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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
Killed by a Fall.

Last Saturday afternoon while work
ing on the Modern brotherhood hall
which is being built in Wyanett,
August Westerberg stepped on weak
place on a staging and fell to the
ground, a distance of twelve feet and
received injuries from which he died.
He was working at the place for one
day only, handing lumber from the
ground to workmen on the roof, who
had taken part of the lumber from a
staging on one side of the building
and used it for the other side. West
erberg had no work to do at the place
from which he fell and no one knows
why he was there. He was missed
from the place at which he was work
ing and soon a board was heard to
break and the man was found lying
On the ground under the defective
staging. John Norling, boy, was
walking past the place at the time
and saw him when he fell. The stag
ing from which he fell was not in use
by the workmen, and curiosity to see
what was being done is the only rea-
son he could have had for going on
it. A telephone message was sent to
DR.. Cooney who arrived about one
and a half hours after the accident
and found that the man had no bones
broken nor any external injuries
which would prove fatal. He was
taken to the Northwestern hospital in
Princeton that evening and seemed
to be getting along quite we'll until a
few minutes before he died on Sun
day morning.. It is supposed that he
received some internal injury, al
though his nephew, August Johnson,
with whom he had lived during the
past four years, states that he was
subject to heart trouble and had fire.
quent fainting spells. The shock may
have caused his death.
The deceased was sixty -one years
of age and leaves no family. He
came to this country from Sweden
twenty three years ago.
The funeral was held from the resi-
dence of August Johnson at O'Clock
on the afternoon of June -, Rev.
Erick Shugren officiating Interment
was made in Green lake cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
A. C. Smith Sells Out.

A deal which has been on the docket
for some time was closed yesterday,
when G. Gottwerth & Co. became
proprietors of the meat market which
A. G. Smith has conducted for several
years. G. Gottwerth and L. Hummel
are members of the new firm, both
have families in Minneapolis and will
remove to Princeton as soon as resi-
dences can be provided for them.
This firm had under consideration the
purchasing Of the Rain meat market
but the deal was not consummated.
Mr.. Smith says he does not know at
present what business he will engage
in for the future.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
has this to say in connection wit
the subject:

has this to say in connection with
the Subject:
I'VE notice that nearly every man
who undertakes to make a split-log
dragatries to improve on it, and gen
orally not only fails to make an i'm
provement but does the opposite. We
don't believe it is possible to get any
thing better than a log of some light
wood, ten inches in diameter. that will
split straight, and that is from seven
to eight feet long. The next best thing
IS the small end of telephone pole
or a cedar post, and next to that a
CEDAR railroad tie set on it's edge and
sawed in two. The two pieces should
not De more than three feet apart, the
front. one shod about two-thirds of it's
length on the side nearest the ditch
and left unshod the remaining one
third.
'.Ihe objection to plank drags is
that most farmers make them too
heavy. They don't have the thick
ness where it is needed, in the mid
die, and have to be reinforced. Hav-
ing q two-inch surface on the ground,
the Fiction is necessarily greater. In
shore, these plank drags are almost
always too heavy, and the more so
because farmers think they must use
hards wood instead of light. The
best log to be used is an elm that will
spllts straight or that can be sawed
straight: next to that a cottonwood
or box elder. Stick to this and don't
try 70 make any improvements. If
you 90, nine times out of ten you will
make progress backwards.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
No More Private Sales.

After July l, 1905, real property bid
in for the State at regular annual tax
sales will be sold only at public auc-
ton, according to the ruling made by
State Auditor S. G.. Iverson. Us
Und the Observation-Disclosures
erty had to be disposed of by the
county auditor at public or private
sale as the State auditor might d.
rect. The legislative session of 1902
however, provided that such property
must be disposed of at public sale to
be conducted by the State auditor, the
tax deed to be executed by the COVER
nor instead of the county auditor.
Mr.. Iverson holds that the property
acquired by the State under the old
law shall be disposed of under that
law, and property acquired since May,
1902, under the 1902 law.
According to Mr.. VERSIONS inter-
probation of the 1902 law, in July,
1905, and each succeeding year du-
plicate list of absolute property of the
State shall be prepared by the county
auditor, one copy to be forwarded to
the State auditor and the other to be
retained by the county auditor for ex-
animation by tie public. Public
sales will be held once each year. the
date to be fixed by the State auditor.
In Mr.. VERSIONS ruling he summar-
ICES the requirements of the old and
new laws as follows:
Tracts acquired under the 1902 law
can be sold only at public sale.
After July l. 1905, tracts acquired
under the old law can be sold only at
public sale.
The personal notice of expiration of
redemption must be given on all abso.
lutte property sales.
All absolute property sales are sub
ject to redemption, and taxes on all
such forfeited property may be paid.
until the termination of the time (six-
ty days. after proof of service of no.
tice of expiration has been fled with
the county auditor.
The tax deeds under the 1902 law
will all be executed by the governor,
those of the old law by the county
AUDITOR
The county auditor and the county
treasurer are required to attend the
public sales.
A special distribution Of the pro-
ceeds of these sales should be made
and a special report of all moneys
received therefrom be promptly trans
mitted to the State auditor, who will
draw upon the county treasurer for
the amount shown to be due the State.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
The Split Log Drag.

In many localities the use of what
is known as "the split log drag" for
roads is becoming general and as it
is easily made and worked it is
worthy OF the attention Of road over
seers in this section of the country.
M. S. Rutherford has offered to fur
nish information for the construction
and the expense of building one for
any town in Mile Laos county which
will agree to use it. Wallaces' Farmer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
Abe Marks Wedding.

The Brainerd Tribune has the fol-
lowing account of the marriage of
Abe Mark, former resident of
Princeton: "A very pretty home we'd
ding occurred Wednesday evening,
June 18th, in St. Paul. at the apart
ments Of Mr.. Ben Kafka in the Vir-
ginia flats, when his sister, Miss Lena
Kafka of that city, was married to
Mr.. Abe Mark of Brainerd, the cere-
mony being performed by Dr.. Rypans
Of Mount Zion Temple, St. Paul.
1.-The wedding which was quiet
affair was a very pretty one. the
rooms being handsomely decorated
with a profusion of cut flowers, ferns
and palms. The wedding march was
played by Miss Polly Bernheim. A
sumptuous supper was served, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Mark took the
late evening train for this city, and
will at once go to housekeeping in the
cosy Sleeper cottage on North Broad
way.
"The bride is a daughter of Mr..
Morris Kafka, an old and respected
resident of St. Paul, and is a charm
ing young lady who enjoys a large
circle of friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. Mark who is we'll known here,
has for number of years run a cloth
ing store at 221 Sixth street south,
and his many friends join in wishing
them a happy future.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
Works Both WAYS.

Patient--My greatest trouble is in.
somnia, doctor. can't get any SLEEP
at all.
Doctpr-Oh, that's easily remedied.
Before retiring soak your feet in hot
water.
"But I don't think the trouble is in
my feet, doctor. It seems to be in my
head. =
"oh. we'll, soak your head. Chi.
cago Daily News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
THE WORK OF CUPID.
His Darts are Aimed at Princeton $
Damsels and Two of Them
are His Victims.
They Have Done Their Share in Max
ing True the Saying, ..June
for Weddings
CarlSOn.LOne.

On Wednesday evening at eight
O'Clock, at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Long, Rev.
J. Russell Henderson united in mar
riage Charles L. Carlson and Miss
Anna Long. O. E. Stark was
groomsman and Miss Blanche Byers
was bridesmaid. The bride wore a
dress of white mousseline de sole.
trimmed in lace and chiffon, and car
ried white roses. The bridesmaid
wore dress of white Persian lawn and
carried pink and cream roses. The
home looked like paradise with it's
potted ferns, white roses, carnations,
smilax and profusion of other flowers.
and the occasion was one of happi-
ness. The home was filled by the
many friends of the two young people
who start out with bright prospects
OF lives of usefulness and contentment.
After the ceremony a reception was
held for relatives and friends. who
left at a late hour wishing the best
things in the world to fall to the lot
of the newly welded couple. Miss
Julia Carlson of St. Peter, sister
OF the groom, was present.
The groom is we'll known in Prince
ton, having been for some time en-
ployed in the milling business
here. He is now in the same
business in Mckinney. N. D. BE is
known for his industry and applica-
ton to business and has bright future
prospects before him. The bride
has resided in Princeton with her
parents for many years. She is a
graduate of our high school and has
taught several successful terms OF
school. The young couple expect to
remain in Princeton until next Satur-
day, when they will start for their
home in McKenney, followed by their
friends best wishes for their health
and prosperity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
Moeger-Nachbar.

oCSCA0ISACAADS4Es
An exceedingly pretty wedding took
place last Monday when John Moege1
took for his bride Miss Susie Mach.
bar. The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Father Levings at the
Catholic church at nine O'Clock Mon
day morning, June II. Immediately
preceding low mass, during which
Mrs. II. G. Cooney sang two solos,
'Just for Today" and Glove Di-
vine,' and Miss Lena Nachbar sang
"Redeemer of the World.'' Peter
Schreiner was groomsman and Miss
Elizabeth Nachbar was bridesmaid.
The floral decorations were superb.
A beautiful wreath OF white roses and
smilax formed an arch over the bridal
party and the altar and other parts
of the church were profusely decor.
ated. The whole combined to make
one of the prettiest weddings which
have ever taken place in the church.
At one o'clock in the afternoon a re.
ception was held for the nearest rela.
tives and in the evening reception
for friends was held at the home O:
the bride, at which place there were
profuse decorations of white roses
smilax and other beautiful flowers.
There were present from abroad, g
sister of the bride, Mrs. F. A. Wit
graft and two children, and a sister
of the groom, Mrs. Stephan and hel
husband.
| The groom is son of Peter Moegel
a merchant tailor of this place. q
young man we'll known for his excel
lent character and popular among bis
acquaintance. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard
Nachbar, one of Princeton's popular
young ladies.
The young couple expect to leave
next Monday for Minneapolis, where
they will make their future home, fol
lowed by the best wishes of their large
circle of Princeton friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
Dies of Cholera Infantum

Helen j. the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. b. j. Pringle died on Sun
day, June II, of cholera infantum.
She would have been two years old on
the 18th day of next July. The little
one was around on Saturday morning
and bid her father goodby when he
went to his work, but was taken very
sick during the day and died at two
O'Clock on Sunday, despite the best
efforts Of the physician.
The funeral was held from the fam
lily residence on Monday at 2 p. m.,
Rev. Swinnerton officiating. Inter-
ment was made in Oak Knoll cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-06-15
For Sale Cheap.

Two good houses in the village of
Princeton, near the depot to be had
at bargain. Inquire at the Office
of M. S. Rutherford & Co.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
The Character Of Fact.

Name: Cecil de Smith. Lived i'll Il
South London suburb Norwood, in u
comfortable way. Was supposed by his
wife TO be something in the city"
Really a professional begsar, hanging
about the stock exchange. Pretending to
be paraIytic Offered matches for sale,
but sold few. his appearance exciting
such pity as TO induce merchants 10
give him money Made &C q week.
Smith describes himself an electri-
cal engineer of Brahama house, Bear
dale house Norwood So far from Bra
hama house being eastern in its SPLEEN
dor. as the name rather suggests. it is
a shabby little place in an untidy street.
Here DE Smith, CT Vivian" ''or
"Marchand" as he called himself ac-
cording to the magnficence of his fancy,
lived with his wife and child, the wife
remarkably proud OF her well spoken
husband whose business in the city
was supposed 10 have some vague con-
uection with stock broling.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
The Murder Is Out.

Suppose a murder has been committed
On G Street, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth Streets The chances are
about ten to one that he officer on that
beat will be the first member of the po-
lice force TO hear the news. He asks q
half dozen hurried questions at the scene
OF the crime, and runs at full speed to
the corner of Fourteenth and + Streets.
which happens TO be the nearest patrol
box
The next second the combination tele-
phone and automatic register in the
First precinct station, or number one
it is known to the police, sounds a
notice that one of the roundsmen is call
ing the station. 1t is not time for
either the bicycle men or the regular
policemen TO turn in. so that every man
the station knows that the call is q
special one The police reporters are
Immediately on the alert and lean for
ward over the rail 10 hear the telephone
conversation
The wagon man is probably sitting at
the telephone desk al the time He
takes up the receiver and throws down
the switch that connects the box. Be
fore he hears the voice coming over the
wire he knows from whence it comes.
The ticker attachment has been playing
a lively tune Buz- uz-buZ-click-Clic
-buZ-click-click.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
Lines Cleared for Action-

The switchboard man knows exactly
what 10 do, and by the time the operator
mas spread the report before him and
placed the receiver To his ear, the near
est station TO the scene of the murder
is On the wire. AS rapidly as possible.
the message IS given the desk sergeant
Of that precinct and the second he gives
the o. X the switchboard man. who
has IN the meantime. called the next
station, shifts the plugs, and the second
desk sergeant is getting the story.
In an incredibly short time the ten
precincts are in possession of the de
scription and also the substation at
Anacostia and in Tenleytown Each of
these catches every officer who turns in
and repeats the description. The bicycle
men turn in on the half hour and the
other officers on the hour. Number
one has followed out the same program,
and before the reserves from number
one, who have been rushed to the spot,
have settled down to regular work every
policeman in the District knows OF the
murder and that he is responsible for his
own beat
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
watch the Bridges. "

The plain clothes men at the railway
stations and the officers at the steam
boat wharVes have received their m
structions and the men at the bridges
are watching every person who crosses.
The mounted police in the country know
the story and are riding rapidly in cir
cles that take in all Of the roads out of
Washington. The electric cars going out
Of the city are subjected to the same
microscopic examination
In the meantime the desk sergeant at
police headquarters has called up on the
long distance wire. Alexandria, Rock
vile. HyattsyIIle, Laurel and every
other town within a circle of ten or
twenty miles has been notified to look
out for the man wanted by Washington
Baltimore, Richmond and all the near
cities have been telegra phed the story
and the mans description, and their de-
tective and police forces are watching
the trains.
While this network Of wires is being
strung in every direction the capta::.
of detectives IS sitting in the back office
ARA nging his chess board He work $
quietly but swiftly. He is not unlike
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
Murderer May Return.

Both detectives and patrolmen are
soon scattered, and the house where
the murder has been committed IS de-
serted by the police, except for the
man on guard. 1t is his duty to main
tain order and keep Il sharp lookout
for the return of the murderer Strange
as il may seem, the guilty man fire.
quently yields TO the overpoweFinG i'm
pulse to visit the spot where he has
taken life. Against his Will and Judg-
ment. he is impelled by some mys-
FERROUS. morbid craving to see the body,
or at least the place. The police are
familiar with the workings of the
criminal mind, and the man on guard
keeps mis- eye on everyone VINO ap-
proaches the locality.
By this time the full machinery of
the detective and police forces is work
ing at full speed Every nook and cor
ner of the city and the surrounding
country is being searched. The detec-
tives know ali about the past history of
the man they want, the names of his
intimate friends and where he has been
in the habit OF spending his time They
put themselves in his position and think
about the avenues of escape which
would suggest themselves 20 man
with his knowledge and nature.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
Over Long Distance Wires.

The captain e detectives has received
full description of the fugitive, which
has been carefully verified. From this
ne prepares kilograms to the police de-
partnents of Philadelphia, New York.
Boston. and a number of the large cities
where the fugitive is likely TO seek ref
uge Norfolk and all the nearest points
from which he might escape by sea are
also instructed II watch the incoming
trains and outgoing boats.
The men VINO are detailed to this work
must exercise considerable judgment.
Some of the descriptions sent out might
apply TO any hummer of persons, and it
would never do TO detain a man sailing
for some port on business just because
he answers the description of the man
wanted in Washington. AT the same
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
Hezza1azaaxs Qezuzor ElhzS A0azzsL6oc7aau

an emergency as that created in the
case under consideration.
The first action OF the captain of de-
tectives is to call all the precincts and
furnish the sergeants with the names
and addresses of the detectives who live
near the stations and direct the ser
gcants to have the detectives notified
Immediately to report to the bureau by
telephone. AS each one calls up he is
detailed to some division of the search
for the murderer.
At the scene of the crime the reserves
from No. 1 have been in charge, con-
firning the description of the man
wanted, and securing such information
Of the crime as can be obtained. They
are working under the authority of Il
lieutenant OF police. AS the detectives
arrive they take 80 their own part of
the task and WORK independently of the
uniformed men.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
IKE NEVILLE ST. CLAIR

would suit him. IN the evening, after
he had returned from office he would
dress up to the mines with g shining
silk hat, and off he would go to the
west He would dine at one of the res
taurants in Leicester Square, and spend
the evening at the Empire or the AL
hambra -
In the day time, explained the prose-
cution, De Smith in his character of
paraIytic, chose d. convenient stand in
the city, and his twisted arm and his
dragging leg, together with a small tray
Of matches, appealed mutely for the
sympathy and benevolence Of passers-
by.
Smith, bounding down the stairs at the
Crystal Palace Station to catch his train
to the city, was altogether u different
person from Smith. the paraIyzed beg
gar, who prevailed upon kindly police
men to stop the traffic while he hobbled
across the road, and the soft-hearted
aims giver, who threw him a penny
every morning in the city would not
have recognized the poor recipient had
he met him the same night at d fash
ionabIe bar changing SoyereignS Jog
drinks
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
at twenty-five" Is Calling.

If he has not counted the clicks, a
glance at the tape informs him that
It is Box No. 22. at the corner Of Four
teenth and F Streets that is signaling.
Hello he calls.
.sThis is Smith comes hurriedly over
the wire. send the wagon to number
blank G Street Man shot and win
probably die. The man We want is
Samuel Brown-white-3e-5 foot 10-dark
cIothes-black mustache-gray fedora
hat"
20. K. Smith," says the driver. and
swinging around TO the telephone on the
sergeants desk he calls the Emergency
The Washington times., 1905-02-05

Man at Switchboard an Impor-
tant Factor in Modern Chases
of LaWbreakers.

T T AVE you ever weighed the chances
~ for escape of the murderer who
plavs game CT hide and seek
with the Washington police? It
is game IN which his cunning ana
knowledge Of police methods are staked
against a perfect piece of human ma
cfinery. ard the price OF defeat is death.
Occasionally a fugitive wins the game,
ana the fact Is heralded far and wide
as reflection on the ability Of the
local guardians of justice. But these es-
capes are the striking exceptions, and
it is because the percentage of captures
is so high that the isolated criminal vic
tories gain such notoriety.
The average inhabitant of a large city
observes a part of the system and has
an indistinct understanding of its work
ings. But how very few have any real
knowledge Of the immense spider web
constructed Of electric wires which,
within an hour after the murder, sur
rounds the murderer hundreds and thou
sands of miles III every direction.
The Washington times., 1905-02-05
Temptation to Surrender.

This Is likely TO be the case Of the
man who thoroughly understands the
telephone and telegraph systems en-
ployed TO catch rnurderers. It has hap
pened more than once that a policeman
| or ex-member of the force became the
fugitive from Justice His first impulse
is to get away. But after a few hours
of reflection he is overcome by the
thought of the rigid search, One would
suppose that his knowledge of the bust
ness would teach him how TO battle his
pursuers, but that advantage Is lost in
the dread he entertains of the system
to which he once belonged.
The invention of the telegraph and
telephone did more to improve the work
of the police than all the devices sug-
gested by centuries OF mistakes and
miscarriages Of justice. As it is today
in Washington. the first report Of the
officer from the patrol box is equivalent
TO dropping q stone into a small pond
of wa tier. AS the ripples spread in every
direction over the surface of the water
so the news of the murder IS flashed
over a network of wires. and in less
than an hour Il circle can be drawn
about the escaping criminal through
which it is almost impossible for him to
break.