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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
NEW PACING RECORD.

Dan Patch PAGES Mile In 1856, Lowering
Record Quarter Second.
With a pacemaker, CARRYING wind
shield in front and accompanied by
rounner at the side, Dan Patch, driven
by Hersey, paced the fastest mile at
the trotting park at Memphis on We'd
nesday of last week, ever made by a
horse in harness, circling the track
in one minute. and Sc seconds fat.
The former record, 1:564, was made
by Dan Patch in 1902.
The son of Joe Patchen warmed up
in splendid shape and after scoring
once, Hersey nodded. With clocklike
precision, the brown horse stepped
around the first turn and to the quar-
ter in 20 seconds. Turning down the
back stretch, Scott Hudson, who drove
the pacemaker, had to urge his horse
forward as Patch was crowding him.
The pacing marvel fairly few to the
half in SIX and when the time was
announced, a great cheer came from
those present. On the far turn, Dan
Patch seemed to falter but only for
an instant, and on passing the three
quarter pole the timers board showed
1853. When fairly Strengthened out
on the flight to the wire, the brown
PAGER seemed to gather renewed cour-
age and coming on at terrific clip,
passed the stand in 1855 fiat. Cheer
after cheer greeted the performance
and Hersey was almost carried from
his sulky on his return to the stand.
The wind shield used was the same
as that employed when Lou Dillon
trotted mile in l:5811. It consisted
OF strip of canvas about four feet
square attached to the sulky of the
running pacemaker.
Another sensational performance
was that of Major Delmar, E. r,
Smathers' trotting champion, when he
trotted mile to high wheel sulky in
2:O7 Hat. It was announced by the
judges before the trial that the sulky
was non-ball bearing and weighed
54s pounds. It was also explained
that the vehicle was the same pattern
as that used by Maud S in her memoir
able race against time in 1884, when
she trotted a mile in 2:O8A.
The days sport was marred by an
unfortunate accident. Edward Geers.
the veteran driver and trainer, while
exercising Joymaker, collided with a
truck wagon on the grounds. Geers
was thrown heavily to the ground and
when assistance reached him it was
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
The Joke on Mark Twain.

A friend of Mark Twain tells "a
story of the humorist which, 2 it is
thought, has not before appeared in
print.
One warm day in Hartford Mr..
Clemens on the way home from a long
walk felt somewhat fatigued. Sud-
denly he sat down. upon carriage a
block to rest for bit, and began Wig
orously to fan himself with his hat.
There CHANGED to be in his imme-
diate neighborhood at the moment
the author of "Innocent Abroadn
seated himself a street piano man, who
soon struck up lively tune.
An elderly lady passing the two
evidently jumped to the conclusion
that the author was the assistant of
the musician, for she stopped and
dropped coin in the hat Mr.. Twain
had in hand.
Whereupon the humorist arose and
bowling most politely gave. expression
in stately phrase to his thanks. Then
it began to dawn upon the lady that
she made a mistake. She stepped
back, and an expression of uneasiness
came to her countenance.
Don't be frightened, madam" OBJ
served Mr.. Clemens. "It's true the
man doesn't attach a chain to me;
nevertheless, I'm quite we'll trained
quite-and, I assure you, entirely
harmless. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
NOVEMBER WEATHER.
Hicks Tells Us What We May Expect
This Month.

Hicks Tells Us What We May Expect
This Month.
Prof. Hicks November prognosti-
cations are as follows:
The second storm period is central
on the 9th and 9th. This is another
case in Which an intervening new
moon renders the situation problem
atical. If change to colder and high
barometer follow the first storm period
promptly, quick return to warmer and
falling barometer will return on the
7th, throwing the influence of the new
moon, into the disturbances of the 9Th
and 9th. Look for gusts of autumn
wind and rain at this time, followed
by change to colder, with snow
squalls and frosty nights.
The third storm period will culmin-
ate on the 18th, 18th and 10th, al
though it's effects will be felt from the
18th to the 18th. About the 18th and
18th marked changes to warmer and
falling barometer will begin in the west
and by the 18th cloudiness and rain
will be spreading eastward across the
country. The general disturbance
will reach most parts of the country
from the 18th to 18th, and decided
changes to higher, barometer heavy
snow squalls and cold high winds will
promptly follow down from the north
west. Frosts and freezing may be ex-
pected during the night succeeding
these disturbances.
The fourth storm period is central
on the 10Th and Goth. The moon on
the celestial equator on the 18th will
bring a sudden reaction to warmer,
the barometer will fall rapidly, wide
cloud areas will form and autumnal
squalls of rain turning to snow will
visit many localities in their eastward
journey across the country. This
period leads up to the Venus disturb
ance, with the full moon on the 22nd
and these facts make it quite proba-
BILE that unsettled weather will con-
tinue in measure from the third to
the fifth storm period.
The fifth storm period extends from
the oath to the Doth. We will forecast
for this period the most severe and
general storms of the month. Begin
ming about the time of the full moon
on the 22nd, the barometer will fuctu-
ate and finally fall to marked storm
readings. Temperature and winds
will sympathize with low barometer.
Clouds will organize in western Sec
tions about the 18th, and during 10Th
to 10Th storms of decided force will
march eastward across the country.
The first stages of these storms will
be warm and rainy, but the last stages
will be of decided boreal character.
AS the storm centers work eastward,
carrying with them the areas of
warmth and rain, westerly to north
westerly winds will follow, the barom-
eter will rise and snow will take the
place of rain in all northern sections.
Stiff gales from the northwest will
rush over the lake regions and
through the interior generally, bring
ing a good sized. November cold
wave.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
Church Topics ~ ~
Sunday and Weekday
Announcements .

METHODIST.
Topics for next Sunday: Morning,
"Most Miserable People on Earth"
evening". Passing Harvest and Neg
lected Opportunities Good music.
All welcome
CONGREGATIONAL.
Topics for next Sunday: Morn
ing, pray, Excuse Me-" evening,
Trusting jesus Sunday school
at ll:45 a. m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening in the Circle room at the
parsonage at 1880.
LUTHERAN EMANUEL.
Rev. Gronberg will return from his
trip to Mile Laos lake in time to hold
regular services at Milaca next Sun
day.
EPISCOPAL.
There will be no services next Sun
day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
A Bad Case of catarrh.

W. Beggs, Son & Co., Chicago, Ill.
My daughter had catarrh so bad
she was not able to sit up. but after
using six boxes Bunsen's Catarrh
Cure she is now perfectly we'll. I
will be glad to recommend it.
Mrs. A. L. Mckinney.
Achelles, Kans., Sept. II, 1904.
1t contains no narcotic and is posi-
lively guaranteed.
*The above letter proves that Bun
sens Catarrh Cure actually cures.
Get free sample from your druggist.
For sale by G. A. Jack.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
Gold Medal for lsanti wheat. !;

I. 81. Horton received notice this
week from the world IS fair commission
that his exhibit of blue stem wheat
was awarded the gold medal. Tom
feels very much elated and proud over
his SUCCESS in wheat raising. It will
be remembered that about a year ago
Mr.. Horton shipped a consignment of
the same variety to Japan for seed.
North Branch Review.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
One Better.

Kind Lady.-It is pleasure to hear
little man like you whistling at
work.
The Little Man.-Lord, mum. you'd
be pleased to see my brother, then: he
Jest laughs at work!-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-11-10
Married at Milaca.

Carl Boyn and Miss Allie Braton
drove up from Princeton, Sunday and
were united in marriage here by Rev.
D. P. DIN at the Congregational par
sonage. The ceremony was perform
ed at 2:3O O'Clock. The happy couple
are both we'll known young people Of
the county seat town.-Milaca Times.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
MAKE PEACE WITH
YOUR STOMACH
You Are Certain to Lose if You At
tempt the Use of Force and
Violence.

You cannot force your stomach to do
work that II Is unable and unwilling 20
do II has been tried time and time
again with always the same result. The
stomach is a good and faithful servant:
but when pushed beyond the limit II
rebels Some stomachs will stand much
more abuse than others. but every stom-
ach has its limit; and when that limit
is reached IL is a very dangerous and
unwise proceeding to attempt TO force
1t into doing further work The sensible
and reasonable course is to employ
substitute 10 carry on the work OF d.
gestion and give the stomach an oppor-
tunity to recuperate and regain it's lost
strength.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are the
only perfect substitute to take up and
carry on the work Of tired. WORKOUT
stomachs. They are natural and easy
in their work and cause no di turbance
in the igestive organs. They contain
all Of the essential elements that make
up the gastric juice and other digestive
fluids. and will digest any food that
a strong, healthy stomach will and do
II in the same time and in the same
way. They work independently of sur
rounding conditions, and the fact that
the stomach is weak or diseased does
not influence them at all I'm their useful
and effective work. They will digest
food just as well in a glass jar or bot
tie as they will in a stomach. You can
see that for yourself by putting one of
them into a jar with a square meal and
some water TO enable II to work
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. by thus
relieving the stomach of its work, en-
able that organ to rest and recuperate
and regain its health and strength The
process is perfectly natural and plain
Nature Will heal the stomach Just as
she heals a wound or a broken limb IL
she is not interfered with and Is per
mitted to do her work in her own way
All interference Is prevented by Stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are for sale
by druggists everywhere at so cents a
box. and II you are afflicted with dys-
pepsia. one box will make you feel fifty
times better. You will forget you have
stomach and rejoice in the forgetful-
ness. No druggist would be so short
sighted as to try To get along without
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets for they are
so popular and are 80 we'll known for
the good they have done and the happi-
ness they nave caused that any drug
gist caught without them would lose
the confidence of his customers and be
regarded as below the standard. His
business would suffer as a result and
MS patrons would go to other stores and
buy their other drugs there as we'll as
their Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
NUMBER OF PERSONS
NATURALIZED IN DISTRICT
Statement Covering Two Years Issued
by J. R. Young.

John X. Young has completed a re-
capitulation Of the number Of persons
naturalized in the District in 1902 and
lSVS' ana the names Of the countries
where they were born.
The table shows that in 1902 the num-
Der OF persons naturallzed was 178. and
In 1903 the number was 16l In 1902 the
number who declared their intentions TO
become citizens Of the United States
was l47, and In 1903 l53.
In 1902, As Of those naturaIized were
born in Ireland and ~ In Germany. In
1903. Germany furnished the greatest
number. 43. while Ireland gave 30. In
1902 30 Irish declared their intentions To
become citizens, and I'm 1903. % For
the same years Germany and Ireland
furnished u and 32, respectively. The
others who were naturalized and de-
clared their iptention TO become citi-
zens came from twenty-seven different
countries.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
GRAND LARCENY CHARGE
AGAINST THE BARNETTS
Pension Office Messenger and His Wife
Held by Police on Complaint
of Mrs. Hicks.

Lem and Daisy Barnett, each TWEEN
ty-tEree years old, are In custody here
on warrant charging them with grand
larceny. The arrests were made by De-
tectives Flather and McNamee.
Barnett is a messenger I'm the Pension
Office. Some time ago he married a
woman then known as Daisy Gordon
OF late the pair have been roOming at
the Boarding house Of Mrs. Sarah Hicks
an elderly woman, at 226 Third Street
northwest on the night Of December
80 Mrs. Hicks fell asleep on a lounge in
her room. Some time later she was
awakened by a cry from Mrs. Barnett
who occupied the adjoining room. TO the
effect that she had been robbed
Mrs. Barnett claimed to have lost S.
Mrs. Hicks found, on investigation. that
her hiding place for valuables hao been
looted and that $45 in cash and a pair of
diamond earrings worth SlOO We're miss
ing.
The circumstances, as reported To the
police. were peculiar. Mrs Hicks said
that Mrs. Barnett had insisted on her
drinking a particular glass Of beer and
that after doing so she fell asleep.
When she awakened the gas had been
turned out and the door Of her bedroom
was open.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
"SORRY IT'S NOT TRUE"
SAYS SHAW OF GUSHER
Only Trouble With That Texas Story
Is That Well Has Never
Been Sunk.

Secretary Shaw is being overwhelmed
with congratulations from friends over
the discovery Of oil on his property in
Texas. According to the reports, oil is
gushing forth in paying streams from
hole lately sunk in his land. The Sec
rotary, however. says one thing is lack
ing to make the story true. II is that
the well has never been sunk
1t appears that each property owner
In the vicinity is waiting for his neigh
Dor to experiment. No doubt Is felt
that oil is present In large quantities,
as it bubbles forth from pools of water
and Is In evidence in various ways
The Secretarys land lies near Beau
mont. His present experience is SINH
lar 10 one he had when governor of
Iowa. report came from Beaumont
that vast flow OF oil had been struck
on his property. For the next few weeks
the governor was kept busy explaining
things and letting his friends who felici-
tated him by the hundred know that he
was not another Rockefeller.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
PHILIPPINE FINANCES
IN GOOD CONDITION
Substantial Backing for
New Bond Issue.
BIDS OPENED JANUARY II
Special Trust Fund to Be Derived
From Sale and Rental of
Friar Lands.
BIDS OPENED JANUARY II

Statements issued by the Treasurer
Of the Philippines show the finances Of
the islands to be in excellent condition.
An excess of receipts over expenditures
would make it possible to redeem, upon
their maturity. the bonds issued for pur-
chase of the friar lands. even If the
sinking fund created for the redemption
Of the bonds proved insufficient.
Under the Philippine civil government
act provision is made for a special trust
fund to be derived from the sale and
rental of the friar lands for the pur-
pose of paying the interest and prin-
cipal on the bonds necessary to meet
the purchase price of the lanCl so long
in dispute. 1t is believed this fund will
be adequate, but the improved condition
of the treasury makes the bonds about
to be issued even more desirable than
they would be were they backed only
by this fund
Many bids have been received by the
Bureau Of Insular Affairs for the 1900
600 worth Of friar lands and financial
firms are inquiring constantly concerning
the conditions under which the bonds
VIII be issued. Bids will be opened on
January II at o'clock
The balance in the Philippine treasury
a available Tor appropriations on October
81, 1903, was s., 394 .97O. 50, as against So
l74.61797 in 1902. This excellent showing
Is made in spite OF the fact that ex-
traordinary improvements were made in
1903 and expenditures were above the
normal.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
CLAIMS DISCOVERY
OF A NEW FORCE"
'Steelecety,' Says Inventor, "Win Solve the Prob
lem of Economical Lighting, Heating
and Production of Energy"

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-What he de-
clares is a solution of the problem of
economic lighting, heating, and produc-
ton of energy is announced by Charles
Brewster Steele. in the form of new
force which he calls "Steelecety"
This discovery and its perfection are,
he says, the result of the work Of seven
years. Mr.. Steele, though still a young
man. has made a success in several lines
of work AS a corporation lawyer, jour
nalist, electrician, prolific inventor,
chemist. protector of many enterprises,
and a fortunate Spectator, he has
achieved success by hard work and at
tention to detail.
This new force, he says. is taken from
the most simple elements of nature.
and, utilized in connection with special
mechanical devices, is capable of pro-
ducing light, heat, and power, jointly
or separately. With a plant of insignifi-
cant initial cost, he declares that light
of 15S candle power, similar in quality to
the suns rays, can be produced and
maintained at a cost of one-fourth that
of running a sixteen candle-power incan-
descent electric light. Moreover, he
points out that this same plant will
heat a building. run the elevator, and do
the cooking, without odor. dirt, or ex-
pert attention.
This force has also been applied, the
The Washington times., 1904-01-08

inventor says. by new type of motors
10 all forms OF traction machinery. and
works without central stations. wires or
current. so that each vehicle is COM
plement Of motive power within itself.
lie light is practically without heat and
elther stationary or portable.
Inc "Steelecety Corporation" has been
chartered and organized by men well
known in financial circles and has a
paid-in capital of So. O0O. 600 Not a share
OF this is on the market c. B. Wheel
er' president Of the United States Bank.
New Orleans. has been elected vice pres
ldent. and Jesse r. Grant. son of Gen.
L. :. Grant. and Mr.. Steele himself
are members OF the executive commit
tee.
Mr.. Steele said: Nearly 100000 has
been used in perfecting my discoveries
ana inventions ! have been able. for
tunately. to spend my own money and
retain my interests. which my partner
and l now control A few of my close
friends have Joined US in cur enterprise
and our stock is tightly leld We will
cheaper every feature of light, heat
and transportation to owners. users, and
consumers
Mr.. Grant said: II consider this the
best opportunity of my life. We have
something everybody neeus and can pro-
duce and sell il cheape- than has ever
been expected. 1t is safe under all con-
ditions."
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
A PLAGUE OF THE NIGHT
Itching Piles and Other Rectal Troubles
Easily Cured by a New and
Safe Method.
| Remarkable Number of Cures Made
by the Pyramid Pile Cure.

About one person in every four suffers
from some form OF rectal disease The
most common and annoying is itching
piles. indicated by warmth. slight mois-
tIre and intense, uncomfortable Itching
IN the parts affected.
The usual treatment has been some
simple ointment or salve- which some
times give temporary relief but nothing
Hike a permanent cure can be expected
from such superficial treatment
The only permanent cure for itching
piles yet discovered is the Pyramid Pile
Cure. not only for itching piles. but for
every other form Of piles. blind. bleed
ing or prOtruding. The first application
gives instant relief and the continued
use for short time causes a permanent
removal OF the tumors or the small par
asites which cause the intense itching
and discomfort Of itching piles
+. NJ. Collins. OF 440 Armitage Ave.
Chicago. says: Some time ago I com
rnenced using your Pyramid Pile Cure
for a disagreeabie case Of itching piles
After using five boxes / consider myself
entirely cured Of the disagreeable
trouble. thanks TO this excellent remedy
and ! shall never fail to recommend
Il to any Of my friends who NAV hap
pen 10 be troubled as / was"
The Pyramid Pile Cure IS probably the
only pile cure extensively recommended
By physicians. because IL is 80 safe SO
prompt In the relief afforded and 50 far
as known the only positive cure for
piles.
All druggists now sell 1t at 90 cents
per package
Address the Pyramid Co. Marshall
Mich. for book on cause and cure OF
piles.
II suffering from any form OF piles ask
your druggist for package OF Pyra-
mid Pile Cure and try 1t tonight.
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
FIREMEN WERE PASSING
IN THE NICK OF TIME

While searching for a lost bail with a
lighted match the little son of ]. w.
McElhannon, Of 119 Street northeast
set fire 20 couch last night. The
prompt assistance Of Foreman James e.
Hooper. OF Truck A. and William Belt.
son Of Chief Belt. who were passing
the premises at the time. saved the
house from destruction. The property
loss was small
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
FOREIGNERS FLOCKING
TO HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Steady Decrease of Natives
Is Shown.
MANY JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS
Sugar Remains Principal Crop, But
Other Products Are Re
ceiving Attention.

Some interesting facts about present
conditions in Hawaii are presented by
the Department of Commerce and Labor
through its Bureau of Statistics. These
facts reached that bureau in the Ha-
walian Annual for 1901, which arrived
on the opening day Of the new year.
Regarding population, the figures show
steady decrease in the number of na-
yves and steady increase in the num-
Der OF persons of foreign birth. espe-
cially japanese and Chinese. In 1872 tba
number Of natives was, in round terms.
0oVOO and in 1900. $4,000. In 1872 the mum.
Ger or Chinese was. in round terms. 3. 900
and In 1900, $4,000. The record of Japan
csc among the population only begins
WITH 1891, when the number was JIG per.
sons, but in 1900 the number was over
oi'vJo The total population of 1872 is
given at 56,S97 and in 1900 at 154.O01.
On the Plantations.
The relation of nationality to planta.
1lon labor IS Indicated by a table which
SHOWS the nationality and number of SD
gar plantation labOrers. the number OF
japanese being .O29 out Of a total of
all nationalities of 42.242 these fioures
oelhS Tor the year 1902 The Japanese
plantation laborers increased from 70 :
~ in 1894 to 81. 029 I'm 1902; while the chi.
hese laborers on sugar plantations fen
III NUMBER from STA in 1897 to 2 937 in
ISV-- portuguese are next In rank in The
luIhoer OF sugar plantation laborers. the
NUMBER OF Portuguese being .. $50: tho
next Following this is Porto Ricans 02s
While native Hawaiians are only 4o2 in
number. 0iiS $50 III
Sugar of course. continues to he the
principal crop of Hawaii. though a nm.
Der OF other tropical products are now
receiving careful attention, including
coHee' tobacco. sisal fiber. manila
neInp, vanilla beans. and pineapples
me experiments with sisaI grass. begun,
"ilnln the past two years. have given
great encouragement and lead those en-
gagged IN the experiments to the belief
that Hawaii may become an extensive
producer OF that valuable fiber. of which
the importations into the United States
amount TO more than $13.O00.OOO per an
mum In value and are steadily increas.
in.
Exports of Sisal.
The Hawaiian Fiber Company reports
out of its first crop an expectation Of
about 5000 in value of sisal in the year
1858. this product being obtained from an
area OF about l20 acres. While no recent
experiments have been made with ma
Mia hemp. the report states that sam
pies of the plant from which manila
hemp is produced, introduced several
years ago In various parts OF the Ha-
v allan Islands, justify BY their present
condition thu belief that the Hawaiian
Islands may become producers of manila
hemp as well as sisal
The Washington times., 1904-01-08
BANK NoTE REDEMPTIoNs.

demption yesterday amounted to ST.
o29, O20 Government receipts aud ex-
penditures We're: Internal revenue
SI69. 3o5; customs, 500. 064 miscellaneous.
$5,932; expenditures. Si.630 900.