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The Princeton union., 1897-05-20

frame, until it seemed that her delicate
body could not withstand the strain.
Presently, when her sobs had calm
ed little, she turned up the lights
and crossing to the writing table, wrote
this letter: ..& -.... .a-.
/ had intended that you should leave
ame forever as you have done, with bit
eter thoughts in your heart, then you
might have forgotten me, and perhaps
found some one else more worthy to
love. And that is why I have tried to
send you away so lightly. But I can
not bear that you should always think
ill of me, Will, for I love you from
the bottom of my soul. Think of me
rather as martyr who is going out of
rGhis life, and entering st. Anne's Con-
vent for your sake. There is some
3hideous deviltry beneath it all as you
say If you think it would better I
will lay bare my soul to you and tell
you why I am doing this thing.
CICELY.
She went out herself to post this
letter. A cool breeze played on her
heated face, and refreshed her a lit
tie.
curious thought occurred to her
when she came again to her lonely
home. She stood for moment in the
hall, and it seemed that the shadow
of man awaited her, with arms out
stretched. Little children ran for
ward and clasped her knees with face!
upturned to be kissed. Tiny soft arm,
held tightly round her neck.
Danish the thought, weak woman!
Alone in her room, she waited fever
ishiy throughout the long watches o
the night until the early mail shoul
come Toward morning she fell in
rtroubled sleep.
The maid knocked at the door.
Cicely sprang up, her heart throb
bling.
"My letters, quick, girl!'
She tore one open eagerly. It wa
very short and ran: Write and te
me everything, I will come at ono
and comfort you and we shall be yer
happy. I was brute to treat you {
did"
In answer Cicely wrote this:
First I must tell you a little famil
history. My grandmother, as yo
know, spent the latter part of her Ii
under restraint "A little queer in b,
head they said. That was not Il
reason. She was an inebriate and die
drinking. My mother bad loathir
q
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Political Item.

"There can be no possible excuse for
congressman listening to men who
want to bribe them," said old Judge
Peterby. .. .@ 3@
'I'm not so sure about that" replied
sardanapalus Peterby, his son, a ris-
ing young politician. eff congressman
10 not listen to what the lobbyist has
to say they would never find out
whether or not he wanted to bribe
them. They have to listen you know,
to find out if he really means bust
ness"
Sardanapalus, by the way, is suspect
ed Of wanting to go to congress from
New York, and is evidently trying to
make up his mind what to do in case
any attempt is made to tamper with
his honesty Times.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20

for intoxicants. The mere sight OF
wine on the table made her faint. Her
sister, Catherine, as you know, entered
st. Anne's Convent. When was born
the curse descended on me. All my
life have fought against the horrible
craving that assails me. Then you
came and I felt that with you should
conquer. Then another thought came
to me. What if my curse should de-
scend to innocent lives? Now you
know everything. Do you blame me?
The man telegraphed in reply:
Whatever you do is right. MY brave
heroine, may the angels prepare your
reward. ,tfs.1
So Cicely entered st. Anne's Con,
vent
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20

member it is for the last time, ana you
say you will not?''
Il cannot. Believe me, cannot.
Man like he did not notice the Dies.A
in the girls voice. Her great pAeau-
ing eyes were on his.
He did not see them.
you won't"
The violets went into the fire and
were burned up.
CiceIy put out a soft hand and
tstroked her lovers.
'sPoor old Will" she said gently.
He jerked his hand roughly way.
<tDon't, you drive me mad. Clcely'
you are as fair as an angel, as tenaer
(, as dove, but as stubborn as a ~ -
Don't scream so, Will" the girl IN
terrupted.
"You are making me dreadfully
tired. 1t is nearly as bad as the tragic
love scenes on the stage"
He turned on her fiercely.
''There you go again, making a JOKE
of it all. Good heavens, Cicely, why &c
you do it? At least I have right &c
know that
81 have told you why I do it. 1t is
impossible for me to marry, SO may
as we'll treat the matter lightly as
seriously I won't be able to make
many jokes in the future. l am going
to enter St. Anne's Convent. l wrote
to Sister Catherine, my aunt, and tolc
her that | had finally determined tt
come. She is expecting me shortly
''Then why do you do it, Clcely
Can't you see that you are running botf
our lives by this girlish freak? I don
understand it. There is some hideou!
deviltry beneath it all"
He strobe up and down the room
5l1icking savagely at the furniture.
What are you going to gain by en-
stering this convent? Heaven?"
The girl did not answer.
With a gesture of impatience h
turned around and went suddenly t.
the door.
''Well go to heaven!" he cried, al
most shaking his fist at her. "Go. An
may it cheer you to remember that yo
have left me in--the other place."
The door slammed behind him. Hi
steps could be heard running down tn
stairs. Then the hall door closed, an
the girl was alone in the house.
She sat quite still for moment, tn
lights in the room seemed to blind he
She arose, and turned them down.
Then she threw herself on tn
cushions again, and wept tears of bi
ter sorrow. sobs racked her sligl
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
UNTO THE CHILDREN

p A L E FACED,
slender girl, lying
wearily back on a
pile Of soft cush-
ions.
A man f1ustered,
angry, tearing a
bunch of violets to
pie G e $ standing
before her.
"Y ou will not,
then, Cicely? Re-
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20

Can very quickly learn. ts
And now I'll give you lesson one
In flower pressing, Bess.
And yet it cannot well be done
This afternoon, unless 3 .....
We had a bunch of flowers here
A few with which to do-- sssr'
But you're so like flower, dear;
Why couldn't press your
james Courtney Challis.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Tortured an Old Woman.

Two white men and a negro tortured
Mrs. Anna Beaman, aged rs, Of Deca-
tur, ILL.,, into giving up $500, a few
nights since. They threatened burning
and offered all manner Of indignities
during the four hours the burglars
were in the house.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Fatal Polecat's Bite.

Loga Duffy, 16 years of age, OF st.
Croix, Ind, is at deaths door with no
chance of recovery, caused by pole
cats bite. His body is twice normal
Sleek.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
The Woman Question.

woman will never make a success
full politician. She cares too little for
public sentiment.
"Of course, woman does not like
public sentiment. No gentleman would
make love to woman in public, any
way Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Toleration.

federation is not acquiescence in
what may be right and true, but it is
the endurance Of what is not approved
Father j. j. Keane.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Quite as Remarkable

A capital invention, these horseless
carriages.
Don't talk rubbish. We have had
for long time things quite as remark
able in their way as horseless car.
riages, and nobody takes the slightest
notice of them.
Indeed! What, for instanceys
"Cowless milk! - Exchange.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Getting Ready.

Il Jimmy Wed better start practicin,.
Tommy. q
Tommy Practicin' wot?
Jimmy rowin' t'ings. Can't yer
read dat bill? It sez "do.l't miss him =
i wonder wot his fay'rite vegertible
IS 2
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
Tough, Indeed.

Mr.. William Goat (soliloquizing)--
Well, now, that's what call tough. II
things keep on this way, it'll get SO
feller won't be able to raise square
meal! .a.. .- f.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
His Feet Were His Fortune.

.II--- IIS FeeC were I1IS L TOTtUHe'
$50 you didn't hang out long in
Cripple Creek?"
'sHang? Guess not. slid out while
the sheriff was watchin' the prize fight
bulletins. Detroit Free Press.
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Getting Ready for the sieight OF Hand
#Performer-Tou on Mr. sar-
II Ing Affair Impending Evil-The WomaD
lB Question.
Lesson One.

.GIRL-and cannot
flowers press!
I believe you're
joking, now:
But if you really
cannot, Bess,.
I'll have to show
you how.
To press a fra
grant rose or
two, e5
Or cen a tender
fern,
Is something I am
p. sure that YOU
The Princeton union., 1897-05-20

Three women served as Judges at
the recent city election in Wallace. Ida
a ho.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02
THE OYSTER INTEREST.

In discussing the question whether we
Democrats would better vote Yea or
mo" on the constitutional convention
question. the Peninsula Enterprise has
this to say, representative, we thinK' OF
very influential sentiment In the oyster
country:
Everybody in Tidewater Virginia ought
TO vote NO" on the convention question:
II for no other reason because a de,nahu
will be made II n convention " heiu, II
is stated. by the Taxpayers OF the sa,oy
and Southwest that the oyster inte'es.
be made to yield larger revenue IMAM II
ever has before. The people OF the Fast
ern Shore, at least. already pay 700 "'uo"
taxes 10 want a convention, win inc "i'
nouncement made in advance 'hat oiie "a
the principal objects for holding IL Is ~
burden them with more taxes.
The State Democratic Convention heid
at Staunton last spring having studiousiy
avoided suggesting to our voters whe,ner
they should vote for or against hoiu-
ing a convention TO revise or amend the
State Constitution, each Democrat ls' OF
course at liberty to determine his course
for himself
Inc oyster question Naturally SON' -
the fore whenever n constitutional con-
vention or Legislature meets in this state
1t is a fact that many Virginians thinK
the oyster lands OF the Commonwealth
ought to produce more revenue than they
do. 1t is property as TO which we nave
had exaggerated expectations for many
years. We think Virginia would better not
meddle with the existing law. She mas
been to great expense TO survey, map, ana
stake OFF the oyster grounds, and any
proposition looking to a new scheme Tor
raising money from them would be very
harmful.
We know, OF course. that many up
country people think Virginia would better
sell her oyster property and extinguish
part of the public debt with the proceeds
but. convention or no convention, we
doubt If that policy will be adopted du-
ring the present generation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02

II is very seldom that the New YORK
Mail and Express drops into humor, but
when it does it Is profoundly humorous,
as witness its assertion. in its issue of
Saturday, chat the Republican party al
ways lives up to its professions. 1t never
fails TO keep its promises and fulfil its
pledges"
knowing. as we do. the intimate knowl-
edge OF the Mail and Express OF
the history Of the Republican party, we
cannot but regard this assertion as
classic in the line Of humorous pro-
auctions There never was party that
understood as well and practiced as
brazenly the high art of breaking pledges
as the Republican party. However, we
must do ii the justice to say that just
at present 1t is industriously engaged in
an earnest effort to keep the pledges 1t
made to the trusts and monopolies and
Wall street during the last campaign.
This involves ignoring the higher pledges
il made to its auxiliaries and the masses.
but the Republican party doesn't mind
a little thing like that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02

unusual depression In the cotton-ciotn
trade. The mills have run on fuii ti'n'
for the past year. without interrup,ion.
but the dividend usually paid has peen
almost. IL not completely, annihiia'su
by the depression I'm the TRACE.
II is reported that small cuts In otner
lines are contemplated. but the necessity
for reduction is only temporary anu
an early restoration is anticipated.
Danvile has new organization. known
as the Danville Dramatic Club compris-
ing the cream of local amateur MS
trlonic talent Hon. Eugene Withers -
president; Mr.. George c. Cabeii, Jr,'
vice-president and Mr.. J. Pinckney VII
Hanson. secretary and treasurer. Inc
club proposes to give a popular piece a'
the Academy OF Music for charity pcioie
Lent.
For several months there has been 'aih
of the establishment here OF ne"
morning daily newspaper 10y STOCK com
pany, with Mr II. w. Barrett iate
Washington correspondent OF the Az
lanta Constitution, and secretary 10 .ne
late Speaker Crisp. as editor-in-chiet' pue
nothing definite has yet been accoIpiish-
ed In the matter.
Mr.. John NJ. Valentine. weii-hhoW'
young merchant. and Miss ELIZA ~.
Mathews. petite and charming young
lady, both OF Lynchburg. left that cry
yesterday by the fast mail at T. NJ
and. going to Pelham, n. c., were mar
ried Sunday evening by Rev. /. n.
Walker, the presiding genius OF inns
matrimonial Mecca. Both parties were
under age, and, in this case, possible op-
position from others parents was iore-
stalled. Mr.. Valentine and bride spent
Sunday night in Danville, leaving Aoi
Lynchburg this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02
ANOTHER X-RAY TRIUMPH.
Needle Extracted from Alexander
Ross Embedded 40 Years.

CNew York Herald, of Sunday)
A needle which was swallowed by Alex
ander Ross, Of No. 20S Washington street,
Hoboken. when child about year old,
was extracted at Hudson-Street Hospital
a few days ago. Ross. who is 50 years Old,
does not remember swallowing the needle,
but he says his mother told him Of it al
ter he grew up.
About three years ago Ross dislocated
his left shoulder, which was set at the
New York Hospital. He was told at that
time by the surgeons that a piece OF
broken bone had become lodged in the
lower edge of the "glenoid cavity" cup
shaped depression in the shoulder, in
which rests the head of the large bone OF
the arm.
Ross went about his work as aborer
soon afterward, but within two years he
felt a singing pain in the inside Of the
muscles of the arm, near the shoulder,
where a lump had formed about the size
of a hens egg. Every time he rested his
elbow on any hard substance the pain
would become almost unbearable This
annoyed him so much as to incapacitate
him from work, and three weeks ago he
went TO Bellevue Hospital. Here his
case was diagnosed as paralysis OF the
left arm and electricity was applied 10
the limb, without effect. a week ago
Ross went to the Hudson-Sreet Hospital,
where he was examined by Dr. John 5.
Richardson, formerly of Richmond, Va,
who decided that some foreign body had
lodged in the muscle tissues, and con-
Guided that it was a needle.
At this time no mention Of n needle had
been made. None of the hospital surgeons
agreed with DR.. Richardson, who, how
ever, stuck to his diagnosis.
Then the X-rays were brought into re-
QUESTION, and 10 Dr. Richardson's delight
revealed a blood-rusted sewing-needle
more than 2 inches long embedded in
bunch of fibrous tissue.
Ross was put under ether on Friday last
when DR.. Lewis A. Stimson. the attending
surgeon of the New York Hospital, made
an incision inches long in Ross's arm.
exposing the needle. 1t was rusted with
blood. but was in a perfect state OF pre-
servation otherwise, and was soon ex-
tracted.
Ross will soon resume work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02

ours. the amendment. It says, having
altered the convention TO an extent
which seems TO reduce II to an empty
form. Continuing, however. the Times
declares that even II the Senate does
not ratify the treaty in Its original form.
the good work Is not entirely lost. for
Il has educated public opinion In both
countries, and even to some extent In all
countries"
True. In fact, as 10 this country, II
has educated public sentiment to such
degree that that sentiment Is over
whelmingly In favor of ratification.
Moreover. with few exceptions, the press
Of the country is with the people. and
the indications are that, unless some
better reason for non-ratihcation. out
and out. than has yet been advanced, Is
presented, the popularity of the treaty
with the public and the press VIII con-
tinue 10 gain strength. Considering this
II by no means follows that when the
treaty comes before the Senate, the
committees amendment will stand.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02

What is termed decided reform Is TO
be introduced by Pennsylvania into her
system of caring for the insane. This
decision is the result of a study OF the
Wisconsin system, an interesting report
upon which was made at late meeting
of the Pennsylvania Board Of Public
Charities.
Up to sixteen years ago the conditions
in Wisconsin were similar TO those that
obtain in Pennsylvania at present The
State insane asylums were crowded with
patients Of all classes, acute and
chronic. supported at a heavy expense;
and there were many insane in the jails
and almshouses. In 1881 the Legislature
adopted a new policy, under which the
counties have been encouraged to estab-
Nsh asylums of their own, where the
chronic insane. who are able to work,
and are not violent. are cared for. Accord
ing to the report referred to. this policy
has been very successful The State
asylums have been relieved of inmates
requiring comparatively little medical at
tendance. thus insuring better care for
those most needing it; while the county
establishments have furnished humane
treatment in place of the hardships Of
the Jail and almshouse.
These county establishments are upon
what is known as the family plan" /;
the men carrying on the farms which
are a necessary feature, and doing prac-
tically all the heavy work required. while
the women make and mend clothing.
wash. and perform the domestic duties
in general. A very great amount Of
freedom, under this system, can, it is
said. be permitted, and it has the ines
Unable advantage Of retaining the af-
flcted near their relatives. who are, Of
course, chiefly of a class not able to
spend their time and money in long
Journeys. In fact, the number of visitors
is very large at these county asylums,
which is of itself a stimulus to good man
agement The entire expense for each
inmate, exclusive of interest on the cost
of buildings and farms. is only $1.65 per
week; and the saving effected since the
reform was instituted would, it seems,
amount to more than the capital ex-
pended for land and construction. The
Committee on Lunacy of the Pennsyl-
vania Public Charities Board announce
their intention of adopting the best fea-
lures Of the Wise lsin system as soon
as the necessary changes can be made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-02
STANTON.
Death Of n HoteI-I< eeper-Relievihg
the Poor.


STAUNTON, VA, February L-Cspe-
cial.)-Mr. j. Isaac Hoover, proprietor OF
the Hoover House, died yesterday after
noon. OF heart-failure, after an Illness
of several weeks; aged about 60.
Mr.. Hoover was a gallant Confederate
soldier. and was a member OF the Staun-
ton lodges of Knights of Pythias and the
Order of Essences He was an active,
energetic man, and was successful as
a hotel-keefer 1t is said of him that
in his earlier days he met with reverses
In business, but when later, Fortune
smiled, he provided himself with fat
bank-roll and went down among his
creditors. Though they were barred
by the statute OF limitations. he can
celled his obligations. dollar for dollar.
interest added. Mr.. Hoover is survived
by three chiIdren-Misses Vallie ana
Ellie Hoover, and Mr.. Edward Hoover.
The Rev. John S. Alfriend, of Salt
vile. ofiiciated at yesterdays services
in Emmanuel Episcopal church. In the
absence of the pastor, the Rev. K. &.
lett. who is in New York, consulting an
oculist.
Christian-E ndeavor-Day was appropri-
ately observed by the Staunton society,
al the Second Presbyterian church, last
night, when an interesting programme
of sacred music and recitations was rem
dered by the society's members
The City Mission, composed OF some
of the charitable ladies Of the city, Is
doing good work in aleviating the con-
dition of the suffering poor, Increased,
as 1t is. by the cold weather. Saturday
they drove the wolf from the doors of
twenty-six half-famished families. To-
night the Second Presbyterian congrega-
ton is having a pound-party for the
benefit of the poor of that congregation.
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Music and Mars.
BIack and White.)

tBldCk anu w liltsi
If you'd with Amaryllis sport,
Be musical or strong,
And wear your hair extremely snort,
Or else extremely long.
Music and Mars she bows before;
TO those she'll kindness show
That strike the grand piano or
That merely strike the foe.
Either may hope to win her hand,
Alike I'm her blue eyes IS
The power to the broadsword and
Five-finger exercises.
Either enjoys her sunny smile,
But boz lou may not be,
Nor vault into the saddle While
You reach the higher q.
What suits that lovely sword you've got
VIII never suit your song;
The hair that's always short cannot
BE also always long.
Nor by base compromises may
You TO her favor come;
They're lost that to their barber say,
80. cut it medium"