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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-05-05

The long cared Conkling, it is evident,
fully understands that the war he has
opened on the administration will cost him
more than he bargained for, and is trying
to sneak out of u bad fix by offering insult
ing terms of peace. A committee OF
Conkling's friends had the presumptive in
soleIce to call upon the president and re-
quest him to withdraw Robcrtson's nomi.
nation, intimatIng if this was done, that
my lord Roscoe would graciously permit
the other nominations to be confirmed.
Garfield of course emphaticalIy refused to
make any such humiliating surrender, and
declined positively to even consider, much
less entertain their offer, averring his in
tention to hold unfiinchingly to his ex.
pressed determination. not to withdraw
Robertson's or any other nomination, but
10 let them go before the senate and be
confirmed or not. rs that body should de-
eide. The president is sustained in his
position by nine tenths of the republicans,
and whether the nominations made by him
arc or ,re not confirmed, lie will have
earned the gratitude and admiration Of all
for his firmness, and the blow given to the
dom;neering ins0lence Of one who is, In
tho language OF the Pioneer Press, 1.-THE
most dctcstable figure in tho politics OF TO-
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-05-05

An unprecedented rise in the NJ s.
sippi did great damage in West ct. Paul
last week. The entire flats were sub.
merged, almost every family in that ward
were driven from their homes The dam
age to streets, houses, stock, and other
property was very great, and will be Sc.
verely felt, as the majority of settlers in
that section were laboring men. The
water rose several inches above the highest
known water mark; and the tracks at the
levce in the city proper were badly washed.
Prompt and adequate measures of relief
for the homeless people were made by the
authorities, and by the erection of tempo.
rary barracks numbers of the unfortunate
poor were temporarily sheltered. The
water have since receded, and the people
are returning 10 their houses.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-05-05

Minneapolis Tribune: Ex-senator Dor
sey expects to prove his innocence Of con
nection with the operations of the star
route ring. If innocent. he can probably
establish the fact without much difficulty
not permit him to escape exposure. The
latter admits, it is asserted, that lie has, as
yet, found no evidence connecting Dorsey
with the frauds, and it is said will soon so
state over his signature. The president,
however, is firm in the determination, to
make the investigation thorough, regard
less of whom it might involve, and has a
capable and willing second in the post
master general.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-05-05

FS1ee Et r%ponsi0ls for, nor do zoe BY
\ pubLiahing, endorse, the opinions Of our
Sors& pndsnts.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-05-05

Seeding has been under full Roadway in
this county for several days past, and as
the weather has been very favorable, and
the ground never in better condition, the
work is being both rapidly and thoroughly
executed Al the present satisfactory rate
of progress the work of seeding wheat will
be we'll advanced all over the country by
the las, of this week. There is yet some
blowing to be done, but on the spring
plowed land oats and flax will be sown, so
it will make no material difference if the
season is little late
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
NANIkATO
State Normal School

The entrance examination for tho Fall term
will be held August 18th and 10Th, 1881. Reel
tatiOnS commence August %.
This institution enters upon its fourteenth
year with largely increased facilities for
thorough academic and professional training.
Prof. JAS. Il. McCleary, OF Wisconsin, gen
tleman of fine abilities and varied experience
as teacher, superintendent, and institute
worker, has been added to the faculty.
Two new teachers for the model school have
been secured from the celebrated State Nor
nal and Training School, at Oswego, N. y.
Additional rooms in the building, hitherto
unused, have been fitted up to accommodate
the expected increase in attendance.
In the department of Natural Science nu-
| merOuS costly Improvements have been made,
besides large addition to the stock OF appa-
ratuS.
The addition of about 400 new and carefully
selected volumes renders the library Of the
| school equal II not superior to that OF any
other similar institution in the State.
The recently established Reading Room Is,
| it is believed, in the amount and character Of
its regular literary supplies, and various neat
appointments, uncqualcd in any other Nor
NAL School in the Northwest
The spacious, convenient, and thoroughly
equipped building will be in perfect order by
the opening of the coming term, and in a con.
dltiOn to accommodate 400 students.
Tcrt- Books to be hereafter furnished by the
! SchOO. Boarding club: to be organized. For
particulars respecting these and other mat
! tiers, send postal card to the undersigned for
the new catalogue and circular, mailed free
| to any address.
EDWARD Soaring, Principal.
MankatO, Mimi, July Is, 1881.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

JUNE l, Blatchford, j., filed decision
In the L. 8. Circuit Court of the northern
district of New York, relative to the driue1'
qcezz. The decision was in favor of tie
defendant. The case was not half tried
No argument was made for the defen Sc.
Now, Green the inventor, sues out an in
junction against Andrews, one of his
agents, who has been collecting royalty
without any right to do so. War in the
camp of the patentee and his agents may
mean peace for the people who have
innocently purchased these wells and dc
not wish to pay ten dollars more for thu
privilege of using them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

The Register, IN warning its readers to
pay their back taxes, if any be due, and
save their homes, says: "This Law seems
to he very severe one. The policy ofthe
government should aim at something
higher than the mere collection oftaxes."
Yes, the law is severe, but not more so
than many others which are found neces-
sary for our protc ction and the existence
Of government itself: 1t IS not severe OF
the man who pays, but on the man who
does not. 1t works no injury to the man
who likes to pay his way, but it does TO
him who would make others bear his
share Of the public burden. twill injur.
iously affect very few poor men, for they
pay their taxes. 1t will wiring what is
due from spectators, money loaners, and
all who never dream Of paying their share
of the public expenses. 1t is we'll
known fact that many property holders
let their taxes run and loan their money
at high rates on farms which they will
not take for security until the taxes
are paid. The law is severe, and it was
made for those who need it.
Does the passage of just tax law argue
that the government aims at nothin g
higher than the mere collection of taxes
Indeed, it is the first duty of government
to pass impartial laws and to execute them
with absolute impartiality and justice
And in nothing is the wisdom Of the leg
islature more visible than the laws for
revenue and taxation. Without revenues
a government is farce. A sound system
of finance and we'll filled treasury are
the heart of the nation. And what IS true
of the nation is true of the county: lax
tax laws, unequal and incomplete collec.
ton, will ruin any county. The neces.
sity for such law proves radical wrong
somewhere. 1t is not we'll to find fault
with laws which are wholesome. Warn
your readers, Mr.. Register; but do not
lead them to feel that a law which COM
pels them to do what all good men wish
to do-pay their taxes-ls severe and un-
just, and that the passage of such law
precludes the idea Of higher policy than
mere collection, the policy of equal bur-
dens in support of the government.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

press has accorded Guiteau by it's history
of him and his deeds? In some minds
there is passion for notoriety and
applause. How it comes and what is the
end is matter Of slight account. They
wish to be talked about, read about, even
if it lie on the principle of satan who
preferred to be chief in hell than second
in heaven. There is not a shadow of
doubt about our voluminous newspaper
reports Of crime melting other men TO
similar deeds and teaching them how to
do what their weak minds cannot re ject.
Public officers must look for insane men 8
attacks until tue excitement which
Guiteau has created passes away. In the
meantime prompt, rigorous punishment
of all murderous attempts will do much
to Obviate the danger.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
LEGAL.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY
~ ADVERTISEMENT
Default has been made in the payment OF
the sum of one thousand eighty-three and
40-10O dollars, which is claimed to be due, and
is due, at the date of this notice, upon a GER
tain mortgage, duly executed and delivered
by John D. Lesher, and Julia S. Lcsher, his
wife, mOrtgagOrs, to c. F. Dodge and f. Man
of May, y. D. 1871, and with a power of sale
therein contained, and duly recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds, in and for the
county of Mower, and state OF Minnesota, on
the 18th day of May, A. D. 1871, ut 2 O'Clock,
p. M, in Book J of mortgages, on page 6:5.
Said mortgage was. on the 18th day OF May,
"A. ID. 1873, duly assigned ana transterfe4 pS
the said c. F. Dodge and E. Manvillc. to, }. B.
barlow, and said assignment was duly re-
corded in the office of the Register OF Deeds
aforesaid, on the 23d day of june a. ID. 1881,
in Book Of mortgages, on page 90
wise having been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof:
by virtue of a power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in
such case made and provided, the said mort
gage will be foreclosed, and the premises de-
The south half o. of the northwest quarter
(14) of section number twenty-three (23), town.
ship one hundred and three Q03) north, OF
range number fifteen 15) west, being eighty
tCACo uOSO1uAAe5 " SofCIu ouA ECJs III
Mower county, and state OF Minnesota, with
the Entertainments and appurtenances,
Will be sold at public auction, to the highest
| bidder, for cash, to pay said debt and interest
and the taxes, interest and penalty on said
premises, for the years 1869, 1870. 1872. 1878
1874, 1876, 1876, and 1880, paid by said assignee
and amounting to the sum of three hundred
| thirty-two and l9-l00 dollars, and interest
thereon from the 3lst day of May. A: D. 1881,
and thirty dollars attorneys fee, as stipulated
in and by said mortgage in case OF foreclos.
ure, and the disbursements allowed oy law;
which sale will be made by the sherlH OF sale
Mower county, at the front door OF the cour1
house, in the city of Austin, in said county
and state, on THURSDAY, THE nth DAY OF
AUGUST, A. D. 1881, at 8 o'clock p: m, OF thai
day, subject to redemption at any time within
one year from the day of sale, as provided
by law.
28th, 1881.
GEO. F. GOODWIN, Attorney for Assignee
| june29-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
Proceedings of Board OF Equalization
AUDITOR's OFFICE. MOWER CorNTv }

L.,
AUSTIN, MIMI, July IS, 1881.
The Board of County Commissioners
of Mower county met at the Auditors
Office as Board of Equalization, pur-
suant to law.
Members present-O. G. LaBar, W. B.
Nilsson, T. A. Donaldson, who, with H.
W. Elms, County Auditor, were duly
sworn as County Board of Equalization
by A. W. Kimball, Clerk Of the District
Court.
On motion Board adjourned to the
court room.
The assessment rolls of the county of
Mower, for the year 1881, were produced
and the Board proceeded to compare the
same and asceEaain if the various footings
| were correct.
On motion Board adjourned until 8
O'Clock a. M, July 10.
8 O'Clock q. NJ, July 10.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present-O. G. LaBar, W. B.
Nilsson, II. A. Donaldson, H. G. Anderson
and H. w. Elms.
On motion Board adjourned until 2
2 o'clock p. NJ, July 10.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present-O. c. LaBar, W. B.
Mitson, r. A. Donaldson, H. G. Anderson
and H. W. Elms.
On motion the items of watches and
clocks in the several towns and villages
was raised or lowered the following rate
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
The Mankato FREQ. Press, having

The Mankato Free Press, having
charged Isaac Marks, the treasurer OF
Mankato, with money received and unac-
counted for, was sued for libel by thai
gentlema an, and the case was carried to
the supreme court. A decision has re-
Gently been filed in which it is held TO be
no libel 10 publish facts which are Of
interest to the publisher and the public. A
newspaper seeking to expose dishonesty
and secure competent officers is not held to
be publishing matter with malicious
intent. The decision is only one of many
to the same effect, and will serve to estab
lish the law more firmly and make il
more generally known.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
IT is said that many men drink and

IT is said that many men drink and
many women dress for mere notoriety
and it may, with equal truth, be said that
men are becoming insane and meditating
murder for the same object Guiteau
undoubtedly sought 10 be notorious by
the shooting of Garfield. Whether the
men who recently attempted 10 assassinate
Cows. Cornell of New York and Pillsbury
Of this state were insane for fame, or
really demented, Is not certain. We give
them the benefit of the doubt, and explain
their conduct on the ground of the general
principle Of imitation. "Helen's Babies''
was followed by host Of limitations, and
20 is everything else that is new. Would
it be strange that weak minds should
crave such remarkable celebrity as the
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

Now THAT the political pot of the
county is beginning to boil, the TRAN.
SCRIPT begs to put in just word. Let
the best men be brought FOR ward for the
suffrages of the people. No combination
can be really successful unless its candl-
dates be strictly honest, temperate and
true. There are too many good men to
risk running any other, even if success
he promised
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

The bronze and granite monument of
Mcpherson was unveiled at Clyde, o., on
the 22d of July. Clyde has been twice
honored, once by the birth of so noble a
man as the brave Mcpherson, and again
by the ceremonies Of the unwilling.
Speeches we're made by many eminent
men, and all paid to Gen. Mcpherson the
highest tribute communicable by Ian
guage and the erection of handsome
monument
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

SENATOR CONKLINa denies that he will
abandon politics. He has several old
scores yet to settle, but in the meantime,
he remarks with fine sarcasm, that if the
gentlemanly members Of the press will
allow, he will practice little law for a
brief period"
Put US down for one member of the
press who gives his consent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

ROBERTSON has been sworn in as Col
lector Of New York. The we'll known
character of the man pledges faithful and
conscientious effort on his part to remove
the office from political intrigue and
inaugurate true civil service reform.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

The failing health of Supt. Burt rem.
ders new appointment probable in the
near future. Among the many candi.
dates mentioned, we know Of no one bet.
Ter qualified or more deserving Of the
position than D. L: Kiehle, of the st. Cloud
Normal School. We should, however,
be rejoiced to see the present incumbent
regain bis health and continue his excel.
lent work as State Superintendent of Pub,
lie instruction for several years.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

The common remark that women have
little aptitude for business was certainly
not true in the case of Minnie Reeves,
station agent at Hopkins near Minneapo.
lis, who was killed in recent collision
near Minnetonka Lake. In her death
the road will lose one of its brightest and
most efficient employees.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

A CRUSADE against Sunday saloons and
houses Of Ill fame is about to be inaugu-
rated in ST. Paul by the Young Mems
Christian Association; and if 1t be true
that they have $25, 900 to aid them in the
courts, they will win. Success to the asso-
citation at all events.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

THE citizens of Minneapolis are ever
alive to the wants of the schools which are
giving them SO good reputation abroad.
They are now contributing money to pur.
chase libraries for the grammar schools.
$1,000 have already been raised.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

THE boom in this county for Gen.
Hubbard, which was started by the
TRANSCRIPT over six weeks ago, is a
decidedly gratifying one. Almost every
prominent Republican has come out flor
the gallant General
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

FALSE fronts of shirt, vest and coat are
now furnished corpses by the New York
undertakers for $10.-Er.
There is nothing true but heaven"
and how can man expect to 60 there
with one of these false fronts on his
hack9
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

THE Wisconsin greenbackers have
nominated man for attorney general
who it is said never studied law. We
suppose he can contribute to the cam
paign fund Just as WE'LL
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
On motion,

On motion,
Reso!ved, That the sum Of twenty-rour thou
sand two hundred dollars be levied upon the tax.
able property Of the County Of Mower, for tho
year 1881, for county expenses.
On motion, the following bills were al
lowed:
G; F. Goodwin. sub com. on Ct. House. % %
l.. Dettelbach goods for jail 3 so
On motion, an abatement was recon-
mended on a part of lot 2, block IL, Day.
idson's addition to the city of Austin, for
tax Of 1880; said property being owned
by w. A. Smashall.
On motion, the following bills were al.
lowed:
Q: 4. La Bar. four days on auditing board, &l2 90
= a. =. anderson ger PITY two" equalization 90
II. c. Anderson. two " board Co. Com. ..... . 90
On motion, Board adjourned until 500
A. NJ, July 9th.
$500 A. NJ, July 9th, 1881.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present, o. G. La Bar. w. B.
Nilsson and K. A. Donaldson.
Board proceeded with their settlement
with County Treasurer.
On motion, Board adjourned until loo
p. II.
100 P. NJ, July 9th, 1881.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present, 0. U. La Bar, W. B.
Nilsson and R. A. Donaldson.
Board proceeded with their settlement
with County Treasurer.
On motion, Board adjourned until 500
A. NJ, July 28th.
500 A. NJ. July 28th, 1881.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present, 0. G. La Bar, w. B.
Nilsson and r. A. Donaldson.
The committee appointed the first day
Of the session, to settle with the Treas.
urer, made the following report
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

Gov. P1LLsBuRY wisely and firmly re-
fused the petition Of the Younger broth.
ers' uncle tor their release, and further
said that they ought to have received
severer punishment than imprisonment
for life
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

To the Board Of County Commissioners of the
Y S4%m gn aom%;ttee anno,nted n .ecr, t;te
to the Public Square. in the city Of Austin, for
Court House STE beg Leave to report That the
sons having any real or apparent interest in said
square, and said deeds deposited in the Mower
to De to the
agreed upon, amounting in the aggregate to
the the sum Of nineteen hundred and twenty-five
That oav;np to ' the remp1,ca+ed condition 81
the title to said square and the fact that the per
sons having an interest therein. reside in widely
removed LOCALITIES. in Iowa. Missouri and Kan.
sas it has necessarily required considerable time
and expense to procure said title. necessitatinq.
besides other travel and expense a trio to the
Southern part of Kansas That MI judgement
liens upon said square win be paid and tiischarr
of record. before the payment ia made for "a ii
deeds. The proper petition has been presented
to the CITY Councii to have said snnare vacated
for the nurnose Of he;nr used To- sNch Corr,
House site That your committee in nrocnrinp
said title have deemed it for the bert interest O
the county,, 1Or the purpose OF avoiding any pos
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
Itching PNes-symptoms and Cure.

The symptoms are moisture, like perspira.
ton, intense itching, increased by scratching,
very distressing particularly at night, as II
pin worms were crawling in and about the rec
ed; II allowed to continue very serious
results may follow. ''Dr. swayne's All-Real-
ing Ointment" 10 Q pleasant sure cure. Also
for letter, itch, salt rheum, scald head, Ery-
sipelas, BARRIERS itch, blotohes, all scaly.
crusty, cutaneOus eruptions. Price so cts. 3
boxes for Sl25. Sent by mail to any address
postage Stamps m Prepared Dr.. sws SS
b Son, $40 N. Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa,
to whom letters should be addressed. Sold by
all prominent druggists. iuly6-1y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
PENSIONS

Secured, also Bounty, Back Pay Increase of Pensions
New and Honorable Discharges, Patents, etc. Thou
sands entitled. New laws Now is the time! Do
not delay! Soldiers Widows, Children, Parents.
Brothers Sisters entitled. Have your claims nvest
gated. Apply at once. Send two stamps for blank
and instructions complete to JENKINS A.FITZGER-
AID, U S, Claim & Patent Atty, Box 72O, Washing
ton. d. G.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

The following recommendation was re-
ceived and on motion, was ordered fled.
We, the undersigned, members of the Court
House Committee recommend that the deeds for
the Public Square be accepted, and orders tor
payment for same, be drawn in accordance with
. RESOLUTION Of the Board Of County Commission
ers, at their session, July sth, 1881.
o. C. LA BARI
w. B. MlTSON, Com.
OSCAR AYERS
Dated, July 2Sth, 1881.
On motion, Board adjourned.
o. z. LA BAR,
Chairman County Commissioners.
Attest: H. w. ELns,
Auditor Mower County.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

On motion the items of wagons and
carriages were left as returned by the
Assessors.
On motion Board adjourned until
o'clock a. M, July 20.
8 o'clock a. M, July 20.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present-O. G. LaBar, w. B.
Nilsson, II. A. Donaldson, II. G. Anderson
and II. w. Elms.
On motion the item of household and
Office furniture in the different towns and
villages was raised or lowered as follows
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03
CoNKLING has resigned.
N. B. HARDWOOD, the Minneapolis bank
rupt, is said to be seriously i'll in Florida.

$4,000 are offered for the Rock Island
tram robbers, $4,000 for the James boys
and $4,000 for each of the others.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

reeds only ysS ss5. s: Piano:
$125 up. az Illus Catalog. free. Address BEAIIA
Washington. N J. maSo-F
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-08-03

On H1OtIOH 1VdIu dUJOuIucU uuIII UuIy
Goth, at O'Clock p. IN.
1o'clock p. M, July 26.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
On motion the persona! property tax of
w. II. Sutton, in the city Of Austin, was
reduced from fourteen hundred thirty-two
dollars to one hundred scventy:three
dollars.
2 o'clock p. M, July rs.
Board adjourned sine die.
O. G. LABAR,
Chairman Board Co. Commissioners.
Attest: II. w. ELMs, Auditor Mower Co.