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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21
ASSESSED VALUATIONS.
County Board of Equalization Wrest!es
with Them.

A R. Pau appeared before the
county board of equalization today
and asked tuat the mortgages of the
Mankato State Bank be not listed fer
assessment, and presented some very
good reasons why they should not be
assessed.
H. e. Hance desired a reduction n
the assessment of his furniture.
The board has been at work on the
average valuations, and has agreed
upon the following for the county:
One year old horse. .S12
Two year old horse. IS
Three year old horse. .......... 80
Wagons, bicycles, ETC.. Is
Sewing and knitting machines. 80. Z
Melodians and organs ....... 20
the board has made no change in the
valuations returned from the city.
The valuation of household goods and
agricultural tools and implements is
nearly all of the townships has been
raised. Lime township has been taken
as guide in these. Assessor Wildes
having used very good judgment in his
valuations, in the opinion of the board.
B. & Taylor is preparing to go before
the board and ask that the mortgages
of the Mankato Savings bank be not
assessed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21

Misses Nellie and Flora Sheldon left
today for two weeks visit with friends
in Madela and ST. James.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21

The board of audit are In receipt OF a
proposal from the Vernon Center bank
by A. E. Quimby, cashier, asking to be
designated as depository of some OF
the funds of Blue Earth county subject
to all requirement governing deposits
pursuant to the Statutes of the state OF
Minnesota, except owing to the abund-
ance of money on hand and the impos-
sibility Of making loans they cannot
pay interest on deposits
The board of audi have this day
designated the Vernon Center bank as
a'depository of the funds of Blue Earth
county, Minnesota.
That the county treasurer Of Blue
Earth county is hereby notified of the
designation of said depository, and said
county treasurer is hereby directed to
deposit some of the funds of said county
in. said depository, until the board of
audit should deem it best to make a
change. Deposit not to exceed at any
time 81, 10000.
Bond of the Vernon Center bank of
Vernon Center, Mimi was received
and accepted.
That the foregoing shall remain in
force and effect until further notice by
this board.
Mankato, MIMI July Sth, 1899.
P. A. GUNDERS, County Auditor.
STEPHEN THORNE, Clerk of Dist Court.
CHAS. GRAF, Chm of County Board.
Com. Hughes offered the following
nation, which was unanimously car
ried
Moved, That the above report of
board of audit be adopted.
Com Killmer offered the following
motion which was unanimously carried:
Moved, That we approve of the bond
of Horace Quimby. president, and A. E.
Quimby, cashier of the Vernon Center
bank, Vernon Center. Mimi, with 5. j.
Minis, Henry G. Krause, Z. S. Burrows,
c. E. Brown and Charles Porter as
sureties
School petition of W. j. Roberts ask
ing to be set off from school district No.
80, was considered, and on motion was
unanimously granted as per order on
pages 800 and 400 Commissioners Rec
ord E.
Application of E. D. Precht, of Nicol-
let county. for auctioneer's license in
Blue Earth county for one year, was
received, and on motion of Com. Bor-
oanCa r,oc orontpd
Report of grand jury May term dis
trict court was read, and on motion of
Com. Paddock approved and ordered
filed.
Com. Paddock offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS. An application of the
supervisors of the town of Mankato
asking for an appropriation of 800. 90
for the grading and improving of
Thompson's ravine road in mel of sec.
8 said town; and be it
Resolved, that the sum of 500 90 is
hereby appropriated out of any money
available In the county treasury belong
ing TO county road and bridge fund to
aid in grading and otherwise improve
certain road Thompson's ravine net of
sec. s, Mankato, said appropriation is
made according to sec 10, General Laws
of 1891.
Com. Hughes offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21
$4,000

For general county purposes ........ $4,000
Support of poor and poor farm. ........ l2000
Interest on court house bonds ....,...... 2,5O0
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Of The Board of County Commits
sioners of Blue Earth County
Minnesota.
Office of County Auditor,
Blue Earth County, Mimi.
Monday, July 10, A D. 1899.
REGULAR SESSION.

Monday, July 10, A D. 1899.
Board of county commissioners OF
Blue Earth county, Mimi, met pursu-
ant to law, and was called to order by
the chairman, Members present Chas.
Graf, VIM. S, Hughes, B. o. Killmer,
VIM. Borchert and W. w. Paddock.
On motion of Com. Borchert minutes
of the May meetings were read and APP.
proved.
The board of audit submitted the fol-
lowing report:
To The Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota.
Gentlemen: The Board of Audit
most respectfully report that they have
this day examined the condition OF the
county treasurer and found the treas
urer as shown by the county auditor 3
books liable for the sum of S37, $50. "a,
for which the treasurer exhibited as
follows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-21

At 1:3O p. m. board met persuant to
adjournment, and was called to order
by the chairman. All members present.
State of Minnesota, County of Blue
Earth, City of Mankato-SS
We, the county commissioners of
Blue Earth county, Minnesota, esti-
mate the amount Of money necessary
to be raised by tax to meet the current
expenses of this county for the ensuing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

victim. while II Is said that number OF ot. .s
magistrates in the west have Deeh ssheu ~ tair
Iord chancellor for an explanation or their
speeches, which is probable preliminary "
their removal. ,,,,ovx,o,,
James Bryce, Liberal Member OF far I I'm
tor the south Division OF Aberdeen, has heen
challenged by one Of his leading consut9e !hS
10 resign his seat and test the feenns OF tne
voters on the stand he has taken on the 0o"'"
African War. -, ,..ostor
Colonel Herbert Eaton, OF the Grehaaler
Guards. who has been promoted to MAJOR zen
eral is the husband of a daughter or the la,e
y O. French OF New-York General Eaton
mother Is also an American He had seen no
active service and commanded the urehauieI
Guards when they were sent IN disgrace w
Bermuda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
CONNERS SYNDICATE OPPOSED.
MONTREAL BUSINESS MEN DIsTRUsTFUL OF
THE SCHEME.

MONTREAL BUSINESS MEN DIsTRUsTFUL OF
THE SCHEME.
Montreal, Dec. (speciaD.-Strong opposition to
the acceptance by the Harbor Commissioners OF
the offer Of the Corners Syndicate for the erection
OF elevators here Is developing Yesterday the
Corn Exchange in secret session. addressed letters
of protest 10 the Harbor Commissioners and the
Dominion government, asking that the contract be
not signed until they have an opportunity to 20
fully into the matter. This morning a leading grain
merchant applied TO the courts for an injunction
restraining the Harbor Board from leasing for
forty years portion OF the harbor front. on the
ground that II would be injurious 10 the public In
terests and the shippers OF the port Of Montreal
The president of the Corn Exchange. in an inter
view. says that the Buffalo offer Is plot by
Buffalo capitalists and American railroads TO
cripple this port by securing control Of the best
sites for elevators and crushing out all competition
after which they will bring here merely the stpu
lated yearly volume Of trade-namely, thrty-hve
million bushels Of grain whereas the Canadian
canals have capacity for ten times that quantity
The Injunction applied for is TO be argued next
Thursday the Harbor Board agreeing to do nothing
In the interval
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
PARIS.
FRENCH SYMPATHY WITH THE BOERS
GAINS FORCE.
NEW PLAYS AND AN OLD OPERA REVIVED
NOTES OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.

NEW HLA1O AND AN OLD OfEftA hEN ~ LII
NOTES OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Paris Dec. Gas 1t becomes more and more
apparent that the British forces on neither side
of the theatre Of are yet large enough to
perform the tasks set them, French sympathy
for the Beers gains force and consistency. The
Paris papers give prominence TO the statements
OF Major Wissman, who according TO the Berlin
correspondent Of the "Matin." declares that IT
will take years before England can subjugate
the Transvaal. for the real difficulties will begin
with the guerilla warfare which the Beers have
decided upon. soon the British forces have
penetrated well into the Transvaal.
Demonstrations in favor Of the Beers con-
tinue TO take place in different parts OF the
country. At Valence. during a concert when
the national anthem Of the South African Re
public was played. the spectators. two thousand
in number rose to their feet and applauded
with the utmost enthusiasm. Cries Of ''Vivant
les Beers" rent the air, and the performance had
10 he repeated. Similar demonstrations have
taken place at Marseiles and Bordeaux. Allu-
sions to the Beers in concert halls at Montmar
ire and in the boulevards are hailed with noisy
enthusiasm.
The leading Paris papers publish interviews
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
DEWEY ARCH FUND GROWING.

The last week has been one OF the best for the
Committee on Perpetuating the Dewey Arch 1t has
so far had Ii Is estimated that at least $1,000
has been collected In cash and pledges. on Friday
alone $1,000 received. Most OF the subscriptions
came from members OF the General Committee, who
pected that the coming week will bring as large an
amount
The Women's Auxiliary Is being organized by
Louis Wndmuller. OF the Executive Committee.
lie has written letters 10 many women prominent
In social and phianthropc work and has received
a number OF replies. SO far he has about dozen
members the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
A PORTO RICAN FIRM FAILS.

Ponce, Porto Rico. Dec. s.-The first failure ON
account Of the hurricane is that OF Felici Costa az
Co.. who have been declared bankrupt owing to
action in the United States Provisional Court
Their liabilities 10000 and assets 100000 but
the latter consist largely OF non-nsgotable paper
Of pagtsrs and others Henry Fritze has been APP
ceiver The firm has been established thirty hys
years, and did a large coffee and general commits
aiQp bpstuesas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
NALIETOA TANU'S PEOPLE DEPRESSED.
HOW NEWS OF THE GERMAN ACQUISITION WAS
RECEIVED IN SAMOA.

Berlin. Dec. 9-Dspatches received here to-day
from Apia, Samoa, under date or November ~
say that the news OF the final settlement OF tho
samoan question has been hailed with heen salts
faction By the German residents and a large ma
iorty Of the Samoans The dispatches add that
Malietoa Tanus people depressed oveR the
matter and that ma iority OF the English resi-
dents beRrnAge Germany her SUCCESS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
sUccrS Fraudulent DEVICE.

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 9.-Succi. the famous italian
faster. has been unmasked here DR. Daniel AL
media has discovered that he used nbrous meat
ronpressed into the smallest size. THIS, with a
small quantity OF mineral water, was enough to
prevent starvation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
PIE K0EyIGIY LUIsE FLoATED.

Antwerp, Dec. s.The North German Lloyd
steamer Koenigin Luise, bound for Australia which
grounded yesterday on Walswoords Bank, In the
lower soheidt and which thought to be In
critical condition, has been doatsd, and has pro-
ceeded On her voyage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
RUSSIAN INSURANCE IN AMERICA.

st. Petersburg. Dec. s.-The official organ Of the
Department OF Trade and Manufactures announces
that the Moscow Insurance Company has received
permission to operate abroad and intends to OPP
crate In the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
SAMPSON AGAIN REMAYDED.

London. Dec. 9.-Mchael J. Sampson. the alleged
forger. who arrested November rs. near Lin
erclS the request OF the Chief OF Detectives OF
Chicago H., was again remanded to-day. In the
Bow Street Police Court. until December IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
A BROKER DIES IN THE STREET.

George +. Pasche. nfty years old broker at No.
IS broadway and living at No "a East One
hundred and died suddenly In front OF
No sos East One-hundr twenteth-st, yestsr-
day morning, MI Pasehs left home uttia hafara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

SKATING IN BERLIN.-The sever cold snap still
continues throughout Germany. In Berlin there
is skating everywhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

sTAGs KILLED BY EMPERoR.-The Empero
had excellent sporting luck at the hunt in Beceke
burg. killing sixteen stays. OF which one was six
teen pronged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
ISTHMIAN RAILROAD LEASED.
COSTLY HARBoRs TO BE BUILT IN MEXICO BY
BRITISH FIRM.

London Dec. s--"The Westminster Gazette says
Sir Weerman Dickinson Pearson, Member OF Par
lament for Colchester and head OF the firm OF 5.
Pearson g. Son. Limited. contractors for public
works. has completed negotiations with the Mexi-
can Government to take over the Isthmus OF Te-
buantepec Railroad on a fifty years lease. II Is
added that he will reconstruct the railroad and
construct a harbor at either END. Inc harpors are
to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

10 o'clock TO go TO his office. lie had "",N men.
one hundred and twenteth-st 10 the P'ss,,ash
TONED when he was seen by Policeman :, as
of the East One-hundred-a and twenly'slN'" raj
t,on and others TO fan. Policeman Cayainsss Al
10 his assistance and found him uneo9nnssyyiem Hos,
ambulance was summoned from the lie lie declare
pital and Or. Blackmar responded. n, was ps
The man dead. lie could not say WI, vas lFon
cause OF death. though he though pasche Il va
learned that he had been ailing 10, .s Ate e. ~
though yesterday morning he AppsA
aooA h~sits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

NAVAL ARCHITECTS.-The first annual meeting
OF the Society Of Naval Architects, which was or
panIzed IN May and already has six hundred men,
hers took place this week 1t attended by
Lieutenant Commander W. II. Beehler. the United
States Naval Attache. who Joined the society as an
American expert here. He expresses the opinion
that the German Department of Naval Construc-
ton is now superior to the naval schools at Glas-
cow and Paris, and advises the United States Gov
ernment to send naval constructors here rather
than 10 Great Britain and France When the naval
architects visited the factory OF the Algemeine
FlectrIcitaets Cieseschaft, seven acres under ono
roof they were amazed at the great amount of
American machinery and tools for the more pre-
else work The same authority assured the corre-
spondent that the German battleships, OF the
type OF the Kaiser Frederick III. are better pro-
tected have more effective batteries and higher
speed than any other batteshps In existence. Five
OF these have been either built or have been in
course OF construction I'm the last six months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

STUDYING MINT METHODs.-Henry ]. Shaker
Of the United States Treasury Department is here
studying German mint methods. which are to be
used In the new mint at Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

RUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.-With the otner
nations of Europe the week has been quiet one
1t is announced that Russia Will resume TINS
month diplomatic negotiations with the Vaucail
Monsignor Tarnessi is going TO 81. Peterspnrg as
Nuncio which creates delight among tue i|o
Catholics Of Poland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

DIR MIGUEL Observation-Disclosures interesting
result is that Dr. MIGUEL, who unth WITHIN ~
months welded the greatest influence WITHIN the
Cabinet over the Emperor, Is now definitely as
eraced TO the extent that the Emperor declines 10
confer personally with him, but uses Or LucahuS
Chief Of the Civil Cabinet, as go-bet"eeh d.
Miouel has not yet lost all hope, but as last rem
edy tn regain favor, he proposes to create ne"
working majority in the Prussian Diet whch con
venes January Q, by coaescing the CohsetEa'i'e %
~, $3.50 ond xv,nntng the latter by a motion TO
pestore the paragraphs In the Prussian Consttuton
which were obliterated during the hulturkainpt
Prussia III, control OF Church property II Rr;
MioueTs scheme succeeds he INTENDS 10 pass (nq
CaG9ei bfli But the Emperor just now has los
interest in this measure, His Matestys though'S
being entirely engrossed with his big naval pToJect
toward which ali his energies are bent. Prince
Hohenlohe has persuaded the Emperor that ne car.
pass the most important measures Ill the "e"
future without the stubborn Right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

TRANSIENT MINISTRIES.-The most interest
ing news comes from Australia, where WITHIN Ten
DAYS five Ministries have been turned out. Inc
defeats appear to have been caused NANNY W
MARGINAL rea sons But Il is believed the upheavals
tndcate the reconstruction OF the old party INES
consenuent upon the approach OF Federation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.

London. December g.
CALM IN FRANCE-M. Waldeck- Rousseaus
grin upon the situation In France and the excel
lent political generalship he has exhibited Is
matter of general comment 1t would appear yhl
France has settled down to a period Oh gen 1
business and that she Is determined 10 pury neI
internal dissenslons at least until the EXPOSITION
Is over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

SERIOUS POLITICAL mountaineering
which is considered conclusive shows that 'ile
abolition Of the anti-coalition parasrap" Vi
poIiticaI Associations law has produced serious
,,t,,ra be,ween the Emperor and the Government
and the Right and Conservative parties, VINO nov
acknowledges they were foiled In an a'teihpt ~ o''
Prince Hohenlohe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
LIVE TOPICS IN BERLIN.
Berlin, December Q.

Berlin, December D.
STATUS OF FOREIGN PoLICY.-Next Monaay
will be a great day in the Reichstag Inc puus 1
debate will open and Count Won Bulow VIII mar
a full presentation OF the present status OF ue,
many's foreign policy. lie will dwell partlcui"li y
on Samoa and the Transvaal ana VIII ii"t 80 Ill,
-. ~ btgb value he attaches 10 the fully
netohiisbed cordial understanding between "" IL
MANY the United States and Great bsi'a na,erf,,i
vii also show the absolute need OF po%egniau.
navy The Reichstag will give Count on buipw
dattering evidence OF its confidence. Inc ehsu'"e
debate Will be most interesting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

EFFECT OF PRESIDENTS MESSAGE-1t is
probably not too much to say that President NC
Kinley's Message will have a lasting e1ect III &C.
rnenting American German friendship. A pro-
nouncedlv cordial and amicable tone toward the
United States has become general in the German
press Count Won Bdow's frank words to The AS
ISOLATED Press the subject have been since sup
nlemented by similar utteranCes Wnlch ne mas
made TO several German papers the most re-
Inarkable being in the "Neueste NachTlehteln; IN
since Frederick the Great dwelt on blood aninlty
and reciprocity Of culture, SPOKE, In praise OF the
limited States attitude in settling the samoan
trouble In permitting cable laying and In the con-
clusion OF parcels post treaty congTatuiatihg the
two countries on the removal of the friction grow
ing out of the trouble with the insurance compa-
MES and expressed the hope that the remaining
commercial differences would be settled through
mutual goodwill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

NOVEL, INstTRANCE-The newspapers Of Fin
land have suffered so heavily financially owing
TO the censorship and suppression. that a con-
Germ has been formed entitled the Finland News
papers Press Censure Insurance COMPANY: !,
Guarantees an indemnity not exceeding 90 per cent
~ the loss of gross income incurred by suspen-
sion THE fee charged by this novel concern Is D
per cent of the gross income.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

FRENCH VITAL sTATIsTICS-French statistics
OF the last year show that the number OF deaths
has increased by 054. while the number OF births
has decreased nv Is ia striking confirmation 1t Is
pointed out OF the structures made on the nation
L., Zoiais latest book
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

ARCHIBALD FORBEs's HEALTH-Reports
have been current that Archibald Forbes Is dying
hut II is learned that they are unfounded me
celebrated war correspondent has been In poor
hoal,b during the last few years, but he Is no
Worse He is now living quietly in London with his
American wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

LEHMAN TO COACH CAMBRIDGE AGAIN
r. c. Lehman has again been CHOSEN u ooaon
Cambridge for the inter-varslty boat race. Asso-
oiotod with him will be H. Willis, who was at
Harvard with lehman. The latter says next
years viii probably occur on April g. ana he
does not contemplate another American trip
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-01
Madison.

Luther H. Edwards, well known bust
ness man of Madison, died at his home
Thursday evening, May 25th, at the age
of 90 years. His illness covered period
of several weeks He was a highly re-
spected citizen of the town and married
Miss Juliette knowlton of New Portland,
and three children were born to them
two sons and daughter, all of whom
survive him. He was a member of the
A. o. u. W. and l. o. G. T. The
funeral service was held in the F. B.
Church Saturday forenoon at 10 O'Clock,
Revs. Hayden, Mitchell and Longley
officiating. A large number were present
The second annual meeting of the
Madison Spiritual Association will be
held at Hayden Lake, Saturday and Sun
day, June 3 and 4.
1t is reported that Madison is to have
another hotel and that Cephas Hilton,
the former proprietor OF the Weston
House, will take charge of it. The site
will be on the hill near where the pulp
mill tower was erected, and it is said that
the house will cost about $4,000
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-01

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