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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-22

he did not lpok very well. but nine
teen weeks from his arrival saw
nearly $50 choice. healthy pigs of his
get proving that he had one essential
qualification.
Need say more? fake this lesson
to heart stop pampering your pigs
and the farmers of Iowa instead of
continuing the narrow-minded policy
OF swapping pigs with their neighbors
Will patronize more literally than
ever the men who have made it Il life
work to improve this useful animal.
Nothing is more fully demon
strated than the fact that to secure
success with swine it is indispen-
sable to purchase breeding animals
from those making speciality Of the
business. '--
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-22
His General Effect.

During trial which took place in a.
New England city some years ago, the
plaintiff was undergoing a rather
sharp examination from the defend
ants attorney. The case was one of
damages claimed ON account of severe
bodily injuries received by the plaint-
if on a railroad, due, the plaintiff
claimed, to tire negligence of the de-
fendant railroadcompany's servantsd
"Mr. c., the railroad company.
lawyer, was noted for his nervous
manner in examining witnesses, ans
endeavoring to discomfort them. This
witness, however, determined not to be
squelched or confused by his oppon-
ent's counsel.
After becoming thoroughly provoked
by the attacks of the lawyer, he re-
monstrated.
"Mr. c." said he, II am an in
valid. cannot allow you to question
me in this manner. It is positive in
jury to my nervous system, which is
at best in a shattered condition.
shall have to refuse to answer your
questions unless you put them in q
different manner.
81 am troubled, on account of in
jury received ON the railroad, with
sclerosis of the spinal cord At this
minute l can see you double, and you
know by experience it is generally
enough to upset a man to see you
once" IL g..
Whether out of gratitude for this
tribute to his remarkable powers, or
from a feeling that the general senti-
ment was against his method of
questioning on that occasion, it is
said that the lawyer was noticeably
mild in his further treatment of the
witness with "sclerosis of the spinal
cord !" -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-22
SEASICkNESS

Sundry Theories. Wise ana Other
wlse' Regarding Its Prevention.
For the prevention of seasickness a.
curious notion seems to be common
that the stomach should be kept as
full as possible, says the Lancet. Thus
have we seen stout old men and wom-
en- take with praiseworthy persistence
had the result been satisfactory
biscuits, brandy and soda, apples, a
pint OF porter, a red herring and vari-
Gus other edibles and potables with
an entire want OF success in retaining
them,. a. course of procedure peculiarly
trying to those who happen to be
standing, or rather lying, on the verge
OF the act of vomiting. Were we to
counsel those who are liable to this
affection we should recommend as fol-
lows: Take a moderate meal two
hours before going on board. Remain
on deck amidships, we'll protected
against cold, as long as possible. AS
soon as the premonitory symptoms
appear retire to the berth, undress as
quickly as possible and lie fiat on the
back for the first twelve or even TWEEN
ty-four hours without food. Then
take a small portion of dry bread and
roast beef without fluid; this the
stomach will probably retain. Ifthere
is much movement of the vessel lie
quiet again or even go upon deck, and
In the course of thirty-six or forty
eight hours the system will have re-
covered itself and no further trouble
will be experienced. It is a mistake to
introduce quantity of fluid, even OF
strong coffee, into the faccid stomach,
but if sickness persist glass of cham
payne will probably prove servlceable.
In some few ersons quinine or anti
pyrin, choral or potassium bromide
may act well, but as a rule medicine
OF all kinds should be eschewed by
those who do not wish to aggravate
what is already hard to bear.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-09-22
WILLOUGHBY'S GROOM.

t was a chill septem-
Der morning, not very
light yet, and q thin.
haze chung about the
'face Of all things.
Simpson Willoughby
had just finished sta
bling his horse after
returning from a. card
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01

There is a scientist hereabouts whose
imagination is as lively as his learning is
profound and Investigations many. A re-
porter sat with him on a motor car the
other day and this was the story he told:
About two weeks ago." he said, John
Morgan, a workman in one OF the
electrical works near here, came home
and washing, preparatory 70 his evening
meal, set his little girl on his lap. She
had in her hand q smoothing iron. When
he picked her up he caught the iron in
one hand and the little girl in the other.
She Immediately dropped as if shot. His
wife coming up at this moment, asked
plain it, and doctor, who was called in,
could find nothing the matter with the
child who had recovered. One evening
some time after, Mr.. Morgan on coming
home happened to place his hands on his
wife's shoulders. She, as the child had
done. dropped to the ground She re-
covered in few minutes, but could only
say she thought lightning had struck her.
These facts coming to my ears" con-
tinued the scien fist, Il determined to in
vestigate the matter. ! went to see Nor
gan and tried some experiments on him.
Taking n small DYNAMO of one-tenth horse
power found that if he touched both the
lead wires that the amature would revolve
slowly. / also took a small incandescent
lamp, and when he touched the leads
faint light WAS shown. | was astonished,
and, examining him closely, found him to
be perfect living battery of no small
power. His right side was charged posi-
lively and the hair on that side of
his head on his coming from the works,
stood straight up as il electrified. His
left side on the contrary was in a normal
condition. He states that this condition
has only shown itself since he has worked
in the electrical works. On his staying at
home for a few days ell the electricity in
his body seems TO leak out, and he
reaches normal condition.
Another peculiar condition." the sci
enlist remarked, lis the fact that Morgan
is not only battery, but seems TO be a
magnet as well. While ia the shop his
shoes will become so clogged with filings
and nails as to MAKE it unpleasant and
sometimes impossible to walk unless he
picks them of. This is especially true of
his right shoe. and has attracted consider
able comment IN the shop. lie order to
rid himself of the charge of electricity he
has had constructed in the yard two
poles supporting an iron rod. When
he comes home from work he hangs on
the rod and in a Jew moments has dis
charged the electricity from him. He
seems to suffer no Inconvenience from the
discharge and Immediately is in a normal
state. The reason for this is not known,
and so lar | have no explanation to offer.
1t is the first case of the kind nave ever
known and / intend to investigate il
thoroughly. / learned that before he
noticed this curious effect he had been
sick and had taken great deal of iron
into his system in order to clense it. This
may explain part of the reason, but why,
now, after all this has disappeared from
his system. he should continue to be
magnet no one knows"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01

induced the minister TO allow his daugh-
Ter 10 retain the present the ghost had
given her, and when in the spring OF 1890
the young duchess Of Cheshire was pre-
sented at the queens first drawing room
on the occasion OF her marriage. her
jewels were the universal theme of admir-
alton. For Virginia received the coronet
which Is the reward OF all good little
American girls, and was married to her
boy lover as soon as he came of age. They
were both so charming and they loved
each other go much that every one was
delighted at the match, except the old
marChIoness of Dumbleton, who had tried
to catch the duke for one of her seven UNI
married daughters, and had given no less
than three expensive dinner parties for
that purpose, and, strange TO say, Mr.. Otis
himself. Mr.. Otis was extremely fond of
the young duke personally, but theoret-
ically he objected to titles, aud. to use his
own words, was not without apprehension
lest, amid the enervating influences of a
pleasure-loving 2ristocracy. the true prin-
clples OF republican simplicity should not
be forgotten" His objections, however,
were completely overruled, aud believe
that when he walked up the aisle of st.
George, Hanover square, with his daugh-
ter leaning On his arm. there was not a
prouder man in the whole length and
breadth OF England.
The duke and duchess, after the honev-
moon was over. went down to Canterville
Chase, and on the day after their arrival
they walked over in the afternoon to the
lonely churchvsrd by the pine woods.
There had been a great deal of difficulty
at first about the inscription on Sir Simon's
tombstone. but finally il had been decided
to engrave on it simply the initials of the
old gentleman's name and the verse from
the library window. The duchess had
brought with her some lovely roses, which
she strewed upon the grave, and after they
had stood by il for some time they stro!led
into the ruined chancel OF the old abbey.
There the duchess sat down on fallen
pillar. while her husband lay at her feet
smoking cigarette and looking up at her
beautiful eyes. Suddenly he threw his
cigarette away, took her hand, and said to
her, Virginia, n wife should have no
secrets from her husband"
Dear Cecil l have no secrets from
you"
Yes you have" he answered. smiling.
"You have never told me what happened
to you when you were locked up with the
ghost"
81 have never told anyone, Cecil" said
Virginia, gravelv.
II know that, but you might tell me-"
please don't ask me, Cecil | cannot
tell you. Poor Sir Simon I owe him a
good deal. Yes, don't laugh. Cecil.
really do. He made me see what life is
and what death signifies, and why love lie
stronger than both"
&The duke rose aud kissed his wife low
ingly.
you can have your secret as long as 1
have your heart" he murmured.
you have always had that, Cecil"
"And YOU will tell our children some
day, won't you?"
Virginia blushed.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
The MAY DAY.

How fair May day seems 10 me
Even after ApriPs smiles and tearst
She Is oil smiles aud her gayety
Has banished every inward fear.
Sweet May, thou month of ell the year;
To US each spring hast given
Such wondrous treasures of earth and air,
That va deem our home heaven.
For thy reception nature hath clothed
Herself in veriure and bloom.
While the silver streams are singing 70 Us
OF sunshine, not of gloom.
The farmer goes forth to till the fields
And scatter the golden grain;
He whistles away aud merry heart
Sends forth each joyous strain.
The songbrd has heard tho farmers note
Through the quiet Of morning air,
And now MARBLES forth from his small throat,
A ditty sweet and clear.
As the farmer glsnees toward the home
Where the good wife works away,
lie signs as he thinks OF The poets words,
at is not always May"
For ne knows that the harvest time will come
When he gathers in the sheaves,
That the frost will blight the tender plaat
And wither the autumn leaves.
But the freshness OF May is with him,
Il has scattered those thoughts away;
He takes up again his merry tune
And enjoys each May-day.
For tits ours TO plant the choices. seeds
And til with loving care,
To win in the end eternity,
That harvest grand and rare. [AH.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
MS Most Manly ouAiity.

The American man is typical Of all tha
signifies devotion to her who gave him
lie and being, writes Edward w. Box in
AT Home With the Editor" in the June
Ldd,ss' Home journal. He believes that
God gave him a wife to love, but mother
TO revere. His most manly quality is his
homage to his mother. | remember an
instance where in a house occupied by
two families point OF disagreement came
up.
lis it not possible that your mother NAV
have been wrong?" asked one OF the dis
putants of another.
MY mother, sir, was the rejoinder, ''is
incapable of doing wrongin anything"
What room was there for further argu-
ment with such an answer? Going tothe
extreme you, say. Perhaps; but it
was beautiful nevertheless. 1t was the
answer of typical American man.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
THE SINGLE TAX.
Answering the Question; 'wouId It Cor
rupt Our POlitics?"

Answering the Question; "wouId It Cor
rupt Our Politics."
To THE EDIToR-.Sir: Among the staple
objections to the plan of the single tax,
as proposed by Henry George and now
advocated by so large a body of support
ers, we often hear it urged that taking the
full rental value of land in taxation
would yield sIch sn enormous amount
that it's administration would rapidly
bring into activity an amount OF corrup-
ton, favoritism and general demorallza-
ton that would be simply appalling"
For the benefit OF those who are inclined
to fear such q predicted increase of these
evils, it should be said that ii is claimed
land has never been proven false that
taking the rental value OF land in taxation
would stop land speculation. lower the
price of land. open opportunities for labor
TO such an extent that involuntary idle
ness would disappear. raise wages and
make the workman independent. Now,
suppose that politicians and office-holders
should steal al of this immense fund, ex-
cept enough to run the government, lie It
not evident that the people at large would
still retain all these advantages that have
enumerated? Is it not clear that this i'm
mense revenue goes now into the
pockets OF land owners. What difference
to the disadvantage of the mass OF the
people would it make il politicians should
get it instead of the landlords? AS il is
now, the landlords take the land rents
and let the people pay the taxes. If our
plan were adopted ground rents would
pay all the charges of government and
leave the people not taxed all But what
reason Is there to think that stealing
would increase under the new plan?
1t seems to me that the standard OF hon.
esty must rise with the standard of indie
pendence of the masses and in proportion
as the lear OF coming want decreases, which
fear il largely is that makes people dishon-
est. l.. O. Roscoe.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
No. 4.O9a-Apher-sis.

No. 4, o92-Apheresis.
Entered for prize.l
When take a sudden notion,
To 20 fishing, then in motion
Very quickly am found,
Taking steps across the meadow,
Where the brook lies meath the shadow
OF the shade that's spread around.
By the over-hanging bowers,
Rich in foliage and flowers,
Where the feathered songsters sing.
I'm ne'er pyimed when I'm fishing,
By mpatience-soon a-wishing
Is the wIter-'GH L swing
On M Bonded rod that's lifted,
From the crystal tide that's drifted
From some hidden mountain pool,
A fine al that sets me dreaming
OF the m any more in seeming
I'll lure from the water cool.
lMAzY MAsKER.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
One ar the Other.
IN. Y. weekly

Mr. Minks-"Whata haegard, harassed,
woe be-gone face that lady has l won
der what the matter is7"
Mrs. Minks-"Poor thing She has
lost ali her relatives in some terrible
catastrophe. or else she can't find spring
style bonnet that is becoming"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
A Tnbooed Word.
[strest & smithI. Good New.

[Street & Smiths Good News.l
Cultured Daughter-'The Psychologists
have lately found some skeletons from the
fourth dynasty"
Old-Fashioned Mother-"For mercy
sakes, don't use that horrid word Say
they died painfully. or .unpleasantly. or
even filthily. II you must. but don't say
died nasty /"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
A Little Too Soon
IN. Y. Weoklv.1

Friend-"No wonder Miss Beauti won't
look OF you. It's your own fault You
act like slave-fawning, cringing, kneel-
ing before her, as If you didn't dare call
your soul your own"
Mr.. SadfelIo-"Don't women like that
kind OF treatment"
Ffiend-"Um-notu until after marriage. :"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
No. 4.Oes-Num.rtenI

No. 4,O93-NumericaI
do love to sleep In the morning.
You needn't give l-2 that warning
i-2-3-4 the one folks always quote
OF the sluggard aud S-4-5, Solomon wrote.
He 1-2-5-4-5 IL wisely,
For some IL may DO very nicely,
But 81 not wise In my 5-6-7-s,
And my pillow is dear 10 my poor empty pate.
The 'early bird" saw doesn't hurry me.
The early birds song doesn't worry nee.
Let the brown thrushes sing and the wood.
peckers tap,
l-2-3-4.j-6-T-s I'll take nap.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
NJ. 4.Os9-Trnnsposition.

No. 4.0S9-TrRnsposition.
Entered for prizs.l
Big squares aud diamonds,
And Oats coming EDWARDS;
To the editors ssnctum
They rush in by hundreds.
No time TO reason Why;
No time TO make reply;
Batch Batch the only cry
Crying by hundreds.
Posers TO right of him,
Posers TO left him,
POsers in front OF him,
Beloved and Numbered;
Mine is the largest size;"
mine dszzles many eyes,"
81 surely win the prize"
Come to the sanctum
Claimants by hundreds
Oh what sight was therei
SisckS Of them everywhere.
Enough and much TO spare;
And can IL be wondered
A typewriter prize indeed!
just what all puSzlers need.
Zach feels he NUT succeed,
Mono think they've blundeTed;
So all of them FIRST Of it
All the ten hundred.
Closed were tho doors that day,
Closed on that fearful fray,
Closed on that bright June day
When all but one blundered.
May Il this lesson teach:
LAT not beyond your reach"
When all this motto teach
Friends are not sundered.
Back from the sancIum, then.
March-more than nine hundred.
-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
CHARGED WITH LIGHTNING.
DON'T SHAKE HANDS WITH AN eLEc-
TRlCtL WORKER.

The Inconvenience the Industrious John
Morgan Is to Himself and FsmiIy-He
Carries ELECTRICITY About HIM That Be-
comes Active md Knocks People Down
Under Proper Conditions
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
New York. May 90.

De Tough Ones. Deg Pull Trough.
Do doctohs Of do Olden school,
Dey we're a stalwart breed,
Aud natures simple remedies
Found no place in DER soreed;
De patients swallowed ealomel
And odder kindred stua
II dey we're only of dsir feed
Deg soon got sick enough.
But den de piece resistance
OF desc old-time doctohs, sure,
Was de lancet, fob without il
Dey could never make a cure;
Dey bled DER patients mos 70 def,
Whatever else deyd do.
An If de weak ones mostly died
De tough ones, dey pulled trough.
De doct0hs have grown modern,
Yet de world am much de same.
De bleeding still continues
Under many different name
Sometimes dey simply "lry de fat"
To buy state or two,
An den de rule, IL still holds good
De tough ones. dey pull trough
Some men will toll an stint an cave
An coin DER blood dat dey
May have in time OF urgent need.
nest egg put sway;
An do maEnates Of de Ian,
Dey hatch some scheme TO view.
De weak ones lose deir little all
De tough ones dey pull trough.
De laws are framed fob all alike.
But den sometimes you'll find
De moon-eytd justice in eclipse
OATS why men call her blind.
She beams sometimes mos awful coy,
But when she hides from view
Behind black conspiring woods,
De tough ones dey pull trough.
lLEASDER A LEHMAN.
Pittsboro, Ind, May 10.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
A Converted sinner.
IN. Y. Weekly.1

Neighbor-"fs it true thatyour husband
got converted at the revival last week."
Mrs. Grabball-"Yes and he has re-
solved hereafter to lead true Christian
life"
Neighbor-"I am delighted to hear it.
What is he going to do with his summer
hotel?"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
ENDORSEMENTS.

Benson j. LossIGo. LII D.,
Historian. "Likc q ConcAve
Mirror Il rcfects 20 8 single
focus ON epitoIae Of the essen
tial elements of our national
history, showing clearly et q
glance the progress of the IA
ton from &c infancy 10 its
present period OF maturity"
A. X. SPoFToED, Librarian
of Congress: "The work may
fairly be termed d breyiary OF
American Politics.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
Making Sure.

He learnestly)-"Are you sure, absol-
ute'y sure, that you will leve me till
death do rs part?''
She lsolemnly)-'T am sure, absolutely
sure, that shall love you till death do us
part. BY the way, is your life insured?"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
A GREAT GHOST STORY.
A Romance by Oscar. Wilde.
From Ahur Sae Crime by the kind permission the American
Publishers, Messrs. Dodd, Mead Co., New York.

through the opening in the wainscoting
down a narrow, secret corridor, Washing
ton following with lighted candle, which
he had caught up from the table. Finally
they came TO e great oak door, studded
with rusty nails When Virginia touched
it, it swung back on its heavy hinges, and
they found themselves in little low
room with vaulted ceiling and one tiny
grated window. Embedded in the wall
was huge iron ring. and chained to 1t
was a gaunt skeleton that was
stretched out at full length on the
stone floor, and seemed 10 be trying TO
grasp with its long, fieshless fingers an old
fashioned treucher and ever that were
placed Just out OF it's reach. The jug had
evidently been once filled with water, as 1t
was covered inside with green mould.
There was nothing on the trencher but a
pile of dust. Virginia knelt down beside
the skeleton, and, folding her little hands
together. began to pray silently, while the
the rest OF the party looked on in wonder
at the terrible tragedy whose secret was
now disclosed to them.
HALO suddenly exclaimed one of the
twins, who had been looking out of the
window to try and discover in what wing
of the house the room was situated.
"Halo the old withered almond tree has
blossomed. l can see the flowers quite
plainly in the moonlight"
God has forgiven him" said Virginia
eravely. as she rose TO her feet. and and a
beautiful light seemed to inumine her
face.
What an angel You are" cried the
Young Duke. and he put his arm round
her neck and kissed her.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-01
kNoTTY PROBLEMS.

fouf readers are lnvItsd TO tirnlsh oriSinN suis-
mas. oharade- riddles. rsbuses aud other "Knotty
Preblems" addressing sill ancstions relative 10
thas department to K. II. ChAdbo urn. Lewiston, Me-
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