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The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Under the new congressional re.
apportionment Minneotsa is given an
additional congressman, aud if there
is no reapportionment in this state be.
fore next election he will have to be
elected at large. Already more than
dozen candidates have been men.
toned, but Hon. L. G. Spooner OF
Morris, mentally and physically,
stands head and shoulders above
them all. Mr.. Spooner is able. fear.
less and independent and would rep.
resent the state with credit in the na-
tional lawmaking body.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

The Foley Independent is now an
all home-print paper. Bro. Nynan
is sensible in making this change, as
he will be enabled to handle the large
number of advertisements which the
paper invariably carries to better ad-
vantage and he will not be at the
mercy Of the ready print trust-he
can select all of his reading matter
and will not have to run ads for
which the trust gathers in the money.
The Independent is one of the best
country weeklies published in the
northwest and the Union is pleased
to see that it is prospering.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
UH4T WOCLD BENEFIT 4LL.

Bob Dunn wants an extra session
OF the legislature so as to enact a five
per cent gross earnings tax. The
only result would be that the legis-
lature would have more monev to
squander foolishly.-Le Sueur News.
Bob Dunn does not favor an etxra
session of the Legislature for any pur-
pose, and has said so repeatedly.
The railroad gross earnings tax may
not be high enough, but to increase
the rate at this time would furnish
the railroads with an additional
reason for maintaining their present
excessive passenger and freight
charges. A material reduction in
passenger and freight rates and
equalizing the same, so that there
would not be such gross discrimina.
tion in favor Of the terminal points,
would be of benefit to the people of
the state generally, but an increase in
the rate OF taxation paid by railroads
would, as the News intimates, result
IN more extravagant appropriations
by the legislature and comparatively
few would be benefited thereby.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
ReSOlutiOns of Coincidence,


Whereas, it has pleased the Su-
preme Ruler of the Universe to call
from our midst our brothers, Abra-
ham Orr and Charles Judkins, and
the grim reaper death has summoned
these brothers to that bourne from
which no traveller returns:
And whereas, these brethren, while
Iaboring among US, were faithful,
earnest, and loyal Masons and up
right and useful men and citizens;
And, whereas, Fraternal lodge and
this community have lost good, true
and loyal citizens and members;
therefore be it
Resolved by Fraternal lodge No.
81, A. F. & A. NJ, that we as lodge
deeply, sincerely and heartily regret
and mourn the loss of these our be-
loved brothers; and be it
Further resolved, that we trust and
believe that it is we'll with our
brothers. and that while they will no
longer meet with US and we can no
longer enjoy their society in this
earthly lodge, yet we hope to join
them in the lodge on high; and be it
Further resolved, that these resolu-
tions be recorded in the records of the
lodge, published, and copy given to
the families of our deceased brethren.
Chas. A. Dickey,
NJ. NJ. Stroeter,
Geo. E. Rice,
Cnmrniktea
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

This reads like a story from Lake.
land, Florida, but it isn't: "Wol1
Kissin OF Duluth, who bought a sec.
tion of Long lake, st. Louis county
when he thought he was buying terra
frma at sale of state land,
conducted by State Auditor Iverson
on May 10, will undoubtedly get his
money back and the setting aside OF
the sale will be asked of the next
legislature. What have you been
trying to do, Sam? .,
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

That confounded question, "What
is Progressive?" is being con-
tinually asked by some fellow or
other. From a study of the proceed
ings of the self-styled "progressives
in congress we have arrived at the
conclusion that they are species of
human crab who will 60 either back
ward or forward to further their own
ends. There are probably excep-
tions, but they are not so numerous
that they are readily di scernible.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
Our St. Paul correspondent, 8

Our St. Paul correspondent, 1.-THE
County Chairman," is always on the
alert for live items of news. Not one
of the city papers makes mention o1
the attempt to buy up and mutilate
every copy of Golfers Weekly of the
issue of July 30 for sale at the St.
Paul and Minneapolis news stands.
The writer was shown six papers in
one book store where the objection.
able article had been scissored out.
Who footed the bill?
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

A total failure of crops in parts OF
South Dakota has decided the agri.
cultural bureau of that state to send
out experts to preach the gospel OF
dry farming to the victims of the
drouth. But what good will that do:
It is too late now to raise crop, and
large numbers of the farmers will
have left that Godforsaken country
ere another year rolls 'round-many
Of them will come to Minnesota, where
a crop failure is unknown.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Anent the punishment meted out to
recalcitrants at the Red Wing train
ing school the report of the state
board of visitors, issued last Friday,
says that the present method OF
whipping, limited to Is strokes a day
with a light leather strap, is in.
effective. This report should have an
important bearing on the Whittier
case.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

At about the same hour on Tuesday
afternoon Senator W. P. Frye of
Maine, and John W. Gates crossed
the great divide that leads to the
hereafter. Senator Frye was states
man of national repute, one who
served his state and the nation ably
and honestly. Gates was one of the
chief captains of high finance, but all
his wealth could not purchase him an
extension Of time when the summons
came.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Two more stars have been added to
the flag, as Arizona and New Mexico
have been admitted to the sisterhood
of states-the bill granting the last
of the territories statehood passed the
senate Tuesday. The only remaining
territory on the American continent
that owes allegiance to the Star
Spangled banner is Alaska.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

The press dispatches tell US that a
revolution is brewing in Cuba. It
may amount to no more than a mere
tempest in teapot if nipped in the
bud, but some of the greatest revolu-
tions in history have been generated
by the Indictment of the populace to
rebellion by a few determined in
surgents such as those who threaten
to overthrow Cuba at the present
time.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

! Great Britain, France and the
United States having signed the inter-
national arbitration treaty for the
peaceful settlement of all disputes
which may arise between them, it
would now be in order for them to
build more battleships and strengthen
their Notifications.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

By inadvertence neither Oklahoma
or the names of it's senator's appear
on page 713 of the legislative manual.
Even the most carefully -edited refer
ence books are not altogether free
from errors.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Red Wing had street carnival re-
Gently but it has decided never more
to be humbugged in like manner. The
street carnival is a delusion and a
snare. People are deluded into the
belief that they are having a good
time while snares are laid for their
pocketbOoks.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

A scarehead in a Minneapolis paper
reads: "Crops Good, Says Chicago
Financier," and then goes on to tell
US that 'crops are good" This i'm
portant information, if authentic, is
of course deserving of scare head,
but what in h does a fnancier know
about crops?
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

There is possibility, says a
Washington dispatch, that Senator
Nelson will not be a candidate for re-
election next year, that he feels he has
given sufficient time to public service.
1t may be that Knute sees boulders
ahead.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
The Riverside Hotel,

Having entered into possession of
the Riverside hotel I am now pre-
pared to cater to the peoples wants
and solicit a share of their patronage.
[ shall endeavor to give my patrons
satisfaction at all times-the service
will be of the best. Try the Riverside
hotel under it's new management.
Alex Simpson. Prom.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Admiral Togo of the Japanese navy
has been sightseeing in New York
city and, from the reports in the daily
press, the officers deputized to accom-
pany him must have shown him how
to 60 some.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

Grove E. Wilson, former political
writer on the St. Paul Dispatch, is
making the Redwood Gazette an ex-
ceedingly live paper.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

The Rev. DR.. Aked tells US that the
east does not ''respond to religion. -
Still, the REV." Billy Sunday made
it pay while he was there. Upon
second thought, however, it may be
that Billy does not preach religion.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

There was an interlocking of horns
between Ralph Wheelock and At
torney General Simpson the other
day but Ralph withdrew his insinua-
tions-crawished, as it were-and the
fray came to an end without either
drawing blood.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

1t is an open secret in Twin City
political circles that Sam Van SAINT
aspires to succeed Knute Nelson in
the United States senate. Unthink-
able. Van SAINT is putrid remi-
niscence.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

DR.. Wiley had better be on his
guard-the public poisoners may de-
eide to hire an anarchist to sum-
marily remove him.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
BY r. G. DUNN.

Oleaginous Frank Day and Ole O..
Sageng would make mighty slippery
pair to draw to.
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10

The Minneapolis Journal tells US
that ''the police are busy chasing
thieves" 1t should have added,
"but they scarcely ever catch one."
The Princeton union., 1911-08-10
MARKET REPORT

The quotations hereunder are those
prevailing on Thursday morning at the
time of going to press:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
BARONS PLAY TORONTO FRIDAY AND ,SATURDAY-NO GOOD NEWS RECEIVED YET FROM CHICAGO OR PHILADELPHIA

The bold Barons had a wet day of 1t yesterday, and as a result the trip to Tuscaloosa was to no purpose.
 The team returned last night disap- pointed for the annual outing to Tus- caloosa has always been a pleasant one. But the ground was wet and the rain was still falling when the hour for play rolled around. The wind was high and the spirits of all were low. No spectators had arrived
 The game was thereupon called off.
 The Barons will practice among them- selves today and tomorrow, and on Fri day and Saturday will meet Toronto of the Eastern league. Manager Molesworth expects to win these games, and will en- deavor to get his team in f1rst-class con- dition for the struggles. Phelan, as stat- ed yesterday, Is a trif1e under the wealth. CT. but he will be all right for the To- ronto battles.
 When Manager Molesworth reached the city he hastened to baseball headquarters but there were no telegrams received from either the White Sox of Chicago or the Quakers of Philadelphia.
 Something may drop at any time, how ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
WILL TEAMS SCRAP
 FOR THE CASTOFFS

Chattanooga, April 4.-"The Lookouts will remain exactly as they are until May 15," said Manager Billy this morn ing, "and there will be nothing do- ing in the way of trades and deals until that time" This announcement by Manager Billy should effectually quiet the many vaporous rumors which have been prevalent here during the last few days in regard to all sort of monde script trades and deals which 1t has been alleged by the local wiseacres the Chattanooga club had on tapis.
 Manager Billys announcement means that until May 5 the Lookouts' squad will be composed of Benton. Coveleskie, More, Demaree and Carmichael, twirl- ers Higgins and LaFitte catchers; Lis ter, Hulswitt, Sentell, Murch and Per ry, inielders, and Zacher, Collins and Cannell, outfielders
 Instead of being bothered with d dearth of championship material, Mana ger Billy enjoys the unique distinction of being worried with surplus of 1t, and the one troublesome question which now confronts him Is how to get rid of it without streng thening the other clubs in the league, as it is not believed that any of them will waive on the surplus material which the local management possesses. The avidity with which Nash . vile gobbled up Viola, the most inferior man the Lookouts had under contract, may give some idea of the wild scram- ble which will ensue for the possession of the Lookouts' other castoffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS
Louis Mann at Shubert

There is every reason to anticipate a night of uncommonly good cheer at the shubert theatre on Wednesday and Thursday with special Wednesday mat inee when William A. Brady will offer MT. Louis Mann in his newest, and from what can be learned, most emphatic comedy success, "The Cheater," which, for five months created the most up- roaring kind of merriment at the Lyric theatre, New York, and which ever since leaving the metropolis has left a laugh ing trail behind. Memories concerning the beautiful performance given by Mr. Mann in this city in 'The Man Who Stood Still," which will also be presented, still finger with delightful satisfaction, and none can say otherwise than MT. Mann is one of the most finished actors ever seen in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
QUINCY DEFEATED
 IN BASEBALL HOPES

Chicago, April 4.-After paying $2o" for Its release from the Central league to Join the Three-I league. Quincy, lll was thrown out of the latter league by a decision of the National Baseball commission today. The decision came after a bitter fight in progress TOT several months. Representatives oi Quincy stated they would file a de- mand with the National commission for protection" and falling, they would take the question to courts and if pos sible tie up the league unless given a place in the 1911 schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
HUNTSVILLE FAST
 SIGNING PLAYERS

Huntsville, Ajril 4.-(special. )-Applica- tions are still coming in from all direc- tions to Manager J. V. Campbell for places on the Huntsville ball team. Campbell knows nearly all of the ball players who are appying, and he is pick ing young and ambitious men. His team will be composed of young and ambitious players who are trying to make good in the game and not merely working for their salaries. Among those engaged by Manager Campbell to report here by April 15 are Newt Hahn, formerly with the Blue Grass league, who Is expected to do most of the backstop work; Oscar Schmidt, an outfelder from the Blue Grass league; Brennan, who has been recommended for the pitching staff by Schwartz at Nashville; Lehning, short stop; Green, a second baseman from Pennsylvania, formerly with the Virginia Valley league; Jones, a pitcher from Nashville, and Jere DeVay, an out fielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
HOLD FUNERAL OF
 DR. 5. A. KNAPP

Washington, D. C., April 1.-The fun eral of Dr. S. A. Knapp, widely known expert of the Department of Agaicul- ture, was held at the Foundry Church yesterday, and the body taken to his old home at Ames, Iowa, for burial.
 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Rep resentative Ransdell of Louisiana; Wal ter Page editor of Worlds Work, and others paid eulogies to Dr. Knapp at todays services. Colonel Ransdell pie tured his magnificent service to the south, as a pioneer in the rice industry which he introduced and aided in de- veloping into an industry involving mil- lions of dollars, as a leader in the tre- mendous fight against the cotton boil weevil, and in farmers demonstration work generally and leader in the de- partment of agriculture, the department most important to the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
COUNCIL HOLDS
 FINAL SESSION

Montgomery, April 4.-(Special. 1.-The city council of Montgomery met last night for probably the last time in the history of the city, for one week from today the city will be under the rule of the new commission form of government
 The business transacted tonight by the old aldermanic body was mostly of a minor matter. several street paving mat ters having been disposed of and other business of little importance.
 Only two members of the present city council are expected to serve under the new form of overnment-Alderman Wal ter R. Brassell, who will be appointed one of the commissioners. and Alderman J. T. Letcher, who will probably suc- ceed c. P. Mcintyre as city attorney. MT. Mcintyre will also be appointed one of the commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
TAFT WILL SPEAK TO
 METHODIST MEETING

New York, April 4.-Presdent Taft will deliver an address at meeting of Meth
 odists to be held in the Hotel Astor hert on April 27 Dr. Prince, who was received by Pres
 ident Taft in Washington on Saturday last
 brought back from the President the
 following letter to Bishop Charles w.
 Smith and the members of the confer
 ence:
 "Gentlemen: l thank you for your ap- proval of the general arbitration treaty
 between Great Britain and this country
 and for embodying 1t in formal declar- ation."
 Former Congressman John E. Andrus
 of Yonlzers announced a conditional gift
 of $50,000 to the old preachers fund of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
SCHRECK SAYS MORRIS WILL
 WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT

superiority over the white man and predict that Morris will be champion some day. He had 1t on me in height, weight, reach and strength. I could not do anything with him. He is g. powerful fellow and in the clinches wrestles his opponent around like he was playing with him. I am good wrestler myself, but I could not do anything with the Oklahoma wild man. He fouled me twice, but there was no use kicking. I can't say just what would have happened had I won on Q foul, as the whole town was pulling for Morris to win. I found the sports of Sapulpa to be a fine set of fel
 lows and I was treated right royalty, for which I return my sincere thanks. When my leg gets better will go back to Oklahoma to fight Jim Flynn or some other good heavyweight, as they are anxious to see what I can do against a man somewhere near my size"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05

Cincinnati, April 4.-"With the nec- essary ring experience Carl Morris will beat Jack Johnson when they meet. Morris is the Terrible Turk of the prize ring and too stropg for all the heavyweights." declared Mike Schreck last night. Schreck is back from Sa- pulpa, Okla, where he fought Morris. He is unable to walk as result of a sprained ankle received in Tuesdays battle. Mike says the ring was a crudely' constructed affair, and the can vass covering on the floor was very loose. which caused Mike to trip and hurt his leg.
 Morris needs few more fights to take off the rough edges" continued Mike. then he will be about ripe for the big show. I do not think that Jack Johnson is strong enough to show his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
TARIFF CAUSES A
 DIVIDEND REDUCTION

New York, April 1.-The wholesale dry goods firm of H. B. Claflin company, a subsidiary of the United Drygoods com pany, today reduced its quarterly divi- pany makes the following statement
 Tn view of the probability that de- pression, which has existed for more than year in the primary textile mar kets, will continue so long as tariff changes are in prospect, 1t seems wise at present to make the regular rates of dividend on the common stock 6 per cent per annum and to pay ex-dividends when earnings warrant additional distribu- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
POINTERS TO RANDOM

We have heard a great deal recently concerning the poor attendance on the games played here recently between Howard college and Vanderbilt.
 Tn the first place the games were rot ten.
 True enough, Howard played worse than Vanderbilt, but Vanderbilt's work was very rotten-when the fine points are considered.
 Nashville itself some times sends very few people to witness athletic contests.
 A coupi- of seasons ago, Manager Schute took the basketball team of the Birmingham Athletic club to meet the basketball team of Vanderbilt.
 By the contract the Birmingham team was to receive 50 per cent of the gate receipts.
 , Manager Shute got away with $9.25.
 This Cholly Frank is a great manager. You have always known that, eh?
 A good thing, however, cannot be said too often.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
INFANT EMPEROR
 ISSUES BIG EDICT

Uekin, April 4.-An imperial edict is- sued today in the name of the infant emperor assumes for him supreme con- mand of the army and appoints the prince regent generalissmo~ until the em- peror attains his majority.
 The proclamation is the most Simpor- tant of a series of edicts by which the throne has gradually raised the military standard It reviews at length the va lorious history of the ancestors of the present dynasty and intimates that dan gers are lurking about the frontiers It declares the necessity of a great army and demands that the families discon- tinue the selfishly seeking their own in- terests and unite, as every family will rsuffer if conquered. It announces a new military programme.
 If fulfilled the proclamation will prove historical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
TAFT CONFIDES IN
 NEW DEMOCRATS

Washington, April 4.-President Taft began today to take the democratic members of the house committee on foreign affairs into his confidence in re- gard to the movement of troops to the Mexican border. He talked over the reason for the troop movement with Representative Sulzer of New York, who is to be chairman of the committee; Flood of Virginia, and Garner of Texas.
 Mr. Sulzer carried away portfolio containing mass of papers relating to the situation in the southwest. He re- fuses to discuss what they contained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
FRANK CONSULTS
 WITH BENNETT

Memphis, April 4.-(Special.) )-Manager Frank of the New Orleans baseball team consulted with G. C. Bennett, practical owner of the franchise, here Tuesday on financial matters pertaining to the future of the club. Frank admitted he had ne- gotiated with Hugh Jennings for sale of First Baseman Johnson, but denied that any deal had been consummated. He believes Johnson will prove the sensa- ton this season on a par with Joe Jack sons career. Manager Bernhard and Manager Frank conferred but no trades were contemplated. according to state- ments of both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05
"The Wolf" at the Bijou

There is sustained dramatic interest. an abundance of melodrama of the high scenes in '"The Wolff at the Bijou this week, probably the finest play that has been to that theatre this season. There are performances every night this week and matinees Thursday and Saturday. Next week the great favofite production. "Brewsters Millions." produced by Fred erick Thompson. It is the dramatization of the book of George Barr Mccutcheon' and tell of the efforts of Monte Brew ster to spend s1,O0O000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-05

Now Frank, on account of the ap- proach of the real season is giving his men some real batting practice.
 In other words, his regular pitchers are lacing them across. The Pelicans are seeing real curves and real everything else which is in a fingers repertoire.
 They will be ready to smash the ball when the first game of the season rolls around.
 And aonther thing.
 Frank believes that coaching is a val uabe factor in the winning Of games.
 He is coaching three or four of his men for the coaching jobs.
 He will always have a live man who understands baseball, and whose pudg- ment is good on the coaching line when a run wants to go over.
 These little things win pennants.
 They say that Connie Mack is the only man in the world who could have won a pennant with the Athletics.
 That may be true but Bender and Evers look mighty good H. w. R.