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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
JESSIE MORRISON ILL
TRIAL OF Mas. CASTLES SLAYER
MAY BE DISCONTINUED.
The Prisoner on the Verge of Col
1apse-Testimony for the Defense
introduced Yesterday.

ELDORADO, Kan, Dec. 6.-Testimony in
favor of Jessie Morrison was taken to-day.
the prosecution finishing its side OF the
case soon after the opening Of court. The
prisoner showed signs of physical and men,
tai collapse, and 1t was only by great effort
that she was able to remain in the court
room during the day. The defense sue
ceeded in contradicting some of the prose-
cution's evidence. The record of the pre-
liminary trial was brought in to quote the
testimony of Mrs. Spangler. who first said
she had not seen anything in Miss Morri-
sons hand on the day of the tragedy, and
who, during the present trial, testified that
she had seen something resembling a knife
in the prisoners hand. The defense intro
duced a witness who said that Rev. DIR.
Wharton. who was pastor to both Mrs.
Castle and Miss Morrison, had in converse
ton said that the only thing the defense
could do would be to plead insanity for
Miss Morrison. On the stand yesterday
Rev. Wharton testified that he had never
talked to any one regarding an insanity
plea.
Miss Morrison tainted last night as she
reached her cell after a trying day in the
courtroom. She had revived somewhat this
morning and was more cheerful, but was
pale and weak. Judge Redden this morn
ing escorted her from the Jail TO the court
room. Captain Waters. who is leading for
the prosecution, is quoted as saying he had
expected that a continuance would be
asked by the defense. ut is plain said
he, that she is getting weaker, and 1t is
no wonder. 1t would not surprise me TO
have presented at any time a physicians
certificate TO the effect that Jessie Morri-
son could not go on with the trial" Such
a continuance would postpone the trial in
definitely and make necessary the selec-
ton of a new jury and a rehearing of all
evidence.
Judge Morrison. father of the defendant.
gave the most important testimony for her
during the day. He said that he saw his
aushter at home shortly after the assault.
"Oh. papa, oh, papa, why did you call me
I'm p" he testified were her first words when
she saw him. II fear / have killed her"
did she say murdered herr" was asked.
NO"
While he was testifying the aged Judge
Morrison wept. The defepdant n her
sisters also cried. Judge Morrison was the
last witness of the day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
WHITE HOUSE
WHITE R~TBBONERS RECEIVED BY
PRESIDENT AND MRS. M'KINLEY.
No Resolution Adopted C~ensuring the
Chief E~xecutive-An w. G. Il. u.
Officers Reelected.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The President
and Mrs. Mckinley gave a reception this
afternoon to the 1900 delegates to the w.
c. T. U. convention. The elaborate decora-
.ions of the principal rooms which had
been provided in honor of the commission
ers to the Paris exposition, who were the
Presidents guests at dinner last night, re-
NAMED in place. The Marine Band fur
nished the music. The receiving party con-
sisted of the President and Mrs. Mckinley,
Secretary and Mrs. Gage. Secretary and
Mrs. Long, Attorney General and Mrs.
Griggs and Secretary and Miss Wilson.
At the morning session of the w. G. L. u.
convention Mrs. Stevens, president, and the
present officers were reelected.
a feature of to-day's session of the con-
vention was the memorial services in MEM
DRY of Members who had died during the
year. 1t was conducted by Mrs. Stevens.
Considerable miscellaneous business was
then transacted. A message of sympathy
was sent to Miss Clara Barton, OF the Red
Cross, who has been too i'll to appear be-
fore the convention; a resolution Was
adopted congratulating the national Prohi-
bition party on its increased vote at the
recent election and expressing appreciation
of the sacrifice of the presidential and vice
presidential candidates of that party in
standing for the principles of prohibition
at the polls. Mrs. Leonora M: Lake. vice
president of the Catholic Total Abstinence
Association of America, was introduced and
extended greetings.
The convention adopted resolutions pledg-
ing renewed loyalty to the w. G. It. u;
acknowledging the guiding hand of God in
its work; thanking Him for the victory in
the exclusion Of Brigham II. Roberts from
the House of Representatives; favoring the
total suppression of the liquor traffic; OPP
posing the army canteen; urging the en-
franchisement OF women; expressing sym
pathy with organized labor in its just de-
mands for a living wag an eight-hour
day, the prohibition of child labor and in all
wise efforts for justice and freedom urS-
ing adoption of laws to secure purity in
man as well as in woman. and protesting
against the government regulating vice in
any form In the Philippines, instead of
slnpresSin0 IL
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argument. IL will probably be argued
some time next month. and the case then
taken 10 the Supreme Court.
Before leaving for the East tonight Mr..
Wanamake gave out the following state
ment concerning the case: The decision
OF the court Is in the interest Of freedom
OF the newspapers and citizens fairly TO
discuss public questions involving public
officials. and the administration OF public
affairs. The ruling OF the distinguished
judge decided that free speech I'm this COM
monwealth was not TO be barred and that
actions. 10 succeed II brought into court,
must prove malice on the part of the news
papers. that there are privileged statements
In politics that are not aclionable."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
WEAKNESS OF MUNICIPAL Gov
EMINENT.

Close readers OF Indiana paOers have DIS
covered that the present laws for the gov
eminent of cities which have not special
charters are defective and out OF line with
the rule which generally prevails for gen.
eral and local governments. The last Legis-
lature gave representative government TO
counties and townships by separating the
legislative or money-raising function from
the money-expending or executive function.
Reports have already shown the wisdom of
the county and township legislation Of 1893.
Municipal government. by reason of the
defective system, is illogical and expensive
I'm most cities. The mayor, who should be
the chief executive officer. possesses few
really executive functions. He holds The
Police Court and discharges other duties
which are not well defined. On the other
hand. the Council has both legislative and
executive functions. 1t elects officers who
should be responsible to the mayor. and, IL
IL chooses. the Councils committees have
charge OF the expenditure Of money which
IL has previously voted. Such practice is
- NAh OaA % VI 6VNCAAA
ment, which distributes its powers to three
classes Of officers, the legislative, the ex-
ecutive and the judicial. This system pre-
walls in the Nation, the State, the spe-
cially chartered city. and now I'm Indiana
in county and township. The only excep-
ton in our system of government to this
distribution Of power Is the majority Of
the cities of the State. In such cities the
mayor should be the executive officer, and
made responsible for the expenditure of
every dollar voted by the City Council.
There may be a city engineer, a superin-
tendent of streets, heads of the fire and
police departments selected by the mayor
and responsible to him. The function OF
the Council should be legislative. Not a
dollar should be expended which that body
does not appropriate, and no contract
should go into force without it's approval.
Municipal government is the weak place
in our system. Inefficiency and wasteful-
ness are rather the rule than the excep-
ton, and jobbery is not infrequent. Still.
the larger portion of the money the tax
payer contributes is expended by the city
or township government. The wonder is
that he does not recognize the fact and de-
mand an efficient and businesslike manage
ment. The first step is to secure a better
system by State legislation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

The Journal would not interfere with
affairs not It's own. but it would suggest
that 1t is a little early to form a new party.
If Mr.. Bryan can control the Democratic
organization, no other party is needed for
the advocates of cheap money and pater-
ma government. II Mr.. Bryan shall be re-
5ected. ne is the natural leader of the new
party. and the best name for il is not
Rrvauffe
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
Says the VIII Was Forged.

NEW YORK. Dec. 6.-Albert It. Patrick,
now in the Tombs on charges of forgery,
through his attorneys filed an answer to-
dav In the Surrogate's Court to the petit
ton for the probate OF the will of VIM.
Marsh Rice. which was executed Sept.
DC. 1896 A second will has been offered for
probate by Patrick. in which he is made
the ~residuary legatee OF Rice's estate.
which is said TO be valued at SS,o00,O0o
Patrick alleges that the will bearing date
of Sept. &c. 1896. was not xecuted by Rice,
and that the signatures OF the alleged wit
nesses are forged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

IL Is learned from a Boston paper tina a
bin will be presented in the Indiana Legis-
lature providing for the appointment of an
expert commission TO examine personally
into the case of every man imprisoned for
crime. hat treatment. mental and physical.
may be administered 1t is further stated
tina the commission will employ the best
Indiana specialists. If such a measure
shall be proposed. IT is safe to say that it
will not survive the period of third read
&c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

A fiippant Photographer has named Sena-
tor Frye. of Maine. in connection with a
"cash register because he advocates the
ship-subsidy bill. II is due to Mr.. Frye TO
say that he has held for twenty-five years
the same views regarding the duty of the
government TO encourage American ship
ping. representing in the House a ship
building district. Mr.. Blaine. whom Mr..
Frye succeeded in the Senate, was an advo-
cate of ship subsidies thirty years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

presented to China in the form OF an ulti-
matum. There will be- no demand for the
heads of eleven princes. and an indemnity
which China can pay will be demanded.
This is humane and just. Not only is it a
power. but for diplomacy based upon hu-
name ointment
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
Pleasant and Ipexpensive.

we are going to economize this winter, and
have a rummage Christmas
What's that?'
why, everybody give everybody else some
thing real nice that they want to get rid Of"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

When times are prosperous we can stand
the immigration of considerable foreign la
Dor. but 4S.572 immigrants. which was the
figure the last fscal year. mostly common
iaborers, is too much in a year, because,
when the pinch comes and there is much
less employment, there will be idle men.
The government should take care of its
owu
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

The announcement by Il Hung Chang
that eighty Boxer leaders nav been ex-
ecuted in one province of China within the
last two months does not raise any fear
are others.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

If many preachers in West Virginia are
like Mr.. wohl, who was killed while trying
his personal preaching. the churches out
side should send missionaries to them to
teach them that pistoling is not advocated
In the New Testament.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

What makes any man wear a monocle?'
"Oh. l suppose he wishes to indicate that he
can see as much with one eye as ordinary men
do with two"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

The opinion prevails in Washington that,
owing to loss of position on the calendar
n to conflicting views regarding the Hay
bill will be passed at this session of Con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
Withdrew from the state Federation

NEWARK, o., Dee. 6.-The Cincinnati
Typographical Union withdrew from the
Ohio Federation Of Labor, in session here.
to-day, because of the failure of the con-
vention to adopt resolutions censuring the
State administration. Immediately follow
ing the announcement of the vote the Gin
cinnati delegates left the hall. Greetings
were sent by the convention TO the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, in session at
Louisville, Ky.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
The Old QuilI-Pen.

Call back again the old quill-pen; nay. do not
rudely blink
AT this old fogy scheme; quilts baked. and gave
men time to think.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

Roast turkey and cranberries methinks would go
far
To convince Filipinos Of the folly of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

Officers in Cuba writing private letters
home so far differ in opinion from official
reports as to declare that they fear that
the withdrawal of American authority will
be followed by violent outbreaks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

A new departure in labor matters is the
presence OF two women delegates at the
convention OF the American Federation Of
Labor in Louisville. who represent large
constituencies of women workers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

The selection of Charles A. Towne to be
the temporary successor of the late Sena-
tor Davis. OF Minnesota. will give the coun-
try an object lesson in contrasts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

Dom Pau Kruger. who has. IN the past.
denied with some warmth that the world
is round. must be finding it quite fiat and
unavoidable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
short-Lived Congcniality.

THE French will soon fall out with Dom
Paul"
How do you know"
He'll never consent to wear a waxed mus
tache."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
City Journal.

Kansas City Journal
II Is understood that IL President Kruger
comes to the United States TO make his
home ne will have the refusal OF one of
Webster Davis's new Kansas City flats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

When the trouble began Ia China the peo-
pie az this country regarded Russia as the
government which would be a menace to
adjustment. Russia, IL was thought. would
want a large part of the ancient empire
and would interfere in all sorts OF ways.
We are all surprised now that Russia has
been most favorable TO moderate measures.
To-day Russia IS so near in accord with the
policy OF the United States that In his mes
sage the President took occasion 20 declare
that I'm the event of protraeted divergence
% views in regard TO indemnities." he
would favor the submission OF the question
20 the Court of Arbitration OF The Hague.
This Is regarded as notice to the other pow
ers that unless the moderate measures sug-
gested By the United States are adopted
tie President viii join Russia. II Is stated
on authority that everything looks favor
able FOR the adoption OF the American plan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

Can be found at the following places:
NEW RK-As House and Fifth-avenue
Hotel.
CHIcAGO-PaImer House. r. o. News Co.. zf7
Dearborn street.
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street.
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OF Third and jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co.. 26 Fourth avenue
ST. LOUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. d. Rigs House. Ebhitt
House and WIZARDS Hotel.
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who win hold that we have failed to

uttSS through the proper c0dENtlS. II
cannot be denied that much faster n
made. provided we are firm In our deter
mlnation TO achieve IL, unceasing IN our
efforts and undivided in our course
THE SECRETARY'S REPORT.
Frank Morrison. the national secretary,
reported hat the receipts were s3i.3sS more
than last year. 81, 752 having been added to
the general balance. The receipts from per
capita tax, 42.OS5. were notable and en-
c~ouraging. The expenses increased s3S,74
"a large portion. SIC. 500. being for salaries
and xpenses of general organizers. the
usual number of whom 0wenty) were COM
missioned and kept at work assisting the
nationals and internationals to strengthen
their unions, and forming new unions di-
rectly affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of Labor. During the fiscal year char
tiers were issued 10 3,743 affiliated unions,
the gain in membership being 800. 4i6. in
Guiding 1858 in T55 local trades and federal
labor unions chartered direct by the Ameri-
Federation of Labor" said Secretary Nor
rison, lis now in a position. numerically
and financially, to accomplish during the
coming year more remarkable results that
have been achieved during the present
year. Members of unions are beginning to
realize that higher dues and united action
are necessary for success. The organiZa-
international unions to the federation dur
Ing the past year is ample proof of the
desire Tor closer affiliations"
treasurer John h. Lennon reported re-
ceipts OF S79.675 and expenses of $3.50.
The total funds on hand amount TO 81, 1901.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
The Place tn Sfop.
Gastronomic Argument.

Castles in the air are expensive"
mo: not IL you don't try to live In them"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-07

After so many diseouraging reports re-
gardtng the action or nonaction OF the
powers as 20 the policy to be pursued to-
ward China. the pleasing announcement is
made that Great Britain and Germany
have agreed 20 accept the views Of the
President and Secretary Hay and modify
their demands upon china The demands
1t first submitted by Secretary Hay will be
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The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
POST FALLS.
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
w. j. Butterfield, Misses Mamie
Bump and Lulu Leonardy boarded
the train for Spokane Friday and
returned home Sunday.
Frank Carter was on the sick list
for several days, but is now almost
recovered.
The sawmill and factory were
closed down for few days in order to
repair the waterwheel, but both are
running again.
Harvest has been in full blast for
several days, and the crop is most all
harvested.
The Misses Lizzie and Mary Young
visited friends on Pleasant prairie
last week.
John Young was Spokane visitor
this week.
Miss Emma Clarke, daughter OF
G. w. Clarke of Spokane, accom-
panied by her friend, Miss Madgt
Knapp Of New York, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus billiard.
Mr.. Jobes of Seattle, one of the
owners Of the flour mill DIT this place,
was here on business Monday.
The band boys benefit will take
place at the opera-heuse on the eye-
ming Of Saturday, July !. A splendid
program has been arranged The adj
mission will be 5 cents.
Darwin Lyon is suffering with a
felon, but it is not of a serious
nature.
Will Seyforth is specializing in
horses.
Frank Cerveny aud wife have moved
here from Occur d'Alene, and Frank
is again at work in the factory.
Grandma" Post has been very
sick for several days, but is improving
slowly.
! Dave Nogles little BOY was danger
ionsLy sick this week, but is now out
ed LANCER.
w. j. Butterteld is very low with
inflammation Of the bowels. but it is
hoped it is not of dangerous nature
and that he will soon recover.
t.'n Hamilton, Jack Steely, II.
Nusler Clare Nogle, Herb Seyforth
and Darby Barber have jumped their
jobs at the mill and gone to Washing
ton.
Mr.. Hall has taken the hath con-
tract from the Spokane and Idaho
lumber company, and the hath mill is
doing more work than ever before.
He pays his men by the thousand
instead OF by the day.
You can't keep them. You don't
want to keep them-you sell them.
The Flor dv Hamilton Cigar.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
Notice Of Entry Of TOwnSite

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that ~
undersigned, u. c. Brady, Probate Judre' i ns
Kootenal county; State OF Idahu, has mad ~
entry on the following described LANDS
to-wit: AAus
Lot Number one d) section ga, Townsh
No. ffty-seycn go North Range one Cd EasRt
of Boise Meridian. - -1'ae
Said entry is made under the laws ~ tha.
United States and OF the State OF idaho csr r
erhing entries OF public land for towsits
purposes. Aft ;,
to be entitled to tile above described land ~
any block, lot, share, or parcel thereof, mn =,
within sixty days from the first pubiicati6H
statement in writing OF his claiiif Describing
accurately tile part Or parts claimed. Ana
stating the facts on which such claim T.
bdsed. =
Dated at Rathdruhi Idaho tliis 14th day Il
July, 1900. n
&c. BRADY.
J23J2S Probate Judge
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-07-21
SENEACQUOTEEN.
FROM Our Special Correspondents.

From Our Special Correspondents.
Miss Grace Porter left Sunday Ia
Trent, Wash, where she goes to ylsii.
Miss Lena Fox.
On Tuesday, July II, Miss Hjlds
Christensen celebrated her fifteenth
birthday. At noon she surprised tha
pupils and teacher by inviting them
to her home to eat ice cream and
cake. Everyone enjoyed theniselyA.
for an hour, when they returned IL
the schoolhouse and resumed the ems:
tomary duties Of the day: