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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
THE FORTY-FTFTH DELEGATTO

THE FORTY-FIFTH DELEGATION.
Certainly the people of the Forty
fifth legislative district have little
cause of complaint against their men,
bers. All of US cannot see things in
the same light, and we cannot all
think alike. Our senator, Hon. C. j.
Swanson, did not figure largely in the
senate debates, but he looked after the
interests of his constituents carefully,
was constant in his attendance and
conscientiously voted for what he be-
lieved to be for the best interests of
the people. Senator Swanson stood
high in the estimation of his COL
leagues. In the house Hon. Frank T.
White took a leading part-he was the
talking member of the delegation
and when he spoke he commanded. at
tention. Hon: Andrew Davis was one
of the hardest working members; of the
house and had the confidence of his fell
low-members. Hon. Thomas H%Hor-
ton had as many friends as any men,
Der of the legislature; he was partic-
ularly anxious to comply with the
wishes of his constituents and was
"square" on every proposition, The
Forty-ffth district was we'll and ABLY
represented in the thirty-fifth session
of the legislature.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Theodore Roosevelt is one of the
greatest presidents this country has
ever had, but he should not attempt
to dictate his successor in Office.
There is no dearth of available can
didates for the presidency in the. re-
publican party, and the machinery of
the government should not be en-
ployed to further the interests of anv
particular candidate. One Van SAINT
tried the dictation policy in this state
and the result Was disastrous to the
party. All candidates for the republi-
can nomination for the presidency
should be given "square deal.''
Ihe masses of the republican party
can be trusted to nominate a man who
if elected will carry out the bene6cent
policies inaugurated by President
Roosevelt, but oficious interference
by federal office-holders will be re-
sented.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

In commenting upon the term
"tainted money" the Duluth Labor
World pertinently remarks: "The
'taint' is not in the money but. in the
injustice which legalizes the methods
and business practices by which the
money is accumulated. No man
ought 10 be characterized as dishonest
or his money as tainted who conducts
his business in conformity with the
laws of the land. The great question
for the American people to consider
today is not tainted money but
tainted laws It is mere puerilitv 10
be denouncing an effect while sane.
tioning the cause.o
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Chicago's recently elected mayor,
Mr.. Busse, declares that he will purify
the city's government to the extent OF
eliminating all graft or semblance Of
graft from every department.. The
municipal affairs of Chicago have in
the past been conducted by a demo-
cratic ring-a combination rotten to
the core. This is not saying, how
ever, that rings equally corrupt do
not exist in other parties. but should
Mayor Busse succeed in his purpose
of giving Chicago a clean administra-
tion the republicans will greatly bene-
fit thereby
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
HIGH II II UNoONsr1rUT1oN41,,

HIGHWAYS NCONSTITUTION4L!
N It is in exceedingly bad taste for
any state official to announce through
the columns Of the public press that he
regards the road and bridge appro.
.priation by the legislature as uncon-
stitutional, and that he will not recop-
nize the law as constitutional until
the courts pass upon it. Why single
the road and bridge appropriation of
$500, 600 out of a total of $4,000. 600?
Il the road and bridge appropriation
is properl y expended it will accom-
plish more good than twice that
amount appropriated for any other
purpose. If the state had incurred an
Indebtedness of 81, 500, 900 for a semi
centennial blowout, s1,ooo,0oo for a
foot ball park at the university and
81, 100000 for a poker club house
on the fair grounds, none of the
fresh state officials would have ever
questioned the constitutionality of the
appropriations! But it is a terrible
blow to the poor old constitution when
few hundred thousand dollars are
provided to better the highways of the
state! SomeN of the brash state
officials are liable to hear from the
country people at the next election.
About the only thing the country dis
tricts have received out of the gener-
Gus 'pork barrel" provided by the
legislature is a measly 100000 for
roads and 100000 for drainage.
Minneapolis and St. Paul and the in
stitution towns are not the entire state
of Minnesota. r..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Theodore Shonts has shown his
good sense by refusing to- bestow
upon his daughter, who seeks marital
alliance with the DUO de Chaulnes. a
life allowance. It appears that this
French due, or duke, is penniless
scapegrace whose estates are heavily
encountered with debts, and who ex-
pected by marrying Miss Shonts to be
enabled to lift the mortgages on his
property with her money. Papa
Shonts: however, blocked the game
and the marriage will in consequence
not take place-the designing for
eigner will be compelled to seek pas
lures new for his operations. It would
be better for their daughters if other
American millionaires proceeded
along similar lines to those pursued
by Mr.. Shonts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Duluth News Tribune: The nation
that is righteous in it's cause is safe
only in it's own conscience, but if it is
also we'll armed it has little, to fear
from the greed and enmity of others.
If, moreover, all nations would "work
first for righteousness" peace would
inevitably follow. But until righteous.
ness is the guide of the great nations
OF the earth; so long as the present
Inequality in fair dealing and justice
exists among them, it would be folly
for those that do make 'sthe square
deal" their rule to abandon their pre-.
paredness for war.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

When the Morse bill, which author
ICES the raising of $3.50, 1000 upon the
states credit for the purpose of build
ing a new grand stand at the Midway
fair grounds, came up for considera
tion in the house Hon. Elmer Adams
of Fergus Falls said:
"As show proposition the state
fair is the biggest thing in the United
States, but what does it do for agri.
culture? What can the farmers dc
with grand stand? The whole thing
to my mind is simply for the purpose
of bringing people to the twin cities
and separating them from their
money" 49,.
Many a farmer will agree with Mr..
Adams on these points.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
THE THIRrY-E1FTH SESSION..

"
At noon yesterday the state legisla-
ture completed it's labors and ad-
journed sine die. Much important
legislation was enacted at the session
just closed. Among the most bene-
fetal laws were those which provided
for a permanent tax commission, two
cent per mile railroad fare, maximum
commodity freight rates (these two
measures it is estimated will save the
people of the state between four and
i've million dollars annually and the
abolition of railroad passes. Owing
to the necessities of the, state institu-
lions the appropriations were un-
usually large and the tax rate for
state revenue purposes will be the
highest in many years, IL mills, but
this could not be we'll avoided. It
was a Woodworking legislature and
on the whole performed it's work we'll.
There is small reason for criticism.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
stopped Asking Questions.

A kindly faced woman showed great
interest in going through the Indus
trial home for blind men. Seeing one
sightless man busily Gaming a chair
she said sympathetically:
i don't see how you men do that
work at all.''
"That's the way with us. madam ),
SAID the worker, cheerfully. "We
don't see how we do it ourselyes.''
10 another blind man she said:
DO you close your eyes when you
sleep"' The answer came quickly:
On, no, madam; we have a watch
man that goes around and closes 'em
for all OF us at 10 o 'clock.'
Ihe kindly faced woman asked no
more questions. Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Here's a lesson for the American
college student from the "heathen
Chinee": V. K. W. Koo, a Chinese
student at Columbia university, has
won the first prize in the annual de.
batting competition of the Philolesian
society. Where is there an American
who could go to China, master the
language and win similar honors to
those which this "heathen'' has car.
ried off?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Let it be recorded that it was the
Great Northern railroad that was the
first in the state to acquiesce in the
two cent passenger fare bill and the
commodity freight rates bill. Every
other railroad in the state must follow
suit. In other words the Great North
ern Railway company has forced the
railroads doing business in Minnesota
to accept the two-cent fare rate and
ten per cent reduction on freight rates
without litigation. The reduction in
freight and passenger rates will 60
into effect on May /.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Some little attorney in St. Paul &C.
cused Harris Richardson of that CITY
OF discourtesy to the judges of the SUI.
preme court. The idea is ridiculously
absurd. Harris Richardson is not
only one of the ablest lawyers in
the west, but under any and all cir.
cumstances he is a thorough gentle.
man. He could not if he tried, be
discourteous or disrespectful to any
one. He is hard fighter and in.
tensely loyal to his clients, but boor.
ishness is foreign to his nature.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The house bill to establish a series
OF eight agricultural schools in the
state has been killed by the senate.
The most strenuous opponents of the
bill were the senator's from the agri-
cultural districts. They declared that
their constituents did not want these
agricultural schools-that thew were
unanimous in opposition thereto. The
senate did right in killing the meas.
ure.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Mr.. Bryan has traced the origin OF
the word mugwump to a crooked mark
the signature of a Connecticut In.
dian chief. William has always oh.
jected to being called mugwump, but
had the word signifed a straight
mark, an easy mark, or any old mark
other than crooked one we presume
he would have taken no exception to
it's application.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The Aitkin Age suggests that the
counties of Mile Laos, Crow Wing,
Cass, Carlton, Itasca, St. Louis,
Lake, Pine and Kanabec organize a
district immigration association for
the purpose of advertising the ad-
vantages of northern Minnesota and
thus bring settlers into the coun-
ties named. In our opinion an or
ganization to improve the roads would
prove much more effective. With
good roads there would be no diff
Guilty in getting plenty of settlers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Hon. Henry Rines of Kanabec
county made a splendid record for
himself in his maiden term as a legis-
lator. The experience gained will
make him an invaluable member two
years hence. Mr.. Rines is quiet but
effective worker and has the happy
faculty Of getting on the right side OF
every question Of Importance to the
people of the state. ~ <#:...
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The crying need of this section OF
the state is homeseekers. If vigorous
efforts are not made in the near future
to attract them here there is danger
that the next census of the state will
show a marked decrease in the states
population.-Pine Poker.
True. And those efforts should be
put forth along the line of road i'm.
provement and swamp drainage. This
would fetch the homeseeker and the
country would be fast settled.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
Following the earthquake in the

Following the earthquake in the re-
public of Mexico came similar oc.
currence and holocaust in the
Philippine islands which rendered 90.
600 people homeless. A seismologist
tells us that the geological formation
of the Philippines is such that the
islands are at any time liable to dis.
appear into the sea. An occurrence
of this sort would at least dispel the
fear that the Japanese may at some
time gobble up the islands.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
"A One-Man Affair.

5. u. Peterson, of New Ulm, and
those OF the committee named to in
vestigate: the Minnesota Shippers and
Receivers association have just re-
ported to the house that in their
opinion q the association is a one
man affair and largely invested in
the activity of George S. LOTUS of St.
Paul who collects the money for dues,
ways the bills and maps out the polti-
ical course. The latter is declared to
border on the pernicious and suppress
sion in the shape of legislation is rec
ommended.-County Chairman in St.
Paul Dispatch. < "=s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

"Old Subscriber" asks this cues
ton: "What is an alienist?'' Pro-
ceedings in the Thaw trial leads the
u n to believe that an alienist is
a man who declares a person to be
either sane or insane in accord with
instructions received from those who
pay him to testify.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Attorney General Young has de.
cided to withdraw the pending suits
over the railroad freight rate SEIZED.
ule. He probably fears another crack
similar to that recently administered
to him. by the supreme court and
deems it better to craw6sh than run
any chances.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The assassins of Warsaw, Russia,
have a stipulated charge for commit.
ting murder. At this time, says a
police report, fifteen dollars per head
is the ruling price. Fifteen dollars is
large sum to Russian peasant and
for half of it he can secure transport
tation to America. This seems to be
the very purpose to which he is apply.
ing it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

An exchange suggests that two
states be made Of Minnesota that it
be divided from east to west. We're
this proposition put into effect North
ern Minnesota would within a short
time blooms like the rose. Good high
ways would be constructed, swamps
drained and settlers would pour in by
the thousand.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

MIR. Bryan again threatens to desert
the democratic party unless it takes
heed of his counsel. If Mr.. Bryan is
not careful he will find himself a polit-
zeal orphan, for the democrats are
liable to kick him out and no other
party will take him in. But then, OF
course, Mr.. Bryan could originate a
new party and adopt a platform suited
to his eccentricities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The cOmmOtion in the senate over
the bill to raise the salary of Mayor
Haynes to SIS, 900 per annum was al
together unnecessary. If Jones was
worth 1900 per annum then Haynes
is surely worth $4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Rev. DR.. Jones of the Broadway,
New York, Baptist church, says that
John D. Rockefeller will "uplift the
heather Chinese.' If he can persuade
them to use his gasoline!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The state legislature has passed a
bill making Good Friday legal
holiday. We're Good Friday now
pushed little ahead on the calendar
so as to bring it within the fishing
season there would be much rejoicing
among sinners
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

= Joe Cannon says we'll dig that
ditch even if he has to handle a shovel
himself. Joe is an experienced digger.
When not engaged in digging into
his opponents he is usually digging
some fellow in the ribs to take a
smile.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Andrew Carnegie was last week dec
GRATED by a representative of France
with the cross of the Legion of Honor
and presented with bottle of Scotch
smoke extract by Lord Cranston OF
Edinburgh. Andrew is now trying to
decide which he prizes the most
highly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Tams Bixby has again been exoner-
ated. After so many turn downs by
the government we should think that
the heathens in Indian Territory
would now desist from preferring
charges against their chief.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The meeting of King Edward and
King Victor Emanuel at Gaeta
leads Emperor William to conclude
that there is something stronger brew.
ing than weiss beer. A special meet
ing of the Hague peace tribunal
should be called forthwith!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Ida Tarbell has ceased her attacks
upon the Standard Oil company.
Rockefeller has perhaps found a way
of approaching her.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Taft of Ohio and Hughes of New
York is the latest combination sug-
gested for president and vice presi-
dent of the United States.t Not bad
team by any means, but Roosevelt
and Hughes would make a better one.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The Red River Review declares that
the state legislature drinks about
twenty gallons of water per day.
We doubt it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The two-cent passenger fare meas.
ure and the commodity rate schedule
have been accepted by the Great North
ern Railway company. This will save
the state much money, as contest by
the railroad would mean large ex.
penditure. ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Peace once more prevails in the
ranks of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution. The battle was a
hot one and Mrs. Donald McLean's
regiment won it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

A tentative agreement has been
entered into between Nicaragua and
Honduras to suspend hostilities.
Probably a sort of recess to permit
their military officers to attend the
peace conference at the Hague.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The appointment of Hon. P. H.
Stolberg as judge of the Nineteenth
judicial district ashington, Chi
sago, Pine and Kanabec- seems to be
we'll received. Stolberg will make a
good judge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

A. M. Welles is practical news
paper man and a great Improvement
is noticeable in the typographical
appearance of the Sank Centre Herald
under his management.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

John D. Rockefeller jr::,, has de-
cided to admit newspaper men to his
Sunday school class. Mr.. Rookie.
teller will at first exhibit them as sim
tul examples. Later the soul-cleans-
ing process will be applied to them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

One of the dailies is authority for
the statement that the house passed
favorably on the claim of ex-Attorney
General Douglas for $1,000 as attor-
ney for the state in the Mabel Evans
lease case. It is money wasted e {
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

It is generally conceded BY news
paper men that the Herald Of Duluth
is not excelled by any newspaper in
the northwest, and yet there is talk Of
another evening paper in that city.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
Hope and Despair.

"Spring is the season of hope,"
says the St. Louis Republic. It is be-
cause the government seeds are
planted then. The season of despair
begins about the time the darn stuff
ought to be coming up.-Hubbard
Clipper.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

"What means this cessation of noise
in the state attorney generals Officer"
asks a contemporary. We presume
the Injunction machinery has been
shut down. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

With the exception of the trusts and
the white house janitor about the only
thing President Roosevelt has been
unable to knock out is the Websterian
system of spelling. e'-e
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
Under his management.

DR.. Schlosser of Berlin has dis
covered that alcohol is a cure for
neuralgia. This will result in a rapid
increase in the number of men at
tackled by the ailment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

The cut by Mr.. Cults of the M. &
St. L. in railroad. rates to Chicago
bids fair to result in cutting out fare
altogether. 44
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
OF Course She Is.

When man does we'll in business
his wife thinks it is because he gets
such good meals at home, and proba-
oily she is right.-New York Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

It is doubtful whether the university
of Minnesota would be satisfied we're
all the money received at the state
treasury turned over to it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Our sprightly but somewhat erratic
contemporary, the Mile Laos Pion.
eer, has attained the age of three
years. The Pioneer is saucy
youngster and it appears to be thriv.
ino
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25

Country roads and country people
besd--d. seems to be the motto of
some state officials. B
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
Highly SatiricaI.

There is some talk of creating the
Office of state bee inspector. It is said
that some careless bee keepers allow
their bees to leave the hive during
cold weather unblanketed, with the re-
suit that they catch cold in their
lungs. Thus the honey becomes in
oculated with pneumonia germs and
pulmonary troubles become general
among honey eaters. By all means,
let's have a state bee Inspector
Walker Pilot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
1t Is None Too Much.

The governors salary is to be raised
from $4,000 to $1,000 according to the
latest legislative dispatches. There is
nothing wrong about that. The gov
ernor needs the money, and besides
the state can we'll afford to pay its
chief executive decent wages.-Minne-
Ota Mascot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
True.

If we had voting machines there
would be no such confusion as re-
suited over the good roads and the
tax amendments.-St Paul Dispatch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
No Squeamishness About John.

Gov. John A. Johnson today at
tached his signature to the bill which
increases his salary from $4,000 to
$1,000 a year. While the governor
made no comment, while attaching his
name to the measure, it was easy to
see from the manner in which he
welded the pen that he considered it
one OF the most meritorious bills
which has come to his attention dur
ing the present session.-M
Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-04-25
CO1OrS of a Voice,

Sounds are now being translated
into colors. For instance Melba,s
voice is said to be light blue splashed
with purple. We await the announce
ment of the color of the mans voice
who uses tobacco, garlic, limburger
cheese, beer and talks in a foreign
language. A photograph in colors of
this breath would be a good argument
to use in connection with the Kelley
cure.-Brainerd Dispatch.