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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

The Belmont wis., Success prints
this: "Mr. Henry Ashton was over
from Plattesville yesterday and was
looking for someone to dig his pota-
toes on chairs.'' This reminds US of
the late Bill Nye, whose farm at Ashe-
vile, S. c., was so billy that he plant
ed and harvested his crops with the
aid of ladders and scaffolds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11
Isanti County Fair.

On another page Of this issue you
will find an ad Of the Isanti County
fair, which before another issue will
be in full swing. Next Wednesday is
entry day, the management is sparing
no expense to make this fair the big
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

When the women of Minnesota com.
mence voting it will be in order fol
them to demand ballots along artistic
lines, such as engraved cards with lace
edgings. Mere man can scarcely ex-
pect fair femininity to be satisfied
with ballots printed on ordinary pa
per and minus embellishments.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

Here is a man who will be elected:
Newton K. Bugbee, one of the four
candidates for governor of New Jer-
sey, has inserted a plank in his plat
form promising to exterminate the
mosquito. Jersey mosquitoes are
veritable terrors. They are larger
and more ferocious than Texas GALL
nippers and drive in sting like unto
that of a Madagascar hornet.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

Some papers are running a column
with the caption, "Parliament of
Dress." From the matter contained
therein we fancy that parliament of
|Undress" would be more appropriate.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

"A number of propositions which the
people are asked to coincide in for the
sole benefit Of the Lord are mere
mercenary projects imposed upon
them for the benefit of hypocritical
:grafters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

The common people are accused by
Director Lewis of the treasury de-
partment of playing into the hands of
profteers by their "orgy of extrava-
gance." Will the director please
elucidate how these common people,
with the purchasing power of their
dollar down to 80 cents, manage to
carry on this "orgy."
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

Minneapolis Journal: The govern
ment has paid fourteen million dollars
for shell-loading plant at Fort Della
ware, the previously estimated cost of
(Which was million and half. And
: it isn't finished yet and hasn't loaded
shell! That's some boost for old
III C.. T..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

The great trouble with most of the
''beauties" who go down to the beach
to battle is that the splashing Of the
waves on their faces metamorphoses
their compilations into sort of dap
pied, or splotchy, repulsivity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

And, let us hope, Pocahontas will
return from the swing around the
circle as free from injury as she did
from France and her flight over Paris.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

Persia and Egypt are now virtually
British possessions, and we venture to
say that before the league of nations
covenant, and it's many reservations,
have been adopted, Johnny Bull will
have stone wall built around both
empires.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

'The supreme being should be men
toned somewhere in the peace treaty."
says Senator Gore. If the senator
will but scrutinize the signatures at
the end of the document he will proba-
ly find the supreme beings" auto
graph.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

From Jackson, Mich, comes the
story that petrifed prehistoric man
~ feet tall has been dug up. Per
haps giant Of the Caernarv6n sort,
cut from rock by humbugs, buried for
a time to give it an Anticipated ap-
pearance, and then dug up for exhi-
bition at dollar look.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11
Nelson's Opinion of. N. p. League

Nelson's Opinion of N. p. League.
Washington, Sept. 7.-Senator
knute Nelson of Minnesota was asked
this question today by, the editor of
the where We Stand" column of the
Pittsburgh Dispatch:
is the North Dakota nonpartisan
league necessity"
And here is his reply:
1T is necessity for the officers of
the league who handle the money. but
for no one else"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

When you muse over the queerness
of this old word just imagine how
different it would be were you not in
it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-09-11

10. Daniels: my candidacy for
the presidency is for the people to de-
eide" And they'll decide mighty
quickly. Poor simp. Presidency! Ye
gods!
Evening star., 1919-06-27
LIQUOR SALE INCREASE
5000 Per Cent Above Normal in
Baltimore-Arrests Are
Made Here.

Baltimore wholesale liquor dealers
are putting out about 5000 per cent
more liquor than the normal output.
according to reports received here this
morning, and all their patrons are not
residents of Maryland That much of
the liquor is being sold to residents of
this city is shown in the number of
arrests made this week and reports of
the large numbers of Washington
people seen making purchases.
Realizing they have but two more
days in which they may lawfully pur-
chase liquor in Baltimore. unless the
President lifts the ban, numerous
Washingtonians and NirginianS are
chancing the payment of fines and
terms in prisons in making pilgrim
ages to Baltimore and returning with
supplies.
Richard Steward. colored. thirty
years old. 2523 p street. drove in from
Maryland last evening. his wagon pre-
senting the appearance of containing
nothing but several barrels of pota-
toes and corn, with little fodder
thrown over them. Policeman F. c.
Howard of the third precinct quickly
Evening star., 1919-06-27
INQUESTS IN TWO FATAL
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

Coroner hewitt this afternoon is in
restigating two fatal traffic accidents
that occurred yesterday. Barnhardt
Gunton, forty-five years old. Fort
Myer Heights, Va. riding motor
cycle west on Pennsylvania avenue at
2Sth street. received an injury to his
skull as result of a collision between
his motor cycle and a motor truck.
He died at Emergency Hospital about
clock this morning. Walter Michia,
colored. 1926 Chester court, driver of
the motor truck, was notified to APP
pear at the inquest.
Edna Clark. coored. five years old
1916 Sd street, was the victim of the
other accident. She was playing in the
street in front of her home yesterday
afternoon when she was struck by a
motor truck and so severely injured
that she died at Freedmen'S Hospital
last night George Hallback. colored.
1926 G. street southwest was driving
the Army truck that killed the child.
He was arrested and detained at the
second precinct police station for his
appearance at the inquest.
Evening star., 1919-06-27

discovered bottles in one of the par-
rels and placed Steward under arrest.
1t is charged that the barrels con-
taind several hundred "shorties' ana
nearly 100 bottles of beer. steward
was released on bond in the sum OF
$1,000.
William Radtke. nineteen years old.
of Bladensburg. Md. who abandoned
an automobile containing liquor near
Bladensburg road and the District
line a month ago. was arrested yes
terday. He admitted abandonment OF
the car and four cases of liquor ana
said one case belonged to another
man When he reached the District
line and saw the police, he stated, ne
made quick turn, struck post anu
damaged the car. Then he ran away.
George Riley, colored. residing at
Snow Hill. Md. had six quarts OF
whisky in his possession when he en-
tered the city on an electric car yes
terday afternoon He was arrested.
Another man who claimed he was on
his way to another jurisdiction with a
small supply of whisky, wine and GIN
was Gus Johnson. a. resident OF the Ia
koma Park section of Montgomery
county, Nd. Gus partly an invalid, was
unable to work yesterday. he stated. ana
neighbors sent him to Baltimore 10 eet
the liquid refreshments.
Montgomery county. brought IN one
case of whisky He was en- route home
from Baltimore when Policeman Ma
hany arrested him. He claimed ne was
complying with the law as decided pF
the Supreme Court
Police of the ninth precinct arrested
several men and women Sor bringing
small quantities of liquor home from
Baltimore on the electric cars. Persons
who bring less than quart are required
Evening star., 1919-06-27
SOUNDING CONGRESSMEN
AS TO AN ELECTIVE BOARD

subcommittee of the joint COM
mittee which is working for law to
permit the people of the District to
elect the board of education is con-
ferring with members of Congress on
the feasibility of introducing joint
resolution providing for such an cleo
ton.
This subcommittee will report the
result of its inquiry at a meeting of
the steering committee of the joint
committee Thursday night. If the
steering committee approves the rec
concentrations of the subcommittee,
the full joint committee will take
steps to have resolution introduced
in the House and Senate authorizing
the District to vote for its school
board
Evening star., 1919-06-27
Says War Necessitated Changes.

To questions by committee mem
bers which intimated the council had
reversed recognized methods of bust
ness proceedings and gone ahead in
a "high- handed manner in making
purchases. Mr.. Eiseman replied that
war eigency demanded that some of
the recognized methods should be
abandoned. He added that his COM
mittee had found it necessary to make
200 contracts day for over six
months.
Asked if large contracts had not
been awarded to the Cleveland Wor-
sted Mills, in which he< hald stock,
Mr.. Eiseman stated that out of $780,
100000 in contracts awarded for
cloth. the company. secured 100000
worth.
Mr.. Clarkson pointed out to the COM
mittee instances where large savings
had been made for the government.
He declared that the efficiency of the
councils system was proven by the
fact that reduction in prices were
brought about which resulted in a
net saving of more than three billion
dollars
Evening star., 1919-06-27
AYERS DEFENSE council
MADE PRICES LOWER
Witnesses Tell House Investigating
Committee of Volume of
Work and Saving.

The Council of National Defense ef-
fected price reductions which caused
net saving of more than $4,000 100000
and for more than six months let con-
tracts at the rate of 200 day, ac-
cording to testimony of the eXecu-
tives before the special House inves-
tigating committee yesterday. Direc-
tor Grosvenor ClarkSon and Charles
Eiseman, former vice chairman OF the
councils committee of supplies. were
the witnesses.
Mr.. Eiseman testified that his COM
mittee had supervised the purchase
of $500, 0,OOO.O 900 worth of supplies dur
ing the first eight months of the war
at an overhead cost of $4,000. The
Quartermasters Corps after 1t had
taken over the work, he said. spent
81 100000 the first year for salaries
alone. Mr.. Clarkson attributed the diff
ference in expense to the untiring and
efficient efforts of the council mem
berS.
Evening star., 1919-06-27

Black leather and gray
leather lining: strong,
we'll made. Sure to give
satisfaction. Sale price.
Evening star., 1919-06-27

Heavy leather corner \
'upports-2 strong straps
inside shirt fold. Built
IN steel frame: brassed
snaps and lock. Sale price, J
Evening star., 1919-06-27

passing sentence on Edward Taylor
colored. convicted of manslaughter az
the result of an automobile accident
I'VE are not going to pass over the
destruction of human life by such
gross carelessness. and when ! arr
presiding in this court such caset
will receive severe sentences.
Taylor was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for five wears.
Evening star., 1919-06-27
Have Records of 1O4 900 Workers

Senator spencer declared that w"
have for the first time in the history
of the government the absolute record
in one place of the salary and duties
Of every one If the 1ni,o0n employees in
the District Of Columbia.
Il think that we all agree. he con-
tiuutd. that the inequality resulting
whore the same work in one depart
ment was being paid 100 per cent
more than precisely the same work in
another department was almost ap-
pallinE
Senator Spencer pointed out that
the work which the reclassification
commission is engaged upon. follow
ing the filing out of the question
naires. will be done by detailed help
from the different departments. and
If 1t were not for that fact the cost
of the work would run into 100000
or 100000
Much of the work will be per-
formed by men detailed from the de-
partments. and part of the work. su-
pervisory in character. of necessity
will have to he done by men who are
familiar with the work of classification
of salaries" Senator Spencer said.
Evening star., 1919-06-27
Prussians Approve Government.

BERLIN, June IS (by the Associated
Press).-The Prussian national as
sembly has passed a resolution ex-
pressing confidence in the govern
ment. This action followed discus
sion of the peace situation by the as
Semb
Evening star., 1919-06-27

to deposit $50. while larger quantities
call for as much as 800. 1t was ex-
planned by the police this morning that
in cases Of aged and infirm persons col
laterals in sums less than $50 are ac-
cepted.
Evening star., 1919-06-27
Against Extending Work Now.

Replying to question Is to wheth-
er in his opinion. the committee
should continue its work and classify
all the employees of the United States
throu ghnut the entire country, fol-
lowing the completion of the work
here. Senator Spencer said:
Il should say that il was most un-
wise 10 extend the function of the
committee at this time. If we do
good joh in the classification of the
District of Columbia employees. and it
results helpfully, the wider classifica-
tion will follow. To exceed our juris-
diCtion now is exceedingly unWiSe."
Senator Spencer sale that the moral
Influence among the 104. 900 employees
of the final report. of A fair. nom
partisan. impartial classification such
as is contemplated. is worth all that
il costs outside of the savings in dol
lars and cents that will result"
Evening star., 1919-06-27
DR.. YOON ADDRESSES CLUB.
Cites Indignities Suffered by Ko.
reans at Hands of japanese.

Members of the French Club and
their friends were addressed last
night, in the De Zapp studio, 1917 II
street, by DR.. Pyong Yoon of the
American bureau of the Korean re-
public. on the indignities suffered by
the Koreans at the hands of the jap
anese.
Miss Nodie Kim. who was in charge
of the Korean relief headquarters,
made a plea for her country women.
The French Club unanimously voted
support of the Korean cause.
Unless the unexpected happens
Philadelphia will spend the rest of
the summer some miles distant from
Pennantville.
Evening star., 1919-06-27

1t pays to read the want columns of |,
The Star. Hundreds of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star., 1919-06-27
AUTOIST SENT TO PRISON.
Court Scores Taylor, Who Ran
Over and Killed Friend.

reckless driving" said Justice Sddons
today in Criminal Division l. when
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
GEORGETOWN TEAM
LANDS ONE MORE

GeorGetOwn's basIlcte~s ended the
week with another win and a total of
ffty-four points to their credit
against fifteen for the Randolph-M
con College five. a defeat OF Camp
Humphreys by fifty-nine to fourteen
earlier in the week has nettcd the
HiIltoppers 113 points on the hoor
for two games.
Freddy Fees was held out OF the
lineup for awhile to give the visitors
a chance to collect few. George
town played defensive basketball for
the first ten minutes and then cut
loose.
The Hilltop captain got into the
game for nine baskets and eight free
losses. Carney. O'ConneIl and Zaza. lie
inquired In GeOrEetown's scoring.
Horner. or the Randolph Macon
team. was the best player for the
visitors. The Nirginians were un-
able to cope with GeorSetown's de-
tense and had possession OF the bail
nut small part OF the time.
The HilItoppers used carney. Nc
sally. Kelly and McMahoL besides
tho regulars. The GeorgPtnwn team
plays the Navy on "Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
SERVICE LEAGUERS
CALL BATTLES OFF

Service League basketball is no
more. The circuit. after last nights
battle between Naval Operations and
Camp Humphreys decided 10 disband
following the inability of the various
managers TO get healthy patronage
The fact that so many men are leav-
ing the various camps involved is
ascribed as another contributing
cause to the detection Of the circuit.
At meeting OF managers after last
nights contest it was decided to play
the games independently. Fort Myer,
Naval Operations, and de Camp Hum
phreys teams made up their minds to
continue the season. but not under
league management.
According to the present standing
Naval Operations, Fort Myer. and the
Quantico Marines are tied up for the
leadership. The teams have won two
games aul lost one.
Last nights contest was the last to
be played, according to those inter-
ested in the circuit. Naval OPERA
tons met Camp Humphreys and sue
cced In winning by Al to 20.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

promising youngsters with the Red
Sox, has been turned over to Connie
Mack, thus completing the deal 70:
Jack McInnis.
Jake Daubert, as soon as he ouash-
es his legal suit against the Brooklyn
club. will be traded to Boston for
Ed Konetchy.
Train at st. Petersburg
The New York Giants will train at
ST. Petersburg, Fla, this spring. for
saking Marlin, Tex, for all time.
Ban Johnson will come to Wash
ington Monday and present to Cen
eral March a complete list of Amer
lean League players now in France
He has been promised assistance in
obtaining their discharges from the
army. Sam Rice and Menosky arc
the only Washington players now in
France, but they are vitally neces-
sary to the success of the ball clue
at Georgia avenue.
Smiling" Bill Donovan, last wears
coach with the Detroit Tigers, has
signed with the Jersey City Inter-
nationals for 1919 as manager. IL.
formerly managed Providence in the
same league with entire success.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
MAGNATESPROTEST
AGAINST BIC TAX

NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-The base
ball magnates fear the immediats
sitting OF the national game. IL . "a
per cent war tax is placed upon sd-
mission by the Government. and Pres
idcnt John A Heydler. OF the Ma.
tional League. has sent the following
protest to the Senate Committee in
Washington:
We earnestly and respectfully pro-
test as unfair the proposed increass
OF tax on our admissions to 20 pei
cent.
Baseball is the national sport snl
appeals to all the people because OF
the reasonable prices OF admission
charged. These prices have not beer
increased except frsctionElly in the
last ten years.
We are now endeavorinS 10 recoyer
from the great losses caused by tine
war and need every aid OF the Gov
crnmeat TO perpetuate the game.
To levy at this time an additions
tax OF 10 per cent would seriously
affect our attendance and thus d.
feat the purpose OF the tax.
Before sucl, q tax Is imposed We
appeal to and request the joint con-
ference committee OF Congress to give
US hearing.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
COLLEGE LEAGUE
STARTS Up At "Y"

Tn" District Intercollegiate Bas-
ketball League will get under way
tonight at the Young Mems Christian
Association, when Catholic University
and George Washington and Maryland
State and Gallaudet College meet in a
big double-header.
The c. U.-G. w. L. contest goes on
at S o'clock. George Washington won
the title last season. Little is known
OF the present strength OF the
Hatchetite squad, which has been un-
der the direction OF Charley Allen.
Three first class players are back
for G. L. in Gleason. Glasscott and
McDonough. Gallaudet, with a vet
eran quintet, is expecting a walk
away with the State men, who have
had little practice so far.
james ColIifioWer and Bryan Morse
have been appointed by President G.
Z. Beckett to handle tonight's games
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
RECREATION ALLEYS ARE
NOW READY FOR BOWLERS

With the Recreation team battIin-
tie Royal All stars, tho new KeCrea-
tion bow ling alleys. ylG-0IS G street
W ere opened to the fans, Of Washing
ton last night. replacing the historic
old Palace alleys. where SO many
records were hung up in the past
Harry Armiger. of tie old Palace, Is
now allied with the Rccrcation
Last nights opening Was in the
nature Of preliminary affair. 4
grand opening is bcint; plannei for
some time within the next two weeks
when all the alleys viii b" in opera-
tion and two-me1 teams will roll for
ten gold watch fobs.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

Janyrin. being a home boy" has
never succeeded in becoming a regu-7
lar with the Red Sox- The fans have
never been able to "see" him. He
would go like a streak OF lightning
for a week or so and then some sar-
castle remark from the bleachers
would send him up into the air. Back
to the bench he would go.
Il can't take fanny out said Jack
Barry late in 1917, when Harry
Frazee asked him when he would
return to second base, without
weakening the team" That's what
Barry thought of the newest Griff-
man.
Right From School.
Janvrin's interscholastic success
was so great that he was taken right
from school by the Red Sox. He had
shone on the track. gridiron and dia-
mond and even rowed on the Boston
English High School crew
Hardly more than a boy. he hung
around the Boston bench in 1911. but
the next year he was sent to Jersey
City for the experience. There he
played 132 games at third base and
shortstop. hitting for 291. He stayed
with the Red Sox thereafter. Here
is his record with Boston:
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
Taft, Wood, Crowder,
Back Boxing

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-Former
President Taft, Maj. Gen. Leon
ard Wood and Provost Marshal
General Crowder were reported
today to be interested in a
project to nationalize boxing un-
der new laws which will provide
State contests for champion
ships and later a national tourna-
ment to decide national cham
pionships. Organization of
board of control is among the
changes suggested, this board to
establish weights and rules.
Colonel Roosevelt, it was said,
had agreed to head the board.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
GRAND RALLY LANDS IT
FOR CENTRAL'S PLAYERS

One grand last minute rally In which
Ne~by ana Dasher figured for bas-
Sets from the floor landed Central
81 to IS victory over tn. strong
Shenandoah Valley Military Academy
team in the Central Gymnasium v.s-
terday and earned the Central lads a
trip to Tome TODAY
The score stood al - all when bo;h
teams landed free losses. Dasber
Ne"by got loose for baskets Just be-
fore the time was called. C.ntraI
fought gamely throughout the forty
minutes OF battling. The half ended
"ith Central behind by a score Of IS
to IA
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
JANVRIN BELONGS TO GRIFFS TODAY:
TIGERS WILL GIVE US AN INFIELDER
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Harold c. Janvrin conceded
Bostons schoooy
ngton ball club exchange for Eddie Asmh George
AS
Boston Eddie Ansmith Slim
Oscar Witt and other nfeder who will
Washington club.
Manager Griffith at though
played all the fed with the
from Detroit will be shorsop Old Fox will
watch carefully nfde dropped
May when the player limit rule of
The Washington times., 1919-01-18
Joe Judge May Quit
GriHs Club

Joe Judge, first baseman, and
Frank Schultz outfelder, may
not be with the Griffmen next
summer. according to q report
from Baltimore, where both are
employed at the Drydock and
Shipbuilding Company. Schultz
is said to be on the fence, but
Judge is said to have informed
Sam Frock, the Drydockers' man
ager, that he will quit organized
baseball and hold his job in the
yard.
The Washington times., 1919-01-18

stitute the draft among themSelves
Class IA clubs may take one player
from Class A clubs, but no limit is
placed On the number those o. lower
clsssifca ton may draft.
Prom this seat OF wisdom. one would
say that the next yell in baseball viii
come from Class IA players who are
kept and not allowed TO graduais into
the big leagues. E1orpitant prices
placed on Class AA stars viii serve &c
keep the majors from buying them and
the minors, not the majors. viii iess
out