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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01
TIE PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IL 1900

people and more air, he was going to-
be i'll. He resolved to leave for the
mine us soon as possible There he
would get things in as good order as
possible and keep things going until
he heard from the owner. When he
got to his hotel he wrote to Went
worth, telling the circumstances under
which he secured the mine, rather
briefly, and dealing with other more
personal matters. Having posted this,
he began to pack his portmanteau pre-.
paratory to leaving early next morn
ing. While thus occupied the bell boy
came to his room and said: '''There is
a gentleman wishes to see you.''
He imagined at once that it was Won
Brent, who wished to see him with re-
gard to some fcrmality relating to the
transfer, and he was, therefore, very
much astonished, in fact, for a moment
speeches., to see Mr.. William Long
worth enter and calmly gaze round the
rather shabby room with his critical
eyeglass. -"~
."Ah." he said, "thesc are YOUR dig
gings, are they? This is what they call
u dollar hotel, 1 suppose, over here.
Well, some people may like it, but
confess don't care much about it nv
self. Their three or four-dollar-a-day
hotels are bad enough for me. By the
way, you look rather surprised to see
me- Being strangers together in a
strange country. I expected warmer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01
Copyright, 1895. by
Robert Carr.

II am expecting a large amount OF
money from England to-day. It is
very important that, when it arrives.
there shall be no delay in having it
placed at my disposal. Iwant to know
through?''
"Where is the money coming from ?"
said the clerk.
ut is coming from England"
rs there anyone in Ottawa who can
identify you?"
Yes, know the telegraph operator
here"
"Ah," said the cashier, somewhat
doubtfully, anybody else?"
"Mr. Won Brent knows me very we'll"
THAT will do. Suppose you get Mr..
Won Brent to come here and identify
you as the man who bears the name of
Kenyon. Then the moment your cable
gram comes the money will be at your
disposal"
Kenyon hurried to Won Brent's
rooms and found him alone. evil you
come down to the bank and identify me
as Kenyon?'
Ceitaihly. mas the money ar
rived?"
"No, it has not, but expect it, and
want to provide for every contingency.
! do not wish to have any delay in my
Identification when it does Gomez
IF it comes by CABLE" said Won
Brent, there will be no need of identi-
tication. The bank is not responsible,
you know. They take the money en-
tirely at the sender's risk. They might
pay it to the telegraph operator who
receives the message; I believe they
would not be held liable. However, it
is better to see that nothing is left UNI
DONE"
Going over to the bank Won Brent
said to the cashier: <'This is John
Kenyon"
Every good" replied the cashier.
Have you been at the telegraph Office
lately, Mr.. Kenyon"
mo, have not; at least not for half
an hour or So"
"Well, I would go there as soon as
possible, if were you"
THAT MEANS" said Won Brent, as
soon US they had reached the door.
"that they have had their notice about
the money. I believe it is already IL
the bank for you. I will go bacl, to my
rooms and not leave them till you
come" - = y /
John hurried to the telegraph office.
Anything for me yet?" hes aid.
Nothing as yet, Mr.. Kenyon. think,
however" he added, with smile, stthat
it will be all right. hope 500
The moments licked along with their
usual rapidity, yet it seemed to Kenyon
the clock was going fearfully fast.
Eleven o'clock came and found him still
pacing up and down the office of the
telegraph. The operator offered him
the hospitality of the private room, but
this he declined. Every time the ma
chine clicked Johns ears were on the
alert trying to catch meaning from
the instrument.
Ten minutes after II.
Twenty minutes after II, and still no
dispatch! The cold perspiration stood
on Johns brow and he groaned aloud.
Il suppose it is very Important" said
the operator.
"Very important'
well, now, shouldn't say so, but
know the money is in the bank for
you. Perhaps if you went up there and
demanded it they would give it to you.''
1t was rs minutes past the hour
when John hurried up toward the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01
CHATTER XxvI.

After the business of transferring
the mine to It's new owner WAS COM
spieted, John kenyon went to the tel,
csraph office and sent short cable.
message to Wentworth. Then he.
turned his steps to the hotel, an ntte%
" exhausted man. The excitement an,,
tension of the day had been too much,
Tor him, and he felt that, If he did nor
get out Of the city Of Ottawa and into
the country, where there were fewer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01
CHAPTER XVII.

This chapter consists largely of let
tiers. AS a general thing letters are ef
little, concern to anyone except the
writer's and the receivers, but they are
inserted here under the hope that the
reader is already we'll enough acquaintr
ed with the correspondents to feel some
interest in what they have written.
1t was nearly a fortnight after the
receipt Of the cablegram from Kenyon
that George Wentworth found, one
morning, on his desk, two letters, each
bearing Canadian postage stamp.
One was somewhat bulky and one was
thin, but they were both from the same
writer. He tore open the thin one first.
without looking at the date that wa,
stamped upon it. He was little be
wildered by its contents, which ran as
follows:
my DEAR GEORGE: have just, heard
that Melville Is the man who has bought
the mine. The circumstances Of the CO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-01

r y
ling his head. Il, B. y
Gradually despair began to descend
lon the waiting man. It was worse to
miss everything now than never
to have had the hope OF sue.
ross. 1t was like hanging u q
man who had once been reprievcd
He resumed his nervous pace up and
down that chamber of torture. AZ
quarter of twelve. He heard the chimes
ring somewhere. If the message did
not come before they rang again, !.
would be forever too late. ss53.
Fourteen minutes-13 minutes
minutes-11 minutes-1O minutes tn Is.
and yet no. ...45s:.g
Here you are!" shouted the opera
tor in great glee. "She's a-coming. it's
NIL right, John Kenyon, Ottawa" Their
he wrote as rapidly as the machine
clicked out the message. There it is.
now rush." ID =~s., w
John needed no telling to rush. Peo-
pie had begun to notice him as the man
who was doing nothing but running
between the bank and the telegraph
office! .4..> Is
1t was seven minutes to twelve when
he got to the bank. ..A..A 5.ts
us that dispatch right?"' he said,
showing it through the arched aperture.
The clerk looked at it with provoking
composure, and then compared it with
some papers.
For Gods sake hurry!" pleaded
John. --. i%
"You have plenty of time," said the
cashier, coolly, looking up at the clock
and going on with his examination.
EYES," he added, "that is all right. Here
is your certified check
John clasped it, and bolted out OF
the bank, as a burglar might have done.
IT was five minutes to twelve when
he got to the steps that led to the rooms
Of Mr.. Won Brent. Now all his excite
1nent seemed to have deserted him.
lie was as cool and calm as if he had
five days instead of as many minutes,
in which to make the payment. He
mounted the steps quietly, walked
along the passage, and knocked at the
door of Won Brent's room. -.
"Come in," was the shout that greet
ell him.
He opened the door, CHANGING at the
clock behind Won Brent's head as he
did so.
1t stood three minutes to twelve.
Young Mr.. Longworth was sitting
there, with just a touch of pallor on
his countenance, and there seemed an
ominous glitter in his eye-glass. he
said nothing, and John Kenyon com
pletely ignored his presence.
There is still some life left in my
option, believer" he said to Won Brent.
after nodding good day to him.
Every little, but perhaps it will serve.
You have two and half minutes" said
Won Brent. @
care the papers ready?" inquired
John. n r.
Call ready, everything except putting
in the names."
every we'll, here is the money" Won
Brent looked at the certified check
"That is perfectly right" he said. '"The
mine is yours" Then he rose and
stretched his hand across the table to
Kenyon, who grasped it cordially, 81
Young Mr.. Longworth also rose, and
said, languidly: Gas this seems to be
a meeting of long lost brothers, shall
not intrude. Good day, Mr.. Won Brent"
And with that the young man adjust
ed his eyeglass and took his departure
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
The peacon,. Proposition.

I'm de New Year" said the colored dea-
con, dat is rackin' lords us ez fas'ez a
race boss on a three-mile track, we mus
all turn a double somersault en- a new
leaf. We mustn't take nuttin' er de ole
year into 1t. We mus lef' ever'ting dat
recall de ole year benin us. Right whar l
is a stanin' you kin cav yo' sins. en- all
de ole year money hat you fin in yo'
cloze. Don't keep back one dime-t'row
ever nickel right down heah on de flo en-
tromple on it, tromple it down under yo'
feet, en- go yo' ways. bran new en- shin
in'r'
This last proposition was not responded
to with alacrity. but several brethren
complied, literally spurning the mony
with their feet.
Suddenly the deacon whispered to one of
the brethren: "Br'er Williams, dars a
silver dollar in dat pile, en- you is AIDE
facin' er de eagle on it. Eff you hits it
one mo- lick, dar's gwine ter be trouble
in dis meetin' housei"-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
The Cxarina.

The car of Russia has been heard to
confess more than once that the empress
is one of his greatest helps and advisers,
even in state matters. 1t is, of course, a
well known fact that he is in the habit of
consulting her on matters relating to the
empire, and in the majority of cases fol-
low her advice. The empress has always
taken a great interest in the Russian
lower classes, and many reforms which
have taken place during the last few years
have been entirely due to her efforts.
1t is said that her marriage with the
car was very much against her desire,
mainly on account of the fact that she
had to change her religion. Many people
at the time predicted that the marriage
would turn out an unhappy one. Fortu-
nately, their predictions have not come
true, although 1t is said that during the
last two or three years the empress has
aged very considerably. This, no doubt,
is owing to the great responsibility and
burden of her position.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03
The PROOF Of II.

TITS wonderful growing weather"
said the parson.
Land sakes, I should say 1t was!"
cried Mrs. Babbs. why I had to let
down all my girls frocks from two to
five inches. "-Cleveland ~Plaindealer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-06-03

Covered with painted canvas; hoop
iron bound; excelsior brass lock;
steel hardware: six-ilch strap hinges;
iron bottom; paper lined; oak pro-
tecting Stats; steel eastors; large COM
partment tray.
Larger sizes at proportionate prices.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
CATLET IS, VA.

CATLETT9, VA-Summer BOarders: Par
ties desiring frst class aaeo 70 odations tor the
SUNNI mer season VIII find it TO their advar-
tsge to spend their vacation at Oatletts Pau.
quisr county, Ne, Forty eight miles from
this city there are three accommodation
situated about Il mile above the village.
B ard furnished lCr sl20O per month, 81 CO
per week, or rs cents per day. ealthy eli
mate, excellent board and coz Portable
rooms Apply with stamp to Mrs. Kate Me-
6uire, Catletts, Fauquisr Co., Va.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
LOUDOUN CO, VA.

Loudoun county is claimed by maay
to be the healthiest county In Virginia.
An idesl summer home for the aecsms-
dation of city guests. Coed food, sssi
rooms; plenty of shade; first class IA
every particular; city Feferen ees; I'd
dress Mrs. Della Howerd at VilouPn z.
o., above county. or Robt. Loe&wssz, t,
"The Albany" 17sh aad Il aw.. city.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

Irlen0s. Prominent among her leyai SUP.
porteEs was Dr.. P. " Ray, who is on the
board OF trustees of Brooklyn's Board
OF Pharmacy. 1t msy be said here that
the idea OF placing Miss Howard's name
IN the list of contestants originated ia
SD. Phillips Protestant Episcopal
Church. Then MIss Kate smith, of
Brooklyn, lent a hand. Miss Lucy
E. Mo'eu Of Washington, where she is
principal OF the Normal school, started
circle of workers, who achieved ex-
cellent results. There were numerous
friends in New EngIand who helped
In collecting ballots. Miss e. d Mag
nan, of ST. Marks Methodist church,
clipped many coupons. Miss Mary
Lewis, or Public School No.. 80, with
other teachers OF this schosl, aided In
keeping Miss Howard's name to the
front. Other enthusiasts were: Rafus
HnrOurt, George Garner and Messrs.
Chessman, Van Allen, Frazier, Clayton
and PteFson, as well as Mrs Graves,
Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs, Dalton and MIS-
Davis, Several friends in the Church OF
st. Benedict gave their services in the
cause, while coupons were sent from
Boston, Washington and Baltimore.
When Miss Howard wss asked by one
of our most Influential etlzens to
promptly consider proposition made
TO enter the contest, Ii seemed impos-
sible to attempt it. and one or Two
| others were asked for the sake of our
representation as part OF the great
body Of teachers, to enter their names.
One had the honor of beng named as a
successful contestant in 1898, when the
New York Press sent teachers TO the
Columbian Exposition, and another
did not care to undertake the work, 60
our candidate In February 1899 was ea-
tered, few votes being sent to the
Telegram otf1ce on the first night that
coupons appeared ia the paper.
Friends aud strangers, North, South
East and West have supplemented the
| work Of enthusiastic individuals and
clubs Ia this city, 80 that from the
small beginning, the close fluids over
$50 600 votes recorded for "No g."
Miss Howard VIII hes it were possible
to write to every loyal man, woman and
child personally, and express her gratI
tade ZOE the one step forward IN our
history that We have taken, by not
working for an individual, but for the
grand psinoiple of proving we can be
united in furthering cause that ap-
peais TO eur race pride.
In this public way she sends her sin-
cere thanks 30 each and every helper,
individuals and associations IN Mas
sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Tennessee
anu the District Of Columbia, The sup
port was unfaiiing and unselfish, the
interest never appearing to flag during
the sixteen months or this moss won
derful inpouring of ballots for the
teachers.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
WANTED HELP.

An active intelligent celored nan
vho wants COED paying position can
secure one If hs rnsaes business. a we'll
established InsuYaEos and Beaeacial
Association desires jest suoa nan Go
tske charge Of the wesk and the agents.
a COED position fer the rsshs man. I'd
dress Insurance" oE eG.l at 4se q 30.
" for further tnfcs.n stien.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
MADRE'S PARK.
LawnSide. NJ.

MadFes Park for the season. On the Eek-
ipgton street Railway. Twenty minotes
ride from the city. 4 delightful t<ip. goed
cool water. splendid dancing pavilion and
all convenfences for pienies aud prlvase
parties. Terms within the reach OF ALL. Tbs
electric cars are now running and tBe paxk
an be reached for one fare. Address N 1.
MadTe, MsdFe's Pars, EcEington, ID. q.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
CHR. XANDER
900 SeuRrath Street ". "

His sweet Norton. a deep tinted red wine
his own pressing, allows double dilRtiDn in
ths drinking glass and renains SO vinous and
sweet, as the BEST swest Cztawba anwasered.
E<th he calls st 81 gallon, zoe the Halt gaI-
len, Chr. XEReaT's Rye WhigEisg at TSc, 65c,
Gee and Gos tbs fuu quart, are frse fresa fusel
Loisoa ss soBs age, kspt ia hsaJed storage,
ex a eorn Pare aaVantagsouE1y With any whis-
kies ct their price. Equally 60 his BrRBf1iss,
Gins ans Bum are pure end vel developed
aJ.d the msAsFatS use "a Shsr1 ever eanse q
haadgohe. Es h&s an array of SYer SO many
eEav daras of Wines Gna W hiEkles stored Ia
ms cafIErs and warehouse RGraem mber the
Num- 5eT 900,
xz@ NobFanCh noases
The colored American., 1900-06-16
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

~FHE ELITE-624 S. Washing to n
sts eet; Alexandris, Va, Ice cream, con
fectlonery, soda water and milk shakes,
all fiay@rs. Lunches and sand wihheS
Cool, exclusive, up to date. The eDly
first cleas pleasure resort in the city
when Ia Alexsndria call on as. Opens
May 18th. w. f. Hammond, pro
prietoT.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
THE NEW HOUSE
DEBITY COTTAGE,

81 n. Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, n. j.
Excells any in the city. All modern I'M
provements Two squares from ths Reading
Railroad depot. Two squares from the
beach | kindly thank nay old IS we'll 8s new
patTens for their liberal patronage ard hope
for a continuance Of the same. Mrs, +.
DEBILITY, pr0prietress.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

An energetic oolOrsd woman whe ua-
derstands csnvsssjng can secure rex-
msnent employment with good pay by
addressing "Benevelsnes" care 459 q
sb n. W.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

On Monday TIC 6NoulDS 1CtoRkhul
.nnonncsd the close of the contest,
which had been wsged through its
oollmna f9F over a year, TO determine
bgyo.e ne five most popular school
teachers of Greater New York, who
were TO go to the Paris Exposition as
the guests of that bright and enteTpris-
inc Journal Among the winners is
Miss J. Imogen Howard. who easily
maintained her position as third In the
race. The story Of her triumph Is easily
tod in the relegraD as follows:
One OF toe most interesting OF the
many remarkable features Of the con-
test wss the record made by Miss J
Imogen Howard, the chief representa-
tive Of tho colorgd race. Hes people
rallied most Loyalty to her support and
worked with energy so unfiagging that
she was soon within striking distance
Ofthe top. From that day she was al
WAYS among the leaders.
As the contest neared the end, she
grew stronger, and her gdheTents be-
came jubilant. Thousands upon thOus-
ands Of b lllots were added TO her al
ready large number. Gradually she Eose
to fifth place, then this mount was
scaled and fourth place Was captured
and then with apparent ease Mics
Howard glided into third place. Thirty
eight thousand five hundred and fifty
new ballots were added to the credit o.
Miss HOWard'g nu u Der and this brOugh
her very near 30 Miss Wiley. And whef
the total count came, and the feverist
heat OF the last few days was over
ell the ballots In end counted this
was the result:
Miss Louise Jacobs ..................410 l9(
Misc Jennie Il. Wiley. 37S, 98S
Miss ]. Imogen Howard -. $50 90;
Grs. A. h Ms t5hews......... ........ 272 09t
Miss Jennie a Gibbons. ........2 800 s3(
Miss howard is at present 8 teacher
IN Public School No. GO, in West Ais
street. In the long and exciting period
Of aoUumul2!ing ballots the unwearieG
friendsiof this woman kept steadily and
unlaltermgiy at their work. Miss
How ard was the first and only e0ioreG
woman Iu the Empire State appointed
to manRReiship in che Wofld'E
Columbian Exposition. Miss Howard
was born la Boston, and lived there
until she wSs seventeen years old She
first attended the Boston grammar and
nigh schools, from which she was
graduated With high hOnors She then
became "a student In the Girls High
and Normal School, where she was
graduaLsd in 1868. She was the first col
oIed graduate Of that institution. II
the same year she came TO New YORK
aud became a teacher IN GRammal
School No. 81, in w est 18th street
Upon the resignation Of Mrs. Garnet
she became principal Of the night schoo
held ia that building and head that 20
sltion fer eight years.
Ia spite of her arduous duties al
Principal and instructor, Mics Howard
iouud time to attend the Saturday ses
sion for teachers in the N0rmsI Uol
lege, pnt received degree of NJ. A
Tnen she took three years course al
the University of the City of New
school II Pedagogy, ana received the
d-gfee o. doctor Of pedagogy.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
SPECIAL.
AT LAST

AT LAST
There is First Glass lee Cream
Parler and Confectionery,
Where cur people are not refused, but
are invited to sit and enjoy the best
cream and cake with elegant service.
No color line at
MRS. HYMAN'S
1913 7th ST., NV, bet. O and e Ste.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

HOTEL HENDERsO N-12O n Mis-
slssippi ave-, Atiantlc Oity, N. j., two
squares from Reading depot; three
minutes walk 30 Bathing Beach. spec
iai rates f0E families and permanent
bparden. The hotel has been Dewly
pap9red and hes SO neatly fitted MP
sleeping rooms. Terms mod sTate. Eu
ropean and American plan,
Henderson aud Murray, props
The colored American., 1900-06-16
SUMNER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
"A II q III VI 4
FITZGERALD'S
AUDITORIUM

Open all the year Suitable for conventions
receptions, baus, concerts and theatrical
entertainments. Choice wines. liquors and
cigars. Attached the finest billiard room In
the city. The Auditorium Cafe attached Is
strictly first class. Special aSts sntion given
collation. parties weddings, FGceptte ms. etc.
B, G.. Fitzgerald, proprietor. 80 end 81 Eorbh
Kentucky avenue, AtlaBtic City. n. J.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
MISS HOWARD A WINNER.

Che Finishes Third in the Trip to Paris
Contest One of Five Nest Popular
school Teachers of Greater New York
n v.5ig,tha Paris Exposition.
Evening star., 1900-12-17

sales-regular CALL II O'Clock m.-U. 8. registered
@ at 4A fasoaa B
20 at Io4 % at 104. 20 at 1O4 20 1O4 20 at 1o4
20 at 1o4 Washington Gas, a6 at 5s, rs at So, Il
S.. Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at 1851. at 1865
10 at 1854. at 1854. Lanston Monotype. 100 a.
at 5. Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 1868, al
1851. Capital Traction, 100 at 1o4 buyer 80:
Miscellaneous Bonds, Capital fraction 4s 197 bid
AIS 81 bid. Metropolitan Railroad IS, 120 bid
l's2A asked. Metropolitan Railroad cert. indebt;
IOs bid. Columbia Railroad es. 100 bid Columbia
Railroad I'd mort IS: 109 bid Washington Gas 6s
series 10 d ah Gas s series soI B. 1G
u s. Electric Light cert indebt.. s.: 1o1 bid. 1O24
asked. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone S., 1oa
'o National G T Bank stocks.~Bank of Washington 4oo
bid. Gtizens' 15o bid Columbia: no bid 1so
asked West End ia 11S e. bid b 12G a asked. Traders
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies. Safe
Deposit and Trust. 142 bid. 1SO asked. washington
Loan and Trust. 1es bid, I6s asked; American Sc
Insurance stocks -Firemep's, 30 bid franklin,
bid 145 asked. German-Amerfcan. 200 bid. Ma
tional Union, 10Y bid l2f asked. columbis, i2H
ico bid; commersial, sid: s asked: a,. .
Title Insurance Stocks-Reai Estate Title. 20 bid.
ington Title ~ bid District Title. 50 bid. A'-
Railroad Stocks,.Capital Traction. x10s!s bid. 1O4
Gas Stocks.-washington Gas, So bid 58h asked
Georgetown Gas. 5s bid.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeake and Potomac. 72
Miscellaneous stocks..-Mergenthaler Linotype.
1854 bid. 1861 asked. Lanston Monotype, 14M bid.
l4h asked. American GraphophOne CON-, x1O bid
10H asked. American Graphophone pref. 1OA bid.
12 asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 10 bid. Ii
asked. Washington Market. 1871 bid.
4 Ex. diyid0nd.