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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

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S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly
worn mems clothing. Dress suits for
rent. 1927 Broadway. Phone Main
3433.
Keep off the date of the Sixth An
nual Excursion of Pythas Lodge No.
II, Knights Of Pythias, which is Labor
Day.
Plain Sewing Satisfaction Guaran-
teed. Call at 800 E. 26th Ave, or tel
ephone Main 74S7. Miss Armstrong.
Dress making and plain sewing done
by Mrs. R. W. Kelly at her residence,
929 W. Seventh avenue. Guaranteed
satisfactory.
There was an informal evening So
cial given at 291S Welton by Mr.. and
Mrs. Cole in honor of Miss Daughtry
and her mother of Chicago, III. The
most prominent young folks of the
city met the young lady and the games
indulged in were of the most amusing
nature Everybody will never forget
the pleasaing personality and prepos-
sessing qualities of Miss Daughtry.
The event was replete with fun, enjoy
ment and refreshments. The Misses
Carter and Over were largely responsi-
BILE for entertaining features.
1t is announced that the Azalia
Hackley Choral Club will assist in a
concert given by Mr.. Jackson some
time in September.
Miss Viola Halowell left Tuesday
morning for Chicago, Ill. While en-
route she will visit Kansas City and
ST. Louis, returning in four weeks.
Misses Gertie Nichols and Mazelle
Williams returned Saturday night
after spending a week in Colorado
Springs.
Mrs. Jacobs of Welton street and
Miss Williams returned after pleas
ant visit to Pueblo, where the Baptist
State Convention met.
Messrs. Hudgins and Craig were in
Colorado Springs last Sunday visiting
friends.
Mrs. Kate Carper and daughter Wis
tied Palmer Lake Sunday. They were
the guests of Mrs. Wilson.
Miss Cora Mitchell and mother ex-
of East Denver High school, made her
formal bow socially Thursday night at
a reception given in her honor at her
home by her sister, Miss Pathenia
Rev. VIM. Beckham, d. D., the Ma
tional Field Secretary of the National
Baptist convention, will preach at the
Zion Baptist church Sunday morning
and at Central Baptist church Sunday
evening DR.. Beckham is known
throughout this country among the
Baptist denomination as one of the
greatest pulpit orators and can say
more things in a given length of time
than the average man. Do not fail to
hear this noble divine. If you do you
will miss a rare treat.
c. D. Glen, who was here last fall
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

The Rev Bray of Pueblo. Colo. was
pleasant caller last Tuesday. The
reverend is visiting his daughter. who
lives In this city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

The new program presented by the
committee is neat and well gotten up
with some strong subjects for discus
sion. Visitors are always welcome to
listen to these discussions.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

1t is announced that the Azalia
Hackley Choral Club will assist in a
concert given by Mr. Jackson some
time in September.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

c. D. Glen, who was here last fall
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

for his timely efforts. Men and women
were seen in the church Sunday night
whose past boast was their indiffer-
ence. The sermon being unique and an
innovation proved itself blessing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

The Misses Lee and Fleming, both
teachers of Atlantic City, N. j.. left
Monday evening to visit the scenic
points in and about Colorado Springs.
They came with the n. E. A. and so
thoroughly enjoyed themselves that
they remained until now
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-08-14

George Parker of Omaha, Neb., an
old classmate of Lawyer G. G. Ross
at Howard, while en- route West stop
ped off and paid his respects Monday
to his many friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

If the Duluth News Tribune has
sized up the situation correctly North
eastern Minnesota need have no fear
of an iron ore tonnage tax at this ses-
sion of the legislature, unless such a
measure is favored by two-thirds of
the members of the house and senate.
That paper confidently remarks:
''This section, therefore, can have
no occasion for worry nor anxiety
that any tonnage tax can get by the
governor. He will veto any and all
of them just as fast as they are sub
mitted to him. He has said so, or his
intimates and sponsors know not the
truth, and he is man of his word, a
second Lincoln and a revised and ex-
purgated edition IF Theodore Roose-
velt.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Louis w. Hill, president of the
Great Northern railway, has been
rendered the Craftsmanship Of the state
highway commission by Governor
Johnson. Mr.. Hill is a young bust.
ness man of exceptional high ability
and, if hescan spare the time to devote
to the duties of the position, he will
undoubtedly make an excellent record
for accomplishing things at the head
OF the commission. The governor is
to be commended for making such az
excellent appointment. But had re-
publican governor named Mr.. Hill for
place on state board what a howl
would have gone up from the, 'sunter-
ri6ed" democracy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Judge Jones OF Union City, Tonnes
see, on Saturday imposed the death
penalty upon six Of the night riders
found guilty of numbering Captain
Ranken and sentenced two accomplices
to twenty years each. In thus SEN
fencing these assassins the Judge
merely did his duty-he melted out
no greater punishment than the Gull
prits were deserving Of. Night riding,
so-called, has attained such proper
tions in some of the southern states
that the life and property Of the in
habitants have been placed in. jeop-
ardy, and it is 70 be hoped that the
penalties imposed by Judge Jones will
have a deterrent effect upon the
operations OF the infamous gangs OF
cutthroats.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

In reply to a correspondent query
relative to the qualifications of Mr..
Olsen for the deanship of the state
agricultural school, Col. Whitman of
the Ortonville Herald-Star sarcas-
tically remarks: eff the governor
had asked our advice we should have
suggested some simple test of Mr..
Olsen's knowledge of farming, like
grits for breakfast or large red
Weathersfeld onion for dessert, and
if he SHE'D we should have recon-
mended retaining him as the head OF
the educational interests of the state,
where it does not seem necessary to
know anything except very cheap
grade of politics.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

President Gomez Of Venezuela has
released the political prisoners,
tweppty-seyen in number, which the
Edespot Castro had confined in the
dungeons of Fort Sans Carlos ION an
island of Maracaibo. It is. stated
in the dispatches that these prisoners
men from the best families OF
Venezuela were being systematically
starved to death and were in pitiable
condition when given their liberty.
Villains of the Castro stripe should
not be permitted to take refuge in
civilized countries there should be a
law providing. for their extradition
for they are murderers and criminals
OF the deepest dye. Castro should be
sent back to Venzuela to receive his
just deserts.
J i ri Il z Z 3
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

The actual value and extent of the
states iron deposits is not known.
The governor says that there are
"over 1,ooo,0oo,0o0 tons Of ore in
sight, with new discoveries every sea-
son. Mortified News.
Perhaps the governor did say so, we
should hate to dispute such eminent
authority as the News. At even Is
cents per ton that would mean an ad-
dition of $3.50, 900, 900 to the states per-
manent funds. It strikes us that the
figures are rather extravaganza. The
tax commission estimates the iron ore
on state lands at al, SIS, 1893, exclusive
of some undeveloped tracts covered
by state contracts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Commenting upon the selection oil
Olsen to succeed Randall as dean OF
the state agricultural college the
Mower County Transcript says:
It will be relief to the educators
OF the state that John w. Olsen will no
longer be the fgurehead in the state
educational department Office. His ap.
pointment as dean of the agricultural
college is a ridiculous commentary on
the old saying that merit wins. In
Olsen's case it seems to be a case OF
political pull.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

An important case affecting the use
of "stickers" in elections was ruled
upon by the state supreme court on
Friday. It was an appeal taken BY
G. Q. Homme of Yellow Medicine
county from decision OF Judge
Gorham Powers in which the use OF
"stickers" was ruled to be illegal and.
in consequence, O. c.. Snortum was
declared to be elected to office. This
ruling is reversed by the supreme
court. Homme was defeated by
Snortum in the primaries but was
elected by the use of 'stickers' on the
general election ballot, and Snortum
contested it's validity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

.. :. p ! /,
Mike, the Uni on's special St.
Paul correspondent, will have some
thing to say each week during the ses-
sion Of the legislature. Mikes in
structions are to give the news as he
finds it, and to regard every member
of the legislature as honest and we'll.
intentioned until he is positively con
WINGED to the contrary. It is fashion.
able nowadays to regard members OF
the legislature with suspicion, but the
U nion does not care to be fashion.
able. There is host Of newspaper
correspondents at the capitol this
winter, but we venture the assertion
that our Mike will hold his own with
the best of them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

The only incident worthy Of note
in. the proceedings of the house on
Thursday, says q Washington dis.
patch, and which caused a good deal
of amusement, was discussion of the
forthcoming African hunting trip OF
President Roosevelt. and reference to
the Ananias club. Pray, what is there
about this tomfoolery that is worthy
of note? The people dc, not elect legis-
lators to sit around and discuss wild
beast hunts or tell snake stories.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

In a letter to the Granite Falls
Tribune Hon. L. II. johnson of Min
neapolis, former speaker of the house,
takes exceptions to the accusation that
he supported the democratic candidate
for governor in the last campaign.
Mr.. johnson asserts that he has sup
ported and voted for every republican
candidate for governor during the
past twenty years. No one who is
acquainted with Mr.. Johnson will &C.
cuse him of disloyalty to his party.
We have always regarded him as a
true blue republican. kf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14
an UNANsWElRlaABHE ARG UnEYr.

IN UNANsWERABIE ARGUMENT.
5 Minnesota $ tax commission is com
posed OF three capable men-Messrs.
Lord, McVey and Hall. It.. will be
readily conceded that Mr.. Hall in
point OF ability is, to say the least,
the equal of his colleagues. In the
forthcoming report of the commission
to the legislature it is understood that
Messrs. Lord and McVey will recon-
mend tonnage tax in preference to
an ad valorem tax for iron ore. Mr..
Hall dissents. He takes strong
grounds in favor of an ad valorem
tax and advances several powerful
arguments in support of his conten.
tion, the most important Of which, in
our Judgment, is the following:
"A tonnage tax is levied upon the
ore actually mined Tor shipped) in
each year. If it is a year of pros
perlty with a large and unusual de-
mand for iron and steel, the output OF
the mines will be large, resulting in a
correspondingly large revenue from
the tax. If the year is one of depres-
slon' panic Or stagnation, the output
Will be small and the revenue CORE
spondingly small.
This would result in a perennial
uncertainty as to the amount OF
revenue the public would derive from
this source which would be at all times
embarrassing. The state, county and
assessment districts which are entitled
to the proceeds of the tax may or NAV
not have a large income therefrom in
any one year. Their respective
treasures may have surplus or a
deficit depending entirely upon the
prosperity or depression of the iron
and steel business for that year.
In any year in which there is a
surplus OF revenue by reason of a
large output of the mines, such sur
plus is apt to be squandered for un.
necessary public purposes. It is not
the habit of the governing bodies in
American counties or municipalities
to allow surplus to rust in the public
vaults. In any year in which there is
q deficit in the revenue nv reason If a
small output of the mines, such deficit
must be made good by increased taxes
upon the real estate and personal
property not included in the iron
properties.
"The existing ad valorem system
presents no such uncertainty in the
public revenues. They are practically
fixed and determined each year and
are not dependent upon the fuctua-
tions of the iron and steel market -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

President Judson of Chicago uni
versity says that more attention
should be given to character training
in the public schools. He declares
that "the proper training of character
should be put into practice in every
school room in the land, that it should
be made a part of the training of every
professional teacher, and should be
foremost in the thoughts of all to
whom are intrusted the destlnies of the
young" DR.. Judson's sentiments are
worthy of consideration.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Some sensational testimony came
out in the Riddell-Riley election con-
test case involving the Office of sheriff
OF Itasca county. William Schultz OF
Sand Lake testified that one man
voted six times under as many differ
ent names. This reminds us of the
"good old days" in Galveston, Texas,
when man was permitted to vote in
every ward of the city provided he
cast the "right' ballot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

a man g, il il lNl',ewington Center. Conn,
claims to have discovered method Of
making : good grade Of paper from
sugar cane. Others say they can make
it from cornstalks, psmpas grass
straw, ETC., at small cost. Then Why
don't they make it and enter into COM
petition with the paper trust? There
would be millions in it. 5.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Amendments to the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judiciary appropriation
bill, reported to the senate by the com
mittee on finance, propose an increase
OF the salary of the president of the
United States from $50, 900 to 800, OOC
per annum and that of the vice presi.
dent from s12,oo to $4,000. These
salaries are none too high for the
president and vice president of the
greatest nation on earth. 3s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

A copy OF the Duluth News Tribune's
book of cartoons for 1909, containing
selection which has appeared in
that paper during the past year, has
been received at the Union Office.
The cartoons are Handy's handicraft.
Handy is the caricature artist of the
News Tribune and he holds place in
the front rank of journalistic Illus
traitors. The News Tribune's book
for 1909 is a splendid art production.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Dozens of papers in the state are
complaining because Governor John
does not remain at home and attend
to his duties instead of travelling
about the country delivering lectures.
But then there is nothing for him to
do at home unless he sits around and
twiddles his thumbs. So far as duties
are concerned they all devolve upon
Mr.. O'Day, Mr.. O'Grimmer and the
other members of the kitchen cabinet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

II the Office Of bank examiner is tos
be created BY !. the legislature this
winter the Union takes pride and
pleasure in nominating Frank Stacy
for the position. Frank is 6nancier
Of no mean ability. Besides he IS
handy with his pen, as witness his
handiwork in the governors message.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Since the employees pro6t-sharing
plan was introduced by the United
States steel corporation in 1908 the
workmen who purchased stock have
received in dividends AID bonuses the
sum of $4,000, 900. 1t would be better
for the working man were there more
'grasping, soulless" corporations OF
this kind in the country.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Survivors of the earthquake in Mes.
sina have decided upon an immediate
reconstruction of the city and the re.
establishment of the civic administra.
ton, and this in the face of predictions
by scientists that a recurrence OF
seismic disturbances will continue for
period of at least three years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

a copy of No l, volume l, Of La
Follette's Weekly has been received.
The contents of the magazine give no
Immediate Indication OF setting the
world on fire, as might have been ex.
pected by those who took cognizance
of the advance advertising sheets.
The articles are commonplace, lack
originality, and are decidedly
fat. 'E'a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Dear old Lunnon has brought out
the latest sartorial sensation in the
shape of pants with wide velvet cuffs
at the bottom of the legs. We would
suggest the Beau Brummel of Mime
sota-Governor John-as the proper
person to introduce the fashion into
this state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

There appears to be as. many fac
tions in Chinatown, San Francisco,
as there are in some of the churches
of the country. Twelve factions of
ehinks recently entered into pact at
that place to keep the peace for twelve
months.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

So it turns out that Senator Tillman
was followed about the country by
secret service men at the ipstigation
of President Roosevelt. If they kept
up with Ben's gait they certainly went
some. 49, 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Notwithstanding the four to one
guess of the supreme court there is not
a sane and sensible man in the state
who honestly believes that q majority
of the votes cast in the 1906 election
was in favor of the wide-openf tax
amendment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

In it's twenty-five Years Ago.
column the Duluth Herald chronicles
the dissolution of partnership of the
firm of Champagne & Porter. Pre-
sumably the result of too much fer
mentatiOn.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

We had supposed that Frank Day
was the de facto governor of Mime
sofa but it appears from Labor Com
missioner Williams expose that Har-
vey Grimmer is also it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Bob La Toilette has issued the first
number of his weekly Magazine. y
1t contains sixteen pages and the
cover bears the motto, ''Ye shall know
the truth and the truth shall make you
free" Bob's troubles have COM
menced T''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

Judge Calvin L. Browns dissenting
opinion in the tax amendment case is
sound law and good common sense.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

The president is now engaged in his
annual occupation of exploding bombs
in the halls of congress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14
Tough Legislative Sinners

S-.s..:. @<s
Tough Legislative Sinners
The bigger the sinner, the more
prayers there are offered for him.
This was APPLY illustrated by the large
number of aspirants for the position
OF chaplain of the legislature this
winter. Walker Pilot.
Governor Johns Veracity Questioned.
John W. Olsen has stepped out of
the Office of state superintendent of
schools into that of dean of the state
agricultural college. There was no
politics in the appointment of Mr..
Olsen, says Governor johnson. (?)
-Roseau Times.
Educators Wanted to Get Rid of Him.
1t would be real interesting and in
structive for Dean Olsen of the farm
school to print autograph copies of a
few of the many letters written by
educators from all parts of the state,
asking how they could help him get
his present job.-West st. Paul Times.
!.
Condemnation Deserved.
The primary election law has re-
ceived moro condemnation at the
hands of the people than any law put
on the statute books in recent years.
A revision of it's provisions is abso-
lutely necessary if not it's repeal
Brainerd Dispatch.
$3.50.
A Twin City Corporation.
The state fair is nothing more than
a twin city corporation supported by
the taxpayers of the state. It has all
the armless beggars in the state beaten
to standstill in asking for aims, and
then disburses nine-tenths of the funds
among twin city residents. -vesta
Censor. ss1 3A: scGA.s
tz$s ss* + 80
Anent tho snob. sss3sl %3
The most despicable human being is
a snob. Be natural and do not try to
give the impression that you are so
much better than all creation. You
are never given credit for more than
your exact worth and if.you are prig-
gish your better qualities are entirely
overshadowed. Swift County Review.
4. (. +
Billy Has Mind of His own.
WE Williams, state labor commits
sioner, will tell Gov. johnson a few
things before he walks the plank, and
at the same time enlighten the legis-
Ilative body q little. Billy Williams,
las he III stffectionataly called nv his
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
Beneath Notice.

Beneath Notice.
A lying man has no standing;
people won't even take the trouble to
sit up and notice im.-Walker Pilot.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14
THE PRINCETON UNION
~ &. Q. DUNN.
! P~blishod Ev0rv Thxroday.
r1aM8- o. 90 Pen YEAR in ApvANoE.
ol.48 II NOT PAID IN ADVANCE.
opstoE. FIRST ST EAST OF CouRTHoU8R.1
4 a.. STAPLES, THOS. II. PROWSR
oasiness Manager. i'- Hditor.

The ostensible declination by Olsen
of the agricultural college deanship
diffuses an Odor of fox.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14
BilIy Has a Mind of HIS own.

Billy Has Mind Of His Own.
w. 81. Williams, state labor commits
sioner, will tell Gov. johnson a few
things before he walks the plank, and
at the same time enlighten the legis-
lative body q little. Billy Williams,
as be is affectionately called by his
friends, is good labor commissioners,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14


Slater Is Frank Days Best Appointee.
Edward K. Slater in Martin County
Sentinel: It lies with us whether We
shall be just as mean and niggardly
as we can be and keep out of Jail, or
whether We shall fill such niche in the
world that when our activities shall
cease our acquaintance will mourn
or heave sigh of relief. This is not
entirely a matter of sentiment either.
The business and professional world
is calling for men of ability and agree
able dispositions. The crouch isn't
wanted anywhere, and there is really
only one appropriate place for him
the place where there are no taxes and
no good buttermakers. The law al
lows man to make certain kind of
fool of himself if he so chooses. It
can't prevent him from "souring" on
himself and the rest of the world. It
gives him the inalienable right to
divorce himself from friends and
society, and if he wishes to be dam
phool in general that same law will
protect him in doing so. In fact the
instruments through which the law
operates seem to take peculiar delight
in giving him that protection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-01-14

-
but these things don't count in John
son politics you must boz johnson
tirst, last and all the time, and be ever
ready to take your cue from Frank
Day. But poor Billy had q mind of
his own and now see what it has
brought him to.-Foodwood Broad
axe.