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The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
The Use of the Thumb.

Our humorists seem to fade early.
Mark Twain has abandoned fun-malxing
in the prosaic effort to become a mil
lionaire. A dozen years ago one of the
brightest Of the good-humored satirists
was Bob Burdette-but ever since the
death Of the little princess he has
been almost entirely Silent; gone to
preaching, it is said. Still, he bubbles
over occasionally, and his last is the
discovery of the use of mans thumb
as a preventive of profanity. When a
fellow pounds his thumb with a tack
hammer or jams it between two joints
OF stovepipe, says Bob, he incontin-
emily stuffs the injured member in his
mouth, thereby stopping the flow Of
cuss words. This is rather ingenious,
but so far from having any use for his
thumb as q profanity-stopper, the man
who selects the Burlington as his line
for a railroad ride could be without
thumbs. The roadbed is 50 smooth,
and the equipment and accommoda-
tions so superb, that the passenger is
always OF tranquil mind. For any in
formation. address w. j. c. Kenyon,
Gen. Pass. Agent, ST. Paul, MINI.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

GROVER CLEVELAND mastered
the intricacies of the tariff question
in an incredible short space of
time. Col. John A. Cockerill, the
veteran Democratic editor, in a re-
cent newspaper article has this to
say: Il may add that the ambl-
tious warwick who went to Albany
to help Mr.. Cleveland select, his
cabinet told me that when he asked
Grover whether he had ever writ
ten or said anything on the tariff
question which might by any pos
sibility rise to disturb his admins
tration the newly-endowed Demo-
cratic leader frankly replied: Not
a thing, you can depend upon 1t,
for l don't know anything about
the tariff Three years later, so
apt student is Mr.. Cleveland, we
had him writing more profoundly
upon the tariff in all it's phases
than any man in the country.''
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

CAPT. C. B. T1RRELL, clerk Of
the Hennepin county district court,
died at his home in Minneapolis
on Sunday morning. Capt. Tir-
rell came to Minnesota in 1854: he
farmed, taught school and studied
law until the war broke out when
he enlisted in the famous First
Minnesota infantry. He was q
gallant soldier, served all through
the war and made splendid rec
ord. After the war was over he
resumed the practice Of law, repre-
sented his county in the legisla-
ture, and in 1888 was elected clerk
OF court Of Hennepin county.
Judge Lochren says Of him:
''Capt. Tirrell was one of those
men we cannot spare, for he was a
man Of sterling character and man
hood. knew him will as a sol
dler, and there was none Drawer
than he, and | have known him as
Q just, good man ever since
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

MINNEAPOLIS Tribune: The
hearty endorsement of the Wash
burn-Hatch option bill by the Re-
publican convention shows that
the State of Minnesota has come to
very decided conclusions regarding
the aims and purposes of this
measure. The resolutions endors-
ing Senator Washburn's advocacy
OF the bill were received with howis
OF applause. They were then
unanimously endorsed. The unan-
unity of both country and city del
egatlons in supporting this meas
ure indicates that the people of the
Northwest are bound to uproot the
speculative methods which have
heretofore prevailed to the preiu-
dice of every honest producer and
manufacturer. Whether or not
the measure before the present
congress will prove sufficient to
cope with this wide spread evil, the
future alone can tell.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
The recent Republican State con-

The recent Republican State con-
vention was the largest, most har-
monious and most. enthusiastic in
the history of the party in this
State. 1t was essentially a Blaine
convention. The mere mention of
the great secretary's name elected
ear-splitting and roof-raising ap-
plause. Senator Davis presided
and delivered a polished address
which will be found on another
page. Bob Evans motion that it
was the sense of the convention
that Senator Davis should succeed
himself was carried by unani-
nous vote amidst tremendous ap-
plause. The convention, which
was largely composed of farmers,
went on record as favoring anti
option legislation by congress. The
Republican party of Minnesota is
alive, aggressive and confident of
winning a glorious victory next
November. .....
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

The river and harbor bill passed
the house, Monday, by a vote of
1856 to IS. Kittel Halvorsen, the
accidency who represents northern
Minnesota in congress, voted
against the bill. Why Halvorsen
should vote against a measure that
provides for the improvement of
the lake waterways, a matter that
vitality interests every grain pro-
ducer in the Northwest, is past com
prehension. Minnesotians should
blush to think of being represented
in the halls of congress by such a
compound of crankism and igno-
rance as Kittel Halvorsen. The
idea of such a man succeeding
Knute Nelson and S. G.. Comstock!
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
MlLACA zEPHYRS,
MILACA, Nav 10. 1S

M1LAcA, May 10, 1892.
II. G. Hines has moved into the
old Barnhill house.
Mr.. Froom, of Clear Lake. is
visiting relatives in town.
VIM. Secombe, of St. Paul,
visited our town last night.
The most backward spring for
ten years past is the verdict of
every one.
Charley Martin was in town
yesterday and reports his drive as
progressing finely.
Jim Hill's train is in town as we
write this, on it's way to Duluth,
which is Mr.. Hill's destination.
Now is the time to finish your
sidewalks. If these are not soon
built look out for a village incor-
poration within two months.
We noticed County Treasurer
Campbell, of Elk River, on the
up train yesterday on his way to
Duluth where he thinks of invest
ing.
Rev. Thos. McClary delivered
an excellent talk on "a Struggle
for a Home" last Friday evening
to a crowded house. Mr.. Nc.
Clary is an excellent talker.
Mr.. L. Morgan and wife wish
US to express their sincere thanks
to those dear friends who so nobly
assisted them during the recent
serious sickness of their daughter,
Mrs. Frank Baker.
Mrs. J. P. Mitchell, Misses
Plnkham and Whit and Mrs. VIM.
Bouck made up a quartet of ladies
who departed for St. Cloud yester-
day, to attend a district convention
of the W. G. T. U. at that place.
NJ. MARIUs.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
Who Runs Tt?

It appears that Pope Leo XIII,
has been giving some sober second
thought to the readjustment Of the
American public school system,
promoted by Archbishop Ireland
and known as the ''Faribault
system. The Pope was said a
short time ago to be in perfect ac-
cord with the archbishop in this
matter and as desirous to have the
system extended throughout the
United States. 1t now appears
that the scheme meets with such
disfavor at the vatican that the
Pope will only ''permit the plan
to be practiced in special instances
where it may be deemed expedi-
ent." ~. -.@- - d. +
It may be asked in this connec-
ton whether the American public
school system is run by the
Vatican or by duly constituted
authority in this country of ours.
In view of the expression used in
the Vatican dispatch to Archbishop
Corrigan of New York it would
seem that the Vatican had some
how obtained considerable control
over our public school system
and would proceed to make such
changes in it as are pleasing to the
Roman hierarchy. The Pope is
probably mistaken. We have our
own ideas about conducting the
schools the State supports, and
one of those ideas is that not one
shall be under sectarian control in
any degree whatever. No foreign
power and no sectarian establish
ment Of any kind, Catholic or
Protestant, has any business what
ever with our public schools
lZSqo7ae0p0ISs Journal.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

IT is a great pity that the govern
ment has snarled up that Mile Lacs
reservation matter worse than ever
Bob Dunn, Of the Princeton UNION.
will GO wild il those Indians are not
yanked out. Minneapolis Journal.
Bob Dunn will not 90 wild in
any event. The removal of those
Indians is a matter Of vital impor-
tance to the people Of Mile Lacs
county. Our county has a heavy
bonded Indebtedness, and our peo-
pie are struggling hard to build
up and develop the resources of
the county. Three hundred set
tiers in the Mile Lacs lake region
are also vitality interested. Those
settlers came there in good faith;
they came with the intention of
making Mile Lacs county their
home; the great majority Of them
have been there for years; they
have organized township govern
ments and school districts:
several school houses are now in
course of erection; roads are being
surveyed and laid out in all direc.
tions; splendid farms are being
opened up; it is estimated that the
value of crops that will be raised
on these settlers homesteads this
year will exceed $4,000. All the
settlers ask is for the government
to remove the Indians and leave
them, the settlers, alone, and in {
few years the country around
Mile Lacs will be dotted with
happy homes. And as far as the
Indians are concerned their re-
moval to White Earth will better
their condition one hundred fold
As it is now the Indians are sur
rounded on all sides by unscrupu
lous white men; the game upor
which they have mainly ,subsistec
heretofore, with the exception O:
fish, is almost extinct. The rec
ords of the United States courts
will show that there have beer
more whiskey troubles with The
Mile Lacs Indians than with
all the other Indian bands in Min
nesota combined. During all tht
years that the Indians have beer
at Mile Laos they have never
cultivated an acre of the soil
The government offers to builc
them homes at White Earth anC
furnish them with teams and farm
ing implements and give each In
dian 100 acres of land. The few
white men who pretend that they
are the true friends of the Mile
Lacs Indians and at the same time
counsel them not to go to White
Earth are actuated by mercenary
motives and are the Indians worst
enemies.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

MILE LACs. lake settlers need
not worry over that latest decision
of Secretary Noble. The settlers
will not be molested. Their rights
will be protected. The avarlcious
railroad corporations can wiring no
concessions from the present adj
ministratlon. The railroads may
make a fight in the courts for the
odd sections within the indemnity
limits, bat the corporations will
receive no comfort or assistance
from Secretary Noble.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
ALIEN.

The excessive rainfall in the south
ern and central States has retarded
spring seeding and planting. The
acreage OF potatoes on the heavy CLAW
soil OF Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will
be greatly decreased If such is the
case it is reasonable to presume that
there will be a good market for Minne-
sofa potatoes next fall. The soil in the
vicinity of Princeton can stand anv
amount Of moisture and is we'll adapted
to raising excellent potatoes Every
farmer should plant few acres more
than he had planned in potatoes. The
indications are that there win be a
good market for the tubers next fall.
In any event the starch factory can
handle all that will be raised. The
owners of the starch factory would
rather sec potatoes worth SO cents ner
bushel even if the factory did not turn
9 wheel. Increase your acreage of
potatoes is the advice Of the UNION.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

If this, from the Princeton UNION,
be true, why not endorse the Demo
cratic candidates and avoid the trouble
and expense of a campaign: ''But what
has the governor of Minnesota to do
with your boasted party princi ples?''
|-NoTthfeld Neaos.
The above interrogatory is child
ish. The quotation from the
UNION refers to Knute Nelson.
His honesty and his ability are not
questioned. But he voted for the
Mills bill-voted for the Mills bill
in the house when he knew Re-
publican senate could and would
amend the bill before it ever passed
that body. Mr.. Nelson has thor
oughly explained his vote on that
bill, and has declared that the
Mckinley bill is a far superior
measure. His explanation should
be and is satisfactory to all fair
minded men. The only stock in
trade of the straight-laced Repub-
lican opponents Of Mr.. Nelson is
his vote on the chestnutty Mills
abortion. In every other respect
the little Norwegian's'' Republi-
canism is up to the standard is
unquestioned. Must he be ostra-
cized, read out Of the party and
consigned to political Oblivion be-
cause he had the manhood to
voice the sentiments Of majority
of his constituents in the halls of
congress in 1888? One hundred
thousand Minnesota Republicans,
with one voice, answer NO. Free
thought and free speech are the
cardinal doctrines Of the Republ;-
can party. The Republican party
is composed of men who do their
own thinking. Only the other
day the Republicans Of St. Paul
elected man for mayor who re-
fused to vote for Capt. S. P.
Snider because he (Snider) had
voted for the Mckinley bill.
Knnte Nelson advocated the cleo
ton Of Capt. Snider. Shall Knute
Nelson alone be singled out for
condign punishment for voicing.
his honest sentiments in 1888.
No, most emphatically no. The
ultra straights must seek other
cause for quarrel with the peoples
favorite.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

The day prior to the St. Paul
municipal election the Globe fran
tically appealed to the Democrats
Of that city to stand firm and vote
the '"straight Democratic ticket .
in the following forcible language:
eve cannot afford to have the It'd
ings of defeat in this Democratic
stronghold spread abroad over the
country. Many may think that it
will make but little difference be-
cause no national issues are under
discussion. But in this they are
mistaken. The nation at large
knows nothing of our local prob
lens, and will not tarry to make
fine distinctions or listen to explain
ations. All that it will see will be
the result. If this is adverse, Min
nesota's delegation will 90 to Chi
cago shorn of it's influence and dis
armed of it's power to help in the
great cause for which it has been
selected. This great cause is the
nomination of Grover Cleveland
for the presidency. To accom-
plish this, the most vital rlndertak-
ing of the passing decade, every
support and every form Of assist
ance will be needed. Let not the
enemy be listened to as they call
the present contest a non-partisan
battle. It has depth of signif-
canoe in a party sense profounder
than any election ever held
within this State" " The Globe
diagnosed the situation correctly.
The sweeping Republican victory
in St. Paul is hailed with delight
by Republicans all over the North
west. That victory is worth 10000
votes to the Republican party Of
Minnesota. = Minnesota's delega-
ton will 60 to Chicago s'shorn Of
it's influence and disarmed of its
power" to help Grover Cleveland.
The campaign opens auspiciously
for the Republicans.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
NJ. MARIUS
MiLLELAcs LAKERIPPLEs.
ROBBINS. Nav 8. 1892.

ROBBINS, May 8, 1892.
Mr.. Anderson and family, from
Duluth, moved into their new
house on section Is, last week..
How we wish we could have the
Princeton UNION on Friday. We
can scarcely wait till Monday for
1t. But better late than not at all.
Three sail boats crossed the lake
from Garrison to South Harbor
last Friday, loaded with merchan-
disc. A. L. Snow and j. G. Nc
Queen are doing a lively business
we hear.
0. Biddle, nephew of w. H.
Biddle of Lake City, has arrived
in advance Of the others, and is
now preparing the ground for cut
tings, Of which he has brought
quite a variety.
: The northwestern fishing COM
pany, headed by A. Wilkes and
w. r. Finley, with A. j. Porter
as cook, have taken up their abode
at Wigwam Bay for the present.
They expect to return to their
homes in about two weeks rich
men.
We are very sorry to learn that
Miss M. f. Frazier, Of Minneapo-
lis, who was here at the lake few
weeks since, has been sick since
her return homeland yet we are
not surprised, as there was one of
the worst storms of the season the
day Miss Frazier went to Brainerd,
a distance of thirty miles.
What is Secretary Noble trying
to do about this land? Why can't
they leave us in peace, just as we
have towns organized and thinking
we were somebody. It is terrible
to have this happen. Surely he
will decide in some way in our
favor, and we will all retain our
homes. This is too pretty a coun-
try to remain in possession Of these
horrid Indians. Oh, but we hope
for good news soon. All is we'll,
mo" Secretary Noble is fight
ing the battle Of the settlers against
the great railroad corporations.
The Indians will go, and the set
tiers will remain in undisputed
possession Of their homes. This
on the authority Of Senator Cush-
man X. Davis. Ed. Union.
mo
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

NELSON, it is claimed by his op-
ponents, has no following in south
ern Minnesota. A car load of del
egates returning from the First
district Republican convention ex-
pressed their preferences as fol
lows: Nelson, "A; McGill, 4; Lind,
3; Lovely, Heatwole, Ives and
Dunnell one each. The delegates
hailed from Mower, Freeborn and
Waseca counties. Straws show
Which way the wind blows.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

A GREAT deal of ado is made
over a recent cablegram from
Rome to the effect that Pope Leo
does not approve Of what is termed
the ''Faribault school system" 1t
should be a matter of supreme in
difference to the American people
what any foreign priest or potent
ate approves or disapproves Of in
reference to our public schools.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

THE Gz'eat Vest is down on
Hon. j. J. Furlong. 1t brands
Furlong as an office-seeking traitor
to the Alliance cause. Baker.
Hompe, Owens, Phelps, Sprague
and a score of other lesser LIGHTS
are placed in the same category
with Furlong. If the q. W. tells
the truth the third party is prolific
of traitors.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

THE Duluth Tribune favors hold
ing early conventions, and wants
the Republican State convention
called in June, That is too earlv
The first week in July, we think,
would be better. The Sixth dis
trlct Republican convention should
not be held until after the State
conventlon-a week or ten days
later.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

STAPLES World: Hon. H. c..
Stlvers was manager of Alonzo
Jay Whiteman's congressional can
vass two years ago and knows just
what it costs to run for congress
on the Democratic ticket. The
figures appall him. And vet
Whlteman was defeated.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

To our Republican friends of
the Sixth congressional district: In
the National Republican conven-
ton we shall endeavor, by our
vote, to express your sentiments.
The trust you have so generously
reposed in us shall not be BETRAYED.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

WE heartily endorse the Anoka
Herald when it says, editor
Dare, of the Sherburne County
Star-Neecs, is one of the most con-
scientious and hardest working
Republicans in this section.'
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

DULUTH Tribune: Lost, strayed
or stolen, the McGill boomlet for
the Republican nomination for gov
ernor. Liberal reward for it's re-
covery. Apply to Granville S.
Peasc, Anoka.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

LITTLE FALLS Herald: In speak
ing of Democratic congressional
timber in this district we might re-
mark that Senator George Geissel
has host of friends in this district
who would be pleased to vote for
him to represent them in the halls
of congress-.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

DULUTH Tribune: Monroe Mich
oils of the Duluth land office has
the reputation at Washington of
being the best register in the
Northwest, as he is prompt and
efficient in dispatching business.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

W. V: DAvEE, a bona .7fde resi-
dent OF Sherburne county, has pur-
chased the Clear Lake Times. MIR.
Davee is live man and if any one
can make a success of the Times
ne can. But we doubt even his
ability to make the paper pay ex-
DenSeS.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

THE ''Father of Waters" and all
its tributaries are on the rampage
and millions of acres are inundated.
Many lives have been lost and
much valuable property DESTROYED.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

The Globe says Senator Davis
must hustle if he would succeed
himself. The Republicans are
alive to the exigencies of the occa-
sion and do not propose to place in
nomination any weaklings this year.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

TODD county has elected six del
egates to the Sixth congressional
district Republican convention.
Under the call, when issued, Todd
will be entitled to twelve delegates.
The basis Of representation IS lust
double what it was in the recent
Republican State convention.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

ONE of the brainiest young poll
ticians in the Northwest is Monroe
Nichols, register of the Duluth
land office. Mr.. Nichols is as
bright as q bran new silver dollar
and as keen as a brier.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

By a unanimous vote the Repub-
lican State convention endorsed
the Washburn anti-option law.
The Republican party of Mime
sofa is opposed to grain gambling.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
Potatoes, Potatoes.

The Princeton Starch Factory COM
pany is now prepared to contract for
potatoes. Will contract to pay 80 cents
per 100 pounds. Apply at Charles
Keith's office, Princeton, Mimi
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
PRINCETON, MIMI, MAY IL, 1892.

MILE LACs county welcomes all
new comers. Land is cheap. Soil
is rich and fertile. Fuel is plenti-
full. Water pure and abundant.
People intelligent and progressive.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12
READ Senator Davis great

BRA1NERD will vote bonus Of
100000 to the Northern Mill
company. How is that for d do.
nation!
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

Call and examine my stock OF window
curtains and fixtures before you pur-
chase elsewhere. All styles and shades
on hand for sale cheap.
H. C. HEAD.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

$2.oo Fer Eear.
The Princeton union., 1892-05-12

,R. G. DUNN, EDITOR AND PRopR1EroR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
A Suggestion from Major afye-s.
Major Il. 4. ID. Myers, beng asked for q

NdlpI t. Il. ~. 1lltI0s pciuk dcA1NA 40 49,
expression on this subject, said:
Although do not share ~ tho apprehension
concerning the heeithfulness OF our water sup
ply, think that the condition In which II = 80
often delivered Should be amelioratro. fiah-
for such amelioraticn by means o. seffins-Dasln
have been suggested and perhaps matured ny
tho engineers In charge. .
"Sanitary engineering Is not In my line, ana
speak non-professionany. My opinion II clear
TINT every source OF pollution should 30 excluded
as far Practicable from our supply for nsthnc :,
Tuckahos creek II impure. or any nlthy ninor
tributary which may dow into II.
Tho filtered water from our pipes nov drin,
and will permit 0uy whom control 10 dfink
without hesitation. because know OF nothing
mors reliable to depend On than the ANALYSES
which have, believe, been uniformly faycreptn
to The character Of tho water, and the opinions
Of medical men equally entitled 20 respect vary
80 widely as 10 the RISK OF propagation OF disease
by bacteria. Dacolli, or align. l cannot heip sus-
pecfing that We arc quite ~ much IN danger
from much 81 the city air we breathe OF the lou
dust which we arc 50 often obliged 70 inbhlc.
Ia December, 1850. thsre Was an elaborate
discussion ~ thu Amaklcan Society q laN'