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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
A Scheme That Failed.

"Geod gracious!" he cried, twas that
a rooster I heard growing then?"
eyes," she said, "but don't hurry
away. The people around here won't
be up for an hour yet"
Next day he learned that her father
had an educated rooster that crowed
every night at half-past ten, and, Of
course, the match is of.-Cleveland
Leader.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Secure in Her Conceft.

Harkness-I should think Bottoms
VIE would be rather afraid to have a
woman so much better looking than
herself as Mrs. Amesbury is thrown
into her husbands company 50 often.
Tilden-She would be if she realized
b situation of affairs, but she thinks
u is the best looking woman on earth
herSelf.-CleVeland Leader.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
No Inducement tn Her

Ambitious Mamma-But, daughter,
besides his money, Mr.. Secondgroom
has two beautiful children. You know
how fond of children you are"
Reluctant Daughter-Yes, I am fond
OF children, mamma, but they are like
toothDicks.
Ambitious ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, my
daughter?
Reluctant Daughter-Yes, I prefer my
own to other
Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
A Suanici0n.

II wonder why so many telephone
operators are women?" said the man
who cultivates an idle curiosity.
I don't know" replied the misan-
thrope, unless it's because the occupa-
ton puts them in a position to have
the last word every w
ton Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
AIread Supplied.

but what is to prevent our mar
riage? he pleaded to the charmer he
had known a week.
The statute of limitations, she said,
softly.
What do you mean?" he asked.
What statute Of limitations? ?"
"The n preventing polygamy," she
replied, YEARLY. II already have one
husband" = ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Where She Had Him.

Jones-There is no truth in the say
ing that a house divided against itself
must fall. r...-. -: &.,, ...
BrOWn-HOW so?
Jones-Greens wife's taken to wear
ing boomers against his wish, but, you
know, she onc found a letetr from an
other woman in his pocket, and all
he can do is grin and pretend that he
doesn't care.-Cleveland Leader.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Two Points in View,

City Young Man lwatching the skirt
dancers gyrations on the stage)-Very
graceful, is it not, Aunt Emeline?
Aunt Emeline fresh from wayback)
Graceful? Disgraceful, I should say.
-SOmerville journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
More Often Necessary.

Mamma, what is heredity?" asked
Bobby shedding a few tears and labor
iously tripping over the syllables Of the
long word.
why, it is-it is something you get
from your father or me-" replied the
mother.
Silence Of two minutes and more
tears.
Then, ma," he asked, sis spanking
hereditary ?"-TeXas Sitter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Not q Hint. of Course.

She-I hate to hear a girl when she
is out walking with a young man make
of ice cream soda; don't you, MI. Wal
singham?
He-Indeed, I do, Miss Anterior. By
the way, won't you step in here and
have an ice cream soda with me?-
Somerville Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Circularly

"You remember Kadgers gave a beau
tiful solitaire diamond to Miss Thinlips
when they became engaged"
"Well?"
swell, that was n ring. When
they were married they made their
wedding trip on a tandem. That was
touring. Now they are settled down
and she's a vixen. And they have a
three-ring circus every day."-Chicago
Record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Under Control.

II frankly admit" said the meek
little member of the sewing society,
"that I have but little influence over my
husband"
"Pshaw!" exclaimed the bleached
blonde, disdainfully, II can make my
husband do anything he wants to-
Washington Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
An important Adjunct

"Sadi is all right, but her father does
not Like me-"
But you are not going to marry the
father"
"Well, not exactly, but he controls
the check Observation-Disclosures North
American.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Differentiated.

"Ostriches swallow rock to help
grind their food" .. e.
eyes, and poor downtrodden man
grinds his own food and gives the
rocks to his landlady.'-Detroit Free
Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
The REGULAR Thing.

Statistically Inclined Tourist Gn
Oklahoma)-What is the death rate
here? =
Alkali Ike-Same as it is everywhere
else-cne death for every inhabitant.-
Truth. .E ~ .ts II
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Valuable ExDerience.

Hay-that there boy Of yourn any
good about the farm sence he como
back from drivin' truck in the city?
Oates-You bet he is. He's learned
to cuss so we'll that he is able to
shock the corn jist by swearin' at it.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
A Great Game.

"Why Jacky, open the door and let
Katie in. Don't you see it's raining?"
cried Jacky's mother.
Il can't, mamma" said Jacky, 1--WE
are. playing Noah's Ark, I'm Noah and
Katie is the sinners, and she must stay
out in the wallpapers Round Ia.
BILE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
To XIII.

"And has he the authority to con-
denim me to death?"
"He is clothed with despotic power"
dressed to KILL" shrieked the victim.
Detroit Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Dyspeptic, Though Married.

Aunt Esther-How are you getting
on with your housekeeping, Charlie?
Charlie-Oh, well enough; only Ethel
has given me mainly Biblical cooking,
so far.
Aunt Esther-Biblical cooking. How
so?
Charlie-Oh, I ask for bread and she
gives me a stOne.-Somerville Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Degenerate.

$50 you really have broken the en-
gagemel,t?"
YES said the girl with the syelte
form and langourous green eyes. He
never really loved M It has been
more than a week since l told him we
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Proof Was Onered.

"our paper is very conservative
said the editor.
Especially in the matter Of the Jokes
it prints said the man who read them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Marrow

ut must be pleasant to sit here and
watch h e~ver-varying throng," said
the sympathetic visitor.
"Ah" sighed the living skeleton, Gilt
tie you can realize how narrow my ex-
istence is"
When one turned to the fat woman
the truth of the assertion received new
Observation-Disclosures Enquirer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
His Dark Desfrn.

wonder why that man next door
takes his wife's poll parrot out on his
wheel every dayY
Gle probably hopes that he will fall
off on it."-Chicago Record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Repartee.
said the

CAV, you amt so hot" said the
youth with the cigarette.
Huh" answered the youth with the
bad cigar, II amt seen your picture
on nc buttons, neither.''-Indianapolis
Journal. ;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
A Pair.

Physician (traveling out WesD-Yes,
I have been a practicing physician for
thirty-fve years.
Butts Bitters enthusiastically
Shake, old man, shake! It's many a
man I've sent to his last accounts, too!
Puck. II. .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29

II understand you have got married,
JONES'"
Eyes, my friend, I've done it at last
by Jove! you've got courage to get
married in these days when women
are so ~eXtravagantly fond Of dresses"
"Oh, 1 looked out for that. My wife
don't wear much of anything"
"WhatY"
"No. I married a ballet girl."-Bos-
ton Courier.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29

Next year is the centennial Of the
stovepipe hat, which first came into
common use in Paris.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
A Horrible Exnmn1o

Johnnie (reading)-'Three little chill
dren We're out in a boat on Sunday,
when it was struck by lightning and
two were killed.
His grandmother (solemnly)-Ah,
Johnnie, 1 hope you see the moral in
that.
Johnnie-Yes'm. 1t says they were
crossing the river on the way to Sun
day school when struck.-Judge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Grzs%a NM
NNT re N.z1z 9NIn
'SHUMeR 5
80 - :. 49, ' - ': co
Cure for Burglars.

I believe in DR.. Jones' cathartic
pills. remarked a farmer to Hosteter
McGinnis. Hill z
what are they good for?"
"Good for burglars"
"Burglars?" -s
Eyes. 1 was seriously attacked by
burglars. I had no bullets, so I loaded
the gun with a box of Jones pills and
killed two of them. I took only one
box Of Jones' celebrated pills and the
burglars are no more."-Texas Sift-
ings. .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Following Instructions.

"Why, Jimmie" said the gracious
hostess, "you have taken half a pie on
your plate"
"Yes'm; mamma said I mustn't have
but n piece when I was visiting."-
Detroit Free Press. ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29

could not wed and he has not offered
to murder me YET
She sighed.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
Told Him A

Tell me all" he Kissed.
Very WELL" she answered, pale, but
resolute. six reels of silk thread, four
yards Of toweling, a bottle of limejuice,
and two yards of trimming to match
this Dress
Pressing his hand to his brow, he
tottered from the house.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-10-29
willing to DIE.

HE sWore that he loved me more
than he loved his life"
Very likely. He wa fined once for
attempting to commit suicide" -
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
PHOENIX & MAkICoPA.

Sleeping Car coupons sold to all points on the Southern Pacific and connecting lines. le, passing Maricopa st Il 80 D. m. Train No. 2 connects with Southern Pacific 20, passing Maricopa at 4:55 a. m. Connection made at Mesa with stages for Goldfeld. Connection made at Phcenix for Congress, Prescott and all points in northern Arizona via the s. F., P. & P., R. R. Trains stop on signal
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16

train No. 19, ,eastbound, passing Bowie Junc- ton at :50a. m
 Train No. ? connects with Southern Pacific train No. 20, westbound, passing Bowie Junc- ton at 6:35 D m.
 Trains and run daily except Sunday and connect with stage line at Pima to and from Fort Thomas, San Carlos, Globe City and Tonto Basin.
 The company reserves the right to vary this schedule as circumstances may require.
 VIM. GARLAND. President.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16

Santa e. Prescott & Phoenix Railway, with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, is the shortest and quickest route to Denver, Kan sss City St. Louis, Chicago and aii points east
 The see nic line of Arizoha The best route to California. The only North and South line in Arizona to the Grand Canon ofthe Colorado. Petrifed Forest, Great Pine Forest, Cliff Dwel hlgs. Grea tsalt River Valley and other points of interest
 Through tickets to ell points ,1 the United States, Canada and Mexico.
 All the comforts and convenience o1 a first class road with superb equipment.
 ClUse connexions made at Ash Fork with Santa Fe route fast trains to all points east and west Trains for California leave Ash Fork at 80 and S:25 p. h., arriving in Los Angeles leX1 afternoon at 1:05 and San Francisco sec ,nd morning at I0:45
 Parties desiring to remain over at Ash Fork will find excellent accommodations at Fred Haryey's hotel. The dining cars on the Santa Fe route are also under the mans cement ot Fred Harvey with his unexcelled care and at tentiOn to guests.
 Mo- l and 2 connect at Jerome Junction with trains of U. V. & P. By. for Jerome. Connecting at Prescott with stage lines fov l all principal mining camps; at Congress with stage lines for Harqua Hala, Stanton and Tar | nell; at Phoenix with the M. x P, & 5, R.V Ky. for points on the s. P. Ry.
 E. W. GILLETT, GEO. M. SARGENT,
 Acting 1en'l Agt, Genl Pass'r Ag't | Phoenix, Ariz. Prescott, Ariz R. E. WELLS, F. M. MURPHY,
 Asst Gen'l Mgr, Pres't & Gen. Mgr, l Prescott, Ariz Prescott, Ar7
Arizona republican., 1896-10-16
SAVE TIME AND MONEY

By taking the cheapest and quickest route from Solomonville to Sheldon station and Clifton, or from Cli fton to Solomonyille. Only nine hours making the trip either way. Greens regular mail hack leaves SolomonvilIe for Shell don station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at o'clock 8. m., arriving at Sheldon oy 9:30 p. m making close connections with the train from LordsDurg to Clifton. Return ing from Sheld on to SolOmonville on arrival of train from Clifton every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, arriving at Solomonville bv 4 o'clock p. m. We shall spare no time or ex. pense to make it to the interest of all who will favor us with their patronage. Commercial can alway be accommodated by timely notice. Fare, S5; round trip s7.50. We have corral i solomonyille, where we give animals good care and plenty to eat and drink. Saddle | horses, teams and buggies to let. Thankine the public for their liberal patronage hereto. fore bestowed and asking continuance of the same, we remain yours respectfully,
 oor N. GREEN & SON.
 soLoMoNvILLE. .Ariz.. March IA. 1894,
The evening times., 1896-12-23
NO MORE LITIGATION now
Barbour Estate Will Be Divided
Among the Heirs.
Trouble I'm the Business Has All
Been Arranged Between the
Claimants.

The litigation over the estate of theilate
James L. Barbour has come to a close.
When he died he left property valued at
between $500, 900 and $500, 900. The
wholesale grocery business on Pennsylvania
avenue asapaying conccrn,i in which Capt.
Harrison S. Barbour was Interested rs part
ner. The father named the son as executor
OF the estate. For some time he controlled
affairs and managed the business. Mrs.
Barbour, the widow, together with the other
children, grew dissatisfied with Capt.
Barbour's control, however, and suit was
entered in court for change. 1t resulted
In the appointment OF John A. Hamilton.
who was for years identified with the de-
ceased Mr.. Barbour, as administrator.
Mr. Hamilton was directed by the court
to wind up the affairs OF the concern. Mean
while the contcstinG heirs filed claims
against Capt. Barbour, which aggregate
about SAL 900. The court ordered an
accounting, and some time ago the auditor
filed it. Meanwhile.Mr Hamilton concluded
the sale OF the grocery business and he filed
a statement of his stewardship.
Matters were in a fair way looking to
settlement by the court when Mrs. Par
ing which resulted in a compromise. Sew
eral days ago Capt. Harrison Barbour con-
veyed all his interest in his fathers es-
tate to his mother. 1t was agreed to drop
the proceedings against the defendant in
consideration OF the conveyance, which
was valued at about S37 900. This state
ment was made TO Judge Hagner, who
thereupon decrced that, in view of the
compromise, the auditors report be con-
firmed and closed.
The report of Mr.. Hamilton as admins
traitor was also approved, and he was or
dercd to distribute all stocks and bonds BE-
longing TO the estate. He is authorized
to conclude his receivership and then stand
discharged from liability as administra.
tor.
The estate will now be divided as fol-
lows: Mrs. Barbour, the widow one-third:
and one-sixth of the remaining two thirds
to each OF the echildren-James F. Barbour,
Annie E. Irwin, Mary F. Mccartney, Annie
NJ. Barbour, Regina Rengifo and George ID.
8. Barbour.
The evening times., 1896-12-23

Breaking Away From Tammany.
New York, Dec. 23.-The gold Democrats
of this city who have been identified with
the movement seeking the formation OF a
The evening times., 1896-12-23

local machine apart from Tammany Hail
held conference night in the Reform Club.
and after organizing appointed two COM
mittees of five, cne to draft general
plan of organization for county orga nj
zation and the other to inquire into and
report the strength OF the National Demo-
cratic party in the city and to advise as to
assembly district organizations. Robert B.
Roosevelt presided at the meeting.
The evening times., 1896-12-23

=. That's what the Xmas gift IL for.
Such gifts as the following items
are lasting and per Tmanent remind.
ers OF the giver's afYcctionate re-
gard. By no means expensive and
you're welcome to credit II you SO
desire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27
The Outlook In ENGLAND.

Is Lord Salisbury likely to give the
franchise to women? 1t Is quite possible
that he will do SO. The Liberal Union
lists almost to a man (Mr. Leonard
Courtney the one conspicuous exception)
arc against the representation VI women,
but the Conservative majority without
the Liberal Unionists will be strong
enough to carry anything There will
undoubtedly BIO u registration Of voters
bill, and in all probability n redistribu-
tion OF seats bin, brought in by the gov.
eminent. and it is thought very proba-
bio that In these an opportunity will be
found for enfranchising ut least some
women. Woman suffrage has always had
considerable Conservative support. Lord
beaconsfield was absolutely the first per-
son to say word in its favor in the
mouse OF commons. and Lord Salisbury
ana Mr.. Balfour arc both its advocates.
PROBABLY. however. q Conservative
Noman's suffrage would be confined to
popersicd ladies'. It would be rather n
representation Of that property than m
enfrnnchisemcnt Of women. To this.
probably. the house Of lords would NOT
object Illustrated New,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27
Mail Sack Repairers.

At Washington the attempt to cut
down tho wages CT the women employed
In repairing the mail sacks has aroused
q storm Of indignation. These women
have the most unwholesome. repulsive
and i'll paid work that Uncle Sam has
to dispense. says The Woman's Trib-
une. 1t is as much as o person accus-
toned to breathe pure air can do to per.
form an errand at the back part of the
postoffice where these filthy mail sacks
are in use. But women work over them
mt piece work, and can earn but from
30 to 60 cents dag. Yet when there lie
an attempt to reduce the price. women
complaining are told by the authorities
that iii they do not care to work at the
price they need rot. as there are plenty
Of others who would be glad of the op-
portunity." Senator Call has introduced
a resolution to put the women on daily
wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27

Roen.s Company Q.arssr..


The old gas works building at the
corner Of Seventeenth street and
First avenue is being remodeled tn
suit the requirements Of the Lewis
Roofing company. which contem-
plates commencing business in Rock
Island about the first of next month.
An Office is being made in the build
ing Just south of the Power and
Light campany's Office and other inn
provements are being made, includ-
ing the erection of q fence around
the north and west sides of the lot.
which is being done by Hudson &
Parker. The Roofing company is to
store its tar in the immense tank
formerly used by the gas company.
E. H. Nugent. representative Of the
Roofing company. is here overseeing
matters. He says employment viii
be given to from fifty to one hundred
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27

Striking originality is granted. to few
In this world. but Of Martha Evarts
Holden. popularity. familiarly and affec-
tionately called Amber" it was the
chief distinction. It was the unexpected
and the daring that Amber" always
did. Amber" thought and Amber
wrote. She had tho courage Of her con.
victions, and II the convictions were
queer sometimes they were uttered Just
the same, md the qucerer the louder.
And IL amber" saw fit TO change her
convictions at any time the change was
boldly chronicled in no uncertain tones.
Her Inst words to me were striking,
- all her words had been. Trying with
the impotont, foolish bravado we i'm
pertinently healthy ones assume in face
Of the majesty Of death, uttered some
stupid sentences. rs we do, intended to
be comforting. "No, know I am going
60 de-" sho said. looking me fairly in
the face and speaking strongly, land ]
am not afraid. but you will admit that
it 10 solemn time with me-" It made
ones feeble attempts to be cheerful seem
% frivolous md cmptyi was setting
my fiimsy standard for support and
making vain boasts Of help ON the
ground Of warrior who had already
made the fight and was wounded to
dcatb.-Chicago mcs-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27
Term,nai Compnoy's Bridge,

Two carloads of machinery for the
construction Of the Davenport &
Rock Island Bridge and Terminal
company's proposed bridge are due
to arrive in Rock Island over the
Burlington tonight. and building
operations will be commenced Just
as soon as possible-which will be
within short time at the outside,
according to Promoter f. P. Blair.
who says the contractors and himself
are of course anxious to 90 ahead
and get through with the job, which
will be long and tedious one.
VI. S. Cartier & Co, of st. Louis. the
original contractors. have sub-let the
work to Charles Stone, of St. Paul.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27

expressing on paper for the public prina
their never lucid ideas Of the woman
question. have advanced beyond the old
pictures Of the hideous. angular viraao
and her broomstick or the irate woman.
hah hen and half monstrosity, both of
whom We're vigorously belaboriDg the
alleged tyrant man, and are now sketch
ing handsome. happy looking women in
ugly and impossible garments. making
love to silly, conceited little swains
whom the new woman wants to marry.
II the old woman produced such speci-
mems OF masculinity under the old order
as are portrayed therein. it is quite time
to supplant her by the "ffee woman, -
who will make better success Of the
mission Of motherhood.-Mrs. Julia b.
Bauer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,. was told BY her doctors
she had consumption and that there
was no hope for her, but two bottles
of DR.. Kings New Discovery COM
pletely cured her and she saws it
saved her life. Thomas Eggers, 1S9
Florida street, San Francisco, suf.
fured from dreadful cold. approach.
ing consumption, tried without re-
suit everything else. then bought
one bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, Of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy OF
this medicine in coughs and colds.
Free trial bottles at Hartz Il Ulle-
meyers drug store. Regular size,
so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27
Rock Is.nua's Tram service.

For few days to accommodate
passengers transferring from and to
Davenport the c., r. 1. & p. trains
which are scheduled to leave for the
east at 1880 q. ~, 1925 a. m. and
LAS p. m. will start from the X. !. &
p. depot. foot of Twentieth street.
leaving there Is minutes before reg
alar leaving time at Fifth avenue
depot. Tickets can be furnished and
baggage checked from that station.
A Pullman car for Chicago will be
open to passengers after 10 p. m,
which will leave for the east on
train leaving Peoria depot at 1875
4. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-27

At meeting OF the city
bridge committee last evening
the difficulty between William
Pugh and Joseph Remmick con-
corning the contract for the cree
ton of the Fourteenth avenue bridge
was settled to the satisfaction of all
concerned. 1t appears that Pugh
did not intend fulfilling the agree
ment. which it is alleged he made
with Remmick to take him in as n
partner on the work. So the con.
tract was drawn up last night in the
name of Pugh & Remmick.