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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
MISSION METHODS CHANGING.

Reformed Church Takes New Step
with a Domestic Field Secretary.
Changes in missionary methods are
now being considered by many
churches. One of the active missionary
denominations is the Reformed church
in America, for, although small in
numbers and confined to the Atlantic
seaboard, it has long carried on ex-
tensive mission work, for the Dutch,
both in Holland and America, are lib
eral givers in church causes. Begin
ming with the current year Rev. Will
lam Walton Clark fills a new office of
field secretary to the board of domes-
tic missions. The new secretary is we'll
known in connection with mission la
Dor. He announces that he will spend
his first year among the churches in
the east, but may reach some of the
Pacific coast churches late in the au-
tumn. The purpose of the appointment
is to keep the churches informed on the
subject of missions. The day of the
missionary periodical is gone by, it is
said, for people will no longer read it.
An eloquent voice and earnest heart
are needed to so to the churches and
their members and tell them how mis-
sion work progresses. In no other way
can mission funds be kept up. Others
besides the Reformed church are learn
ing the lesson, and few have acted up
on it, notably the Evangelical associa-
ton, and, to a limited degree, the Bap-
lists: Episcopalians are debating about
acting upon the lesson, but as yet do
not show that they have learned it
sufficiently well to act upon it. There
is a. crisis in missions. Perhaps this
is the something that must be done to
avert it. 49,. +..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

individuals, ever on the alert, were is
suing at intervals, for the purpose of
accommodating, from the dark alley,
which they had chosen for conceal
ment; they were obliged at least TWEEN
ty times to go back and wait anew.
At length they espied the being of
their search. It was kind of fashion,
able animal, frizzed, scented and adopt
ing peculiar tie of the cravat. He
crossed over to the other side of the
street, shivering and humming an air,
and was soon lost in one Of the mar
cow cross-streets. He walked on rapid
gy, as if to avoid coming in contact with
another wayfarer, whose heavy foot
steps sounded not far off; but changing
ali at once from the disposition of dread
to that Of boldness, he suddenly stopped
short, and allowed sufficient time for
those to come up who were effectually
pursuing him.
"Halt" cries one Of them: "monev
or life"
E'Eh? what? eh?"
Money or life!"
And the mouths of two pistols were
presented, the one at his hat, the other
at the hight of his stomach
Speak word and you are a dead
man." chimed in the two voices.
For heavens sake, gentlemen. I
have nothing to give. I possess but
this watch, and tits pinchbeck one."
I'm that case, then, off with your
cIothes!
HDo, kind gentlemen, be content with
my hat. have of late made the dear
est sacrifices to clothe myself. My
poor, aged mother denied herself her
little earnings to pay for my OUTFIT
Liar, off with your coat, and no
delay, or else. All, to commence.
throw away that SWITCH 2>s
There, then, gentlemen; there is nv
beautiful superfine black coat and VEL
vet collar; you can get hundred and
twenty francs for it anywhere, if the
tailor has not deceived me-
Nov your vest
would you send me away en- che
uIsec''
Now off with the rest
ooh, merciful heaven! the sole pair
possess; for PHYS sake, gentlemen, for
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

extremities have become Indispensable,
Ret us proceed as agreed upon. Kir-
mann, courage, my boy! IT'S close
upon the stroke Of twelve; he will then
so out; follow, till you see him enter
ing dark and deserted street, then
pouncc upon him, hand to wrist, and
make him deliver up the objects in
question. No pity, my friends! swear
that you will have none"
eve swear"
tbs well; I shall be near at hand
and watch the result!'
Three individuals thus conversing,
did not present the ordinary resem-
Oiance to malefactors. One of them, he
who would appear to direct the enter
prise, seemed to be good sort of citi-
zen, well clothed, healthy, Of honest
dimensions, and such one as you may
see every day in any frequented street,
with full handkerchief under his arm
or an empty one in his hand. Some
thing observable in the gait, starched
Eeok, and apparently disjointed
haunches, would lead you to believe
that this man employed himself at some
very common trade, which, that we may
make no mistake, we shall not yet
name
The smaller of the remaining two
mad one Of the most grotesque faces
you can conceive. His projecting pro-
boscis trussed up between the eyes,
might prove that nature had not for
gotten to make some noses for the con-
venience OF spectacles; his mouth was
encircled with scanty and large teeth,
and add to all this-he was hump
backed. BY the unsteady glimmer of
lamp swinging in the night wind, it
was not impossible to perceive that
the keen sight Of the dwarf glanced
with delight upon pistol which he
held in his right hand.
The third parsonage, owing to his
physical conformation, partook in some
manner Of relationship between his
two associates. Gaunt, withered, and
cadaverous-looking, his left arm raised,
as il to point his weapon at the breast
of giant, it gave him no distant re-
seznblance to gibbet. Ever and anon
he was quaking. Was it from cold or
fear? It was midnight.
From house we'll known in the quar-
Ter of st. Martin, slowly poured out
nearly dozen men: the two suborned
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
A Gigantic Lightning Conductor.

In recent description of the astro-
nomical observatory on Mount Etna,
attention is called to the fact that
thunderstorms are very rare phenom-
ena there. The observatory is more
than 5000 feet above sea-level, and near
the summit of the volcano, yet it has
not been found necessary to protect it
with lightning rods. The absence Of
thunderstorms has been accounted for
on the supposition that the smoke and
hot Vapor constantly rising from the
great crater of Etna act as lightning
conductor on grand scale.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Greater Even Than the BishOD.

'Now, Thomas said certain bish-
op, after taking his servant to task
one morning, stwho is it that sees all
we do and hears all we say and knows
all we think and who regards even
me in my bishops robes as but vile
worm of the dust?" And Thomas re-
piled: "The missus, SIR"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Bridal Custom In Brittany.

Conspicuous among the adornments
of the bridal feast in Brittany is an
artistic and elaborate butter structure
as fanciful and elegant as the most
beautiful bridal cake and into this
structure the guests stick split sticks
bearing coins of gold or. silver. 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
A Light Touch.

Wickwire-I like Timmins' stories.
He has such light touch. Simmins-
Yes, that's one thing in Timmins' IA
vor. He. rarely strikes one for more
than 81 or $3.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
q NIGHTS ADVENTURE.
BYY.z z.

Id L !. ulSl. are you
still here?"
I'VE are, both Of US.
Have gu S e e n
him?"
Eyes, the wretch! I
have tried for the
last time to obtain
f r o m h i ny 0 u
know what; he re-
ceived me no better
than usual 60 now
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

a thinking man is the worst enemy
the Prince Of Darkness can have. Car
lyle. IS.
Truth and facts always agree. e.
ror and lies are associates.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

dered ''cease firing" and the ships on the west moved further in until they has a good 1900 range. Eight min utes later the command to open fire was given and the guns began to crash away.
 Following the whistle of the eight inch shell from the Brooklyn's after turret, in charge of Lieutenant Russ, there was burst of fire from a block house near this battery and a great cheer from the men. Ten seconds later the Massachusetts landed two ten-inch shells almost in the same spot and signaled that the battery was silenced
 Four big battleships were pounding away at the Estrella battery and the inside harbor defenses and the frightful explosion of the great shells could be seen causing terrible havoc. Down at the eastern end of the line the New York and New Orleans put the Cave batteries out of action In fifteen min utes and then devoted the fire of their guns to the batteries on the hill, there being two new masked batteries west of Morro that were very nasty in their fire. These were soon silenced.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

to dance with him, but she refused be- cause he had become intoxicated That nettled Kline, and he made an insult ing remark, which McCraney resented. McCraney and Kline exchanged warm words at the dance, but postponed their difficulty until this morning, when they both went to the home of Mr. Mitchell to settle the affair."
 MT. and Mrs. Mitchell were in the cook-house preparing breakfast when McCraney and Kline entered. Kline and McCraney renewed their quarrel, and fight followed. Kline, who was still under the influence of the nights debauch, drew a pistol and shot at Mitchell. The latter lodged, and the ball struck Mrs. Mitchell, entering the abdomen and inflicting an ugly wound, which may prove fatal
 McCraney rushed out of the house to hitch a team to go after doctor for his sister. Kline followed him and was going toward the barn when McCraney turned and shot him with a W1nches- ter. Kline dropped in his tracks. Al blanket was thrown over him and he was allowed to lie in the barnyard until Dr. Long the Coroner from thia city, shall have arrived. The Coroner and Assistant District Attorney George w. Jones left tonight for the scene of the killing.
 MCOTdHey OlQ uOl SuIIeIrIS HIIuS6lLS but was placed Under arrest by Con- stable Martin Christian. The officer asked for the rife, but McCTaney at first said he did not know anything about a rifle. Upon the officer insist ing upon the surrender of the weapon McCraney gave it up.
 McCraney was brought to this city. and locked in the County Jail. He was morose and surly and refused to talk about the homicide
 Dr. Pardee of Dos Palos was sum- moned to attend Mrs. Mitchell and ha located the bullet, which had pene- trated about six inches. The heat is very oppressive, and it is feared the woman will not recover. She is about 45 years of age and the mother of sev- eral children. Kline was about S5 years old and unmarried. McCraney is un- married.
 The double shooting caused much ex- citement in Dos Palos, and McCraney was hurried to this city, although the general opinion Is that his act was iuStifiable
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
RED CROSS WORK NOT
 PERMITTED TO LAG
Salinas Expects to Contribute a Large Sum to the State
 Society,

SALINAS, June 12-Troop c will as- sst the local branch of the Red Cross Society to raise funds with a grand ball to be given at it's armory on Wednesday night. The gross proceeds, without any reserve, will be turned over to the society. It is expected the ball and the sales by the Vanderhurst-S San born Company the same day will net a large sum for the benefit of the State society.
 PALO ALTO, June 12.-The Palo Alto branch of the Red Cross Society, which numbers forty-two members, has added a very generous mite to the contribu- tions pouring into the supply depot in San Francisco. Already 325 flannel bandages and 175 comfort bags have been shipped, also large quantity of excellent reading matter, comprising 2O00 copies of the leading magazines, 1000 volumes of novels and several thou sand high-class periodicals
 AUBURN, June 11.-Preliminary steps were taken toward the organiza- ton of a Red Cross Society in Auburn by the election of Mrs. D. w. Lubeck president and Mrs. M. M. Stuart secre- tary and the appointment of the follow ing committee to confer with the State organization: Mrs. Prewett, Mrs. Free man, Mrs. Mccullough, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Maggie Davis Nearly 100 have signed the Red Cross roll.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June 6 (via Kingston, Jamaica, June 7.-(De- layed in transmission)-Th fleet com manded by Rear Admiral Sampson bombarded and silenced the batteries at Santiago de Cuba this morning. Not one of our ships was hit and no cas- ualities occurred on our side. The enemy's fire was irregular and badly directed. The bombardment lasted from 7:45 a. m. until 2 D. m., and it's object was finally accomplished. Ad- miral Cervera's ships did not show themselves. Frequent pauses in the rapid firing occurred on account of the smoke hanging over the land. It is be- lieved the enemy's Qualifications were seriously damaged. Admiral Samp- sons order of battle was as follows:
 UNITED STATES FLAGSHIP NEW YORK, first rate. off Santiago de Cuba. June }, 1S9s.-Preparations will be made to engage the batteries on Monday morn ing, June 6, at o'clock. The men should be given their breakfast at 5:3O and the divisions should be ready to form at } o'clock. When the preparation signal "1S' is made, the ships will form south of the Morro as follows:
 The western column, heading north, the Brooklyn, Marblehead, Texas and Massa- chusetts.
 The eastern column heading north, the New York, Yankee, New Orleans, Oregon and Iowa.
 When the signal of execution '1S' is made, the columns will move ahead.
 The commander of each division will make such signals as may be necessary . to bring his division into the positions marked on the accompanying drawing, forming on the circles drawn at 3000 wards from the eastern and western bat teries, one column heading in a north westerly and the other in northeasterly direction This will be best accomplished bv, changing the direction of the columns the easterly column to the northeastward and the westerly column to the north westward, running in the directions until south of the indicated positions, then heading all vessels of the division north, simultaneously turning again into the column when the distance of 5000 yards is reached.
 Vessels will be 400 yards apart and will retain their positions, the westerly col
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

umn using the starboard battery and the easterly column the port batteries.
 On the signal from the. commander-in- chief both columns will open fire or fire will be opened in case the enemy be- gins.
 Bearings will be taken carefully and dis tances obtained with all practical ac- curacy.
 The Dolphin will take a position to the eastward and the Suwanee and Vixen to the westward, as shown on the plan for the purpose of looking after any mus Retry fire fom the shore.
 The fire will be deliberate and continual until the batteries are silenced or an or der to cease firing has been made.
 Very respectfully,
 w. T. SAMPSON
 Rear Admiral U. s. N, Commander-in-Chief U. $. Atlantic Sta
 ton.
 This order was carried out in most of It's details. The crew of the New York went to general quarters at 6:45. There was some delay in getting the ships into position. There was light breeze blowing and the sky was murkv. At 7:2O while signaling to the ships to close up was in progress, Admiral Sampson, leaning over the rail of the forward bridge, asked Lieutenant Mar ble in charge of the forward 8-inch tur- ret what he could see from the turret's sight. The lieutenant replied:
 can see yellow earth, but I cannot see the guns yet, sir"
 The New York went ahead slowly. followed closely by the Yankee and New Orleans, the Iowa and Oregon some way behind, in a westerly direc- tion.
 A small battery two miles west of Morro Castle which the New York was rapidly approaching seemed to be fir ing with smokeless powder. The Dol phin was signaled to come closer and attend to this. At 7:30 o'clock num- Der of guns could be seen sticking ont over the yellow emplacements on the eastern battery, which is a quarter of a mile from Moro. The ships went right half turn until the New York's s port battery was brought to bear on these supplements.
 At 7:45 the signal to commence fir ing was hoisted, and few seconds later the Kew York's big guns roared out. On her starboard quarter the Yan-
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
INSULT LEADS
 10 A KILLING Affray On a Ranch in
 Fresno County. Bl00DSHED AFTER A DANCE
BL00DSHED AFTER A DANCE
MAN SLAIN AND A WOMAN
 FATALLY WOUNDED.
George McCraney Takes the Life of a Farm Employe Who At tackled His Sister and
 Himself.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

FRESNO, June 12.-As a result of a quarrel at dance given near Dos Palos last night, George Kline, a young farm hand, lies dead with Winches- ter ball through his body; George Mc- Craney Is in the County Jail in this city, charged with murder. and his sis ter, Mrs. William Mitchell, Is danger ously wounded. The shooting occurred at about ' o'clock this morning at the home of William Mitchell, who lives seven miles from Dos Palos
 The dance was given at the home of James Sullivan, farmer. McCraney, Kline and Mrs. Mitchell were present. It was an old fashioned country jollifi- cation and wine flowed freely. During the evening Kline asked Mrs. Mitchell
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
APPEALS TO THE PRESS
 FOR A BETTER NAVY,
Lord Beresford Thinks It Time Eng land Discarded Muzzle-Load-
 ing Guns.

LONDON, June 12.-Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford has issued an appeal for an increase of the navy. He says:
 "The war between the United States and Spain has taught us useful lessons. It has taught us the absolute necessity of complete and thorough organization previous to the war, instead of trusting to chance It has taught us the value of a proper supply of cruisers and the ineffectiveness of obsolete guns against the range and accuracy of modern weapons.
 No other nation has a ship on the effective list armed with muzzle loading guns, wheras England has forty-five Any nation that sent men to fight on the blue water or recommended for harbor protection such weapons, would certainly get short shrift."
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

20 dozen LADIES' 2-CLAsP GENUINE ENGLISH WALKING GLOVES, all colors and Black: extra good value for sl 75: will bs closed out for s1 35 a paf.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

90 dozen LADIES' 2-CLASP NJ A s c or DRESSED KID CLOVES. in colors and Black; extra good value; will be on sale at q 25 a pair.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
FORCED LIQUIDATION SALE

Never was such an opportunity af- forded buyers as is now presented by the great sale we are holding by Peremptory Order of the Trustees for the purpose of turning our immense stock into ready cash to at once pay off the entire balance of our indebtedness, as the StupendOuS Cuts in Prices quoted herewith and in every department en- able supplies to be replenished with NeW Stylish. Up-to-date Goods At Only Fraction of Ordinary Cost
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

92 pieces 44-INCH SILK AND WOOL FRENCH NOVEL sUITING figured effects former price s 50 yard; sale a
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

v Nn LADIES' LATEST STYLE sOO SILK TAFFETA WAISTS, lined
 throughout, tucked front. finished
 with knife plating; regular price
 s 50; will be placed on sale at S7.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

70 dozen LADIES' { BUTTON O. B. No. l QUALITY (GENU- INE FRENCH KIDD GLOVES, colors Tan. Mode. Slate, Navy, Oxblood. Brown and Pearl: former price q 50; will be closed out for S1 a pair.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
LADIES' WAISTS.

LADIES' PERCALE AND GINGHAM SHIRT WAISTS. de- tachable collar. in fancy plaids and checks; regular price s1 75; will be placed on sale at q 25.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

ss pieces 4sINCH FANCY CREPoN GOODS, colo ings, yard sale price sec yard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

pieces AI1-wOOL ENGLISH MELTON SUTTING, latest 8 yard special sale at A 50 yard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

45 pieces ss-zNCH FINE ALL-wOOL TWo-TONED CH regular price S1 @ yard; special sale at s6o yard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

LADIES' HANDSOME PLAID SILK WAISTS. in latest style make, lined throughout regular price ss 50; will be placeu on sale at s7.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
COLORED DRESS GOODS.

1o5 pieces SCOTCH LINEN CANVAS DRESS GOODS. me effects; reduced a yard to 121ac a yard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

2s pieces 6e-INCH FINE ALL-WOoL NAVY STORM good value for s yard special sale at 6oc yard
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

Bs pieces I2-INCH FINE ALL-WOoL FRENCH SUTT1NG, in and pink; former price fec a yafS cial sale at 200 yard.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

zAo LADIES' GOWNS made of heavy " muslin yoke of insertion finished with
 embroidery: regular price s1 will be % placed on sale at roc
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-13

s pieces 42-IrSCH FRENCH NOVELTY DRESS GOODS, Heots. price S1 yard reduced to Soc yard
The age-herald., 1898-08-31
A COOK BOOK FREE.

Table and Kitchen is the tile of a new cook book published by the Price Baking Powder company, Chicago. Just at this time it will be sent free if you write pos tai mentioning The Age-Herald This book has been tried by ourselves and is one of the very best of its kind. Besides containing over 400 receipts for all kinds of pastry and home cookery, there are many hints for the table and kitchen, showing how to enter the dining room, etc.; hun dred and one hints in every branch of the culinary art. Cookery of the very finest and richest as well as of the most economi- cal and home like. Is provided for. Remem- Der Table and Kitchen will be sent, postage prepaid. to any lady sennding her address (name,- town and state) plainly given. A copy in German or Scandinavian will be sent If desired. Postal card is as good as letter. Address Price Baking Pow der Co.,, Chicago. III.
The age-herald., 1898-08-31
CONTEST FILED.
R. s. Nolen Thinks He Was Elected
 Probate Judge-Other Notes.

Equality, August 30.-(Special.)- )-R. s. No- len has filed his contest for probate judge. He claims that Crawford bought votes, and by so doing defeated him illegally.
 Crops in this section are sorry. Old land cornswas damaged for the need of rain and late bottoms damaged with the recent rains. Cotton is opening very fast and damaged by rust as well as excessive rains.
 MT. F. M. Nolen and a negro boy had a difficulty, and the negro threw rock at Mr. Nolen, inflicting an ugly wound on his forehead just above the right eye. MT. Mo- len will recover. The negro escaped, but a posse is in pursuit of him.
 The Baptists and Methodists both have just closed ten days meeting here with a good number added to the churches
 Dr. Howell of Wetumpka is visiting friends here.
 Miss Annie Archer of Alexander City is visiting relatives and friends here this week.
 James Perkins, who lived a few miles from here, died Sunday. He was operated on for appendicitis Sunday morning and died in the evening" He was notified by the surgeons, Drs. Goggans, Harland and Cousins, that death would probably be the result, as they thought the operation should have been done several days earlier, but was assured he could live only few hours as he was. n
The age-herald., 1898-08-31
To Recover Damages.

San Francisco, August 30.-H. w. Hard ing, mining man, today filed suit against the Compania Minal del Tacajo, a mining company operating at Rosadio, in the state of sinaloa, Mex. to recover $sS7,Oe4 for breach of contract. The plaintiff alleges that he entered into written contract on March l, 1895, with John Bradbury presi- dent of the company, to work the ore in the dumps from the defendants mine and to pay the defendant 40 per cent. of the gross yield thereof. MT. Harding claims he was. and Is, ready to perform his part of the contract, but was prevented from doing so by the defendant on May z, 1S97 who mo- tlned him the company refused to be bound by the contract. He estimates the dam ages at $SS7064, for which sum suit is brought.