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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
FIGHTING A BOBCAT.
Jim Berry'x Experience in Close
Quarters with n Wounded Lynx.

The ugliest appearing animal that ever
walked a log, killed a rabbit or fought
trap Is the lynx, which is just as ugly as it
looks ten months in a year and somewhat
uglier during the other two. Not only will
the lynx fight anything that walks the
woods, but it will also tackle a visitor from
the clearings. be he man or dog or half
grown calf, if the occasion offers.
Jim Berry, Shooting and Fishing says,
was hunting UP in Maine about forty miles
north of Greenville, when he and his friend
came suddenly upon the carcass of a. Carl
bou which bear was eating. The bear
made itself scarce, much to Jim'S regret,
as he wanted to kill a bear. Without say
ing anything to his friend he left camp
the next day and started for the carcass,
intending to watch 1t in the hope that the
bear would return. He waited and watched
til about o'clock in the afternoon. when
he began to think of returning to the camp.
A soft football back in the woods, the
crafty step of some wild animal, just then
sounded in his ears. Pretty soon the beast
was chewing the cdribou meat. and Jim
could see it plainly. He leveled his buck
shot gun and pulled the trigger when the
wabbling muZzle was pointed in what he
thought was the right direction. The beast
went down, and Jim started for it. Then
he stopped with his mouth open.
The beast had leaped to its feet and
jumped sideways with its back up. Jim
knew the YELL and he also recognized the
bumped back. 1t was a wounded lynx
spelling for a fight Not having time to
level his gun to shoot, the man dubbed it.
and the blow stunned the cat little, but
the beast got in rake on the mans leg
that tore his trousers and hide, too. An
other frantic sweep of the gun barrel laid
the beast fiat, and then a revolver bullet
killed the animal. The buckshot had torn
the top of the lynx's head-enough to make
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
LETTER TO BE sQUELCHED.
Watson's Epistie Accepting the POpu-
list Nomination Not to De
Made Public.

Chicago. Oct. Ex-senator Butler, chair
man of the Populist national committee,
who arrived here last night, has. with
Vice Chairman washburn. been in con-
sultation with Chairman Jones. of the
Democratic committee. much of the time
today. They have gone over ~ details
of the campaign at considerable length
together. They authorize no statement,
but it is understood that they agree in
claiming Minnesota, Michigan and Indiana
as certainly for Bryan. Much time was
spent in discussing the aspect as affected
by the Populist vote, and Senator Jones
was assured by Messrs. Butler and WASH
burn that that vote would be practically
unanimous for Bryan.
1T is" said Senator Butler. 'in much
better shape than we could have hoped for
at the beginning of the campaign. There
are, TO be sure he continued, "a few
states in which fusion has not been ar
ranged. but there has been no failure in
any state where Mr.. Bryan's chances could
be imperiled by fusion"
Mr.. Jones was also assured that there
need be no apprehension that Mr.. Watson
would do anything to imperil Mr.. Bryan S
chances. His much discussed letter of ac-
ceptance will not be given to the public.
Senator Butler will not give it out. and it
IS understood Mr.. Watson has agreed
TO withhold ii.
mfr. Watson's letter." said Mr.. Wash
burn. 'is very much in the line of his pub
lie speeches, and nothing could be gained
by its publication at this late day"
1t Is also stated that Mr.. Watson viii
not participate further in the campaign
than to make a few speeches in his own
congressional district in Georgia.
Senator Butler returns to Washington to-
night.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

From the Washington Star.
The janitor had conducted her through
the building. and she seemed not altogether
dspleased with some of the apartments.
Il hope" she said, that none of the peo-
pie here keep dogs
Some of them do" replied the truthful
employe.
Are there any children?''
There amt any use of insstin' on folks
bein' born growed up"
1.-The style of these decorations doesn't
exactly please me-"
They're all brand new, and I'm afraid
the landlord wouldn't change EN-"
Does anybody in the building play the
piano?''
mo. ma'am. But two or three people is
learnn'."
That's too bad. I dislike noises. It's a
very nice place in many respects. But dogs
bark and children cry. and pianos jangle,
and I'm very particular about decoration -
well, ma'am. there's only one thing 1
can say"
what is it?'
"You can't expect to rent heaven for sst
a month"
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
WANTS TO MEET CARLISLE.
Blackburn Says He Will Give the Sec.
rotary n Months Salary for
an Hours Debate.

Louisville, KY, Oct. Ex-senator ]. C. S.
Blackburn spoke here tonight to two large
audiences, at MacAuley's theater and the
Masonic temple. Although he was billed
to speak from 7:3o to at MacAu,ey's he
was given such a cordial reception that he
overstayed his time an hour before going to
Masonic temple. He said that he had in
tended to be here yesterday to answer Sec
retary Carlisle, but that the secretary had
refused to divi6e time.
Il will give HAM one months salary for
every hour ne will agree to stand on the
platform with me- he said. He then pro-
ceeded to expound free silver doctrines,
answering some of Secretary Carlisle's
statements, and spoke of his record in con-
gress. He quoted from Mr.. Carlisle's
speech of 1878. and said that the secretary
had never delivered the speech in congress,
that he had written it out in cold blood,
and it was printed in the appendix of the
Record by special permission of the speak
er.
II only ask" said the speaker, that
Mr.. Carlisle shall not plead the baby act
and say that ne made this speech in the
heat and excitement of debate
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
ITALIANS FOR SOUND MONEY.
Strong Resolutions Adopted by the
Italian-American sound Money
Republican Club.

An enthusiastic meeting OF Italian
American citizens was held last night, at
which the following resolutions We're
adopted:
I'VE, the undersigned, hereby associate
ourselves together as the 1talian-American
Sound Money Republican Club and hereby
declare that we are in favor OF the eiec
ton of William Mckinney for president OF
the United States and of the continuance
by the United States of the present sound
financial system, which is the system or
finance of all civilized nations, and we are
opposed to the adoption by this country or
the financial system of Mexico, emma,
Japan and other half-civilized and bar
honest dollar and against the 5O-cent silver
dollar.
Andrea Menotti. Joe Placquadio. Angelo
Mara, Antonio Campana. Andrea Loboi.
Tony Zito, Frank Larrussa, Salvatore Nuc-
cia, Felippo Lacaperas Domienico Cim-
menello, Vincenzo Silvestro. John Vita
manno. Gerardo Giralamo. Nicola Guido,
Bestiano Vettorina, Frank Giacalone, VIM
cenzo Giacalone, Carlo Nuccio, Frank Spa
lette, Marcell!no Campanno. Joe Tambor-
rino, Vincenzo Ferrante. Paolo Molchiodi'
Battassaro Recchino. Tony Destefano. Car
memo Mole, Antonio Grisafti. Joe
Lombordo, Donenico Monaco. Sal
valon Larussa, VincuZo Russo,
g. Fernotora, vincezo Demoio. Rosario
Mole. Gaitona Mongeo. g. Ambrose. NJ.
Bandonato. A. Barbotta, D. Noncio. v.
Ficrelle Frank Reesso. Frank Bonano,
Joe Rago. Arego Carinskle E. Bordia, Jo
Billelo. Tony Bregulia Joseph Bregulia,
Joseph Chisa, Frank Rossa Sam Zenille.
Mich. Castina. Tom Capello, Joe Sparacino.
Mich. Piso, Joe Amato. Antonio Cupo."
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
MRS. BRYAN RECEIVES.
Greeted by Thousands of Chicago
Women Mt the Clifton House
Last Night.

Chicago, Oct. 29.-The Clifton house,
where William ]. Bryan received the news
of his nomination by the Chicago conven-
tior, was where Mrs. BRYAN tonight re-
ceived the women of Chicago. Despite the
rain and mud prevailing for hours before
hand, the spacious corridors and rotunda
OF the hotel We're filed with the fair sex
long in advance of the time set for the re-
ceptior. and the crowds stretched out into
Monroe street and Wabash avenue before
Mrs. Bryan arrived.
Tie reception was scheduled to begin at
1880 and last Till 3 o'clock, hut il Was late
when he Bryan train arrived from the
day 5 trip through Northern Illinois. and il
WAS necessary 10 prolong the reception be-
yond the appointed hour to give all an op-
poTtunitT TO shake the hand of the wife of
The triple nomiuee. Mrs Bryan proved
herself an adept at handsnakinC. passing
the visitors along at an average of thirty
10 the minute. For ea5oi person she had a
most winning smile. well as D friendly
wor6. or two. and a warm, firm grasp of
the hand. When 1t was all over she showed
much less evidence of fatigue than the
friends who assisted.
Mrs. Bryan simply but beautifully
fowned in black silk crepon. trimmed with
white chiffon. In her left hand she held
a large bouquet of vioiets. In receiving,
the ladies stood as follows: Mrs Lillian
Durcanson. president of the Weman's Ma
iional Silver League; Mrs. Bryan. Mrs.
J. h. Jones. of Arkansas; Mrs. G. WASH
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
FAMOUS MURDER CASE ENDED AT
- PARIS YESTERDAY.
MAN AND MISTRESS SENTENCED
CONFESSED TO KILLING A YOUNG
STAMP COLLECTOR.
Wanted His Collection and Killed
Him to Get It-Carried His Body
Ms BaggaEe-Man Sentenced
to Penal Servitude for
Life-Other Crime.

Paris, Oct. 29.-Joseph Aubert and Mar
guerite DI Bois, his mistress. after having
been convicted of numbering Emile Della
hoff, the young stamp collector whose
body had been found in packing case
at Couville in May last. were sentenced
to-day. Aubert was condemned to penal
servitude for life, and Marguerite Du Bois
to three years Imprisonment.
The case was known as the Couville mys-
terry, and has filled many columns of the
French newspapers. One evening in May
last man and a woman from Paris got
off at Couville, place of about 400 inhab-
itants, on the Western railroad. The trav-
elers left a packing case in the baggage
room with trunk. This baggage remained
at the station all the next day, and the
railroad employees noticed a sickening smell
coming up from the case. The station
master ordered the box to be opened and
found the dead body of a young man.
The man and woman were arrested and
gave false names. No difficulty was found
in establishing the identity of the corpse.
1t was that of Julien Emile Delahoff. form
erly living with his father. a we'll to do
brickmaker in Paris. The trunk contained
the mans clothes.
1t developed that young Delahoff was a
stamp collector and had valuable colec-
ton. which was the cause of his death. He
wanted to sell his collection. and the male
prisoner, Aubert. had several meetings
with him. Aubert made an appointment
with young Delahafr at his residence. The
same evening. May IA. Delahoff, Sr.. re-
ceived telegram. apparently signed by
his son, announcing he had.sold his colfec-
ton of postage stamps and was leaving
for Chicago.
Marguerite Du Bois made complete
confession. She said that when. on May
IA, she returned to where she lived with
Aubert, the latter pointed to the corpse on
the floor and said they had quarre1ed. He
took hatchet and struck the man, al
though he did not wish to kill him. The
murderer exhibited extraordinary nerve,
but finally admitted killing Delahoff: but
he declared he had not stolen anything
from his victim. 1t was proven that he
had taken the stamps.
Aubert has been disappointed in literary
aspirations and turned to crime.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30

=
every medical attention he continued to
sink rapidly until his demise last evening.
His only near relative. Mrs. Narcissa Nel-
son, widowed sister, of Indianapolis, Ind.
was present when his death occurred. hav:.
ing been visiting 'her brother for the past
The funeral services have not been def.
ntely arranged. but they will probably
take place from his late residence Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. The remains VIII
Charles G. Hopkins was rs years old.
s e Rsn born yohns IN SSSy he %
eeived a ed his education. His parents died q
fever was at its height he emigrated to
California, but like thousands of others
found no gold. Returning by the way OF
Panama he settled on piantatlon IN Cen
trail America.
came the owner and proprietor Of the then
| hotel. At the death of his brother. DIR. w:
| A. Hopkins who owned a large amount OF
real estate where Kansas City now stands.
he inherited a half interest, his nephew,
Sans w. Hopkins. receiving the remainder.
| He came into the possession of this val
liable property on the death of his nephew
eleven years ago. He also owned and man.
| aged the old Barnum hotel at the corner of
| Fourth and Main streets. In 1883 he built
| the flats at 41S-22-A West Tenth street.
He operated extensively in real estate mat;
| ters in connection with the late Colonel
Kcrsey Coates. and laid off and improved
| many of Kansas City's streets. He was
never married. and belonged to no organi-
zation. OF late years he has devoted his
| time to the management of his large real
estate interests in this city. which, as the
| city has grown. and being mostly centrally
| located, have become very valuable A few
years ago he planned and started to build a
| $15O,000 building on the lot east of his resi-
| dence, but owing to the financial depres-
sion all over the country this was deferred.
| his intention being to complete 1t when
| times improved.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
A SOUTHERN TORNADO.
Continued From First Page.

undertaking, as the sequel proved. but no
man faltered. Fire Boss William ]. Jones
and Assistant Mine Foreman John Joseph
selected the men for the first party and
themselves led the way. All were over
come by the dread afterdamp. but not until
they had found Driver Boss David WILL
Jams.
All except Joseph succeeded in reaching
the foot of the shaft and were removed
to the surface. but the old fire boss, WILL
lam r. Jones. succumbed to the deadly
fire damp and died in half an hour after
being brought out, despite the efforts Of
doctors to save his life. John Joseph. the
other hero, became separated from the
first party, and the second rescuing party
found his body and removed it to the sur
face at 2:30 o'clock.
The bodies of Thomas Owens. William
Lacey. James Heron and John Worth,
who were at work in the tunnel, were
found at o'clock; They were horribly
burned and hardly recognizable. The
rescuers are now at work clearing the tun-
mel in the expectation of finding more
bodies. 1t is believed, however, that six Is
the total number of dead.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
A BIG DAY FOR BRYAN.
and Made Nine Chicago Speech-
es Last NiRhf.

es Last Night.
Chicago, Oct. 29.-After a hard days cam
paigning William ]. Bryan returned to
Chicago tonight, arriving at the North
western railroad station at 7:15 p. m. a
crowd of several hundred people met him
at the depot and cheered Justify as he left
his car. Mr.. Bryan had dined before reach
ing Chicago. and was met at the train by
the reception committee, which was to
guide him about the city tonight. He en-
tered a carriage at the station and was
driven directly to the hall at which he
made his first address, The nominee
made nine speeches on the north and
northwest sides Tonight. At each meet
ing he was enthusiastically greeted by
large crowds.
grew more and more difficult. At times 1t
seemed to be n question whether the
crowds on the outside would admit him to
the inside of the different halls. Finally it
became necessary to send for a special de-
tail of police, and keep patrol wagons
filled with bluecoats in close proximity to
his carriage. The patrol wagons dashed
ahead OF his carriage and opened pas
sageway, apparently regardless of conse-
quences to the crowds through which it
forced its way.
+ During the day Mr.. Bryan made Speeches
at Wheaton, Geneva, haywood, PoIo
North Dixon. Rochelle, De Kalb, F'reeport
Rockford. Belvidere and EIgin.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
T. R. Morrow, C. E. Small, Richard Cen

T. R. Morrow. C. E. Small. Richard Cen
try. ,ttsgs. - f-l
North side Of Grand Central depot, Sec
ond and Wyandotte; speakers. 1. N. Wat
son. James C. Rieger, Henry Wollman,
Robert Gillham. =
The night meetings are:
/ Gray's hall. 623 Southwest boulevard;
speakers, c. E. Small. T. r Morrow, s. e.
Swanson. A. s. Marley.
Carrs hall. Westport; speakers. Gardiner
Lathrop. Frank Hagerman. d. B. Holmes,
A. E. Stilwe!l
orrison hall. Fifteenth and Brooklyn:
speakers, G. A. Neal. S. W. Moore. B. T.
Hardin.
Meetings at odd hours will be held as fol-
lows:
Car house. east end of Independence ave-
nue. cable line, at IL a. M; speakers, d. b.
Holmes, ]. H. Harkless.
Car house, Tenth and Euclid, at IL a. m ;
speakers d. b. Hammer. l.. II. Waters, Il.
II. Hamilton.
Car house. Twelfth and Charlotte. at
p. m: speakers. d. B. Hammer. l.. II. Wat
ers, r. II. Hamilton.
Car house, Tenth and Euclid, at p. N.
speakers d. b. Holmes. ]. II. Harkless-
Milwaukee shops, Sheffield. at 7:3o p. m.
speakers. Henry Wollman. d. j. Half.
Kansas City nut and bolt works, Shelf
field, at 4:3O p. M; speakers, Henry Woli-
man, D. j. Haff.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
CARRIED A KINGS RANSOM.
Express Car Arrives In Chicago From
New York With $2,2JO,-
600 In Gold.

Chicago. Oct. 2s-Railroad employees at
the Grand Central station thought the ad-
vance guard of the army had arrived in
Chicago when the Baltimore & Ohio fast
express pulled into the station last night.
The United States Express Company had
a special car attached to the train, and
all except one little corner of the car was
filled with men who carried revolvers and
guns having bristling bayonets. In the
little corner, however, was sufficient
wealth to satisfy dozen gangs of train
robbers,if they had secured it. The wealth
consisted of gold amounting to a legal
tender value of $4,000. 1T had been
shipped from the sub-treasury in New York
to the sub-treasury in this city, and 1t was
transferred from the express car to the
Rand-McNally building this morning. The
transfer was due to the fact that the Chi
casu sub-treasury was taxed to relieve the
recent strain on the sub-treasury in San
Francisco.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
THE WINNER BUTcHERY..
Lon Lnckey Arrested ON Suspicion
and Other Arrests Are to
EalI0xH

Richmond, Mo-, Oct. 2S.-(Special) The
sheriff made an important arrest this aft
ernoon in connection with the Winner mur-
der here Monday night. The man arrested
was Lon Lackey, chum Of the dead wom-
ans husband. The officers think he knows
more about the crime than he cares to
disclose. He was seen at the Jail by the
Journal correspondent Immediately after
his arrest. He was very reticent and gave
conflicting answers to questions. He is
unable to account for himself on the night
of the murder. More arrests will follow
and the officers think they will be able to
secure a complete confession. It was re-
ported this afternoon that suit of clothes
covered with blood belonging to Lon Lack
ey had been found; also a pocketknife
with bloodstains on it. The officers will
neither confirm nor deny the report In
case the murder is found out, lynching will
Immediately follow.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
Wabash Train at Carrollton.

Carrolfton. NO.. Oct. 2s.-(Special) A spe-
cial train arrived here tonight on the Wa
bash from the east bearing a party of
twenty-four sound money men A tele-
gram announced their coming this after
noon, and the local committee engaged the
band and they were given rousing re-
ception. The court house was packed this
evening. Rev. Mr.. Snyder and Hon. Ev-
erett Patterson spoke. Their speeches
were received with enthusiasm.
Tomorrow is Republican day here and
nearly every Republican in Carroll county
will he on hand
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
win he Given a reception.

sedalia, Oct. 2s.-(special.) The Demo-
cratic Sound Money Club has completed
arrangements for royal reception to Sen
ator John NJ. Palmer and General Simon B.
Buckner. nominees Of the National De-
mocracy, who will arrive here at l o'clock
tomorrow afternoon on special train from
Hannibal. Many members of the Rail-
road Employees Sound Money Club and
the Lincoln and Mckinley Clubs will also
turn out and splendid audience is as
sured the visitors, despite the efforts of
the Bryanites to give the affair black
eye. After an hours sojourn here. Senator
Palmer will leave on a special train for
Kansas City, while General Buckner will
depart for Jefferson City.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
SAYS sCHURz GETS BIG MONEY.
AItgeld Declares He Gets $1,000 n
Night From Republicans.

Peoria, ILL.,. Oct. Ex-Governor John P.
Altgeld was greeted by an audience of
several thousand people at the tabernacle
this evening. The governor commenced his
remarks with a reply to Carl Schurz, who
spoke here Saturday night, last, in the in
terests of the gold standard The governor
declared that Schurz formerly received 5000
a night from the Democrats, while .o-day
he is receiving $1,000 night from the Re-
publicans. The governor leaves in the
morning for Chicago. where he will speak
until the close of the campaign.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-30
JEERs FOR BoURKE COCHRAN.
He Goads a Free Silver Audience to
Anger and They Howl
Him Down.

Norfolk, Va, Oct 29.-Great preparations
were made to-day for the speech of Bourke
Cochran. Armory hall had put on gala
dress By 2 o'clock, the time set for the
speaking, 5000 people were in the hall,
many being drawn by curiosity, and of
these a great number were silverites, pro-
claimed so by the wearing of buttons and
badges. At 9 p. m. Mr.. Cochran entered
the hall and was greeted with cheers, fol-
lowed by cheers for Bryan and Sewau and
for Young and Mckinley. AS Mr.. Cochran
moved TO the front of the stage he was
greeted with mingled cheers and Kisses.
The latter demonstration Mr.. Cochran
made use of and remarked: 81 never OBJ
ject to Populistic arguments and these
shouts are among the best of them have
heard. Populists can't wait for success be-
fore they begin their establishment of dis
order"
Here he was again interrupted by cheers
for Bryan and some one cried "Put him
out
NO" said Mr.. Cochran, leave him here
as an object lesson" Later, asking What
do the Populists propose to do?" he waved
his hand toward the door, where the crowd
that now filed the hall, probably number
ing fully 5000, was most Dense and re-
marked: The disorderly attempts to sup
press free speech in this campaign, as
showed by the ruff1anS, is an indication"
Kisses groans and cheers greeted this
sentiment. The hostile demonstration had
become SO strong that he could not go on
further. Mr.. Cochran added fuel to the
fire by interspersing the statement he had
made, which many met with derision, by
references like these: Bryan and the
crowd of lunatics and rlffians who follow
him. Every laborer will understand me;
no Populist cam" Let them alone. they
are simply illustrating their platform
which stands for anarchy and riot"
Here the uproar became deafening. The
noise stopped him, and the voice of Hon.
W. R. Mayo, mayor of the city. was heard
commanding order. While the latter was
speaking, Mr.. Cochran waited. Mayor Mayo
was cheered 10 the echo for his defense
of good order and made his way to the
platform where he apologized for the in
terruptions. Mr.. Cochran accepted his
apology. but stated that there was no need
for his action. as the people recognized the
source from which the disturbance came.
The meeting then went on smoothly anc
Mr.. Cochran ended his speech.
Mr.. Cochran left for New York tonight