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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-14
NUMBER II.
AN FRESHMAN CONVINCED.
Democratic Abuse of Pat Egan Convert.
Him to Republicanism.

Democratic Abuse of Pat Egan Converted
Him to Republicanism.
Saturday afternoon, after the conven-
tlon, small knot of men, among whom
was Chairman Gowdy, were standing
listening to a man in the Denison hotel
Office, near the reading room door.
The speaker was a sturdy man OF about
81 years, with bright face; his name
was Riley and he is the stock agent
of the Nickel Plate railroad. He was
telling the listeners that two or three
months ago he met Mr.. R. R. Shiel on
business here, as he had before. Bust
ness over, conversation turned towards
politics, and Shiel said: II suppose you
are a Democrat.
Yes" answered Rilley.
''And you, like myself, are man of
Irish blood. suppose that you are a
Democrat because your father was, or
because the Irish for the most part are.
You have no better reason for SO be-
ing"
II was rather angry,' said Mr..
Rilley, 'at the way Shiel came at me
and l had thought that it was a very
good reason to be a Democrat because
my father had been one, and told him
So; but he said that it was no reason
Whatever. Shiel went on, declaring
that there was no sense in the Irish be-
ing Democrats and being so much un-
der the control of Democratic politi-
clans. They count US as THEIRS
shouted Shiel; you hear disputes as
to how the Germans will vote, but did
you ever mind hearing anyone doubt
how we Irish would vote? Not bit of
1T; the Democrats count US as prop
erty.'''
And then we turned to talking of
Egan," said Riley, land I expressed
my regard for him, for I had known
something of him. 'Yes,' retorted
Shiel, 'but every Democratic paper in
the land is shouting Pat Egan, as if it
were a crime for man of Irish blood
to hold a high Office. And who gave
him this office? Harrison; and do you
mind that in his message about Chill
the president, before he went on to
speak of other matters, attested to the
high character and efficiency of Egan?
And still the abuse of .Egan~ goes on
And Shiel kept this thing up, and
got very mad. But after I left him
and was riding over the country could
not help thinking of it. Did you ever
hear anyone doubt how the Irish would
vote?' I opened Democratic paper,
and Pat Egan appeared in black let
tiers, and with SANDER and abuse.
Then I thought of what Shiel said
about an Irishman driven from Ireland
coming here to help those who had
driven him away by voting the free
trade ticket. turned the thing over
in my mind. Then talked them over
with my wife, and in two weeks we
came to the conclusion that I had been
Democrat long enough. I am a Re-
publican to-day, like Shiel, and I am
putting in my work for Harrison, who
stood by man of Irish blood through
evil reports and did him honor. I
shall do what I can to have a doubt
cast upon the way the Irish vote.''-
Indianapolis Journal
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-14

"Sinbad'' draws audiences of in
creased size at the Metropolitan,
where the tropical songs and other eff
fective bits bring down the house.
One of the local hits is as follows:
Will the prize next autumn be won by McGill?
That's what the wild waves are saying
Or will old Minnesota still bow before Billi
That's what the wild waves are saying.
There's Nelson and Heatwole and others to date
But don't get inpatient just keep cool and wait,
For Kelly and Doran may cinch the whole State,
And that's what the wild waves are saying
st. Paul Neacs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-04-14
PEASE VS.. McGILL.

Says Pease to Andy,
"A letter'd come handy
Says Andy to Pease,
l can write it with ease.
Granville S. Pease, Anoka,
Do you hold the joker2
II so, you're a dandy.
Thine always. From
ANDY"
-MS1oaaeupOSs Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
CHAPTER VI.

suppose | must have struck out ilvoluntariy
and IN the act. the wafer numbered III my earH
and literally Jared II blows had been struck
over my head. the weight glldcd from my foot
aud ! rose to the surface. choking, painting, and
sra-ping wildly at the first object touched IL wac
rope and IL gave way beneath my grasp caught AZ
sonnet hing again. II was "A wheel ana II turned
runnd, but, as sfrangr sounds, shouts and cries
reached my ears ! got hold of the cross BEAM and
somehow, by help Of the wheel. managed 10 reach
my old position, but crouching down and holding
on for dear life.
Below there shouted familiar voice. but
hollow and strange, who is it?"
Il. Help. Help gaspcd, now thoroughly
unncrved.
Right; can you hold on till we send you down
did not answer for few moments rs | stroyc
TO realize my chances.
Yes said hoarsey. Don't he long
II seemed an age before the rope came, and
during the terrible waiting time | listened 10
words of announcement mingled with stern or
dcrs delivered in Lord Gur'lcgh's voice.
Then came cheer, and hc shouted to me-
Hold on, lad. Ropes being rugged over the
wheel I'm coming down
No, no. shouted Ton n myself now from
" Send it down. and I'll make ii fast
Soon after a lantern began Ia descend, aud
by It's light | saw II loop of a rope gradually
Glide lower and lower till it reached me, when
| was 50 numbcd and crampcd that | had hard
work to get il my head and arms But !
succeeded and il must have spun round and tight
cncd about my chesU as was hoisied up for |
ly the time reached the top.
When | opened my eye again with an under
standing brain my old friend seated by my
bedside and after had assured him that / was
not going 10 die, he told me that he had been
reused mp by the head keeper throwing shots
AT his window: and, upon opening it, the man
passing near the back of the buildings, he had
zen IA light in the wel-house through the little
|18indow
~ We were only just in time, Charley. Caught
the scoundrcl with the knife in his hand. lie
had Just cut through the rope"
"Who-who was it?' ! cried.
WHY, BraysOn, of course,
Then he the thief | cried. cXcitcdly,
and the jewel, are there
Jewels? Down the well? You were after
them
"Of course ] said, and | told him all
tive " | have heard about men being iit for Col
ncy Hatch and you're one -
Never mind that said. If Lady Florry
gets back her gems"
And old Brayson is hung for trying TO muir.
der you." said Lord Gurtlcigl :" But, | say OLD
fellow, I'm glad came
Put Brayson was not hung. inc only had n taste
Of penal scrytudc for the robbery of the Jewels
and also of some valuable plate. two package,
secured in fine wire netting being brought up
after proper dredging arrangements had been made
AS Tor myself. was none the for my sub
some time especially when used to liz and think ::
Suppose that keeper had not seen the light :"
-GcOrgc Manvillc Fem, in The Strand Magazine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
CHAPTER V.

] rose that morning an hour earlier than usual
and went down for my customary battle.
AS ] reached the shore ! searched about till
had found a couple of chalk bouldcrs to my taste
and carried these to the top of the rock of which
! regularly made my plunge, and laid them there
AN Englishman ought 10 he as clever as "A
Niger ! said AZ | undrcsscd, and ! stopped and
picked up one of the stones and gazcd down int
the deep water. Seems mad thing 10 do
muttercd and then. feeling that If ! hcsitatcd
should fail took my leap, struck the water with
a tremendous splash, and then went down like an
arrow, lower and over till quite in dsmay nm
caepcd my hands from the stone ana rose rapillv
~ the surface. It's easy enough thought. as
my head shot into the sunshine: and climbin.
back, took the other stone, contrvine To Glide
Of from close 10 the Surface with the weight npped
between my knees.
This time went down feet GISt till the water
began to grow dark, when the stone slipped and
again shot up, rather bcathlcs,, but encouraged
BY NY success tried that cN pertinent for half
n dozen timce more. and continued il for a week
morning after morning providing myself now with
short lengths OF line to tie round tlc stones 10 form
"A handle, and practising till could seize a stone
plunge in with il, and let il drag me
rapidly to the bottom, where locecncd
my grasp after trying how long ] could stay :
and toward the last after finding that | coul
easily stay down minute, always rose with
some small stones or handful of pebbles fro,a
the bottom.
Il can 20 East and turn pearl diver now |
lied with the confidence acquired by my skill in
diving. ] prepared one night for venture which
rather chilled me as the time approached
II was a mad plan. and knew il. iclt that
was quite monomanac but | was blindly
determined. and one night found me. lantern
armed. and provided with matches, shut up in
the we-housc.
| had stolen ont about |, with every nerve
strung to the highest pitch, and n horrible feel
ing of dread sending a shivcr through me but
! honestly believe that, if at that moment the
danger of my task had been twice as great the
bulldog obstinacy within me would have carried
me through
But the danger was great enough, / well knew
as ! set down on the humid floor the load |
had brought and then lit the laG;crn and place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
CHAPTER III.

After breakfast l rang for Brayson, ana began
my Inspection of the wine-celiar l.
That took up the greater part OF four days.
Result 1 had Brayson into the little library 15
which was given up TO me as my ONCE, I-oru our
LEIGH having merely reserved 10 himself the right
70 come c. an evening and smoke pipe
Brayson came in looking very pale ana sodden.
In those four days he had lost flesh ana, as ne
stood before me, the miserable wretch pcrspireu
profusely and was trembling.
Now, look here, Brayson,' | said gravely,
ayou are aware that Lord Gurtleish has placed
everything in my hands
"Ycs. sir, his lordship told me So
exercise my prerogative so soon: but must make
An example You were in the late Lord Curt
iephs service fifteen years and for the past seven
ycars YOU have had sole charge Of that valuable
cellar OF wine which has been shamefully plum
dcrsd What have you to say?
Ills lps moved, but no words came.
Nothing? Well, have little to say. Give
me YOUR KEYS. ] shall have the plat, examined
at once His lordshiP VIII DC eSt1eney ioata 10
j can only say how could you be so mad as to
.Oh, for Gods sake forgive me. sir ~ he cried
passionatcly, and crying now Ike child IN
sir-I swear it is, sir; but did take little
little, man hundreds Of dozens are missing. ,
YES, sir it's true. sir; but have mercy on
me- sir III turn over new leaf, sir, ana he the
hest servant his lordship could have, Sir. did
sell some wine sir: / was tempted, sir. No one
ever wanted to know about 1t before IN all these
And now the day Of reckoning has come"
"Ycs. sir; but ! will mind. sir For Heavens
soke forgive me, sir. I've wife and family, sir !;
And it's ruin to me- You know it lis. | can
never get another place with character like that
RI be the best Of servants sir III be your slave
II. and I'll confess everything sir. and show you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15

what's been going on in the stables, and at the
farm, and in the garden, and about the mares ana
fczzans, sir.
Il find out for myself, / sad, stcrnly
and Lord Gurlleigh wants an honest Duticr, hot
q contemplate tale bearing spy.
"Of course, sir Of course. But, Mr.. Lester
sir, have mercy on me, sire Indeed III turn over
a rev leaf p
Then 20 and turn it over, man, and don
grovel before me in that way. Let me see mat
you do repent But, mind this, if the shchtcst act
OF dishonesty comes to my ken, there VIII be DO
more mercy"
God bless you, sir; thank you' sir, he sobbcd
out, II, -
He could say no more; but broke dOWn, ana
stood with his face working.
Sit down. Brayson, till you are more composed,
/ said. quietly. There Is cold water in that
carafe lake some. Don't let the servants see
you in this condition"
hoaIsely, and the glass tapped against the bottle
as he poured ont some water and drank IT,
i Weak, drinks more than Is good for him-cN-
ceping the cold water from the well every morning
70 steady his nerves. sail 10 myself as soon as
Brayson had gone Well | hope he will turn out
all right, and that have made a friend"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
CHAPTER Nv

A great change had resulted from my manage
ment. | must own. The people about the place
had foic.d. out that was not TO be trihed with,
and it was quite cheering to find how they settled
down TO the work But / did not relax my
vigilance | was out early every morning and
about the place, fine weather or foul and for
months past had encountered smiles there there
used TO he scowls. One bright June morning
descended the cliff and reached the great chalk
rock, where | undressed stood for few moments
with the early sunshine full upon lie aud reflected
from the high cliff az | gazed down into the dark
depths of the clear water before making nv dive.
Then | leaped right out, parted the cool, bracing
fluid, and dived right down TO see how long
could stay below before rising again, and repeating
the performance, feeling for the moment what
an excellent diver / was and directly after how
feeble my efforts were as compared with those
Of o seal.
Il ought to have gone right to the bottom, =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
DID SHE GET THE ClXDlED VIOLETS?


FTOm Tho boston TranscrIpi.
That rather melancholy experience OF n
certain young man. the other day. who had a little
bit of Il controversy with young lady, and who wa
Of his side Of the dispute that he accepted her
offer 10 bet five pounds Of candcd volets. The girl
Of course, betting on thing. and the y0ung
man thought he was, too. lut when ID came to the
settlement II turned out that she was right And
now" said she. when will you bring me the viOcts
To morrow night" he said He had n dim idea that
candicd viocts were rather expensive. but he had
never had occasion to buy any, and did not know how
much they cost. The next day he went to luyler's
and said boldly to the young woman AT the counter
Please give five pounds Of candcd violets -
Five pounds OF canded v!olets ?" she asked ncr,d
nlonsly. THAT Is what sid" answered the Young
man. " l'ut do yOu know how much they cost she
asked. No." said he: how much do they cost y,
Four dollars pound" answered the girl.
rs this Is II modern story. and rs modern stories
vlortS not. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
4 SLEEP SONG
From Good Worfs,

From Good Words
Willow where the rushes grow
softly swishing softly swaying,
Sing a music sweet and low,
While the breezcs round you playing
Gently cOme-gentlv 80.
Wind that in the trees doih blow
With a sweet seductive signing
sing lullaby you know.
DTeamful as the shadows flying.
something sOft-sOmcthing slow
River you onward flow
Grooming songs Of no mans making,
Let me ever seward 90
With no thought Of sad awaklng
Even nOw-even so.
-nrene Noble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15

streets avenues its proximity to magnificent parks
and Pathways Its modern metropolitan conveniences,
It's freedom from Objectionable features. lis elegant
villas and pretty cottages its educational social and
other advantages which could be named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15

PEERLESS IN EVERY RESPECT
Are the through trains Of the Pennsylvania Rairoe4
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
THE scAFFoLD SITE.
The Place of Dooiey's Execution
Not Fully Decided Upon.

City Sergeant Traynham, who is to
have entire control of the hanging Of
Jeir Dooley, which is to take place April
S, has not yos made all his arrange
ments.
There seems at present to be some
doubt as to whether he can use the
place first selected on which to erect
the scaffold in consequence OF building
operations on the new city Jail.
The place picked out by the sergeant
on which to erect tho scaffold was i'm
mediately adjoining the rear of the old
Jail.
The end of this having been torn out
for the purpose of placing an addition
thereto, afforded splendid site on
which to erect the death trap. 1t was
the idea to build tho enclosure about
twenty feet high, having three sides of
boards, and the other to be tho old Jail,
through which an entrance would be
made in the march to the scaffold.
The floor Of tho scaffold, being about
ond story of the Jail, would afford
convenient and private entrance.
Contractor Manley is expected to be-
gin work on the Jail in a short time, and
IL this is the case the sergeant's first
idea will not be then carried out. He
will have to select some other site. He
will not know until the latter part Of
this week just what will be done toward
the new Jail, and when the work will
begin.
1t may be. however, that April will
roll around before stone is removed
from tho old structure. If this be the
case there will be fine opportunity to
carry out the requirements of the law,
which demands the strictest privacy in
the execution of "a criminal.
The law provides that the sergeant
shall admit twelve respectable citizens
to witness the execution. Sometimes
the jury which convicts the criminal il
selected This, however, is optional
with the sergeant. Besides these tho
officers Of the court in which the crimi-
nal was convicted and two physicians
must be admitted. Also as many rela-
tives as is prudent to allow. In addi-
ton to the above the sergeant will
admit newspaper reporters.
Sergeant Traynham said yesterday
that he would issue tickets to those
who would he present He will not
promise any one. although he has re-
ccivcd several hundred apple atoms.
1t is his purpose to comply strictly with
the law, and many who desire to witness
the execution will be disappointed.
1t will be two or three weeks before
work on the scafold will begin. The
sergeant will get some one who has the
lumber to erect tho enclosure and scat
fold, and when tho execution is over
will be allowed to tako the lum Der
back at reduced price.
In case the site above mentioned can
not be used, a suitable place in tho
courshouse yard will be selected.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
1t is Probable That Its Capacity VIII 10.
Doubled.

1t is Probable That Its Capacity Will BE
Doubled.
The trustees of the Allegheny Insti
tute will meet to-day at o'clock to dis
cuss important matters. The meeting
will be held at tho principals office at
the institute.
One Of the main questions which will
be discussed and acted on is the matter
of enlarging the institute. Ii this is
done tho capacity will be doubled, and
tho accommodations greatly facilita ted
1t Is proposed to convert the present
building into lodging rooms for the stu
dents, build two other structures CON
tanning study rooms and house for the
principal.
and it is not yet known Just what i'm
provements will be- decided upon, but
the trustees are likely to adopt plans as
mentioned above, as tho subject has
been carefully considered in informal
way. Plans have already been m ade by
Wilson AZ Higgins and Il. c. Oakley,
which will be Submitted to day.
Tho trustees are very active, and are
pressing the work of the college right
along. They hope, by increasing the
facilities, to secure larger per cent. of
the patronage from the surrounding
country.
Rev. DIR. G. +. James, the founder of
the school and one of it's chief promo
tors. Is considering the question whether
OF not he will remain another year. He
has been offered inducements repeatedly
to engage in pastoral work, and it de-
ponds in great measure on what the
trustees decide upon to-day what his
course will be.
Mayor Evans said yesterday, in speak
ing of the school, that no effort would
be spared to make it a firstclass educa.
tional institution in every particular.
1t is expected that the school will re-
cejve some fine donations in short
time, as there are many wealthy and
philanthrophic Baptists in Virginia
who are looking toward Allegheny In
stitute as the coming Baptist school in
Southwest Virginia.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
WORK ON THE STREETS
To BE Pushed Forward as Soon as the
Weather Opens.

Contractor Patterson is receiving a
large supply of macadam. Seventeen
car loads came in Tuesday and seven
yesterday. Several others came in last
night. These cars are now being un-
loaded as rapidly as possible.
Mr.. Patterson stated yesterday that he
wonld resume work on the streets with
renewed vigor as soon as tho weather
became favorable. 1t will tako about a
week TO complete Jefferson street. In
the meantime force will be put to
work at once grading Nelson street.
The work on West Campbell street will
be resumed at the same time.
1t will be sono time before Franklin
street is com pleted, as there is a great
deal OF heavy grading to be demo.
Didier, Fuller Il Griffith arc expected
to resume their work as soon as the
weather opens. Tho trouble rega riding
the estimates will probably be adjusted
at the next meeting Of Council
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
THE SOUTHERN HOTEL.

Formerly Tho Palace.)
Norfolk avenue, opposite n. e w. pas
senger depot and less than one
square from Il. Il 5.
Remodeled and refurnished throughout
News stand, bar, cafe and billiard
hall on first floor.
Hot lunch at ali hours, day or night.
RATES: S1.50 per day. Rooms 50
cents. This house is run on tho Amer.
lean and European plans and is the equsl
of any $3.50 house
FRED. WEBER,
JaniI-h Manager
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
MlRAnrr1A. Mirabilia. Mirabilia. HAT

Spring Novelties ut Heironimus& Brugh's.
VISITORS to the store of Heironimus
Brugb, especially ladies', are
charmed with the display of dress goods
in spring styles. This spring Offering
is an event in the commercial history of
the city, and has received unstintcd and
deserved praise from every body who adj
mires taste and libcrality in display and
provision for the wants of tho gaining
and growing trade of this progressive
firm, who are abreast with tho largest
houses in the larger cities of the coun-
try in all respects In China silks,
wooden novelties, Paris patterns and
shades with trimmings to match, their
stock and display is exceptionally large
and fine. In light WOODEN dress goods
they have a large display. as in all
others, and their prices are running
lower than other houses. They have
purchase at low prices despite the Nc
Kinley tariff bill, and with the liber.
atty which has characterized them
since tn .ir location here, they give
their patrons the benefit of this saving.
1t behooyee the ladies To call now and
place their orders In dress goods and
novel,ies-in fac. anything carried by
ahrst.class nous a. ne kind. the read
ers OF Tx 1'H find the stock Of
Heiron:mus 6 8'fs f,li and con. plete,
and their n mriy low Give
'hcm call
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
Faust" at the Opera House Saturday
Might

Mn MonIIsoN's Mcphsto IL n keen conception
and the performance or u skilled actor, his de-
inca,ion or tho subtle hooking icnd, his laugh
full of hatred. malice and infan Qua tesiyn-
his facial cxprt ssion and voice. combine To make
the part realistic
lie scenic and electric accessories are some.
thing grand, and the attention paid to The lille
details het hten. the e!Icct 10 a marked degrc. .
/ he elm AK of all-ihc rcycl OF demons on Wal
purei- Night on the summit OF the hrocken-is u
. nrveloasly weird and ms II -rion- scene Here
by th- scene Ncphi-to lead- Faust into a career
81 di'.ipailon that eventually demands the tui
inertia
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
Established 1881.

TIE old reliable house OF Hobbie Mu-
sic Company have had eleven years ex-
perience in bu' ng and selling pianos
and organs Of the best grades. Dom.
you think they ought to know the bust
ness thoroughly? They do. and will
give the benefit of their experience if
you buy from them.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-03
THE ALLEGHANY INSTITUTE.

MrRAErrIA! Mirabilia Mirabilia. H. AT