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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
MODERN SEWING.
Much of 1t Removed From the. Home
to the ManufactOEx. -

Much of 1t Removed From the. Home
to the ManufactOEX
The sewing machine does not occupy
the position in domestic life. tfillt it did
ten years ago. There has been GREAT
revolution in the sewing machine BUSH
ness in that time. The eEolutipn which
began when the forempthars of the
country gave up their hand looms and
sent their spinning and weaving to the
factory is still going ON. The appear
ance of the sewing machine marked
one stage of the evolution, and its dis
appearance as one of the most import
ant assistants in every family marks
another.
The sewing machines are superior
now to those made ten OF twenty years
ago, and they are made to do better
and a greater variety of work, but the
great demand for them comes from
different quarters. One large sewing
machine company which has an out
put of over 4OO,O 900 machines year in
this country alone manufactu fifty
distinct types; of machines, and with
the variations of the types are severaI
hundred different kinds of machines.
Many of these go into factories. "A
woman can buy undergaments ready
made cheaper than she can buy the
material and make them herself. This
is owing to the factory work, where
each worker makes a part of Il gar
ment which has perhaps been cut out
by a die, fifty pieces at time
The lack Of room in city apartments
makes economy of space necessity.
and the housekeeper for the periodical
visitations of the seamstress or dress
maker hires a machine from places
where a speciality is made Of that
branch of the business Outside the
large cities this practice is not SO COM
mon. The manufacturers say that the
family trade they lose is made up not
only in selling to manufacturers, but
to the many foreigners in the country.
who, in city like New York, do great
on their own machines in their own
homes. 1t is estimated there are about
,OOO, 600 machines sold in the United
States annually. The statistics of the
census of 1890 showing the number OF
manufactures on which machine sew
| ing is used are interesting. They also
show that the production Of mems
clothing in factories was nearly double
that Of the tailoring establishments.
While the actual number of machines
sold annually during the last ten OF
| twenty years has not varied greatly.
considering the increase Of the pOpula.s
ton, it has proportionately decreased
25 per cent or more, New York Mmea
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
Miss Taylor on Trial.

st. Paul, Dec. 2. - The case of the
state VS.. Rebecca Taylor, charged with
criminal libel, was called before Judge
Orr in the police court. The action
was brought at the instance Of James
g. Schoonmaker, attorney-at-law, who
alleges that on Oct. 10. of the present
year, Miss Taylor published in Truth,
n weekly publication of which she is
said to be the editor, an article relative
to the alleged arrest Of Judge Schoon-
maker in Minneapolis in 1880, which
the latter claims is untrue and a libel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
North Dakota Edttor.

b st. Paul, Dec. 2.-William Miller of
the Minnewaukon On. d. Siftings, the
"main pipe" of the North Dakota Edi-
torial association, marshaled his hosts
in st. Paul yesterday and led them
against Galveston, Tex, by way Of the
Omaha, leaving at S:15 last night. The
North Dakota brethren have been gath
ering slowly for three or four days,
coming in on delayed trains, bat about
seyenty-fye, including the ladies, gath
cred for the annual excursion The
party will spend about ten days on
their excursion.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
BURNED TO DEATH
An Entire Family Wiped Out of Elk.

An Entire Family Wiped Out of Elk
istence 4Et#
Perry, n. Y, Dec l. - The home Of
Luther Greenman, a farmer four miles
northeast Of this village, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning and the
entire family, consisting of five per-
sons. were burned to death. The dead
are Luther Greenman, aged 40; Mrs.
Greenman, 81; Alme Greenman, 8:
Lottie Greenman, 8; Arthur Green
man, IL months
The building was entirely consumed.
All of the bodies were recovered in a
horribly charred condition The fire
was undoubtedly caused by defective
stovepipe. An inquest will be held to-
morrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
SHOT IN THE BACK.
An Attorney Mt Perryvf1le. Ohio. Is
Brutality Murdered

u.
Bruta11y Murdered
Perrysyille, Ohio. Dec. i. - Horace
=. Stearns, wealthy and aged citizen
of this place, was shot and instantly
killed this morning by Elias Keyster.
The murder grew out of a lawsuit in
Which keyster was defeated and in
which Stearns acted as the attorney
for the successful party. Keyster had
threatened to kill Stearns. This morn
ing the latter was walking past Key
ster's house, when he was shot in the
back, falling dead in the street. Key
ster was arrested and declared that
he had not felt happier in ten years.
The murderer had bad reputation,
and SO intense was the feeling against
him that it was deemed necessary to
remove him to Ashland jail to prevent
violence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
Wratchman Oyerbonrd

Duluth, Dec. 1.-The Selwyn Eddy,
which arrived to-day, reports having
lost overheard, twenty miles out from
Duluth, a Waterman named Thomas
O'Hara of Detroit. He was pulled
overheard by q fender which he was
attempting to adjust. The Eddy turned
and steamed back over the course and
lowered boat, but Of course the man
could not be found
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
MADE 1T MANSLAUGHTER

The Kreft Jury Deliberates Thirty
Hours ut FairmOnt
Fairmont, Mimi, Dec. 2-The Jury
in the Kreft case returned to court
late last evening, after being out thir-
ty hours, and brought in verdict of
manslaughter in the second degree.
This morning he was sentenced to
twelve years and six months in the
state prison at Saltwater.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
stoned In nenfh

Chicago, Dec. 1. Louis Maverick
was stoned to death and robbed of $40
on the tow path near Summit. Two
negroes are held.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
DEATH AT a FETE

Terrible Occurrence At n, Celebrn-
ton In a Town In india
Bombay, Dec. IA fete organized
at Baroda in honor Of the visit Of the
earl of Elgin, Viceroy of India, has had
terrible outcome in the killing OF
tWenty-nine persons and the injuring
of many others by a great crush of
numbers,.or panic which occurred in
the course of the fete. Nothing is
known as to how the panic developed.
Sofia. Bulgaria, Dec L.. The cleo
tons to the sobranje, which occurred
to-day, were accompanied by serious
disturbances, and the troops and POI
lice had to be called out to disperse the
mobs here and in the provinces as the
result of which many persons were
wounded. The police fired into the
crowd at Zaribrod, killing several per-
sons.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
Hull Laundry Hand.

saltwater. Mimi. Dec. G. Hull.
the st. Paul wife poisoner and ex-
clergyman is working IN the laundry
department Of the state prison.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03

Harrison of st. Paul beat Tom Cal
lagher of Chicago in billiard match
in Chicago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-12-03
JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN.

e-elected. ''served previous to 1895.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
FREDERICKSBURG.
Inroads Upon the Old Political Man.
ngcmenf.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA, May %.-
pecial)-Divested entirely of political
features, the municipal election here to-
day was the most exciting that has taken
place for years, the interest having been
caused by the formation several months
ago Of a party pledged TO more eco
nomical management of the citys affairs.
Despjte the strenuous efforts of the ms
here. who claimed "A perfect organization
that would give them "walkover,' the
new party have made such inroads on the
old management as will ensure several inn
portant changes I'm corporation officers.
Ii has been an ideal election-day, cool
breezes tempering the suns rays. The
polls opened at sunrise. and by A. NJ.
over half of the registered vote had been
polled. Large crowds were around the
polls all day, earnest in their effort 10
secure the election of their personal
friends. It is said 5000 tickets were
printed. Combinations of all conceivable
characters were a feature that will ut
terly preclude a count OF the vote being
made before daybreak tomorrow morn
ing w. Seymour White, for Mayor Is
elected by a large majority, his opponent
Josiah Hazard. scarcely getting more than
a complimentary vote. c. w. Burlington
for City Sergeant, beats his opponent.
w. G.. Turner. by several hundred. At
the close of the polls IT looks as If w. n.
Little, Jr., for Commonwealth Attorney,
has been beaten by A. T. Embrey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
EARMNILLE.
a Sweeping Democratic Victory.
Burton's Majority. 90.


FARMvILLE, VA. May 2S-(Special)-
The Democrats won big victory In the
municipal election here to-day. The Re-
publlcans did not put any names for
Councilman, sbut ex-Postmaster George
Richardson was their candidate for May
or. with whom they tried their strength
against the Democratic nominee, Hon. K.
NJ Burton.
The election created much interest, as
the head of the town government was
involved. There were 40S votes cast, out
of which Burton received a clear ma
jority of co. This is an overwhelming
defeat of the Republicans. The Demo-
Gratis have managed TO hold the govern
ment reins for about sixteen years, ana
il was with no little earnestness that they
went into the fight to-day for the vic
tory.
Captain Burton is an ex-member OF
the State Legislature and the present
chairman Of the Board Of Supervisors OF
Prince Edward. He is the present Mayor
Of the town, having been elected by the
Council to fill the unexpired term or
Mayor Wicker. who resigned. At that
time Captain Burton had been member
OF the Council for more than twenty con-
secutive years. The councilmen elected
to-day to serve for two years, commenc-
ing July 1st. are with two exceptions new
members. The nine are: l.. j. Nerser, NJ
=. Gillian. Charles Bugg. w. NJ. Duvali
ID. T. Elan, j. b. Farrar, III. u. Wall,
A. T.. Cralle, and n. b. Davidson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29

Great events on little things depend.
How true this IL was illustrated In
Yesterdays game between Richmond and
Roanoke. Ii was just the merest acci-
dent that gave the Goats lead over the
Bueblrds. which they could not over
come. and the Richmond defeat is due
almost entirely TO Kain. who played on
third bag. He had done good work Tor
the first five innings. and Richmond had
a good, safe lead. In this inning, now
ever, with two Roanoke men out and
two on bases, Barley captured an easy
grounder from Keefer's bat, and had
ample time to retire him at first but
instead OF doing so. the little champion
threw wild to Wells. and permitted two
runs to score. This tied the score, ana
in the seventh inning two more Goats
scampered over he rubber. as a result
OF hard-hitting by Tate and Hill.
The Champions made a hard try to
wrest victory from their opponents. and
in the eighth inning succeeded in securing
one more run. Only another man was
needed 10 cross the rubber to tie the
score, but this was not forthcoming.
When Rlchmond's lads came to the
bat in the ninth inning. the first two
men up went out. Groves then smacked
out two-bagger. and Fender handled the
ash. All depended on Dad, and hit
would have done the work. but the old
man couldn't find 1t, and he retired the
side and finished the game with slow
grounder to Wrlgley which he helded
promptly and threw TO Tate.
The score will give the rest Of the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
Traffic Association Triumphs.

NEW YORK. May 2S.-Judge Hoyt H.
Wheeler, in the United States Circuit
Court for the Southern District Of New
York. to-day handed down a decision dis
missing the bill OF Of complaint brought
by the United States Government I'm the
suit in equity against the Joint Traffic
Association. He held that, under tne
sections OF the interstate commerce Law,
upon which the case was brought. ac-
ton would not lie against the assocla-
ton. The bill was drawn and argued
by United States Distrlct-Attorney Nc
Fariane. on the part OF the government.
James c. Carter. f. j. Phelps. and G..
F. Edmunds arguing for the railroads
IL was filed January Sth. District-At-
torney McFarlane says the .cIse will now
go 10 the Supreme Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
SOUTH BOsTON's big DAY.
Flag Raising by the Junior order OF
United American Mechanics.

SOUTH BOSTON, VA, May 2S.-(Spe-
ial)-This has, indeed. been a memora-
BILE day i'm the history of South Boston.
many stores and public places being deco
rated with bunting In the national colors-
red, white, and blue-and American flags.
The occasion was a dag-raising by the
Junior order United American Mechanics
over the pubic-school building. and the
presentation Of the Holy Bible to the
superintendent and trustees. Promptly
at 4:30 O'clock the services were opened
with prayer by Rev. +. NJ. Edwards, after
which Past-Counsellor Samuel +. Gill;
land made a few brief remarks on the
growth and prosperity of the order. and
introduced ty-State-Counsellor w. ID.
Hill. the orator Of the occasion, who pre-
scented the flag in well-prepared adj
dress. The Bible was then presented by
Mr.. James II. Guthrie. The superin-
tendent, Colonel Thomas l.. Barksdale,
made a grand speech of acceptance.
Several short, patriotic speeches were
made by leading citizens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
DANIELS SP EECH.
II is Regarded as Highly Significant Dy
Political Leaders.
NOMINATION OF CAPT. FowLE.
The Latter Summoned to washing
ton, Where He VIII he Afforded
self-PcrsonnI Notes.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. May 2S.-(Spe-
paign free-silvel speech to-day. He spoke
for nearly two hours and half. and was
listened 10 attentively throughout by
senators Of all shades of financial belief.
Among his principal listeners were Sena-
tors Hill. of New York. and Sherman, OF
Ohio. II was evident that there was an
apprehension that silver would be made
the issue of the coming campaign, and
that the free and unlimited coinage OF the
white metal would be the financial plank
Of the Democratic platform.
There was an unusual crowd OF poll
ticians, including congressman and others.
present during the delivery OF the speech.
and there is no doubt that the Virginia
silver-tongued orator is regarded as one
of the national leaders I'm the coming
campaign. 1t is believed that his speech
to-day is the forerunner OF a wclf-planned
campaign, and that it foreshadows the
issues, If silver is triumphant at Chicago.
Senator Daniels chances for the nomi-
nation as Nice-President. II the silver
men are successful. are greatly enhanced
by the speech concluded to-day He was
warmly congratulated by silver men on
all sides, and even the galleries INDUCED
in as great demonstration as is admssi-
bic in the Senate chamber.
IL is stated to-day that Mr. w. IL.
Fowle. nominated 10 be Internal-Revenuo
Collector, will be allowed a chance To
speak for himself before the Senate Com
mittee on Finance or TO the individual
members of that committee. He has been
summoned here, and Il is said that the
Virginia senators have asked that no ac-
ton be taken until he arrives. It is more
than probable that If the senators con-
tinue 10 fight Mr.. Fowle's nomination he
will be rejected and II is hardly likely
that anything he can say in his own be-
half will have any effect If their opposi-
ton continues
Colonel II. ID. WhitcOmb, of Richmond.
and Mr.. Charles T.. Workman. now OF
Rochester, n. Y, passed through to-day
on their way TO the former city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29

to-day between Norfolk and Portsmouth
been witnessed. For fourteen innings uio
these teams play ball. and they Pu, up
about as pretty an exhibition OF tne game
as has been seen here In long Time IL
was not until two men were out IN tne
last half Of the fourteenth That the VIII
ming run was made and Portsmouth was
victorious. the score being 8 to 5. The
game was an interesting one from start
10 finish. and Norfolk began the fun by
scoring two runs In the first inning.
Portsmouth failed TO score In the hrst,
but took lead In the third by sending
three men across the rubber. One man
came In In Portsmouth's half OF the
fourth. and Norfolk reciprocated In the
9Th. and In the seventh sent two more
men across the plate. This ended Nor
folks run getting.
In the ninth Portsmouth made run,
tieing the score. Then came the most ex-
citing part OF the contest. For the next
four and a half innings not man crossed
the home-plate. Some sharp fielding ana
hitting was done In these innings 10 no
avail. When Portsmouth came 10 the
bat In the fatal fourteenth. the spirits OF
the rooters were, at fever-heat, and as
darkness was coming on apace cries OF
"Call the game were heard. Umpire
Belts seemed determined that the game
should be played 10 a finish. Benke. the
first man up. got first on Armstrong
error. McGhee followed with a hit TO left
centre-feld. Both Mcfarland and Ste
phenson went after the ball. and collided
and fell, McFarlan catching the sphere,
and Benke advanced TO third, and scored
on Hargrove's out to Turner Brandt ana
Gilroy were the opposing pitchers. and
the latter put up brilliant game and re-
ceived good support. only seven hits being
made off him. Brandt, while hit harder
than the average, was very steady. Cor
belts brilliant work at short and with
the stick, and Halls work at second
were the features of the game. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
THROUGH THE STATE.
The Municipal Elections In Virginia
Yesterday.
,RFoLK FULLY REDEEMED.
Local Issues-Intcrest on Bonds'
the License Question, ana T""n
announcements - The Democrats
More Than Hold Their own

NORFOLK, VA, May B.-tspeciai)-
While no returns have as yet been re-
ceiyed from the municipal election held
here to-day, II is claimed by the Demo-
Gratis, and conceded by the leaders OF inc
Citizens Reform party. that the run
ticket of the former will win. The to'ai
vote cast was Gas. and the Democratic
majority will reach about 800 at the low
est estimate. The count will not be COM
pleted before noon tomorrow. but from
present indications Norfolk's next Mayor
will be Captain w. X. Mayo. There was
not a single disturbance in the city,
everything passing off very smoothly and
good nature prevailing. Two witnesses
from each party are attending the count
ing Of the vote tonight in each precinct.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29

oIOISE Bt INNINGS.
1234567Se
Lynchburg ................0 002l 50Sl-2
Petersburg ................OO 0 o o.
summary: Earned runs-Lynchburg. G;
Petersburg. 4. Two-base hits-Pickering
90, Kane. Smith. Bradley, Brodie. Dolan.
Glenn. Double plays-Leahy and Little.
Struck out-By Evans. 8: by Packard. l.
Base on balls-fsy Evans. { by Packard, 3.
Cmpire--Mr. Kline.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
MR. JOSHUA w. THOMAS,
Death OF This Useful Citizen of Bed
ford City.

BEDFORD CITY, May 2S.-(Special)-
At his residence, on Main street. at 5
o'clock this morning. Mr. Joshua w.
Thomas died after an illness of two
weeks, during which he suffered intense
pain. There was no man in the commu-
nifty more highly esteemed and honored
than Mr.. Thomas. and his death Is deeply
deplored by all.
He was a native Of the county. and
for the past nineteen years had been a
resident Of this town, engaged in the
hardware business. On the Sth of the
present month he celebrated the I'D ami
versary of his birth. He is survived by
a son-Mr. Cabell Thomas, and two
brothers. Messrs. Rufus ~. OF Penick's $.
and John c. Thomas, OF Otterville.
For many years Mr.. Thomas had been
connected with the Presbyterian commu-
Mon, and was an elder and one OF the
most influential and useful members Of
the church here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
CLAREMONT.
No Politics, But an Exceedingly hit
ter Fight.

CLAREMONT. VA, May S.-(Special)-
The local election of this place was I'M
usually exciting. although politics did not
enter into the contest at all. The town
was divided into two factions and the
fight was of a personal nature, directed
against the Citizens Land Company.
whose treasurer Colonel Daniel Stone,
headed the regular ticket. The opposing
ticket was headed by DR.. c. T. Dibble,
one Of the most popular men In the VII
lage.
The voice of the people. however. was
In favor of the regular ticket. which was
elected entire. The total vote was 30
Stone CO., Dibble, 80. The other local
officials elected are: Recorder, w. II.
Somers; Sergeant. Daniel Schmude;
Councilmen. William billiard, w. II.
saney, S. w. Sharp. w. w. Magee, and
]. w. Yost. The campaign was very Bit
ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
ONANCOCK.
An Exciting Time-TOwn Improve
ment Wins.

ONANCOCK. VA. May 2S.-(SpeciaL)-
The most exciting town election in the
history of Onancock took place here to-
day. The leading issue was the PROPOSE
ton 10 issue bonds for 5000 with which
10 inaugurate a system OF Improvements.
The contest was a spirited one and a
large vote was polled. The bond issue
was carried by large majority. Thomas
w. Taylor was elected Mayor by large
majority, and the following were elected
members OF the Town Council: DR.. T..
w. Robertson, Arthur NJ. Nottingham, l..
w. Crotch. Cuthbert 5. Slocomb. and
Frank A. West, all being supported by
the bond issue party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
PORTSMOUTH.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

12S4567s9 10 II IL 10 IA
Norfolk .-....2 0010200 0 0-5
Portsmouth ..O301 00001 0 0 0 Is
Summary: Earned runs-Norfolk, 2;
Portsmouth, 2. Two-base hits-Corbett,
Wentz. Hail. and Holman. Passed balls
Bowerman and Ballentyne. Bases on
balls-On Gilroy, /; off Brandt, H. Hit by
pitched ball-Benke. Struck out-By Oil
roy, 3: by Brandt, IL. Left on bases
Norfolk. ~; Portsmouth. 4. Double play
Benke and Magee Sacrifice hits-Arm-
strong and Gilroy. Stolen bases-McFar-
Ian CD, Quinn. Bowerman. Turner (2),
Corbett (2), Bonke CD, Magee, Hargrove.
and Hall. Time of game-2 hours and 50
minutes. Umpire-Mr. Belts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
THE FOURQUREAN-
PRICE COMPANY
SATURDAY BENG NE.
mo,TaJ-Day Our Store
Will Close ut / p. u.
To-day and
TO-rIOrrOw Forenoon.

Our special sale of Ladies'
Hosiery, Corsets, and Rih.
bed Vests will continue Ia.
day and tomorrow fore.
noon. The prices are the
lowest we have ever quoted,
and the values are better
than you can possibly find
elsewhere.
Ladies White Leghorn Hats
good quality, and can not be-
bought TO sell under S5c.. IN.
day and tomorrow soc.
Children's White Duck Tam
o. ShanterS, with silk cord band
19c.
Children's Red and White and
Blue and White Striped Duck
Tam O. Shanters, with silk bard.
o5c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-29
RsDFORD.
Much Scratching. hut the Regular
Ticket Elected.

EAST RADFORD. VA, May %-(spe-
cial)-A very heavy vote was polled mere
today. and a lot Of scratching was done.
The regular primary ticket was elected
by majorities ranging from 10 to IA. For
the Council the West Ward is soldly
Democratic. The East Ward elects two
democrats and one Republican. Green
for Mayor, defeated Palmer by u ma
iority. wharton's majority for common
wealth's Attorney over Vaughan Is lZD'
crows for Commissioner Of the Revenue
over Bryant, Al; Thomas's, for City Ser
geent. over Belle. is 81. McNeal' for Con-
stable. defeated his leading opponent by
20 votes. Taylor and Moon, for Justices
had no opposition.