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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
Another Old Settler Is Called; Came
Here in 1854.

Mrs. Frank Borgmeier of 600 North
Broad street passed away this morn
ing at 4:30 o'clock, as a result of a
paralytic stroke, which occurred at
$3.50 last night, and from which she
sank rapidly until the end. Mrs
Borgmeier was ill at the time of the
typhoid epidemic and since that time
has been in poor health. She was
born in Germany in 1928 and came
to America in lS4S, settling in St.
Charles, Mo. She was married in 1850
to Frank Borgmeier, and came to
Mankato in the winter of 1854, where
she settled on claim three miles
north of Mankato in Limetown. In
1896 she moved to this city, where she
has since lived. Mrs. Borgmeier was
a devout member of the st. Peter
and st. Paups Catholic church, OF
which she was one of the four last
survivors of the founders of the
church. She is survived by her hus.
band, Frank Borgmeier and four liv-
ing children, Mrs. John Janda, Mat
Liz" "iu hiiiP Doi SHcicl, VIII INt
in Limetown, and Miss Anna Borg.
meier, who lived with her parents
Mrs. Borgmeier has lost three chill.
dren, Mrs. Henry Schultz, and two in
infancy. She is also survived by six
teen grand children and twelve great
grand children. Mrs. Borgmeier was
a fond mother and parent, and an ar,
dent church worker, besides being
greatly interested in ali worthy OBJ
jects, and her death comes as great
loss to large family circle and to
many friends.
The funeral will take place on
Thursday morning at $40 o'clock at
the st. Peter and Paul's Catholic
church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
George H. Nettleton to Connect Will
the Union Central Life.

George H. Nettleton, son of Profes
sor G.. f. Nettleton, has taken the
local agency under Hitchcock & Learned
general agents, st. Paul, for thu
Union Central Life Insurance company
OF Cincinnati.
The Union Central has many policy
holders in Mankato and vicinity, al
of whom speak well of the company
1t is understood that its $67 100000
of assets are principally in first mort
cages on improved farms, bearing nigl
rates of interest, thus enabling the
management to pay as large dividend:
and to furnish life insurance at as
low cost as any American company
Mr.. Nettleton is a clever, energetic
and progressive young man. He i:
well-known in Mankato and ought tt
succeed in the insurance business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
Borrowers Attempt to Elect a New
Board of Directors.

Mankato Savings and Building as
ISOLATION held its annual meeting on
Saturday evening for the election of
officers and the following were reflect
ed: James Wilson, presidents George
Boynton, vice presidents George B.
Owen, treasurer; d. g. Willard, Sec
rotary; Thomas Hughes, attorney.
Directors: B. Frank Pay, Soren Mel
son, d. P. Young, Thomas Hughes,
Thomas A. Sherk, M. o. Sundt, j. B..
Ford, L. n. Holmes, T. r. Coughlan,
John R. Thomas, A. NJ. Smith.
Regarding the election of directors
there was a little contest started by
the borrowers, who would like to have
changed some of the directors in the
hope of getting lower rate of inter
est, but the plan fell through and the
same board of directors were reelected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10

The challenge is submitted" sale
Mr.. Schaub.
The challenge is admitted" sai(
County Attorney Plymat.
you are excused,' remarked the
court.
j. B. Ford was called, but was ex-
cused on account of his age, sixty-twc
years, by consent of the attorneys.
Henry Schallow, farmer of Me-
Pherson township, thought that he
could try the case fairly, and the de-
Tense had no challenge. Replying to
questions by the state, the juror said
that he had no scruples against cap
ital punishment, and had no opinion
He was excused peremptorily by the
state
Fred Baumbach of this city said
that he was away most of the sum-
mer and fall and mad read or heard
but little of the case and had formed
no opinion. The defense used its fif-
teenth peremptory challenge, and the
Juror was excused.
L lie ueIeHSe uSeu dnOUner Deronp-
tory challenge on Walter Daniels, who
said that he had no opinion as to the
guilt or innocence of tine defendant.
He had visited the Ledbeter farm with
\. III. Schroeder to look after the
crops, but not to get evidence for Mrs.
Ledbeter. He could not remember
whether he had even expressed an
opinion as to the guilt or innocence
of Smith
Walter Fowler of this city, formerly
in the navy, was challenged by the
defense for actual bias, and the state
admitted it.
Herman III. Born was challenged by
the defense for actual bias, and it
was admitted by the state.
Patrick Fl. Jordan was accepted as
the eleventh juror. The defense had
no challenge. Mr.. Jordan stated that
he had conscientious scruples against
capital punishment, but that they
would not preclude him from rendering
a verdict according to the evidence
At 3:45 the case was opened by
the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
William Schneider Must Pay the Pen
atty of Crime; Denies Guilt

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. For the muir
der of Frank Massapust, formerly of
New Ulm, in a lonely cabin twelve
miles west of Ashawa on the night of
Feb. s, 1908, William Schneider must
spend the remainder of his life in the
state penitentiary at Saltwater.
That was the sentence imposed yes
terday by Judge H. B. Dibell, in dis
trict court, the judge stating that on
account of exceptional circumstances
he would not impose the extreme PEN
atty.
Schneider protested his innocence
several times during his short state
ment in the court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
Funeral of Walter Murphy.

The funeral of Walter Murphy will
be held from st. Johns Catholic church
at nine o'clock Saturday morning. The
pallbearers will be selected from the
membership of the Knights of Column
bus. All members of the lodge are
requested to attend the funeral
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
Library Board Meeting.

The library board held its regular
meeting last night at which there was
good attendance. Only the routine
business was transacted in the approx
ing of bills and ATTENDING to library
lists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
Fred Becquette Excused.

Fred Becquette of this city testified
that he takes The Free Press and
other papers, and read and talked
about the case The defense chal-
lenged for actual bias, and Mr.. Bee
quette stated that he had formed an
opinion as to the guilt or innocence
of the defendant.
as it such an opinion as it would
take evidence to remover" asked Mr.
Schaub.
Evidence would rot change it," said
the juror.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10

from their work. During the strike all
the public buildings in the larger cities
railroad stations and train were guard.
ed by soldiers. No freight trains were
running, and many of the passenger
trains on various roads were at a
not in operation, yea, even the under
takers refused to bury the dead, and
the relatives of the deceased had to
dig the graves.
Although the working men did not
get the money of support from the
unions they had been promised and
were entitled to in times of a strike,
there was no suffering or want among
the working class as far as | was
able to find out. The suffering, if
there be any, will appear during this
winter, for the reason that many of
the old laborers were not taken back
to work, and many of the contracts
from Japan and Russia had to be
refused by the Swedish manufacturers
and, as / was told, were let to Ger
many and England. 1t stands to reason
that the employment will be deficient
and then the want come as natural
result.
While at Boras we drove two miles
out in the country to visit the parents
of John A. Carlson of North Mankato
They have fine home and farm, and
also two houses in town containing
seven flats.
From Boros we went to Gothen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-10
7HE SMITH TRIAL
Continued From Page Five.

died some years ago and was brother
of the late II. j. Ledbeter He was
in Seattle for ten months, returning
early in August. He read short
article on the Ledbeter ease in the
Seattle Times, and one article after
returning. He had heard and parti-
cipated in talk about the case at Lake
Crystal. The defense challenged for
actual bias, and the state admitted it,
and the Juror was excused.
William Henslein, retired farmer
from Amboy, was challenged by the
defense for actual bias, and the state
admitted il.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

Gen. Vandemach naturally refuses
to disclose the exact location Of the
ground. but declares that he has Sc
cured options on the property which
he can control until July l. which
gives him plenty of time for the iinal
negotiations.
The South African mining man has
in his possession now a specimen of
the material in which he declares dia-
monds of the first water are found.
1t appears to be a granite formation
and bears slight streak OF blue.
Gen. Vandemach expects to return
TO Pueblo Immediately after his con-
ference with the remainder Of his par
~ in Delhart and it is thought that
operations will start almost simultan-
eously with his arrival.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
C0NNlEY WILL AWAIT
TRIAL At April Term

J. J. Connelley. who was arrested
at Walsenburg about a month ago and
brought here and lodged in Jail on the
charge Of grand larceny, was arrigned
before Judge Bailey in district court
ou Tuesday and pleaded not guilty.
Connelley. 1t will be remembered.
came to Canon City last fall as the al
legged representative of an eastern pic
torial firm. He rented a camera from
William Babberger, the Main street
photographer, ostensibly for the pur-
pose of securing views in this locality
TO be used by his principals. The cam
era. which was valued at fifty dollars,
was carried away by Connelley and
the owner had him arrested and
thrown into jail as a result. There are
a number OF creditors OF the prisoner
here. and, II Is said. they will combine
with Mr. Babberger In his prosecution.
Judge Bailey on Tuesday fixed Con-
nelley's bond at three hundred dol
lars, in lefault Of which he was re-
manded to jail to await trial At the
April term Of the district court.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
SUPREME COURT CLEARS
BIG LUMBER DEALERS
Ed. Bisss and Other Big Lumber Men Cleared Sopreme
Court Of the United States of Criminal ChargeC1yde
c. Dawson Principal Attorney for Defendants.

than three years before the finding Of
the Indictments and that II there had
been a conspiracy it had not continued
beyond the transferring OF the proper
ty in question to the lumber company
and that the statute of limitations had
consequently barred criminal pro-
ceedings.
The trial court in Denver sustained
the demurrers of the defendants on
the grounds mentioned and dismissed
the indictments; an act which the su-
preme court has Just sustained The
opinion of the supreme court was
handed down by Justice White and 10
said to virtually hold that no viola
ton of the land laws have been COM
mitted by the defendants in entering
the lands in controversy.
The case for the defendants was
conducted by Clyde C. Dawson and
Chas. ]. Hughes, Jr., OF Denver, and
the mastery manner IN which it was
handled, both in the Federal court at
Denver and in the supreme court at
Washington reflects great credit upon
their legal learning and skill. They
have great reason to be proud Of the
victory they have just achieved.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

connecting their water pipes for
household and irrigation uses with
the main in its changed condition. The
justice of the complaint was SO palp-
able as to commend itself to the coun-
Gil and a new connection was ordered
made without cost to the petitioners.
Ordinance No. 1s, series OF 1908, re-
lating to the agreement between the
city and the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad concerning the right of way
for the new waterworks pipe line
through the Royal Gorge was read for
the second time and adopted without
change.
Alderman Okey called the attention
of the council to the report that a
beef animal had been killed by Den
cattle pens at Burnito, and, that, af-
ter taking off the hide. they had rolled
the carcass into the river. a gross
violation OF the city ordinances and
OF the laws OF the state which prohib-
its anybody from throwing carrion
into the river within fve miles OF the
municipal limits. The matter was re-
ported to the city marshal with in
structions to see that the carcass was
removed from the river At once and.
the guilty parties punished.
1t subsequently developed however.
that the CARCASS was not dumped into
the river, but lSft lying on the sand
some distance away from the water.
II was cremated this morning and the
bones buried deep in the earth by or
der OF the railr,ad company.
Water Superintendent Chas. W. Van
Patten stated dat the water pipe
along Main street from the intersec-
ton OF Second Rreet westward to the
site OF the peSposed reservoir above
Keniey's gardsns had been completed
and he was desirous of knowing
whether he would be required to make
an itemized report of the expense OF
the work. On motion Mr.. Van Patten
was instructed to make the report At
his earliest convenience.
The monthly reports of ofiicers
were read and placed on file as re-
quired by ordinance.
On motion the bills in the general
and water funds, and the waterworks
construction fund were accepted and
warrants ordered drawn upon the
treasury in payment OF the same.
On motion council adjourned to
meet Monday evening. January 1lth.
for the purpose Of receiving final es-
Inmates and closing up its responsible
ity in connection with the construc-
ton OF the concrete sidewalks in
Grading and Improvement District
No. S.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

Clyde C. Dawson is receiving
the congratulations OF his friends over
the signal triumph he won for his
clients in the alleged timber fraud
cases in the United States supreme
court which on Monday affirmed the
action of Judge r. E. Lewis Of the
Federal court at Denver in dismissing
the complaint, which was of a GRIM
inal nature; charging the defendants
with obtaining possession Of a large
amount OF timber land from the gov
eminent by fraudulent means.
The defendants in the proceedings
were Charles D. MPhee, John J. Nc
Ginnity. Edward NJ. Biggs, Alexander
T. Sullenberger and men prominent
in the financial and business life of
Colorado. In the trial of the case be-
fore Judge Lewis attorneys for the
defendants asked that the indictments
of the grand jury be quashed on the
ground that no crime was committed
in the manner in which the lands in
question were obtained; that the gov
eminent had merely construed the
acts charged into crimes, without the
support Of the statute under which
the prosecution was brought; that the
acts charged were committed more
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
MANY VISITORS At
DReSSMAkIN6.P

The opening Tuesday afternoon and
evening of the new dressmaking par
lors, recently established by Miss
Grant and Mrs. Othus. In rooms IA.
Is and Is in the Burrage block. was
q very pleasant affair and was attead-
ed by about one hundred and twsAty-
ave ladies. Tho hours OF the reoep-
ton were from two to seven aAA the
large number Of visitors was very
gratifying in view Of the cold. Dis
agreeable character OF the Weather
Such an enterprise AZ the 90 just
lnaugurated BY Miss Grant - Mrs-
Othus has long besn needed hofe and
Is highly creditabls to those ID charge.
1t win certainly be . great oonven-
ience to the ladies OF Canoe City 10
have such an establishmsnt 1Drs anA
Il should Be- accorded ssaeeDas pub
iie patronage.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
DIAMOND FIELD that
WILL RIVAL KIMBERLY
FOUND IN COLORADO

Pueblo, Jan 6.-That diamond fields
such as rival the famous grounds at
Kimberly. South Africa. exist in Colo
rado, and within one hundred miles
of Pueblo, is the claim of Gen. George
vandemach, hero of the Boer war
and a survivor of the battle of The
Three Kopjes.
Gen. Vandemach has been in the
United States for several months fol-
lowing his vocation of mining ensi-
neer and diamond expert, and in his
opinion the borders of Colorado en-
close riches in diamond deposits
which will astound the entire world.
He arrived in Pueblo yesterday
morning from the west where he has
been carrying on his Investigations
for some time and is registered at the
Southern hotel. He leaves this after
noon for Dalhart, Texas. where
wealthy countrymen are interested
with him In the exploitation of dia-
mond mines throughout the world.
In Gen. vandemachs opinion the
earth formations and the peculiar
brand of quarts which he has located
In Colorado's mountains are indicative
Of stones, the like of which the world
has yet to zee and Il is his opinion
that the products OF the undeveloped
neld will rival the crown jewels of
Europe for color and composition.
The stratum which he has uncover
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
$500, 900 VOTED FOR
THE STRICKEN OF ITALY :
BY U. S.sCONCRESS

Washington, Jan. 6.-Bountiful pro-
visions for the earthquake sufferers
OF Italy was made by Congress today
by unamious vote. Vigorous hand
clapping greeted bill in the house
carrying an appropriation of 100000
which passed Immediately after the
receipt in both houses of message
from President Roosevelt calling at
tention TO the calamity.
The presidents signature was not
fixed to the bill tonight, as it did not
reach him, neither Vice President
Fairbanks, nor Speaker Cannon hav-
ing signed it. President Roosevelt
will sign the bill tomorrow.
Only the fact that Congress was
adjourned for the holiday recess when
the earthquake occurred prevented
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

earlier action, although BY the presi-
dents direction and with confdencs
Of congressional approval. supplies
aboard the naval ships Celtic and
Culgoa, intended for the battle ship
fleets were diverted and ordered de-
livered as quickly as possible to the
scene of the want.
No such generous help every was
extended to a stricken people by this
government before.
Because Of the belief of the prime
minister Of Italy that the United
States fleet Of battle ships will srrive
at the scene Of disaster too late to
be OF great assistance, conferences
are being held to rearrange its sailing
program. as it was determined that
the fleets visit to several Italian porte
for gala days would be illtimed.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

Glenwood Springs, Jan. S.-John
Redd. . barber from Shoshone. was
seriously injured in q runaway acci-
dent heIe yesterday afternoon. He
vas on his way to the county hospital
to visit . friend. The runaway occur
red when he was within . few hum
dred yards OF the hospital and he was
givcn . cot BY tho side OF his friend
and win perhaps visit him about four
weeks. getting three broken ribs. .
dtslueatsd shpuldsr and crack In his
skall repaired.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07
Quickest weather Change IN Hissssy.

Quickest Weather Change IN Hlstssy.
Denver. Jan. 6.-One Of the quickest
changes In Colorado weather ever re-
corded occurred yesterday when be-
tween sos and $3.50 the thermome-
ter dropped 81 degrees. Between $50
and II Il dropped - degrees. and con-
tinued 70 fall during the remainder
Of the day. Last night II was bitter
cold with the indications that II viii
continue for some days.
Rspors from over the state show
the cold wave IL general east of the
range. II was coloder west Of the
range day before yesterday and yss-
terday, but today the Temperature 10
moderating ON the wastsrn slope.
Tie weather reports indicate that
today's cold wave win coatiAus 1ps at
least thres days.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

,.u,,.d ,ror, p,sh,o 18th q. conse-
,,.,, .dv,,,..os ,a~ ts,r,torv mada
nrod,ct,va nv tr,,pat,on. new enter-
nrises with their resultant Advantages
n our neon,e
All n, ,he.a tb,nps will add 10 the
Growth n, the community and ac-
ce,er,te us energies The outlook for
the canon CITY district ia roseate with
hon. .nd M ,rnrod,uar, .bou,d he
nlaced in the wav of nrorress The
now waterworks svs.em will render
c,,o, c,tx mar. ,,,-.c,iv. IN visit-
~. hv .,ro-dir, 10 all IN ia ;nhah-
,,,,,. aud .,o tho s,ranpar within its
..,.s. .ororo,s srnnIv or pure
-. .,., TO- .-;,L,,. .,a d,u,ast,c
nr,noe.. RI. .5d land. IN he re-
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D.u ..,,,, On, ,,-,.,,,o, .n-
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,~.,..,. ~. anna, NJ p,h... pe.k
yo..n,,. or IN. y.,,ox.,oos National
park ,nd pronounce, nv sone tn be
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Tho hep.sts a, the nronosed oIec-
,ric line unop which "a forcs Of men
.rs NOW n, xo,k ,o Canon Ci,v can-
not h. oxs,.s,tma,ed even bv the
mos, on,In,s,;c II ia confidently he
,,.xss Tim, II will he ,be means of
dopb,inr IT'S wealth and popula;ion
within ,bs next fur or Ave wears
Certainly I, will heIp Canon CITY
NOR. than anv o,her min, along i,s
course saw. only Pueblo whore the
genera, os,ce. ar. located
Du,inv tho ve.r ,,s, c,ossd Canon
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1909-01-07

be received with general satisfaction.
In his new enterprise Mr.. johnson
will have the best wishes OF the COM
munity for his success.