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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
The Problem of soilMolsture.

- - ~
i The Pennsylvania experiment sta
ton has been making soms careful
investigations relating to the evapor-
alton Of moisture from the soil. On
April 28th, OF this year, a piece Of
ground was planted and another
piece similarly situated was left un-
plowed. On the sixth OF May samples
from each piece, extending from the
surface to a depth offour1feet, were
tested. The earth from the plowed
piece contained much more moisture
than the other, the difference equal
ing one and three-fourths inches OF
rainfall, which it will be observed is
more water than usually falls in any
one storm, however hard it may be-.
The greater part Of this soil, it should
be remembered, was the same in both
cases. In. the one case the
upper part OF the soil had been
turned over, by which the direct
connection between the air and the
water on earth was broken and the
moisture could not escape so rapidly
as in the other case. Theexperiments
were continued over a period of sixty
four days and the results shown at
the end of that time were very ,nearly
the same. This amount Of water
saved in the soil properly represents
more than the corresponding amount
ofrainfaIl for the reason that part OF
the water of every rain storm is re-
turned Immediately to the air.
Estimating that 3O1.49 pounds Of
water are required for one pound Of
dry matter in corn the saving Of
water in this experiment would in q
q dry season increase the yield ofdry
matter per acre l,277 pounds, Or
about fourteen per cent OF q good
crop. sssl
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
After Cherokee Lands.

Arkansas City, Kan, Jan. 3.-':Pawnee
Bill'' and Capt. e. NJ. Scott an old territory
ranger and wealthy cattleman and farmer
Of this county, have started for Tahlequah
for the purpose of negotiating with the Cher
okee Indians for five years lease for 1OO,-
600 acres Of the strip south of this city.
They have been assured that such lease
can be secured from the Cherokees. The OBJ
ject is to sublet the land to the home seok-
ers now on the border at a rate not to exceed
the actual outlay of the company. Capt. G.
M. Scott said to-day: "We are backed by
a wealthy syndicate. We propose to see
that justice be done the homeseekers who
came here under false promises made by
con SreSS.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
couldn't8Lose a Woman.

The poet Whittier had many adj
nirers among women, and this adj.
miration frequently took personal
form. One day, the poets sister, in
her slow, quaker fashion, was describ,
ing these attentions: Thee has no
idea,'' she said, of the time Green
leaf spends in crying to lose these
people on the streets. Sometimes he
comes home and says Well, sister, II
had hard work to lose. him. but / have
lost him. To this Whittier pathet-
.ically added: But / can never lose
her. e london Figaro
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
ST. LOUIS is AGITATED.
A SCANDAL IS FOLLOWED BY
"A SHOOTING.
The Son of Judge Morgan, Form
erly a Minister to Mexico.
Shoots His Brother-in-
LaW-lt Is a Very
Bad Mess.
Let DAYLIGHT Through Him.

st Louis, Jan. 3.-This evening Harry
M. Morgan, of the Lacede Gas company,
high in society, shot and badly wounded
his brother1in-law, William Barrett, and
it cannot now be told WI ether he will
live or Gle. And now society is fur
nished with the elimination of a scandal
which has been nearing the surface rapid
iy for the past two weeks. The parties
concerned are among the most promi-
nent society people in the city. Morgan
is a son of a Judge Morgan of New YORK,
who was United States minister to Mex
leo under Garfield, the son being secre-
tary of the legation. Young Morgan,
after the close CT Garicld's administra-
ton, Travelled about the country and
finally located in this city.
At that time Col. William Barrett was
& prominent man in st. Lo'lis and his
family moved in the best circles OF So
ciety. Morgan became acquainted WIN
Miss Mollie Edgerton, and it was not
long before they were engaged. Inc
yourg lady's parents forbade the match,
however, as they thought Morgan TOO
wild. Not being able to marry with the
parental consent, the young couple re-
solved to take things into their own
hands. Miss Mollie walked out OF the
house one afternoon, met Morgan anu
they were married. The story is the
story of many a runaway match. Az
first they were happy, then mutual colo-
ness and finally dislike arose.
Some time ago Mr.. Morgan informed
his wife that he intended bringing divorce
proceedings against her, threatening TO
summon as correspondents five OF the
best known society men in the city, whose
names he mentioned at the time. Mrs.
Morgan Indignantly denied the inslnua-
lions and defied him to do his worst. Ii
the threats are fulfilled society will be
shaken to it's very center. At this junct-
ure, however, a truce was declared and
separation was determined upon. MI.
Morgan left the house and went to the
Hotel Roster. The only child remained
with it's mother. :,
One day in November Morgan stole the
child and took her East: Mrs. Morgan
then placed the case in the hands ct At
rorney Edmund A. B. Garesche. Satur-
day night warrant was secured Tor
abandonment and another for abduction.
Tonight Barrett and Morgan met. An
cry words followed. Morgan drew a
pistol and fired. Barrett fell wounded,
as already told. Morgan is now in jail.
Mrs. Morgan will institute suit FOL, al
yorce tomorrow. Desertion, neglect,
cruelty and indignities will be the grounds
for the action. Suit for possession OF the
child will also be brought in connection
with tie habeas corpus proceedings.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Organized In Tennessee.

Nashville Tenn. jan 3The legisla-
trre assembled to-day but beyond the
organization in the house NO business
was transacted. In that body Ralph
auguration of Gov. Turney will take
place next Monday A lively contest for
the position of United States senator to
succeed ex-Gov. William b. Bate is ex-
pected. Senator Bate is making a
strong effort to retain his seat and at
favor. His principal opponent is Robert
u. TAYLOR.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
NEW. YEAR RESOLUTIONS,
Many Are Made. But Few Are Kept
yet 1t Is a Good Habit.

Many Are Made. But Few Are Kept
Yet IL Is q Good Habit.
Looked at in philosophical light
there is no special reason why the first
day Of January should be different
from any other day. It is not the
actual beginning OF the year; the TWEEN
ty- first day OF March, the first day OF
spring, more fifty deserves the hon
or. But the Wisd om Of our ancestors
is in the selection Of the day, and it
probably will never be changed in
Christendo m: IF. &
Practically, the date makes no diff
ference. As a matter OF fact, we used
to celebrate New Years day, prior to
1852, thirteen days later than we do
now, on account OF the change in the
calendar, which took effect in that
year. The Russians still preserve the
old-style calendar, and the Hebrews
keep a New Years day based on the
Mosaic chronology. The date, there
fore, makes little difference, but the
day is Of considerable Importance.
AS far back as history runs, it has
been the custom to mark the death
of the old year and the birth of the
new by appropriate ceremonies. /;
In ancient. times these ceremonies
| were of rather q solemn character,
but among northern nations it has
always been the occasion for the
highest demonstration of merriment
and conviviality.
Putting aside these features, we
may very appropriately regard New
Years as the day of good Intentions.
A great deal of fun mas been poked at
the boy or girl who starts diary on
! the first OF january and abandons 1T
on the first of February, but it is a
question whether it is not beneficial
to keep a diary even but one month
out of twelve. H.. H.
! What possible harm can there be in
proposing to be good? In considering
crimes we always take into account
the intention of the deed. The in
tention is the .essence of the crime,
and, therefore, it must be the essence
OF the good deed. Only to propose
to do better is something; if nothing
else, it is an acknowledgment of our
need to be so, which is the first step
toward amendment. But in fact to
propose to do we'll is in some sort to do
we'll, for che who is not worse to-day
than he was yesterday is BETTER
So there is no harm-indeed there
isgood-in proposing to break off bad
habits and form good ones. All seed
can not fall on barren soil, some will
bear fruit. Therefore,, make all the
good resolutions you can think OF
and keep as many as you can. You
can't very well fail to keep some OF
them.
This is the value of New Years day.
1t is an imaginary milestone on the
track OF human life-a resting place
and a new starting-place. Be sure
you start right, if you would have g.
Happy New Year. Cast aside your
old faults; resolve to be as good as
you know how and resist temptation
as long as you can. Then, if you do
not have a Happy New Year, it will
be your own fault.-GoIden d. avs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

A certain grocery in Buffalo was
over-run with rats. One day bar
rel half full of molasses fell apart, Or,
at least, the bottom fell out and the
molasses ran over the floor. In some
way one of the biggest rats in the vi
entity got into the molasses, and, be-
.draggled and discouraged, was seen
creeping laboriously away from the
premises. Every rat disappeared at
the same time and not another one,
or any evidence of one, has been seen
about the place since. Buffalo Cour.
Ter. is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
POpuIiSts in Full Control.

Glendale. n. D., Special. Jan. 3.--The
coul ty offers We're turned over to the
Pcpulists here to-day fer two years ex-
cept auditor, which will be held by the
Republican incumbent until the list of
March Judge Bowes. who filed notice
of contest for the office of county judge,
concluded to abandon the same, and
Populist Parker went in with the rest OF
his political associates.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 3.-Dr. J. J. Rob-
ertson, the penitentiary physician, returned
to-day from st. Louis, where he has been
the past week awaiting the result Of a chem
victs whose mysterious death occurred on
Monday. DR.. Curtman made eight tests and
found no trace Of poison in any of the or
CANS. Dr. Robertson visited the mayors
office and suggested that the penitentiary
be quarantined. There are 300 convicts in
the prison and all are in a healthy cOndi-
ton except for the eight only two Of whom
are dangerously i'll. Two cases developed
thiS morning.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Gayety Mt Osborne.

Fl London Jan. 3. There is phenomenal
New Years gayety at Osborne this even
ing. All the children. of the royal family
are present. A concert was given by a
military band, and the duke and duchess
of Connaught, the Princess Louise and
the marquis Of Lorne and several orhers
gave tableau yiyants. 5z#59
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
In for Life,

Bismarck. Jan. 3.-The announce
nent of the arrival Of the four young high
waymen from Devils Lake at the peniten-
tiary created some comment here. Their
lanes lanes, are WINE Meegcr lanes Morgan s'nt
named being but sixteen years old Weeger
and Morgan were sentenced for life for
robbery. and the other two for three and
one-half years each for grand larceny, yet
all were implicated in the same otfense.
Weeger and Morgan declined to plead guilty
and stood trial. The laws of North Da-
kota make even an attempt at highway
robbery punishable by death.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Attacked by Dervishcs.

Cairo, Jan. 3.The dervishes in Southern
Egypt are displaying renewed activity. On
Saturday large party of them attacked
the village of Gemai, near Wadyhalfa, but
were repulsed after a fierce fight in which
could be driven off, however, they had cut
a number of telegraph wires and done other
mischief. On Sunday a second attack was
driven off after number Of them had been
killed. The second attack on the village
was made by different band OF dervishes
from that driven off on Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Sale of Noted Filters.

Racine Wis. Jan. 3. Nine palace
horse cars arrived in Racine yesterday
and tomorrow the Hickory Grove farm
horses. belonging to the estate of the
late J. I. Case, will be sent to New
York, where they will be sold at auc-
ton Jan. ., 10 and II at the American
Art Institute building, p. G. Kellogg &
and a few others will be left on the
farm, and the breeding OF horses will
be continued, but not on so large
scale -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Heavy Property Loss.

Madela. Mimi. Special. Jan. 3.-The
new Catholic church burned to the
ground early this morning. The origin
Of the fire is unknown. but is supposed
to have caught from the furnace. The
loss is nearly $4,000; insured for 81 ,OOO.s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

Washington, Jan. 3.-The president has
comnuted to six months Imprisonment
in the jail at Guthrie, Okla. r., the SEN
teace of one years Imprisonment in the
Minnesota state pentitentiary, imposed
in the case of Frank H. Woodruff, Will
i:lm H. Shirley, Andrew B. Woodruff,
Henry L. Mccullough, William Stewart
and James L. Wallis each of whom We're
convicted of perjury in the sooner" land
ct SeS. ".'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Jubilant Colorcd Celebrators.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. 3.-The Afro
American citizens Of Charleston took
possession of the city to-day and cele-
brated Emancipation day. Thousands Of
colored people from the surrounding
country focked into town. There was. a
civic parade with an grafton, and the
reading of the emancipation proclama-
ton in the morning. In the afternoon
the First brigade. n. G. S. c., the
finest body of colored troops in the
United States, paraded the streets.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Capture of n Noted Bandit.

City Of Mexico, Jan. 3.-After many years
of outlawry, Ramo Nouare, one Of the most
desperate bandits in Mexico, has been cap
tured and will be shot. He formerly led
a band Of brigands in the State of Oaxaca,
but a few years ago came to this valley,
where he gathered around him a number
Of desperate men. They have committed
many robberies and murders. their last
exploit being an attack OH Hacienda de
San Rafael =, ..ft 5i'ss.s = m ID.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

Catholics Organize, Another Council.
Montreal, Jan. ;i.-The grand council
of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Associa-
ton of Quebec has been formed here.
Grand President Fraser, of the Cana
dian council claims that the Quebec
council is illegal. and the matter is
likely to come before the courts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Didn't Toast the Queen.

Limerick, Jan. 3.-The mayor of the
city gave banquet this evening to Tar
nellite and anti Parnellite priests. The
principal toast of the evenin:; was Gre
land as a Nation" All the customary
toasts to the queen, ETC., were omitted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Death Of n Minnesota Pioneer.

Detroit, Mimi, Special, JAM. 81
Clement Hudson Debeaulieu, more IA
military known as Col. G. H. Beaulieu,
and undoubtly the Oldest pioneer in the
state, died at his residence in White
Earth to-day. He was born at Lac du
Flambeau, in the then Territory of
Michigan, on Sept. 10, 1S11.z y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
The Sawyer Will Sustained.

: Salem, Mass, Jan. 3.-The jury in theSaw-
yer will case has returned a verdict sustain
ing the will. Samuel r. Sawyer of Glouces-
ter left an estate of $685. 900, of which
liable institutions. A few relatives received
small requests, but most Of the nearer ones
received none and they contested the will on
the ground that Sawyer was Of unsound
was unduly influenced. The case goes up on
exceptions by Gen. Butler. b gE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
After Iron Hall Managers.

indianapolis, Jan. 3-Thonas F. Colbert,
chief Of police, left here for Philadelphia
last night to bring Somerby and the other in
dicted Iron Hall managers back to this city
to be tried for embeZZlement. He is armed
with requisition papers issued by Gov.
Chase. <
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Trial Of Cattlemen.

Cheyenne, Jan. 3.-The Cattlemen's
tlial for the Johnston county murder vas
begun before Judge Scott to-day. a bout
fifteen cf the men indicted failed to appear
u continuance was made by the defen se On
account Of the absence OF Marsh Il Williams.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
She wanted to Die.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. Am east-bound
freight train OH the Atchson branch OF the
santa Fe road yesterday killed an III known
woman atA1kilmer, seven miles f. ON here
lii was evidently q deliberate case Ct uicide
An empty chlOroform bottle was found Erar
by. A scrap OF paper In the WON Ia 8 IMrse
bore the name Lola Dilles.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

Death of u Prominent Indian Doctor.
Pendleton, Or, Jan. 3.-Dr. G. w. Mckay,
a half breed Indian, was found dead in a
stable on Umatilla Indian agency today,
having died from heart disease. DIR. Nc
years ago. Through the Hudson Bay com
pany he was sent to Harvard university,
where he graduated He rendered valuable
services to the government during the In;
dian wars i'll the Northwest, for which con-
gress voted him a medal. 5 III
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05

Failed for II Large Amount.
Atchison. Kan, Jan. 3.-Dr. W.. L.
Challis. father-in-law Of the late John
A. Martin, has failed for $135, 600 It is
said that most of his creditors have been
secured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Accused of a Mig swfndle.

Vienna Jan. 3SA warrant has been
issued here for the arrest of Ernest
Roederer, pretended Journalist, who
is accused of swindling John Simeon
Bergheim. an American mine owner, out
of 500, 900. i
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
~ Eicht-HonIr Dnx Adontel..

Susquehanna. Pa, JAN 3.--The extensive
5l...amt tive shope Of the New York Lake
Erie s. Western: railroad ut this point Will
be placed on eight hours time on Tuesday
a reduction of one hour. The other shops
along the Erie will also be reduced In time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-01-05
Charged with Land Frauds.

named Slater and Tabarro have been ar
rested here by Chief Hennessey Of Grand
Forks, N D., in connection with frauds
connected with land titles: at Rolla. N. d..
They will go south without eXtraditiOn.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-17
SHE LOVES HORSES
So Well That She Gets Into
Jail for Them.
A FAIR TERROR LOOSE IN KANSAS

She Works Her Way Out of Prison with q
Table Fork-A Young FOrger Caught at
Kearney, Neb.-RepOrts That Several
Noted Bandits Have Reached the End of
Their String-Criminal Record.
FORT SCOTT, Kas., June 17.-May Colvin,
the phenomenal girl horse thief, whose
career in the last two years has surpassed
anything of the kind known, has made
her escape from the Carthage, Mo-, Jail in
a most adroit manner. She was incarcer>
ated there for the ninth offense of stealing
horses all committed in the last two years,
though she is now but 10 years old. Her
dinner was handed into her cell at IL
O'Clock and without stopping to eat it she
Immediately began work with the iron
fork to effect her escape
As Familiar as the DaltOns.
Her cell adjoined the Jail wall, and with
the shrewdness of a professional ailbreaker.
for which she also has some reputation, she
succeeded in saving an iron bar and dig
ging hole through the wall about thirty
feet from the ground. She then tore her
bedclothes into ropes and formed a flexible
ladder, ON which she descended to the
ground and was gone-no one knew which
way-before the sheriff missed her two
hours later. May Colvin Is as familiar to
the people Of Kansas and Missouri as were
the Daltons. Her passionate fondness for
horses seems to have complete control Of
all her faculties and energies, and prompts
her to the most daring deeds of horse steal
ing ever perpetrated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-17
CONTRACTOR DANT VERY I'LL.
The Ford's Theatre Disaster Affects His
Sanity-Testimony.


Sanity-Testimony.
WAsHINGToN,J June 17-Contractor Dant,
who was doing the work which resulted in
the collapse of Ford's Opera house, is in
serious condition, and it is feared that his
mind will be affected by the disaster.
Ever since the accident he has been a sick
man, his malady attacking the brain rather
than the body. Once or twice he left his
residence with plans of work he had under
way, but was compelled to return to his
home Whenever spoken to about the
calamity he would break down completely
and cry like child.
His condition for the past three or four
DAYS has been so serious that the doctor
has prohibited his leaving the house and
denied the presence of all save the mem
beers of his family. The subject of the &C
cident is positively prohibited. Mrs. Dant
said that her husband was very Respondent
and that the accident prayed upon his
mind to such an extent that she feared per
manent injury would result.
The testimony before the coroner was
given by Augustus Davis, an unsuccessful
bidder on the work. He told Thorpe that the
work was dangerous, but did not know
how Dant went at it. w c. Covert, su-
perintendent of the building, had been told
by Colonel AinswOrth to report anything
that looked like danger to the building.
Covert did not see anything of that kind,
but was not an expert. Architect McGill
said no man in his right senses would have
tried to do the work without snoring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-06-17
soLoNs GO MARCHING HOME.
nNnois Lawmakers Go Out of Business fo
Couple of Years.

nlSnois Lawmakers Go Out of Business for
Couple of Years.
SPRINGFIELD, June 1.-THE Illinois leg
islature has passed into history and is no
more, both houses having adjourned sine
die. As closing transactions the senate
passed the following bills: Giving county
superintendent exclusive power to ex-
anime teachers; giving county commits
sioners power to create new road dlstr1cts'
allowing municipalities to buy or lease
water works. There were two reports
from the Joliet investigating committee,
the minority declaring that even that
ditch didn't cost too much and exonerat-
ing the commissioners as we'll as Major
McClaughrey. Neither of them was adopt
ed, three Democrats voting with the Re
pubhcans.
In the house the following bills and res
olu tons were agreed to: AppropriatinG
q, 500 for expenses of special committees of
the general assembly; reappropriating the
unexpended balance of the amount here
tofore appropriated for the Illinois build
propriatine S1e0 to pay the employees ofthe
general assembly; resolution of compi-
ment to Speaker Crafts; the bill to regu-
late foreign" building and loan associa-
tions; amending the act to indemnify own
ers of sheep killed by dogs; charg-
ing a unicorn fee of S25 for
Incorporating body; revising the law in
relation to the commitment of lunatics; pro-
tecting Chinese pheasants; creating state
insurance department with chief at
5000 per year. The most important
measures left in the shuttle and defeated
are these. Torrens land transfer bill and
resolutions providing for the appointment
of a commission to devise some means to
enable eastern insurance companies to in
vest their surplus in Illinois. and for sub
mission to the people at the next general
election the question of holding a consti-
tutional convention.