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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
VOLUME XII. NO. 81

man came to our rescue on this count
and when the storm was over we had
a good sized lake right in the camp,
| with water two to three feet deep in
places and waves running a foot high.
Lumber was floating around promiscu-
ously and in one place the waves were
playfully Shaping up against the sides
OF row of Nebraska tents much to
the disgust and discomfort of the oc-
cupants thereof. Verify, it was an
experience the camp will not forget
for some time.
There have been several promotions
IN the ranks of the non-coms this
week, as follows: Corporal Joe Craig
promoted to sergeant; Max Cordiner
promoted from company clerk to
supply sergeant; Robert Goebel from
private to corporal; Sergeant Nelson
to tlrst sergeant, to take the place of
Claire Smith, who has been honorablv
discharged and left for home on
August %.
Last Sunday Jack Carmody left for
Fort Smelling with a recruiting party
selected from the Third regiment for
the purpose of recruiting the Third
up to war strength if possible.
Sergeant Cordiner is now in CHARGE
OF crew of men putting up the COM
pany cooking and dining hall. This
Will be substantial frame building
| with built-in stove and oven and will
be screened in. This will be big i'm
provement, as the fly nuisance around
camp has been one of the wost fea-
lures of camp life.
Last Sunday the Third Minnesota
ball team played the Fourth Nebraska
and the gophers triumphed over the
cornhuskers in an interesting contest
by a count of to 3.
Five of the married men in the CON-
pany have now been discharged and
the rest of them are anxiously await
ing returns on their applications.
The Union reaches US promptly on
the Monday afternoon subsequent to
publication and is eagerly read by all
the boys in camp. Just as good as
letter from home.
All well and happy. Not a man in
the hospital or guard house. A pretty
clean record
MIKE.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
List of Teachers.

I The Princeton schools will open
next Monday for the 1916-1917 SEES
sion. Superintendent and Mrs. w. H
Holland and family arrived here
Tuesday and are now housed in the
Mrs. Moses Jesmer residence. Here
under appears a list of the teachers
High School-Sophia Stroeter, prin-
cipal; Genevieve Stearns, science; Lii
liam Sevatson, Latin and German;
Amy Livingston, English; Ella
Stearns, high school assistant; Mabel
Rutan, history and mathematics;
Maude Sellers, commercial.
Grades-Mabel Nelson, eighth and
mixed; Margaret I. King, eighth
grade; Cora Brown, sixth grade;
Beatrice Lane, fifth A grade; Ella
Stevens, fifth B grade; Francis Pol
lard, fourth grade.
Whittier Building-Ella Abend,
first primary; Jennie Whiting, second
primary; Flossie B. Davis, second
grade and principal; Mabel Gunderson,
fourth grade.
Brickton- Milfred James, upper de-
partment; Laura McVicar, lower de-
partment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
New Rye Seed May Raise Acre Yield

New Rye Seed May Raise Acre Yield.
There are two main reasons why
the yields of rye in Minnesota are not
larger. First, the seed used is poor;
second, nearly all rye is disastrously
afflicted with ergot, disease common
to all cereals and to many grasses.
The rye crop is generally considered
a poor mans crop and a portland
crop, SO that it is not given any atten-
ton and seldom gets a chance to show
what it is really worth.
The remedy for the low yield lies
in the use of seed of an improved
variety and the elimination Of the
greater part of the ergot. Minnesota
NO. z rye is pure-line selection made
at the Minnesota Agricultural Expert
ment station. 1t possesses high yield
ing qualities the ten-year average
being 1913 bushels. Seed of this
variety of rye is available in small
quantities for those who wish to get
started with the best seed for Min
nesota conditions.
Getting rid of ergot is not such an
easy proposition, because rye-growing
soils are infested with the germs of
the disease. Furthermore, the disease
is transmitted more or less from the
common grasses to rye and from rye
to the grasses. Fields in which SO per
cent of the crop was infested with
ergot have been found. It is dangerous
to feed stock ergoty rye.
You can get rid of it. Why not do
so then? Write to C. P. Bull, Uni
versity Farm, St. Paul. He will tell
you about seed plot methods of seed
control and of improvement methods.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
FranksOn Will be Lieut.. Gov.

Thomas Frankson will, if he lives,
become the next Lieutenant Governor
OF Minnesota. The supreme court in
a per curiam decision rendered Tues
day sustains the action Of Judge
Brill of the Ramsey county district
court IN dismissing the custer petition
accusing Mr.. Frankson of violating
the corrupt practices act.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Zimmerman Prospecting.

A representative of the Union Wis
tied Zimmerman recently, and found
that thriving trading point prospecting
Zimmerman has a population of
approximately 800 souls. It's streets
are well graded and it boasts of nu-
merous neat residences. In the bust
ness line Zimmerman is we'll repre-
scented. Two general stores, operated
by H. Swanson and J. o. Nyberg,
respectively, supply the ordinary
wants of the residents of that vicinity
Both mercantile establishments are
well stocked. Then there is a hard
ware store, pool room and confec-
tionery, hotel, barber shop, meat
market, shoe repair shop, a lumber
yard, bank, cream station, cement
works, feed mill and a telephone ex-
change.
The bank is a substantial institu-
ton, and the cashier, Mr.. A. R. Berg
lurd is ever accommodating as well
as courteous.
While mentioning the business
places of our neighboring village it
would never do to overlook the garage
and livery operated by E. H. Foley
and J. W. Cohoes-two genial hustlers
who are meeting with deserved sue
cess. Nor should we fail to mention
the vulcanizing plant operated by J
M. Cook. He is equipped to mend 9
tire no matter how badly damaged
it is,
= In the matter of train service Zim.
norman equals Princeton-it coulc
scarcely do less-and the depot is ir
charge Of a man whose only failing
is willingness to accept the
martyrship Of unpiring ball game
Agent Pratt is an enthusiastic booster
for Zimmerman and he informed Us
that "a carloads Of live stock were
shipped from that point during 1915
Zimmerman is potato market Of
some Importance also. Last season
1864 carloads of tubers left the depot
at that place. Zimmerman has eight
potato warehouses. Dairying is an
other important factor in the pros.
perity of our neighboring village Al
times 1,400 pounds Of butterfat are
marketed there in a week, and the
Grown creamery ships about rs tubs
of butter week from that point.
Zimmerman has three churches
Swedish Lutheran, Methodist anc
Union the I. O. O. F., M. w. A
and Woman lodges, excellent frater.
nal societies, care for it's needs ir
that line. Zimmerman also boasts Of
substantial brick graded school.
That the community is progressive
is evidenced by the fact that almost
mile of new sidewalks have beer
laid the past year, and more are con-
teinp,ated. The village has a thrifty
appearance and it's citizens are hos
pitable
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Stirred UD the Mainites.

Washington, Aug. 28.-Representa-
tive Bascom Slemp, head Of the speak
er's bureau Of the Republican con-
gressional committee, declared tonight
that he had received reports from
Maine that Representative Thos. D.
Schall, Of Minnesota, had created a
sensation in the Maine campaign.
II am informed that MIR. Schall has
done the party a great service there
Mr.. Slemp said, ~ am sending him to
Bristol, VT, tonight to speak at their
convention"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Passed AWay Friday,

Mrs. John Kostanshek, who fatally
shot herself last week, passed away at
the Northwestern hospital Friday.
Her husband arrived here from Colo
RADIO that morning. The final services
were conducted at Oak Knoll cemetery
where interment was made, Saturday,
by Rev. E. B. Service. Deceased was
born in Hungary and was 81 years, 9
months and days old.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
A Favored State.

A man died in Lyon county recently
at the age of 1O7, and his only regret
was that he did not come to Mime
sofa in his youth. He said that if he
had another hundred years to live he
would spend them in this state. It
would be hard to find a place on earth
where one can get more enjoyment out
OF life than right here in Minnesota.
-Waseca Herald. -. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Y, MINNESOTA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 81, 1916

first best, $40 for second best, $50 for
third best, $40 for fourth best, and
$40 for fifth best. In addition the
society will pay at least a share of
the expenses in getting exhibits from
remote Ttownships or farmers clubs
to the fair. There ought to be and
undoubtedly there will be lively COM
petition for these liberal premiums.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Base Ball Next Sunday.

Manager Olson of the ball team
has not scheduled game as yet, but
that a fast contest will be staged at
the fair grounds Sunday is assured.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
NOTES

Captain Mallette sure had his bat
ting togs on. He tolled the gong for
three safe blows.
Galley pulled off double unassisted
when he grabbed a hot liner and re-
tired another runner at first.
The old reliable H. J. Plaas and a
gentleman from Rush City did the
umpiring and got by in good shape.
Braham has a fast team, and the
players are a gentlemanly lot of young
men. Princeton will welcome them
any time
Last Sundays contest certainly
stimulated interest in the national
pastime hereabouts. A classier exhi-
bition could not be seen in the leagues.
Princeton's playing at times was
little short of sensational, and the in
field in particular scintillated. The
fans have reason to take pride in the
team.
Thanks to the efficient work of Man.
ager Olson and the directors the team
is almost square with the world.
1t has been hard pull, but the sun
is shining again.
Hon. I. F. Walker Of Spencer Brook
was again in evidence, and he enjoyed
every minute Of it. 'Ike" is an enthu
slastlc fan, and the local management
appreciates his loyalty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Townships and Farmers' Clubs

Note the liberal premiums offered
by the Mile Laos County Agricultural
society for the best exhibits by town.
ships and farmers clubs; $50 for the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Grand and Petit Jurors.

Clerk of Court King, Sheriff Shock
ley and Justice Dickey drew the jury
list Monday, and the names Of those
drawn to serve at the coming fall term
Of court appear hereunder:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
BRAHAM DEFEATED
Princeton FASTENERS Down Powerful
Aggregation by a Count of 2
to o at Fair Grounds.
Record Breaking Crowd Views Thrill
ing Contest-Four Double Plays
Feature PrincetOn's Work.

What looked like certain extra
inning 0 to 0 contest was filed away
by Princeton in the last half of the
eighth inning last Sunday when Wilkes
broke it up by lifting out a scorching
line drive with two runners preceding
him on the paths.
Braham and Princeton were the op-
posing sides, and it was by all odds
the most thrilling diamond contest
staged here in recent years. The crowd
was also a record breaker, and it is
safe to say that over 500 people were
in attendance. The receipts totaled
S91.75.
Features of the game were num-
erods, but the fast and clever work
of "Pongo" Olson's sterling infeld was
outstanding. Four double plays were
pulled off by the local guardians of
the inner works, which all must admit
is going some.
Michaud was again on the hilltop
for Princeton, and the southpaw was
absolutely right. He let the opposing
swatsmen down with three lonely,
scattered blows, and in only two in
nlngs did more than three men face
him. Then, too, he sat ten Of them
down on strikes. Nice work. Skahen
was at the receiving end of the line
h &c IL l.
desired.
| "Noisy" Bill Johnson of Hamline
fame was on the mound for the Isanti
county FASTENERS, and he showed some
class also. The locals nicked his Of
ferings for five safe ones, but he got
by in great shape in the pinches until
the eighth stanza. Hummel gathered
them in behind the bat, and also did
we'll.
For seven peppery innings hundreds
of fans from hereabouts witnessed
these two mines battle on even terms
while ciphers represented the scoring
efforts of both sides. It was whale
of contest, and when the eighth blew
around most Of the fans had settled
down to the expectation of an extra
inning affair. This was not to be-
however. Berg, first up, poled out a
hot one that was not ielded perfectly
and reached the initial sack. Galley did
the same and also got on. Princeton
then galloped under the wire when
Wilkes looked over a fast one, and
gave the little old pill ride that car
ried Berg and Galley over the tabu-
lating rubber. Wilkes purloined Sec
ond and third, but was called out at
the plate on a close decision. Mean
time Captain Mallette was at bat with
blood in his eye. And when friend
|"Umps' called one he didn't like, it
didn't make things any better. NAL
lette hammered the sphere right on
the nose for ripping three-cushion
blow. But the hit had no bearing on
the game whatever. Mallette hardly
had time to cool down before he was
caught off the bag. Staples retired
the side when his drive to center field
was gathered in. Braham was BANKED
in the ninth, and it was all over.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31
Mrs. C. c.. CoIburn.

Mrs. G. C. Colburn, an esteemed
resident of North Princeton, answered
the final summons Sunday. General
paresis caused death.
Funeral services were conducted
from the M. E. church Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock and were largely
attended. Rev. E. B. Service officiated.
The floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful. The remains were laid at
rest in the King cemetery, Wyanett.
Deceased, whose maiden name was
Ellen Heath, was born in Augusta.
Maine, on August 20, 1854. She was
united in marriage to Mr.. Charles G.
Colburn when FL years of age. Be-
sides the husband she is survived by
a daughter, Mrs. Burdett Bates, and
a son, Eugene Colburn, both residents
of Princeton. Two sisters and
brother also survive, viz: Mrs. John
Black of Dalbo, Mrs. Henry Bockoven
of Princeton and Leazer Heath Of
Maine.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-31

The husband and children take this
means to extend their sincere thanks
to all who rendered aid to them dur
ing their recent bereavement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-12-09

sullenly. Then his eyes slowly
widened, for clearly inscribed on that
scrap of paper he aw one-half of the
sign of the Laughing Mask.
Won't you tell me just what that
letter said?" he asked, his earlier of
Tended dignity rendered trivial by
some newer predicament which seemed
to confront him.
I'm sorry to say | can't" was
Margery's reply.
She then walked slowly across to
the open fire and tossed into it the
note which sh" had already torn into
fragments.
Manley stood watching her as she
ordered Train and the limousine and
then called for her hat and coat He
had much to say. but for once he saw
that silence was golden.
The moment he was alone. ',owever,
| he quickly crossed tC the fireplace.
dropped down on his hands and knees,
and there pccred closely at the
| ChaTrcd remnants of the note which
ha been tossed on the Goals
Three or four of the fragments he
even rescued with tn help of a brass
! fire shovel. He turned them about
delicatciv and studied them patiently.
On one he deciphered the words you
| will come" On another he managed
TO make ont Am i'll" The onl re-
naming portion of uncurlcd carbon on
which he could discover any trace of
writing had lest its center. But on
what remained of it he could read
go Washi- re"
| He stared at this Tor several min
utcs. his brOws knitted. TFcl the
frown went from his face.
"G3 Washington SOU re-" 10 an
announced And fv MINUTES later
found him seated in taxicab
He had Just crosseL Fourteenth
trcet, sweeping south. whcna % caught
sight of the Golden limousnn empty
with the exception of Trin at the
wheel. sweeping northwest
This disturbing discOvry, once he
had reached the square. took him IN
the stone steps of a ruaous mansion
long given over to arti,s' studios and
workshops of q meano order.
He had climbed tTca flights Of
stairs. and climbed then with all the
stealthiness OF a fiat lOter. when he
came to a door which lcld out more
promise than the other. For behind
this door he could distirtly hear the
sound of voices. As he quatted down
d and peered through IN, keyhOle he
heard girls mufiled SCREEN followed
. by a throaty laugh Of triumph. And
. the moment he heard thar laugh he
knew it to be Legar's.
Yet at the same mOmen he made a
: second and even more 6verting dis
Covery This was that pOnderous
: and brawny-armed womb, advancing
| with elephantine lurchs along the
/ halfl.ghted hallway. was shouting out
shrill CALL of warning as she came.
, Manley for one brief secod nursed
: the delusion that those warnings were
/ intended for his own ear. ! was not
= until the huge and slatterry figure
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-12-09
NINTH EPISODE
Arrows of Hate.

Doctor Ausrott stared down AZ the
bundle Of dclicatcly carved arrows
They were as slender as a histoury
blad, ana scarcely longer than darn.
ing needle Then h. looked up at his
visitor
so you really object 70 telling me
your name" he said as he carefully
restored the fragile darts 10 their re-
ceptaclc Of capped bamboo.
Unless it's essential. I'd prefer not
to-" was the strangers quiet-toned lie,
ply.
Then why did you bring these
things 10 me-" asked the doctor.
because | understood you were the
most eminent toyicologist in America.
And | was anxious to know whether
or not those innOcent-lOOking arrows
In your hand were really poisoned"
The doctors smile was a grim one
We'll. they were poisoned. all right,
II is difficult. of course. to say just
what the nature Of this venom is. But
on these poison darts | found unmis
taxable evidence of CObriC acid. That
would imply that tOXicatiOn was pro
duCsd by using the secretion Of some
ndJolu I'P'.' SUI" d. '''r '"''"' Nv
iaC' tHaI 'hoSe dFi""'' H"" e'o'' "i'
reiiiar NapIE IKE 'hoS' uSeu III 'n'
DO" gums OF Do" pipes oi Gel IAN
apoTiE!IeS Vi ouuIh Ai''e'''" "ou!'
lead ne 10 lHI'I ulal '"'S I'I''o''
poison mas POSSIBLY b''h prepared
from certain ,oN!'ophIula OF inc SAINT
continent. BuI that. aIt'r all d"'S no.
interest me as 'much as the PueSIioi
OF where you oolaIlo" PoSS'SS'oH y
such remarkably deadIy niue mis-
SHE'S.
FOR a moment or TWO the strange
renamed slteht.
10 be quite cahdIH' uoctor' ines
rrroWs Wer" stolen.
But from whom!
From the foreign valet OF ma
who mas unmiStakabiE proved himse!
an enemy 10 society.
Ana Is that why you nave aSke
me TO clean ana heutrailze them VII
such scientific eXac'itude:
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We'll wei &c him" Numbered
the grim-willed oil millionaire. or
he'll ueye. walk OF Of this house
alive
Even as no spoke ii renewed sound
OF shouts came TO thin from above
stairs. follow ri by .he hump AMI Cat
ter OF h"rryns feet gn hardwood
'corS' the IoHl siam GA door. ana
the scream OF hyS,Tical house
maid.
was wilson the hu'l'' who 'aii'd
TO Golden and the group his heels
as b" ""Hi Ao'narEiAG UP e stars.
hos ''A" ".." -1A'.-'l IN sly
'F.'' ''"' '"7'.H ,'., ''' 70 SCI y
ti' ANA u" 'o'"'' '''' '. "7 "'
went.
"'lL Nancy hinS'H ]" here.
painted the owner "I th' ""'S' De-
hurried on 10 ms secretary DOR.
ties tENIha my INl'rL"''".'"I N't,-
tor $ reports.
,l' L ~ S''.''..' ''''-' an, ~, !,
"''n'N 'A' '"'l" u" ''o wy -.7......
sue" 7'.''''."'' pun 7.'''' az - w
"- SO. -r., o,
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" ''.'... I'D" HIS "'.' 81 =.
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HE the um' on" "I N'O"H > r',''
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-12-09

tie thickly. And this is what | got
for it,"
The scoundrel," cried Golden. star
ing from his disheveled secretary to
the equally dishcvrlad room.
But Lieutenant h.bby was no longer
Interested in Manley.
Two of you men go out through
this window" he commanded. and
round up that man before he gets
away, The rest of you people get a
Gordon round this block before it's too
late"
They were off again like a pack of
| beaglcs striking a new scent. leaving
the dilapidated and somewhat discon-
ISOLATE Marley to his own thoughts and
devices. As he sat there. feeling about
his bruised body with a gently inter
rOgative finger, Margery Golden
stepped timidly in through his still
open door.
Don't get up" .he said quietly as
she crossed to his side. But before
| she could speak again the two detec-
tives came clambeTirg and putting in
! through the open window. Their mis-
sion. it was plain to see, had been a
| Ruthless one.
You can be thanked for this" cried
! the heavier of the two men. You,
fasLin' a gun on officers O. the law
when they're tryin' to do their duty,
And you're gOin' TO pay for gettin
free with fire arms, young woman, or
I'll eat my hat avowed his equally
| Indignant companion.
But David Manley suddenly
staunched that flow OF accusatory dec
! lamatiOn.
You get out of here" commanded
that irate and somewhat dilapidated
youth. and get out quick
What have YOU got to DO with that
Cfrlo" demanded the heavier of the
threatened officers.
I've got a lot TO do with that girl
as I'll show YOU If you don't get where
YOU belong inside of three seconds"
"Aw. leave the gink 10 his rayin s.
said the shorter man, YEARLY as tht
two left the room.
Il guess | was wrong there. when
started to crow about having so mucl
10 do with YOU and your affairs" Man
low said as he looked a little wisttull
into her slightly smiling face.
why do you say you were wrong?
she asked.
Because every time DO 'ry to hol
YOU out ! only seem 10 make a mes
Of things" was his disconsolate al
swpr
You've succeeded in proving tina
you're really the best fricnl have
tba best friend could have"
Put friendship, don't YOU see.
hardly enough be declared as sh
turned quietly away.
Then come day, perhaps, it ma
even be something more" she Gale
softly back to him before slipping on
through the open door.
Some day It may be somethin
more" he repeated aloud. Som,
thing more, Why, good Lord, tha
means that some day she might
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for his own retirement 10 the back
ground. had become more and more
dependent upon his accomplices. The
Iron Claw. awakening to the fact that
he had no contemplate enemy in the
person of the Laughing Mask, was
resolved on extreme measures to eff
feet the rounding up Of that mysteri-
Gus enemy.
Legar's campaign TO discredit this
muchtalked-of Fighter OF wrongs was
a characteristically audacious one. 1t
even embraced a number OF artfully
forged letters. duly signed by the
Laughing Mask and left in surround
ings which caused both perplexity and
alarm to the city police.
One note. found beside the body of
q murdered miser. briefly explained