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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22

Educated Farmers.-If person vii,
take the trouble to investigate the mat
ter he will find that the prosperous
and successful farmer is the educated
farmer. About, a century ago the most
Of the people thought that grabbing
hoe and jumping shovel pillow were
about all the tools necessary for the
farmer to possess. And if he was the
owner of a wagon and a yoke Of cattle.
with which to haul his produce to mar
ket, that he was right in the process
SION Such farmers with their old
time ideas and ways are fast falling "a
the rear Of the procession when thew
come in competition with the edn.
Gated farmer. The old-time farmer
will reason thus in regard to his bows:
Now William don't seem to take an
interest in the farm, SO guess I'd
better send him to school, give him .
good education and make lawyer or
doctor out Of him. while John sticks
to the farm like a bee to a sweet clover
blossom, so it will not be worth while
to waste any money sending him to
school, as he will be a farmer just like
his dad.-Ex.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AGRICULTURlSTS
Some Up-to-Date Hints About Cultiva-
ton of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture, Viticulture and Florl-
culture.

VERY one knows
that plants require
for their life-pro-
cesses a consider
able amount of wa
ter; that they suf-
fer and die when
it is not present in
sufficient quantity.
1t seems to be SER
viceable to t h e
plant as food, and
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
Sold Mulchee,

Soil mulches are very useful in the
conservation of moisture. They also
effect its location, tending to drv ont
the lower layers and keeping the SIR
face soil more moist. AS has been sup.
gested, mulches retain the moisture
Forests, by their mulches of leaves
prevent floods. Dry earth is the most
practical mulch that farmers can mao
Experiments prove that shallow and
not too frequent cultivation prevents
loss Of lnlch more moisture than m
cultivation, and also more than dailv
cultivation. Growing crops prevent
much evaporation by shading the
ground and lessening the effect of tho
wind. Frozen ground is a good mulch
for the time being, but it leaves the
moisture so near the surface that IN
thaWing. it soon evaporates and is lost
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
Reckless Extravagance.

Kind Party-'If I give you a nickel,
what will you do with it?" Tatters
(sarcastically)-"I'll be honest wild you.
boss. I'll spend it in riotous living"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
MAY Be Prnner

You'd you consider it proper to
precede the father Of your sweetheart
down stairs e. It may be proper, but
it isn't always safe. Z - Y ale Record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
Journal
Plain Sailing.

Tt seems to me-, said one young
woman, that Harold talks more.
clearly on the tariff than any one else
have ever heard. Yes replied Miss.
Cayenne. He has the advantage of
not knowing enough about it to get his.
ideas confused. - ashington Star.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22

If, after giving all the separated MIN
they can dispose OF to your calves. pigs
and poultry, you still have some Ieft
feed it back tosthe cows themselves 81
to the brood sows. s.5,"---.-a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22

The differences between the English
laureate and the American scholar were
even greater than their writings would
indicate. The Briton was inaccessible
as rule, not always genial, and much
given to solitude. The Yankee was the
most approachable Of men. One of
his pupils, student in the Harvard
medical school, earned his liking at the
very outset of his studies there by hold
ing the door of the good doctors coupe
open for him as he came out after the
lecture and saying:
Wont you enter your tone-hoss
shay'?"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22
Friends.

I suppose you got to be good friends.
with everybody on shipboard, going
over? Mo- There was in her
voice thrill Of regret; regret
that resembles sorrow,
AS the mist resembles RAIN
mo" she answered, thus, Il tray-
.elled with my husband. Detroit
Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22

whats that thing in the museum
for? Amt it an ordinary bicycle?'
well, should say not That, my dear
sir, is low grade Wheel"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-07-22

Not more than half a dozen guests
were present, among them a we'll
known Englishman, Cassius M. Clay,
lately our minister at St. Petersburg,
and that gallant sailor, Commodore
(afterWard admiraD Boggs, who de-
stroyed six Confederate gunboats, and
had his own, the Varuna, sunk under
him in Farragut's attack on the Missis-
slppi forts in April, 1861, but not until
he had driven his last opponent ashore
and afre.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
PLACE HUNTERS DIsMAYED.


Onice-seekers are numerous at Wash
ingtOn just now. The civil service law
does not cause any dismay to the ac-
tive hunters for positions under the
government. But those who visit the
corridors Of the State Department can
not help noticing that there is limit
TO the places that can be obtained. In
conspicuous positions are placards set
ting forth the fact that only nine places
in that department are exempted from
the civil service regulations, namely,
three assistant secretaryships above
classification, four more laborers below
classification, one private secretary and
one confidential clerk. This list has
already dwindled down to two places,
the first and third assistant secretary
ships, fer the laborers are capable men
of long service, the private secretary
has already been appointed, the auth
orized confidential clerk has never been
and is net required, and Mr.. Adee has
been continued indefinitely as second
assistant
The consular service is also included
in the class to which examinations are
prerequisite so far as concerns all con-
sulates or commercial agencies, the sal
airy of which Is not more than $1,000
including fees, or less than $1,000
these amounts covering nine-tenths OF
them. Elaborate circulars detailing all
The orders and regulations affecting the
permanency Of the consular service and
the restrictions to entering it are be-
ing distributed freely by the State De
partment, with the effect of Totally de-
terrlng the greater portion CT the ap-
plicants who have had dreams of for
eign travel and sojourn, ami those whG
personally seek Secretary Sherman
lnrn in addition that he intends no
only to enforce these regulations. bu
gradually to extend them This il
naturally Disappointing, but it is tn
law And the present administration
will nc. allow the law to become a dea,
/ letter Hartford Post
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
BEQUEATHED BY WORD OF MOUTH.
LITIGATION OVER THE ESTATE OF
A WOMAN UNABLE TO WRITE.

In Philadelphia an application to
Register Smithers on March 1 for the
admission to probate of an alleged nun
cupative will, or will executed by word
of mouth, of Mrs. Sarah A. Wiley; a
widow, formerly residing in Woodbury.,
N. j., was met by a caveat filed by Ed
win s. Forman, of Chicago, who OBJ
jected to the probate of any paper al
legged to be his aunt's will without Off
cial inquiry. Mrs. Wiley died at TT
Preston street, on February %, leaving
an estate valued at $4,000.
Mrs. Marion S. Rowland, Mary G.
Forman and Sallie Wiley Forman, who
made application for the probate of the
alleged paper, set for that Mrs. Wiley,
being physically unable to write or sign
her name to a will, bid them who were
present to bear witness that such was
her last will in these words:
Everything is left to Willie. Every
thing is Willie's. / want everything to
10 to Willie. He is the only one who
has taken care of me-" meaning, as all
three declare. her only brother, Will
liam w. Forman, who was also present
at the pronouncing of the aforesaid be-
quest.
Register Smithers has now begun
taking the testimony of. Mrs. Marion S
Rowland. a professional nurse; Mrs
Sallie w. Forman, Mrs. Mary G. For
man and Christopher Hager. Mrs
| Rowand testified that she had attended
Mrs. Wiley for upwards of five years
/ that Mrs. Wiley had suffered from
rheumatism and congestion of the
lungs and that her physical condition
was such that she was unable to write
her name. The witness said Mrs
Wiley on several occasions stated tina
she desired all her property should g
to her brother, William w. Forman
The.other testimony is corrOborative.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
A DANGEROUS PRACTICE.

Some of our young wheelmen, who
would rather run a great risk than
pedal up a hill, have adopted a plan
which is exceedingly dangerous. They
wait at the foot of a hill until a trolley
car comes along. pedal alongside, grasp
the car with one hand and steer their
wheels with the other, never relln-
gushing their grip until the top of the
hill is reached.
A favorite spot for putting this prac-
tice to use is at Brandywine bridge
From that point to Eleventh street
there is a long and tiresome hill. The
other afternoon we noticed a RivervieN
car coming up the hill with three wheel.
men clinging like leeches TO its side
The dangerous character Of this labor.
saving device was freely commented
upon by those who saw them. A sliI
of the wheel, or the loss of the grip OF
the nandle-bar would mean nasty fal
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
COOK-JE JESTER.

A quiet wedding took place on Brad
ford street, says the Dover Index, of
yesterday, when Miss Minnie daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Jester, of this
town, and John w. Cook, of Whining
ton, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. Only a few of the rela-
tives and friends were present at the
ceremony, which occurred at $50
o'clock. Philip Burnet Jr., of Will
mington and James Salisbury, of Do
yer, acted as ushers, and Rev. J. c.
Pierce pastor of the First Baptist
Church, of this town, performed the
ceremony.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John f. Salisbury, DR.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Twilley, Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Daw-
son, Mrs. Sophia Jester. Mrs. Edward
Burton, Mrs. Josephine Dunn, Mrs
Evelyn Littleton and daughter, Evelyn
Miss Amy Ford, Miss Cora and May
Dunn and T. +. Dunn.
After the ceremony refreshments
were served and congratulations Of
fered the bride and groom. They left
on the express train for Wilmington
which will be their home Mr. Cook is
employed by the Adams Express Com
pany, in that city.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
NIPPED IN THE BUD.

Constable Green this morning seized
the effects Of the Encyclopedia Bri-
9annica Company, doing business at
No. III Market street. Last night seY-
eral Ct the agents CT the company
went out with the boys" and returned
10 their clearinghouse, No. 9l7 King
street. under the influence CT liquor
They broke up the furniture and raised
considerable disturbance in the house
This morning Mrs. Laura Cavander
who keeps the clearinghouse, Sc
cured an attachment against the com
pany, amounting to $3.50 for the break
ing of her furniture The company was
about to ship it's goods to Philadelphia
when the constable arrived on th'
scene
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
EDITORIAL COMMENT.

II Is amusing to note the horror of
the Republican office-seekers over the
information that nearly all the offices
have been placed under the operation
of the civil service law.-St Louis Re
public.
The queen of Madagascar long ago
shocked the aesthetic taste of the
French by her habit of dressing in a
Worth gown and bare feet. That
doubtless is why they have banished
her Buffalo Express.
Although President Eliot's request
fer S10,000,000 additional donations to
Harvard was made several days ago,
the amount has not yet been sent in.
This shows how hard times are.-Kan-
sas City Journal
What fortunate circumstances ii was
that the Inauguration took place on the
4th Of March instead Of the 17th. II
wouldn't have been in sight for a mo-
ment with the prize-fight going on
Williamsport News.
Now that microbes four inches long
are being discovered in Chicago drink.
ing water, we suggest that, in addition
to being boiled, it also be run through
a sausage madhine.-Cincinnau Com
mercial Tribune
Before B0ston's chimpanzee died il
! learned to eat beans with a fork. A
bronze statue of the animal in chat in
spring attitude should be erected in
the place left vacant by the removal of
the cchante.-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune
Miss Susan b. Anthony would like
| to see aageneral law cOmDelling every
husband to give half his earnings tc
his wife. great many husbands who
| have been giving their wives all theil
earnings will do their utmost to have
this law enacted.-BuffalO Courier
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

BRIDGET ENDERS AND JAIL COM
MISSlONERS ELECTED FOR THE
ENSUING WOMAN BRIDGE
TENDER RELIEVED BY A BLACK
BIRD HUNDRED MAN.
The Levy Court spent much of this
morning engaged in caucussing-that
is, the Democratic members did the eau
cussing I'm the auditors room. while
Messrs. Gallagher and Lynn, the Repub-
lican members, sat in the court room
and attended to their mail or told each
other funny stories
1t was the first real caucus held by
the new Levy Court and lasted until
11.30 a. M. when the Democratic mem
bers walked in looking like a jury that
had disagreed. The caucus selected
constables. bridgetenders, Jail commits
sioner5 and Jail physician, but got into
bad hitch over constables in Will
mington. This resulted in no choice
being made for Wilmington and the old
constables will therefore hold over un-
till their successors can be agreed upon.
When the caucus ended Mr.. Mealey
| presented the caucus nominees
seriatum and they were duly elected, as
appended:
THE COUNTY BRIDGETENDERS.
Market George T. Swan, WE
liam T. Green
Third street-Thomas f. Russell,
James McHugh.
Seventh street--James r. Devlin.
Brandywine-Charles +. Deakyne.
Washington street-JOhn Carney.
Odessa-Samuel H. Higgins.
Eleventh street-David G. Webb.
Fennimore e's-William Shaw.
Fleming Lockerman.
NewpOrt-William Lyman.
One change made by to-days caucus
I is that of James Mc1ntire, who is sue
ceed2d at Washington street bridge by
John Carney.
Mrs. Nellie H. Huggins, the only
woman bridgetender in the state, is
succeeded by Mr. Lockerman in the
charge of Fleming's bridge.
THE LIST OF CONSTABLES.
Mill Creek hundred-Albert r. Will
! hanson.
st. Georges-Courtland f. Crockett
AppoQuinimink-Geo w. SAaggs.
ackbird-Charles w. Jones.
New CastIe-Moses Fleming.
Red LiOn-Daniel w. Cush.
Pencader-Emile Walther.
White Clay Creek-Andrew j. Mote
ChrIstiana-Paul J. Began anC
James +. Porter.
Brandywine-John W. Greenfield
These appointments show the follow
ing changes: William b. Weldin, of Ap-
poquinimink, is succeeded by Mr.
Skaggs; John Lockerman, of Blackbird
is relieved by Charles w. Jones; vii
liam e. Husbands, the second Brandy
wine constable is not reappcinted.
Herbert r. Haines was elected a spe
cial constable for the Ferris Reform
School.
On motion of Mr. White, James B
TOman, John T. Stoops and Colone
I Evan G. Boyd were reelected Jail com
missiCners and DR.. John J. Black wal
reappointed Jail physician.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
CARBAGE CREMATORY BIDS.

AT the meeting of City Council last
night the bids fer building new gar
bage crematory we're opened, but the
contract was not awarded. There were
six bidders William Warwick was
appointed a putiic weigh-master at the
Iiebig Chemical Company works. Nc
Nulty Zebley and Stats were appoint
ed a committee to represent Council
relative to presenting the gIlnboat Will
mir ston with a silver service. Thomas
E. Young was reelected a sinking fund
commissioner.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
HAD CHILDREN 10 SPARE.

A colorod man, his wife and fam
lily Of seven children, three of whom
must have been less than years old,
were che centre Of attraction at the p,
w. & B. railroad station en- the arrival
of train No 80 this morning. The
party came to Wilmington from State
Read. The Oldest child was but Z
years old. There were two sets Of
twins among the children.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

a German paper manufacturer has
invented paper drinking cup for emer-
gency purposes. It is designed to be
carried in a pocket-book, There is
nothing especially new in the idea. Per-
sons who are out walking quite fire.
quently make use of an envelope for
the same purpose, and it is found to be
as good as anything one could desire
for drinking purposes
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
REpAINTING A STATION.

Riggers were engaged this morning
in placing scaffolding about the inter-
ior Of the p, W. & b. railroad station
under the ceiling preparatory to re-
painting the structure. Though there
was very little danger, few passengers
cared to risk passing under the planks
which were being hOisted mp to make
the scaffold, and after getting theiI
tickets most of them scurried outside &c
wait for their train.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
FAREWELL sURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was given Miss Lii
liam Hunter before leaving for Boston,
at her home, No. 1904 Monroe street, on
Thursday evening. The party consist
ed of the follOwing Miss Emma Pap
perman, Miss Annie Papperman, Miss
Lizzie Beyerlein, Miss Lizzie Matthews,
Miss Mamie Schillinger, Miss Ida Pat
tet, Miss Bertha Geisendoffer, Miss Lulu
Geisendoffer, Miss Lizzie Longhead.
Miss May Hunter, Samuel Parish,
James Parish. George Sonters, Irwin
Putter, Harry Pate Charles Pate, Au-
gustus Papperman, Charles Paper
man, Arthur Hunter and Ernest Hun
ter. The company assembled at the
house at o'clock, played games until
$50. then refreshments were served
after which games were played until IL
o'clock
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
RECEPTION TO w. W. SHARP.

warm reception was given Rev. w.
w Sharp last evening upon his return
10 Wesley NJ. h. Church for the third
year. The Sunday school room in
which the reception was held. was pret-
tily decorated and adorned by a long
table. upon which We're refreshments,
banquet lamps and flowers, tastefully
arranged. When the pastor and mis-
family entered, they were welcomed
with the song, "Blest BE the Tie That
Binds" u. T. Gross made the speech of
welcome, during which he said he hard
ly recognized the preacher as he had
taken off his side whiskers. The pas
tor responded in a neat, merry speech
and closed by telling the story of Billy
Barnes, an eccentric Methodist
preacher CT several years ago. He
wore a wig, and he once removed it in
the pulpit, saying TO his people: Here S
Billy Barnes with his wig; here's his
Billy Barnes without his wig. Which
way will you have him?"
so said Mr.. Sharp. "here is Billy
Sharp without his whiskers, and you
have had him with his whiskers
Which way will you have him? ?"
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
GETTINe READY mo- MOVE

All the departments in the Custom
House are preparing to move to the
new Federal building. Books. records
and desks are being removed, and the
employees are busy at present packing
the same. Postmaster Moore has not
received official notice Of removal. but
is making ready, however. The new
building was crowded with visitors
Lhis morning.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

Beerbohm Tree announces that he
will revive julius Caesar. Julius has
been dead for a good many years, but
if Beorbohm can revive him there will
soon be some trouble in Europe which
will give the statesmen something to
think about besides the Greco-Turko
imbroglio.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
BARGAINS,

Derby Hats, SOC, and 9Sc.; all-wool
Underwear at Soc; Percale Shirts at
39c., were SOC; 25c. Neckwear for 13c.; /;
Ladies' Soc Waists for Csc, all sizes;
only a few left; Children's Hosiery, &c.
a pair. Special bargains in Hair
Brushes, 10c. Shoe Brushes, 10c. Toi-
let Soaps, in boxes, &c. and 4c. a cake.
To make room for Spring goods con-
stantly coming in at Ross, No. 21O
Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
M j N Y 0M' s

Improved Homeopathic Home Rem
edy Company put up a separate cure
for each disease. At all druggists.
mostly % cents. Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon.
1906 Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa, an
swered with free medical advice for
any disease.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Lydia A. Han IS spending sew
eral days in Philadelphia.
Miss Barbara Rick and julius Hoff-
man were married last night at the
parsonage of the German Lutheran
Church, Rev. Paul Isenschmid, the pas
tor officiating. After the ceremony a
reception was rendered the bride and
groom at the home of Mr.. Sperrle, No.
405 King street.
Charles Hansbury and Miss Edna V.
McCready. both of this city, attended a
surprise party given to Rev. James
Cook
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

In Heligoland the people do not have
high regard for the moral effect of
the theatre No child is permitted to
attend the theatre who has not at
tanned the age of 16 years. 1t is a pity
that we have not a similar law in
America, for there are many shows on
the boards which children have NJ
right to see On the other hand, there
are shows which enlarge the mind OF
the child and serve to educate it. But
we believe that more children see the
cheap and nasty shows than see tn,
good ones.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
PLANS OF THE CHANCELLOR

Chancellor Nicholson and Judge
Grubb will be at the Court House to-
morrow to conclude the March term of
the Court CT Chanccry and hold a ses-
sion of Orphans Court Chancellor
Nicholson intends TO spend much time
in Wilmington next month that the
lOng-pending cases in chancery may be
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

if not a serious accident beneath the
wheels of the car.
1t is apparent that the reckless riders
do not appreciate the risks they. run,
else they would walk up the hill if they
feel that their strength will not permit
them to pedal up.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

We will put on sale $50 pairs
of the best value in Children's S
Fast Black Jersey Rib Hose
we have ever had. Double
knees. heels and toes, size 81
Il 9X, at 25c a pair; 'egular
SOC goods
800 pairs Ladies Fast Black
Drop Stitch Hose. double
heels and toes, size S1S to 10,
at Isc a pair.
600 pairs Ladies Black Rib
Cotton Hose, sizes 9 aud OK,
at Ioc a pair.
About half the quantity of
the Ruby Prints left at 334c
a yard Very good value.
1900 yards light Outing
Flannels, neat stripes and
checks, and very desirable
colorings. at 41lc yard.
2,2oo yards light Shifting
Prints, the right goods and
right sty les, at SIC a yard
If you neglect seeing
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
RBCEPTION 10 DIR. MURRAY.

A cordial reception was rendered last
night to Rev w. l.. S. Murray, ID. d..
by the congregation Of St Fauls NJ. e.
Church in the expression of the peo-
pies appreciation of his return to the
church for another year The recep-
ton was held in the Sunday school
room of the church, which had been
very handsomely decorated. Samuel II.
Baynard welcomed DR.. Murray back to
St. Paul's, and the latter responded.
Rev. l.. E. Barrett and c. w. Williams
made short speeches.
A very pleasing musical program
was rendered by Collin Tatman George
Fritz, Howard Crosby, Morris Morgan,
and Misses Blackiston, Kersey, Welch,
Schrack and Ebelhardt. Refreshments
were served after the program.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26

Munyon's Cold Cure cures colds in the
head, colds on the lungs, old colds. new
colds and obstinate colds, and all forms
of grip. Stops sneezing, discharges from
the nose and eyes, prevents catarrh
diphtheria, pneumonia and all throat
and lung troubles. These pleasant lit
tie pellets are absolutely harmless. have
saved thousands of lives and prevented
much sickness. Price 25c.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
pARsnNAcE oPENEn.

The new parsonage of Brandywine
NJ. E. Church was opened with appro-
PIRATE ceremonies Wednesday night
The new parsonage adjoins the church
at No. 2206 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-03-26
STOUT REsTRn CROWLEY.

Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
DOVER, March 25.-Last evening
Harry Stout and Tim" Crowley, two
lightweight local pugilists, had a six
round go here. 1t was for a purse of
SO and a side bet Of 80 cents. Stout
won the decision.