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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
GRASP OF AN OCTOPUS,

All Branches of German Industry Con-
trolled by Trusts.
WASHINGTON, May "a. -Syndicates
and trusts are securing control Of almost
all branches Of industry in Germany,
according to Consul General Mason.
In his report Mr.. Mason says:
''In the report Of this series for 1897
the remark was made that as an Incl
dent and condition of Germany's per-
feet organization and industrial growth,
it's leading productive industries have
been syndicated to an extent probably
unknown in any other country.
"What was true then is still more
true today. The 200 trusts and syndi-
Gates which were in existence in Ger
many at the beginning of 1899 are in
creasing in number day by day, until
there is scarcely a single important
product of manufacture of which the
output, price and conditions of sale are
not governed by combination or un-
derstanding between producers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
TWENTY TWO DEAD.
North Carolina Mine Disaster Not rs seri-
GUS as First Reported.

4 81 { y Z s. 10
North Carolina Mine Disaster Not Is seri-
Gus MS First Reported.
RALEIGH, N. O., May 24.-Twenty-
two men, l0, vi lite and II negroes, lost
their lives in an explosion at Cumnock
coal mines, Chatham county. The ex-
plosion occurred at 4:sO O'Clock and is
supposed to have been caused by a
broken gauze in a safety lamp The
accident was in what is known as the
east heading and between 40 and so
men We're in the mine at the time. Five
We're brought alive from the east head.
ing, while none Of the men in the other
parts Of the mine were injured. 's':
Within an hour after the explosion
the work Of rescue began and by night
all OF the bodies had been brought to
the surface.
This is the second explosion this mine
has had within the past four years, the
former one having occurred on Dec. 28,
1895, when 43 men lost their lives. ~
7 "A great many of the bodies taken
from the mine had been burned and the
scenes around the mouth of the shaft
were heartrending. >" -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
CHOLERA CONTINUES.

Causes a Decrease in Number of Persons
on Relief Works in India.
LONDON, May 24.-It is officially an
nounced that the viceroy of India, Lord
Curzon of Kedleston, cables that the
cholera continues to be very prevalent
at Bombay and elsewhere, and that this
fact chiefly accounts for the decreased
number OF persons on the relief works.
He adds that showers have been num-
erous, thus improving the water supply
and fodder somewhat in parts. There
have been no other changes. The total
number of people receiving relief is
5.6O7 900.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
SOUTH DAKOTA REPUBLICANS.

Attendance at the State Convention the
Largest on Record.
Sioux FALLS, May 24.-At the Re-
publican state convention the attend
ance is the largest in the history of Re-
publican conventions of the state.
The convention was called to order at
2 o'clock by S. N. Herreid, chairman of
the Republican state central committee.
It is understood that @. P Sherwood of
Clark county will be made temporary
chairman. The convention of the State
League of Republican Clubs completed
it's labors by the election of the follow
ing officers: President, w. G.. Porter,
Sioux Falls; secretary, A. B. Sessions,
Sioux Falls; treasurer, F. w. Brooks,
Aberdeen. An executive committee of
eight was elected. Fourteen delegates
were elected to attend the 18th conven-
ton of the National Republican League
at St. Paul, July II.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
OLD SYSTEM ABOLISHED.

Methodist Conference Removes the Time
Limit of Pastorates.
CHICAGO, May 24.-By a vote Of 1873
to 258 the Methodist general conference
abolished the time limit Of pastorates,
thus finally disposing of one Of the most
important questions before the great
Methodist body and doing away with
one of the fundamental features of the
itinerant system of the denomination.
Hereafter, according to the amendment
to the Book Of Discipline adopted by
the conference, preachers will be ap-
pointed annually by the bishops, with
no limit on the number of years a pas
tor may serve one congregation, except
the limit imposed by his own ability
and popularity with his congregation.
He will still be pilgrim and stranger
but now may tarry longer than five
wears
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
GIGANTIC DOCK COMPLETE,

Great Northern Pier Can Handle 10000
Tons of Ore.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis.,, May 24.-Foley
Bros, the contractors building the Great
Northern's new ore dock on Allouez
bay, have completed their part of the
contract.
The dock is not yet ready to ship ore,
but will be in few days, and it is re-
ceiving right along. Some Of the pock-
cts are not in shape for shipping on
account Of the need of some wire cables
and other appurtenances There are
$50 pockets Oh this dock and they are
the largest sized pockets on any ore
dock in existence. Each has capacity
Of 260 tons of ore, giving the dock a
capacity of at least IS, 900 tons, and it is
expected that it will in reality be able to
hold about 10000 tons, which would
place it at the head of all lake ore docks
in point of size.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
FOR RIVER IMPROVEMENT

Senate Adds ss4,OOO,OOO to the House
Sundry Civil Bill. .. -
WASHINGTON, May 24.-The senate
committee on appropriations has con-
cluded its work on the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill and reported the bill to
the senate. AS amended by the com
mittee, a net increase of 4,l36,665 is
made over the amount carried by the
bill as it passed the house. The princi-
pal item Of increase is that Of 81, 75O, 900
improvement of the Mississippi river
and of this sum $S,500,000. is to be ex-
pended below the mouth of the Ohio. Z.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
AN INSPECTOR NEEDED.

Said Laborers Are, Crossing the Border
Into Minnesota. 20
WASHINGTON, May 24.-Reports con-
tinue to be received here that laborers
are coming across the Canadian border
into Minnesota, especially at Warroad,
and scattering through the state and
the Northwest. The reports come prin-
cipally from labor circles in St. Paul
and Minneapolis and the matter will
doubtless be taken up this week by
Representatives Stevens and Fletcher
with the treasury officials. The sugges-
ton has been made that an inspector be
stationed on the Minnesota border, it
being claimed that it is impossible for
the inspector at St. Peul to govern the
northern territory. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
THOROUGHLY PROBE IT..s.ztffz
Postmaster General Wants Cuban Postal
Affairs Investigated.

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Postmaster General Wants Cuban Postal
Affairs Investigated,
WASHINGTON, May "a. = Chairman
Cooper of the house committee on insu-
lar affairs had conference with POST
master General Emory Smith relative
to prospective legislation in connection
with the Nicely case. At meeting Of
the insular committee following the
conference Mr.. Cooper stated that the
postmaster general was DESTROYS of hay
ing the Cuban postal situation thor
oughly probed and he had no objection
to the adoption of the resolution pre-,
sented by Mr.. Hay Of Virginia. The
Hay resolution thereupon was reported
favorably to the house. 1t calls for in
formation relating to the reports Of
Director of Posts Rathbone.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
British Main Army Now at a
Point Twenty Miles North (
of KroOnstad.
General French, Slightly in Ad-
vance, Is Over the Rhe-
nOster River. ne
Kimberley Report Says Eight
Hundred Beers Surrender
at Vryburg. -

HoNlNGsPRUlT. Orange Free State,
May 22.-General French has crossed
the Rhenoster river, northwest Of here
This movement, combined with General
Ian Hamilton's occupation Of Hebron,
renders the Boer position, 20 miles in
the British front, untenable. The latest
reports received, however, say the
burghers are prepared to make strong
resistance and possess Is guns.
KIMBERLEY, Tuesday, May a2.-About
800 Beers have surrendered at Vryburg
(north of Kimberley, and little more
than half way between that place and
Mafeking).
The road is all clear from Mafeking
and all opposition in this district is
practically ended.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
MANITOBA RAILWAY POLICY.

Representatives of the Province Leave for
st. Paul to Confer on the Subject.
MONTREAL, May "a. AS a conse-
quence Of Premier Macdonald's promise
that the railway policy Of the Manitoba
government would be announced dur
ing the present week, A. J. Andrews,
James Fisher and Hon. Colin Campbell
have left Winnipeg for St. Paul to con-
fer on the subject with the Northern
Pacific railway officials. Three distinct
projects will be discussed. s.s
First-The purchase Of the Northern
Pacific Manitoba lines by the govern
ment. 49,
] Second-The operation by the North
ern Pacific Of all lines which the gov
eminent may build.
Third-The building by the Northern
Pacific of a line direct to Lake Superior
with the guarantee of 10-cent freight
rate. The latter is said to be the favor
tie scheme Of the government.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
BADEN-POWELL REPORTS.

Commander of Mafeking Tells of tho
Relief of That Place.
LONDON, May 24.-The war office
issues dispatch from Lord Roberts
under date Of Honingspruit, May 90,
announcing the receipt by him of the
following message from Major General
BadenPowell:
'Mafeking, May I'll am happy to
inform you that Mafeking was success
fully relieved today. The northern and
southern columns joined hands on May
Is and attacked the enemy yesterday
and after small engagement entirely
defeated them with loss. The British
casualties were killed and % wounded.
1.-The relieving force marched into
Mafeking at 9 this morning, and the re-
lief and defense forces combined and
moved out and attacked the enemy's
head lager. We shelled them out and
nearly captured Snyman, and took one
gun, flag and large amount Of am
munition, stores, etc.
Five Dead and Fifteen Wounded Boers
were found. The enemy appears to be
retreating in all directions except one
commando, which is lying low, possibly
to cover the retreat of the remainder.
Captain MacLaren and Corporal
Murray were found in the Boer hos
pital. They are doing we'll. The
townspeople and the garrison of Mafe-
king are heartily grateful for their re-
ief.''
Lord Roberts dispatch further says:
"Ian Hamilton reached Hebron this
morning after series of engagements
with Boer force. under Dewet, who is
retiring before him. Broadwood has
captured 10 Boer wagons. There have
been 20 casualties in Hamilton's force
to yesterday evening. We marched
here this morning."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
MUST MAKE CONCESSIONS. .

Cold Democrats Await the Action OF the
Kansas City Convention.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 24.-The Gold
Democrats of Indiana held an important
conference here during the day to de-
termine. their position in the coming ma
tional campaign. Leaders say the pur-
pose to nominate national Gold Dem
ocratic ticket win be influenced by the
course Of the Kansas City convention.
If no concessions are made a national
ticket will be put in the field. OF the
administration the resolutions adopted
say - >,.a: ~ r ss, .~.-- ...-.,r
'<For principles in which we believe
to be McKinleyism we have nothing
but adherence. The thievery and COR
ruption recently unearthed in the Gu
ban administration make it impossible,
as it seems to us, for any. Democrat to
support Mr.. Mckinley" ~. y
1t is probable a national conference
will be called later.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
GUILTY SHALL NOT ESCAPE.

Senator Plat (Conn.) Speaks for the Ad-
mtnjstration on Cuban Frauds.
WASHINGTON, May 24.-At the close
of routine business in the senate the
resolution previously offered by Mr..
Bacon (Ga.) directing the committee
on relations with Cuba to make an in.
vestigation regarding the receipts and
expenditures of money in Cuba was
called up. . .
Mr.. Platt Conn.,, chairman of the
committee on relations with Cuba, said
that the recent disclosures in Cuba are
blow to every true citizen of the
United States, and that neither the adj
ministration nor the committee on re-
lations with Cuba need any prodding
from the opposite party to induce them
to make most searching investigation
and to use every effort to punish sum
marily and severely any person guilty
of wrong doing or fraud in the island
of Cuba. He was prepared to show
that President Mckinley has demon
strated his purpose that no guilty man
in these Cuban frauds shall escape
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The business portion of Lakeview,
Or, has been destroyed by fire. Lake
view has population of 700. 81
Considerable California capital has
been invested in all extensive mining
enterprise in Siberia and Manchuria.
Minnesota postmasters met at Mime
apolis and effected permanent organi-
cation. William Kaiser of Faribault
was elected president.
Thomas McDermott, brother of Max
Inc Elliott, the actress wife of Nat
Goodwin, committed suicide at San
Francisco. Domestic troubles led to
despondencv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
INTRODUCED By MORGAN.
Resolutions Intended to firing Ont 18th.
ss milan Canal Information.

ResoIutions intended to bring Ont 18th.
milan Canal Information. 55
WASHINGTON, May "a. Senator Nor
gan has introduced d resolution calling
upon the secretary Of war for informa-
ton as to the sum paid to railway COM
7panies for sportation to the Pacific
coast Of men and munitions Of war for
the Philippines since May +, 1898; the
cost of their transportation by sea for
the same period and the tolls and fares
for passengers for the same time paid
by the United States to the Suez Canal.
company. He also introduced resolu-5
tons calling upon the secretary OF the.
navy for information as to the number
of United States naval vessels sent to
the Philippines since May |, 1893; the
distance of sea travel Of each, the cost
of fuel, tolls paid to the Suez Canal
company, the time and distance covered
by the voyage Of the Oregon around the
Horn and the coal consumed. The reso-
lutions are intended to bring out infor-
nation bearing upon the isthmian canal
project -"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
GOOD TILL SEPT. 80.

Tickets to the Kansas City Convention Ex-
tended to That Date.
KANSAS City, May 24.-An unusual
concession to delegates and others who
desire to attend the Democratic national
convention in Kansas City was agreed
upon at meeting here of the commit
tee recently appointed by the Western
Passenger association. It had been
previously decided for the convention a
rate Of one fare for the round trip with
return limit until July 8. The commit
tee decided to extend the limit to Sept.
30 in order to enable those attending
the convention to make excursions to
the various pleasure resorts and fields
Of Investment in the West. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
House Passes the Resolution Fix
ing a Day Fer the Clos
ing Of Congress.
Democrats Object Until Provii-
sion Is Made For Reduc- I.
.'*s ing War Taxes.
Resolution to Investigate Cuban
Frauds Under Discussion d
>5'' in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The house has
adopted, without division, the resolu-
ton providing for adjournment June s..
Mr.. Richardson (1enn. }, the minority
leader, said congress ought not to adj
journ until some provision had been
made for the reduction of the war taxes.
He favored repeating the tax on beer.
Chairman Ray of the house judiciary
committee called up in the house BY
unanimous consent the Nicely extradi-
ton bill.
Mr.. De Almond (Mo.) delivered a
scathing denunciat:on Of the ''pecula-
ton and wholesale robbery" as result
Of imperialism in Cuba" III, @'&ssss. 80
Mr.. Cannon (nls.), supporting the
bill, said Mr.. De Almond was q 'schronic
calamity howler.' -: .5sss
Mr.. Clayton (Ala.) said the bill was
unprecedented and was to be passed9be-
cause the government had not lived up
to it's promises that Cuba should be
free. x<sfEs
After further discussion the extradi-
ton bill was passed. t.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
BIG SUIT BEGUN.

Manhattan Trust Company vs.. the Sioux
City and Northern Railway.
Sioux City, a., May 24.-In the fed
eral court here the hearing of case
involving nearly half a million dollars
was begun. It was that of the Man.
haitian Trust company VS.. the Sioux
City and Northern Railway company
on the petition of Intervention of the
Trust Company Of North America which
seeks to recover $454 ,31S. 46 alleged to
be due for rental of the terminal facili-
ties in Sioux City by the Northern.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
CATTLE THIEVES ARE Busy.

They Run OFF a Few Head of Cattle in
South Dakota. o.. IT, ..,,.
SIOUX FALLS, S.: d. May "a. Cattle
and horse thieves have made raids on
herds at, widely separated points.
About 30 head Of cattle were stolen
from a stockman named Shade. living
near Tulare. The animals were taken
from corral, the thieves being very
particular about selecting the best in
the bunch. A party of cowboys recov-
cred the animals in Sully county, where
they were found quietly grazing in a
valley. Thieves also raided the horse
herds of some Indians living on the
Yankton reservation, and ran away
with 10 animals.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
ORIGINAL COST 100000.

The Missouri and Kansas Bridge Sold for
$4,000.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, May 24.-The
Missouri and Kansas bridge, which
spans the Missouri river two miles
north Of Leavenworth city and enters
the town on the Fort Leavenworth res
ervation, was sold at auction by mas
ter commissioner appointed by the
United States district court. It was
knocked down to Simon Stern for
Emanuel L. Riser of New York for
$4,000, the upset price. There was but
one bid. The bridge was built in 1876
at cost Of 100000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
AFTER HEAVY FIGHTING.
British Force Under General Ware
OccuDies Douplass

British Force Under General Warren
Occupies Douglass.
CAPE Town, Tuesday, May 22.-Gen-
eral Warren has occupied Douglass
after heavy fighting and without sus-
tanning any loss. y!
General Warren s force left Roof Pan,
Cape Colony, on the night of May 20
and marched in two columns under
Colonels Hughes and Spence. Nothing
was seen Of the Beers until the British
were within two miles of Douglas,
when few shells from the Canadian
artillery sent the burghers in full re-
treat towards Douglas. ~? ~,
Colonel Hughes column advanced in
skirmishing order and after lengthy ex.
change Of shots, the Beers fled, leaving
Hneir laager and a quantity of stores
and ammunition.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
LAKE RATES BROKEN.
Lack of Demand in the East the Cause of
the Weakness,

Lack of Demand in the East the Cause of
the Weakness.
CHICAGO, May 24.-Lake rates on
grains have broken and there Isl strong
impression among railway freight Off
Gals that they will continue to lose
strength until conditions will necessi-
tate a reduction in the present all rail
rates to Eastern territory. The rate on
corn from Chicago to Buffalo is down
to ~ cents per bushel, on wheat 1 3-8
cents, and on oats cent. The lack Of
demand in the East is attributed by
local shippers to the weakness of the
rates and it is believed that before the
weak is ended corn will be carried from
Chicago to Buffalo for cent a bushel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
For a Municipal Light Plant.

DULUTH, May 24.-An ordinance has
been introduced before the city council
to provide for the issuance of $4,000
of light bonds, to erect a municipal cleo
trio light plant This was voted on
favorably by the people last winter and
it was one of the hobbies of the late
Mayor Truelson. It is doubtful now
whether the ordinance carries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Charities and CorrectiOnA.

Topeka, Kan, May 24.-The fore
noon session Of the conference of Chart
ties and Corrections was devoted to a
discussion Of state boards and, state
commissions L. G.. Kline, chairman
of the Y board of control in Iowa, dis.
cussed the work in his state. Rev.
Samuel Smith Of St. Paul presented a
paper on state boards.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Tobacco Factories Burned.

; DANv1LLE,, Va, May 24.-Two Of the
largest tobacco warehouses in the coun-
try, two factories and storage ware
house, filed with bright leaf tobacco,
were destroyed by fire, together with
1000 bales of tobacco valued at $110,-
900. Buildings worth $4,000 were
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
BASE BALL SCORES.
National League.

National League.
At Chicago, g., Philadelphia, s.
At Pittsburg, l.; Brooklyn, 4.
At Cincinnati, s; New York, 5.
At St. Louis, :; Boston, Q,
American League.
At Buffalo, 8; Chicago, 5.
At Cleveland, ?; Kansas City, II.
At Indianapolis, 1; Milwaukee, 2.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Mcfarland Given the Decision.

New YORK, May "a kid MOZART
land had an easy time with Billy Ernst
at the Seaside, Sporting club, Coney
Island, Young Starr of Philadelphia,
who was to have met Mcfarland,
failed to appear, and Ernst, who was
billed to go on in the preliminary, was
substituted. Mcfarland was given the
decision in the sixth round. x:s :
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Division Superintendent Ki1led-

GRAND FORKS, N. D., May 24.-su-
perintendent E. A. Donkin of the d.
kota division, Great Northern road,
was seriously injured at McCanna, and
after being removed to Larimore sue
cumbed to his injuries. Mr.. Donkin
was on his way to Inkster on his rail-
road velocipede when a dog crossed the
track striking a wheel and throwing
him from his car.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Kruger Transfers His Property.

LONDON, May 24.-The Lourenzo
Marques correspondent Of The Times
says he has it on unquestionable au-
thority that within thu last six weeks
President Kruger has transferred the
bulk Of his property in the Transvaal to
personal friends in order to avoid it's
confiscation by Great Britain. -...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Pleaded Guilty to Bribery.

PHILADELPHIA, May "a. - Thomas
O'Dea, in the United States district
court, pleaded guilty to the charge of
attempting to bride a juror in the trial
OF Former District Attorney Ellery P.
1ngham and his law partner, Harvey K
hewitt.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
Shot by the Chief of Police.

VIRGINIA, Mimi, May ,24.-While re-
sistlng arrest Dan Doyle, an alleged
member q OF the Minneapolis "big mitt
gang, was shot by Chief Of Police
Pelanger:: Doyle has been implicated
in several aholdups lately. It is not
thought he is fatally injured. #
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-05-24
McCardy Gains on Recount.

ST.. PAUL, May 24.-In the contest for
city comptroller J. j.. McCardy, de-
feated OIL he face of the returns by Is
votes, has made gain Of 80 and is now
4 ahead. tits said this will be increased
as the recount continues,
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Declared Not Guilty.

CHICAGO, May 24.-The McLain case,
in which five board Of trade brokers
were charged with using the mails to
carry on a hucketshopping scheme to
detraud their customers, was taken
from the jury by Judge Kohlsaat in the
United States district court and a yer.
dict OF not guilty entered for the de.
fendMnts.