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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

permitted by law, to further bond the
city contrary to law? Would it be
honorable for the city government to
put in plant of it's own when it can,
and under the new contract does, buy
it's light for less money than it can
manufacture it, thus robbing the tax
payers of the difference? We think
not; and in closing their official terms
the members of the council have done
for the taxpayers through their con-
tract with the Light company, the
most commendable, business-like act
of their official life.
There is no question about the
legality of the action of the council
on Saturday night. They have as
much power to contract for lights as
for anything else, and the bugaboo
about judicial interference is made
only to stir up dissension.
1t comes with pretty poor grace for
the RevieaU editor to talk about the
''usurpation of power" by the council
and it's RECKLESS disregard of charter
provisions" when the mayor, in several
important matters, has overridden all
precedents and charter provisions to
carry his points. The council have
not only not overstepped their au-
thOrity in this matter but they have
made contract for the city that
shows degree of business foresight
that has not always, we are sorry to
say, guided them in their actions.
Besides it's personal grudge, the Re.
vieao hopes to make some political
capital out of this electric light ques.
tion and its pandering to public pre-
JUDGE is only a prelude to that end.
1t is welcome to all the thunder it
can get out of it's position.
1t is rumored that Mayor Weaver
will decline to sign the contract, but
we have no better grounds for this as
sertion than mere street gossip. 1t
would hardly seem that he can refuse
to obey the mandates of five-sixths OF
the members of the council, and still
he may. We shall see little later on
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

vices, cannot be seriously defended.
This fact, he said. was being recog-
nized by advanced governments.
Great Britain has abolished all usury
laws, as have the states of California
and Connecticut.
The discussion, which was led by
w. w. Harmon, was quite an ami
mated one, and was INDUCED in by
Rev. Beattie, and Messrs. Pass, Smith,
Pope, Rutan, Comstock and Willard.
The general sentiment of those pres
ent seemed to favor the ideas out
lined by the paper. }
The next meeting of the club will
be held on Tuesday, March 9Th, when
Mr.. J. r. Brandrup will read paper
on the subject of "Wages." .--lsis
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

The movement to get an appropria-
tion of S250,O00 for the new state
capitol received something of set
back yesterday when, instead of being
considered Immediately. the considera-
tion was postponed for two weeks. 1t
is said the opponents would have
killed the measure then and there had
they known their strength. 1t is too
bad they did not do it and have the
matter out Of the way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

Rev. G. STAN. of ST. Paul, has
located at Good Thunder, and will
conduct services at the German Luth-
eran church there hereafter. A S40O
clock is to be placed in the tower, a
result of a popular subscription.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

The Minneapolis Journal says cit
looks like it would be nip and tuck be-
tween congress and the Hayward case
as to which should hold out the
longest" The Hayward case is rather
long winded, but if it was not for the
constitutional limit we would bet on
congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
Montana High Degree Masons.

LIVINGSTON, Mon, Feb 2O.-The Par
ticular Consistory for Eastern Montana,
Scottish Rite Masons, closed five days
session with a banquet at Masonic hall.
During the convocation a large class
was taken from the third to the 32d de-
gree. Prominent masons from all over
Montana and from other Western states
were in attendance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
Nay Effect Many Counties.

MILLER, S. D., Feb. 20.-Ex-State's
Attorney Hutson has commenced suit
to recover $500 salary. The commits
sior rs, he holds, has no right to fix the
salary as there is an old territorial law
on the subject not repealed. The point
raised will interest nearly every county
in the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
HERE AND THERE.

Hon. Alpheus Dale, of Minneapolis,
was one of the members oOf the legiS-
lature who visited the Normal school
in this city last week. 1t was the
first time that he had been in Man
kato for thirty years, and he was
much interested i'm it's growth, but
could see nothing familiar. The &C
count of his first visit to this city is
interesting; "Thirty years and forty
days ago [ arrived in Mankato one
cold morning and went to the best
lodging place in the town, an old
wooden building. When l reached
this city / did not have cent of
money, and had to pawn my trunk
to get out of town the next morning.
/ have not been here since until to-
day, and now l come to a prosperous
city, lodged last night in one of the
finest hotels of the land, and it did
not cost me cent, for the state paid
my expenses. AS | was sitting in my
room last night, | could not but con-
trast the difference in my circumstan-
ces then and now, and l wrote a let
ter to my brother in the east and told
him what L have told you. Mankato
is now one of the best cities to be
found | have looked in vain for the
old hotel where l stopped on my first
visit"
The last dance to be given this sea-
son by che Young Mems Social club
will occur Friday night at The Saul
paugh, and the young men are desir-
Gus that as many married people at
tend as is possible. The difficulty of
getting out the married people to
these functions reminds one of the
parties given years ago, when more
than half the attendance were mar
ried couples. In those days there
were not the other entertainments
that now occur every few days, and
the social parties were the great
events The fact of marriage
ought not to be bar on such social
pleasures.
The Sleepy 5Eye Dispatch of last
week proposes our Mayor Weaver for
governor. In doing so it calls at
tention to theNfact that three presi-
dents of the State Agricultural society
in this state have been advanced to
the governors chair, and asserts that
the office of president of this society
may in some measure be considered
as stepping stone to gubernatorial
honorS. Mankato would be pleased to
offer a governor for Minnesota, and
with all the growing statesmen here
the honor cannot long be withheld.
Congressman McCleary has cadet
ship AT West Point and one at An
napolis to fill this spring. To fill the
first named, competitive examination
will be held at Pipestone on Friday of
this week, and doubtless an eXamina-
tion for the naval cadetship will be
held later. The term at West Point
is four years and at Annapolis six
years. There will doubtless be plenty
of applicants for both cadetships.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
Cash for Indian Fighters,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The house
committee on pensions voted to favor
ably report Representative Hermann's
bill to amend the act Of 1892 granting
pensions to survivors of the Indian wars
from 1889 to 1912, SO that men who
served 80 days or more in several other
wars viii be pensionable at the same
rates, and their widows also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN.
Bill to That End Introduced by Repre-
sentative Brevig.

Bill to That End Introduced by Repre-.
sentative Brevig.
In the house 81 new bills were intro
from general orders to the calendar
The curative Lincoln holiday act was
passed under suspension OF the rules
and the new capitol bill was referred to
the appropriation committee after being
discussed at some length in committee
of the whole. DR.. Robillard's bill pro-
hibiting the transfer Of liquor licenses
and limiting the number that may be
issued to one to each person was recon-
mended to pass and will come up for
third reading on Monday.
Among the bills introduced was a
drastic liability of employers measure,
by Mr.. Sittleton; a proposed constitu-
tional amendment providing for female
suffrage, by Mr.. Brevig, and bill relat-
ing to overlooking railroad cars, by Mr..
jacobson.
Bills Acted On.
The house passed great part of the
day in committee of the whole and
acted on the following measures:
S. f. 115-To appropriate money for GER
tain deficiencies. Recommended to pass.
H. f. 67-Providing for the adjustment
of the Indebtedness of municipalities and
quasi-municipalities partially annexed to
cities. Recommended to pass.
H. f. 101-Relating to liquor license.
Recommended to pass as amended.
III. f. 107-Relating to the election of
county superintendent of schools.
Recommended to be indefinitely post
poned.
H. f. 1870 legalize certain incorpora-
tions of villages. Recommended to pass.
H. f. 134-Relating to the publication of
proceedings of the Minnesota Educational
association. Recommended to pass as
amended.
The motion to adjourn until Wednes-
day morning was opposed by Mr. Jacob
son and others and voted down. Adj
journment was then taken uE til 10 a. IN.
Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10


With this week the official services
of T. b. Brewer as probate Judge, and
E l.. Hotchkiss as county attorney
cease, and they will retire to private
life. Each has made fair officer,
doing the duties that came to their lot
with their best ability, and they can
retire to the common walks of life with
the knowledge that if any mistakes
have been made they have been unin
territorial. IF the two men who sue
coed these officers, Henry McCorkle as
probate judge, and G. w. Nimocks as
county attorney, are as careful and
painstaking as public servants as have
been their predecessors the public will
not have occasion to complain. The
rest of the county officers remain as
they have been for the past two years.
and taking the ''cOurt house force" all
around, Barton county may we'll be
proud of her corps of officers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

Mrs. Polly Young, a sister of Ed.
Tyler, who is we'll known TO most of
our people, recently traded her farm
of $50 acres in Pratt county for four
lots, and house with Z rooms, in Eu
reka Springs, Arkansas, 40 acres of
fine timber close by and $50. which
goes to show that Kansas property is
far from worthless. Our real estate
agents want to take heart and be up
and doing. If a woman can make q
good trade these hard times the men
should look to their laurels.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worfd's Fasr Highest Award.
Kansas Housa ORGANIZED.

The Kansas house of representatives
organized at II noon, on the Sth. G.
z. Lobdell, of Lane county, was cleo
ted speaker, and j. K. Cubbison of
Wayandotte speaker pro tenn. Frank
L. Brown of Garrett. chief clerk; Tom
jackson, of Russell, journal clerk; Ian
Jordan, of Rice. sergeant at arms; Mrs.
j. G. Hughes, of Wyandotte, chief en-
rolling clerk; G. f. Hnstetter, of Cop
cordia, docket clerk, and Mrs. G.. c.
Angle. of Bourbon, postmaster of the
house,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
First published Dec. Is, 1891
Sheriff s Sale.
State of Kansas.

Barton County,
John E, Darrow, executor under the will of
John DarTow, deceased,
Chauncy L. Jones, The Western Farm Mortgage
Company, The Wichita Mining Company, ]. II.
Long and Mrs j n. Long his wife
By virtue of a Special Execution to directed
and delivered issued of the Goth District Court
of the State of Kansas, sitting in and for Barton
County, in said State, will, Monday, January
14th a. D. 1885, between the hours of O'Clock P
NJ. and 2 O'cIsck P. NJ. OF said day, the Court
House west door in Great Bend the County and
State aforesaid offer public sale and sell to the
highest bidder. for cash in hand. the following
described real properly, to wit:
The south east quarter of section twenty four
(24l township eighteen (1Sl range thirteen13)
of the 9Th P M
Said property to be sold as commanded by the said
Special Execution. Go i SPENCER Sheriff.
SherifFs Once, Decem Der 18th, 1884, 3S-42
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Personal.

les. q II. D9Etiefs Is visiting al
Garden City.
Miss Maud Brown returned from
Kinsley. Monday
Miss Ala Wel'mer entertained
friends last Thursday evening
Mrs. T7rrey and Mss Haddie
visited relatives in Florence last week
Mrs, Thomas Ely left for a pro-
tracted stay in Kansas City last Thurs
day
F B. Schusier Is improving and
is now able to be about the house and
yard.
Miss Ella Butler, daughter of A.
D Butler, visited IN our city last
week
e. L. Hotchkiss will open an
Office and still practice law in Great
Bend.
Mrs O. W Dawson returned
from her Larned visit the first of the
week.
Mrs. W. D Gould and young
daughter are on a visit to relatives in
the east.
Bob Merton and wife, cf Clar-
ence. left Sunday evening on an
eastern visit.
Mrs j. FEEDER and son, of Ellin-
wood, attended the FEEDER Dodge wed.
ding last week,
Ernest Bolinger has accepted the
position. of cashier in the Farmers &
Merchants Bank.
e w. Moses aud Prof. Daum
attended the irrigation meeting at
Ness City last week.
travis Rhodes, who is cIerking in
Sterling drug store, was up to see
the home folks Sunday.
Mrs. Danm and children are back
from Ness City and. the Prof does not
look so melancholy now.
Miss Mary Holmes left for Topeka
Sunday morning, where she may
remain during the legislature.
Miss Mauline Wilcox. of Larned,
was visiting with her sister. Miss Bet
tie Wilcox, the first of the week.
Perry Gates, who was shot at Paw
nee Rock accidentally. is improving
and it is thought will recover
R. B. Warren left for a week
sojourn in Winfield. Wellington and
various other places Tuesday evening
Miss Stella, Conden. of Oswego
is here for lengthy visit with hel
school friends, the Misses Brinkman
Julius Krouch visited severa
days with Henry Born last week. re-
turning to his.home IN Larned Satur
day
Jim CLAYTON and Cap. Hannun
are among the. faithful at Topeka
looking for some of the crums to fal
their way.
Miss Mary Cooke, of California
arrived Tuesday, and was met her
by her brot aer, A S. Cooke. o
Hoisington
Horace Woodward, son of I. n
Woodward, fell on the ice Saturday
while skating, and broke an arm. A
last accounts he was doing we'll.
Senator Armstrong and daugh
ter, Miss Lizzie. went to Topek
last Thursday Miss Lizzie may re
main during the legislative session.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
A Cure For Rheumatism.

For rheumatism l have found moth
ing equal to Cha N berlain's Pain Balm
II relieves the pain as soon as applied
j. W Young, West Liberty, Wesr
Virginia. The prompt relief it affords
is alone worth many times the cost.
so cents It's con tinued use will effect
a permanent cure. For sale by all
druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
The New Creamery.

A DEMOCRAT reporter visited. the
new creamery building in the south
east part of town Tuesday, and it is
rapidly nearing completion under the
deft hands of Fred Vollmer and Tom
Moore. The main building, 20x48.
IL foot story, is now completed except
the inside work, and that will be
pushed as rapidly as possible. The
walls are built double throughout, the
north end of the building being espe-
cially constructed for refrigerator or
cooling room An engine room, 18x18,
is built on the east side. The plant
when completed will cost about $500,
and it is expected that it will be ready
for operation about the middle of Feb
ruary Mr. Merritt is now in Kansas
City purchasing the latest improved
machinery, which will be shipped out
Immediately. The plant will have
the capacity of 1900 pounds of butter
per day, and it is the intention to put
in several skimmers In the territory
tributary to Great Bend, SO that farm
ers will not have to haul milk SO far to
market.
The DEMOCRAT has long agitated
the building of a creamery in this vi
cinily, and we believe that within the
next year those farmers who prepare
themselves to sell milk here will find
it a laying business. as it will assure
them a steady cash income, whether
crops are good or bad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Dodge City, Kans. /
TaUn.ry 9TH 1907

Land Office at Dodge City, Kans.,(
January Sth-l695,
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his clam, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the
District Court of Barton County, Kansas. at Great
Bend, Kansas, February I'D 1895. viz
Leo FEST, Homestead Application No. 1097S
IL. 81 for the S w = of Section "a, in Township
is. south of Range IL west.
He names the following witnesses to prove hi
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: George FEST. Anton link, Barney
Fourdollar, all of Clafiin, Kansas, and John Hell
trick. of Ellinwood, Kansas
42-7 JNO. I. LEE, Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Timber Culture Final Proof
Notice.

United States Land Ofice,1
Dodge City. Kansas,
January 1895. J
NOTICE is hereby given that William A Strader
IN has filed notice of his intention to make COM
mutation proof before the Clerk of the District
Court of Barton county, Kansas, at his Office in
Great Bend, Kanoas on the 23d day Of February,
1895, timber culture application No 1882 IL 81
for the "a of S W 4 of SECTION No. Eight in
Township No. Seventeen, Range No Eleven, west.
He names as witnesses; Joseph Welsh, Benjamin.
Giles, Fred Ozenberger and John Frank, all of
Clafiin P o., Bartop County. Kansas.
42-7 JNO 1 LEE Register.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

Morrison Bros. of Moline, Ills, but
formerly of Great Bend, have just Sc
cured the contract for putting up a
$40, 900. fire proof city hall building
for Dave nport, Iowa.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
RaI,ard.s snow Imminent.

Is equally as effective for animals
as tor the human flesh As liniment
it has no equal in the world. Every
bottle guaranteed. 1t never fails to
cure neuralgia. Sold by M. K Hooper
& 20. 3
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFIa.

Call at the DEMoCRAT Office and get
old papers to put under your carpets.
They are great to keep the cold wind
from ceming up through the cracks in
the floor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

M. RAIDER, one of the old settlers
of Ellinwood, and prosperous mer-
chant of that place, was up to the
county seat, Wednesday, transacting
business, and with the other good
things he did he helped to Lighter the
editors burden Mr.. RAIDER reports a
splendid holiday trade in their town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

A number of local sports went out
hunting jack rabbits Monday, but did
not get enough to keep the poor of
Kansas City from starvation. Go out
after the next snow, boys. and take
along some one who can shoot.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
CaStOria.

..Castoria is so we'll adapted to children THAI
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-,
n. A. ARCHER, h. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 7.
"Our physicians in the childrens depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria.
and although we only have among car
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, yet we are free TO confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN c. SIXTH, Pres,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

The republicans are having their
usual funny business" over the letting
of the county printing this year. The
DEMOCRAT is "nOt in it
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

w. A. Strong, formerly of this
county, writes that he is now located
at Burr Oak, Kansas. This makes
the fourth promotion given Mr.. Strong
by the Missouri Pacific R. r. in less
than five years, which goes to show
that Mr.. Strong still believes in dong
his work thoroughly and that it is APP
preciated by his employers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

We would like to correct our lodge
and church directories it the proper
persons will only hand US the cor
rections.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
What is


Castoria is Pitchers Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium Morphine
other harmless substitute
for ParegOrc, Drops Soothing Syrup and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. It's guarantee is thirty years by
Millions Castora destroys Worms and allays
feverishness. CastOria vomiting Sour Curd.
Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. CastOFia relieves
teethng troubles. constipation and fatuiency
Castoria assimates food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy aud natural sleep. Cas-
toria is the Children's Panacethe Mothers Friend
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

Chas. Morrison secured the contract
for putting in the new iron bridge
across the Walnut near Wood Bros :,
his bid heing the lowest one that came
under The requirements of the specifi-
cations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10
Pile, Ca 3. R.li.v.d At One.

And in time effectuallY cured by the
persistent use of Beggs' German Salvs,
the greatest pile remedy ever put On
the market. Sold and warranted by
M. e. Hooper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

Miss Lizzie Armstrong, daughter of
Senator John Armstrong, of this
county has been elected to the posi-
ton of chief enrolling clerk of the
Kansas state senate. The DEMOCRAT
congratulates Miss Armstrong.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

The republicans will have their big
ssbawl" at Topeka on the 18th. Tick
cts only So so Apply early, and
avoid the rush.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

Look here! Read our ad. in another
column. Kansas City Supply Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

'sCastoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine. soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. F. KTNCHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

All Mogullions of the pure blood
and the satisfied banker should get a
doubleshufflehustle on them and turn
out to special assemblage of the
bungalo on Saturday evening of this
week The fate of the nation, to say
nothing about cessation of hOstilities
in Corea. depends upon a full attend
ance of every Mogullion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

PROBATE Judge Brewers family
moved to the farm Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

If the editor disappears for few
weeks, it is to get out of the way OF the
income tax collector, who will soon be
around.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-01-10

A trade that always takes; Klepto-