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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
TIE JOHNSON REP0R1y

/ z' AS was expected 1.-THE Legislative
COMMITTEES on public accounts and ex-
Ependitnres made a scathing report to
the legislature on S. T. johnson Is
administration of the public examin-
er's office. The committee found that
he had been grossly derelict in the
performance of the duties of the Office:
that he had repeatedly overcharged
the State in his expense accounts;
that he had charged the State mileage
on railroads while he rode on free
passes; and that he had failed to ex-
anime many State banks and county
offices as required by law. Inadvert-
emily, we presume, the committee over
looked Mr.. Johnson's failure to turn
into the State treasury several hum
dred dollars worth of mileage re-
bates until he was virtually compelled
to disgorge. Mr.. Johnson's press
bureau is working overtime to explain
the ugly charges contained in the re-
port, but each and every allegation
made by the committee is substantiated
by the records.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Farmers, more than any other class,
are influenced by poor crops and low
prices to sell out, or trade out and get
out, anything to change their condi-
ton though the change is often for the
worse. These men who are so easily
Influenced by what they call hard
times seem to labor under the delusion
that times of depression never visit
any locality except the one in which
they happen to live and they are ready
to consign that particular spot to the
demnitiOn bOw-wows and seek their
fortunes in some favored cline where
crops are never failures and prices
always high: where merchants are
philanthropists and commission men
never ask for profits: where both ends
always meet, with a little to spare on
the right end. The question is,
where is such a place to be found?
Where can those who are dissatisfied
with Minnesota go and better their
condition? Would they go south?
There the cotton crop last year was a
failure and the frost has ruined the
peach crop. Would they go east?
There potatoes we're cheap last year
and New York apples sold here for
So. 40 per barrel after several commits
sions and the retail Dealers profit had
been paid. The far west is no better,
each particular industry has it's hard
features and farmers are no more sue
cessful than they are here. Nowhere
are farmers more aourishing than
they are in Minnesota. Times are
hard just now, but we may reasonably
expect them to change for the better.
There may be good reasons for wish
ing to emigrate, change of climate
or business interests, but a year or
two Of poor crops or low prices will
be certain to overtake the emigrant
wherever he may go. # any man ex-
poets to keep out OF the way of bust
+. 8 = 4 z 49, i Z
ness depression he may as. well load
his effects on a wagon, turn Gypsy
and bes prepared to migrate sat any
tseason. 5=ts ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Among the names of teachers who
have rendered their resignation to the
board of education appear those
OF Miss L. Sadley and Miss Margaret
Quinn. Miss Sadley has decided to
leave the profession in which she has
rendered such excellent service. BY
Miss Quinn's resignation Princeton
loses most excellent woman. She
has proven herself to be most. COM
petent and able instructress in our
schools and it is with regret that we
see her CO. Both of the young ladies
carry with. them. 1.-The best wishes of
their friends. May success and hap
piness be theirs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

In commenting on the predicament
of Minneapolis with it's charter leeis-
lation and of the provisions of the
home-rule charter law the Pioneer
Press we'll says:
THE essential vice of the present
provision is the requirement that every
vote not cast at all shall be counted
as a vote against any charter or
amendment. A more senseless pro-
vision than this was never devised.
Only second to it in imbecility is the
requirement of four-sevenths or a
three-tifths vote. One would suppose
from the barriers that are erected
against home rule that the people of
a city were such poor judges of their
own local interests that they had to
be protected against themselves. The
theory seems to be that. if they were
given the chance they would adopt a
charter requiring every citizen to
drink carbolic acid every morning be-
fore breakfast or commit some other
merry folly of that kind. But the
commonly accepted theory is that
those who have to pay the taxes and
bear the costs of any mistakes that
may be made, and who have a first
hand knowledge of their own concerns,
are at least as competent to judge Of
what is best for themselves as anyone
else could possibly be. If a home rule
amendment were framed on this
theory, if it simply required major
ity of those voting on charter or it's
amendments, Minneapolis, Winona
and every other city could secure a
home rule charter without opening the
door even a crack to the manifold
dangers of special legislation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

A dispatch from Chicago tells of a
sermon recently preached in that city
by Rev. Austen Du Blois of the First
Baptist church, which was heard
through the telephone by several deaf
persons in the congregation, one of
these being the mother of the pastor
who had not heard sermon before
in twenty-five years. The wires con-
Meeting the pulpit with the pews were
placed under the carpet and small re-
ceivers were used having almost in
visible wires. The transmitter was
on the desk-of. the-pastor who spoke
in his ordinary voice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The assessors Of the county meet
with the county auditor today to re-
ceive their blanks and Instructions.
There is no part Of the county business
which requires more energy and good
Judgment than that of assessing the
value of property. Il is to be hoped
that each assessor will consider his
duties of enough imp rtance to require
his best exertions and that the true
amount of property a person owns, be
it much or little, will be taken as a
basis for the valuation.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Chas. Avery, former manager Of the
Maple Leaf and Mutual Telephone
companies, drove down from ;Milaca
Saturday morning in time to transact
some business relative to the winding
up of his administration, and take the
train for his home in North Branch.
Mr.. Avery is succeeded in the general
management of these companies by E.
NJ. Dahlby of North Branch, a gentle
man of business experience, who has
for some years been in the mercantile
business, He has sold his, stock of
goods and will devote his entire time
t, to the management of the telephone
companies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Andy BaVier, who keeps the hotel
at Page, was transacting business in
Princeton last Saturday. While the
drive of twelve miles from Page to
Milaca through the mud used to be
matter for a weeks consideration,
Andy says that now it is a real. pleas
ure to drive over the fine turnpike
road between the two places. He
comes from Page to Princeton and re-
turns easily in day. z
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

President Roosevelt is fast disap-
pearing from the gaze of the multi
tude. He is vanishing gradually like
the ''Get off the Earth Chinaman. y
A few more days and the vast soil
tude will have swallowed him. From
camp Roosevelt in the far-off wilds
of Colorado comes a. last dispatch
saying that Teddy has killed a bear.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Prices of beef are advancing, not
withstanding some of the packers
head men have been indicted. What
of it, Beef always advances at this
time of the year. It's the season just
ahead of the Texas steer and the Mon
tana fat heifer. One of the laws OF
supply and demand. Howl, but howl
consistently.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Battle Lake Review: That execrable
Democratic newspaper, the Minneapo-
lis Journal, does not approve the. ac-
tion of the legislature in ignoring the
governors veto. Why not let the Re
publican legislature settle that ques-
ton without the interference of Demo-
Gratis?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK.
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, April 1S.-Cattle receipts
1000; steady: good to prime steers.
Sc. O0-6.75: poor to medium, S5.6O-5. IS;
stockers and feeders, So. sos. 90: COWS,
2.60-5.6o; heifers, S3.O0-6.0 90; Gamers,
Sl.60-3.o0; bulls, s2.50-5.OO: calves,
So. OO-6.3O.
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; tomorrow
$4,000; market SC up; mixed and
butchers $5.45-5.55; good to choice
heavy, s5.5115-5.6o; rough heavy,
S5.35.5.45; light, s5.35-5.55; bulk OF
sales, S5.50-5.55.
Sheep-Receipts $4,000; 1Oc lower:
good to choice wethers, shorn, 1926.
5.35: fair to choice mixed, $1,000. IS:
western sheep, S4.5O-5-4O: native
lambs, shorn 81. 5o-6.7o; western lambs
S5.O0-7.75: western lambs shorn
81 5O-6.9O.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Representative Mark is deserving of

Representative Mark is deserving of
credit for the energy he displayed in
securing an appropriation of 81, 400
for the roads and bridges of Mile
Laos county. It is a larger amount
than many, larger counties received,
only three counties in the State re-
ceiving more. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Neither Borrow or Lend

. A newspaper offered prize for
the conumdrum:: Why is =asnewspaper
like woman?' The prize was won
by lady in Oklahoma, who sent in
the following: because every man
should have one of his own and not
be running after his neighbours. D
Exchange.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

A lumber. baron who boasts that he
is the possessor of millions of dollars
worth Of Pacific slope timber that cost
him less than ten cents per thousand
can we'll afford to. contribute 500, 900
to substitute newspapers and corrupt
voters to elect Democratic governor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

In order to meet the appropriations
made by the last legislature the State
tax will be increased about one-half
of one mill on each dollar unless the
valuation of property. is raised, which
amounts to the same thing, the people
must pay more taxes. -. !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The Milaca lodge of knights of
Pythias, after holding together long
time, found its membership decreas-
ing on account of the removal of many
OF the. boys and concluded to sur
render its charter to the grand lodge.
This was done some time ago and a
large percentage of the remaining
members are taking steps to affiliate
with Princeton lodge No. SO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

A French artist has just completed
q picture of the funeral of Carnot,
which is said to be the largest picture
ever painted. The canvas measures
l59 square yards, and it took eight
years to complete the picture.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

~ Minneapolis, which defeated the Re-
publican nominee for governor, is to
become the haven of the insurgents.
1t is now reported that ex-Gov. Van
SAINT will locate there and run for con
gress.-Alexandria Post-News.
Why not make him president of one
Of the numerous wildcat insurance
companies of Minneapolis:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Public ownership is looming up in
the horizon as an issue. It has been
an issue for some time with certain
corporation interests, and the public
is trying hard to get from under,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Jadam Bede has been touring the
West Indies. Now, maybe Santo
Domingo will be good.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

James Burke stepped Off the train
Wednesday, direct from Minneapolis,
where he had been for few days. He
is in the employ of the Hunter Land
company and spent the winter in Skid
more, Texas, and in Cuba, where the
company has recently acquired lands.
He says there is: a great emigration
to the southwest this year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Kept the Blood Pure.

Old Gent1eman-So you think my
daughter loves you. sir, and you wish
to marry her?
Dudleigh-That's what I called to
see you about. Is there any insanity
in your family?
Old Gentleman-No sir! and there's
not going to be any, Medical Record
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

When President Roosevelt returns
to Washington. his attention will be
called to the Oregon timber land
frauds in a forcible manner. There
is one official in Washington the tim
Der barons cannot buy Theodore
ROOSevelt. sszas'+rssz~ss7 ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The people of Milo seem to be I'M
able to lay the ghost Of the syrup, oils
and vinegar defalcation. After every
one outside thought the matter settled
a meeting of some of the citizens of
the town was held for the purpose of
digging deeper pit. Let us hope we
may soon write fms and requiescat
in pace.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Now that we have seen the end of
another session of the legislature
with it's doings and misdoings, we
must take our medicine whether we
like it or not. ..-.~,.--& .a.v-zs- x--.sss.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Japan may have been bit prema-
ture in going to war with Russia but
she was a good guesser just the same.
Did everyone think that Japan would
wait for Russia to tell the little nation
when to proceed?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

There is an opportunity for one Of
the 'sargus-eyed" twin city reporters
to distinguish himself by unearthing
that Minneapolis lumber baron who is
associated with the Oregon timber
land gang in The press dispatches. &.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

John E. Kienitz, editor Of the Cam
bridge Independent, who was clerk of
the enrolling committee of the senate
during the late session of the legisla-
ture, has resumed his editorial work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Why are the United States officials
SO considerate=of the feelings OF that
.Minneap sslumberman who is "inter-
ested" witAsthe Oregon and California
land gra lWs and timber thieves in
defrauding the government? Why
not give his name to the public?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

What is the name of that millionaire
Minneapolis lumberman who is mixed
up in the Pacific slope timber land
frauds? Don't all speak at once.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Now that good times are in sight on
the Minnesota iron ranges strikes are
in order. It was ever SO. In dull
times the laborer will take any old
thing, in good times he is much more
particular. Only human nature, how
ever. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The sugar beet fever has struck
Brainerd. If farmers there want to
know anything about the immense
profits to be made in raising sugar
beets they should interview some of
the farmers around Princeton. ...s,. s.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

s Tomorrow, the 2lst of April, is the
last day for payment of personal
property taxes before warrants are is
sued and placed in the hands of the
sheriff for collection. In cases where
the sheriff is obliged to travel fifteen
or twenty miles the costs are fire.
quently more than the taxes and true
economy would consist in paying up
before costs accrue,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

According to- the articles of incor-
sporation published in this issue the
purchasers Of the Foley Bean lumber
yard will do business under the name
OF Galley Lumber company, with T. n.
Galley president, W. P. Chase, vice
president and S. S. Peterson, cashier.
For the present the company will do
business at the old stand near the
depot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

That Chicago physician who advo-
Gates exercise over a washtub as a
means Of attaining beauty of face
and form is not apt to be spoken of
as an Apollo. ...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Guy Ewing, agent for the company
which carried the insurance on Marsh
Northway's house in Foreston, which
burned last week, says that the loss
has already been adjusted and that
Mr.. Northway could have had his
money by allowing the discount for
cash, but he preferred to wait the sixty
days stipulated in the nO1icv..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Nolan's whipping-post bill was
killed by the senate. It's author will
take it as joke.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

General John Palmer, former com
mander-in-chief of the G.. A. r., died
at Albany, N. Y, on the fifteenth of
this month. His death resulted from
a wound received during the civil war.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Guy Farnham left Tuesday for
Spokane, Washington, where he ex.
poets to work for some time in the
brick yard belonging to VIM. Cakes.
He says that he expects to see con.
siderable of the western country be.
fore returning to Minnesota. The
young man has many friends in
Princeton who wish him success.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The Minnesota Cincinnaters return
to the pillow, and seed time and harvest
will come and go the same as of yore.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Beaudette and Spooner better or
ganize a militia company toguard the
rufians up that way.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Now that the legislature has adj
journed Mr.. S. T. Johnson, ex-public
examiner, will speedily regain his
health.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The omnibus bill was loaded down
with necessary appropriations and is
now en- route to Hotel de People of
Minnesota. ..s~-e
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

It's a little early for Strawberries
but the supply of pork and beans is
hanging out we'll. = ?: i s5...-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Scrawford. the box-car murderer,
will receive suspended sentence from
Judge Giddings.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Judging from the examination made
of the remains of Paul Jones it is
question whether he is really dead
vet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

If you get that tired feeling just get
in the game and clean up the premises.
Its the proper caper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

It is denied that State boiler inspec-
tors will inspect all boiler-plate pa
pers in the State.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

War and rumors of war cut no ice.
Play ball.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The piece of road half mile south
OF the brick yards, which crosses a
bad piece of marsh and has always
peen the terror of teamsters, has
lately been widened, piles driven and
covered with brush and dirt making
it as good piece of road as any be-
tween Brickton and Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

A severe frost on the night of April
10th did great damage to fruit and
vegetable crops in some parts of
Illinois.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
South St. Paul Live Stock.

St. Paul, April ls.-Cattle receipts
2,700; market steady; good to choice
grain fed steers, s5.5O-6.O0; common
to fair S4.50-5.20; good to choice ma
tive COWS and heifers, So. 75-4.7 IS;
butcher bulls, s3.25-4.O0; good to
choice stock and feeding steers SO. So
4.50; good to choice mich COWS and
springers s30-4O.
Hogs-Receipts 5000; market 5 cents
higher. Light and light mixed, s5.15-
5.25; mixed and butcher, S5.20-5. 80:
heavy, s5.25-5.35; pigs, s3.75-4.75.
.Sheep-Receipts, rs; market steady;
good to choice native lambs, Sc. 75-
100; fair to good, 's6.00-6.75; good to
choice wethers, s.500-5. Is: yearlings,
Sc. 00-6.50; good to choice ewes, 81. 75-
52.5; common to fair ewes, So. 50-4. SO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Doctors have found new kind of
an eye, and they propose to look
into it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Mlnneapolls GRAIN.

Minneapolis, April 49, There was
insufficient moisture in the winter
wheat belt to suit the trade this morn
ing and the market opened stronger
with pit rather bare of offerings.
The options developed firm tone
during the early session, May selling
up to Sl.07B and July to s1.041s. At
noon May was at S1.O736 and July
S1.031@. May closed s1.074; July
s1.032s and September, s4338s and 84115.
Cash wheat was in fair demand to-.
day. No. I hard closed, S1.131; No.
1 northern, $1.lOA and s1.11A; No. 2
northern, Sl.O41 and $1.0614; No. 3
wheat 944 and 81 cents.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

There are>15, 200 telephone stations
operated by the German government.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

Some people are too lazy to even
draw breath.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The families of Chas. Cakes and
John Hendrickson ofBrickton left=for
freeman, place about fifteen miles
from Spokane, Washington, last Tues
day, where Mr.. Cakes and Mr.. Hen
erickson are engaged in making
brick. The goods belonging to the
families were shipped.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Harry Peterson, son Of Ole Peter-
son OF Wyanett, arrived from Texas
last Monday night. He spent the
winter in the south, but Minnesota is
good enough for him during. the sum
mer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Vale, Minnesota legislature.

A bear in mind will save you from
the trap.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20
Couldn't work over Hours.

Couldn't Work Over Hours.
What happend to Rollignan?"
5 He dhrownd.'' zss
An couldn't he swim?'' .s:...
He did, for nine hours, but he was
a union man. ''--Y onkers Statesman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

The second trial Of DR.. George &.
Koch was begun at Mankato Wednes-
day, April 10. Both sides claim to
have new convincing evidence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-04-20

yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-11-10
BIDS WANTED. ].

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Directors of the Wash
burn School District will receive
sealed bids for so tons Of Ignite
coal to4be delivered in such guam
titles at such times as may be re-
quired at the school house in the
village of Washburn during the
months of December, January and
February. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Bids will be received up to and in
GLIDING 2 o'clock P. M, November
18th, 1905.
By order of the District School
AUG. D.. JOHNSON,
Clerk.
Dated at washburn, N. D., Oct. %;
1905.