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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Real estate valuations are expert
encing a wonderful shrinkage through
out the State according to returns
from this years assessments so far
returned. Returns have been filed
with the State auditor from fortfy-four
counties, and the aggregate depre-
citation is nearly $1,000, 900, the figures
being S208, 535, S04 for 1904. and S2l5.-
779, 4l6 in 1902, when real estate as
sessments were last equalized by the
State. board. If the counties yet to
report show the same percentage OF
falling off, the total depreciation will
be more than s2o,000,o0o Ye modest
assessor and tax payer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Democratic county conventions
held this week have failed to pick
their nominee for governor. Stearns
instructed for John Lind after a dele
gate read a letter from Senator John
S. Johnson who stated he would not
be a candidate. St. Louis county in
structed for Judge Buck of Winona.
The counties of Hennepin and Ram
sey adopted the unit rule for their
delegates which will await the action
of the powers that be who will en-
deavor to agree on a candidate for
governor before next Tuesday. Sew
eral counties instructed for johnson
and many are said to be friendly to
the St. Peter man, and it looks like
Johnson. But the Democratic ozone is
pretty hazy just at present. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
A Prediction.

We think we know who we are de-
tending and we pretty nearly know
that if the ex-State auditor, who is
now before the people of the State of
Minnesota for higher, honors, is seat
ed, he will serve the State with the
same fidelity and broadness as was
characteristic in him while holding the
other position of trust Stronger
argument than has thus far been pro-
=duced needs be procured to offset the
high regard the majority of Minneso-
tans have for Hon. r. G.. Dunn of
PrincetOn.-Pine County Pioneer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
IN AUGUST TORN.4DO.

The terrible tornado which struck
Minneapolis and St. Paul last Satur-
day night dealing death, injury and
destruction in so many places, has
once and forever exploded the time
honored belief that because of their
location the cities would never be Wis
tied by any very destructive storms.
This is what the Indian used to saw
annd their white successors believed
it. The storm was regular tornado,
and covered a wide area of country.
choosing the twin cities as it's object
i've point. It originated in South Da-
kota and left a trail of destruction
all the way from Aberdeen along the
route of the H. &. D. division of the
Milwaukee road to the Cities At
Glencoe, Waconia and St. Louis Park
the storm was quite severe, but the
height of it's fury was reached at the
twin cities, and the great mass of trees
and tall buildings in the cities brought
the monster of the air to a standstill.
but not until it had damaged property
in the two cities to over $4,000, 900, II
was fortunate so few lives were lost in
the cities and in the whole path of the
storm for that matter. The damage to
property can be repaired, but the dis
fgurement to the beautiful shade trees
of both cities will take years to efface
The Minnesota August tornado has
made it's record, and bad one. Even
the weather man would hardly have
predicted such storm in August. It
was one Of those occasional freaks of
the weather governed by natural laws
and conditions that the weather man
can tell you more about after they
happen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The time has gone by when Jour-
nalistic snarl or whine down on news
paper row in Minneapolis or elsewhere
cuts any figure in State politics. The
back woods and plains where the COWS
chew their cuds and the little red
school house has it's latch string al
ways out; where nature breathes a
sigh of relief that all the earth is not
under urban control here is where
there is something doing all the while.
Just watch the smoke of the country.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
There Will be no Admission.

Bob Dunn has decided to decline all
invitations to attend county fairs dur.
ing the campaign. II want to get
around through the State as much as
possible, " he said to Chairman Ham.
lin the other day. "but I am not 90.
ing to make a circus of myself at
least not with an admission fee at.
tached." When Bob Dunn goes out
to see the people he proposes to have
the conditions so that an honest man
though e'er so poor-may be able to
see him and talk with him without hav.
ing to buy ticket Of the gate-keeper.
-Owatonna Journal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

St. Louis county will abandon it.
county fair in the future. The Duluth
News-Tribune says: ~
Without proper exhibits: because
merchants and business firms will
not take the trouble to make ex-
hibits, without attendance, because
the people will not encourage by
their presence exhibits when made,
and without hearty cooperation
in any and every manner, it is
impossible for fair to be a sue,
cess. The society has accepted
the inevitable.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
The Reason WHY,

The Minneapolis Times is against
the election of Mr.. Dunn. The Times
is owned by Thomas Lowry. Thomas
Lowry owns the street railway of the
twin cities which is assessed at about
fifteen per cent cent of it's valuation
while the farmers pay taxes on over
fifty per cent of the valuation of their
property. Put two and two together
and you have the correct answer
NOrthfield News
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
REPUBLICAN TICKET

For President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
For Vice President
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
ROBERT c. DUNN. Princeton
For Lieutenant Governor
RAY w. JONES, Minneapolis
For Secretary of State
PETER E. HANSON Litchfeld
For State Treasurer
JULIUS H. BLOCK. St. Peter
For Attorney General
E. Il. YOUNG, Appleton
For Justices of the Supreme Court
CALVIN L. BROWN, Morris
CHARLES L. LEWIS, Duluth
CHARLES B. ELLIOTT, Minneapolis
EDWIN A. JAGGARD. st. Paul
For Railroad and Warehouse Com rs
IRA B. MILLS Moorhead
w. E. YOUNG, Mankato
For Presidential Electors
A. W. WRIGHT, Austin
THos. LOWRY, Minneapolis
''S' D'S'f''' THOMAS SIMPSON. vinona
BASIL SMoUT, Wells
Third District
BENZ B. SHEFFIELD Faribault
Fourth District
JOHN G. NELSON, Saltwater
Fifth District- Wy
Sixth District
GEO. W. PETERSON Long Prairie
Seventh District
FRANK CLIFF, Ortonvlle
Eithth District
JOHN H. HARDING, Eveleth
Ninth District
PETER l. HoLEN, Marshall county
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Russian general at Port Ar:
thur in a recent letter to a friend in
Moscow said :: Farewell forever. Port
Arthur will be my tomb If the Rus.
sian general wants it that way he car
have it, but the Japs are willing tc
give him a chance to return to Mos.
COW if he desires.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
No Doubt About 1t.

Candidate Dunn does not believe in
asking people to pay to hear him and
he is therefore declining all county
fair invitations extended because the
management wishes him as a drawing
card for the show. There is no doubt.
however, that the people in all parts
of the State will have an opportunity
to see and hear Mr.. Dunn before vot-
ing for him next November Walker
Pilot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Senator Hoar, the venerable Massa-
chusetts statesman, is at deaths door.
He has had long and honorable
career and ''well done' can be writ
ten over his public record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Charles Burnhelm Of Book has fled
as candidate for register of deeds.
Register Of Deeds Chapman states
that he will be a candidate for another
term as register of deeds.
Rumor has it that Hon. IT. G.. Nc
Lean has withdrawn as a candidate
for the legislature. F. C. Scott of
Centreville has come out as candi-
date, and it may be that Henry Lee
and Attorney Wyman of Anoka will
enter the race.
The legislative trio-Marks, Mclean
and Craig-are recipients of open let
tiers from J. Eastman of Anoka, and
Eric Tornberg, ct al. of Maple Ridge,
lsanti county, who desire to place the
candidates on record on several mat
tiers. Mr.. Eastman is anxious about
an appropriation for a soldiers home
for AnOka and wants tosknow if the
legislative candidates will give Anoka
fair show in the division of the raod
and bridge fund, cor will you bunch
it all in one locality:" He desires to
know whether they are in favor of i'm
proving country roads, and he further
desires it known whether the candi-
dates will support Senator Clapp,
vote against repeal of the existing
anti-merger law, and for another sub
mission of the gross earnings tax
amendment in case it fails to be
adopted this fall. The Maple Ridge
questiOners wish to know whether the
candidates will vote for the abolish
ment Of the free pass system, and
whether they favor any restrictions on
trusts and corporations that come I'M
der the jurisdiction of the State. the
passage of the county local option
law, the extension of the primary cleo
ton law to State Offices and the elec-
ton OF Senator Clapp. These ques-
tions are respectfully submitted to the
very sober and earnest consideration
of the legislative candidates, who it is
to be presumed, will be able to answer
them to the best of their knowledge
and belief.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
ADDITIONAL

John D. Olson who lived in the town
OF Wyanett died at his home last Tues
day night of consumption. He was a
young man and was married to a
daughter'of Louis Erickson of WAN
EFT. He leaves one child. The K. P.
lodge Of Princeton of which deceased
was a member will have charge of the
funeral which will be held at the
house on Thursday afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

it look like thirty cents then we miss
our guess. Atrleast-slet's. have done
with insinuations and have the facts,
then let the people Judge for them
selves. Leave things to the people
and you will usually get pretty in
telligent verdict Belville Independ-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

There is enough money wasted every
year in municipal extravaganza and
unbusiness-like procedure in munich
palities in the country to build King
Solomon's temple. Men who in their
private business will not tolerate ex-
travagance or reckless expenditure OF
money will as members of governing
boards oftentimes exhibit the grossest
extravaganza and Indifference.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The worlds fair special of the Still
water Daily Gazette issued last week
was a creditable piece of journalistic
enterprise. 1t made the old city talk
and shine.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Down in the Kankakee district in
Indiana they are suffering for rain
and the people are praying for a
downpour of heavens refreshing
showers. Human desires and long
ings that make the heart sick will in
spire prayers every time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Seven million people have attended
the worlds fair thus far, and only
half of the exposition period has
passed. 1t is estimated that the attend
ance the balance of the season will
be heavy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
A-Muse-inS.


A. NJ. Greeley of the Little Forks
Guardian is responsible for the fol-
lowing verses:
He's just the plainest sort g man
With a still palmer face:
A big, red-blooded, common man
Without no frills or lace.
What cares he if his clothes don't fit.
Or if his hair is red?
OF dignity he's shy a bit
He cusses some, It's said
He has no perfume on his breath
No taffy on his tongue,
And when he scraps he fights till death,
Or till the last dogs hung.
And yet we love this awkward one
This bold and simple Robert Dunn Il
His enemies say he's no good
The dudes call him a slob,
But we VINO live out in the woods
Have lots of faith in Bob
We know he did his duties well
When he worked for the State;
And all the lies those big guns tell
Were mostly born in hate.
Our love, our loyalty he's won, i
Well back him with our wealth;
Weglove him not for what he's done,
But what he is himself
We country folks love like q. son =
Thisfearless, home-spun, plain BIZ,
Dunn.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
No Rule or Ruin Policy.

While Robert G. Dunn was not Edi-
tor Frank NJ. Eddy's first choice for
governor, the latter has yielded to the
wishes of the party and is supporting
Mr.. Dunn in an able and generous
manner. Mr.. Eddy is still a Republi-
can, and is no subscriber to the rule
or ruin policy. News Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Blue Earth county claims to be the
banner wheat county of the northwest
this year and the yield runs from
twenty to twentyfour bushels per acre.
Rust made its appearance, but was
too late to do any damage of any con-
sequence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Minneapolis Journal is proud
of the advertising the country press
has been giving it since the Republi-
can State convention. It doesn It take
much to please the Journal, that is
evident. Let the good work go on.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Republican campaign in Mime
sofa will be on the boards and will be
conducted in the interests of the State
ticket and the Republican party of
Minnesota, and not in the interests of
any corporationized journals Of either
Minneapolis or St. Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Cut the weeds. Cut the weeds. The
village looks like an abandoned claim
in many places. There is nothing in
the charter prohibiting the cutting OF
weeds that we have heard ANYTHING
about. Cut the weeds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Gas Addicks of Delaware says that
he does not intend to give up hope of
getting into the United States senate
and that he will die before he aban-
dons his efforts to obtain a seat in
that body. He is a slayer to say the
least
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Judging from the Georgia 'nigger'
episode last week we are after all
only a very short ways removed from
the savages. The next thing we hear
will be that some of our American
citizens are regular cannibals.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

President Roosevelt, may yet take a
hand in bringing the meat strike to an
abrupt conclusion. He has accom-
plished more remarkable things. No
inOcuOus desuetude in his.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Isn't Built That Way.

Governor Dunn will be governor of
all the people and will be found work.
ing in the interests of the State. You
can bank on Robert doing that, and
there won't be any $4,000 fees going
to any State officer if Bob knows it
and can prevent it. He isn't built
that way.-Osakis Review.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
A Probable miction

John A. Johnson of St. Peter had
appendicitis awhile ago and now he
is liable to be afflicted with the Demo.
cratic nomination for governor. In
this event the voters will operate on
johnson in November and the result
will mean his political death. Battle
Lake Review ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The rural delivery has. knocked the
penny postage. That's all right. Let
the country cousin have some of the
luxuries of life.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

A conductor on Coney Island car
found an old lady's wallet containing
81, 500. The woman gave the young
man a silver quarter. The straight
and narrow way is hard to trod.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

It is said that Minnesota farmers
are cooperating with the State game
officials to prevent illegal shooting of
game. Farmers should have the same
right to hunt poachers that sportsmen
have to hunt game. This might help
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

General William w. Blackmar of
Boston was chosen communicative
chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public at Boston last week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Doesn't Matter.

1t does not matter who the Demo-
Gratis nominate for governor. Bob
Dunn, the best auditor the State ever
had, will have $4,000 majority
Wright County Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Young Armour has made million
dollars on his bull campaign in wheat.
Others have made fortunes from the
recent bull movement. This is one OF
the get-rich-quick features.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
A dutch" Opinion.

Robert G. Dunn will make the best
possible governor to be selected from
the ranks of the Republicans Of Min
nesOta. -HOlland Advocate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Bad. But AS Good AZ the Best.

It is amusing to see the kicks against
Bob Dunn by some of the Republican
papers. Bob is bad, of course, but
he is the best man the Republicans
had. And Bob is as good as elected.
Save your kicks, boys!-Fergus Falls
Globe.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The little republic of Panama wants
a design for a flag and coat of arms.
Here is a chance for some very oripi-
nal designers to make a record.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Delano Eagle says the Mime
apolis Journal is trying to break the
ginseng market, with it's customary
disregard of facts -..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Z. II. Rogers was down from Mile
Laos lake last week and remained a
few days. He says that the lake coun-
try is standing pat and that the pure
water commission of Minneapolis has
its eyes on the water of the lake for
future supply for that city. Mr..
Rogers says that the commission
stated that if they tapped the lake it
would be near Harris point near Law
renee. At this point the water is thir-
ty feet deep short ways from shore.
A six-foot main would be laid to Min
neapolis and the estiamted cost is
placed as high as 100000
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Considering. his title. to the land he
possessed the plain, blunt-spoken
American Indian has Jared pretty
we'll, and has also ''fare(d thee we'll. y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Comes Out Flat Footed,

Bob Dunn comes out fat-fOOted and
says he strongly favors four per
cent gross earnings tax and making
the primary election law applicable to
State officers. These points were not
covered at. the State convention
Hanley Falls Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The Delano Eagle began it's thirty
third year of publication last week
and is now soaring higher than ever.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Judge Parker will swing around the
circle this fall. That's all right just
as long as he doesn't get inside of it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

They don t call it tornado in the
cities. 1t was just real hard wind
storm. Excuse us. Please do not pass
it along. 3t
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The farmer is the biggest man in the
country now, and we are all very
anxious to wait on him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The potato raiser and the potato
dealer are shaking hands again.
Prosperity to both of them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Change of Firm,

j. W. Mcclure of Onamia, was a
caller at the Times Office Tuesday and
renewed his subscription to this great
family journal. He announces that
his store at Onamia has been sold to
Ben Cotton and Bud Wiseman. and
they will take possession in short
time. -Milaca Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

1t is said that potato bugs are so
scarce about Albert Lea that Paris
green is a drug on the market.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
State Political Comment
The Effects of ROLLING.

1t was such shyster sheets as the
Minneapolis Journal abusing Dunn
and boiling the Republican ticket that
has caused large per cent of the
Democratic voters of the State to de-
clare their support for Dunn. Lake
Crystal Union.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Blazing new trails is quite often
more profitable than travelling old
beaten paths.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Better to Wait an Onnortnnitv

Wouldn't it be good plan for all OF
us not to criticise Dunn's administra.
ton until he begins to administrator
Frank N. Eddy in Sank Centre Herald
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

1t is said that the prairie chicken
crop is a good one throughout the
northwest. The "poachers'' have
looked it over. s:.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Mrs. Ida Browberg of Nora was
brought down to the Northwestern
hospital last Monday morning suffer-
ing from bowel obstruction of FIVE days
duration. She was in very serious
condition. An operation was per-
formed at once but it was too late to
save the woman. Mrs. Browberg's
husband came down with her ard he
at once made arrangements to have
the body taken back to Mora and
returned on his sad Journey Tuesday
afternoon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The inflated loaf of bread is about
due. 1t will be necessary to hold it
down with solid food.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

TWO-thirds of ManitOba's wheat
crop is ruined by rust.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The China closet is getting pretty
hot. Hands off.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The meat strike is worse than any
old bronco to break.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Well, the wheat market isn't a bit
rusty, this fact is evident.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

One thing at time It's a few
moons ere another gubernatorial con-
test
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

Now is the time to saw wood and
quit barking. ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

May the Dahl murderers get it in
the neck.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

A snap in tea, 10 cents per pound
at Walkers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25

The potato market at Princeton
opened last Saturday. There we're
very few potatoes brought in during
the day, and twenty-five cents was
paid for what were offered. On Mon
day receipts amounted to over $50
bushels and straight twenty-five cents
was paid for spuds. The potatoes
that are arriving show a fine crop and
heavy yield, those who have been
on the market saying that the yield is
running from It's to 200 bushels and
over per acre.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
LOCAL POLITICAL COMMENT.
81 County Commissioner Libby: has
filled for denomination.

: Charles Burnhelm of Book has fled
as candidate for register of deeds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-08-25
Watching and Waiting.

We see by the papers that young Mr..
W. D. Washburn has returned from
the east with a fresh batch of forebod-
ings of a peculiarly narrowing brand.
We are watching every mail for our
copy of his pamphlet. Ortonville
Herald-Sta !