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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
TAX FERRET BILL.
Representative Peterson Proposes
Plan TO Get After D0doers.

From Tuesdays Daily.
A permanent tax commissioner, whose
duty it shall be to investigate taxes
paid by public service corporations in
Minnesota, with view of requiring
those corporations, if it shall be deemed
just, to pay larger share of state
taxes, is created in a bill which was in
troduced in the house today by Repre-
sentative s. ID. Peterson of New Ulm.
The duties of the tax commissioner
will be two-fold. In addition to inves-
tigating the taxes of public service cor
porations, which is for the special pur-
pose of enacting remedial legislation, he
will be given full charge of taxation
matters. He will see that all state taxes
are paid promptly and according to law,
and he may examine the gross earnings
of railroads, telegraph, telephone and all
companies that pay a gross earnings
tax, to ascertain whether the earnings
are reported correctly.
Mr.. Peterson's bill provides that the
first commissioner shall serve until 1907,
and that the term thereafter shall be
four years. The commissioner, the bill
provides, shall receive a salary of 3d.
500 a year and shall be appointed by the
governor. He will be given power to
summon witnesses and to conduct what
ever Investigations he may deem neces-
sary.
ct has been commonly reported that
public service corporations doing bust
ness in Minnesota are not paying their
share of state taxes" said Mr.. Peterson
in explanation of his measure. "One of
the objects of my bill is to ascertain
whether this is true, and if it is, to en-
act a law that will remedy the defects
in the present system. This portion of
the bill will injure no one, for it merely
provides for ascertaining the truth.
III lhio CdPaCiIy oHc taA CoihIIiooioh'
err win be instructed to investigate the
methods of taxation in vogue in other
states, and to report HIS findings to the
legislature of 1907.
!sT believe that the question of tax
alton is big enough to require the at
tention of state official all the year
round. have not the least doubt that
if every corporation, firm and individual
in Minnesota paid taxes on every dollar
of property, the annual state taxes
would reach $l,OOO,OOO., The salary of
the tax commissioner and the incidental
expenses of his Investigations would be
only a drop in the bucket as compared
with the total taxes collected. p'i'
my bill does not seek to change the
gross earnings tax on. railroads, but it
gives the tax commissionercpower to in
westigate the earnings with view of
.ascertaining whether. the Ifoper tax. is
paid" 80.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
WAITING FOR MS TRIAL.
crirrlnal Charge Against John Cum
tNinehamin LeSveus.

Z WU8UosVSuI eStSuts
FROM Fridays Daily. -;
John Cunningham, accused of killing
John O'pay at, an. auction sale in Der:
ryname township, lie Sueur county, last
SUMMER, has been indicted for murder in
the first degree. The case is similar to
the Hamilton Day case at Minneapolis
several years ago. 1t seems that in
toxicating liquor flowed freely that day
and the victims that fell under its in
auence are said to have been many.
As is generally the case under such
conditions a fight ensued in which O'Day
was stabbed with "a knife. He died sew
eral days after. No eye witnesses can be
found to give a. detailed account of the
murder Cunningham was arrested at
the time on a charge of assault and was
released on furnishing bonds in the sum
of $500. 5. He is now in Jail at LIE Sueur
Center. awaiting trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
THERE'S NOT WHEAT ENOUGH
Minneapolis Mills Reported to Be
Short Of Needed Supply.


It appears to be pretty certain now
that Northwestern millers will have to
face big wheat shortage in the very
near future. The shortage is estimated
at 100000 bushels. 80 .'''''i7.
According to reports received by Sec
rotary George D. Rogers of the Mime
apolis Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota
farmers are holding 1872 per cent of
their last fall wheat, North Dakota
farmers 1873 per cent and South Dakota
farmers 1865 per cent.
Adding to this the stock in the coun-
try and terminal elevators and mills, the
total supplies are 56,oOOOOO bushels.
) The mills will need g., 100000 bushels
between now and Aug. L, when new
wheat will be available. This estimate
does not allow for the usual heavy
northwestern shipments, which will de-
crease the supply very materially this
year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
MISS osB0RR's DEATH.
One Of Mankato's Choicest Young
People Is Stricken.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The funeral of the late Miss Clarissa
A. Osborn, whose death was announced
yesterday, will occur from the residence
of A. NJ. Smith, 3l6 South Broad street,
at ten o'clock tomorrow forenoon. The
services will be conducted by Rev.
George w. Davis, assisted by Rev.
George H. Davis, and the interment will
be had at Glenwood cemetery.
Miss Osborn was born and grew to
womanhood in Mankato. Her age was
twenty-five years. She fitted herself to
be teacher, graduating from the high
school in 1898 and from the professional
course of the normal school the fol-
lowing year. She taught with much sue
cess in Faribault one year and in the
Mankato schools two years. Her health
commencing to fail, she gave up teach
ing two years ago. The past several
summers she spent in the northern
woods in company with other members
of the family. While she failed rapidly
this winter, it was not until two or
three weeks ago that her condition be-
came critical, and her death occurred
yesterday afternoon.
The deceased is survived by her moth
er, Mrs. L. Lavenia Osborn, one brother,
Louis NJ. Osborn of st. Paul, who will
arrive in the city today, and two sis
tiers, DIR. LYDIA Osborn of this city and
Miss Eleanor Osborn, who is teaching at
Elk River, and who returned home last
evening.
Miss Osborn was member of the
Presbyterian church, and up to the last
few years was active in the work of the
Young Peoples society and in other
church work. She possessed sweet
and was favorite with sall
who knew her, and her death causes
deep sorrow. q !,
The pail bearers selected are Henry
Gerlich, William Liedloff, John Willard
George Rodman, Arch Fletcher and DIR.
A. G. Liedloff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
REPORT. or LILY CREAMERY.


From Tuesdays Daily
AT the annual meeting of the Lily
Creamery company at Lake. Crystal on
Feb. IA. officers were elected as follows:
President, M. B. Hart; secretary and
manager, T. C. Norman; treasurer
George Austin; directors, H. G. Radi.
chel, w. H. Robinson, John R. Jones and
H. NJ. Roberts. A five per cent sdivi.
dend, was declared.
The following was taken from secre-
|tary T. C, Nofman's report: Pounds of
milk received, 2,4s2. 7sO; pounds of but
ter fat from milk, 96,99O.5; pounds Of
butter made, ll5O3S;. it's cream sold
|2l7l; average test, 1888; average yield
4.6s; average price per hundred weight
for milk. .S42; average price for butter
fat, .2ls; average price received for
butter, .207.
Disbursements: Paid patrons fol
milk, ssl.leO.s4; paid dividends, sI6o;
paid, for machinery and improvements
$59O7s; paid for patrons supplies
$94,70; paid for running expenses, 3d.,
49l.62; total paid out, $24,527.54; cash
balance, Jan. !, 1905, $l,lOO.l6; total
disbursements, .$25,627.7O.
Receipts: From butter shipped, $l9,-
5S2.75; from patrons butter, $3,Ol047;
from butter milk, 1854; from. buttei
sold at creamery, $4,000; from cream
sold at creamery, 1855; total amount
received from milk, $2s,s67 90; cash on
hand, Jan, !, 1904, $500. received
from sinking fund, $s43a7;, from inter
est, 5000; from accounts outstanding
$2s.42; from patrons oyerdraw, .$l4.Oli
for supplies, $9479; for rebate freight
$l.O9; total receipts for the year, s25,
l627.7O. 's.sil :,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
RAPIDAN NIL Ey;.
Personal Gossip and Notes Of Interest
to People Thereabouts.

to People Thsrsabouts. .
From Thursdays Daily.
c. H.. Piper lost valuable driving
horse last Sunday.
Carrie Johnson, cousin of Mrs. Mar
Gus Larson, is quite sick
Mr.. and Mrs.. Reynolds, who have
been quite sick, are improving.
A few nights ago a number of Cary
Flo's friends gave him very pleasant
surprise party and presented him with
a fine writing desk.
Sever Knutson and the Flo brothers
are putting up ice.
A box social will be given at Rapi
dan Station Friday night the 18th.
Boxes rs cents each. Everybody in.
vited.
Lena just is in Mankato staying with
her sister for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hyberg of Ka.
sofa are visiting IN this vicinity.
On account of bad roads and STORMY
weather our mail carrier was unable
to come Tuesday.
Don't forget the next literary at Rap
idan Station, the 25th. Mrs. Alma
Schendal will edit The Plaindealer.
Charles Rogers, Harry Davis and
Grover Weir Were in Mankato Monday
night.
Mrs. F. c. Davis is on the sick list.
Carl Erickson was in Good Thunder
Saturday.
Mr.. Cramer and his sister have moved
into one of Mrs. Rogers houses. .
Be sure. to, come to the literary at
Rapidan Mills school house.. Friday
night, the 18th. A good program is
promised. -.
Mrs. A. r. Mcdonald went to Blue
Earth City last Saturday. j.
At the last meeting of the Rapidan
Mills Literary society, officers were
cicCtcu- US lOllOWS. ITeSiueuJ, J..
vice president, Martha Weir;
secretary, Miss Bennett; and treasurer,
Paul Rodgers. A good program was
49,
The cold snap still continues with no
of letting up.
John Knutson is visiting in this vi
entity for the present. $500. -.
The mask ball given, at Rapidan Sta.
ton. last Friday was we'll attended and
a good time had by iall.s ~ !.
Mrs Rodgers, who has been on the
sick list for some time, is better. -
Township examination will be held
in the Just school house Thursday and
Friday .'.' = =
Dolly Nelson went to Mankato Satur,
day.. -, - s;.,5~e a ~ =. :
Use Rapidan -four and have good.
bread. = ';.iatsf = -
. The literary at sRapidan Station was
not well attended last Saturday night
on account of stormy weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
CASE DISMISSED.
Land Suit Against w. r. Barnes Falls
IL. ss, Through. -


~. @.a, Through. -
From Fridays Daily.
The case of Edwin P. Roeman vs.. w.
R. Barnes did not get to the jury yes
terday. When the plaintiff rested, the
defendant moved that the case be dis
missed, and this was granted. 1t was
held that the plaintiff had failed to
prove case.
!. The suit of Sophia Anderson as. ad-
ministratrix of the estate of Andrew
Anderson, deceased. VS.. Gustav Widell
is now on trial. The plaintiff. sues to
recover $4,000 damages for the death
of the deceased, caused by an accident
while he was in the employee of Mr.,
iWidell in Iowa. F. F. Ellsworth and
S. B. Wilson are the attorneys for the
plaintiff, and Barrows & Morrison and
Pau & Pau are the defendants at
.torneys...
The next case for trial is that of Mas
teve Savede VS.. Joseph Beshara.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
Singular Error in the Code.

Hotels might escape taxation through
a singular error made in copying the bill
presented in the house today by Repre-
sentative j. II. Dorsey, Glencoe, which
is intended merely to tax franchises and
incomes. In. copying the article of the
constitution which it is intended to
amend the words public schoolhouses'
were, changed to read public houses
which would permit the Legislature to
exempt public hotels from taxation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Joseph Landkammer to Fred G..
Schostag, WE, swA, section SO, Manka-
to-, for $4,000. -
B. Frank Rollins to John Schulen-
berger, s1a, WIZ, lot 2, block 8, Cum
mings' addition, for $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

WANTED--Lady or gentleman of fair
education to travel for firm of $780,
900 capital. Salary $l,072 per year and
expenses; paid weekly. Address with
stamp, JOS. A. Alexander, Mankato,
MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
Casper Anderson.

From Tuesdays Daily.
d Casper Anderson died Sunday night at
ten O'Clock at his home, 42s North Sec
ond street, of stomach trouble. He was
sixty years old, and was survived by his
wife and two brothers, who live at st.
James. The funeral will occur from the
house Wednesday at 2:3O p. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
Toe Salfer's Luck.

From Fridays Daily.
Joe Salfer of Benning last Monday
had the uncommon fortune of having
twin bull calves born at his place. The
younger calf showed no signs of life
when born, but Mr.. Salfer blew yigor
ously several times into the throat and
the heart began to beat and the calf
breathed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

Makes bone and muscle faster than
any other remedy. Brings strength,
health and happiness to the whole fam
lily. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will do. IS cents, Tea or Tab
Let's &c. Tmo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24
Completed Two Contracts.

From Fridays Daily.
J. B. Nielsen & Co. have finished up
and settled for the bank block of John
Sharp at Winebago City, and also the
new Gustavus Adolphus college building
at st. Peter. The cost of the bank
block was $4,000 and of the college
building, $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

A wonderful tonic sfor the ssiek anf
afflicted. Get strength, health and hap
piness by using Hollister's Rocky Noun
tain Tea this month A bracing family
medicine. 81 senl4Ifea Or TABLETS,
q. Thro. i s
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

Thesst. Joseph's hospital is so crowd
ed, that it has been necessary to put up
d he'd in the parlor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

:. George II, Lang Of Mankato has been
honored with the position of vice presi-
dent of the State Jewellers association.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-02-24

Spring style hats, at Henry F. Hance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02
FRAUD EXPOSED.

A few eounterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imita,
tions Of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
and other medicines, thereby defraud-
ing the public. This Is TO warn You
to beware Of such people, who seek
to profit, through stealing the reputa,
tion Of remedies which have been sue
eessfully curing disease for over 35
years. A sure protection TO YOU is
our name on the wrapper Look for
It, on all DIR. Kings, or Bueklen Is
remedies, as all others are mere imi.
tations. II. +. BUCKLEN & CO.
Chicago, ILL.,. and Windsor, Canada.
For sale by J. @. Perry, Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02

lected up as close as usually has beer
done. In conclusion we would recon-
mend that the council take up the mat
ter Of the construction Of a permanent
bridge across Mil creek on State street
which we find can be built at a cost of
about $4,000, including the bridge prop
er, with Ill and the graveling Of the
same. OF this sum the Citizens Light
& Traction Company will donate $500.
leaving $4,000 to be provided by the
city
"We further find that there will be
an unexpended balance in the city
treasury at the end of the year, after
the construction of this bridge, of
about $4,000, after allowing for neces
sary and urgent repairs of city
bridges"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02
CITY
COUNCILS
DOINGS
Appointed Fire Chief. Take
Up Bridge Matters and
Adjourn to Friday

At the city council meeting last ev
ening Mark II. Savage was elected fir
chief 10 all the vacancy caused by tn,
resignation Of Mr.. Pugh several week,
ago. In the interim Chief Engineer W
E. DeLong has served in the doubl,
capacity Of chief and engineer, and
that gentleman is no doubt pleased to
have tho matter settled. Mr.. Savage
is an old time Salem boy, and has had
considerable experience in the fire de.
partment work in the past, so II is gen.
orally conceded that he will make n
competent man. He is thoroughly IA
miliar with the city, and his KNOWLEDGE
will be great help in his work.
BY request City Attorney Inman
prepared bill for a new vagrancy or.
dinance, which was introduced nj last
nights meeting and under suspension
OF tho rules, placed on it's third read.
ing and passed by unanimous vote of
the council. The bill was carefully
drawn up and takes the place Of all
other similar ordinances, under which
the officers have heretofore acted.
An amendment 10 the saloon ordi
nance was also introduced, but after
Its first reading action on the same
was indefinitely postponed on motion
Of Alderman Bayne.
Another amendment introduced pro.
vides for an increase in the salaries OF
the city marshal aud recorder from
$1,000 10 $1,000 per annum. The bin
was put through its first and second
readings and referred to the ordinance
committee.
Upon complaint OF Councilman
Jacobs as TO the bad condition Of the
Liberty street bridge, the committee
on bridges was authorized to have
same redeeked. No action was taken
upon a similar report relative to the
Front street bridge.
Bids were received for the construe.
tion Of footbridge on Capital street,
and all were rejected, owing 20 their
size, and the whole matter was referred
10 tho bridge committee.
Upon motion Of Alderman Bayne the
committee on ways and means was in.
strueted to prepare a statement of the
financial condition Of the city, and sub.
NIT the same to the council at the next
regular meeting.
A petition from the residents Of the
ffth ward, asking for hydrant at the
corner OF Broadway and Market
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02
PROPOSE
TO BUILD
A BRIDGE
Council May See Its Way
Clear IN Try One of
Concrete

At the regular session Of the city
council last evening the committee on
permanent bridges submitted the fol
lowing report in favor Of building one
concrete or steel bridge:
owe, your special committee to
whom was referred the matter of the
construction of permanent bridges for
the city, would further report that the
proposition for bonding the city for the
sum Of $4,000 for the purpose of build
ing seven reinforced concrete bridges
was defeated by vote of the people
on the oath day Of July last Hence
1t is out Of the question for the coun-
Gil to consider the proposition of con.
structing the bridges as contemplated
for two reasons. First, there are no
funds available for the construction Of
the bridges. The second and paramount
reason is that the people have declared
against the proposition, which is final,
and should be respected by the council
'Your committee has had the mat.
ter under consideration since the bond
proposition was defeated, and we find
that on an examination of the finances
of the city that il is safe for the coun.
ell TO build one permanent bridge with.
out in any way embarrassing the city
financially, unless some unforeseen
event should occur requiring an unusu
al outlay Of money.
cit appears from the treasurer'i
books that there was an unexpended
in the treasury at the end Of
.he year 1904 Of $3lOO.
"We also find that up to June 3Oth
# this year the city has expended
'bout $4,000, allowing $4,000 on the
interest account. This expense in.
ludes $4,000 for hose, and It is but
air 10 presume that the next six
months will not require a greater ex
'enditure for city purposes than the
rst six months, for ordinary running
expenses Of the city, hence the total
Expense Of the city will be about s3s,
90 for the year 1905, interest on out.
tanding bonds included. We further
nd that our revenue from all sources
ill be approximately $4,000, IL col.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02
RAILS
FOR THE
EXTENSION
Carline Will Be Extended TO
the Rock Quarry at Once

Several carloads Of steel rails bav,
arrived for the Citizens Light &
Traction Company which are to b,
used for the extension Of the electric
line about a mile and a half south, 10
the county rock uarry. The old rails
from the Commercial street bridoc
SOUTH are to be replaced by these new
4O-Pound rails, and the old ones that
are to be taken up from that sectior
" the road are TO be relaid for the
South extension This will place the
new rails on the heavy grades, where
'ne heaviest wear and tear takes place
and the old, worn rails will be placed
on the extension, where there will bo
lighter traffic, for some years at least
rms move on the part of the com.
pany is the first step resulting from
the order for the South Commercial
street improvement. The work Of ex.
tension will begin just as soon as tho
present track is relaid with the new
rails, and all will be completed in time
TO deliver the crushed rock for this
excellent improvement in South Salem
Inc practical effect Of this project
w'li be the rebuilding of the entire line
SOUTH In the first place in relavino tbo
present track it will be placed in the
center Of the street, preparatory for
street improvement. New ties win. Of
course be laid, and thus it will he a
new road from the bridge to the rock
quarry The company will build on
."e east side Of the road from the eitv
'm''s south, and will 90 about half q
nile beyond the junction Of the Jeffer.
on road 1t will be built next 70 the
ences' across the ditch from the rock
oa6bed. This will neeessitate the hest |
'lnd Of drainage, and will no dopht |
rove great benefit to the public road |
ne new track follows the Liberty road
na turns on to the rock quarry about
All mile beyond the junction II l.
ne Intention to operate cars on this
ne NJ, about every hour, and freight cars
III oe hauled as often as traffic re.
uires. TO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02
qrava Trouble Fornseen

1t needs but little foresight to tell
that when your stomach and liver are
badly affected, grave trouble is ahead
unless you take the proper medicine
for your disease, as Mrs John A.
Young, Of Clay, N. ", did. She says:
81 had neuralgia Of the liver and
stomach, my heart was weakened, and
l could not eat. l was very bad for a
long time, but in Electric Bitters I
found just what / needed, for they
quickly relieved and cured me. Best
medicine for weak women. Sold under
guarantee by J. c. Perry, Druggist,
sm, Or, at SOC BOTTLE.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-02

streets, was referred to the FIRE and
water committee.
A notice was ordered published to
the effect that the council will appor.
tion the expense of the proposed South
Commercial street improvement at a
meeting to be held on August 18th. An
adjourned meeting Of the council will
be held on Friday evening of this
week for the purpose of considering an
ordinance for covering the proposed
improvement.
The special report on new bridge
for East State street was referred 70
the committee on bridges, and the
council adjourned to p. m. next Fri.
lay