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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

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do IDS = -. .104 do reg DDS =. n
H. & T. c. IS 1855 UP, D. & G1sts SIX
do con. IS -. Ill Wab. 1st S.. .1111a
La. cons. 4s.10813 w. s. Is 111I
L. n. Uni. As. 1914 Va. centuries -. "
Missouri 6s 49, 100 do deferred -.
M. K. & T. Eds. 65N Wis Cen. lists. SIX
do As -. 9lA
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT : New
York Nov. 19.-The weekly bank statement
shows the following changes: surplus re rye
increased 81, Cos, so; loans, increased $5,s97,
S00 specie, increased 81, s47 600 legel tenders
increased 81 066. 200; deposits, increased 3d. 1872
300; circulation, Increased $1S2, 0cO The banks
now ho,d $16,66 ,S75 In excess of the require
ments Of the 20 per cent. rule.
NEW YORK MONEY-New York Nov H.
Money on call steady, 2Q21l; last loan psr
cent. Prime mercantile paper 3A04A per
cent. Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at $4.S5AG4. S51a I r
demand, and at $4.S2Aq4.S21a for sixty days
Posted rates, A.83 and $4,86A; commercial
bills. s4.d@4.d1R. Silver certificates t01k9
Gle. Bar silver 605sc; Mexican dollars Axe
LONDON STOCK REVIEW-London. Nov.
m.-While the present political situation has
ceased to trouble the market there was little
tone during the past week. though the trad
ing was good and prices rose. The quietness
IN the Berlin market may, however, check
the slight tendency in activity Americans
were buoyant and are likely to remain So
though they may be depressed by the Berlin
money squeeze. Some sharp advances were
established in Americans during the week
but prices closed fractionally lower. Among
the declines were st. Paul. which fell q
of a point; Union Pacific, Union Pacific pre-
ferred, Erie lists, Reading lists and Southern
preferred " Erie ordinary Reading ordinary
Southern ordinary, Is; Louisville & Nashville
NGgthern Pacific preferred Northern Pacific
common and Denver & Rio Grande preferred
IS Denver & Rio Grande ordinary and Atchi-
son ordinary, IS Baltimore & Ohio common
Illinois Central. New York Central, Atchison
preferred and Norfolk & Western preferred
Ii Atchison adjustment, Norfolk & Western
ordinary Central Pacific. New York, Ontario
& Western and Missouri Kansas Texas
u Of point Wabash preferred shares rose
q per cent. Money was weak, 3ss per cent
being the rate on three months bills, and
from "a to 219 the rate for deposits for call.
TREASURY STATEMENT = Washington,
Nov. 19.-Today's statemnt OF the cond ton OF
the treasury shows: Avail1bie cash balance
1926. 0S2, 0s5; gold reserve, $241 2S5, 041.
CHICAGO MONEY-Chicago, Nov. 19.-New
York exchange 10c discount; posted rates,
$4.83h94.S7.
BANK CLEARINGS.
ST. Paul-$833, 997.
Minneapolis-$2 517, 525
Chicago-s17, 7s1, 729.
New York-SS6 203, 974.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21
Divorce In Cochin Ch,n,

In Cochin China the parties desiring al
voree break pair Of chops ticks in IRE n-ss-
ence OF Witnesses and the thing is done
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

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UP, d. & G.1sts 81M
Wab. 1st SIS. :. .1113s
do IDS ......... 91h
w. s. IS -. .111H
Va. centuries -. "
do deferred -. Z
Wis. Cen. lists. =. 61%
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul RAILROAD.

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Seorla via mason City 49,. a4:40pm all :16
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Aberdeen and Dakota Elk. a7:O5pmI ash
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21
TRADE WITH CHINA
Uncle SAM WANTS HIS SHARE
OF BUSINESS IN THE
ORIENT
PREPARATIONS TO INVADE

Tha EIoUery Kingdom in the Fu-
ture viii Offer an Immense Mar
ket for American GOOds-List of
Things America Might Furnish
To the EInpire-The Question
Taken Up Officially.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

sU- P, D. G G., first assessmpnt paid;
W. l. E., fourth assessment paid; do pfd,
fourth assessment paid
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

Market steady TO strong on butcher sheep
and lambs and feeding lambs with no offer
ings except some common stuff Fair quality
sheep and lambs are selling at South st.
Paul at prices paid for top stun in Chicago.
Representative sales:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

G. II. & s. A. 6s.105
do IDS =. -. .104
II. & T. c. 5s .115ss
do con. SIS Ill
Iowa G. lists -. .104H
La. new cons. 4s.1061s
l.. & N. Uni. AZ. . 1871
Missouri 6s -. 100
M. K. & T. DDS. i. 65A
do As .. ...... 91%
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21
Cattle. Hogs. Sheer

MICH COW EXCHANGE-south st. Paul.
Nov. 19.-Lytle G. Raeburns report: The
week closed with good trade in mich cows.
There was practically nothing in, and sales
were made from the stock on hand Fine for
ward springers are in fair demand. Common
stuff sells, but at low prices. Representative
sales:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

The following were the closing quotations
OF other stocks as reported by the Associated
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-21

Cattle-Comparatiy receipts:
Total for today Observation-Disclosures.
week ago Observation-Disclosures. .125
A year ago NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. geo
Market steady TO strong butcher cattle
and stockers and feeders The offerings were
extremely light and trading was dull. Good
butcher stuff is wanted. Representative
sales:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
Nor tgage Foreclosure Sale.

Of II: sum Of Seven Hundred and ND FRfS1s%5
!$7G52;o Do 81 Which s claimed to be due
zds% 6dss Ssaa asa ? s,s
Mortgsgors, to the Minnesota Loan and Invest
14th day of September 1882, and with 4 power
once e o. Register 81 Deeds IN and for the Coun
18th day Of September 1892. az o'clock P. NJ:
In Book Of Mortgages. on page 200.
.. Mntcn sac Mortgage together with the debt
Minnesota Loan and Investment Company
Mortgage, to Mary M. Soule by written assign
ment dated the 18th day of December 1892, and
on the 10Th day Of December 1892, at ii O'CLOCK
A. NJ, in Book X of assignments on page AZ.
and no action or proceeding having been insti-
tuted. ct law or otherwise, to recover the uebt
Now, THEREFoRE. NJ TlcE Is HsKEBY ' CIV
EN-, That by virtue of the power of sale contain
ed IN said Mortgage, and pursuant to the stat
Mortgage will be Ioreclosed by q sale Of the
premises described in and conveyed by said
Il The Sou South h West quarter (,4) Of Section
Hundred and -Four (io4) Of Range Number For.
ty one al? In Mobiles County and State Of Min.
ances; which sale will be made by the Sheriff Of
SAID 81 N90les County, at the front door Of the
Shertf1's Office In the Village OF W0rthington in
10 eeck a 4 me- tha. day. day
Public Ea vendne to the highest bidder for cash.
20 PAY ,; said debt Of $4,000 Dollars, and interest
y ne disbursements allowed by law; subject
20 redemption at any time within one year from
'h 6a aay q sale, ss ~. provided Jaw
. MARY M. SOULE,
.@~,-s Assignee Of Mortgage.
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CAS- | ORA
For Infants and Childrsn.
-; 4: !: '';''l>x4zSz1Sx ii. i; Il
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

Default having been made in the payment Of
the sum Of Eight Hundred and Thirty zone (83l)
Dollars. which Is due at the date Of this notice
py sn a9b and c fna
L. Hansberger, his wife, Mortgagors, to Minnie
sofa Loan and Investment Company, Mortga:
With Of sale SAL tn Therein dalg
in and for the County Of NoSIes and state Of
ado.K the 9th DAY Of Nay 1884, at
Which said Mortgage, together with the DEBT
secured thereby, was duly assigned by said
Mortgage, to Anna E. .Herendeen by written
assignment dated the 9Th day of July, 1888, and
recorded in the office of said Register Of Deeds,
In Book X OF Assignments. on page 5s, and no
action or proceeding having been instituted, at
law or otherwise, to recover the debt secured
Nov. Therefere, Notice. Ell is Hereby Given,
That by virtue of the power Of sale contained in
said Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute In
gage will be foreclosed by sale Of the premises
described In and conveyed by said Mortgage,
Al All of Block numbered Thirty. mine ,s9, of the
Village of Worthington, Mobiles County, Mime
Record in the Once Of the Register Of DEEDS IN
and app astenances; Which sale will be made by
the Sheriff Of said Mobiles County, at the front
door Of the Sheriffs ONCE. in the Village Of
Worthington, in said County and State, on the
that day. at public vendue, to the highest bid
der for cash, to pay said debt of Eight Hundred
and Thirty:one Dollars: and interest, and
(50) Dollars. Attorneys fees, as stipulated in
and by said Mortgage In case of foreclosure,
and the disbursements allowed by law; subject
to redemption at any time within one year from
the day Of sale. as provided by law.
Dated January 18th. A. D. 1898:
ANNA E. HERENDEEN,
Assignee OF Mortgage.
GEO. w. WILSON & Son,
Attorneys for Assignee of MOrtgagee
First Pub. Jan. 20. Last Feb. a.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale.

the sum Of One hundred and Fifty six Dollars
is due at the date Of this notice
Ulysses + Hansberger and Clara L. Hansberger
his wife Mortgagors, to Minnesota Loan and In.
the Isl day Of Nay 1885, ana With 'aA powe rat II
office Of the s Register Of Deeds in and for the
the 3rd day OF January 1898, at O'clock p: Lin
BOOK 80 OF Mortgages, on page 2l5 and no action
t naVng at law or
Mortgage, or any part thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN,
that by virtue of the power of sale, contained in
such case made and provided, the said Mort
gage VIII be foreclosed by sale of the premises
All that part of the North half (N1, of the
four {24), in Township One Hundred two (l02)
rig6! 81 way Of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa % Fails ais
and Northwestern Railway COMPANY, accord
ing to the Government Survey thereof,
Also all Of Block number Seventeen (17) in
A MtS 10 ts yy and ID
Ing 10 the plat thereof on file in the office of
the Register of Deeds in and for said County,
Also that part OF the Southwest quarter "a
M14) of Section Twenty -four CA, Township One
Hundred two 1902 Of Range Forty (4Oj, describ.
No1sh Of Said a az tse
Is W N, running thence South along the East
lne thereof about 1921 feet to the North hne
OF the right Of way OF the Burlington Cedar
KapldS and Northern Railway; thence North
WeSCcrly along said right of way to the Easter
~ me OF a certain tract of land decided by
Ei!as r. brake and wife to the Cedar Rapids.
iowa rams and Northwestern hallway Com
pany, ny Warranty Deed. dated April end 1885
ana recorded on April Goth 1885 at il O'Clock A.
MM o:lh BOOK OF deeds page G12 running thence
aS e M na Line Of SAID
west quarter; thence East to the point OF be-
slnhlls,contalnlng IL and S65 1850 acres more or
ieSs all III Mobiles County and State of
minnesota, with the heriditanlents a nd appur-
tenances: which sale will be made by the Sher.
III OF said Mobiles County at the front door of the
Sherlh's office in the Village of Worthin gton
~ SAID County and State the 10th day OF
February, 1898, at 10 O'Clock A NJ, of that day
at public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash.
70 pay said debt of One Hundred and lfty-six
Dollars. and Interest and the taxes, If any on
said premises, and Twenty-Five Dollars, Att0r-
-aeys fees as stipulated in and by said Mo TT gage
IN case OF foreclosure. and the disbur emenis
allowed by law: subject to redemption at any
time within one year from the day Of SALE 10
provided by law =
Dated January 18th A. ID. 1893 s.
MINNESOTA LOAN AND INVESTMENT COMPANY
Geo. w. Wilson g. Son 'e~eoo
Attorneys for Mortgage.
First pub Jan 6 last Feb 10
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
sEAL:l Judge Of Probate.
First Pub. Jan. 20. Last Feb, 3.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
WMHRE4s; Default .; has been made in the
mortgage made and executed by Peter Reinken,
and a, Maine Reinken !h4sband and wife), as
eS n Cone
er Of sale therein contained, duly recorded din in
me Office Of the Register Of Deeds within and
at Three O'Clock. PM, in Book ':27' of Mortxd,
ges, on page 148: and
WHEREAS, The said Frederick N Cone, duly
written assignment dated September 28th, 1896,
and recorded in the Office of the Register OF
Deeds of said Mobiles County, September 28th,
signments OF Mortgages, ON page IA; and
WHEREAS, Said mortgage was given to Sc
GU cure the payment Of the principal sum of One
day of October, 1895, with interest thereon at
the rate OF Seven per cent. per annum. payable
annually on the 23rd.. day Of October, in each
note dated February md, 1891, and '''''.'
WHEREAS, Said default consists in the fail
ure and neglect OF the said mortgagors. or
est which became due on October 23rd., 1851,
and
WHEREAS, By reason of said default. the as
signee OF said mortgage above named. has elect
cipal sum to be Immediately due and payable,
as provided by the terms OF said mortgage, and
WHEREAS, Ihore Is claimed to be due and is
due on said mortgage at the date of this notice,
the sum Of Ten Hundred Eighty Six [$10s6l
Dollars; and
WHEREAS, No action or proceeding has been
instituted at law or otherwise to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
Now, THEREFORE,, Notice is hereby given,
that by virtue of the power of sale contained in
said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in
such case made and provided, the said mort
gage will be f0reclOsed by sale of the premis.
es described in and conveyed by said mortgage,
and situated In said County Of NObles and
State of Minnesota, viz: The North west Quar-.
ter IN. w. n lOf Section Twelve [12], in Town.
Ship One Hundred and Three (lO3l, of Range
Forty (4O1, with the hereditaments and appur-
tenances thereuntO belonging. which sale will be
made at public vendue by the Sheriff of said
County at the Front Door of the Court House
in the Village of Worthington, in said County
and State, on Saturday, the 26th.. day of Feb.
ruary, 1898, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, to
the highest bidder for cash, to pay the amount
that will then be due on said mortgage with
interest," and the disbursements allowed by law.
together with Fifty 1885,, Dollars attorneys
ices as stipulated in said mortgage, subject
however to redemption at any time within
one year from the day of sale as provided by
law.
Dated January 18TH, 1898.
HELEN B. CONE,
Assignee OF said Mortgage.
G. M. CRANDALL,
Attorney for Assignee of MORTGAGE
WOrthington, Minnesota.
First pub. Jan. IL last Feb. II
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

The people of the United States
should understand that large
part of the so-called Cuban SYM
pathy which finds expression in
congress is a mere blind for silver
ism. There are, of course, many
exceptions to this rule. There
are many earnest advocates of in
tervention between Spain and
Cuba who do not want the stand.
ard of value lowered. But there
are very few advocates, of cheap
money who are not rampant for
war with Spain or war with any
power that will strain the credit of
the nation and possibly bring
about silver standard through
the breakdown of the gold re-
serve and the governments power
to maintain specie payments and a
practical parity.-Chicago Herald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

Senator Davis is slated to be re-
turned to the senate. In this there
will be no opposition, in fact it
will materially harmonize matters
so that he state ticket will be
strengthened, but not enough to
permit any relaxation in exercis-
ing deliberate consideration before
placing a ticket before the people
for their support.
The St. Paul Dispatch, ventures
t 10 assertion that VanSant Is man,
Q for Governor and Miller of Lu-
verne for Lieutenant, by the par
tv leaders, for the recognition Of
votes at the coming election. This
much may be done without any
serious objections, but will the vo-
ters fore-see their qualifications
bright enough to support them at
the polls.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
STATE OF MINNESOTA.)

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MOBILES.
In District Court, 18TH, Judicial District.
JOHN F. GRAVES Plaintiff.
vs.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FALLS & NORTH
WESTERN LAND AND TOWN LOT COM
PANY; MARGARETTA BOLLI: PHILIP
LADENBERGER; SAM STEPHENS ;HA TIE
STEPHa,EMS;C G. BOWLLNGEk; and HICKOk
THE STATE or MINNESOTA, 70 Se the aboVe
named Defendants:
YOU and each OF you. are. hereby summoned
and REQUIRED to answer the Complaint of the
Plaintiff in The above entitled action, which is
1le'i in the Office OF the Cl,rk of the District
Court Of the 18Th, Judicial District in and for
the County OF Mobiles and State OF Minnesota,
ana TO serve copy Of your answer to the said
complaint on the subscriber, at his office n the
village OF WOrthington. in said County, within
twenty days after the service OF this SUNNI onS
upon you, exclusive of the day of such service;
and II you fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid. the plaintiff in this
act1on VIII apply to the Court for the relief de-
manded In the Complaint.
Dated January l1th, 1898.
G. NJ. CRANDALL.
Plaintiffs Attorney,
WOrthngtOn, Minnesota.
First pub. Jan. 49, last Feb. H.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

The tariff tax on barley under
the Dingley bill is 80 cents per
bushel, and yet the farmers of the
southern part of the state are sell
ing their barley at rs cents per
bushel-fve cents less than the
tarif.-New Ulm News.
What would they sell it for if
the tariff was 20 cents?
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
Order for Hearing ProOfOf Will.

OANOA AOA 1ACeSA LIS Il lOOA VI w lilo
srA cdanty N ai NoSIese {ss.
In Probate Court, Special Term, Jan. 18th,
1898.
In the Matter Of the Estate of Edward H.
BaSsett, Deceased:
Whereas, An instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the Last viii and Testament Of Ed
ward H. Bassett, deceased. late of said County,
has been delivered To this Court;
And Whereas. Hattie A. BaSsett has filed
herewith her petition. representing, among
other things. that said Edward H. Bassett died
n said County. on the 9TH day OF April 1897. tes-
tate. and that said petitioner is the Executrx
praying that the said instrument may be ad-
United to probate, and that letters testament
'aTX be issued thereon to her, the said Hattie
A. BaSsett.
1t Is Ordered, That the proofs OF said instru.
ment and the said petition, be heard befo re
this Court, at the Probate Office in WOrthingtOn.
in said County. on Monday, the 18th day of
February, A. D. 1898, at one O'Clock in the af-
tcrnoOn, when all persons interested may ap-
pear for or contest the probate of said instru-
ment;
And 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice of
the time and place OF said hearing be given to
once in each week for three successive v eeks
prior to said day of hearing, in the W~~'Hin-.
ton Advance, a weekly newspaper prll!1s,. .r.l
published at WOrthingtOn, III said County
Dated at Worthington. Mimi, the 18th day Of
January, A. u. 1898.
By the Court.
G. NJ CORY.
lsEAL.l Judge Of Probate.
First Pub. Jan. 20. Last Feb. 8.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

The county printing fight is on
in nearly all the counties in the
state, and the way mud is slung at
a neighboring editor is not at all
elevating to the fraternity.-Hills
Crescent.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
Washington Letter .
Our Regular Correspondence
WASHINGTON. Jan. Fl. 1898.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 81. 1898.
The secret work of the sugar
trust against the treaty for the an
nexation of Hawaii is even more
dlsgraceful than the open work of
it's paid lobby. ''The American
Sugar Growers Society" is the
alias that the sugar trust has TAX
en- in this secret work, which con-
sists Of sending thousands of Cir
cular letters to individuals of in
fuence in states where the sugar
beet industry has obtained q foot
hold, requesting them in the name
OF this high sounding fake society
to write to their senators protest.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

The st. Paul and Minneapolis
papers are busy nowadays trying
to decide upon a candidate for
lieutenant governor from this dis
trict. On Tuesday Hon. Daniel
Shell, of Worthington, was a twin
city visitor and the papers at once
announced that he was being
groomed for the race. Yesterday
Hon. 81. j. Miller, of Luverne,
was in st. Paul and the Dispatch
at once digs up an old cut of the
senator and says he will be the
second man on the coming state
ticket. Well now, there are two
good ,nen, and if ticket composed
of as clean timber as Miller and
Shell is nominated, surely there
can be no kick coming from any
portion of the state.-Pipestone
Star.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27
NORTHAMPTON ADVANCE.
PUBLIsuED EvIRY THURSDAY AT WoaTHlNa-
..l..= TON. NIN1EsoTA.

1O"s AAAN ~soOAA'
Terms of subscription: Three months 40 cts;
~ months 70 cts; one year d so. Invariably
Il advance. ~. .,
Persons receiving paper and not ordering
tho same Will not be required to pay subscrip-
tl0n, whether papers are marked sample or not
pers and magazines can be named on applica-
Correspondents from all parts Of the county
paid by the publisher. - -
When possible items for publication should
reach this once on Tuesday Of the week Of
publication.
Rates for standing advertisements made
known on application.
Business cards 6. year. 81
insertion.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

L. P. Hunt has been appointed
postmaster at Mankato by Con-
gresham McCleary. From press
reports,it appears that the appoint
ment is not favorably received,and
that axes are being sharpened and
flashed in the air. OF course any
appointment would not suit every
ole, but it is said that the opposi-
ton is great and it will be hoard
from later.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-01-27

. Eastman's No. 2 Eureka
Camera is a simple instru-
ment for use with glass plates.
Makes pictures 3% x 3H
inches, and has space in
back for three double plate
holders. Safety shutter. Fine
achromatic lens.
The record-union., 1898-12-18
THE BOTKIN CASE.
Rumor That Some of the Jurymen
Have Expressed Opinions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec II. - The
prosecution in the Botkin case was
greatly concerned to-day over a rumor
which obtained wide circulation that
several members of the jury had al
ready expressed an opinion. which
could not and would not be changed by
evidence. An investigation by the po-
lice, however, failed to corroborate
these rumOrS.
In addition to John P. Dunning, the
prosecution will introduce on Monday
the testimony of three experts on hand
writing to show that the anonymous
letters to Mrs. Dunning and the ad
dresses on the box of poisoned candy
were written by Mrs. Botkin. The
testimony of Expert Daniel T. Amss
and few other experts, who agree
that the accused woman wrote all the
letters and addresses. will be supple
mented by the positive assertion of
Mrs. Elmira Rouff and John P. Dun
ming to the same effect.
Mrs. Botkin was ill enough to-day
to need the services of a physician.
She has almost collapsed under the
nervous strain, but she still intends
to- testify in her own behalf and to
make a general denial of the charges
against her.