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CENTRALIA SOCIETY.

CENTRALIA, Dec. s.-Mr. and Mrs. I.
r swarthout, formerly of this city but
now residing IN Minneapolis. arrived in
the city Friday and remained a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. g. II. Manning and
daughter; Miss Lottie, departed Wednes-
Gay for astoria, Or, where they will re-
farewell reception was rendered them
at the Presbyterian church. about seven-
ty-five persons being present.
On Monday evening a birthday marty
was held az the home OF Mr.. NJ u Wood
IN honor Of that gentleman's hfty-ninth
Mrs Helen e Borst and daughter are
visiting In Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Il. williams of Port
land, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. III. J.
Miss Carrie Taylor has gone to Mime
sofa on visit to her parents
Mrs. -. G. Mullen. OF Riverside, Cal,
Cormiek.
Mr. T, C Rogers and Mr.. C. S. Rogers.
of Hartley. Iowa, are visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. ID, Caiderwood
Mira NJ. J, Pierson departed for the
East Tuesday, on an extended visit She
Intends visiting IA Kansas. Maryland and
MIR sidney Dunning and Mr.. Verne
Dunning have gone TO Aberdeen
MIR. Harry Swartw0od came over from
Tacoma this week 70 visit his parents
Miss flossie pierson was in the CITY
from bryad this week visiting her par
Mr.. NJ. L. Boyer was In Tacoma last
week
Hon r. w. Stocking was over from
Grand Mound last Monday.
On Wednesday evening the peRraa ~
Honor elected the following offfc RS ID
servo the ensuing term: chief o. honor
Letha T.. Banister. lady 81 honor Anna
Cafderwood; chief OF ceremonies C'a-rfs
Kerr recorder. NJ NJ Banister: recslvrr
Mary Turner; hnancter Teresa schorer,
usher. Alta Clayton. inside watch Ethel
niekereon outside watch, william No
lavish.
On Wednesday afternoon hties Eva Ma
marriage at The home ~ tho brides mar.
tuts IA fhls city. Rev. {. y Goode efn.
Glazing. number 81 guests witnessed
tho ccfcfa ny. After the wedding ne
happy young couple took the train Tor
Seattie
bat rs iwsroNiug.
The Athens Society gave a very meas
faE FregfAmme on Friday afternoon A
numhor ~ select rccigAttuns and readings
were given,
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EVERETT. Dec. s.--A very pleasant
evening was spent at the residence OF
Mrs c. w. Miley on Thursday. The lat
home" was given In honor of Mrs. r. A.
Roscoe, Of Victoria. h. c., who will
shortly move to this city. Mrs. Miley
was assisted by Mrs. Pendleton and Mrs.
Mead White. Miss Roscoe and Miss PEN
present were: Mrs, H.; II. Earnshaw.
Mrs. $. 4. BUGGY. Mrs. r. b: Pendleton,
Mrs. I. r. Pendleton, Mrs. J. II. Sheri-
dan. Mrs. ]. p. Caithness. Mrs. c. X
Green, Mrs. A. C. Macready Mrs. N
Porter, Mrs. r. l.. Hanna, Mrs. II. r.
Howard, Mrs. II. 8, Wright Mrs. f, t.
Rice. MRS. II. d. Cooley Mrs. J. w But
nm, Mrs. c, G. Mony: Mrs. NJ. e. Dnl.
Mrs. N. couglll. Mrs. W. A. oBar. Mrs.
y J. Shaw. Mis- w. O. Swalwetl Mrs
skinner, Mrs j. Burreil Mrs. c. A.
Mead. Mrs. NJ. BRIGHAM, Mrs j. T.
Bowen. Mrs. c. II. Gilmore. Mrs. j.
Ruoker. Mrs. |. p. sprague, Mrs, j. Par
kin, Mrs. J. c. Denny. Mrs. J. Mckinley,
Mrs II. Mitchell. Mrs. r. Volcauer
Mrs. Joe Cook gave pleasant pedro
party at her home on Pacific avenue
Wednesday evening Those present were
Miss Ethel Payne, Miss Emma Payne.
Miss Thrasher and Mr.. Harry Kennedy
Mr. Clarence Weller. Mr.. John Herman
and Mr.. Neis weborg.
ON Wednesday evening the Knights OF
Pythias elected officers for the ensuing
year. The Installation viii take place
football game will be played Sunday
afternoon between the home team and
The boys from Fsirhaven,
There was a quiet wedding at the hnma
81 Mr. and Mrs. J c. F1tchott On sat
urday evening. The contracting parties
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LA CONNER SOCIETY,

LA CONNER. Dec. S-Miss May Boyle.
OF Seattle, spent a number of days in
town last week as the guest of Miss Edna
Dwelley.
Mrs, d G.. Wakefield is visiting rela-
tives In Seattle.
Miss Hattie Dayton returned to Seattle
the latter part of last week. to remain
Mr.. ]. J. Miller. who has been spend
ing a few weeks with relatives, returned
70 his. home in Sherwood. o.. the fore
Mr.. Samuel Cullom. the first pioneer Of
the Swinomish fats, but who has been
resident of California for the past thr-
teen years. is visiting old-time friends
Prof. D. A. Lyon. of the University Of
Washington, was guest at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Caches for a
Miss Hilda schricker, Miss Hilda Caches.
Miss Nellie Jennings. Mr.. Harry Caches.
Mr., William Jennings and Mr.. Charles
Washington, spent Thanksgiving at their
homes at this place, returning to the
university the fore part of the week.
Miss Margaretta Reyes, of Olympia. for
merly principal of the public schools at
this place, spent few days in town with
friends thu past week. returning Satur-
day.
Mr.. George II. Caches and Mr.. Leo Nc
Glinn visited their brothers In Seattle for
few days this week.
;. Miss Lena soules. Of Mount Vernon, Wis
tied her friend. Miss Edna Dwelley at
this place a few days this week
Mrs J. Il. Peck returned home from
Mount Vernon, where she had been VS.
iting her daughters for a number of days.
Mrs Glenn Northcott. of Mount Ver-
non. visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
j. p. Brewster for a few days.
Miss Clara Downey and Miss Pearl
Galliher, students of the state normal
school at Whatcom, spent Thanksgiving
with their parents
Mr.. J. D. Esary made trip to sesttle
the first of the week.
Mr. Charles Woodfield. of Edmonds, is
visiting his brother at this place.
Mr. j. ID. Coleman. OF Portland, and
Mr. J. w. Holman, of Seattle spent a
couple of days in town this week.
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SOCIETY ON BELLINGHAM BAY.

NEW wHATcoM. Dec. s--Mr and
Mrs. David Ireland have returned from
a six weeks visit IN Iowa. Trey were
accompanied home by Mrs. Barbara Ire
land, sister TO MIR. Ireland, who win spend
the winter in Whatcom.
Mrs $. NJ. Bruce was visiting in Seattle
this week.
Miss Margaret Hagreen and Mrs. w q.
Russell of whitehall Mich. are the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs, II. =. Richards.
Miss Florence Griffith gave sPot-
latch" to some university friends and 9TH
ers last week. Her guests were Miss Jes-
sic Allen. Miss Lillian knight, OF the
state university: Miss Ellen Allen of Au-
burn. Mr.. ~. *, Benson. Of Kent: Mr..
w H. Martin. ~ Snohomish Miss Mae
Goodman. of Blaine.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Brand left Tues
day for California to spend the winter.
Mrs. w. IL. Axtell returned Monday
evening from visit In Seattle.
Mr.. T. II. Sargent has returned from
New York.
The Young ladies' Of st James Guild
gave a pleasant dancing party al the
Guild hall In Fairhaven Tuesday even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Compton 81 Fair
haven. departed today for Tennessee.
where they viii visit relatives for time
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Thomson. OF the Mcculloch and Mrs.
Thomson.
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A meet Of the Hares and Hounds VIII
take place this afternoon. The hares VIII
start at 2.3o and the hounds at 2:i5. start
ard finish win be at the Golf Club house.
I: {.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Grove left SATURDAY
night for ST. Paul. where they VIII spend
the holidays with Mrs Groves parents.
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Miss Harriet Allen, OF Olympia, mas
been the guest of Mrs. C. NJ. Seeley at
the Rochester hotel this week
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Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Walker of Seattle
came over wednesday for the Alden-Woi-
bert wedding.
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Mrs. J. y. West and Mrs. J. NJ Keen
spent Tuesday in Seattle with Mrs. i. r.
Shepard.
4. I: I:
Mrs Frank Wrestling, OF Seattle, Is VS.
iting Mrs. w. w. Clifton.
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KENT SOCIETY NEWS.

KENT Dec. s-Mrs. Ed Whitemorc Is
visiting friends in town,
pr. J. Smell was n Seattle on Tue sainsd
friends last week.
The members OF the Catholic church
organized Sabbath school last sunday J.
morning in Society hall. Miss Netue
Cloudy IL the superintendent
Miss Richardson has returned from
visit to relatives In Hoouiam.
MISS Ruth Mylrote has returned 70 SEE
attic. after spending few das+sszw1th her
Mrs. A. T. Van De vanter is visiting
friends in town.
out Of town last week
Mr.. Jack McKueff. Of Puyallup. was in
town on Tuesday. $50,
in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Jesse Berlin. Of Auburn, was In
town Saturday.
Mr.. Charles Meredith, OF Clarks Lake
was in town Tuesday.
A pleasant party was given by Mr.
Leslie Titus at his home on Tuesday ev-
were present, and the evening was spent
in playing games. Refreshments were
served at a late hour.
A surprise party was siver On on W ssr,
In honor OF the birthday OF her little
daughter Mildred.
Mr. H. X Benson has returned from a
visit to New Whatcom.
Miss Elsie Hodges was visiting in Seat
tie Thursday.
sherifr Van De vanter has been in town
Miss Bessie Tucker has recovered from
her Illness.
Mr.. John Kraft. Of Seattle, spent last
Mr.. Jack Hixon, of Seattle. was visiting
his mother in Kent last Wednesday.
DR., +. A. Smith. OF Seattle, was in town
last Wednesday.
Mrs 4. N. Berlin. of Auburn. was visit
ing In town Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T.. Risedorph. OF Scat
tie. were visiting the family of their son
last week.
Mrs. Thomas Going and children are
visiting in Winlock with Mrs S. J. Cava~
naugh
Mr.. ]. NJ. Corp and family have moved
burn. gp
Mr.. A. NJ. Goldsbury has purchased the
Henry Ham ranch, near town.
Miss Nellie Hugg has returned from an
extended visit TO Seattle friends.
Mrs Godfrey Dietrich left last week for
Los Angeles, Cal.
nesday evening at the home or Mrs, A. J.
McFadgen, in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. A:
l.. Root. Refreshments were served and
the evening spent in the usual pleasant
The Ladies' Guild OF the Episcopal
church gave an oyster supper on Thurs
day evening In Merrill hall which had
been previously decorated very artist
cally.
Mrs. Hannah was visiting in the coun-
try last week.
Mr. Adam Jergensen has returned to-
Everett, after visit with friends in
Kent.
Mr. C. l., Campbell. of Pialchle. was in
town on Monday
Mr. Francis Longaker has returned to
Nashon college. after spending his
Thanksgiving vacation In Kent
MIR Robert Adams, OF Seattle, was WIS.,
iting friends in town one day last week.
Miss Hattie Dexter has returned from
snohomsh. where she attended the we'd
ding of her brother.
DIR. Shepherd. Of Seattle. was In Kent
on Monday.
A farmers institute viii be held In Kent
December IL and i3 when X Is expected
some able addresses viii he heard from
prominent farmers from different parts
OF the state.
Mrs Smith. of Port Townsend. has re-
turned home after a visit with friends In
town.
Miss Mary Lloyd Is visiting in piaichie
this week
Mr. w N Overlook was in Seattle dur
Ing the week
Mrs Owen Taylor Is slowly recovering
from her illneaS
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were Mr.. ]. c. McCheyne and Miss Grace
A. Fitchett. Rev. W. G. Jones ofttci-
ated.
of this city is trying 10 arrange with
Mr.. Fred b. Smith. the international
secretary OF the Young Mems Christian
Association. for talk to be given at the
ing.
Preparations are being made for tho
charity ball to be given at Fraternal
hall on Wednesday evening, December
IL. the proceeds to go toward Calves
ton relief fund.
lodge of the Order of lForesters was
organized on Monday evening, with
sixty-five charter members, One hum
dred visiting brethren from Snohomish
and Ballard were in attendance.
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progressions. first prize. Mrs T. J. An
ders; second, Mrs. j. r. Mitchell. Fer
gentlemen's progressions. first prize, f.
G. Deckebach; second. J. r. Mitchell
Mr.. and Mrs C. A Billings, on ihurs-
day. evening, at their home on Tenth
street, entertained a number OF their
friends at progressive euchre. A most
delightful evening was the result. Prizes
were won as follows: Ladies lone hands,
Mrs Hugh Ross. ladies' progressfons.
Mrs. Ga. f.. Filley: gentlemen's lone
hands. s. a. Madge; gentlemen's pro-
gressions Mr.. NJ Hake.
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Ths Mary Ball chapter OF the d. A. r.
ne'd a meeting Thursday afternoon az
appoin; delegate 70 the continental con.
Eress which meets In Washington. ID. q.
" February Mrs. A. @. Foster ana Mrs
w. cushman were elected delegates
ana Mrs Summons the alternate. The
chapter Will givs Christmas entertain
mont tho 18th OF this nlnnth
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Browning class TO study the poems
OF Robert Browning has been formed
which viii meet once a week with Mrs
Alfred w. Martin, The members az Inc
class are Miss kershaw, Miss Hewitt.
Miss Munaon Miss Riggs. Miss Rowe
Miss GriEgs, Miss Ingersoli Miss Elyira
insersoil and Miss Toihrooka.
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ATHLETICS And MUSIC.
SCHOOL STUDENTS
GIVE A FINE PROGRAMME

A programme of interest and diversity
was given last evening in the gym
nasiun of the Agricultural school at ST.
Anthony Park. The programme was
given up to athletic and musical num-
ber5 contributed by the students OF the
several departments, notably the ladies
who had a prominent part.
The gymnasium was we'll crowded with
friends and relatives of the young men
and women to the number of several
hundred. The school band gave the first
number followed by calesthenic exercises
by score of young women under the
direction of Miss Louise G. Aiehle The
young men next exhibited their prowess
in vaulting buck exercise, led by w.
Hunt. The class next gave a clever per-
Torrance on the rings conducted by W.
Holmquist M. Attz directed some diff
ficult feats on the parallel bars, after
which Mr. A. c.. Koerner executed a
piano solo. The Mandolin club enter.
tanned the audience ten minutes, and the
athletic work was renewed. Russell Iig-
gett made the punching bag look like
thirty cents and kept up a lively tatto
for a few minutes. introducing some we'll
executed movements. w. Newton gave
a drum SOLO Slack wire walking by
Arthur Price well merited the hearty
encore he received. The athletic part OF
the programme was directly under the
management of E. w. Mayhood, director
of the gymnasium.
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WILL MEET AT CAPITOL
ANNUAL SESSION GRAND LODGE OF
MINNESOTA, A. o. U. w.

The twentythird annual session of the
grand lodge of Minnesota, A. 0. U. W..
VIII conVene)tn the hall of the house at
the capitol. Tuesday, March q. The sas-
sion will lastthree days, and will be at
tended by ever 400, delegates from the 80
lodges in the state. During the past year
the order has INCREASED its membership
over 1000, thS increase being due largely
to the premiums Offered by the grand
lodge for the-iodge taking in the largest
number of new members, and also an
individual premium for the member Sc
curing the largest number of new mem
bers.
The present grand officers are: J. VI.
Diment, of Owatonna, grand mas or
workman; Olof Olson, of Wil%nar, grand
recorder and ]. j. McCardy, of st. Paul,
grand receiver. 1t is expected Grand Mas
ter Workman Diment will be reelected,
but, In the event of his refusing to serve
longer, A. 7. Stebbins, of Rochester, at
present chairman of the finance commit
tee, will probably be chosen. The Mer-
chants, hotel hasebeen selected as head
quarters during the convention. The aux
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HANDED OVER HIS CASH
MASKED FO0TPAD MAKES A
TOUCH ON MIR. SIMONS.

He had big revolver, and wore long
black mask. so when he poked the pistol
in T. NJ. Simons' face and glared with
blazing eyes through the holes in the
mask. while ordering Mr.. Simons. with
sulphurous language, to hand over his
cash, the frightened citizen readily COM
piled In so far as quietly submitting to-
the highwayman's search. The stirring
scene took place at st. Adams street and
kenwood Terrace, shortly after Z o'clock
last evening. There were no policemen
about, despite the early hour, nor any
one else to Interfere, so, after appropriat
ing 81, knife and a bunch of keys, the
highwayman disappeared with his booty.
The hold-up was daring piece of work,
committed so early in the evening, and in
a neighborhood where residents are con-
stantly going to and from the cars, TAX
ing place in the vicinity where several
weeks ago two women were brutally as
saulted and robbed, and not far from
Lawton steps, where Edward Constans
was held up by lone highwayman. MIR.
Simons lives at 449 Carroll street. He
was on the way to visit the home of =.
P. Smith, $50 Osceola street. AS he reach
ed the corner of Kenwood Place and st.
Adams street, the highwayman sprang
from behind a tree and ordered him to
throw up his hands The fOOtpad looked
like q desperate man, poorly clad, OF
short. heavy stature, and spoke with de-
termination as he showed the revolver I'M
comfortably close to Mr.. SimOns head.
His face was entirely hidden by black
mask, adding to his feroclous appearance.
Seeing resistance useless against the odds,
Mr.. SimOns submitted to be searched.
The highwayman went through his pock-
cts like one versed in the tanning pro-
cess, winding up with string Of curses
at finding so little booty With the re-
volver on a level with Mr. Simons head,
the robber ordered him to proceed On his
way, and watched him until the 1nterven-
ing distance gave ample opportunity to
escape. The robbery was reported to the
police. Capt. Hanft sent Detectives Daily
and Sweeney to investigate. Reinforced
by officers from the Rondo station, hunt
was instituted for the highwayman, but
no trace of him had been found at an
early hour this morning.
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Mondap's Attractions at
ST, Paul Retail Stores.

YIELD. SCTLICK s co. say these are
Reception Days. and that they make
Il visit to their store enjoyable The
main attractions are Rich New Silks.
Imported Wash Fabrics New I.aces, Tail
or Made Suits. Novelties in Dress Goods,
Wash Fabrics Fine White Goods and
Newest Pellicoats. The goods themselves
are a treat to see, and the prices make
Il easy for any one to buy.
CHUNEMAN & EVANS are proud of
their stock of New Silks, and quote prices
to win new customers. They also are
making special offerings among their
Dress Goods Wash Fabrics, Under Mus
Inns, Boys Clothing Shoes, Domestics,
Wall Paper. Drugs and Sundries, Milf
merry. DraperieS, and a long list # Base
ment Bargains.
MANNHEIMER BROS. announce the
strongest kind of Silk Story" that is
bound 90 win friends; they also quote
special opportunities on Dress Goods,
Tailor Made Suits Notions and Dress
Findings. Hosiery Linens, Laces, Gloves,
Wash Dress Goods Druggist Sundries
and Millinery.
GOLDEN RULE announce for Mon
day the beginning of their Great Easter
Sale OF Dress Goods, Under Musl4ns.
Silks. Imported and American Wash Fab
rics. New Spring Suits Linens. White
Goods. Shoes. Dress Findings, Drugs and
Sundries Cameras, Hosiery and Leather
Goods.
II STEIN * co. commence their cam
palgu on Spring Goods, and cut prices
throughout their store on new goods to
start the trade.
WALLBLOM FURNITURE AND CAR
PET co. suggest the advisa bilIty Of Look
ing over their spring selections, now that
the spring cleaning Is at hand, and offer
70 furnish estimates on the good and
useful kind of Observation-Disclosures that
they carry.
EUROPEAN HAIR PARLORS are in
Producing IA new preparation of their own
for restoring gray or faded hair to Its
original color
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FOulards.

These are the fashionable Silks Of
the season and deservedIy popular,
They're soft, non-crushable, strong,
long-wearing Silks. A splendid as
sortment is here.
Cheney Bros. F'oulards. Is cents
and 500.
Satin finish Foulards.
Printed Liberty Satins.
Persian Prints.
French Foulards.
All of these in three or four color
combinations and all in exclusive de-
signs. Some come only in single
dress lengths. Prices 500 and
Si.25.
New Foulards in the new shades of
gray, old rose, tan, French blue, hello,
green and Cardinal. Price 800
New Printed midas, full d inches
wide, exclusive designs. only 90
cents.
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AMERICAN HOUSE FURNISHING
co. begin their March advance sale this
week and give an irresistible list of
bargains for either cash or easy pay
mentS.
NORTH STAR HOUSEFURNISHIN
co. this week have furnished up a model
four-room fiat for $500 They also call
special attention to their line OF Baby
Carriages and Bicycles.
HOWARD, FARWELL & CO. have a
Chtckering piano that has only had
about two years use they offer very
cheap for either cash or on easy terms.
10
S. w. RAUDENBUSH speaks highly
about the Weber. Vose G Sons and
Shaw pianos.
ST. PAUL HOUSE FURNISHING co.
hold their spring opening Monday. and
as magnets offer a large variety OF
elegant new goods at cost and less.
YERXA says his store Is full OF table
supplies that are new and fresh, and at
prices that suit any purse.
MILTON DAIRY co. claims Star Brand
butter is the best there is, and guaran-
hours old when delivered.
NICOLL THE TAILOR has his stock
of new spring suitings complete and in
vites inspection.
PALACE CLOTHING HOUSE place on
sale their. new spring stock Monday
morning. A choice line of new top
coats and the new Stetson hats are
featured
A. H. SIMON will continue his auction
sale of jewelry, diamonds, cut glass, etc,
every afternoon and evening this week.
STANDARD HOUSE FURNISHING
co. offer a great variety of bargains
in the line Of furniture and house fur
nishings.
KENNEDY BROS. are exclusive agents
for the Columbia bicycles.
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BONGARD is In CANADA
SAID THAT THE MISSING TREAS
URER OF CARVER COUNTY
WANTS TO SET"TLE
COUNTY BOARD ASKED TO ACT

At It's Meeting, March 10, Ii Will Be
Asked to Consider "a Proposition
Looking Toward Making UD
the Shortage In the County Cash
-BOngnrd Has Property and
Wealthy Relatives and Friends.
AbscondIng County Treasurer Gerhard
Bongard, Of Carver county, wants to re-
turn. He Is reported to have been in
! communication with a certain Carver at
torney, who has arranged for a confer
ence with the board of county commits
sioners to be held March 10.
Mr.. Bongard has number of wealthy
and influential relatives in Carver coun-
ty, who, 1t Is said, have signified their
willingness to relieve the bondsmen from
further liability on the bond. An indict~
ment was found against Mr.. Bongard a
week ago, but there is tacit under
standing that If Mr.. Bongard returns
and his relatives make good their prom
Use to reimburse the county for the
amount short, that further prosecution
will be dropped.
Deputy Public Examiner Koerner was
seen at the state house yesterday and
stated to the u o e that he had no
doubt that the story was true, as he had
received 1t from several reliable quar-
ters. The story first came out through
a statement made by Mr.. Bongard's at
torney to the Norwood Times. 1t is said
that several of Mr.. Bongard's closest
relatives have received rambling letters
from Bongard since his disappearance and
1t was decided to make the amount good
If Mr.. Bongard would return and thus
save his family and friends the odium
and stigma that would necessarily fol-
low The bondsmen, however, are good
for the amount and the county will in no
event be the loser.
The tone of Mr.. BOngards letters are
indicative, 1t is said, Of an almost frantic
and deranged mind. If not bordering on
insanity. from the effect of his misfor-
tune and absence from his family. Mr..
Bongard owns a valuable farm in Car
yer county, which is mortgaged for
$1,000, but If 1t were sold he would him.
self be able to make good q large part
of the missing funds
1t is expected that settlement will be
effected at the meeting of the board
of county commissioners March 49, fol-
lowing which Mr.. Bongards return may
be expected. No one seems to know Of
Mr.. Bongards whereabouts, outside OF
those who have been in direct commune
| cation with him, but he is said to be in
Winnipeg.