Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 32, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 December 1900 — Page 6

The Defendant in the Castle Murdei Case at Eldorado, Kas., Tells Her Story. DENIES MUCH OF CASTLE’S TESTIMONY. •he Told of Castle Taking Her RldInar and Proposing that They j Drive Past Clara's House, to Make j Her Jealous—Gives Her Version of the .Travedy. Eldorado, Kas., Dec. 8.—Jessie Mor* j risen yesterday took the stand in her ; own defense, and in a quiet, de* termined manner told minutely' of her relations with Olin Castle before his marriage, and as calmly pictured the scene at the Castle house during the bloody rough and tumble fight with Mrs. Castle. She proved an\in* j expectedly strong witness. Miss Mor- j rison approached the witness chair | pale and trembling, and began her j testimony with an effort. As she proceeded she gained confidence and re* ! lated her story without hesitation. She denied most of the damaging tes- | timony adduced by the prosecution, j She flatly denied uiany of the state- | ments made on the stand by Olin Castle, declared that he had tried to make Mrs. Castle jealous, and that Mrs. Castle had flaunted her husband’s acts in her face, On the day of the tragedy>;she declared, Mrs. Castle had called her into the house as she was passing, had accused Miss Morrison of trying to separate her and Castle, and when she denied it called her a liar. Mrs. Castle had, the witness de- j

ciarea empnaucauy, Degun me ngnv, i ■lashing her with the razor again and •gain and compelling the defendant to attack her antagonist in self-de- . iense. During her thrilling recital of the two \yomen rolling over one another On the floor in their combat, the spec* tutors riveted their eyes upon Miss Morrison. In all her testimony Miss Morrison was direct and positive; never once did she flinch, and only one time during the cross-examination did she shed a tear. It had been feared, even by the defense, that she would break down during'the cross-examination. ] The state did not succeed in making her contradict any material point in her testimony. Six witnesses were ii^roduced to show that the defendant \Vnsknot out after 10:30 o’clock on the night of July 11, when Castle said she met him in front of his home. The defense then rested. The state attempted to introduce evidence in rebuttal of certain parts of Miss Morrison’s testimony, but it was ruled out and court took a recess until to-day, when arguments will begin. MORE ACTIVITY IN LUZON. The American Troops are Keeping the Insurgent Bands Run- - nlng for Cover. Manila, Dec. 8.—More activity is shown in the operations in northern and southern Luzon. The reports from the former district come in more quickly and telegraphic inter*} ruptions are fewer. Gen. Funston, with Troop “A” of the Fourth cavalry and a score of scouts, last Thursday encountered 100 insurgents posted on the opposite bank of the Nehico river. The Americans charged across the stream, and the enemy retreated, firing from * cover. They left four dead on the field. A native, who.was captured, reported that Fagin, a deserter from the Twenty-fourth infantry, who has been active with the Filipinos, with a party of two cavalrymen, had been wounded. Lieut. Morrow with 50 men from the Forty-seventh regiment, attacked and occupied Bulaeau. While return- ■ ing these troops encountered Cel. Tietoris, occupying an intrenched position, with 30 rifles and 300 bolomcn. Morrow’s force charged and dro\e ■the enemy from their position, it is believed with heavy loss. Preceding the fight the expedition had captured Maj. Flores and se\eral of his followers.. An engagement is reported to have occurred near San lloque, in which, according to natives, 50 rebels were killed. Several minor encounters and captures are also reported. The Anglican casualties have been very slight. - ——--1-_

American soiuiers m rt-Kin, Pekin, Dec. 8.—Li Hung Chang lias Informed Gen. Chaffee that he and ali the people of the Province of Chi Li are extremely pleased and gratified at the behavior of the American troops toward the Chinese. This is considered no light matter. From all sections of the portion of the city under American supervision come words of praise, thankfulness and commendation regarding the behavior of the Americans. A Model Lodfflnv Home. Chicago, Dec. 8.—A model lodging house, along the lines mapped out by Mayor Harrison for a municipal lodging house, for the temporary accommodation of the worthy poor of Chicago, is to be built and operated by the Chicago Aid and' Belief society. Claim Election waa Irregalar. Washington, Dec. 8.—Representative Mondell, of Wyoming, has received • pel ition from A, N. Kepoika and A. B. Lowenstine, of Hawaii, stating that the election of the Hawaiian delegate^ "Wilcox, was irregular.

WAR TAX REDUCTION. Report of the Committee on Ways and Means Submitted to Che House. 4 Washington, Dec. 8.—Chairman Payne of the ways and means commit* tee late yesterday submitted the report of that committee signed by all the republican members in favor of the bill reducing the, warrevenue taxes about forty million dollars. The report says in part: “While the war ior which these additional taxes were levitd is ended the train of extraordinary expenditures has not terminatsd with the close of the actual hostilities. We find it still necessary to maintain an army of 100,000 men until law and order is fully restored in all our possessions. We find it also necessary to provide troops to man the fortifications which we have been building the past few years, and also to provide a sufficient force in the navy to man the vessels that have been recently added. The increasing navy, too, brings new necessities, all of which call for a greater drain upon our resources. “According to the report of the secretary of the treasury, the receipts from all sources for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1900, were $669,595,431, while the total expenditures were $590,068,371, showing a surplus of $79,527,060. He also estimates the receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, upon the basis of existing laws, at $687,773,253, and the expenditures at $607,773,253, which would leave an ! estimated surplus of $80,000,000. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 4902, the secretary of the treasury estimates the revenue at $716,631,041, and the expenditures at $690,3 <4,804, leaving an estimated surplus of only $26,258,237.

“It will be seen that for 1902 there is an estimated increase in the revenue of $29,000,000 over the previous year, and an increase of expenditures of nearly eighty-three millions of dollars. The committee are inclined to take a more conservative view of the amount of the expenditure necessary for the year ending June 30, 1902; at the same time tney are anxious to avoid any deficiency in the future. They deem it safe to make a reduction of about forty millions of dollars, while the secretary of the treasury, in his report, suggests a reduction of only $30,000,000 in the revenue. “In making thje reductions in the bill reported, the committee have sought to remove the more annoying taxes in the war revenue act Jj>y the entire abolition of those which were most vexatious, and by a redaction of tnose which seemed to have proved a great burden Upon the several branches of trade' to which they are applied.” | THE HAND OF UNCLE SAMUEL. (t ii Recognised in the Modification of Chinese Note Now Acceptable to All the Powers. Berlin, Dec. 8.—With reference to the news communicated from London that an agreement has been reached at Pekin, a high #fficial of the German foreign office, who is empowered to speak in the name of Count Von Buelow, imperial chancellor, said this evening: “The report is correct, but there are still some minor points unsettled. It was clear from the first that the nofe formulated by the foreign envoys in Pekin would not be accepted, inasmuch as the United States disavowed Mr. Conger instantly, and Russia raised some formal objections. Now that the envoys are agreed, and the note is acceptable to the United States there should be no exultation, as if the other powers had bowed to the will of one nation. All were free fo take whatever course they chose, and they chose in the interest of peace and harmony. They altered the note to meet the views of the United States. It is to be hoped that the fact that Germany has gone so far in complying with the wishes of the Uni ted. States will meet with recognition in America.” TO PROHIBIT POLYGAMY. -7- 3s.. One of the Probable Results of tbo Affront Offered to Congress by l tab Mormons.

Washington, Dec. 8.—.Representative Taylor, of Ohio, who was prominently identified in the movement to exclude Brigham Roberts, of Utah, from a seat in congress, yesterday introduced a measure intended to bring about federal prohibition of polygamy. It proposes a constitutional amendment for uniform laws on marriage and di- | vorce. Mr. Taylor says, however, that 1 his aim goes considerably beyond a mere uniformity of such laws The measure was introduced after a conference of those interested in the subject, and, although Mr. Taylor is not on the judiciary committee, which will have charge of the measure, it was deemed desirable to .have him present the matter and direct the active movement which will begin in its behalf. American Officers in Constantinople. Constantinople, Dec. 8.—Lloyd C. Griscom, United States charge d’affaires, Capt. Colby M. Chester, commander of the ‘“United States battleship Kentucky, and the other officers of the battleship now in Constantinople, attended the Selamlik yesterday. The sultan sent expressions of welcome to Capt. Chester, and has invited him to prolong his stay until Monday, when he will be received in audience with Mr. Griscom and his suite, dining at the nalace in the evening* /

The ,Boer General, DeWet, is Being Hard Pressed on All Sides , by the British. HIS ATTEMPT ON CAPE COLONY FAILED. Tbe Chase of the Wily Commanded Has Been One of the Most Excit> Ins Operations of the War, and is Expected to Resmlt, Ultimately, in His Capture. Aliwal North, Cape Colony, Friday^ 1) ce.7.—Gen. De Wet appears to be in a most dangerous position, and to need all his strategy to extricate his force. With strong British columns on three sides and two swollen rivers barring his front, the British commanders begin to be hopeful that the great chase by four columns, which has be§n one of the most exciting operations of the war, will result in the capture of De Wet. De Wet’s Whereabouts. Definite news of his whereabouts was first received December 2. The next morning Gen. Knox started in hot pursuit; and Pilcher’s and Herbert’s columns were detached to make a turning movement. After, three hours’ march Gen. Knox learned that during the night De Wet had doubled back past the British right, necessitating a complete change of plans. During the night of December'3 Gen. Knox encamped on the Carmel farm, the site of the Boer laager, which evidently has been recently and hurriedly moved.

Made a Daylight Start. Gen. Knox started again at daylight, hoping to corner De Wet while crossing Karrepoort drift, but he arrived too late. The British experienced very great difficulty 1n following De Wet, owing to the rise in the river, but they succeeded in crossing without the loss of a man or a beast, From that time on the pursuit of the Boers was taken up witnout baggage, the troopsJbeing supplied by foragers, enabling them to make more rapid movements, and keep in touch with the republicans, j . NEWS RECEIVED FROM KNOX. De Wet fiaa Trekked Northeast, Pressed on All Sides. London, Dec. 9.—The war office has received the following dispatch from Gen. Kitchener from Bloemfontein, dated December 8: “Have just received news from Knox, at Rouxville, that De Wet’s force, having failed to force Commassie bridge, which we held, has trekked northeast, abandoning 500 horses and many carts. His attempts on Cape Colony, therefore, has failed. He is being pressed on all sides.” c “Bobs” at Cape Town, Cape Town, Dec. 9,—Lord Roberts arrived here from Port Elizabeth. Ho was accorde a splendid reception. The mayor, councillors, the citizens committee and thousands of sightseers met him at the docks and escorted him to government house. LETTER FROM JUDGE TAFT. Got a Big Job on Hand—Hopes for Success—Filipino Rebellion Forcefully Described. Cincinnati, Dec. 10.—Judge W. H. Taft, president of the Philippine commission, writing to a friend iu this city, from Manila, under date of October 29, speaks of conditions in the islands as follows: “You are right in thinking there is a great deal of work to be done in these islands. Whether or not we shall be successful is, of course, a question that can not be answered with certainty, but that we are hopeful of the result I am glad to be able to assure you. The re-election of President McKinley will be a long step toward the complete pacification of these islands, and will, I hope, end what remains of the insurrection, which is now continued only for election purposes, to influence the result in America, and which is maintained almost wholly by terrorism and conspiracy of murder, threats nqd assassination, by a small number of Filipinos in arms against their own people.” LOOKS LIKE A COLLAPSE. Insurgent Filipinos Sacrificing Their Possessions in the Attempt to Save Themselves,

Manila, Dec. 10.—While the captures of supplies and the occupation of new points are quite numerous, those involving actual lighting ar# comparatively few. Apparently the insurgents are falling back at all contested points, sacrificing their possessions in most cases, and satisfied to save themselves GOOD FOR CHRIS rMAS MONEY. Interest Dae, January 1, on Government Bonds to be Made Payable After December 20. Washington, Dec. 9.—The secretary of the treasury has directed that the interest due on January 1 on four per cent. 1907 bonds and two per cent. 1930 be prepaid without rebate. The coupons will be received after December 15 and interest checks will be payable after December 20. The total amount involved is about five and a quarter million dollars.

SUNK WITH ALL ON BOARD. Ik* Barge Foster, Or* Laden, In Tow, Bonk In Lake Erie, Tin Miles Off Erie, Fa. Erie, Pa., Dec. 10.—In the midst of one of the most bitter gales that ever swept Lake Erie, the iron ore barge Foster, in tow of the Iron Duke, went to tho bottom at four o’clock yesterday morning, ten miles off Erie, and eight persons were drowned. The Foster was one of the fleet of James Corrigan, of Cleveland, and for two months has been running from Duluth to Erie with iron ore. Her cargo consisted of 1,500 tons of ore. Capt. Ashley of the Iron Duke made Erie in safety. In an interview he said: “The Foster was in tow, about sixteen nundred feet astern. I was up all night, and there were three men on watch with me. The seas were rolling tremendously from the northwest and the gale carried with it a blinding snowstorm. We made the harbor light all right. When we turned for the harbor a sea much heavier than any other experienced, struck us. I ran to the stern. Just as I got there the Foster plunged in an awful sea and dove down nose first. There was not a cry from a soul of the crew of eight she carried. Ju4t as she pitched down, I saw a man on her forecastle with a lantern. The tow line parted when she went down. The storm was so heavy that I could not put about to hunt for anyone. There would not have been a particle of use anyway, because the seas were so tremendous

mat, no one couia nave uvea a minute, even if the water had not been icy cold. Had there been a cry for help, I would have turned and risked my ship, but it was no use. I had all I I could do to make port in safety.” ~ When asked for an opinion^ as to the cause of the sinking of the Foster, Capt. Ashley said that he. could not tell. “Apparently everything was all right aboard her until she took that fatal dip. There had not been a single signal of distress from her up to that time.” There are 80 to 100 feet Of water j where the wreck occurred. The Foster was valued at $19,000. i There was no insurance. The life saving crew took a trip? out yesterday, but could find no traces of wreckage. WESTMINSTER CONFESSION. The Presbyterian Committee Concludes Its Session at Washington—Conclusions Reached. Washington, Dec. 8.—After two hours’ deliberation the Presbyterian committee concluded its discussion of i the revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith and adjourned. The committee find on examination of the returns from the presbyteries the following facts: 1— That the returns plainly indicate that the church desires some changes in its credal statement. 2— The returns indicate plainly that j no change is desired which would in any way impair the integrity of the j system of doctrine contained in the confession of faith. 3— The returns also indicate that a large plurality desire that changes should be made by some new statement of present doctrines. 4— The returns also indicate a desire upon the part of many presbyteries for some revision of the present confession. 5— It was, therefore,' unanimously agreed by the committee to recom- ; mend to the general assembly that some revision or change be made in our confessionel statements. Substantial but not final agreement was reached as to the method of preparing changes embodying both revision and supplemental statement; but the determining of the: whole matter was referred to a subsequent meeting. I The committee will meet in this city on February 12 next, to finally prepare its statement to the general assembly in May. HEALTHY BANK TAX~RETORN. The National Bank of Commerce of of St. Louis Doubles Its Retars of Last Year. St. Louis, Dec. 9.—The biggest return ever filed with the assessor* in the history of St. Louis has just-been submitted by William H. Thompson, president of the National Bank of Commerce. It is in the sum of $S»237,462.19, and on this amount the bank will pax taxes into the city treasury for the fiscal year 1901-02 at the rate of $1.95 for each $100. Last year the National Bank of Commerce paid taxes on an assessment of $4,039,051, and its bill was the largest made out by the city officials. The new assessment is more than double that of last year,which will make the institution’s tax bill by far the largest of any cor

(' poration or individual m the city. On its return for the coining fiscal year, at the regular rate of $1.05 per each $100, of valuation, the bank will pay the sum of $16^,630.51. But $107,087.01 of this amount, however, can be used for municipal purposes, the rest going for state and school taxes. BIG FIRE AT BALTIMORE. < Tike Stores and Stock of the Baltimore (Md.) Bargain Hooae Totally Destroyed. Baltimore, Md., Dec. 9.—The storey ind stock of the Baltimore Bargain house were totally destroyed by fire. The building of Gratjan, Lobe & Co., which adjoins, was considerably dam* aged. The fire was discovered shortly after 3 a. m., and burned fiercely far into the morning. The total lost is estimated at $300,000; fully covered by insurance.

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Deterrent. * “You have not gone to Europe, then, ;.s you expected,” said Mrs. Fosdick to Mis. Spriggs. “No,” was the reply. “It is so difficult:: >r Mr. Spriggs to leave his business, and I really couldn’t go without him. And, thga, I read the other day about a ship tint broke her record. Think how clreadful it would be to be on a ship in the middle of f ie ocean with her record broken.”—Detroit Free Press. Try Grain-O! Try Grain-OT Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a pa>;k* age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the' place of coffee. Children n ay drink it without injury, as well as adults. All who try it like it. GRAIN-0 has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but ism.ide frompuregrains, and the most delicate stomach receivesit without distress. £ the pries of coffee. 15c.and 25c. per package. All grot :rs. Extenuating: Circumstances. Tenderfoot—Did you. folks lynch the nan who stole the automobile here last week? Cactus Charley—Nope. We intended to, ' out an investigatin' committee made some | experiments an’ concluded that the ottymobul stoled the thief, instead of thetoief gittin’ away with it.—Baltimore Ameri ;an. Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not spol streak or give your goods an unevenly dye appearance. Sold by all druggists. He who makes no mistakes, makes nothing else.—Atchison Globe. No man is great whose aims are smtll.Barn’s Horn. An Oaeulatory Alternative. Ethel—Mabel stood two mortal hours under the mistletoe without g-elting one kiss. Maud—Poor thing! What did si ie do then? “Started up a game of blind-man’s-buff and got in the way of everybody.” —Judge. Great Ceremonies OVer a Hair. A hair of the beard of the prophet McShammed has been presented t > the Constantinople poorhouse by a lady 0f that city. A great procession of state officials and military accompanie 1 the relic when the transfer was xmde.—Chicago Tribune.

Theological Discussion. «* Yabsley—Do you believe that Heaven is a place of eternal rest? Mudge—I don’t know anything about it. I know, though, that eternal work would be—it wouldn’t be Heavei.—Indianapolis Journal. The Very Laleit. Snooper—Do you want to see latest thing in kids? Goslin—Yes. “Come up to my house, and I’ll show you my last born. Came pearly this morning.”—Harlem Life. Beautiful Creaturet Beak—Have you any means if support, prisoner? f Moucher Mike—Not at presets t, your worship; but I’m thinking o’ jetting married very shortly.—Ally Sl< per. Gaining Fast. Mrs. Dimpleton—How muc i does your baby weigh? Mrs. Peachblow—I don’t km >w. Ha hasn’t been weighed for three 1 loura.— Puck.

Not That Kind. Angry Politician—Look here. I’ve a good mind to have you arrested for libel! What do you mean by picturing me as you have! Cartoonist—But the picture looks like you. “I know it does! I know it does! But do I look like a man who likes to look like himself Modern Society. The Beat Prescription for Chills and Fever is a bottle of Guove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cure—no pay. Price^Oc, Always In One. Grimes—Is your wife fond of pets? Harum—I should say she. was. She is almost always in one.—Boston Transcript. Something for All Seasona. In an uptown political club they are tell- A ing a stbry at the expense of the wife of one r' of the members—a man who had suddenly arisen from poverty to comparative afduence through a garbage contract. A new house had been purchased in a good neighborhood, and the wife spent many busy day* in furnishing it. When she reached the: item of mattresses she went to a big depart^ 1 ment store on Market street and made known her wants to a polite salesman. “I 8resume, madam,” he said, “that you waut ae best spring mattresses.” “Not at all,” was the quick retort. “You needn’t think because I’m rich I’m easy. A spring mattress, indeed! Sure, I want mattresses you can use in spring, summer, autumn and winter. I’m not buying a mattress for every season in the year.”—Philadelphia Call. A LIFE SAVED. A Dragglat’A Timely and Straight* Forward Advice Saves the Life of a Prominent Citisen. Chicago, 111., Dec. 10, 1900 (Special). ■—Among the Catholic Foresters in this city, none is better known or more universally esteemed than Mr. S. P Rush, Conductor (President) of Holy Name * Court, Number 2(h «;> His many friends, inside the Order nnd outside of its ranks, were, therefore, much startled to learn that his life was in danger, he having Bright’s Disease, that most terrible and fatal disease. Mr.- Rush, however, made a grand struggle for his life, taking prescriptions, and pills, and powders, until his stomach refused food. At last, his loeal druggist, guided by the 'numerous inquiries being made at his store for Dodd’s Kidney Pills, advised Mr. Rush to buy and try some. This he did, and to his delight he was restored to health and strength. Mr. Rush says that after commencing the use of Dodd’te Kidney Pills, he felt much better, but it took two months to effect a cure. *‘I took nothing else but Dodd’s Kidney Pills during that time, so I know that I owe life and health to them.” What this wonderful remedy haa done for Mr. Rush, it will certainly do for anyone. It is the only remedvthat has never failed to cure Bright’# Disease. Mr. Rush Is just now receiving tho congratulations of his friends, but always finds time to say a good word for the Medicine that saved his life. Sold for 5Q «»«** % box, all dealers.