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In the course of his remarks our cousin said that he had some information that many of the horses owned by the Osages had mortgages attached to their tails which would follow them where they went and the persons into whose hands the horses may come would have to cancel the mortgages. Therefore, he would like a guaranty from the other family that the horses they are offering are unincumbered. He claimed the right to demand this as in all other business transactions. Whether they will be able to meet this practical demand remains to be seen. This oversight on the part of the other part also seems to rankle in the sides of the dignity of our cousin and he complained of it the party of the other part might be possessed of a dignity as sensitive as his. So we have all come to a matrimonial snag in the shape of a dignified relative. The maiden goes about as though she knows nothing of what is going on and the bridegroom in prospect is watching us from afar. He may be