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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

The United States senate after vain
ly seeking for an excuse to reject the
appointment of Louis D. Brandeis as
an associate justice Of the supreme
court, for months, finally confirmed it.
Mr.. Brandeis emerged from the inves-
tigation of his career thoroughly vim
dicated, and there was no valid reason
why his nomination should not have
been confirmed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Among the enduring things of the
universe are the following taken from
Golfers Weekly:
The ground we walk on (but we can
exhaust it by bad farming); the love
we live by but we can tarnish it) !;
the mirror in which is reflected the
true appearance of things.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Minnesota beer drinkers contributed
nearly $4,000 more toward the sup
port of the government in May than
they did in May, 1915, according to
figures taken from the internal reve-
nue. receipts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Two wagons and sleigh purchased
for navy yard use cost the United
States $4,000. A trif1ing matter, but
another evidence Of the tendency of
certain government officials to be
prodigal with the peoples money.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

It is estimated that the returns from
the federal income tax this year will
amount to $4,000 900, as compared
with $9O,19O,693 last year. What the
returns would be if the abominable
tax-dodger were eliminated is diff
cult to estimate, but the total would
be greatly increased.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
Village dpuncil.

The village council met in regular
session last evening with all members
present, and Mayor Newbert- presid-
ing.
The matter Of paving Eastern ave-
nue. and E street was discussed, but no
action was taken. A number of bus
mess men who are interested in the
proposed improvement were in attend
ance, and Mr.. A. E. Allen acted as
spokesman. He stated that he had in
terviewed practically all of the prop
erty owners and business men inter-
ested in the matter, and that two
thirds of them favored concrete
paving. A special meeting Of the
council will be held on Wednesday
evening, June 21, at which time it is
expected that the paving question will
be definitely. settled. Meantime a Pc
tition asking for favorable action in
the matter will be circulated.
A white way" for the street if
same is paved was also brought up
during the discussion. but, of course,
no action was taken. The proposal
seemed to meet with the favor of those
present, however, and a "white way
may be installed in the not remote
future. 1t was proposed to have the
business men purchase the posts and
lights needed, and that the village pay
the costs of wiring and placing same
in readiness. - I'D. =,
T. F. Scheen appeared before the
council and stated that he had been
ordered by Mayor Newbert to remove
certain racks used on the floors of
potato cars, which at present are piled
near the warehouse operated by him,
and asked that all material that in
creased fire danger in the village be
ordered removed. Upon motion duly
made, seconded and carried an order
to that effect was adopted.
A building permit was issued to the
First National bank to erect a two.
story brick structure directly west of
the banking house, and DR.. Cooney was
given permission to add a story to his
brick garage. The Farmers' Coop
erative Co., asked for permission to
erect machine shed, with wooden
frame work, concrete floor and steel
sides and roof, and same was granted.
A communication from T. L.. Armi-
tage asking that the village aid him
in paying for the cost of plate glass
window in one Of his buildings, which
was recently broken, was read. A
stone penetrated the window, and Mr..
Armitage assumed that passing au-
tomobile had hurled small rock from
First street through he-glass. The
request for aid was unanimously re-
jected, as the council did not care to
assume to know whether the auto
mobile version was correct, or whether
the stone was thrown by some juvenile
resident of our. village. .eG.s..x,-s.s
The following were named to act as
judges and clerks at the primary cleo
ton on June 10: Clifton Cravens, J. ~
Smith, Max Cordiner, Ira G. Stanle,
and J. w. Hartman.
No further business aside from the
usual bills, came up for consideration.
and on motion the council adjourned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

A COMMITTEE of Sixty" acquaints
us with the fact that it hopes to induce
all political parties, including the re-
publican and Democratic to adopt a
prohibition plank in their national
platforms this year. And Henry Ford
hoped to bring the boys out Of the
European trenches "by Christmas"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

also is a candidate for the U. S. SEN
ate; Sydney Anderson of the First dis
trict, Congressman Volstead and Steen-
erson Of the Eight and Ninth districts,
and Adolph O. Eberhart, twice Cow.
ernor and who is at present a candi-
date for the U. S. senate, and it will
easily be discerned that the Scandi-
navians of the state are more than
well represented in the field Of poll
tics in the great North Star state.
It looks to US, therefore, that since
they are so well represented at the
state capitol, not to mention the state
Legislature, that to now come and
make a bid for the U. S. senatorship,
borders on the act Of trying to gobble
the whole cake at once. There is
good old Swedish adage which freely
translated amounts to something like
this: 1.-THE man who reaches out for
much often loses the whole CAKE
This is just the position of the
Scandinavians in Minnesota at pres
ent. By reaching out for too much,
they may lose the whole cake and
the attendant political prestige for
the future.
Let us as predominant and rising
integral part of the great American
race be satisfied with what we have
got, share with our German, American
and other friends of other nationals
ties, ere we be looked upon as class
who are SO politically avaricious that
we aim to swallow the whole cheese
without due consideration to other
|nationalities, who have an equal right
to political consideration.
The Scandinavians of this state are
enjoying more than their share of 20
litical recognition and to now through
their vote, come and lay claim also to
the U. S. senatorship from this state
borders, if anything, on the indis-
creetly impolite in a state with as
composite nationality makeup as
the great and prosperous state of
Minnesota.
Let us therefore as good American
Scandinavians Of Minnesota let well
enough alone, and yield the second
highest position in this state (having
already possession of the first) viz,
the junior U. S. state senatorship to
the Hon. Frank B. Kellogg, easily
leader among men Of this state, and
thus illustrate that we are willing to
divide and share important honors
with other races of the state. -
No race need eyer apologize for it's
virtues and progress within the realms
Of science, literature, art and states
manship, but living in country and
in state where political freedom is
alike to one and all, let us not be dis
courteous, and claim it all, for if we
do we are infringing on some of the
finest: and most ideal sensibilities of a
race that for the higher and the
purer Americanization has taken a
stand that entities it to the highest
and securest place under the shelter
ing folds Of civilization ever protected
by the American flag. - $500
M. S. Norelius.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

British naval pride was hunbled
last week when sea battle in the
North sea resulted in a victory for
the Germans. German daring and
efficiency is the outstanding feature
Of the appalling conflict.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
Expf f ion Fatal 70 Three,

st. Louis, June Three men were
killed and three hurt as a result Of
an explosion at the plant of the United
States Incandescent Lamp company.
Two of the dead we're r, w. Ferguson,
general manager Of the company,
and Stanley Nogalski, vice president
Of the Laclede Iron works.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

The worlds champion potato grow
err is resident of Minnesota, and is a
young Viking who succeeded in rails
ing over COS bushels of potatoes on
one acre of ground. This showing is
more than gratifying, but it is not
surprising. Minnesota's soil and eli
mate just naturally grows bumper
crops, and develops winners.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

A tariff board would prove more
popular than the shop-worn tariff
issue. The majority of the people are
exceedingly weary of the tariff bunk
in politics.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Fred B. Lynch, national committee
man from Minnesota, may be the next
chairman of the democratic national
committee. It is a big job but Mr..
Lynch measures up to it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

At the beginning of the European
war Japan was the most heavily taxed
nation on earth, and out of every hun
dred dollars Of wealth produced thirty
dollars is said to have gone to the
government directly or indirectly in
the form of taxes. The "yellow peril
is not as terrifying as it might be.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Merely Another Unsavory Chapter.
If Joseph w. Bragdon escapes the
net of the law, it will simply be one
more chapter added to the story of
vice and crime for which MINNEAPOLIS
is notorious all over the nation.
breckenridge Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
OPINIONS OF EDITORS.
Mighty Slim If This Be True

Ex-Governor Eberhart's chances for
being elected to the United States
senate are on a par with the chances
of the democratic party in Minnesota.
Albert Lea Times-Enterprise.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
Pride Goeth Before a Fall.

Who would have ever thought, after
having seen the members of Company
M, Minneapolis, parade the streets of
Lake City, that they would be fired
from the guards for inefficiency. They
acted as if they owned the earth and
had mortgage on heaven.-Lake
City Leader. ~ ~-'.- ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
Unpalatable to Some.

Speaking of crow it. is quite plain
that Wilson's nomination will be just
as dainty dish for some democrats
as Roosevelt's would be for some re-
publicans. - Madison independents
Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

Go to the Whitney Lumber Yard fol-
building materials Of all kinds. We
don't keep lumber. We sell it. E.. E.
Whitney. 11-4tfe
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
To His Everlasting Credit.

The late James J. Hill is reported to
have been worth between two and
three hundred million dollars. And
to the credit of his memory be it said
that he accumulated his wealth by
developing latent resources in a man
ner which yielded greater benefits
and profits to others than to himself.
Red Wing Daily Eagle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

With five chaplains in action the re-
publican national convention should
do the right thing.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08
Plausible.

- A certain physician accidently
pricked himself with a pin and died
from resulting blood poison: A New
York dentist fed ground glass, ty-
phoid, pneumonia, diphtheria and
other germs to his wife's aunt, but
she didn't succumb. Maybe the germs
killed one another.-Wabasha Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

a situation which must sooner or later be
corrected If Mexico is to stand among the
nations.
The report pictured starvation. It de-
clared fatty that economic conditions "are
very much worse; that the Carranza fiat
money is shaky and that the railroad strike
affecting large part of Mexican transpor-
tation Is presenting grave problem from a
communication standpoint.
NOTE FROM CARRANzA.
1t is said in Administration circles that a
new note from General Carranza is on the
way here, dealing with the expedtionary
forces. A message from Consul Rodgers is
said to have warned officials that the new
note would not be of the most friendly char
acter. However 1t is indicated clearly here
that the American policy toward Mexico
will not be changed, at least 1t will not be
"softened."
A firmer hand by the American Govern
ment than heretofore, solely for corrective
was what some Administration
men thought would be the outcome. Ger
tain officials declared either this or extensive
American financial aid was essential. but
officials all along have sCoffed at suggestion
that Carranza would accept American help.
He would regard 1t as charity or benevo-
lonce. they say, and for this reason would
ject it, IT, indeed. the Administration serl-
ously thought of extending 1t.
LETCHER TO REPORT.
Added to the gloomy consular message
was an expected personal report from Con.
sui Letcher, of Chihuahua City, due here
from the border. Men in touch with his
past confidential messages said his version
of the situation would not be optimistic,
From military standpoint, the situation
thus far is satisfactory. The second ex-
pedition is now out of Mexico. These forces
will augment the Big Bend patrol AS far
as reports go there is no present danger
to the forces within Mexico and strength
ening of the patrol will probably guard
against fresh raids.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
lK|lsNS IN FULL
SWAY AT CAMDEN'S
CIVIC EXPOSITION
Their Jitney Buses at the Free
Service of Visitors to the
Palace Of In
dustries
pHILADELPHIA's SQUAD

'fhis is Rotarian Day at the Camden Civic
CeIobratlon and Exposition OF Industries,
and Rotarian jitney buses are one OF the
ftatures Of the occasion
These 5itneys are different from the ordI-
nary ones, in that the Rotarian drivers
cfarke passengers not even nickel for
services rendered in automobiles that are
moi ali Fords.
From 2.so until $3.50 o'clock today so
snacnines with Rotarian drivers and made
conspicuous by the Rotarian Insignia pa
troll Camden streets, and any one who wishes
70 20. plus an unexpended Nickel to the
Palace Of Industries at the Sd Regiment
need only hail a Rotarlan jltney driver, who
Will be delighted TO place his vehicle at the
disposal Of the "hailer."
Being in complete charge of tonlght's cell
ebrakfon the Rotarians sent out invitations
TO be present TO every city represented in
tho International Rotary. The Philadelphia
Rofafians have sent a delegation of about
$50 other delegations are there from
Washinston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New
York. Trenton, Jersey City, Atlantic City,
Paterson. Wilmington and Allentown. Phil
ndelphia's delegation, however, is the larger.
The program tonight will be formally
opened by Ralph d. Baker, chairman OF
tho Rotarian Day Committee. After a selec-
tion by the Adelphla Melody Five there will
be Rotary promenade, to be followed by
q vaudeville program which includes such
acts as Caprice Lewis, Queen Of the Air.
on b flying trapeze"; the Six Dixie En-
tertainers, vocalists etc, and Dare Devil
Johnny Reynolds. sensational high aerial
balancer as he is billed After the show
tho go Rotarian automobiles will again be
pressed into jtney service to take people
home--free Of charge, plus a nickel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23


The German Chancellor expressed graft.
ication over the happy ending Of the crisis
/ with the United States over the submarine
question. and the hope that difficulties be.
tween the two nations had ended.
II was only after prefacing this state.
ment with the reservation that a press
roIemic between himself and the statesmen
Of the Entente nations were vain in serving
useful purpose that DIR. vou Bethmann.
HoiIweg made his detailed statement OF
Germany's position in the world today
General press polenics and public utter.
ances would tend only to intensity the
hatred now existing. he pointed out and
would thus defeat the wish for peace and
Tor limitation OF armament and settlement
Of disputes by arbitration, expressed by the
British Foreign Secretary
But, once he had made up his mind TO re-
ply to Sir Edward the German Chancellor
took UP the war In detail, It's part, It's pres
ent and its future.
DR. Won Bethmann-HollweR expressed as
tonishment that the Allies still clung to tho
hope ,of Internal dissensions In Germany.
He realized that ignorance about German
conditions prevailed In foreign capitals be-
fore the war, but he thought that the or
deal of the war through which Germany
was passing had Opened the eyes" of the
world to the fact Of Germany solidarity and
unity.
Refuting the British cry OF German mil
itarism, the Chancellor pointed an accusing
nnkeT Ut EnBlanuS tnllldTlSn, 10 ner
record of the last 20 years in Egypt
Fashoda, South Africa. Algecras. Ger.
many, not England, caused peaceful solu-
tion of the Bosnia crisis, he asserted, at a
time when England would have thrown
herself into war on the side of Russia.
Analyzing step by step the causes Of the
war, DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg dwelt upon
the interchangeable" or isolation policy
Of England against the growing German
nation--the creation of the Triple Entente
by King Edward VII Nothing but the i'm |
minent danger of war lurked in this policy |
which stands as a refutation of Sir Ed |
wards denial that England ever had any |
evil intentions toward Germany or had |
formed a coalition against her, he said.
The German Chancellor affirmed that he |
had done what was possible to avert the |
danger of the developments by proposing |
neutrality agreement to Lord Haldane, |
which England rejected The exact text |
of the proposed formula he had made pub.
lie August 10, 1916, he said. the last for
mula reading England will maintain "A
friendly neutrality should a war be forced
upon Germany" The words forced upon"
were emphasized by Herr Won Bethmann.
Hollweg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23

small American detachment was over
whelmed.
The wearied Sibley.Langhorne expedi
tion passed the night at Boquilas, but is
expected to move back to Marathon today
Two troops of the 9Th Cavalry, under Cap
tain ]. w. McAndrews, left here at day.
light to relieve the Sibley.Langhorne force
and patrol the Boquillas district
The marked improvement in conditions
during the last week has influenced Ameri.
can mine owners in deciding to resume
operations in Mexico. A. ]. McQuatters
Of the Alvaredo Mining Company, left here
today for the Parral district. He was ac.
companled by 80 experienced mining men
who will assist in reopening part of the
Alvaredo Company's mines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
WAR MAP ONLY PEACE BASIS
GERMAN STAND; CHANCELLOR
ANSWERS GREY WITH "FACTS"

BERLIN May 23.-The war will not end
until the statesmen of the belligerent ma
tions with honest and sincere will, are
ready to discuss war and peace problems In
n rational manner and what the war map
now shows in the position OF the respective
armies, declared Doctor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg. Imperial German Chancellor, in
statement that has given fresh momentum
to peace talk in the capital.
In the statement, which was in reply to
Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary,
the German Chancellor reiterated his as1
aertion that Germany was prepared to
discuss the ending of the war a basis
zfbat would offer guaranty against further
onslaughts by her allied enemies and that
would insure peace in Europe.
Coupled with the peace overtures, the
German Chancellor repeated his bold decla-
ration that Germany could not be crushed.
and that England now realized it, as shown
by Sir Edwards recent statement.
DIR. Won Bethmann- Hollweg's statement
was the first expression of the German
Governments view of the speech of Presi-
dent Poincare of France. who said that
France and England would dictate peace
to Germany"
Like Sir Edward, the German Chan
celior said he wished permanent peace. and
asserted that he repeatedly had made plain
his desires in this direction. But, Doctor
von Bethmann- -Hollweg stated with en-
would remain as unattainable as ever as
long as the responsible statesmen of the
Allies Indulge in and confne themselves to
denunctation of Prusslan militarsm, as
we'll as to declaration of he superiority
and perfection of their own nations. These
tactics he said. were typihed in Sir Ed
wards recent interview, in which he ex-
pressed desire on the part of England
10 better Germany's internal political sltu-
ation-an ironic desire, in view of condi-
fions In Ireland.
After AZ months of devastating war and
sacrifces of millions of men and billions
Of dollars. he declared. II is beginning to
dawn upon Great Britain that Germany
cannot be crushed and destroyed He point
ed, as proof. to Sir Edwards assertion that
England never did intend to crush ass de-
stroy the German nation, in the fa5e of
prior Statements of British statesmen and
the British press, and of President Poln-
cares recent address to the French people.
England. the Chancellor said. has begun
TO realize the terrible cost of the war to
Europe and to the world Responsibility
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
ATTACHE FROM BERLIN IN U. s.
MAY BE ON PEACE MISSION

NEW YORK, May 23.-Joseph C. Grew
secretary of the American Embassy at
Berlin. was a passenger on the steamship
Frederick VIII, which arrived at Quaran.
tine last night from Copenhagen and Chris.
tiania.
Mr.. Grew refused to discuss his mission,
which dispatches from Europe have inti-
mated was in connection with a move for
peace and that he bore diplomatic docu-
ments, including q note from Emperor VIII
liam to President Wilson. Mr.. Grew said
he would go Immediately to Boston.
The Frederick VIII was taken into Kirk.
wall by the British and 3O7 bags of mail
were retained. The ship brought las first
cabin, 319 second cabin and ga steerage
passengers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
CHAOS IN MEXICO INVITES
DRASTIC ACTION FROM U. S.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The great un.
derlying elements OF nations life-money,
industry and food-are in such deplorable
condition in Mexico that the Administration
today was confronted with the gravest
problem since American troops entered the
Southern Republic.
Reports from one Of ths most level.headed
of the consular STAFF gave Administration
men distinct shock The information con-
tained in his latest message was before
President Wilson and his Cabinet. II spelled
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-23
10000 MEXICANS MASS
ALONG u. S. FRONTIER
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economic disturbances throughout all Mex
lea City persons familiar with the Mexican
problem were inclined to bellev ethat with
in short time General Funston must be
heavily reinforced.
1t is known that he has asked at least
10000 additional men and has recommended
that they be taken from the coast artiller.
instead of from the National Guard
Secretary of War Baker has this request
under consideration and unless a real reason
is assigned by Consul General Rodgers at
Mexico City for the massing of troops south
of the Texas border, it is expected that ad-
ditional coast artlllerymen, organized as
infantry, will be sent from the eastern
fortihcations within the next few days