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The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
LEGENDS AND CUSTOMS

Advertisement in an English relig.
ious paper: "a Christian young man
of retiring and sensitive character de-,
sires to be employed by a quiet and
godly person. Understands the higher
forms of gardening, and is an expert
cofinmaker. Instead of the usual beer
allowance, he will take the equivalent
in money, which he will give to the
Lord. ..s.E. '.-
A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Record tells of family who used tc
get up in bad humor every morning
and wranglc over their breakfast The
thoughtful lord and master bought a
foot ball which he suspended from the
ceiling and made each member of the
household kick it for short time be.
fore sitting down to the table. Peace
now reigns.,
In Ashantee no man is ever allowed
to see any of the kings wives, and
should he even accidentally see one his
punishment is death. These wives
during the working season, attend ia
the kings plantations, but the rest Of
the time they live at Coomasie, the
capital, where they occupy two long
streets. The law of the country al
lows him to have 1888 wives at one
time.
According to an old Servian legend,
when the nations were about to dis
tribute the world among themselves,
they all assembled in the center of the
universe, divided it into parts, and
drew lots. Some, however, refused to
leave it to chance, preferring to make
their own selection. "We,'' said the
Latins, want wisdom. !" s'We want
the sea-" said the English. The Turks
said, ''We want the land 'sGold and
war for u.s." said the French. The
Russians said, Eve prefer the noun.
tains and the mines "Well, you
Seryians, and what do you want?"
"Ah!" they replied, 1--WE are thinking. y
And a to this day they are not dooe
thinking yet.
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Advancing Backward.

During the civil war the colored
bo6y-servant of a confederate officer
returned home and in conversation
with the officers wife was ardent in
his praise of General Lee.
Il toll yer what it is, mis-" said
Joe, 'Ginal Lee is de greatest man l
eber seed. He's allus 'vancin'."
The lady remarked that this did not
agree with the newspaper reports for
the last few days, which represented
him as retreating out of Maryland as
fast as possible.
But mis-, you amt bin dar pro.
tested Joe; you dom know how dat
is. kin splain dat to yer; he's Jest
'vancin' BACKYARD outer Maryland!n-
YOUTHS Companion
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THE FIRE HABIT.
When You Buy Horse Look Out fo
This Infirmity.

When You Buy a Horse Look Out fol
This Inf1rmity.
A popular young physician living in
the neighborhood Of Boston recently
took unto himself bride, relates the
Boston Herald, and at the same time
bought horse from one of the towns
tolk He was very proud of both in
vestments. .-r<.a ..:.
Soon after the happy young couple
had returned from their first trip to-
gether and while the honeymoon was
still young DR.. Newhusband took his
wife to ride. He was showing her
something OF her new home when sud-
denly the fire bells changed.
do you suppose the fire is any
where near our house?" exclaimed the
bride. .'Oh, L m so afraie" and she
drew closer, still closer to his manly
breast. .~..
Don't be afraid dear" he an
sWered. we've an excellent fire de-
partment ="
At that moment the engine turned
into the street ahead of them and
went tearing down the road. Their
horse gave a jump and followed as
fast as possible In Win were all ef-
forts to check the beast. Through
the town the procession flew. the en-
gine in the lead. but hard pressed by
the buggy with its terror stricken lit
tie wife and struggling hus,
band. The townsfolk stared in won
der and the busybodies declared that
the doctors new wife was evidently a
flyer.
When the fire was reached the horse
stopped Of his own accord, and the
couple returned to town.
The next day the mrn who sold the
horse happening to meet the doctor.
carelessly remarked: oh I forgot
to tell you that that animal used to
belong to the Chief of the Fire De.
partment. You will find him a good
trotter; assure you."
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GRATEFUL FROM INFANCY,
Mr.. Barnum Thought His Face was
Familiar. '#'E

Mr.. Barnum Thought His Face was
Familiar. .'E
On an Atlantic steamer bound for
New York few years ago the usual
entertainment for the benefit of the
Liverpool Seamen's orphanage was
projected. There happened to be on
board a good many professionals,
actors and singers. according to lid
Bits, who all promised to take part
but one. He kept aloof, and stub
bornly declined to assist.
AS he was the person most desired
every effort was made to change his
mind and the committee of arrange.
ments at last applied to Mr. Barnum.
who was a passenger. and begged him
to labor with the reluctant singer
Mr.. Barnum undertook the mission,
and after stating the case and MAX
ing his appeal. somewhat to his sur
prise the young man assented.
Il refused all these people" said
he. land dislike exceedingly to take
part in this sort of entertainment; but
If you ask me. Mr.. Barnum, I cannot
decline am glad to do anything
that will please you"
Mr.. Barnum felt much compli-
mented, but protested a little when
the man continued:
You did me great favor once
Mr.. Barnum and | have never for.
fotten it. You may not recall it. but
am under great obligations to you"
Why" hesitated the great show
man. III must cnnfesc tbat do,,+ VA
CALL don't remember any circum-
stances, and yet your face is familiar.
Where was it we first met?''
oh. it was thirty years ago Mr..
Barnum I took the prize at your first
baby show. I've always felt grateful
to yOu" p" .f-.. 49,. al.s.
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with the dying tramp. For more than
an hour heard the murmur OF the
unconscious old beggar's voice, inter.
rupted occasionally by a bitter sob
from Aunt Libbie; than both ceased
and all was silent
When opened the door Of the lit
tie bedroom a single glance assured
me that all was over with the old man
and his long, hopeless existence as 8
tramp was ended ut last. Aunt Lib
bie's friendly doorway had been for
him the portal to o world of eternal
light.
The worn old features had become
calm and tranquil once more. smoothed
by the soft, cnressing fingers OF the
angel OF the Lord. "A smile OF peace
and happiness had fallen upon the
icy lips with the seal of deaths eter-
nal silence. and the shining circle Of
white hair cleaned about the marble
face like halo of silvery light
Rest had come at last; it was with him
Aunt Libbie was kneeling by the
bedside with her white lips pressed to
the broad, white brow whose deep
burrows had suddenly been trans
formed into Jhread-like lines by the
wondrous magic OF the mighty lnys-
terry Of death. She did not stir as /
entered, and when called her softly
she made no answer.
Awed by the silent majesty that al
ways attends the solemn court of
the King of Terrors, whether he holds
it in palace or in cot. l stepped
noiselessly to her side and lightly
laid my hand upon the bowed fore
head. 1t was already growing cold. -
Chicago Sun. M
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AN OLD PICTURE.

I have her here, though faint and dim,
The profile face and figure trim.
fancied once, long years ago,
cared for her, and now know
It was no passing youthful whim
picture now her figure slim,
And see it here, by time made grim;
Then to myself I whisper low:
have her here.
The pictured face may DINNER grow,
But time shall never rob me so;
think l have the best Of him.
The cup of Joy is full to brim,
For she is near in calico
have her here.
Yankee Blade.
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An Embarrassing Calculation.

.1es, - said society lady the other
hight at a West end affair. II have
crossed the ocean eleven times. y
The smart young man adjusted his
monocle and said:
'Ah! Born abroadp'
No indeed. Why do you ask?''
Because if you were born in this
country and crossed it IL times YOU
would now be on the other side, don't
cherknow!'
The lady figured d moment on The
ups OF her pretty fingers. blushed.
and lied. st. Louis Republic.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
1t All Depends.

Pedagog-How many quarts make a
peck, Johnny?
Johnny-That depends. One quart
can make a peck of trouble, if it's a
quart of whisky while it takes thou
sands of tons of quartz to make peck
of gold. Chicago Times.
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Story of a Communion Cup,


An interesting relic connected with
the ecclesiastical history of the state
has been recovered within few days
in the town of Lyme It is a pewter
communion cup bearing date of 1857.
1t was brought to this country two
centuries ago by the Pilgrim family
which settled in New London county.
For nearly fifty years this curious relic
has been lost sight OF, the descend
ants of it's original owners not know
ing of its whereabouts. In 1870 it was
in the possession of Thomas Pilgrim,
who was at that time 81 years of age
and pensloner of the Revolutionary
war. Thomas Pilgrim entered the
service in 1776 for three years in one
of the Connecticut regiments and was
also one of the volunteers for the de-
fense of New London in the war of
1912. One of the last of this old pen
sioner's descendants in the male line
James Pilgrim, died in Hartford in
1888. He was a man Of marked in
ventive genius. Two daughters sur
vive him. one of whom Frances Ella
Pilgrim. was the originator OF the idea
of displaying the national flag in the
school rooms and buildings through
out the state. She is a graduate in
the state normal school and a teacher
in Stoughton. The family will en-
deavor to regain possession of the an
cient relic that has just been found in
Lyme. New London Telegraph.
A Sympathetic Boy.
Young Hopeful Papa it worries
me awful to think how much trouble
/ give mamma"
Papa She hasn't complained"
mo. she's real patient. But she
often sends me to the stores for things.
and the stores is q good ways off
sometimes and I know she gets most
sick wait'n' when she's in q hurry.
She gets everything all ready for
bread. an finds at the last minute she
hasn't got any yeast or she gets a
pudding all fixed, and finds she hasn't
any nutmeg or something; and then
she's in an awful stew cause the oven
is all ready. and may be company
comm and l can't run very lon g
distance, you know, and I feel awful
sorry for poor mammal
.Humph! Well, what can we do
about itp" &. III l
= was thinkin' you might get mo a
bicycle. = .#555
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
A MARINE Tool,

Squildig DO you know what sort
Of a saw a ship carpenter usesp
B McSwilligen- The same kind Of a
saw that other carpenters use sup
pose
No"
What kind does he use, then p'
'A see-saw. = Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
THE PRESIDENTS FLOWERS.
Something about the White House Cor

Something about the White House Con-
servatory and It's Management.
The White house conservatory oc-
cupies about an acre Of ground, states
the New York Sun. There are eight
greenhouses devoued to the growing
of plants. The conservatory proper
is divided into two parts. tropical and
temperate. The system of heating,
lighting and ventilating is as near
perfect as could be devised. All of
the buildings are under glass. There
are nearly 5. 900 varieties and so, 900
plants. Hundreds of very rare trop-
ical plants are to be seen, as well as
all the native or more common
ly known flowers. The rose
reaches it's most perfect state in
those grounds. On an average 100
roses a day are placed in the White
house. The president gets basket
almost every morning for his Office.
Occasionally the supply runs short
and something else IS substituted. A
fine basket Of roses decorates the
White house dinner table five or six
days every week. Each lady at the
table receives half dozen, and each
gentleman a boutonniere. e-4...-
The appropriation for the White
house conservatory averages about
S.. 600 yearly. With this sum the sal
aries of three men have to be paid,
the house kept in repair and soil and
plants purchased. The conservatory,
like the white house itself, is open to
visitors. All the children in the Dis
trict of Columbia have the privilege
of going once a year. Owing to- the
limited space persons who wish to in
spect it must receive permission to do
so. and they are accompanied by the
superintendent or a guide It is one
of the attractions of Washington. Stu.
dents of botany and Horticulture who
come to the city do not feel that their
visit is complete unless they are able
to spend an hour or two there.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16

bosom companionship with on excel.
lent young lady, a Miss H., of E
whose father was wealthy banker
She was going home with her friend
on their return for Writ and | was to
get off from my business for vaca-
tion and be with them for few days
OF course we had made all kinds of
inquiries about my sisters friend, and
found her father to be one of the
wealthiest bankers in E. and of the
very highest standing He was man
that had risen from clerkship in the
bank to president He came there and
got position, nobody seemed to know
or care where from, for he had be-
haved himself like true man and by
industry and pluck had steadily risen.
In few years he made a big deal in
Wall street and awoke one morning to
find himself "A wealthy man. He sent
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16
THE HUNTERS BADGE.
An Old Custom Still Observed by Scottish


An Old Custom still Observed by Scottish
Sportsmen
There is an old custom in Scotland
according TO which anyone who has
killed a stag, salmon, a seal and an
eagle has right to wear Gf he pays
for it) the hunters badge, which con-
sists of small gold watch charm in
the form of shield with the heads of
the above embossed in the four cor
ners.
This is all very well as far as the
stag and salmon are concerned and
perhaps also the seal, although it seems
rather shame to kill the seals, which
are growing rare in Scotland. But in g.
asmuch as the badge calls for the de-
struction of the eagle it is great
mistake, as eagles are almost extinct
in Scotland, owing to the senseless
practice of killing them on all possible
occasions; and why it should be an
honor to shoot with a shotgun a
big slow-fying bird does not seem very
clear, the usual way being to watch
the eagles nest and shoot it as it
comes to feed its young.
The eagle ought to be omitted, and a
list of all the game birds in Scotland
substituted, so as to make the holder
of the badge an all-round hunter.
There is more recent badge called
the "stal5er's badge" which is for
anyone who has ''stalked" (still-hunt-
ed) a stag over a certain size of horns,
entirely by himself This requires
some doing. The usual Scotch and
English deer shooters have man to
guide them, which, of course, is not al
lowed when qualifying for the badge.
If there was hunters badge"
started for America, given to anyone
who has killed certain of the big game
of America in a sportsmanlike way, it
might educate men up to taking care
of the game, spariug females, etc, as
anyone who shoots big game in IL
sportsmanlike manner would be able
to wear the badge (Which need not be
expensive, as it could be made of
bronco, and if he met any member of
shooting club who had not got a
badge on he would know what class of
shooter he was and might shame the
unsportsmanlille shooter into mending
his ways. Forest and Stream.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16

DEPUTY REVENUE COLLECTOR SMITH,
of Mansfield was suddenly stricken
with paralysis as he was walking along
Main street in GAINESVILLE. His recov-
cry is doubtful.
ADAM HAUCK, brewer, died few
days ago at Tiflin.
FULTON county farmers have organ
lied to catch horse thieves.
JOSEPH ORGEE fell down stairs at
Hopewell and died twelve hours later.
THREE prisoners made an unsuccess-
full attempt to escape from the Akron
Jail.
TIE families of John and Carl Stegge-
man, of Youngstown, were poisoned
by eating sausage.
FARMER GEORGE MILLS, of Cadiz, left
his sweetheart's letter in his pocket.
Now his wife has sued for divorce.
JOSEPH ALEXANDER, Gov. Campbell's
porter has been discharged for using
insulting language to Private Secretary
Meeller
"BEN' GANo, who so brutally muir
dcred his wife at Fulton, recently, may
never be tried for his crime. He is
near death, consumption having prcyed
upon his frail body to an alarming eX-
tent during his confinement in the
county Jail at Mt Gilcad. OF late he
has been dangerously i'll with Ia grippe.
The prosecuting attorney will likely
push the cause for trial at the next
term of court, February |. But the de-
fense, whose plan is delay will oppose
it.
Mrs. ELIZA DIXON, of Aberdeen, was
burned to death.
A SPRINGFIELD man named Smell
went insane over love affair
BRUCE PUGH, railroad conductor, Is
under arrest at Millcrsburg charged
with cmbczzling Sl50.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16
THE KHEDIvE DEAD.

The Ruler of Egypt Dies with. the Grip
Europe Startled by an Unexpected
Change.
CAIRO, Jan. s.-The khedve of Egypt,
Who has been i'll some time with influ-
enaa, died Thursday.
[Mohamed Tewfils was born Novem-
ber 10, 1852. lie was the son of Ismail
l., and succeeded to the throne on the
Goth day of June, 1879. On January IS,
1878, he was married to Princess
Emineh, daughter Of El Hamy Pasha.
He has two sons, Abbas the heir-ap.
parent, now II years old, and Mehemet
Ali, IA, and two daughters aged IL and
10. The succession will go to the eld-
est son. The khedive's annual allow
ance was $500, 900. The five great
European powers have Il great deal to
say about the management of the af
fairs of Egypt
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16

The door, and Mr.. Brooks the sheriff,
walked in with his Winchester on his
shoulder.
''Wheww he said, pulling the icicles
off his beard, ''it's nasty night and
getting colder every minute"
What about the convicts?" we all
exclaimed, impatient to hear the whole
story.
six of them made break this after
noon" he went on, ''and are said to be
making for the state line, right by here.
Its too cold to make the dogs follow
the trail, so we must do it,.
''Whatw we all cried, springing to
our feet, mot to-night?"
Eyes" he said, "this very night, you
boys must help me out All the men
are over at Gepson's, ten miles away,
20 ball, and these fellows must be
caught. Why, you might make five
hundred dollars, and besides, you fell
lows are quicker and braver than the
men. So get ready and come on"
This last remark caught MS, and the
whole crowd commenced getting on
their things
Wrap up good, he said, Its mighty
cold. but there's crust forming on the
snow that will about hold up our
AOrses"
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t w e n t y-f V e

years ago that a crowd of us boys
were gathered together one night in
one of the fellows rooms in college.
1t was cold, dreary night in January,
and the snow was already a foot or
more deep, and it had set in to raining
and sleeting
We were all gathered around the
roaring fire, telling tales and trying
hard not to think of home. Tucker
had just finished his last story, and was
staring into the fire in his thoughtful
way; Starke was playing Home,
Sweet Home" on his harp, and Tobin
was Just getting down his old fiddle,
when / saw the small light of lantern
glinmering through the mist, and
headed for our room. l knew by it's
swing, and the merry whistle that ac-
companied it, that jolly Hal Harris was
coming.
Telling one of the boys to throw an
other log on the already roaring fire,
filed my big meerschaum and got a
chair ready for him. We all knew that
he would have some news, and he was
such good company.
In he came, his broad shoulders all
covered with ice, his big boots mud to
the top, and his jollyre face all aglow
with the exercise of pulling through
the drifts.
well, boys" he said, Hopping him
self into chair and lighting his pipe
with a piece of firewood, have you
heard the news?"
We all answered in the negative, and
he went on.
"Well, this afternoon six convicts es-
capped from the mines (that were just
twelve miles distant) and got scot free.
One of them was forger, and there is
a reward of five hundred dollars for his
capture"
by Jo1er' said Tucker, 81 wouldn't
mind having five hundred dollars, but
j would hate to take the poor devil
That's just it, said Tobin, reaching
for his Colts. I'VE amt chicken.
hearted down in Texas, and convicts
can't get away down here"
This fellow" said Hal, "has only
been there nine months, and is dan,
gerous character. He has escaped three
or four times, and l hear he is the
worst customer they ever had"
Lnst then there came loud knock al
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16
NOTES FOR THE CURIOUS.

The blossoms of the plant from
which coffee is obtained are white. 1t
grows to the height of about ten feet,
and the fruit is of bright red color.
IDAHO has river whose source is n
mystery. 1t flows out of "a lake in an
immense volume and at one point is 800
feet deep. Where all the water comes
from no one can tell.
AN average man of fifty has spent
5000 days, or nearly twenty years, in
sleep, and has consumed about 1900
pounds of bread and 10000 pounds of
meat, washed down with 1000 gallons
of liquids.
THERE are no cats within the limits
of Leadville, Col, the thin atmosphere
Mt that altitude 10000 feet) being fatal
to them. They are, however, not re-
quired, the town being free from rats
and mice from the same cause.
FEBRUARY, in 1900, will not contain
twenty-nine days, although it will be
leap year. February, In 100, also con-
tanned twenty-eight days. There is a
slight error in the Gregorian calendar,
but it will only amount to one day In
1895 years.
PADEREwsKI pronounces his namo
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-01-16

his little girl off to boarding school,
and continued to prosper till he became
one of the towns best citizens and
every ybody respected and looked up to
him.
don't think ever spent three more
enjoyable days in my life than the
time spent at his house. He and his
lovely daughter entertained elegantly
and were surrounded with everything
man could desire. He simply idolized
his daughter, and she had everything
she could wish for. She was mistress
of the place and ruled with hand that
made everybody love her.
She and my sister were so happy to-.
gether that the day of parting was a
sad one. That night at the train, while
they were going on as only girls can
do at parting, just as the train was
preparing to pull out Mr. H called
me to the rear in dark corner, and,
putting his arm around my neck,
said, in a voice cholied with sobs:
"My young friend, | owe you debt
of gratitude that no mortal man could
pay, but allow me to return your re-
volver."
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THE soARDERs AT DINNER.

The funny boardcr he begun
The racket, being able;
" Let each ~ he said, get OF pun
ON something on the table.
a. And I'll commence with one you will
Acknowledge is the boss, sir
This morning-as the house was still
woke cup plate and saucer"
s'GcJup potato clock, sir" said
The next in turn, undaunted,
"I know egg girl who sugar head
Becausc her hand wanted"
"rd do the same" laughed number three,
q" II you were my adorer-
A nas-tea cigarette, may be-
You often smUke-beeffore her"
"if's mocha mecrschaum pie, perhaps"
Said uunnber four, in folly,
t'Whon knife fork kettle lot of chaps
who loved me ham jolly"
"Irs hard to pickle lover when
A person has stew many"
Laughed number five--"why oil the men
Are spoons-two for a penny"
d" I'D be hnsh.shamed of such vlew,"
The next one said. I'm guessing
You mustard mire them, for you
Take lots of thyme in dressing"
As fast and furious grew the fun,
The poor landlady listened,
But when it came her turn to pun
Her eyes with mischief gistened.
''To add to your display of w.t."
She bowed, 81 am unable;
Such brilliant minds are truly 1T
To grace a royal table.
'But Just to please you will try;
see some bees before me,
Who every time they meat my eye
Turn red-they must adore me-"
The boarders then in silent gloom
Stole one by one from out the room.
H c. Dodge, in Detroit Free Press.