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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
SENATE OBJECTS TO PENALTY
7. FOR HAZiNG AT 4 MILL d
3. TARY ACADEMY. 4.
SENT BACK. TO CONFERENCE:
House Adopts Resolution Of Inquiry
Regarding Shipment of Horses,
Mules and Other Supplies to South
Africa-Most Of the Day Spent in
the Consideration Of the sundry
Civil Bill.

Washington, Feb. 20.-By the en-
phatic vote of 10. to AZ the senate late
in the afternoon rejected the confer
ence report on the military academy
appropriation bill. The action came
at, the conclusion Of a spirited debate
upon 1.-THE provisions against hazing
inserted in the report by the confer
ence committee of the two branches
of congress. Discussion of the provi-
sion, which was precipitated by Mr..
Daniel of Virginia, occupied the
greater part of the session and the
report of the conferees was rejected
because it was regarded by a large
majority Of the senate as too drastic,
and, while no instructions could be
given the conferees by the senate, it
was understood that to secure favor
able action by the senate a modified
provision as to the penalty for hazing
would have to be presented and agreed
upon by the conferees
Early in the day Mr.. Deboe of Ken
lucky delivered his announced speech
upon the Nicaragua canal. He re-
viewed at length the proceedings
which led up to the present situation
and strongly advocated the construc-
ton of the waterway by the United
States. An effort was made to obtain
consideration for the bill reviving the
grade of vice admiral of the navy for
the benefit of Rear Admirals Samp-
son and Schley, but it was unavailing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
Mortgage for $4,000, 900 Filed.

Omaha, Feb. :: 20.-The American:
Linseed Oil company has filed a S..
100000 mortgage in the register OF
deeds office. This mortgage covers
A mills: inss13 states, runs five years at
a rate Of 5 per cent interest and is in
favor of the Martin Trust company OF
New York ''.., ~ 80 s,...sss .-E.7r j,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
Want a Monument to Pulaski,

Toledo, o., Feb. 20.-Two thousand
Polish citizens of this city have signed
a petition asking for a federal appro-
priation for the erection of a monu-
ment to the memory of Count Casmer
Pulaski, the great Polish patriot who
was killed in Savannah, Ca. Oct. 5,
1779, while fighting for the liberties
of the colonies. ~:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
PROMOTED BY LEOPOLD.
International Trust to Control the
Commerce of China.

London, Feb. 20.-The Brussels cor
respondent of The Daily Mail de.
scribes trust formed by leading
financial houses in Europe and the
United States through the instrument
tally of Colonel Thys, with a view Of
controlling all the commerce of China.
He declares that the king of the Bel
gians is the secret promoter of this
gigantic undertaking, which will be
called the international Company of
the Far East.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21

BOOSTERS often crow over eggs they
did not lay. Same with people who
sell an imitation Rocky Mountain Tea,
made famous by the Madison Medicine
Cos advertising. IS. c. A. Jack.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
Mcmillan sScorched,

: Black River Falls, Wis, Feb. 20.-
The village Of Mcmillan, situated II
miles north Of this city, was visited
by the most disastrous fire in it's his
tory. One entire block. was destroyed,
the estimated loss being about $10,-
600, with but small amount Of: in
surance. -: :: s.s:: ~ ~ - =: >
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21

Picking, Feb. .20.-Prince Ching and
III Hung Chang have received a tele-
gram which virtually means that the
Chinese will comply with all the de-
hands of the powers, although they
still desire information on few mi
nor details. =: :
The foreign ENJOYS look forward
confidently to absolute compliance by
Thursday at the latest.
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang
have been greatly worried by the
preparations for the expedition into
the interior and they have strongly
urged the court to yield, pointing out
that otherwise the dismemberment of
the empire was probable.
General Chaffe signalized the Chi
nese New Year by calling upon Ii
Hung Chang, who seemed to be in
much better health.
1t is now asserted that the Germans
will turn the railway over to the Eng
lish at the end of the month.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
Advocates a Revenue Tariff,

London, Feb. 20.-The Daily Mail,
in regard to the necessity of raising
money for the war in South Africa,
still in full blast" advocates a tariff
for revenue purposes, which, it says,
differs entirely from a protective
tariff. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
GOOD YEAR FOR WHITE PINE.
Wisconsin Mills Expect to Saw Large
Amount of loqs.

WISCONSIN Mills Expect to Saw Large
Amount Of Logs.
New Richmond, Wis. Feb. Bore
ports come from all over Northern
Wisconsin that this will be phenom-
email year in the history of the man
ufacture of white pine lumber. The
present high prices of all grades OF
pine lumber and the favorable log
ging conditions that have prevailed
have resulted in providing every saw
mill with much larger stocks of logs
than they had a year ago. The saw
mill in this city has a full seasons
run ahead of logs that will be shipped
by rail from Pratt.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
Died of the PLAQUE.

Cape Town, Feb. 2O.-Four sick
Cape Town natives were stopped at
Sir LoWly Pass, Cape Colony, and one
Of them died of the bubonic plague.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21


ana ny me
o"i "'0 inoai
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subscribed A D.
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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
TO MINIMIZE EXPENSES.

All Tue SIX thread Manufactures
viii Consolidate.
Chicago, Feb. 20.-The Record SAYS:
All of the big silk thread manufac-
turing concerns in the United States
are to be consolidated. The object is
to minimize expenses. The money is
to be furnished by the Coates Thread
company, an English corporation,
backed by a capital stock of $685.
100000. The deal will be closed with
in a few: days and the transfer of
property is expected to be made by
March /: :..a : - .@s..s-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-21
CHINESE Will COMPLY.
ENJOYS RECEIVE a TELEGRAM:
WHICH vlRTUALLY CON-
4 ! cEDEs IT.
WERE sGREATLY WORRIED

Prince Ching and. II Hung Chang
Strongly Urged the Court to Yield,
Pointing Out That the Disnnember-
ment of the Empire Was Probable.
Washington Protests Against Fur
ther Expeditions. -. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
Jests.

The youth who courts a girl may be
a kind of actor at times, but it's on
record that parting from her about
midnight at the front door is part he
doesn like to take
can appreciate their not allowing
the veterans to go to the front Of the
line in the inaugural parade"
so can /. Turn about is fair play.
1t was enough for them to be at the
front during the war"
There are many truths in these later
days
70 which none should be blind:
Thus a man may easily go too far
When he wanders in his mind.
He's a lobster"
why do you call him that?"
when he lately got into hot water
he turned a confused red and tried 20
back out"
He didn't return your bow, doctor"
Looks like il. And it shows how
some men can be impolite as we'll as
ungrateful. Only last week | saved
his mother-in-law's life"
II notice many of the clerks at the
city hall spend most of their time
standing by the windows and watch
ing the promeuaders on Broad street"
That's all right It's their way Of
looking out for the city's interests"
why do they call boy a kid?"
1T may be-. from there being a time
in every boys life when he'd like to
be a pirate"
Never offer to bet with a policeman
that he Is not personally acquainted
with every speak-easy on his beat"
Where's the harm
RE might take you up"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

department and its inspectors" said
the report, primarily and most import.
antly TO prompt administration of an.
ttoXiu in fun strength and quality 10
every case visited that warrants sus.
picion OF dtphthoMa In the presence
of suspicious symptoms no time Is lost
even to secure a bacterial diagnosis
before making the injection OF
hardly less Importance is held the
early bacterial diagnosis IN every case
of sore throat visited, Frequently
where the clinical symptoms do not
Yet point to diphthcria the microscope
viii reveal the presence Of bacillus,
whereupon an injection of antttoxin is
at once administered This practice
of the department will account for tho
relatively large proportion of cases re.
corded as treated on the first or sec.
ond days OF the disease, while tho
prompt administration OF full doses
accounts equally well for the low death
rate among cases thus carly treated. Z"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
A Toast Amended.

After making out list of It's awards
Of medals and prizes one OF the luries
Of the Paris exposition decided TO eel.
cbfate the completion Of it's labors by
giving an informal little dinner n
which the members OF the jury. rep.
resontng many natIonalities. could
meet far more agreeably as private In.
diyiduals, Hence, II was decidedly
unexpected when, after they had
reached the stage of coffee and cigars,
the British member OF the jury rose
with great solemnlty and said: Gen.
tlemen, ] propose the health OF her
majesty the queen" This staggered
everybody for n moment but, innate
courtesy overcoming national preJu.
dice. they quickly pulled themselves
together and drank the toast with all
the honors. No sooner, however, had
this been accomplished than the
American member arose and. poisIng
his glass In the air. said simply, and
other ladies" Needless TO say this
equally unexpected toast was received
with enthusiasm by all
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

his sixty-third birthday and some of
his critics find evidence of physical in
trinity in him, But on the anniver.
sary in question he played Shylock to
a packed house IN Belfast and is now
engaged in the laborious task of pro
duCing Coriolanus, a very taxing role
In our army 30i officers speak Span.
ish fuently, 224 are handy with their
French and 1876 are we'll up in German
Morgan is a name on which the light
of history falls with varying signih-
canoe. There was Morgan the old
buccaneor, Morgan the ciyil.war raid.
er, Morgan who was "A good enough
Morgan till after election" Rut the
latest and greatest of them all is j.
Pierpont, the continental consolidator
of railroads, architect of billion.dollar
trusts and creator of the new verb TO
morganeer"
How you English can punish a good
story is the American duchess Of
Manchesters tribute to her husband
as raconteur.
III VIC ~ tlVNN VI MS dNliUB tulllbn
of Henry v" Mr., Mansfield expresses
desire to prove that the American
stage is quite able to hold its own ar
tistically with the European" eng
lish critics regard this expression as
naive egotism," but even those
Americans who find Mr. Mansfield n
little emotional at times must admit
that he has done much to Justify his
ambition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
A Remarkable Man.

There is a remarkable old white
man wing near Pantego, Beaufort
county. His name is Ransom saun.
ders. He is nearly 30 years old, has
been married six times (his sixth wife
still living, has been the father OF
nearly 40 children, and apparently has
still long lease OF life. He is well
and strong and works hard. He
dresses very thin even in the coolest
weather, about like the average man
does in summer and never wears an
oyercoat He is covered all over his
person Tith thick. long hair that is
greater protection than lots Of clothes
would be from the cold. He is regu.
lar in his habits and good citizen. -
Greenville IS. c. Weekly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
Men and Affairs,

Major-Gen. Macarthur was raved
from fatal wound at Kenesaw by a
package Of letters in his breast pocket
neither Bible nor a pack Of cards.
just letters.
Earl Roberts is the first name n
King Edwards new visitors book.
Sir Arthur Sullivan regarded Gilbert
as the cleverest librettist OF whom ne
had any knowledge, yet Gilbert had
scant acquaintance with music. He
once said that he knew only two tunes.
One was God Save the Queen and the
other wasn't
There is always room for real tai.
ent," says John Hare, discussing the
oyercrowding Of the stage.
Sir Henry Irving has just celebrated
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
THE POINT AT ISSUE.
legal Proof That the Woman Lived
Was Required

Was Required.
Several OF the lawyers had told
thoir stories, some of which ridiouled
the continued use of legal verbiage
and the absurd lengths to which Nom
bcrs of the profession SO IN taking
advantage OF techutcnlities,
"a rank outsider" announced the
member of the profession who had
boon go0d listener n cliont of mine,
supplied the best instance of literal
Interpretation that ever came TO my
knowledge, He was executor, under
n will that among other provisions
required the payment of an annuity
to venerable aunt OF the testator.
But proof of her being alive must DO
made before each payment, and this Is
the rock on which the executor
struck.
"The old lady proved herself In the
flesh drew her money and went To
California, where she spent two years
without putting In her claim. ON her
return she went In person and de-
manded the double allowance due her.
The conscientious executor got ont
the will, studied It, scratched his head
and finally handed down this opinion:
Madam, YOU are alive now.
There can be no reasonable question
as To that, for | have the conclusive
evidence of my own eyes. Hut | am
possessed or no legal proof that you
were alive Il year ago, am as you
know, within the restrictions OF the
Will. | will pay the annuity for this
year, but must insist upon satis,
factory atidavits that YOU were not
dead when the preceding annuity wns
passed
at tool, me the better part of day
to convince him that he should settle
IN full, Detroit Free Press
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
Over london Bridge.

Over the bridge 10 Surrey.
Somehow the sun seems brighter
thee;
Certain l au the maids are fair.
Whisper the breezes everywhere,
over the bridge Of Surrey
Over the bridge to Surrey!
Ever it tlows-the human tide,
Wealth and poverty, side by side;
The poor must walk. but the rich may
ride,
Over the bridge to Surrey.
over tue bridge to Surrey!
With heart as light as heart can beat
[ hurry along the busy street;
For this is the way to my love, my
sweet,
Over the bridge to Surrey.
Albert HARDY in Smart Set.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
FOLLOWED THE REcREANT.
For Seven Years Mrs. Steinbera War
on the Trail Of Her Husband.


on the Trail of Her Husband.
Mrs. Rebocca Stcinberg, after
pursuing nor turant husband from her
home in Russian Poland To Now York
Then to Texas and finally to San
Francisco came up with him in the
latter city few days ago and viii
ondeavor to compel him to support
their child. Her story Is pltiful
tale of noble woman's sacrifice for
her child and her grim determination
to make the father Of that child pro,
vide for It,
Il was married to Samuel stein,
berg in Namsea, Russia Poland. in
1891, said the deserted wife. ~ was
a poor girl, II years old, and az Stoln.
berg had n splendid government posi-.
ton my parents persuaded me to
marry him. was hardly married "A
week. continued Mrs Steinberg,
when my hausband began to neglect
me. He would remain away from
home and come home In the early
morning hours after having spent the
to me and said 1t was imperative that
he leave our native land---that he had
spent all his money and that he
would go to New York TO begin life
over again ! begged him not to GO
but he insisted, and | gave him a few
jewels had that he might raise some
money. put him up lunch and
rode with him forty miles to tho
point whore he took the train. There
he kissed me good.by and promised tn
send for me as soon as he was able
| never heard from him from that lay
to this. do not love him any more"
said Mrs. Steinberg, In conclusion.
How can |? do not want him To
come back to me. only want him
to support our child"
The child form whom Mrs. Stein.
berg demands support Is little girl,
Eta, years Old who is nying 10
Nausea with her maternal grand.
mother. When 4-,Ia was year and
half old her mother decided To start
on quest for the man who deserted
them, and left for New York. The
next day after her arrival in the big
American city Rebecca Steinberg
went out In search Of work. The first
place she struck was a large tailoring
establishment, and there they put her
to work sewing on buttons. For six
years. day in and day out, the Polish
woman remained In that same fac
tory, always sewing on buttons. Her
earnings ranged from So to 9 per
week. Out Of this money she paid SO
month for room, sent 10 rubles
$3.50 per month TO her mother In
Poland for the support OF her child
and saved sufficient to go TO Texas,
where she had heard her husband
was.
1T was hard work saving so much
out OF 80 little, Mrs. Steinberg OK
planned. II ate only one meal day.
usually bread and butter and coffee.
Soon | learned not 20 -equire much
food rarely ate meat. perhaps once
. month, and never anything In the
middle Of the day Finally got
enough money TO 20 TO Texas, but
when got there | found my husband
had come 70 San Francisco. The peo-
pie for whom he worked in TEXAS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
A Walking Fern.

There Is a fern which, by It's pecu.
liar habit Of growth, may almost just
lay claim to the popular name OF the
walking fern" The fronds arch over,
and the fine, slender points coming In
contact with the soil take root. New
growth again proceeds from the latter,
which, in It's turn, roots also. so that
the locale OF the plant is continually
moving forward and suggesting the
idea Of walking. This peculiar fern
is quite hardy and succeeds we'll In
soil Of peat, leaf mold and sand, In
shady position which is moist In sum.
mer and fairly dry In winter. The
fronds arc heart shaped. bright green
in color, TO IL inches long. London
Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

would do or avenge his own life in
the attempt.
Darkness at length came, but this
did not impede his movements in any
great degree. Thanks to his knowl-
edge of that section, he did not so
astray. Nearly all the time he was
upon the trail, although the darkness
was so dense that he saw it not.
1t was we'll on toward midnight
when he saw a sign that told him he
was close upon those he sought The
light of a campfire shone before him
in the darkness, and his heart gave
quick throb of JOY and hope The
moment for which he had longed was
close at hand,
With cautious footsteps he ap.
preached the spot whence the light
proceeded. Nearer and nearer he
drew, until at length he was so close
that he could see plainly the situa-
ton of affairs before him.
The redskins, six in number had
built their campfire close up to the
foot of a steep cliff, and were huddled
closely about it.
A little apart from them lay his
wife upon the earth, her limbs bound
so that she could not rise. Her babe
Death Rock ...!. go, ...!. ..!...2
was upon her heart, and it was its
cries that had called his attention to
the spot where they lay half hidden in
the darkness.
For a few moments he did not move
from his tracks, but stood trying to
devise a plan by which they might be
rescued with little risk to themselves
BY chance he cast his eyes to the
summit of the cliff. and in an instant
he saw a means by which he thought
he might compass the destruction of
the savagos.
A huge boulder which hung above
the very spot where they were hud-
died together about the fire, looked
as though a very slight effort would
send it crashing down upon them.
His wife and child were so far re-
moved from the spot that they would
be in no danger.
Hastily he decided to test the plan
suggested, and, retracing his steps a
little, he cIambered to the summit Of
the spot where the boulder lay, glanc.
ed below
The savages were in the same posi-
ton as he had left them. Could he
but send it down upon their heads
Their was no chance for one of them to
escape.
Laying down his rife, he brought all
his strength to bear upon the rock
which was so nicely balanced that it
moved slowly from its bed,
Straining every nerve, he finally
sent it to the edge, and then, as
though possessed of life, it bounded
over and went crashing down upon
the doomed savages below.
There was no time for a sound to
escape their lips; but a wild, startled
cry came from those of the wife.
With a joyful shout Luke answered It.,
and then hastily descended to her side.
He cast a single glance in passing
at the spot where the bowlder lay,
and saw that it had one its work well
every one of the sayages had been
crushed to death.
With heartfelt joy Luke set his wife
at liberty, and then, without loss OF
time, they started back for their cab
in, which the redskins had spared from
the flames, The cliff was called the
Death Rock. and that name 1t bears to
this day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

however, were extremely good TO mo
and helped me to get to this city.
The lady with whom | am stopping
now is sister OF the kind-hearted
stranger in Texas, and she has prom.
Used that she will keep me with her
during my stay here"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

Men Of my profession are very
good story tellers." remarked the
barber. Yes" assented the smarting
sufferer in the chair, and they usual
ly illustrate their stories with cuts"
-Tit-Bits
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28

Countess Daquila, sister OF Brazils
last emperor. dad at Rome.