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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY.
General Macarthur and the Plan Used
to Capture AguinaIdo.

" SdHINIS SASOlIidiOOs
Washington, April 3O-The senate
committee on the Philippines resumed
the examination of witnesses in con-
nection with the investigation of af-
fairs in the Philippine islands. Cen
eral Arthur Macarthur continued his
examination. He explained the state
ment in his annual report of June 80,
1900, that 'sthe United States had &C.
quired sovereignty by treaty and in a
way owned the Philippine islands, but
did not own the Philippine people,"
by saying that these conclusions were
reached after conversation with an
infinite number of people and observa-
ton and that they represented the
bulk of the views of the Nationalist
party. He then, in response to ques-
tiOns by Senator Patterson, described
the different towns embraced within
the American lines on the night of
Feb. 5, 1899, when the outbreak oc-
CURED, and identified. what purported
to be a copy of the order of General
Luna for the massacre of the foreign
residents of Manila. Senator Patter-
son: sought to show that ii. was not diff
ficult to deceive Aguinaldo by forgery
and referred to his capture by General
Funston, Through forged letter sign
ed "Lacuna." General Macarthur,
with considerable emphasis, declared
that General Funston was not respon-
sible in any way for any of the meth
DDS which obtained in the capture of
Aguinaldo.-
II am responsible in the matter in
every way and PARTICULAR" said Gen
eral Macarthur. 1T was one of the
receptions frequently practiced in war,
and whatever deception attaches there
70 I folro >,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
HALF A DOZEN INJURED.
Severe Explosion Occurs on the SUBJ
marine Boat Fulton,

Severe Explosion Occurs on the SUBJ
marine Boat Fulton.
Leves, Del, April 30.-An explosion
of considerable severity which injured
half a dozen persons occurred on the
submarine boat Fulton as she was
running into the harbor of the Della
ware Breakwater. The boat was
bound from Brooklyn to Norfolk and
was partly submerged when the acct.
dent occurred. The explosion was
caused by an accumulation of gas,
which had been generated by the stor-
age battery. Although the explosion
was a violent one the vessel was only
slightly injured.
The Fulton left Sandy Hook at
$3.50 a. m. Shortly afterward she sub.
merged and made Is miles under wa
ter, going at the rate of five miles an
hour off Long Branch. She came to
the surface and made six miles an
hour during the trip until the accident
at the BreakWater occurred. She
proved to be good sea boat and did
not once require the assistance of her
convoy. The engines ran continuous
ly for 20 hours. Those on board were
highly pleased with her performance
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
STILL AFTER SMITH.
The Commander in Samar Given An.
other Roasting in the Senate

The Commander in Samar Given An.
other Roasting in the Senate;
Washington, April 3O-A spirited
discussion of the Philippine situation
occurred in the senate. It revolved
around the order alleged to have been
issued by General Jacob H. Smith to
make the island of Samar a bowling
wilderness and to kill all male inhab-
itants over the age of 10 years. The
debate took a wide range, however,
and many other points were discussed.
When the Philippine bill was laid
before the senate no one was pre-
pared to deliver a set speech on it..
Mr.. Lodge (Mass.), in charge of the
measure, said he felt compelled to
press it, for consideration. His re-
marks drew the fire Of Mr.. Teller
(Colo.), who criticised the Republic
ans for not participating in the discus
sion. The debate continued for more
than two hours. Mr.. Teller declared
that General Smith, if he had issued
such an order as had been attributed
to him, ought to be dismissed from the
service, as it was a disgrace to the
American army and to the American
people. Mr.. Lodge said that while he
knew little of the circumstances sur
rounding the alleged order he did not
approve of cruel methods in warfare
and every right-minded person must
regret General Smiths order. To him
it was revolving. He defended the ad-
ministration, however, saying that as
soon as knowledge of the order had
come to Washington the president had
directed that General Smith be court
martia1a1
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
STANDS BY THE ARMY.
American Chamber of Commerce at
Manila Goes on Record.

american NnamDer OF commerce at
Manila Goes on Record.
Manila, April 3O.-The American
chamber of commerce has passed a
resolution endorsing the action of the
United States army in the Philippines
in an endeavor to counteract what the
members of the chamber believe to
be the opinion prevailing in the Unit
ed States that officers and soldiers
have acted in violation of the rules of
war. The preamble says the chamber
is composed exclusively of American
business men, who have been thrown
into immediate contact with the pre-
vailing conditions everywhere in the
archipelago, and it was resolved that
WITHOUT the constant watchfulness and
protection of the army in the Philip
pines no property or business inter-
ests would be safe, and that upon it's
influence depends the stability of the
civil government. The resolution
eulogizes General Chaffee, whose
earnest effort has sustained and as
sisted the civil authorities in the diff
ficult task of the establishment of
civil government" and praises "his
good judgment and humanity, which
have won him the admiration and af-
lection of all loyal Americans in the
islands,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
HAD EXCELLENT RECORD.
Captain Wynn, Imprisoned at Venice
for DisorderIy Conduct.

Washington, April 30-Captain Rob-
ert Francis Wynn, one of the American
officers arrested at Venice, was ap-
pointed second lieutenant in the ma
rine corps, later joining the District
regiment Immediately after the war
with Spain was declared. He was in
the fight at Guantanamo and won dis
tinction there and elsewhere in Cuba.
He was then assigned to the Oregon
and sailed to the Philippines, where
he had hard service, chiefly in the ma
ture of outpost duty; was in the battle
of Noveletta,. where he acquitted him
self with great credit. He was sent
with the marines to China under Major
Waller during the siege of the lega-
lions and was in the five days march
to Tien Tsin. Major Waller recon-
mended him for bravery. For IA hours,
during the battle of Tien Tsin, he was
under fire and Colonel Mead recon-
mended him for gallantry. He was in
the march to Picking and was made
ranking fleet officer in recognition of
his fine service.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
TRIAL OF GENERAL SMITH.
Evidence to Show Treacherous Nature
Of Inhabitants.

Evidence to Show Treacherous Nature
g Of Inhabitants.
Manila, April 3O.-When the trial BY
courtmartial of General Jacob II
Smith was resumed Pedro Bella, a boy
mascot" of Company q of the Ninth
infantry, commanded by Captain
Thomas w. Cornell, who was massa
cred by the Samar natives at Balan
glga, testified that he saw Captain
Connells death wound given by a boy
of Is. The witness saw several Other
boys of the same age among the ma
tiyes who took part in the massacre
and thought he himself could use a
bolo against soldier. - ,@.s = ~
Captain Waldo E. Aver, General
Smiths adjutant general, said he had
been closely in touch with all. the
movements and knew General Smiths
plans, purposes and feelings at every
phase. He added that on the generals
arrival the coast was deserted and he
saw the same towns filed with people
!ghen he left. But far as the people
Ut Samar were concerned, he met only
one man worthy of respect, who was
sincere, patriotic and honorable. He
must admit, however, that the man
with this qualification was born at
Martinique, Of Tagalog ancestry. :.
First Lieutenant Van Deman of; the
Twenty-first infantry, who had charge
OF the military information bureau,
described, from the records, the
treachery of the natives of Samar.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
STICK TO THE OLD RATES,
Lumber Dealers Will Not Pay Long
Snoremen Sixtv Cents an Hour

Lumber Dealers Will Not Pay Long
shoremen Sixty Cents an Hour.
Chicago, April 30.-The board of
managers Of the Lumbermen's Asso-
citation of the Great Lakes held a meet
ing at the Lumbermen's Exchange in
this city for the purpose of deciding
what course should be taken in deal
ing with the lumber leaders who have
struck for so cents an hour at Lake
Superior ports.
1t was unanimously decided not to
pay the men more than SO cents. The
meeting was large, President F. w.
Gilchrist of Alpena, Mich, presiding.
Nearly all the other officers of the or
ganization were present and fully 100
kilograms from mill owners and vessel
men all over the lakes requesting that
the old rates for loading be adhered
to were received. After deciding this
point the meeting was adjourned to
be held at Duluth later in the week,
when the mill men will be taken into
joint conference and an ultimatum to
the effect that the advance asked by
the longshoremen will nct be granted
will be issued
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
OMNIBUS MEASURE PASSED BY
THE HOUSE AFTER THREE
HOURS DEBATE.
MAJORITY OVERWHELMING
But Nine Members Back Demand
for the Ayes and Noes-The Philip
pine Situation Discussed in the Sen
ate and General Smith Is the Re-
cipient Of Another Storm of criti
isn-Administration Defended,

Washington, April s0.-Under a
special order which allowed three
hours debate, but which cut off all
opportunity for amendment, the
house passed an omnibus public build
ing bill which will distribute $17 ,4O5,.
430 among 174 cities. AS the bill GOV.
ers into the treasury $1,585,000 the
total amount carried by the bill is re.
duced to that extent. The bill pro.
vides for II new buildings and sites,
6 buildings on sites already pur-
chased, II buildings on donated sites
and So increases in appropriations for
buildings already authorized. It also
provides for the purchase of 16 sites.
The majority of the bill was so over.
whelming that only nine members
backed a demand for ayes and noes
on the passage of the bill. There was
some criticism of the method by
which it was proposed to pass the bill
without opportunity for amendment,
which Mr.. Mercer, chairman of the
committee, answered by stating that
if the bill had been subject to amend
ment the appropriations carried by it
would have been increased to $50 ,OOO,-
600. The consideration of the agricul-
tural bill was resumed, but only seven
pages were disposed of.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
ALL ANXIOUS TO SELL
American Capitalists Besieged ; by
German Potash Owners.

American Capitalists Besieged by
German Potash Owners.
Berlin, April 30.-Since the appear
ance here Of paragraph in a news
paper averring that S. D. Crenshaw
and E. o. Salisbury were in this city
to buy up all Germany's potash
works for the Virginia-North Carolina
Chemical company a. procession of
potash owners has been waiting turns
to offer them properties. Even mem
bers of the closely knit German potash
syndicate are making propositions to
the Americans.
The mere announcement that the
American potash trust was invading
Germany caused the German potash
owners keen, sensations. Some of
them are hoping for an enormously
profitable sale, while others are dis
mayed at the prospect of a new and
powerful competitor. It now, seems
probable that the chemical company
will get secure lodgment in Germany.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
NIL At WASHINGTON.
Great Northern President Opposes In.
terstate Commerce Bills.

Minneapolis, April 30.-The CORE.
spondent OF The Times at Washington
says:
]. J. Hill, the leading spirit in the
Northern Securities railway trust, was
visitor at the national capital during
the day. In the senate marble wait.
Ing room he had talks with Senators
Spooner,. Clapp, Hansbrough, Clark of
Montana, Gibson and others.
Ihese senators declined to say what
the subject of the conferences were
about, but it is known that he was urg.
ing them for business reasons to stand
IN congress against any radical legis.
latlon which would damage the com
merce of the country. II "'.@:y2
he was especially bitter against the
pendlngL interstate commerce bills now
having hearings before house and sen.
ate committees. He said that the pas.
sage of these measures at this time
would have a very bad influence on
railway stocks and do incalculable
damage to the business of the Missis.
sippi valley. " /:
= He said that the railroads of the
country, as rapidly as good business
policy would permit, were accommo-
dating themselves to new conditions
and 1t they were assaulted by any such
powerful influence as the national leg
lslature while in this transition stage
it would cause the most serious harm
not only to the transportation prop
erty, but to business generally.
Mr.. Hill said that the friends of good
business should proceed upon the logi-
cal course that the Interstate COM
merce laws and antilaws were strong
enough now and that time should be
taken to see if they did not meet every
requirement when tested.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
VICTORY FOR SHAFFER.
Amalgamated Association Endorses
His Report in Toto.

Amalgamated Association Endorses
His Report in Toto.
Wheeling, w. Va, April 3O.-It is
now practically certain that President
Theodore Shaffer is the big man of
the Amalgamated Association. The
convention, with few dissenting voices,
endorsed in toto his annual report
The committee on presidents and
other officers reports reported favor
ably on the statements entrusted to~it
and their recommendations were rati.
fed by the convention. The most i'm
portant of the reports was that of Mr..
Shaffer. In many respects it was the
most interesting document ever issued
by an Amalgamated president. 1t gave
the history of the strike and his ex-
PLANTATION of every one of his many
acts which aroused criticism during
the momentous struggle. The presi-
dent based his hopes upon his report
and it proved that he judged wisely.
The action of the convention is a vim
dication of his entire. course. It is
not likely now that there will be much
opposition to Mr. Skaters reelection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
HAS TO LEAVE RUSSIA.
Austrian Military Attache Involved in
the Grimm Scandal.

Austrian Military Attache Involved in
the Grimm Scandal.
st. Petersburg, April Boone of
the sequels of the charges of treason
brought against Colonel Grimm, the
Russian colonel who was recently
brought here from Warsaw to be tried
by courtmartial, was the departure
April ~ from St. Petersburg of the
Austrian military attache, Major E.
Mueller, who has leased his house and
probably will not return. Major Muel-
Ter was popular and capable, but his
position here had become untenable
since the discovery among Colonel
Grimm's papers OF written OFFER to
Major Mueller, which the latter disre-
garded. Major Mueller protested
that he was not involved in the scan
dial, but he found his usefulness had
been curtailed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
THE TEXAS TORNADO.
The Dead Number Eight and the In
jured Fifty-seven,

Dallas, Tex, April 30.-A special
from Granbury, Tex, confirms the re-
port of damage done at Glenrose by a
tornado. One additional death, max
ing a total of eight, is reported and
three of the injured will probably die.
There were 81 persons injured, but
with the exception of three mentioned
as fatally hurt it is thought all will
recover.
In Glenrose S5 buildings were total
ly destroyed. More than 100 persons
are homeless and destitute of food or
shelter.
Relief parties have started from
Granbury with medicines and other
supplies and accompanied by several
physicians. The tornado literally dev.
astated farm property and crops for a
distance of five miles north of Glen
rose and seven miles south, but no
fatalities or serious injuries are re-
ported outside of the town of Glen
rose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Wins the Governors Medal

st. Paul, April -Minnesota's
first educational butter contest is at
an end, and John Fridner of Strout.
Meeker county, becomes the proud DOS
SCISSOR of Governor Van SAINTS gold
medal, which represents the champion.
ship of the state in butter making.
Mr.. Fridner's average for the Is
months, 95.78, is an extraordinary
record. J. w Kaepsell of Lewiston.
Winona county, is second, with a
score of 1904, and H. T. Sondergaard
of Litchdeld, Meeker county, third,
with an average score of 94.91.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
DEFEAT OF THE VENEZUELAN
TROOPS NEAR SAN ANTONIO
CONFIRMED. ~s.~
CARACAS is THREATENED
Reports Received by Members of the
Revolutionary Junta in This Country
Say That the insurgents Are March
ing on the CapitaI-Governmen
Takes the, Defensive, as No More
Troops Can Be Sent Out. ~ ,...

=
Trinidad, British West Indies.
April 30.-The news of the defeat
Of the. Venezuelan government troops
near San Antonio last week is now
confirmed. The death Of the govern
ment general, CASTILLO, is, also con
frmed.
General Escallante, the second in
command of: the Venezuelan army,
who was reported missing after the
fight, has been made prisoner by the
insurgents. He was one of Castro's
most faithful officers and was former
ly governor of Caracas. He came
from Castro's native state, Los An
des.
General Landatte and his entire staff
were taken prisoners by the insur-
gents and the Venezuelan forces also
lost their ammunition and artillery to
the insurgents.
Barcelona, in the state of Bermudez,
where General Velutini, the minister
of the interior, was stationed, was
menaced by insurgents Monday.
The Venezuelan government is said
to be in ignorance of the whereabouts
or the lnsurgent general, Monegas,
who, with a force of 1900 men, has
not been heard from in six days. 1t
is generally believed that he has taken
advantage of the battle at San An
tonic to push his command forward
in the direction of Caracas. Z"
New York, April BON. Bolet Mo-
nogas of the revolutionary junta has
received from Curacao the following
news about the revolution in Ven
ezuela:
The revolutionary general, Riera, at
the head of 1000 men, is at the out
skirts of Coro, capital of the state of
Falcon, and is expected at any mo-
ment to take it. General Salaigne~ has
taken the port at Tuscias, in the state
of Barquisimeeto, which is an impor-
tant place, where the revolutionist
steamer Bolivar can take coal and
land ammunition for the revolutionists
of the interior of the country.
All the eastern part of the country
is lost to the government and taken
by Generals Mendoza, Rolla and
Bolles. The forces of Mendoza and
other generals have joined and are
marching to attack Caracas. The
government is entrenching Puerto
Cabello, as General Montejo of the
state of Cojedes is marching towards
that point. The government has taken
the defensive, as it has no more troops
to send out.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
WASHINGTON MERGER SUIT.
Subpoenaes Are Made Returnabe on
or Before Oct. 13.


Washington, April 30.-The clerk OF
the United States court has filed the
bill of complaint of the state of Wash
ington in the railroad merger case as
authorized by the decision of the
court delivered on the 21st inst. He
also has issued subpoenaes for the de-
PENDANTS in the case which are made
returnable on or before Oct 10 next,
the first day of the next term of the
court. The subpoenaes are directed
to the Northern Securities company,
the Great Northern Railway company
and the Northern Pacific Railway
company, and will be served on J. J.
Hill as president of the a. two first
mentioned companies, and on Charles
S. Mellen as president of the Northern
Pacific company.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Inventor Watson Dead.

Paterson, N. j., April 3O.-William
c. Watson, an inventor, died at his
home here, aged 81 years. In the
early SOS he patented an improved
type of sewing machine. Among his
more recent inventions was railroad
car coupler, thousands of which are
now in use on various lines through
out the United States.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
NILES CASE SHELVED,

President Will Take No Action as
Long as the General Keeps Quiet.
Washington, April 30-It is now be.
lieved that no further consideration
will be given by the president to the
subject OF: retiring Lieutenant General
Miles so long as the commander of
the army continues his present atti-
tude Of reserve and that the case will
be allowed to remain as it is unless
General Miles himself should do some
thing or take some action to revive
the recent determination of the presi.
dent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Clark Paid the Fine,

= Washington, April 30.-Peter j. An.
derson, the Chauffeur of Senator Clark
of Montana, who was arrested for ex-
ceeding the speed limit while taking
the senator to the Capitol last week,
was fined $40 in the police court. Sen
ator Clark testified that the automo-
mobile was going at moderate rate,
certainly not over 10 miles an hour.
The maximum allowed by law, how
ever, is six miles an hour. The fine
was paid by Senator Clark. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
Most's Application Is Denied.

Most's application Is Denied.
Albany, N. Y, April 30-The appli-
cation of John Most of New York for
q certificate of reasonable doubt in
connection with his appeal for a
Judgment of conviction of violating the
state laws relative to parliamentary
declarations was denied by Chief JUS
tice Parker of the court OF appeals.
Most was convicted of having pub
lished in his paper an article, which,
it was he'd by the court, tended to
desthoy the public peace. Most will
be compelled to go to prison pending
the final settlement of the case by the
court of appeals. ...--~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1902-05-01
SANTA Fee EASTBOUND TRAIN
GOES INTO THE DITCH NEAR
=: MEDlLL. MO.
GOING AT TERRIFIC Spell
Five Coaches Are Overturned anc
Smashed Into kinding Wood-The
Number Of Injured Cannot Be Oh
tanned, as They Are in the Railroao
Hospital and Those in Charge Re
fuse Information.
fuse information.

Keokuk, a., April S0.-The Califor
MIA limited on the Atqhison, Topeka
and Santa Fe road, eastbound, was de
rallied on a curve at Cana, switch
five" miles west of Medill, Mo-, at 8
a m. while going at tremendou:
speed. Five persons were killed and
% injured. iii
The killed are: S. T. French, Chi.
cago; Mr.. Weitheiner, San Diego
CAL; son of Henry c. Gates of Aus.
tralia, 5 years old, and two others
whose names are not obtainable. The
injured include Conductor. Charles
Sargent and twin sister of the Gates
boy. The parents of the twins were
also badly bruised.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates We're en- route
from Australia and were with thei1
children eating in the dining cal
when the wreck occurred. The train
was over an hour late and passed
'Wyaconda, the last station east, at
the rate of IS miles an hour. When
the heavy train struck the curve at
Cana the rails spread.
The train consisted of two mail
cars, seven Pullmans and one dining
car. The mail cars, the dining cal
and the two forward sleepers went
into the ditch. The tender was
ditched, but the engine remained on
the track. The derailed coaches were
smashed to kindling wood, even the
axles being bent out of shape.
The conductor went to a farmhouse
and telephoned a report Of the wreck.
The railroad officials then hurried a
relief train from Fort Madison.
The trainmen worked nobly, assisted
by unhurt passengers and neighboring
farmers. The place of the wreck is
distant from all communication. Every
effort is being made to complete the
list of dead and wounded, but most of
the latter are in the railroad hospital
at Fort Madison and those in charge
refuse inform atiOn