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end. Each car is capable of holding
fifty persons and can be lifted alter
nately to a point 200 feet above the
ground. This is the maximum height.
The length of the steel beam is also
200 feet. The cars used are similar to
those attached to the Ferris wheel in
Chicago. When one car is at it's maxi
mum height, the other rests upon the
earth. The beams will move very
slowly, the time necessary for the as
cent and descent from the ground to
the maximum height and vice versa
being about five minutes.
So slowly will the beam move that
the sense of motion to the occupants
of the cars will be almost entirely lost
This is so arranged in order that very
many persons whom journey into the
air Of this sort would be likely to an
noy with nausea, may be free from any
such internal disturbance. The view
to be obtained from these cars will be
Of extraordinary beauty. The scene of
the battlefield of Nashville will be yisi-
bic to the passengers, as well as the
Hermitage" the home Of Andrew
Jackson; Belle Meade, the famous stock
farm Of Tennessee, and many other
points of interest.
The machinery that will move the
huge see-saw is located at the bottom
of the steel tower and inclosed in a
small house. It is very simple, for
while the tower and the huge truss
beam are monsters Of their sort. SO
delicate will be the adjustment that
the task of the machinery in moving
them will be comp ratiyely easy. Ev-
cry one who has ever teetered and
that means almost all the persons who
will read this article derstands how
necessary it was that the board usee
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03

child has enjoyed which is known as
teetering." 1t is the nineteenth CEN
fury evolution of the pine board and
the rail fence to the mighty steel col
umns that support two huge cars, each
of which will accommodate fifty per-
sons.
The see-saw, as the accompanying
illustration shows, is composed of
central tower and a bull steel BEAM
This steel tower is thirty feet square at
the base and seventy-fve feet high to
the upper pin. On this pin the beam,
which is of steel, swings vertically.
1t is rectangular in sections, is thor
oughly braced and 100 feet long. 1t is
swung on its axis by means of two
steel segments, which are affairs re-
sembling hugs croquet wickets the ends
of which fasten into the beam and the
rounded center slides over portion of
the tower which is prepared to receive
such action. Technically speaking,
pinions driven by the operating ma
chine engage the two segments.
TO the ends of the big steel beam
cars are suspended-one car at each
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chat if she did love him she had taken
every precaution to conceal the fact
from herself, and Dick, and every one
else. And don't yOu,' conscience
went on, don't you treat almost every
fellow you know better than you treat
Dick? And didn't you this very after
noon refuse even to talk about mar
rying him."
The train was flying now, and Kath-
airline found herself listening frantical-
ly to the measured double slam of the
wheels, that brought nearer every in
slant the time when Dick would go
Il know he'll never look at me or
speak to me again. I don't blame him,
can't ask him to forgive me, because
I should certainly cry, and-Ow Her
heart almost choked her with it's beat
ing, for the train had begun to slow
up, and Dick was putting on his coat.
Suddenly a voice pitched in a girlish
Soprano fell on her ear.
"Good-bye, WILL" it said, and please
write to us at once, won't you? You
know mamma always worries so about
you. Good-bye"-a kiss-"good-bye
That was all, but it was enough; not
a minute for reflection, but Katherine
needed none ,ss.a...as .sa. a...
Dick was beside her, hat and cane
sin hand. but Kate was already on her
feet.
II will" she said to herself, with a
swift glance around, while the pink
In her cheeks changed to red and
famed clear up to her hair; II willv'
The man at the other side of the car
riage was looking out of the window
"No one will ever know the differ
.ence,'' she went on, "and I can't bear
to have him 60"
II telegraphed your father to meet
this train" Dick was saying. 81 real
~ must hurry
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03
ROMANCE OF MAN AND WIFE.
Requisitlon for Dead Husband Brings

Requisition for Dead Husband Brings
Live One.
A romance such as is read about in
novels, but seldom enacted in real life,
is reported to the Boston Herald from
Auburn, Me-:
TWenty-three years ago Mrs. Ruth
A. Bray of this city was divorced from
her husband on account of his dissipa-
tlon- Bray moved to Texas, and for a
long time has made Brennan his
nome; and engaged in business there.
This winter Mrs. Bray was very sick,
and during her illness she learned that
her former husband was i'll and not
expected to live. She had a friend
write letter to Texas making re-
quest that if Mr.: Bray died his body
be sent to her.
In the meantime Mr.. Bray had i'm
proved He wrote in reply that he was
still in the flesh, but if his friends in
Auburn wished for his body they were
welcome to it. Mrs. Bray thereupon
sent her daughter to Brennan to as
certain in regard to Mr.. Brenham's
condition. She found him almost des-
titute. The daughter bought him an
outfit and brought him north. He is
now at the house of Mrs. Bray, in this
city. Mrs. Bray is fine woman of Is
years, and quite wealthy. Her OWL
sickness and that of her former hus-
band have revived all her fond affec-
ton for him; and it is said the sequel
of the story will be that the couple
separated for SO many years will be
reunited again in marriage. Some OF
Mrs. Bray's friends wish her to wait
for awhile to be certain that her for
mer husband has really reformed, anc
this she will probably do. Mr.. Bray
has had hard struggle, and there
would seem to be every reason tina
he would settle down to a quiet home
life with the woman who, through al
these long years, has never ceased II
remember and love him as in the DAY
Of their youth.
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PITHY POINTS.

Good manners is the art of making
those people easy with whom we con-
verse.
If men praise your efforts, suspect
their Judgment; if they censure them,
your own.
Good books, like good friends, are
few and chosen; the more select the
more enjoyable. ..u...-
He is rich who saves penny year:
and he is poor who runs behind
penny in a year.
Reading furnishes the mind only
with materials of knowledge; it is
thinking makes what we read ours.
To pardon those absurdities in our
selves which we cannot suffer in 9th
ers is neither better nor worse than tc
be more willing to be fools ourselves
than to have others so.
Pride is like ambergris a little Whit
able; but when man holds a whole
lump of it to your nose it is stink
and strikes you down.
Rossini's advice to his pupil, Brig
noli; was "Never to force the voice
beyond the limits of a sweet and musi-
cal tone" and to remember that
screaming was not singing
It is not the placidity of stupid ease
that we should covet, but the repose
that is requisite for the renewal OF
!, Ill -
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AT MONTE CARLO.
Characteristics About Those Who Plan

characteristics About Those Who Play
at This Famous Resort.
From a letter on the present season
at Monte Carlo, the famous resort and
gambling place, which is published in
Paris paper, the following extract is
not without interest to American read
ers, says the Baltimore Sun. In the
Salon de Jeux each afternoon and
evening there is great crowd just now
and considerable sensation is being
created by the playing of some of the
more determined punters. Most re-
marked among the boldest is an
American artist, a painter, recently
decorated with the cross of the Legion
of Honor. He bets large sums with
out a moments hesitation, and fire.
quently makes enormous wins. It is
all done so rapidly as to astonish look
ers-on. The gentleman in question
wins or loses with but little show of
excitement and is certainly and en-
phatically what the French style beau
joueur. He seldom sits at a table. al
ways plays roulette and walks about
from table to table, attracting much
attention by his impetuous play. In
marked contrast to his style is that of
stout gentleman, who never plays
except when seated, and who. having
made selection of a number upon the
roulette table, remains faithful to it.
and, with an air of unending patience,
covers it with gold until, having made
large win, he slowly retires, all the
while having remained in his seat
impassive-not even the most marvel
GUS good fortune causing his vacant ex-
| preston to alter in the least. It is
| curious to note that, while the other
player seems to be so popular and gen
orally liked, the stout party, whose
good or bad fortune seems to have SO
little effect upon him, is decidedly I'M
popular. People appear to dislike see
ing him so unaffected by his phenome-
4 nal good luck. "C'est pas un homme, .
i exclaimed a vivacious little French
lady, after the punter had SO phleg-
matically put into his pocket the 90.
900 francs he had won in single coup
.tc'est une machine" And that those
standing around felt as she did was
evinced by their approving laughter.
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KATHARINE

cane, umbrella, and the bundle
some fruit Of a days shopping
in town; had exerted himself III
every possible way to secure the COM
tort and amusement of his compamo2'
and then, having failed to elicit th0
slightest response, had gone into per
manent retirement behind the even
tng paper.
But Miss Katharine Trent failed TO
tir0 anything interesting in the ne"
magazines, and was now leaning DIS
consulately back in her seat, wrapped
in pcpitent contemplation Of the halt
inch OF Dicks forehead and smoothly
parted brown hair visible above the
edge of the paper. \ box of choco-
tates and big bunch Of violets in her
zap seemed equally unregarded.
Il suppose" she thought, drawing
together her pretty brOWs. If news
papers were made OF glass. could see
Dicks eyes; but it's a good thing they
aren't, fer | should certainly feel in
ciined to break that one into thou
sand DiCccs.'
The train was going at fair speed
now, and mu, nUrs Of cOntented con-
vercation reached her ear.
"Dick.' she said suddenly, sitting
bolt upright, "hero We are almost TO
Bushcy. Arc you really going to go
as far as WatfOrd with me-
Il am afraid | must" and Dick laid
down his paper with grave courtesy,
and looked for a moment straight into
her eyes. "Mothcr is down there with
Bessie, you know. and | telesraphed
them to expect ne out to dinner. |
never like to disappoint Dess."
But Kate had dropped her eyes
when Dick looked at her; the smile
and the I'm 50 glad' with which
she meant to begin her overtures of
peace had died on her lips, and she
stared with burning cheeks out into
the darkness, while Dick, with q hard
ly repressed sigh, again took refuge
in his paper But he read line after
line without catching a word Of the
sense.
Il suppose ! was an ass to think she
cared for ne" he was thinking. Its
plain enough now that she doesn't and
HtNtl Ntt. tllti 1JiCN oFi eau OoI LIS
paper and rcfDlded it with a vicious
punch.
The truth was that Miss Katharine
Trent was a bundle Of startling CONTRA
dictiOns THAT she had a tender heart
or that she WAS thoughtful and earn
est, no one who looked for moment
into her big, serious blue eyes could
doubt. Yet often, if not indeed gen
orally, she acted without moments
reflection. Her little Italian singing
master was fond Of calling her hi;
"beautiful chord Of the ninth,' anC
said that everything depended upo1
her proper resolution.
It had begun to rain. A few drop:
zisZagged their downward caree,
across the pane with most Fascinating
unexpected movements; but Katharine
did not even see them. She was think
ing desperately Of that look in Dick
eyes. OF course he loved her. Sh
knew that. Didn't she love him jus
as much? But here her conscienc
awoi<e with start, and informed he
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03
TIN PALS HIS HOBBY.
An Old Man in Brooklyn Bought One
Every Day.

Every Day.
The old man who lived in two bare
rooms in the rear tenement of 264 Pa
chic street, Brooklyn, was considered
mystery to the neighbors and {
source OF much innocent amusement to
Inc small boys of the block, says the
New York World He was a quiet, in
oHenslve old fellow, bit queer in
some OF his actions, but he minded his
own business, was never cross to the
;hlldren, and Mrs. Reagan, who lived
ID the ground floor, had warm spot
III her heart for him. She was about
me only one in the neighborhood who
hue" Ills nanle-John " Gilchrist-
anu MS age-S4 years this coming
spring. Mrs. Reagan cooked the old
mans meals and looked after him as
nucn as he would permit in his her
nlft Like existence. Every day the old
lnan went around the corner to
oclnorrs grocery store to buy a few
tnlngs to eat and quart of milk, his
| la'orlte beverage. 1t was concerning
TIE milk that his peculiarities were
! lnosI pronounced. He would never
| carry 1T home save in a new tin pail.
Every day before purchasing milk he
ooaght a shining new tin pail. When
II was empty he laid it aside, never to
be used again.
l guess my time is nearly up" said
Tie OLD man to Schnorr on Friday
sleernoon, as he was having new pail
llled with milk. The groceryman
said he did not think So
On, yes it isl continued Gilchrist
and am ready to go any time
before daylight yesterday morning
MRS. Reagan heard him grooming, and
going upstairs she found him appar-
emily near death. She summoned
doctor, but the old man soon passed
away, from no particular disease, but
because he had lived his allotted time,
When daylight came and the police
men went to take charge of the case
they found the worn out old body ly-
ing on mattress on the floor. There
was no furniture, save bureau and
two battered barrels.
But piled head high and occupying
half the large room were the tin pals
That mad been used only once to carry
home the days supply of milk There
! were nearly 800 of them neatly piled
up, and the boys of the neighborhood
had carried away hundreds more tina,
the old man had thrown out of the
window.
Late in the day an undertaken from
New Jersey appeared and took away
the body. Over in South Orange tbs
dead man had two wealthy sisters, Sc
the neighbors had heard, who hal
made him an allowance of $40 week
and on this he had lived happily among
his tin pals until death carried hin
out of the two bare rooms in the Sc
cluded rear tenement and left the pail
behind
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MuMngton's Mistake.

"All evening" said huntington to
crowd of familiars, II was on the khe-
dive! was lookin' for Miss R1cherly
everywhere. had made up my mind
to propose. went into the observa-
tory, and there, in an excluded cor
ner, saw her. I saw, too, the mistle-
toe prefixed to the palm on her right.
Well, ! wound up my courage and sail
ed in. I kissed her. At least kissed
something thought at first it was
Miss Richerly found out later my in
exorable blunder! It was the old maid
aunt Of the Blakes, the one with the
oxygen hair and the rouged face. I
thought I'd faint conscience was Slip
ping from me, but the old idiot wasn't
feazed! She never judged she just
looked up in my face and, says she:
.Mufie, dear, kiss is catamount to 9
proposal and, by Jove, my lawyer says
she's right New York World.
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DOWNRIGHT Robbery.

Wife-"Why did you send the doc
tor away before allowing him to do
anything for you?" Husband-"The
fool said he could cure me in three
days. Why, say, I'm insured for $40
week and my salary's only $40. I
wonder what he takes me for!"-Cleve.
land Leader. :. --- ..
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A Supposititious Case.

Powell-"But for your birth you
would be my equal Howell-'Yes;
if I had never been born I suppose !
should be nonentity, ."-Demor.
est's Magazine.
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A Young IsiSamist.

William Fay, 10 years of age, is il
jail in New York on charge of bigamy
He has two wives, one of whom lived
with him two years.
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TRENT.
1NJ r WAS half-past 5

r WAS half-past 5,
and almost dark.
Most Of the seats
were occupied, Ell
Their by the passen-
gers in person or
by their represent
tative luggage, and
t he lamplighter
had just completed
his tour. Dick had
disposed of wraps,
49, 1,,,, l1n
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TT GOES UP AND DOWN.
3IGGEST SEE-SAW THAT HAS
BEEN CONSTRUCTED.
1t Is a Feature of the Tennessee Cen
tennial Exposition-Those Who Ride
Upon 1t Will Be Carried 200 Feet
Into the Air. .,-.-. T

UNIQUE feature of
the Tennessee Cen
t e n n i a | which
at Nash
vile, is the great
est seesaw of which
anyone ever heard.
1t is a nightly en-
larged affair that is
exactly similar in
principle to the
sport almost every
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03
SILVER THREADS.

3 . f. ! b. T. w. e S
A man with two faces never needs
but one pair of feet.
The moderate" drinker never touch
es it-one drink is excess.
The biggest debt in the world is the
Christians debt to the heather.
Some men, if they prayed at all.
would say, "Give us this day our daily
grog.
Success, like a lung-testing machine
is valuable only as it measures
strength.
Man should be a little lower than the
angels, and not a good deal lower than
the beasts.
The only way to break company Will
Satan, is for you to do the breaking
He never will.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03

IN Oregon there are $4,000 acres 0,
prune orchards.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-03

"a st. Louis woman was married to a
freight conductor Saturday, and they
are now making a honeymoon tour
through the southwest in cabcose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
ON THE APP0MATT0X.
DEATH or WELL-kNOWN
METHODIST MINISTER.
Rev. Jacob II. Proctor, OF Peters
burg-h Young Nan Drovncd-Sun-
day-schoOI union-RepOrts-Pe
sonnI and General Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA, March 2z.-(Spe-
cial)-Rev. Jacob H. Proctor, for many
years q prominent and beloved minister
OF the Virginia Conference. died at his
residence in this city, at a late hour
Saturday night aged about 50 years.
Ills health had long been feeble and de-
ciining. IN consequence OF which he had
not for some time been actively en-
gagged in the ministry. The deceased
leaves a wife and four children-two
sons and two daughters The two for
mer-Rey. William II. and Rev. Frede-
rick Proctor-are ministers Of the Gospel,
aud members Of the Virginia Conference.
YOUNG MAN DROWNED.
Mr.. Charles Hardy; aged "A years, a
citizen OF Fttrick. and for some time
employed ina Stewards trunk factory, in
this city. was drowned I'm the Appomat-
tox river yesterday, at point just be-
low Pocahontas bridge il seems that
ne went to sleep on the roof Of the snag-
raising machine, which was moored 20
the wharf Oh the POcahontas side Of
the river. and in turning over rolled Of
into the water failius between tho
wharf and the machine There Was nc
one ON the machine ~ the time, but
gentleman some distance away saw the
body falI. and ran 20 the spot TO render
assistance. lie could only find man 3
hat floating ON the water. and this was
recovered and turned over 20 the police
with "a statement OF facts in the case
IL was not known until Z o'clock last
night. when the boiy was recovered
who the unfortunate man was. Deceased
leaves mother and sister .residing ia
Crewe.
METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION
The regular meeting OF the Methodist
Sunday-School Association was held
Sunday afternoon at the Washington
street church. with "a very interesting
programme Of exercises. and "a large as
scmblage TO enjoy it. The address on
the occasion was delivered by Rev. j. W.
Stir.
The reports az The superintendents Of
the several schools showed the following
gratifying statistics:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

county,. but by a concourse OF friends
from this Mace. where she was well
known The deceased was next TO the
oldest daughter OF the late John {. rim
berlake who during the war was lieu
tenant-colonel Of the Fifty-third Virginia
Reqirrent and was captured at Gettys-
burg she was p years OF asr. and a
young lady Of many noble qualities both
OF heart and mind.
The Phoenix Literary Society, OF the
COLLEGE was IN session until late hour
Saturday night. electing It's maj men.
After a spirited but friendly contest.
the following were declared elected:
President q. +. Hobbs OF Prince
George. Orators. G. II. Lambert, OF Rock
ingham. and James X. Bellamy. OF Scott;
Dchaters. John II. Parker. OF Ports
mouth. and W. r. Snidow. OF Giles. All
during the evening the beautiful hail Of
the society was crowded with the friends
OF the candidates. anxious 10 near the re-
suit Of the several ballots.
The recent Of the Children OF the Amer
lean Revolution Is anxious to start a
cbapfer In Williamsburg Miss Annie
Nravo has been appointed regent OF
this chapter. and il il hoped me children
OF Williamsburg will not only take "a
great interest in IL, but DO all they can
for its welfare.
Jobn cambridge was before Mayor Mer-
Ger this morning. charged with hring a
rfstol on Duke Of Gloucester street trly
Saturday night After examining "a
number Of witnesses lis Honor fined
him go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23

quest the chief Of Engineers to come
down here. or send some subordinate to
the spot, TO inspect the situation.
After considerable amount OF de-
bate, the BODY agreed TO rcso-
luton offered by Mr.. starke. APP
pointing q subcommittee OF two-Chair-
man Vaughan and Mr.. Ferguson--to go
TO WASHING ION in tols connection. The
Council to be asked TO authorize the
committee TO pay their expenses from
the regular appropriation 20 the imp' Owe
ment OF James river
MIR. Jones Succeeds Mr. Pnynter.
Tho Board OF Fire Commissioners met
last night and devoted several hours TO
hearing cases OF members OF the depart
mcnt against whom the captains had
lodged triiiing complaints. q great many
witnesses testified. and the board. while
imposing no punishment. made it plain
that all hrcmen VIII have TO do their
duty 20 the fullest and show proper re-
spect TO their senior officers.
The election OF a secretary and a book
Keeper 30 the board % succeed the late
George T., Payrtcr, next engaged the ate
teutou OF tho body. and MIR. Lonnie :.
Jones, OF Monroe Ward. was chosen rs
Mr. Paynter's successor. There were
thirteen applicants for tho position which
hereafter Will pay 50 a month. Secretary
Paynter received Sos per month. but no
combined these llt!cs with those of
electrician of the department An cleo
ulclan was elected shortly after hs
death.