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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Peter Frykman of Opstead, while
doing carpenter work in North Dako-
ia, received an injury to one of his
eyes and is now in Minneapolis for
treatment. It was peculiar accident
"a large nail dropped from a
scaffold above Mr.. Frykman and
penetrated the optic.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Il. G. Taylor and other members of
the family appreciate very highly the
kindness shown them during the ill.,
ness of Mrs. Taylor and at the obse-
quies and take this means of express
ing their sincere thanks therefor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The West Branch Norwegian Young
Peoples society of Freer will give an
ice cream social on Saturday even
ing, August 5, at the Eye place.
Everybody cordially invited to come
and have dish.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

John Dalchow, chairman of the
board Of county commissioners, says
that he never saw better year for
diversified farming-his potatoes,
small grain and corn all promise q
big weld.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Harry Shockley tells US that he re.
Gently served papers on a man in this
town for $4,000 breach of promise
suit. Mr.. O'King, upon being in
terrogated, stated that papers for no
such action had been filed in his office
and, of course, Mr.. O'King ought to
know.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A hundred and thirty tubs of butter
were shipped to New York by the
Princeton Cooperative creamery on
Tuesday-135 tubs constituted the
weeks OUTPUT
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A number of gypsy women were in
town telling fortunes yesterday and
the Unto force found it necessary
to dig down into the missionary box
for 10 cents in order to get rid OF
them. But, after all, that is probably
just as we'll as sending the dime to
Africa to assist in clothing the alb
origines. -" s''7
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The crack rife team of Company G
left yesterday for Lakeview. There
the experts of other companies in the
Third regiment will join them and a
contest will be pulled off between the
teams OF the First, Second and Third
regiments for the regimental cup and
other trophies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

LOST-A parcel containing a house
dress, scissors, sewing bag and
thlmble near Mrs. Sadley's resi-
dence. Finder please return to
o Office. 3O-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

After an enjoyable visit of foul
weeks with friends here, Mrs. Johr
Johnson, formerly of Princeton, re
turned to her home at La Crosse
Wis.,, on Saturday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

My warehouse is now open for the
purchase of potatoes. Bring in your
early potatoes now while the prices
are high. T. F. Scheen. 3l-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The garage Of the Princeton Auto
company has been pretty we'll filled
with machines during the week-the
force Of machinists has been kept
busy making repairs to unlucky cars.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Libby expect to
leave Princeton the early part of next
week. They will first 60 to NIinneap-
oils and from there to Hot Springs,
S. D., where Mr.. Libby will spend a
month or six weeks at the baths,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Rev. J. 0. Fisher will return from
Chicago on Saturday and on Sunday
there will be regular services in the
Congregational church.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Cucumbers are coming in pretty
lively at the Princeton station, says
NJ. M. Stroeter, but the receipts al
several of the Haarmann company's
other stations are light.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday of the
month, as these are the only days you
will ind Nelson, the famous photo
grapher from Anoka, at his studio in
Princeton. 2-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Hiram Whittier has sold his 8O-acre
farm in Greenbush to Nelson Re-
haume, who has entered into posses
sion. The price paid was $1,000. Mr..
and Mrs. Whittier are contemplating
going west, but may decide to settle
in Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

John Swain, who has been here
from Idaho on visit, returned to
that state on Tuesday by way of
Wrenshall, where he has a sister re-
siding.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Frank Hense and wife of Aitki il
called on Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Peter
son on Sunday while passing through
Princeton in their automobile.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. M. J. Brands received a tele-
phone message on Sunday that her
daughter, Mrs. W. b. Thielen, was
very Ill and left for Minneapolis on
Monday Mrs. Thielen and her child
we're poisoned by eating watermelon,
but the child has recovered from the
effects.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Hart Mcclure and
son, Herman, came up from Mime
apolis on Saturday in their automo-
bile to visit Mrs. N. Jaax and family
and returned on Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27
FOUND.

pair of gold-bowed spec
tacles, near Geo. Newton's second
hand store, last Saturday. Owner
may recover property at Wm..
Steadman's, Silver lake.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Payette and
family are visiting friends in ST. Paul
and will return on Saturday. Mr..
Payette is also attending the pho.
tographers' convention in the capital
CITY,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Kopp & Bartholomew will, for ID
days, hold a clearance sale of odds
and ends, commencing Saturday, July
29. Read ad on last page.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Lawrence Tween, who has been en-.
ployed at Bemidji for two years, re.
turned to his home in Wyanett on
Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A. G. Wilkes of Milaca has pur-
chased an Imperial touring car.
Milaca is coming to the front in the
number Of machines owned there, but
Princeton is still far in the lead.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Snow and
daughter, Myra, of Blaine, WASH,
are visiting at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. A. Z. Norton. Mr.. Snow notes
many improvements in Princeton
since he was here last. The first time
Mr.. Snow was in Princeton was IS
years ago.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Have your eyes examined and
glasses fitted by DR.. J. F. HOFFMAN,
the optometrist, who will be at the
Commercial hotel on Friday and Sat-
urday, August and 5.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Joakim Arnesen, the globe trotter,
gave a frst-class entertainment con-
sisting of an illustrated lecture, at
Brands opera house on Saturday
and Sunday evenings, and a large
number Of people greatly enjoyed it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

On Saturday Kopp & Bartholo-
news clearance sale starts. Save
money by taking advantage of this
great twice-a-year event.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

An S-room, two story dwelling
house is being erected by Eaton &
Goulding on the northeast corner of
the Carew property, near the Whittier
school. for Mrs. Whiting.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A number Of Mrs. Oscar Strong's
neighbors held a sewing bee at her
home near Green lake last Thursday
and passed busy afternoon with
needle and thread. Mrs. Strong
served a delicious luncheon at 5
O'Clock
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The butternut trees in the river bot
toms are heavily laden this year and
there will be a big yield of wild cher
ries and grapes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

81. Siren and W. S. Foster we're
elected members of the school board
at Milaca and Godfrey G.. Goodwin
and DR.. W. Soneral at Cambridge.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

An unfortunate young man is Edgar
Englund of Cambridge. Blind in one
eye since birth, he recently received
an injury to the other-as piece of steel
flying into it-which has deprived him
Of the sight of that also.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Ten acres of land, mile
from town, fair buildings and
apple, plum and currant bushes;
$1,000 takes it. Inquire at U n
office. 31-2tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The county board Of audit-W. G.
Doane, Robert H. King and John
Dalchow-is in session this week and
will probably finish work on Satur-
daV
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The village council is doing it's best
to keep the streets in condition by a
frequent application of the spilt-log
drag, but it is obvious to the most
casual observer that sooner or later
crushed rock and gravel will have to
be spread upon these thoroughfares.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Cox of Min.
neapolis were guests of Mrs. Edmisor
this week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The Princeton State bank makes
farm loans at the lowest rate No de-
lay, money ready soon as papers are
signed. 43-tf
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

LOST-An unopened letter addressed
to 7. II. Prowse. Whosoever found
the same is asked to return it to
either the U n i O n Office or drop it
into the mail box at the postoffice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

FOR SALE-Six first-class work
horses, sound in every respect.
Frank Henschel. Call up on Tri-
State phone. 27-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Ellen Orion, who has been
visiting here several weeks, returned
to her home at Preston, Mont, on
Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Tomorrow night a dance will be
given in the M. W. A. hall, Spencer
Brook. The hops at this place are
always enjoyable events.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Fred Manke arrived home on Tues
day evening and will engage in the
potato business during the season.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

FOR SALE-A Splittstoser potato
sprayer, in good condition, has
been used only two seasons. Ma
chine may be seen at S. S. San
ford's farm in town of Prince
ton. 24-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Next Saturday the Princeton Prod
uce company will hold it's annual
meeting at the warehouse and elect
officers for the ensuing year.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Unfortunately DR.. Armitage re-
turned from London too soon-King
George is about to create a new bunch
of peers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Nels Olson left last Thursday for
Pennington, where he has been en-
gagged to execute some brick work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

DR.. J. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist,
will be in town on Friday and Satur-
day, August 4 and 5. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at CONNER
cial hotel l5-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Misses Norlin and Linegren, who
we're visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Orion, left for Minneapolis
and Park River, N. D., respectively,
on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The Woman's Relief association
will hold a picnic in the Umbehocker
grove, near the East Branch bridge,
on August 4. All members are re-
quested to be present and the old SOL
diers and their families are cordially
invited. The picnic will continue all
day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Plummer of Huntsville, Ala,
after a pleasant stay of a couple of
weeks at the summer home of MIR. and
Mrs. S. S. Peterson at Spectacle
lake, departed for the south yester-
day.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Il. F. Mann was down from the lax,
in his automobile on Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Bert Mark came up from st. Paul
on Monday night to resume work in
his fathers store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

II. V. Haglund and Louis Wicen
were in St. Paul on Monday and
Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Andrew Rust of Wyanett enter.
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rust and
other neighbors at dinner on Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

FOR SALE-Seven Scotch collie
pups, 6 weeks old, 81 each. Frank
Wolf, Route 5, Princeton. 30-2tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Wanted, at once, by Kopp & Bar
tholomew, 1000 men and boys to reap
the benefit of their great twice-a-year
sale. See ad on last page.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

If the village council has any spare
cash it wouldn't be bad idea to in
stall a few hitching posts for automo-
hileS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Joseph Donnelly of Minneap-
oils is in Princeton visiting friends
and expects to remain several weeks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

The ladies of the Methodist church
served very nice supper in the base
ment of the edi6ce on Friday evening
and many people partook thereof.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Colvin and son
OF Pocahontas, Iowa, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Davis. They
arrived here on Monday in their
touring car.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27
OF Interest
u
various sources


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
20 snd should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r. G. DUNN. Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

FOR SALE-Two ponies, with or
without harness. Rev. Geo.
Stamm, Princeton. 3O-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

William Nicely was in the twin cities
on business Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

FOR SALE-A nine-room. house and
two lots on Main street. Price
ST, 400. Apply to Geo. E. Rice. l7-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Misses Blanche and Myrtle Har-
rlngton we're the guests of Mrs. Chas.
Foote of Bradford the first of the
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27
WANT COLUMN


20 Notices under this head will be inserted
at one cent per word. No advertisement will
be published in this column for less than Is cts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Sven Collin of Foreston has bought
John Quaid's farm, two miles west
OF that village. Mr.. Quad and his
father-in-law, Chas. Lundberg, will
move to Canada.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Miss Dorothy Darragh of Chicago
is here on a couple of months visit to
her uncle and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. F.
J. Darragh.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Bob Collins of Evansville, Wis.,, is
spending fortnight with his aunt,
Mrs. Chas. Ross.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira G.. Stanley we're
visiting in Duluth over Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27
LOST.

LOST-A black heifer, two years
old, with rope around neck. Finder
please return to L. c.. Hummel's
meat market for reward. 3l-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Miss Olive Lessard is down from
Duluth to spend her vacation with
Mrs. Clair Smith.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Buy your lightning rods-98 per cent
clear copper-at cents a foot from
D. A. Wetter, Long Siding,
MINI. 3O.3tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Miss Mary Huse left on Monday for
a months visit to friends in St. Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Save money by buying your grocer
les from Byers. 29-3tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Harry Van de Riet was down from
Milo last Thursday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Last Thursday Mrs. VIM. Paul and
children returned to their home at
Marble. They we're accompanied by
Miss Laurena Jesmer, who will spend
the remainder of the summer with
friends and relatives there.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A game of ball was played in Anoka
last week between the Christians and
the Whiskies and, of course, the
Christians won. The name in itself
was sufficient to defeat it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Payette's photos are better than
ever. 22-tfc
Inspect our new line of mems and
boys shoes. r. D. Byers. 29-3tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Don't forget that Payette's studio is
open every day. 22-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

A ball game will be played at Mil
AGA this afternoon between the regular
team of that place and the Gophers
"a colored aggregation-of Minneap-
oils. Serenus Skahen has gone up to
participate in the struggle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Nelson's photos please the people.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

PROGRAM
JOINT SESSION OF SCHOOL, AND r11Ao CHEERS OF
MILACA. MIMI. FRIDAY, JULY %
Morning Session al o'Clo
Chorus two numbers Mary G. Tanning, Director
0''''''''' E. Tift Milaca
Music. Princeton High Orchestra
MUSIC Flano Solo,. Lille Fanning
Afternoon Opens at O'clock
remarks Co. sup Fairbanks,
Aooress' R. Princeton
Vlonn Duet''.''' Donald Marshall
Address,, Governor A. O. Fter1a
Paper 1.-THE Duty Of the School Fannie L. Jacobs
Address, Skahen secy Princeton School Board
ADDRESS, Nv
GUY EWING, Co. Supt,
Mile Co.,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

White waists at reduced prices at
Byers'. 29-3tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

IHU RSDA-Y JULY 20, 10
Buy your lightning rods-98 per cent
clear copper-at 8 cents foot from
D. A. Wetter, Long Siding,
MINI. 3O.3tp
Misses Blanche and Myrtle Har-
rington we're the guests of Mrs. Chas.
Foote of Bradford the first of the
week.
Miss Dorothy Darragh of Chicago
is here on couple of months visit to
her uncle and aunt, DR.. and Mrs. F.
J. Darragh.
The ladies of the Methodist church
served very nice supper in the base
ment of the edifce on Friday evening
and many people partook thereof.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Colvin and son
OF Pocahontas, Iowa, are guests of |
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Davis. They
arrived here on Monday in their
touring car.
Sven Collin of Foreston has bought
John Quaid's farm, two miles west
OF that village. Mr.. Quad and his
father-in-law, Chas. Lundberg, will
move to Canada.
A game of ball was played in Anoka
last week between the Christians and
the Whistles and, of course, the
Christians won. The name in itself
was sufficient to defeat it.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Davis will take
their little daughter, Mildred, to the
cities to have her treated for an affec-
tlon of the ear-granulated tissue.
Local physicians advise this course.
E. B. Anderson, Chas. F. Serline,
John Grahek and I. G. Crusoe, prom
inent business men of Mora, came
down in Mr.. Serline's automobile yes
terday to visit old friends and re-
turned the same day.
Mrs. 81. G. Harrington and daugh-
ter, Myrtle, have returned after a
fortnight's visit with the formers
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Larson of
Albert Lea, and her son, E. T. Har-
rington of ZumbrOta.
A ball game will be played at Mil
AGA this afternoon between the regular
team of that place and the Gophers
"a colored aggregation-of Minneap-
oils. Serenus Skahen has gone up to
participate in the struggle.
Last Thursday Mrs. VIM. Paul and
children returned to their home at
Marble. They we're accompanied by
Miss Laurena Jesmer, who will spend
the remainder of the summer with
friends and relatives there.
The Woman's Relief association
will hold picnic in the Umbehocker
grove, near the East Branch bridge,
on August 4. All members are re-
quested to be present and the old SOL
diers and their families are cordially
invited. The picnic will continue all
day.
Peter Frykman of Opstead, while
doing carpenter work in North Dako-
ia, received an injury to one of his
eyes and is now in Minneapolis for
treatment It was a mcmillan accident
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

MIR. and Mrs. A. +. Davis will take
their little daughter, Mildred, to the
cities to have her treated for an afec-
ton of the ear-granulated tissue.
Local physicians advise this course.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

Mrs. b. G. Harrington and daugh-
ter, Myrtle, have returned after a
fortnight's visit with the formers
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Larson of
Albert Lea, and her son, E. T. Har-
ringtOn of ZumbrOta.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1911-07-27

E. B. Anderson, Chas. F. Serline,
John Grahek and I. G. Crusoe, prom
lnent business men of Mora, came
down in Mr.. Serline's automobile yes
terday to visit old friends and re-
turned the same day.
The Washington times., 1911-05-30
LET THE POLICEMEN
UNBUTTON THEIR COATS
To the Editor of THE TINES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Your valuable paper has waged so
many successful battles, in the interest
of Washington and Washingtonians,
that l feel quite at liberty in calling
your attention to wrong and grevious
hardship, which should be corrected
without delav
During the intense heat, we all felt in
the last few days, many comments were
ELECTED by the evident suffering 10
which our policemen were subjected by
the unreasonable regulations of the Po-
lice Department. The average citizen
found life almost unbearable during
that spell, even under a thin coat and
that unbuttoned. Think of what our
policemen must have suffered under a
heavy coat, and that closely buttoned
from top to bottom. l cannot see why
a policeman should be "a thing of
beauty" when the people of Washing
ton are entirely willing for him to be
merely useful" for the beauty can be
eliminated We have a society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals, and It
would seem that we sorely needed one
for the prevention of cruelty to police
men. Uncle Sam, has in the last few
years, made many moves toward pro-
noting the comforts of the letter car
riers, and it is to be hoped that our po-
Iicemen will shortly be permitted to I'M
button their heavy coats when 'it is
90 in the shade A SYMPATHIZER.