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The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
RiOting in Dublin, Ireland.

A riot of some proportions has ragged
in Dublin, Ireland, since Monday, and
several lives have been lost. The
authorities claim that they have the
matter well in hand and that the
trouble is over. Nevertheless, Dub
lin city and county is under martial
law and a strict censorship is being
exercised.
A German ship loaded with arms
and ammunition for the Irish rebels
was sank off the coast of Ireland, and
Sir Roger Easement, demented Irish
man, who was supposed to head the
rebellion, has been captured and is
now imprisoned in London.
There is small faction of ire
conciliables in Ireland known as Sim
Feiners, who are opposed to British
rule, and this faction is stronger in
Dublin than anywhere else in the is
land. 1t is these Sim Feiners who
are causing the trouble. The great
majority of Irishmen, Catholics as we'll
as Protestants, are loyal to England.
John Redmond and other leaders of
the Irish Home Rule movement have
no sympathy with the Sim Feiners
and do not regard the "outbreak" as
serious.
If there is rebellion in Ireland it
will be Of short duration, for the rebels
are only an insignificant minority of
the people of Ireland.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
A ROya1 Time

The ladies Of the Royal Crochet club
had a royal time Tuesday evening in
which their husbands participated.
First Leap Year banquet was held
at the Home restaurant, and although
the ladies ostensibly paid the bills
there are those who believe that
fathers" pocketbook is not as cor;
pulent as it was. After the tempt
ing supper had been partaken of the
movies" were visited, with Mrs. A.
E. Hayes as hostess, and then all were
invited to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Cowles, where Five Hun
dred was played until midnight. All in
all more than the usual amount of en-
joyment was crowded into one even
ing, and the participants in the festiv-
tiles pronounced it the best ever.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Civic Betterment Club Active.

The Woman's Civic Betterment
club, has, through the help of some
Of the citizens, arranged a, plan where
by the children of the village may
form garden club, and thus not only
help in making their home town
more attractive but also get returns
to themselves. Mr.. T. H. Galley has
kindly offered to contribute seeds,
both vegetable and flower, to every
child of school age. The fair associa-
tion will give them a place at the
county fair for exhibiting results of
planting, and the Civic club will give
prizes for the best products. Mrs.
Rines and Mrs. T. H. Galley have
charge of the distribution of seeds,
and will announce the place of distrib-
ution and other points of interest to
the children later. Supt. Marshall
promises the support Of the teachers,
and the ladies feel that every citizen
who has had any success at gardening
will give advice and encouragement to
the children.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

that as he was preparing to stop the car
it was moving slow. It appears that
Helen stepped to one side, and the car
was swerved to the other, and. vice
versa. Before the zigzagging ended,
Helen was knocked over by a fender,
and the front wheel of the machine
passed over her legs. She was taken
to the Northwestern hospital at once,
but no bones were broken, and she
was soon taken to her home. The
girl was bruised some, but it was
most fortunate that the results were
not more serious. -~;-'.-* ~
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Makes improvements.

Rev. DR.. Peterson, pastor of the To-
cal Swedish Lutheran church, is an un-
firing worker for the upbuilding of the
same, and he has succeeded in raising
ever 5000 with which to defray the
cost of some much needed improve
ments, which are now under way.
Mirick Bros, are doing the work. The
interior will be repainted and re-
papered, and fresh coat of paint will
also be applied to the exterior. Grey
was selected as the color for the out
side, with white trimmings. New frost
ed windows will also be put in, and
when the work is completed, the house
Of worship should indeed present a
pleasing appearance. The pastor and
congregation have our congratulations.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Easter at st. Edwards.

CommodlOus st. Edwards church
was none too large on last Sunday
morning to accommodate the congre-
cation that assembled there for the
religious observance of Easter. Twice
in the morning that sacred edifice was
filled with devout worshippers. Up
wards of 600 people attended. At the
$3.50 mass some $50 received holy COM
muntion. The services were very i'm
pressive and revealed the poyful char
acter Of the feast. The appearance of
the church with sanctuary and altar
adorned with Easter lilies and dozens
of Pickering lights, the gladstone
notes Of Allelujah that resounded again
and again from priest and choir, to-
gether with the. joyful gospel message
of the risen Lord breathed the spirit
of happiness and joy that fills the
Christians heart on this day. It was
in marked contrast with the mournful
ceremonies Of holy week, that point so
wildly to the suffering of the Re-
deemer on Calvary. The choir was at
it's best, with Mrs. C. A. Galley direct
ing and Miss Edmere Robarge presid-
ing at the organ. The mass they sang
is one that is heard only in Cathedrals
and the larger churches in the cities.
1t was rendered most pleasingly. The
sanctuary was filled with vested altar
|boys whose prayerful attitude through
out the services elected universal
praise.
Close attention. was given Father
Willenbrink's sermon as he pictured
the triumph of the: Saviour and His
church against all the evil machina-
tions of His enemies, showing how the
establishment Of the Christian relig-
ion under such adverse circumstances,
and it's continuance was stamped
with the mark of divinity and there
fore the certain pledge of mans own
resurrection from the dead. -.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

Immediately prepare this coun-
try for defense;
Protect American citizens up-
on the high seas and in foreign
countries;
Protect American property
and American foreign commerce
which amounts to over $780,
000, 900 per annum;
Encourage the construction of
a merchant marine, in order to
handle our foreign commerce and
reduce ocean freight rates, which
are now exhorbitant and an un-
reasonable tax on our industries:
" In foreign relations, demand
and enforce with firmness our
rights against other nations, and
maintain bold and just neutral
: ity;
Protect, by reasonable tariff
provisions, the products Of our
farms, labor and other industries
and the development of our ma
tional resources;
MAINTAIN our control of the
Philippines until we shall have
fulfilled our pledges, and the Is
Lands are suited for self-govern-
ment;
Protect and encourage agricul-
ture, the great basis Of American
wealth;
Maintain the integrity of rep
resentative government and the
purity and stability Of the
courts;
Strive for higher standard
OF social justice and maintain
the independence and security
of labor;
Introduce economy, thrift and
efficiency in the departments of
government;
Enforce the antitrust laws.
so as to keep open the avenues
OF enterprise for the American
people.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Automobile Accident.

Helen Chapman, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. K. s. Chapman, was the victim
OF an automobile accident Saturday
evening, that might have been ex-
tremely serious. 1t happened near
the depot at train time, and the girl
was crossing over from the depot to
the former office building of W. H.
Ferrell & Co. Odin Odegard, the liv-
eryman, came around the corner in
an automobile just then, and he states
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

[ am speaking to men and women
in whose veins runs the blood of he
rolc races of the world; races which
have demonstrated upon many battle
fields their right to liberty; races
which in those struggles and conflicts
established permanent and enduring
democracy. I do not need to appeal
to these men and women to make Sc
cure that liberty and their govern
ment. ..-.-
One Of the most vital subjects now
before the American congress and the
people of this country is that of for
eign commerce and merchant marine.
In 1915 our commerce with foreign
countries amounted to $5,326, OFT OCT,
Of which more than So, SAT ,48O, ,372 con-
sisted of our products sold in other
countries and more than thousand
million dollars was farm products:
With the exception Of the coastwise
commerce, at the beginning Of the war
we had very little merchant, aaarine,,
but were, dependent upon the ships
Of other nations. To-day, we practi-
cally have no ships on the Pacific
ocean. 3 = y
Iwish to impress upon the farmers
and business men Of Minnesota their
vital interest in this question. How
much greater returns would we have
received for our wheat, -four and other
farm products had it not been for the
enormous ocean freight rates incident
to the scarcity Of ships and our want
of a merchant marine? Let me give
you some illustrations: The increase
in ocean rates on grain from New
York to Liverpool in the last two
years has been about 900 per cent; on
-four about 500 per cent, and on all
provisions about 400 per cent. The
rate on wheat in january 1914, from
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

upon the high seas and the protection
of our commerce with both neutral and
belligerent nations. Foreign countries
believe us to be weak, unprepared and
afraid of war. We know we are un-
prepared, but that as a people we
have a high sense of honor and pa
triotism and an unconquerable spirit
to maintain American rights.
attempt to discuss the details of mill
tary or naval preparedness; that re-
quires the opinion Of experts in the
war department and navy department
men who have given their lives to
this work, and such as every other
nation depends upon. When, how
ever, the opinion of trained experts
has been given, it should not be over
ruled and suppressed by some politi-
clan who happens for a brief period
Of time to be the superior officer of
such experts. And the trained experts
who have been educated at Annapolis
and West Point and who have devoted
their lives to study of these ques-
tions should not be gagged and pre-
vented from giving in full to the con-
gress the result of their studies.
This is matter that interests every
part Of the country. Business connec-
tions and commerce carried on be-
tween the coasts and the interior of
the country are so much part of the
daily life Of the citizens from ocean
to ocean, that the people of the Miss
issippi Valley are as keenly interested
in this subject as are the people upon
the coasts. Furthermore, we are one
nation and one people, and it is ap-
palling to think Of the consequence
which might follow our utter unpre-
paredness to defend our country.
know it is said that the increase
Of navies and standing armies of Eu-
ropean countries did not preserve
p eace,- that the building up of these
armies and ravies, upon the breaking
out OF the war, hut added to the tre-
mendous destruction and intensity Of
the conflict. This is the pacifcists' ar.
gument against making any prepara-
tion in this country. But we are re-
moved from immediate contact of Eu-
ropean countries. There is not the
same necessity for large standing
armies, nor the same incentive as there
was in Europe. We do not need an
army and navy adequate for con-
Tquest, but only for defense We are
to some extent removed from those
warring nations; but nevertheless it
is idle for US to think that the sea or
distance is a complete protection, for
modern giant ships and navies have,
to large extent, annihilated distance.
Will we as people be guided by the
advice of Washington, Monroe, HAM
ilton, Jefferson, Lincoln and all the
great statesmen from the beginning
of our government Let us bear in
mind the words of the Father of our
Country when he said: --
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

however, as supper was then an
nounced, and all repaired to I. o. O. F..
hall, where a luncheon consisting of
appetizing sandwiches, coffee Of
tempting flavor, tri-colored ice cream,
and cake was partaken of.
The floor was then cleared, and
dancing concluded the evenings en-
tertainment. Numerous Of those pres
ent remained to trip the light fan
tastic, and it was an enjoyable ending
to a pleasant evening.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Card Party.

The Civic Betterment club will give
card party at the Armory tomorrow
Friday, afternoon and evening, and all
are invited. The admission fee has
been fixed at 25c. The Afternoon ses-
sion starts at 2 o'clock and will con-
tinue until 5. During this session Mes
danes T. H. Galley, J. A. Smith and
}. F. Peterson will be hostesses. At
the evening session, which will con-
tinue from 8 to II o'clock, Mesdames
). G. Herdliska, Harry Shockley and
A. E. Hayes will be hostesses. The
affair promises to be an enjoyable one.
and the ladies are entitled to goodly
attendance.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
Congregational Easter Observanc

The Easter services at the Congre
gatlonal church last Sunday morning
and evening were largely attended,
and especially is this true of the morn
ing exercises, when the edifce was lit
orally filled to overfowing. The dec
oratlons were not extensive, but beau
tiful roses, lilies and ferns were in
evidence, and the interior presented a
most pleasing appearance. The SER
mons by Rev. S. Johnson were partic-
ularly appropriate, and the special
music arranged for the occasion by
Mrs. Il. G. Cooney was highly appre-
ciated by those in attendance.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

"There is a rank due to the
United States among nations. If
we desire to avoid insult, we
must be able to repel it; if we
desire to secure peace, one of the
most powerful instruments of
our prosperity, it must be known
that we are at all times ready
for war;"
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

AS we are today facing the shadows
OF this great European conflict, the
first and paramount duty of the AM
erican people is to make immediate
and thorough preparation to defend
the country, maintain our rights and
preserve our institutions. No other
issue is of such surprising impor-
tance. There is only one way to do it,
and that is to Immediately take steps
to procure an efficient and adequate
army and ha.y .a4,5 to husband our
resources and finances SO that our po-
.sition will be respected by foreign
countries, and thus insure protection
to our people. This does not mean
war; it is the only way to peace. A
weak and unprotected country invites
attack. <. T.: .r-..=s p. .-.. ..a,.. -. r
In the impending grave crisis there
is only one thing for this people to do,
and that is to stand squarely for the
maintenance Of the national honor,
for the protection of American citizens
upon the high seas and in foreign
lands, and for the protection of Amer
lean property and commerce. We can
not consent that the rules of interna-
tional law for the protection of inno-
cent people, established by the dictates
of humanity and by the consent of all
civilized nations, shall be swept away
in this maelstrom of war. These are
duties which we owe ourselves and
to the world, if American citizenship
is to be respected. There is no sacri-
flee a people may be called upon to
make which should not be willingly
made to accomplish this object for a
government which does not afford that
protection and has not the confidence
and respect Of it's own people and of
the civilized world cannot permanent
ly endure. s..-.- -- -
The one man who is, and has been,
doing more than anyone else to stir the
patriotism of the people>an to awaken
them to a realization of the dangers
Of the country, is that great leader of
men, Theodore Roosevelt.
We know our country is facing grave
perils, and all history tells us, in
language that cannot be misunder-
stood, that we cannot rely simply on
our good intentions and high purpose
to protect us against the aggressions
Of other nations, inspired by the love
Of conquest, trade wars, their own
economic necessities, racial animosi-
ties, greed or ambition. The present
war demonstrates this fact. We have
learned from it that as much as we
may wish it to be otherwise, the age
of war has not passed; the millennium
has not come y y
We should, so far as is consistent
with national dignity and honor, do
everything to avoid war. We should
practice and set the example to the
people Of the world Of the principles
of right and justice, which go far to
prevent these conflicts; but we may
not be able to control those mighty
currents of public sentiment, often
invisible which at times have swept
nations into war and changed the des-
tinies Of peoples.
Our conduct during this war has not
tended to make us respected abroad.
We have not stood firm, as we should,
for the protection Of American citizens
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

Importance, and must for this speech
select few in which believe the
American people are most interested.
This is the platform upon which I
stand: ~
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27

This evening at his boyhood home in
Rochester, Frank B. Kellogg will open
his campaign for United States sena-
tor. Having secured an advance copy
of the speech he will deliver on the
occasion we take pleasure in giving
our readers the main features of the
same in this issue. The especial at
tention of2our farmer readers is called
to his plea for merchant marine.
There are those who imagine that that
is question that does not affect to
any great extent the farmers of the
Mississippi Valley. An increase of
from 400 to 1000 per cent in ocean
freight rates vitally affects every
grower Of grain and every raiser of
beef and pork in the United States.
An increase of SO cents per bushel in
wheat freight rates across the Atlantic
means something to the farmers of
the Northwest. Lack of space pre-
vents us from giving the speech in
full. It is masterful address, and
rings true: There is nothing bonn
bastic or demagogical about it. It
sounds just like Frank Kellogg. Read
tit will repay careful persual.
The Princeton union., 1916-04-27
The OPENING GUN
Will Be Fired by Frank B. Kellogg at
His Old Home in Rochester
This Evening. ~
Immense Crowds Coming From All
- Over Southern Minnesota to
Hear Him-His Speech. .
Especial Telegram to The Union)

Rochester, Mimi, April 27, IL NJ
The city is fast filling up with people
from Olmsted and the adjoining coun-
ties to extend a welcome to Frank B.
Kellogg, and to hear him deliver the
opening speech in his campaign for
United States Senator this evening.
From present indications there will be
10000 strangers within our gates by
6 p. IN. The armory, opera house and
othef large halls have been secured,
but there are not halls enough in
Rochester to care for half the people
who are anxious to hear Mr.. Kellogg.
There will be at least three meetings
in progress at the same time. Mr..
Kellogg will deliver his main talk at
the armory and will then speak briefly
at two other meetings. Among the
other speakers will be Hon. F. C.
Stevens, Hon. j. Adam Bede, ex-Gov-
ernor Van SAINT, and Senator Frank E.
Putnam.
Our city is fairly ablaze with en-
thusiasm for Mr.. Kellogg. He has
been: serenaded three times already
this morning by out of town bands and
returned his thanks briefly from the
balcony of the hotel.
Among Mr.. Kellogg's most enthus-
iastic admirers are hundreds of life
long democrats, and it is freely pre-
dicted that he will fairly sweep this
|section Of the state. Everybody here
is proud Of the farmer boy who has
so successfully hoed his own row
through life. -Blakely.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-12
Trial of DR.. Whitman
Is Further Delayed

Trial of Dr. Xavier w. Whitman,
indicted in 1913 on charges of using
the mails to defraud in connection
with medical scheme in which Witt
man claimed to possess an electrical
treatment that was a panacea for all
ills, and captured in Wheeling, w.
Va, by w. NJ. Coble, Department
of Justice agent in Omaha, after
pursuit extending over three years
and which included several journeys
across the continent and visit to
Europe and Australia, has been fur
ther delayed. Whitman was brought
before Judge Woodrough after noon,
but his attorneys asked for a delay
of few days and their request was
granted. 1t was rumored Whitman
intended to plead guilty, but this re-
port was spiked by the request for
the delay
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-12
MR.. LLOYD GEORGE
HAS SEVERE CHILL
First Statement of New Gov.
ernment in House of Com
mons Next Thursday.
A. BONAR LAW IN OFFICE

London, | &C. ll.-Premicr Lloyd
George il ILL., He was unable to go
to Buckingham palace today with
members of his cabinet to receive the
seals of Office from King Georeg.
Official announcement was made
that the premier was s..ffering from
a severe chill and that on the advice
of his physician he was remaining
indoors today.
Premier Lloyd George has sent the
following to all members Of the
House of Commons, it was an.
nounced officially today:
THE king has entrusted me with
the task of forming a government.
have carried out the command
had hoped, to make a statement to the
house on TUESDAY. I now find it tc
be impossible. On Tuesday Mr.
iBonar Law, as leader In the house
will move adjournment till Thursday
"The one predominant task before
the government is the vigorous pro-
secution of the war to a Triumphant
conclusion. | feel confident the
government can rely on your supper,
as long as they devote their energies
effectively to that end. -. ... q.
Andrew Bonar Law and the Other
members of the ministry, who are
not required to seek reelection or
assumption of office, and also the
lords, who are cooperating with the
new administration, went to the pal
ace at noon today, kissed the hands
of the king and received their seals
of Office. The members of the cabi
net who must be reelected unles.
the House of Commons passes bill
making this unnecessary, and tht
ministers, who are members o
neither house, for whom seats mus
be found, are taking over their Office.
and will conduct them as though al
official formalities have been com
piled with
These members, however, will no'
be able to appear before the HOUSE
of Commons tomorrow and it is ex
pected the session will be forma
one. The statement concerning thu
governments policy to be made b,
M. Lloyd George or Mr.. Bonar Law
in the House of Commons and Lore
Curzon in the House of Lords, prob
ably will be made Thursday, when tht
vote of credit is moved.
A strong policy in regard to con
troll of shipping, mines, food and man
power, is looked for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-12
Cotton Breaks So
More a Bale on New
Orleans Exchange

New Orleans, La, Dec. ll.-One
of the most sensational breaks ever
recorded on the local cotton exchange
occurred almost Immediately after
the announcement of the government
estimate of 11,511,000 bales for the
seasons cotton crop. March declined
81 points, practically S. a bale, in the
first three minutes after the report
was announced, and other months
were almost as weak, July losing "a
a bale, drop of 80 points.
Washington, Dec. 1l.-Cotton pro-
duction in the United States for the
season 19l6-l7 will amount to ll,5l1,-
900 equivalent 50O-pound bales, the
Department of Agriculture announces
in the final report of the season.
Last year 1l,l9l,8 ,820 equivalent 500
pound bales were grown, and during
the five years, 1910 to 1914, the aver
age was l4,259,23l bales. The record
crop was grown in 1914, when 1884
$50 bales were produced.