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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
DEPARTMENT STORES.
GroccrS Trying to Find n Way to
Compete With Them.

Groccrs Trying to Find n Way to
Compete With Them.
Duluth, MIMI, Specia1.-At the state
convention Of the grocers J. n. Ten
voorde Of st. Paul, read a paper on
1.-THE Department Store How to Com
pete With It." He admitted that he
could hardly say how it is to be done.
Advertising he considered the best
way in which to compete. A long dis
cussion followed, and it was resolved
to stand by the wholesalers who will
stand by the retailers. P. J. Nc
Gaughey of Minneapolis talked on
Buy Cheap and Sell Cheap" It was
an argument in favor Of cooperation
and was one of the best addresses that
has been delivered. A letter was re-
ceived from the Minnesota Pharma-
ceutical association pledging it's CO.
operation in the efforts being made to
do away with the department store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
THE MARKETS.
Latest QuOtntiOns From Grafn anS
Live Stock Cenfern

'' scsesS1uOt0tiOns From Grain anG.
Live stock Ccnters.
ST. Paul, March /. Wheat - No. I
Northern, $1@1.O1 1-2c; N. 2 Northern,
80 80 l-2G91 lie. CornNo. yellow,
20 l-2@29c; No. 3, 2S@28 LIE. Oats
no. 3 white, 27@27 1-2c; No. 8. 261-a6
70 54c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar
ley, 2S@36c; No. 2 rye, 46@47e; No. 8
rye, 44@45 1-2c. Seeds-No. i flax,
$l25@1-25; timothy, $1@125: red
clover, $3-2O@3.s0.
chicago, March /. Wheat 90 No
red wheat, $1.O3; No. 3 red, 9O@95c:
NO. spring, Csc; No. spring, 87@95c;
no. z hard, Csc; No. 3 hard, 9O692c;
no. l new spring, $1.03; No 2 corn,
~ 1920 34e; No. corr, % g4@29c:
No. oats. 26 1-2c.
milwaukee, March 1.-FlouT steady
Wheat lower; No. 2 spring, 94c; Ma,
$I.ol IL. Rye lower: No. 1, SO 1-2t
BARLEY dull; No. 2, 41@41 l-2c; sample,
34@3S Lee. ~ -
Minneapolis, March 1.-Wheat- May
opered at Csc and closed at 90 $40
W f-Sc; July opened at 97c and closed
at IS 3-4c. On track-No. hard,
$l.Ol Is; No. 1 Northern, SO 5-Sc; No.
Northern, 50 5-Sc.
Chicago, March 1. - Hogs - Light,
$5S5@4.O5; mixed, $3.9O@4.O -;
heavy, $3.S5@4.10; rough, $3S5@3 50.
Cattle-Beeyes, $3.8O@5.35; COWS and
heifers, $2.1O@4.35; Texas steers, $3.50
@4:3O; stockers and feeders, $3.4O@
40. Sheep-Native sheep, $3.1O@4. 70;
Westerns, $3.60@4.60; lambs, $4.25@
5.6O; market steady. ......s.4
Twin City Stock Yards, March 1. -
Hogs, $3.40@3.9o; cattle, cows. $50
$40; bulls, $50; stockers, $3.25@4. 25.
South st. Paul, March 1. - Hogs -
S.SO@3.92 IL. Cattle Cows, $2.4O@
$50; heifers, $3@3.7O; stockers, $3.50
$50; bulls, $500; steers, S4.15@4.25.
Sioux City, Iowa, March /. - Hogs
$.SOGl3.9O. Cattle - Gamers, $40;
cows, $3.10@3.4O; heifers, 81; bulls,
$2.9O@4; yearlings. $4@4.4O; calves,
S4.65@5 feeders, 81; stockers, $40;
sheep, $3.75@4.65.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
THOUGHT BETTER OF 1T.

Superior Man Rcmnrries His For
mer Wife at La Crosse.
La Crosse, Wis, Special.-One year
ago Mrs. Charles E. Russell secured
divorce from her husband, a civil
engineer residing at Superior, and en-
tered the Illinois training school for
nurses. She came here this week to
find employment and her former hus-
band came on business connected with
the estate of his uncle, the late W. c..
Russell, a lumberman. She meant to
have some talk about the three chill
dren and the result was re-marriage.
Mr.. Russell has 5000 per year from
his uncle's. estate and is well to do.
They will reside at Superior.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
200 TONS COVERED.
Provisions Lost in an Alaskan Ava.
1ancfie:

Provisions Lost in an Alaskan Ava.
1anChe:
Tacoma, Special.-Two weeks ago
an. avalanche came laundering down
the mountain slopes and at the south
end of Lake Bennett an immense mass
of snow and ice was deposited on the
trail and 200 tons of supplies were.
buried many feet. Their owners had
stacked them up together in what
seemed to be sheltered spot, while
they were whipsawing lumber for
bodybuilding. Now they have only the
whipsaws and are trying to dig out
their outfits. So far as can be learned
no one was injured by the avalanche,
though people in tents not far away
had a narrow escape
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Lucky Boy.

Marshalltown, Ia, Special-Geerge
Montgomery, a ffteen-year-old lad; who
works in the sand papering room Of
the RhoaGes Carmean Buggy COM
pany, has fallen heir to a one-fourth
interest in S15OO00 left by his, great
grandfather, who died recently in
Illinois. Montgomery's father is alive,
but is worthless, and his mother is
dead. The property comes to the boy
in such a manner that the father can
get none of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
FOUGHT FOR HIS LIFE.

Hospital Stewards Dreadful Expert
ence With a Maniac.
Red Wing, Mimi, Special-A fight
with a raving maniac during the mid
night hours, struggle for dear life
at a time when assistance could not be
obtained, was the thrilling experience
of Charles Hanson, steward at the
Red Wing hospital. His assailant was
Charles ELL maniac at the time His
fight for life continued for nearly an
hour, and when he was about to give
up owing to failing strength, a nurse
was awakened by the noise and came
in time to save his life. Mr.. Hanson
received several cuts on the head,
was badly bruised on his body and his
face is badly scratched and swollen.
He will recover.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
N0RTHWEST NEWS.
INITIATIVE AND RErERENDum.
A Bill Prov fded for 1t introduced q
0QS Mn} N ssSs 20

A Bill Prov fded for 1t introduced me-
Des MOfnes.
Des Moines, Iowa, Special.-In the
senate resolution was adopted by
Berry to amend the constitution so
that less than twelve men can sit on
a jury and that verdict may be rem
dered by five-sixths of jury. Garst
withdrew mis- motion to reconsider the
vite which made the board of control
bill special order for next Thursday.
In the house Smith Of Harrison pre-
sented joint resolution amending the
constitution providing for the Swiss
method CT initiative and referendum.
Clark OF Hamilton introduced a bill
for probate court in each county Of
the state. An appropriation bill Of
$4,000 for the state fair was offered.
This is to aid for losses expected on ac-
count of the counter attraction of the
Omaha exposition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
THE Use OFF CAMELs.
"Strcefs Of Cairo Mnn0 Has q Kfou

"strcefs Of Cairo Mnn0 Has a Kron.
dixie Plan.
Tacoma, Special, Meser of Chi
cago, who was manager of the
Streets of Cairo" at the worlds fair,
announces that he has purchased forty
eamels with which to establish pack
train between Skaguay and Dawson
City. Three camels will arrive in a
rev days and be sent north on an ex-
perimental trip. Moser believes cam
els can get along with less food than
reindeer and are consequently better
for his purpose. He hopes to demon
strate that camels can carry from 500
to 500 pounds from Lynn canal to
Dawson in eight or ten days, foraging
their food as they 60. Their use as
carriers in Thibet and Siberia proves,
Moser says, that they can stand rig
orous weather. '..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
His Efforts Fooled.

Sheldon, Iowa, Special Charles
Sweeney, liveryman on a small scale
in this town, has been arrested on a
charge of assault with intent to COM
nit rape upon the person of an old
German washerwoman. 1t is charged
that he went to her residence on the
pretense of securing her services to do
washing. Finding her alone he at
hrst attempted to persuade her by
coaX1ng to yield to his embraces, and,
failing in this, he tried force. which
she also resisted. He is now out on
bail.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Naval Officers Ordered Home.

New York, Specialize London
correspondent of the Herald says: An
order has been received at the United
States embassy here ordering all Of
ficers Of the United States navy at
present in England on leave to rejoin
their ships at once. Lieut.. Bradford
Jones and Lieutenant Commander
Williams, who arrived in England
with their families few days ago to
spend several months in Europe, sail
for home Friday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
CUPID IN COLLEGE.

university Students Wed and Go
Gold-HuntinE.
Madison, Wis, Special Jesse D.
Edgron and Miss Mae Bennett were
married and set out at once for the
Twin Cities, whence they take passage
for Seattle and the Klondike. Both of
the young people lacked only year Of
completing their university studies.
MIR. Edgren started for Alaska last
year. but only got as far us Seattle.
He has trained dozen dogs this Win
ter which he will take along.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
wirnebagoes are in wnnt

Black River Falls. Wis, Special
The season Of short rations and gen
eral discomfort is upon the Winnebago
Indians. The government has $780,
600 of the Indians money locked ND,
and so far they have not received any
thing but the interest, which has new
er exceeded $50 per capita T. II.
Hoddy, .White Buffalo, will take up
their complaint and will endeavor to
secure legislation looking to the relief
of the old members of the tribe who
are unable to provide for themselves.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.

Anderson Discharged and Three
Brothers Arrested.
Roseau, Mimi, Special.-The charge
against G. A. Anderson, accused of
the murder of Nystrom, whose body
was found Jan. Z, after he had been
missing since Oct. Fl, was dismissed
by the county attorney. Anderson's
friends then caused the arrest of Ed
ward, Elmer and Lewis Norman,
brothers Of the Norman who commit
ted a murder in North Dakota last
year. Anderson is the star witness
against the Normans.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
CHURCH IN RUINS.

Loss to the Catholic Community OF
Staples.
Staples, Mimi, Specialize Catholic
church and priests residence were de-
stroyed by fire, which caught from the
furnace. All the contents of both
buildings were saved ecept the church
organ. The loss on the buildings is es-
timated at $1,000, on which there is
$1,000 insurance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
RAILROADS PAY UP.

Gross Earnings Tax Paid Into Min
nesota's Treasury.
st. Paul, Special.-The state treasury
has been enriched to the extent Of
$3.50, 5S7.4O, taxes, paid by four rail-
II ad companies on their gross earnings
within the state. The largest sum was
paid by the Northern Pacific, $751;
1854, The others paying were the
Duluth & Iron Range. the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul and the Mime
sofa Belt, Mineral & Railway Transfer
company.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
SENATOR DAVIS SPEAKS.


Annual Banquet of the Michixan
Club.
Detroit, Mich, Special.-Republican
leaders Of the wolverine State enjoyed
a gastronomic and political feast on
the occasion Of the thirteenth annual
banquet of the Michigan club. Nearly
500 club members were seated at the
tables on the floor of the big auditori-
um, and as many more of both sexes
looked on from the galleries. At the
speakers table were score of Repub-
Gcan leaders of national reputation.
Senator Davis was the principal speak
er of the evening. His subject was
-"Our Foreign Relations,' and he was
given the closest attention.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
ROSENFELD'S ARREST.

Charge of Fraud Against the MAN.
aEer of the Alaskan Transporter
ton Company. sse 49,
Portland, Or, Special - Edward
Rosenfeld, vice president and general
manager of the Snow and Ice Trans
portation Company Of Chicago, which
has made a contract with the govern
ment to transport relief supplies from
Dyea to Dawson City, has been arrest
ed on a telegraphic warrant from the
chief Of police of Seattle, charging
him with obtaining money under false
pretenses. Mr.. Resented says he is
absolutely ignorant Of the cause of his
arrest. The chief Of police said Seattle
wired that the complainant was Min
ME Cronin, and that she alleged that
She had been defrauded out Of $500 by
the company.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Lists of Deserters DESTROYED.

Madison, Wis, Specialize Wiscon-
sin department of state, by virtue of a
law passed last winter, has been col
lecting the lists of army deserters
from Wisconsin during the War of the
Rebellion and destroying them. In a
great many cases they have done in
justice to veterans who were. reported
as deserters when they were prisoners
of war in the South, and it was for the
protection of these that the law was
passed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Pennsylvania Militia Active.

Philadelphia, Special. - Maj. Gen.
Snowden, commander of the National
Guard Of Pennsylvania, has issued
general orders to every officer in the
state to recruit his command I'D to
the full quota required by law. The
orders were issued five days ago with
instructions, that they be kept a pro-
found secret. The officers were in
structed to have their men ready to
march fully armed and equipped at
twenty-four hours notice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Wanted the Banks Money.

Omaha, SpeciaL-A report has just
been received from Bayard, a town re-
mote from telegraphic service, that
two masked men took A. O. Taylor,
president Of the Bank of Bayard, from
bed and compelled him to open the
safe in til ebank. Only small sum
was secured. Taylor was severely
beaten. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Carver station Reopened.

Carver, Mimi, Specialize Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad
will resume business again at this sta.
ton, which has been closed for the
past three years. The station has
been opened for business with Mr..
Williams OF Bristol, S. D.. as agent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
READY TO FIGHT.

Wisconsin Man Will Be on Hand If
Wonted.
Madison, Wis, Specia1.-Gov. &c.,
field has received offers from over a
dozen persons by telegraph or letter
offering their services in case of war.
Col. j. A. Watrous of Milwaukee has
asked to be appointed captain Of the
first company after the national guard
has gone out. The war spirit is espe-
clally strong in the northern part of
the state. Raw recruits of the local
militia are receiving special drill. The
Wisconsin guards consist Of $500 men,
200 officers, and could be modified at
Camp Douglas in ten hours.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
SETTLING IN MINNESOTA,


A Colony Pulling Up Stakes in Iowa
to Come to This tSate.
Cherokee, Iowa, Special.-A special
train of ten cars left here for Stevens
county, Mimi, loaded with emigrants
who will settle on farms in the wheat
raising state. A good many Of the
party are from Tilden township, Cher
okee county, and most Of them are
well fixed financially. Minnesota will
find them good citizens.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
HAT-PIN MURDER.
Small Puncture Causing the Death
of Brandt Brandner

of Brandt Brandner
Chicago. March 2. - 1t is almost a
certainty that Bartholomew Brandt
Brandner, the Partisan drummer who
died at the Palmer house Saturday af-
ternoon. was murdered with a wo-
mans hat-pin. The autopsy showed
not only conclusion of the brain, but a
small puncture which began near the
corner of the left eye and extended
far into the interior of the skull. De-
tcctives detailed On the case believe
that, after he was stabbed, he was
struck on the head with bottle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Addressed by Bryan.

Topeka, Kas., Special.-W. J.. Bry-
an addressed six hundred Democrats
at a banquet held in this city.
The gathering was in the nature of
a reunion of the, Democrats. Its mag
nitude gives it considerable signifi-
canoe as showing the democratic
strength as balance of power party
in this state. Many speakers, of state
prominence addressed the meeting.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Smothered in Snow

New Hartford, Iowa, Special Amos
Tedholm, living four miles north Of
town, on F.. H. Bottoms farm, was
killed about four miles from Cedar
Falls with a load of cord wood. He
was driving off the Beaver creek
bridge, and drove to one side to get his
Sled on the snow, and was turned over
and the wood falling on him and push
ing him into the snow, caused him to
smother. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
DEATH TO SIX.
Ffrcmen Lose Their Lives in a Burn
ing building.

F1rcmen Lose The1r Lives in a Burn
ing building.
Kalamazoo, Mich, Special Fire
broke out in Hall Bros laboratory,
and while fremen were trying to put
out the fire IN the second story, a ter.
rife explosion took place below, blow
ing up the entire side of the building.
The first explosion was followed by
two others. Firemen on the ladders
were blown in every direction by the
fearful conclusion. The flames shot
high into the air and it looked for a
minute as if there would be an awful
confiagration. Horses were thrown
down and windows in the vicinity
shattered. Work Of rescue began at
once and the building was left to its
doom. Six persons were killed and
four severely injured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Neck Rr0Ee~

. Alexandria, Mimi, SpeciaL-While
hauling hay William George, a young
man living in the town of Hudson.
was thrown from the load and his
neck broken. He was a married man
and leaves wife and two small chill
dren.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Killed by Dynamite,

Park Rapids, Mimi, Special An
employe of the McDougaL & Yale
Powder company was instantly killed
by the explosion Of some, dynamite
which he was thawing for use in ex-
cayating near Akeley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
BLOWN ASHORE.

Steamer Oregon Tadly Handled by
the Elements at Juneau.
Seattle, Wash, Specialize steam
er Topeka has just arrived from Ju-
neau. The officers of the Topeka re-
port that a terrific wind storm at
Juneau last Sunday blew the steamer
Oregon ashore on Juneau flats. When
the gale abated at high tide the vessel
was fioated. Fortunately the flats are
soft and the Oregon suffered no in
jury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

Fox Lake, Wis, Special first
passenger train through on the Mil
waukee road since the blizzard met
with an accident while trying to
pierce a snow bank a mile east of
Fox Lake Junction. The train was a
double-header. The snow plaw on the
first engin broke and the engine was
thrown off the track and tipped over.
The engineer and fireman were some
what bruised.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
washington Town Destroyed

Tacoma, Wash, Special.-Floods and
ayalancLes have partly destroyed the
town of Monte Cristo, situated in the
heart of the Cascade mountains. The
railroad connecting the place with Ev-
erett has been washed out and the
lack of railroad connections has
! caused the concentration and part Of
the Monte Cristo mines. which John D.
Rockefeller owns, to shut down.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Lost a Hand,

Sacred Heart, Mimi, Special.-Carl
Engses carpenter, had the misfor-
tune to lose his left hand while he was
making an attempt to move two-inch
belt running loose on line shaft.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Duluth Scorched.

Duluth Mimi, Specialize cham-
Der of commerce building, one of the
principal business blocks in the city,
was partially destroyed by fire. The
origin of the fire is unknown. Damage
to building, about $4,000, and about
the same on contents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Farm Dwelling Burn.d.

Washington, Iowa, Special The
farm residence Of John Tucker, eight
miles from this city, was burned to the
ground. No insurance Mr.. Tucker is
an old settler, seventy five years old,
and is left destitute.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Lumber Camn Breaks

Ashland Wis, SPECIALIZATION &
Co.'s loumber camp at Topside, west
of Ashland, is the first to break this
season after a good winters work.
The cut is about five million feet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

Buffalo, Mimi, Special-Lawrence
Mullen, who was severely stabbed a
week ago in a row at East Maple
Lake. is in a dangerous condition.
the doctors have given up hope of his
recovery
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Fatally Kicked,

Menahga, Mimi, Special Alfred
Clifford was kicked by a horse. His
face was smashed and he cannot live.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Burned Down

Appleton, Wis, Specialize de-
stroyed the residence of George w.
Miller with all it's contents. The loss
is $1,000; partly insured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Lost His Home.

Browns Valley, Mimi, Specialize
large two-story dwelling house of
John Dale was burned. The contents
were all saved. Loss, $1,000; insur-
ance, $500. Origin of fire unknown.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Couldn't Convict the Banker.

La Crosse, Wis, Spectator the
past week John Lienlokken has been
on trial on a charge of fraudulent
banking. The jury was out fourteen
hours and then reported disagreement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Curfew Mt Indenendano.

Independence, Iowa, Specialize
curfew ordinance has been passed by
the city council in compliance with a
well-signed petition by parents and
guardians. It will go into effect at
once.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
Cremation, Probably Murder.

Cremation, Pr0ba51y Murder.
Ashland, Wis, Special-Peter ia
cobson was cremated in a burning
stable mile west Of this city under
circumstances indicating his murder.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03

James Vincent Cleary. archbishop of
the Roman Catholic diocese of King.
ston. died at Kingston, Out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-03
CANADIANS TOO FRESH.
They Plant the British Flag on
American Soil.

american Soil.
Seattle, Wash. Specialize steam
er Noyo. which has just arrived from
Alaska, brings report that the Brit
ish flag has been planted at Summit
Lake, fourteen miles inside of the
American boundary line, and twelve
miles from Skaguay. It is also re-
ported that eight men have been froz-
en- to death on the trail since Feb. Is.