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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
news, SUNNI Y
OF THE CAPITAL,
Battle for Cooperative Marketing
Won Largely Through Efforts
of Senator Kellogg.
SOLDIERS BONUS PROBLEM
President Signs Bill Creating Mission
for Conversion of Allied
Debt Due America.

A three-year fight for cooperative
marketing legislation was won for the
farmers when the senate, with only
one dissenting vote, passed the Cap
per- Volstead bill. The vote was So to
1. Several amendments were made to
the house bill by the senate, and later
these amendments, by vote Of 278
to 8, were concurred in by the house
of representatives The measure was
then sent to President Harding for
his signature. Minnesota had big
part in getting through the legislation
for which the farm organizations have
been making such along and persistent
fight. The bill, as finally passed, was
drafted and piloted through the house
by Representative Andrew J. Vo1stead
Of Minnesota as chairman Of the house
judiciary committee. In the senate
Senator Frank B. Kellogg championed
the farmers cause. 1t was his hand-
ling Of the legal end Of the battle
against Senator Walsh and others that
beat down the operation to the point
where there was only one vote against
the measure on final passage and only
four voted in favor of the senate sub
stitute, which was reported out by the
judiciary committee of which Senator
Knute Nelson Of Minnesota is chair
man. II am immensely pleased that
we have put through this legislation
Senator Kellogg said. 1T is the end
Of three-years' fight for something
to which the farmers are entitled.
Seven or eight different forms Of
special taxes will be included in the
soldiers bonus bill, according to sem
timent expressed at meeting Of re-
publican members of the house ways
and means committee, While no def
mite decision was reached, Indications
were that the revenue would be OBJ
tanned from the following sources:
An increased tax on tobacco and cigar
cites, tax on gasoline Of not more
than one cent a gallon, tax on auto
mobiles Of not more than rs cents per
horsepower, a tax on bank, checks Of
not more than one cent per check, an
increased tax on transfers of, capital
stock, an increase in various docu-
mentary stamp taxes, a tax on real
estate transfers amounting to FIVE:
cents on each $40, an increase in the
tax on amusement admissions above
rs cents. It is planned to make the
taxes in effect for period of probably
three years. It is estimated that if
CONTINUED on page ten.y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
"A MESSAGE 10 THE VOTERS. r
Senator Kellogg Unable to Leave
Washington Sends Message to
Minnesota People.

Washington, Feb. 10.-I have re-
ceived many generous invitations urg-
ing me to come to Minnesota and
make speeches during the pre-con-
vention campaign. Consistent with my
duties, do not see how it is possible
for me to do so. We have now before
the senate the cooperative marketing
bill, in which the people of Minnesota
are deeply interested. The treaties
framed by the conference on the limi-
tation Of ornaments are now before
the foreign relations committee, of
which am member. Following that
will come the bonus. bill, the farm Gre
dts bin, the tariff bill and other mat
tiers of very great Importance. e
I think the people elected me to stay
here and attend to my duties, instead
Of making campaign for reelection.
I regret exceedingly the want Of OPP
portunity to meet with them and to
speak to them. I think this is useful
to the senators as well as to the peo-
pie. But in these times I cannot,
merely on my own. account, leave the
senate. I should be pleased, if it were
possible, to place before the voters my
views heretofore expressed and those
which I hold upon the great public
questions confronting the nation; but
beyond the generosity of the newspa-
pers, it is not possible for me to do so.
By my failure to visit Minnesota
do not wish anyone to feel that I am
Indifferent or unappreciative Of the
generous support and confidence which
have been given me. The only COM
pensation public man has, is the
confidence and esteem Of the people
whom he represents, and as I must
rely upon the voters in each county
to select delegates representing their
views, shall appreciate it very much
if you feel that my record in the SEN
ate justifies my reelection.
Frank B. Kellogg.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
Potato Market at Standstill.

In consequence of the cold weather
the potato movement from the farms
to the Princeton warehouses is vir-
tually at standstill. Subzero wealth
er has also stopped shipments, but
when the mercury runs up the tube
sufficiently high there will doubtless
be a heavy movement from this point
to the big central markets. Quota
tions remain the same as last week in
in local market. -...s. >....
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
LEGION AUXILIARY ACTIVE.
Organization Active in Local Affairs
and Has Done Much for Sol
- diers in Hospitals. .--

and Has Done Much for Sol
. diers in Hospitals.
The first steps were taken to orga-
nize American Legion auxiliary unit
154 on February 3, 1921, just little
more than year ago. On that even
ing group of women met with Adju-
tant Craig to request that their ap-
plication for charter be submitted
to the Fremont Woodcock post. On
March 9, the members of the auxiliary
met and elected their officers. During
the past twelve months the auxiliary
has been so active and accomplished
so much not only for the members of
our local post but the soldiers in the
hospitals in the twin cities that it
seems as though resume of it's work
might be appreciated by the public.
The unit now has IS members.
The members of the auxiliary have
attempted in every possible way to
assist the Fremont Woodcock post in
its various undertakings during
past year. The auxiliary has been
Represented at the military funerals
and assisted in decorating the armory
on those sad occasions. It co-operated
with the legion in the Memorial day,
Fourth of July and Armistice day pro-
grams. The auxiliary float, represent
ing bit of Flanders field, was one
Of the most attractive features of the
Fourth of July parade.
The legion has given many dances
during the year and the auxiliary has
always stood ready to assist by pre-
pairing and serving the supper. $3.50
Two Of the most pleasing social af-
fairs staged in Princeton during the
past year were given by the members Of
the auxiliary, the party in the armory
on May 20 and the lawn party on July
%. Several times the auxiliary has
made social affair out of the regular
monthly meeting, entertaining the
members OF the legion and serving re-
freshments. ~
The unit was represented by three
delegates at the state convention in
Winona and had the honor of sending
one delegate, the president, Mrs. Mat
tie Mallette, to the national conven-
ton in Kansas City. r.
Cooperating with the state head
quarters, the auxiliary unit has sent
several gift packages to the soldiers
in C.le hospitals in st. Paul and Minne-
apolis. The following is list of the
gifts: Two suits of pajamas, eleven
pairs of socks, six sweaters, four pairs
of mittens, one pair of trousers, one
bath robe, one turkey, victrola and
a stock Of records and SIS cash.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
D0rcas Society Entertains.

The members of the Dorcas society
entertained at a progressive game
party in the parlors Of the Congrega-
tional church last. Thursday afternoon.
Approximately 1875 guests were pres
ent. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the
old-fashioned games that are played
all too seldom. A delicious supper
was served. . r.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
Income Tax Pointers.

To avoid penalty income tax returns
must be in the hands of the collectors
of internal revenue on or before mid
night, March is, 1922.
Every taxable return must be ac-
companied by payment Of at least
one-fourth Of the total tax due. Ex-
tensions of time for filing returns are
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16

lend helping hand and at the same
time share in the fun. An especially
cordial invitation is extended to the
people residing outside the village. If
the roads are in good condition hun
dreds Of friends from the surrounding
country should be present-the more,
the merrier. -,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
AS TO RAILROAD RATES.
Interstate Commission Urged to Order
Reduction in Freight Rates
and PASSENGER Fares.

armerS ana Shippers are packing
the various state railroad commissions
in their efforts to secure lower freight
rates and passenger fares from the in
terstate commerce commission. Com
missioner Fred Putnam of the Mime
sofa state railroad and warehouse COM
mission contends that the west must
have the benefit of both reductions in
order to regain it's former prosperity
Mr.. Putnam is chairman Of the special
committee of the national association
Of state commissions, which has been
in almost continuous session in Wash
ington for 60 days, and by virtue of
his position will make the main argu-
ment at the final hearings in this i'm
portant matter, beginning about March
4. He will speak for % western and
six southern states.
While conceding that there may have
been brief period when the carriers
did not earn as much as could be de-
sired, the committee points out that
this was due to a great drop in rail
road traffic as a result of the general
industrial depression. The railroads
suffered no more than other general
industries. Now thar vast economies
in the operation of railroads have been
effected it is commended that the car
riers are in excellen:: condition to do
their share toward restoring normal
industrial and commercial conditions.
Labor costs have been reduced 1922
per cent since July /, 1921, revisions
of working rules will result in savings
of about $65, 100000 annually, the cost
of coal and fuel oil has gone down,
material prices also are down in some
cases fully rs per cent below 1920
nrices., The savings in labor costs
alone is estimated at $425,000,000 an
nually. Statistics prove that the car
riers have more cars, more locono-
tives and more rolling stock now than
in 1916. There is also evidence that
the general efficiency of the railroad
workers has been greatly improved.
With all these facts taken into con-
sideration, the committee has reached
the conclusion, after applying the re-
auctions enumerated and taking into
consideration the normal trend of bust
ness, that the present rates will pro-
duce return Of nearly s per cent in
1922. This is an excessive return in
the opinion Of congress as expressed
in the transportation act. Hence the
time is ripe for substantial lowering of
freight rates. The request is not based
so much upon the necessity of stimu-
lating business and industry as upon
the conviction Of the members of the
committee that it will be to the finan-
cial interest Of the carriers in the long
run to meet the popular demand for
reduced transportation charges.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
SCALE COMP ANY
ELECTS OFFICERS
of the Community Scale
Company Hold First Annual
Meeting on Tuesday.
MORE STOCK TO BE SOLD.
All Officers Reelected by Unanimous
Vote; Treasurer Makes Report;
Scale Self-Supporting.

on SCOChAOAOSIS VI ~ Luc &SOuAAAul1ACy
Scale company met in the Princeton
armory to discuss some financial mat
tiers and elect officers for the coming
year.
Albert Wilhelm, the treasurer, read
his report which showed that the total
Indebtedness Of the company on Jen-
uary / was $1,323.74. This amount
also includes $410 of stock for which
various farmers have subscribed but
have not yet paid. - ...: s-s~>
The officers Of the company much
desire to raise some money so that an
other payment on the scale can be
made. After some discussion it was
decided to appoint one man in each of
the various communities where the
farmers had manifested an interest in
this scale project, to collect the money
for the shares that had already been
sold but not paid for, and also to sell
more stock. 1t was agreed to allow
the solicitors TO- per cent of the
amount collected. Fred Newton was
appointed to sell more stock in Prince
ton village. Practically every bust
ness man in town took one share last
summer and undoubtedly none of them
will hesitate to take one or two more
shares now. Mr.. Newton agreed to
accept his appointment but with the
understanding that he would take no
commission on the amount that he COL
lected. Mr.. Newton, A. E. Allen and
Joe Armitage said they believed the
community scale was proving to be a
big asset to the town and they would
do everything in their power to help
place the company on sound financial
basis.
Certainly every farmer who sells any
produce in Princeton ought to want to
have at least one share in the COM
pany. Moreover, not load of pota-
toes should be sold in this town that
is not weighed on the scale. 1t is only
fair to give the farmers who have in
vested their money and time in Sc
curing the scale that much co-opera-
ton. r5~.
Louis Normandin suggested that it
would be we'll to ask our representa-
tives from this legislative district to
attempt to secure the enactment Of a
law that would make it compulsory to
weigh over a village scale when one
had been installed.
The monthly receipts from the
weighings show that the scale is more
than self-supporting. This is encour-
aging because when the initial indebt-
edness has once been wiped out there
will evidently be no difficulty in main
tanning the scale.
The following officers were reflect
ed by unanimous vote: Louis Nor
mandin, president; Albert Wilhelm,
treasurer; Fred Murphy, secretary.
Mr.. Hammargren suggested that it
would be we'll for the officers Of the
company and the potato buyers to
meet to discuss certain matters of in
terest to both parties. This meeting
will be held at 2:30 Saturday after
noon in the scale house. All the buy
ers are asked to be present.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
to Have Social Meetinp

AuAIlldIy 90 HdVe 0UCldI MeeClng.
The American Legion auxiliary will
hold it's regular monthly meeting this
evening. The business session will be
followed by social hour. There will
be cards and dancing and refresh
ments will be served. The members
of the legion and their friends are in
vited.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
Eastern Star Gives Valentine Dane,

Eastern Star Gives Valentine Dance.
Tuesday evening the members of the
Eastern Star and the Masons were en-
tertained at a Valentine dance in the
Masonic hall. The room was prettily
decorated. The guests had most de-
ightful evening and danced until the
hands Of the clock were slipping
around to the wee, small hours.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-02-16
81. ANTHONY GOES
DOWN TO DEFEAT
American Legion Basketeers Extract
Starch From Visitors; Leave
Them Like Dishrags.
A RAFTING GOOD GAME
Final Score 81 to IL; ST. Anthony
- Team Introduced to New Tao
tics in Basketeering. -$

Displaying their best form of the
season, the local legion basketeers
overwhelmed the much touted st. An
thony quint at the armory last Thurs
day night. H.. ...@.'... ~:
In this contest Princeton used
slightly altered lineup, Nygren being
shifted to center, which permitted
Ames to occupy the other forward
position as running mate to G. Mag
CART. The new combination put forth
an attack, coupled with remarkable
basketball shooting, which proved
revelation to local fans.
The first half ended with Princeton
leading IL to 9. In the second period,
however, the locals led by Ames, max
ing shots from all angles, scored al
most at will, while the visitors, large
ly due to the defense of Slater and
E. Maggart, were unable to score a
field basket. The score for the second
half was rs to 2, making the final
score Princeton 81, st. Anthony II.
The basket shooting of Ames was
easily the feature of the game, count
ing times from the field as we'll as
contributing points by the free
throw route. G. Maggart played his
usual consistent game, displaying I'M
usually good floor work. Nygren
demonstrated his ability to play in a
new position, his work at center
matching that Of his teammates.
Morton referred to the satisfaction of
quints and spectators alike. The box
score:
Princeton St. Anthony
G. Maggart ........ R. F. ........ G. Besnah
Ames .............. L. F. .......... V. Besnah
Nygren ............... C. ............... Gerlich
E. Maggart ........ L. G. ................ Kos
Slater .............. R. G. .............. Watson
Summary: Field baskets-G. Mag
CART 4, Ames 8, Nygren 2, E. Mag
CART /, Slater /, G.. Besnah /, V. Bes-
nah 1, Gerlich I, Herbert 1. Goals
from fouls-Ames out Of 5, G. Bes-
nah 1 out of 3, Kos 2 out of g. Sub
stitution for Watson. Ref
cree, Morton; scorer, Harding; timer
Hill.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
McNider Asks
PrOteStants To
Be Tolerant

Indianapolis. Feb. 23.-A plea
for religious tolerance has been
made by Hanford MacNider, ma
tional commander of the Amer
lean Legion, in letter to the edi-
tor of The Protestant, published
in Washington, d. c., it was an
nounced' today.
This country" the letter says,
was formed by men who sought
religious tolerance and it is that
spirit which has made it free. fine
and worth living in. l happen to
be a Protestant and attend a Pro-
testant church, but as a member
Of Masonic bodies, of which l have
taken a more or less active part,
Il have great admiration for that
institution, the Roman Catholic
church. Its stand and teachings
for the preservation Of the integ-
rity of our lawful government
were well exemplified in the
heroic deaths of men who served
in my own command. And mrgnt
| add that the chaplains of that
faith gave human touch to their
splendid service that made them
beloved by all, Jew, Protestant
and Catholic alike"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
What's New
on the Market
BY REX STEWART

Shippers egg prices here went
down yesterday to keep in line
with Portland. The drop was
from 20 to Is o>nts. Retailers
maintain a price 9f 20 cents to
farmers and 25 tc oonsum ers.
Smelt was down to four porndT
Tor a quarter, the supply from the
Cowlitz river going larger every
day.
Mexican tomatoes are on the
market for 40 cents a pound. They
are not large, but are In fair
condition when the long distance
of shipping is taken into consid-
Grafton. Their distribution is not
general and dealers, because Of
the slight demand, are carrying
only a small quantity.
The butter market has expert
enced no change for some time.
Housewives must shop for the
green onions offered. Few stores
have them and their presence here
at this time of year is remarkable
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
Soviet Ready To
Free Prisoners
by Deportation

Moscow, Feb. 23.-We shall
gladly turn over all the people in
our prisons to foreigners, If they
will take them away" said Leon
Trotzky, soviet war minister in
an interview with foreign corre-
spondents who asked If he knew
that prisoners were starving and
dying if disease in jails.
1--WE have our own way Of deal
ing with prisoners" he went on.
"You in the United States cleo
trocute them. Well, we don't
Also, Americans who wish to real
ize what happens to prisoners
during revolutions should remem-
ber their own Civil war" he add
ed. referring to Libby prison.
GAS for freeing prisoners, we
haven't peace yet on our from
tiers"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
Launch Used by
Booze Runners
Upsets; 2 Drown

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 23.-Two
men were drowned and a third al
most lost his life when a launch
said by the police to have been a
liquor runner, capsized off Apple
Tree Point, 16 miles north OF Sc
attic, Sunday afternoon. The men
drowned were Edwin Church, II
Seattle, and Joe Josephson, 80
Ballard.
]. r. Evans, the third man IL
the launch, which was on its way
to Vancouver, returned to Seattle
early this morning and told OF his
escape by swimming more than
half mile through the icy waters
of the Sound. He said the launch
capsized during a quarrel between
the trio. Search will begin this
morning for the bodies.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
Second Apollo
Club Concert
Is Patriotic

The second appearance of the
Apollo club last night at the
Grand theater took decidedly
patriotic turn, in observance OF
Washington's birthday. Before
the curtain went up, a picture OF
George Washington was thrown
on the screen and the audience
all stood while the Apollo club
sang America" When the cur
tain rose the club was revealed
standing within frame of Amer
lean flags. At the close of the
program club and audience sang
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Both Apollo club and assisting
artists excelled themselves on
their second appearance. The
stage was arranged slightly diff
ferently and Gideon Hicks, Cana
dian basso, stood at the center OF
the stage while giving his num-
bers, securing better acoustic ef-
fects. The piano was also brought
to the front of the stage for Mrs
Gertrude Huntley Green when she
gave her numbers. Both display
ed exceptional talent. Mr.. Hicks
range includes surprising depths
and heights and they are employ
ed by him with smoothness thai
7 is very pleasing.
Mrs. Green performs with 6
technique that is flawless. Las
night she substituted Magic Fire
Scene" from Valkyrie (Wagner)
for Father of the Waters" IRA
yeD in the second group. She wor
her audience with her music ant
her personality. Her gown wa
a creation of turquoise blue ant
silver lace, trimmed with pearls
with train Of panned velvet.
The club sang last night will
more assurance and zest than OF
the appearance of the previou
night. The audience was larg'
and responsive. Numerous encore
were demanded of the club ant
were generously given. Salen
may just be proud of this group o
musicians, of DR.. John r. Sites
the director, and Miss Ruth Bed
ford, accompanist.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
3 More Indians
Escape Chemawa;
Not Yet Caught

Three more Indian youths be-
came dissatisfied with life at the
Chemawa Indian school yesterday
and last night made their escape.
They are John Calfrope, Robert
Mittenf and Dick Vielle.
Salem police were requested to
assist in a search for the boys but
this morning they had not been
apprehended. Calfrope is 10 years
old, Mittenf is IS and Vielle is 10.
All are about five feet nine inches
tall.
Monday night seven other In
dian boys made their escape from
Chemawa but all were taken into
custody at the Southern Pacific
depot by Patrolman Putnam.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
New "Gasser" Comes In.

Whittier, Cal, Feb. 23.-A new
gasser. the third in six weeks,
came in early today at Santa Fe
Springs near here, shooting gas
some 500 feet into the air, when
theoil well boring on the Powell
Howard lease struck gas. This is
within three quarters of mile of
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23
Court House
Circuit Court

Olrcu1C Court
WIFI OF attachment and sum-
mons filed in the suit of O. d.
Mounce VS. Edward Corder.
Complaint asking for inipnc-
ton against defendant assuming
any right or title to certain real
property filed by j. w. IDman VS.
Murtie Inman.
Probate Court
inventory and appraisement
llleu OF the estate of Carl Oscar
Anderson, incompetent, giving
value as $1153,96.
Motion filed asking that some
one be substituted on the hoard
OF appraisers of the estate of Ju.
la d. Persey, in place of George
Halvorsen, who because of III.
ness is unable to serve.
Inventory and appraisement OF
the estate of David Cleveland
Johnson giving value as $2457.O1
filed.
Order admitting will of Corne.
liza 7. Weller to probate, and ap.
pointing W. G. Tillson executor
The probable value of the estate is
given as $4,000.
Marriage Licenses
Elbert N, Tracy, 40, Salem and
Estella Qualley, 46, Salem.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-02-23

the Bell No. Q gasser of the Union
Oil company which for more than
week furnished spectacular
fire and which today continues to
blow gas.