The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-12-14


will be directed at crushing it If pos
sible. Last week the women inter
ested in the suffrage movement did
much canvassing among the executives
ABOARD the governors special and it is
reported were so encouraged by the
reception accorded their efforts that
they will begin soliciting funds at
once in aid of the cause The Brew.
ers' association, like the German
American alliance, is opposed to the
movement and will join in the work
of putting it out of business.
!. !. !.
What has become of the Anti-Saloon
league? This question is asked quite
often these days, but no one so far
has come forward in it's defense. Those
who claim to know say that the asso-
citation is still in existence and that
the chief cause of it's temporary retire.
ment is a lack of funds. Passing the
nat realized the league thousands of
dollars in the past, but of late there
has been lack of interest and those
most active in it's behalf have been
compelled to await, what they say,
will be an early awakening.
!. !. \
The 1911 law providing for a. straight
tax of 3 mills on moneys and credits
is realizing all that was claimed for
1t and the state tax commission is
happy in consequence. Figures Just
compiled show a jump in this class of
assessments from $13,0O0,OOO to over
$10O,OOO,O00. Practically every county
in the state came forward with an
Increase. In times past money and
credits were taxed the same as other
property.
!. J. J.
Congressman Sidney Anderson of
the First district is not regarded very
highly in the East and some of the un-
complimentary things said of him by
the Eastern papers are being widely
copied by Southern Minnesota papers.
To several of the Eastern editorials
attacking him he has made vigorous
answer. The Eastern papers refuse
to see how an enlightened and pro-
gressive state like Minnesota would
turn down a man like James A. Taw-
ney for an unknown. They insist that
there must have been a mistake. The
mistake, however, is perfectly Salts
factory as far as Mr. Anderson is con-
cerned
!. !. !.
Cold watches, watch charms and sill
yer loving cups are the chief feature
of the prizes being awarded this week
by the state dairy and food depart
ment in the matter of the annual con-
vention of the State Gamers associa-
ton, which is being held at the old
state capitol in St. Paul. Banners
were formerly given away, but the de-
partment says that watches and other
jewelry is more appreciated by the
winners. More than a dozen prizes
will be given by the department.
!. !. =
Henry Rhines of Mora may shy his
caster into the ring for the Republican
nomination for secretary of state.
Friends brought word to the Twin
Cities the carly part of the week that
he had his eye on the job. Mr.. Rhines
was the leading county optionist in
the last legislature. He has also been
talked of in the past for lieutenant
governor.
+ + !.
Frank White of Elk River is the lat
est to be mentioned for state immigra-
ton commissioner. However, as Mr..
White is 4 member of the legislature
there is doubt as to his eligibility.
He was in attendance at the St. Cloud
meeting, but refused to discuss the
talk concerning his reported candi-
dacy.
\ !. !.
Though I have been inclined to dis.
count the report that State Auditor
lverson would not be adverse to TAX
ing fling at the Republican guberna-
torial game should the demand for
third candidate grow, I will have to
say that he is showing more than or
binary interest in the gossip concern
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to discuss the gubernatorial situation
and he keeps a close eye on the Cos
sip appearing in the papers.
!. !. !.
Governor Eberhart will return from
his Eastern trip this week and, &C
cording to members of his official fam
lily he will be pretty much at home
for the next few weeks. He is be-
coming tired of the travelling game
and wants rest. Governor Johnson
put in the first three years of his off,
cial life visiting every county in the
state and boosting Minnesota in dis
tant parts whenever the opportunity
presented itself, but it is said that
Governor Eberhart has twice the mil
age to his credit. Some persons have
been inclined to criticise him because
of his continued absence from office,
but Governor Eberhart is not letting
that fact worry him much. He be-
leves that the governor of a state