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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27
Prancing, Posturing and Dancing


There is not in China at any time over.
much of the charity that thinketh no
evil, and where women are concerned
there would seem to be none at all A
handskake between man and woman
Is as badly, construed there as was ever
casual kiss in our own divorce court.
But Yuan, when describing our social
gatherings, does so without any overt
condemnation; perhaps he thought that
a plain and straightforward description
of them would be quite enough.
"Besides invitations to dinner" he
writes, there are invitations to tea par
ties, such as are occasionally given by
wealthy merchants or distinguished ofti-
cials When the time comes an equal
number of men and women assemble,
and tea, sugar, milk, bread and the like
are set out as aids to conversation. More
particularly are there invitations to skip
and posture when the host decides what
man is to be the partner of what WON
an, and what woman OF what man.
Then, with both arms grasping each
other, they leave the table in pairs and
leap, skip, posture and prance for their
mutual qualification. A man and a
woman previously unknown to one an.
other may take part in it. They call
this skipping tanschen (dancing(
The reason for this curious proceeding
on the part of our countrymen was wei
explained by a writer in Chinese illus
trated paper, The Hwa Pao. "Westerr
etiquette requires" he says, 1.-The mar
in search of wife to write to the girl
home and agree upon some time ant
place for a skipping match" (scilicet,
dance( Temple Bar.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27
SECOND STORY.

Believing that a dining room in a small
apartment of this kind would be frequently
occupied as sitting room, abundance of
light has been provided. In the first story
plan two closets are shown In the dining
room in lieu of one in the hall for bedding.
On the first story plan small vestlbuls ls
shown before going into the living room.
A similar vestibule is shown before enter
ing upon the stairway to go on the second
floor. 1t is to be noticed that this plan pro-
vides stairway in the rear for the tenants
on the second floor, being combination
stair which descends from the first landing
It Is to be observed that the entrances to
the two porches, one Of which is only sepa-
rated from the other by railing, are re-
moved from one another as far as possible,
which is particularly desirable. The porch
of the second aoor tenement is necessarily
above that of the first floor, and the general
arrangement involves two story porch.
A double house with four apartments OF
this kind could be built in small city or
on the outer edge Of larger one for about
&S 600. This would be $500 tenement.
II 1t were to occupy "a feet Of ground the
cost might be O., 800, more or less. This
would be total cost for improvement and
ground of s5,40O, or $3.50 for each apart.
ment. Assuming the average rental OF
each to be ten dollars month, the gross
return would be $3.50 year. which would
make fair return on the money invested.
As the cost was figured full high and the
rental full low, the figures are safe, to say
the least. There Is no particular philan-
thropy In o return Of this character. 1t
| d cold business which pays a fair income
ON the money in use. and for which reason
10 would be more satisfactory to every one,
tenants and all, than II there were nothing
more substantial in 1t than a desire to ~
something from high standpoint.
- LOUIS II. GIBSON.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27

that Mimosa was married, and his soul
awakened to a sense Of loss BE would .
90 back Just once and see her. and on
his Journey back he would sit for half /
hour under the tree where Red Cloud
had found him
"What ails Martini said one miner to
another. HE must be in love-no fun
in him as in the old days. Going to
quit camp, he says"
After Martin had decided TO go to see
Red Cloud, his heart seemed lighter. II
Mimosa were married he could at least
show her his gratitude. And if she were
not2 Well, it would be very restful to
see her once morei
he started on his journey. The full
moon was rising as he neared the old
tree, where Red Cloud had found him
As he approached he was startled by
white figure. He turned aside for
moment, and then went cautiously upto
the great trunk. Two dark eyes full Of
tears gazed up into his eyes, at first with
a startled look and then with q CLEAN OF
joy and trust.
"Mimosa," he exclaimed, and clasped
the Indian girl in his arms.
"Why are you here. child, at this time
Of night?"
81 came here to think of you, Martin,
and the moonlight is so sweet and COM
forting. The green trees and the noun
tains tell me of you"
81 have brought you back the ring,
Mimosa."
"And are you rich yet? You were to
keep it till you were rich,"
mo; but l would be rich, perhaps, If
YOU would tell me where the gold in the
ring was found"
"My father gave it to me-" she replied
quietly.
"Mimosa. would you love me if ! were
rich"
"Perhaps should be afraid of you il
you were."
Would you love me if remained
poor as am now?"
Eyes, always"
.'And if became sick and could moi
care for you, what them"
II would care for you, Martin"
81 have brought back the ring, Mi
mosa, that you may give it to the mar
who shall make you his bride"
Sand would you like to keep the ring
yourself, Martini"
"Yes, dearest"
They went back to the home Of Ret
: Cloud, happy because promised to eacl
other in marriage.
0 After a quiet wedding Mimosa sale
! one day, Come with me, Martin, and
will show you where the gold in therini
and the necklace were found"
!, Not very far from the tree where tn
4 miner had lain down discouraged Nj
mosa pointed out the shining ore. tn
spot known only to the few Indians.
"Mimosa, there is a mine herel Thi
gold is the outcropping of the veins
shall yet be rich, my darling"
"Would you surely love me as mucl
Martin, if you were rich?"
81 would give you everything yor
= heart desired"
% Sand not go into an eastern countr,
. and be great, and forget MimosaT
% "Neverp
= With happy heart Martin DAILY toe
u his pick to the mountains. The shinir
y ore opened under his touch. His clai
each day showed more value. He ha
a indeed, become rich through the ring
- Mimosa.
ot Years have passed. Two thousand d.
IN lars are taken each day from the mir
le The children of the Indian girl, educate
rs gentle as their mother and energetic
y their father, are in a handsome hou'
at Love in that home has kept as bright
a the gold in the mountain K. B.
ton in Independent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27

A hotel seven stories high, topped
with 533-foot toweY,to stand on Stony
Island avenue, opposite the worlds fair
grounds, is one Of the latest projects Of
Chicago enterprise.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27

Salmon fishing appears to have been
unusually good this summer In all the
Canadian streams save the Ristigouche,
which hitherto has been the spot for
salmon.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-27

One..of the most eminent English
phpsiciAns recently said that every
modern house ought to be destroyed
After 1t had been built for sixty years.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-15
The Mexican Lottery was started

The Mexican Lottery was started
fDy the Louisiana Lottery Company
for two prominent objects: First, to
take in spare Mexican sheckles, and
secondly to use it as a sort of Trojan
horse to ride over opposition in this
State to the Louisiana Lottery. Such
arguments az. that spend
their money for Mexican Lottery
stickets," and that Opposition to it
springs from those interested in the
Mexican Lottery etc. Never was
o false or dirtier efforts at decep.
non praeticed than those. Butwhat
~,+lseSceuld be expected from a con-
eern whose friends acknowledge that
II put up>money to corrupt the pcli.
tics of the State and elect a Govern,
sm2-Capital Item.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-15
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-08-15

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These quarts soles are said to be
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15

Peter and Paul's Ho5oken. Bishop Wig
ger will be present.
Father Muller was a man with a bis
tory-a German refugee for nearly a
quarter of a century. having. incurred the
wrath OF the German government IS a
University professor aud editor OF q
Catholic paper during the so-called
Cultur-Kamps of II. when the State
sought to curtail the influences of the
Roman Catholic Church. Before his
health broke down he vas n famous ora
tor. He was born in Baden, Germany.
December 26, lS42.
He came to this country about five
years ago and was assigned to st. Angus
tine Church, Newark. Here his health
began TO fail. In September, 1890, he was
made assistant TO Father Weyland of St.
Nicholas.
He was ordained In 1867, and 1t was his
desire to go TO Germany aud celebrate
the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordi-
dation. The golden jubilee of his parents
marriage would have been celebrated on
the same day had they lived. His
as a refugee Father Muller's share of the
estate was confiscated. The time is near
at hand when he could have gone back as
a citizen and claimed his share of
the estate. His parents death last
year, and the pangs of disappointment
after waiting all these years for q con-
summation of hopes he had deeply cher
ished while in exile. it is claimed by those
who know him well, is indirectly the
cause of his death.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
A LIVELY MILL.
When Cahill and Butler Meet-Many
Ring Notes.

When Cahili and Butler Meet-Many
Ring Notes.
This city will be well represented at
the Eagle Athletic Clubs tournament at
the Claremont Rink, Brooklyn. tomorrow
in Jersey City will appear and will face
skilful sparrers. Dick Connors, p. Loo
ney and Pat Cahill are the boxers. The
interest will cenGre in the battle bet ween
Cahill n Butler. The latter is the only
man who has been awarded u decision i'll
CahilPs career, and the champion claims
that the verdict was rendered by
biased Judges. He is determined to
settle the question of superiority at this
meeting. He has a hard task, rs Butler
is a clever la Il has vanquished all
the amateur middleweights. He intends
convincing Cahill that he can defeat him.
The two men have trained carefully for
the meeting. Tickets for the tournamr
can be purchased at Foley 81 Cahill's
No. 81 Newark avenue.
NJ. Hartnett of the Cable A. c., who
was challenged by J. Fay Of the Garfields.
is willing aud would be pleased to meet
Fay at tue Cables rooms.
Billy Dacey said last evening at the
rooms OF the Scots hat he is open TO
meet any lightweight in the country,
barring McAuliffe. for $500 a side. Joe
Early will ba ok him.
Willie Kenny, who was defeated last
week by Tom Callighan. will be given a
benefit at Woods Hall ON December 80.
Many stars have volunteered. Among
them Jack McAuliffe, who will spar
three rounds with Jimmy Carroll. Cor.
man. Of California, will be present, read y
to don the mitts with any l40 Id. man ant
give him $50 if he does not stop him in
three rounds. The windup will be be-
tw cen Kenny and Dacey.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
ATHLETIC Arena.


Iu the Local Club Rooms-Meetings,
Elections and Entertainments.
TIT Entertainment and Games Com
mittee of the Wayne Athletic Club held
a meeting last evening at its rooms i'll
sentees. The final arrangements for the
clubs cross-country run, which they will
hold on Christmas Dav, were completed.
The runners will start from the club
house at two o'clock and run to Green
vile aud back, a distance of seven ami a
half miles, When the boys return they
will sit down to a dinner provided by the
officers of the club. The committee has
engaged Oakland Rink for the clubs
boxing tournament, which takes place on
January 25 and 2s. They will hive five
open weights aud three special goes.
They will also make arrangements TO
have an invitation cross-country run gu
New Years Day.
The johnson A. C. will hold a meeting
next Thursday evening at its rooms IN
Lafayette, and elect officers. The clu
will secure new rooms. The annual stag
will be held at Bergen Hall. The wind
up will be q six round bout between Jack
Carey aud Eugene H~ornbacher for q valu-
able trophy.
The Outing Athletic Club will hold its
regular meeting this evening AT its rooms
on Henderson Street. Officers for the
next year will be elected. There is con-
siderable excitement over the election OF
president. There are eight candidates in
the field.
The Onward A. G. will meet this even
ing at its rooms, No. 3 Chestnut avenue.
A cross country ruu will precede the
meeting. Officers will also be elected.
The Ann A. G. will meet this evening
at its rooms on Montgomery street. The
regular stag will take place after the
meeting. All members are requested to
the present.
The Owl A. C. will meet tomorrow
evening at its rooms on Pavonia avenue.
All members should attend.
The memoers of the Wayne A. Z. are
requested to be present at the rooms this
evening.
Ned Farrell, of the Wayne A. G.. is
anxious to get on a special bout with Ed.
Torpey, of the Hoboken A. c., at 100 lbs.
at the Wayne's tournament in January.
Arrangements are being made to match
Dick Connors and J. Norton.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
FOOTBALL LEAGUE.
The Gaelic Clubs Adjourned to Accom-
MEDIATE an Absentee.

The Gaelic Clubs Adjourned to Accom-
modate an Absentee.
The meeting of the Gaelic football
clubs, for the purpose of organizing d
local league and arranging a series of
games for the championship of this city,
which was to have been held last evening
at Roche's Hall, was postponed until this
evening. Delegates were present from
the Farley-Emmets, Shamrock and Gaelic
teams. The B lrrys were not represent
ed. but a message was received from Mr..
Barry that ne could not attend last even
ing, but would be present on any other
evening during the week. aud it was
thought advisable to postpone it until all
the clubs were represented. The plan of
organization was discussed, aud tonight
a chairman and a treasurer will be elect
ed and a Committee on Prizes and
Grounds will be appointed. The teams
will try and have the first game played at
Oakland Park on Christmas Day.
The Farley-Emmets held Il special
meeting last evening at their rooms. No.
we're completed for the clubs annual
ball on Thursday evening at Woods
Hall, No. 317 Barrow street. Football
players will be present from Brooklyn.
New York, Newark, Paterson and this
city. A handsome silver football will be
voted to the most popular member Of the
club.
The Shamrock Football Club was
photographed on Sunday in trout of their
headquarters in their uniforms in q
body. The team then embarked in stages
for Monitor Park. Gutenberg, where
they played several practice games. A
cous of signals was introduced py Cap
tain Flynn. The team Is now in fine con-
dition. and will make a big bid for cham
pionship in the local series.
The William NJ. Barry Football Club
practiced Sunday at Oakland Park, where
an interesting game was played between
Teams No. 1 and Q. The former team,
captained by j. Larkins, defeated the
latter, captalned by Con O'Keefe, by the
score of 4 goals and z points, to l goal
and s points.
The Farley-Emmetts held forth at
Communipaw on Sunday. The regular
team was present and defeated a picked
team by the score of 8 goals and II points
to 1 goal and seven points. j. Farley, of
this club, has taken a great interest in
hard for its success.
The Gaelic football team on Sunday
visited the C~ommunipaw grounds. The
team played several practise games.
Captain Sweeney is working hard to get
his men in fine condition.. SO as to make
an excellent showing in the local series.
j.. holland, of this club, is enthusiastic
over the idea of n local tournament
amoug the clubs. although he is confident
that his own team will win.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
osirANr F. c,


The Jersey City Athletic Clubs team
will bowl against the Orange A. c.. this
evening in the Athletic League series.
The contest will be or the home clubs
alleys.
klikows and Pavonias of the Jersey
City League will meet this evening at
Muller's alleys.
Empires bowl tonight at Henn's alleys.
Combination at Dukes. Tenny at Null
ler's. Greenville at Metropolitan Hall,
Saengerbund at Wersebe's, Humor at
Eulier's, New Jersey at GUESTS aud Lin
coln at Whites.
The Rosevilles won one Athletic
League game, aud the home team one at
Staten Island last night. The scores:-
and 765.
The New York Ri Club defeated the
Harlem Wheelmen last night. The
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
AFFAIRS In WEEHAWKEN.

Mayor Kelly Authorized to Dispose of
Improvement Certificates.
The Weehawken Council met last even
ing. The petition of the owners of Ell
dorado Park for permission TO connect
with the main sewer was referred.
Property owners on Amelia street petit
toned to have the name cha nged to West
Nineteenth street. 1t was decided that
the change should be made If residents
on Lake and Sherman streets agreed to
a change.
tate the sale of sewer Improvement GER
t~ificates to the amount OF Sill. 600. Coun-
Gilman Menaber wished to know how
street claims were to he paid, as the fand
was exhausted. 1t was decided to draw
from the other funds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-12-15
PALMA's FIVE WON.
They Played an Uphill Game and De
feated Elizabeth.

feated Elizabeth.
Bowling is a queer game. The Eliza
beth Athletic Clubs team has achieved
remarkable success in the Associations
championship games. 1t has won fonr
games, lost none. and has put up scores
over seventeen hundred. Despite its
wonderful record the cream of its tai lent,
its five best men, have acc ON Pushed
little in the preliminary games OF he
Amateur Athletic Union. and IL is doubt
full about the team winning a place. 1t
has succeeded in two contests, but mas
thrice been vanquished. The Palma
Clubs constellation lid the trick last
night. The game was bowled in the
Palma's alleys. 1t YVES the third Union
game and the third victory for the Palma
boys. They had to play a strong uphill
game and bowl high TO win, as the Eliza
beth team began at lively gait. They
welted the pins In the first attack for %.
which was 26 better than Paima's as
sault. In the second frame 1t was even
worse for Palma. as their opponents gained
10 points, giving them a majority Of AZ.
gain of only 4 for Palma, and
Elizabeth was still in advance by 43.
In the fourth. the home team made a
splendid haul, while the catch Of their
rivals WINS comparatively small. Palma
gained the lead by II pins. Then the race
grew exciting. The Elizabeth team made
small gains. They cut down Palma's
lead to 9 In the fifth frame. to 4 in the
sixth and to 3 in the seventh frame. In
the eighth the Palmas rallied and gath
cred 90 pins, which was seventeen better
than ElizaDeth's total. and Palma's lead
was 20. In the ninth. the home team had
the heavier catch by five. and in the tenti
they tackled on an additional six, which
gave them the victory by 81 pins. The
whining team had only one break in the
last three frames. 1t bowled steadily.
!, Leuly, Entrup and LutZ wound up in tine
seventies, and Smith and Meyer close to
the sixties. Warner OF the visiting team
pounded the pins for 100. but the others,
except Oimick. Rugged the average
mark. Palma supplied the umpires and
scorers. The scure;-