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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Otherwise.

Efforts to bring on general strike
at Indianapolis have failed.
Freight trains are tied up at Terre
Haute, Ind, and passenger train SER
vice is badly demoralized.
John A. Morris has disposed of his
lottery interest which made for him
his enormous fortune. ~.
Chesapeake & Ohio yardmasters at
COvington, KY. it is said, have struck,
refusing to work with non-union men.
Kansas Democrats put full ticket
in the field, headed by David Ober-
meyer for governor.
Richard Crolaer, ex-chief Of Tam
many, has arrived in New York from
Europe.
Iowa prohibitionists nominated full
state ticket, headed by Rev. Bennett,
of West Side, for secretary of state.
Michigan Democrats nominated
Spencer o. Fisher for governor, and
declared free silver.
Fifty employees Of the Scandia Pillow
company, Rockford, ILL.,, struck on ac-
count of q decrease in wages.
Prohibitionists at Des Moines have be
guy d StllC " CcSl CuC COuSUCullOuullCV
Of the new mulct law.
Rev. J. F. Harper was decided never
to have been legally member Of the
Cadillac (Mich) Presbytery, and his
pulpit declared vacant.
Grand Master Wilkinson of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, has
issued statement Of the reasons why
he cannot sanction the Pullman strike.
Miners at Spring Valley, Ill, voted
to reject the Columbus scale, but at
Streator it was accepted by a majority
of 175.
AS result of the increase in tile tax
on whisky Cincinnati distillars have adj
vanced the price Of spirits 3 cents q
gallon.
At Indianapolis, Ind, and Spring.
field, Ill, the federal courts have issued
orders enjoining strikers from interior.
ence with the running of trains.
Tho Brushart Lumber company OF
Portsmouth, Ohio, assigned to J. s,
Dodge. Liabilities, $4,000; assets
$4,000.
Denver Times was sold by ii. w
Hawley to a syndicate of Republicans.
headed by Earl B. Coe, the present
owner Of the Evening Sun, who will
discontinue that paper. The price paid
was $255,O00. Mr.. Hawley paid 1885,
600 for the paper three years ago.
Secretary Lamont's proposed reor-
ganization Of the war department has
been postponed until Aug. 1. It was
intended that the work should begin
with opening Of the present month, but
the action Of congress in extending the
appropriation law one month as delav-
ed the contemplated reform for that
length Of time. 1t is expected that the
list Of employees will be considerable
shortened, some Of the clerks having
already received notice Of their dis.
missal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Senators Quay and Blackburn are
the most conspicuous dressers in the
senate. The Kentucky fre-eater is a
study in light blue and draws all eyes
to his fresh and invigorating costume,
while brilliant red tie beneath a
ford face and tan shoes nclosing trim
and shapely feet complete symphony
in color. Quay has indicated his con-
tempt for the conventions Of dress by
appearing daily in seersucker with a
loud check, the only audible thing
about his oratorical performance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Foreign Gossip.

Cholera has appeared in St. Peters
burg.
The total number Of deaths in Hong
Kong from the plague is 2,29S.
The American yacht Vigilant is de-
feated by the Britannia in English wa
tiers, and the Valkyrie is sunk.
By French decision it is declared
that Mrs. Parnell and Timothy Har-
rington have no power over the paris
fund"
In preparation for war with Japan,
it is said the registration of Chinese
merchant vessels has been transferred
to Germany.
The trial of Santo, the assassin o.
President Carnot has been set for July
%. An accomplice Of Santo named
Granier committed suicide to escape
arrest. .-r.a.
About $4,000 Of Scotland's miners
have struck against the proposed re-
duction in their wages. The strike has
also thrown 10000 steel workers out
Of employment.
In compliment to the memory of the
late President Carnot, Emperor Will
liam of Germany, has pardoned two
French officers who had been convicted
Of being spies.
Advices from China, says that the
black plague or black death still pre-
walls at Canton and that all vessels
from Chinese ports have been quartin-
ed by Japan by imperial proclamation.
Minister Dupuy has received a tele-
gram from Motta Visconti, Italy, say
ing the authorities. the Inhabitants and
even the family of Santo express pro-
found indignation at the crime.
The indications are that China will
contest the right of Japan to the con-
troll of Corea. Japanese troops have re-
Gently taken possession of the principal
strongholds and now 20 battalions of
Chinese soldiers have been ordered to
the peninsula.
The remains of the late President
Carnot Of France were deposited in the
Pantheon, July 1. The funeral is said
to have been attended by one of the
most remarkable civic and military dis
plays ever witnessed in that country.
Memorial services in honor of the
great man were held in all parts %
the world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
RfOtOus NayyI.x.

London, July ga dispatch to the
Times from Paris says 200 navvics yes.
terdsy marched through Villeuve and
other suburban towns, threatening the
Italian workmen and ordering them to
quit the country. They were successful
IN frightning many of the workmen so
that they promised to leave at once. The
navvies grew riotous as the day pro-
ceeded2 and after they had imbibed freely
OF liquor. They were dispersed by the
police, however, before they had done
any serious damage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Unfortunate Events.


Fireworks caused 100000 fire at
Honey Grove, Tex.
The Eaton county court house at
Charlotte, Mich, burned. Loss $40, OOO
An aeronaut named Jones fell from
a balloon at Joliet, ILL.,, and was fatal
ly injured.
A pet donkey, after throwing his rid
er, Henry G. Cay, in Philadelphia, pro-
ceeded to eat him. The boy will die.
Samuel J. Randall a wen-known resi-
dent of Dover, ILL.,, was run over and
killed by passenger train.
William w. Rush Of Crawsfords-
vile, Ind, a sawmill owner, was
struck by piece Of timber and killed
Fire at Kingsley, Mich, in Case &
Crotser's lumber yards, caused loss
Of $4,000. The fire was caused by
irecracker. 49, -.-:.-
Jacob Brunswick. marshal of Ham
mond, Ind, was knocked off an electric
car near East Chicago and instantly
killed.
An explosion occurred on the cruiser
Montgomery off Norfolk, Va, damag-
Ing the vessels machinery so that she
will be out of commission three or
four months.
By the explosion of gasoline at Louis
vile, KY, Henry Zimmerman was IA
tally hurt, his wife lost her life and
their little 9-year-old boy was badly
burned about the head.
Frank Ponocny aged 5, and Rosa
Frana, aged 10 years, were gathering
water lilies from the edge of Cedar
lake, Iowa, when they slipped in and
were drowned
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Personal Mention.

Richard Croker returns to New York
from Europe. ts@.
Royalties have, as body, defective
eyesight. Princess Maud Of Wales is
the only royal lady who wears a single
eyeglass. 49,
Julian Hawthorne, who went with
his wife and children to Jamaica a few
months ago, has concluded to reside
there permanently. -- "
Mrs. Sallie Chapman Gordon Law,
known throughout the South as the
mother Of the Confederacy, died in
Memphis, Tenn, at the age of 80 years.
Nine. Materna is sail to have lost
$4,000 by her recent experience in
vaudeville theatricals along the Pacific
coast in connection with Gustav Am
berg. -. o..
United States Treasurer Morgan has
secured for his large collection of his
torical relics the table upon which Pres
ident Lincoln signed the emancipation
proclamation. ..t
Sir Edwin Arnold said the other day
that he endorsed a remark once made
by Chauncey M. Depew, Fame de-
Ponds upon being civil to interview
ers."
Prof. Goodwin Smith, who has re-
turned from England to his home in
Canada is now at work revising sew
eral of his books, new editions Of which
will soon appear.
Henry Bruml, a wealthy citizen of
Chicago visiting Atlantic City, ventured
into the surf beyond his depth and
being unable to swim, was sinking the
third time when rescued by the life
guards.
Stuart B. Reed of Harrison county,
w. Va, was introduced to the Repub-
hcan league convention at Paramount,
w. Va, the other day as the oldest Re-
publican in the United States. He is
lob years old and still in good health.
Thomas E. Breckenridge, who crossed
the plains with Freemont's expedition
in 1915, is living at Telluride, Col, in
destitute circumstances. Petitions pray
ing the federal government to grant
him pension are circulating in Col
orado and California.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Queen Victoria's message Of condo
lence and sympathy to Madame Carnot
is enc of the most touching episodes of
the tragedy. Her majesty speaks not
as enc sovereign to another, but as one
be1eaved woman might to sister sim
ilarly afflicted. 1t is the expression of
one bleeding heart essaying to heal the
wounds of another, breathing q spirit
of sisterhood that is only too rare in
this selfish world.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Herbert Gladstone, who has come to
the fore in the political world since his
fathers resignation, is intensely fond of
the violin. He devotes an hour every
morning to practice, whether he is in
town or country. His favorite recrea-
ton is lawn tennis, although he is not
q brilliant player.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Queen Victoria heard Faust" for the
first time quite recently, not having
been to the opera since 1862, the year
previous to the production Of Faust"
in London.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
papers.

A Boston woman Will attempt to go
round the world in fifteen months on
a bicycle for a big wager. She is to
start without any money and must
bring back $4,000 after paying her
way. And yet it is said that a rolling
stone gathers no moss.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Bulletins Discontinued.

Cincinnati, July IL. The Central AS
ISOLATION of Railroad Officers to-day dis
continued their daily bulletin of the strike
situation. They say: All the roads
lave fully resumed operations in all de-
partments, and are handling freight and
passengers as usual. The resumption be-
ing complete, the daily bulletins hereto,
fore issued will be discontinued
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Harland Page Halsey, better known
as "Old Sleuth," the writer of hair-rais-
ing detective stories, is an active men,
Der of the Brooklyn board of education.
$4,000 a year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Preacher suspended.

Pittsburg, July n.-Rev. S. S. Palm
er, who has been on trial before the
Fittsburg presbytery, was found guilty
on three charges, viz: Obtaining a di-
vorce by false representation; obtaining
a divorce without knowledge Of his wife;
engaging to marry a second woman be
fore securing a divorce from his wife.
He is suspended from the pulpit until he
gives evidence of repentance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Zimri Dwiggins, the banker, has been
indicted for receiving money when he
knew that his bank was insolvent. We
hope Zimri will get bail. 1t would be
a shame to lock up human being all
alone with a name like that.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Incidentally comes the news from
Europe that the Isenberg Won Birs-
tein, who at one time courted Miss
Florence Pullman, for the millions her
father has made out Of his car shops
has turned his soft attentions to Miss
Anna Gould. Are the Pullmans get
ting left all around?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

It is a little odd that though Gen.
Hancock was a good man and weighed
250 pounds, his grandson should have
trouble about getting into West Point
because he fell five pounds short Of the
required weight, the requirement be
ing only 12O pounds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Bill Posters Meet.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE fourth an
nual convention of the Associated Bill
Posters of the United States and Canada
was called to order at the Continental
hotel this morning. The session will
continue for three days, and during that
time questions Of Importance relating to
the bill posting industry will be e1.
haustiyely discussed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Chilian Finances,

London, July ga dispatch to the
Times from Santiago, Chile, says that
President Montt declares that the con-
version OF the currency in July, 1896, at
the rate OF "A pence is certain and abso-
lGtely necessary in order to protect the
credit OF the republic. The treasury, it
Is added, now holds reserve of 1,5OO,-
OOO pounds, and the nitrate fields sales
OF October next are expected to realize
nearly 100000 pounds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
New Men for the we.+.

Washington, July 5-Supt. Alvey. of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, to-day
sent fifty men to Cincinnati and Chicago
to take the places Of strikers. They com
prised engineers, fremen, switchmen,
brakemen and conductors They were
gathered from Maryland, Virginia and
Washington, where few of them had
formerly been employed in the govern.
meRt departments. s7 8.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Guardian for NIi.. Pot+.r

New York, July 5.-Edwin Rice has
beer appoio ted ad Item of Miss Annie
Urquhart Potter by Justice Andrews, Of
tire supreme court, in an acticn brought
Tor the partitioning of the estate of her
great grandfather, James Brown, under
which she is devisee and residuary leg
aztec Miss Porter is how residing with
her father. james Brown Potter at Tux
edo. She is the daughter of Mrs. James
Blown Potter, the actress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

The bicycle record has been broken
again. But it now looks as if bicyclist
Johnson had got it down so low that
it cannot be easily broken again-un.
less he breaks it himself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Miss NELLIE S. Titus, who has just
been admitted to the bar Of the SUI
preme court in New York, is described
as "a determined young woman" Now,
will some one please inform us what
it is she is so determined about?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Chicago should take new census
of herself without delay. Thousands
of suburban residents who do business
in the city are now unable to get home
OF nights, and are compelled to remain
in the city. They should be caught
and counted before the railroad boycott
ends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Columbia All Rirbt

Philadelphia, July 5.-The cruiser Co.
lumbia left the dry dock at League
Island navy yard as sound an whole as
before she met the mysterious submerged
obstruction at Bulkhead shoals, May IL.
The Columbia has been in dry dock
nearly four weeks, during which time
there has been removed and Strengthened
SIX outside keel plates and five inner
plates and twentyfour of the ships
ribs repaired. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Prenderga.t Must swing

Chicago, July, 5.-Prendergast, the as.
sassln Of Carter Harrison, was declared
rot insane by - jury in Judge Payne's
ccrrt, and unde.s sentence of the court
must be hanged Friday, July ID.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

Prof. Bell firmly believes that it will
be possible some day to see from Wash
ington to New York as easily as one
can convey the sound Of the voice that
distance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
PODe Not Diving.

Rome, July n.-There is absolutely no
truth in the sensational rumors circu-
lated regarding the state of the pope's
health. This is confirmed by the fact
that his holiness yesterday enjoyed a
walk in the gardens of the vatican.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
No Trouble at Louisville,

Louisville, KY, July IL Everything is
quiet here to-day and no trouble of any
kind has occurred. The strike is con
fined to the Louisville & Nashville, and
the men on all the other roads are still
ut work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

John A. Morris, the lottery man, has
sold out all his interests in such ven
lures, having come to the conclusion
that such occupations are immoral. 1t
is noticeable, however that he did not
retire until he had accumulated an i'm
mense fortune by means of those
schemes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
steamer HnveI Aground.

Bremen, July 1.-THE North German
steamer Havel, Capt. Jungst, bound from
Bremen for New York, is aground in the
River Weser.. near Bremerhaven. Tugs
have gone to her assistance, and she will
probably floated on the next high tide. "A
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Three Paroled.

Saltwater, MINI, July II 1.-The board
of prison managers met here to-day and
paroles were granted to the following:
Charles Grant and Leonard Particle,
Ramsey county; Charles Lawrence, st
Louis county
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

An anxious young girl writes to the
editor Of q New York paper to ask
if it is proper for her to sit on her in
tended's lap. He should be able
to convince her of the propriety of
doing so without an appeal to the news
DanerS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
TO Prcv.nt TrnnhIe

Eau Claire, Wis, July SIN response
to the request Of Mayor Heating Of Al
toona Sheriff Riley and an under sheriff
are at Altoona to act in case Of trouble
when the Omaha limited arrives there
/ from st. Paul, which will be nearly mid.
night.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12

1t is stated on good authority that
the students in a Long Island school
of medicine are instructed at gradual
ton never to answer the call Of a pa
tent who is not known to be we'll to-
do. Truly the poor have no excuse for
living in these days; but how about
the oath of Hippocrates? ..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
DanicIEF. Wat. n nan

Saltwater, Mimi, July 5.-Daniel =.
Watson. an old and esteemed resident Of
this county, died at his home In Lake
land, aged eighty-eight years. He cnme
here in 1856. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
Prendergast the slayer of Carter Har-
rison, has been found not guilty Of in
sanity, which makes him guilty Of muir.
der.

A woman in New York who has been
reading up the Lexow investigation has
brought suit for 100000 against pc.
lice sergeant for false arrest.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
PITH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS OF THE PASTWEEK IN
A CONDENSED FORM.

The Latest md Most Important News
OF the World, Culled From the
telegraph Reports of the Press
Associations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-07-12
r. C. DUNN, Publisher.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-05
A CIVIC FEDERATION.
"a Movement Under Way to Organ
ize IN This City.
TOPEKA IS TO HAVE ONE.

Many Prominent Citizens Favor It
The Negligence OF the Public Author
titles Encourages the Adoption OF the
Plan.
Much has been said in these columns
recently. about new municipal organi-
cation to aid the enforcement Of law.
Topeka is to have a Civic Federation.
The initial steps have been taken and
petitions for such an organization have
been drawn up and will be circulated for
signatures. These petitions constitute
call for a mass meeting to effect an or
ganization, but the date has not yet been
fixed
The project has as its supporters such
men as r. I. Bonebrake and Rev. c. M
sheldon Civic Federations have been
organized in New York, Chicago and
many other eastern cities. 1t is the OBJ
ject Of the Federation to keep the con
troll OF municipalities out of the pale Of
partisan politics and to see that the laws
are enforced. The existence of disre-
putable houses and the disregard of off,
Gals for the enforcement of the law III
Topeka, is the cause of the present
move.
"A JOURNAL reporter called upon P. i
Bonebrake and asked him il he was Ia
favor or an organ ization in Topeka.
Yes" replied he. II am IN favor Of
the organization Of civic federation or
something of the kind and will do all /
can to help it along. I understand that
steps are being taken to organize here
and 1t will have ny hearty support
Rev. c. NJ. Sheldon said: Il do not wish
70 be understood as the originator of the
proposed organization. but Intend to give
II my assistance IL is the object Of the
civic federation TO remove the municipal
ity from the control Of the political ma
chine. In my mind do not see how the
organization can be made a success IN
less 1t includes nam Of all political par
ties; and care must be taken in the first
steps, to secure the cooperation of the
%tauDch mea of the city II must be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-05

made up of men who are not in active
politics, men who do not expect to hold
office, such as college professors, teach
ers, ministers and business men. 1t viii
he the enemy Of the machine politician
Of all parties and care must be exercised
to keep it out of his control
These societies are in their infancy
and we can not tell whether they will be
entirely successful or not The society
IN New York has done much good but It
has not been thoroughly tried and the
same 10 true in Chicago. Tammany IS
great Organization and it has its little
Tammany in every city in the United
States. This Federation will be a Tam
many-that il it Will be founded on the
same plan but the methods Of that great
organization will be used to do good
IF mans house were on fire and the
fire company failed or refused to check
the flames and the neighb0rs came in
with buckets and put out the FIRE, that
would be in line with the purposes OF the
Federation in reference to crime. The
officers fail to check crime and this So
ciety comes in and takes the matter out
Of their hands and brushes it out
Gin Topeka there is a serious condi-
ton. We have two departments Of gov
ernment / may take a matter before
the county attorney and he refers me to
the chief of police. The chief of police
will refer me back to the county attorney
and there is a constant attempt to shift
the responsibility. The police depart
ment is controlled by the state while the
city aud county Offices are not / have
talked to at least 100 men who are in
favor of an organization Of this kind and
see no reason why il can not be made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-05
TWO SPEECHES.
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster Closes Her Work in
the Kansas Campaign.

Mrs. J. Ellen Foster Closes Her Work in
the Kansas Campaign.
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster N ade two speeches
n Topeka yesterday at Hamilton hall
Jne at D. N. and the other in the even
ing. Mrs. Foster was introduced by Mrs
S. A Thurston at the afternoon meeting
and by R. B. Welch in the evening. The
attendance in the afternoon was not
large. but in the evening the large hall
was filed and the speaker was frequent
ly interrupted by applause.
Mrs. Fosters evening speech was de-
voted to the workingmen. She said that
the prosperity of the working classes
originated with the protective system.
This is Mrs. Fosters last speech in
Kansas in this campaign. She leaves to-
day for Colorado and will devote the re-
mairder of the time to the compaign in
that state. She is one of the strongest Of
the Republican speakers and is in great
demand