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The Princeton union., 1894-07-05

| 1g MufHn's Release.
perplexed, made his appearance
What is all this fuss, guard?" he
asked. >2
Instantly Davy doffed his hat out
of respect to the soldiers rank, and
advanced. ..,sz.; "
II am Davy Blake, and have come
to demand the release of the prisoner
now held by your men in this camp"
Donop looked at the boy and seemed
to measure him from head to foot.
eve hold no prisoner" he said.
But your men captured Muffin, sir
They brought him to camp on horse,
for Tommy here saw them and is sure
the prisoner was Muffin"
-''Who is Muf1in?"
my cat, SIR
Dunop elevated his head and looked
over his gold-rimmed spectacles at the
boys. ....- 4. ,.........
"We don't make war on CATS" he
exclaimed, as he seemed on the point
of withdrawing into the house.
"But, sir, Muffin is the cat that whip
J per your dog on the way here" said
Davy, hoping to refresh the officers
mind. g
In an instant Donop seemed to recall
the incident and his brow cloudcd. .
''You can't have him, SIR he said.
'Your rascally feline nearly killed Tu-
dor and-and I refuse to give him
up"
Before the astonished boys could re-
sent this the door was shut and Do
mop was again inside the house.
"This is ins,lence unheard of, Tom
N.Y. exclaimed Davy, turning to his
friend. 1--WE may be rebels, as they
call us, but we are Americans, and l
shall go to Gen. Howe &
This was farther than Tommy Jack
son bad thought of carrying the af-
fair and as he and Davy withdrew he
demonstrated, saying that it would do
no good and that they might get
thrown into prison themselves for dar-
ing to carry such q trivial thing to
the notice Of the British commander.
Its the highest authority on the
island" persisted Davy. 1--WE have
come down here for Muffin and we in.
tend to go back with him.
Gen. Howe occupied the old Breton.
nier house, and when the boys neared
| it they saw the relocated sentry who
marched up and down the lawn in front
of it with the measured tread Of the
practiced soldier. <1
"We'll fare no better here" whis
pered the little urchin behind Muftin's
owner. 1a ..- s-.<- --s..s4
At that moment the door opened and
a pleasant-faced officer in the full uni
form Of a British major general came
out and turned to give some orders tt
an orderly who came out with him.
That was General Howe, ,Davey knew
for he had seen him the day before
cantering over the dusty road at the
head of his staff; but now he was quite
alone. ~.
The boys came nearer, and as they
were stopped by the guard they salut
ed attracting the generals attention
''Well, boys, what is it," pleasantly
inquired Howe.
Davy in a few words stated their er
rand, and Howe listened with smile
3 on his face.
$50 you have invaded the camp on {
mission of rescue have you?" he in
quired. 'sYou are after the cat which
whipped one Of my officers dogs? Well
why don't you go and demand your ca
g of that officer himself?''
"We have been there, but he refuse!
to surrender tho. nriSOner - s$@4sa= -s
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ness in the red-headed boy, who was
the gamin of the island, and he at once
assured Davy that he should not go
alone, but that he would back him up
and second his demand for the release
of "the prisoner"
The two boys at once set out to-
ward the British camp, Tommy march
ing almost soldier-like beside Davy,
and the wind blowing through his rag
ged sleeves in a manner which rem
dered him ridiculous from martial
point Of view. ss
AS the British had complete posses
sion of the island, they were not guard
ing their camp with any great degree Of
care, and the boys managed to slip be-
tween the pickets and appeared on the
parade ground, where but a few days
previous Davy, and Muffin on his shoul-
ders, had witnessed drill by the
American troops. But the scene had
changed now, and instead of the "rag-
ged regimentals" of Washington's army,
the camp was filled with handsome
scarlet uniforms.
Davy had already learned that the
colonel whose dog had suffered so Sc
verely in the royal battle with Muffin
was Donop, one of the bravest officers
| in the kings service, and he had no
trouble in finding his headquarters.
| The boys were seen as they came
down the camp street toward Donop's
house, and some of the boys called out
that there was the boy who owned the
'srebel cat"
Nothing daunted by their reception.
Davy Blake walked up to the stately
guard, pacing up and down in front OF
the old stone house occupied by Colo
mel Donop, and asked if he could have
immediate audience with the colonel
1sYou, boy cried the sentry. y
dare say you are some rebel boy come
to bother us.'
'No, sir, / am here to demand the
release of a prisoner" flashed Mullins
friend and owner.
4 That's pretty good" laughed the
man, as he lowered his musket. "You
demand the release of a prisoner
Why, you put on as much authority as
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
Lemons.

The introduction Of the lemon tree
into Europe is due to the caliphs
during their invasion Of the West.
The lemon thus transplanted was
found by the crusaders in Syria and
Palestine towards the end of the
eleventh century By them it, was
introduced into Sicily and Italy,
though it is probable at the same
period it was already grown in Africa
and Spain. Arabian writer's of the
twelfth century speak of the lemon
tree as being at that time known in
Egypt and many other places.
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
Money in Shoes,

Shoe DealerIt won't pay me to
handle these shoes on such small
margin.
Drummer know the profits are
small; but, my. dear sir, just look at
the shoes and see how they are
made. E.
.'Hunlph! They are made very
badly, miserable stuff, too-won't
last a week. q
That's it, that's it. You'll sell
five pairs Of these SHOES to one of
any others. =
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
Fourth OF July.

Fourth OF July.
10 speak the voices Of the past, ye
children of the land
Behind us thrice an hundred years, be-
fore thousand grand.
such are the legends Of yon flag that
gladdens land and sea;
Such is the hand that scrolls the air
this day of jubilee.
Flag Of the sun that shines for all,
Flag Of the sea that flows for all,
Flag Of the breeze that blows for all,
Hail, flag Of liberty, all hail!
The festal day has come.
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
Sure to Agree.

New Girl Ni1nidly II s'pose you are
fine cook, mum?
Young Mistress Bless me, no; /
don't know thing about it.
New York Weekly. 5S
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
TO Encourage literature.

Miss Bleeke so Interested in
our reading club. I wasn't at first;
hut I never miss a meeting now.
Miss Beacon-W What are you reading?
Miss Bleeker-Well, we're not read
ing anything at present. We're max,
ing preparations to give dance.
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His INTERPRETATION.

Teacher-Bef the ark sailed Noah
saw all the animals in the world on
board. Il
Dick Hicks-I thought he kept sober
Until they got into port New York
World.
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Her Revenge.

First Lady in Chicago Are you.
going to Miss Solong's wedding? Sec
on ond Lady--7es It's my reyenge on
IA ray late fourth husband, whom she's
going to marry New York Halo.
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
Lingering.

did your late boarder succeed in
removing all his effects y
IT should say not,'' rejoined the land
lady. 81 don't suppose can ever get
the cigarette smell out Of the curtain :
Detroit Tribune.
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05
More Glory In It.

Louise What do you think is the
ideal marriage? 35
Laura Why, to marry a lord and i've
In England. What do yous ss
LouiseTo marry an English lord
and liya 81 .ARasriea. Vague.
The Princeton union., 1894-07-05

Mufnn Attacks the 6Red-COat'' Dog.
General Howe thought moment and
then asked rather brusquely:
''Wheres your father, Davy 2?
He's with Washington over yonder
in the city
s.And you are little rebel like him p
81 am an American was the quick
retort, at which Howe glanced at his
orderly and smiled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
SATURDAY.
SEPTEMBER 80, "a
ARGENTINE'S DIGNITY SAVED.
Minister ZebslIos Proved Equal to the
Emergency That Confronted Him.

Minister Zeballos Proved Equal to the
Emergency That Confronted Him.
Just before the Minneapolis sailed
from here few weeks ago for the trial
trip which proved so successful DR.. B.
Estanislaus Zeballos, the Argentine Re-
public's minister to this country, who
had been invited to go along as a guest,
walked up the gangplank in Cramps
shipyard with a servant
He was shown to the room which had
been reserved for him, and which, in
view of the crude condition of the
cruiser consequent upon her trial trip,
he found plainly furnished. He also dis
covered that the president of the trial
board and Chairman Cummings of the
house committee ON naval affairs had
staterooms that were somewhat more
roomy and better situated, but no better
furnished.
DIR. Zeballos at once declared that in
his capacity as minister to the United
States from the Argentine Republic he
could not accept any accommodations on
the ship which were not equal to those
assigned TO any Otner person, ana ne
made request for better room. 1t
was impossible for Captain Sargent to
find such accommodation or to turn Mr..
Cummings or any other official out of the
quarters to which he had been assigned.
DR.. Zeballos declared that, under these
circumstances, he could not accompany
the ship ON the trip and would leave
forthwith.
The officials of the Cramp company
expressed their regret very politely, and
DR.. ZeballoS, with servant trailing be-
hind him, walked down the gangplank
and thus preserved the dignity of the
Argentine Republic, but missed the
most beautiful trip that has ever been
made Philadelphia Record.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
A CHILD'S IDEA.

He stood beside my knee the while turned
The pictured pages of the holy book.
Stood in the wisdom of his three brief years
True wisdom-that which ever seeks to know.
And now his eyes are wide with wondering:
A ladder set from earth to heaven! Where
fore?
The small brow knit, then came conclusion
swift.
II see; so angels carry up the gold
For God to make the harps Of" Smiling,
Dismissed the childish fancy with a kiss.
But bordering, as ponder ever now
On all his words, there grows the meaning as
In darkness grows the star. The haTps, in
deed,
In heaven are fashioned, but the withdrawal
Is delved from earth's dark breast with toll
and pain.
Cleansed- may be with bitterest
tears
Laid at the ladders foot. our part is done.
So shall the harps be ready, be attuned
For symphonies divine-Oh, wise, sweet SOUL
Emily Jewett Royal in Washington Post
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
The Chicken Cured Him.

Last Wednesday George, the 1O-year-
old son of Miles Mizzell, while walking
in the swamp on the banks of Sutton
creek. was bitten by snake. He went
at once to the house, where a chicken
was cut open and applied to the wound.
When the chicken was taken off, it was
perfectly green. Brandy was given him
to drink. Although his leg was much
swollen, he is now considered out of
danger. Windsor IN. c. Ledger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
An Unappreciative Valet.

1t is doubtless difficult for a conscien-
tious valet to determine where per-
quisites end and theft begins, but the
valet of Professor Lenbach, the famous
Austrian portrait painter, seems to have
been more conscientious than most val
cts. He loved order, and no place is so
difficult to keep in order as an artists
studio So he invariably cleared away
all the sketches which he found messing
about the place and sold them cheap to
picture dealers or bartered them for to-
bacco. Professor Lenbach, having the
untidy instincts of the painter, no soon
er discovered this than he raised objec-
tions. The valet explained that he re-
garded his masters sketches as worth
less. The explanation does not appear
to have Modified the professor, for he is
prosecuting his valet. Mall Bud
GET
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
DlSCoMFoRTS OF ACTING.
Lack of Accommodations In the Green
room and Behind the Scenes.

room and Behind the Scenes.
The janitor has an important bearing
ON the actors condition, which finds its
expression is his playing and possibly
ON his nervous organization. He sup
plies the house and in most cases fur
nishes quarters for the actors such as no
self respecting slave owner would i'll
the old days have condemned slave to
occupy.
For the public nothing is too good.
For the actor, on the other hand, any
thing is good enough. Instead of silken
draperies, he finds only tattered cur
tain at the window, if indeed he find
a curtain at all, or even a window
which it might cover. Instead of soft,
comfortable chairs, one wooden chair
none too clean, or a chair minus back,
will be the only seat, and not infre
quent'y, if he wishes to sit down, he
must do so on his trunk. Instead Of
delicately tinted walls, he will find dirty
walls which have not been treated even
to a coat of whitewash for years. While
in the auditorium a soft carpet covers
the floor, i'll the actors room a carpet
rarely exists, or, if by chance there be
something which once was a carpet, it
is so dirty that it would be better away.
The washing appliances of the actors
room, if they are found at all, usually
consist Of a small basin with a tap of
running water. Most people would eX-
pect that, as the winter is the theatrical
season and the paints used by the &C
tors are made with grease, hot water
would be at hand. But this is rarely
the case, and in many instances running
water in the dressing rooms is unknown.
1t is not uncommon for actors to refrain
from using the basins, preferring to re-
move the makeup" as well as possible
with vaseline and to wait until the
hotel is reached to complete this portion
of the toilet Tin basins and buckets are
not the worst that l have seen ION the
road, " for once the water was in dirty,
battered, old lard tins, and basins had
to be bought by our manager. Forum.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29
Perhaps a SIip of the Pen.

The Rev. S. J. Gibson lectured on
"Fools" at the Wesleyan church here
on Sunday. There were a large number
present. - Carterton New Zealand)
Star
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29

One of the first things to be done in
case your clothing catches fire is to
keep as cool as possible
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-29

Some men are all preamble. Dallas
News.
The oasis., 1894-09-20
EnckIen,s ArnIea saIr

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The oasis., 1894-09-20

character of his death drew out, per
 haps, the largest funeral concource
 ever seen in Phoenix.
 At Mesa City last Friday MT. Turn
 bow met with a severe accident. He
 was assisting to brick up Mir Lang's
 well and while adjusting the bucket
 his feet slipped and he fell into the
 we'll followed by the bucket and other
 of the paraphernala. He fell into
 three feet of water and bucket brick
 and other debries fell upon him. A
 rope was at once lowered and he put
 his foot into the moose on the end and
 was drawn to the surface It was
 found that almost the entire nose had
 been in some way cut entirely off, be- sides severe bruises over the body.
 The report of the Arizona Copper Co.,, of Clifton, for six months ending
 March 3l, 1894. shows profits on cop per of s23,OO6; expenses, including
 taxes, s20,37O, leaving a surplus of s2,626. In addition, the profits on the company's stores were S3S, S,650: rents s2,s6l. and from the railroad, $50. 737. making total Of ss4,s77. From this is deducted 54,5l6 required to meet interest on mortgages and debentures, leaving a net surplus of $50, 737 for the stockholders from the half-years busi- ness. It will be seen that the net re- turns from copper mining is the small est item on the list of profits; and one fourth of that was realized from the new teaching plant which had been in operation only brief period The profits from the store were over 10 per cent. and from the railroad over 53 per cent of the total net earnings. The total production for the six months was 2,360 tons l2000 lbs. each of black copper, and the price realized was eS5, ,66l, or about S.79c. per pound. The Arizona Copper Company is now en- deayOring to place an issue of el00,0O )f five per cent. 'terminable" deben- lures, which are to fund the various obligations of the company, and to be protected by first mortgage on all the l company's property in Arizona, includ- l ing the railroad
 Last Thursday evening at Florence. just a little before sun down. French man, known to Florence people as Pete. who lives on Judge BensOn's | ranch, about three or four miles from town, repaired to his cabin to rest, be- | ing tired of his days work He lay | down upon his cot and in very few he was confronted by three Americans, one of whom he knows searched his pockets and relieved him of his money, about s6 in all. The rob- bers then entered the house and took | a watch which was lying on the table. They returned to the cot where Pete still layed and offered him something to drink. He objected, where-upon lne of the men drew large, murder JUS looking knife and declared that if he did not drink they would kill him. Oyerpowered by such persuasion the poor fellow drank as requested and the robbers left. Pete was taken sick shortly after his drink and at once went to the house of his neighbor. Charles Ritsch. When he arrived there he was trembling and unable to speak. He signiticd his desire for water by signaling and MT. Ritsch at lnce administered an emetic. The medicine did satisfactory work and tt last accounts the man was recover a- from the effects of the dose ad- by the villains who robbed 1im
The oasis., 1894-09-20
ADDITIONAL ARIZONA ITEMS

Monday with a good attendance.
 Winslow will be we'll represented at the Albuquerque fair this year. All the farmers on the river have sent Tn large and creditable display of vege-
 tables.
 c. c. Hockett, mail carrier on the
 Florence and Globe route, has proyid- ed additional stock and vehicles, and Is prepared to take parties to Mesa, Tempe or Phoenix.
 The base ball games at Tucson be- tween the Tucson and Fort Grant hines were largely attended from all over the territory. The Tucson's still remaining the champions of the terri tory.
 Mrs. James Anderson of Globe sus- tained very painful injury from a fall, last Sunday. It is feared that she sustained a fracture of the hip, which, if true, is likely to prove very serious.
 Prof. Storment of the Normal school at Tempe, assisted by Drs. Hawley and Brown of the Arizona Hardware Co.,, on Saturday dissected a fine specimen of Gila Monster. The stuffed skin will be added to the Normal mu- scum.
 Good reports come from the Ripsey mine near Riverside. There are a number of men at work on the proper ty, and an additional force of twelve men wilt shortly be added. The ore is looking fine, and it claimed, shows assays of sl00 per ton in gold.
 Copious rains have fallen in Kenil- worth and vicinity during the past few weeks. Everything in that flaw ored locality is looking fresh and thrifty in consequence. Alfalfa fields vast in extent and exceptionally pro ductiye, greet one on every hand, ano are factors in the demonstration ci the fertility of Casa Grande valleys soil
 Hon. Wm. c. Barnes, of Holbrook, was bitten in the right cheek by a ta- rantula one night last week. He was sleeping on the ground, rolled up in his blankets at the time. He esuffered considerably for several days, but has nearly recovered from it's effects.
 Goldberg Bros. of PhHnix last Mon day received two gold nuggets from new find on the Hassayampa which are almost solid virpin gold. There is said to be lots of {. e anne kind there which if true makes the find very valuable one. The quartz is white marble and studded thickly with the glittering metal.
 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, pub lished at Denver, Colo, is the only daily Populist paper in the nation. Its cartoon; apropos to the times, with every issue is worth the subscription, and it is full, fair and strong for the cause of reform. Daily, soc per month: Weekly, sl in advance. Send 5c for a sample copy.
 The committee appointed at Tucson by the business mems meeting last Saturday night met at the city hall Monday night again and held brief SC ;sion. It was announced that simI- 1 lar committees had been appointed at Mesa City and Florence, and the zee retary was instructed to infOlm them that the Tucson committee was or ganlzed and ready to cooperate with | them in securing the building Cf the North & South road to Tucson. Ofl- cers of the road will visit Tucson in a few days, when a consultation will be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-24
A FAMoU. TOURNAMENT.

From the London Telegraph.
Two episodes in Lord Eglinton' dis
tinguished history invite special atten-
ton. The first Is the Eglinton tourna-
ment, which took place in August,
1889; his second. his brilliant career as
twice lord lieutenant of Ireland. At
the time of the famous tournament
Lord Eglinton was in his twenty-sev-
enth year. and one of the handsomest
and most engaging men OF his day.
His desire was 10 produce IN his own
park modern imitation OF such
tournament a. that described by Sir
Walter Scott in "Ivanhoe. and neither
expense nor research was spared TO
make II great and unique success
Preparations Tor it and the festivities
which accompanied 1t cost about e40.-
600. but the munifcent host omitted
from his calculations all thought of the
English climate, which so married the
enjoyment OF the countless guests that
the vast expenditure was IN great
measure thrown away. The arena, or
scene of action. covered four acres, and
two enormous galleries were erected
the earl's private guests, and the sec
ond for invited spectators, 70 whom
tickets were sent gratuitoUsly by bis
orders Nearest the castle two vast
canvas saloons were set apart for the
banqueting hail and ball room whlie
each Of the knights had ms own mar
quee. The decorations Of the lists
were OF the costliest description. ana.
At the request OF the noble host. most
OF the visitors came attired in a medi
aeysl costume.
The grand stand was filed with Ia
dies splendidly attired in the costumes
OF the fourteenth and fifteenth centu-
ries. 10 whom on entering the list each
knight IN succession paid Ms oeycir-
AT p. II. in the midst OF a dreDchIEg
shower. the procession started from
the castle; but the pitiless rain Ina-Ted
ali the splenaor Of the costly prepara-
ton Instead OF riding on her pasfTey
20 her throne. the queen OF love and
beauty and her LADIES' were forced 70
take shelter in earrisges~srsd a. they ap-
preached the 5oosting ground sEec;s-
Gle met their eyes which ei1cited IN
control a DIE shouts OF laughter ron
the spectators surrounding me lists
There. firmly planted upon h. rfaiie-l
wer-charge-. sat II unccnseious digEl-
y the Marquis OF Lo8Soncerrg- C5zd
from head 20 foot IN diminished armor-
for which ~. had been Measured f77
cunning MiIsnese sr:ifiesrS IN sssel
iElzid with znla-the cost u lis Eza0-