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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
NUMBER %.
CONFESSION,
A Democratic Paper Admits that
a Majority of the Democratic
Members Of the LegiSla-
ture We're COrrlIDt.


There is just now a prevailing
sentiment to decry the Farmers
Alliance movement because of the
woeful failure and general asinity
displayed by it's representatives in
the late legislature. Now the
Farmers Alliance proper is not a
political organization, but in this
State and others it's object was
generally prevented. Putting this
aside it is but just to say that in
the main the Alliance legislators
were decidedly honest and above
corrupting influences, a fact which
cannot be truly said of a majority
of the Republican and Democratic
members. 1t may seem strange
for Democratic paper to make
this statement, yet we doubt very
much if we are challenged to furn-
ish the evidence. It is easy to
make a charge but not always so
easy to prove it. If it can be
shown that a member was cor
rupted in the passage or non pas
sage of one bill it is but natural to
presume that he is not safe man
to represent the people. All we're
not corrupt or corruptible but
there were those who were, and
they did not belong to the Alliance
party either. We venture to re-
mark that Donnelly could a tale
unfold that would freeze the Gin
nards" of a good many honest (?)
members of the late Legislature
Sank Rap5ds F1eo-R"ess.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
One of French's Lies.

The Wright County Times furn-
ishes the information that the city
press opposed Senator Davis two
years ago. This is worth printing
because it is news. The general
impression has been that Senator
Davis had practically no opposi-
ton within his own party from
any quarter when he was elected.
lkSqaaenqoolIs Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
RefOrmerS' Methods.

How the public treasure is
wasted is exemplifed by this So
called Duluth wheat-steal investi-
cation. The legislature voted
S10,0 900 appropriation for this in
vestigation, and it is evidently the
intention of some members of the
committee to spend it all. Take
an instance: There are eight mem
bers Of the committee. The wit
nesses to be examined largely re-
side in Duluth; over three-fourths
Go. The expense of bringing these
witnesses to st. Paul is no insight
ficant sum, especially when they
will be required to remain in the
city several days. There is abso-
lutely no reason why the commit
tee should not examine every wit
who resides in Duluth at Duluth.
But are they? Well, they propose
to go to Duluth for two days, Mon
day and Tuesday next. It will be
impossible to dispose of the whole
of the witnesses in that time, con-
sequently they will haye to be
dragged to St. Paul. Certain
members of the committee lose
sight of the fact that it is cheaper
to pay the expenses Of the eight
committee men in Duluth than the
expense of score or two of wit
nesses subpenaed to appear before
them in st. Paul.-St. Paul Globe.
Fires Destroy Lumber Camps.
Timber fires in the Hillman
Brook country, about twenty-five
miles east of this city, destroyed a
large amount of valuable improve
ments belonging to Robinson &
Mead, the Minneapolis lumbermen,
who are cutting logs and driving
in that territory. The fires de-
stroyed nearly all the buildings
and supplies at Headquarters
Camp" and the two upper dams
on the stream. ''Headquarters
Camp" was the point from which a
large part of their logging was
done, and from which several other
camps were supplied. 1t was pro-
badly the finest group of buildings
for this purpose in the State, be-
ing almost a small village. Be
sides the buildings, much other
property was burned, including
supplies, bedding, etc. The dams
that were burned were made of
crib-work, and thus easily fred.
The total loss is stated by Mr..
Robinson to be about $S,0oo.
Little Falls Transcript.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-05-21
THE MILE Laos INDIANS.
Hon HI. M. Rice Says They are
Being Removed to White
Earth as Fast as Possible
A Plea for Patience.

Being Removed to White
Earth as Fast as Possible
A Plea for Patience.
Although the subjoined letter
was not intended for publication,
at the risk of displeasing Mr.. Rice,
and that the 300 and odd settlers
in the region Of Mile Laos Lake
may know that the commission are
doing everything possible to fur
ther the removal of the Indians.
we publish it.
CHIPPEWA COMMISSION, St. Paul,
May 13, 1891.
EDITOR PRINCETON UNION:
The following extract I take
from Pioneer Press of this morn
ing.
Princeton UNION: 1.-THE Indians in
the so-called Mile Laos reservation
are continual source of annoyance to
the settlers, and their presence retards
the growth and development of one of
the most picturesque regions in Mime
sOta.n
[ am satisfied that the interests
Of the settlers in your vicinity will
be, as we'll as the welfare of the
Indians, advanced by their re-
moval to White Earth reservation,
and under instructions from the
office of Indian affairs, I have for
some time given my best efforts to
aid in securing the much desired
end.
l hope your citizens will have
patience, and bear in mind the
strong attachment this people have
for the country which, for so many
generations, gave homes to them
selves and their forefathers-
forgetting that in 1862 when the
Sioux Indians devasted much of
the frontier of your State and
threatened to extend, with the aid
of the Chippewas under Chief
Hole-in-the-day, their murderous
deeds to the region. you now oc-
cupy, that the chiefs of the Mile
Laos bands mustered their fight
ing men, marched to Fort Ripley
and there rendered their services
for your protection. For your in
formation I will state that up to
this time nearly two hundred have
been removed, and others will 90
from time to time as they can be
cared for at White Earth. The
distance for an Indian from Mile
Laos to the latter place is great,
and the change from a wooded to
a prairie country for this helpless
people is not easy to contemplate.
l assure you that it is the desire of
the Indian Office to have this work
progress as rapidly as humanity
will permit. Those that have been
removed are satisfied with the
change, which will aid in event.
ually placing them all upon lands
to be held in severalty where they
will advance in civilization, be-
come self-supporting, and cease to
be a "continual source of annoy
ance to the Settlers"
You must be aware that violence
will but retard the work.
This is not sent you for publ
cation, but to inform you of the
progress that is being made, and
satisfy you that no proper efforts
will be spared to free your citizens
for the future from the disturbing
element complained of.
Truly Yours,
HENRY M. RICE.
Chairman Chippewa Commission.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20

Harrison spoke again. He enlozized the
New England character, which. he said.
nad been source of strength TO the ma
ton. That devotion to local seIf-govern-
ment which originated the sound mean
ing, establishing and perpetuating of true
democracy, was the cause of the develop
ment of love of social order and respect
ior law which has characterized New Eng
land communities. He continued:
believe we have come 10 a time when we
may look Tor greater things when we may take
larger part In the great transactions of the
world believe our people are prepared to
insure that the American flag shall again be
seen upon the sea, and that our merchants and
manufactures are ready to seize the golden
opportunity now offered for extending our com.
merce into Central and South America [Cheers.
4 believe conservative views of finance
VAL prevail In this country. / am sure dis
content and temporary distress will not tempt
onr people TO forsake those safe lines of public
administration on which commercial security
alone rests. lApplausel AS long as the gem
erai government furnishes the money of the
people believe we will insist, as have said be-
fore, that every dollar issued, whether paper or
coin, shall be as good and kept as good as anv
other that is issued
May in closing tender to these good women
OF Vermont my thanks for the grace and sweet
ness which their services and their presence
have lent TO this happy occasion? May say TO
them that the devoted services OF their mothers,
their courage and patience and helpfulness
shown in the great struggle for liberty cannot
DC TOO highly appreciated? All honor to the
new England mother, the queen of the New
England home. There in these nurseries of vir-
tue aud truth have been found the strongest in
nuenees that have nodded your people for good
ana leo your sons 70 honor. [Great chsering.l
The president was then presented with
gold medal commemorative of the oc-
caslon. Governor Russell spoke for Mas
sachusetts, Governor Tuttle for New Hamp-
SHIRE, and Major-General Howard for New
York. Among the speakers were: Gen
eral Alger, of Michigan; Secretary of War
Proctor. and Attorney-General Miller.
The president leaves for Mount Nc
Gregor tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
THE CHILEAN CRUISERS.
One at Portsmouth, One Going Home
VIII Peru Interfere?

LONDON. Aug. 19.-The Chilean cruiser Presi-
dent Pinto is at Plymouth awaiting instructions.
The Chilean cruiser Eraxuriz has sailed from
st. Vincent for Montevideo. II is believed she
has secured a crew.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19.-The steamer George
W. Elder, from Callao, Peru, brings the follow
ing news: Lima papers representing the views
of a majority of the Peruvlans espouse the cause
of the Chilean insurgents. While affairs in Peru
are peaceful, it is stated that the Peruvian
army is being armed. In spite of the stipulation
signed at the close of the war between Chile and
July y, the president in his message said the
in Chile, and pains will be taken to adhere to
this policy in order TO avoid any cause for COM
plant
The Chilean Times says rumors are prevalent
OF engagements having taken place between
some oil the insurgents and Balmaeeda's troops,
and that other expeditions are TO be undertaken.
The vessels belonging TO the insurgents feet,
which appeared off Valparaiso recently are re-
ported as having returned To the northern
provinces.
1eutenant-Colonel Almsrazar, commanding a
cavalry regiment OF Coquimbo. with his squad
ron and company OF the Conpalican battalion,
attacked in Vallenar, July 10, the forces OF the
province of Atacama, under 0valle The
revolutionists intrenched themselves in the
streets of Vallenar, but Colonel Almarazar
succeeded in routing them with a loss 10 the
rebels of 100 killed and wounded. Three officers
and ten soldiers were taken prisoners. The gov
ernment troops lost two and one officer,
and six cavalrymen were wounded.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
,noRE CANADIAN SCANDALS.
Private Dry Goods Paid for by the Pub
lic-LaDgevin's Perjury.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug l9.-Interesting develop
ments continue to come out in the hearing of
the public accounts committee. Summeryille
asked for certain vouchers today, saying they
would show that number of officials of the
public works department purchased large orders
from dry goods merchants for their private use
and charged them to the department. Superin-
tendent Pronskill, of the stationery branch, ad-
mitted receiving various sums commissions
on goods purchased for the government
Superintendent SENEGAL, of the printing bu-
reau, also admitted receiving several Thousand
dollars in loans from firms supplying type. His
memory was very defective as TO dates and
amounts.
Thomas McGreevy has resigned from parlia-
ment.
OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 19.-Before the elections
committee this morning sir Hector Langevin on
oath denied Contractor Stars statement made
in evidence Friday. He gave a complete explain
alton of the circumstances connected with the
withdrawal of the tenders of 0'Hanley Il
starr for the Esquimalt dock contracts,
which Starr said was done at the suggestion of
Sir Hector Langevin. sir Henry asserted that
the tenders were Withdrawn voluntarily, as
starr & OHanley did not care to take con-
tracts on which they had to pay a deposit Of 5
per cent. of the contract price.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
MANY MEN OF MANY MINDS.
The Socialist Congress at Brussels Bear
ing No Fruit.

BRUSSELS, Aug l9-The British delegates to
the Socialist Workmen's congress today rejected
Bebels amendment providing that all candi-
dates for public office must accept the full
socialist programme, the British declaring
themselves labor and not socialist delegates.
They adopted modified resolutions to the effect
that workmen should exert political rights to
secure any useful reform The congress after a
lengthy discussion passed the resolution
vertually modified by the British delegates,
with provision that there shall be organized in
every country permanent commission to in
quire into the conditions OF labor.
An American delegate said il was useless 10
begin and fawn for needful legislation. We
must forcibly extort reforms and the abolition
OF the existing wags system. He wanted the
congress to declare plainly for labor war.
After the resolution was adopfed he opened
discussion the att tude Of labor toward
the Jews, and urged sympathy toward the
latter. This started lengthy debate. the COM
mittee reporting against nti-Semitism,
as device OF capitalists 70 SOW disunion among
workiugmen, white many speakers reminded
the congress that the Jewish bankers and finan-
cers were also great oppressors. Finally a reso-
luton was passed coudemning both anti-Sem-
itsm and Jewish financial tyranny.
This fup1ssibility OF reconeiling conflicting
opinions and interests is the keynote of the
whole proceedings OF congress, the discussions
leading ~ impractical results.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
RICHES OF THE INDIANS.
Gold and Silver in the Territory-Cher-
okees Cunningly Evade Law.

GUTHRIE, l. T., Aug. 1s.-It is stated that gold
and silver have been found in paying quantities
in Kiowa and Comanche counties. Some pros
pectors have asked permission OF the interior
department to negotiate with the Indians for
the privilege of working the mines. Permission
was refused.
CALDWELL, Kan, Aug 19.-As q result of Presi-
dent Harrisons recent order permitting the
Cherokees to hold cattle in the strip, provided
they can show that the cattle belong to them,
J. b. Mayes, chief of the Cherokee Nation, with
twenty-five leading men of the tribe, arrived
here last night, and held conference today
with cattlemen now herding cattle on the
strip. 1t was arranged that all cattle
now grazing there shall be transferred to indi-
vidual Cherokees by bills OF sale. When the
time for marketing comes the cattle will be
transferred back at a sufficient advance to meet
grazing charges. BY this agreement half a mil
lion cattle on the strip shall be kept there and
as many will be brought the Cherokees care
to take.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
Immense Works to Be Begun for
Relief of Poor.
GERMAN RYE TOTAL FAILURE.
The Army Likely to Lose Stamina by
Eating Wheat Bread.
Crop Reports From the Grain states OF
the Mississippi Valley Assure an Inn
mense Harvest-Bright Outlook for
American Farmers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. ia commission
of the ministry of the interior has drafted
a project for the creation of ministry Of
husbandry. The change is considered .
necessary reform in the face of the present
crisis. 1t Is stated that the credit for the
purpose of providing local works for the
relief of the poor will amount to SIC, o,0o0,-
600.
LONDON, Aug. 19.-The Chronicles Berlin
correspondent says: September promises
failures of small and big farmers, as well
as city merchants. Home grown rye is
mostly fit only for manure. The substitu-
tion of wheat for rye in the army will not
be easy, as it was proved in the war OF
1870 that Prussians lost stamina from .
regimen of French wheat bread.
BERLIN, Aug. 19.-Herr Miguel, min
lister of finance, has sent petition direct
to the emperor, asking the latter to sus-
pend the duties on corn for three months.
A Warsaw correspondent telegraphs his
paper here that the millers of that city are
engaged in preparing rye -four and bran
with the object of exporting as much a.
possible before prohibition is enforced.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
ANIMAL Meeting of Postal Clerks.

ST LOUIS, Aug. 19.-The first annual meeting
of the railway postal clerks of the United States
opens here today with delegates from eleven
divisions. The principal business to come be-
fore the convention will be the consider
alton of bill to be presented to the
next congress looking TO the increase of
postal clerks salaries; also the question of
changing the present methods of the service so
as TO increase efficiency will be discussed. The
present system is not adapted to the increasing
volume of business, and it is proposed to relieve
ali friction, improve the system generally and
make life less OF burden to the clerks. The
session will last three days.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20

Strenuous Efforts Being Made to Secure
Blaine's Consent to q Treaty.

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug. l9.-For some time
ssr Julian Pauncefote has been anxiously en-
desvoring to arrange the basis of negotiation
with Blaine with respect TO reciprocity trade be-
tween Canada and the United States, but with
Indifferent success Premier Abbott sent Sc
eret commissioner few weeks ago to make an
effort to establish an entente cordi1ls This agent
when at Washington City submitted Sir Julian
Pauucefote's memorandum TO the effect that the
present Dominion government was willing 10
have reciprocity trade with such articles as are
not imported into Canada in large quantities
from England Sir Julian now feels in posi-
ton to offer the United states reciprocity in coal,
grain, meats, cattle and live stock leather OF ell
tjnds. glassware, agricultural implements, f9ur
and meal, paper manufactures, kerosene oil,
cars. carriages, fish, metal goods. vegetables,
fruits. hats and caps, rubber goods, fertilizers,
earthen and chlnsware, and q mum Der Of other
important articles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20

SAN Francisco, Aug. i9.--The steamer George
W. Elder, which left here with cargo of Loo
tons OF wheat for Peru, arrived this morning,
that everything was quiet at the latter port, but
there was a great demand for wheat and pro-
duce, their Chilean supply being cut OF Amer
ican floor was selling at the rate OF SIS sack.
and potatoes brought high hgures- The arrival
of the steamer at Callao on July 81, with her
cargo of wheat. was the signal for much reioic-
ing among her inhabitants, as no wheat had ar
rived there for twenty-five days. American gold
was in great demand, 295z Peruvian dollars be.
ing paid for go gold piece. Saddles also were
in demand for sale 10 Balmaceda's forces
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
BUSINESS TROUBLES.



PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19.-Government experts
examining the assets of the keystone bank
To-Day found IN tin box due bills and drafts of
the Spring Garden bank. also failed, amounting
TO $4,000 While it is probable that they were
loaned to President Marsh by President Ken
nedy to swell the assets at the tine of the
examiners visit, the receiver hopes to realize on
them.
CHICAGO, Aug. l9.-George o. Ferguson, who
represents many Lincoln, Neb victims of the
National Capital Savings, Building and Loan
Association, returned this afternoon after ten
days exciting chase, in company with Postof-
ice Inspector Gardner, after Louis E. Morsi-
mer, the absconding manager 1--WE
were close on his heels all the
nme,' said Ferguson, "but he was
pretty shrewd and got safely away, although
Mr.. Gardner is still looking for him in Vermont
We chased him from New York city to Giens
Falls, where he met woman, and they both
went to Fort William Henry He registered at a
hotel there under an assumed name. To the
hotel clerk he flashed rolls representing $4,000"
PITTsBURG, Aug. 19.-In the matter of the as
signment of Schn1ertz, the judge OF the United
States court denied the application of the New
York and Boston creditors for the removal of
Quincy, the assignee, and also refused to set
aside the judgments of the home creditors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
DROWNED BEFORE HIS BRIDE.
But He Committed suicide Rather Than
Meet His Other Wife.

SAN Francisco. Aug. l9.-Carl shorr, mining
prospector from Australia. was drowned while
bathing In the ocean near the Clin house one
evening some weeks ago in sight OF his wife, to
whom ne had been married only week. II
was thought that ShOrr left considerable
property, and his wife has been trying to end
il. To-day woman who says she was shorr'e
wife arrived here from BgstEe. Mont, and ras1
Nrs shorr number two. comparing Esssz
stories, singular story Of "a drowned man's
dupIieity was unfolded. ars. schorr No. 4 says
She was married 20 Echorr ten years ago, ana
they accumulated little property in Butte
Her husband went to Australia. and last Msv
wrote her to join him there. Instead a
waiting for her, he took passage for San Fran
cisco. With him came Miss Taylor, whom he
married on reaching here He expected that by
the time ne reached san francisco his ARA
wife would be on the way 70 Australia Instead
she missed the steamer. and il is thought that
shorr. fearing prosecution for blgamy, commit
ted suicide. The second wife gave all her
money 20 shorr, and is now left penniIess.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
A siprular RAILROAD Accident.

fireman on the Campbell lumber road, was
killed today, and Engineer John Calvin and an
unknown man fatally injured. Pratt and Gal
win in making up train left one car at the top
of a steep grade, placing block of wood under
the wheels to hold it while they pulled another
car from a siding. Two young men coming
along knocked the block from beneath the
wheels and the car started down the grade. One
of the young men was on the car which he had
helped to start but, becoming frightened at the
speed attained, he jumped off and was fatally
injured The car smashed into the engine and
wrecked il the car also being wrecked.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-20
The wheat Boom in columbi. County.

DAYTON, Aug. 1s.-tspecial Never before in
the history of the county were crops better ana
prices higher. On the 10th wheat was s3 cents
per bushel, and continued 10 rise until Saturday.
when at p. m. it reached 70 cents John
Turner then disposed of pool of 100000 bushels
at that figure. Many farmers are holding for rs
cents, and as it reached ~ Monday. they will no
doubt get their price before the week Is out So
far the Alliance has not set any figure on the
price of grain. They have built large ware
house, however, and will hold their wheat for
the top price, which win likely be reached next
week.
A good joke is told on farmer here who sold
his wheat for 65 cents last week. After wheat
went mp to 20 cents Saturday. the farmer went
10 the merchant who had bought his grain and
requested that he set up gallon of whisky.
The merchant readily complied with the re-
quest. Now the farmers friends are joking him
about s4o0 for jug of whisky, as the increase
on the price OF wheat sold amounted 10 that
sum.