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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
NEW JERSEY FOR CLEVELAND.
Delegates Instructed to Vote for the
Prophet From First to Last.

TRENTON, n. j., May 25.-The Demo-
cratic state convention to choose dele
gates to the national convention met this
afternoon. Judge II. Bcsley was tempor-
ary chairman. The mention of Cleveland s
name in his speech caused a great wave
of cheers to sweep over the convention.
\ second later the name of Hill was
Kissed. The committees were named, and
a recess was taken. The platform declares
in favor of tariff reform, denounces the
Mckinley bill and reciprocity, declares
against the feeble and the reckless ex-
travagance of the administration, its job
berry ana scandal, and holds UP the record
of Cleveland as highly favorable in COM
parison with the present administration
The delegates to Chicago are instructed
to vote for Cleveland as long as his name
is before the convention. The policy of
free coinage of deprecated legal tender
silver and also further purchases Of silver
bullion are condemned and the opinion ex-
pressed that the whole matter of the use
of silver as a money metal should be ree-
gated to the future concerted action of
commercial nations. Governor Alb
belts action in vetoing the
bill for legalizing the Reading
combine is approved. Senator McPher-
son. Goveror Albeit, James Smith, jr.,
and Miles Ross were selected as delegates
at-large to Chicago 1t is stated that all
but Albeit agree to the pledge to vote for
Cleveland, but the governor has declined
to do so. on the ground that he desires to
go TO the convention in higher role than
that of q mere messenger
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
A Puget Sound Pioneer Dead.

PoRr TOWNSEND, May 25.-[Special. /
Captain J. II. Swift, an old settler on
WILDLY island, died at his residence at
Coupeville on Monday, the 23d inst Cap
tain Swift was very successful whaling
captain and made some of the most profit
able voyages in the Arctic ocean on record
in the ship Brutus, of Warren, r. l.. in
1850. and in the bark Anadir, of New Bed
ford, III 1855. Captain Swift retired
from ocean life about 1858, and
shortly afterward came to Puget sound,
where he located on his fine farm on
Penn's Cove. Captain Swift was one OF
the first pilot commissioners for Puget
sound from 1s6S to l6Sl, at which time the
old law was repealed. Captain Swift has
for several years been suffering from par
alysis, and at last has succumbed to the
disease. He was, when in mis- prime, the
beau ideal Of the old-tne navigator and
explorer. a man of fine presence, fearless
and undaunted in the cause of right.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
COLORADO FOB HILL.
On Account of His Ambiguous Utter
ances on the silver Question.

DENVER, May 25-The Democratic state
convention met this morning, with Col
onel B. +. Montgomery as temporary chair
man. John McMichael, of Pitkin county,
was elected permanent chairman, after a
prolonged wrangIe regarding rules etc.
Hon. T. NJ. Patterson, of Denver, was cleo
ted delegate by acclamation. After consid-
erable baliOtiDg these Others were selected: :
Dr. Pauk, !. J. Borman and ThcO. O'Don-
nell. The report OF the committee on res
olutions denounCes the policy of the pres
ent administration relative 10 the removal
of the Ute Indians; ask notifications Of
the existing tariff laws; demand the free
and unlimited coinage Of silver. Il was
resolved that the delegates to the national
convention should use every endeavor to
secure free silver plank, and that it was
the sense Of the Democrats of the state
that there is little hope of the
election of the Chicago nominee un-
less such declaration. is made. 4
minority report, to the effect that the con-
ventlon will support no man for the presi-
dencv or vice-presidency who Is not une-
ovlvocallv in favor OF free silver, and that
the delegates to the Chicago convention
withdraw from the convention If the can
didates and platform are not in favor of
silver was tabled, and the majority report
adopted.
Although the delegates were unin-
structed. every mention OF Hills name
was loudly applaUded.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26

ofsome length. His eulogv of Cleveland
was greeted with great applause, but when
he alluded TO Horace Boies as a statesman
and Western man, the convention fairly
went wild, and tho building fairly
shook with cheers. stamping of feet and
ear-spit.ing whistles. At the evening ses-
sion thetemporary organization was made
permanent and delegates were chosen by
judicial districts. The platform reaffirms
the devotion OF South Dakota Democrats
to the principles of the party: expresses
antipathy to all sumptuary laws; pledges
the state Democracy TO carry forward the
cause Of tariff reform: denounces the Re-
publican administration and renews the
expression of faith in Grover Cleveland.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Death of Hon. James A, West

A private telegram yesterday announced
the death of Hon. James A. West, ex-
mayor of Aberdeen, which occurred in
San Francisco, and the body cmbalmed
for removal TO the home Of his parents in
Aberdeen. Mr.. West had many warm
friends and admirers in Seattle and
throughout the state; was a young gentle
man Of modest worth and exceeding
promise, and his premature demise will be
deplored in many circles; in none more,
perhaps, than among the members Of the
Masonic fraternity, in which he was
rapidly attaining to emlnence richly de-
served The nterment will take place at
Aberdeen Saturday morning under the
auspices OF the local commandery of
knights Templar, and Rev. John F.
Damon has accepted call to assist at the
obsequies.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
California PrOhibitiouist

FRESNO. Cal. May 25.-The state con-
vention of Prohibitionists was called TO
order this morning. y. G. Winchester, Of
Sutter. was unanimously chosen temporary
chairman, and made brief address. At
the afternoon session resolutions solicit
ing the cooperation at the polls of the
Presbyterian assembly. now in session at
Portland, and the Presbyterian synod at
Allegheny, Pa, were passed and tele-
graphed TO those bodies. 1t was then an
nounced that the convention. would be
asked to raise $4,000 for campaign ex-
DenSes
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Vermont Prohibition Convention.

RUTLAND, Vt, May 25.-The Prohibition
lists OF Vermont today nominated the fol-
lowing state ticket: For governor, L..
Allen; Lieutenant governor, W. j..
Stafford; secretary of state, f. T..
Griswold; treasurer, L. Davidson; au-
ditor, II. Cummings. The platform
re-aftirms the indianapolis platform of
1888; opposes all license; declares that
there is no sex in citizenship: and declares
that only well-to-do and healthy persons
should be allowed TO come to this country
from the old world.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Gilbert de la Matyr Dead.

Rev. Gilbert de Ia Matyr died at his
home in Akron. O., May II. He had been
pastor Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church in that city for three years He
had held charges at Denver. Colorado
Springs, indianapolis and New York. In
ISIS he was elected congressman from In
diana on the Greenback ticket He was,
next 10 General Weaver, the most proIni-
nent man in the Greenback party.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Idaho Democrats Favor Free silver.

PocATELLo, Idaho, May 25.-The Democrat
state convention met here today and elected
the following delegates to the national
convention: J. NJ Burke, J. W. Reid, J. ".
Bennett, J. II. Hawlev, Colonel Bryan and r. Z.
Johnson. The platform favors free and unlim-
tied coinage OF silver and recommends that a
free silver plank be inserted in the national
platform
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA, May - - [Special1 - Christian
Bruner recently suffered fractures Of both sides
OF his lower jaw AZ the Fannie Paddock
hospital, whore he was treatei, the fesa was
laid back opposite the f.ac:ares anu The frac.
tured ends were fas tened together with pieces
CT silver wire, which were passed through the
Jaw bone B.uncr wo-ks in & brewery aud
withst0od the operation veil The wire. have
been removed, the flesh about the fracture hav-
ing TO be cut open again for the purpose, ard
the Jaw is apparently as good as new.
y alter J. Thompson has contributed 800 more
volumes 20 the public library.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
Louisiana Democrats still Split.

BATON ROUGE. La, May "a final attempt
to harmonize the differences between the Nc
Emery and Foster factions has failed, and con
testing delegations will be sent to the Demo-
cratic national convention
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
y,a;sn, Prohibition Convention.

Ixpr.xAPoLIs. May 25.-The state con-
vention of the Prohibition party began
here today. The first session was
devoted 10 preliminary work and
speech-making. Chairman Dickey. of the
national Prohibition committee, in 4
sreech tonight denounced the proposition
TO fuse with the Peoples party, which he
chd rac;er;zed as the ''third whisky party"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
son,h Dakota Democrat. and Hoies.

Y.YKrox, 5 H.. May 25.-The Demo
cratic convention met at .. m. II. r.
Fellows. OF Aurora county, was selected as
temporary chairman. He made q speech
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26
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N You Do Patroniize
Home Industry
And Have Them
Nade To Order By
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OUR PLAN.

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Write in the policy the amount
on cash AMI paid-up insurance
which you get each year after
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0Hr paid-up insurance participates
In the profits earned. which is
Not the case with t0ntine policies.
Ne will send y0u p guaranteed
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OF
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Manager 219, EGO and 22l
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Life Ins. Co,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26

Don't forget the excursion TO Sfolua!raie
fails Sunday. Round trip szO1 Ticket can 10
had g. -palts. Pike street, or ss the depot on
morning Of excursion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-26

Weak stomach strengthened By BgEcHAa's
PILLS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05
Republican Convention.

The National Convention will meet
in Minneapolis, June 9TH. At this
time it will be interesting to recall its
predecessors, and the nominees. The
first convention was held in 1856, and
Fremont and Dayton were the nomi,
nees. Defeated. ..' ..:>..
lS60-May 16, at Chicago. Lincoln
and Hamlin. Elected.
l964-June 7, at Baltimore. Lincoln
and Johnson. Elected. w..
l868-May 81, at Chicago. Grant
and Colfax. Elected -.
1S72-June 5, at PHILADELPHIA.
Grant and Wilson. Elected.
l976-June Is, at Cincinnati. Hayes
and Wheeler. Elected.
1880-June "a, at Chicago. Garfield
and Arthur. Elected. This was the
memorable convention when Gen. Grant
was beaten for the nomination.
1884-7June 6, at Chicago. Blaine and
Logan. Defeated.
1888-June 25th, at Chicago. Harri-
son and Morton. Elected.
lS92-June 7, at Minneapolis-the
nominees you can bet on to suit your
self, only noting that if you live any
where east or south of Minneapolis.
the Burlington is the line you should
travel over. For any information as tc
tickets, rates, etc, call on any Burling-
ton ticket agent, or write to W. j. C.
Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent, St. Paul,
MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

a man who possessed a very valuable
umbrella had occasion to visit friend
staying at a big hotel, and before leav-
ing his treasure in the vestibule pinned
a card to it, on which were written the
following words Man who owns UNI
brella strikes 25Olb. blow. Will be
back in ten minutes When he re-
turned the umbrella was non est, and in
its place he found a pencilled message
which ran: Man who has. taken UNI
brella walks ten miles an hour. Won't
be back at all. . 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The Republican county convention
was held at the village hall at 2 o'clock
P. M, Saturday, as per the order of the
committee. Guy Ewing was chosen
chairman Of the convention and r. c.
Dunn acted as secretary. J. T. D. Sad
ley, William Bouck, William McCuaig
and r. G. Dunn were chosen as dele
gates to the State convention, and G.
II. Rines, Henry Newbert and Arthur
L. Snow to the district convention.
The county has no favorite candidates
at Brainerd SO the delegates were UNI
instructed
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

George O. Barrett, Of Elk River, and
Miss Eta Slayback, OF. Blue Hill, we're
married at the residence of the brides
parents, Wednesday, May 18th, by Judge
Dickey of this place, assisted by the
Rev. Skemp. Mr.. Barrett is assistant
depot agent at Elk River, and the bride
is we'll and favorably known here. We
extend our hearty CONGRATULATIONS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Irma Bloomingdale, one of Prince
toms fairest daughters, departed Tues
day morning for Sparta, Wisconsin, on
a visit to her grandmother who lives
at that place, and intends to be gone
six or eight months. Miss Irma will
be missed by her numerous friends who
hope she will soon return.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

One of my customers in speaking of
Pioneer Syrup of Sarsaparilla with
Iodide of Potassium, says, 1T did me
more good than anything I have ever
taken, helping my rheumatism as well
as purifying the blood and relieving
me Of skin disease" Try it's
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The Teachers Training School for
Mile Laos, Kanabec, Sherburne and
Isanti counties, will commence at
Princeton on Wednesday the 9Th of
July instead of the 9th of July as pre-
viously published. The schools are
appointed for four weeks, subject to
the condition that if school is not
reasonably supported to warrant the
expenditure, it may be closed at any
time. The school will be conducted by
the best teachers that can be procured
in the State, and will be great benefit
to all who attend. These schools are
conducted at a considerable expense to
the State for the benefit of all the
teachers in these counties, and should
be we'll attended by all live and pro-
gressive teachers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Fred the baker has moved his bakery
into the old post Office building, for
merly occupied by E. Mark & Co. He
has built an addition and bake oven to
the building, having refitted the old
part inside, and now has very neat
and commodious apartment at his
new stand
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Closing out and no humbug, in a few
days, our stock of clothing, children s
suits, pants, ladies, children and mems
shoes, at your own price. Come before
it is to late.
ST. PAUL SHOE & CLOTHING co.
Brady Building.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

There is a good deal of dry wit in
Isaiah Mudgett, jr, The reporter
glanced at a letter he had written his
father descriptive of his trip to Los
Angeles. Here is an extract from
memory: ''There were no babies in
our car, only one know-it-all and one
cripple. ] had section with a Mr..
Co. c., a lawyer and liar of St. P -,
MINI. He had one of his boys with
him. He is about II years old and a
regular devil. Luckily for me I had
an entire upper birth to myself. BY
the way, g. is a Democrat, he run
for congress once but got into the soup.
There were two young farmers from
Iowa, passengers named Green and one
of them was Green.'' .,~s.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

William Priest, of Brainerd, is in
town this week in the interest of the
Children's Endowment Society, of Min
neapolis. This society has several
members in the village who have be-
longed number of years. Mr.. Priest
says he has succeeded in getting
several new members since coming to
town.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Ii you want any EARLY Everitt
potatoes get them before the last Of
next week. All that are not sold by
that time will be cut for planting.
r. c.. DT1NN
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The race between Abe Orr's and
Tom Henry's ponies took place satur-
day at the race course. A large crowd
from the country and all the village
sports, witnessed the race. Little
Georgia Orr rode his pony like an ex-
perienced horseman and easily won the
race. Mr.. Henry procured the SER
vices of jockey from Royalton, but
his horse was not in it from the first.
The Orr pony coming in way ahead
each heat. Abe scooped in his purse
Of $50 and thinks that he has the best
little pony and rider in the State.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05
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, MINI.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Gardeners, it will pay you to plant
good seed. It is a waste of time and
money to plant poor seed. At Caley's
hardware emporium you can get the
best fresh garden seeds Of all descrip-
tions in bulk.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

T. H. Virginia has secured the SER
vices of T. Broderick, of Michigan, in
his cigar factory. Mr.. Broderick is a
base ball man and will play with the
Princeton ball team this season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Andrew Umbehocker has purchased
three acres of land of Ike Veal on the
Germany road, east of the village and
has commenced to erect a dwelling
house thereon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Louis L. johnson and Hulda J. Wox-
berg, both OF Estes siding, this town,
were married by Judge Dickey at his
residence, on Tuesday, April. 5th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Fred Mcclellan is doing good job
repairing the approaches of the East
Branch bridge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Call and examine my stock of windov
curtains and fixtures before you pur
chase elsewhere. All styles and shade
on hand for sale cheap.
II
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The best mixed paints made is Sher
win & Williams. You can get then
at Caley's. -. H.. 49,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

S. P. Woodman will commence to
build shortly, on his lots north of Sam
Miller's. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Editor attending conventions this
week. We wish he would stay at
home and attend to the UNION,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Do not go on foot when you can pc
tirst-class buggy on your own time
very cheap at Caley's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The old bridge across Rum river,
above the West Branch, has become
unfit for use and is being torn down.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Miss Gertrude Presley, of St. Paul,
was here this week on visit to her
brother, Mr.. George Presley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Henry Hamilton has moved back
into his building, that was occupied by
Fred Kiessling, and will put in a
bakery
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Call and see me before buying your
paint. All kinds, lead and oil or mixed
paints. G. A. JACK.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Johnny Woodbury. and Ed. Page, of
Anoka, were in town last Thursday.
and made the UNION Office a neigh
borly call.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The best ice cream freezers and re.
frigerators for sale by Galley. i.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Mrs. Miller has large stock of mil
linery goods which she is selling cheap.
See announcement elsewhere.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Market quotations.: Wheat-No. l
hard, 73c; No. l Northern, re. Rye,
4Sc. Corn, SOC. Oats, SOC. Flax,
re. Potatoes, lSc for best varieties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Mrs. Il. r. Cravens left for North
field, Saturday, to see her sister who is
very sick. ..-..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Carpenters are at work on Mike
Carmody's new store building, on
Main street.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

T. H. Galley sells the Sherwin & VIII
liam S paints. They are strictly pure
and warranted to give satisfaction or
money refunded.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

1885 buys a frst-class drive well
twenty-five feet deep and fully war
ranted at Calev's. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Smoke ''Our DAM cigars, the best
nickle cigar in town, for sale at Fred's.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

DR.. r. F. Lynch, dentist, will be at
Commercial Hotel, Princeton, May
10th, and remain ten days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Fred Hildreth, Elk Rivers wide
awake butcher, is in town to-day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

DR.. Lynch, dentist, at Commercial
Hotel, May 10th till May 10Th.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

Mrs. Henry Webster and son Paul,
spent the Sabbath in town with friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

S. P. Woodman is confined to his
house by an attack of kidney trouble.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The new barber shop is nearly COM
pleted and will be occupied in a few
days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

A fine line of fresh candies and gums
at Fred's place.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

G. A. Jack leads them all this veal
with paints and painters supplies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

John Peterson and Benz. Soule ir.,
have purchased two incubators, one of
Matching capacity Of 800 and one of
200, and have gone into the chicken
business. The boys have fitted up a
yard, and arranged their incubators
and brooders expecting to hatch about
one thousand chickens at the first
Matching, which they intend to fat for
the summer market. We cannot see
why this undertaking should not sue
coed if properly handled, and wish
the boys success in their new enter
prise. .~ NH.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-05-05

The rear of the old logs on the East
Branch passed here at noon yesterday.
The showers of the past week have
raised the water to a fair driving pitch,
which will probably carry them through
to the boom. Hen Webster's drive on
the West-Branch is below the Orion
falls and will be in the Main river in a
few days. Few, if any, of last winters
cut of logs will pass Princeton this
year unless we have many heavy rains.