
great metal and gun foundry At Berlin,
has established fund Of s1O0 900 to en-
able his employees 70 build their own
houses.
The labor question is said to be push
ing every other out Of public interest in
London, the demands of the laboring
classes for the betterment of their con-
dition having become 50 loud and fre-
quent
TEE Turkish Government refuses to
interfere with the trade in Circassian
women, and has instructed its dele
gates in the African conference at Brus-
sells to oppose any Intervention in the
traffic.
OSE Of the pet dogs Of the Princess OF
Wales straysd away the other day from
the Hotel Bristol at Paris IttOok refuge
in shop. where IL was recognized by
the inscription on its collar: Tommy
belongs to the Princess Of Wales"
The Shah Of Persia has added to the
bewilderment Of his subjects by appoint
ing . special commission TO draft new
civil and criminal codes. and has upset
his sons and courtiers BY expressing his
willingness to forego some Of his per-
sonal prerogatiVes.
Az Englishman has bought the con-
tents of the royal castle Of Nuremberg,
containing the most complete collection
ofinstruments Of torture extant. costing
e6, 900 in all There is q library Of 5. 900
volumes, giving the history Of crime
and torture for many centuries.
Two or three years ago the Russian
Government established credit banks
for the purpose Of assisting the owners
Of large estates who happened to be
pressed for money. The effect has been
that the numberof mortgsged estates is
much greater than ever and many be-
longing TO high mobiles are 70 be sold
this year for non-pAynent of the inter
est on loans.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

powers. which one day viii come out and
proclaim themselves
Wen. it is about time they were COM
ing out and prociaiming themselves.
Lord Lytton is ifty-seven years old
The statesmanlike powers ought to be
''hurrying up" as you say in America,
or they viii run the risk Of not showing
themselves in time 70 get recognized
certainly do not regard Lord TeEny-
son as a leader Of the House of Lords
The poet has never. believe, opened
his mouth in the august assembly Of
which he is assuredly one of the most
distinguished members Lord Tenny-
son is, I think, the only professional
author in the House of Lords, for l
hardly look on Lond Lytton as any thing
more than an amateur.
There is q very considerable number
Of lawyers in the House. most OF them
men who have held the Office of Lord
Chancellor. When a man is made Lord
Chancellor he is invariably raised TO
the Peerzge. Perhaps year or two
after he enters the House of Lords his
party is turned out of Office, and he
ceases TO be Lord Chancellor; but he re-
mains a member Of the House Of Lords
all the same, and thus the House is con-
stantly receiving little reinforcements
of lawyers.
Eminent lawyers who have not held
the position Of Lord Chancellor are not
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

House Of Commons that success viii de-
pend
Therefore an AFRAID the great and
genuine capacity Of Lord Rosebery viii
never have fair field on which 70 dis
play ITSELF He Is only fOrty-One. which
IN England We consider youthful for a
statesman. and he might have such a
career before him IL he were only in the
House OF Commons.
I do not know whether OF not Lord
Lytton ought % be called a leader in
the HOuseof Lords He does not have
mEch TO do with that assembly. de
was Eiceroy Of India. hs is British Am
bAssador at Paris he has written some
charming verses, great many verses
that are very poor, and novel
He has made scns elaborate speeches
In the House Of Lords; he is very win
ning and persuasive in manner, and
hose who know him intimately insist
hat be has splendid statesmaaiike
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

Heres philosopher who says that no
thoroughly occupied person is ever mis-
cradle, Bill, " observed a tramp 10 his
companion, laying down a newspaper in
which he had been carrying sandwich
We'll, he's right, said the other IF
I could be occupied for a week by Sc
lect party Of square meals, I think I
should forget my misery. "-HsTpor's
Bar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

E.4ItL OF 0kALNL4LlLs l4t14 4cu4t-1L-
He never speaks ~ too great lsngtA; he
never misses point; he always intro
auces s0ue humorous alecdote or witty
illustration: for al his graciousness and
his blzndaesz he can give sharp cut
now and again. that reminds enc Of =
sudden blood-drEwing stroke from the
paw o. 9 cat VINO. up % that nc cment,
had seemed the gentlest and most harm
less of creztureE
He never even attempts historical
eloquence, but his style Of speaking is
pure. forcfble ard graceful he is one
Of the few Englishnen who can speak
French Ike = P1risizn. and. indeed.
there Is much about him that reminds
one Of an accomplished French Due or
Marquis In the dead days Of the old
s.o1iszs-
Lord Granville ought 70 have besn
Prime Minister Of England some time
or other. Twice he WIS offered the
chance, each tine be declined for rea-
soma most honorable 70 himself
Now I suppose Lord Granville VIII
never be At the head Of an English Gov
ernnent Tam ssrry for IT. I think it
is . pity ne should nos nave neio tnAs
oommAnalng Poslaoa-
ne + no. nan OF genius ne ls not
= orator ne = not e1.SnJ = VIE ou.
deal Of 4 certain kind Of eloquence, and
= good deal Of VII. and humor. As
pfoiess,onsL nom.n0.s~ = am pound 70
e' Al can . oe In1s ave- De' !
n-fe no' mag s1-1lfs poeer enoagn a
ne 70 imagine me PosslD.iltl snas A'oro
or@ns-.le might some t1me 40 an IN
grscsfai OF an nngennemaaiy act
IN speech ne once lnrrcanceo pref
- ,-''--- - -, 49, = ~,
ss.,t 81. - ---sA 1-on so.ns Z IeaoA
3IAuor, B4t Nn-cn cer1&-A-y gave =
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

The equivalent in English money of s95oO offered by
old lady London for the of avorte which had
stsyd been stolen People called her crank and perhaps
It is unfortunate that of the gener should gain
this title many do It is however frequently their fau
Often functional arrangements will apparently change wOman
Don't blame such sufferers they cranky"
tell them DR. Perces FavOre Prescription which nbls
remedy for Z" female weaknesses"
"Favorte Prescription cured thousands of poor bedden
suffering of female weakness painful Irregularities ucera-
TONS organic dpacements and kindred ailments too
is the only medicine for sold by druggists
positive guarantee that will satisfaction the
($IOO) will be refunded Book of l6o pages diseases
which "Favoe Prescription" sealed plain envelope
receipt of IN
Address WORLDS DPESsARY MEDICAL
tors, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N Y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23

Ec1cE tue uLkL OF AkfLtI-
aczdsnicisn ought to love The self
lonceit that shines through every sen
tznce is decidedly imposing A new
listener Is oTerborne by the Duke Of
Argylrs stuperdOus self-eonceit Of
course this feeling does not last-I have
long got over il myself. ] have been
listening 70 the Duksof Argyll.s speech
ez Of and on for nearly twenty years,
and the Dukes own adniration Of him
self ne longer Affects me in the least
Lord Rosebery speaks with great eIo-
qnence and great humor, his speeches
are fun Of IRE; he has courage and force
Of character ne has rank and his wife
has fortuns-shc Is = daughter Of the
house Of Ro<hsctild; he has charming
manners and every body likes him
He Is Just the man who might proper
spire 70 be a Liberal Prime Minister
Of England It is quite possible that he
may hold that position yet; but IL he
does. II viii be only in . nominal sort Of
way.
A real Prime Minister Of England can
not any longer be in the House of
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-01-23
L0RDLY LEADERS


Lord Granville. the leader Of the Lib
erzl party in the House Of Lords, Is in
manner and person the very type Of =
Liberal leader Of the House of Lords
He ought % belong 70 the eighteenth
century. and 70 hare represented En-
gland At the court Of Versailles in that
censury-
He is. writes Justin Mccarthy in
Youths Companion. the most genial,
the most graceful. the most delightful
Old gentleman it Is possible % imagine.
Mo- viii not call him old; ne could not
be old there Is nothing Of age about
him but years and. what some one has
happily called, - genteel deafness"
He was born in ISIS. month before
the battle If Waterloo. Therefore he is