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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
I. Swan Boa.

FOUND extremely useful to have in the
house, being readily applied and of
great tenacity. In households where
there are children the problem of shoes
IS sometimes a serious one, and the
possibility of putting on a few soles
without the trouble and expense of
sending to the shoemaker, is we'll
worth considering. An excellent &C.
ment for this purpose is made by dis
sowing ten parts of gutta-percha in
lOO parts of benzine. When the two
are perfectly and smoothly Incorporate
ed, add 100 parts of linseed oil varnish.
Inc whole must be shaken and beaten
until perfectly mixed. The pieces of
leather to be joined should be rasped
With a file or other rough substance
IN order to COVE the surface a grain
to hold by. Tie preparation is applied
to the sole of the shoe. and the piece
OF leather to be affixed thereto. The
sections must be pressed together and
allowed to dry for some hours-a day
or two is better. This cement is ex-
tremely elastic, and warranted, it
properly made and applied, to resist
dampness, to hold the sole firmly in
place, and to prove extremely durable.
1t costs but little, and is one Of those
articles that no we'll regulated family
can afford to be without A cement
Tor repairing rubber boots and shoes is
made in two parts The first consists
OF ESQ parts of chloroform to 10 parts
or caoutchouc, thoroughly mixed. This
is kept in glass-stoppered bottle, and
is better if not exposed to the light
The second part consists of 40 parts of
oil OF turpentine, 10 parts of caout-
chouc, and parts Of resin. These are
thoroughly dissolved and kept by
themselves. When mending day comes
mix equal quantities Of the two solu-
tons. Clean the rubber thoroughly,
roughen it slightly with file or rasp,
have it perfectly dry, coat the rubber
shoe, and the patch with the prepara-
until it becomes tacky. Then unite
the two, press them closely together,
and, if possible, continue the pressure
for several minutes. 1t is we'll to al
low the mended articles to remain in a
dry and warm atmosphere for num-
Der of hours before exposing to wet
and cold. If they can be put away for
several days without using it is better.
So general is the use of rubber boots
and shoes, and such expensive articles
are they, especially where there are
large families, that any means of pro-
longing their usefulness is likely to be
met with approval.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
COMEDY THEATER, BERLIN.

auditorium; there is absolutely no show
of rich clothing and the applause is
reserved until the end of the act, it be-
ing decided breach of etiquette to
give expression to ones approval of the
actors or the stage managers art dur
ing the action of the piece. The per-
formances often begin as early at $50,
or, at least, o'clock in the evening,
and are over before 10, so that ample
time remains for those of the audience
to attend to their social duties in the
matter Of balls and receptions
One may travel Europe over, how
ever, without seeing theater more
beautiful than the National theater of
Denmark, located at Copenhagen. It
is playhouse of which any of the
south Europe countries, more given to
amusement, might just boast. It is the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Electric Waves Over Hills.

In describing to the Royal Institu-
ton in London the latest experiments
in sending electric messages. or sig
nails, without wires, Mr.. w. H. Preece
called attention to the curious fact
that hills do not obstruct the passage
Of the electric waves to which the
transmission of signals is due. IT, for
instance, the circuit from which the
signals are sent is on one side of a
hill, and the receiver is on the other
side, the electric waves, or some of
them form a bridge over the hill and
fall upon the receiving apparatus on
the opposite side. Signals have been
sent, without wires, a distance of more
than eight miles in Bristol channel,
and the limit, Mr.. Preece thinks, has
by no means been reached.-Ex.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

Apollo and His Chariot The
theater proper is fitted with the most
elaborate decorations imaginable,
thong being strictly of the modern
French school, they might strike an
American as partaking in a degree of
the quality we speak of as "gaudy."
From the last landing of the STAIR
way twenty-four marble columns rise
to the roof, and the boxes, of which
there are four tiers, are divided into
nine bays by magnificent columns of
the same stone. The ceiling CLOVIS
with brilliant frescoes, and all, about
upon the fine mosaic pavement which
worms the floor stand bronze statues
bearing globes of light. The foyer is
of extraordinary splendor. It is ~
feet long and go feet in height and
with it's statues, paintings, columns and
massive mirrors, presents an appear-
ance that is unequaled by anv other
public building in the world. The
stage is 1876 feet in height, 178 feet in
width and "a feet in depth. To SIM
port this grand edifce and repav for
their services the $500 performers who
are employed during the season. the
French government contributes as it's
snare, subsidy Of 100000 a year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

One OF the most amusing incidents OF
the treatment accorded the Maine LIQUOR
law IN different sections of the state
IS seen at Bar Harbor, where the en-
torcement of the law follows the sea-
sons. In the summer, when the Wis.,
ltors from other states who are &C.
customed to having liquors at home
are at the watering place, the bars
are allowed to remain open, but when
the visitors depart and the population
is narrowed down to it's usual ouota
OF Yankees the law is applied by the
municipal officers, and the drouth con-
tlnues until the birds of passage ar
rive again in the spring. This wear
the saloons have been allowed to re-
main open a little longer than last sea-
son. when the drouth was inaugurated
at Thanksgiving time, bit the edict
has now gone forth, and that particu-
lar portion of Eden that has come tn
be famous the world over will be dry
until summer comes again.
1t requires half day to sing the ma.
tlonal hymn of China.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Hindu First Steps in English,

A native has been caught at Calcutta
scaling the wall of the premises into
the compound of No. 3. Chowringhi,
dressed in a complete suit of European
clothes. The man had, on the previous
evening, concealed himself inside a
shop, and had employed his time till
morning in fitting himself with com
plete suit of clothes, including a white
shirt, with studs and links, red tie,
carefully put on, black socks, a pair
of boots, a watch and chain, handker-
chief, and even a pocket knife, with
a straw hat and stick. He even went
the length of writing his name inside
the hat. On being caught he said he
wanted to learn English, and as pre-
urinary step thought it best to dress
himself in sahib's clothes-Bom
QndiaJ Advocate. ID. +
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

lie had determined to make an al fres-
co night of it. So he slung the ham
mock between his favorite trees took
his pillow, smoked a cigar or two and
nnally turned in. He was up early
next morning, and a bright, clear
morning it was, and reading the paper
when his wife came down. There was
slightly malicious twinkle in her eve
as she asked him how he slept. "oh,
Wretchedly," he answered. 81 rolled
and tumbled for hours Actually. il
was SO Internally hot that was soaked
With perspiration when I awoke this
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Bogus Antiquities.

The Antiquarian and Archaeological
societies of England have protested to
Lord Salisbury against singular kind
of prison labor which has recently been
developed in the penitentiaries of
Egypt. This is the manufacture of
bogus antiquities, which are said to
find ready sale, and to be such ex-
cellent limitations that only experts
can detect them. 1t is represented that
the prison authorities even contem-
plate turning out complete artificial
mummies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
The Appetite of Plants.

Mr.. H. w. Wiley of the department
of agriculture says that the mineral
food consumed by plants is of two
kinds. Some minerals, such as phos-
phoric acid, potash, lime and magnesia.
are essential to the nourishment of the
plant. "But plants have also a general
appetite for mineral substances, eating
freely in addition to the quantity ne
cessary to their proper nutrition Mr..
Wiley adds that plants seem to thrive
best where their appetite for non-es-
sentfal mineral food is gratifed. He
includes soda in this kind Of plant
food
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
An Electric Swan Boat.

A new style of pleasure boat is de-
scrlbed in the Electrician. The boat
in which the passengers and driver
ride has rigidly connected with it, at
the bow end, swan-shaped tug con-
tanning an electric motor driving pro-
peller. The craft is steered by means
or relns attached to the head of the
swan, which turn a rudder of ordinary
pattern. The driver has also close at
hand regulator, which gives him con-
troll over the mchinery in the swan.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Of thin paper, about 4 by inches area,

Of thin paper, about A by 5 inches area,
with printed heading. They are put
IN aluminium capsules, very similar
TO druggists gelatine capsules. These
are secured by a little clamp to the leg.
Inc longest distance from which bird
mas reached the New York navy yard
Is l5O miles, from the neighborhood of
the capes of the Delaware. Each bird
IS preferably trained in one direction
only, and until in their second season
the birds are not expected to fly any
thing exceeding 100-mile flight.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

cotes of homing pigeons, the object
being to establish communication be-
tween! vessels of the navy and the
shore. The pigeon, flying in from some
ship on the Atlantic, enters his cote,
which is practically a trap. Once in he
cannot get out till his message is Sc
cured. The Scientific American de-
scribes how the birds are identified.
Each bird has on one leg ring of
aluminium bearing the year, the pi-
geon's number and any special mark.
This is put on when the bird is but 8
days old The three forward toes of
the foot are placed together and the
ring slipped over; the fourth toe is held
against the leg, pointing upward, and
the ring pushed over it. Then the ring
is secure and will never come Off
The messages are written on sheet
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
NIGHT IN A HAMMOCK.
Cleveland Man Did Not Understand How
He Got a of

He Got Wet Skin.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer:
People who want to irritate a we'll
Known east end man have only to say
hammock TO him., He lives out in
the extreme east end, where he owns
a beautiful home, with handsome
grounds. One night during last July,
it was in the midst of that hottest
spell, he declared he would sleep out Of
doors in the hammock. His wife tried
to dissuade him. but it was impossible.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
morning" II don't wonder at that
SAID his wife, with a subdued chuckle,
for it rained half the night
Gone (1Iimnerinp.

Mattie-What has become Of your
antl-slsang society that you took so
much interest in a few months ago ?
Helen-oh, it's in the consomme The
president got nutty and imagined she
was the only dent in the pan, 50 we
gave her the willies and the dinkydink
association shot the chutes. Chicago
News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
SCIENTIFIC i TOPICS.
NOTES OF DIScov-
cry AND INVENTION.
All About Gutta-Percha Cements-The
Throat and Electric Lights The Navy
Adopts Homing Pigeons An Electric
Swan Boat. z% 1870
Gutta-Percha Clements.

i is often d desirable
to ] o i n articles
with a S t r i c t=ly.
w a t e r-proof &C.
ment, and 0 n e
which is not af-
fected by any or.
binary element or
condition. An elias
tic gutta-percha &C.
ment is e a s i ! y
made. and will be
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Asking Too Much.

We are mad, exclaims the editor of
paper in the backwoods of Tennes-
see. Darn the people! How can they
expect US, out here, twelve miles from
a railroad, twenty-five miles from a
river, millions Of miles from heaven,
about two miles from the devil and
about 200 yards from a whisky shop, to
get out lively newspaper New
York Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
FAMOUS PLAY HOUSES
SOME MAGNIFICENT TEMPLES
OF THESPIS.
The Grand Opera House of Paris Is the
Finest in the World-Vienna's Hof-
burg Theater Is a Splendid Playhouse
England Far Behind.

zone must travel in Europe, or, I
might say, in almost any foreign
country" remarked Mr.. Joseph Jeffer-
son not long since, ''to gain some ap-
probation of the architectural posi-
bilities offered in the building of the
aters.''
Mr.. Jefferson's conclusion was the
result of travel and observation and
his opinion upon all matters in any
way pertaining to the drama must
needs be accepted as that of con-
noisseur, one might say, or, at any
rate, the man best fitted by his long
experience to pass judgment.
Compared by that offered it by
other countries, Americas encourage
ment of the drama and all that per-
tains to the theater, is meager indeed.
There are no theaters worthy of the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

mounted with AL
g e r i a n onyx,
which forms the
hand rail. Each
landing of t h i S
famous and mag
nifcent staircase
the visitor m a y
view the passing
throng during the
i n t e r missions.
Above, the ceiling
is frescoed with
subjects of myth
ology and the
arts, such as God
Of Olympus, the
Triumph of Har-
mony, the In
structiVeness of
the Opera and
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

name in the United
States if ones
standard of archi-
lecture is based
upon the magnifi-
cent homes of the
play that may be
inspected in nearly
all foreign coun-
tries. The reason is
twofold. The peo-
pie Of these coun-
tries are of an
older civilization
than is ours here
in A m e r i C a,
where the chase
for the dollar has
not yet ceased to
move mems minds
a n d legs, a n d
where a national
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

The vibration of the boat is said to be
much less than in one which carries
it's own motor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10
Our Homing Pigeons.

The United States navy department
intends to establish some twenty-five
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-10

Why does the tallest man ii crowd
always get in front?
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28
OBITUARY..


Again that grim reaper, before
whose sickle all must bow, has been
busy in our community. TO young
and old alike the summons comes,
and in this instance it came TO one
last Monday who had far outspan-
ned the ordinary limit of the allotted
period of life and a sheaf ripe for the
harvest was gathered Few per-
haps in our community can even re-
call Mr.. Slawson's advent as a
young man in the town where he
has spent an ordinary life time, and
where for half century he has led
a consistent and upright life as a
member and supporter of the M. e.
Church. His life has been a long
example of faithful industry, con-
siderate economy and Christian con-
duct. Born May z, 1909 at Green
vile, Orange county, N. Y, he first
came to this community in 1928 and
located in what is now Dingman
township. After residing there a
short time he removed to this town
which he has ever since inhabited
In 1880 he married Mary Wells, a
daughter of David and Sarah Wells
of this place. He was a grandson of
Captain David Slawson, who was
soldier in the Revolutionary war.
His surviving children are I:
Moses ", of Los Angles, Cal. John
K, of Tunkhannock, Pa George
and Mrs. Emma 7. Briard, of Mil
lord
The funeral services conducted by
his pastor, Rev. w. r. Neff, were
held at the house at one o'clock and
at the church at 1,30 p, m. Wednes-
day.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28
Barber is After 1t.

The Stroudsburg Times says
Laird H. Barber, Of Mauch Chunk.
will again be a candidate for Con.
gress from this District. "IIe is a
gentlemen and a scholar" says the
Weathcrly Herald, "well equipped
for the position, and should have nc
opposition this year on account of
the manly fight he made two years
ago when the corporations were
against him. His election will un-
doubtedly follow this year if nomi-
mated. "
The Monroe Democrat however
does not take such a roseate view of
the situation, and some astute peo-
pie might read between its lines, a
laying down of the law which will
largely govern many Democrats in
the coming campaign. 1t says:
1t is asserted that Laird II. Bar
Der, Esq, who was defeated in 1896
as the Democratic Congressional
candidate, will be a candidate this
year. His election is predicted if
he should receive the nomination
This will depend entirely on how
harmoniously a nomination is eff
fected. In 1896 an agreement was
entered into by several of the coun-
ties looking towards defining each
county's rights in the convention by
reason of which many votes were
cast for Mr.. Barber which otherwise
he could not have polled But the dis
affection concerning the manner of
making nominations was not entire
ly reoonciled by the agreement and
enough votes were lost to cause his
defeat. Many of these votes were
lost because the voters believed the
compact would not be observed.
"Since then nothing has been
done in any of the counties looking
towards fulfilling that agreement or
establishing harmony between the
counties except in Monroe whore a
committee was duly appointed with
power to confer with like commit
tee from the other counties in the
matter Whether Mr.. Barber or
any one else is to be the De nocra-
tic candidate nomination will not
mean an election unless such nomi.
nation is made in a satisfactory
manner and all differences are ad-
justed before the conference.
1t is the interest of all the candi-
dates now in the field at once to ar
range the details so that when the
time for making the nomination
shall come there will be unity OF
purpose and harmony of action.
The lesson of 1896 should be under
stood"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28

David Ward, the lucky gold mi
ner, who brought back the news Of
a rich find of gold on the American
side of Alaska, and who says that
the rush next spring will be far
down the Yukon on the American
side, spent three years prospecting
in Alaska, and in that time only re-
ceiEed seven letters from home.
Since his return he ha had more
than that many thousands of let
ters from would-be argonauts in
three months, He is now in Phila-
delphia, Pa, and tries to answer
every inquiry concerning the Far
North, its perils, rigors of climate
and wonderful riches. His practi-
cal experience makes his advice
highly valuable, and anyone inter-
ested in Alaska should avail them
selves of his knowledge by writing
TO him. 573 Bourse Building,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28
PERSONAL.

e. Kimble ana wife, of Kimbles
visited Milford last Monday.
Adam Uhl, Greelys healthy look
ing p NJ, was in town last Friday.
Mrs. Kate B. Van Wyck is spend
ing some time in New York.
E. W. Howell, of Chester, N. j.,
visited relatives in Milford this
week
Mrs. Andrews removed from
Broad street Tuesday to her house
on Hartford street.
e. Warner has been for several
days confined to his home on Broad
street with a severe cold.
Hon. w. S. Kirkpatrick is ON the
following House committees cleo
tions No. 3, and Pacific railroads.
Mrs. G. Jennings, of this place
left town last Monday morning for
visit among friends in Brooklyn.
Madam Peroz, of Schocopee, an
aged lady, is seriously ill and very
slight hopes are entertained for her
recovery.
Mrs. Moses c.. Yves tbrook of
Blooming Grove in company with
Mrs. John C. Westbrook of Milford
is visiting in Port Jervis.
Charles Titman, who is in very
feeble health, has moved from
Water street, and now resides with
his daughter, Mrs. RichS q Steele
ON Broad street.
S. B. Palmer and E. Arborgast, OF
Stroudsburg were at the Centre
Square Hotel last Saturday They
were reticent as to their errand, but
it is surmised little railroad bust.
ness was involved.
Mrs. w. R. Neff entertained at tea
last Thursday her Sunday school
class Several young ladies and a
few young gentlemen enjoyed 6
very pleasant evening, which was
enlivened with suitable refreshments
and flash light picture taken o.
THE scene and guests.
Rev. Thomas Nichols attended {
meeting of Presbytery at Middle
town, N. Y Monday. The resigna
ton of Rev. Thos. Gordon which
had been rendered his church anC
accepted was before the meeting anC
the pastoral relations were severed
1t is understood he will engage il
business in Washington, d. c.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28

the lungs, catarrh of the stomach,
catarrh of the liver, catarrh of the
kidneys, catarrh of the bowels and
multitude of women are afflicted
with catarrh of the pelvic organs.
When it is said, therefore, that
Pe-ru-na cures catarrh wherever
located, much larger fact is stated
than at first appears. Who is it that
says Pe-ru-na will cure catarrh
whever located? Doctors say it,
lawyers say it, preachers say it, IA
vast army of men and women say it
who have tried it. The old and the
young say it. They say it in the
East and in the West they say it in
the North and the South. All these
say that Pe-ru-na will cure .catarrh
wherever located.
Send for free copy of an illus
trated book of testimonials, entitled
Facts and Faces" sent by The Pc
ru-na Drug Manufacturing Com
pany, Columbus, Ohio.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28
The New Railroad.

A meeting of the railroad commits
sioners of New York at which all
were present was held in Port Jer-
Wis Monday to consider the. appli-
cation of the Matamoras and New
York Railroad for charter to con-
struct a road about three -fourths OF
mile from the Delaware river to a
point on Pike street between
Broome and Hammond. Evidence
was adduced showing the necessity
for the road and incidentally it APP
peared that the tolls paid ihe Barret
bridge amount to over seventee 4
thousand dollars a year. The COM
missioners have not yet announced
their decision.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28
Hymn MENEAL.
sEELEY-vAN BUsKIRK.

From a Plainfield, N. j., paper we
learn of the wedding of Silas M.
Seeley and Eta Van Buskirk, which
took place Jan. 10 at the home of
Rev. w. G. Snodgrass pastor of the
M. E. Church who performed the
ceremony.
The bride was handsomely gown
ed and the couple was attended by
Miss Emma Wikoff as bridesmaid
and S. B. Brewster as best man.
A reception was held at the brides
home on Orchard Place at which a
large number of relatives and init
mate friends of the happy couple
was present. A wedding supper
was also served after which the
newly married pair departed for
their future home at Woodbridge.
Many costly and useful presents
were rendered them as evidences of
the esteem in which they are held
and the Press joins in wishing them
long life, success and happiness.
The groom Is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. I. Seeley of this place and is the
owner of prosperous drug busi.
ness.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1898-01-28

Persons who are troubled with in
digestion will be interested in the ex-
perience of VIM. ii. Penn, chief
clerk in the railway mail service at
Des Moines. Iowa, who writes: "It
gives me pleasure to testify to the
merits of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
For two years / have suffered from
indigestion, and am subject to fire.
quent severe attacks of pain in the
stomach and bowels. One or two
doses of this remedy never fails to
give perfect relief. Price 25 and SO
oents for sale by Druggist and Gen
eral Merchants Of Pike county,