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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

THE Minnesota State Senate has
finally settled upon bill governing
mortgage Indebtedness which seems
to bear the semblance of reason,
and which will relieve the parties of
double taxation IN such cases, besides
bringing all mortgages to light. The
Minneapolis Journal gives the sub
stance of the measure in the follow
ing extract: 1t provides that the
mortgagor shall be assessed only for
the true value of the real estate taxed.
A mortgage must first be listed with
the county auditor before being re-
corded by the register of deeds. Any
register of deeds failing to obey this
provision of the law is to be deemed
guilty OLA misdemeanor, and upon
conviction punished by fine of from
$50 to 500. The holder of a mortgage
must before April 80 each year, file an
affidavit with the county auditor of
all his estate liable to taxation.
Mortgagors and mortgages are for
the purpose of taxation deemed joint
owners. If any part of the taxes duly
assessed upon real estate or upon any
interest therein remains unpaid June
| next after the same has been assess
ed, either party may pay it together
with all costs, and if paid by any mort
gagee or owner of any mortgage, the
person SO paying may take from the
county treasurer certificate setting
forth the amount of the taxes SO paid,
and such sums paid for taxes, costs
and penalties, other than those assess
ed against his interests in the real es-
tate, is to be added to and constitute
part of the principal sum of the
mortgage debt. When taxes SO assess
ed to any mortgage have been paid by
the mortgagor or those claiming un-
der him, he is to have the right to de-
duct the amount with interest from
the amount due the MORTGAGE, un-
less the parties have agreed other
wise in writing; provided that any
person whose taxes shall have been so
paid by another is to have the same
right in regard to recovering back tax
es illegally assessed that he would
have had if the taxes had been paid
under protest.
Senator Donnelly has accepted this
measure as satisfactory to him and
moved to have his own bill on the
same subject laid aside. There is
every probability this measure will
become law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20
The Mild Power Cures.

One of the best evidences of pro-
gress among the people is the constant
increase in the use of non-pOiSOnOuS
medicines. Not only has the old faith
in poisonous compounds declined but
people have less faith in health dis
turbing articles. They don't like to
vomit or physic or salivate themselves
as formerly. Experience has taught
them better. They have learned that
it is not necessary to kindle one fire in
order to eXtinguish another; or to pro-
duce a medical disease with poison
Gus drugs, in order to cure natural
one. They see every day not only how
fruitless drugging is, but how COM
pletely cures are made and health per-
fectly restored by the mildest of doses
and remedies. For forty years DR..
Humphreys has been proclaiming "Ihe
Mid POoDer Cures" and his Specifics
have not only been scattered every
where but have come into daily use in
tens of thousands of families all over
the land. For the young, the feeble,
the ailing, to the wise and observing,
they are a constant source of refuge
and recovery. Scarcely disease known
among men, or animals even, but has
it's sure antidote and cure, among his
Specifics. The suffering relieved, the
health restored and the lives prolonged
and usefulness extended by these SIM
pie inexpensive Humphreys Specifics
is simply incalculable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

condemn in the position taken by the
FREE PRESS on all questions of public
policy or business advancement. After
doing his utmost to defeat the objects
of the mass meeting and finding that
it proved most gratifying success,
uniting all who attended upon Mr..
Willard for mayor, this great moral
izer has the cheek to come out and say
81 told you So" Shades of Benedict
Arnold
The FREE PRESS is proud to say that
it was the first paper in the city to adj
yocate an independent movement for
the selection of mayor, and it is
gratif1ed to know that its position has
been SO heartily seconded by the peo-
pie. 1t is equally anxious that all the
other officers to be selected shall be as
worthy and acceptable as the head of
the ticket. This paper will support
the Republican nominees il they be
equally as good men as the opposition
place before the people, but If not it
will reserve to itself the right to pro-
tect the interests of the community
by advocating the election of the best
men,. We have on various occasions
advocated putting aside politics for
men in municipal matters, and no time
has before so auspiciously presented
itself for the carrying out of this
as the present.
If the RevieU has tired of it's past
actions in supporting, as it now adj
mits, unfit men for office, let it turn
in and assist the FREE PRESS in adj
the selection and election of
desirable men. 1t may, by so doing,
regain portion, at least, of the re-
spect of the community which it has
lost by its hypocritical course in the
DaSt
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

WITH characteristic cheek and I'M
cleansed gall, the editor of the Rerielo
last week attempted to throw upon the
FREE PRESS the odium of his own
stencil regarding the position he took
on city affairs, last week, and by so
doing makes himself ludicrous as
usual. 1t is known of all men that
the ReUieaC editor has one and but one
object in attacking the present city
administration and that the de-
thronement of Judge Porter and the
humiliation of Chief Fowler He
charges extravaganza on the part of
the administration without giving
specification AS one item of "abuse,"
the FREE PRESS would call attention
of the public to the boodler of the
ReUieoU filching from the city treasury
thirty odd dollars which the city at
torney said at the time was clearly a
stealth other words, that the coun-
Gil had no authority for appropriating
the sum to the cringing, crying sup
plant for pap. This is one item of ex-
travagance that cannot be explained
away, and the very man who was the
recipient of the corruption fund is
now found denouncing the men
who gave it to him, as an alderman
frankly admitted, "to keep his mouth
shut" In the past two years Wise
has drawn more, money out of the
city treasury for printing than the
total paid out for six years previous,
put it all together. And still he bowls.
The FREE PRESS has no defense to
make for the present administration.
1t warned the people what would come
to pass at time the remedy was at
hand, but the chronic dyspeptic of the
Reuie,o then lauded to the skies the
virtues and great business capacity of
the men that he now denounces as
unfaithful officers, ''who have abused
public confidence in the past, and de-
graded their positions. He has used
these men until they have cast him
aside with contempt and scorn and he
now comes out and admits his hypoc7
risy in supporting them in the first in
stance. Oh, consistency
When the call was made for mass
meeting to discuss municipal matters,
Wise was asked to attach his name
thereto. He declined, personally de-
nounced the project and refused to at
tend the meeting. He did this par
ticularly because the FREE PRESS adj
vocated the movement, and it is well
known that in every case his oppo-
sition can be counted on in matters
proposed or defended by this paper.
His soul is so narrow, his ideas SO con-
tracted, his jealousy so marked, his
hatred so deep, that he can see moth
ing to commend and everything to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

THE Board of Education is entitled
to the lasting gratitude of the patrons
of the city schools for the business-like
step they have taken toward materi-
ally leSsening the cost of the text
books. As announced in last weeks
paper, they have entered into con-
tracts with publishing houses where
| by they secure books at much re-
duced rate, which will make the text
book burden much lighter for our peo-
pie. A saving of twenty-five per cent.
of the large sum expended each year
to equip the pupils with necessary
text books is an item of considerable
moment, when taken in the aggregate.
Another wise provision made in the
same transaction is, that pupils above
the seventh grade may rent the books
when needed, if they do not wish to
buy outright. The greater portion of
the cost of books falls on those in the
higher grades, they needing more
books, and these being more expensive
on account Of the greater cost of get
ting them up, hence the rental pro-
vision will be great relief to poor
people who have children studying in
the upper grades. The FREE PRESS
joins in the universal desire to extend
thanks to the members of the board
for this wise move in rendering the
cost of schooling the young of the
city cheaper than ever before. 1t
should be bourn in mind that the
books that are already in use in the
schools are, with two or three eXcep-
tions, where changes are considered to
be essential, the same as now used.
By the terms of the contract the
school board assumes no responsibility
whatever. The object of the five year
contract is to secure the books at
the lowest possible prices. The firms
sell direct to Stewart & Holmes, who
have contracted with the board to
handle the books at an advance of ten
per cent. above the contract price.
No blame for high priced books in the
past can attach to our local dealers,
as they purchased from jobbers, who
must have'a profit. They were not in
position to purchase directly of the
publishers, until the present decisive
action of the board, who are deter
mined to make school books cheaper.
1t was Supt. Bechdolt's desire that
pupils of the grammar grade and high
school have the privilege of renting
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

themselves on these and other ques-
tions, where agreement is practicable,
the less call will there be for the pa
ternal interposition of the general
government, which is growing tend
ency that ought to be checked. Com
missions from the several States, SINH
lar to those proposed in Pennsylvania
and Massachusetts, would doubtless
be able to formulate some plan which
all could unite in recommending for
adoption. There is, of course, the
danger that legislation had in this di-
rection at one period might be re-
peated at some subsequent period, but
the strong probabilities are that the
benefits of uniformity would soon be
so satisfactorily demonstrated as in
themselves to furnish the best posi-
BILE guarantee of permanence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

In brief speech before the Repub'
lican league Friday, Senator Wash.
burn is quoted as saying:
We are naturally Republicans in Minnesota
We may be led off for a moment by demogogues
but we are sure to come back to the principles
of that great party which we are all so proud
to own.
Words well spoken and worthy sin.
cere consideration. 1t were well had
the Senator practiced little of his
good doctrine when the Elections bill
was up for final action. Mr.. Wash
burn, if he will look backward,
was 'lead off for a moment" but it
seems that he has ''come back to the
first principles"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
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ure return of purchase price. On this
safe plan you can buy from our adver-
tised druggist bottle of DIR. Kings New
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when used for any affection of Throat,
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Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group, etc.,
etc. 1t is pleasant and agreeable to
taste, perfectly safe, and can always be
depended upon. Trial bottles free at j.
r. Jones' drug store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20
MUSIC AS SHE is EXECUTED.

Attending service not long ago IN
an elegant church ediflce where they
worship with taste in highly aes-
thetic manner, the choir began that
scriptural poem that compares Solo,
mon with the lilies of the field some
what to the formers disadvantage.
Although never possessing great
admiration for Solomon, nor consider
ing him suitable person to hold up
as a shining example before the Young
Mems Christian Association, still a
pang of pity for him was felt when
the choir, after expressing unbounded
admiration for the lilies of the field,
which it is doubtful if they ever OBJ
served very closely, began to tell the
congregation through the mouth of
the soprano Solomon in all his glory
was not arrayed." Straightway the
soprano was reinforced by the bass,
who declared that Solomon was most
decidedly and emphatically not ar
rayed, was not arrayed. Then the
alto ventured it as her opinion that
Solomon was not arrayed, when the
tenor without moments hesitation,
sang as if it had been officially an
nounced that she was not arrayed. "
Then when the feelings of the congre-
cation had been narrowed up suffici-
emily and our sympathies aroused
for poor Solomon whose numerous
wives allowed him to go about in such
fashion even in that climate, the
choir altogether, in a most cool and
composed manner, informed us that
the idea they intend to convey was
that Solomon in all his glory was not
arrayed ''like one of these" These
-ruhatA So long a time had elapsed
since tEey,5utng OF JHC IIIIIUS UHaU the
thread was entirely lost, and by
''these" one naturally concluded that
the choir was designated. Arrayed
like one of these? We should think
not, indeed ? Solomon with Prince
Albert or cutaway coat? Solomon
with an eye glass and mustache, his
hair cut pompadour ? No, most de-
cidedly. Solomon in the very zenith
of his glory was not arrayed like one
of these.
Despite the experience of the morn
ing, the hope still remained that in
the evening sacred song might be
sung in manner that would not eX-
cite our disabilities or leave the i'm
preston that we had been listening
to a case of blackmail. But again off
started the nimble soprano with the
very laudable, though rather startling
announcement II will wash"
Straightway the alto, not to be out
done, declared she would wash. And
the tenor, finding it to be the thing,
warbled forth that he would wash.
Then the deep chested basso, as
though calling up all his fortitude for
the plunge, beloved forth the stern
resolve that he also would wash. Next
short in terlude on the organ, strong
ly suggestive of the escaping of steam
or splash of the waves, after which
the choir individually and collective.
ly asserted the firm, mistaken resolve
that they would wash At last they
solved the problem by stating that
they proposed to ''wash their hands in
innocency, so will the altar of the
Lord be compassed. Exchange.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

The editor of the Revieao is reported
to be going around among certain
Democratic office holders of the "city
gang" persuasion, apologizing for his
statements, claiming they were not
the ones he had reference to as being
incompetent and unfaithful. 1t is
needless to say that he is being round
ly denounced for his abuse.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

Rev. J. w. Smith and FL III. Curtis
report the Sunday school convention
and the Ministers Union and Associa-
tion which were held at Chetopa from
the Goth 10 Goth inst, were successes
all round. Rev. n. c. Robinson of
Cherryvalc presided over the delibera-
tions of the association, Rev. j. w.
Smith of Baxter held the gavel as
presiding officer of the Ministers
Union and Rev. /. G.. Steward of Gil
rard presided over the Sunday School
convention. Miss Ida Murray of
Pittsburg read an excellent paper on
GLOW to Train Children" and Miss G..
M. Poynter read paper entitled
"Change." which was we'll received.
Rev. j. w. Smith and I'll. III. Curtis
are arranging the minutes of those
bodies for publication.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30
TWINS.
"Can such things be
And overcome us, like summer cloud,

And overcome us, like summer cloud,
Without our special wonder2''
There is not only JOY in the house of
Baker, but there is a rustling aud n
hustling in the house of Baker. On
Sunday morning the wife of Z. Baker,
Esq. living in the territory south of
Baxter Springs, presented him with a
fine pair of bouncing boys-both
twins. They are there vet, the pride,
wonder and admiration of the Peoria
nation. 1t does our heart good to re-
port such oul.stirring actualities in
real life as this-or rather these
being twins.
Mr.. Edward Baker is one of the
most enterprisiug stock raisers in the
territory and his last exploit not only
does credit to himself, but covers with
glory the whole territory. 1t is self
evident fact that Baker did not come
into the nation for his health, aud
neither is he there for pastime. 1t is
patent on the face of il that he meant
business from the start, but that they
should both be boys, and twins too,
is not only surprise TO him, but a
matter OF sincere congratulation 10 his
many friends aud WELL wishers in the
nation and elsewhere. The Raker
family are rustlers. There are no
cold, blue, celluloid old bachelors OF
star spangled old maids in the Baker
family. Ed. Baker himself is natur-
al product OF American soil, who is
not afraid to plant his potatoes in the
light of the moon, and when the ques-
ton arises as TO who does he suspect,
or whether this beautiful armful OF
twins was an accident, result oi
the allotment of lands in severalty, al
unusual climacteric or planetary dis.
turbance we can safely say it was
none of them; and neither was il, OF
rather were they, special dispense
ton of divine providence. 1t was
purely and solely piece of native
American enterprise, national pluck
American endurance and territorial
Jurisprudence.
The boys, little Jimmie Blaine Ba'
ker and Benny Harrison Baker, have
our best wishes. They are starting
out in life with the brightest of pros
poets, and more than one chance fol
their lives, having no taxes to pay, nt
mortgages TO meet, no home to save
nothing to worry about, and. kint
mother and prolific father TO watch
over them and care for them till TIN
green apples and other colicky frui
come again another year.-News.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30
BAXTER SPRINGS CHEROKEE COUNTY KANSAS JULY 30 1891
BAXTER CELEBRATES.

Come celebrate, come celebrate the
emancipation proclamation. August
1st.
Good speakers will be on the
grounds.
Ice spring water and spring water
without ice.
Two brass bands and many other
ways of making music.
Plenty TO eat.
Abundance of heavy shade.
Zephyrs fan you while you sit under
the foliage of modest trees in Re-
union Park and WOO the maiden, joke
the old maid, or tease the shy bache
lor
Vehicles of all kinds TO convey you
and yours TO fields of innocent fun
and pleasure.
Every body in Baxter speaks the
English in its purity; hence do not. be
afraid OF confusion of tongues.
Ii you want anything ask for it.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30
FANCHON THE CRICKET.

We had just succeeded in collecting
our wits last Wednesday evening that
we might give Fanchon the Cricket
the play which took place at the
City Hall on the same evening"
spicy mention in these columns, when
all of sudden cyclone or some
thing else of a scary nature passed
over the building, fairly shaking il
this of course broke our connection
with Fanchor the Cricket, then in
progress. We made several attempts
I'd reproduce what we had heard of il
and laid away before the cyclone came
up, but absolutely failed. However,
we endorse nine-tenths of the splendid
write up of Fanchon which appeared
in the News on the 25th.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30
GALENA CULLINGS.

The editor of the ARGUS visited our
town last week in the interest of the
paper. Come again, Mr. editor
LosT.-One of our number, old sister
Boston. 1t so pleased the Lord to
take her to himself and we hope our
loss is her gain.-Mrs. Morton and
son visited our town last week. We
hope they had a pleasant STAY
There are still some fine brick build
ings being erected in our city. Gale
ma is coming-The delegates to the
southeastern Baptist Sunday school
convention have not returned as yet
Hope they will come with good news
and glad tidings.-Last Sunnay
night al the A. M. E. church Rev.
Ramsey made the following an
nouncements Monday right board
meeting. Next Sunday we will start
a revival. Dedication of the church
on the 18th of next month. Services
were very good Mr. Hill Allen took
the stand and having for his subject
"Let your light shine" he started in
the amen corner and whipped clean
round TO the door and back again. 0,
my l wish you could have seen the
eyes shining. Bro. Allen is young
minister and we wish him success.
The truth is the light But, Bro Allen,
you will have to keep on mining il
you continue to preach that doctrine.
But that's what they need.-The AL
lance county convention will meet in
Columbus Aug. 4th.-Some of our
friends visited the county normal in
stitute last week and said the attend.
ance is larger than ever before-thai
it must be an Alliance normal. How
| is that
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30

The Girard base ball club known as
the Buds of Blossom, viii be here
On the early train on the morning OF
August LIST to take a part in the eman-
cins,ion celebration at this place on
tha, day and TO contest their skill with
other base ball clubs with the bat and
hall We are told that the Buds OF
blossom" have won some pretty cred
;tahle local feats. BOYS, we promise
van . good time at Baxter on August
ist but as to the number of times you
will he whitewashed by other clubs,
we are not able 10 say.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30

The county normal is doing num-
Der one work. The enrolment shows
that 300 have given in their names.
The teachers and scholars appear TO
be Jealous and earnest in the work OF
making themselves more proficient
and practical. The good people made
no mistake in electing Miss Anna
Widman county superintendent,
Though Miss Widman has not more
than passed her second decade yet she
knows quite well how to work up an
interest in the public schools and III
the cause of education. Miss Wild
man is a big souled, wide awake, pro
oressive 2aacher.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30

Mr.. K. NJ. Woods, az one time an
agent for this paper has started the
publication of paper, Mt Baxter
Springs, Kansas. Volume one. num-
Der one, reached our Office this week.
In typographical finish and In editori-
al il begins first class. Believing In
the doctrine of the survival OF the fit
test it ought to and will succeed as
long as it deserves success. We well
come the SOUTHERN ARGUS 10 our cx-
change list Our earnest prayer II
that the editor may not grow more
bald with the worry incident 10 Ne
gro Journalism. Brother, you are on
dangerous sea.
The southern argus. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan.) 1891-1???, 1891-07-30

Col. March's grove has been pur-
chased by the Interstate Reunion as
ISOLATION and will hereafter be known
as Reunion Park or Camp Logan. II
is one of the finest groves in the west
and peculiarly adapted to the wants
of the old veterans of the war. The
committee appointed to select ground
were unanimously of the opinion that
this grove was the best tn II could be
obtained.