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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
Rev. Peatfield Accepts Call.


We are glad to announce that Rev.
DR.. E. H. Peatfield has decided to re-
main in Princeton. His letter officially
accepting the passionate of the local
Congregational church is as follows:
Princeton, Mimi, April 3, IT.
To the Chairman of Board of Trustees,
Congregational church,
Princeton, MINI.
My Dear Sir: [ wish to express,
through you, to the members and
friends of the Congregational church
Of Princeton, my very sincere appre-
citation of the confidence and honor in
volved in the ''call" extended to me
last Sunday evening. I feel the ser
iousness Of this important matter, es-
pecially when the declining of two
other fields is included.
have earnestly sought to arrive
at a conclusion that is not only agree
able to ourselves, but in harmony with
the will and purpose of the Great
Father. After very careful considera-
ton, I have decided to accept your
"call," with the earnest prayer in my
heart that we may faithfully labor to-
gether in His name to upbuild that
character, and do that work which
shall help to make our community con-
stantly better and happier.
Yours very sincerely
Ernest H. Peatfeld.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
The Power Plant PROPOSAL.

l have examined with considerable
care and interest the proposal which
I will call the elk River proposal"
contained in the Union of April 5, and
as it is not a matter Of experiment
(Which we can change if we don't like
it) but condition if once entered into
we are bound by for years, feel that
it should be carefully weighed and con-
sidered by the council and the voters
Of the village. I notice first that in
the event of the purchase of the plant
(Which is the only. proposal to be
thought of) no schedule Of rates is
given. It is an after consideration
how much the consumer will pay for
service.
Upon the second or renting propos-
al schedule of rates is submitted but
it makes no lesser rates than the ones
now in force save for an amount not
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12

bate, the house passed the Public Do
main bill by vote of 70 to 43. Mr..
c. H. Warner led the fight for the
bill, and it is conceded on every hand
that had it not been for his skillful
leadership victory could not have been
achieved. Great interest was mani
Tested in the bill. State Auditor
Preus and his friends have been act
lively fighting the measure for more
than week. The State Auditor was
permitted to address the house person.
ally. Governor Burnquist was not
idle. He brought all the pressure pos
sible in faver of the bill, but had it
not been for Mr.. Warmers arguments
and generalship the measure would
have been slaughtered. I am of the
opinion that the senate will pass the
bill in it's amended form. R. C. d.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
A Fine Cantata.

The Congregational church was
crowded Sunday evening, when "The
First Easter" a beautiful cantata, was
given by a chorus of 80 voices. Each
one present pronounced it splendid in
every way-the chorus numbers as
well as the solos. Credit for the sue
cess is due largely to Mr.. Garrison,
the director, and Mrs. Anderson, the
organist, who assisted him. Of course
each member Of the chorus did his
or her part, also.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
st. Edwards Observes Easter.

Solemn and impressive services
marked the observance of Easter at
St. Edwards church, and two masses
were said. The edifice was appropri-
ately decked out in flowers. Special
music by the choir under the direction
of Mrs. Galley, with Mrs. L. F. Wilkes
as organist, was a feature. The SER
vices were largely attended, and the
sermons were uplifting.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
MILE THURSDAY APRI
Should either o:

usually required. Should either of
their proposals be accepted we must
buy new lights, new motors, new irons,
new washing machines, cooking uten-
sils and various other utilities and
find no provision made for payment of
those we now have in use. A change
would mean a heavy expense to the
city and the individual consumer.
We are at present furnishing steam
for the heating Of the City building,
the Jail and Armory, also the cream
cry and several residences---the last
under contract having several years
yet to run. How would these matters
be cared for? And as matter of per-
haps trif1ing Importance how would
our fire alarm be blown? There is
no steam in use nearer than the roller
mill and any substitution Of other
means for these matters Of use of
steam means more expense.
Coming now to the proposal itself
what assurance bond or other guaran-
ty have we or will we have that this
proposed service will be continuous
Again the line would probably follow
the direct road from Elk River, part
Of the way through heavy timber with
probably frequent breaks from trees
and storms. It occurs on other lines
and this can hardly furnish an excep-
ton. Further, it is well-known fact
that Elk river is not to be depended
on for water. We have the assurance
of parties living here that this same
power has in the past totally failed
for weeks at time and has very lately
been passed upon by an expert as "a
pretty plant but with no water"
This would probably be answered by
the statement in the event of failure
we would use the steam plant, but it
is too patent that a steam plant in
disuse soon goes to pieces and is in
operative.
If we must have power from out
side why don't we go to the Pine
City or St. Cloud power plants both
of which are anxious to get into
Princeton and have made tentative
proposals looking to that end and who
have means and power in abundance I?
ST. Cloud in particular, using the Mis-
sissippi river. Let's look around and
not jump at the first proposal sought
to be foisted upon US by interested
parties. r
But do we want or need any outside
power at this time? J.,
f. We have a plant, from which the
early mistakes have been eliminated,
in good repair, and with power to
supply all our needs for years to come,
furnishing service at very small in
crease over the cost of production and
as cheaply as any other scheme so
far proposed, and as stated by experts
as cheaply as any other steam plant
in the state.
Shall we flee from the troubles we
have to others we know not of? Isn't
it best in these unsettled times to :'let
we'll enough alone" Taxpayer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY.
Princeton Citizens Should Investigate
Before DispOsing of Plant.


Before Disposing of Plant.
Mr.. D. Waterman of Elk River
has made proposition to purchase
our electric light and water plant and
to supply us with electricity and wa
ter-we say water, but his proposition
is not very clear on the water ques-
ton.
For residence lighting the rates
offered by Mr.. Waterman are prac-
tically the same as we are paying at
present. Elk River people are paying
Mr.. Waterman as much if not more
than we are paying in Princeton. Is
it reasonable to presume that he will
furnish electricity to Princeton, 20
miles away, cheaper than to his home
town where his plant is located?
Has anyone figured out what it will
cost to light our streets and pump our
water under Mr.. Waterman's PROPOSE
ton? And who will care for the wa
ter plant if Mr.. Waterman's PROPOSE
ton should be accepted. There are
other things to be considered besides
simply paying eight cents per K. w.
hoursfor pumping.
a sther thing, andsan exceedingly
important thing to be considered, has
Mr.. Waterman sufficient water power
at Elk River to care for Elk River,
Zimmerman and Princeton at all sea-
sons Of the year? The Elk river is not
much if any larger than our own West
Branch of Rum river.
Some of us have several hundred
dollars invested in electric motors to
drive machinery. Will the owners of
these electric motors be required to
install new motors and discard those
in use at present?
The writer is not committed to or
against Mr.. Waterman's proposition.
If it can be demonstrated to us that it
will be to the advantage of the users
Of electricity and to the village of
Princeton as whole, and that the in
terests of the village will be properly
safeguarded, then we would favor the
acceptance of Mr.. Waterman's prop
osition, otherwise we shall certainly
oppose it to the best Of our ability.
The writer has known Mr.. Water
man for several years, and we regard
him very highly. But he is a man
we'll along in years and he will not live
forever. Mr.. Waterman and those
associated with him may not control
the Elk River plant five or ten or even
one year hence. Who knows? It may
be urged that change of ownership
would not affect the validity Of con-
tract. But it might mean costly liti-
cation and unsatisfactory service.
In any event it is good plan to
make haste slowly before disposing of
our electric light and water plant; as
certain definitely what we are to gain;
consider carefully the advantages and
disadvantages. Let us not jump out of
the frying pan into the fire.
R. c.. D.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
CARLETON GLEE CLUB.
College Concert Organization to Be at
Armory Saturday Evening.

ArmOry Saturday Evening.
If it were not for the generosity of
number of our citizens in opening.
their homes for the entertainment Of
the members of the Carleton Glee
Club we could not enjoy the privilege
of hearing that splendid organization
for, aside from this cost of entertain
ment, the Civic Betterment club, un-
der whose auspices the Glee Club will
appear, has large expense to cover
in order to secure the concert for the
community.
The Glee Club itself asks only for
it's bare expenses, but as there are
twenty-four members in the club, be-
sides the director and their lady solo,
ist, it can be readily seen that their
expenses will be considerable
amount.
It is good thing for the town to
have visit from group of fine young
people such as compose this Glee
Club, and in order that they may meet
and mingle with our young people the
Civic Betterment club has arranged to
hold a reception after the concert.
=. Keep Within the Law. - 9 8
In their zeal for better roads the
officers of. several townships of the
county have exceeded their authority
in expanding money for roads, or in
increasing their Indebtedness for
roads. Daley is one of the towns we
have in mind. Last year the super
visors of that town incurred a larger
Indebtedness for roads than is per-
mitted by law. No one questions but
what the money was honestly expend-
ed and that the town received value
for every dollar paid out by the super
visors. Nevertheless the limitation
provided by law was exceeded, and
the safe plan always is to keep within
the law.
Some Of the Daley people, we under
stand, threaten to institute legal pro-
ceedlngs> against their supervisors.
Unless it can be proven that there was
fraud--that the town did not receive
value for the money expended or the
orders issued-that would be a foolish
as we'll as costly proceeding.
1t is to be presumed that the super
visors acted in good faith. Certainly
better roads are an absolute necessity
in Daley township.
Our advise to the supervisors of
Daley, and every other township,
would be to keep within the law in
future. It is the only safe plan to
pursue. And we certainly would coun-
sci the good people Of Daley town
ship, who are dissatisfied with the &C.
ton Of their supervisors to seek re-
dress at the polls and not in the courts.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
Easter at the Methodist Church.

The Easter exercises at the Meth
odist church were inspiring and the
floral decorations were particularly
beautiful. The closing feature of the
days observance was the cantata
which was rendered most acceptably
by chorus of over rs trained voices
under the direction Of Mrs. Galley,
with Miss Ruth Briggs presiding at
the piano. It was a musical treat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
SWansOn-Wallace.

Mr.. Robert A. Wallace and Miss
Eva Swanson, estimable young people
of Zimmerman, were united in mar
riage by Rev. James A. Geer at the
Methodist parsonage Tuesday after
noon. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Swanson
were the witnesses. .. I'd
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
BOATS ON MILE Laos
Assistant Attorney General Markham
Holds That No License or Ex-
animation is Necessary.
He Intimates that Legislation on the
Subject Might be Advisable
Too Late This Session.

In response to a letter from Mr.. D.
IE. Emmons Of Wahkon, Assistant At
torney General Markham sent the fol-
lowing reply:
"Your letter of April 2, to Attorney
General Lyndon A. Smith, is before me
for attention.
"You direct attention to the circum-
stance that one or more people are
engaged in operating motor boats for
hire on Lake Mile Laos, and that
these people make no provisions for
life preservers and that their general
disregard of such regulations as there
are endangers the lives of their pas
sengers. Your inquiry is whether the
drivers Of these boats~are required to
pass an examination and obtain a IL
cense and whether there are other
regulations Of law relating to the op-
Grafton of such vehicles which might
be put into force to minimize the sug-
gested danger.
"The law defining motor vehicle
provides that it shall include all We
hicles propelled by any other than
muscular power, except traction en-
gines, road rollers, fire wagons and
engines, police patrol wagons, ambu-
lances and such vehicles as run only
upon rails or tracks.
"This definition might be held to
include motor boats, although most of
the provisions Of the act relate exclus-
lively to vehicles operated upon the pub
lie roads, but such authority as am
able to find-a decision of the supreme
court of Indiana-is, to the effect that
water craft is not included as motor
vehicles under somewhat similar legis-
lation in that state. .s..
There are certain provisions in the
statute relating to navigation, requir-
ing lights and containing rules in re-
gard to passing othervessels, and other
general regulations, but most of these
regulations refer either to steam yes
sells or sailing vessels. I find no ex-
pressed provision anywhere in the
statute relating to motor boats except
that gasoline launches are required to
display the required lights. 49,.
'With the view that legislation in
regard to the subject of your letter
may be desirable, I am sending copy
of this communication to Hon. R. c..
Dunn, the senator from his district,
for his consideration.
Yours truly,
James E. Markham,
Assistant Attorney General"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
Here's Hoping They Succeed.

They are going to enlist women in
the navy. Do they want them to
sweep the ocean of submarines p
Spooner Northern News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-12
Yours truly,
James E.. Markham.
Assistant ATTORNEY General

assistant Attorney General"
1t does seem as if legislation on the
subject was necessary. Men who run
passenger motor boats should under
stand their business, and every pre-
caution should be taken for the safety
of the passengers. But it is hardly
possible to prepare and push through
a bill thoroughly covering the subject
at this late day in the session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
ARMY IS
 M0BILIzED FOR
 A THAH BATTLE
Efforts to Prevent His ExtraditiOn to New York City WHI
 Attempted.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13. - The legal army maintained by Harry K. Thaw for the past nine years, was again mobilized today and the attor- neys arc framing a hard fight to re- sist extrad.tion to New York city.
 The physicians here are convinced that Thaw did not swallow any os the poison tablets found in the pock- cts of his vest as indication of this would have arisen before this time. The wounds on the throat caused when Thaw slashed his throat. are healing but t will be perhaps two weeks before 1t will be possible for him to leave the hospital.
 Guards ere kept constantly at the hospital. One shift watches inside the patients private ward and the other keep on guard at the door leading into the main corridor.
 So far, Thaw has made no state ment for publication as to the charg es of Kidnapping the Gump boy, nor of the charges that he whipped the lad during the Christmas holidays
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
K KAISER BILL
 WAKES WRATH
 IN NEW NOTE
RoaStS the Allies For Their Reply to the U. s. and Says a
 Few Things.

BERLIN, Jan. 18.-The Emper- or today issued a proclamation which in part says:
 Our enemies have dropped the mask after refusing with scOrn and hypocritical words the love of peace for humanity expressed in our hon. est peace offer. They have now, in their reply to the United States, gone beyond that and admitted their lust for conquest the baseness of which is further enhanced by their caluminous assertions,
 Their aim is crushing Germany, dismemberment of the powers al lied with us and enslavement of the freedom of Europe and the seas un- der the same yoke that Greece, with its gnashing teeth, now is enduring,
 But what they could not achieve in thirty months of the blOodiest of | fghting and interruptions econom- ic war, they will also fail to ac' complish in the future"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
Whitman Has a Plan.

NEW YORK. Jan. 13.-The plan proposed by Gov. Whitman for a paid manager of the Republican State Committee may not even be considered when the committee meets. Even the selection of a new chairman may so over.
 The manager" plan has been op- posed by nearly all influential lead CTS of the party in the State, and those who have no objection cannot sec its value. Notwithstanding the suggestion of a $1O,OOO salary there has been dearth of applicants, and men proposed have been unwill- ing to serve or are unacceptable to the leaders.
 Chairman Frederick c. Tanner has not yet resigned, but he is eXjected to do SO at the next meeting. An effort may be made to persuade him to remain.
 Interest continues in reports of an effort to force out Chairman Will fam R. Wilcox of the Republican National Committee
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
Democratic Candidates Unofficial Majority Slightly Reduced
 by Returns.
LOSES BY A HAlR
Reports From AIT the Precincts but One Give SuIzeT a
 Close Victory.

FAIRBANKS, Jan, 13.-Veriiied returns from three precincts in the Kuskokwim country reduce the Sul- ger plurality there by five votes. The first returns gave Sulzer l2 and Wickersham 6. Information from there show that the precincts gave Sulzer g and Wickersham s. This reduces Sulzer's vote in the Fourth Division by three votes and increases Wickersham's votes by two. The com plete returns from the Fourth Division, including all precincts, give Sulzer 1,6S8, Wick crsham 1881.
 Sulzer Wins by Four.
 The Fairbanks News-Miner, with unofficial returns from every pre- clnct in Alaska in except Bristol Bay which it is believed will not re- port in time for Che official count gives sulzer a lead of four votes.
 No Combination in Fourth.
 The charge that there was a Dem ratiC-Republlcan combination III the Fourth Division which support ed Sulzer and Schoheld is absolute ly false. Many Republicans who did not regard Wickersham as a Repub- lican and looked upon the Wicker sham machine in the Fourth Diyi- sion as @ menace to the Territory, voted for SuIzer, and at least por- tions of the Democratic Legislative ticket. but expressed their party by voting for Schofeld for Attorney-General. The Demo crats supported Sulzer and Grigs- by. Sulzer's largest pluralities came rom those precincts where Grigsby also ran strongly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
Blum Dies in Seattle.

SEATTLE, Jan. 13. = Samuel Blum, wealthy Alaskan, banker and merchant. was killed here yester- day afternoon { 5:SO o'clock by falling from a window of his office, on the 3rd floor of the Pacific Blk, at the corner of Occidental avenue and Yesler Way. His crumpled body was picked up on the side walk, life flickering out ten min utes afterwards. It is believed the dead merchant deliberately jumped from the window of his office, and that death was the result of sui- cidal intent.
 For some time it is known that Mir. Blum was very Respondent, es- pecially since the Valdez fire about two weeks ago, which destroyed his large mercantile store at that place.
 Local and Alaskan friends of Mir.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
aIIS from Window in His Seattle Office and Crushed on
 Pavement.
SUICIDE NOT BELIEVED
Seattle Friends Scout Theory That He Took His Life-FinanCeS
 Were Excellent.

VALDEZ, Jan. 13.-The death in Seattle late yesterday afternoon of Samuel Blum, one of the best known Alaskans, struck this city with a stunning blow. The suicide theory is untenable. MT. Blum had no f- ancial difficulties, his losses in the ecent fire was fully covered by in- surance and he was a wealthy man.
 J. M. Lathrop, wired to the Pros pector here today, that he was the last man with Mir. Blum, only few minutes before he fell from the window of his office in the Pacific Block. He declares that there were no signs. of suicide as his many friends would have detected this state. Mir. Lathrop is firm in the belief that Blum's death was pure ly accidental.
 DIr. Blum felt keenly the loss of his beautiful store here in the re- cent fire. Mir. LathrOp cables that sentimental reasons rather than f- nancial concerned Mr. Blum over his loss here.
 For the past few days in Seattle Mir. Blum had been suffering from asthma with slight heart trouble at- lacks and had experienced many fainting spells.
 It is the firm belief in Seattle, by friends of the dead man, that he was suddenly seized with a sharp attack of asthma, went to the window to secure air, raised the window and fell out.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
RE ETIREMENT OF
 6. O. F. CHAIRMAN
 BEING PLANNED
Republican Executive Com mittee to Decide Fate of Wilcox
 Next Week.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-A move ment has been started to retire Wm. R. Wilcox, chairman Of the Repub- lican National Committee. This proposition will come to a head next Wednesday when the executive com mittee of the Republican party meets in New York City Many Republi- cans before and after the cleo ton stated that Hughes defeat was caused. mainly through the ineX- perlonce of Chairman Wilcox and his removal was wanted
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13

Angus Chisholm went to Valdez about 1910 and during that time was engaged for the major part of his bushes career in that city as a liquor dealer. At one time he was a partner of J. c. McCallum. Mir. Chisholm was for a number of years head of the Western Federation of Miners. He was also interested in placer properties in the. Kotsina dis trict.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
Drives Ashore Early This Morning and Is Hard and
 Fast.
BREAKERS POUND HER
Revenue Gutter Ordered to the Scene in Hope of Making a
 Rescue.

EUREKA, Calf, Jan. i3. - The United States first class cruiser Milwaukee ran ashore inside the first line of breakers in a fog early this morning and it is believed she will be a total Ices.
 The cruiser Milwaukee was going to aid in the attempt to salvage the submarine H-3 which was forced on shore in a gale near here seYera. weeks ago, and beIore the navigator secured his sounding the Si5' e'a', t-ove through tSe breakers of the first line into shoaI wascT atd stuck hard and fast with waves breaking over her at every swell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-01-13
ALASKAN CUTS THROAT NEVILLE
 IN ILL HEHLTa
Well Known Old Timer Along the Coast Is a Suicide at
 Valdez.

VALDEZ, Jan. 13.--Angus Chis- holm, prominent business man and old-time Alaskan, committed suicide here yesterday by cutting his throat. No reason is known for the crime.
 This forenoon it was stated that Mir. Chisholm had lately experienced mental trouble due to i'll health. He had no financial difficulties, escap- ing any loss in the recent fire here. His many friends believe that he took his life while in an extremely Respondent state over his health.