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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
LONDON TIMES STORY DENIED.
No Truth That the European Powers
Have Sent Warming to the
United States.

Washington, Dec. 26.-It can be denied Of
ficially and authoritativeiy that any Euro
pean government, either directly or indi-
rectly, has made any representation what
ever to the United States, to restrain or
prevent its free action in connection with
the Cuban insurrection. A similar report
was denied by authority several weeks ago
and the latest denial results from a pub.
lication of a Paris dispatch in the London
Times.
The London Times dispatch was denied,
not only at the state department. but in
diplomatic circles, which declared the story
TO be newspaper gossip. Mr.. A. Won Bruen-
ing. the secretary of the German embassy.
said to-day, relative to the statement that
Germany was already prepared to espouse
Spain's cause. that so far as the embassy
here was concerned, no such intimation
had been received. He discredited the
whole story. I'VE have not heard word
concerning Cuba" said he, ''for three
months"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
A MODEL LyNcHING.
Kentucky Mob Does Its Work in a
Quiet and Orderly Way
Seventh in m Week


owensboro, KY, Dec. 26.-Alfred Holt,
colored, alias Alexander. the murderer of
Police Officer 4. White. was taken from
Jail by a mob at 2:SO o'clock this morning
and hanged to tree in the court house
yard. The lynehing was the most quiet
and orderly, perhaps, ever conducted in
the state. and few persons save those hav-
ing business on the public square at the
time knew anything of it.
AT 2:15 o'clock, two men knocked at the
jail doors and, in response to Il question
from Deputy Jailer John Ashby. Jr.. who
demanded who had knocked, said they had
a prisoner they wished to lock up for safe
keeping. Thus thrown off his guard, young
Ashby opened the door, only to face two
big revolvers. He was overpowered before
he could utter cry, and the keys were
taken from hm.
Pleading for his life, Holt was taken out
of the Jail and to the court yard. He was
given ample time to pray, when a rope
was placed about his neck. At the word of
command, he was swung high in the air.
and in ten minutes was dead. He had
strangled to death.
When the mob had made sure that their
work was complete, they mounted their
horses in neighboring streets and alleys
and left town as quietly as they had
come. While there was mob talk at first,
it was generally accepted that, after such
damaging evidence had been brought
against Holt the law would be allowed to
take its course. The mob's coming was,
consequently, entirely unexpected this
morning.
Hollis crime was committed on the morn
ng of November Il, last, after the cleo
ton. Officer White was killed with his
own pistol, which was taken from his
pocket by a negro named George Basket
. and handed to Holt. Holt escaped, but
was captured shortly after at Louisville.
three weeks ago. His trial was begun early
this week. and the commonwealth rested
on Thursday, after producing conclusive
evidence of the negTos guilt.
Including Holt, seven men in the
last week have met death at the
hands of mobs in Kentucky. Last
Saturday, Henry Findley was called to his
door, near Mayfield, and shot to death by
a mob of masked men. Two days before,
the Proctors, three in number, were vic
Tins of a mob in Logan county, two be-
ing hanged and the other shot to death in
his cell upon his resisting the mob. suns
day night, Jim Stone was lynched at May
field, after pledge guaranteeing his safety
had been made by the citizens. Tuesday
night, Will Snett, a negro boy, was bru-
tally shot to death near Mayfield.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
CUBAN QUESTION IN ENGLAND.
Attitude of the United States the
Most Engrossing Subject .of
Political DiScussion

Lendon. Dec. 26.-The attitude of the
United States toward Cuba continues to
be the most engrossing subject of discus
sioE in political circles here and on the
Continent. The crisis has revived recol-
leotions in Paris of the iIl-fated Mexican
expedition. and interviews in this connec-
tion with the imperialist generals Barsil
and Gallifet. NJ. Emile Oliver and others
have appeared in the French press. Ex-
Queen Isabella, of Spain. is quoted as hav-
ing expressed the belief that the ideal of
Napoleon III. was the union of the Latin
element as counterpoise 10 the immense
spread of Angio-SaXon influence. Her
majesty is reported to have said. The
failure of the tMexican) expedition per-
sonaily disquieted me III the direction of
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
SPAlN'S NEW CRUISERS.
Has Bought One and Ordered Another
Which outrank Our Best
Wurshin.

Washington, Dec. 26-An interesting item
in the last publication By the naval intel
ligence Office is the statement of the naval
construction that the Spanish government
has in hand. 1t appears that orders have
been given TO n big Italian firm near Genoa
to build Immediately an armored cruiser
which will be named the Pedro Aragon
She will be on the lines of the crack cruis-
er Guissippi Garibaldii. which Spain has
purchased and rechristened the Cristobal
Colon. The latter is to be delivered by the
builders TO the Spanish government COM
plete next February. Only fifteen months
are allowed for the construction of the
Aragon. Both of these cruisers are to be
supplied with the tubular boilers in vogue
in the French navy. When finished. the
vessels will be slightly more formidable
than our best armored cruiser, the New
York.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
WOMAN KILLS HER FATHER.
Coroner's Jury Says the Deed Was n
Justifable Homicide.

Robinson, ILL.,, Dec. "a tragedy oc-
CURED at the home of ]. TohiI, two
miles south of this city late Wednesday
night, in which John A. Seany lost his
life at the hands of his daughter, Mrs.
Tokill. Seany and his wife were separated
and the daughter had been harboring the
mother. Seany came to Robinson and spent
the afternoon In drinking. On his way
home Seany. stopped at the Tohill home
and demanded certain information in re-
gard to his wife's relations with other
men. His daughter refused to answer him.
Seany started toward her with his hands
at his hip in a threatening attitude. The
frightened woman raised the gun and
fired the ball passing through the heart.
The coroner's jury returned verdict of
justifiable homicide.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
WHOLESALE BURGLARY.
I'm Fort Scott Entered
Friday Night.

Fort Scott, Kas., Dec. 26.-(Special.)
Burglars seemed to have full control of
the city last night, as visits to six business
houses and one residence have been re-
ported to the police. Following are the
places entered: C. Smiths second hand
store; George Reeds second hand store;
F. Browns blacksmith shop; CLANCY &
Millers grocery house; Brice Bros gro
Gerry; F. McCreedy's grocery and meat
market, and the home of Mrs. 1. Stadden.
At Smiths and Reeds stores, fifteen
watches about twenty revolvers. iewelry
and clothes were secured, while from Nc
Creedy's store the burglars took a guam
tity of fancy groceries. To-day Chief
Robertson and Officer Upton, after a three
mile chase on a hand car, arrested three
fellows, who, it is thought, did at least
a part of the work. as three revolvers and
skeleton keys which opened the doors Of
two of the stores were found on them.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
SEVERAL MEN WOUNDED.
Battle in beaver County, o. t., Be-
tween officers and an Es-
capped Prisoner.

Perry, o. T., Dec. 26.-(Special) Advices
from Beaver county are that fight be-
tweer the officers and Jim Hearn, an es-
capped prisoner, occurred there on Christ
mas eve. and several men are reported
wounded. Hearn. who is an ex-sheriff.
some time ago was convicted of cattle
stealing and sentenced to the penitentiary.
together with Ed Pollock. AS the sheriff
started to the penitentary with his pris-
oners, they made an attempt to escape and
Pollock was killed. Hearn escaped al
though wounded. He has been hiding in
New Mexico since, and makes occasional
visits home. The day before Christmas he
wa at his mothers, when the house was
surrounded by officers. In the fight which
followed. Hearn escaped, after wounding
several of the officers.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
IS. U. Bonrd of Regent..

Lawrence. Kas.. Dec. 26.-(Special.) The
board of regents of Kansas university was
in session to-day. The entire forenoon was
spent in the discussion and preparation of
the biennial report to the governor, and
the report of the secretary and treasurer
of the institution was accepted. The use
of University buildings for summer school
was granted. The school will be conducted
by a number of the members of the facul-
ty. A leave of absence was granted to E.
c. Franklin for year, without pay.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
BRYAN COMES UP TO BREATHE.
Gives Out an OhiciaI Statement Con.
cernIng His Lectures.

Lincoln. Neb. Dec. 26.-The following was
given to the Associated Press tonight:
Mr.. McBee has, with my consent. trans
ferred his contract to II. Briggs & Co.. OF
Greenville, S. c. Only five lectures have
been arranged for up to this time. wheth-
er shall deliver any in addition to that
number Is as yet uncertain. 1 have some
further work on hand which may inter
fere with further lecturing during this sea-
son. W. J. BRYAN
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
ALDERMAN INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Thomns J. o'MalIey, Who. Represents
n Ward In Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 26.--Alderman Thomas j.
o'Malley, of the Twenty-second ward, was
to-day indicted by the grand jury for the
murder of Gus Coliander, on election night
In November, 1894. O'Malley's Indictment
has created a sensation. He was elected
to the council last spring with the indorse-
ment of the Municipal Voters League, and
has a good record in that body.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
nurrIarr Mt Lection. Mo.

Warrensburg, Mo-. Dec. 26.-(Special) }
While the people of Lection, twelve miles
south of Warrensburg, were attending
Christmas eve exercises at the churches.
Thursday night. three burglars entered sew
eral stores and carried off a large amount
of cutlery, clothing and other articles. To-
day a man named Tracey was arrested,
charged with being one of the burglars
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
DANCE RIOT AT GUTHRIE.
Thomas Cnpers and Mac Hill Arrested
and In ,Iaii.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 26.-(Special.) Thomas
Capers and Mac Hill were jailed to-day on
melting a riot. At negro dance last
night, they attacked each other with knives
and precipitated a general fight, in which
one woman had her arm broken and halt
dozen participants were badly cut or
pounded. A policeman attempted to inter-
fere, but the mob turned on him and he
was compelled to run to save his life. Ca
pers was cleared of a charge OF murder at
Eldorado, Kas., last week, and Hill is
wanted in Kansas City for robbery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27

New York. Dec. 26.-The Commercial
Travellers fair in Madison Square garden
closed a successful two weeks run to-
night. One hundred thousand people vis-
tied the fair. and nearly $4,000 was real
lied. This money will assist in the con-
Etructlon OF a national home for the wild
ows and orphans OF commercial travellers
at Binghamton, n. y.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
DEAD OF HYDRopHoBIA.
Second Victim of the Eight Boys Bit
ten mt RnItimorc

Baltimore. Md, Dec. 2s.-Conrad Ephers
one of the eight boys who was bitten by
mad dog month ago, and afterward
treated at the Pasteur institute, New York
died this morning at his home In Wood
bury, of hydrophobia. Ephers is the sec
ond to succumb to the dread disease, and
RcEert Perry is manifesting symptoms
which lead to the belief that he also will
die. All these boys were bitten about the
head and face. Those who were bitten I'm
ether parts OF the body appear to be do
ing we'll
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
THREE PERSONS DROWNED.
Were Trying to Cross the st. Law
renee River in an Ice Punt.

Clayton. N. Y, Dec. 2s.-Edward Rogers
left his home on Calumet island yesterday
afternoon to go to Grindstone island. with
Miss Minerva Robinson. domestic, whose
hGmc is on the latter island. They were
accompanied by Rogers son, Frank, S
years old.
The voyage was made In an ice punt.
At the time they left, the st. Lawrence
was partially frozen over. but to-day II Is
open. To-day the cat was found under
the foot of Bluff island with a hole stove
in the bottom. In the boat was Miss Rob
insOn's muff. The search for the bodies
is being prosecuted.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Charged with ManaIaughter.

New York. Dec. 26.-WIlliam showles, the
famous bareback rider, is under arrest at
Red Bank, n. j., charged with manslaugh-
ter. Last night, while he was exhibiting
revolver in a saloon. the weapon was ac-
cidentally discharged, the bullet striking
Ansel Croft. the bartender. Croft died to-
day and Showles' arrest followed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
A Negro Boy Murderer.

Paris. Ky. Dec. 26.-Johnson Howe. the
15-year-old negro boy who fatally wounded
Policeman Lacy. at Cynthia, on Christmas
eve, when the officer attempted to arrest
him, was brought here last night for safe
keeping. The negro's garments show seven
bullet holes made by the wounded police
man, who fired while he was on the ground.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Nothing Left but the Track.

Buffalo, n. Y. Dec. 26.-The grand stand
at the Buffalo Driving park was destroyed
by fire tonight, entailing loss OF Sc. .OO0
This is the fourth fire that has occurred
at the park during the past year. the sta
bIes. hotel, club house and other buildings
having gone up in smoke at short inter
walls. Nothing remains now but the track
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Montana Rancher Murdered.

Great Falls. Mont. Dec. 26.-Peter We'll
come. a rancher of Kibby township, forty
miles from here, shot a neighbor rancher.
Arthur Viau. through the heart and then
rode to the town of Belt and gave himself
up. Welcome claims that Viau was trying
to break into his window with evil intent.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP.
Continued From First Page.

itor, burned early this morning The cause
is unknown. The loss on the office is $500;
on building, $500; insurance, 1880. The
adjoining house of C. Kuhn also burned.
In the Solomon Catholic church. during
Christmas mass. tapers set fire to the altar
decorations and all the decorations were
burned. The priests coolness prevented
panic.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
No More Appointmrnt, Now.

Topeka. Kas., Dec 26.-tSpecial) Lieu
tenant Governor Harvey to-day stated that
he would not appoint the chairmcn of any
more senate committees until the legisla-
tura conyencs The senate, he says, may
do away with many OF the committees that
have usually been appointed, and he does
mot want TO appoint a chairman for a
committee that will not exist -
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
Coal Schooner Goe. Ashore.

Portland. Me-, Dec. 26.-The three masted
Robert I. Carter. Captain Nathan
Towne, from Perthamboy, n. j., for this
city. with 100 tons of COAL went ashore
on Alden to-day and will be a total loss
The captain and crew were brought ashore.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
STONE TALKS TO A MOB.
Continued From First Page.

ployed in Kansas City. Kas.. committed
suicide by taking morphine. Barricklow
became Respondent because of his inability
to obtain employment His father is a resi-
dent of Coffeyville, Kas.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-27
TWO KILLED IN A GENERAL FIGHT.
Kentuckinns Engage In n Fatal Mix,
mp Near Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon, KY, Dec. 26-In a general
fight six miles north of this place. this aft
ernoon, Armp Rowland and Jack Rigby
were killed and Greeley Lear was fatally
shot. Rigby, Harry Jones and some other
men became involved in a quarrel, and
Rigby was badly beaten After this fight,
Rigby got together a crowd OF his friends
suits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
They Plan to Rob Old Man
ROlIey of His Money.
Lure Him From House by False
Message of Illness.
Then They Beat and Roast His Aged
Wife Over a Gas Flame.

suELBYviILE. Ills. June 22.-Milton Rolley.
an aged psnsionor came TO this city. batur-
day, from bis home, seven miles north OF
here, and drew $500 from bank with which
20 pay off tho balance due on his home. About
dusir. Rolloy started for home. Soon after
denoe. called the old man out and requested
him 10 go mt once 10 the bedside OF his daugh-
ter, who, they said, had beon taken suddenly
sick and was dying.
Rolley hurried 20 the barn for his rig
leaving his wife preparing TO 60 with him.
down with clubs.
Staggering to lis feet, he tired to resist his
sssailant, but was again attacked from the
rear by rho second man. His skull was
crushed and four ribs broken. When he was
unconscious the rufians went through his
pockets without findipg any booty, They
returned to tho house and demanded that
Mrs. Kolley inform them as to whore the
money was. She refused TO do So and after
beating her in vain, held her over "A natural
torture longer. Biackened and bistsrsd and
covered with bruises, she was compelled TO
reveal the hiding place OF the money. The
s570 remrining was found under the parlor
carpet.
Rolley will die, and there is little chance OF
his wifes recovery. The robbers drove rapidly
from Rolyey homo toward .bis city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
THE BETHANY HOME.
A Splendid Institution That Is Doing
Noble Work.

A Splendid Institution That Is Doing
Noble Work.
Apropos OF the lawn party and sale to
be held at the bethany ome, III South
Angel street, from to 10 p. M, to-
morrow, few words about this peculiar
institution will not be amiss. AS its
name implies, 1t is a home in every sense
of the word and those who enjoy its
benefits are not climates, but mem bers
of family where each enjoys all the
comforts OF a real home. liz was incor-
poraled by an act of the General Assem-
bly, passed at the January session 1892,
its object being to provide temporary
home for respectabls women. not other
wise provided Tor. between Is to So
years OF age. who are natives OF the
United States and who have been resi-
dents of Rhode Island for at least two
years. The managers, however, may
make exceptions TO these conditions by a
unanimous vote o! those present at any
meeting. The mem bers are annual, sus-
tanning and life. the annual fee being ~,
the sustaining, $40 and life, $780,
While there is no special reason for an
appeal to the public, each months
bills having been promptly paid
SO far, there is always a fear that the
next months bills will be unpaid. There
is large mortgage on the home. of
which $1,000 has been paid, since the last
annual meeting, leaving a balance of
S9500 Money is not the chief thing, the
want being to help those who need rest.
1t should be emphasized that che home
is not only for convslescents, but for
tired workers, and in many instances
rest and proper food will prevent illness.
Boarders are received and the price Tor
board fixed according to the applicants
circumstances, ali though no deserving wo-
man Is refused for want Of money. At
present there are only three mem bers in
the family, while 20 can be accom- modat-
ed.
Ii will thus be seen that any assistance
either by lioeralIy patronizing the lawn
party or becoming member will he the
means OF doing a great deal of geed, be-
sides experiencing the satisfaction which
attends noble eldeavor.
Hon. ~. Russell Brown is president OF
the home; Alfred Stone treasurer; Mrs.
Moses Il. PAUL, clerk; Miss Sarah J.
Davis, matron; and the auditing com.
mittee com prises Miss Ruth A. Haskell,
81 Congdon street; Mrs. j. Villa IN Rice,
1903 Washington street; Charles II. Thur.
Der, 20 Market square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
BRIEF LOCALS.

According to the city ball records Fred
erick A. Bouchard has attached Jerome
n. Fitz.
A Crescent Park electric car and an
express wagon owned by j. L. Pollock,
collided on South Main street last even
ing. The wagon was wrecked.
Detective Parker aad his assistants and
a corps of patrolmen in citizens dress
are scattered among the crowd today and
are on the lookout for law breakers.
The committee on city property will
meet at 10 a. IN. tomorrow and the
Fourth OF July committee will meet at 3
p. m. The committee on the bicycle
parade met at p. m. today.
John z. Logan, II years old, was
struck over the left eye with peggy"
yesterday afternoon, sustaining a seri-
Gus wound. He was attended at his
home, 10 Back street, by DIR. Marston.
Michael Fipnegan, a painter, fell from
q house on Orchard avenue at $3.50 this
morning. lie was taken to the Rhode
Island Hospital, where it was found he
had sustained light injury to his right
forearm.
A carryall containing George Springer,
three lsoies and two children, broke
down on Washington bridge last evening,
throwing the occupants out. All escap-
ei without serious injury. The horse
ran, but was soon caught by John Me-
Grogan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
Not OutdOne.

Although this is Barnum's day, thore
Is one wide-awalSe, enterprising and pro-
gressive house that could not bo outdone,
even by that most gorgeous spectacle.
namely Mann * Ecclcs the Modern Piano
Dealers, 122 Mathewson street. who had
at the right OF the liuo tho finest team
ever turned out in he city of .Providence
advertising their novel soda scheme,
something again which shows the push
and originality of this young, but surely
coming concern. The team consisted OF
IL matched grays, zach one decorated with
handsome plumes and highly ornamentcd
harnesses. On the side of the team were
artistic signs which gave the desired i'm
formation to the children and the public
regarding the soda scheme. Festooued al!
over the signs and forming q beautiful
canopy were large American flags. show
ing that these young men ara as well
gifted with the true patriotic spirit, the
entirc FORMING ono grand panorama. Mr..
W. n. Davis, who drove the magnificent
turnout, deserves great credit for his SIX nj
In handling the same.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
Took Law In Their own Hands.

Birmingham, Ala. June 22.-on Fri
day night last Bessie Puckett. aged o.
living near Hartselle. was kidnapped by
Leon Orr. negro. She was later found
in the woods. where the brute had as
saulted her and left her fatally injured.
Orr was captured Saturday. near Dam
VILE. and confined in the courthouse.
A mob broke into the building yesterday,
strapped the negro to horse and took
him To the scene OF his crime, where they
hanged him 90 a tree and riddled his
body with bullets. Orr confessed his
guilt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-22
The Best Outing Trip.

Nothing in tho way OF summer outing
trips can possibly equal that to Portland
and return by steamer. Leaving Boston
Mt o. clock In the evening you enjoy the
beautiful sail down Boston Harbor and
long the shores Of Massac husetts bay; md
you are sure Of good nights rest,
cooled by the refres hing sea Dreezes.
In the morning you arrive In Portland,
one of the prcttiest cities In New Eng.
land, where the day can be spent in
sight-sccing, or YOU may vIsr INC NUM-
erous islaads of its besutitul hgrbor, ana
old Orchard Beach IL but 80 inmates
ride i'm the cars from Portland should one
desire to 20 there. At night the steamers
leave for Boston, arriving ia tho morn
Ing In season 10 connect with the earliest
trains out Of the city.
Two dollars IL the remarkably cheap
fare from BostoE Co Portland and return,
including n cool and comfortable cabin
berth, where the air IL kept constantly
changing by electric faus aud yentilators.