The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-08
IS much for his hills if they were con-

as much for his hills if they were con-
demned
Dr. Sehmauss saw no need for hurry.
Mistakes had been made, and the attor-
ney general was not required to sign
illegal documents, and was taking the
same stand that the city recorder is in
the Fourth street park matter. He fav-
ored censorship of the reports of the
club meetings, until matters have been
consummated, as publication of discus
sions sometimes materially increases diff
iculties.
DR.. Andrews explained what the duties
of the attorney general are in the prem
ises. He did not feel justified in buying
he should condemn, but only the land
descdibed in the bill could be so acquired.
In Plain English.
C. f. Wise said that the attorney
general will not buy land not provided
for in the bill, and is standing on his
rights. He should start condemnation
proceedings, and the sooner he knows
the feelings of the people in good plain
English the better. If the matter is left
to the next legislature the park will
not be secured. We must act quickly
or not at all. He thought that the COM
mittee could see Governor johnson to-
morrow and arrange for a meeting with
the attorney general in st. Paul.
DIR. j. s. Young said that the commit
of making changes in the description of
the land included in the bill, in which
case the attorney general can be man
damused and compelled to condemn. The
other land could be secured in some way
later on There is well grounded sus-
pcion that if the matter is not at
tended to now it will 90 over and we
will lose the park.
Rev. Heermance' motion was carried
and Governor Johnson will be seen to,
morrow.
Changed Their Plans.
A letter from E. NJ. Zuel was read
stating that at meeting of the United
Commercial Travellers, held Sunday af-
ternoon, it had been decided not to take
the band to Albert Lea Friday and Sat
urday, as the chances of getting the con-
vention for next year are very small
as it had been practically promised to
st. Paul. The NIankato organization
would nevertheless put up big fight
so as to be in line for 1908. 1t thank
ed the club for the latter's offer of as
sistance.
The committee ON the Fourth street
park reported that it had raised $1,000
and that this was what principally LED
the council to take favorable action or
the matter, but that the city recorder
had held up the purchase of the land.
f. j. Hoerr said that Judge Cray
would sell the land to the city regard
less of the city recorders position, il
the property owners would pay $500
out of their subscriptions. He doesn't
care whether it is legal or illegal. If the
people pay $500 the contract will stick
as far as he is concerned.
The committee was asked whether il
had raised all that it could, and G
Kruse said that it had not. Everybody
seen had responded, and more could be
raised.
DR.. Schmauss said that the recorders
position could be counteracted by get
ting more subscriptions. He moved that
the committee be continued and get al
it can.
Proceed Carefully.
President Hixon favored getting lie
gal advice so as to know whether it wa:
legal before anybody paid over his mon
ey. Experience has shown that the city
is bonded to the limit.
F. j. Hoerr said that something must
be done today, and the subscribers will
not be running any chances by paying
$500. He moved that the secretary pro
coed to collect $500 to make the first
payment.
f. NJ. Currier felt like Mr.. Hixon
There should be some assurance from
Judge Cray that if the deal is not car
ried through he will return the money
The property has lain there a long time
and "a few days more will not make
much difference.
DR.. Andrews said that an understand.
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