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The age-herald., 1900-01-07
STATE OFFICERS
 ARE IN TROUBLE
Sensational Indictments Found
 in Michigan.
MOST FRAGRANT OFFENSES
Officials Are Charged With Accepting Offering and Soliciting Bribes- Chairman Of Republican Com
 mittee is Among the List

Lansing, Mich, January 6.-Tne Ingham county grand jury, which has created a series of sensations by bringing bills of indictment Charging state officers with fragrant criminal offenses, adjusted today the term of office of Circuit Judge Per son. who summoned the jury, having ex- p3red The jury stated in their final report to the court that the entire session had been devoted to investigation of state and legislative departments; that certain off, lenders against the law had been discov- cred and indictments found and that other misdemeanors partially examined into have not been fully investigated for the reason that to have done so would have required the abandonment of the cases in hand. The following are the persons who have been indicted and the offenses alleged:
 Edgar J. Adams speaker of the house of representatives, two indictments for brib- cry.
 William A. French, state land commits sioner, offering bribes.
 Charles H. Pratt agent for a law book concern, offering bribes.
 Representative D. J. Judson Hammond of Pontiac, soliciting brfbes.
 Fred A. Maynard, ex-attorney general. misdemeanor in retaining portion of his chief clerks salary.
 Will L. White, state quartermaster gen. eral; Colonel Harold A. Smith, assistant quartermaster; Arthur F. Marsh, adjutant general and chairman of the republican state central committee, and Eli R. Sutton. regent of the University of Michigan and member of Governor Pingree's military stan, charged with alleged fraud and em- Dezzlement- in connection with sale and alleged re-purchase of military supplies
 One or more persons besides Sutton were indicted today, but their names are sup- pressed until after arraignment
 All the others have appeared for arraign ment excepting General White. who has disappeared.
 All the military men indicted were ap- pointees of Governor Pingree, but it is re- sarded as settled that the governor had no Knowledge of the charges As indi- eating that further investigation wiIl-be made by a new grand jury Judge Weist. successor to Judge Perkins, in dischargine the grand jury, said: "A coward has no business on the bench. A high dutv de volved upon Judge Person. who called tbe Jury. He met it. A thigsl duty devolyad upon you You have met 1t, A hie4b dutv devolves upon me. To the best of my. ability l shall meet it. With tbe matfar or expense l have nothing to do. If has not been entertained by the court and win not be for moment' ~
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
MISS MORRISON
 ENDS HER STORY
Plea of Temporary Insanity by
 the Defense.
SHARP CROSS-EXAMINATI0N
The Pretty Actress Became Slightly Confused Under Rapid Fire of Questions Many Dispositions
 as to Her Good Character

Chattanooga, Tenn, January 6.-The hearing in the Julia Morrison case was re- stunned this morning, Miss Morrison being on the stand for cross-examination. The witness reiterated her statements as to the vile names applied to her by beiden lead- ing up to the tragedy.
 The letter written by her to Manager Harris, which recently appeared in the dispatches of the Associated Press. in which she said to Harris, "If you don't tel egraph this damn fellow Leiden to keep Iris mouth shut I will leave the company" was submitted to her. and she admitted having written it, But" said she, q wrote it at the>dictation of my husband.
 This letter, she said, was written on the train from Knoxville to Chattanooga on the day of the night the murder occurred.
 She further stated that she did not know where she was born, and that she had never seen her father and mother. and con- firmed her testimony of yesterday as to. her foster parents, whose names were Dale. She stated that her foster mot1er had tol1 her, and that her foster parents had got her (Ndiss Morrison) when baby in Kan. sas.
 The attorneys for>the state got the wit ness somewhat confused by asking her why she had not married her present husband. the second time immediately after learning her real name, instead cs waiting for sev- en years. She stated that for one rscson she had not tine money at the time, and "uhere were other reasons, she said.
 Did you not say yesterday asked the states attorney, ''that you had married your husband the second time immediately after your foster mother told you who you were?"
 "No," answered the witness promptly, 1T said I married him as soon as 1t was per . missible, the second time"
 The witness was then dismissed.
 Testified to Her Good Character
 The defense then introduced dispositions from prominent parties in various parts of the country where Miss Morrison had resided, testifying to her good character.
 Among the dispositions were those from N. P. Moss, president of the First National bank of Lafayette, La.; Mrs. T. A McDer- mott, St. Louis; Mrs. Sophia Stulzback. Patterson. N. J.; Margaret Arnsworts, 9o2i West Fortieth street, N Y.; William H. Morriss, manager of Asbury Park opera house, Asbury Park, N. J.; Charles c. Webster, Asbury, N. J.; Arthur Lands, Asbury Pork.
 Following this was series of dispositions from stage managers and opera house em- ployes on the route of the "Mr. Plaster of Paris company had taken before reaching Chattanooga, in which the deponents with one accord stated that Leden abused and continually insulted Miss Morrison in their presence and on many occasions.
 Miss Morrisson, in closing her testimony stated that wken a child she had been kicked on the head by a pony and that since that time she had been subject to headaches and had great trouble with her head. She further stated that she had been
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
THREE BOYS DROWNED.
sons of Prominent Families Fall
 Through the Ice.

Raleigh, N. C., January 6.-Today about noon at Hinton's Pond, eight miles north west of this city, three boys, sons of prom anent citizens, were drowned. They were:
 Mike Williamson, aged 15, son of B. P. Williamson, treasurer of Wake county.
 Edwin Lee, aged II, only son of MT. Clee Lee, prominent leaf tobacco dealer
 James Hinton, aged 15, only son of MT. Charles Hinton, formerly executive clerk of Governor Carr.
 The boys were schoolmates and devoted friends. They had planned to spend the day hunting on MT. Hinton's farm. They had gone only mile and half from the Hinton residence before they came to a pond known as Hinton's Pond, and main- tained for fishing purposes. This being frozen over, they placed their guns on the band and went out on the ice. But they had not gone far before it broke and all three went down together. Four hours later they were found, frozen and lifeless under the ice.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
RUSSIAN TROOPS ON BORDER
Prices Weakened on Account of Myste
 rious Movement.

London, January 6.-On the stock ex- change today prices were weak at the clos ing, partly due to stories of Russia mass ing troops on the frontier of Afghanistan.
 semi official explanation of these move ments comes today from St. Petersburg to the effect that they were merely to test the capacity of the Central Asian railroads to transport troops. The experiment, it is added, is regarded highly successful, as it proves that in case of necessity troops from the Caucasus can reach Kushka in eight days. The above explanation is hardly regarded as entirely satisfactory, but official circles discredit the idea that Russfa's present movements in any way threaten Afghanistan or India.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
GUERRA COMMITS SUICIDE.
Treas1rer of Cuban Junta Found Dead
 in His Room.

Phhadel4diia, Pa, January GA man supposed to be Benjamin Guerra, who was Urea Furer of tine Cuban junta in New York, was Found dead in the Lafayette hotel to- day He had committed suicide by taking laud anum
 When the chambermaid attempted to en- ter Guerra's room this evening the door was 1ofed on the inside, and entrance was forced. The suicide was found lying the bed, partly undresSed, with bottle of laudanum 8 :. d Ie yolver by his side.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
Capt. Warning elves Explanation

Washington, January 6.--Captain John G. Waring, Second infantry, who recently re- ported at Governors Island. after pro- longed and mysterious absence, has appar- ently given satisfactory explanation of his conduct as, according to orders issued by the war-department today, he Is to ap- pear before an examining board at Gov ernor's Island without delay for examina- tion as to his fitness for promotion.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
Turned to Death

oniontown, Pa, Jan. e.-Chares, Thomas ana Allen stott, sons of wm. stott, were cremated in their home today at Coal Run Summerset county. Their parents were with difficulty saved, and were severely burned. The young men, aged 19, 16 and Ii years respectively, came home from their work early this morning. They went to bed, leaving lamp burning, which explod
 ed about o'clock and set the building on fire.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
Meeting of Boer sympatbizers

St. Paul, Minn., January GA largely attended meeting of sympathizers with the Transvaal republic in the war in South Africa was held in this city tonight Gov ernor Lind and number of other promi- nent speakers were heard and strong res olutions in support of the Boers were adopted.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
British VIII RepIy Mondav

London, January 6-It Is stated tonight that the British note in reply to the repre- sentations of the United States on the sub- ject of the seizure of American goods by Great Britain will be given to Ambassador Choate on Monday.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07

told there was insanity in her family. Be- fore the court had adjourned .,e defense announced that its plea would ae tempor- ary Insanity, and on Monday expert testi- mony will be introduced to show that she was Subject to periods of mental alteration, espe -ially at times of great excitment.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
Lady Grey Deserted

Capetown, January GA dispatch from Herschel, Cape Colony. says that Lady Grey has been deserted by the Boers, whose families will go to the Orange Free State. The Boers, according to this dispatch, are constructing entrenchments between Lady Grey and Barkley, west.
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
Another yesseI seIxed

Durban, January 6.-The German steamer Herzog has been seized by British war ship and brought to this port
The age-herald., 1900-01-07
THE WEATHER.

PARTLY CLOUDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY. WITH LIGHT NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
FOUR SUICIDES A DAY.
One Man Dies Because He
Feared Becoming Insane.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Elmer O. Harz,
wealthy coal dealer residing at 5o4 Dear
born avenue, shot himself in the mouth,
dying instantly. A note written BY Mr.
Harz was found On a dresser stating
that he had decided to end his life rather
than live in the fear that he was going
insane
Mr. Harz was a member Of the Ger
mania club. the Covenant lodge, A. +. &
A NJ and the Chicago Turngeimeine. In
all four suicides. and an apparently sue
cessfuI attempt were recorded yesterday
George 4. Birch. SO years old, saloon
keeper. by earbolic acid; domestic troo-
bles-
fear of insanity.
hanging: had been feeble minded for
some time
Anton Stucken, shooting; first slightly
wounded his WIFE domestic trouble
The dying:
Anton Cajtchane. shooting; reason IN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
GRAVES ARE ROBBED.
Unknown Ghouls at Work in = Mich
igan Cemetery.

Kalamazoo Mich, Nov. 1z-Omcers
of this city were today supplied with de-
tails Of wholesale robbery of graves
in SpringbrOck cemetery a. lonely burial
place in Newaygo county. There had
not been 8 burial in the cemetery for
three weeks until yesterday, when the
sexton discovered the horrible work of
the unknown ghOulS-
Nine graves were despoiled and eight
of the bodies taken away. The ninth,
supposed to be that Of Mrs Henry
Knowles, was found in a thickset hedge
near BY, where it had evidently been
hastily thrown by the robbers. who re-
allied that they had made a mistake.
securing the wrong body.
The bodies taken were those Of per
SONS who had died recently and include
Mrs Charlotte EIdredge, aged 90 years.
and her daughter. Mildred. aged years
both OF whom died OF typhoid fever:
Charles James 50 years Of age; Henry
Houston, 40 years Of age Clarence Cole.
aged II, Mrs George Bailey. aged 50
years. and Don and BERTHE Creston, in
fantS.
Mrs Henry Knowles died about i've
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
MICHIGAN POTATOES SPOIL
Rains Cause q Loss to the Farmer
Approximating 81, 100000

St. Joseph, Mich, Nov. 17.-Martin ].
Knold says the main potato raising dis
tricts OF northern Michigan-the coun-
ties Of MontcalHn. Grand Traverse and
Lelanaw, centered, respectively, in the
cities OF GreenvilIe. Traverse City and
Suttoufs Ray-are extensively affected
with rot caused by the abundance OF
rain late this fall
He estimated that in the districts last
named fully Is per cent. Of the crop is
thus affected, but which. 50 far as the
marketable effect IS concerned, includes
the whole. Mr. Knold only purchased
few carloads Of potatoes in the Suttons
Bay district, where they were free from
rot It IS thought the loss to growers
will represent nearly 81, GOO. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
HOFFMAN's NEW PARTY.
Enterprise Nan Is Dissatisfied With
the Political Situation.

c. B. Hoffman. Of Enterprise recently
defeated for state senator in the district
composed Of Clay and Dickinson coun-
ties, wants new party organized The
first declaration in favor Of this new
party is made in a statement carefully
prepared and sent out by Mr. Hoffman,
from which the following IS an ex-
tract.
a positive programme is needed to
meet the demands OF a positive nation
and a progressive age The energy
which we waste in creating fabulous for
tunes for the favored few, which is
conquest, must be directed to the re-
denption, cultivation and improvement
Of our own national domain We have
arid lands 10 redeem canals and Ievees
70 construct, good roads to build, and
public improvements TO make on coast
ard inland
The money now used in paying SOL
dierS conducting war in foreign cOun-
tries or Ioungfng IN idleness at our forts
could be used TO pay this army of peace
until an honest system OF taxation
could be substituted for the present one
AN income and corporation tax by
which the rniIlfonaires would contribute
in proportion to their wealth to public
Improvement and the common welfare
would be equitable and would LIT the
burden from the shoulder OF the pro-
Queer and place il where it belongs
"A party which IS definitely pledged
to a definite programme Of this sort,
agreeing to employ at good wages and
at something for its public good every
one who wants work. VIII lead the ma
ton to a higher plane of civilization and
will bring mankind nearer to universal
brotherhood, to peace on earth and good
will toward men
such party viii repel every pluto
Graf no matter under what name he may
be rnasqueradiug; and will attract every
lover of his felloW-man- I believe the
time Is ripe for the formation OF such
party. What say your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
BRYANT NOT THE MAN.
Another Arrest For Burglary Comes
to Nothing.

to Nothing.
william Bryant and Mrs. Samuel
Frank were arrested last night on the
charge of burglary II was thought by
the officers that Bryant was implicated
in the burglary Of Mr.. Metzler's home
at s16 Clay street. The description given
the officers by the women who saw the
man enter the house on the afternoon
OF the burglary seemed TO 1T Bryant-and
there were other things which pointed
TO him as the guilty man. This morning
men they said that he was not the man
they saw and he was released
The arrest OF Bryant would have been
made several days ago. but the people
whose houses were burglartzed refused
to swear out warrant
There Is no question as to the charac-
tiers Of the people who have beer arrest
ed for the recent buTglaries, but it seeFrs
impossible to get enough evidence TO
hold them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
WILL 60 TO LEAVENWORTH
Topeka Committee Goes to Discuss
Exposition

The president Of the Kansas Semi
Centennial Exposition association re-
ceived an invitation for a party to at
tend the meeting Of the Commercial
club at Leavenworth on Tuesday, No
vember 27.
The committee which has been ap-
pointed to attend is composed Of Ed
ward Wilder, F D Coburn, John E
Frost. T. J. Anderson, L c. Beal, F. o.
Popenoe and H II. Philips. The mem
berS of the committee expect to ad-
vance the cause OF the exposition a
least in one vicinity when they attend
this meeting OF the Leavenworth Com
TnerciaI club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
"a visa Woman. p

The Grand Opera. House offers VIII
fred CIarke's success "A Wise Woman -
for its attraction Saturday, November
"A. evening and bargain matinee It Is
an ingenious farce. rich n humor and
the eoupIicat tons arising are funny in
the extreme There Is no problem TO
solve. or sermon to preach. the play be
ing built for the purpose OF arousfug
laughter and the author has succeeded
IN his idea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
An Annex to the Wiley.

Extensive fmprOv ements are Being
made in the Manspeaker house at 10th
and Harrison SITS, which has been rent
ed furnished and will be used as an an
mex to the Wiley. The dining room Of
the Wiley will be enlarged SO as to ac-
commodate the increased number of
guests. The new rooms will be ready to
be occupied in a few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
FAVORABLE REPORT.
Bulletin Issued on the Cars State OF
Health

St Petersburg. Nov. 1T.-Another fav-
orable bulletin on the subject OF the
cars health was issued this afternoon
as follows:
LiVidia, Nov I'LL a m.-The en-
peror passed a good day yesterday. He
slept about an hour His ma1esty's tenn
perature during the day was l0o.5; pulse
p
Last night the emperor slept sum
GENTLY we'll Tenn perature this morning
1OO-5; pulse TO-
His majesty's general condition is
good. His illness is taking the regular
course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
Weekv Bank statement

New York. Nov17.-The weekly state
ment Of averages OF the associated
hanks shows. Loans, $7S7. s46. 100, in
creased s. 1S9. 500. deposits. 1898 $40, 100,
Increased IS. SIS. SEQ. circulation. $50. ST.,
500 decreased SIS 200, legal tenders. $5S.
7s4. 500. Increased g. So. 500, specie, s15S,
$50 500 Increased s.. 595 500; total reserve
$217 -5s7 800. increased S5.2Qs.So0s reserve
required S209. ST .525, increased 81, 144.5s5s
surplus reserve, S7.66s.775, increased S3,-
0es 796
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

At Unity church. next Wednesday and
Thursday from ? until 1920 .. m, Miss
Ruth K WeIeh viii hold an exhibit of
water color and pastel work. which will
be of interest not only TO lovers Of art
but to people seeking dainty novelties
for Christmas. You are cordially invi-
ted to attend Patronessss. Mrs Geo
w. Crane, Mrs VIM Wadsworth, Mrs
Margaret Wiggin. Mrs. Frank Scott
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
PORTO RICO SUGAR.
Company With S1,6Oo,0Oo Capital
Formed to Deal in Raw Material

New York. Nov. 1.-THE South Porto
Rico Sugar company has fled articles
Of Incorporation in Elizabeth. N. J.with
the clerk Of Union county. The enter
prise is capitalized for 81. 500 900. Of
which 81 .000 900 Is common and the re-
mainder preferred stock
The corporators are Arthur W. Hicks
OF Summit N J.. Eugene W Small 81
New York city. Richard NJ FAIRIES Of
New York city & Clyde SherWo God Of
New York city. The principal New Jer-
sey Office Of the company will be AT
summit The company Will deal in raw
sugar IN Porto Rice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
Lecture course.

The second date IN the lecture courae
will be filled BY Hon. Chas- p. Lands ~
Indiana. who will lecture Monday even
ing. Nov. 19. Season tickets are stu
on sale and good SEATS for Mr.. Lands
lecture and for the concert by the Gam
a Shows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

Children's Vests and Pants, Jersey ribbed, fleece
lined, size 16-per garment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Large sizes, Sc a size rise.
Boys heavy ribbed Fleeced Union Suits. ADO
Infants Wool Vests, all sizes. ........-.....25c
Ladies' Egyptian Ribbed, Fleeced-lined Vests and
Pants, extra heavy ........... 25c
40c grade Ladies' Half Wool Ribbed Vests
to close NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ladies' Fleeced Union Suits jersey ribbed .25c
Ladies' Oneita Union Suits
Cotton .......... 44c SOC 75c
Wool .....-. Csc @1.25 @1.40
Mems Fancy Ribbed Shirts and Drawers
lined worth 5Oc, while they last-suit, sec
Mems E. & W. Heavy ribbed, F1eece-lined Shirts
and Drawers, gray and ecru enlargement. .40c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
Free MedieaI Examination.

Each Tuesday and Thursday after
noon from to D m and each Friday
night from to 8 p m, medical exa1ni-
nation and advice will be given free at
the Kansas Medical college. 81 West
Twelfth street. AL diseases. both acute
and chronic. treated W D Storrs. NJ
D.. ply sfcian in charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

Both makers and circulat0ra Of counter
feits commit fraud. Honest men viii NOT
deceive you into buying worthless roIu-
The original is lnfalhhle for curing piles.
sores eczema aud In AL skin disease AZ
AL drug store
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

years ago, and It is thought the ghouis
were only seeking bodies that were
recognizable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

On Tuesday. November 20. viii sell
tickets to points IN Arkansas. Arizona.
Indian Territory. New Mexico. Oklah0-
ma and Texas at rate Of one fare plus
- FOR the round trip. FINAL limit or
tickets. q days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17
Shoes.

Misses s1.5o Dongola Button Shoes, square and
opera toe. all sizes-pair. ...................75c
Ladies' small Sizes "a, 3 and 81, goods marked
from S1.50 to S2.98-choce to close quick 75c
Children's School Shoes, Kangaroo Calf and
OOhgOlB DOC
Misses kangaroo Calf and Dongola School
Our best diced calf or vici kid extenton soles-
Children's. .35 Misses ........@1 40
4Oung Aad1eS- La .
Boys box calf, satin calf Wei kid. S1.76
Young mems box calf, satin calf vici kid 81 90
We sole agents here for ". Douglass Co. UuiOnade
$500 and $3.50 Mems Shoes every pair guaranteed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

A weak stom-
ach Will cause
Constipation
IndFgestion.
Dyspepsia
and
Fatuleucy-
The BITTKRs
viii strengthen
the stomach and
cure these dis
eases Do not
experiment with
uncertain rene
dies when the
Bittefs will cure
you Try IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-17

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