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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
AMERICAN NAVY IN
fine FIGHTING TRIM
Army Field Guns Are as Good
as Any in the World.

Washington, Dec. BLOSSOMS drawn
from the European war we're discuss
ed before the house military and naval
committees by Brigadier General Gro
zier, chief of ordnance of the army,
and Rear Admiral Badger of the
general staff.
Brigadier General Crozier said the
United States never would have use
for guns similar to the great howitzers
with which the Germans demolished
.Belgium's forts and asserted the
American field guns were as good as
any in the world.
Admiral Badger told the naval COM
mittee that ''ship for ship the United
States navy is equal to, if not better,
than that of Germany or any other
nation" Answering questions, the ad-
miral gave his idea of why the Brit
ish navy is content to keep the Ger
man fleet "bottled up" instead Of
forcing an engagement.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Senators and representatives in
congress have for years abused the
Thanking privilege. This week we re-
ceived through the mails a printed
copy of a speech delivered at ST..
Louis, Missouri, a couple of months
ago by Rome G. Brown on judicial
recall. 1t went through the mails
free on Senator McCumber's frank.
Considerable economy could be
practiced in the postal department
without impairing in the least the
efficiency of the service. Tons of
literature are sent through the mail
every year on which no postage is
paid. If this waste were eliminated
it might be possible for the govern
ment to exist without competing
with printers in printing return
cards on envelopes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

public. 1t seems to US that during
the last few years public officials
have devoted more time and energy
to getting the tenure of their offices
extended and getting their salaries
increased than they have to the
duties they were elected to perform.
In every single case that a salary has
been increased or the term of an
office extended, it has always been
the result of official lobbying and
never in response to demand on
the part of the people.
"Every effort looking toward in
creasing the power of oficialdom and
lessening the power of the people
should be froWned down upon. There
are worse things than public extra>-
agance; there are worse things tran
public Wastefulness; there are even
worse things than public corruption,
and one of them is the taking away
from the people the right of control
over the affairs of the people,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

A man who casts his vote for Cor
don and then votes against county
option, proves beyond a doubt that
he is voting according to his honest
convictions and not from dictation.
Walker Pilot.
by the same token cannot a men,
Der vote for Mr.. Flowers and also
vote for county option? The Pilot
truly says that. "both Flowers and
Gordon are men we'll equipped to
preside over the next house, Then
why not elect speaker on
his merits without dragging in
the question of county option:
County option, according to our way
of thinking, is being overworked in
the speakership contest.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10


Various articles are now being
written relative to the state of pre-
paredness of this nation for war. 1t
is very evident that this nation is
none too we'll prepared; that it is a
military cripple when compared to
the more powerful nations of the
world. In view of the fact that
statistics show that we expend
almost as much On our army as does
Germany or France, the inadequate
means of defense of this nation are
difficult to understand. A thorough
and systematic investigation of mill.
tary expenditures might cast some
light on the matter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

European war news continues to
be extremely contradictory. One day
the Russians have overwhelmed the
Germans and annihilated several
army corps, the next day the Ger
mans have routed the MuscoYites
and captured 1000 men: And SO
it goes. There is one thing certain,
however, fighting. is still in progress
and thousands of lives are being
sacrificed daily. IT,. =:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

F. j. Hickey, a life prisoner in
Sing Sing prison, has: offered him
self as a sacrifice for incubation with
cancer germs to ascertain whether
the disease is contagious in the hope
that sufferers therefrom will be ben
Gifted. H Hickey was convicted of a
murder committed under revolving
circumstances, and his action at this
time demonstrates that no man is
so degraded but what some goodness
exists in him. 80. .,r
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
NO MORE -4PPOINTITE OFFICIALS

NO MORE 4PPOINTITE OFFICIALS.
In discussing the legislation pro-
posed by the efficiency and economy
commission to cheaper, simplify and
render more efficient the state gov
eminent, Frank Eddy, in the Sank
Centre Herald, objects strenuously to
the creation of any more appointive
Offices to be filled by theoretical,
high-salaried fgure-heads and tersely
states his objections, in these para.
graphs F..
"We are strongly of the opinion
that not a single office now elective
should be made appointive. Indeed,
we think that some of the appointive
positions that now exist should be
made elective. An appointive ofticia
owes his allegiance to the .appointive
power while an elective official owes
his to the people that elected him,
and if he: does: not remain true tc
that allegiance, the people have a
remedy within. their own hands.
!sHsNor are vein favor of extending
the terms of the elective officials,
A. faithful -. competent, obligine
official has no trouble in getting re-
elected, and if the official is unfaith
full, incompetent and disobliging
the. sooner the people can get .
whack at him and; gelegate: him, *
private life, the better it is for TIL
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
manner.

Champ Clark, speaker of the house
of representatives, had to be led
from the platform while delivering
a lecture at Detroit, Michigan, last
week. His gestures we're unstable
and hating, and his speech was none
too coherent. The speaker was in
vited to leave, but the invitation was
not accepted. Finally the lights were
extinguished and the rambling talk
was cut short, when Mr.: Clark was
escorted from the hall. This in
cident might explain Speaker Clar ks
asinine proposal a few years ago that
the United States annex Canada.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

There is nothing startling in the
presidents message to congress. He
congratulates congress for the great
body of thoughtful and constructive
work which it has done in loyal re-
Spouse to the thought and needs of
/ the country.
One would gather from the presi-
DENTS remarks that he favors the
building of a merchant marine by
the government, and he earnestly
recommends the passage of the ship
ping bill which was the subject of
much discussion at the last session.
We must confess that we are not
familiar with the provisions of that
bill. 80 ~..
A larger measure of self govern
ment for the people of the Philip
pines is urged. But men who have
been in the Philippines and under.
stand the situation seem to be of the
opinion that the Filipinos have
already about all the self government
that is good for them.
The necessity for a proper survey
and charting of the Alaska coast is set
forth. and greater economy in gov.
eminent expenditures is dwelt on.
The president makes it clear that
he is opposed to a large standing
army, but he favors the strengthen.
ing and developing of the national
guard of the states.
With reference to the navy the
president expressed himself as being
in favor of powerful navy, and, ap:
parently. favors the building of more
war crafts when it is definitely de-
termined what type will be the most
defective.
! Nowhere in the message is there
the slightest reference to the affair!
of distracted Mexico.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
IN AUTOMOBILE LICENSE FEE.

IN AUTOMOBILE LICENSE FEE.
Referring to the small license fee
paid on autonobilesl4 cents pei
year-the Saltwater Gazette re.
marks: =
'ssPossib]y, some member Of the
Legislature may Introduce bill pro.
viding for tax of SIS per year or
every automobile and truck in the
state, the money to be used in the
Improvement of the roads of Mime.
sOta.''
Such measure blouse File 7O4)
was introduced by r. G. Dunn at
the 1913 session. The bill was made
a tax committee bill, and finally
passed the house on March IA by a
vote of SO to SO.
On March 10 the bill made it's first
appearance in the senate and was re-
ferred to the committee on roads and
bridges of which Senator Swanson
was chairman. On March Is the bill
was reported back to the senate with
the recommendation that it do pass.
On the same day the bill was given
it's second reading in the senate.
But that was the last of tit died
along with scores of other bills.
No doubt bill similar to House
File 704 will be introduced at the
ensuing session and it should become
law. Owners of automobiles should
be made to contribute toward the
upkeep of the public highways. But
the license fee must be reasonable
and not in lieu of other taxes, other
wise the proceeds could not be
turned into the state road and
bridge fund. =.
A license fee of SIS would not be
unreasonable. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

A Chicago municipal judge, who
claims to have listened to 40, 900 liars
in his time, recently awarded the
championship to witness testifying
in his court. Inasmuch as the Du-
luth News Tribune and Duluth
Herald are in the throes of bitter
circulation war, it might be a
matter of wisdom for one of these
excellent papers to secure the ser.
vices of this fellow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
Congressman FITZGERALD, chairman

Congressman Fitzgerald, chairman
of the committee on appropriations,
fears that congress will not have
time enough to pass all the appropri-
alton bills, and has served notice on
the Wilson administration that no
substantive legislation should be con-
sidered at this session. The demo-
cratic party, when in power, has
never been able to pass all of the ap.
preparation bills in season, but it
usually passed enough to deplete the
treasury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

That one year of war in Europe
will add $500, 900, 900 to the foreign
commerce of the United States is the
estimate of Edward E. Pratt, chief
of the bureau of foreign and domes.
tic commerce. Numerous other in.
didviduals are predicting an era OF
prosperity for this nation, and it will
be accorded a hearty welcome when
it arrives.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Despite the ease with which the
various rulers of the countries in
volved in the ghasty conflict that is
drenching Europe in blood, disclaim
responsibility for the monstrous
affair, there is no disputing the fact
that one of them is responsible. We
doubt if all the imps of hades can
devise fitting punishment for the
wretch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
cit is not expenditure, but extra

"a. cit is not expenditure, but e1trav-
agance that we should fear being
criticized for, said President Wilson
In his message to- congress. There is
considerable difference between the
two, although some individuals do
not realize it. A niggardly policy is
oftentimes more expensive than one
of extravaganza. :e's lib 's:'tss3, .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Chicago now boasts of a new "400"
list, and it is said to be the gayest
"400" Chicago has ever known.
Several we'll known packing and
grain millionaires have been Topped
off the list, and the names of numer-
Gus light weight tango cut-ups have
been substituted. If a cataclysm
were to open up and swallow the en-.
tire lot, the world would be nc
poorer intellectually, and the egotis.
tical nonentities would never be
missed. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

The progressive national executive
committee had a conference at
Chicago last week, and decided to
stay in the fight. Another meeting
will be held next month to fix the
time and place of holding the ma
tional convention of the party. Salt
Creek would be about as convenient
a place for the convention as any.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Frank Day in the Fairmont Sen
tinel truthfully says: "The greatest
nuisance in community is chronic
Crouch" Usually those who are
]oudest in lamenting over the "sorry
plight" of the city or village that
tolerates their presence cannot point
to single act on their part that
tended to better conditions in any
manner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

And now it is said that the day OF
freak shows at state fairs is over
The better class of county fairs dis
pensed with this class of '"attrac.
tions'' years ago, and it is pleasing
to note that the larger expositions
contemplate doing away with the
nuiSances.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

One of the city papers announces
that legislation to carry into effect
the forestry amendment to the state
constitution is being planned by
William T. Cox, state forester. An
other commission, a horde of new
officeholders, including high-priced
experts, a soil survey and an appro-
priation of s50O,O0O! Fads come
high.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Some of Chicago's policemen evil
IDENTIFY thought that it was theil
duty to protect swindlers instead OF
the public, and several of them have
been Indicted on ''graft'' charges.
Numerous of the larger cities in
this country appear to be reeking
with corruption. and a few real
refOrmers are badly needed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Two innocent men were held by
Minneapolis police five days on a
charge of burglary, and perhaps
would have been held yet had not
the real culprits confessed. Dangers
in that city appear to be on the in
crease. If you are not. made the
victim of thugs, you are apt to be
arrested as a criminal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
FRENCH ARE NEAR ROULERS
Gradually, Advance Their Lines in
il FIanking Movement.

Paris, Dec 9-By constant fighting
along the Pas Chendelle road the
French, operating from the south; OF
Ypres,- have all but reached Roulers
in their flanking movement to cover
Menin, an important point on the
User. = 49,.
Supported by the fire of the allied
guns. the French have gradually ad'
vanced their lines. until they have
practically cleared the railroad and
have a straight path to Roulers. -
Despite the vigorous attack BEING
made by the allied forces reports in
dictate that the Germans have not
abandoned their offensive at all points.
Heavy firing Is reported along the
coast, with the Germans bombardin9
at points east Of Newport. y.tff
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

From a close perusal of the
supreme court decision anent the
iron ore deposits under the waters
of navigable lakes and rivers, we
are inclined to believe that the court
does not favor the states claims,
but at the same time does not
sQuarely hold for the riparian
owners. To a layman the decision
is rather confusing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

President Vincent of the univer-
sity held up to scorn the 'fool arith-
metic' used in many city and rural
schools. Some pupils undoubtedly
believe that Mr.. Vincent should have
=: ~
included all arithmetic.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

"What will be the effect of almost
world wide war upon. the, worlds
writers?'' queries contributor to
an eastern magazine. Let us hope it
will have wholesome effect.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

That grand old veteran, Hon. G.
F. Macdonald, has announced that
he intends to make application for
the position of pQstmasters at St.
Cloud. He ought to get~it by unan-
imous consent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

This would be a good time to make
up your list of New Years resolu-
tions. Start the list with a resolve
to abide by few of your resolutions.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

At the meeting of the Northern
Minnesota Development association
held in Brainerd last week @. F.
Kelley of Menagha was elected presi-
dent for the ensuing year. No better
selection could have been made.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

A Minnesotan was recently relieved
of $500 by Chicago confidence men,
who used the venerable wire tapping
swindle game. And some crooks con-
tinue to use the crude method of
force in separating coin of the realm
from gullible individuals.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

The convention. Of ::Sthe: Northern
Minnesota ! DEVELOPMENT association
at Brainerd last week was more than
successful. The association has done
much for northern Minnesota and
the good: work is being continued
with gratifying results.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Even If the war correspondents
have killed off more men than ever
participated in the European con-
flict there appears to be a few
soldiers left in the battle lines.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

The open season for giving advice
anent Christmas shopping is now
here. However, as usual, the advice
will not he as freely accepted as
given.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

Level-headed members of the legis-
lature will do considerable thinking
before they vote to abolish the board
of control. -! l.. - i.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

1t is estimated that over one
billion dollars will be- appropriated
at the present session Of congress to
keep the wheels of government
moving.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

We now have the regular tax. the
income tax and the war tax. Let US
hope that peace tax is not, neces-
sary.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

The European war is another in
stance where an ounce of prevention
would have been worth a pound of
cure.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

The Bull Moose may not be dead
but it surely is some imitation of a
corpse. :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10
Publishsd Every Tharsday


We all must admit that the Mexi-
cans are truly persistent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-12-10

cure.
The Forrest City times., 1914-04-24

secretary of war, state and navy. No army orders were issued, but Real Ad- m1ral Badger was ordered to Tampico, where another custom house may be seized.
 The president intends to act slowly avert war. With the taking of the railroad for few miles inland from Vera Cruz and the two custom houses. it is believed no other aggressive steps will be taken.
 Many officials admit that affensivo action by Huerta may draw the Ameri- can forces into conflict tantamount to war. All preparation possible has been made by the army and navy, but no orders have gone out to state mil- tia, nor has the naval militia been called upon.
 Foreign Ambassadors Summoned
 The foreign ambassadors in Wash ington were summoned during the day by Secretary Bryan and informed of developments. All inclined to talk. but 1t is understood they were given the same information transmitted abroad to American embassies and le- gations being especially told that the American government would not at tempt to confiscate goods in the GUS toms house at Vera Cruz, but merely would detain shipments, giving the shippers an opportunity to recover their property.
 There will be no attempt to inter- fere with foreign vessels, but 1t Is be- lieved the American fleet will keep 2 close watch on ships which might be carrying arms to Mexican ports, seiZing their cargoes after they are landed.
 Army May Be Employed.
 While the army has received no or
The Forrest City times., 1914-04-24
Blockading a Long Sea Coast.

Washington.-Bec of the almost ron-existence of a Mexican navy, con- ditions which American sailors may meet are quite unlike those covered in the plans of campaign prepared for other countries. Generally the Mexi. can plan covers elementary problems such as the simultaneous establish ment of an efficient blockade, whicl. the rather extensive coastline of Mexf- co would make no small task. Next in order comes the seizure of certain ports and this is where the painstak- ing and exhaustive drills of the marine regiments last fall and winter are ex- pected to find their application.
The Forrest City times., 1914-04-24
War Spirit Rife in Arkansas:
 Gov. Hays Offers Wilson Brigade

Little Rock-The war spirit is rife in Arkansas.
 Gov Hays has offered President Will son brigade ready for service within thirty days.
 Many offers are coming to the gov ernor and to Adjutant General England of individual and other service, from all parts of the state.
 Capt. o. D. Longstreth, of Co. E, Little Rock, has offered a battalion from this city. One company is al ready organized. Sergt. J. P. Keegan, formerly of the regular army, can mus ter company of veterans on short notice. Co. F has waiting list from which third company could speedily be recruited, and a fourth company would not be difficult to raise
 Gov. Hays sent the following tele- gram to President Wilson:
 Should it become necessary to call for volunteers on account of trouble in Mexico I wish to pledge to you on behalf of the patriotic citizens of Ark ansas one full brigade. We have two regiments of seven hundred fifty men each, equipped for field service, which can be expanded to the war strength of fifteen hundred men each. Another regiment can be ready for serivec il thirty days. Will you kindly direct the war department to prepare for shipment equipment and supplies as in dicated above"
 To the Arkansas delegation in Con.
The Forrest City times., 1914-04-24

gress the following telegram was sent by the governor:
 Tn case volunteers are called for Arkansas desires to furnish comnlete brigade organization. with Lloyd Eng land, our Adjutant General. as briga. dier. Present two regiments of seven hundred fifty men each to be expand ed to 5000 and additional regiment of 1,500 to be raised. Gen. England's ex. perience in active service is a matter or record at the war department Please use your efforts toward this end and have war department send additional supplies and equipment to us when you succeed"
 J. M. Tennison of Texarkana has wired the governor that he will recruit a regiment in Southwest Arkansas.
 Offers of companies have come from Mansfield and Rison.
 One hundred tents are being rushed to Little Rock from St. Louis. by the depot quarter-master, on orders of the department,
 Equipment is being hurried out on every train to the various companies of the state, to put them on a service footing,
 The Missouri Pacific railroad has been requested by the war department to furnish estimates of the cost and statement of the time that would be required to transport the Arkansas s troops to New Orleans
The Forrest City times., 1914-04-24
constitutionaIIst Denies Report..

Washington-Reports reaching off cial circles that General Huerta and General Villa were about to join the the Huerta government to make com mon cause against the iUnited States, caused Juan F. Urquidi. secretary in charge of the Mexican Constitutional 1st agency here, to issue this state ment: Sensational reports that Gen. eral Carranza and certain of his sub- ordinates has assumed an attitude hostile to the policy of President Will son are absolutely without foundation.