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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
THAT OLD GAS BILL.

The depressed-looking man with the fumero aromatica that snelt, like the bone fertilizer works on fire was exud- ing the wall.
 It's no use," he said, gloomily. You can't get hunk with gas company, no matter how many sleepless nights you put in trying to frame up some scheme or other to do it.
 "The gas company began to chase me out of my home about six months ago. They started to hurl $7 and $S, and even $9 bills at me, and, as my shack only consisted of five rooms, and as. in addition, my wife and take our dinners out, and only use the gas
 range for cooking breakfast, I could not discern it.
 There wasn't any use going down to the gas office and setting up the long moan. I tried that couple of times, and the best I got for mine was the husky chuekle from the young man presiding over the kicherino desk where the kicks are all unayailingly registered.
 Couple of months ago, when they began to talk of a raise in the price of coalon account of a probable coal strike next spring, I decided that 1t would be me for a hike to the elongated cactus in the shape of a boarding house. couldn't perceive the business of stay ing in business as a housekeeper with coal and gas at figures that would just about double my rent
 But hankered with big, deep hank to take a bite or so out of the gas company, if there was any possible way on earth of doing it. "Only one has occurred to me, and that was to try to burn about a thou sand dollars worth of gas during the drear month of November, and then store the furniture and move to board- ling house without paying the gas bill. "I had it all doped out what fun I'd have when I innocently went down to the gas office and asked 'em to slip me the difference between my November gas bill and my little $10 deposit, "So the gas man had no sooner taken the register at the latter part of De- tober than I began to just eat gas in that house of mine lit every jet in the house and just kept em a-going day and night with the exception of the jets In our bed room, which I had to turn off at bed time, so's we could sleep.
 q kept the four flames in the gas stove at full blast all the time, and in the kitchen was like the hot room of a Turkish bath. But my wife, just as sore about those big gas bills as was,
 willingly stood for the heat. You'll remember how warm the month of November was here. Well, the rooms of my shack were so hot from the blaz- ! ing-tilt gas, going day and night, that every ten or fifteen minutes or so my wife and I'd have to slink out into the back yard for breath of air.
 wed sit out there on the back steps and gloatingly figure on the dents we were poking into the gas company.
 q charted 1t out that we were con- suming about. S7,654 cubic feet of gas
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DIED BY OWN HAND.
Continued from First Page.)

(Continued from First Page) after committing the deed, and then staggered up stairs and went to bed.
 The blood-stained handkerchief that has figured so prominently in the re- ports of the last day or so bore no initial. It was wadded in such a way to indicate that Edwards had held it against his ear while going up stairs. Another handkerchief, not blood-stain- ed, was found with the initial "E' on it.
 The pistol that figures in the case is small .22 caliber Colts, which, al- though about twenty-six years old, ac- cording to the report, is in good condi- ton, and appears to have seen little use Five cartridge chambers are still loaded, while two contain empty shells.
 The report made yesterday is not the coroners final report. The investiga- ton will still be continued until the matter is settled to the coroner's com plete satisfaction.
 Both Coroner Mix and Deputy Cor oner Pond give high degree of credit to Detectives Donnelly, Ward and Daley, who have been detailed on the case.
 Coroner Mix was asked yesterday aft ernoon regarding the statement which has been made that the bullet wound alone would not have been sufficient to cause death. He stated that the bull let alone could have caused Edwards death.
 When the coroner's statement was given out yesterday afternoon his of flee was filled with newspaper men from this city, New York and Boston, who had gathered to obtain the report when issued. Besides Coroner Mix and the newspaper men, Deputy Coroner Pond and w. H. Edwards were the only occupants of the room when the report was made Shortly before the report was given out State Attorney Williams was closeted with the Cor oner for short time. Attorney Ar vine was also present at the office for a time yesterday afternoon.
 A. Maxcy Hitler, as also his brother, Charles A. Hitler. received many con- gratulations last evening over the news given out by the coroner, and Maxcy Hitler in particular was evidently hap py and accepted his freedom with zest and joy. He bore evidence of the great strain that he has been under, however. Mrs. Hitler was also extremely happy
 hat the storm and stress were over.
 t,aor prompted MT. Edwards to end his life,
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PARLIAMEAT DISSOLVED.
Within Fortnight Probable Life of Lib- eral Government VIII be Known.

London, Jan. S.--King Edward, who had been absent in the cu inIry since Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman's cab inet was formed, returned to London this afternoon and held meeting of the priyy council, at which the proela- nation dissolving parliament was sign ed. Immediately afterwards writs were sent to the returning officers for the election of the members of the new parliament, which by law will assem- ble within thirty-tiye days.
 Within fortnight the verdict of the majority of the electors will known and the probable life of the liberal gov- ernment will be measureable.
 The leaders of the opposing forces mounted the hustings tonight and the ranying cries of the main forces and factions engaged in the combat were heard everywhere. No less than fifteen members of the past and the present cabinet spoke in different parts of the country, including former Premier Bal four, Herbert Henry Asquith, Joseph Chamberlain, John Morley, Lord Lans- downe, John Burnes and Austen Cham berlain.
 The issues were clear, and the speak CTS continued to ring the charges against home rule or tariff reform. The liberals all along the line attacked the unionist record of the past ten years, while the unionists in the main were on the defensive.
 Herbert Henry Asquith, the chancel- Tor of the exchequer, issued his election address to-day. It is devoted exclusive ly to answering the proposals for tariff reform, finding strong fertilization in the returns of the board of trade for | 1905.
 Sir Charles Dilke, speaking in Lon don tonight, announced himself as an advanced radical independent candi- date. He spoke very favorably of the members of the new cabinet. Question ed with regard to Morocco, Sir Charles said that the difficulties predicted over the Moroccan situation were frightfully exaggerated, and that there was no danger of war arising therefrom,
 Timothy M. Healy will not be oppos-
 
 ed for reelection in North Louth' Car dinal Logue, archbishop of Armaughr and Archbishop Walsh of Dublin to- day declared in favor of Mir. Healy and against any contests of his seat by the United Irish league. John Red- mond, president of the league, and leader of the Irish parliamentary party announced tonight that the league would not run a candidate for MT Healy's seat.
 Joseph Chamberlain, speaking al Wednesbury tonight said he had sur. rendered the great office of colonial sec retary, of which he was proud, be- cause he had become deeply impressed with the importance of fiscal reform He said he wanted, es the last act of his public and political life, to do some thing which might be remembered long afterwards, and that therefore he hat abandoned all petty political amhi. | tionS
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and Judge-Ad9 locate Harrison, for the prosecution.
 The only witness introduced to-day was Professor $. J. Brown, of the de- partment of mathematics, who was put on the stand bR the defense.
 He said that he was a midshipman of the third class in the year 1874. Counsel for theA defense then asked if hazing existed at that time, and the udge-adXocate iaterposed an objection on the ground Aof irrelevancy. MT. Mann stated that he wished to offer testimony as to what was understood by hazing in 1S74i the act referring to it as the offense Scommonly known by hazing." The court sustained the ob- jection to this linekof questioning. Pro- lessor Brown said that he believed Marzoni to be promising youth. The defense had a number of other witnesses, but asI they were expected to testify along the line that had been excluded when Professor Brown was the witness, they were not called. The defense was then closed and the judge advocate did not present any witnesses in rebuttal.
 MT. Mann claimed a failure of proof in the first fifth and sixth specifica- tions, in all of which the requirement. of physical exercises was alleged, and that the other specifications, relating to the bringing of food to Marzoni by un- derclass men, did not sufficiently estab- fish hazing, though the facts were ad- mitted. The sixth specification was practically abandoned, though the judge advocate maintained that the first and fifth were established. He also urged that the bringing of food by the underclass men was done under compulson, and that 1t was menial service, and as such was clearly haz- ing.
 At 1920 the judge advocate complet- ed his remarks. and the court was cleared for the consideration of a ver- dict.
 The next midshipman to be tried is Stephen Decatur, jr., a memoer of the first class, who has already been tried and acquitted on charges of hazing. The new case against Decatur consists of two charges. The first is under the
 act of 1874, and it is alleged that he sent Midshipman Chester s, Rober.s of Joliet, Ill, to Marzonis rooms with the message, If she had been a dog, do you think she would have taken it2' This led to Roberts being hazed, it is stated. The second specification is that Decatur compelled fourth class man Charles c, W. Mailley of Stroumsburg, Neb., to bring him articles of food.
 The second charge Is of encouraging or countenancing hazing, under the act of 1903,
 The court at 2;SO o'clock announced that verdict had been reached in Marzoni's case, but it will not be made public until it has received the approv- al of General Sands. The court also announced that 1t would take up the second case against MidshiDman Ste
 phen Decatur, jr., tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
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per diem, and the mere thought of this almost made me delirious with hap piness.
 "Well, when got home through the basement door one evening along to- ward the end of November I found found tho gas bill for the month of November lying under the door,
 T picked it up with a gulp of joy, prepared to jes' laff in my glee.
 Here was where I was going to play hunkerino with that bloated monopoly!
 Well, the gas bill for the month of November was $1.15, not including the discount
 That's all
 Anybody who thinks he can pin the sign of the ossified sausage onto the tunic of a gas company has got to put another point on his hop-tool aud change his brand of dope, and that's no product of the Mongolian muse, either. Washington Star,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
ANNAPOLIS COURTWARTIAL.
Midshipmnn MarEOni on TrIal-Verdict
 Reached in Afternoon.

Annapolis, Md, Jan S.-The court martial now in session at the naval academy, continued to-day the trial of the case of Midshipman Peterson B. Marzoni, alleged to be connected with hazing in six different instances. Lit tie evidence was introduced by the de- fense and none by the judge-advocate in rebuttal, so that most of the morn- ing session was devoted to tile remarks of George H, Mann, for the defense,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
MATTER IN THE HOUSE.
Resolution Introduced for Appointment
 of Committee of Inquiry


 Washington Jan. S.-Representative Sheppard of Texas to-day introduced a resolution providing for the appoint ment of a committee of republican and democratic members of the house to investigate the "recent violent expul- sion of an American mother from the white house offices and grounds by ex- ecutive officials and employees while she was seeking an audience with the pres ident of the United States"
 The resolution, which gives the usual power to summon witnesses, was refer red to the committee on rules.
 MT. Sheppard made the following statement concerning the resolution:
 q introduce this resolution in the name of American motherhood and American womanhood. The occurrence which is the cause of this resolution, was violation of every sentiment that glorifies American manhood and Ameri- can chivalry. The brutal treatment of this lady who was but acting within her rights, seems to me to be outrag- eous and indefensible. The American congress ought not to permit the mat ter to rest without the most thorough and searching investigation. It in- wolves the most sacred element of American life, the respect and rever- ence which every true American citizen accords the American woman and es- pecially the American mother. When the president of the United States with all the glamour of his great office steps into the presence of an American moth- CT he is in the presence of his super for. This action of his subordinates should certainly be investigated"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
MRS. MORRIS HUSBAND
 ISSUES A STATEMENT

(Continued from First Page) department of Dr. Morris, who men, tions himsef as the beneficiary's hus- band was made in connection with the pressing of the latters claims.
 In conclusion pr. Morris declares that the nations sense of decenoy has been shocked, that one woman has to bear all this, and that the vital fact in the limelight is that this outrage Is the gravest insult to the politeness of American life within the memory of men and women now living
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS,

YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS,
 Coroner Mix did not come to his office at 4S Church street yesterday morning till after he had had long conference with State Attorney Williams His son Stephen was in charge of the office, and Detectives Donnelly, Daley and Ward were there for a couple of hours. Judge Charles Alldis Hitler came there about 10 o'clock, chatted with young MT. Mix and went out n
 w. H. L. Edwards, of New York city, nephew of the murdered man, arrived at Il o'clock and sat in the coroner s office till the coroner returned there.
 Coroner Mix and Deputy Coroner Pond were together in the office for an hour, engaged in the preparation of the report.
 Coroner Mix remained in his office till 13O, when he went to lunch with his son.
 When newspaper men visited State Attorney Williams in his office yester- day a revolver of modern pattern was lying upon the desk in front of the state attorney. The cylinder had been re- moved and it was evident that MT. Williams had been making an exam nation of the weapon. Mr. Williams told the reporters that he was hopeful of solving the mystery.
 Earliss P. Arvine, counsel for Allan Maxcy Hitler, was not at his office in the First National bank building yes terday morning. His stenographer said that he had gone over to Branford to look up a case, but she added that 1t was nothing that related to the Ed wards murder. MT. Arvine returned in the afternoon.
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there seemed to be no satisfactory solu- tion' That man in comfortable cir cumstances, with a fine business con- nection, charming family and with most honorable family connections, a fine social position, and in fair health, should end his life seems inexplicable. As far as known, he had no business or financial worriment. The reason for his ending his life is a mystery which is not yet cleared up. His business
 relatious with the General Chemical company, New York, were agreeable, and his financial accounts in relation to the company, which were looked up by
 the New York World a day or two ago, were found to be all right.
 Charles E. Sholes, of the Naugatuck | Chemical company, who, in company with w. T. Rodenback, rendered a ban
 quet to President D. c, Benedict, of the
 company, at Waterburys fine, rev ho- 1 tel, the Elton, last Friday night, was formerly associated in business with
 Charles A. Edwards. MT. Edwards was | in charge of the sulphur department of
 the General Chemical company, while | MT. Sholes was assistant sales manager
 of the company, and the two were em- ployed together for several years. MT.
 Sholes stated that he was astounded ! when he learned of the fatality. MT.
 Edwards was pleasant, genial man
 and a thorough gentleman. He was all
 ways cordial and never appeared to be
 subject to anything but the best of hu-
 mors. He was a wealthy raan and one
 who was always glad to meet friends, ' | he said.
 The coroner has concluded his inves- tigations and will now make a synopsis
 of the evidence presented for record
 with the courts.
 The news of the finding spread like
 wildfre about the city last evening and excited comment. It was the para
 mount and absorbing topic of discus sion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09
SHOT HIS BRIDE.
Bridgeport Man Claims Revolver Went
 or by Accident.

On by Accident
 Bridgeport, Jan. s. - Mrs. Stephen Leonard, bride of two weeks, is dying at St. Vincent's hospital fro ma bullet wound through the heart, inflicted by her husband, during what the police claim was a quarrel to-day The hus- band Is under arrest and claims that a revolver. was accidentally discharged while he was cleaning it.
 Leonard is twenty-one years of age, a strong, able fellow who has not
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-09

A JangIed Tobacco Palate One Result
 of Excessive smOking-Depew Quit oSave Himself From Rank Cgars- Men Always Going to Give up Tobac-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18
FOUR YEARS OF AGONY.
Whole Foot Nothing But Proud Flesh
Had to Use Crutches-"Cuticura


Whole Foot Nothing But Proud Flesh
Had to Use Crutches-"Cuticura
Remedies the Best on Earth"
I'm the year 1899 the side of my
right foot was cut off from the little
toe down to the heel, and the physi-
clan who had charge of me was try
ing to sew up the side of my foot, but
with no success. At last my whole
foot and way up above my calf was
nothing but proud flesh. suffered I'M
told agonies for four years, and tried
different physicians and all kinds Of
ointments. | could walk only with
crutches In two weeks afterwards
saw a change in my limb. Then l be-
gan using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
often during the day, and kept it up
for seven months, when my limb was
healed up just the same as if never
had trouble. 1t is eight months now
since | stopped using Cuticura Rene
dies, the best on Gods earth. | am
working at the present day after five
years of suffering. The cost of Cuti-
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but the DOCTORS bills were more like
$500. JohnSM Lloyd, 728 S. Arch Ave,
Alliance, Ohio, June 81 1902
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18
WILL BUILD ELECTRIC LINE.
Sioux Falls Interurban Company to
Begin Work in Sprinq.

Sioux Falls Interurban Company to
Begin Work in Spring.
What may be the first of network
of electric lines centering at Sioux
Falls is announced to begin construc-
tion early in the spring.
The Sioux Falls Interurban Electric
Railway company, recently incorpo-
rated, with DR.. r. F. Brown as presi-
dent and George A. Pettigrew secre-
tary, has announced that money neces-
sary to construct the road has been
raised, and that work will begin as
soon as the snow is off the ground.
Most of the parties interested in the
line are residents of Sioux Falls.
The route to be taken has not been
definitely fixed, but it is likely that the
first line will go along one side of Wall
Lake and from there to either Bridge.
water, Parker or Salem and beyond
The city terminus, which viii eventu-
ally be in the heart of the city, will at
first be established at the junction of
the Great Northern and Rock Island
tracks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18
Shakespeare Not Obscene.

me- A curious mixture of literature and
Iehe law took place at Birmingham yes
|terday when a man named Sheridan
was summoned for using obscene Ian
guage in the public street. Sheridan
told the bench that he was discussing
books with friend and he quoted to
him a short extract from Shake
speare's Winter Tale" The consta-
BILE appeared to have overheard it. for
in the quotation there was one of the
words attributed to him by the other
The magistrates dismissed the sum
mons. BY an appropriate coincidence
the incident occurred in Stratford
road.-London Chronicle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18

Supt. Robinson of the census depart
ment has received the printed reports
and has begun the distribution of the
same. The report gives the popula-
ton by subdivisions of every county
in the state, as well as the agricultur.
al production of the different counties
in the same manner, making 1t a valu-
able reference report.
/ The vital statistics of Yankton
county for the month of December IN.
clude is marriages, 81 births, IA
deaths, divorces, first papers and
2 final papers giving foreign people
the rights Of American citizenship.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1906-01-18
A New Legal Definition.

Magistrate Robert Cornell of New
York has acquired new and valuable
legal definition. An aged but robust
negro witness who testified before him
the other day wouldn't stop talking
when counsel objected, but kept on
roaring his testimony
"Stop!" the magistrate commanded.
Don't you know you're in court?"
"Y-a-asr," replied the negro.
well, don't you know what court
is?"
"Oh-h-h, ya-as'r," said the old fell
low, with low bow. "Ya-as'r; cot
is a place whah dey dispensis with
justice! '-Saturday Evening Post.