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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
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G. B. Maben, who owns considerable
land around Mile Laos lake, and also
most of the new TOWNSHIP of Wealth.
wood, arrived in town from Minneapo-
lis Monday, having with him d couple
OF homeseekers: Mr.. Maben is presi-
dent of company which is endeavor-
ing to construct a railroad from Mime
apolis due north to the iron mines, It
is desired to have the counties through
which the proposed road would run
take stock in the new road to the ex-
tent OF 5 per cent of their assessed
valuation. This it is claimed would
grade and tie the road and Mr.. Maben
states that eastern capitalists are
ready to furnish the rolling stock.
There is no doubt new railroad
would be a boon to all that upper coun-
try, and would greatly enhance the
value of the lands. Mr.. Maben states
that the people in the counties south
of us look very favorably upon the
plan.-Aitki'e Republican. . .-.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
:, 80.
Bede Coming,

The Knights of Pythias band has an
announcement to make which will in
terest every resident of this section of
the country. 1t has made arrange
ments with J. Adam Bede, editor of
Bede's Budget and the we'll known
hnmorist, to deliver his interesting
lecture on ''Passing Problems'' in this
village. s1s.,+ -.
Mr.. Bede is one Of the brightest
young men in Minnesota and has al
ready national reputation. He is a
natural wit'and the effervescence of the
spirit always keeps his audiences con-
vulsed, no matter, how serious NAV be
the subject of his discourse. His an
pearance in Princeton will give his
many admirers an excellent opportun-
ity to hear him and this opportunity
they will not be slow to improve. The
price of admission has been fixed at
the low price of Is cents, with no re-
served seats and everyone can afford to
hear him. Opera house, April s.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
Real Estate Is Moving.

According to M. S. Rutherford,
there has not been for many years
such large purchases made in real
estate as within the past few months.
The price of railroad lands in the
western part of the State has been in
creased, the Great Northern fixing
minimum price of $40 per acre in
Wilkin, Stevens and Traverse counties,
and all it's lands in the Red River val
ley lying west of what is known as the
old Pembina trail. This does not look
much like the company reducing the
prices of its lands since they have been
taxed. .. ,3. .. -
Mr.. Rutherford thinks land will
never be cheaper in Minnesota than it
is today, and the person who wishes to
secure for himself home would better
make his purchase at once as the lands
are sure to increase in value. Timber
lands in this county owned by the rail
roads will not be reduced in price.
They are liable to be advanced at any
moment, as the companies realize that
there is only small acreage of fine
timber lands left in Minnesota and
they own most of what is left unsold.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24

men e whom lhe recognized as
members of the bar-room party
and accosted as such. He
received as reply.a sharp blow on the
head with stone and fell unconscious.
While the highwaymen were sriaing
his pockets his senses returned but he
very wisely laid still and let them com
p.ete their work without Offering any
resistance.
When the robbers had gone he rose
and went to Jay Randall's residence
near by and informed him of what had
occurred. Mr.. Randall aided him by
dressing the wound and the next morn
ing " warrant for the arrest of Joseph
Sawyer was issued and served.
, Besides being recognized by his vic
tim there is some very strong circum-
stantial evidence against Sawyer and
it's quite probable that the examina-
ton to-day will result in his being held
to the grand jury. Sawyer has bad
record and will probably do time for
this otfense. s..s =. .
Mr.. Lindell is not so positive of the
identity of his second assailant but, it
is entirely probable that he; too will
find himself in the meshes of the legal
net before long. - =, y S..'..>.". -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
BEAULIEU is LATE.

Secretary Bliss Says Mile Laos Lands
Should Be Patented to Settlers. 49,
WASHINGTON, March 21.-Secretary
Bliss today sent his report on the Mile
Laos resolution to the house committee
on public lands. He Endorsed Land
Commissioner Hermann's views and
recommends the passage of the resolu-
ton. He says that inasmuch as the
Indians have by specific treaty parted
with all their interest in the lands,
there can certainly be no objection to
patentiug these lands to the settlers.
The secretary, however, recommends
that no presumption claims filed subse-
quent to April %, 1892, should be
allowed, as the repeal Of the pre-emp
ton laws went into effect on that date.
He also recommends that lands within
this reservation that have been used as
Indian burial grounds, be reserved
from future entry.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
sLUGGED AND ROBBED.

Foreston Will Furnish Case for the
Grand Jury's Consideration.
Last Friday Ben Lindell, who lives
in the southern part of the town of
Milo sold a horse in Foreston, for
which he received $40. After trans
acting some business he went into a
saloon and meeting several acquaint-
ances asked them to take something
for friendships sake. In paying the
score he exhibited his money and it is
thought that some suspicious charac-
ters, who were present at the time,
became ,covetous.
IS He remained in the village until af-
ter u that night, when he started on
foot for his home. When a short dis
tance out of the village he saw two
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
BEAULIEU BiLU.FFIN(,
Gus VIII Be Satisfied With Nothing
Less Than the Whole lille
Laos Lake Region Now.
But e Washington Special Gives Him
a Hard Hook on the Solar Plex-
is-Settlers Are O..

Dy q recent. issue OF the st. Cloud
Joat17adt-P1ess we are informed that a
new move is to be made by the friends
Of the Mile Laos Indians.
The Mile Laos lake Indian reser-
walton lards-which have been attract
Ling a great deal of attention in con
gress at the present session and also in
T the department of the interior-will
now be the basis of number of suits
to besinstitutee in the federal courts
aud in'which the Indians will be made
the plaintiffs. IT, .-&.es5 ~. --''-.
.5zssCius. 81. Beaulieu, who has long been
/ q friend to the Chippewas, has removed
with his family to ST. Cloud, and he
willIa the initiative for the Indian
claimants. IL. -... 49,.
1t is understood that he will soon
commence in behalf Of the aboriginees
fouridifferent suits as test cases in the
United States circuit court. One of
these will be against Olaf johnson,
whose final proof papers are now be-
fore 6the department at Washington;
another will be brought against a set
/ tier named Berg, who has received a
patent from the United States for his
claim; another will be against the
State Of Minnesota for possession of
section Is in township SO, and the re-
manning suit will involve the vacant
lands OF which there are about 1000
acres on the reservation. These suits
will be defended by the United States,
and the settlers named will be made
co-defendants.' The effort will be to
reclaim the entire reservation to the
Indians, they insisting it is theirs I'M
der treaty rights and that the govern
ment had no right to dispose of the
land to either settlers or to the State
LOT Minnesota. Mr.. Beaulieu states
tthat5a year ago he made a proposition
to the settlers to bring about a solution
OF the difficulties and to give them a
Icleartitle to their lands by allowing the
vacant q Z lands to be allotted to the older
Indians, who object being removed
from the reservation. This PROPOSE
ton the settlers refused to entertain,
and the fight above outlined will now
be prosecuted. Attorneys Calhoun &
Bennett of this city have>been engaged
to look after the interests of the In
dians, and the case promises to be in
teresting and long-drawn out. The
disputed tracts embrace six townships
of valuable pine and agricultural lands,
the greater portion of which is claimed
by settlers under homestead rights,
and many of whom have received their
patents from the general government.
+ "A contest is now pending in the
UNITED States land office at St. Cloud
instituted by an Indian, whose English
name is Eagle, against Olof johnson.
Calhoun & Bennett appear for the In
dian and M. D. Taylor for Mr.. John.
son. This is preliminary, but in view
OF the general fight to be be inaug-
urated this will probably be side
tracked" ..G i -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
Milk for the Cities.

J. F. Lawless, uperintendent Of the
Great Northern Express company, was
in the village yesterday to see what
arrangements could be made for the
shipment Of milk from this station to
the cities. He stated that a meeting
would be held soon to get at the senti-
mont Of the farmers, particulars Of
which will probably be given in next
weeks paper. s...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
He Praises Princeton. !

Major o. II. Havill returned last
night from Brainerd and Princeton,
where he has been inspecting the COM
panies of the u. r. K. P. at those
places The company at Brainerd has
decided to disband The one at
Princeton is in fourishing condition,
and the entire company will go to the
national encampment at Indianapolis
this summer. It will take a band,
which is being rehearsed and Jed by
J. S. Anderson, formerly ticket agent
for the. Great Northern at this place.
st. Cloud Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
COMING HOME.

O brothers and sisters, growing old,
Do you all remember vet
That home, in the shade Of the rustling trees
Where once our household met?
Doyou know how we used to come from school
Through the summers pleasant heat
With the yellow fennel's golden dust 80
On our tired little feet: r..-s~z :; - 49, .,e.
And how sometime in an idle mood
We loitered by the way; .-...
And stopped in the woods to gather flowers
And in the fields to play;
Till warned by the deep'ning shadows fall,
That told of the coming night. =
We climbed to the top of the last long hill,
And saw our home in sight!
And, brothers and sisters, older now
Than she whose life is DER, -
Do you think of the mothers loving face.
That looked from the open door? - -
Alas, for the changing things of time;
That home in the dust is low;
And that loving smile was hid from us.
In the darkness, long ago!
And we have come to life's last hill,
From which our weary eye
Can almost look on the home that shines
Eternal in the skies.
So brothers and sisters as we go,
Still let us move as one,
Always together keeping step,
Till the march Of life is done
For that mother who waited for us here,
Wearing smile so sweet,
Now waits on the hill of paradise
For her children's coming feet.
s5s Z . 35s - T1rrr,1 n
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24

The Klondike company, which pro-
posed to take large number of build
ers and other skilled Workmen to
Alaska, has collapsed and some of the
money which was required as a token.
of good faith has been returned. Some
of those who intended to go with this
company have made arrangements to
go independe emily.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1898-03-24
OUR PUBLIC MONEY.
/ r.. = ~
The March Settlement, Which Has
Just Been Completed, Shows "
...-." Gains Over Other Years. .-,tf
The Total Amount Reaches $4,000
A Table Showing How the Re-
CeiptS Are Divided. -...

The March settlement has been COM
pleted and shows that the county's col
lections have been very good. The
amount is about $4,000 greater than at
this season of previous years. The
officials feel that the June settlement
which ordinarily would be very large
this year is a matter of much doubt.
owing to the operation of the tax in
stallment law. The figures of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
fewer MAIL DELIVERIES,
Senate Votes to Limit Then to -Four
Day-No Rural Free
Delivery.

Delivery.
Washington, May 5.-During almost the
entire session to-day the senate had un-
der consideration the postoffice appropria-
tion bill. The measure carries $99 ~, 800
being very much the heaviest of all the
appropriation bills. The most important
action taken upon the measure was the
adoption of an amendment offered by Mr.
Tillman, of South Carolina. reducing the
number of deliveries of mail in all
cities of the country to a number not ex-
ceeding four each day. The amendment
was sharply antagonized as blow to busi-
ness interests in the large cities. but the
feeling of the senate was such that, de-
spite the vigorous opposition, 1t prevailed,
by decisive majority.
A lively debate was precipitated by an
amendment of the committee striking out
the appropriation of $4,000 for rural free
delivery. The proposition was discussed for
nearly two hours, Mr.. Chandler, Of New
Hampshire. and Mr.. Butler. Of North Caro-
lima, leading the fight in favor Of rural
delivery. BY the close vote of Is to q.
however, the committee was sustained and
the bill now carries no appropriation for
such delivery.
An important amendment to the bill was
one which will prevent star route contract
ors from sub-lettin& their contracts. In
order to get their money. they must be
able to swear that they performed the
service themselves.
Just before adjournment the senate
passed an important war measure. author
izing the president AMI general officers Of
the army to supply the Cuban insurgents
with arms and munitions of war and en-
powering officers of he army serving in
Cuba to supply needy inhabitants Of the
island with medicines and subsistence.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
TO FIGHT THE ARMADA.
View of Times-Herald's Warrington
Correspondent rs to Captain
Sampson's Mission.


Correspondent as to Captain
Snmpson's Mission.
Chicago, May 5.-A special to the Times
Herald from Washington says:
Admiral Sampson and the fighting divi-
sion of the North Atlantic squadron are
sailing toward Porto Rico to meet the
Spanish armada and wipe it Off the ocean.
The blockading division of that squad
ron. under command of Commodore Wat
son. will maintain the patrol of Cuban
waters with unrelaXed vigilance and keep
Havana bottled up from the outside world.
Commodore Schley's flying squadron will
maintain a vigil at Hampton Roads to be
prepared TO ward off an attack on the
North Atlantic coast.
If the Spanish fleet Is discovered head
ing for the waters of Porto Rico or Gu
ba, Commodore Schley will scurry south
10 join Admiral Sampson, and take a hand
in crushing the enemy.
''If the armada is reported as aiming at
the upper coast of the United States, Ad-
m.ral Sampson will turn northward to
join Commodore Schley in hurting the COM
bned squadrons against the Spaniards.
Far out at sea the st. Louis, the Yale
and the Harvard are securing the Atlantic
for an early sight of the armada. They
vii! soon be Joined by the st. Paul. and
the instant one of these scouts catches a
glimpse of the enemy 1t will fly to land
or TO a rendezvous in the ocean TO give
warning to- the expectant American sea
dogs
THE programme is based on the assump-
tion that the Spanish fiotilla. which left
the Cape Verde islands last Friday. is
sailing for American shores. When II left
ST. Vincent. il was followed until sunset
by ship which reported 1t making about
Twelve knots an hour. II that rate is
maintained the fleet should reach Porto
Rico by Saturday"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
new YORK MURDER MYSTERY.
Tailor at Plattsburg Kills Himself
and IL Suspected of Slay-
ing His Wife,

Plattsburg. N. Y. May 5.-James Less
ing, tailor of this city, shot himself to-
night and the circumstances surrounding
the tragedy lead to the belief that the
death of his wife. several days ago. is
traceable to him.
sister of Mrs. Lessing came to the
city to-day. When she rang the door bell
no response was given. An entrance being
forced, revolver shot was heard. When
they entered the. place they found the
body of Lessing lying upon a sofa with 4
bullet hole in his breast. In an adjoining
room the body Of Mrs. Lessing was lying
upon a bed with a bullet hole in her
breast. The body was slightly decomposed.
and 1t was evident that sh. nad been dead
for several days. She was last seen on
ther Leasing had been in town and lived
in the house. Lessing was IS years Of
age.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
DITCH COSTS THREE LIVES.
Pennsylvania Farmer Fatally Shoots
Two Men and Then Commits
Suleide

Erie, Pa, May 5.-Peter Schucher, of
Venango township, this county, shot
and fatally wounded two men. George
Henderson. pathmaster, and Edward Skim
ner, to-day, and then committed suicide.
The shooting was caused by a dispute over
cutting down ditch in front of the mur-
derer's property. All are we'll known. and
the Two former are Wealtny farmers;
derson, who was in charge of the work.
not to cut down the ditch in front of his
be o done, he rushed into the % barn mai and COM. NJ
ing out with shotgun, fired. shooting
Skinner in the face. Henderson turned to
Schucher was arrested, and just before
starting for this city asked to be allowed
to goo into the barn for a moment. This
he leaned over gun and. pulling both
triggers. received the contents in the stom-
ach, killing him instantly.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
OKLAHOMANs MUSTERED IN.
Expected 10 Start for Their Mobilix-
ing Point mt san Antonio BE-
fore This Morning,

Guthrie u. T.. May 5.-(SpecialD The
eighty members of oklahomas First cav
airy troop We're formally mustered into
service at o'clock this evening. the oath
being administered by Lieutenant Capror.
of the Seventh cavalry. After the muster
Governor Barnes made a short address to
the troop. and Captain Huston and First
Lieutenant McGinnis were presented with
fine horses by the citizens OF Guthrie. All
men were refused permission by the war
department 10 go TO their homes TO see
their families. and tonight orders were re-
ceived direct from Lieutenant Colonel
Roosevelt for the troop to proceed immedi-
ately to San Antonio and he prepared TO
60 to Cuba within ten days. No trains
have gone south for two days because of
she high waters, but il is expected to get
n train out before morning bearing the
troops.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
Yesterday Was Spent in Getting
Ready-TO-day u Ticket Will
he Named.

Moberly Mo-. May 5.-(Special) The
state prohibition convention met at the
court house to-day at o'clock. There was
a large attendance. Fl. P. Faris. of Clin-
ton, was made temporary chairman. Mayor
Cave. in behalf of the city. made an ad-
dress of welcome, extending the hospitali-
ty of the city to the visiting delegates.
Mrs. l.. w. Mckinney, in behalf of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
also extended welcome. Rev. Mr.. Nor
pills. of Madison, responded for the con-
vention. Regular business was then taken
up. after which number of children from
the public schools entertained the conven-
ton by singing some patriotic songs. Hon.
John G. Woolley. the temperance orator
from Chicago. spoke tonight at Hegartys
opera house, before large audience. The
convention adjourned until tomorrow,
when a full state ticket will be nominated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
WELCOME THEIR OFFICERS.
Salvation Army Gives n Reception to
Bri9ndiers Stillsvell and stan
Captains McD0ualI.

welcome was given last night at the
Salvation Army barracks to Brigadier and
Mrs. Stillwell and Staff Captain and Mrs.
McDouall, who had just returned from New
York, where they went with General Booth
and assisted him in a series of meetings.
The barracks last night was crowded. The
enthusiasm was great. Hallelujah solos
were sung by halelujah lassies and lads,
and among them was the following. which
Was new and made great hit:
For me, for me, a mansion fair for
Up in that land bright and grand
With a victor's palm I'll Join the band.
Ha! ha! he! he! Pm not going back you see.
II anybody should be happy there it's me- me. me.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
Fayornbly Reported.

Washington, May 5-(Special) Repre-
Tittee on Indian affairs of the house, to-
day favorably reported without amend
ment the bill introduced in the senate by
MIR. Baker to authorize cities and towns in
the Indian Territory to secure, by condem-
nation or otherwise. all lands necessary for
water mains, sewers, pumping stations and
regardless Of tribal lines or boundaries,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
EIdorado Com pany Formed.

Eldorado, Kas., May 5.-(Special.) A
company of volunteers from Butler and
Greenwood companies was mustered in
kere to-day by Adjutant General Allen.
Major Armstrong and Adiutant Clay Allen.
The officers are: Captain, w. H. Douglass:
first lieutenant, Earl Douglass of Eldor-
ado. and second lieutenant. John Shook.
Of Eureka. The members OF the Grand
Army met at their hall, marched to the re-
cru!ting station and rendered their services
in a body, but were rejected.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
MRS. PINKHAM's ADVICE.
What Mrs. Nell Hurst has to Say
About It.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-When wrote
to you had not been we'll for fl We years;
had doctorcd all the time but got no
better. had womb trouble very bad.
My womb pressed backward, causing
piles. l was in such misery l could
scarcely walk across the floor. Men
situation was irregular and too pro-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
Pardon for a Cattle Thief.

ernor Barnes to-day pardoned G. c. Bol-
ton. of Pawnee. from the penitentiary. He
was a prominent butcher, convicted Of cat
and had served eighteen months. The par
don was asked for by the judge, prosecutor.
jury and every business and professional
man of PaWnee.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06

previous to the formal opening of that
body. held a meeting for the purpose of
organization. DIR. Jose del Cueto presided.
Thirty-seven deputies OF whom ten arc
Conservatives. presented to the secretary
of justice, Senior GOWN their certificates of
election.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
New Jefferson City Paper.

Jefferson City. Mo-. May 5.-tSpecial)
Jefferson City is to have another Republic
an paper. It is to he edited by c. T. Bart
lett, formerly editor of the Cedar City
Chronicle. II is to be weekly paper and
the first issue will be on Thursday. May L.
The name is to be the Missouri Call and
the announcements by the editor state that
1t is to be fearless. outspoken Republican
newSDapeP
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
He Fooled the Doctor..

Pekin. May 5-The extraordinary official
announcement was made to-day that
Prince Koung. the president of Tsung Ii
Yamen, Chinese foreign office. who was
reported to have expired on Monday last.
consciousness and the Chinese doctors pro-
nounced him to be dead, but the prince has
since awakened.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-06
on for Topeka.

Independence, Kas., May 5.-fSpecfal)
The company of volunteers organized here
from Montgomery. Elk and Wilson coun-
ties left for Topeka tonight. under COM
mand of Colonel d. S. Elliott, of Coffey-
Vile. A delegation of citizens, accompan-
led by the band, escorted the company to
the depot to bid them farewell. A banquet
was given the boys by the citizens to-
night.