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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

emotion shook the. little hand. Instant
Fly his own hand closed above hers.
& BE not afraid, my child, he said;
"all will be well. His voice, low and
sympathetic, was the first to break the
silence of that room. The girl ceased
crying and her hand lay quiet within
his own. Then the doctor spoke in q
whisper: s. 9s:5.ze,~,
'We are ready he said to third
person; make the ceremony as brief
as possible" The other began So .:=
Richard Somers, do you take this
woman to be thy welded wife, to live
together after Gods holy ordinance in
the holy state of matrimony? Wiltthou
love her, comfort her, honor and keep
her in sickness and in health, and, for
saking all others, keep thee only unto
her, SO long as We both shall live ?''
s There was silence, and then Richard
Somers said gravely: IL take this wom-
an to be my lawful welded wife; and
shall comfort her, honor and keep her
in sickness and in health, to the best of
my ability, as long as 1 shall continue
to be her welded husband. Is that
sufficient, sir, to answer all legal re-
quirements?"
"That is sufficient" said the unknown
speaker. Frances, wilt thou have this
man to be thy welded husband"
ITO honor him at all times and in all
hours while life shall last?' said Som
ers, interrupting. II ask no more, no
less
Then upon his hearing fell clear,
musical voice, fawless as the note of
a dove, plaintive as the wind-harp of
the pines:
YES it said, ''to honor him at all
times and in all hours while life shall
last, whether in the days to come we
meet again or we meet no more" He
lifted his head quickly, his hand closed
lmpulsively over hers, and a cry trem-
bled upon his lips.
THAT voice!' he said, deeply affected.
Il have heard-but no!''-his chin
sank upon his breast; lit cannot be-"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04
CHAPTER~I1.

Richard Somers reentered the Office
of DR.. Brodnar as the clock was strik-
ing ten. He was in full evening dress
and wore a white rose. a Lamarque,
upon his lapel: AS he stood drawing
on his gloves Brodnar regarded him
with silent admiration. The straight
military figure OF good height looked
taller than it had. There was no sug-
gestion OF. heaviness at any point but
behind the perfect lines lay, as he
knew, an amount of strength and
nervous force that would with refrain
ing rank their owner among the ath-
letes. But fine as was the fran ework of
the man and his physical development,
there was in the face, Swallowed at the
moment by broad, housekeeping
lashes and mustache, patrician ele-
gance, native refinement and Innate
nobility that commanded undivided
attention. The slightly aqniline fea-
lures were softened by arched and
evenly matched brows and an express
sion indescribable by any other term
than hatsinventeds by Paris friend
the somers smile" One never ap-
preciated the value Of that smile un-.=
til IN some moment of emotion the
face which wore it grew white and
straight, and the level gaze Of the
man was encountered. Above white,
inclined forehead hair almost black
lay in waves, but 50 closely as to leave;
visible the times Of the splendid
head. Such was Richard Somers sc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

winch, unfortunately, includes me,
II guess WelEbut there you go again,
Frank! Sit down, and I will be serious
Only-you will let me inquire into the
details OF this marriage which you have
evidently planned for me-a man may
inquire about his own marriage, may
he not?" Somers' voice was now plain
tive. The doctor did not answer on the
moment, but walked to the window
and gazed gloomily into the blue spring
skies towards which the budding trees
of the old capitol were lifting their
arms in welcome. ~
->"Of course, it is absurd, Dick" he
said, coming back, land is obliged to
strike you so; but, do you know, be-
ieve that friendship is the one indy
ing bond of our race. All others have
their hmitations-even love of man
and woman burns itself out believe
that somewhere between men such
friendship as this exists: to love where
another loves instantly and forever:
to hate where he hates blindly and i'm
placably; to hold his honor higher and
sweeter than life, has happiness above
ones own; to feel this holy affection
so strong that it permeates every quail
ity of mind and body, and makes us in
truth that which we believe our friend
to be. In such a friendship, Dick, self
perishes. We look into the eyes of our
friend and say Commando We do not
question; we trust implicitly, blindly;
and if we err-''
Life is black forever!" Somers had
arisen, and, taking his friends hand,
was regarding with affection his
flushed face. THAT is Frank Brodnar
indeed" he continued. you mean it,
my dear fellow; and am satisfied that
If after five years of separation should
enter this room and say: MY boy, if you
have no previous engagement and the
way is clear, you will do me great
kindness by stepping down the street
and letting me marry you out of hand
to friend who is being or has been vic
timized'-wait, I am in earnest-you
would take up your hat, smooth your
hair, and join me before reached the
street or you had remembered the
madam and babies at home. But, nv
dear fellow I haven't the ability to
throw myself headlong into a plot It
is constitutional that I do not excite
easily. I must find my way up to par
by stages; while you, you were born
above par. You may guess from my
metaphor what I have been doing of
late, but it doesn't follow that never
reach the point of high tension. Nor
does it follow that am cold blooded
friend A little sllugg -bleed some
times saves friendship. Sit down and
tell me all about it, 9" -
And that is just whatI may not
do. Somers studied the gloomy face
a moment in silence.
You may at least tell me what you
would have me do, Frank"
II would have you come here to-
night, let me blindfold you, take you to
certain room in this city have per-
formed over you ceremony which will
unite you to perfectly honorable
woman, leave you there with her until
dawn, when shall bring you away. l
would have you ask me no question
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-04-04

He caught the words of the unknown
speaker beginning the invocation.
mo! no!'' he cried, almost fercely,
1T is a sacrilege!"
'Then," said the speaker, ut is suf-
ficient to say that under authority
vested in me by the state of Virginia
pronounce you man and wife, Som
ers stood silent and depressed. There
was a whispered consultation; the
inner door opened softly and some one
passed out.
The scene and circumstances had
powerfully affected the doctor.
There were difficulties I had not
foreseen,' he said, gravely, "but you
have safely passed them, my friends.
And now 1 must leave you. Dick, I
have placed in your hands the honor
of woman-and my own. I will re-
turn for you before it is light. Re-
member! The gas is now extinguished
and you. may remove the bandage."
He drew the girl towards him tender
ly. You may trust him implicitly
For the rest, all is now safe. Good
night, and God bless you both" He
laid his hand reverently upon the
girls head, clasped his friends hand
and would have passed out, but the
hand he clasped restrained him, and
somers spoke feelingly as he drew
him aside:
us this necessary-thisr remaining?
Think how--''-
''Absolutely! I read decision last
week, and I must have a marriage
that will stand the test of the highest
court"
'You read a decision? Are you not
acting under the advice of your law
yers?"
Lawyers be hanged! I know vir-
GINA law. A simple acknowledge
ment before witness, with this ad-
dition, fixes everything. Don't sulk
now, Dick; it won't be long,
IT was not thinking of myeslf,"
said Somers. Good night" He stood
moment in thought. then turned to
his companion. In the darkened but
not dark room he saw slender, girl
ish figure near him, the face bent for
ward and hidden in her hands,
Come" he said, cheerfully, '.let us
sit down and talk it all over 1t is
true we are married. but that is no
reason why we shouldn't be friends, I
suppose If you will find me chair,
am sure you will confer great ia
yor. By the way, what shall I call
you? Madam or Mrs. Somers sounds
too awfully formal. Shall say-''z-47-
"Call me Frances she said, simply.
She understood without analyzing
that he was trying to make it easier
for her, and was grateful
Frances! What a. beautiful name!
I like it already because it is the
feminine Of Francis Yes, the arm
chair will do, and I shall sit here by
the table. And you? Oh, I seem to
see you snug in the rocker in front.
This, I suppose, is the proper arrange
ment for a family party when the
meter isn't working; but I know very
little about it. never was married
before. and / suppose you are equally
in the dark. = It made him happy to
hear her friendly little laugh, even
though it was instantly checked.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
EDGlish Crowns and Florius.

The coming issue of the new coins,
for the diverse Of which the king has
sat, is a favorable opportunity to
withdraw from circulation either the
horin or half crown. preferably the
latter. From the similarity in size
of these two coins many disputes
arise. Probably the form is more
in favor by reason of its beauty and
lightness. The issue of the silver
horin only dates from ls4o; its name
is revival of that of the gold florin,
said to have been first issued at Flor
ence-whence its name--in the thir-
tcenth century. and TO have been cur
rent over all Europe in the fourteenth
and fifteenth centuries. An English
gold form was issued in the reign of
Edward Ill, and, according to Cam
den, was in 1897 of the value of six
shillings. The silver half crown and
crown pieces were first issued in the
sixteenth century. None were coined
in 1918, and they were gradually with
drawn from circulation, but the coin
age Of half crowns was begun again
in 1874 The issue of the silver
crowns was recommended in 1887, in
which year the double form was first
coined. The latter is rarely met with
now.-London Chronicle. a., ..
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
BIRTHS ARE DECREASING,
Grave Concern II Caused in Great
britain by ReccatIy Pub
lisheA Data,

The returns of vital statistics
which have just been issued show
that while the marriage rate in the
United Kingdom was the highest re-
corded since 1876, the birth rate was
the lowest ever known. 1t is. of
course, a fact that throughout the
last 2j years the birth rate in Eng
land and Wales has been falling. 1t
was 3j.9 per cent. in the five years
ending with ISIS, 32.5 per cent. in the
five years ending with lSSs, 29.s in
similar period ending 1898 and now
for 1899 il is 29.3.
\ similar downward movement has
been observed throughout civilized
Europe during the same period, but
in no country has il been so strong
ly marked as insEngland. In France.
indeed, il began earlier and has gone
been so rapid. France has already
reached the stagnant stage in which
population fails to increase. In fact.
II it were not for immigration there
would be a positive tendency for pop
ulation to decline. This has caused
grave concern across the channel:
statesmen have given it their best
thought in the hope of counteracting
the mysterious process of nature; all
manner of legislative proposals, such
as heavy taxes on bachelors, have
been made to combat it. 1t looks as
though England would speedily have
to give attention TO the matter. Tie
cause may be the effect of city lie
upon vitality: it may be higher
standard of comfort, leading to later
marriages, or it may he something
Ohscursr
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

Paris burns the wood Of 1000 acres
of forest a week.
The best part of the Kimberley dia-
mond field covers nine acres only.
Glasgow was the first British town
to receive license for municipal tel
ephones.
Servant girls are becoming scarce
in Berlin because of the greater pop
ularity of factory labor.
Great Britain has now only 4,759,l5s
acres under crops, decrease of
10000 acres in two years.
Recent experiments made by M.
Gautier, of Paris, have shown that hy-
drogen is constant constituent OF
the air to the extent of two in 10000
parts by volume.
The pest of British Columbia for
ests is plant called the devils club.
1t has spikes which, when they enter
the flesh, break off and produce poi
soned wounds, which tester.
British naturalists having discov-
cred stingless bees that make honey
in the island of Montserrat, are try
ing to improve the breed with the
object of supplanting the kinds OF
bees that have stings.
According to the Medical News,
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
FAMED OLD BURIAL PLACE.
Trinity Churehyard In New York
Contains the Ashes of Many
Noted Men.

No place Of burial in the United
States contains the dust of so many
noted men as does the old Trinity
churchyard in New York city. With
in the familiar inclosure lie en-
tombed. the remains of 100000 of
the people of old New York. Three
deep are the graves. The early rec
ords are gone, but tradition, history
and ancient stones still tell their
stories OF men Of decds-of sacri-
fees, sorrows, labors and achieve
mcnts. There under the shadow of
her bosom with strict impartiality
to English governors and signers of
the declaration, to royalist soldiers
and liberty boys. to the English gar
rson and to the starved martyrs Of
the revolution.
The colonial governors, Sir Henry
Moore and Sir Danvers Osborne, were
buried here; also the wives of Cows.
Clark and Cornbury. Each of these
representatives Of foreign govern
liNhi i'Sid'u tIlC IOll SDuiu VI
Bowling Green.
Here are also the royalist judges,
James Delaney, who presided at the
trial of Peter Zenger, and Daniel
Horsmanden, who, though devoted to
the maintaining of the prerogatives
of the crown, withstood GOV. Cold
ems arbitrary acts, and David jamie
son, attorney general of the province
and recorder of the city of New
York; IIbert X. Livingston and Leon
ard Lispenard, members of the stamp
act congress, and John Cruger, dele
gate to that congress and the first
native-born mayor of New York.
Judges, delegates and mayors all per-
formed their work in the city hall
on the site of the treasury build
ing.
And here lie Gen. John Lamb and
Gen. John ". Scott and Gen. Mar
mus Willett. boldest of liberty boys,
whose voices were heard with Ham
il'on's in the great meetings of the
people on the commons, then called
the field of freedom, now the City
Hall park; also John Holt, the pa
triot printer of the Gazette and
post boy.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
BURLINGTON ROUTE.
Low Rates to tho East.

Every day-not once or twice month,
bu. every day-from June 20 until Sep
,ember II. the Burlington route offers
rate OF one fare plus 81 for the round
uip TO Chicago. St. Louis. ST. Paul and
all points this side of those cities.
II you are figuring on an eastern trip.
by all means give Us an opportunity OF
quoting rates. and telling you what our
service is like. 'Write-tell US where you
are going. and we will take pleasure in
giving you all the information you need.
G.. W. VALLERY,
General Agent,
Denver. Colo.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
summons.
In the County
Court.

COUNTY OF BOULDER Court.
In the matter OF
MARY HAPrELL, Plaintiff
HARTMAN HAPPELL, DefepdAnO
The People of the State OF Colorado,
To Hartman iiappeii the defendant above
You are hereby required to appear In an
action brought against You by the above
nam ed plaintiff in the county court OF Boulder
County State OF Colorado, and answer the
compliant therein within thirty DAYS after the
service hereof, If served within the state Of
Colorado; or If served out oil the State of Colo
rado, or by publication, within fry days after
the service hereof, exclusive Of the day OF serv.
ice: or Judgment will be taken against you &c
cording TO the prayer of the complaint: nnd II
the service hereof be made by publication, then
ten days additional to said hfty days last here
irabove specified for appearance and answer
will be allowed before the taking OF Judgment
as aforesaid.
The said action is brough, to obtain decree
of divorce dissolviug the bonds OF matrmoay
heretofore and now existing between plaintiff
and defendant. OF the ground OF d-scftloa and
support. Plaintiff further seeks the care
and custody OF the minor child, the issue OF said
marriage. and to recover the costs OF this action
to be taxed, as viii more fully appear from the
IplHint filed in SAID court in said action to
which retereucc Is hereby made.
EOcsAud copy OF which IS hereto at
And you arc hereby notified that II you fail tt
appear aud TO answer the said complaint a.
above required the said pisiuiif will apply to
the court tor the relief demanded in her ssij
complaint.
- Given uadcr my hand and the seal
,Courty of said Court hereto att n-d at Boul
iseai. der. in said County, this 5ist d-y oi
~ May, A d. 1911 - ,.,,
Clerk OF the County ouTt.
First pub June lI-!as; July 10. 1901!
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Not Attractive.

Mrs. De Good--Why aren't you 60
ing to church?
Mr.. De Good--Last Sunday the root
leaked, and three or four drops went
down my back.
Mrs. De Good-The roof has been
repaired since then.
Mr.. De Good-Huh! Then they'll be
wanting money to pay for the repairs
IN. Y. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
ats a Safe bet.

Here's a story of an Ohio girl who
bet that she could win husband by
advertising, and she won the bet
"Well, in that connection. there's
a little bet that would be glad to
make"
"What is it?'
"Why, I'd like to bet-and I'd give
odds, too-that inside of 80 days she'd
be willing to pay double the regular
advertising rates if she could lose him
the way she won him."-Chicago Post
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Not Up to Expeditions.

women seldom marry their ideals "
he read, and then he added: We'll, l
suppose there is some truth in that
"Oh, unquestionably," she replied,
I'VE usually think we are marrying
our ideals, but it doesn't take US long
to discover our error
~ wonder" he said to himself
shortly afterward, whether or not
that we was used in its broad gen.
eral sense?"
But he deemed it the part Of wis
dom not to ask.-Chicago Post.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Two Good Reasons.

I heard the other day of an inscrip-
ton contributed by Lord Rosebery to
ladys album. The guests at a ducal
country house were invited each to
put down the reason why they were
staying there. Lord Rosebery gave as
his reason: "To please their. graces
and to shoot their grouses. British
Weekly,
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
An Annchropi.m

Theodore-He went SO far as to
can me puppy!
Harriet-And at your pgel The
idea!-Boston Transcript.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
JAcKsoN's RESORT,

Jacksons place. a popular resort be
tween Boulder and Boulder lake, on the
best drive out from town. road house
wi,hou, strong dri.ks. ncthins TO iotoxl'
cate. Only the very bes! order and best
parties wanted. Fine meals served at
all hours on short order. Dinner parties
4 specially. Ice cream and ices made
10 order and delivered on short notice.
o. T. JACKSON.
y If Proprietor,
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Appreciated. 4

He-What would you say, Miss
Ethal, if should tell you that l had
called this evening to place sol
itairc upon one Of those dainty
fingers of yours?
She-I would say. Harold, that
your speech had the true ring
Boston Courier.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02

London medical science is being di-
rected toward the elucidation of the
problem of the causation of cancer.
A cancer research laboratory has just
been opened at the Middlesex hospi-
tai, to be entirely devoted to the sys-
tematic investigation of cancer.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02

Train No. 23 WIN be Held on Sundays.
Effective June 10Th. train NJ. 23,
to leave Denver at .:3)p. m.
for Boulder, Louisville, Longmont. Love
land and For, Collins, will be held en-
SUNDAYS until p. m.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Natu rally,

Simkins-Smith's wife has lockjaw.
Timkins-It must be very painful
affiicton.
SimPkins-Yes; unspeakably So
Chicago Daily News.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
The BeRinninR-

Divorce Judge-When did your do
mestic troubles begin?
The Plaintiff-Ou the day was mar
Daily camera., 1901-07-02

SAT- Lake and Return Cheap
Via the Colorado & Southern during the
summer season. ASK any G. & S. agent
for rates. selling dates etc.
Daily camera., 1901-07-02
Not vacillatiur.

Simpson is trifie obstinate. isn't
baov
Daily camera., 1901-07-02

he"
obstinate? He wouldn't get out
of the way if he met cast-iron safe
tumbling downstairs. Chicago Rec
ord.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-01
CORN CAUSED AN ADVANCE.
GRAINS GAINED STRENGTH.
PROVISIONS SHARED IN IT.
The Coarse Cereal Rose 3-s@t-2o,
Wheat abe. Oats t-2c and ProVI-
sions 1-2@5c.

Chicago. October 81 Strength In corn
MS the result of bad weather for shipping
and scarcity Of offerings outweighed bear.
Ish influences on the board Of trade today
md December corn closed MdiAc higher
December wheat closed " advance aud
December oats u up. Provisions closed
unchanged to 2kGi5c higher.
Corn was given an impetus at the open.
ing by improved Liverpool cables aud
December opened unchanged to Ad% high
or at 57Hs &c 5T&do77s. Wet weather In
the West prevented further movement and
advanced Western prices, and on small re-
ceipts shorts began to cover, soon sending
December to 5s. Advlces indicate n roor
average in quality aud quantity being FED
to stock from the shock. There was also
n fair Improvement In the shipping az
mand and increase In the tnkings for ex-
port The May delivery was prominent,
At the high price there was setback due
to pro6t-taklng aud quiet trade nntll
December sold back to Its lower opening
price. Toward the end Of the session
there was renewed buying and December
closed firm, @s6ila higher at 573sqoS. Re
celpts were i40 cars
Wheat In the main had an easy feehng
on numerous henrish influences but, sup
ported by corn held weak throughout the
day, December opened shade lower to
shade righer at TOSS to 70la on weaker
cables Primary receipts were almost
double thcss Of the corresponding. day last
year Cleerauces also were small, hut on
the corn l,ulga December advanced quietly
TO 7Os4mIuIs closing ut that figure. hrm
" higher tG4n yesterday. Local receipls
los cars, uone OF contract grade. Mime
apolIs and Duluth reported SIS cars, max,
ing total for the three points Of 623
cars. agala5t 6SS last week and $50 cars
rprpiDtS were LII
6O6 bnshety compared with 500 600 bushels
n wear ago Seaboard cearances in wheat
and dour ~ere 100000 bushels The sea
board reported SIX boatloads taken for eN-
There was some activity In oats, 1t fol-
a.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-01

st. Louis. October 8i.-wheat-No. .
red cash nv; December 72sd72h; May
75Ikd75H: Nc. hard 69IsG69%. Corn
higher; No. : cash CO.'S; December oo1s;
Nav 61M. oats-No . cash 80; December
80; May 4OSs; No. white 4oG41 Pork
Steady; jobbng 1900. Lard-Lower s.251a.
Flour-Quiet: winter patents 3,4oq3 So; ex
ira fancy and straights 3.:0093, -; clear al
2.G5d2. 90 Timothy seed-Firm 5,45dS.e 3d.
Cornmeal - Steady $50 {: b: Bran
strong; sacked east track s6dsS1s HSE9 s
Dull; timothy i00oq13.5o; prairie 9OOd
$50 whlskey-Steady l.3o; Iron cotton
ties-steady Ito. Baggng-Steady 61sgI.
Hcmp Irvine s. Dry salt meats-Boxed--
Lower: extra shorts shy: cleat, ribs SO;
clear sides $50 Bacon-Boxed-Lowe eN-
ira shorts 900 clear ribs o. i21a; clear sides
93TI6. Receipts-Flour 1000: wheat 60WOi
corn q, 900: oats $1,000. Shlpments-Flour
10000; wheat $4,000 corn 1900; oats g.
coo. a. 1ik&niMN
Kansas city, October 31.-wheat-De-
cen,ber sslA6I66Ss: Nav ToIa; cash No. 2
hard d7G67iSi No. 2 red 7odToh. Corn