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The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
GIRL NOT BEL CLANS DAUGHTER
Lacita Broquet Denied Share of
Million Dollar Estate.
Declare Justice More Important
Than Tria1's Location.

The supreme court today reversed
and remanded for retrail the case of
B. w. A. Henson. convicted in Sedg-
wick county for the murder of his
bride of less than two months. Hen
son, who was II years old at the time
OF the killing, was CHARGED with hav-
ing murdered his wife during a quar-
rel and later killing his stepson who
interfered. The aged bridegroom was
a wealthy land owner in Kansas and
Missouri and was convicted upon the
third trial of the case. He had been
sentenced TO twenty years in prison.
Reversal of the case was upon
showing bV the defense that incOm-
petent testimony was admitted in the
trial. The court however. stated that
the testimony of the Jurors with re-
gard to their having formed opinions
did not warrant reversal of the ruling
OF the trial court. holding them to be
eligible to sit in the case. Statements
hv witnesses to the effect that Mrs.
Henson stated a few days before the
him-that she could not stand to live
with him any longer were held by the
court as inadmissibIe as testimony
against the defendant. The court also
held 1t was not competent for nom
professional witness to give his opinion
as to whether a person was physically
able to perform acts attributed to him
by other witnesses.
Married Three Times.
Henson's case was one of the most
sensat tionaI murder trials in southern
Kansas in recent years. Twice Henson
and his wife had entered matrimonial
relations before their marriage early
in November. 1915. Henson was the
father OF six children and owned much
personal property and real estate in
and near SPRINGFIELD. Mo-. and in
Sedgwick and. Clark counties in Kan
sas. Mrs. Henson had a twenty-year-
old son. Walter Schafer. by former
marriage. The young man was par
TALLY paralyzed.
Evidence showed that on Dec. 20.
1915, Henson and his aged bride
quarreled. In the heat of the quarrel
Henson is alleged TO have seized a
shotgun and killed his wife. The step
son interfered and in a fight which
ensued Fc~~O1 E@tted the young man
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

ton Investment company, ct al. appellees
appeal from Nortaa county affirmed.
c. II. Finley, appellee, VS.. Christian Du-
bach, jr., appellant: appeal from Doniphan
county; reversed aud cause remanded with
directions TO render Judgment for the de-
Mary F. Rantin. appellant.vs. The FTateI-
nal Aid tiniaii, appellee; appeafYrom Bour-
DDss Wiliam wegele ''a appellee, ". The Ismert
1Iincke Milling CO.. etc- appellant: appeal
from Shawnee county tI@fy % 21;rerersed AMI
cause renln nsltsl with directions to- orerruie
Agnes lsitchie, appellee. VS. Martin Ahl-
stedf, appellant; appeal from Saline county
affirmed.
Ben Anderson appellant. vs.. Don Kirby.
-app,,iiee; appeai from Douglas county; af-
frfned.
H. ~ Morrison, appellant. VS.. Il. II
Woosiburys appellee; appeal from douglas
county. reversed and cause reInanded with
directions 70 eaiter juds,nsnt for the plain
pefhally enJoining him.
John II WigSain, appellant. vs.. Joha
sheuse, ct NJ. appellecs; appeal from chau-
| Elizabeth Gregory. appeilee. vs. The
Fiifted States Fidelity and t;uaranty Co.,
! etc.. appellant: appeal from Jewell county
{ L. L. Snider, ct al. rartners, etc, APP
peiiants, VS.. IL. I. Davidson, appellees; ai'-
eause reminded With directions to enter
Judgment accordingly.
Sum Il. reynolds, admir-, ETC.. appellee,
VS.. The metropolitan Life INSURANCE Co.;
appellant: appeal from Clay county; af-
fIrined.
Marie Lucas appellee. VS.. brotherhood OF
| American Yedmen, appellant: appeal from
Nyandotte county (Diy. 81; affirmed
A. III. Narier,s appellee, VS.. Roy V. Pile
appellants; appeal from lIaskea county
affirmed
ny Dawson,
w. ]. stage. appellant, vs. The Kansas
!, FREQ fair Association, appe,lce; appeal
frum Shawnee county GDiv. y affirmed.
| T. A. Orr appeifeess ys. tasah Thomas
appellant; appeal from finney county af-
| firned-
james Ii. Booth. appellee, VS.. deorgs
! Scheer, appellant: appeal from Brewr
ltounty: reversed i.nI cause reminded with
instructions 10 enter judgment for the de
feutlant. Mason. j., concurring specially }
II. l.. Eikelberger, appellee. rs. Insurance
Company of Norih America. appellant; ap-
! peal from Saline county: reversed and
cause reminded with instructions to enter
Judgment for Defendant.
+ s. l.. Knrr. appellee and appellant. VS.
/ John, Mqffett. ct a.. appellants and apiei
! Ices appeal from tn: .cetiiitv: r.s -
/; and catfse rcmanded with Instructions tC
enter Judgment feT defen,.alss.
J. S. Ernst, appellee, vs.. The Chicago
Great Western Rid. Co.. appellant; aIpeI
/ from WyAndottc county tDiv. II +: reversed
j. +. Clark. appellee, rs. Milwaukee Me
chanics' insurance Co. appellant appea
/ from Wyandotts couh.s- tDiy. II; af
/ firined.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
The following opinions were handed
down today by the supreme coilrt:

The following. opinions were handed
down today by the supreme coilrt:
By Johfston. G. u
Amanda Scott, appellant. VS.. Glenwood
Township. appellee, appeal from Phillips
The Lowell Woodward Hardware Co.. APP
pellee, vs. r. W. Davis Ed Semke and
Clara Clara, sske' aen,pnaapts appeal from
Charles Richard Johnson. appellant. vs..
Il. X. Able, ct al, appcllecs, t0ffa A.
RozzelIe, .aappellant); appeal from. Lane
". e. shaffcr. and A H. Shaffer part
ners, etc. appellants; VS.. q. A. Harbangh,
appellee, ct al; appeal from sedgwick
manded for further proceedings.
In re $. +. King; original proceeding in
PeMe Koss vs.
Of American Yeoman, appellant; appea!
from wyandotte county (Div. y: affirmed.
W T. Appic, appellee; Us: Wesley NJ.
county; affirmed.
By Bureh, J.
Harry Fl. Brewer. ct al. appellants, vs..
A. II. Warner. appellee; appeal from Fin
Leila L. Rapier, appellant. VS.. The Stock
growers State Bank, ct al. appeflces ap-
peal from Wabaunsee county: affirmed.
J. Daugherty, appellant. vs.. G. NJ. Pax
son. ct al. appellees; appeal frem Mont
gomsry county: affirmed. eh5sa
Ray Livingston. appellee. VS.. J. A. Stauffer,
appellant; appeal finn Dickinson county
reversed and cause remanded with direction
-te enter Judgment for the defendant.
In re estate Of c, N. Condnn, deceased.
20. Gossard, ct al, executors. appellants
VS.. May Condon, guardian. ct al. etc, ap-
pellecs) Appeal from Labette county; af-
firmed.
The State of Kansas appellee. vs.. Peter
Criqui, appellant; appeal from Sedgwick
county CDfv. y {; affirmed.
City of Hutchinson, appellant, VS.. Charles
appeal from Reno county; affirmed,
BY Mason, j.
State Of Kansas. appellee. vs.. r.. w A.
Henson, appellant; appeal from Sedgwici;
county DIV ~: reversed and cause re-
manded for n new trial.
State of Kansas, appellee, VS.. w. p.
Bratcher. appellant; appeal from Montgom-
cry county; affirmed.
G. X. /. &c p. Rly. Co.. appellee. VS. Charles
Fuller, ct al, appellants; appeal from Sher-
man county; affirmed.
Lacita Alise Broquet, appellant VS., Nor
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
L0P OFF TRAINS
Western Roads List Their Sac
rifices to Fuel Scarcity.
r.. 1. .CoI. Limited" Chicago
.Dcs Moines Local Monday.

Chicago, Dec. 6.-frains chosen for
the sacrifice to the coal shortage were
chosen by regional directors here to-
day.
The Northwestern announced dis
continuance after Monday of the
-"American," pet train between Chi
caro and the Twin Cities.
The Rock Island will lop off the
Colorado Limited between Des Moines
and Denver. degrading II as local
between Chicago and Des Moines.
The Omaha road win drop one of
three fast trains between Omaha and
the Twin Cities; the Wabash will dis
place seven trains from fast ones TO
locals. The Milwaukee lire will annul
the might Express to the Twin
Cities. The North Coast limited of
the burlington route and connecting
lines will be discontinued.
other lines were not ready today
for announcements OF annulments.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
NAME COAL COMMITTEE
Organization viii Ration State Mined
Fuel Wvhcn IL Arrives Here.

A committee to distribute state
mined coal when that fuel arrives in
Topeka was appointed today. The
committee includes. Guilford Dudley,
chairman: ]. C. Tuiloch, G. w. Har-
sreaYes. Commissioner Wilbur STAN
field. j. F. Spohn and d. T. Gabriel
The committee worked this after
noon on a coal survey of the city. They
will invoice the supply on hands Of all
large enterprises This report will be
turned over to the office of the gov
ernor as soon as it has, been complied
The committee is also working on
an estimate OF the amount of coal that
will be needed for CONSUMPTION In the
rastdknoae
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
WASHINGTON HERALD sOL[
Name OF New Owner Wont BE An
IoanC.cd Until Monday.

New York. Dec. 6.-Saie of the
Washington Herald, morning paper
published in the national capital by
c. T. Brainard, head of Harper and
Brothers, is expected to be announced
on Monday.
Identity of the purchasers has not
been revealed. 1t was denied that
they they arc connected with either
Governor Lowden. of Illinois. or Herb
ert Hoover. A report that Charles B.
Crane, of Chicag so, is connected with
the purchase was not confirmed but
it was not specifically denied. Crane
who is Il multimillionaire. formerly
was a Republican but supported the
Wilson candidacy and administration.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

the huge production the la full
week before the strike and hen q
falling of during the five wo king
days Immediately preceding tht
walkout- Then came the big drop
from .e.2U0.0U0 tons daily to eUU,-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
MUST PAY IN GOLD
Frank Folk objects TO Import Dis
elimination by Germany.

Paris. Dec 6.-FrankPolk. head of
the American peace delegation today
protested to the supreme council OF
the peace conference on the provision
of the German customs laws which re-
quires the duty on American goods
imported to be paid in gold. while
duties on iInpdrtations from the allies
may be paid in paper money.
Paris, Dec. 1.-THE Chamber Of II puties
of the Grand Ditehy Of Luxembourg has
decided to adopt ver,iun.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

Ney York. Dec. e.-rhe Great
western Sugar Co.. today declared
an extra dividend of 10 per cent in
addition to the regular quarterly dtvi-
dcnds OF y per cent'on the common
and preferred stocks
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
What Is the Best Occupation for
Your Daughter?

little story addressed to the mother who is Interested
in helping her daughter select the right kind of employ
1t is designed to give brief account of the pro-
fesson of telephone operating and of the environment of
young who members cf this profession
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

The funeral OF Julius Fl. Goddard, fathe
of Mrs. Frank c. Beck, 1916 Topeka avenue
was held this afternoon from Penwell'
chapel.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

total spent in good roads during this
and the next fiscal year ending June
80, 1921, according to the report.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

The funeral of Mrs. Myrtle Robinson, who
died Thursday In a local hospital, was held
at O'Clock this afternoon from the homo.
five miles northwest OF Topeka. Burial in
Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

lords Flowers Satisfy. Tel. s2T--
Adv. -s %
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

sfThc funeral Of David Williams. 81, who
tIisd Friday at his home. 1917 Lane street.
will be held at o'clock Monday afternDrn
and Burhanan atrcets. Burial in Ritebte
cemetery. No flowers.
The body of Raymond Roseberry who
died Thursiar. viii be taken to Taxico
tomorrow for burial
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06

court was affirmed which places in
dustrial insurance on the same basis
with life policies.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-12-06
TRY HENSON AGAIN
Supreme Court Rules for Fourth
Hearing Bride Murder Case.

Wealthy Kansan, IL, Had Been
Sentenced to 20 Years in Pen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30
10y RIDERS" KILLED
AS AUTO HITS BRIDGE
Five Injured and Three Firemen
Overcome When Gas Main
Is Broken

Asbury Park, n. j.. June 3.-(By
A. PD-Keyport's fire department was
summoned early this morning to rescue
party Of autoists when their machine
crashed into a bridge, overturned and
fell into the creek. fifteen feet below.
Two persons we're killed. five were in
jured. The towns gas supply was cut
off by the breaking Of n main on the
bridge. aud three fremen were over
come.
The dead are Mrs. Sophia Caruso, of
Newark, and an unidentified man known
nS "Issy." said to be New York resi-
dent. The injured are Louis Bacilla,
Mrs. Anna Amos Nick Dedarruo,
Theresa Caster and Joseph Gruso. all
Of Newark All are in the South Amboy
Hospital.
Bacilla was driving the machine at
such speed. it is said. that he was un-
able to make the sharp turn at the foot
Of hill leading to the bridge. The
bridge was so badly damaged it was
closed to traffic The fremen overcome
by gas, while working in the creek to
free the men and women pinned under
tho car. were William Crater. William
iiryne and James Mccain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30
MINISTER'S CONDEMN
GRANT OF LICENSES
Atlantic City Pastor Voices
Unions Protest Against
Commissions Course
NEW "MENSHEVlK" RULE

Atlantic City. June 30.-'1t is not
so much bolshevism thai we have to
fear now as menshivism," the Rev.
Hinson Vernon Hewlett, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church, declared today.
protesting in the name Of the City
Ministerial Union against the an
nounced intention Of the city commission
to meet this afternoon and grant liquor
licenses to "all comers."
Granting of licenses now. the aroused
pastors assert. will be equivalent to a
proclamation from the resort authori-
tics TO the cafe keepers and saloon men to
go as far as they like in violating the
wartime prohibition law.
"Bolshevism in Russia. as we un-
derstand it" the spokesman Of the city
clergy said. "means rule by the many.
In this instance those in authority ap-
pareutly intend to subject us to the
rule of the Mensheviki. the few. Should
anything be done now to nullify wartime
prohibition I call all to witness we
should be under the rule of the Men
shoviki, the few.
I'VE are greatly shocked, DR.. How :
lett continued. ''to learn that some men
are gathered today to decide whether
or not the law of the land shall be dis
obcyed in Atlantic City, that in the
absence of vigorous law enforcing
policy on the party of constituted au :
thority, saloons may remain open
Church forces and other reform agencles
are indignant also over the action OF )
r. Thompson. new director of the De
partment of Public Safety. in hastily
abolishng the city's vice squad. Ihi'
action was taken. the dry sympathlzer'
believe. to eliminate the agency tina
naturally would be depended upon t.
make short shrift of defiant license
holders il the sale of strong drink con
/ tinues after midnight tonight.
More than one hundred and NIT!
| liuuor sellers are in a state of great un
certainty as to the program to be fol
lowed after midnight in the boardwail
iovr,aking cabaret belt. Officials an
nolitical leaders are silent, desiring t
escape personal liability for a shutdow
order.
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R-34 DEFERS OCEAN
FLIGHT FOR 2 DAYS
French Filler, on Long Trip In
Africa, Falls $50 Miles
From Goal

East Fortune. Scotland. June 30
tBy a. P.)-The giant British dirigible
RIA will not be able to start on it's
proposed transatlantic fight for two
days. or possibly three. unless there
should be an unexpectedly marked i'm
provement in weather conditions.
Dakar. French Africa. June 30.-(By
A. P)--Lieutehant LeMnitre, who left
Mogador, Morocco. last Friday. in an
attempt to fly to Dakar. fell yesterday
at Port Etienne, Mauretania, about 45O
miles north of Dakar. The machihe was
smashed, but the aviator was not hurt.
Lieutenant LeMaitre, accompanied by
Adiutant Guignard, arrived at Casa
blanca. Morocco. June TO- They had
left Paris the previous Wednesday
morning. They planned to Hy from,
Casablanca to Dakar.
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Praying Healer
Attracts Hundreds
Continued From Page One

Continued From Page One
ing brows. He has none of the appear
ance of the recognized type of "faith-
healer" He looks more like the or
dinary run of quiet but assured and
successful business man.
Though strong emotion was visible
in the faces of many of those who had
come to seek healing through his agency
emotionslism was entirely absent from
Mr.. Hickson's appearance or manner
after he had entered the church with
Or. John Mockridge. rector of st.
James's. With Doctor Mockridge he
knelt down for moment before en- =
tering the chancel While the congrp-
CATION knelt with them. Doctor Mock
ridge said the "Lord'S Prayer" aloud
following this with brief invocation
Mr.. Hirkson in turn prayed aloud
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30
NAME LYNCH N. J. JUDGE

Nomination Favorably Reported by
Senate judiciary Committee
Washington, June 30.--The nomina
ton of Charles #. Lynch, Of Newark,
N. j., to be United States district judge
for New Jersey, succeeding Thomas @
Haight, recently appointed circui,
judge. was ordered favorsbly reported
today ut a meeting Of the Senate ju
dietary committee.
The committee also directed favor
able report on the nomination of Jo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30

speaking in a quiet voice, and asking
in simple words that God might answer
the prayers Of the sick and the intirm.
Then those who had appointments
for Mr.. Hickson's ministrations today
came TO the front Of the middle aisle.
and as many as could entered the chan
eel and knclt along tho communion
rail.
Nothing Theatrical
There was nothing theatrical IN Mr..
Hickson's manner of ministrring tn
them. He simply went from one TO
the other. placing his hands on their
heads. and praying in low voice that
through the agency Of Jesus Christ
they might be cured Of their ills.
Faith and hope in the power of prayer
to heal where the skill of doctor and
surgeon had failed brought people of
nil sorts to the church. On the whole,
those who crowded the auditorium were
of the comfortably off sort. Many came
in automobiles The poor and humble
were there. too. however. knCcling be
side their richer but no more fortunate
brethren in the democracy of suffering.
The names of those who were treat ed
werc taken. and it will be possible to
determine later in what degree they
have benefited by the healing power of
PRAYER. Mindful of Mr.. Hickson 5
warning not to look for miraculous and
instantaneous cures, they did not seem
to be disappointed when they had to
hobblo down the aiSlcs as they had hob
blNd up. They carried away with them
in their eyes the light of faith and
hope.
One of tho sufferers brought to Mr..
IIickson for relief was a boy of ten
years.
He was a sturdy little fellow. with a
fine smile but sadly twisted legs Two
women. one evidently his mother. led
him down the aisle after Mr.. dickson
had prayed that his twisted legs be
made straight. The child walked slowly
and painfully. holding tight TO the
hands of his mother and her compa Mon,
but serene and joyous. certain it seemed
that now he would get we'll
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Eruheraer seeks seeluslon

Berlin, June 30,--Mathias Erzberger.
vice premier and minister of finance,
the Tages Zeitung says, soon will take
holiday in Switzerland. The reason
for this journey, the paper adds,
probably will be found in Erzberger's
well known modesty which is impelling
him to escape the ovations which are
being showered on him at present from
all sides"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30
CUPID POISONS TWO GIRLS
One Dies, the Other Is in Serious
Condition at Hospital

Trenton. n. j.: June 30.-Miss Grace
Albright. of Morrisvillc. Pa. is dead at
her home today from taking Of poison
tablets with suicidal intent last Tues
day. apparently because of a love affair.
Because Young Morrisville. Pa,
lover failed to call upon her last night.
Miss Mary OFT is in a serious condition
here today at st. Francis Hospital after
drinking iodine to "pnd it all" The
youth had been spending a great deal
of his time. with the victim. it is said
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Tries to Walk Alone

At the foot of the church knot of
people surrounded the little group, and
the mother urged him to try to walk
alone. He took two or three steps and
then had to clutch for the friendly hand
that kept him from falling.
The party went out happy and hope
full. 1T is the best he has done yet.
said his mother. 1--WE just know he
is going to get we'll"
Age and youth met az the church.
Many old persons were led up to the
| chanccl. bent with the infirmities Of
/ age or crippled with rheumatism. Men
] and women who trembled with palsy
knclt beside parents holding their chill
drpn whose legs and arms were rigid
from the after effects of infantile paraI
ysis. The blind were there as well
and one or two children whose largt
heads. lolling on thin <'ks. showcc
plainly the ravages of hydrocephalitiS
Discharged Soldier Applies
There was even a discharged soldier
who knelt in the chancel. hoping that
prayer would help cure the disability
that remained after the surgeons haC
done their best to make him whole.
Far down in the church. hoping for q
chance TO kncel with the rest. waited 4
youth whose splinted arm. wrapped il
many baudages, Indicated that he hat
faith that prayer would make broker
bone set faster and lot him get back tc
his work.
Mr.. IIickson was at st. James, yes
terday. and will be there again tomor
= row morning. beginning at 10 o'clock
t So many persons have wanted his serv
ices that it has been necessary to tax
down their names as they apply, an,
receive them in order. 1t was ncccs
= Sary to close the church doors toda
shortly before noon.
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SKIRMISHES IN COSTA RIGA
Revoiutlonists Again Retire From
Town Of La Cruz

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, June
30.-(By A. P.)-Only slight skir-
mishes have occurred recently between
the revolutionary and government forces
In Costa Rica.
The revolutionists have again aban
doned the town of La Cruz. in north
western Costa Rica. retiring to the Con-
ventillos ranch. directly on the Mic
araguan frontier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30

sepb L. Bodine, Of Trenton, 10 be
United States district attorney for New
Jersey, In place of Charles +. Lynch,
who was appointed judge. The Senate
will confirm these nominations at its
next executive session.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-30
GERMAN GROUP GOES HOME
HanieI and Twenty.eieht Others Fol.
low Sinners From Versailles

Versailles, June 30.-(By A. PD-
DR.. Hanipl Won Haimhausen and twcn
ty- eight members Of the German dele
CATION left for Germany this morning on
special train from Noisy le Sec.
Or. Herman Mueller and Doctor
Bell. who signed the peace treaty for
Germany. left Versailles Saturday night
with about fifty others of the German
staff of delegates and experts. Paris
dispatches Yesterday stated that DR.
IIanicl Won Haimhausen. Herr Leinert
and Herr bunker would remain at Yer
sailles temporarily with a staff Of fifty
five persons
The departure of the German party
today leaves a staff of twenty five Ger
mans in charge Of Baron Won l.crsner
to wind up affairs in connection with
the peace negotiations.