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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01
Approved Jur. Is, 1912.

PURPOSE An EFFECT. The law
now in force relating to the taxation of
railroad properties IL Chapter 253. Laws
Of 1903. ratified by the people at the
general election of 1904. The only Ian
guage of the proposed law of 1912
which differs from the old law of 1908
IL set forth above in bOld-faced type.
Under the present law, the taxes upon
railroad property are computed mt the
rate of four per cent upon the gross
earnings of the company owning or OPP
Grating the same. The purpose Of
this new law IL to change that rate
from four per cent to five per cent and
to make the taxes payable semi-an-
nualIy on March LIST and September 1st
Of each year, instead of annually, as
under the existing law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01

PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The pres.
emit constitution authorizes the invest.
ment Of the permanent school and -1ni-
versity funds of this state In the bonds
of any county. school district. city,
town or village OF this state. This
amendment. II adopted, will permit, In
addition to the foregoing investments,
said school and university funds to be
invested also In first mortgage loans
pecured upon improved and cultivated
farm lands of this state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01

And each voter voting at such
election shall designate his vote by
q cross mark made opposite one or
the other Of the words Yes" or
mo" and the said election shall in
all respects, conform, as far as
may be, to the requirements Of the
general election law, and the re-
turns of said election shall be
made. canvassed and certified, and
the results thereof declared in the
manner provided by law for return
ing, certifying and canvassing
votes cast for state officers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01
AMENDMENT NO. v.
County Superintendent of
Schools.

BY this Amendment 1t II sought to
enlarge the provisions of Section 2, Of
A rticle z, OF the Constitution, which
section now reads as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01

Yes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-11-01
AMENDMENT NO. w.
Commission Form of Munic.
ipa1 Government.

By this Amendment 1t IL proposed to
amend Section 80 of Article of the
Constitution, which now reads N fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Ty Cobb of Detroit continues to hit 'em out al the terrific rate he began Go trRvei ~ about three weeks ago Last week he turned in is hits for a total of 20 bases. batting at a .470 clip for the seven days and running his average up from .425 to .l29
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Washinntnn.
Athletic, ,. St. Loul, 2.

Two bese hits. Rath. Alnsmlth three base Mts Morgan Gandil home run. Gandi1
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
LANeFoRD IN LINE
 FOR WORLDS TITLE
Boston Tar Baby Has Best Claims to
 Championship When Jack Johnson

If Jack Johnson actually retires from the ring on Labor day and thereby gives up the worlds heavyweight title. many big fellows. white and black, VIII claim the championship. At least one, Samuel Langford, Boston-s Tar Baby, appears to have a right to proclaim himself Johnson's success sor. and Langford will annex Lir Ar thurs title as sure as the sun shines. Langford again whipped Sam McVey in 20 rounds at Sydney, N. s. w. Cable report says that McVey took a sound thrashing.
 This was the fourth meeting between Langford and McVey. They fought a 20 round draw in Paris last year. In Australia later they clashed in Nau- other 20 round affair in which Lang ford appeared to be the master, al- though Referee Snowey Baker decided in McVey's favor and nearly caus- ed riot. The third fight result ed in clean cut victory for Lang ford, but McVey. 1t Is said, put up more stubborn resistance than on Sat urday.
 Langford's claim to the heavyweight crown was recognized in England three years ago when Johnson refused to live up to articles of agreement to box him at the National Sporting club In fact the Lord LonsdaIe belt, em- blematic of the British championship. was offered to Langford. but he de- cllned it with thanks, saying that he didn't care about winning by 8 for felt Hugh Mcintosh since then hail. ed the Tar Baby as the worlds cham pton, especially in view of Johnson s refusal to fight him in Australia. While Jeannette already has claim ed Johnson's title, 1t is condeded that Langford has better ring record. Lansford and Jeannette have fought six times and the best the latter ever got was a draw in twelve rounds on two occasions. Langford, on the oth- CT hand, whipped Jeannette dectsively in two fifteen round bouts and d twelve round affair, each carrying & decision with 1t, while in the Garden last fall Jeannette was on the vergc of 8 knockout when the gong ended the tenth round.
 Johnson steadfastly refused to fight Langford after their only scrap in Chelsea, Mass. more than six years ago, Johnson learned in that affair how LAngford, then weighing but 1SS pounds, could hit, and decided to give him @ wide berth. It Is certainty right now that you couldn't hire John- son to get into the ring with the Tar Baby for any money-not even sS0,- 900 for ten rounds, With Langford, therefore, defending the title the white hopes will have their hands full Whal would Langford dc to Palzer? ar Lu- ther McCarthyf or BembaFdier Wells The answer Is left to your judgment.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Pittsburgh, Aug. 7.--More hotly con tested races, snappier work of the horses and bigger crowds character i2ed the third day of the Grand Cir cult meet here. All four heats of the 2.10 trot, the Pennsylvania stake, were hot races, with field of eleven horses. Wanderer driven by George Macey, after winning the first heat, was distanced. Baden, the horse that ruled favorite, never won heat, but ran second twice, third and 8 fourth and got second money. The start in all heats was greatly delayed by the bad behavior of Ethel Lynee, Carpen ter being unable to keep her on her feet. Oakdale, the horse that won the race eventually, after running third throughout the first heat, was crowded back to seventh place in the rush for the wire. Baden, who was in the ruck all the way round, coming up the rail in pretty brush, was not soon enough to displace Wanderer
 In the second heat Oakdale got away in the lead and made a procession of 1t, Tommy Murphy, with Marigold, hugging close on the flank. The third heat to the three-quarter was a sec saw between Dolly s. and Oakdale, but in the stretch Oakdale pulled out, with Cheney and Marigold following in this order. and the rest of the field tapping nose to shoulder In the fourth heat Baden took the lead at the start, but Oakdale took it from her before, the eighth pole and held 1t to the finish. In the second heat Oak dale stepped the quarter in S2.
 An accident in the 2.07 pace some what marred this race. o. w. Welch of North Adams Mass. while driving Greatest Line in tho first heat, was thrown from his seat at the eighth pole and was severely cut and bruised and had @ shoulder dislocated. His horse continued the races without a driver, but was distanced. Bra6en Direct took the second and third heats easily, with Longworthy B, giving him good race after taking the first heat.
 But three horses started in the colt race the Matron stake for pacers, foals of 1909. Herman Wenger took both heats easily, the ethers trailing length and more behind, Both heats were pPoeessieHs. Herman Wenger stepped the quarter in the second heat in 33 1-2. the half in 107. and the three-quarters in LAO doing both heats in 2l3 1-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
FEW EATERS WORRY
 PITCHER BOB GROOM
Clever Senator Twirler Shows up Best
 Against Leagues Best Filters.

Robert Groom, one of Clark Grif- fith's pitchers, is considered the sec ond best tWirler of the staff at the present time, Walter Johnson alone excelling. He is at his best when facing the American leagues best and greatest hitters. There are about four of the leagues best hitters who sell dom cause Groom bit of trouble. The lanky lad seems to have some thing on the ball every time he faces the mighty batters. Sam Crawford, the aged slugger of the Detroit Tigers, is 0room's principal victim. Craw- ford is disgusted from the start when he knows that Bob Is on the mound for the Nationals against the Tigers, for Sam Is very well aware that an- other day is going by without his do- ing anything
 Proofs are many of the marvellous power Groom holds over the head of the Tigers great swatter. Even last year, when the Nationals looked like a representation from an old soldiers home, the long lad fooled and toyed with Crawford as if he were a verita- ble boob from the grass lands. This season it has been the same story, and no man on the field was so happy when Groom was banished from the lAlOO4A4 III 1OSllOIL Dg lHC umpire lQH0 the pudgy gardener of the Tigers. He had got rid of his worst foe, and might hope for & bingle or two, al- though he got none.
 Ty Cobb. the incomparable. is an other of Groom's victims. Cobb is a terror to most pitchers, particularly to those who cannot field their posi- tions or have little control When going right, Groom's control is excel lent and he knows what to do with a grounder sent his way, be 1t fast or slow. Oh yes. Ty gets hits now and then off Groom. but he counts them mighty lucky ones and makes no boasts about them. When a pitcher can go into a game reasonably cer- tain of stopping two of hls best hit ting opponents his chances for victory are more than good. Therefore, Bobby Groom does not shudder when carded to face the Tigers, for he knows his ability to feaBe both Cobb and Craw- ford, and they're about the whole Tiger team with the willow.
 If you would see a bright diamond star lock like a bush league boob in 8 single afternoon, take look at Eddie
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
SMALL MARKET CHANGES.
General Trend of Business in Wall
 Street Was Without Features.

New York, Aug. Tn its salient features today's stock market was vir- tually a repetition of the preceding days of the week There was the usual irregular trend to prices, the same pal pjable professionalism and the same perfuntory movement in most of the speculative issues, except the anthra- cite shares.
 Developments of the day included the declaration Of cash and a stock dividend by the American Tobacco company, an event that seemed to have been discounted in recent quota tions for that stock. Tn any event the shares declined immediately after the action of the tobacco directors was made known, and became increasingly weak later.
 Reading was easily the principal feature, not only because of it's activ- ity, far outstripp4ng United States Steel, but by reason of It's strong tone, which later spread to Lehfgh Valley. Buying of the coalers seemed to have it's basis in something more substan- tial than mere speculation. There was also some demand for Consolidated Gas, Peoples Gas and the electrical is- sues. with a new high record for Sears RoebuclC and a further advance in Studebaker Steel was heavy in ear " dealings, but recovered towards the close, but coppers were under pressure with Smelling on weakness of metal stocks in London. The entire list de veloped a stronger tone in the final dealings.
 London dealt very moderately in our stocks. which showed a mixture of gains and losses at the close. Weak ness in Berlin was followed by strong close, while in Paris prices moved ir- regularly.
 The local nancy market was easier on further foreign and domestic offer ings, with limited demand.
 A better tone was shown by the more important bond issues. Total sales, par value, amounted to $1,750,- 900.
 United States government bonds un- obanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
sWEDEs OBJECTED TO
 HoRINE's STYLE.
Reason for Poor Showing of Crack American Jumper at Stockholm.

The mystery in connection with the seeming downfall of George Horine, the Stanford university youth, in the Olympic games, who before the sports was supposedly the chief competitive asset for the United States in the running high jump, was cleared up when it developed during a talk by several Of the members of the team recently returned that the Swedes would not permit Horine to leap in the manner by which he attained heights which dwarfed all previous records at the game.
 The Swedes contended that Horine' 8 head was the first part of his body over the bar, and insisted that the proper style was feet first, which. in a nutshell. at once relieved the won derful jumper of demonstrating his ability to clear heights only dreamed of by high jumpers of this or any other time.
 In the contest for the worlds cham pionship Horine tied with German, Liesche, at 6 feet IA inches, and in the jump off had to be content with third place, In what jumping he done in and about New York there was never the slightest objection to his style, which passed the judges who have probably seen more high jump Ing that the Swedes will witness if they live until doomsday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Nsn Ynrk
Totals. 4ol7aio EiFs1'B iFs5B

.Batted for Mathew.on in tsslis ssh '' Y '
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Totals, 2s "A I2

sBatted for sheckard in sth
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Indian Killed on Track

Near Rochelle, H., an Indian went to sleep on a railroad track and was killed by the fast express. He paid for his carelessness with his life. Often its that way when people neglect coughs and colds. Don't risk your life when prompt use of Dr. Kings New Discovery will cure them and SO prevent a dangerous throat or lung trouble. Tt completely cured me in s short time, of a terrible cough that followed a severe attack of grip. writes J. R. Watts. F1oydada, Tex. "snd I regained 15 pounds in weight that I had lost" Quick, safe, reliable. and guaranteed. Soc and $1.0O. Trial bottle free at Lee q Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
MOTOR BOAT BREAKS
 SPEED RECORDS.
Hydroplsns Able to outspeed Train to Race at Chicago Water Show Aug, 10-17.

The fastest thing ahoat" at pres ent is believed to be the powerful 40-foot power boat, Disturber III, owned by James A. Pugh of Chicago. This speedcraft is easily capable of travelling the water at a rate of 5s mics an hour. However. there is q
 dark horse" of the wavelets which, it's proud owner intimates, is able to whiz at 70 miles an hour. J. J. Ryan of AlFonac, Mich, owner of fleet of six power boats, is the claimant of worlds speeding honors on the water. The deciding tests between America 8 swiftest racing launches, including a squadron of 32 hydroplanes, will take
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

but 1t wouldn't be wise to be against the dusky Boston slugger. One thing in Langford favor, it might be well to remember, is the way he lives and conducts himself. He Is married, has several little Tar Babies at his home in Massachusetts and refuses 10 asso- ciate with Johnson, who. Langford says, Is not credit to the colored race.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Collins when forced to bat against the winding curves and puzzling splitter of Bob Groom. The little second base man of the worlds champion Athletics, is one of the most consistent sluggers in the league. He fears no twirler. But when Collins goes up against Groom the odds are against his boost ing the hitting figures that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Fighting Dentist Defeats o.Rri0D.

New York, Aug. 7.-Leach Cross de- feated Young Jack O'Brien, the Phila- delphia lightweight, in a close and fast ten round bout here tonight. The Phlladelphian was clever with hds left Jab and by fast footwork escaped much punishment, but Cross out fought him with his, right and had him covering up during much of the fight.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Nsv York ' pstroI. o

Two base hit, Baker.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Manager Mo6urney Out With chaI-

Manager McBurney of the Sachems wishes to state that the Sachems are ill-pleased with the decision of the umpire of the Versailles -Sachems game Sunday afternoon, when he gave the Versailles team the game because of a dispute which arose over a base runner He says that the Sachems stand ready to play Versailles for a side bet of $25, anywhere and at any time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
PLAYERS UNION.
Sixteen Major League Clubs Repre-
 sented in Meetings.

New York, Aug. 7.-David Fultz, a local lawyer, who was formerly a star outfielder with the New York High landers and the Philadelphia Athlet- les. admitted that the rumors of ac- tivities toward forming a union of big league baseball players were true. F'ultz. who Is leading in the organiza- tion, admitted that members of the National league clubs met in his of fees last Sunday and that American league players met secretly in New York two weeks earlier. All sixteen clubs of the major leagues were rep resente deither by person or by proxy, be declared.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Brooklyn
St. Louis

sSBatted for Daubert in 9th. xBatted for Fisher in Stl.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
ALI. Stars vs. sachems.

Driscolrs All-Stars on the field again. at the Cranberry August II, will meet the Sachem's ball team. As sistant Captain Ed. McNulty will have charge of the team. Those who will participate in the game Sunday will be the old reliable Onely and Wright batteries, Dugas, Counihan and few more old stars will be in the line-up
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
Baltic Answers PIainfieId.

The Baltic A. C. hereby accepts the challenge from Plalnfeld for a purse of S1OO for the best two out of three games. We also hope that if Baltic wins that Pla1nheld will not cry about their money as they did in the last se- ries. We will not play one game, be- cause We want the team that wins to win on merit-not luck. Plainfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

The black gelding Darius, z.6a.. by Fred Wilkes. dropped dead in a race at In1ber court. England. July 2. Hs was raced over tho New Engia nd tracks for several seasons. After be- ing taken to England he was startsd as Ira W. and Master Jack, butsfailed to come up to expectations.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
nrooklvn won In Nintb

Brooklyn Aug. 7-Brookyn cut down big lead today and finally beat St. Louis in the ninth in- ning to 8. In the ninth inning with the score tied sallee substituted for Steele for St. Louis Moran made scratch double Northen sacrificed and Smith walked Humrnel. right handed bat ter, went in to bat for Daubert. and Bresnahan brought Harmon. right handler. into the fray Harmon famed Hummel and then got the GEn to walk Wheat The first ball pitched was wild and Moran scored the winning Score:
 Two out when winning scored.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
|OAKDALE WINNER OF PENN. STAKE
Baden Favore, Takes Second Money-Matron Stake Won by Herman Wenger-Driver Welch Badly Injured in 2O7 Pace-AM Races Closely Contested.

citizens do not need to worry about hearing from Baltic, because they are alawys on the job. Now, Plaintield, 1T you are out to win, we hope you will answer. We will not play one game. In. regard to Jette outpitching Love we admit that on the stuff he did, buttnot on steady pitching.
 BALTIC A. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
FIvina Men Fall

victims to stomach. liver and kidney troubles just like other people. with like results in loss of appetite, back ache. nervousness. headache and tired, llstless. rundown feeling. But there's no need 10 feel like that, as r. D. Pssbies. Henry. Tenn. proved. "Six bottles of Electric bittsrs." he writes, aid more Co give me new strength and good appetite than all Otler stum- ach remedies 1 used" So they help everybody. It's folly 10 suffer when this great remedy will help you from the first dose Try it. Only 50 cents at Lee & Osgood 70.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
MONEY.

New York, Aug. 7.-Money on call steady at 2 1908 per cent, ruling rate 27-S, last loan 3, closing bid 2 7-S, of fered at 8.
 Time loans easier; sixty days 1-2 per cent. ninety days SS-4Q4 per cent, six months 3-4 per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

place in lake Michigan OF tho sh0rs of Chicago from Aug. 10 to IT.. during the great Water Carnival and Naval Review, which will be held under tbs auspices of the Associated Yacht and Power Boat club of America.
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COTTON.

New York, Aug. 7.-Cotton futures closed easy. Closing bids: August 11.97, September 12.04, October 12.I6, November 1218, December 1928, Janu- ary 12.16, February 1922, March 12.26, April -, May 1233.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
washInrtun 10, ohlearo l.

Chicago. AUS 7.-Walter Johnson checked the Chigago Americans for six innings today while his
 teammates hammered in seven runs then retired in favor of Recruit EnEle. who kept the homo team from scoring until was made in the ninth The final Washington 10. Chicaro l. Gandn made home run and a t-iple in his five trips to the plate. Score:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
BASEBALL RESULTS WEDNESDAY,.
International Leapue.

Al Baltmore-First game Rochester 8 Baltimore V 9eoond game; .Roehester 3. Baltmmore 6.
 At ProNdenee-First game: Montreal II Pnnvi dence second game: Providence 2 Montreal l. Al Jersey Cy-Toronto 6. Jersey City g.
 At NewanJ-Bufalo r. Newark l2
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
GAMES TODAY
AmsrloaP Leau,.

Vt'IuI IuaR IEdBu3 Washington at St Louls. Philadelphia at gmcago\ New York st Cleveland Boston at Detroit
 National League. Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Brooklyn. Pittshurg at New York. Cincinnati at Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

The six year old bay horne Bal6o, 2.2s S-4. by Bingen, out of Ka1sornins. by Kremlin. Is being trained et Char ter Oak park. He is expected 10 beat 210.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Ty Cobb's threebagger and the all around playing of the Georgia Peach were big factors in winning Thurs days game from the Highlanders for Detroit
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

The Giants will raise the National league pennant on August 12 at the Polo grounds. The Cardinals will as- sist The next day the Giants will go west again.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Connie Macks Athletics stand just e6 points behind Boston, the league leaders.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
pIttshuru rak., rhI,d strainht trnn al.nL,

New York, Aug. 5-P1ttsbUrg made it three straight New York here today. OTcoe winning his first game from the Chsnpions The score was to NIatheWson found for fifteen hits in eight innings. Catches by CHrey and Kelly feat ured Kirby. New York reHuit. made his major league debeut in the ninth luninK and showed up we'll Score;
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Every time the Red Sox win the Washington team also wins, and on the other hand. the Senators also lOso when the Boston boys do likewise.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
HARNESS HORSE NOTES.

The four year old Dichato, by ths Hartford Futurity winner Cochatos has reduced his record to 2.f4 i-A
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Afeen Wilson. 2.O2 1-2. has been rsl tired for the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

The pretty race in the International league is attracting the attention of the fans. Rochester. the league lead CTS. has just ITO points on Montreal, the tail end club.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
PhilIiss L chioann
UItHtIltIN. TCOFt
 PhlIahelnhia

Philadelphia. Aug. 7.-PhladelDlda won a pitch ers battle between Rlxey and Resllbach here to- day f to in the eighth inning on singles by Lobert and Crayath Magee's sacrifice and Luderus home run Into the left field beachers Score:
 Chiceuo, Philadelphia
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08
RATIONAL LEAsun srAnnIun.
Ba.ton ,Brayss Hard Mt

Boston. Aug. 7.-EFery man on the Cincinnati team e1ceDt Bescher hit safely today. and the Reds won. II to B. Benton hit hard. too. Sweeney connecting five times out oS many times at bat. but Boston could not bunch Its hits Score:
 Boston. Cincinnati
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Antezelia, 210 1-2. by Antaio, disf in Philadelphia last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-08

Next to Cobb. Moeller of Washing ton made the most hits last week, get ting is. Incidentally, Moeller made the greatest gain in percentage of any man in the league. moving up from .10g to .s23.