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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
INNOCENT MAN HANGS
 FOR ANOTHER'S CRIME
MURDERER RETEALSHLSAWFUL SECRET KEPT FOR THIRTY
 YEARS.

Farmland on Western Ranch Leaves
 Letter Saying He Can Endure Life
 No Longer-COnfession Clears Mys-
 tery of Killing of n Beautiful Young
 Ohio WOman-Victim of the Moose
 Protested His Innocence to the Last
 and Denied His Own Mother.
 Minot, N. D., Sept. 11.-''When my lifeless body is found notify my moth- CT. Mrs. Catherine Herzig, of Girard, Ohio. The enclosed letter will reveal my identity. and the awful secret of my wretched life. I can endure it no longer" 4 >s.
 The foregoing note was found by Frank Eyer, who lives on a claim near Hidden Wood, this county. It was written by one of h,s harvest hands called Frank, who had disappeared. In the letter the writer, who signs him self Charles Herzig, says: ,. ....-.. 2.
 Dear MT. Eyer: Tn the early seven ties Charles Sterling, a supposed tramp, was tried for the murder of Lizzie Grombacher, a beautiful young woman residing near Youngstown, in Mahon- ing county, Ohio. He was convicted on circumstantial evidence and was hang ed for the crime in the county jail at Youngstown. ii, ..s ., s.. -.-.,..
 Charles Sterling was an innocent man. I am guilty of the murder of that young girl.
 (signed) ,. Charles Herzig."
 Eyer and his neighbors have made search without, success for the body of Herzig. ..-
 Youngstown, O., Sept. 11.-Nothing could be learned of the Herzig family. supposed to live near Girard. No one knows of a Mrs. Catherine Herzig at Girard, although inquiry was made of the postmaster Ii was said that a family of that name had formerly liv- ed in that vicinity. 5-..'.... |
 The murder of Lizzie Grompacher occurred in 1874, and Charles Sterling, tramp. was hanged for the crime in 1877, after two trials. Sterling main tained his innocence to the end. (
 Pittsburg, Sept n.-David Jonas, a we'll known newspaper man of this city, who reported the Grombacher murder trial over thirty years ago, re- members the case. He says:
 "The crime caused intense excitement through Ohio and this part of the coun- try.3aMiss Groinbacher was about sev- enteen years old and very beautiful. She was found in the bushes between Youngstown and Poland with a veil tied tightly around her throat. Charles Sterling. the tramp who was hanged fer the crime, was seen in the vicinity during the day, and was convicted on purely circumstantial evidence He was tried twice, the jury dIsagreeing at the first trial. A woman. from Canada, who said she was stsrling's mother. came to see him before he was hanged. but the | relationship was denied by Sterling.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
VICTORIES STRUTS FORFEITED
JAPS AFFIRM EMPIRES HONOR
 IS SOILED BY PEACE.

Calls Governments Action Highhanded
 and UnconstItutional and Predicts
 Complications and Danger as Result
 Hope That Peace Agreement Will
 be Broken and That Government VIII
 Resign-Evidence That Russians Used
 Dum-Dum Bullets.
 Tokio, Sept. 11.--7:S0 p. m.--A mass meeting at Osaka passed the following resolution, without hindranee on the part of the police; s%- :,-
 "The peace that has just been con- cluded between Russia and Japan for feits the fruits of victory, and sows seeds of future complications and dam ger. The governments high handed alid unconstitutional measure has re- suited in unexpected disturbances to the peace of the city in which the mikado resides. The emperor's honor has been soiled and the spirit of the constitu- toin lost. Never has our country been brought to face greater dangers There fore, be it
 Resolved, That we hope that the hu- initiating peace agreement will be brok- eli and the government will resign"
 In accordance with established us- ages the cabinet ministers have pre- sented an official statement to the mil kado, explaining the necessity of insti- tuting martial law at the capital, and at the same time asking the imperial judgment as to whether they should re- main in office or retire. The emperor's reply, which was made to-day, advises them to retain their respective posts, On September g the Japanese in North Korea dispatched the bearer of 3 flag of truce to the Russian camp, but the Russians refused to treat owing to the non-arrival of the notice that an arnistice was to be arranged.
 Skirmishing occurred in Manchuria September g. Two companies of Rus- sian infantry with two guns opened an attack, but were outflanked by the Jap anese and fled in disorder, leaving for ty corpses.
 The Official Gazette publishes facts based on medical evidence of the use of dum-dur1 bullets by the Russians at the fighting at Vladirnirof, and in other engagements on the Island of Sakhalin. The Gazette also publishes facts in connection with Russian abuse of the Red Cross flag and crueIties to Japan csc. ii
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
MORTON ON THE EQUITABLE
PRESIDENT ADDRESSES AGENTS
 ON ITS PLANS.

Honestly, Courage and Conservatism
 VIII be the Policy of the Society,"
 Business-Iike Methods VIII Prevail
 and Economy and Retrenchment are
 the Chosen WatchwOrds- Politics to
 be EIInnInnted--AfRairs VIII be Au-
 .dited Annually.
 New York, Sept. Il. President Paul Morton outlined the policy of the new management Of the Equitable Life As surance society in an address before 750 agents of the society, who had gathered from all sections of the country, n Manhattan Beach to-day.
 The agents are having an outing promised last December to all agents who wrote more than stipulated amount of business up to the present time. President Morton welcomed the agents at their first meeting this after noon. With him on the platform were Second Vice-P President Gage P. Tarbell, Third Vice. President George T. Wilson, Comptroller w. A. Day and other offf- cers. After briefly reviewing recent events in the Equitable, MT. Morton said: .'l*. T am going to say a few words to you on your new administration. There will be no attempt to make 1t dazzingly brilliant. The effort will be to make it honest, courageous and conservative. There will be the greatest consid iteration shown for the policyholders, and at every turn their interests will be pro teoted. All of the new directors are policyholde Businesslike methods will prevail. The more economy of the right sort we can institute the more we can save to, the policyholders. Invest
 n1ents will be of the highest character. ! "The institution will not be run as an l adjunct to any one or several banking houses. Every owner of securities will have a chance to deal with us, and our aim will be to buy the very best at the 1 very lowest prices. The cheaper the society can be properly administered | the better we can invest our earnings, and the better showing we can make the easier it will be for agents to sell l our insurance I want to see the ir14 surance business removed so far as | possible from politics. I'believe in the proper laws safeguarding the sacred trusts of insurance, and will cooper
 ate in the enactment of any necessary l laws with that end in view. We shall ! all work to put the business of life in- surance on the elevated plane it ought l to occupy. X + "The new management of the Equita- | ble will insist on an annual audit of its l affairs by an unbiased and Independent l accountant. There will be no attempt to deceive anybody, not even ourselves. "Retrenchments are the order of the day in the Equitable. They already
 amount to over $60O,00O per year, which lis equal to per cent. on an investment of $15,0OO,OO0. They will amount to a much larger sum before we are 1 through, and I am sure that we will I satisfy not only out own policyholders and our own agents, but the many who
 will buy what we have to sell"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Shipping News.

New York, Sept. 11.-Arrived: Steam CTS Numidian Glasgow; Neckar. Bre- men. .a sl New York Sept. 11.-sailed: Steamer Koenig Luise,. Naples and Genoa.
 Plymouth, Sept. 11.-Arrived: Steam CT Kaiser. Wilhelm der Crosse, New York for Cherbourg and Bremen (and proceeded).
 Glasgow, Sept. 1O.--Arrived: Steamer Parisian, New York.
 Palermo Sept. .10.--sailed: Steamer U1tonia, New York,
 Hamburg, Sept. 10.-Arrived: Steamer Hamburg, New York via Plymouth and CherbourE % sa
 Gibraltar, Sept. 11.--Arrived: Steamer Konig Albert, New York for Naples and Genoa (and proceededl.
 Dover, Sept 11.--Arrived: Steamer Finland, New York for Antwerp (and proceeded). Boulogne. Sept 11.--Sailed: Steamer Graf Waldersee, New York.
 Gibraltar, Sept. 11.-Sailed. Steamer Princess Irene. New York
 Neville, Sept. 1l.--ArriVed: Steamer Astoria, New York for Glasgow (and pToceeded).
 London, Sept. 11.-Arrived: Steamer Minneapolis, New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
BARON KOMURA BETTER.
But May Not Be Able to Leave for
 Home This Week.

New York, Sept. 1l.--To-night at the waIdorf-Astoria, following the consult tation of physicians. 1t was announced that it was still undetermined whether Baron Komura would be able to set out on his journey to Japan next Thurs day. His condition is improving.
 The reception to NJ. Witte and Baron .deRosen, the Russian peace envoys, ar- ranged for tomorrow morning at the Produce exchange. has been cancelled at the request of the envoys, who beg ged to be excused on account of unex- pected and pressing business. Mir. Witte will sail tomorrow afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Broke Worlds Record,

Newport, Sept. 1.-Two worlds rec ords in weight throwing were broken by John F. Flanagan, the worlds champion weight thrower and a mem- Der of the New York police department, In putting the S6-pound weight he rais- ed the best previous record of 3S feet ' inches to an even 42 feet. The record of 164 feet 6 inches for throwing the 12-pound hammer was bettered by over 10 feet, the new record now being 175 feet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
RoxnI Arcnnum Erhnes.

Boston, Sept. 11.-At meeting held here to-day by special committee of fffteem representing the Royal Area mum lodges of Boston and vicinity, the sentiment of the committee was unan- ir1ously in favor of making an organ ized resistance to the action of the Put inlay convention in regard to the new rate of assessments. The convention is of the opinion that the determination of the convention was reached without the broad discussion the question de- manded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Wedding Feast on Mt. Blanc.

Vienna, Sept. 11.-A young couple named Rosaco decided that the wedding feast should take place near the top of Mt. Blanc as possible. They sent out invitations to their friends and accom- panied by them and many porteurs made the difficult ascension. The feast was spread on the ice at an altitude of 5000 feet and was enjoyed by all.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Automobile Caused Runaway.

Sharon, Sept. 11.-While George Reed and his son, George, jr., were driving down East Main street this af- ternoon, the horses became frightened at a passing automobile in which was Prof, Barse ond Hotchkiss school. and dashed down the length of Main street. When in front of the postoffice the team swerved dashing the carriage against post. MT. Reed, ST., was badly shak- en up while his son sustained frac- ture of the collar bone.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
JULES GRAU DEAD.
Famous Theatrical Manager Expires
 After Long Illness.

New York, Sept. 11.-Jules Grau, a theatrical manager for many years, died to-day at his home in this city, after a protracted illness. Mir. Grau, who was brother of Maurice Grau, had been interested in the promotion of opera enterprises for the past twenty years. He was first in this country to bring about the original production of ''The Mikado," Gilbert and Sulliya1i's famous opera. MT. Grau also brought many famous foreign singers to this country. MT. GTau is survived by a widow and three children. r,>
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Train KilIs Two T,ads.

Holyoke, Mass. Sept, 1.-Two i've years old bays, James Kennedy and Jo- -seph DaIy, were killed tonight while walking on the tracks of the Boston and Maine here. The boys were with two companions, and in trying to avoid a northbound freight Kennedy and Daily stepped in front of a passen- ger train.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
ALLEGED THEFT
John KierHun Under Arrest on That Charge.

- J. @
 John Kiernan. a bartender at 56 Greene street, and John Q. Carson; a saloonkeeper of corner of Franklin and Greene street, yesterday while under the influence of liquor started little row, Carson claiming that Kiernan had stolen his watch Officers Kennedy and Winehell were attracted to the spot by the noise, and when Kiernan saw off cer Kennedy he took to his heels, seek ing safety in a nearby yard, By firing his revolver in the air Kennedy suc- ceeded in inducing Kiernan to come out, but not until he had dropped the watch. Officer Winchell, however, recovered it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Attorney for Packing Gases.

Chicago, Sept. 11.-Benjam Davis, an attorney and ranchman of Texas, has been appointed special counsel for the government in the packers eases by order of Attorney General William H. Moody. Ills official position during the beef case trials will be that of spe- cial assistant United States district at tnrraNr
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Must Leave Country,

Boston, Sept. n.--At the age of more than seventy years, John Bradley was released to-day from Charlestown state prison on the understanding that he will leave the country immediately. He had served twelve years of a twenty five-year sentence for breaking and en- tering in Salem. His parole was given for good behavior.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
SFRANGLED HIS CHILD.
Tragic Ending of n Frolic fin Montreal
 Mans Home.

Montreal, Sept. 11,--J. Albert Martin, son of the junior partner of Mayor la Porte of this city, after playing with his three little children at his home to-day, took the youngest daughter, five years old, into an adjoining room and strangled her. %.... s.. ... : When the crime was discovered Mar tin appeared to be parfectly cool and composed. T have made another angel for heaven" he said. He will be examined by alienists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Shen Cnse GOea Over

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 11.-On account of the inability of President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers to be present to-day, the celebrated Shea case, in which the cnstitutionality of the miners certificate act is attacked, went over until the next term of court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
E4RLY MORNING SCARE. 8
Failing Tenement Wall Brings Ambu-
 Iances, Engines and Police.

' New York, Sept. Part of the rear wall of a tenement house at Thirty
 first street and Second avenue fell out
 shortly after o'clock this morning, causing the occupants to flee for safe-S .ty. Calls were sent out for ambulances, a fire alarm was turned in and the re- serves of several precincts were hurried to the scene A thorough search of the
 premises, however, revealed the fact that no one was seriously hurt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12


 comed in Manchuria and Regarded as
 InofFensive to Russian Honor and
 Dignity--Turnlng the Railroad Over k to the Japanese K
 Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, Sept. H. General Linevitch,ss answer to Field Marshal oyama's letter requesting the arrangement of an arnlistice was dis patched to-day by special messenger. In his answer the Russian commander in-cilief accepts the proposals of the Japanese cornmahder-in-chief, which not only refer at considerable length to question of an arrnistice. but also to neutral zones both on land and sea.
 General Fukushs1la and General OvanoYskly, the reAe~ 5tive plenipoten- tiaries, will meet next Wednesday, at Chakhedza, on the railroad, as proposed by Field Marshal Oyama & The place is midway between the Japanese and Russian lines, separated by a rifle range. At the meeting all the questions at issue will be determined, except that referring to the deIiniation of the neu- tral zones, which will 'be left for the consideration of special delegates.
 Godzyadani, Manchuria, Sept. 9.-The peace terms became known here to- day. The majority considered them In. offensive to Russian honor and dignity It is not clear at what station the rail- road Is to be turned over to the Jap anese, at Kwang- -Cheng-T -Tse, or Chan tufu. This question is very important If the turn over occurs at Kwang' Cheng Tse then Russia cedes to Japan 100 miles of yet unoccupied line and likewise the only coal mines south o1 Harbin.
 Should the transfer occur at Chantu- ftl or further south Kirin province, which has supported the Russian army for six months, would remain Russian which would be particularly advan- tageous, because the southern portion of, the railroad has no natural outlet. This and many other questions, such as l the Russians right to maintain con- Esular officials and commercial agents at Liaoyahg, Mukden, Port Arthur and Port Dalny, should, 1t is claimed here, be settled before the armies withdraw from their strategic positions.
 A high officer declared to-day that 1t l would be irnpolitic to permit the JapL anese to settle in Kwang Cbeng> Tse, for, in case of another war, they could reach Harbin in fifty hours, occupy Kirin and cut Russia off from the Afnur regions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Next National Meetinn

Cincinnati, Sept, 11.-At an executive session of the national board of the American Federation of Catholic socie- ties to-day it was decided to hold the next national meeting at Buffalo either next spring or next winter
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
CAUGHT REDHANDED.
Worcester Burglar Detected by Officer
 While at Work.

Worcester, Sept. 11.--W. H. Peter haus, tWenty-seven years old, who has been working in a shop on Union street, was arrested tonight in the house of E. G. Guy, IA Howard street, detected in the act of burglary
 In his room, PA Pleasant street, was found more than $1,0OO worth of loot, identified as taken from a number of Worcester residences robbed recently.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
SEND THEM BACK.

Imprisoned Armenians to be Deported
 % This Country.
 Boston, Sept. 11.-Advices have been received at the local immigration office that 800 Artnenians have been gathered at Harpoot and 200 at Malatia, Turkey, and thrown into prison to be deported to this country. The prisoners, it is said, are all returned immigrants, some of them having gone from the United States as far back as 1898. When the prisoners reach the United States it is expected that most of them will have to be deported as few probably have any substantial claims to residence in this country.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Two Launches Sunk.

Oswego, N. Y, Sept. 1.-The naphtha launch St. Agnes and another, the name of which is not known, were sunk in storm on Lake Ontario to-day. The crews were rescued by the launch Rite after the men had suffered severe ly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Anniversary of "Hot Dog.n

Vienna, Sept. 11.-A curious centen- nial will be celebrated in this city next week. It is the tooth anniversary of the Frankfurter sausage, which was in- vented and sold in Vienna for the first time by Jean I1ahner in 1895.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Prize Fight Receints.

San Francisco, Sept 11.ACorrect fig- ures made public to-day on the Britt Nelson contest show that the total re- ceipts were $4S.311. That amount was divided as follows: Nelson, $1S,841. .29; Britt, $12,56O.86 management SIG, sos. .S2.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
KILLED WITH PATCHWORK
Aged Inmate of soIdiers' Home Charged
 With Murder.

With Murder.
 Holliston, Mass, Sept. 11.-oIvier H. Warren, an inmate of the Soldiers home at Togus. Maine. was arrested to- night on a technical charge of assault ing William H. Jones. a farm hand on thu estate of Shaw Warren. a brother of the prisoner, in this town two weeks ago.
 It is alleged that Oliver Warren. who was on furlough, attacked Jones with a pitehfork. The farm hand died yes erday, and an autopsy to-day showed that death was caused by hemorhages, the result of a blow or fall. The pris- oner is seventy years old and Jones is about the same age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
General Miles Registers.

Boston, Sept, 11.-General Nelson A.
 Miles was registered to-day as a voter in the city of, Boston. His application was favorably acted upon by the elec- tion commissioners. {.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Steam Engineers Convene.

Toronto, Ont, Sept. 1.-The ninth annual convention of the International Union of Steam Egineers opened here to-day. About 200 1eegates are present. San Francisco wants the next conven- ton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
The Colorado Repaired.

Boston, Sept. 1.-The armored cruis- CT Colorado, which was repaired at the. Charleston navy yard, sailed to-day for ProvincetoWn to join the fleet assem- bled there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
Against Sunday Rnnehnll.

Providence, R. l. Sept. 1.-The Bap- tist ministers of Rhode Island at a. meeting to-day took steps to prevent Sunday baseball within the state,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
YELLOW FEVER CASES.
vice-consuI woIfberg of Norwny One
 os pensacola,s Victims.

oe pensaco1a's Victims.
 Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 11.-Nine new cases and one death is the yellow fever record for Pensacola today. Suspicious or doubtful cases number about twelve. The one death was that of A. Wolfberg, vice consul of Norway, who died after brief illness. He was taken i'll five days since and did not call in pliy- sician, the case ebing located by in- ,spectors A post nortem Investigation revealed the fact that he had died of yellow fever of the most malignant type. X
 Jackson, Miss, Sept. 11-The Missis- slppi yellow fever summary for the twenty-foIr hours ending at 8 o'clock tonight follows: Gulfport, three new cases; Mississippi City two new cases: No new cases reported at Vicksburg, NatcheZ, Pennington, Handsboro or Sharkey county. No deaths occurred Tn the state.
 New Orleans, Sept. 1.-The yellow fever report to p. m. follows: New caess, to-day, 38; total to date, 2,3a7. Deaths to-day, none; total to date, 3Is. New disease centers to-day, IS. Cases under treatment, 300; discharged, 1,711.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-09-12
FOR EIGHT HOURS.
Indianapolis Typographical Union Or
 ders Immediate Strike.

Indianapolis, Sept. 1.-Committees from the union printers and for em- ployers of Indianapolis having failed to agree on an eight hour day to com mence % January 1, the local Typo graphical union has ordered 15O mem bers in Indianapolis to strike at once.
 President James M. Lynch of the h. ternational Typographical union said tonight:
 q have instructed unions in various cities to demand contracts immediately for an eight hour day to commence on January 1. Wherever the demand for the ieght hour day is refused the union printers have bee ninstructed to strike at once."
 Albany, N. Y, Sept. 1.-The union printers employed in several book and job printing offices in this city went out on strike to-day because their em- ployers refused to sign an agreement for the establishment of an eight hour day.