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4. 0. I. STAPLES. Basinets Manager. T^i^l^*-^"" 'f*$sSf'r THE PRINCETON UNION BY R. G. DUNN. Ftlliab ETvy Thandky. TIRM8-S1.oo PER YEAR.IN ADVANCE. 1.25 IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE. OPFIOEI FIRST 8T., EAST OF COURT HOU8K. JULIUS YNOVE, Associate Editor. What do you suppose the poor, misguided heathens think of the war? It is better to he an American sovereign than a titled subject of some foreign potentate. Bomb attacks from aircrafts on unfortified cities add weight to Sherman's definition of war. American people are now undoubt edly able to appreciate the real sig nificance of European culture. What has become of the old-fash ioned war correspondent, who oc casionally forwarded a little real news to his paper? The Albert Lea Standard wants to know if fighting in Mexico is a disease. If it is let us hope that it is not contagious. The theory of the survival of the fittest may be right, but some present day specimens of humanity do notn strengthen our belief in it to any great extent. Mo&e Glapp is in St. Paulit is his first visit there in two years. He probably feared that the Hammond landslide in Ramsey county buried all of his political fences. Reports from London are to the effect that the official Russian pro nunciation of Przemysl can now be secured for a dollar. We didn't know that it was pronounceable. While as yet we have no idea of what horrors will follow the Eu ropean conflict, it were well to re member that the Waterloo campaign popularized whiskers among the troops' The future of the progressive party was the chief topic at a ban quet in Minneapolis last week. Present indications are that the party has no more future than a rabbit. An exchange remarks, "Even the friendship of a dog is better than his enmity." The friendship of a de cent dog is worth having,'while the enmity of soine men is preferable to their friendship, Andrew Carnegie is reported as saying that the longer he lives on this earth the more of a heaven it becomes to him. It is possible that Andy is as near to being in heaven now as he ever will be. An American iniUidnaii'G recently advised his titled son-in-law to go to war. II is barely possible that the American had the place that Sherman likened onto war in mind when he gave the advice Police records in Duluth show that crime is on the decrease in that city. A city that is infested with thugs, cracksmen and other criminals at tracts neither tourists nor home seekers, and Duluth citizens un doubtedly realize the fact. The Chicago Young Women's Christian association has issued a warning to young girls to keep away from Chicago. That city has never been a desirable Dlace ol residence for wage-earning gnls, and it must be well nigh the limit now. Postmaster General Burleson has placed 200 new fourth-class post masters in Minnesota under civil service. In most instances the officials are democrats, and they are now assured of their positions for life, if they desire to hold them. The fifth annual convention of theare Northern Minnesota Development association opened at Brainerd, Tues day The meetings of the association in the past have invariably been productive of much good, and themembers meeting this year bids fair to bepatronage, even more successful than those of other years. Northern Minnesota is a rich domain and the sooner it Is thoroughly developed, th better. jut* -ti Editor Henke of the Anchor at Dassel threatens to publish views of some of the "beauty spots" in that village, and advises certain of thethe inhabitants to improve the appear ance of their premises. A general betterment in conditions at Dassel should result. John D. Rockefeller may have to pay a personal property tax of $200,- 000 unless the Federal courts come to his relief. He has asked for a moderate abatement of $311,000,000 worth of stocks and bonds' John's love of the almighty dollar seems to increase with his years. Richard Croker, former leader of Tammany Hall, has taken unto him self a wife. The lady of his choice is an Indian princess of the Cherokee tribe, and the former Tammany chieftan may find her somewhat different from the "braves" who used to blindly follow his leadership. In the death o'f O. M. Hall, mem ber of the Minnesota tax commis sion, which occurred it St. Paul last week, the state lost a faithful and efficient official. Mr. Hall had served two terms in the state senate and two terms in congress prior to his appointment to the tax commission i 1907. President Wilson does not approve of air attacks on unfortified cities, and has unofficially notified diplo matic representatives of the United States in the belligerent countries of Europe to that effect. Despite the boasted progress of the world, war seems to become more and more atrocious. Manton M. Wyrell, private secre tary of Secretary Bryan, has been appointed counsel to the Interna tional Joint commission. The posi tion was recently created, and the salary will be $5,000 a year and ex penses. This country needs the In ternational Joint commission about as much as a starving tramp needs a cook book. It has been said that if a China man can't settle his accounts on New Year's day he goes out and hangs himself. In this country numerous individuals would sooner be hanged than pay their debts. The heathen Chinese seem to be slow about adopting the customs of "civilization.'' In spite of the democratic adminis tration, present indications are that a real prosperous era is about to dawn in this nation. Various steel mills throughout the country are adding thousands of employes to thpir forces the interest rate in financial centers has been reduced, and there appears to be a general business revival. A folder issued by Oscar Arneson, candidate for chief clerk of the house, containing a list of the mem bers-elect of the house and senate, announces that "The 1914 session of the Minnesota legislature convenes Tuesday noon, Januaiy 8, 1915." The thirty-ninth session of the Min nesota legislature will convene Tues day noon, January 5, 1915. In a recent report to the governor by the state board of visitors, as usual, the management of the Aaoka insane hospital was complimented. At that institution the board found the utmost care exercised as to sani tation and cleanliness and the atwould tendants faithful and attentive. John Coleman has made the Anoka insane hospital the model state in stitution. It is rumored that F. B. Lynch of St. Paul may resign as democratic national committeeman for Minne sota. Mr. Lynch has charge of the federal patronage of Minnesota, and it evidently is no sinecure. There about a hundered office-hungry democrats for every federal position in Minnesota, and consequently every time an appointment is made, there are ninety-nine disgruntled of the party. The state which will be at the dis posal of Governor-elect Hammond, may relieve the stringency. We will wager a cookie however that Fred will not resign. **u .*-P*f jgggffigll The speakership contest is being watched throughout the state with interest. The progressive members are backing Sam Y. Gordon while liquor element seems to be lining up behind H. H. Flowers.Long Prairie Leader. There are members backing Mr. Gordon who will not vote for county option, and doubtless there are those of Mr. Flowers' supporters who will favor advanced temperance legisla tion. And now it is predicted that the whole United States will be dry by 1920. That ought to be cheering news to the drug stores.New York World. Perish the thought that any drug store in this state would sell, barter or dispose of in any manner any spirituous, vinous, fermented, malt or intoxicating liquor, save for strictly "medicinal purposes," and then only on the prescription of a reputable physician! The Detroit Board of Commerce will pay $500 for the best "made in U. S. A." trademark designed by an American artist. It is very evident that American manufacturers pro pose to take advantage of every op portunity now offered to make this country the commercial colossus of the world. America has the re1/ sources, and there is no reason why this nation should not lead the world in every department of industrial activity. The blatant Irish anarchist, James Larkin, while haranguing a mob in New York the other evening pointed to the American flag and referred to it, "as to that rag there." He also lauded the bomb throwing recently perpetrated in that city, and said "the whole city of New York ought to be burned up." This Irish loafer should be deported to the slums of Dublin without delay. This country is altogether to tolerant of foreign anarchists. Fellows of the Larkin stripe should not be permitted to set foot on American soil. Several of the daily papers, notably the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dis patch, the Duluth News-Tribune and the Duluth Herald, have come to the defense of the Dunn road 'law. The counties in which these news papers are published would be the gainers if the resolutions adopted by the Minnesota Union of the Ameri can Society of Equity were favorably acted upon by the legislature, but the state as a whole would lose, and the above mentioned broad-gauge newspapers regard the road law from a state-wide viewpoint. Several reasons have been adduced for the defeat of William E. Lee forson governor. The one most frequently urged is the active opposition of the liquor interests. I was not exfavor pected that the brewers and liquor dealers would assist him. But there were two avoidable mistakes made that in our judgment had much to do with the defeat of Mr. Lee: Changing republican state head quarters from St. Paul to Minne apolis, and failure to nominate Hemy Rines for state auditor. Mr. Lee and his friends could apd should nave prevented both of these mistakes. OPINIONS OF EDITORS I Lacking Both Conscience and Money. Some men, when they are posing as wise and honest, declare that they rather have a clear conscience than a hundred thousand dollars. Up to date we have never heard of any of them ever possessing either. Stillwater Gazette. Undesirable Citizens. The men who do a town more harm than good may be classed as follows: Firs, those who oppose real improvements second, those who run the town down to strangers third, those who never, in any way, advertise their business.Wabasha Herald. J* 4 Only Thing Left is the Hide. The late elections throughout the country demonstrated pretty clearly that the progressive party is a van is)ting quantity. I has served its purpose in compelling needed reforms in the republican party organization, and its members have mostly gravi tated back to their old moorings. It was John Lind who sdrne years ago coined the phrase "political orphan" THE PRINCETON UNION: THTTKSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1914.K^" W it/ it il/ vi/ it/ ii/ \l/ it* and applied it to himself, hut at the present time it seems aptly to apply to Roosevelt, JBeveridge, Clapp and several others who have so valiantly espoused the progressive cause. Wheaton Gazette. Primary Should be Abolished The agitation about our primary law is well timed. It's abolition and a return to a safe and sane law pro viding for the nomination of officers along party lines under the caucus and convention system would be a move in the right direction.Madi Independent-Press. 5 8 It Might and Night Not. The democratic state machine will the reorganization of the state government along the lines recom mended by the economy and efficiency commission, largelv because it will give Gov. Hammond a chance to appoint the heads of the various state departments, and legislate out of office the republican hangovers. But it might be worth even this price.St. Cloud Journal-Presss. fr Should Proceed Slowly. While amendment No.9 has passed, according to latest reports, due to the strong efforts put forth by those back of this amendment to the state's constitution, we believe that the state would be wise in proceed ing^ very slowly when it comes to adopting a policy of reforestration. It is only by exercising the strictest economy that any profitable results can be obtained by tree planting, and it would not do to follow the usual custom of free and easy methods in spending the state's school funds for a purpose which may result in seri ous impairment of these funds. Mora Times. 'What's the Use? What's the use of raising money and supplies in this country for the destitute Belgians if the following dispatch from Amsterdam, under date of December 1, is true? "A message from Brussels to the Handelsblad states that the German governor of the Province of Brabant, in which Brussels is located, con voked a meeting of financiers and told them that Belgium must pay 35,000,000 francs ($7,000,000) monthly for maintenance of German troops. In addition to this sum, it is said, Belgium must contribute a war levy of 375,000,000 francs (975,000,000) as a penalty for violations of neutrality by Belgium and losses ensuing there-, from to Germany." n,~]W mjymmgH-giin,, im W &*r.**.**r*r.*m*r. *&&. (^d^ We have on hand the following stoves that have been used. They have been If \f overhauled and are in good working order. \|jf We offer them now for about half what they cost new: 'k' *TT One Favorite Base Burner, self feed, 15-in. fire pot $29.50 "Jf One Prizer Champion Base Burner, self feed, 15-in. fire pot $26.50 One Art Garland Base Burner, self feed, 15-in fire pot J23.00 One American Ventilator Base Burner, 15-in. fire pot $19.50 One Radiant Peninsular Base Burner, self feed, 14-in. fire pot $14.00 i One 18-in. Coles Hot Blast for wood or coal $lfl fin ?f This is Your Chance to Buy Heaters that Means a Saving of Dollars to You. Evens Hdw. Unclaimed Letters. List of letters remaining unclaimed at the postoffice at Princeton, Minn, on November 30, 1914: John O. Hallstrom. Please call for advertised letters. M. M. Briggs, Acting P. M. C. H. NELSON'SWgood, Store News Only 21 days before Christmas. Begin to do your shopping now. We are "headquarters for art needlework gifts. We have a beautiful and surpris ing assortment of patterns simple or elaborate, for every member of the family. What is more appropriate or more appreciated than a gift which carries with it the added thrill of a personal effort. These are without number heremany others tooand you will enjoy seeing them. "Niagara Maid" silk hosie ry will be most appreciated by the dainty maid. They are the prettiest and wear the best. We have a full line of beautiful colors in two different qualities, one a glove silk. You can give these hose stronger wear than any other make because they will stand the test. We are having a special sale on cotton blankets this week. These blankets, size 60 by 76 and weighing over 2\ pounds, are of excellent quality. You will be sur prised to know that we are selling them as cheaply as 98c each. Get all you need immediately as they won't A STEWART HEATER will reduce your coal bill iust -f one-fourth and will give you ff more heat. We will sell you a 1 large Stewart Base Burner same (f as the cut from jl $33.00 to $00.00 Co.9999 last very long. We are offering some ladies' mackinaws at a great reduction. They are well made with belted backs and a warm neck fastening. have only six of these coats left. A real $6.50 bar gain at $4.50. We have put in a line of kitchen aprons. Checked gingham aprons with a flounce and pockets are sell ing for 25c. Besides these we have large percale aprons in light colors and dark kimona aprons. We also have some very pretty fancy white aprons. Figured wool challies are good materials for children's dresses or ladies' waists, dresses, etc. We have some very pretty patterns in pink, blue and lavender. All our remnants are being sold at half price. We have some nice warm woolly bath robes which we would like you to see. If you do your own sew ing and would like to make your own bath robe, select your material from our line. It is the prettiest and best. good each We prettiest The patterns are very and we have several oi color to select from. have brown, blue, red and grey. We keep Diamond Dyes in all colors for either wool or cotton. w** 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 $10.00 9 9