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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
FANNING'S TRIAL.
1t Occupies the Day in District
Court.
The Testimony For the State Dees Not
Differ From That Given in Munich. ri
pal Court. aai in4 D,7D

The trial of Frank Tanning on the
charge of robbery in the first degree took
up Wednesday in the district court.
The state is represented by County At
torney Hughes, and the interests of the
defendant are being looked after by S
B. Wilson. '"'
A jury was drawn yesterday after
noon, as follows: A. L. Daily, Richard
Williams, Edgar Treanor, Geo. Gray,
A. label, 9. w. Marks, T. F. Giule,
Herbert Bruels, J. Schweickert. ii. E s.
Britt, Cooley Root. N. P. Award Jr. 20
The greater part of today has been
taken up with the testimony of the
states witnesses. who are numerous.
VIM. M. Preston, sthe old, gentleman
who was assaulted and robbed, was plac-
ed on the stand first. He told his story
just as he told it Tin the municipal
court. He could not say whether or
not Tanning was was along when he,
and VIM. Wagner walked toward the,
old Omaha depot grounds on the eve
ming in question. None of his testi-
mony bore strongly against Tanning,
and it was evidence of other witnesses
that the state relied upon to prove it's
case.
The other witnesses examined by the
state up to the noon recess were
Alexander Peterson, John H. Crayer,
Patrick Kelly, Ferdinand Kieffey Mrs.
Mary Klein, Arthur Williams, Arthur:
PARDON, Albert Work, James Kelly,
Henry Kruse, Mic Thilgen, Albert and
Henry Wagner. This afternoon, Wal,
ter Daniels was the first witness on tie
stand, and was followed by several
other witnesses for the state. Albert
and Henry Wagner are brothers of
VIM, Wagner, who is indicted with
Tanning. Their testimony was in re-
gard to certain statements claimed to
have been made to them by Tanning.
The state believes that it has
made out a strong case against
Tanning, without the testimony
of VIM. Wagner, and it was
not the intention to place the
latter upon the stand. The defense
will probably be an attempt to prove
an alibi, and it claims to be able to
make as good showing as the state
has
AS County Attorney Hughes must
necessarily be absent tomorrow, an
attempt will be made to complete the
trial this afternoon, or else an adjourn
ment may be taken. No more criminal
cases are apt to be tried for several
days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
Haight'S Excursions.

Regular excursions to Houston,
Texas, on November 21st, December
5th and December 10th. These excur-
sions are for home, health and pleasure
seekers. Only $50. % from Winnebago
City. Minnesota, to Houston, Texas,
and return. This ticket gives you a
twenty-th days outing. For par
ticulars call on or address
w. q. HAIGHT.
Winnebago City, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.

When the calendar was called in
the municipal court Wednesday the
following cases were disposed Of;
Mankato Cooperative Creamery Co.
vs.. F. Karmuth, order for judgment.
Clifford L. Benedict Us. Ernest
Herring, settled and dismissed.
E. C. Herring VS.. f. A. Colby,
settled and dismissed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

1t might not seem entirely am
biguous to sugge st to Public Examiner
Pope that bis repeattd explanations
anent that five hundred dollar
library fund do not have any impress
sion upon the public mind as to who
the guilty party is. Gen. Pope occu-
pies position where "silence" would
be golden"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

anime the balance Of u6provement of
Silver ravine road, city or Mankato,
have filed their report and said report
has been accepted by this board. be it
Resolved, That the sum of 1920 90, or
balance of appropriation made July
10th and Sept End, 1897, to the city Of
Mankato, be paid from the county road
and bridge fund
Com. Borchert offered the following
motion, which was unanimously
carried. @
Moved, That a transfer Of S2.63S %
be made from the county revenue fund
to Ditch Fund No. 2 as provided by
chapter 1909, statutes 1894.
On motion of Com. Paddock the fol-
lowing bills were allowed, asfollows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

On motion of Com Borchert board
adjourned to 9 a. m. November 3rd, A.
D., 1899.
Friday, November 3rd, 1899.
Board of county commissioners of
Blue Earth county. MINI. convened
pursuant to adjournment and was
called to order by the chairman.
Members present Chas. Graf, chm.
R. S. Hughes, w. w. Paddock. B. O..
Killmer and VIM. Rorchert.
Road petition of E. J. Hartwig and
others for the laying out of county
road sec. 10 and 10 town of Lincoln and
sec. and IS, town of Garden City was
considered. The committee filed their
report which is favorable to the laying
of said road and on motion of Com.
Hughes, petition was granted and
damages were awarded to the follow
ing parties, as follows:
VIM. w. Mobiles 1 a off the nw4 of
set. sec. 7-107-28, $50 90.
F. G. Robinson, off the net of sci.
sec. 7-1O7-2S, $4,000
I. j. Gardner, 2 a off the ST of set,
sec 7-101-28, $4,000.
E. II Mead, 2 off the ct of sw4, sec.
7-1O7-2s, $4,000 according to commits
sioners road order recorded on pages 8
to 10 of State and County Road record
No. 8.
Com. Killmer offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, An application of the
supervisors of the town of Shelby ask.
ing for an appropriation of $500 90 for
the grading and improving of county
road sec ~ and Is, town of Shelby and
sec. 7 and IS. town of Sterling, and be
it
Resolved, That the sum of 1900 90 is
hereby appropriated out of any money
available in the county treasury belong.
ing to the county road and bridge fund
to aid in the grading and otherwise i'm
proving a certain road sec 10 and IS,
town of Shelby and secs. and IS town
of Sterling. said appropriation is made
according to sec. 10, general laws of
1891.
On motion, the report of the public
examiner was laid over until next
meeting of this board.
On motion of Com. Hughes the chair
man was authorized to advertise for
wood at court house and Jail, said bids
to be opened at 2 p, m. Dec, 9Th, at a
meeting of this board.
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners Of Blue Earth county,
MINI.
Your committee appointed to ex-
anime the balance of improvement of
Silver ravine road, beg leave to submit
the following report: We find find the
work completed according to plans and
specifications and recommend the pay
ment of the balance of said appropria-
ton of $4,000 to the city of Mankato
at once.
Respectfully submitted,
R. S. HUGHES,
B. o. KILLMER,
VIM. BoRCHERT,
Committee.
On motion of Com. Paddock the
above report was unanimously ac-
copied.
Com. Paddock offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The committee appointed
by this board .Sert. 18th, 1890 to ,ex-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

On motion board ADJOURNED to m.
November End, 1899.
Thursday, November 2nd, 1899.
Board of county commissioners of
Blue Earth county, Mimi, convened pur-
suant to adjournment and was called to
order by the chairman.
Members present, Chas. Graf, chm,
r. s. Hughes, w. w. Paddock, B. O..
Killmer and VIM. Borchert.
Application of E. F. Wilson for re-
funding of 1898 taxes on structure on
lot s, block IA. Waite and Roelofson g
add. to city of Mankato, on an illegal
valuation added by the city board was
received and on motion said application
was approved and ordered sent to the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

The board of audit are in receipt Of a
proposal from the Amboy State bank,
by F. N. Ware, vice president, asking
to be re-designated as depository of
some of the funds of Blue Earth
county, subject to all requirements
governing deposits, pursuant to the
statutes of the state of Minnesota, ex-
cept to interest.
The Amboy State bank, formally
Bank of Amboy. was on June 4th, 1898
designated as depository, said Bank
of Amboy, on July LIST, 1899, changed
from private bank to state bank. The
board of audit deeming it advisable to
re-designate and on this End day of
October, A. D., 1899, did designate said
Amboy State bank as depository of
the funds of Blue Earth county, not to
exceed SO, 100000 at any one time.
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 make deposits until the board of
audit should deem it best to make a
change.
That the foregoing shall remain in
force and effect until further notice by
this board.
The said;Amboy State bank has this
day filed their bond.as depository and
the board of audit have received and
accepted said bond.
Mankato, Mimi, October End, A. D.,
1899.
P. A. GUNDERS, County Auditor,
STEPHEN THORNE, Clerk of Court,
CHAs. GRAF, Chm. Board of CON-,
County of Blue Earth, State of MINI.
On motion Com. Killmer, the above
report of board of audit was unani.
mouslY adopted.
Com. Hughes offered the following
motion, which was unanimously
carried.
Moved that the bond of Marston,
Larson & Davis, bankers of Lake
Crystal with S. Lamm, W. J. Busch,
L. s. Lamm. John Klein and Geo. P.
Hoerr as sureties, be approved.
Com, Killmer offered the following
motion, which was unanimously
carried.
Moved that the bond of DaYid Secor,
president of the Amboy State bank, at
Amboy, Mimi, with Andrew Moffatt,
Horace E. Sager, VIM. Ellis, George
Secrest and John A. McLain as sure
ties, be approved.
On motion the following bills were
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

In the case of the Citizens bank of
Mortified We Chas. A. Swanson, which
was tried yesterday, the jury returned
a verdict for the plaintiff for 1888. ".
A stay of thirty days was granted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
On motion the following bills were

On motion, board adjourned sine die.
The Board of County Commissioners
of Blue Earth County, MINI,
CHAS. GRAF,
Chairman.
Attest
P. A. GUNDERS, County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Of the Board of County Commits
sioners of Blue Earth County,
Minnesota. -
Office of County Auditor.
Blue Earth County, Minnesota,
Special Session.

Mankato, Mimi, November 1st, 1899.
Board of county commissioners of
Blue Earth county, MINI convened
pursuant to a call by a majority of the
board according to law, and was called
to order by the chairman.
Members present, Chas Graf, chm {,
w. w. Paddock, B. o. Killmer and
VIM. Borchert.
On motion, minutes of September
meeting was approved. 49,
The board of audit submitted the
following report: .-.--.- ..
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota.
Gentlemen: The board of audit
would most respectfully report that
they have this day examined the con-
dition of the county treasury and found
the treasurer as shown by the county
auditors books liable for the sum of
$50, 900.75, for which the treasurer ex-
hibits as follows:
First National bank deposit s. 1896. Sc
National Citizens bank deposit 7,41S.45
Mankato State bank deposit. 1898 SO
Vernon'Center bank deposit. 10000
Lake Crystal bank deposit. 1861
State Bank of Good Thunder 10
bank deposit ............... 521,25
Mapleton State bank. ...... $500
items. .... 1851. 81
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17
THE POPE MATTER.

P. A. GUNDERs, County Auditc
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

On motion of Com. Paddock the
above report was unanimously ac-
cepted.
Com. Paddock offered the following
resolution, which was unanimously
adopted
Whereas, The committee appointed
by this board .Sert. 18th, 1890 to ,ex-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-11-17

On motion of Com. Borchert board
adjourned to a. m. November 3rd, A
D., 1899.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-23
HOW CHINA WILL BLOCK
ITALY'S GAME.
San Nun Is to Be Made Free to All
the Nations Italy Not So Much
Inclined to Mix mo the Far
Eastern Question.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Rome cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says the
government has ordered three more
cruisers to get in readiness to proceed
to Chinese waters in connection with
the demand of Italy for Il concession
of San Nun, province of Cheh-liang.
NEW YORK, March lO.-The Her.
AIDS Washington correspondent sends
the following: Information has been
received by the State Department
showing that serious consideration is
being given by the Chinese Govern
ment to a proposition to make San
Nun free port. BY this action China
hopes to chellmate 1taly's plan for the
seizure of that port and the creation
of sphere of influence in its imme-
date vicinity.
Since China's refusal to cede the ter
ritory of Italy the Rome Government
has not pressed its demand and in it's
failure to act the authorities believe
they see evidence that Great Britain
and Japan have taken such measures
as to show Italy the inadvisability of
continuing her efforts to acquire
Chinese territory.
In throwing open San Nun to the
trade of the world China will take a
step which will be entirely satisfac-
tory to Great Britain and Japan and
pleasing to the United States.
Because of the important effect
which the granting of the Italian de-
mand would have had on the partition
of China, the United States authori
ties have been closely following the
developments in the Far East, and
they now appear to be satisfied that
in the face of the opposition of Great
Britain and Japan Italy's request will
not be granted. Italy did not make
this move without consultation with
the powers, and she had good reasons
TO believe that she would be support
ed by them, but it is now evident they
have considered their promise fulfilled
in supporting her claim with diploma
tic representations.
L was told today that the matter is
not being vigorously pressed by the
Italian Government, and it is not be-
lieved it will be.
No information has been cabled to
the State Department by Minister
Conger relative to the Niuchwang loan
crisis, because it apparently has had
no effect upon the affairs of this Gov
eminent. The newspaper reports
showing that it has been settled, how
ever, are accepted as true and both in
administration and diplomatic circles
AN easier feeling regarding the Far
Eastern situation is apparent.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-23

Attention is called to the benefits en-
joyed by subscribers to the PALAMA Co
groceries at little advance on San Fran
cisco prices, credit to subscribers to the
amount of shares held, profit OF the bust
ness returned to subscribers every months
probable increase III value of shares, with
liberal discount off monthly bills. And
because subscribers can either sell their
shares or rake groceries to their amount,
If yon want to Withdraw or go away.
Please consider the above and call or
address, Palama Cooperative Grocery Co.,
I'D, for share or for fur,he information,
Par value of shares $25, or $12 so only
being required to come subscriber.
Telephone 755, a20 II
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-03-23
AGREE WITH POPE LEo'S TEACH
INGS.
Paulist Fathers Say They Are In
Spirit With the Letter. - In a
Communication to Rome They
Declase That They Entirely Ac-
quiecce in HIS Views.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


NEW YORK, March 9.-The follow
ing official statement as to the action
of the Paulist fathers upon the pub
LEGATION of the recent letter of the
Pope on Americanism, which touched
upon the teachings of the late Father
Hecker, the founder of the col,grega-
ton of missionary priests of st. Paul
the Apostle, as Interpreted in Able
Klein's French translation of his life,
was issued today:
las soon as the Pope's letter to Car
dinal Gibbons had been published in
the daily papers the Paulist fathers
sent telegram to Cardinal Rampolla
assuring him that they entirely ac-
guessed in the teachings of the holy
father and that they would shortly
send letter expressing this more full
ly. This was Immediately prepared
and sent. 1t makes a detailed state
ment of the absolute obedience of the
Paulist fathers to sthe letter and spirit
OF the Pope's teachings, quoting their
rule as to the thorough spirit of obe-
dlence and loyalty to Rome prescribed
for the fathers.
when a new edition of the Life of
Father Hecker' is prepared it will EN-
phasize the Pope's teaching and con-
iorm to his judgment in every re-
spect."
None of the members OF the Paulist
immunity would give amy further
details concerning the letter sent to
the Pope, pre- ferring that any further
publication regarding it should be
made from Rome. Following is copy
of the cabIegram referred to above,
which was sent TO Cardinal Rampolla
immediately upon the publication OF
the Pope's encyclical by the Rev.
George Des,hon, superior general:
The Pa ulist fathers are about TO
dispatch letter Of adherence; fully
embrace the teachin gs of Leo Kill" g
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-26
FITZGERALD--GANNON.

Seldom have the people of this city
seen such beautiful wedding as that
atthe st Francis Catholic church Wed
nesday at early morn, when Miss
Margaret Gertrude Cannon became
the bride of Mr.. John Fitzgerald. The
bridal party arrived at the church
promptly at the appointed time-S:30
and proct eded up the aisle, the two
ushers, Mr.. John Ellwood, of West
Virginia, and Mr.. Michael Dore lead
ing, followed by the maid of honor,
Miss Mable Pauline Fitzgerald, of Roa-
noke. whose gown was of white organ
die over white taffeta silk, and white
chiffon-trimmed hat. She carried pink
carnations. Next came the bride on
! the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr.
! George }. johnson. She wore a trav-
cling costume of tan broadcloth trim
med in brown velvet, and carried brides
roses. AT the altar she was met by
the groom, who was accompanied by
his best man, Mr.. Martin 7. Bergin.
After the marriage service, which was
performed by Father McVerry, assist
ed by Father Lynch, of Roonoke, a
nuptial mass was held, during which
time lovely music was discOursed by
the choir.
AS soon as the marriage ceremonies
were over, the bridal party were
driven to the Eakleton Hotel. where a
most delightful wedding breakfast was
served. During the interims tele-
grams and letters of congratulation to
the bride and groom were read by Mr..
Bergin. The extensive table was
tastefully decorated with carnations,
American Beauty and La France
roses.
After the courses, souvenir boxes
containing BRIDES cake were handed
around. Those who partook of the
bounteous feast were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Mr.
and Mrs. George J. johnson, Mrs. Mar.
tin Devine, of Scranton, Pa. Mr.. and
Mrs. george P. Espenshied, MI. and
Mrs. Patrick Erwin, Misses Mabela and
Nora Fitzgerald, of Roanoke; MI. Mar
tin 7. Bergin, Miss Elizabeth John
son, Messrs. Michael Kavanaugh, Of
Roanoke; John Ellwood, of Bramwell
w. Va, and Michael Dore.
The bride, who is lovely brunette
is native of Scranton, Pa. For the
last year she has made her home in this
city, having resided at the residence Of
her uncle, Mr.. James Cannon, OF
| North Augusta street, and while here
she has made many friends.
The groom, as is well known, is {
native of this city, but now lives in
Max Meadows. where he is the genera
superintendent of the rolling mills de
partment of the Consolidated Coal
Iron and Land Company.
They left on the los train for tril
to different Northern cities and aftel
FEBRUARY 1st, will make their home il
Max Meadows.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-26
DR.. Holt Appointed.

Governor Tyler has appointed DR.. M.
c. Holt, of Surry county, father of
Capt. H. w. Holt, of this city, a mem
Der of the Board of Visitors of the
University of Virginia, to succeed
Senator William 3. McIlwaine, who
recently resigned.
DR.. Holt is about IS years of age.
and is more or less known all over
Virginia, and has a specially wide yjac.
uuaintance in the Southside. He is a
man of wide culture, polished man
ners, and is very attractive speaker.
FL is physician and farmer, and also
a Democratic political workerof recog-
nzed energy and ability, though be
has recently taken little part in poll
tics. He is well known to the Demo
cratic politicians of the State, having
for years been prominent figure at
State conventions The appointment
of Dr. Holt will meet with approval
throughout the entire State
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-01-26
Resolutions of Respect.

At a meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Young Mems Christian
Association of this city on the 18th day
of January, 1899, the following action
was taken:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heav-
emily Father to remove from our midst
by death our much loved brother and
co-laborer, Major Jed Hotchkiss,
Resolved, First, That in the death
of this true man and coadjutor we real
lie that our association loses from its
ranks most valued comrade who has
been a constant friend and earnest
helper since it's organization.
Second, That while we deeply de-
plore the loss of one who has always
been SO loyal, so true, and SO ready to
assist in all good words and works, .
yet we bow in humble submission to
Him who directs all things well. and
say, mot my will, but Thine, be
done.'7
Third, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the associa
ton, copy be sent to the afflicted
family and also published in the city
papers.
VIM. A. BOWLES,
President.
TAYLOR MCCOY,
Recording Secretary.