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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

E. B. Anderson was among the pas
sengers on the down train Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

j. T. Cos of Minneapolis was a
guest at the John Brennan home over
Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

Mrs. II. G. Cooney made trip to
the twin cities on Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

Miss Marie Lindblom visited friends
in Minneapolis from Saturday to
Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

A football contest between the Mil
AGA and Princeton high school teams
will be played here on Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

After lingering illness, Mr.. Sam
uel Mattson, one Of the pioneer mer-
chants Of the lake, region, passed
away at his residence in Lawrencel last
Thursday evening. He had been ill
for long time, and was taken to the
Swedish hospital in MINNEAPOLIS for
treatment last summer, but when in
formed by the attending physician
that there was no chance of recovery
he insisted on being taken home to die
and was carried on a stretcher part
OF the way between Mora and Law
renee, as be was too weak to ride.
Mr.. Mattson was highly esteemed by
all who knew him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

Regular meals-the cry best vi nds
the market affords-and lunches at
all hours. Newton's Bakery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

r!Chas. Solberg brought to the
Unio office on Tuesday specimens
of Burbank and Late Rose potatoes
which weighed about two and half
pounds each. These are the largest
spuds which we have seen this year.
Mr.. Solberg says that he had ten
acres planted to the two varieties
and that the Burbanks will average
$50 bushels to the acre and the Rose
200 bushels.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

Nelson's photos please the people.
Newton's bread and pastry excels.
Fresh daily.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

Referring to Congressman Bede's
recent visit to the Mile Laos lake
country the Cove Pioneer sarcastically
remarks: "There was no signif-
canoe in Mr.. Bede's visit here beyond
the fact that he is candidate for re-
election and that he expects opposi-
ton. His visit to the lake was in no
way connected with the Interests OF
the people, but was wholly in the in
terests of j. Adam Bede.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Guy Ewing next Wednesday
afternoon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

It is said that Micheal Mahoney,
Esq, is attending a widows conven-
ton in St. Cloud this week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17

On Wednesday afternoon next the
Dorcas society will be entertained by
Mrs. B. D. Grant,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-10-17
Princeton Potato Market.

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press:
Triumphs w ...... 1888
6urDankS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Rose ............. .............. 81
OhiOs... ...... .4O45
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George I. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
every case the party paying money Is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. R. c. DUNN Publisher.
Princeton Potato Market.
The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press:
lrlumphs .........- 1888
Burbanks. ..... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40
Rose ........... ........ 81
OhiOS... 4O-45
Nelson's photos please the people.
Newton's bread and pastry excels.
Fresh daily.
3. B. Anderson was among the pas
sengers on the down train Monday.
See the fine display of pastry deli
cacies in the Newton Bakery windows.
NJ. j. Rawn expects to commence
buying potatoes at this point next
week.
Mrs. L. G.. Smuckler of St. Paul
was here on Friday visiting her many
friends.
j. T. Cos of Minneapolis was a
guest at the John Brennan home over
Sunday.
On Thanksgiving night a dance will
be given in Brands opera house. Re-
member this.
For Sale Cheap, house and three
lots on north side. For terms call on
"A. 4. Norton. 39-5t.
The St. Cloud Business College is
the cheapest and best school to attend.
Send for catalogue.
Mrs. Willis Marks of Los Angeles
is the guest Of her sister-in-law, Mrs.
George w. Marshall.
After paying expenses the baseball
club cleared little over three dol
lars from Friday nights dance.
You can't afford to be without
business training. Write Mankato
Commercial College for catalogue.
Rev. Swertfager returned home last
evening and will conduct regular SER
vices in the Congregational church on
Sunday.
In this number of the Union is
published the official proceedings of
the Mile Laos board of county COM
missiOners. 1850.
Special for every Saturday AFTER
noon at Newton's bakery: Cream,
apple and mincemeat puffs, jelly tarts
and lemon slices in delicious assort-
menti
Miss Tennie Cravens arrived here
on Monday from Kalispell, Mont, on
visit to her brother and sister-in-
law: Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Cravens, and
other kinfolk.
E. L. Ward, former sheriff of Sher-
burne county, called at the Uni N
office on Saturday. Mr.. Ward is now
engaged in making collections for a
machinery company.
Mrs. Louisa Swanson of Bogus
Brook was declared insane in probate
court on Monday and on Tuesday
taken to the Fergus Falls hospital by
Sheriff and Mrs. Shockley.e
Mrs. Jaax and Mrs. Edmison left
on Tuesday for South Dakota for the
purpose of taking up claims. They
we're members of a party conducted to
Dakota by Chas., Sampson, land
agent. i q
Just compare Nelson's photos with
other pictures you see, and if you are
any judge of pictures at all you will
readily see why the best people in this
town and county have their pictures
taken at Nelson's photo studio. 22tf
Sjoblom Bros. have purchased the
Peter Dalen saloon building in Milaca
and the stock in trade has been bought
by Oswald King, who will conduct the
business. Mr.. King, who left here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
WAN NO DECISIONS
IN F|STIC BOUTS
Improvement Suggested, but De-
clared to Be I'm
practicable

NEW YORK. July 20.-Eddie Kelvin,
of Boston. home from the West where
he had successfully steered Jimmy
Walsh. the hantamweight boxer, has
announced that there is a new move
ment to regulate boxing, an attempt,
he declares. originating in Los An
geies. The project has been discussed.
1T seems for long tine By men who
have grown tired of the fakes and
flukes that have brought pugilism into
such disrepute that5it is outlawed in
three-fourths OF the States of the
Union. And it is spreading through
the West. so that many editors of
sports. square managers of fighters,
and the clubs have taken it up.
Above all else these men would do
away with decisions of referees in
pugilistic encounters. Were there no
decisions there would be no betting.
they argue. Were there no betting
There would be no no bberies perpetrated.
and none attempted. such as the
O'Brien-Rurn affair. Therefore, it is
! Insisted. boxing would become q pure
sport like baseball. at which the
women and the little children might
sit in admiration ad cheer on each
punch and jap and hook.
1.-THE giving of decisions in boxing
| bouts has been In vogue long enough
| says Mr. KeeYin, ito prove whether or
not it has helped the sport. SO far as
| have been able to judge, the only
| persons who demand a decision are
| the grafters who have bought the
/ referee and want to collect by his
nod. When you cut out these people
1 you cut out the grafters, and there
won't be so many steals
l Sporting men here generally say
THAT the scheme outlined by Mr.. Keevir
lis impracticable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
YACHTSNEN
TRUE SPORTSMEN
Afford American Shippers Full
Information Of Conditions at
Kiel for international Race.

q . . p
NEW YORK. July 20.-The generous
spirit OF craftsmanship and fair play
which has markell the action Of the
German yachtsmen in providing data
about the conditions at Kiel as a guide
to the American shippers who will
sail the Sonderklasse boats in the in,
ternational race for the Emperor's
Cup is cause for congratulation and
particular comment.
report which contained full infor-
nation as to the trend, duration and
strength of prevailing winds. depths
to be obtained from shores and head
lands and the like. was compiled by
the Royal Observatory at Kiel and
suh,.iitted 20 The regatta COMMITTEES OF
1.-The Eastern Yacht Club by Admiral
Earandon. This information was OF
great value to the committee in Sc
ilecting the three boats which arc TO
race. Il viii also be of great value to
, the captains in tuning their littlc
yachts UP for the struggle. The Ger
man yachtsmen were plainly impressed
with their reception and courteous
treatment by the committee of the
Eastern Yacht Club when they raced
IN this country last year, and are now
anxious to return8the compliment four
fold. all of which tends to create good
Fellowship, with added pleasure in
Winning and no regrets at losing Tho
yachting season is now we'll under
way, and even without a race for the
americas Cup the outlook is particu-
l&larly bright.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
JACK JOHNSON MAY
MEET TOMMY B!URNs.
Latter Declares He Is No Longer
Disposed to Raise Color
Line.

X
NEW YORK. July 2o.-Tommy Burns
has publicly declared that he Is rot
disposed to raise the color-line any
longer, and thatgif any negro pugilistS
thinks lie has claim on the heavJ'-
weight cha mp ship. he can come for
Ward with a challenge In the regular
way. Jack" Johnson intlmaIed thsl
day after the Burns-Sauires light that
he would like to take Tommys meas
ere, and no one doubts that he will
be heard from without much delay
1t would, consequently appear that
the next big fight will take place be-
tween Burns and Johnson, but tho.
will elapse before the men can get tu-,
gether.
Johnson is the only big man who is
entitled to contest with Burns for ti.ej
heavy supremacy. and there is no rei-3
son In the world why the conqueror5
OF the Australian should not give Jack
a chance. All the others have been
given an opportunity to show the pub
lie what they are worth. But, as soon
10 Johnson's name has been mentioned
ed the color barrier has been raised,
and the alleged champions have rush
ed for the cyclone cellars, III
A fight between Burns and Johnson
would be wa ched with great interest
by sports all over the country, but.
OF course, Burns viii have to meet
others, and he Will be a busy pug
for the next year or two. Burns. it
ion of Johnsons real lighting ability.
| and he fully expects to make short
work OF him II he ever gets him into q
RING 4. IS -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
Flt1slm mons is Confident.

f NEW YORK. July 2o.--Bob Fitzsim-
mons says he is going to whip big.
Jack Johnson when they meet at the
Washington Sporting Club In Phila-.
delphia on the evening OF July lTth.
Bob is working hard at his home in
Dnnellen, N. ].
II am as good as is any man Of
thirty years who is in the ring to-day
said he, II have lived a decent and
temperate life and am not all In. I.
shall be in condition Just as good
as when 1 met the best of them. r.
figure that Johnson, who has gained
q lot or prominence in the ring be-
cause the white men have refused to
meet him, will be so busy blocking
that he Won't be able to hit me, I
may step in with shift and land one
or my flftY-seven varieties One.
think. will be enough, / expect to.
win With Knockout"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
MARVEL
FROM CAL IF OR MIA
Walter Johnson Pitches Seventy
Five Innings Without Al
lowing a Hit.

SPOKANE. WASH, July 2o.-wal-
ter Johnson. a native of California,
born at Anaheim nineteen years ago.
whose record as a twirler ia without
parallel in baseball history, has signed
contract to pitch for the American
League team al Washington D., c..
where he will report to-day johnson
opened the season with the Weiser
team OF the Idaho State League at
Wetser. south Of Spokane and up to
June 30th pitched seventy-fi Ave innings
without hit being scored against
him, He struck out lee men in nine
ty-nine innings. pitched seven con
secutive shut-out games and played In
games in which his team scored ninety
eight runs to It's opponents five John
son is credited with striking out
eighteen men In each OF several games.
In one game he retired the first eight
men to face him, while eleven others
did not reach the first base While In
California playing with the Olinda
team he pitched forty-rline innings
without hit being scored by the OPP
posing team.
While his performances have never
been approached by the big leagues
johnson Is modest. He goes about his
work on the diamond In a business
| like way and is good -natured through
out, never questioning the decision OF
the man with the indicator. He has
the characteristic California faith Ii,
himself, and in this. coupled with his
headWork. he has made more thar
good In a State league composed OF
EAST and heady players, brought tc
\ this part Of the northwest from the
baseball! centres in the Middle West
least and Pacific Coast. Veterans who
4 have watched his play since the open,
| Ing of the season declare that tho com.
| ing year will see the young Californian
at the head OF the pitching ranks II
| the major league.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
Tennis Program Announced.

NEW YORK, July 2o.-The annual
open lawn tennis tournament, under
the auspices of the United States Ma
tional Lawn Tennis Association will be
held on the courts of the Englewood
Field Club. Englewood, N. j., on Mon
day, July 10. and following days. The
events will consist of mems singles and
doubles, women's singles and doubles,
and mixed doubles.
First and runner-up prizes will be
awarded in each event, and a consola-
ton prize in mems singles, the -conso-
lation being open to all players de-
feated in their first match actually
played, All matches Will be best two
out of three advantage sets, except in
the finals OF the mems events when
best three out OF five advantage sets
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
NEWSPAPER MEN TO
SHOOT FOR TROPHY.
Pernanes 1T 1T Prize Given for
Press Rifle Match in
Ohio.

WASHINGTON. July 2c.-Through
the Joint efforts o. the Committee OH
Publicity OF the National Board for.
the Promotion OF Rtie Practice and the
National Rifle Association Of America
permanent trophy has baen secured
tor the Press Rife Match. to be shot
for IN the Press Match at Camp Perry,
Ohio, on August ga. Z. Is believed
that this is the first permanent prize
to be offered in any field Of sport
where the contestants are confined to
newspaper men.
The press, trophy will I've unique
and handsome one OF design to be
selected. 1t will net go to the winner
of tile match. but to the newspaper
represented by The winner, to remain
IN its custody until the next match,
when It lis to be returned to the Ma
.tional Rife Association to be again
contested for. Tho names of the win
.ner and the newspaper represented Will
be engraved on the trophy each year.
An Individual trophy will also be
awarded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
DOUBLE CROSSED
POOR BILL SQU|RES
Australian Said to Have Been
Very Nervous in Fight
With Burns.
HAS GOOD STUFF IN Him
Australians Offer Burns Big
Purse TO Try Another Bout
With Fayoritc.

4 cAN FRANCISCO, CAL, July 20
srhe fight Fans here are now taking
y more lenient.vie Of MIL" sauires's
defeat by Tommy Burns. On July
18TH whenever eauires's name was
mentioned Ii was In connection with
Fsome such characterization as dub"
sls'sizzer" or frost but now. having
voiced their disappointment, the sports
sItave taken a more charitable view OF
the Australians performance. An
topin!on is steadily gaining ground
that squires was in a very gierNous
condition when he entered the ring
with Burns for his first really impor-
itant match, and that this together.
with a lucky punch from Burns. did
the trick Many Say t.iat # Sauires
could have lasted long enough to re-
gain his GOODNESS and pose he would
Shave made a far better showing: but
none OF these goes 70 far as 10 say
that he would have beaten Burns.
Referee Jeffries was, next TO Tom
imy. the closest man to squires dur
ling the two minutes that the tight
lasted. and was. therefore IN a POSI-
!tion to learn lust what was wrong.
IRON the beginning Of the storm Of
harsh criticism he kept the hammer
In his too!4chegt and refused to knock
lSanircs. He Is a dangerous fellow
ftsaid Jenries, 'no matter what others
lsay Burrs caught him first crack
tout of the box, and Squires was 50
eager Ito be up$nnd doing that&he
arose before his head cleared He
should have stayed down when ne
first tunnbled and taken the tuil
count. He did not recover fully after
The got that smash, but ! tell you when
he rolled into Burns and began
Throwing his right at the body and
the left at the head he looked to me
hike fellow who knows how TO
1,ght and has benin tight places be-
Il iSro. Burns had the advantage over
n him Tommy was cool and was not
hurt. and he never gave sduires a
chance to pull himself together. II
he had things might have gone or Tor
some rounds before the finish came
An awful wall comes from Australia
about the match. They cannot become
reconciled to the fact that Boshte1
Biz had good chance to show his
qualities. and they are willing to give
Burns bonus OF $500 and let him
take the entire purse, win. lose OF
draw. If he will only enter the ring
with Squires again. Burns is READY
TO go to Australia, and a match vii
probably take place early in Decem,
her. and 1t will be easy money for
Tommy. It was not lucky punch
that put Squires out of the business
but weu-planned style of battle
Burns. it appears, had been tipped OF
that Squires was going to take j
nasy for awhile. so Burns simply
double crossed him. and. rushing II
at the tap of the bell. landed the blow
that finished poor Bill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
In Richmond, Too.

I wonder VIII we ever have pennant-win-
ming team?
I wonder will we ever have a chance to
shout and scream?
I'm tired OF reading Ger and Ger sad
stories OF defeat:
To have first division team would surely
be treat.
I'm tired of seeing errors made and tired
OF batless stars,
I'm tired OF having teams come home all
4, bruised with battle scars
Id. like to get chance to yell and jump
and whoop and rave.
Id like to have a winning team and see
54 pennant wave
/ wonder will We ever have a bunting
Would that a Kansas City team might bring
the flag this way
I'm tired OF teams that down on paper APP
pear to be the goods,
But when the season ends are found en-
tongled In the woods.
"A pennant possibility" sounds we'll enough
But usually It lacks the power of pulling
OF a sprint,
In tired CT having to invent excuses every
day 49,
And plunking down my cash to see the
bunting drift away.
wonder Will we ever have a pennant-
winning team?
wonder will we ever have chance to
shout and scream?
I'm sick of seeing other tennis outstrip US
in the race. 4.
And leave us far behind because we can't
keep UP the pace.
Would that il Kansas City team might
win the flag once more,
And set the fans raging wild as once
they were Of yore.
I'd like to see Just once again pennant
vi float on high,
And be raVing maniac once more before
- die.
kansas City Star.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
HANDICAPPED
NOT SUFFICIENT
Movement Among Horse-Own-
ers to Establish Board Of
Handicappers.

NEW YORK, July 2o.-A movement
is on foot among horse owners con-
templating the establishment Of a
board .of official handicappers. The
matter is quietly being discussed
among owners of large and small rae
ing stables but no definite action has
been taken. tits intended to hold sew
eral meetings. it Is stated, IN the fall
In which arguments In favor8iof or
against the proposition OF having
more than one ott1cial Handicapped
delegated to the duty OF assigning
'weights viii be heard II a majority
opinion IN favor OF the plan OF an
oiicial board prevails 1t Is not UNI
likeiyatha the Jockey Club will he
arpea,ed to in behalf of the PROPOSE
ton.
Horse owners generally complain of
the imposition of weights by ono man
designated for that purpose. While
there is no questioning the integrity.
ability or honesty of W, S, Vosburgh.
horserlen would rather see several
men passing upon the question OF
weights which horses must carry In
races. They complain that the one
man idea Is detriment the argu-
ment being that the off1clal weights
as recorded are the Views OF one man.
while another equally competent
might entertain different IDEAS
Handicappers, official or otherwise
entertain personal views as to the
weights that should be assigned. One
man capable Of Judging might dscrae
that horse should carry LEA pounds
In a certain race against a certain
field Of racers, while another man.
holding a different opinion. might de-
cree that the same animal should not
10 imposed with a weight greater than
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
SULLIVAN VERSUS THOMAS.
Thc Twin Says HestyiH beet Welter-
weight champiasi In September.

atsS- weight FSnAlnpiiAsi Ia !sSPA0 III
SAN FRANCIsc II July 2o.-Mike
Twin Sullivan sends long letter from
Cambridge, Mass. to the effect that he
will box welterweight champion Joe
Thomas In September. He also states
that he will back his brother Jack to
The extent OF $1,000 with the winner q
the. Souires- Burns bout. Following is
an extract from Mixes letter: Just a
fow lines to let you know that ! am
home with father In the teaming bMsi-
ness. would like to match Jack Twin.
with the winner Of the Burns-sauires
bout, ard am ready to post $1,000 TO
bind the match or leave same go as q
side bet. l think Jack should have
first chance, as he won from Mike
Schreck, Hugo Kelly. Tommie Burns,
Jack Palmer and q bunch Of other men
who call themselves the heavyweight
champion. am ready to meet Thomas
for the September date at las pounds
or at any old weight. Joe claims had
cold feet In our last match In Denver,
hut he is wrong. as there was no money
In sight Joe Is a good boy. but ]
think have 1t on him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-21
FOOTBALL BETWEEN
AMERICA AND CUBA
May Arrange Game Between
University Of Havana and
Tulane.

NEW YORK. July 2o,--An International
intercollegiate football game Is the latest
Curtis OF the University OF Michigan, cal,t
tain o. last lear'e wolverine eleven, sprang
It curtis has signed TO coach the football
team of Tulane Universlty at New Orleans
next fan, The football manager at Tulane
wrote 70 Curtis for advice REGARDING th.s
proposed trip Of next fhllslteam 10 Havana,
Cnba, TO play theEeeven of the University
OF Havana and Curtis tavors the tpropesi-
tion, Tho Cubans' have long desired TO play
that II viii be profitable for the American
team to make the trip Curtis goes to New
Orleans on September 10TH Fl y says he igji
hayea good team thS tal' 70 ,aeka~ he
aCupaGs. f5'fE a3 100 id'5t45t3l :