Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-19
GREAT BRITAIN.
TEE EXECUTION on 1osrru P,

TEE EXECUTION OF JOSEPH POOLE.
DUBLIN, Dec. 18.-Joseph Poole for the
murder of John Kenny, was banged in
Richmond Bridewell at $50 o'clock this
morning. He died quickly and easily,
bearing himself previous to the execution
with firmness and fortitude.
Kenney was killed by Poole the night of
July 4, 1882, in Sevile's place, this city.
Poole rose at $50. A priest visited him at
6 and administered the sacrament at 7:1S.
Both remained in the prison until nearly
8. Poole stood the ordeal of the prepar-
alton for his execution with remarkable
fortitude. On the gallows he frequently
kissed the crucifx and with calm demeanor
and in firm voice repeated prayers until
the drop fell. Death took place in three
and half minutes. Hs made no public
statement. 4 small crowd gathered out
side Rionnond Bridewell, but dispersed as
soon as the black flag made known the ex-
ecution was over. A large foroe of police
and military were present. The weather
was raw and damp. The executioDer was
man from the north of Ireland called
Jones'" but the name is believed to be an
alias. Binns, who hanged O'Donnell, was
unable to reach Dublin in time to hang
Poole. Reporters were admitted to tbs ex-
ecution.
LOEB 1oAHR.
GLASGOW, Dec. 1s.-Lord Lorns was to-
day presented with the freedom Of the
sity. he said Canada was Independent
in form and reality, but if she should be
threatened by any great power her posi-
fion would be a dangerous one Vithout
Eagland to back her.
TIE D1RR1 LNnI7IlsAH1.
Londonderry, Dec. 1s.-The annivsrsa-
ry of closing the gates Of Derry YVES with
out disturbance. The Nationalists did
not assemble. The prentice boys attempt
cd procession, but the police stopped
the parade. The military were under
arms.
WATCHING FOE INCENDIARIHs.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-Ths police are watch
ing the houses Of leading Irish national
lists. 1t is reported tbs lord mayor has re-
ceived anonymous letters threatening to
blow up London bridge and Newgate. De-
tectives we're withdrawn from the prison
after O'Donnell was hanged. There are
extra police On and about the bridge who
watch its arches, examine ali craft passing
and scrutinize persons crossing in conse-
quence OF threats TO avenge O'Dounell.
Armed policemen guard Hawarden castle,
the residence OF Gladstone.
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.
LONDON, Dee. 18.-Extensivs prscau-
tions are taken in consequence Of infor-
nation Of the arrival of the Fsnian Daley
concerned in the storage of arms in Clerk
snwell, for which offense Walsh was con-
v1eted. A special corps of police, many
of whom speak the Irish language, are
placed wherever it is thought mischief is
likely TO OCCUR. All prisons, pablo build
lngs and docks are carefully watched.
SHORT TIMH.
MANoEEsTEE, Dec. 16.-The north and
northeast Lancashire manufacturers adopt
short time to help the manufacturers of
Blackburn and elsewhere, whose operators
are on strike.
LONDON, Dee. 1s.-A Kindred and fifty
artillsrymen have gone to Egypt. The
queen has gone to Osborne, Isle of Wight.
EXTRA GUARDS.
LONDON, Dec. 1S.---A special corps of
police are detailed to guard the parlia-
nsni buildings, Westminster abbey, the
government oMces, the National gallery,
the German embassy, the Mansion house,
stock exchange and the Bank of England.
The baggage of all passengers landing
from the Atlantic steamers are carefully
scrutinizsd.
PLOTTING NURBEh DURING MASS.
Cock, Dec. 1S.-In this trial OF the Mayo
murder conspirators, Andrew Coleman,
the principal witness for the prosecution,
testified, that the prisoners were plotting
murder while attending mass. This tes-
timony created sensation.
TIN DYNAMITE TRIALS
EDINBURG, Dec. 1S.-At the trial of Nc
Dermott and nine others, for completely
in the dynamite outrages, the testimony
went to show that Featherstons was seen
in company with the prisoners who pur-
chased large quantities of nitric and sui
phuric acids and glycerine.