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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
Chicago Man Made Business of
MatrimOny While Living.
Dies From Poison and Leaves
Number of Widows.
TWO WIVES and ONE FIANCEE
Living on the Same Car Line
in the City.
Took Large Sums of Money
From His Victims.

Chicago, May 28-At least two wild
ows and a fiancee are mourning the
death of Homer E. Morrison, real es-
tate dealer, and the police are working
on clews which may lead them to three
other women who can claim the man
as their late husband.
Morrison died last Thursday after
what may have been poisoning. TWO
of his wives have complained that he
took 81, 900 of their money and widow
who says he promised to marry her,
admits she gave him s., 800. The auth
critics believe there are others
Mrs. Homer E. Morrison says she
married Morrison three years ago. Mrs
r. w. Thompson says she married the
same man under the name of Thompson
seven years ago, Mrs. Pearl McDivitt
asserts Morrison promised to marry her
next month. These three women lived
on the same car line without knowing
the existence of one another. Some
times Morrison visited all three the
same day. He would leave the estab-
Iishment which he maintained for Mrs.
Thompson, swing off the car in front
of his fiancee's residence, make hur-
ried visit and board the next car for
the Morrison home. The house where
Mrs. McDivitt lives was selected by
A0SSeSSASC
so convenient between his home and
business" Mrs. Morrison says he
never spent his nights at home. Mrs
Thompson says ne spent those hours
at her house.
Under the name of Thompson the
man posed as a claim adjuster but for
seven years kept Mrs. Thompson In the
dark regarding his place of business.
To Mrs. Morrison he was real estate
dealer, but she never knew where his
office was. By day he was manager
of a rooming house on Chicago avenue
where he never was seen at night. From
what Mrs. Thompson has said the po-
lice suspect that Morrison took poison
and they are gathering evidence to pre-
sent to the coroner.
The police learned that Morrison had
brought a woman to the rooming house
about a year ago. He introduced her
as his wife and she spoke to women
at the place of their home in Evanston.
Evidence indicates he may have left
another widow in La Sale and another
in harrington, Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
Big PARADE JULY a..
Shawnee County Sunday Schools to
March on Kansas Avenue.

A mammoth parade will be a feature
of the first Fourth of July picnic of the
Shawnee County Sunday School associ-
alton which will be held on the fair
grounds. 1t will form on Kansas ave-
nue. at 10 o'clock on the morning of
July 4. The line of march will be in
the direction of the fair grounds.
There will be at least one band in
the parade. A prize will be offered the
Sunday school from the country that
has the largest delegation in the parade,
and for the school carrying the best
banner.
The picnic was discuss d at noon to-
day by the officers of the Sunday
School association and superintendent
of individual schools at a meeting held
at the quarters of the Commercial club.
A program of sports will be arranged
for the picnic at the fair grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
CLEAN UP WASHINGTON
Wife of the President Heads Move
ment for That Purpose.

Washington, May 2S.-Washington s
slums will be cleaned out if the influ-
ence and active work of the White
House family count for anything. Mrs
Wilson has made several quiet trips
of inspection through the capital S
unsightly alleys and she Joined other
prominent women, including the wives
of several senators and representa-
tives. in attending a meeting of the
women's department of new civic fed
Grafton.
There a letter was read from the
president, approving the movement
for wiping out disreputable alleys and
providing sanitary homes at low rem
tails for the poor.
Later Mrs. Wilson went to the capi-
tol to hear Representative Borland of
Missouri speak in the house in favor
of the movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28

The bill provides for an initial appro-
priation of S1,5OO,00O.
In explaining his bill, Senator
Ashurst has told congress that he's
simply trying to make effective the
work of a senate committee which
investigated the entire armor plate
problem in 1895. 1t was then held
wise and economical to establish such
a plant.
''It seems to me that the govern
ment should proceed to erect a fac
tory" says the senator, "inasmuch as
the committee of 1896 demonstrated
that the government could manufac
ture it's armor plate at about one-half
of the price charged by these COM
panies that pretend to compete, but
in reality are in collusion and are not
competitors at ALL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
ON CHARGE OF NEGLECT
New York Teacher to Be Tried for
Having a Baby.

New York, May 2S.-The board of
education's ruling that teachers may
not marry and become mothers is to
be tested in the courts, according. to
announcement today by counsel for
Mrs. Bridget NJ. F. Peixotto charged
with neglect of duty in marrying
without the boards knowledge and
reporting ill when her baby was born.
When Mrs. Peixotto was married in
February, 1912, she failed to tell the
board about it, fearing that under its
rule she would lose her position as
principal of public school No. 4.
: The fact of her marriage was not
learned by the board until a few days
ago, after she had been on the sick
list for six weeks and had been a
mother four weeks. She was at once
charged with neglect of duty and is
to be given a trial by the board
shortly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
LONG BEACH WILL PAY
City to Provide Funeral Expenses of
Pier Disaster Victims.

Long Beach, Cal, May 2S.-All of
the expense of the funerals of the 81
persons killed in the pier disaster here
Saturday and that incurred in the care
of injured probably will be paid by the
city of Long Beach out of fund to
be raised by a special tax levy.
The city council last night instruct
ed the city attorney to prepare an
ordinance calling for an election on
the proposed tax. The citizens relief
committee will provide the council
Thursday night with an estimate of
the amount required 1t is expected
to reach about $50, 600.
City officials assert that voluntary
relief measures now being taken by
the municipality are not an admission
of the city's liability for damages. An
additional s2,500 for relief was appro-
priated by the council last night.
cablegram of sympathy was re-
ceived from Sir Thomas Upton, who
was entertained here a few months
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
COURT is DOUBTFUL.
Legal Death of w. III. Caldwell Will
Be Investigated.

The Kansas supreme court has decid-
ed to inquire further into the legal
death of W. H. Caldwell and today
granted a rehearing in the case to in
ouire whether Caldwell was really alive
at the time his wife, Jane Caldwell,
of Hutchinson, brought suit to collect
a $1,000 life insurance seven years ago.
AS Caldwell came to Topeka a few
weeks ago to give his deposition, the
insurance company feels it will be able
to show the court that Caldwell wasn't t
dead seven years ago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
Abilene Senator to Head Re-
formatOry Night School.
Governor Hodges Believes He
Is Man for Place.
ALARMED AT THE CONDITIONS
One-FOurth of Inmates Never
Went to School.
Nearly so Per Cent Are Below
Third Reader.

Believing that the records at the
Hutchinson reformatory prove the need
of greater educational opportunities for
the inmates of the institution, Governor
Hodges proposes to establish a night
school for the reformatory inmates. On
recent inspection trip through the
reformatory, the Kansas executive was
shocked when he read the records of
educational opportunities afforded the
young convicts. AS soon as a change is
made in the superintendency of the re-
formatory, a night school will be es-
tabliShed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
"CALL FOR Mr.. PITTS"
Kansas After Man Who Violated
Prison Parole.

Kendrick Pitts of Allen county is
to be returned to the Kansas state
prison for violating a parole after be-
ing released on parole from the Ian
sing penitentiary. Pitts was sent to
prison some months ago on a charge
of wife desertion under the provisions
of the 1911 law
The parole which Pitts drew stipu-
lated that the man should not leave
the state. Pitts overlooked that por-
ton of the contract with the state and
went to Detroit. Now the governor of
Michigan has been asked to honor a
requisition and to permit the return
of the man to Kansas that he may
serve the remainder of his sentence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
TODAY'S GAMES.


Western.
Topeka at Omaha, clear.
Denver at Des Moines, clear.
Wichita at Sioux City, clear.
Lincoln-St. Joseph; no game.
National.
ST. Louis at Chicago, clear.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg, cloudy.
New York at Boston, game
postponed, rain.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn,
postponed, wet grounds.
American.
Chicago at Cleveland, clear.
Detroit at st. Louis, clear.
Washington at Philadelphia,
postponed, rain.
Boston at New York, post
poned, rain; doubleheader
Monday.
Association.
Toledo at Columbus, cloudy.
Kansas City at st. Paul, clear.
Louisville at Indianapolis,c clear.
Milwaukee at Minneapolis,
clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
SENATOR To PRISON.
StiIwc1 Is Sentenced to Four Years
on Bribery Charge.

New York. May 2S.-Former state
Senator Stephen K. Stilwell convicted
of bribery by a jury last week after
he had been exonerated by the New
York state senate, was sentenced to-
day to serve not less than four years,
nor more than eight years in Sing Sing
prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
NEW BUREAU CHIEF IN NAVY
Rear Admiral Griffin Heads Steam
Engineering Work.

Washington. May 2S.-Rear Ad-
miral r. S. Griffin is the newly ap-
pointed chief of the bureau of steam
engineering of the navy department at
Washington. Supervision of the navy S
signal corps and wireless work also
comes under his supervision
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
FIGHTS FOR ARMoR PLANT.
Senator Ashurst Would Appropriate
$500, 900 for Work.

Washington, May Ex-senator Ash
urst of Arizona is very much in ear
nest with his bill providing for the
erection by the government of an
armor plate plant. Uncle Sam, says
Ashurst can make his own armor
plate for one-half what is now paid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28
YES, SIR, IT'S HOT!
Right Near 80 Mark Today-More
Coming Tomorrow.

1t is hot today. The mercury was
near the 80 mark this afternoon. More
weather of the same kind is predicted
for Thursday. The wind is blowing at
the rate of S miles an hour from the
south The hourly readings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28

Weather Forecast for Kansas
Generally fair with continued
warmth tonight and Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-28

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16

OF brave, broad shouldered men, started
up, eager to help def nd the threatened
city. Armed with pitchforks and scythes.
down they came through Mason's Mills
across the fields into Ephraim Nc.
keen's COW yard, ard when the cattle
saw them they set up such a stamping
and believing and rushing about that
the British, thinking great army was
after them, retreated in dismay and
fed for their lives back to Castine Mrs.
Ryan tells another good story of man
who was in the woods chopping firewood
when the first steamboat whistled into
Belfast. He dropped his axe and ran,
never stopping until he reached home.
where he told his wife he had been
chased by bear; and the steamboat was
called for long time afterwards, "Luf-
kn's Bear. K. I. NEWELL.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
IN DELAWARE BAY.
The Fate of the Old-Time Sailing Ships

Inc + ate OF the Old- l lme SAILING ShlpS.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Jan. 9, 1918. We
have had but one snow storm so far and
the grass on my lawn is as green as it
was in July, and in spots it has grown all
winter Other winters | have written
you about the ice on the Delaware Bay
and river. There has been no cold
weather up to this date, so there is no
ice, but fogs have been the fashion, and
we have had them for days at time.
This trip in Philadelphia we were held
up eighteen hours at the dock after the
ship was loaded.
In our business we see many of the
old ships, that are now coal barges, be-
ing towed from one port to another. |
always look them over as we pass. There
are many retired shipmasters in Belfast,
and other places near, that would enjoy
looking at the General Knox, j. B. Baker,
R. R. Thomas, Manuel Llaguno (now
the Washington), A. G. Ropes and many
others that see being towed at the end
of hawser mile long. They do not
have the appearance they had when in
the California trade, though some of
them look well. The Llaguno has the
"Washington" painted over the letters
of Llaguno cut into the wood on the
bow. Capt. Ralph Morse and Capt.
Horace Staples would like to see those
ships again. l sailed with those two
shipmasters twelve years in the ships
VIM. G. Davis and Robert L. Belknap,
most of the time in the San Francisco
trade, and we saw there those grand
ships that were the pride of the port and
are now barges; and yet there is some
thing about them that makes the heart
proud, to think of the days when they
were commanded by men who knew no
fear, when the Stars and Stripes flew
from the monkey gait; and when they
said "mainsail haul'' it meant business.
Happy new year to you and the paper.
Mr. Editor. Yours Respectfully.
ALBERT M. RICH,
Master S. S. Pawnee, CLYDE Line.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
1T GROWS HAIR.
Here Are Facts We Want You to Prove
at Our Risk,

In all our experience with hair tonics there
is one that has done more toward gaining our
confidence than any other. We really believe
this remedy, known as Rexall "aa3" Hair Tonic,
is so superior to other preparations that we
offer it to you with our personal and unquali-
fed promise that if you use it and it doesn't
prove in every way satisfactory to you, we
will, upon your mere request at our store. re-
turn to you the money you paid us for it.
Rexall "92" Hair Tonic acts scientifically,
destroying the germs which are usually re-
sponsible for badness. 1t acts 10 penetrate to
the root of the hair, stimulating and nourish-
ing them 1t is most pleasant toilet necessi-
ty. is delicately perfumed. and will not gum
nor permanently stain the hair.
We want you to get bottle Of Rexall 1897
Hair Tonic and use it as directed. If it does
not relieve scalp irritation. remove dandruff.
prevent the hair from falling out and promote
an increased growth of hair ane in every way
give entire satisfaction. come be ok and tell US,
and get your money back Two sizes, Soc. and
81 90. Sold only at our store-Tle Rexal Store
City Drug Store, Edmund Wi son. Prop, SO
Main Street.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas, Hattie T.. .Ha..-. ,.s
mont in the County ut N.,. v
Maine, by her m0rtgGge isa.tr .s -. .rsr
ninth day of August ltU-. s
Waldo Registry of Deeds. ,.. a..- q
conveyed to G. E. Fulltr and r a-..7t,
both of Mexico, in the IuuHr -. q;
State of Maine, certain puca sg.
situate in said SearsmuuI. 10 .s .~t
Waldo, and bounded as follow l-.s.
the northwest by the road aaH.. Ia
Lains Mills, so-called, 30 q
on the northeast by the road -a IL /.
above mentioned road ia t...- L-
on the southeast by land ot ~ .-er nod
and land of Sion W Luz. .- .- 10
west by the town line hetw--
Appleton. together Wit. .-. .sa
standing; and whereas sa.I a
A. Wentworth thereafter s
twelfth day of Noyember t ia
consideration Endorsed anu q
secured by said mortgaLs
of Appleton, in the Count
of Maine, deceased. I'm Ca.
said twelfth day Of Mover "a
assignment of that date -.. la
istry of Deeds. Book 2-6. -a
said mortgage deed to sal %
deceased, in his lifetime 4M. t
dltion of said mortgage s ....
therefore, by reason Of 'Hr ....
dition thereof we clam
mortgage.
Dated this twenty -'-.
1912
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
Governors Office Hours.

~, In was announced at the executive offices
thursday night, Jan End that Gov Haines will
commune ms residence at Watervile during his
Term OF oftlce,hut that he would be at the State
mouse at Augusta curing the first five days of
each week His regular office hours viii be
from II a. m. to p. m. and at such other times
as the occasion requires by appointment or
oth@rwise Gov. Haines wishes to have all
man pertaining to official matters addressed to
MN at the State House. All personal CORE
spondence should be sent to Waterville, his
sHlhe aodress. as he plans to be at his home Of
nee' eltner IN the morning or evening of each
day, and on Saturdays, unless it is necessary for
MIN to be at Augusta for some special reasons
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
Bath Shipbuilders Optimistic.

BATH. Me-, Jan. 2-The total number of
vessels built and launched in the Bath Gus
toms District for the year 1912 was IA, which
was gain of four over 1911, and the tonnage
amounted to 8,465, slight increase over 1911.
when the total was $685.
These figures, however, do not include the
two torpedo boat destroyers Jouett and Jen-
kins.
Local builders are much pleased with the
outlook for 1918. They say many inquiries are
being received relative to placing contracts
for new merchant craft. There 10 consider
able wooden building now under construction.
Comparisons for the past 16 years show q
steady decline in the number and tonnage of
vessels built within the Bath District. In 1900
IS vessels with a tonnage of 1852 were built.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
FRANKFORT.

Hon. Albert PIERCE has returned from bus
mess trip to Augusta and Portland =. Mr. and
Mrs. w. d. mcgowan of Bangor were in town
recently to attend the funeral of j. Henry
Vest. Miss Alice M. Hurley has returned to
Eowdoinham TO resume her duties as teacher
in the John c. Coombs High school, after
spending her vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James F. Hurley. Miss Margaret
W. Peirce has returned to Poughkeepsie, N.
Y. to resume her duties at Vassar college
Herman L. Averill and John Latin have left
for New York city, where they have employ
ment. Frank P. Latin has returned to Bal
timore, where he is student at the Baltim ore
Dental college, after spending the Christmas
vacation at his home here. Freeman W.
Batchelder has left for Hardwick, VT, where
he has secured employment into thea Wood
bury Granite Co. Jerry Emerson, who has
be en- the guest few days of his brother, Ell
den e. Emerson, has returned to his home in
Bucksport. Robert W. PIERCE and Miss
Katherine PIERCE have returned to Providence,
R. l., to resume their studies, after spending
the holidays at home. -. Mrs NJ Edward
Downes passed away JAM 4th after an illness
of many months. The funeral was held at her
late home Jan. 7th and interment was in West
Winterport cemetery. Hayward PIERCE, I'd,
Sheffield Scientific school, Yale, Is, has re-
turned to New Haven to resume his studies,
after spending the holidays at his home.
MONROE.
The effcers of Ezra NJ Billings Post, No. "a
were installed by Isaac F. Cook, Past Command
er, in his usual pleasing manner, JAM 1st The
0 Ulcers are as follows: Augustus L. Clark,
Commander; Oshea H. Plummer, S. V. Com
mander; Moses Larrabee, J. V. Commander
Alonzo F. Batchelder, o. of D.; Henry S. Web
Der, Adjt.; Fred L. Palmer, @. M; Horace c.
Weber, Chaplain; johnson G.. Trask, O. G.; B
F Bussey, S. M; J. S. Crockett, Patriotic In.
structor. The Post is in prosperous condi-
tt on. -. The officers of E. M. Billings, W. R. c.
were installed at their room on Main street
Jan. LIST by Belle J. Palmer. Past Department
President, in a fine manner. The officers in
stalled were: Elmeda Bowen. President; Emma
E. Trask, S. "; Caroline Bussey, J. w.; Louise
Larrabee, Secretary; Belle J. Palmer. Treas.
urer; Susie E. Dawson. Chaplain; Annie Richie
Conductor; Martha A. Moore. Guard. The as.
istant officers were absent and will be INSTALL
ed at the next regular meeting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
Mr.. Taft is Cheerful.

President Taft is the worst licked. the
least-sore, and the best-liked of any de-
feated Presidential candidate we ever
had. He has passed the points where
his defects as politician were trouble
some and come to the point when his
merits as man all show at their true
value. His speech last Saturday night
at the dinner in New York of the un-
daunted Republicans was full of good
humor, contentment, and good sense. -
Harper's Weekly.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
FRl6HTFuL POLAR WINDS

blow with terrific force at the far north and
play havoc with the skin, causing red, rough
or sore chapped hands and lips. that need
Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal them. It makes
the skin soft and smooth. Unrivaled for cold
sores, also burns, boils, sores, ulcers, cuts,
bruises and piles. Only 25 cents at all drug
gists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
SOUTH MoNrvnE.

Mrs. G. A. Sprague is spending few days
in Palermo with friend >. Mr.. C. M. Howes
has gone to Bangor for an operation on his eye.
and We sincerely hope it may prove very sue
cessful. &C. S. Adams is attending the s. j..
court in Belfast. Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Berry
were in Belfast recently and Mr.. B. had an
operation performed on one Of his eyes at the
hospital. Mrs. E. C. Warren, who went to
the Belfast City Hospital Jan. 9Th for treat
ment, has returned home.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16


do. A. A. Howes & Co. sell
it for only so cents a bottle
and guarantee it for Rheu-
matism, Govt, Lumbago and
Neuralgia.
Il, John Barhorst. Justice
of the Peace of Mclean
Township, Fort Loramie,
Ohio, do hereby certify that
after treatment by three
doctors without result, /
have been cured of q very
bad case of Rheumatism by
using two bottles of RHEU-
MA. 1t is now two years
since I used the remedy, and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
500 PER PLAT:

was paid at banquet to Henry Clay, in New
Orleans in 1912. Mighty costly Tor those with
stomach trouble or indigestion. To day people
everywhere use DR.. Kings New Life Pills for
these troubles well as liver. kidney and
bowel di sorders. Easy, safe, sure. Only 25
cts. at all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16

Previous to using RHEUMA was a cripple.
walking with crutches, and feel it my duty to
let other sufferers from Rheumatism know
what it will do. The result seems almost
miraculous to me. l have advised RHEUMA
to at least dozen persons, and each one speaks
as highly of it as l. will answer any one suf-
fering from the disease if two-cent stamp is
enclosed."-May 81, 1912
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
M. c. r. r. Increases Stock

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 8. For the pur-
pose of retiring the floating debt of the
company, the stockholders of the Maine
Central Railroad Company today voted
unanimously to increase the capital stock
OF the company from Sis, 600, 900 to $685.
C0O,000. Of the total of 145, 346 shares
outstanding, 122, 499 were represented at
the meeting.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-01-16
RHEU NJ ATISM
TM CURED" SAYS
JUDGE.

Clutches Gomez Walks as Well as Ever
After Using Two 5O-Cent Bottles of
Rheuma.
Read this, all victims of agonizing Rheuma-
tism Read from one who was a cripple what