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i. THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC. WOBLD'S- 1Q04 JtJTEZj PRIOEJ In St. t.oaIa.

One Cent. On Trains, Three Cents. Outside St. Louis. Two Cents, I NINETY-FIFTH YEAE.

ST. LOUIS. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1903. REPUBLIC FOR LEAN ERCB BARGAIN TO-MORROWS AN MJBWM I 1 11 fil Mil HUH 1 IIS 1 aintness Overcomes John Neumann and Mrs. Geuhl When Replying to Attorney's Questions.

-RIENDS TAKE THEM HOME. tcitin" Incidents Mark Trial of Contest Over Will of Former Paper Carrier. LEAVES ESTATE OF $25,000. Two Sets of Heirs Advance Claims for Money Left by Man Thought to Have Been Penniless When He Died. John Neumann and his daughter.

Mrs. iirie Geuhl. fainted while on the witness in Judge Blevlns's division of the Cir- it Court yesterday during the tnai 01 elr contest for the i.w estate 01 arles F. Braun, a paper carrier, who died Bt Louis in 1839. and was supposed to Da mnlless.

Considerable excitement was caused in the ourtroom by the collapse of the father and ughter. Neumann, who is old ana in or health, had hardly begun to testify hen he fainted. He was quickly taken to window, where he was revived. Mrs. Geuhl was then placed on the stand.

id after 6he had answered a few questions he. too. collapsed. She was revived, ana th she and her father were removed by ends to their home. No.

2616 North Ir- igwell avenue. sets ok msins IGIIT FOR HSTATES. wojscts of claimants are fighting for the jiarir carrier'? thousands. After his th. Doctor William C.

Richardson, then tbllc Administrator, took chargo of his It was. believca.Uiat ura'jL vj- or, but In looking over the papers, the mlnlstrator discovered that the man hau an estate valued at $25,000. Both sets of heirs base their claims on the assertion that they arc the children or Braun's sister, Elizabeth F. Braun, who, they say, died In New Orleans some years ago. One set of claimants live in St.

Louis. They are Caroline Meilleur, William Neumann, Dora Neumann and Mrs. Gaehl, children of John Neumann, who fainted on the stand. They are opposed in the claim of Caroline Bckhardt and her brother, Louis Scbeu, of New Orleans. The Neumanns claim that their mother was Braun's sister.

They formerly lived at New Orleans, they say, but at the close of i the Civil War the family separated, the lather and children coming to St. Louis, leaving Mrs. Neumann at New Orleans. (They were reunited later. little: known of biiaun's emily life.

The New Orleans contestants believe they are also the nepnews of Braun. They claim that he was a resident of New Orleans, but since 1S59 they had lost trace of Mm. But little Is known of Braun. He lived at No. 2623 Washington avenue, with Jules Rivers, where he died.

He lived a solitary life and refused to speak of his past life. He had the 'reputation of being in reduced circumstances, and the discovery of his wealth was a surprise to tbose who knew him. It is said he came here from Germany JnbSSt vThe court proceedings originated In the Probate Court. When the two sets of heirs put in claims it was agreed that the matter be referred to the Circuit Court for settlement Owing to the collapse of the two witnesses the case was not finished yesterday, and it Tctll be on trial to-day. Former Judge J.

A. Henderson and W. R. Gentry represent Doctor Richardson. JUDGE ROBINSON THINKS CRITICISM UNDULY SEVERE Billion I Chief Justice Says Court! Could Not Icnore Errors in Cases.

Washington, May W. M. Rob-iison of Jefferson City, Chief Justice of the "Supreme Court of Missouri, and wife are In the city. Judge Robinson was elected to the bench as a Republican In 1S3I, a year In which the Democrats failed to make their sweep of the officers in that State. "The situation in Missouri," said he, al-'Jlludlng to the boodle expose, both In St.

-Louis and at the State capital, "is one that causes mortification to the good people of cur State. Whether any political party will suffer is questionable, seeing that men cf both parties are concerned In the corrupt deeds. "It Is a little strange, though, that of the State legislators thus far Indicted so many more Republicans than Democrats are selected. "In the division of the labor of our court I have nothing to do with the criminal cases, but, of course, the attacks of the press directed against my associates have sot escaped my attention. "These attacks.

It seems to me, are un- duly severe, and, for the most part, unjust. It, Is true that none of the convicted boodlers have, up to this time, received punishment, hut this Is no fault' of the courts. As willing as the Juries have been rvto convict and. Indeed, convictions have ESJSeen easy for the prosecution to have made SXjio errors in the trial of these cases. It was 'wnrely the duty of the State to avoid such.

or Judses are bound by the law. and must L'-irsjit reversals If errors have been made," LINCOLN STEFFENS TO MORE OF III hS" sBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBsiiBBBBBBBiViBBBBBBBBBBBBiBKLisSurNi iS yf if 4i- 'i .1 J. LINCOLN STEFFENS, Who Is to St. Louis to write more of the bcodle Investigation for McCluro Magazine, which published his article, "Tho Shamelessness of St Louis. J.

Lincoln Steffens, a correspondent for McCIure's Magazine, who has written many interesting articles which had to do with the boodllng In Minneapolis, Pittsburg and St. Louis. Is here to study local conditions. He arrived in St. Louis yesterday.

"Joseph W. Folk must be made to stand for Fome offlee, no matter what his wishes may be In the case. The result will decide to a moral certainty how this community stands 'upon the question of bribe-' giving and bribe-taking. Folk is foremost in this reform movement In all the United States and the national eye Is on St Louis. "The Circuit Attorney has undertaken a.

Job bigger than any one can Imagine and one which he cannot complete unaided. The cause needs the support of the. people." Mr. Steffens will be an Interested spectator of the developments in the prosecutions by Circuit Attorney Folk against the mSn who have been Implicated In acta of public dishonesty. His next article, he says, will not deal with petty boodlers.

but with the bribe-givers. NEW TRAIN BETWEEN NEW YORK AND ST. LOUIS TO BEAT RECORD OF TWENTIETH CENTURY FLYER. "Wo expect to put Into commission a train that Is Intended to beat tho record of the famous Twentieth Century Flyer. It will run between New York and St Louis, for the accommodation of passenger traffic to tho World's Fair City." A.

J. Smith, General Passenger Agent, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, at St Louis Club dinner. CLEVELAND WILL SPEAK ON KISHENEV MASSACRE. Former President Consents to Address Indignation Mcetlnjr nt Jfew York. REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

New York, May 23. Grover Cleveland today sent word to the committee that he would speak at the public meeting to be held in Carnegie Hall on Wednesday evening to denounce the Kishenev massacre. The committee in chargo of the meeting is composed of Fulton Cutting, Levi P. Morton, Wheeler H. Peckham, August Eel-mont and Lyman J.

Gage. Mayor Low will preside. The Hebrew Business Men's Committee, which has been raising funds for tho relief of Kishenev, cabled 50,000 francs to Europe to-day to be distributed at Kishenev. It has sent away in all to date 150,000 francs, or about $30,000. Yesterday's receipts alone amounted to $7,000, of which $3,000 came from the citizens of San Francisco, $1,000 from Cincinnati and $1,000 from Rochester.

To-day's contributions amounted to several thousand dollars. The fund of the Central Relief Committee, of which Arnold Kohn is treasurer, was increased by $1,000 to-day. The total amount raised to date will not fall far short of $100,000. combining all funds in this city. IS OPPOSED TO COOLIE LABOR.

Secretary Chamherlain Announces His Transvaal Policy. London, May 23. Replying to a question on Chinese labor In South Africa In the House of Commons to-day. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain said the Government had not sanctioned and was not supporting the movement of the mine owners to import Chinese and other Asiatic labor into tbo Transvaal. His correspondence with Lord Milner, the British High Commissioner In South Africa, on this subject followed the lines of his speech in the House of Commons on March 13.

In the speech referred to Mr. Chamberlain said ho thought every source of supply in South Africa ought to be exhausted before Chinese or other Asiatics were introduced. If. however, the Transvaal and other self-governing colonies concluded that they required to Import Asiatic labor, the Imperial Government had no power to prevent it THOUSANDS ARE MADE IDLE BY STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS. rosr juiiiiud juoijnrs neeiur IjOUZ IQ Labor In Ncvr York City and Trade Snffcrs Paralysis; New York.

May 25. There arn IK.flOO idle men. In New York City, notwithstanding the fact that every line of business is booming in the city. These men, but for strikes, lockouts' and dissensions among rival labor unions, would be earning a total ot $060,000 a day, or $3,960,000 a week. Not only is every penny of this stupendous WRITE ST.

LOUIS BOODLING. "It was tho boodllng politician who gave me the cue for tho title of my former article," said Mr. Steffens at the West End Hotel last night. "They are a straightforward, plain-spoken lot of fellows, unlike the corrupt business man who has his criminal Instinct always active, and whenever I would catch ono of them in their guilt and ask him how he succeeded In working his deception he Invariably replied that 'the people stood for it' that they were shameless. "Every big city In the United States Is Just as deep in guilt as St Louis." continued Mr.

Steffens. "The fact Is that this city Is further advanced In the exposure of political corruption than any of the others. "Wherf I next have something to say about the Doodling situation here I will not deal with the little fellows, but with those who dwell In high places the bribe-givers. Why should Ifie who have made It possible for others to do wrong continue in power and affluence? Tho same Judgment should be provided for them as for tho smaller criminal." sum lost to them, but Industries and firms representing a total capitalization of aro at a standstill, with a consequent loss of profit LEADING TOPICS IN TO-DAY'S REPUBLIC. THE SUN RISES THIS MORNING AT 4:41 AND SETS THIS EVENING AT 7:14.

GRAIN CLOSED: ST. LOIUS-JULY WHEAT 71tc ASKED; JULY CORN 42Vc CHICAGO-JULY WHEAT BID; JULY CORN 434c WEATHER INDICATIONS. For St. Louts Pnrtly cloudy to-dayj continued lrarm; southerly vvlnds. Page.

Father and Daughter Collapse on Witness Stand. Washington Officials Charged in Connection "With "Get-Rich-Quick" Scheme. 2. Payne or Wynne to Meet Loss of Office. Hannlgan Asks Change of Venue.

S. News by Cable to The Republic Two Indicted for Murder of Mrcum. Real Estate Transfers. No Plans to Aid Jews. 4.

Mark Twain Day Proposed for Fair. Strike Settlement Seems Impossible. Council Will Act on Loop Ordinances. Frisco Can Get Into New, Orleans. East Side News.

5. Vanderbllt System Officials Inspect Fair Grounds. Women In Uniforms Ridding District of Dirt 6. The Republic Form Chart Race Results and Entries. Browns Win From New York.

7. Cardinals Lose to New York. State University Athletes Victorious, Chicago Grain Markets. Editorial. Society News and Personal Mention.

9. Epochs of History In Patent Exhibit Kentucky Man State Memorial Statehood Convention CalL 10. Republic "Want" Ads. Birth, Marriage and Death Records. Hbvr Corporations.

11. Rooms for Rent Ads. 12. River News and Personals. (13 Bears Heavy Ttald on New York Exchange.

Local Securities Close Lower. Summary of St Louis Market State Divorce Law Follows -Holy Writ. Boston Woman, Solves Servant-Girl Problem. Columbia's President Pleased With the. West Engines Sounded Fire Alarm.

Jo Receiv Danish. frtz; 14. 11 Hi I All 111 HBiGil Attorney of Assistant Attorney the 5 Post-Office Department Held Under Bail for Trial in October. SAID TO HAVE TAKEN $5,000 Decision in John J. Ryan and Company's Get-Kieh-Quick Scheme Attributed to Him.

WARRANT FOR CONSPIRATOR. Money for Recommendation Allowing Turf Concern Use of Mails Paid, It Is Alleged, in Cincinnati. REPUBLIC SPECIAL. Washington, May 23. Daniel V.

Miller, assistant attorney in the office of the Assistant Attorney General for tho Post-Office Department was removed by Postmaster General Payne this afternoon and subsequently placed under arrest on the charge of accepting a bribe. This makes tho first arrest since tho investigation of the far-reaching Post-Offlca scandal began, and marks a complete cleaning out of tho office of the Assistant Attorney General for the Poat-Offlco, James E. Tynor having been previously removed and George A. C. Christlancy, another as- 3 slstant attorney, having hecn relieved from duty pending Investigation! To-day's action Is tho result of months of Investigation ot the Law Office of the department, which, in the fjplnion of Mr.

Payne and Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow, has shBwn -conclusive proof of criminality on Mljfer'j part Tho charge Is that he accepted a bribe for a decision rendered last December In connection with the department, involving fraudulent use of tho malls by John J. Ryan Co. of St Louis, one of tho get-rich-quick turf-investment concerns which havo recently been put out of business by the Post-Office Department It Is aUcged that an agent of this concern In Cincinnati paid to Miller a sum of money, said to be about $3,000. for his influence In having a decision rendered by tho Attorney General's office allowing use of malls. It Is further said that Miller had a confederate In Cincinnati, with whom ha divided the bribe.

Mr. Payne, on giving out tho new3 this afternoon, said that he expected to hear any moment of another arrest In Cincinnati. The warrant for Miller's arrest was Usued Saturday In that city. Tho caso has been In tho hands for some time of Post-Office Inspectors W. J.

Vick-ery of Cincinnati and R. M. Fulton of St Louis. Inspector Fulton came to this city yesterday, laid his evidence beforo the department and to-day turned over the case to United States District Attorney Beach of this city. Miller was placed In the custody of Post-Offlce Inspector Crew lato this afternoon, and arrangements for bail were made tonight He i3 about 40 years old, and was appointed from Terre Haute, less than a year ago, being General Tyner's personal choice.

The turf-investment concerns Involved In tho post-office scandal went under the Arm names of John J. Ryan Co. and Arnold Co. When charges were made that they were fraudulent the Postmaster General Instituted an Investigation of their methods of doing business. Post-Office Inspectors reported that they were unlawful, but.

In splto of this, a decision was rendered in the caso of Arnold Co. that they were entitled to the use of the United States malls. Subsequently John J. Ryan Co. desired a similar decision, and It was in this connection that the alleged bribery transaction is said to have taken place.

No ono at the department to-day would say who finally signed this decision, but that Miller had no authority to do this himself soems to be well Such authority was only delegated to General Tyner, the chief of the division, and his first assistant, A. C. Chrlstiancy. Miller, however, made out the decision similar to the ono In tho Arnold case and practically did nil tho business in this connection. Subsequently the Postmaster General Issued nn order reversing these decisions and denying the use of the malls to both concerns.

Miller Is accused under provision No. 5501 of Revised Statutes, which reads: "Every officer of the United States and every person acting for, or on behalf of, the United States, In any official capacity, under or by virtue of the authority of any department or office of tho Government thereof, and every officer or person acting for or on behalf of either house of Congress, or any committee of either house, or both houses thereof, who asks or accepts or receives any money or any contract promise, under taking, obligation, gratuity, or security for tho payment of money or for the delivery or conveyance of anything of value, with intent to have his decision or action on any Question, matter, cause or proceeding, which may at any time bo pending, or which may be by law brought before mm in his official capacity, or in his place of trust or profit Influenced thereby, shall be punished as prescribed In the preceding section." The penalty provided In the preceding section Is a flue of not more than three times amount of the bribe and Imprisonment of not more than three years. postmaster General Payne, Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow. Assistant Attorney General Robb and Inspector Fulton presented what appeared to the Post-Offlca officials as conclusive evidence, sad It was decided early In the afternoon 14 remoTt Mirier, nt onct ana turn bUn CENTRAL FIGURE IN POSTAL DISCLOSURES AT WASHINGTON. 1111111 MiBwWBfSlMBiM POSTMASTER GENERAL PAYNE, Whose courso In regard to some of the recent scandals In his department has been severely, criticised, and who may resign unless hi3 first assistant, Mr.

Wynne, retires from his present position. PRESIDENT SAYS ON OVER "Walla "Walla, May 25. Secretary to the President Loeb this afternoon gave out the following statement: "In speaking of the sudden political development In Ohio, the President this afternoon said: 'I Iiavo not asked any man for his support. I have had nothing whatever to do with raising the Issue as to my indorsement 'Sooner or later, It was bound to arise, and, inasmuch as It has now arisen, of course those who favor my administration and my nomination- will Indorse them, and those who do not will oppose "Tho President al60 said he was deeply touched by the action of President McKInley's honic county, In which Canton Is situated, In instructing so heartily In his favor. Nothing could have pleased him more." over to tho law officers of the Government He was on duty In his office in the morning and afternodn, and at 3 o'clock was summoned to the office of Mr.

Robb, where he was confronted with the order for his removal and the warrant for his arrest He had nothing to say except that he desired tlmo to arrange ball. It was found necessary to obtain a warrant In tho District, in addition to that issued In Cincinnati. There was much Indignation at the Post-Office Department over the delay in tho District Attorney's office in furnishing a warrant. One of tho department inspectors had to wait there over six hours, it is alleged, beforo the warrant was furnished to him. Personally there was much regret at tho department over the arrest and removal of Mr.

Miller, who It well liked there. He is a comparatively young man and Is self-made. He worked his way through college and is understood to have been a support for dependent members of his father's family. There is some reason to bellove that the action in Miller's case Is the beginning of other important revelations in the business before the legal division of the department. Fourth Assistant Bristow's Inspectors havo long been puzzled by the conditions In that division and havo eagerly sought to fathom peculiar proceedings which they believed were Improper In tho management of postal cases.

Many of the "get-rlch-qulck" concerns havo figured In action for fraud orders, and accusations havo been heaped on persons in and out of the department, including attorneys. Miller waived a hearing to-night at the office of the United States District Attorney, where ball was arranged. Tho case wlU be tried In Cincinnati in October. The warrant on which Miller was arrested also charges Joseph M. Johns of Rockvllle, Park County, with entering Into a.

conspiracy with Miller In the matter of accepting a brlbo from a representative of John J. Ryan Co. of St. Louis and Covington, Ky. Johns Is understood to be a lawyer doing business in Terre Haute.

The news ot his a'rrcst is expected at any time. Miller, after he was released on ball by the Citizens Guarantee Company of Parkersburg. W. to-night said that ho was innocent of the charge and in time would be able to prove himself so. He is understood to have made a frank statement to Mr.

Robb, Assistant Attorney General for the Post-Office Department, of the whole transaction, and is thought to have Involved others in this statement besides Johns. JOSEPH M. JOHNS ARRESTED. Accused of Receiving Money for Miller. Cincinnati, May 2.

Word was received by Federal officers here to-night that Joseph M. Johns was arrested at Rockvllle, to-night Jeta tt MM, jr.ork4 OlnctbR. adtb FIGHT IS HIS NOMINATION. John J. Ryan and accepted the money for tho Tyner letter.

According to tho Federal officers. Johns's first offer for the letter was for $3,000. Ryan refuseTI to pay that amount, when Johns agreed to compromise for $2,300. Johns arid Ryan met at the Gibson House In this city January 12, when Ryan. It Is alleged, paid over tho money and In return received tho letter which was used In advertising the "get-rich-quick" scheme.

Subsequently Ryan paid Johns $2,000 more for other services. Johns is Prosecuting Attorney of Parks County, where Miller formerly lived. John J. Ryan, when seen at his home here to-night, absolutely refused to talk about the matter. REPORTED THAT BRYAN MAY SUCCEED CHAIRMAN JONES.

Head of Democratic National Committee, In Interview, Questions Availability ot Cleveland. REPUBLIC SPECIAL. Washington, May 23. Ex-Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, gave an Interview to-day which questioned the availability of Grover Cleveland as the Democratic candidate for President.

"It seems to me," said he, "that If the Democrats hope to win next year they cannot do so unless they nomlnato a man who shall not be objectlonablo to either wing of the party. To Insist upon the nomination of an extremist from any viewpoint would render the complete union of the party at the next election Impossible." Mr. Jones mentioned Senator Gorman, Judge Parker or Edward M. Sheppard of New York as possibilities. He believes with a compromise candidate and a compromise platform the Democrats have a reasonable chance for success In 1S01.

A report has been current that Mr. Jones Is to resign the national chairmanship ond illow Mr. Bryan to succeed to that position. Mr. Jones has not made his plans for next year.

He and others who are personal friends of Mr. Bryan, however, do not believe the Nebraskan would accept tho CHARGED WITH MALFEASANCE Colorado Springs Alderman and Former Alderman Colorado Springs, May 25. Alderman C. J. St.

John, President of the City Council, and former Alderman Delos Powell were arrested to-day on capiases Issued on Indictments by the late Grand Jury. St John is charged with riding to Salt Lake on a railroad pass secured by George TV. Jackson, an applicant for valuable franchises from the city. Powell Is' charged with receiving $300 for, Va tots en fruwWwk in 1 1 mm II OLD-TIME tt The Lee Line's Premier Craft, Stacker Lee Is Pitted Against the Lotus Sims. SIMS IS OFF IN THE LEAD.

Fleet Packets of Eivals for St, Louis-Memphis Trade Depart on 900-Mile Round-Trip Competition. CARRY COAL TO AVOID STOPS. First Contest of the Kind That Has Taken Place in Years Excites Eiver- men. Two Mississippi packets, the fastest craft of the local fleet, revived the time-honored custom of the river yesterday, when, warring for the St Louis-Memphis trade and for supremacy In speed, they started upon a 000-mile round-trip race to Memphis. Roustabouts jumping around at a rata not seen In many months, captains straining every nerve to get the advantage of the start, pilots gripping their wheels with unwonted energy and smokestacks puffing" and engines Jerking to their fullest the two boats departed upon their journey mid the cheers of the amazed spectators.

Only old rlvermen knew what was up. 'Way back, twenty years ago, again and again had they seen two such put off from shore in Just this manner. The repetition awakened In them the. old zest for the steamboat race, and their enthusiasm, was unbounded. They will pay attention else until the result of the race Is known.

The boats were the large stern-wheel packet Blacker Lee of the Lee Line and the Lotus Sims, a side-wheeler, owned by Captain Thomas Sims. The Stacker Let is a new boat and on her recent trip up from Memphis broke all records. Her owners proclaimed her the "Queen" of the river, but Captain Thomas Sims thinks that this belongs as ell to the Lotus Sims, though the latter has been longer afloat It is' not alway3 that which is new that wins the laurels. Is Captain 3mss logic The last big steamboat fight was in 1872. when Commodore W.

F. Davison, owner of the White Collar Line, locked horns with the Keokuk Packet Company and the Northern Line for the St Louis and St Paul trade. Passengers were taken to St. Paul for and to Keokuk for 23 cents. The flght lasted for more than five months, and after thousands of donors were lost tt was compromised.

Both steamers have a picked crew and aro carrying their coal for the trip. Never in many years has so much interest been manifested by steamboatmen, and wagers have been freely made as to tho outcome. Shortly before 6 o'clock tho Sims, with band playing, backed out from the Diamond Jo wharfboat, and started down stream. As she passed the Stacker Lee, which was still at the wharf, a blast was sounded on her whistle as If In challenge. Although all the freight had not yet been loaded on the Btacker Lee, the officials of the Lee Line ordered her captain to follow the Sims.

Visitors were hurried ashore, lines were) cast off, and the packet swung out Into th river. No time was lost in rounding her to, and within a few minutes after the first boat departed she was speeding south. The1 Stacker Lee's record trip between St. Louis and Memphis and return, 900 miles, was made in four day3 and hours. Including a nine-hour lay-over at Memphis and stops at eighty-six landings.

When tho Lea Line learned that Sims was about to enter tho trade tho Stacker Lee was en route to Memphis. She was reached by telegram and ordered to reach port as soon as possible. Sho arrived there Friday; morning, and as soon as sho coaled sho started to St Louis, reaching here yester day morning at 2 o'clock, being out but fifty-seven hours. Although the Sims at the start was leading, officers of the Stacker expect to maks up the distance by catching their rival at landings. Considerable freight Is on the bank af the lower river landings and the steamer which lands first takes all freight, unless tt Is especially marked for a particular boat.

Maklntc landings quickly plays a large part In the -race and the crews of "rousters" on both steamers were picked negroes who have records for handling freight The steamers should reach Memphis Wednesday night After unloading and receiving they will race on the return to St Louis. More than $1,000 worth of fuel will be burned by each steamer on the trip. Freight and passengers rates are being cut almost In half, and yesterday passengers were taken for Memphis for Including meals and berth. BIG BRIBERY SCHEME IS FOUND IN MASSACHUSETTS. Boston Lawyer Announces Possession of Confession Involving Seven Members of Legislative Combine.

Boston, May 23. J. B. Moran, a lawyer, announces that hs has in his possession a written confession of o. wholesale bribery ECheme mapped out by Massachusetts men, which involves seven prominent legislators who are in the combine.

The confession was made by a Boston merchant, a member of the Legislature of 1901, who disappeared after placing the confession In Mr. Moran's hands. Mr. Moran will at ones lay his yldaflt fellow tie Gran Jilt 3i-MS2" A XI.