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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11
eurril-Burkhardt.

Tuesday evening. June |. very
pretty home wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. X. Bur
rill In Spokane. Wash. when their
only daughter, Miss Besse. became
the bride of Mr.. George Burkhardt.
Mrs. Fay Burrill and Julius Burkhardt
being the attendants. and the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. J. w.
Miller Of Hays Park Methodist Epis-
copal church. The wedding march
was played by Miss Lillian Freels.
and little Miss Dorothy Hill was ring
bearer. The bride was gowned in
crepe du chiene. with over lace drape.
and carried shower bouquet of
brides roses. The rooms of the home
were artistically decorated for the
occasion with palms and potted plants
and festoons of foliage. Following
the ceremony light refreshments were
served. Misses Otillia Danielson. Mrs.
J.. c. Burkhart and Mrs. c. w. Hop
kins assisting In serving. The bride
was formerly resident of this city
hut has held the position of book
keeper In one of the large grocery
stores In Spokane for the past six
wears. The groom Is rising Young
business man of that city. and both
bride and groom are well known and
popular young people, whose many
friends unite In best wishes for their
future happiness. The brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Burrill. moved
Ia Spokane from IefIillier last fall.
Those present at the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Hopkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. Burril and Mrs. L. C.. Burk-
hardt, Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Larsen. Mr..
and Mrs. Fay Burrill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward j. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
B. Keene, Mr.. and Mrs. r. C.. Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mantke, Mr..
and Mrs. G. V. Manchell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hylmer Danielson, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lestico. Mrs. X. +. Foster
Mrs. Abel Keene. Mrs. A. Danielson,
Miss Otillia Danielson. Miss Molly
Danielson. Miss Lillian Freels, Misses
Hazel and Ruth Burkhardt. Misses
| Marie and Dorothy Hill. Albert Dan
ielson. William r. Burkhardt. Julius
Burkhardt. and Emmett Hill. Many
beautiful and valuable wedding gifts
were received during the day. Mr..
and Mrs. Burkhardt will be mt home
TO their friends after July I. at e 414
bridgeport avenue. Spokane, Wash.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11

st. Paul hotel. at which place the
department officers will have head
quarters. Several other Mankato Ia
dies will leave for the convention city
tomorrow morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11
CHIEF AS SlEUrH.
Eli klugherz Receivers Stolen Revoi-
yer BY Clever Work.
.enn. ~,AeAauss NAVY

yer BY Clever Work.
from ~uesdav's Oarrv
As a result OF sleuth work on the
Dart OF Chief OF Police Klnsherz. a
revolver that was stolen two weeks
ago from the Schwender garage. was
recovered and the identity OF the
thief. a youth Of twenty. was dis
closed yesterday. The pistol was the
property Of Martin Hodapp. The
chief obtained his clue bv nnding out
the calibre and the revolver and as
pertaining who, just after the theft.
had bought cartridges that III into
the gun. Thus the young miscreant
was run down. the gun was recOv-
cred. and n confession. together with
manifold expressions OF repentance
secured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11
Saloon Is Banished
From Ten Counties

From Tuesdays Daily.
Late corrections IN the returns
Of the election In Blue Earth
county brought small change IN
the totals. The latest total for
the drys was 3,363 and for the
vets II was 3.71t, giving the vets
a majority OF 34e.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11
Marrisse License issued.

From Tuesoav's Oa'is
A marriage license was issued to-
day by Clerk of the Court Krost tc
John Koenen OF Kasota township. LIE
Sneur county. and Sarah Burke VIII.
der of Lime township. Blue Earth
county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-06-11
Pleasant Surprise.

Mrs. Fred Polzin was pleasantly
surprised yesterday by party of
neighbors and friends. who came TO
assist in celebrating her birthday an
niversary. An enjoyable time was had
by all present, and the affair was
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

the fact Of an election reverse the
order as we would have II. make the
servants the masters. and permit the
cNigcuc rs of the occasion Go raise
false standards for our annoyance now
aud iu the years to come
Besides state salaries ~ q guide YOU
may obtain from other states what
experience and many years Of unceas-
ing effort have resulted In. from tho
knowledge gained and wisdom applied
for the settlement - the question of
compensation for county officers. Ard
In addition o have the value Of the
services I'm business requiring similar
qualificntio =, Of well trained men
working longer hours and with more
restrictions.
II has always been my opinion that
good services should be wen paid
whether public or private. according
TO The hazard and responsibility. The
RISKS incurred by most officials are not
serious and the responsibility rests
lightly 81 some In private work the
term b. generally indefinite and NJ.
ually depends on ability and applica-
tion for the work ,n hand. The Off
has u fixed term without much
Interference or regulation from any
one ord nurilV.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

Taxation measures the contribu-
lions II individuals of the state to-
ward supporting the organization Of
our government for the purposes OF
protecting ana maintaining the rights
and priyil' and equalizlng the OPP
portunit ~ citizens. Taxes dis
tributed 50 that the burden shall Rear
equally upon each IN accordance to
his ability 10 pay, ought not 10 be con-
sidered q real burden. The difficulty
is To lay and collect taxes In such q
way that they may be well eaualized
and the proceeds so expended ~ to
result for the general welfare.
II has been said that In no field 81
governmental activity Is there more
room for the display of Jealousy. class
feeling. marrow thinking. dcmagogu-
eryandpolitical expedience. This con-
dition inhcros IN human nature Then
a years OF Objectionable methods
suspected by many. known To some
and satisfactory to none. and you have
the conditions that confront New Mex
leo az the present time, and the prob
lens presented la you for solution.
The single tax theory may be all
right as a theory, but Il II not april
cable here NOW. The general property
plan of taxation b. the one under
which we have attempted TO operate
and which has proved rather unsatls-
factory, This, however, may not be
entirely tho fault of the law, hut may
he fairly attributed 10 lack Of law en-
forcement. not altogether the fault OF
taxing officials hut largely due to the
weakness and selfishness of the people
themselves 40 relating To the absolute
~ necessary function of taxation In its
relation to government
Taxation lies at the very founda-
ton 81 government without u there
would be no revonne 10 organize and
build and therefore there cculd be- ma
government representing the com-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

The publication % delinquent tax
lists was lone away with but In its
stead was provided. In Section SO Of
Chapter 81 OF the laws Of the first
state Legislature. that certificates OF
sale of property for shall not be
sold until due notice has been given.
The publication OF such notice may.
and ! believe has. permitted abuses
under the law similar 10 the publica-
tion OF delinquent tax lists. This sec-
tion should be amended In order 10
avoid unnecessary expense which fire.
quently has 10 he borne by the coun-
" and state apd is not justified In such
eases nor when borne BY the taxpayer.
I believe that taxes should become
due, Onc-half on the first day OF De-
.cember and the other half on the first
day OF June Of the next year. They
should become delinquent. the first
half on the first day OF January and
the second half ON the first day Of
July of the same year, and n penalty
OF five per cent should he added inn
mediately when they become delin-
quent. with one per cent a month
thereafter. During the months Of De-
cember and June the TAX collector
should he required e. visit each pre-
cinct In his county for the purpose
of receiving taxes
Assessments should be made after
personal examination OF the property
by the assessor. 50 far as practicable,
and the assessor ought TO be required
TO call on the taxpayer. or call az his
home or place % business for the Pur-
pose OF making such assessment.
Having considered the situation
carefully for the purpose of reachinn
a proper conclusion. 4 recommend that
properly be assessed an is full value
that The levies authorized by countle,
be reduced aud all ievies limited n
order TO prevent extravaganza and
abusts by the officers charged with
the authority 20 fix such levies.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13
IRIS mARD TO WORK
when SnffcFing From kidney fils.
Many Albuquerque People Find
This % Io Tarue.

What's so hard as Il days work
with an aching hack?
or sharp ''siabs" OF pain with ev-
cry sudden twist or turn
There IL 40 peace from the dail
ache
No rest from the soreness, lame
ness and WEAKNESS. II the kidneys
are disordered you can't reach the
cause too soon.
Neglect Is often fatal.
Weak kidneys need prompt atten-
ton.
Begin using poan's kidney Pills At
once
A tested and proven kidney rem
edy
Albuquerque readers should find
new hope In the foliowine statement
Louis A.. Getmaln, Albuquerque.
says; MY back was weakened BY
heavy lifting OF trunks and other
baggnge. II got 50 bad / could hard
ly stand straight and Il was hard for
me to jump of and on he wagon.
| was weak and became more 80 eV-
cry day. one day / read how Doan's
kidney Pills had cured "a local cisl-
Ken OF a similar cas ana I got a
supply. The first boz did me so
much good that I got several nore.
They made me well"
Price soc. al an dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy sci
Deans kidney Pila-ihe same thar
Mr. 0ermain had. Foster MthptA
Co, Props, naifaio. y. =
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

The salary of assessors should he
fair and reasonable for the six months
during which they are really employed
with compensation for deputy hire.
and y provision for actual necessary
travelling expenses carefully limited
The treasurer should be required "a
visit each precinct during the months
of June and December for the collec-
ton ~ taxes lie should be allowed
reasonably for his actual necessary
.travelinE expenses and should have n
salary not too much above what II
nov paid In many %treasurers' offices
for u deputy who does practically all
the work. There are times when the
treasurer may need a deputy and this
should be provided for.
The county superlntendents Of
schools are among the most important
officers Of the state to-day. Upon
their ability. energy and integrity de-
pond much of the Interest and enthus-
iasm that are being and must be
aroused In order To make the public
schools what they ought 20 he ana
are rapidly becoming In many coun-
ties as the chief factor Of the broad
foundation OF education upon which
VIII be built the structure OF a SPLEEN
ala state Upon the Intelligence ~ her
deople win depend the future ~ our
state. u II the risina generation up
on which So much depends.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

TO me imperative that prompt action
he taken net only out OF consideration
Tor the officials affected. but also 20
remove this source OF irritation so that
Il may not Interfere with your c.rc
fui deliberations relative to other i'm
portant public affairs.
Taxation aud Revenue.
The amendment To Article VIII. Of
the state constitution, being the article
on taxation and revenue. leaves the
legislature with a free hand 10 deal
with the tax question without limi, ar
restriction. This imposes upon you
greater responsibility and calls for un-
usual care and discretion.
The development of our institutions
ANA the expansion Of the functions OF
government must necessarily depend
upon our ability TO provide the rev.
enue for such purposes.
Out state tax levies are limited by
the constitution. Therefore, II more
revenue be required. an increased val
uation for state purposes must be had
OF other methods of taxation must be
dcyiHed. So that additional sources Of
revenue may be reached.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

bined efforts. energies and viii OF
those who would associate for the
purposes u government for mutual
good and general protection.
The chief difficulty. as ! have al
ready stated. has been In the enforce
ment OF our law rather than with the
law. There has been no central Ru-
thority. with the necessary power 90
act. aided with funds adequate to as
certain The facts necessary for intel
ligent action hat might be just and
fair TO all. The state board OF equal
ization has been the only instrument
through which al adjustment and
equalization of taxation could be at
tempted. The power OF this board was
too limited. and what might have been
It's greater usefulness nullified by It's
inability to EtSke necessary nvestiga-
lions on account Of lack Of funds for
such
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

I shall not undertake To- give the de-
tail Of "A law creating such a COM
mission. our experience In the past
VIII undoubtedly be valuable for the
purpose VI reaching n correc, conclu-
sion for the future.
Much investigation has resulted N
methods OF taxation FOR the improve
ment 50 important to The taxpayer and
Co the state. What has beer devised
10 practical to some extent trough
much Of u is thus far experimental.
The success of these methods VIII de-
pend 10 some extent on local condl-
tions ana the ada9tability of any CIV
en- locality 10 the changes that have
been or may be attempted.
The separation OF state and county
revenue has not been tried out Euffr-
ciently 90 Justify its general accept
ance, and In my opinion would not be
successful In accomplishing the best
results here.
Taxing certain classes Of property
al the origin har been commended
chiefly for the reason that Il pro-
duced revenue from sources that 9TH
erwise might not he reached.
So called intangible property has
been n source OF taxation difficult 20
reach but not impossible under the
kind Of laws best adapted TO reach Il.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

Salaries Of probate judges should
depend. to some extent. on tho quail
ificution required and the Jurisdiction
given The courts.
County surveyors seem rather diff
ficult under our present laws, The
county surveyor should be q trained
engineer with some knowledge OF
road building. lie should be- appoint
ed bv the board of county commits
sioners with the approval of h state
highway commission. lie should have
the management and supervision OF
an highway work in his county and
receive a fair salary,
II Is extremely difficult To make "a
classification at the counties for the
fixing Of salaries that may he reason
able and Just 20 all concerned. I thor
oughiy appreciate the difficulties ana
am not only willing but anxious To aid
by oo%-operatlon In settling the veNed
question Of county salaries. Il seems
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

c~onsiderabte difficulty has been ex-
~perieneed m obtaining a fair. reason-
able and correct assessment OF conl
and mineral lands. Including opcras-
ms coal mines ard metal mines. The
tax on metal mines under our present
law seems 20 be nat definite and eef-
tain. I now recommend a tax on the
output OF coal min ~ and the net prod-
uct Of metal mines. continuing the
tax on Improvements and on undevei-
oped coal and mineral lands a. such.
The people are expecting and win
demand much. Whilr they may NOT
understand some Of the difficulties
and The detail % business IN hand.
broadly speaking, their ideais are
based OF the fundamentals Of good
governments that " q government
based upon laws that, % far az pos
sible. shall guarantees 70 all equal
opportunity.
| believe that each 81 you fully APP
preciates the honor. obligation and
responsibility Of your high position.
and that you viii approach the prob
lens presented with care and energy.
imbasd With the patriotic spirit of
devotion TO the state and her people.
All personal and factional Interests
should be made subservient 20 the
common welfare. May success attend
your efforts and the results attniHea
'conr1end themselves 10 the favorable
Judgment OF all worthy citizens who
seek the highest welfare Of our state
In order that the greatest good to
the greatest number may De well In
aured.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

| believe In salaries fair and reason
able both 10 the official ana the tax
payer. such salaries should be fixed
and definite. eliminating entirely any
lump sum Ia he used, or not used, at
the discretion OF the official, for en-
ploying deputies. The pay ot depu-
ties should be fixed and definite, so
as Ia put it beyond the roach uf Off
cial employers who would some times
take adNantage of a capable unfor-
uunntc 10 strengthen his hold upon
the Credulity OF the people and tlll his
plckcts through anothcr'y services.
10 seems 20 me that II was "A mis-
take To have the sheriff paid by "A sal
AIRY that may be unfair 20 some and
eNnrbitant to Others. The Zee system
would. In my opinion, bee more salts
factory and beneficial Therefore.
think that liberal maximum salaries
should be- provided for sheritfs To de-
pend In some way ON the fees earned
by such officers after paying Tor all
deputy hire.
There ought ia he moi so much dif-
ficulty In agreeing on salaries for
clerks. provided pay Tor deputies ia
each office he made TO depend on
fees earned by the office. In this way
the classification ~ counties does not
mako 80 much difference, as each
clerk viii he enabled to obtain proper
assistance for doing the work that
comes 10 his office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

4 state officer gives mp his home.
bis business, sewers his loca' connec-
tious and moves TO the state capital.
mourning several things besides hon
ors and emolumontR. II h. very sell
dom that q county officer who had a
regular paying business prior tc his
election, %ahandons u or permits his
official duties 20 interfere dctriment-
ally with that business.
There In a principle involved ana nc
issue. ana that In; Shall the people
control their own affairs, direct the
course of their servants ana nay them
according 10 their services. or shall
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Continued from Page Thrcc.)

been adopted. and better conditions
nov prevail bon many 81 the counties.
These improvements have been bcne-
iiciul and advantageous not only %
the counties ANA state, hut tu the off,
'ials thcmschos
tn" force has not been sufficient to
perform the work a. tho law COM
templates / have suppltHted the APP
Preparations made Tor the travelling
auditor and liF assistants by cmpio,-
ing other assistants from my con-
riuEent fund, hoping to h. able Co
bring the work up To- date. but even
with this assistance b has been found
to be- impossible to do an the WORK
that the law requires.
The necessity Tor careful checking
81 900 accounts Of officers collecting
fees tor the counties viii hc Of unusual
importance during the next year. /
am assuming hat a bin providing
salaries for county Officers viii be
PASSED by this legislature and become
q law. In case this b. done. an the
offices ~ officers who hnve coll
locted fees should be checked up
during the year 1915
County salaries.
Tho subject of salaries for county
officers. has been the cause of more
or less difference OF opinion nmong
men fairly we'll qualified to Judge 81
the merits of the particular case. as e
relates to local affairs. ana also ~
some extent, ~ The general question
at service ana compensation. The
relative merits of salaries and fees
for county o%fticcrs has given rise to
much c~ontrnversy In many states and
seems to have been settled satisfactor,
ily M To- date IN none. The persist
ont attempts Of the official to i'm
prove his salary, or fees. has been a
prolific cure OF vexation not only n
New Mexico hut in All other states.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

our tax laws have bceu condemned
frequently by those who have never
read them and do mol understand
them. They are far from perfect. nor
are the laws OF some older states much
more perfect. The laws passed two
years ago have resulted In a better AS.
sessment and collection ~ taxes.
Whether this result ls due to the law
or better public sentiment IA an open
question. These laws should be
amended.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13
County salaries,

The status Of state officers,
so far as salaries are con-
crrncd. Is fixed IN the constl-
tuition Of the state. Taking the
salaries at state Officers AS q
basis TO huild on, though
many people think our state
salaries are undnlv large. we
may be able To- estimate what
ought 20 he fair and lust for
county officers. Tho only
state officers drawing more
than $4,000 90 per nnnum are
the Judges, attorney general
and governor. ana I maintain
that ordinarily and considering
compensation and advantages
together. $4,000 90 for a county
officer rs ms good M 100000
for "a state officer.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

j. not ten dollars per day for each
day at time consumed. with necessary
expenses. reasonable for county COM
m~issioners. estimating fairly the prob.
able time To be consumed In the dif-
ierent CLASSES OF counties?
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

Let us he liberal In all edu-
cationnl matters and pay our
educators according 10 the re-
sponaibility and importance Of
the positions they occupy.
believe that county supcrin-
tendents should not only have
good salaries, but should be
allowed reasonable sums for
actual necessary travelling cN-
penses incurred In the proper
discharge 81 their duties.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

Lee Heerpeschmeyer n not the
name OF a German general captured
by the Russians In Poland. bat the
real monaker OF Lee Magee, the base-
ball hopper.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

In leyying taxes two things
ought To- be kept steadily In
mind: The importance Of the
purposes for which they are
desired and the fair and equit.
able distribution Of the burden
Of their application to the .
sources of the state from which
they are obtained.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

| recommend an amendment
relative To the tax sale feature
IT, order that the purchaser OF
a tax title has reasonable as
surance that he IN getting
something under the law that
authorizes the tax sale.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

! believe that the inheritance
tax Is as Just and equitable as
any tax yet devised. Under "A
proper law Il viii fall upon a
class of property that well
afford a reasonable tax Tor
the government under the pro-
tection Of which II was created.
Such a law has worked salts
fact0riiy other states and
can be adopted with reasonable
assurance OF success Ia New
Mexico.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-13

II has been urged that cam
paign expenses have been or
may he considerable. which
makes il desirable that good
salaries, unfair 90 the taxpayer.
be provided To- reimburse those
whose contributions may have
been used In corrupt the voter
with the consequent disgrace
that might follow in discredit-
ing the STATE and ourselves.
Large unjustifahlo salaries
may mean fnt campaign contri
buttons far any and an parties,
ana Is a prime objection to the
taxpayer n means corrupttng
and perNcrting the source OF
power 90 those who should de-
fend ana protect