The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-15

Two horse blankets, Soc. Observation-Disclosures. l
One saddle and bride. 10
Books (private). Observation-Disclosures. 40
Clothes, wearing apparel. so
Watch, chain and charm. ..--.....-.....-...-.- 50
King 70; two rifles, $40 -......-...---...---.. 70
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State of Indiana, Marion County, ss
Personally appeared before me, Horace E. Smith,
a notary public in and for said county and State,
Ernest Kitz, who, being first duly sworn his oath
says that he is resident householder of the State of
Indiana He further says that the above and forego-
ing inventory contains full, complete and correct
account of all his real estate within and without the
State of Indiana, and of all money deposit etc.
Signed by ERNEST KITz
Mr. Kitz called to the witness stand.
Mr. Ketcham-I wish to ask you if, on the
oath of September, 1885, you had any moneys
on hand or on depositw orwithout the State
of Indiana, any rights, or credits, or chooses in
actionq
Objected to by Mr. Spaan
Commissioner Loftin (rising hastily and in
agitationl-We have decided the whole thing is
inadmissible, and clearly
Commissioner termeyer-What do you mean
by the whole thingl You may answer this ques-
ton.
Mr. Ktz went on to say that no moneys were
due to him prior to Sept %, 1888 In expana-
ton of the $400 deposited, he said that 500 of it
was a donation for removing school-house,
made by John q. A. Ringer, which appears in
the trustees report He said he charged him
self with it, and if you loo at the bank book at
There is no 800 iii the bank credit. | put that
in the safe. At the same time l had laid up
from horse hire and wagon hire some $l25 to
$40 toward the payment of John Frenzel;;
Frenzel had bought horse and
buggy for me, amounting to $500
In the meantime had laid up money to pay
John Frenzell the $780, with the understanding
that deposit all my moneys in his bank, and all
that was not the townships he would give me
credit for towards that debt, and was allowed
in the meantime to draw out money as | needed
it. AT the same time had personally loaned
money to a certain attorney, George w. Spahr,
$40 That had been paid before that time, and
had not been deposited. Maurice Solomon was
short of money, and l advanced him money that
had in my possession at that time-money that
had been paid long before that time. He paid
that money back, $50. The money from dog
checks had been accommodating for some time in
the safe. | also received some money, $25 or $50,
that had advanced the previous month to Mr..
Browning. On Sept. l, for the month of August,
| received for horse hire $67 30, which was also
put in the safe | had shown the money fire.
quently and on Tuesday once more | showed it
to Mr. Solomon. | finally thought would de
post it. because the safe was fire proof but not
burgarproof. So l took the money. 1t was
$405 or $40. l kept the $40, if that the
amount over the 300, and deposited the $500 in
Freuzels bank.
Mr., Ketcham-Did you have any other account
at Frenzers bank except as township trusteef
Mr.. Kitz-No, sir. Mr.. Frenzel is on my
bond.
Mr.. Ketcham-I will ask you if you did not
file schedule on the 9th of December, 1883 set
ting forth that on the 18th of September you did
not have any of these moneys in your possession
that you now acknowledge to have had, and that
you did not have any money owing to you!
Objected to by Mr.. Spaan.
Mr.. Ostermeyer-We will have to take a little
time on that point. We will adjourn now, and
decide after dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session opened with the produc
ing of authorities by Mr.. Ketcham and their
citation the question of the admissibilty of
the schedules as evidence.
The court having had time to consider the
point, Mr. Ostermeyer made the ruling that the
schedule could come in.
Commissioner Loftin-That is going back on
our former decision. Still, 1 shall not protest
against it.
Mr.. Kitz said that, as to his schedule of the
9th of December he must say, as before, that he
deposited everything with his securities as town
ship trustee. There was doubt in his mind
that it was township money, and nothing else.
Mr.. Ketcham then said the prosecution had
nothing further to offer.
Mr.. Spann then said he had prepared a short
paper, the reading of which would save at least
three days of the time of the commissioners.
He had scarcely begun to read when the objec-
tionable reference to political purposes being the
cause of the investigation came near bringing
Mr.. Spaan hurried on, and the commissioners
offered no further objection to the reading.
To the Board of Commissioners:
The trustee of Center township before you
regularly, asking for permission to make loan of
So 600. This money is needed to pay off certain out
standing debts to the Office of trustee with until
July l. 1884, and to pay for the coming election,
which will cost not less than 81, 600
For political purposes so-called investigation has
been set on foot by Daniel NJ. Ransdell chairman of
the Republican township central committee, with DIR.
F. NJ. Ferree stool pigeon.
This investigation you have listened to patiently,
but nothing has been shown that reflects in the slight
est upon Mr.. Kitz. 1t was boasted that much would
be shown that would reflect upon the character and
standing of Mr.. Ktz. This has ended it begun
in a boast simply. We have testimony to offer, be
cause there is nothing to explain. MIR. Kitz stands
before this community with a clear record, and the
howngs of politicians detract from that record not
one whit.
Mr.. Kitz has paid over $40 900 of Harveys debts.
The county has refused to pay the $72 900 Judgment
Center township has against it The commissioners
have refused to allow Mr. Kitz to make levy for
township expenses, hence the township is out of
money, through fault of Mr.. Kitz.
You consent to this loan not, lust you
please If it is not consented to Mr.. Kitz will dis
charge his clerks and the oe alone to the best of
his ability, without salary. He will not be able to at
tend to the county needed, and there will be
funds to carry the election with in April Gen
tlemen, the whole responsibility rests with you
H. N. SPAN, Attorney for kitz.
Immediately after reading this paper Mr. Spaan
withdrew, followed by his client Mr. Kitz and
Judge Buskrk. Mr.. Ketcham looked for mo-
ment at the retiring trio and then turning to the
board asked their indulgence to briefly review
the testimony, receiving which, he proceeded to
sum up the evidence and in a twenty minutes
speech reflected very seriously upon the official
conduct of the defendant
The commissioners reserved their decision I'M
til Monday. Yesterday afternoon they had the
matter of authorizing the loan oil Sc, 900 under
advisement, which matter will probably be de-
cided to-day.
Mr. D. NJ Ransdell being met by Journal
reporter, yesterday said positively that the state
ment made by MIR. Kitz's attorney Mr.. Spaan,
that the investigation into the affairs of the
township trustee were prompted by him (Rans-
dell) in the interest of the Republican party,
were utterly without foundation. He had moth
ing whatever to do with the investigation.