The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-08-22

ST. LOUIS, August Zl.-lhe Pliots on
the Keokuk northern line OF boats are
on a strike for an increase Of pay. They
thus far have kept their boats running
regularly and are fast. filling the strikers
places.
Will Coal OIL Explode:
Mrs. Elder, residing in the western
portion Of the city, poured coal oil on
the fire last evening. The can explod-
ed and in an instant she was enveloped
in flames, which were not eItingulshed
until injuries had been received from
which she died in few hours after
wards.
The Kansas Mob.
The Globes Kansas city special to-
night has the following later particu-
las Of the hanging Of Kellar near La
cygne, Kansas, yesterday: The mob
organized at Twin Springs early yes
terday morning and proceeded to La
cygne, where Kellar was in Jail. The
Sheriff. hearing Of their intentions, took
Kellar to woods near by and searched
him. Arriving at Lacygne, the mob
took the Sheriff in charge and by in"
Limitations made him tell Kellsrs
whereabouts, when they proceeded to
the spot and took possession of him.
He was taken back to Lacygne and al
lowed to make his will, guard Of
twelve men in the meantime having
charge OF him. He was then taken to
the woods across the river and at five
o'clock in the afternoon hanged to a
tree. On the arrival at the scene OF
the execution General G. NJ. Blair, OF
Fort Scott, who had just arrived in town
fol the purpose OF holding court, was
introduced to the crowd.
Judge Blair addressed the mob, urging
them to allow the law to take it's course,
and using his best efforts to secure the
prisoner fair trial. He was followed
by others who spoke to the same effect,
but all to no avail. the disposition Of
the prisoner was left TO the twelve men
who had guarded him. They took
vote by ballot as to the disposition to
be made OF him; eleven voted, seven
for execution and four for legal trial.
The other man declined to vote either
way. This settled the question.
Twelve volunteers were called upon to
execute him, and that number prompt
ly responded. Kellsr was then asked
to make any statement or confession he
might wish, but he declined to say any,
thing further than to deny any knowl-
edge of the crime. He was then poton>
ed, blindlolded and placed in a wagon
and again asked if he had anything to
say. He ouly answered mo-" The
moose was then adjusted by Mr.. S.
Boyd, whose family Keller had mur-
dered, the wagon suddenly started and
Kellar swung off into eternity. The
men engaged in this affair are among
the most respectable citizens OF Linn
county and who, from personal knowl-
edge OF Kellar' character, were willing
to take the responsibility OF his execu'
ton. No doubt Of his guilt exists here.
He and his wife separated several
months ago, she going to live with her
relatives. He brought suit for divorce,
and on hearing OF which she in return
filed cross bill, asking for allmony.
Since that time he is said 10 have
thirsted for her blood. Mr..
BOYD lives near by his farm and left
on Sunday afternoon to do the harvest.
Mrs. Kellar had been invited to stay
with Mrs. Boyd during his absence.
On Monday morning the neighbors
discovered Boyds house burning and
went to assist his family. The house
was light frame and was soon con-
sumed. A search for the family soon
resulted in fine discovery OF the woman
and children in the cellar, the woman
with her skull beaten in. Upon going
to Kellar's house they found him at
breakfast. his pants showing that they
had recently been washed. A shirt
identified as his by silver button he
was known to wear, with the bosom
torn out and bespattered with blood;
his shoes were also covered with blood
The coroner's investigation Of the mat
ter established Kellsr's guilt beyond q
doubt He would have been allowed
trial, but he made contract with a
lawyer named Staddy, to clear him
and the people feared the result.