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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Some Of the members-elect to the
Legislature are unduly exercised over
the election ola speaker Of the
house of representatives. 1t matters
little who is chosen speaker or what
section Of the state he halls from
provided he has some knowledge OF
parliamentary practices and is fair.
At best the speakers chair is not a
bed of roses. Is
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

The fact that Mr.. O'Hair, a bald
headed democrat, defeated Uncle
Joe Cannon does not signify that he
is better parliamentarian or pos
sesses more executive ability than
uncle. Mr.. O'Hair was ''born in a
log cabin and raised on farm
while Uncle Joe was born in a pre-.
tentious four-roomed house with a
shingled roof.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

At the ripe old age of 81, Hon.
Henry c. Waite, the last survivor ,of
the men who drafted the constitu-
tlons of our state, passed from earth
at his home near St. CLOUD last
Thursday evening. Mr. Waite had
been resident of st. Cloud for SO
years and figured largely in the bust
ness and political activities Of that
city and the state: True t. his po-
litical convictions and always loyal to
his friends he commanded the respect
and esteem of men of all political
parties. IN 2. (
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Augustin Max, known as ''the
blind banker of Paris,'' has con-
fessed to appropriating to his per-
sonal use 50, 600, 600 of his depositors'
money. The banker seems to have
been recompensed for the loss of
sight by the requirement of very
fine sense of touch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

A nationwide movement of the
women's clubs is being planned tc
bring about the appointment of a
female to an office in Woodrow Will
sons cabinet. With one woman
holding a portfolio the male mem
bers might just as we'll sleep at the
cabinet meetings, for they would
have no opportunity to get in a word
edgewise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Presumably working on the princi-
pie of the old saw that cit takes a
rogue to catch a rogue" the St. Paul
police commission employed a num-
Der OF Burns detectives to shadow
the city detectives. AS result four
of ST. Paul's sleuths have been sum
mari]y dismissed from the force.
This does not necessarily prove, of
course, that either the pursuers or
pursued are rogues.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

The short dairying course, now
being conducted at the state farm
school, offers splendid opportunity
to young men to become more thor
oughly trained in the science of pro-
ducing more and better butter and
cheese and encourages them toward a
better community usefulness.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

That excellent Journal, the Irish
Standard, published by the O'Brien
Brothers Of Minneapolis, has turned
it's twenty seventh milestone and is
firmly established financially and in
the affection Of it's readers. The
STANDARD is one of the cleanest and
best-edited newspapers in the North
west, and richly deserves the success
it has attained. ..... . .<s.zs
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
sG
Bids Wanted.

Persons DESTROYS of furnishing bids
for 40 cords of green maple stove
wood for school house No. l, district
4, and 35 cords of the same kind of
wood for school house No. 2, dis
trict 4, are requested to send in their
bids on or before Monday, December
2, to Andrew Larson,
48-2tc West Branch Creamery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

In Princeton village 81. "A per cent
of the votes cast at the recent cleo
tion were in favor of the good roads
amendment. That is a record I'M
surpassed by that of any voting pre-
cinct in the state save Lake Fremont
in Sherburne county, and there the
vote was unanimous for the amend
ment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Woodrow Wilson needs exercise and
is riding bicycle, says a Princeton,
N. j., dispatch. If he is in need of
real exercise we advise him to saddle
and mount the democratic donkey.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

1t was predicted awhile ago that
cereals would continue to be i'm
ported from Europe despite the big
grain crop here. The prophet proba-
bly, had in mind the Spring-Rice that
is to be cast into our midst.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
Part of the snow.

"'ow's yore little boy gettin' on, Mrs
Slack?'
Every well indeed. 'Es entered the
theatrical profession now
"Oh! Wot parts e takin'?''
swell, e amt exactly takin' a part,
but e fetches the scene shutters beer"
London Answers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Some of Mr.. Bryan's followers
would like TO see him appointed to
a cabinet position. Mr.. Bryan S
foolish actions have earned him a
place in cold storage and we suggest
that he be relegated thereto. He
has become a national nuisance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Roosevelt's plurality over Wilson
in this state was only 10, 1874. Roose-
velt's total vote was 125, 1856. Eight
years ago he had a plurality of l61,-
464 over Alton B.. Parker, and a ma
jority of l4O, 442 over all the other
presidential candidates in this state.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

So Governor Wilson has promised
to call an extraordinary session of
congress in April to rip the tariff
schedules to pieces. The result of
the dissection is mere matter of
guesswork, but time will tell US
whether it proves beneficial or not.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Between the nightly banQuets of
the Limburger club in St. Paul and
the Lutefisk club in Minneapolis the
effluvia from the boiled Cabbage club
at Midway has been practically OBJ
liberated. =.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

J. A. A. Burnquist, lieutenant
governor elect, has difficult task to
perform, and unless he uses every
discretion in the appointment of SEN
ate committees he is liable to burn
his fingers. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

A Fort Peck Indian squaw and her
daughter have one of the finest agri-
cultural exhibits at the Northwest
ern Products exposition. These
dusky daughters of the soil set forth
a splendid example for some of the
white farmers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Surely the people of Minnesota are
entitled to short respite from poll
tics. But already the ambitious
politicians are planning and schem-
ing for the next election. Why not
give the people a rest for time at
least?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

.s Z, ~ + ...g j
Larz Anderson. whoever he may
be, has been appointed ambassador
to Japan to succeed Charles Page
Bryan. Mr.. Anderson's name has
the right ring to it for the job. At
least he should have no difficulty in
rapidly acquiring proficiency in the
Jap language.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

A fair exchange is no robbery.
Ringdal carried Governor Eberhart's
home county of Blue Earth, while
the governor carried Ringdal's home
county of Polk,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

The lamest duck that has ever
dragged it's lacerated body up Salt
creek is one peevy collins. The
voters certainly showed their repudi-
alton of this egotist by driving their
stilettoes of disapproval deep into
his quiyering flesh.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Constitutional amendments should
be adopted by a majority Of all the
voters voting at an election. If
there is an urgent demand for a
change in the fundamental law Of
the state the voters will see to it
that that change is effected. :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Governor Eberhart's plurality is
30,027. Those political pessimists
who dolefully predicted the COVER
nor's defeat have another guess COM
ing. -. $780,. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

Roosevelt says his party will
"stick. " Stick the republicans in
the back?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
A "Qefuncter,W

Customer (missing- his favorite wait
er)-Where's Charles today? Waiter
I'm sorry, sir, but 'e's gone. Customer
Gone! Do you mean he's defunct?
Waiter-Yes. sir, an with everything
could lay is lands on.-London
Rkofoh
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

II the election were tobe held over
again Wilson would carry Minnesota
by at least 10000 plurality.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
Neff Would Reform EN-.

Now, then, let us again start the
mems religious movement. It has
been sidetracked during the political
campaign. There were too many hot
contests between the different fac
lions to pay but little attention to
the saving of the souls of the human
family. 1t was dollars-.and some fat
office the candidate was looking af-
ter. Some of you people who have
been treating the Lord shabbily will
have to do some great stunts towards
making atonement for the tall lying
you have been doing in the past
three months. Crystal Union.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
Grocery Bulletin.

Raisins, 13c per lb. or 2 lbs. for. . Csc
Currants, per ID. 10 and 13c
Candied citron, lemon and orange
peel, per h.. ~............3 Doc
Toxic grapes, per Id ..........-1O loo
Walnut meats, per b.. ....... soc
Popcorn, DC per lb. or 3 lbs. for . . loo
Mincemeat, small pail, splendid
H"'ol '''''''-...... .AoC
No. l cream cheese, per lb. &c
Oranges, per doz. .-...... 40 and 55c
Sweet pickles, per doz. .......... .1Oc
Fine dill pickles, per doz :. loo
Apples, per basket. ......... Toe
Winesap apples, per peck. ..... .35c
Jonathan apples, per peck. .... soc
Fine apples, per barrel. ...... SO. 25
Walnuts, per Id. .25c
q. r Npwtnn
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
OPINIONS OF EDITORS;
I Made the Most Noise.

Possibly the loudest noise made at
this recent election was by the silent
voter who was scattered thickly
throughout this entire land. Still
water Gazette. s.s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
1t Will.

And the same people" who elected
MIR. Taft four years ago and have.
now lent their assistance to the cleo
tlon OF Mr.. Wilson will be equally
prompt in turning from their new
favorite if circumstances seem to
Justify a change of allegiance. The
great democratic party is on trial for
the next four years. Mr.. Wilson is
on trial. The whole doctrine of the
new democracy is on trial. Will the
party commit the blunder of again
fumbling a great opportunity2
Cleveland Plaindealer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21

q. b. NeWten,
Headquarters for Groceries.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
Consistent Republicanism?

Martin county is the banner re-
publican county of the state. It
gave a majority for Roosevelt. It
gave the railroad commissioners a
black eye and a majority against
Eberhart. Consistent republican,
ism. Martin County Independent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-11-21
Sound Advice.

The big land show is on at Mime
apolis but any farmer of Minnesota
who gets nutty on anything there
calculated to induce him to sell out
and go west ought to have a guardian
appointed to look after him. If
man in any other state sees some
thing to induce him to sell out and
come to Minnesota well, he will be
displaying good judgment. Madison
Independent Press.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
Who Is the Typical Americana


And yet with great confidence that nominate for
the position Our Most Typical American that sterling Mr.
John Martinez OF Chicago.
His lie Is an open book-and is his abdomen. Thcp ope
Grated upon him Cook County hospital the other day
and found in his stomach almost complete assortment OF gen
eal merchandise which he had swallowed from time TO time IN
the past years winning his the Human Tool
chest
There the proceeds Of the operation lie in the museum OF
the hospital neatly mounted cardboard The following dc
scribcd articles towt Nineteen pocketknves IL nails.
knife blades small watch silver dollar and
other articles too numerous mention.
Mr. Martinez representative citizen for the to
lowing reasons Like the good old II A. he has taken into
the manufactured articles OF the nation
The cutlery represents the steel and the various metal
c6mbines The silver dollar is symbolic OF the money trust
stands for the gentlemen who sell tmcpeces IN
Europe low that they remported and sold IN New York
for less paying freight both ways than the watch trust
makes dealers charge Tor the articles In short Mr.
Martinez which has been achieved by no
other American citizen just what the nation has done
lie has swallowed lot OF manufactures that elsewhere
might have ad in the open competition OF the world and
taken OF themselves.
another respect he represents the celebrated American
system He had pains his stomach times. Still truly Amer
lean When panics he laid them something else
probably agitation Eating knives and all that stuff
hurt me- said Mr. Martinez but sometimes Id get terrible
pains in my stomach"
How truly, how typicaly Americani Do we hear other
nominations Hearing none, Mr. Martinez nominated by
accamation Most Representative Citizeni
The watch had run down So had Mr.. Martinez But the
Almighty Dollar held lis traditional brightness Once
how TYPICAL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
Who's Behind It7

dispatch from tho border that the Mexican reVo
row their Independenee ay When read that dispatch we
saw red and American eagle screamed Let those 1
dare to kill single American. and ;, IL,
m, ,,hoa Who sent that dispatch? And whyG Is there
press agent in the woodpel Were the threats actually made
And were the men who made the threats bona ide revolution
lists? -
Patriotism a noble emotion, but II IS often put 20 an
rnobe Use The patriotism of the British inaed because
Cecil Rhodes wanted the diamond fields that belonged by right
10 the The patriotism OF the japanese aud the Russians
was inaned because Japanese group and Russian group OF
financers wanted Korea which didn't belong to either
Let's be patriotic by all means. But before We get not
under the collar lets be sure what we're getting mad about Is
Il because stray bullet has killed American the Mexican
border Or is because few Wall Street gentlemen want
something that doesn't belong to theme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
Fine, for the Court

lanes BOYD was 10 years old when he was killed AZ inc
Black Diamond mines He LETT poor dependent mother
Now the law-the cold canny old law-says that parents
are entitled to no more damages for the loss Of children a
what aid they might have rendered the family until they reached
the age OF Fl Tho law took the unsympahee view na emu
en lad no moral obligation TO help their mothers after they
reached their majority And industrial commission
followed this respect They refused to give Mrs
Bovd any compensaon-at the rate of SO per montiaer
such time as young James would have become Il.
But here the human comes from court Mrs BOYD
appealcd from the decision OF the compensation commission TO
the superior court And Judge John Main decided that she
had right claim OF SO per month Tor the remainder OF her
life Judge Main took the human view that children
have moral duty of their old mothers after
they become 81 And its mighty encouraging to lind the
human side in while IN court ROOM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
AeeordInu 10 Etlauette.

The members OF a certain colony
OF artists In New York tell OF com.
rade who. though he does pretty
we'll in financial way. is always
hard up"
One day a collector called upon
this artist 10 get him to settle a bill
for picture frames.
II am exceedingly sorry" said
the artist. but ! cannot pay this
bill at present"
Very well. sir. When shall call
again." asked the collector.
IT seems TO me-" suggested the
artist. that Il would hardly be oti.
quetto for you to call again until
have returned the compliment. ~
Harper's Weekly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
IN THE EDITORS MAIL

primaries the Australian ballot be
comes farce. Absolutely no pro
lection Is given tho emplOye. but
an interruptions employer ~ given
an opportunity % Weld the whip u
coercion II will IfS Missouri and
other Eastern states when a citi'
zena name appears on The register
qualifying him 10 vote. he Is given
a blank ticket Of each party. From
these be selects the one hs wishes
10 vote. After fiillng out Il IL re
turned In the usual way, the remain
Ing blanks are folded and handed 10
another official who drops them
into a box especially for blanks.
Thus the ballot IL truly secret. as Il
should be
WALTER THORBUHN.
5000 lngereoli Place, CITY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
How Her Mind Ran.

DR.. Lewis White Allen, the Den
yer psychologist. was talking on
physiology upon the windy, sea
fronting porch of an Atlantic City
hotel.
Also" he said. at has lately been
found that the human body contains
sulphur"
sulphur" exclaimed a girl in q
blue and white blazer. How much
Sulphur Is there then, in a girls
body7'
"Oh." said DR.. Allen, "the amount
varies"
And is that" asked the girl. "the
reason some OF us make SO much
better matches than others ?"-Den
Yer Times.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
Seattle. Wash. Sept IS. 1912.

seattle, Whhhis o'pi' 10 i'A~'
Editor star-Will some OF your
readers kindly inform mo why a
citizen. after having qualified as n
voter. IL not permitted 10 vote be.
fore he openly declares bis poii,icaf
such an act Ia not only very hnmii'
latinR 20 the average American
citizen but Il Is n very dangerous
procedure for large percentage
Of our labor voters Before the
adoption Of the Australian ballot
syHtem Il was well known fact
that many employers Of labor boldly
dlacrlmlnatod against their en-.
ployes because their political belief
aud voting was not ia accord with
his. with the present system Of In
lsrrogatlon being conducted AZ our
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
A SHAVE IN LONDON

District Attorney Whitman OF the Hosenihal
bungiing detectives method London barber
You the London BARBER said the district attorney I'm
heng face he makes effort steer clear Of mouth
aher without idea keeping lips clean
tight that white
hen
American Bond barber shop dig pint
solid white ath Of his mouth with towel Then he said in
a AtfanTied voice
You needn't bother teeth for Old man. st
Dispatch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

Now this portable garage began
the salesman.
Il see the advantages" interrupt.
ed the prospective customer. when
the machine stalls | can haul the
garage out and cover II up. What
are they worth 7''-Pittsburg Post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

Heupecked Don't you think that
the moon has an Influence over
some persons. Every time II gets
full my wife raises the dickens with
me.
More Henpecked-Wcll. what are
you Kicking about? The moon only
gets full once a month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

Tho Brides Mother - What's
Henry been doing to you now?
The Brlde-The worst yet. Every
I me he calls me up on the telephone
he says what he wants TO and then
hangs up the receiver 80 can't
talk back 20 him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

MODERN elegantly furnished
rooma at lowest rates at Hotel Vir.
glnus. Eighth and Virginia, near
Westlake. Elliott 500. go.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

NEW tribe OF cannbals discovered in South America
each having five wives But the real remarkable discovery
will be five-wyed tribe that beef
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

FRESNO republicans formally declare the republican party
to be dead Isn't downright wait for the
oners verdict in November
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

SCOTT BROWN arrested at Vancouver. SAYS he was
paid so commit bgamy High OF husbands coming
down anyhow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

WOODROW WILSON only far the bread and
butter with those Tammany bosses. Bread and butter
hardly ever fatal or corrupting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
CHILDREN NEED "CASCARETS' WHEN
CROSS. FEVERlSH OR CONSTIPATED

cascarets Candy cathar" which
slightest
enses the little conspaed Bowels sweeens the
the.iyer a healthy condition.
children and In
Mothers after giving this gentle thorough
N
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

WE SUGGEST that. in introducing Teddy Senator Borah
should have had something further say than that The is the
most forcefu personality the world The devil himself
all that.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
AN OFFENDING EGG

OFFENDING EGG
'Wateri"
the elderly In accents OF anger and
his table iy tho window
Yea sir" replied the waiter bustilng forward.
swallowed several times quickly before he
could command his voice.
Here takcake this away he roared with effort
Yes. sir" said the walter. 0bigngly. be approached
article, "Andand what shall do with H. alrG
The elderly gentleman menaelngly in his chair.
with ~" he beloved do with itT wiring IT'S neck"
Answers London.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

REBEL GEN. RAJAS notifies Gen Schmyler that his
not going look where they shoot. Now's the
time for the American spectators TO fall back 100 miles from
the border.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17
Nothing Serious
HiOCH


DoQ btafun.
Benny nuil--flili Feathers IL a
solemn looking dos
Harry Hound Yes. he's a melAn-
rholy coiilc.---St. Paul Dispatch.
Chsnqcablc.
DO you try 70 be all things TO all
mony~
n do what can 20 cater TO a
pruference. answered the summer
Girl I've been both a blonde aud
a brunette this past month. Pitts
burg Post
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

9Th meanes' man In Bseleyspors
is old Gale pornlek who stopped
his subscription 20 tn Weekly
Whsnq bceus he decided his wife
could gle along without shelf pa.
per-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-17

Virginia Well, he seems TO b.
able TO make an honest living.
Cynthia--Yes. but heavonsl VIII,
wants TO marry that kind OF a maj
nowadays7