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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
HOPES OF THE HYPHEN ATED. y


The immigration problem is receiv-
ing it's share of consideration these
days, and it is a matter that gravely
concerns the future of the United
States. George Creel writing in the
Century Magazine discusses the sub
ject in an interesting and comprehen-
sive manner.
It is very evident, as the writer
says, that the melting pot has not
been melting, and the bland assump-
ton that we are one country and one
people has been given a rude shock
by bitter statistics filled with proof
that great masses Of aliens have failed
to transfer their allegiance.
In the last decade over ten million
immigrants entered the United States
with presumed intent to make this
their home and the land of their devo-
ton. Three million returned to sEu-
rope after completing varied terms
of labor, and only two and half mi:
lions of the seven millions remaining
have given formal evidence of any de-
sire for citizenship. Two-thirds of the
seven millions have never learned the
English language with any degree. of
mastery, nor is the money of this army
of foreigners invested here, or de-
posted in American banks. In some
years the amount sent abroad by the
aliens has reached the. huge total of
$500, 900. No record of failure
was ever written SO plainly.
The. writer does. not, however, put
entire blame upon, the ignorance, in
capacity and ingratitude Of aliens.
Part of the fault lies in the melting
pot. itself. -,
Hundreds Of thousands of farmers
and farm laborers are, forced intozii1n:-s
dustrial centers because the govern
ment does not operate any agency Of
distribution. This adds to the conges-
ton, drags down the standard ST liv-
ing, and dem6ralizes. the labor mar
ket ganeraifly. This in face 81 the
fact that the rich acreage Of the west
Flies IDLE for lack IF labor. ~ ~. =.
= There is also a lack st protective
machinery that might guard the be-
s,wideted strangers !. from ii the exp1oita-
|;tiony q ne Take employment bu-
.realutss f4he labor agent; and tile padrone..
.Commi sSarries rob them, contractors
cheat them, and attorney s ices and
court costs prevent them from spirose-=
cutting aanait tssdlyis i, Just cli1.alns II Ii
the custom Of certain t yt1jl5i 66ffsSSrl-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Conditions are eyer changing, and
individuals and corporations are more
and more beginning to realize that
the good will of their fellow men is
a valuable asset to be possessed of.
In this connection the announcement
that ''courtesy" campaign is to be
launched soon by the officials of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
road among the $500 employees of the
company, is interesting. "The public
be damned" the slogan Of old Commo-
dore Vanderbilt, is not in evidence in
this age.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
An ObeerYant Editor.

Running q newspaper is just like
running . hotel, only different. When
: man goes into a hotel and finds some
thing on the table which does not
suit him, he does not raise hades With
tie 'landlofd and tell him to stop his
Old hotel. Fell = ahdatrtdly. he sets
that dish 70 one side and wsa.des into
the many dishes that suit Him. Il Is
different With some newspaper rod
is ,iiil A6antssiA Holase. Ai6sftl..
GnidA ''s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The Madison Independent-Press
suggests that instead of fine being
imposed upon every man who does not
go to the polls. and vote, that every
man be required to take out license
before being privileged to cast ballot.
1t might help some. AS conditions
now are number Of citizens don't APP
preciate the franchise, and an obstacle
or two in the path of voters would
probably stimulate interest.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

In our judgment the over-zealous
advocates of temperance in this state
are making a serious mistake in fore
ing the prohibition issue at this time.
County option has been an. issue fer
years in Minnesota, and now we have
a county option law upon our statute
books and three-fourths of the area
Of the state is "dry" under the provi-
sions of that law. Why not give the
county option law a fair trial? Rea-
sonably sane people are getting tired
Of this everlasting agitation by paid
professional agitators.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Ex-President Taft recently suggest
ed that all postmasters on Uncle
Sans pay roll be "fred" in the inter
est of economy, stating that all the
work is done by clerks and that mil
lions of dollars could be saved. In
the large offices the bulk Of the work
may be done by clerks, but in the
smaller cities and villages it is safe to
say that the postmasters earn every
dollar Of their salary. And in the
large offices some one must direct the
work and be responsible for the con-
duct of the business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
contributor to an eastern mag

A contributor to an eastern maya
zine-one Of those chaps who write
uninteresting articles anent matters
of which they know nothing recently
succeeded in exposing his ignorance of
conditions in Northern Minnesota
Writing on "Skiing-the Fastest OF
Sports" he says: "In Siberia, Labra-
dor, Northern Minnesota, and other
out-of-way places, the ski plays
an important part in the winter sea-
son." Linking Northern Minnesota
with Labradorian glaciers and Rus.
sia's ice. hell is bad enough, but tc
designate it, as an out of-way place
is the limit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The pleasant dreams Of pacifists
are continually being interrupted by
rude individuals who persist in con-
sidering facts as they exist. The
Houghton, Michigan, Gazette says:
Civilization has not guaranteed the
United States eternal peace and pro-
lection merely because it behaves
itself and is entitled to these precious
favors. If it expects justice it must
stand ready to exact Justice"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

At the present time military pre-
paredness is the over-shadowing issue
confronting congress, and that a vast
majority of the people favor adequate
means of defense is generally admit
ted. This is no time for partisanship
and the real patriots in congress
should get together, regardless : of
party lines, and adopt q plan that will
insure the integrity Of the nation. !
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

A-representative meeting of citizens
of Wahkon and vicinity was held in
that village Monday upon call of the
common council for the purpose of as
pertaining the sentiment in that COM
nunity in regard to road improve
ment, SO that F. P. Morneau, who will
represent Wahkon at the road meeting
at Princeton next Tuesday will know
what to advocate. Citizens of the lake
region are ever willing to do their
utmost to improve conditions, and
their action in this matter is most.
commendable. A community blessed
with .public-spirited citizens is. bound
to prosper.
e,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

1T would be interesting to know by
what process of reasoning the bellig-
erents Of Europe arrive at the conclu-
sion that they are justified in insolent-
ly interfering with neutral commerce
At the present time British authori-
ties are arrogantly removing from
steamships packages addressed te
Sweden, which is contrary to prece-
dent. The combatants conform to
international law only insofar as~i1
suits their fancy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Dale Francis arrived here from
Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Cana
da, last Thursday evening, and will
visit relatives and friends in this
vicinity for time. He reports that
Canada had bumper wheat crop, and
that up to the time he left the winter
had been very mild, with little snow.
A majority of the Canadians of Eng
lish descent living in the vicinity of
his homestead have enlisted, and are.
either dead, or fighting on European
battlefelds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The indications are that Mexico will
soon be forced to accustom itself to
law and order. Francisco Villa, has
eliminated himself from the field Of
revolution, and peace is expected to
follow. It is to be hoped that the
vexatious Mexican problem,s so far as
this country is concerned, will now be
disposed of-for a time at least.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The trouble with most reformers
is that they travel in. circle, and
after traversing many weary niles
arrive at, their; starting point. They
could pro6tably devote some time to
a study of natures method in the up
lift game, which is . campaign Of ssdu-
cation by the greatest S. all teachers
experience. Force is not .condpeive
IT morality Enig htenment IS:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
And now Elihu B. Root emphatic

And now Elihu B. Root emphatic
ally announces that he will not allow
his name to be used on the presiden-
tial primary ballot of Minnesota or
any other state. There are any num-
Der Of aggressive candidates still in
the field, however, but none of them
appear to have an enthusiastic follow
ing Of national proportions, and there
isn't prophet in Israel or elsewhere
who can pick the nominee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Five cases relative to various fea-
lures of the income tax: law are pend
ing in the supreme court of the United
States, and the statute faces hard
winter The income tax law: is right
in principle and should be sustained.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Thieves entered Rochester, Mimi, drug
store last night and stole all the safety razors.
Nothing seems to be safe these days.-Albert
Lea Times Enterprise. IT,.
That is not so surprising when one
considers that in this age of rascality
even editorial paragraphs are pur-
Joined and palmed off as original by
literary pirates. =:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Captain Franz Won Papen, Ger
many's recalled military attache, left
for Rotterdam last week, and in his
final statement to the American people
said that he felt no bitterness. 1t is
indeed comforting to learn this!
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The Wabasha Herald scored point
when it stated that in most instances
hard luck will be found Cumming
with shiftlessness. .~.<..-.; .-y.z
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

In this terse sentence r. J. Bell, in
his Roseau Times expresses his opinion
Of James A. Peterson: Brilliant, ag-
gressive and true, with an ambition
to serve the people faithfully, would
fill the executive chair without any
string on him. 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

People are getting sick and tired of
Henry Ford, his peace ship and her
load Of wrangling old hens, inane
preachers and decayed politicians.
Their vaporings and hair-pullings are
of small interest to sensible men and
women
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

ployer to take advantage Of the ighor-
ance and poverty Of helpless aliens.
While the immigrant seems to suf-
fer and die in seeming helplessness,
he works his revenge upon society in
a thousands ways. Out Of the slums
where aliens tester in dirt and disease
come the detectives and delinquents
that fill our jails and asylums. Lud-
low, Calumet, Lawrence, Paterson,
Cabin Creek and other revolts of OPP
pressed aliens have cost millions in
actual loss and SCARED whole states
with hatred. Even if justice to the
alien contains no appeal, there is the
instinct of self-preservation to COM
[pel drastic changes, and the United
States should make a new and sincere
approach to the task of assimilation.
Certain steps are already being ia
ken in the direction Of reform by cities
and states, but the task, of assimila-
ton is national, and the federal gov
eminent must accept the responsible
ity for. the development, protection
and characterization Of aliens.
Every immigrant should be regard
ed as. the ward Of the nation until he
has mastered the language, and be-
come acquainted. with his duties as
well as his rights.
Happiness and prosperity would
follow the transportation of immi-
grant agriculturalists, in community
groups, to public land, together with
such equipment as will enable them
to make flying start in their con-
quest of the soil. Other countries are
using the twenty year-loan system to
put people upon the land.
The creation Of federal system of
public employment bureaus would re-
suit in the bringing together definitely
the ]obless man and the manless job.
There is money enough at hand to
establish these and other much need
ed reforms. There is balance in the
United States treasury of $4,000, 900
in the head tax fund contributed to by
every new arrival. This money be-
longs to the immigrants for the law
of 1892, levying tax of SO cents on
every immigrant, provided that the
money thus collected shall constitute
a fund :Eto be used to defray the ex-
pense of regulating immigration under
this act, for the care of immigrants
arriving in the United States and for
the relief of such as are in distress. .
In 1904 the head tax was raised to
one dollar, in 1903 to two dollars, and
in 1907 to four dollars. In 1909 the
immigrant fund was abolished, and
the receipts dumped into the treasury.
Fut it is unfair and dishonest to d.
vert trust fund from it's, avowed
object to purposes that were never in
tended. % = -. = 49, d., If ;
There is no, doubt but what our
treatment of the immigrant has not
been of kind calculated to win his
permanent allegiance or to convince
him of the desirability of a complete
Americanization. An immigration pol
icy, that in it's essence will be policy
of hope, justice, aspiration and prog
ress for all the oppressed and un-
happy must be adopted if the hyphen
is to be eliminated. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

The narrow minded individual harb-
ors the delusion that the few half
baked ideas humping against each
other in his Uranium constitute the
alpha and omega of the worlds wis
dom
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

While farmers are getting less for
their hogs than in years, and ship
ments are large, the consumer is not
benefited the retail price of pork
has remained practically the same.
Congress being en- expert on pork
might investigate this.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
School Ren0rt

The following attended the school
in district "a, the Berry school, twenty
consecutive days during the month
ending December "a: Loumis, James
and Hazel Berry, Walter Orne, Lydia
Schlee and Grace Lundblad. 20 z5s.s's
-. Fred Schaefer, jjr., Teacher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

According to the. advanced models
exhibited by the Chicago Garment
Manufacturers association skirts that
will clear the ground from six to
twelve inches will predominant the
spring styles in gowns and street
dresses. Spring will be eagerly looked
forward to-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Adequate means Of defense will en-
able the crippled giant of the occident
to stand on his own feet without
crutches, and demand what he is of
right entitled to-the: respect of all
nations.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Daniel w. Lawler has the ability to
represent the nation as minister to
Chile, and the Union hopes the ap-
pointment will be rendered him. - I
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Peace is an undisguised blessing so
long as it can. be maintained with
honor and safety. But in this age
when might is recognized as right it
is we'll to be prepared for emer-
gencies.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

F. E. Hadley in the Wipnebago City
Enterprise: James A.: Peterson has
much to commend him to public favor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Princeton maintains it's reputation as
the largest and best primary potato
market in the Northwest.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
A Favored Land.

peace on earth and good will to-
wards all men" seems sadly out of
tune this year. in the world as a whole,
but we who still are blessed with peace
and prosperity, and homes unbroken
by the cruel ravages of war should
find in our condition added cause for
happiness, and with it the inspiration
to offer UP prayer for "peace on
earth and good will among all men at
an early day. County Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Speaking of preparedness-are you
prepared to do better during 1916?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

! And now tbs said that the way of
the transgressor is hard because SO
many travel it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
j Industry Counts.

Z: Y or can be strong in argument on the
street corner and able to tell exactly
how to conduct the affairs Of the gov
eminent, but that doesn't get the ear
Of the grocer, the butcher, the clothier
or anyone else who wants cash for
his goods. The fellow who usually is
successful in life doesn't stand on the
street corner arguing politics or re-
ligion. No, he is attending strictly to
his own business Saltwater Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Peace-at-any-price hasn't even the
redeeming feature Of being fine in
theory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
1t Would Be the Limit.

Senator Chamberlain wants con-
gross to pass law providing for
universal military training between
the ages Of II and %. The cruel old
thing! Just think of requiring our
delicate long haired society fapdoo-
dies to spend 20 days year in imita-
ton of real red blooded man!-Pres-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30

Office: First Street, East of Court House
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
So Were We.

The Mankato Free Press remarks
editorially that Limburger cheese has
finally come into it's own. Strange!
We were of the impression that Linn
burger cheese had always held it's own
from the very beginning. Red Wing
Daily Eagle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
THE PRINCETON UNION
BY r. c. DUNN

TERMS-S1.OO- PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
$1.25 IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
* & s. * siz * * * & & * ks
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.

s = g Is Z
The Worst One Identified.
The worst knocker in the world is
the old bum who tries to explain to
the little child that Santa Claus is not
real. Carleton Vidette.
$3.50
And Happy New Year.
To the smiling patient clerks behind
the counter, who so bravely weathered
the holiday rush, a peaceful, restful,
joyous Christmas.-Wabasha Herald.
$500
Peace and Honor.
If T. r. wants peace with honor
let him shut up. Then he will have
the honor and we the peace. Perham
Enterprise Bulletin.
&-+
One Piece Has Started.
The Ford Peace party is reported
to be having parrot and monkey
time Of it. The peace party will pro-
badly come home in pieces.-Delano
Eagle.
+4-t
- ~. Tough on joe. -.
Marshall has smallpox; New4Ul I'm
has scarlet-fever; Mankato has Joe
Reynolds. Do your Christmas shop
ping at Redwood Falls.-Redwood
Falls Gazette.
$500 -
A Lesson in Geography.
We sometimes search in vain for the
City of Happiness, but it will aid us
in locating it if We remember that it
is found in the State of Mind.-Red
Wing Republican.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-12-30
You Never Can Tell.

You Never Can Tell.
President Wilson thinks that every
man that owns an automobile can af-
ford to pay an extra war tax, but in
many cases ownership Of a machine is
due merely to superior ability to Dor
row.-Winona Independent. T.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-29
EAST BARRE.

Grover Greenwood, student at The
University OF Vermont, spent Thanks.
giving az the home Of his aunt, Mrs. Carl
Taplin.
Miss Dorothy Moore spent the week
end in Montpelier with her sister, Miss
Hattie Moore.
Mrs. r. r. Simpson Of Corinth spent
Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs.
Addie Tsplin.
Miss Nadine sullivan was the guest Of
Olive Dcrm0nd over Sunday.
r. w. Roark IL III and confined 10 the
house At present
Miss Alice Downing Of Barre spent
Sunday AZ the home Of Mr. and Mrs.
Y. A. LerfDond.
Miss LAura Wellington, who has been
teaching in Mortified. spent Thanks
giving with her mother. Mrs A. I. Wei
lington.
Nearly al of the Young people home
from the various schools and colleges re-
turned last evening 70 their studies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

Christmas fancy ribbons, loc up, a
Naughan's.
Notice! All kinds Of stove repairs al
+. A. Prindle s. Co.. Pearl street.
Visit this store often; new goods come
in every day. The Vaughan Store.
\ The city schools were re.opened this
morning, after the annual Thanksgiving
recess.
Joseph X. Smith left the city this
morning for 81. Adams, where be is pass
ing few DAYS on business.
Archie Bradford returned Saturday
evening from ST. Johnsbury, where he
has been staying for a week.
Thomas Davidson returned this morn
ing from a business trip 10 Boston, Quin-
cy, Mass, and ST. Johnsbury.
"A Cigarette, That's All" a two reel
drama from the pen Of lois Mcbber. an.
thor OF Scandal and "Hypocrites,n fea-
turing Phillip Smalley, sidney Ayers IN
Hunting Winds" also comedy, 90 the
Bijcu.-adv.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nicholson Of
Elm street returned 80 the city to-day
from Lttleton. n. Il. where they al.
tended the funeral 81 Mr. Nicholson
sister. Early last week Air. Nicholson
was summoned 20 Buffalo. y. Y. By
his sisters death and BE- accompanied
the remains 20 Littlston iof burial
Roscoe Mclver q Grsntefiile was
visitor in the city this moruing chile
on his say 20 Burlington % resume bic
studies AZ the University 81 Vermont.
after passing the Thanksgiving recess
a. home. Other Vermont studonts re-
turning 10 Vermont arpt Hugh Cole.
Raymond Cave, John NcCaskin and Har.
Old Fi;ts.
Sunday motoring = rarity for Vermont
IN late NOVEMBER had fhe call On more
seasonnhle uars 81 passing the sabbath /
: yesterday and nearly ell ruads lending
1ut ~ barre we're trafersei ~ cars our 4
M TIE DAY. On toe warn.rst hsrF Of tie I
p tire mercury sent - - $ aud q a. .
frees and q warm sur served e. Keep thf .
uuutss Of frf rntes neasasarF fur travel
iDwn o. q minimum. 1rarrlers between /
Iiarrs and hurltnrtun foanH thF hIghwRv
'sttfr than ~ divers ffHes &nrinn tf.f
10 suuuaer ~ 1918 SALE or rnads irss
reguerfiY use9 ears weFs tsttfv equipped (
gr stsrn duty o. tissy nsrs Frstiied uith
lsins A
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

| See the suit values at Abbotts.
Winter fete, Baptist church, Dec Z
adv.
sale umbrellas this evening at 4sc ane
95c at Yaughan's.
A limited amount of mixed hard and
soft sawmill slabs for sale at sl,Io per
load Arthur S. Martin, phones oS-"
and SOM. ~.
Miss Esther Buchan returned TO the
nurses training school at Waitham'
Mass. to-day. after an extended visit AZ
her home on Spaulding street. :,
The monthly Sunday school social WIN
no held in the ITniversalist vestry TO-
night AT Z 30. An members OF the sun
day school are cordially invited. Admis-
sion, &C.
Nelson Brown and John Gordon LETT
Yesterday 10 resume their studies at
Dartmouth college Hanover, \. H., after
spending the Thanksgiving recess at their
respective homes.
Misses Frances and Senath Soule ana
Harrison Sonle. who have been spending
A few DAYS at their home in Fairfield, re-
turned TO the city to-day TO resume their
studies AZ Goddard seminary.
Charles j. Pillsbury has sold his dwell
inc house al a. Beacon street 20 John H.
BIshop OF Park street, negotiations LOT
the transaction having been completed
Mr.. Bishop viii take posses
sion Immediately.