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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Attention is, called by the United
States department Of agriculture to
the floods and famine Of China as a
tragic example on stupendous scale
Of the results Of human ignorance and
wastefulness. The Yellow river, which
drains the famine district, carried off
the excess rainfall without destructive
overfows, but for thousands Of years
the Chinese have been cutting the
forests which lay on the hills whence
it's waters are derived, and in the past
few hundred years the deforestation
has progressed to a point where
throughout the vast shed Of the Vel
low river there is practically no re-
>slstance to the rapid run off cf storm
water. The forests, with their porous
floors, have disappeared, and the tor
rental rains no longer seep into the
soil but run down into the streams
which, uniting, lift the river far above
it's banks and carry destruction to the
crops in it's lower valleys. A SIM
liar practice of dcforestation without
replanting is widespread in the United
States, and it is we'll to heed those
who point out it's dangers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

1t is clearly apparent that disarma-
ment on the part of the United States
in the present state of international
relationship, unless other great pow
ers disarm, would be the height of
folly if not a criminal blundcr. But
disarmament could be brought about
by a straightforward message from
our government to England and Japan
TO the effect that the United States
has no ambition to attain the suprem-
acy Of the seas, but that she is never
theless determined not to accept a
subordinate naval .position-that in
this our policy is inAexible. When
these nations fully realize the futility
Of competing with US to gain naval
superiority they will gladly and quick
ly agree to the limitation of arma-
ments and not before.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02
HEALTH ASSOCIATION.
CONTINUED from page y.

let out.
Dean Lyons of the state university,
another member of the executive COM
mittee who had not been present at
the aforementioned meeting, then
presented the motion that Miss James
be made director of the association
in appreciation of her former services.
This motion was carried with but one
dissenting vote.
Miss James is now entitled to at
tend the directors meeting and she
can present, in. person, any charges
she may have against any Of the ex-
ecutive committee.
This seemed the best solution. of the
problem. Miss James friends did not
wish any injustice done to her, but as
there are generally arguments on both
sides Of question it seemed best not
to insist upon her reinstatement. by
electing her to the directoratp they
placed her in a position from which
she will have the right to ask for the
explanation of anything she has con-
sidered irregular.
DR.. VIM. F. Wild, who has been do
ing special work for the Rockefeller
foundation in Mississippi, will assume
the office of executive secretary fol-
the association on July 1.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02
SERMON TO CLASS
Continued from page II

restless there is danger of material
ism, loss Of sentiment, lowering of
ideals and there is call" for men of
vision, prophets Of truth and charac-
ter. Men Of knowledge and achieve
ment are needed, so are men Of faith
and hope. 1T has been true in world
history that people without vision have
perished-the dark ages have been the
visionless ages.
Social; moral and spiritual evolution
have begun with the men of vision
the men who have seen the POSSIBLE
ties and duties of life The world has
always laughed at it's dreamcrs-
Josephs, John Browns and Lincolns.
The leaders of the worlds progress
have been the Abrahams, Moseses,
John the Baptists, Pauls, Luthers and
Wesleys-men who have responded to
visions of higher and holier things.
Teachers, writer's, sculptors, painters
who have lost their vision have lost
their hold upon the secrets of their
art. l would this evening present to
you the vision that will exalt and en-
rich life
Fourfold vision will largely influence
life and character. Vision to the mind
spells progress, vision to the conscience
spells duty, vision to the heart spells
love-.
Vision Of Progress (ofttimes ques-
t1on)-Take superficial view of
things. Think of disturbances and dis
appointments, forgetting God has ever
led the race forward by way of rcvo-
buttons: reformations, depressions.
Have the vision that realizes God still
at work, discover the healing agencies
| abroad. give up despair, be hopeful,
appreciative and responsive.
Vision Of Duty and Rightncss-
divine right within, the moral mpera-
tive, tempted by problems and advan-
tages. Be careful in responding so as
to follow the line of duty and not lose
self respect. Yield to the vision of
pure things. Integrity enhanccs-has
a cash value. To do wrong is stupid
because it lessons value.
Vision of Love sometimes ques-
tioned)-So much bitterness of opposi-
ton between men. A vision of bright
ness that sees so much in men beside
the mere clay, and we may learn to
love and receive love in return.
Vision of Faith-Faith in God,
Christ, man and spiritual things. Be-
love heaven near, Christ our compan-
ion, and respond III prayer and duty.
No Vision Of God-Lose our con-
science, lose our soul.
Maintain High Ideals-Ever have
fellowship with the best-think of the
things that are pure, lovely and of
good report.
A song by the audience and be,1e-
diction by Rev. Almer concluded the
exercises.
The musical part of tic program
was arranged by Miss Snyder, direc-
tor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

The saints preserve us, Princeton
has been chosen as the goat: A. C..
Townley and William A. LANCER are
scheduled to appear on the platform
of our armory in a debate. We have
our own opinion as to the kind of
performance that will be staged but
it is hardly fair to pass judgment on
a mere suspicion. But if we were to
have a demonstration of the "great
American principle" why not stage it
at Milsca, the home of the great de-
batter, Mr.. Cravens? We suppose that
the Townley-Langer affair will so stir
him that all his debating instincts will
again be aroused and he will be is
suing challenges to every man, woman
and child in the countryside. By the
way, we have been told the manager
of the armory has been asked to fur
nish 1000 seats for the debate on June
9 and it is reported the admission is
to be SO cents-an interesting bit of
information. -~,:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

!. We did mot all agree in regard to
the part the United States should have
in the league of nations, but the cleo
ton last November proved conclusive
" that the majority of American citi-
zens were opposed to this country en-
tering that league as it exists today.
Some individuals seem to believe that
the United States was prompted by
selfish motives to stay out of the
league. Is that a fair attitude to
assume? Many of our leading states
men who are just as high-minded and
who are just as great humanitarlans
as is Woodrow Wilson, were strongly
opposed to the United States entering
the league. They believed that we as
an independent nation, free from all
associations, could render the greatest
service to the peoples Of Europe.
These men would agree with Presi-
dent Harding who said just recently:
"Our just concern now is for our
America, because our own restoration
is our first service to a world turning
to US for aid and inspiration"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

81 = +. y 81 = 4 !. i =
The utterance 4pf President Harding
as he placed wreath on the flag
draped casket Of the first American
soldier to die on German soil in the
world war will long be remembered:
II find q hundred thousand sorrows
touching my heart, and there is ring
ing in my ears like an admonition
eternal, an insistent call-It must not
be again! It must not be again! God
grant that it will not be, and let a
practical people join in cooperation
with God to the end that it shall not
be-" This is the utterance of really
great man, a chief executive of whom
we may we'll be proud.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Five hundred former members Of the
American expeditionar4 forces who
served in France paraded in Chicago,
says the Associated Press, in an effort
to impress upon the people the battle
they are waging for existence. The
forme- soldiers carried the flags un-
der which they fought at Argonne and
Belleau woods. Upon their banners
were displayed such legends us eve
Want Meals, Not Medals, "What Are
You Going to Do About It? "Have
You Got Job for a Doughboy or a
COBB" Talk about Something rotten
in Denmark" There is certainly
something rotten in the United States
when returned soldiers arc compelled
to beg in order to sustain life. It is,
to say the least, an abominable state
of affairs to be permitted to exist in
this land of plenty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

The first installment of Germany's
war indemnity has been, paid, $780,
100000 having been sent to Paris in
gold treasury notes under special
guard. Gcrmany's reparations debt is
1000, 100000 marks and the easiest
and most philosophical way out of the
dilemma is for her to pay it in in
stallments as agreed upon. Otherwise
the amount would be largely aug
mented by French occupation of Ger
man ports and the consequent expense
incurred in collecting customs duties.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

The international order of hoboes
recently held an executive conference
in Chicago but, from the picture pub
hshed in the National Republican, the
members had every appearance of be-
ing an aggregation of plutocrats.
Hence the question arises, Are there
any genuine unvarnished hoboes like
we saw years ago riding en- brake
beams and rods still extant? If anv
there are now but very few of the
genus hobo who make their cisatlantic
peregrinations as in the days of yore.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

The British government is consider
ing the possibility of introducing
legislation to prohibit the receipt of
foreign money into the United King
dom for the purpose of promoting
revolutionary movements or sustain
ing revolutionary propaganda. What
effect laws would have in such in
stance is not clearly apparent, but it
is reasonable to assume that legisla-
ton framed to prohibit foreigners
from distributing money among revo-
lutionaries would fail to work out
satisfactorily.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

The taxes are paid and most of us
are left with rather slim bank &C.
counts. Money has not been circu-
lating freely this winter and the enor-
nous taxes are therefore particular
~ heavy burden. We will come
through all right, however, if we keep
our heads and play the game square.
If your local business men have been
giving you good deal and extending
courtesies to you, now is the time to
show your colors and play square with
them. It is said that many of the
catalogue houses were carrying
heavy stock of goods when the prices.
commenced to drop. In order to avoid
excessive losses, these goods must be
sold at the high price. Before making
your purchase consult with your local
merchant who with his smaller stock
would naturally be able to handle it
to better advantage in these days of
fuctuating prices.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Adjustment of the Burleson press
censorship, which was in force during
the last three years OF tho Wilson ad-
ministration, has been announced by
Postmaster General Hays. This de-
cision was made in ruling admitting
the Liberator, a radical publication; to
'sccond-class mail privileges. "Ccn-
'sorship Of the PRESS" says Mn Hays,
'"is not function of the pcstoffice de-
partment and such censorship in the
last three years was illegal. If peri
'odical of public character is mailable
under the law it is entitled to the Sec
ond class rate, but if it is not mailable
it should be excluded entirely, and if it
is reasonable it's proprieto~s should
be prosecuted; but this is a matter for
the courts to decide" While the post
master general is doubtless correct in
his ruling, We may now expect to see
a flood of radical publications passing
through the mails as result.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Herb Johnson in the St. Paul Dis
patch has a picture Of lawn-mowing
contest wherein two old baldheadc.l
roosters are shown almost neck and
neck in the race while the villagers
look on and hec-haw! Looking at this
contest from philosophical point of
view we ara inclined to the opinion
that for both exercise and usefulness
of purpose it skins golf about 90 per
cent. It cannot be said, however, that
there is much fun in it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

tcrest. Thcrefere, the Cumberland
commissioner-elkct would have been
assured Of an attentive audience. Her
home and her family appealed more
strongly, and the assured limclight is
passed up. No man would have shown
such devotion, such self-abnegation,
such strength Of character. Cumber-
land is to be condoled with in it's mis-
fortune, for it's apparent gain in Of
flclal personnel is denied it.-Duluth
News Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Vice-President Coolidge seems to
be vastly different from most of his
predecessors from the fact that he is
not mere figurehead in the senate
"a sleeping beauty"-but man of .ac-
tivity and a man Of brains. He is
proving himself great aid to Presi-
dent Harding by his close application
to momentous public questions and
suggestions as to solution thereof
In the election of Mr.. Coolidge to the
vice presidency the country certainly
made no mistake.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Judge Lynch of Butte, Mont, de-
MED citizenship papers to Ignatz Sicrs-
zen, a subject of Austria who has been
in America IL years, until he brings
his wife and family to this country.
There should be law providing for
the deportation Of aliens who live in
the United States for years before
making application for naturalization
papers. But, unfortunately, there is
MT
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Many prominent Peruvians, includ-
ing General Benavides, former pre3i-
dent, have been dcportcd for alleged
completely in a revolutionary plot.
Were the government of Peru to ex-
lie all persons who are guilty of revo-
lutionary plots the country would be
virtually depopulated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

According to Crookston press dis
patch Ed. Brooks of Cass Lake, a
blacksmith Sd years Of age, who was
sick and applied to the police for aid,
was cast into jail, where, Inundated
by the incident, he committed suicide.
This looks to US like case which de-
mands thorough investigation. To
place man in a cell merely because
he asked assistance when sick is an
outrageous proceeding.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Over in England the law docs not
permit women to vote until they are
80 years of age. From this it is safe
to draw the conclusion.that many of
them do not go to the polls until their
age in actuality approaches the half
century mark.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Emma Goldman, the queen of the
anarchists, has made a plea to be per-
mitted to return to the United States.
She says she is tired of bolshevism
and pines for America, where she
wants to die. She should never be
permitted to return. Compel her to
remain in exile and reap the fruits of
her philosophy revolution and in
cendiarism--the seeds of which she
scattered broadcast in the United
States. And there are still hundreds
of her stripe in this country who
should be sent to join her in the coun.:
try which she at one time called "My
beloved Russia"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

Sergeant Heyne, the first German
war criminal being tried at Leipsic,
has been found guilty and sentenced
to 10 months Imprisonment on
charge of ill-treating British prison.
ers. From the fact that the first men
listed for trial are those charged with
minor offenses, the court procedure
has every appearance of being, as the
Englishman would say, "a blooming
farce" If the nations were really
anxious to punish German war often
dcrs it would seem that they would
insist upon trying the master minds,
such as Hindenburg, Ludendorff and
others, first. There is question in
our mind whether these personagcs
will ever be brought to justice. And,
as to the kaiser, over whom England,
France and Italy made so much fuss
and were determined to execute, no
one seems to want him any more.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02

According to news item the peo-
pie of the Cumberland hills Of Wis
consin have seen more rattlesnakes
this year than ever before. Hatched
out in the moonshine, we presume.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02
Figures Never Lie

what are the chances of my re-
covering, Doctor?"
"One hundred per cent. Medical
records show that nine out of every
ten die of the disease you have. Yours
is the tenth case I've treated. Others
all died. You're bound to get we'll.
Statistics are statistics"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02
Kept the Secret.


"And what" asked the welfare
worker, "did the French think when
they found out the Americans were the
greatest water-drinking race on
earth?"
II dunno, num-" answered the re-
turned COB. II don't think they found
it out"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-06-02
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
Professional Joy Killers.

11OleSSAOn6l Joy MIXERS.
There is always a bunch of people
who can't enjoy life unless they are
reforming" something or somebody.
Just now it is the blue law reformers
who are trying to get bit of pleasure
out of life by knocking the joy out of
the other fellows lifc.-Madison
Press.
Bolshevism the Curse of Russia.
Life in Russia is described IS grim
and ceaseless struggle to get food and
fuel. Such books as are published and
such plays as are produced in coun-
try afflicted with industrial stagnation
and high costs must preach bclshev-
ism. Even science IS censored, as
tronomers being rebukcd if they do
not declare God to be myth. App:r-
emily the bolshevik government is a
despotism from which nothing can es-
cape and compared with which the
despotism Of the car was as kindly as
it was old-fashioned. Under the lat
ter there were at least food and fuel
and freedom to go to church for those
who so wished. Bolshevism seems to
have turned against established order
and old beliefs even moro violently
than did the French revolutionists,
and to have substituted nothing bet
ter than moral and commercial ruin.
Red Wing Eagle.
X =: X
Objects to Limelight.
Cumberland is one of the thriving
cities of western Maryland. It elected
woman to be commissioner of. fire
and police, but the winning nominee
does not care to fill the place. Can the
imagination conceive of man elected
to the office of fire and police commits
sioner announcing non-desire for the
office. The commissioner-elcct' saws
she has too many household and "other
pressing duties" to permit her serving
as one of those responsible for the
police force and fire department Of
Cumberland. It is just such person
as this Cumberland woman who would
undoubtedly render extraordinary SER
vice to the public. Yet, there is no
lure for her in political office. She
feels that in serving the municipality
she would be neglecting her home.
This latter she will not do, and so there
is police-and-fre commissionership
vacancy in Cumberland. Of all COM
mlssionerships in the average city the
one that has to do with the police or
tire protection is the one in which the
public generally takes the most in
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
MEETS DEATH BY FALL DOWN
 MINING SHAFT

JUNEAU, April 19.--Gustaf Vienne, aged 38, an employe at the shaft at the Chichagoff mine, was killed by a fall down the shaft, a distance of several hundred feet, landing upon skip load of tinbers. His body, ac companied by W. c. Freeburn, man. ager of the Chichagoff mine, and several of his fellow workmen was brought to Juneau
 In describing the accident MT. Freeburn said Vienne was acting as top man at the shaft and IS such had loaded a skip with timbers and sent it down. After lowering the skip down a considerable distance the hoist man felt jar ou his brake so stopped and called to Vienne. Re. ceiving no answer he went to the col lar of the shaft to investigate and found his dead body on top of the skip load of timbers several hundred feet below the surface.
 The jar that the hoist man felt, it is said, was undoubtedly the body of Vienue hitting the skip. There were no eye witnesses but it Is sup posed that in some way he backed into the shaft.
 The dead miner was born t1 Bel gium and had worked for the Chi chagoff Mining Company for the past two years. According to officials of the mine he was very well liked by everyone. He is survived only by a sister, Mrs. Liudberg, of Omaha, Nebraska.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
SHIP OFFICERS
 HELD TOBLAME
 FOR SHIPWRECK

SEATTLE, April 19 (by Associated Press).-Captain Harry H. Warden, pilot, Ernest Kedlenberger, second mate of the steamship Governor, and Arne Haze, third mate of the Gov ernor, are held to blame for the wreck of the ship off Port Town send when it was rammed by the freighter, West Hartland, on April with the loss of five lives, in find ings by board of United States steamship inspectors today.
 Pilot Harry Warden and Third Mate Arne Haze of the steamer Governor pleaded not guilty to charges of in attention to duty in connection with the wreck of the steamer. Second Mate Kellenberger, also charged with inattention to duty, is expected to plead next week. The trial of Mar den and Haze was set for next Monday before the board of steam ship inspectors.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-19
ASKS HEARING
 FREIGHT RATE
 ALASKAPORTS

WASHINGTON, April 19 (by Asso. ciated Press) Delegate Sutherland of Alaska, has petitioned the ship ping board to make an investigation of freight rates to Alaska, intimating that Alaskas new pulp industry is in danger of strangulation at the hands of the steamship companies. Sutherland charges that American pulp manufacturers at Port Suet- tisham are charged $9 per ton to Sc. attle. while British manufacturers at Ocean Falls are given a rate of $4 per ton. The difference in distance between the two ports Is 300 miles.
 Chairman Benson has ordered an investigation at Washington but the date was not announced