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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
When Soft Crabs Are Dangerous.

When Soft Crabs Are Dangerous.
There is no danger in eating soft
shelled crabs observed an epicure; "if
they are fresh, but they are poison if
they are not. They should be well sea-
soned, and an extra lot of pepper put
on them as q precaution, especially if
the weather. is very hot when they are.
eaten, or if they are eaten shortly be-
foro one retires. It is the habit Of
many persons to eat soft-shelled crabs
at night time. 10 not know bur that
they taste better then. 1t is sometimes
dangerous to many to drink hiik after
eating crabs. Milk seems to develop,
the collie that follows eating soft
shelled crabs with some pers ons.
"Another thing that should be. re-,
membered, and that is, a sharp, tl,vn-
der storm will kill soft-shellea crabs,
and even the hard-shelleI crab at
times. Unless the soft-shel!ed crab,
has been cooked before the. tl,;snder
storm, think the safer plan would be.
to decline to eat it.. Under all ouher
conditions there is no danger in par
taking of them, for do not think any
one would be criminal enough to cook
q dead crab, hard or soft-saa tl The
proper way to kill crab is to throw
him into a kettle Of boiling wate,. I
know that some people tnink this is
cruel, but it is no more cruel than To-
stab them with a needle or XIII them
with chloroforna, as I have known
some extra sensitive persons te do
Washington Evening Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
A Slow Train.

Southern railroads have a reputation
for slow travel, and in some cases if
is well merited. A Western travelling
man, making a trip on these lines, suf-
tered great deal Of annoyance from
this particular failing, but up to the
time OF the following incident he. had
enjoyed himself immensely guying the
conductors, tralnmen, or any persons
having to do with the roads, about
their rapid transit.
lie was travelling one afternoon on
exceptionally slow train, which came
to a stop every now and then without
any apparent cause. After expressing
himself very audibly to the passengers
he resigned himself to the Inevitable.
and dozed off into short maps, which
were interrupted by the sund1y Jerks
Of the train, at which he complained.
The passengers showed their annoy
ance at these complaints by angry
looks. The conductor had excused the
engineer in every possible way. The
last apology had been that cattle OBJ
structed the track. The train had
started again, and had proceeded about
ten minutes, when it halted with O
jerk. Up walked the Impatient tray
eler, and petulantly remarked:
Dear, dear! I suppose, conductor,
this worse than slow train has struck
another herd of cattle?'
''Struck another ne?-not much" re-
Piled the conductor; we've simply
caught up again with the first nerd we
ran into, that's ALL
The traveller sr1tsided, and the. con-
ductor was left in pcace:-EIa1per's
Round Table.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
est purposes and parental respect
would speak in your behalf Golden
The Clever Yaknmik.


A dog that, unaided, may be entrust-
ed to shepherd a flock Of sheep, is con-
sidered a sagacious animal; but
shepherd bird which will drive it's
charges to pasture, protect them from
prowling animals, and, gathering them
carefully together at nightfall, bring
them safely home again, is something
until recently unheard of in this part
Of the world.
Such q bird Is the yal1amik Of South
America. The settler ia Venezuela and
British Guiana needs no dog TO care
for his sheep and poultry. IIe has an
efficient guardian IL the shape Of a
crane which he, or any Indian for him,
trains to obey the voice of it's master.
10 the care Of this bird. says the
Youths Companions, he intrllsts his
sheep, his ducks and other poultry,
and sees them depart to their feeding
grounds secure in the knowledge that
the crane will bring them all back safe.
Woe to the unlucky animal that, prowl-
ing about to steal is detected by this
vigilant yakamik. The animal savage
~ attacks the marauder with wing
and beak, and forces it to retreat in
haste. A dog is no match for the
crane.
At nightfall the bird returns with it's
flock, never losing the way, no matter
how far it may wander, for it's sense Of
location is very acute. Arrived at
home, it roosts upon a tree or shed
near it's charges, to be ready to resume
it's supervision of them when they are
let out again in the morning.
The bird is as affectionate as it is
trustworthy. 1t will follow it's master
about, capering with delight and show
ing it's appreciation of his caresses by
the most absurd movements.
Mr.. Carter Beard, in an article in the
Popular Science News, says that the
yakamik is so jealous of other house
hold pets that when it appears at meal
times it will not take it's own food I'M
til it has driven off every cat and dog
and secured full possession for himself.
1t can bear no. riva! in it's masters
favor, and will not even tolerate the
negro walters unless it knows them
well.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
The Presidents Private Life.

Inc fres1dents Private Life.
The following is fair idea of the
many incidentals that come free to a
president: Every bit of linen, bedding,
towels and such things is furnished.
He is shaved by the White House bar
Der. His table is spread with the
finest linen, daintiest damask, set with
the most exquisite china, and bounti-
fully supplied with flowers from the
White House Conservatives. If he
sends telegram, it is done from an in
strument in the White House, for
which the government pays. His sta
tionery, postage, etc., cost him nothing.
Should he desire a game of billiards,
there is a beautiful table at hand; or if
he wants to take a drive, his stables,
; which the government pays the rent
for and takes care Of, are amply
equipped. When lie enters his bust
ness office, man is stationed at the
| door to open and close it; and a private
secretary, to whom the government
pays at salary of $4,000 year, assists
him with his correspondence. The
services of typewriter are also fur
nished. He is protected from the curl
Gus by number Of private Watchmen
Should he desire a cruise, a magnifi-
cent steamship from the navy is placed
at his disposal.
There are many other things that cost
him nothing, such as the culinary ar
engagements, his steward, who does the
marketing, the many fancy delicacies
sent him by enterprising firms. This,
by-the-way, is a sort Of nuisance, for
it seems to be the desire Of every
manufacturer Of some new eatable or
drinkable to get it into the White
House. Things Of value that find their
way there are never accepted
Harper's Round Table,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
Unbroken Record.

IT thought you told me this was q
horse witE an unbeaten record, when t
bought him?"
So I did. He kicked three rigs into
kindling wood. broke two arms and
one leg and kicked mule to death, all
inside of week. Three days Of the
time he wass.in the pasture field. If
that record has been beaten. I haven't
heard of lt."-Dctroit Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
Bad Fall.

"Adam and Eve never rode the 81.
CYCLE" said Northside, refectiyely.
They never did," replied Hilltop.
1T seems strange" 81
"What seems stranger"
That, though they never rode q biz
cycle, they made the most disastrous
fall in the history OF the human race.''
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27

whole world had rung with applause
or condemnation. Gathered in West
minister Hall, the place where thirty
kings had been inaugura ted, Was one
of the NEST famous audiences ever
gathered. Foreign ministers and
princes sat there. Peers narched in,
clad in ermine and gold. Mighty men
and women from all lands looked down
upon the scene. Amid all that pomp
and splendor, and amid an excitement
which has seldom been seen in any
court room, Edmund Burke advanced in
speech which will last as long as the
English language, concluding with this
burning charge, which made Warren
Hastings cringe and cover: ST inn
peach him in the name of the COM
mons house Of parliament, whose trust
he has betrayed I impeach him in
the name Of the English nation, whose
ancient honor he has sullied. I inn
peach him in the, name Of the people Of
India, whose rights he has trampled
on and whose country he has turned
into desert. And, lastly, in the name
of human nature, in the name Of both
sexes, in the name Of every age and
rank, impeach him as the common
enemy and aggressor Of all''
But / turn from the recital Of these
memorable occasions to grander trial,
and have to tell you that in this trial
Of the Christian, for the life Of his soul,
the advocates are mightier, wiser and
more eloquent.
The evidence all being in, severe and
stern Justice rises on behalf of the
prosecution to make his plea. With
the Bible open in his hand, he reads
the law, stern and infexible. and the
penalty: 'oThe soul that sinneth, it
shall die" Then he says: 20 thou
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-08-27
Gone Forever.

'sI've lost my penknife.''
ooh, you'll find 1t again
No, never; dropped it amons th&
papers on my desk.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
EST f00Df6R 0silCKtNS
, Breed for Pork, Thoroughbred
Females Are Not n Necessity
-SuggesstiOns.

81 C. e. Walter, Ada, Mich, answering
"a. Abbot, Wisconsin, regarding barn
rames made Of planks instead of heavy
3imbers, says In the Western Rural:
Having had experience in building
earns without heavy timbers, am con-
Finced that the use Of planks and scant-
ing for frames Is better, quicker, easier
Ind cheaper.
81 For stills use the planks on edge,
Mapping alternately at corners, well
Spiked together. the number Of planlks
in sill depending on size of building and
kind of foundation. The side walls to
be of 2x4, 2x6, or larger, according to
Strength required. The side studding
can be used horizontally or upright,
depending on the kind Of siding used.
Such frame can be made Of sutfi-
zcient strength without inside tinlbers If
desired. The roof can be made self-sup-
porting with straight or gambrel raft
zerS.
4 If v. Abbot will mention the size barn
Required and also the sizes of planks
land studding most convenient to be got
/ In his locality, 1 can furnish working
plans for the same through this paper.
He ought also to state the kind of
1 Foundation he wants to use, whether
wall or blocks. Also the use to which it
lis to be put, whether for hay or stock,
or both.
John Whittleton, Saline county, Mis-
ksouri, says: There Is no doubt in my
mind but what plank spliced together
lis much stronger than square timbers
I know several barns put UP that way
and some very large ones; one s0x14O
/ fleet, and one eight square 80 feet
each way. have one 40x62 feet and 20
/ foot posts. There is another advantage:
Three good men in three days will have
one 40x62 feet ready to raise. Do not
think bolts are necessary. You want
/ two lengths of spikes and use plenty of
them
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
THE NEE PIERCE RESERVATION

There will apparently be almost as
great a rush to the Nez Perez reserva-
ton this spring as there was last fall
when it was then thrown open to set
tiers. What with those who are re-
turning to their claims together with
those who are going with the hopes of
securing homesteads or work for their
teams, the roads from all directions
will be full of wagons all headed for
the same destination. From Garfield
there will be nearly as many go as
there were last fall Some of those
whose intentions have become known
to the Enterprise are, VIII and Elda
Manring, Jesse and Ellsworth Bishop
A. Erwin, the shoemaker, G. w. Tur-
ner, Frank Madden. Henry Brugger.
A. w. Sargent, j. L. Bowers, -
Jones. Then there are number who
will go to take possession of their claims
which they have already secured.
Among these are Jay and Dan Nc
Daniels. w. A. Wilson and Charles
| Syron.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20

widowed Duchess of Aosta, very
frolicsome lady who, since the death of
the duke, has been a source of anxiety
to her royal relatives. Her stepson, the
young duke of Aosta, less than year
ago married Princess Helene, sister of
the duke of Orleans, so if the latter mar
ries the dowager Duchess he will be-
come the husband of his sisters step
mother-in-law.
But aside from mixing up family rela-
tionship, such an alliance would have
strong political effect. The duchess
was the Princess Laetitia Bonaparte,
and, of course, is allied to the Bona
partist pretenders to the French throne.
Prince Victor Bonaparte, the head of
this branch of pretenders. long ago re-
linquished all hope of ever sitting on the
throne, and it looks as If the Ratchet
would now be buried by the long war
ring Bonaparte and Bourbons. The
talked of marriage would certainly go
long way toward patching up the peace.
At the present time the courtship of
the duke is progressing slowly, because
he met with hunting accident a few
weeks ago, and is now laid up with a
broken collar bone. a smashed ankle
and a dislocated shoulder. His horse
fell on him while riding with his sister,
the duchess of Aosta, and her husband,
near La Mandria. The duke is confined
there, but the dowager duchess is also
stopping at La Mandria and visits him
daily.
The match is certainly to be promoted
by King Humbert, who, for many rea-
sons, would be glad to get rid of the
| moral and financial responsibility of
| his frisky sister-in-law, who is at the
same time his niece and who has been
a source of anxiety and trouble to him
since she became a widow.
| 1t will likewise be promoted by all
| the reigning houses in any way related
| to the Orleans family, such as those OF
Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, Austria
| Denmark and Sweden, all Of which are
| exceedinly anxious to see the duke oil
! Orleans converted into reputable and
decent member of society by marriage
with a strong minded, masterful wo
man. who will have the energy and the
| power to keep him in order.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
His Eyes on The Throne Of France.

- -
According to some foreign politicians,
France is approaching crisis. A crisis
in France means history. And 1t is his
tory of the dramatic kind, for the
French seem unable to do anything OF
Importance without throwing in heavy
coloring of the theatrical. Some of the
royalists in France claim that the re-
public is doomed. The men who are
forcing the crisis laugh at this predic-
ton and say that the crisis merely
means the downfall of one political par
ty and the uplifting Of another.
1t is known that the young duke OF
Orleans, the banished head of the Bour-
bans, is highly elated at the. turn OF
public affairs In France. None OF the
politicians who have figured in the
unique battle between the French SEN
ate and the French cabinet have per-
haps given this young man the slightest
thought, but he and his friends argue
that anything that shakes the soiidity
of the republic gives them an opening.
No one has ever said that Louis Phil
lipe Robert, the duke of Orleans, mas
the good, sound sense which dis
tinguished his father, the late count or
Paris, but at the same time he is ack-
nowledged to be more aggressive and to
possess certain qualities which mlgnt
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
CUBA AND TRADE RELATIONS
Twenty-Five Millions of American
Capital on the Island.

Fidel G. Pierra, chairman of the Gu
ban revolutionary committee in this
country, has contributed to the New
York Shipping and Commercial List a
detailed statement of the relations OF
the present uprising in Cuba to Ameri-
can commerce. which contains some
significant facts and figures, says the
Chicago Tribune. The question is con-
sidered, not from the political but from
the business point of view, and as such
it must commend itself to the business
men of this country.
Mr.. Pierra shows that there is $25,-
900, 900 of American capital invested in
Cuba, which is now unproductive and
win be in danger of being confiscated
by increased taxes in case Spain is sue
cessful. Even before the war broke out
the Cubans were paying $12,00o,000 inter-
est upon debt which they did not
themselves incur AS the war already
has cost nearly 500, 100000 and may cost
many millions more, and as Spain will
saddle the cost upon Cuba, the inter-
est account will be increased to $2O,0OO,-
900, while other charges will bring 1t up
to about 100000. Mr.. Pierra says:
During her most prosperous times the
estimated annual net revenue was $780,
UUU,VUU. IlOW WiAi ~ PAOp"AS ~
after the war? Perhaps no more than
$45, 600, 900 or $50,00O,0 900. Is that an en-
couraging prospect? Net revenue, $780,
900 900; taxes paid into the treasury and
stolen by officials, $76,t00,00 900. If the to-
tai amount Is collected, existing capital
must be confiscated to the extent of over
$40, 900. 900 a year. Such is the future
awaiting American investments In the
island under Spanish rule"
| With the destruction of the sugar
crop, the advances made on the crop
| and merchandise sold to Cuba on cred
| it. Mr.. Pierra believes that there is near
| " $50, 900, 900 of American capital imper-
| lied by this war. If the island should
become Independent he is of opinion
| that this sum would be saved-hrst, be-
| cause the $500, 100000 of Cuban bonds
have nothing to do with Cuba, but are
a part of the Spanish national debt; and
| second, because once free of all expen-
| litures would be greatly reduced and
| Cuba's prodigious natural resources
would be developed. Only about g.
| 900 900 of the IS, 000, 900 acres in the island
are under cultivation. There are over
16, o0O, 900 acres of splendid wood as yet
untouched. There are fields of rich mag
| netic iron ore, which makes the best or
steel, plenty of copper, 100000 acres OF
rich and unimproved pasturage, and
| large supplies of vegetables.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
APPLES IN THE CHICAGO MARKET
The Fruit That Has Played a Star
Roll in History.


Ever since the Adam and Eve Incl
dent in the garden of Eden apples have
been turning up continually in the crit
ical moments of history, and nearly
always as precursors of trouble.
There was the apple of discord which
caused all the unpleasantness among
the inhabitants of Olympus, and there
were the apples of the Hesperides and
the apples of Sodom, to say nothing of
Adams apple, green apples and apple
jack.
1t never has been ascertained just
what variety of apple it was that hung
within easy reach upon the tree in par
adise when Eve happened along and
the trouble began. Even the dealers in
South Water street, who know grea.
deal about apples, are unable to decide
the question, although each has his
own opinion. Some insist that the fate
full apple was a Ben Davis" others
that 1t was a Baldwin" and still others
are sure that Eve wanted nice green
ing to make Adam a dumping.
South Water street dealers in apples
have no time just now to consider this
| important matter, for trade is brisk
and there is money in sight. Apples
| have gone up. The fruit has maintained
| a good price during the Whole season,
| but lately it has increased steadily in
| price, and before TIE week is out may
reach a figure which will make apple
| pie a luxury.
| Ben Davis sells for for 1925 and $685.
| with prospect of increasing to $3.50
Ben Davis is as good for cooking as for
| eating, keeps well and is fine appear
| ing apple, which goes great way
Many, however, mold the opinion thas
compared with other varieties, this ap-
| pie is a mediocre sort OF fruit, and de-
| clare that it's beauty is bu: skin deep
! Still 1t is the favorite in the west az
the greening is in the east. 1t is thu
| tail end" of the market on greetings
and their sale is comparatively slow
A few fancy, well-kept Canadian green
ings or New York cold-storage frui
bring So and $3.75. but the most of thu
fruit now being sold goes for $2.25 t
$275.
The Jonathan apple is a spring-favor
ed, Juicy fruit, and the king of apple
for the table. 1t brings from 81 to SIS
more a barrel than the other varieties
| Baldwins run in price about with green
ings. and winesaps bring from rs to 5
cents more than Ben Davis. Most o
the APPLES for the Chicago market com
from Egypt" Calhoun county bein
the great apple-producing county of II
linois. Missouri, eastern Kansas an
southern Iowa. too, contribute a share
The Michigan crop, usually larg
factor in the Chicago market, was
. failure, owing to early frost. Many
the Michigan orchards, too, are becon
ing too old to bear f1rst-class fruit, tn
| average life Of an orchard being abor
! 80 to IS years.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20
THE RAISING OFF HOGS FOR PORK
To Do This Thoroughbred Females
Are Not a Necessity.

Not every one Is qualified or desires,
as professional breeders, to raise hogs,
nor would it be profitable for all farm
ers to do so, but there is money in rails
4 ing hogs for pork, If properly handled,
says a Minnesota correspondent in the
Farm, Stock and Home. If the person
who desires to become a professional
breeder has had little or no experience
4 it is better for him to learn how to mate
and handle hogs by first breeding for
pork.
To breed for pork thoroughbred fe-
males are not necessity. 1t is true they
make good and profitable porkers, but
a herd of thoroughbreds are expensive,
and grades are usually just as good, if
pork is the only object.
To start a herd, buy a thoroughbred
boar and 20 sows; the first cross will
make the progeny half-bloods. Select
the best Of the half-blood females and
couple them with another thoroughbred
boar. Each year select the best sow
! pigs, use upon them only thoroughbred
boars, and you will soon have herd
equal to thoroughbreds. We are aware
that this is not professional advice, new
ertheless 1t is sensible and honest, as
every breeder knows.
Thoroughbred boars can be purchased
young at $40 to SIS each, used one sea-
son, castrated and fattened, when they
will bring as much for pork as the orig
inal cost. Say you have 20 sows and
raise an average of five pigs each, MAX
ing 100; then If you pay $3.50 for
the boar, your improved pigs cost 1914
cents piece more than scrubs, even if
the boar is counted as nothing. The
same or less feed will make the grade
pigs weigh at least 100 pounds each
more than the scrub, and If pork is 81
per 100 pounds, by an investment of 1872
cents you make 81. These figures are
not fanciful, and show that money can
not be made more rapidly than by inn
proving the herd.
The lower the price of pork the more
important it Is that the farmer have the
best machine to work up corn at a
profit. Life is too short to waste it in
feeding scrubs. 1t is best to use only
pure-bred boars upon grade or scrub
sows, but If one is too poor, or 1t is i'm
possible to obtain pure-bred boars, Their
the next best is a good grade boar, as
being better than a scrub.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1896-03-20

was never hysterical in his pretensions
to the throne. Whatever his faults may
have been, the count of Paris never Of
Tended ga taste, but accepted all
troubles and misfortunes with gentle
manly philosophy. Moreover, he was
democrat. If any visitor approached
him with hat off and with show of
servility, the court would say: please
put on your hat" Then he would talk
with him in a pleasant, easy way, with
never show of kingly pretensions.
But while this very democracy show
ed his good hard sense to the rest of the
world, it was displeasing to some of the
French nobility, who accused the count
of faintheartedness and lukewarmness
in his desire to mount the throne They
can certainly make no charge, based
on similar grounds, against the present
pretender
ENGAGED AGAIN.
Several times the duke has been re-
ported as engaged to be married. These
have all been proven untrue The same
can not be said of his reputation as a
gallant. He has figured in innumerable
scandals. AT one time the name of
Nine. Melba, the opera singer was as
ISOLATED with him in an unkind way
Now 1t is said that he is to marry the