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3g^^5 PAGE FOUR THE PRINCETON UNION By MRS. R. C. DUNN Sabscription Price $1.5* Office: First Street, East of Court House G. I. STAPLES Bnnness Manager :^1 =^J Probably the reason some people have red noses is that they bathe too ofteninternally. Many people are inclined to the opinion that the "new freedom" savors largely of slavery. Now that the country is "bone dry" the price of cloves should decline at least 100 per cent. Well, coming down to brass tacks, Mr Bryan could scarcely make a worse mess of the job than Professor Wilson. With Colonel House at his old home Texas, what is to prevent this na tion from going to the demnition bow wows? Americans are sick and tired of a virtual one-man government,but, thank the Lord, the day of their deliverance is fast approaching. There is at least one new year's resolution the pqople have made upon which they will not be able to make good until the ides of November. So far Mr Bryan has not made an open statement that the presidency of the United States is being forced upon him, but he is doubtless imbued with that impression. "Eighty in the shade at Pasadena," avs a news item. Just the right tem perature for the propagation of mi crobes, while in Minnesota not a germ daies fo aBBaaB^SSSB3MMBMMMJ^- -^wiimuX*... "fc* fa?** "JR THOS. H. PROWSE Editor FSSI E "Our Country! la fe f^ her intercourse with PH F^ foreign nations may E she always be in the jt& PH right, but our Country, PI right or wrong." stick its head out of doors. Should Bill Bryan, by some unfore seen accident, secure the presidential nomination he will find more obstacles on the race course than he did the last time he ran into the political barbed-wire entanglements. The friction between Jo. Daniels and Admiral Suns in relation to the award- he received the honor or not, mg of wdr medals could probably have been averted by lining up the jackies and letting each one select the decora tion which suited his fancy. An administration organ states that "President Wilson has not yet decided whether he will accept a third term."1j Altogether unnecessary for him to render a decision in the premises. The people have already done so. The mark, the pound sterling and the franc may wander up and down the financial gamut, but you will notice that the United States "one bone" is nailed firmly to 100 cents.Minneap olis Jaurnal. Yes, 100 cents with 30 cants purchas ing power. The steamship Croatia brought over 1,068 immigrants from Italy the other daydagoes of the lower classand they were all admitted to the United States. How about the immigration restriction laws? Are they inopera tive or what? An authority says the greater part of the agitation for the return of sol diers' bodies from France has been I traced to undertakers' trade papers. Very likely. Those undertaker fellows have always been noted for their business acumen. "The American Institute for the Suppression of Bolshevism" lias been incorporated in New York. Let us hope that when the members catch a bolshevist they will see that he gets his just desserts. There should be or ganizations of this sort throughout the country. An unbeliever avers that Jonah could not have been swallowed by a whale in consequence of the smallness of the sea mammal's mouth. Not so fast, you skeptic. In the days of Mr. Jonah it is possible that the whale either possessed a mouth of prodigious size or that man was a mere pigmy. There aTe times when a man is out late o'nights he tells his wife the truth when asked where he has beenbut not often. Now, however, he has a 'genuine excuse when he returns from his office as grouchy as a bdar. "Fig uring out that confounded enigma, the income tax," he snaps, and his wife believes him and endeavors to com fort him in his great trouble. rfW- i 'K Bolshevists are still killing our boys in Siberia. Secretary Baker an nounces that some of the American troops will be immediately ordered home, but why not all of them Why should we keep men in the frostjn north to protect a so-called govern ment'which is in actuality no govern ment at all? The league of nations has at last been given brith and without America being a member thereof. Leon Bour geois of France was elected permanent president and Sir Eric Drummond of England secretary. In the selection of a Frenchman for president the fondest Jhope of Professor Wilson goes aglim meringto be the world's first chief, executive was the height of his ambi tion. H. D. Meyer, secretary of the dairy and food commission, is one of the candidates for Julius Schmahl's shoes as secretary of state. Henry at one time published the Carver Journal. He says he has not entered the race upon the pretense that ho has been "dragged into it by his friends" but because he wants the office. Mr. Meyer is a clean cut, capable young man, and is well known throughout the state. One way of making an easy living is to hire out as a claquer, so called, join the claque union. A Chicago dis patch tells us that it costs the grand opera singers in the windy city each about $20 a performance for claquing that is, applause by the members of, this notorious organization, which is no more or less than a blackmailing gang. Failure to engage these claqu ers would mean hisses instead of ap plause and the consequent rum of many a good singer or actress. Such vampires should be rounded up and sentenced to terms of imprisonment. Harvey's Weekly: Seniority is a great thing the cabinet as well as in the army or navy. The postmaster general, whose office dates from 1779, proudly proclaims hims'elf to be mon arch of all he surveys, amenable in his decrees to no higher authority, not even the supreme court. The secre tary of the navy, on the other hand, dating from only 1798, humbly defers to the president in the manhandled matter of bestowing decorations. As for the secretary of war he outranks the postmaster general, and is quali fied, authorized, licensed and commis sioned to bestow decorations upon him self. Paul Deschanel, chief of the French chamber of deputies* has been elected president of the French republic, Poincare refusing to be a candidate and Clemenceau not caring whether Des chanel, who at one time fought a duel with Clemenceau and was severely wounded by that expert swordsman, is a man of peace rather than of war. Yet, withal, as president of the cham ber of deputies, he has had perfect control over the noisy factions of the assembly and is respected by every member. Paul Deschanel appears to be the right man for president of his country. General Wood's candidacy for the republican presidential nomination has started with a rush and at this time the warrior appears to be in the lead in this part of the country. While he is a military man it is contended that he possesses much business abili tythat in this he is superior to Pershing, who is a military man with out other qualifications. Again, there is a thread of sympathy running ceived by General Wood at the hands of the Wilson administration. Hence, the generale will standr a bet ter show than some of the others in wn rac tn inating a candidate, but we do not ex pect to see him win. through the public mind in conse quence of the shameful treatment re- ranks over the free-love proposition! th,eperhaps, time comes fo nom- Herbert Hoover, speaking in sup port of a request by Secretary Glass for a government appropriation of $150,000,000 for the relief of Austria, Poland and other European countries, said that the United States should serve notice that after tie present emergency this government can no longer extend assistance to these coun triesthat the burden should hereaf ter lest upon the big nations of Eu rope. Under conditions imposed by the pecce treaty, ho Geclared, Austria "is doomed to bo a perpetual poor house her agricultural area has been wrested from her and, conse quently, she cannot raise sufficient food to supply her for more than three months in a year. "Whot was done was not on any American inspiration," Mr. Hoover adds. Perhaps not. But was not President Wilson a party to the peace treaty? Did he not assist iri its formulation and approve of its construction There Are None, You never knew a regular boy that allowed his studies to- interfere with [his meals j*-. mmft"'i^t"T' -V **rm 'iimtirf- it- rifirnTmintBrr -*-1 ^"3: 1 OPINIONS OF EDITORS. THE PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22,1920 And That's About All He Has. We are told that the friendship be tween President Wilson and Colonel House remains unbroken. We trust this is true, even if unimportant. The chief executive of the United States of America surely is entitled to one stick-fast friend.St. Cloud Journal Press. His Greatest Handicap. If Bryan should come up for presi dent again his greatest handicap would be the fact that he was responsible for the presidency of Woodrow Wilson, "who kept us out of war," according' to the slogan on the strength of which he was elected.Red Wing Eagle (dem.). ^T- Kick 'Em Out. The real issue that will confront the country in the coming campaign is how to reduce the high cost of government. The answer is: Knock out the blun dering, inefficient south-bossed party, now in the saddle. It has cost the peo ple of this country several billion dol lars, in the mere matter of waste alone. St. Cloud Journal-Press. Prettiest Frescoing in the World. A New York judge has decided that the marks of baby's fingers on the walls do not constitute cause for dam ages for a grouchy landlord. The judge might have added that baby's finger marks on anything and every thing is the prettiest frescoing in the worldan art not equaled by the greatest living artist.Mesaba Ore. Disloyalists Will Support Him. Last week, too, it was announced that Attorney Albert Pfaender of New Ulm would try for the republican nomination. Some years ago Pfaen der served in the state legislature as a democrat. In the early stages of the war he received a lot of unenviable publicity because of his anti-draft ac tivities, and narrowly escaped being disbarred. His candidacy, should he file, doubtless will receive the support of the disloyal element throughout the district.St. Peter Herald. i- ip if: Distinguished Service? Ye Gods! For distinguished service during the war Secretary Daniels has awarded the navy cross to Admiral Cary T. Grayson. It is not specified in the award just what the "distinguished service" was that attracted the secre tarial eye and merited the cross. So far as the public is aware Dr. Grayson has done nothing for several years but furnish the background to social functions at the white house, play golf with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and order the president to bed when he had the headache.Preston Times. Bureau Lacks System. The United States bureau of war risk insurance is now only about six months behind with its correspondence. Surely, something of the efficiency of the draft should be brought to bear in all the relations of the government with the returned soldiers. Otherwise the former service men can scarcely be blamed for feeling that they are pouring money into what seems a bot tomless pit. In deciding whether or not to go on with their payments they need to understand clearly just what the provisions of the whole system are. Still, the endless standing in line for one thing and another in the army has trained them in patience.Christian Science Monitor. That Free Love Fight. It is rather enjoyable to watch the fight that is going on in nonpartisan Some of them are calling others awful names. It seems that all of the mem bers of the league are not in favor of any program of free love or of the teaching of this bunk to the children. There are a lot of honest men in this league and they will be all right after they get out from under the Townley yoke. We are of the opinion that the average farmer has about as much use for socialism and some of the other radical rot as he has shown himself to -have for free-love. North Dakota is about through with Townley and his teachings. The truth will win eventu ally.Winnebago City Enterprise. W W Cost of Creel, the Camouflages It now transpires that^ George Creel's (mis) information wafhiireau cost the government, which is us, something over six million dollars. It was no doubt a fat take for George, but we fail to see where the public got a penny's worth. His purported infor mation was either stuffed, distorted or suppressed out of all semblance of truth, a veritable vehicle for the sick ening laudation of the hand that fed him. And to think that his drivel ad ded six million dollars to our war ex penditures! Doesn't it make us tired when we contemplate now an incompe tent democratic administration squan dering the money which the ordinary taxpayer so cheerfully turned over to the government for war purposes? Preston Times. *,v if* Charged With Heinous Crime. Charley Petersonknown as "Black Peterson"of Greenbush was arrested last Thursday by Sheriff Shockley up on a warrant issued by County Attor ney Doane. charging incestcarnal knowledge of his two daughters, aged 13 and 15 years. He was arraigned before Court Commissioner John F. Petterson, pleaded not guilty, and his bail was fixed in the sum of $2,000 to appear before the grand jury at the next term of the district court. The Union learns this morning from reliable source that Peterson has disappeared from his farm. i On Monday afternoon the two Peter son girls,Edla aged 15, and Edith, aged 13,who had been taken from their father and for several days cared for by Mrs. Shockley, were brought be fore Judge of Probate Sanford, to whom they related the story of their frightful experiencethe abuse and neglect to which they had been sub jected by their father. The poor girls had previously told their troubles to Mrs. Shockley, and the story was one of harrowing detailthe story of two little girls attacked,by a beast in hu man form, and that beast their father. Judge Sanford issued a commitment to the state public school at Owaton na, where the mistreated girls will be sent after the necessary arrangements have been made .provided they can be accommodated at that institution. If not they will be sent to some other state school. They are thankful that they have been taken from their brutal father. Three other Peterson children were taken from their father some time ago and sent to Owatonna. Potato Prices Still Climb. Potato prices in the^Princeton mar ket are still in the ascendancy and there is no indication that the high est level has been reached. Ohios, gobblers, Kings and Russets have ad vanced from 10 "to 15 cents per cwt since our last week's market report was published. In consequence of the cold weather but a very small quanti ty of potatoes have been received at the warehouses during the week and shipments have been insignificant. Sam Has Things to Learn. Hart SchafFner Vac/ You Can Economize in clothes HE high cost of clothes is not the price you pay for them it's what you get for your money. If the' clothes dont wear, dont give you good service, they're ex- pensive at any price Yo can reduce the cost of clothes by being particular about what you get for what you spend. Get all-wool fabrics and high-closs tailoring nothing else wears so well: Get gocd style a ccd pppear- anc@ is economy. You'll get all these things here in Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes complete satisfaction or money back. Alfred Melin Company The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Princeton, Minnesota !!H Initiation of Officers. The Woman's Benefit association of the Maccabees met on Tuesday af ternoon and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Com mander, Abbie Howard lieutenant commander, Anna King past com mander, Hilda Nelson secretary, Nel lie Wylie chaplain, Delia McCue sergeant, Fannie Young lady at arms, Edith Whitcomb sentinel, An nie Ewing picket, Cora Whitney col lector, Josephine Zimmerman. Fol lowing the installation by Supreme Commander Bira M. West, a social af ternoon was passed and one of the good old-fashioned luncheons enjoyed. MILO, ROUTE 1 Eli Northway is a guest of his brother, M. E., and family here. I. F. Callander visited his daughters, Mrs. George Allan and Mrs. Archie Taylor, of St. Cloud, a couple of days last week. Miss Mabel Hanson of Milaca was a guest over Sunday of her friend, Stella Sederquist. Verlin Salee came up from Prince ton on Thursday and spent Sunday with Harold Johnson. The "Dust of the Earth" was played at the community hall in Forcston on Friday evening by some of the young folks of district 6. Although the roads were in bad condition quite a few were in attendance and the pies which were sold went very high. The players cleared $70. They express thanks to all those who helped to make it a success, especially Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stromwall, Mrs. A. R. Thorson, Frederick Neumann and Miss Bishop, who entertained the audience between acts. John Bleed left for Minneapolis on Saturday morning, where he will re main a few days on business. A few from this vicinity attended the play, "Deacon Dubbs," given in district 80 on Saturday evening. Miss Jswanield Bjorkesctte of Mil- at the Chas. Miller home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanford and children took Sunday dinner at the Britton home. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and daughter, Esther, left for their home in Chelsea, S. D., Tuesday, after spending a couple of weeks with his ac a i A woman in Buffalo was killed in the rush of an army food sale. Uncle brother, Chas. Sanford, and family Sam, with all his ability, does not yet know how to conduct a bargain sale. Balitmore American. Do not sell i. hide without getting our prices. Townsend Produce com pany. 44-tfc employed this week LIVONIA 4. Albert Miller was a passenger to St. Paul on Monday. Owen Babcock came home from Dundas on Saturday night, after spending the past two weeks, with (Hens, per lb lie 2g&&&fe Ei relatives there. John Gramhill and Geo. Leonard were in Elk River on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cohoes and family were callers at John Cohoes' on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kruger are the proud parents S a new baby, born to them recently. I John Brand from Cambridge spent several days at the home of his son, Carl, last week. M. Chenney was called to Dundas last week by the serious illness of his wife, who had gone there to visit relatives. A number of young folks surprised Merton Cohoes last Wednesday even ing, it being his 16th birthday anni versary. A lunch was served and the young folks departed feeling they had\ spent a very pleasant evening to getjier. *i| Mrs. Homer Erickson and baby '"j spent several days at the VanGan deren home last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jannusch and family were guests at E. A. Smyth's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller Sun dayed in Crown. Martin Grams and George Bartz of Crown were circulating in Livonia on Sunday. What's the attraction? A Sign in Davenport, Iowa. "Ford Garage. Horseshoeing." Whoa, Henry? LOCAL MARKET QUOTATIONS The quotations hereunder are those, prevailing on Thursday morning at tb| time of going to press: POTATOES. Triumphs $3.20 $3.3 Burbanks $3.40 $3.5(1 Ohios $3.35 $3.60 Cobblers $3.45 $3.55 Kings $3.25 $3.40 Russets $3.50 $3.70 (Per 100 lbs.) GRAIN. WheatNo. 1 $2.66 WheatNo. 2 $2.56 WheatNo. 3 $2.46 WheatNo. 4 $2.30 WheatNo. 5 $2.14 Flax $4.50 $4.68 Rye $1.52 $1.54 Oats,. 70c 72c Barley $1.10 $1.26^ (These prices are subject to change fee at any time.) W, LIVE STOCK. Fat Beeves, per lb 5c 7c Calves, per lb 10c 12c Hogs, per cwt $9.00 $10.5* Sheep, per lb 4c 6c 16c