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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

It cost Sherburne county over Sc, 900
to hang the brutal murderer, Craw-
ford, and send his partner in crime,
Farmer, to the penitentiary. The
murder was committed in freight car
on the Northern Pacific railroad
within the boundaries of Sherburne
county, and it is too bad that the tax
payers Of that small county, nine
tenths of whom are Woodworking,
law-abiding farmers, should be called
upon to foot all the bills. Here is
an exceptional case where the. state
ought to reimburse the county. 1,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

1t is. generally conceded that the
village OF Princeton cannot continue
to do business much longer under the
charter Of 1889. Many of the provis-
ions OF the old special act are obsolete.
The village should reorganize under
the general law. Many reasons could
be adduced to show why this should be
done, but it is not necessary to state
them at present After March 1st,
when the new code takes effect, the
U 10 proposes to bring to the at
tention of the voters of the village the
absolute necessity of reorganizing
under the general law.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Newspaper critics in the cities
where Kubelik, the violin virtuoso,
has performed differ widely in their
opinions of his talent. Some praise
him while others denounce him.
That Kubelik is a master of his par
ticular instrument there can be no
question, but the difficulty seems to be
that he ofttimes performs to a "rag-
time" audience and is reported by
"ragtime" critics, neither of whom
understand or can appreciate the
classical music which he discourses,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

AS an inducement to attend divine
service the Rev. Mr.. Todd of the First
NJ. r. church, Chicago, is distributing
trading stamps to his congregation.
That may be all right to fill "a church
with women and children, but it will
take cigars or something of that sort
to attract the men. 49, T.,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

It is said that the report of the in
vestigation into the Pennsylvania
railroad merger by the interstate COM
MERGE commission will be ready for
submission to congress next week.
All that is now necessary to complete
the voluminous report is an addendum
containing the opinion and recon-
mendations of one Samuel Van SAINT.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08
NO DICTATOR.
resident Roosevelt Making No Attempt
to COerce Senate on Measures Pending

PRESIDENT Roosevelt Making No Attempt
co Coerce Senate on Measures Pending.
PRESIDENT Roosevelt is not trying to
dictate to. the congress what it shall
or shall not do regarding railroad
rate regulation Or any other problem
OF legislation. He has not delivered
10 the senate or to the house any sort
OF an ''utimatum" on subjects of leg
lslatlon and he has not held over the
heads OF congress the ''threat of an
extraordinary session. if he does not
obtain the legislation for which he is
hoping.
This statement is made by author
| ity.
1t can also be stated that sugges-
| tions of compromise of any sort on
rate regulation which do not embody
the substance of the presidents mes
sage on the subject have not appealed
to the president. It can also be said
that he doubtless would refuse to ac-
cept compromise which would affect
any essential feature of the proposed
legislation. What is known as the
Hepburn bill, now under discussion
by the house, embodies substantially
the presidents views as set forth in
his last annual message.
In the early days of the present
session he thought the measure pro-
posed by the interstate commerce com
mission was the most practicable
offered, but after mature considera-
ton it seemed to him that the Hep
burn bill was the better.
Members of senate committee on in
terstate commerce have assured the
president that either the Hepburn bill
or measure resembling it in essen
tlal features would be reported to the
senate. The report of the senate COM
mittee will not be unanimous, but it
will represent the views of majority
OF the members. The report will be
supported, it is expected, by Senators
Clapp, Cullom, Dolliver. and possibly
other Republicans, and by. the Demo-
cratic members of the committee
1t can be stated that while the presi-
dent desires that such rate. legislation
shall be enacted as he has recon-
mended, he is firm in his attitude that
the railways, as we'll as the shippers,
shall be dealt with justly. He is con-
fident that legislation on the lines of
the Hepburn measure will prove fair
alike to the railways and people, He
is not trying to dictate matters of de-
tail, and, of course, will preserve an
open mind as to proposed amend
ments which do not affect the material
and substantial features of the bill.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Some towns in North Dakota are
experiencing difficulty in securing
nose coloring. 1t occurs to US that
this could be easily overcome by
hardware" dealers importing the
commodity in tin pals bearing the
legend ''Pigments for Painters.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

By means of an electrical device
placed in the nest of biddy Pittsburg
inventor claims that he can compel
her to lay an egg every day in the
year. How he will make the hen re-
sort to the nest every day in the year
ne does not say and has probably not
figured out yet. >g.,,H ...,,*.-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

John D. Rockefeller has so far
eluded (?) the process servers. We're
he a poor man that subpoena
would have been placed in his hands
long ago. Merely another instance
of mans susceptibility to the influence
of tainted money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Hon. P. E. Bowling of Eveleth an
nounces that he will be candidate
from the 49th district for E. B. Haw--
kins' seat in the senate. The range
towns of st. Louis county are GER
tainly entitled to representation in
the state senate and no mistake will
be made if P. E. Bowling is chosen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Despite the fact that the chauffeur
who runs his machine at a speed of
two miles a minute courts untimely
death, he has the satisfaction of know
ing that the smell of : the gasoline
can't catch up with him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Now comes forth a newspaper and
declares that Senator La Toilette is a
vegetarian. This will be a disap-
pointment to those who have heard
him debate and drew therefrom. the
conclusion that he dieted chiefly upon
chile con carne and hot tomales.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

st has been discovered,' says an
exchange, "that Richard O'Connor is
behind Governor Johnson" The ex-
change is in error. Boss Richard
O'Connor is leading the governor by
the proboscis as mahout would lead
an infant pachyderm.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08
Jumbo" In Poor Condition.

Much grooming of gubernatorial
candidates for the G.. o. P. nomina-
tion is being INDUCED in at the pres
ent time, mostly by the primary class
politicians, however, who are but sort
of outside partners in the business,
and whose chief duties are to carry
water to the big elephant and keep off
the flies. They appear to be running
the whole show for the time being. and
appear to think that everything de-
ponds upon the rider in the coming
race between old "Jumbo'' and the
heretofore despised but now rather
formidable "Donk.''
These chaps appear to be paying
more attention to the strength and
cleverness of the rider than to the
strength and speed of the animal, be-
lieving that the proper rider can get
something out of him that in fact is
not in him unless he be first put on
proper diet. But the rider is the all
important matter with them, some
wanting Swede, some a Norwegian,
some German and some an Ameri-
can jockey, who, it is thought, will
pull the G. o. Z. elephant through in
stead of it pulling him through.
While these youngsters are wrang-
ling over whether the rider shall be
Jake, Julius, Sam or Frank, many of
the old past masters in the business
are doing some serious thinking.
They realize that Jumbo received
rather hard usage in his last race, be-
ing compelled to run up hill, and
down hill, through miry bogs, over
rough and rocky roads, leaping
bitches, and breaking through barbed
wire fences, ETC., finally throwing him
self and his rider and losing the race.
The loss of that race and the injuries
sustained have had very demoraliz-
ing effect on the spirits of the old ele-
plant, besides leaving him covered
with sore spots from the tip of his
trunk to the tip of his tail. The fact
is that Jumbo" is in very poor fit
and something besides Securing a
good jockey needs to be done before
he can hope to ebeat the sDonk'' in
the grand 1906 race for the Capitol
prize. aItsi zaEtii@2 ziSt.t - 5{,s5@
The first thing needed is a good
balm to heal up the sore spots. The
old and commonly used remedy, by
politicians, that of Lethe water APP
piled both internally and externally,
will heal at least some of the sores
very rapidly. Then good diet COM
posed OF state issues, possessing both
strength and speed-giving qualities,
should be dealt out in large measure.
The merger mess proved to be an
excellent diet for Jumbo" in 1902,
but that is out of the market this
year, and SO public ownership or
something equally as bracing should
be dug up and fed heavily before al
lowing it to get STALE Mile Laos
Pioneer.
We buy furs at highest cash market
value. Ludl1en,s atoro
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Gov. johnson has been given credit
for knowing as much about the insur-
ance question as Van SAINT does about
the railroad merger!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

What has become of that man Van
Sant?-Minneota Mascot.
He is awaiting another assignment
from his chief, Gov. Johnson, to go
forth and preach the doctrine of in
surgency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

The Minneapolis breweries report
an increased output. They are prob
ably unloading in st. Paul for Min
neapolitans' Sunday consumption.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Signs of spring: Packages from
the government seedorium have begun
to arrive at this Office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

A daily says that "senators will
pick railroad rate bill''-to pieces.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

The president wants to know if
there isn't an honest Republican in
the Indian Territory Madison Free
Press.
Can it be possible that the presi-
dent is ignorant of the fact that Will
liam Verify is down there?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Ex-Gov. Van SAINT is still talking
merger. He can't forget the bridge
that carried him over.-Royalton
Banner.
And was destroyed, never to be
replaced, after he had crossed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08
All Talk and No Do.

Gov. Johnson has had his municipal
league speech put in print and has
sent it to all the Democratic country
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08
Man-Afraid- of-Rum-Snops,

When we insisted that Governor
John violated his sworn duty in
ignoring the enforcement of the liquor
law, it did not require more than one
sense to appreciate the fact that he
stands in with the liquor, and in this
respect, the lawless element of the
state. But the, Sank Center. Herald
puts the finishing i touches on the
painting. Frank proclaims from the
west end of Stearns that Go vernor
John is no policeman; that's not his
business. Pray, what was he doing
when he directed the sheriff of Franks
county not to allow prize fight to be
pulled of. in his bailiwick? Was he
acting as a policeman then? Editor
Frank is too busy with the tariff and
the trust charts as state ISSUE to
pay any attention to silly question
like this.-St. Paul Review.
&. - E5
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

We buy furs at highest cash market
value. Ludden's store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

Will the Republican senator's and
congressman who are opposing and
scheming to defeat the plans of the
president see their mistakes in time to
save their party as we'll as the coun-
try from an experience with the Demo-
cratic party that is sure to bring re-
gret?-Albert Lea Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

surgency
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-02-08

When you meet a knocker, hit him
in the place where his brains ought to
be and kick him where they are.
Don't patronize nor listen to him.
Ely Miner.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
MR.. BRYCE ACCEPTABLE.
President Sends Cordial Reply to
British Governments Inquiries.

washington Dec. 21.-In reply to inquiries by
the British government. President Roosevelt has
indicated that the appointment Of James Bryce
10 be British Ambassador TO the United States
viii be entirely acceptable 10 this government
The President and Mrs Roosevelt to-day en-
tertained at luncheon the British Ambassador
and Lady Durand. Ambassador and Mrs. White
law Reid and Bishop and Mrs. Earl Cranston.
Ambassador Durand took advantage OF the oc-
casion 10 present his letters Of recall. He and
Lady Durand will sail for England on December
90 He also presented Esme Howard. the new
secretary Of embassy. who will act charge
dafaires pending the arrival of Mr.. Bryce
London. Dec. 21.-The announcement of the
appointment Of James Bryce TO succeed Sir Nor
timer DIrand British Ambassador at Wash
ington is imminent. and it will be followed by a
considerable readiustment Of the Cabinet. with
the view Of presenting an aggressive front when
the Parliamentary session is resumed in Feb
ruary
At the closing session Of Parliament to-day
the Chief Secretary for Ireland refrained from
making any specific statement regarding the
reports in circulation. but after repeated ques-
tions put by his colleagues he did not deny that
this was his last day in Parliament. Mt Bryce
was asked 10 make statement for publication,
but he declined TO do so.
It is understood that Mr.. Bryces appointment
will not take effect until the reassembiing Of
Parliament in February. His departure VIII
probably be marked by his being raised 10 the
peerage.
IN a dispatch from Dublin correspondent OF
-'The Times says the appointment Of James
Bryce 10 the post OF British Ambassador at
Washington has induced many well Informed
persons TO believe that he has had a serious
difference of opinion with Sir Antony Patrick
MacDonnell. Under Secretary to the Earl Of
Aberdeen. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. over the
coming Home Rule measure. II is believed that
Mr.. Bryce was willing TO go further than Sir
Antony. and that he no objection 70 giving
the Irish control OF the constabulary Runor
further points TO Sir Antony. the correspondent
savs as the new Secretary for ireland.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
CR4U'LING TO MINER.
Rescuers Constantly Delayed By
Fresh Dangers Hicks Cheerful.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune !

Los Angeles Dec 21-Hour by hour the work
Of releasing L. b. Hicks from his prison in the
heart OF the mountain at Bakersfield, where he
has been entombed since December .. drags
tedously along The rescuers are conversing
with him freely.
Although he has been promised his liberty
"in about two hours regularly since yesterday
noon. Hicks retains his CHEEKY optimism. and
Jokes with the Iaborers about their habituaI
postponements Of his release. AT noon yester-
day it was promised definitely that Hicks would
be released by ; or q o'clock. at latest. The
hours passed and the work grew more and more
painfully slow.
Unexpected obstacles arise with every foot OF
progress. II was found that the loose crumbIins
soil Threatened the prisoner and the relief work
alike, and that 1t was necessary TO timber the
tunnel with the greatest care. At length the
workers came To the skip" as the dump car
which is holding up the beams that saved
Hicks'S life, is called First, they decided that
II would be necessary TO drift around II. Then
II was found that this probably would result in
a disarrangement of the protecting timbers and
the consequent crushing of Hicks. So this plan
was abandoned and IL decided 70 cut
through the rails. burrow under the car and
remove the prisoner by that means Each -
these changes In the plans meant so many more
hours delay in reaching the goal but both Hicks
and his rescuers realized that the slightest mis-
step would mean disaster. so all were patient.
AT O'Clock last night the tOilers told Hicks
he would be out at . O'Clock Then midnight
was the promise, and with the arrival of mid
night il was that no relief could be ex-
pected before dawn. At O'Clock this morn
ing il seemed that few feet remaining could
be burrowed through in two hours Then the
word was passed along that il might be noon
before his release would be accomplished IL
was again DELAYED. and tonight fresh Difficult
ties were encountered, that promise can
be made and while Hicks may be released. he
NAV be forced to spend another night within
a few feet of the men who working 10 re-
lease him. and 10 display still further his cour-
age and nerve.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
CAPT. MACKLIN SHOT.
4SS4IL4NT H NEGRO.
Thought To BE One of Discharged
Negro Soldiers.

El Reno, Okla, Dec. 21.-Captain Edgar B.
Macklfn, of Company C, 25th L. $ Infantry.
was shot twice and severely wounded tonight
by Negro, and belief is expressed that 1t was
one of the members of the troop discharged by
President Roosevelt, for taking part in the
Brownsville riots Bloodhounds will be brought
here from Oklahoma City to trace the Negro
The shooting occurred at the officers quarters
at Fort Reno. Captain Macklin and his wife
were seated at the dinner table when some one
tried to gain entrance at the side door. Captain
Macklin asked Who is there?"
The reply came: Il have a message for YOU"
Come around to the back door," said Captain
Macklin.
Negro. part of his face covered by a mask
entered with the command: Throw up your
hands and give me all the money you've goti-
Without giving Captain Macklin time to re-
play the Negro fired twice then fed into the
darkness. One bullet entered Captain MackIin's
abdomen. The second struck him in the jaw.
The surgeons says that the wounds are not nee
essarily fatal
Captain Mackin is about thirty years old, and
is of Colonel MackIin. who recently was
retired with the pay of brigadier general
On December Il the Secretary of War on
recommendation of the General Staff. ordered
the trial by court martial of Captain Macklin
under the 62d Article of War for conduct to
prejudice of good order and discipline, in fall
ing to exercise due diligence in preventing the
occurrence of rioting at Brownsville last Au-
gust"
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
TO APPOINT C. II. KEEP.
GOUernOr-Elect VIII Name Him TO
Succeed II. ID. KIburn.

Governor-elect Hughes announced last night
that he intends TO appoint. by proper nominal
ton to the Senate, Charles H Keep, of Buffalo.
to be Superintendent of Banks. Mr.. Keep will
take the place made vacant by the resignation
this month Of Frederick D. Kflburn, Of Malone.
who has engaged in the real estate business in
this city In making the announcement Mr..
Hughes said:
1T has been most gratifying to to obtain
the services of Mr. Keep for the important place
of Superintendent Of Banks. He represents the
best type of public official. and Is man Of the
highest character and Of rare administrative
efficiency He is a resident of Buffalo, an ex-
pert in financial matters. and his departmental
work in Washington. I informed. has been
of the greatest value. Mr.. Keep has agreed to
accept the position at my earnest solicitation"
Mr.. Keep will arrange to take up the duties OF
his office at the earliest possible date after his
confirmation. probably some time in January
He is highly thought Of in Buffalo. where he is
known as man of unimpeachabIe character
and high ideals. He has the reputation OF pos
sessing a wide and intimate knowledge Of fnan-
cfal affairs and rare administrative ability He
consented to take charge of the State Banking
Department at the urgent request Of Mr.. Hughes
because Of the opportunity which the place Of
fers for public service. While President ROOse-
velt has spoken in warm praise Of Mr. Keep his
appointment. ~ Is SAID was not OiI5ludliy Su6-
gestsd by the President. Mr.. Hughes considers
himself fortunate to have obtained Mr.. Keeps
promise 10 accept the office
Mr.. Keep was born At LOCkpOrt [Orty-siX
years ago. He was graduated from Harvard
in 1882 and from the Harvard Law School in
1885 He practised law in Buffalo from 1880
TO 1903. when he appointed Assistant Sec
retary Of the Treasury. For several years Mr.
Keep has been secretary of the Lake Carriers
Association and also secretary of the Buffalo
Chamber Of Commerce Mr.. Keep mem
ber of the so-Called Keep commission. appointed
by the President TO investigate the different de-
partments OF the government with view to
improving their business methods
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
STOP WORK WITH GUNS.
Farmers Th7cart Plans of a Niagara
Poser Com pdny.
IRv Telegraph to The tribune. !

I.ockport y. Y. Dec. 21-A gang of farmers
armed with pitchforks and guns held up work
on the transmission line of the Niagara, Lock-
port and Ontario Power Company, near here. to-
day. while the workmen were engaged in build
ing fences separating the transmission line prop
erty from the farm lands. The farmers declare
that they gave the company deeds 10 a strip OF
land 200 feet wide. but that the company is
endeavoring TO steal more land by placing the
fences on the farm lands. regardless of the di-
Vding line
The farmers held that they could not get salts
faction by peaceful methods and accordingly
organized to-day at a farmhouse and drove to
the scene Of operations in hay wagon. Lining
themselves up across the transmission line they
ordered the workmen quit at the time
leyelling their guns and holding the forks in
threatening attitude. The workmen sneered at
the farmers and continued operations. Then a
battle started. Guns were fired and the work
ingrnen. becoming frightened. ran away No
one was hurt. The differences viii he settled by
a consultation between the company and the
Far
New-York tribune., 1906-12-22
GIRL SIGNED NOTES.
Bank President Took -4bopt $50 900
for His OzcR Use.

Chicago Dee. 2l.-The Investigation into the
e1airs ~ tae Lincoln Bank. Of Morton Park.
watch failed early iu the week. disclosed to-day
ne fat -1ar $4,000 IF the funds If the bank
FAC been used lE =. J. Atkinson. the president.
OF notes signed bv stenogra pher-
The inquiry was held before Judge lands IN
NE United States District Court. and the state
Aeat was made hy Tic attorney for the receiver
.1s' notes had been found aggrogating S"oHo
N face value. and signed L. Armstrong" in
-eaaR rttins assembling that Of child
Atkinson 80 then allied before the Judge. and
tsic thar Armstrong was a stenographer and
vas now il Pftr-Eu~a Atkinson hesitatod and
- sccec armstrong Is not q man. but
Imam He explained that the woman had not
,,o.elnec The money but that she mad signed the
ttgles. Tie none. Tor which Mas obtained by
Aif and charged 10 him