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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24
LAKE CRYSTAL.

The egoiist.cal bagstock-" Johnny
CO. of the Repietc, worked himself into
a white heat over the article from your
Edgewood correspondent, and endeavors
to lay the honor Of its authorship at my
door-~a greater mistake he never made
in his whole life. Though fully agree
ing with the sentiments contained there
in, l don't wish to rob others Of any
honors justly due them. However, I
would advise him, under all such cases.
to keep the head cool and the feet warm,
otherwise he may need the professional
services Of old Mrs. Camp, who would
engage for twins, in which case mod
crate use of tansy and catnip tea would
be beneficial. If the article mentioned
proved to be the means of permitting a
modern idea TO penetrate skin-deep into
his thick hide, it may not have been
written in vain but there is little hope,
for it is said Bourbon never learns
anything, nor never forgets anything.
ANY one who has the tcmerity to criti-
else any of his ancient notions, or to
point out any Of his foolish whims, is
forthwith declared an enemy, and
straightway the records are searched,
ard if it be found that his personal tax
be less than ten dollars, he is declared a
" liar. and as person without respect
Let the public bear in mind that none
need apply (to him. until they have ar
rived at that condition, pecuniarily, that
their personal tax amounts to the sum
expressed by The figures: 10! This is
the least number which can be express.
ed By two figures, and all unfortunates
who have not succeeded to those figures
must pod on, living in hopes of some
time paying the $40, and thus be en-.
abcd to tell the truth. AS to the truth
Of his unblus hing denial Of what every
farmer in the county knows to be fact,
let us examine some of what he terms
4" lies"
The time for paying personal prop
erty tax expires with the last day OF this
month, and every one knows that taxes
are about as sure as death and must be
paid.
From here to Mankato we usually call
it fourteen miles, and it is fully as many
miles back again, making total dis.
lance Of 90 miles travelled on account
OF personal tax. The real estate tax
must be paid by June lst, when another
% miles must he Travelled, or a total Of
Sc miles tor tax payer living at Lake
Crystal
The distance increases rs We leave the
Lake, until we reach the southwestern
part of the county in Pleasant Mound,
where it is not far from 40 miles to
Mapkato, and twice 40 equals 80 miles
which requires two long days to travel
to pay personal tax. Now, two times
80 miles are 100 miles and two days
plus two days are four days.
I have no idea that Johnny C.'s"
Bourbon brain will be able to grasp
such difficult mathematical problem
as this, since the science Of mathematics
is outside Of his line Of business, he
devoting his whole energies to the more
congcnial science of farming. As to
those "changes" which he says l made,
for proof Of which respectfully refer
to back flies of the blue Box Review"
X. Y. z.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24
AMBOY.

The weather has been very pleasant
the past two or three days, and the peo-
pie Of Amboy are smiling once more
The question of Incorporating the vii
lage is about all that is talked about just
now-but | think it lille premature.
Mrs. Van9rnam, mother Of A. Vannr-
nam, died on Tuesday morning. She
leaves daughter and two sons to mourn
her loss.
Miss Nellie Rcdner, who has been Wis
ting friends at Winnebago Agency, has
returned home.
The people of Amboy are sorry to
learn that r. Richardson, one Of our en-
terprising merchants, intends TO go to
Washington Territory in the spring.
Lyman Brown left last week on a visi,
to friends in Vermont and Canada Lie
will be absent about six weeks.
A. II. Davis will give one of his grand
balls on the evening of March 3rd. The
music will be furnished by Bard's band
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

oTATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth-ss-In Probate Court. Special
Term, February 2lst. 1881.
In the matter Of the estate Of Martin Masin
deceased.
Letters Of Administration on the estate of
Martin Magin, deceased, having been issued
to Joseph Schlingermann and John Wagner
It is ordered that six months from and after
the date hereof be and are hereby allowed for
the creditors Of said Martin Magin, deceased,
70 present their claims for examination and
allowance. and at the expiration OF which
time all claims not presented to this court or
not proven to its satisfaction shall he forever
barred unless for cause shown further time
be allowed.
Ordered further that the claims and de-
mands Of all persons against said deceased be
received, examined and adjusted by this
court at the Probate Office In the city of Nam
kato, in said Blue Earth county, on Monday
the 23rd day Of May and on Tuesday the 23rd
day Of August, 1891. at 10 O'Clock In the fore
noon on each Of said days, and that the adj
u1inistrators Of said estate give public notice
of the time and place OF said hearing and of
the time limited for said creditors TO present
their claims by posting copy OF this order
In four Of the most public places In said
county, and BY the publication Of the said
order FOR four weeks successfully In the
MANKATO FREE PREss q weekly newspaper
printed and published at the city Of Mankato
Dated February 2lst, 1881.
BY the Court. G. W. MEAD,
35wb Judge Of Probate.
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After considerable gerrymanding.
the legislature through its committee.
has finally agreed upon a proper basis
OF appottionment. The State with
its five districts is mapped out inavery
irregular manner in order 20 make
each district republican. The second
district is the largest. having 1885.
ami includes all Of the new and fast
developing counties vest Of Blue
Earth. This is most too large in
proportion TO the other districts. for
II the rate Of populltion increases rs
fast in the next ten years as it has in
past ten, the district will be twice
the size Of any other one.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County 0f Blue
~ Earth-ss--D!strict Court. Sixth judicial
District.
John George Stein and John Gottneld Stein.
against
Frederick Ernst Prael, Theresa f. Prael, his
wife, Herman DuBuisson and Laura 4. Du-
Buisson. his wife, Laura DuBuissOn. Angus
II Hockey, Theresa Prael, Franz Prael, Will
helmina Dornbcrg, Ellen B. Dornberg.
Rudolph Androwski, A. L. DornberG,
Doathca Prael, Anna VI. Rykert, The First
National Bank of Mankato, a corporation
created and existing under the laws Of the
United States and the State Of Minnesota,
Joseph Rausch. Phillip Hodapp, Henry L.
GUIDE, Frederick Guide. John Dreher, ST..
John Janda, Christian Pcstelo, Edward
Koch.
The State Of Minnesota to the above-named
defendants:
You are hereby summoned md required t.
answer the complaint Of the Plaintiffs IN the
above entitled action. which Is on file in the
Office Of the clerk Of said conrt, in Mankato
in said county. and To serve copy Of your
answer To said complaint on the subscribers,
at their Office in the city of Saint Paul, In the
county of Ramsey. within twenty days after
the service Of this summons upon you, cxclu'
sive of the day OF such service; and II you
fail To answer tho said complaint within the
time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs In this action
will apply To the Court for the relief demand
cd in the complaint
Dated December l.tn, 1850.
WILLIAMS g. DAVIDSON,
Plaintiffs Attorneys. ST. Paul, MINI.
3iw7
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

ing who would be the next to shoulder
The poets pen, the following suggested
itself:
Another sweet voiced songster
In this cold and barren cline.
And d0ggerel without reason
l. struggling into rhyme.
From what lone bird of plumage
Proceeds this dismal howl,
That Marbles I'm the wildwood,
Mcthinks IL is an owl.
Ills strange We cannot wander,
Among the flats and sharps,
Without dozen MINISTRIES
Taking up their harps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Mr.. Merrill, the State contractor of
school books. is endeavoring TO twist
the people Of the State about his
little finger, in his endeavor to have
the legislature pass new text bill
providing that hereafter it will re.
qnire two.thirds vote 70 repeal the
law. The law further prohibits
agents hy cutting down the per cent.
for handling them. Consequently it
will throw more labor upon the
shoulders Of the county auditor and
superintendent of schools. We hope
our members will watch this bill and
protest against its passage.
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The national banks of New York

The national banks of New York
City don't take kindly to the new
funding bill. as 3 per cent. is too low
and the following banks have retired
their circulation:
The Market National bank proceeded to re-
tire its circulation on Friday, and to-day there
was deposited rs the sub-treasury 200
to withdraw bonds 10 secure bank circulation.
The principal banks making deposits were
the First National bank, about 81 0,000:
American Exchange National bank. S590.000:
Third National bank, S,50,OO0 These banks
withdrew their entire circulation. Their ac-
ton may be followed, IL is understood, by
many other national banks, which were una
BILE to secure full meetings Of their directors
fA-1nv
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24
PLEASANT MOUND.

The following is a list Of the pupils
in Dist. No. 20, with their standing for
the month ending Feb. A.
james Lowell, 90; George Pettis, 90;
Carrie Dunn, Sc; BERTHE Parks, 90; John
Pettis, "a; Henry Kcnison, 90; Sarah
Pettis, "a; Jennie Robinson, o.; Wal
ter Parks, so; Horace Robinson, &c;
Oscar Robinson. 90; Warren Pcttis, SS
Minnie Kenison, 30. Average standing,
90. MARY THOMPSON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

The permanent apportionm ent for
the three normal schools in the State
amounts 10 $4,000. ana the commit
zee on finance recommend an increase
OF 5000 annually, $1,000 of which
for ,he one 1t this place. The com
mij.ee wisely say in their report tliat
"the return OF work for the money
thus expended is believed 70 be
greater than III any other department
Of state edUcatiOn.' The report
then proceeds to set forth a; consid-
erabi. length the value Of the services
the normal schools are rendering,
claiming that their system of educa-
zion is doing more to harmonize and
Americanize the youth OF foreign
birth than al other institutions
among us"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Secretary Schurz is reported to be
indignant ut the action. of certain
land affairs in Dakota, and he claims
that bad practices have grown up.and
fragrant violations Of law are evident.
Dakota has been rich field for spec.
ulation.
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MANKATo FREE Press.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 81. 1851.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We take pleasure in announcing to
the people of the county and the
Republicans OF the State, that we
have associated with us Mr.. George
c. Chamherlin. formerly of the Jack
son Republic. 1t is needless to specify
any particular qualifications possessed
10y Mr.. Chamberlip, for every journal.
ist and public man in the State knows
him. and they al know that he is the
peer of our journalistic brethren.
His familiarity with all our promi-
nent men and measures, will mate
rally enhance the Republican party
of the county. and greatly assist in
placing the FREE PRESS upon the
plane it rightfully belongs, viz ;
among the leading newspapers of the
State. Mankato. ranking rs it does.
the fifth city in the State, in point of
population. and equal TO any in natu.
raj facilities. should possess Il journal
that is a leader of opinion in its
vicinity, and to successfully reach
that point will be the determination
of the publishers of the FREE Press.
Mr.. Chamberlin will have charge of
the editorial, and w. W. Woodland
the local field; and thus, each with
duties defined, will be better able to
carry ont the anticipationS both OF
our patrons rs well AS ourselves.
Mr. FosS. whose interests Mr.. {.
purchases, has been associated with
us for a number Of years, and we can
bespeak FOX him the reputation OF
being thorough and practical work.
man, ana one whom any town would
appreciate. lie will remain with the
new firm for Il time, at least.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24
Legislative.

Last Wednesday was the day set
apart for discussing the female suf-
frage bill before the legislature, with
A. c. Dunn rs its champion. The
bill was lost by a majority of /.
An effort is being made TO raise the
salary of State Superintendent to
$1,000, SO that Prof. Tousley viii ac-
cept the position.
An income tax is demanded, so that
the large private fortunes that are
being accumulated in the State may
be brought under taxation.
An attempt was made to simplify
the Merrill text book law, but it was
killed, and left TO move in the same
cumbersome old grooves rs at first.
a bill for encouraging tree culture
on the piairies. 1t was opposed by
Senator Buck of this county and by
Powers OF Fillmore county. The
latter because it was too expensive
an improvement. But Senator BE
man Of WinoDa county, protected the
bill and event for" the latter gentle.
men in manner that was both
"child-like and bland The bill
passed.
Senator Buck of this county. wants
to regulate the tariff Of railroad com.
panies doing business in this State.
The substance of his bill is,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

the last time. Was seen shortly after
ward on the Agency prairie going with
the wind. AS the roads has been passi.
bic during the last week, we fear he has
got oil the track and gone to the North
pole instead of Mankato. Tou.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Messrs. Washburn and PGhler from
this State have presented memorials
Of the Minnesota legislature for the
relief Of homestead settlers, and ask.
ing an extension of six months for
those who filed presumption claims in
October and November, 1880. Several
other memorials Of the legislature
were received, hut all too late to
avail anything the present session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

First-they shall carry freight and passcn-
gers upon equal and reasonable terms, and
Tor an equal and reasonable rate and COM
pensation, and il any railroad company fails
10 comply with this provision, ii shall forfeit
and pay $500 II any person injured or dam
aged by such failure To be recovered In the
county where the damage occurs.
SecUnd-If any railroad company shall re-
fuse TO receive and carry over Its road any
freight or passenger, and TO carry the same
from one station to another, II shall incur q
like penalty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

II is said that the paths approach.
ing General GarGeld's residence at
Mentor, has been kept free from snow
the past winter by the feet of the
thousand and one ottlce.seekers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

We notice in list Saturdays
Pioneer Press, that Senator d. Buck
OF this county, takes 4 strong ground
that the old bonds are fraud, and
that there are no innocent holders of
them, because the face Of the bonds
plainly express how they were issued
and what the companies who accept
cd them must DO. Having failed to
Go their part, consequently the State
has a valid, legal and equitable de-
tense. Mr.. Buck Will be upheld by
three.quarters of the people in Blue
Earth county. But yet, we think the
majority of the legislature will ac-
cept some OF the propositions refer.
ed to them, and they will have 20 do
50 pretty quick for there is only Il
few days lett ere the session closes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Congressman Kasson. in all proba.
bility, will be the next Speaker Of the
House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

One week from to morrow General
Garfield will be inaugurated the 22d
President of this great republic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

All will be quiet ut Mentor after
next Monday. Gen. Garfield will start
for Washington at that time.
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p. S-The investigating committee
of the legislature held another ses-
sion last evening, which proved only
Il dull show. After allowing Mr..
Thompson and Mr.. Tarbox to be cross.
examined, and most seacchingly, the
testimony of the Inspectors being
now in order, no foolish questions
were allowed, and The witnesses were
permitted to tell their own story in
their own way. Nothing new was
elicited--if sought, and the white.
washing report is all that remains to
be said.
In a letter to the Press, published
this morning, Mr.. Sabin exhibits his
thread.bare and tattered garments
or those of the company for which
he is spokesman, in very touching
way. If the legislature fail to come
down with that extra 10000, they
are certainly a lot of hard.hearted
fellows. Somebody ought to step
forward to the relief Of Seymour,
Sabin & Co. D. D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County ef Blue
~ Earth-ss-D!str!Ct Court. Sixth judicial
District.
&c. CT. -.
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MANkATo.0
PROBATE NOTICE.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
= Earth-ss-In Probate Court. Special
Term, February 2lst, 1881.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

G. TATE OF MINNESOTA-Countyo Of Blue
- Earth-ss-iu Probate Court. Special
Term, February 18th, 1851.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
SUPERVISORS PAY.

Last evening a number of the Su-
peryisors of Registration, appointed
in March last, appeared before Chief
Supervisor Valentine, and made affi-
dayit as to the number of days they
had been employed. The pay allowed
Is 80 day, but the amount is limited
|. to $50. Those who made affidavit
last evening, and the number of days
were as follows:
Edmund Provost, two days; J.. l..
simms, two days, VIM. Stilley, two
days, G. NJ. Pike, two days, P Neary,
ten days, VIII Brady, five days, Is s
Clark, Two days, J Akin, nine days,
Charles Poinsett, three days, David
Woolman, three days, Thomas M.
Ogle, three days, job H Pearce, two
days, j F Ball, nine days, Samuel c,
Pearce, three days, w IL Griffin. six
days, X e Fraim, five days, ii c Sip
pie, two days, g B Underwood, SIX
days, L Grimes, six days,..A T Christy
SIX days, Ii b Morrow, two days, w
L Rudolph, three days, G w Todd,
three days.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
RAILROAD LINES
Dh h4ADEkPA AnIA, NILNIsufd
Il AND BALTGM ORE RAIIRa,1
JANUARY 0, 1881.

Trans viii leave Whining ton ..tol.
for
Philadelphia and intermediate, ,,,,
1.U, s.iO, s.lO. 1880 O. IN. 40, 4.U,6IJ N
y. m.
PhiiadelphiA tExpressl $40 uD II
q. m. lz.l5, y.56 p. m
Phiia- and New York 2.2I, 6s. 1a IA
ll.4 m., lz.48, q 3. b.4J pm.
baltimore anu InLefu.ellaLe stahn
n.sS a, m. S.s6 p. Ia,
PerTyviile and intermediate stapu
4.SS p. m.
baltimore and Bay lIns,eSlp,w
baltimore and Washington, u.
7.b5, ,s.aS, r. ni.; I2.55, /. .Ol, $50 o.
Trainz for Delaware DIVISION. leaw !
New Castle $40, s.a5. q. IN, 10 Aal
p. m.
Harrington and intermediate s.Ss
40 q. m. l.U5, SD y. m.
Deimar and interim edlate Station
o. na.; los p. m.
SUNDAY TkAIHs.
Philadelphia and intermediate ) 4.
hi0 .. M. o.OO. u.cJ, 1890 p. IN.
PhfAdeiphia and New lorR ,22lAa
p. IN.
Baltimore and Washington, l2a
7.6S, q. m.
For further Information pasAepgtu
referred To the tiIns tables posted q
oeps". h. II. kENSEf
SuDeflutebs
The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
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OR
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by Tho most Eminent Physici@ns:
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owing 10 the fact that the time 6oa ths
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The suffering OF boln sexes at emo dollar
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The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
The scuRMs OF REApPoRr,ormrxy

THE ScHKMs OF REAPPoRTIoNMEN
reported from the House committee Is In
form an amendment Of that submitted
by Mr.. Cox. In faet, 1t 10 70 be feared
that 1t 10 by no means an amendment.
Mr.. Cox's bill increased The number Of
Representatives by eight. The committee
first proposed an additional Increase Of
ten aud the bill! now before the House
proposes further increase Of eighl, ,mak-
Ing the whole number OF Representatives
S19. These twenty-six additional mem
bers wall cost the country not far from
e3OO;0OO yearly, and certainly nobody
imagines shat the House or the country
will get that amount Of good out OF
them.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
MARRIED IN PHILADELPHIA

Miss Ella Robinette, daughter of
the late David Robinette, formerly
oI THIS city, was married last even
ing, at the residence of her mother.
4oo9 Woodland avenue, West Phila-
delphla, 10 Mr.. William Cuddy, of
the United States steamer Trenton,
On account of the recent bereave-
ment IN the family the ceremony
was conducted in comparative pri.
vacy, only loo invitations being is
sued. The brides costume, which
was imported from Paris, was of
white embroidered silk, decorated
with duchess lace and orange bios
SONS. In accordance with the
mourning custom the veil was dis
pensed with. The bridesmaid, Miss
MiHnie Thomas, wore striking cos.
tune of white silk brocrade and
satin combined. Mr.. w. Meaeher
U. ). N, otaeiated as best man. The
happy couple left for Washington
last night on the midnight train.
The daily gazette., 1881-01-28
FALL OF GEoK-TEPE.

. LONDON, Jan. 2f, 1881.
General Skobeleff trIegrapbs from
Geek Tepe on he oath inst, announc.
ing that the Russi ahs on that day can
tnred Goek.Teps and Dengii 1'epe after
nine hosrs of desperate fighting, and
that the Tekke Turcomans are Ia fun
retreat. Their losA he says was enorm ous,
General Skobeleff tslegraphs further
from deok-repe ~ folio Wa: .tThe Tek.
20 Tnrcomsns were pursued and cut
aoWn Tor distance OF fifteen versts -
out victory Is complete. We captured
AND pro visions. Our loss IL now being
ascertained. Our troops fought beroicai
ly. The Gear has received a telegram
announcing the capture of Cock Tepe.