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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

1t is said that the good roads COM
mittee of Massachusetts has struck
upon a very novel but effective man
ner of promoting it's work. Instead o.
using the money at it's disposal to
make continuous stretches of good
roads as far as the money held out.
it has alternated good roads with bad,
each being one mile in extent. Thus.
the driver hauling a heavy load to
market, spins merrily along for mile
over an admirable road, and then
strikes a mile of muck and mire This
makes him swear, of course, and when
he finally gets through it to the next
mile of good road, he appreciates it all
the more. The committee claims by
this method it can more easily and
rapidly arouse a general interest in
road Improvement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
PROBABLY A SUICIDE.
George w. Schleif of St. Paul Meets
Death in the River.

George w. Schleif of St. Paul Meets.
Death in the River.
st. Paul, June 16-George w. Schleif,
a livery stable employe, was drowned
in the river here. There are indica--
lions that he took his life. He went
to the bank Of the river, carrying in
his hand a bucket containing some
beer, quickly threw off his clothes,
swan halfway across the stream, and
came almost back to the shore. Then
he turned back again and started up.
the stream against the current. Sud-
denly the people who had been watch
ing his remarkable performance heard
him call out something, throw up his
hands and disappear under the water.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
RIVERA SAFE.

The Spanfards Not Thinking of
Shooting Him.
Washington, June 16-The Spanish
minister has received an official COM
munication stating that the report
coming from Havana that the insur-
gent leaders Rivera and Bacalloa are
in danger of being shot is false, for
not single insurgent leader is under
the death sentence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Accidental HAPPENINGS.

While DR.. E. G. Engalls and DR.. N.
II. Engalls Of Chicago were out sailing
on Lake Nipissing, near Callander
Ont, the boat was upset in squall
and DR.. 3. G. Ehgalls was drowned.
William Gerkey, single, aged twenty
three, who was, with his father and
another man, seeking shelter from a
thunder storm in a vacant building at
Waukon, Iowa, met instant death by
lightning. The others were uninjured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

People at the navy yard at Ports
mouth, N. H., claim that the $4,000 al
lowed by congress will not even make
the old frigate Constitution water tight
and that $4,000 would not fit her for
sea. People at the Portsmouth navy
yard do not wish her to leave it, either
for Boston or Washington.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

The gold brick" dealers are start
ing in this spring in fine style. Sales
have already been made in Ohio, In
diana and Missouri, while one man
in Macon, Ca, has paid $11, 300 for two,
the actual value of which is what they
will bring for scrap brass. This coun-
try is still a great field for the fool
killer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Their Dispatches Were Seized,

Their Dispatches Were Seized.
Kingston, Jamaica, June 16. - DR..
Viele, chief surgeon of the Cuban in
surgent army commanded by Gen.
Garcia, arrived at Rio Buena, this
island, on Saturday, accompanied by
eleven Cubans. They had escaped
from the Province of Santiago de
Cuba in an open boat and brought
with them dispatches for the Cuban
junta at New York. These dispatches
were seized by the Jamaican officials.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

Last Sunday five men sat in one pew
in the church Of the Divine Paternity,
New York, whose combined age
amounted to :419 years, an average of
nearly "a years. The youngest Of the
Ave was u years Of age.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

The police are looking for a glossy
stranger, who, while pretending to sell
starch sold bogus drafts in every town
between st. Paul and Seattle. Beware
of starch agents who desire accommo-
datiOnS.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

by freight train. Friends Of Nero
claim he was murdered and the body
placed on the track to cover the crime.
Former Mayor John Taylor Cooper
Of Atlanta, Ga, who was convicted on
Saturday Of embezzling funds Of the
county while serving as clerk of the
board Of commissioners, has been SEN
fenced to three months imprisonment
and $500 fine.
Mrs. May Campbell, the Cincinnati
woman who last week surprised her
actor-husband in the rooms Of Maud
Devere, and who shot them both, has
been held at St. Louis for murder by
coroner's jury which investigated the
woman's death. The man is getting
well. ....e.>.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
THE NEWS RESUME
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
-. PARTS OF THE WORLD.

L Commemorative Review Of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
egraph Reports THE Notable
Events at Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
HOG CHOLERA CURED.
Two Railroads Have a PRESCRIPTION
That Does 1t.

Two Railroads Have a Prescription
That Does 1t.
Dubuque, Iowa, June 16-It has been
shown by experiments at many places
in Iowa, under the supervision of the
freight officials of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & ST. Paul and the Chicago
Burlington & Quincy Railroad COM
panies, that hog cholera can be cured.
Generally the disease is not preva-
lent in the summer, but a large guam
tity of poor corn has been fed this
year and now cases are found daily.
These railway companies have on file
in their Offices scores Of letters from
hog raisers throughout the Northwest
showing that their efforts to cure and
prevent hog cholera have been signal
. " SIlccaSSf111 @@z$9
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Gardner Won tho Rout

New York, June 16.-At the Green
wood Athletic club, Brooklyn, Maxey
Haugh and Oscar Gardner fought
talnely until the ninth round when the
referee warned the boxers to get down
to business. After that they got to-
gether Gardner received the de-.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17

The pulpit is not getting ready to
rush orders for Mrs. Stanton's "Wom-
ans Bible" which is to be completed
next month.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Reserve Indians Bothersome.

Winnipeg, June 16. - It is reported
that the Indians on One Arrows re-
serve, near Prince Albert, are uneasy
have. been driving and killing cattle.
The police have been sent to put the
Indians back on the reserve.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Found a Second Bomb.

Paris, Jan. 16. The police found
second tube filled with powder and
scrap iron near the scene Of the ex-
plosion. They are of the opinion that
the miscreant is probably the man
who placed explosive tubes Of similar
character in the Place de la Concorde
during the recent visit Of Emperor
Nicholas.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
The oregon Goes to Wet.

The oregon Goes to Victoria.
Washington, June 15.-The secretary
of the navy has ordered the battleship
Oregon to Victoria, B, c., to be pres
ent at the festivities attending the eel
ebration of the queens jubilee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
Fire In ST Louis.

st. Louis, June 16 Fire has de-
stroyed the plant Of the st. Louis
Ourled Hair company. Loss, $4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1897-06-17
printeto11 Qnion,
II. G. Dunn Publisher.
Terms $3.50 per year in Advance.

A family named Luck got stranded
at St. Louis and had to be helped out
by the Provident Association.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
LADY ABERDEEN.

Lady Aberdeen, wife of the governor
general Of Canada, will be the orator at
the commencement exercises of the Chi
cago University on the first OF April
next. It is the first time such an honor
was conferred on 4 woman.
Lady Aberdeen is we'll known in the
United States. When her husband was
yicerary in ireland she took great inter-
est in the people there, especially the
peasantry, and introduced and encour-
aged various industries for the benefit
of women. She it was who conceived
the idea CT an Irish village at the worlds
fair and gave to it her constant attention.
She is a woman OF refinement, education
and heartfelt sympathy with the poor
and distressed of every land. She is an
eloquent speaker, tender mother, an
excellent wife and light and an inspira-
ton in the domestic circle. She thinks
England and America should stand side
by side as Gods chosen servants il the
cause of humanity.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
POWERS SHOULD Go.

When it was first proposed to inves-
tigate Labor Commissioner Powers
methods of how not to do thing the
commissioner came exuitantly to the
front and in mock heroic tones demand
ed that investigation into the manage
ment of his Office be made as fully and as
promptly as it was possible to do.
senate committee was appointed for the
purpose and started in on it's work. wit b
great flourish of trumpets. AS it pro-
ceeded it found that the charges were
too numerous and toe serious against
Mr.. Powers and SO majority OF the
committee suddenly concluded that it
would be too expensive to continue the
investigation--the principal expense be-
ing the summoning of a few witnesses.
And although the committee when ap-
pointed was given full power to conduct
the investigation in any manner it saw
fit and to incur whatever expense was
necessary it now says it does not feel
justified in proceeding without further
authority from the senate. Was ever a
more limping excuse offered by any body
of men supposed to be Intelligent? Pow
ers will escape the thorough investiga-
ton which the labor element determined
to conduct against him, the senate COM
mittee will sneak back to the chamber
frmo which it emerged, md the friends
Of Powers will congratulate themselves
upon his narrow escape from exposure.
But enough is known against Powers
to justify his being promptly removed
from an office which ne has used for his
own personal comfort and emolument,
except when he was assisting some
needy friends. The cause Of labor he
ignored. In fact he did what he could
and at the public expense to injure the
laboring men of this state during the
late campaign by his mouthings on the
stump and by his writings which were
untruthful even if they were not inten-
ded to be misleading and malicious.
Powers should go. @~a F-<.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
THE WAR IN CRETE.

The Turks tried their system of muir
der and plumber against the Christians
in the island of Crete, forgetting per-
haps that there was still some or the
Grecian warlike spirit left in the people
there. The Cretans resisted the efforts
Of the murderous Turks and Greece
came to their assistance. What did Eng
land do in such a grave emergency as
one ct the "powcrs?' Why, she went to
the assistance OF the Turks. of course,
as against the Christian people OF Greece
and Crete, and through her naval OFF,
GERS warmed the Grecians that unless
they desisted in their efforts to help
their rt.: @bbcrs and countrymen strug-
glins ff.c life as we'll as freedom that
she (England) would blow the Grecian
ships out of the water.
1t is history repeating. itself-English
tactics of employing her naval strength
against a weak nation. And she would
permit the Turk to murder and desc
crate the people of Crete to satisfy a
blood thirsty disposition because by OPP
posing Turkey pounds, shillings and
pence--England's material interests
would be involved. 1t is said, however,
that the queen. the Prince of Wales, the
royal family of Denmark and the car
of Russia are favorable to the annexa-
ton of Crete by Greece. which the latter
country is determined to bring about
Can it be wondered at that England
hasn't friend in any European nation
and that she was anxious to form an
alliance with the United States? This
Cretan matter will give our lawmakers
in Washington further cause to ponder
Well over international dealings with
England, but with the abundant light
given us by the past no warning would
appear to- be necessary.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20

A Merriam Park correspondent writes!
Gin the statutes of Minnesota is there
anything making it unlawful for part
ners to do business under a name other
than the name of one Of the partners,
and also is it unlawful to use e Co.,
when it represents no one? There is
nothing in the laws of this state to pre-
vent persons from doing business under
any name they may oesire to select. OF
course, if man named Smith, for in
stance, attempted to do business in the
name of Brown he might be estopped
from SO doing, especially if he was using
Browns name for the purpose Of deceit
or which would in any way injuriously
mislead Others. The term ''& Co., is
frequently used when in fact there is
no partner There is no statute against
it's use by even a. single individual doing
business. Tha' utmost latitude is per!
mitted in these matters and it is only
when fraud is INTENDED that the law
would interposan Fraud, however, Vi.
tiates all contTaHtscanu all undertakings
entered into between individuals or cor
poratiOns. 81 III
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
Waited from Superior.


w. D. Dwyer and D. W. Twohy have
left for an extended vacation They will
spend most of their time in Mexico.
Miss Annie McDonough was given a
surprise party ON Wednesday evening
last at the home of Mr. McGinty, Cen-
trail Park. A very pleasant evening
was spent, cards and games being the
principal amusement.
Through the efforts of Hon Chas. "A.
Towne Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
has been appropriated for the ha1'hor
of Superior and Duluth. Work will be-
gin early in the spring. A large number
of men will be employed.
Father Fardy has pcen unremitting in
his efforts to reduce the debt OF Sacred
Heart Church. Over $4,000 has been
paid off in the last year. It is expected
that before another year is over the
whole debt will be cancelled. and the
splendid property On the corner ,Of 18th
street and john Avenue be entirely clear.
Work On the big draw bridge connect
ing the two cities at the 'head of the
lakes" is progressing apace. This will
be the third largest draw bridge in the
world. 1t is predicted that the construc-
tion of the bridge will completely change
the business centre of Superior. It may
destroy Tower Avenue as a retail street
In any event it will be interesting to
watch it's effect On the two cities, to see
whether even drawbridge can draw
them together.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
The CHURCH AND The AGE. .
Father Phelan on Archbishop Ire
lands New Book.

Archbishop Igeland's book bearing the
above title has now been before the pub
lie long enough to have aroused all the
adverse criticism it is going to arouse,
and it may be therefore not out Of place
for us to say few words of praise and
commentator. The Pauline prelate has
given us his worst" lectures and ad-
dresses, and in so doing has challenged
the sweeping condemnations that were
pronounced on them at the time of their
delivery. He gives lis his whole mind
on the subject of ecclesiastical economy
in the United States, and lays bare the
ends he has in view and the means by
which he hopes to attain them. We
have seen very little ABOUT the book in
the papers which fer years have never
failed in single issue to denounce its
author; and we take it that they have
been disappointed at its conservatism.
They have every reason to be- 4
Archbishop Ireland is a most con-
sentative churohman. He has no views
on religion or. the church that are not
shared by the, best Catholic authors in
every rye He has some notions on
81. dd 81; 4 not can end
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
DEATH OF ST. JOHN.

William P. st. John, ex-president Of
the Mercantile National bank, and treas
urer of the Democratic national commit
tee, died suddenly at his nome in New
York last Sunday night. The cause Of
his death was implication of kidney
and stomach troubles.
William Pope ST. John was born in
Mobile, Ala, in 1847 His father, who
was also banker, gave him an aca-
demical education. Mr.. St. John went
to New York when quite young man
and soon took charge Of che credit de-
partment of the old sugar trust. Then
he became interested in the Mercantile
National bank and eventually became
president of that institution. For many
years he was widely known as close
student of financial problems and fire.
uuantly contributed to current iltera-
ture on those subjects. At nearly all
gatherings to discuss monetary prob
lens MIR. st. John was an easily recog-
nized figure. His tendency towards free
silver sentiments was the reason for
much comment among his fellow bank
ers in New York, and when last year he
accepted the office of treasurer of the al
lied silver forces he resigned his position
as president of the bank. On the first Of
the year Mr. St. John was dropped as a
director from the Mercantile National
and Second National banks Of that city.
In December last he became member
Of the produce exchange.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
Iiak1j
BANK FAILURE.
The Merchants National of Helena
Closes it's Doors.

+ A Helena Mont, dispatch OF the 18th
says: The Merchants National Bank
failed to open it's doors this morning.
A few minutes after 10 O'Clock the fol-
lowing notice was posted: .
Persistent and relentless Withdraw
ais have largely reduced the banks re-
sources and to better protect depositors
we deem it advisable to order suspen-
sion of business for time.
(Signed) Board OF Directors.
A crowd soon gathered on Main street
in front of the magnificent building and
some excitement was manifested by
business men who had been clients Of
the bank and who believed it ilnpreg-
nable against disaster.
The suspension was a great surprise
to the Helena public, as the bank was
considered exceptionally strong and con-
seryatively managed The last report Of
the bank, published Dec. H. showed de-
posits OF $1,55O,O00; loans, s1,260,O0O;
cash and exchange, $46O,OO0. The capt.
tai stock is s350,0OO, and the surplus
$4,000.
L. H. Hershfeld. president, is the old
est and one Of the most prominent
bankers in the state, the firm of Hersh-
field & Bro having been established in
Helena in 1865. Hershfeld is chairman
Of the Republican state committee. He
has always been considered sound
inancier and man of strict integrity.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20
HIT THE GUILTY ONES.

Among others Father Cleary pointed
out the iniquities existing in this city at
the law enforcement meeting held at the
Lyceum Theatre last Sunday and fully
explained why he could not personally
make the necessary legal complaint be-
cause the families OF the persons involy-
ed would thereby be brought into such
public notice through the police court
that they would rather bear the ills they
had than submit to others nearly as de-
grading. They did not desire that the
world should know Of any immoral lap
SEES On the part Of members Of their fam
lilies, and so hesitatsd TO give the. nee
essar testimony To- procure IS oI1victiol1.
Tor thus draRlng the gtlllty ones toi
!. \ 3 d y u
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20

criticised by ono OF the morning .papen
in this city.
But what are the police doing that
such places are permitted to- exist? Can
a dance hall and disreputabel house
combined be conducted on Sunday nights
as well as other nights in a
large building on an extensively
travelled street and the authorities be
ignorant of it? If so these policemen
are too stupid for their work Or else
they receive Instructions from their SUI
periors to shut their eyes and ears to the
existence of such depravity. 1t Father
Cleary points out the exact locality in
which vile dens exist the city authori-
ties should not wait for some private
individual to make complaint, furnish
the names of witnesses and attend the
court himself in order that justice may
be meted out. Can the authorities not
use their own senses of seeing, hearing,
smelling and sometimes tasting without
the moral excrescenees being continual
ly pointed out by others?
The paper tina. criticised Father Ciea-
ry says it 1'l1as NO doubt that such es-
Establishments exist in this town. And if
it had the positive knowledge of the
location and character OF such den OF
vice it would lose no time in bringing
against it all the forces CT the law"
In making this statement the paper in
question exposes it's own shortcomings
through the inadequency. carelessne ss or
something worse of its own reporters.
How they can traverse the streets day
and night and fail to find out these i'm
moral spots is something Incompetent
sible. How the mayor or the chief OF
olice can be hood-winked-if they really
are hood-winked-b patrolmen and de-
tectiyes. regarding the presence OF such
immoralities that are crying shame is
something that does not reflect the high
est credit upon their alertness or their
Intelligence.
Let the guilty ones be hit and not
those who draw attention to their guilt
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-02-20


same time they want the Offices TO parcel
out to their ftsends. They argue that
this feeling is natural and nobody will
think for moment of sainsayine the
the statement, knowing that goody-
goody Republican. is just as hungry for:
an Office as thoSe wicked Democrats.
But why play ! fh j part of the hypocrits
in the matter?
The Tribune, OF this city says: what
policy President Cleveland will adopt in
regard to civil. sery ice we do not know.
The probability is, however, that the
competent apponitees holding merely
clerical positions or doing merely routine
work will be allowed to remain; but that
heads of departments and officials en-
trusted with executive functions Or large
responsibility will be of the Republican
persuasion and in sympathy with the
administration. ID,
The proposition that the men who won
the victory in the election are entitled
to recognition cannot be denied upon any
reasonable hypothesis" OF course. The
Offices that are worth anything must be
taken from the Democrats, civil service
or no civil service, but as to the mere
clerical positions they may retain those
as no one cares particularly about them.
And does not the last paragraph in the
above quotation coincide precisely with
the principle laid down by Jackson that
"to the victors belong the spoils"?
There can be but little doubt that the
leading Republicans are now looking up
on civil service as "snivel" service and
that they will live up TO their convictions
there is not a shadow Of doubt.
Shades of George William Curtis!