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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
EVIDENCE OF THE DEFENSE.
Some Strong Points Of States
Evidence Contradicted.
MISS MORRISON QUITE WEAK.

El Dorado, Dec. S-Evidence for the
defense in the. trial of Jessie Morrison
commenced. If the prisoner is strong
enough she will be placed on the
stand; II not u continuance will be
asked.
OF the witnesses the most interesting
were Judge Morrison, Jessie's father,
and several ladies.
Judge Morrison was asked what
statement his daughter had made, at
the time he was first at her bedside
after the tragedy. He replied: "She
was writhing on the bed and looked
up and cried to me, "Oh! Pappy! Pappy!
Why did she call me IMP"
The witness was asked if the prisoner
stated that she had "killed" or had
murdered" anyone He answered.:
"She said Il am afraid l have killed
her." She made no other statement"
Mrs. Morrison, the step mother came
next.
She testified that she had not seen
any difference in Jessie's manner on
the early morning of June 90 the day
of the tragedy. She said: "Jessie got
up and got breakfast and washed the
dishes. She did the houseworlI. was
preparing to wash. After Jessie i'm
ished / gave her some prunes to wash
for dinner, and then she said: MA,
have my work all dosle, and | want to
20 over to Lizzie Davis to see pat
tern. I'll be back in time to make
starch for the clothes"
DR.. A. S. Miller testified that he had
"a talk with Rev Wharton in regard to
a plea of insanity: that Wharton had
said that such plea was the only
defense they would have"
On Wednesday Rev. Wharton had
testified that he had had no converse
ton in regard to the plea of insanity.
The defense was pleased and believed
it had scored point.
Mrs. Anna Davis related to the jury
about Jessie Morrison coming to her
home on the morning of June %. This
was to see patterns and Mrs. Davis
told of their conversation.
Q. Did she appear to be excited. A.
No, sir.
Did you see razor in her hand? A.
No, sir.
Q. Was there anything at all strange
in her manner? No, sir.
DR.. j. Mckenzie testified that he saw
Jessie Morrison on the morning of the
tragedy, but he observed nothing
strange in her appearance.
Mrs Emma Ehlers, Jessie's sister,
was called and asked if she knew how
often Olin Castle called on Jessie Nor
rison in the summer of 1899 at her
home She replied: lone or twice
week"
@. How often during the fall of
1899? A. Sometimes three times a
week and never less than once.
w. w. Bugbee testified that he had
a conversation with Mrs. Spangler, a
witness for the state, and that Mrs.
Spanpler had said that she did not see
a weapon in the hands of Jessie Nor
rison on June %.
In Mrs. Spanglers testimony, pre-
viously given she had said she seen
something like razor in the hands of
Jessie Morrison.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
Tod Sloan Barred.

London, Dec. s.-The Racing Calen-
dar announces that Lester Reiff, the
American jockey, has been exonerated
of the charge of pulling Mr.. Richard
Croker's horse The Scotchman II. at
Doncaster.
Tod Sloan, it is added, has been in
formed that he need not apply for n
license for next season.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
Kruger VIII Remain at The Hague.

London, Dec. l0,-Mr. Kruger has
abandoned all the proposed journeys
to other capitals, says the Brussels
correspondent of the Standard, and all
further diplomatic efforts to secure
arbitration will await at The Hague the
development of events at the seat of
xfar
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
Smelter Destroyed by Fire.

Denver, Dec. 10.-A special to the
News from Tucson, Ariz., says the
smelter at Helvetia was totally de
stroyed by fire, causing loss of $780,
600. The fire was caused by large
amount of hot Stag becoming unman-
ageable
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
prerto Ricans Going to Hawaii.

Ell Paso. Texas, Dec-Two cars pass
ed through here containing ia Puerto
Ricans who are going as contract
laborers to the Hawaiian Islands to
work in the sugar industry for Claus
Spreckels. They said that several
thousand Puerto Ricans are preparing
to emigrate to the islands for the same
purpose.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
Cbas A. Towne. Senator.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 7.-Charles A.
Towne has confirmed the report that
Governor Lind has rendered him the
United States senatorship to succeed
the late Senator C. K. Davis and said
that he had accepted the appointment.
Mr.. Towne left for Washington prompt
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
ALLOTMlNTS STOPPED.
Until Congress Provides For More
Funds.

Funds.
Washington, Dec. s.-Alloting Agent
Nessler, in charge of the work in the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reserva-
ton, has been directed by wire to
suspend his work by reason of the ex-
piration of the time fixed by law for
the completion of the allotments. The
work is about eight months behind
time. This is due to the lack of funds
Secretary Hitchcock has called upon
congress to appropriate SIS, 900 to COM
plete the work.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
FlFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Profits on Imitation Buffers Raced b.:
Grout Bill.

On the senate side OF the capitol there was
little evidence OF activity.
VIM. b. Dillingham; was indutted as senator
from Vermont TO MI the unexpired term OF the
late Senator Morrill,.
The annual message from President MclNin''
ley was received and read. 20.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

Two deaths Of members of each house during
the recess caused the first days proceedings OF
the house to be limited TO little more than the
reading OF the message
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
SECOND DAY.

In the senate the ship subsidy bill Will dis
place the Spooner Philippine bill as the unnn.
iShed business and that the Hay Pauncefoot
treaty may be considered in executive session
almost any time; with only the shipping Dill
having precedence
Senator Stewart introduced q bin providing
for supreme court for the Philippines.
Senator Doliver who was appointed TO sue.
Gee Senator Gear OF Iowa, took the oath OF
office.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

In the house Mr.. Conner was sworn In 70 M
the vacancy caused by the resignation OF MT
Deliver OF Iowa.
TIE appropriations committee has the legis-
lative. executive and judicial appropriation
bill ready for action upon it
Mr.. Babcock. OF Wisconsin, was appointed
to succeed Mr.. Dolliver on the Ways and Means
committee
Mr.. Hawley. of Texas, has bill for tho con-
structio OF II bieakwater at Galveston
Mr.. Hopkins. OF Illinois, has an apportion-
ment bill providing for representation on u
ratio OF 10000 inhabitants, This would leave
the Kansas delegation US 1t is.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

The enate received from the president the
nomination of Silas Alexander to be associate
justice Of the supreme court of New Mexico:
Senat Fairbanks Qndiana) has bill before
the senate already to admit Oklahoma as "a
state with two representatives 1t ma the
usual provisions for a constitutional convention
and grants of lands for state institutions,
7 he senate passed the bill to appropriate
$3.50 900 foa the benefit OF the Charleston, ,. u
exposition in 1901.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

Senator Vest (Mo.) gave notice of an amend
meut to the shipping bill which provides that
citizens OF the United States should have the
right under the law, TO buy foreign built ships
and have them registered as ships OF the Uni
ted states.
Senator Thurston introduced bill to create
the 10th judicial circuit to include the states OF
Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
and Montana.
The senate received the nomination OF X. II
Chamberlain of Iowa to be collector of internal
revenue in Hawaii
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

Senator Morgan. in executive session, de-
clared that he would not consent to a vote on
the Hay-PaunCefote treaty uutil n time was
fixed for like action on the Nicaragua canal
bill.
The senate received the nomination Of Daniel
H. Mcmillan to be associate justice of the su-
preme court Of New Mexico, in place OF Silss
Alexander, whose name had been sent in by
mistake.
The senate spent six hours in executive SEES
sion and then adjourned until Monday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

There is no session OF the senate.
The house passed the GrOut bill. 1856 to 90.
It increases the tax on colored limitations of
butter from to 10 cents. and decreases the tax
on oleo uncolored from cents to 4 cent
Mr. Taylor (Ohio) introduced ill, aimed at
polygamy. being proposal for a constitutional
amendment for uniform laws on mail age and
divorce
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14
FOURTH DAY.

The senate was in executive session again on
the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Senator Lodge
assured the senate that this treaty will not
have the effect of permitting Great Britain to
acquire property in the area affected.
The continuation of senator Frye's speech
upon the ship subsidy bill took up the most OF
the open session of the senate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-14

The house passed the army reorganization
bill by q vote of l66 to 1873 after adopting num-
Der of amendments among them one absolute
ly prohibiting the sale of intoxicants at army
posts.
bill providing means by which bridges may
be built over navigable streams without special
act OF congress.
The oleomargarine bill was taken mp in the
house. 1t increases the tax on colored manu-
featured butter from to 10 cents pound and
reduces the tax on the same, u1colored, from
to cent pound
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

q Nery Ss. and i sPscial diseases Of
Bronchiai tatarrh, constitutionaiC Gaia rrhi
> Dyspepsia. Sick Headache, Stomach, and
piabsfes &
ney, Liver. Bladder Prostate and Female
diseases. Dizziness, Nervousness, Indi-
1asf III and ali ~ssn
disease in adults, Many cases of deaf
ness, Ringing IN the Ears, Loss of Eye
sight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, ETC.: that have
~ Re eas lily .:stored. + Dsf9r,nitiss: Club
the br p1ons1 Epilepsy Heart 3is
stss ure eos Open soTes Fain in The The Bones Bones
Glandular Enlargements ana ali long
:s;and s gSaa and D .s e
men and ali who suffer from lost man.
'semi.si losses, SEXUAL decay failing.
s1ent: lack of energy, impoverished blood.
-pimples. inapedin1ents to marriage, also
Stood aud skin diseases. syphilis, erup-
sore throat. ulcers, effects Of mercury.
kidney and bladder troubles. weak back
burning urine: passing urine too often
searching. treatment. prompt relief and
Or. Rea's system Of curing cancers, tn:
and vericocele and enlarged glands With
the subcutaneous injection method, abb
solutely without pain and without the
loss of a drop of blood. is one of his own
discoveries, and Is the most really scien-
dtfc and certainly sure cure of the nine
teeuth century. There are no experiments
th DIR. Rea'e practice, able as he is to tell
anyone their disease, he is not likely to
Doctor his patients for the wrong ailment.
No incurable cases taken. Consultation
tree to those interested.
DIR. REA & CO.,
Minneapolis. MINI. Louisville. KY
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
KILLED BY A FALLING LIMB.
Swan River Farmer instantly Killed Mon
IL" day by Limb Blown Down II
sM From Z Tree.

4 "a peculiar accident which resulted
in the instantaneous death OF Albert
S1czepurik an old resident OF the
town Of Swan River, occuredr at
about noon Monday.
q Mr. Szczepurik lived at his farm
In the south part OF that town.
Portions of his farm are still heavily
timbered. His sons were at work
grabbing some distance from the
house and he went out to call them
to dinner. The boys heard him call
ing and saw him standing at the
edge Of q patch OF standing timber.
When they reached the place where
he had been standing they found
him lying dead on the ground.
Nearby him lay the large limb OF a
dead oak tree. A high wind was
blowing at the time, and the indica-
tions are that just as he was pass
ing under it the limb became
detached from the tree and falling
struck him on the head, causing
instant death.
The deceased was IS years OF age
and has been a resident of Morrison
county for fifteen years.
He Is survived by his wife and six
children. The funeral will be held
at North Prairie Wednesday morn
ing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
II. S. OUTRAM,
Section Director.

J. Adam Bede is wri ting
letters about his candidacy for
congress. One of his recent
productions closes as follows:
personally I don't have to
be taken care of, am willing to
step aside at any time for the
good of the party, am anxious
to do all I can for it's success,
and base my candidacy on the
belief that if nominated I could
get more votes than any of the
other candidates in November.
What do you think? But what
ever you think, let us love one
another"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
CLIMATE AND CROP BULLETIN.
Weather Bureau, q. S. Department O.
Agriculture-Minnesota Section.
Week Ending April 80.
GENERAL CONDITIONS.

The nights have not been cold, and
the day temperatures, moderate
early in the week, rose to 75o to so
on the 26th, 9th and 28th. There
has been considerable rainfall during
the week in the whole western hall
OF the state, but work was delayed
by it only in the extreme southwest.
tern counties; elsewhere the rain has
been Of great value, especially in the
north. In the Red river valley, with
no rainfall since the spring work be-
gan, there has been no delay in seed
ing, though the surface sol. became
so dry that there was danger that
the late sown seed would not germ
mate regularly, but the rains begin
ming on the Goth will probably ensure
astrong and even stand Of all grain.
Early sown wheat, oats and barley
are up in all parts of the state,
and where the rains have been more
abundant the stand is excellent. In
the extreme southeastern counties
an absence of rain during the week
has enabled the farmers to finish
seeding and to catch up with work
heretofore delayed by too much rain.
All the barley is not yet seeded, and
some places ground is being plowed
for this crop. A few pieces OF oats
are still to be. seeded. A little flax
seeding has been done. but the seeti-
ing OF this crop will not be general
till after April 80. Potato planting
has begun, and a very little corn has
been planted; these crops will be put
In a rapidly as the ground is pre-
pared for them. Wild plums are IN
blossom, and the apple trees are full
OF buds nearly ready to open. The
prairie fires in Kittson and Sherburne
counties, and the forest fires in ST..
Louis, Itasca, Cass and Beltrami
counties were probably extinguished
by the rains of the Goth, 18th and
Goth.
r. S. OUTRAM,
Section Director.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
A Woman's Awful Peril.

'"There is only one chance to save
your life and that is through an
operation were the startling words
heard by Mrs. 1. B. Hunt, OF Lime
Ridge, Wis.,, from her doctor after he
had vainly tried to cure her of a
frightful case OF stomach trouble and
yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Elec-
trio Bitters, which wholly cured her.
It is a wonderful stomach, liver and
Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia,
Loss OF Appetite. Try it. Only soc.
Guaranteed. For sale by L. D.
Brown, druggist,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
SHAW RESIGNS AS CITY JUSTICE
But the Council Cannot Agree Upon q
Successor and the Office Is
Now Vacant.

The council met in adjourned regu-
lar session Monday evening to con-
slider the application of M. T. Flynn
for a liquor license.
The license was on motion granted
and his bond with A. X. Hall and
Frank Long as sureties was APP
proved. =.
The resignation of E. F. Shaw as
city justice was read, and on motion
was accepted.
Aid. Mecusker made, a. motion that
the council proceed to ballot for a
successor. Aid. Lane moved that
the first ballot be an informal one,
and the usual wrangle over the
QUESTION of which motion should
be first submitted to a votefollowed.
The president decided that Mecus-
ker's motion was first in order and
it was carried. Mecusker then made
a motion that the first ballot be q
formal one and it also carried. The
firSt ballot stood Hartmon 3. Collins
2, \. Grethen l. Ten ballots in all
we Re taken without electing a sue
cess or. The ballots varied. Collins
sevd raj times had 8 votes and so al
SO d d Mr.. Harmon, but four were
necessary to elect. The last three
b allbts each stood two votes each
for the three candidates named. A
motiPn was made to adjourn which
carrie ID, and the office was left vacant.
1t win probably be taken up and
settled at the regular monthly meet
ing to morrow evening:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Two years ago today George
Dewey started the Dons going
by bis victory in Manila Bay.
His success was most surpris-
ing and welcome news to the
United States. He is the boy
that is to be credited with
American expansion. The good
work he started will be properly
carried out by Mckinley and
his Republican successors
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
BALL GAME NEXT I SUNDAY.
Little Falls and St. Cloud Baseball Teams
will Cross Bats in This City III
.. On That Date. -:

George w. Emder, manager Of the
Little Falls baseball team, has re-
ceived reply to letter written to
the manager OF the st. Cloud team
asking for a game between the
clubs of this city and St. Cloud at
this place next Sunday In his re-
ply the St.. Cloud manager stated
that he would bring up his team Of
ten men for the expenses OF the trip.
The proposition has been accepted
and unless something happens in the
meantime. q, good game will be
witnessed next Sunday. +
The st. Cloud manager made some
suggestions In regard to an umpire.
He asked that VIM. Hall be selected
as such official. Mr.. Hall, we are
informed, has not yet consented to
act, but whoever does act in that
capacity will, as heretofore, give
the visiting club a square deal.
The citizens of Little Falls are,
OF course, always anxious to see the
home team win, but have never yet
tried to secure q victory otherwise
than by fair methods.
II the Little Falls team had al
ways been as fairly treated when
away from home as visiting clubs
have been when mere, the team would
without doubt, have more games to
it's credit.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
"A! Keen Clear Brain. =,

4 Your best feelings; your social
position or. business .suces depend
largely on the perfect action of your
Stomach and Liver. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills give increased strength
8 keen, clear brain, high ambition.
a % cent box will make you feel like
9 new being. Sold by l.. d. Brown,
druggist. }f1 HIN IT, .IS>,,4 ,s1.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

The Chilkoot Tunnel company
proposes to bore a tunnel $500
feet long through the Chilkoot
pass mountain, alta cost of $780,
600. A broad q gauge electric
railway will then be constructed
through it: Another tunnel
1000 feet long will be dug lower
down to cost over $5OO,OOO.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
A Fast Bicycle Rider.

Will often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises from accidents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. will kill, the
pain and heal the injury. It's he
cyclists friend. Cures Chatting, Ch4p.
ped Hands, Sore Lips, Burns, Ulcers
and Piles. Cure guaranteed. Oily
25c. Try it. Sold by l.. D. BROW n,
druggist.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Golfers Weekly: DeFaque
If 1 could get someone to in
vest $1,000 in that scheme of
mine I could make some money.
Crawford-How much could
you make?
DeFaque-Why, 81, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
The Beers are retreating be-
fore the slow advance of the
English who hope to reach
Ladybrand soon.

It is quite certain the Mica
rauguan canal bill will pass the
house when it comes to vote
Wednesday, but will not be con-
sidered by the senate this
session.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

The Duluth Herald correspon-
dent in Washington discovers
that McKinly has thrown
Hanna down. Well, all the
good men are getting thrown.
It was Hanna who threw QUAY.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04
Make y ur
ONE Attractive

: There is nothing more essential to a neat ap-
pearing house than proper floor covering. a.
carpet: may b. ever SO expensive and yet not add
s to the appearance Of room, for the reason that
the pattern is not appropriate and in harmony
with the other furnishings of the room. &s
We have an elegant new line of =r& >s~~@5: ::-;@
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Populist leaders claim that
of the 100000 Populist votes
cast for Bryan in 1896. 1900, 900
will this year be cast for the
regular nominee OF the Populist
party.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Duluth street railway en-
ployes got an increase of wages.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Congress is asked to appropriate
$1,000, Ooo, 900 for, navy coaling s ia
tiOns. 1871 I'D =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

Tile wood-workers, of Minneapo-
lis, are on a strike.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-04

story. a.. lis
As warriors the Tagals are not q
success, most of them believing in
the old saying that, HE who fights
and runs away will 1.-Two to fight an.
other day." The female Tagal is a
worker, doing all the household
duties including the splitting of wood,
carrying water, etc. She will go
miles to market with a heavy
loaded basket on Der head; weave
straw hats out of rice straw or split
bamboo; do delicate lace work or
grind the rice free from its shucks
and then pound it into meal. Their
children as soon as they are able to
walkare left to take care of themselves
and are to be seen running about the
streets as naked as the day they
were born. The Tagals follow the
Catholic religion and are devoted
church followers. Their churches
are grand affairs, but contain no
seats or pews, the people kneeling
until the service Is over.
Another class of people exist
among the Tagals, in fact among all
the Filipino tribe, |. e. the half breed
or Mestero. At present there the
Tagal and Chinese Mestero, Tagal
and Japanese Mestero, Tagal and
Spanish Mestero and can soon add
the American and Tagal. OF these
the Tagal and Spanish >Mestero ts
the most beautiful. A pure breed
Tagal hates a Mestero and in some
cases to such an extent that they
will have nothing to do with them.
The climate Of the Luzon is grand
except in the rainy season which
lasts about four months in a yeaI.
To see it rain six days out of sevenb
not very pleasant, yet the balancetpf
the year repays one for. staying II:
doors a few months. y
Though there are plenty of or
portunties for a young man in this
country it takes capital to get a
start. Labor is cheap, Chinese can
be employed for hard labor nt
medea paso-25 cents American. a
day. ,. y a
In closing must say this county;
is a paradise in comparison with That
I saw of Cuba during the Spanish
American war. d.
Yours Respectfully, H.:
G. E. EXEMPTION aA
Director 3rd Infantry band. Ia