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SMrvwn- 2 from the forfeited tax law of 1899 in one very essential feature. The law of 1881 provided for notice to the de linquent by publication only the Jaw of 1899 provided for notice by publica tion and also an additional personal notice by mail and by personal service on the occupants by the sheriff in the manner provided for the service and i-eturn of summons in civil actions. Every precaution was taken to safe guard the interests of the delinquent owners. If we had held that the sur plus over the amount of the judgment should be returned to the owner, the owner would have refused to redeem his property until the land was offered for sale, with the end in view of bid ding it in for 50 per cent, of the taxes then if he found that there were other bidders he would outbid them, with the assurance that in any event he would not have to pay more than the full amount of the taxes, for the sur plus o\er and above the taxes would be refunded to him. In other words, the owner would not pay more than 50 per cent, of his taxes unless he was forced to do so by other bidders. What inducement would there have been for other bidders to be present and bid at a sale:* 'Again, we held that the delin quent owner had the right to redeem until the piece or parcel of land he was interested in was offered for sale, but not after it had been oftered. Toha\eheld otherwise would have been to nullify the law. Let me illustrate. At the sale in Mor i laon county the owner of a large tract of delinquent lands in that county was present: when one of the pieces he owned was oftered the auditor an nounced the description and in clear and distinct tones asked 'Does the owner wish to redeem'?' The owner, whom we will call "A,'' said not a word The auditor then announced that he would offer the piece for the full amount of the taxes. No bid. It was then oftered for 50 per cent, of the taxes, there were several bids in quick succession, and when "A" dis covered that the piece would bring the lull amount of the taxes he offered to redeem The other bidders said if A" wishes to redeem we will with draw our bids. The auditor then re quested ltA'' to cash up "A" suavely remarked, 1 withdraw my offer to re deem The auditor reoffered the piece, several bids were received and 'A again oftered to redeem. The auditor very properly refused to con sider "AV offer to redeem and sold the tiact of land to the highest bidder, and for more than the full amount of ta\es If the auditor had paid any further attention to "A" he might have been offering that piece of land vet, Does any intelligent man hold that Ihe county auditor of Morrison county did not do exactlv light'-1 Was it not the duty of the county auditor, a duty he owed to taxpayers of Morrison county, to seeuie every dollar of delin quent taxes he could secure-" Would he have been justified in permitting *lA to nullify the provisions of chap- ter J22 for the enforcement of the col lection of delinquent taxe^V We have been criticised for the suggestions we have offered in circu lars emanating from this office in con nection with the forfeited sale, but all of our rulings and suggestions were in the interests of the taxpayers and not in the interest of the tax-shirkers. "It does seem to me as if our legisla tures and courts were too considerate of the interests of tax-shirkers. Seventy five per cent, of the people of Minnesota pay their taxes promptly. It is safe to assert that 80 per cent, of the farmer pay their taxes every year Poor people and people of moderate means are generally the first to pay their taxes. The tax-evaders aie usually people of means they let their taxes run until a complaisant legislature provides for a clear-up sale with the expectation that they can get oft by paying the State taxes or a little inducement for an individual to pay his taxes promptly. If all taxes were paid promptly the rate of taxation in this State would be reduced at least 25 per cent. 'It is high time the laws were con strued in the interest of the taxpayers. Anyhow, the taxpayers are certainly entitled to a little consideration. Up to the present time the tax-evaders seem to have decidedly the best of it. I sincerely hope county officials will stand pat and refuse to refund a dollar collected under the forfeited tax sale until the supreme court of our State direct it, and I hope every individual case will be fought to a finish. The case of Farnham vs. Jones, 32nd, Minn., will be cited. The decision was rendered sixteen years ago, and as I have said at the outset the forfeited tax law of 1899 are not similar in their provisions."Pioneer Press. WATER RATES. cants. The annual rates so far estab lished are as follows: Tapping the main 820 00 Water for lawn, one lot 8.00 Water for lawn, two lots 10.00 Water for lawn, eaoh additional lot 1.00 House, in connection with lawn 3.00 Stable, three stalls and buggy 2.00 Residences without lawn... 5 00 Each user of water is to keep his own taps, valves, faucets and pipes in repair and the charge made by the city for tapping takes the water only to the outer edge of the sidewalk. All rents are payable annually in advance on April 1. Where meters are used the bills will be collected monthly the same as the electric light bills. The use of water on the lawn is restricted to three hours in the morning, from 6 to 9, and four hours in the evening, from 6 to 10. If an alarm of fire is given at any time all connections must be closed. All applicants must make applica tion to the council in writing, stating exactly for what purposes the water is to be used and customers are restricted to use the water only as set forth in their application. The next meeting of the council will probably be the time for the completion of the sched ules and the result will be given in these columns. PRINCETON CELEBRATES. An Old-Time Fourth of July Celebration in Princeton Preparations are being made for a Fourth of July celebration in this vil lage and a committee is at work al ready on the arrangements. They propose to give the people a regular old-time Fourth, and starting with a salute of 100 guns at sunrise the citi zens and visitors will be kept busy all day enjoying a program of exercises and sports. The morning will be given to parades and the program of appropriate exer cises, which will consist of a speech by Judge C. A. Dickey, music, songs, etc., which will be given at the opera house. In the afternoon there will be a ball game a 2:30 trot, purse $70 a running race, purse $30 a gentlemen's road ster race, purse $30 a farmers' green trot, purse $18 a slow race, purse $5 a bicycle race, purse $10 and a 100-yard dash, purse $6. In the evening there will be a dance in Jesmer's opera house and a good display of fireworks. The affair is un der the management of a couple of wide-awake "sports" and will prob ably be a successful celebration. CROP CONDITIONS. The Report of the Weather Bureau for the Week Ending Monday. The temperatures during the week have been seasonable. There were local rains in many parts of the State, on different days, most of them being on the 23d, 24th and 25th, but with a very few exceptions they were merely passing showers, which gave only momentary relief to the drouth, which is now very serious From a little distance it appears that the *arl wheat and oats continue healthy and vigorous, notwithstanding the dry weather, but it is said bv several cor respondents that a close examination in some localities discloses the fact that the process of stooling is checked or entirely stopped, and that in places the stools already started are drying up The late sown grains show the eftect of the drouth more than those which secured a good start under bet ter conditions early in the season. Barley is feeling the need of moisture, and winter rye is very thin, and it is heading short. Early sown flax, corn and potatoes are doing fairly well, but with stands that are not the best. Late planted corn is not coming up well, some of it lying in the dry soil un sprouted. New ground breaks up dry and dusty, and flax sown in it will not germinate till rain comes. Pastures are generally poor. Grass for hay is at a standstill, and it is certain that the hay crop is much shortened. Strawberries are setting fruit well, but there must be abundant rain to bring a crop. There are some who still be lieve that copious rains, within a short time, will insure good crops of all the grains COMMENCEMENT. The Princeton Public Schools Will Close Next Week. Wednesday evening of next week will occur the fifth annual commence ment of the Princeton high school, at which time Miss Myra McCarriel and Clifton Cravens will receive their diplomas. A chorus of the pupils of the public schools will furnish the music, Miss McCarriel will read an essay on the class motto, "To Be, Not to Seem," and Mr. Cravens will deliver an oration, "Our Nation's Debt to Lafayette." The exercises will close with the commencement address by Hon. J. Adam Bede, of Pine City. The exercises will be held in the Jes mer opera house. ANOKA COUNTY'S MURDER. A Wholesale Murder Occurred Sunday Night in the Town or Grow. While Mr. and Mrs. William Weis and their four children were seated at a table in their sitting room Sunday night assassins approached a window unseen and poured a deadly volley into the room. A boy seven years old was instantly killed, the parents and an other son fatally wounded, and the room and furniture wrecked. The two The Village Council Has Partly Completed a List of Charges. The village council at its last meet ing established a partial list of rates for the use of water furnished by the municipal plant. Rates not already specified will be made in a few days when they will be printed in a pam- room and furniture wrecked Th two A. C. Smith will pay you the highest phlet which will be furnished to appli- daughters ran from the room at the I market price for your wool. tf ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY. Do You Want to Buy a Good Horse Cheap? Mark Has' 'Em. The regular monthly sale of the E. Mark Live Stock company will occur on Saturday, June 2, and the company is making preparations to fully supply the wants of all its intending patrons. Manager MarK says he has a reputa tion to maintain now, and promises that this sale will be as interesting as any he has ever held, and those who desire to buy a team, wagon, harness, or anything else in his line will be given an unexcelled opportunity next month. There will be heavy draft horses for the farm or lumbering, brood mares for the stock raiser, driv ers for all who enjoy riding behind something speedy, ponies for the children, in fact all kinds of horses for all purposes. The company will also receive stock on that day for which it will pay the highest market price in cash and when Mark says the "highest market price" the people of this sec tion know that he means just what he says. If you need anything in his line you should be present June 2, for this sale will occur on that date regardless of the weather. Quo Vadis. The story opens in Ancient Rome during the reign of the Emperor Nero, and depicts the customs and manners of that turbulent age. Lygia the daughter of a Lygian King, is a host age to Nero. Vinicius, a noble Roman youth and soldier has met and been cared for by Lygia in her foster par ent's home. He falls deeply in love with her and declares his passion. The girl answers him by drawing the sign of her religion in the sand. Vinicius, a Pagan does not comprehend the christian symbol. At the instiga tion of Petronius, uncle to Vinicius, the emperor orders Lygia to be placed under Petronius' care whose sole object is to further his nephew's hap piness. At the great Bacchanalian feast given by Nero Lygia is forced to become a guest. In the midst of the revelry, Vinicius, under the influence of drink renews his advances which Lygia spurns. At the critical moment she is rescued by her countryman, Ursus the Lygian giant. Vinicius lat ter on plots with the Greek schemer, Chilonedes, to secure the girl, who has joined the little band of Christians. At night they are journeying to their retreat when attacked by Roman sol diers and slaves in Vinicius pay. Lygia is siezed by Vinicius, but the great watch dog, Ursus, kills the Ro man gladiator, Croton, and rescues the girl from Vinicius who is badly in jured in the tight. He is taken care of by the christians, who are under the leadership of the Apostle Peter. Ly gia waits on Vinicius who gladly, un der divine influence of christian sur roundings, is won over to,the faith. Then Lygia and Vinicius confess their love for each other, which is sanc tioned by Peter the Apostle. The Christians accused of burning Rome are imprisoned by Nero's com mand and sentenced to martyrdom in the Arena. They are brought out to met death in various cruel wavs. Lygia is reserved for the last and is bound upon the neck of a monster bull. Petronius had pleaded for her life with Nero but in vain. Ursus seeing his beloved mistress about to be dashed to pieces, rushes into the arena and grapples the beast by the horns. Vinicius calls upon the God of the Christians to save his beloved Lygia. The struggle between man and beast has reached a breathless point. The man of strength is straining every nerve and muscle to break the neck of the terrible animal who is seeking also to destroy his new found enemy. With superhuman efforts the head of the beast turns until the neck is finally broken. Ursus bears the unconscious girl to Nero, who pardons them. Vinicious and Lygia are happily re united. Petroniu9 after incurring Nero's displeasure and being sen tenced to death destroys himself. Eunice uses the poisoned dagger of Petronius to also end her life. THE PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1900. themselves first shot, and concealing in a closet, escaped harm. The family came from Wisconsin a few months ago and were not well known. No cause can be found for the awful deed and by some it is thought to be the work of enemies who fol lowed them from their former home. The authorities are at work on the case and everything possible will be done to bring the criminals to bar. It is thought that the shots were fired by two men, as rifle and shotgun shells were found on the ground near the window. Tortured a Witness. Intense suffering was endured by wit ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, Ky., be fore he gave this evidence:' "i coughed every night until my throat was nearly raw then tried Dr. King's New Discovery which gave instant re lief. I have used it in my family for four years and recommend it as the greatest remedy for coughs, colds and all throat, chest and lung troubles. It will stop the worst cough, and not only prevents but absolutely cures consump tion. Price 50c and $1.00. Every bot tle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at C. A. Jack's drug store. FOR SALEA fine driving horse, 9 years old and an excellent new buggy. Prices reasonable. Apply to W. H. TOWNSEND. The Most Stubborn Coughs resulting from an attack of lagrippe or heavy cold, must yield to the wonder ful healing properties of Foley's Honey and Tar, which strengthens the lungs and makes them sound. Nothing else as good. C. A. Jack. Viz \fc \J) id/ Vi) \1 it/ \to it/ \t/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ it/ Fine Ladies' Fine Men's Fine Boy's Fine Misses' Fine Children's All to go at about Half Overshirts, Underwear, Overalls, Neckwear, Hats, Sox, Suspenders, Trunks and Valises, And in fact most anything found in our store. All must go without a stop until we will have plenty of room for our large incoming stock for Fall. S. LONG Has built up a splendid business and earned an enviable reputation by handling onty dependable SHOES. AGENTS FOR W.LDOUGLAS SHOES BEST IN THE WORLD. O.H.BUCK O.J. CRAVENS BUCK & CRAVENS, Blacksmiths. All kinds of Blacksmithing neatly and promptly done. We make a specialty of HORSESHOEING and PLOW WORK. First street. PRINCETON. A Fast Bicycle Rider Will often receive painful cuts, sprains or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, will kill the pain and heal the injury. It's the cyclist's friend. Cures chafing, chap ped hands, sore lips, burns, ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Try it. Sold by C. A. Jack, Druggist. Science has found that rheumatism is caused by uric acid in the blood. This poison should be excreted by the kidneys. No rheumatism with healthy kidneys. Foley's Kidney Curo makes theui well. C. A. Jack. Sound advice to those who have kid ney and bladder troubles, is to take a safe, sure medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure. It always benefits the kidneys. C. A. Jack. THE OA HAL 4$M*' Come everybody and enjoy yourselves at our expense. We have just received the finest lot of Sample Shoes that ever came to Princeton. You will miss it if you miss it. The line consists of 5/Shoe and Clothing Co. Price-the for another big lot that we have on the way, so do not miss a good chance to secure a fine pair of Shoes for a little money. You will talk about it to your neighbors and your friends and your cousins and your auntsabout the fine qualities and the low prices that we have on them. You must also remember that we are cutting and slashing prices without and mercy on CLOTHING S A. MARK, Manager. Townsend Building, Main Street, PRINCETON, MINN. Faint Memories :wm e:*::e*:e:e^fc You are all Invited to Attend A Jolly Picnic This Week at the OA HALL. Shoes All are to go no matter how low price is, as we need more room For Men, Boys, and Children. -V i Occasionally comes to the man I llfl Iftin ilfinLJA OnCCrr who now uses our selected JAVA ANU MIMA bUlTbt in his family-faint memories of the days when he didn't==and as he sips contentedly of this delicious Coffee he can't get over wondering why he didn't. We wondered why he didn't until we discovered that he didn't believe us when we said that our Selected Java and Hocha was the best coffee sold in this town. If there are any more unbelievers, a pound will convince them. You can expect complete satisfaction from this Coffee at 35c a pound. Three pounds go for a Dollar AT The Hissing Link Found at Last. The Arcade Saloon. F. P. MORNEAU, Prop. Burlington Ha ALL UNDER ONE ROOF On the Burlington's Chicago and St. Louis Limited, you can live as well as at the finest hotel in America. You can dine in a dining car smoke in a smoking car read in a library car sleep in a compartment or standard sleeping car: and recline i$ a reclining chair car. All under one roof. Elec tric lighted and steam heated. Leaves Minneapolis 7:20 P.M. St. Paul 8:05 p. M., daily, arriving Chicago 9:25 next morn ing. The "Scenic" Express, and elegant day train, leaves Minneapolis 7:40 A. M., St. Paul 8:15 A. M., except Sunday. Ask your home agent for tickets via this lino, or address P. S EUSTIS, CEO. P. LYMAN, Gen'l Pass Agent, Ass't Gen'l Pass. Agent, CHICAGO. ILL. ST. PAUL, MINN. (t\ ^fr ^1^ & Tel. 23 m*+ m*^** Is Our business chain i made up of solid substantial links which cannot break. On this chain hangs the public's confidence. Our reputation for fair dealing and HONEST PRICES causes consternation in the ranks of our alleged competitors. 1