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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
INVITING MEDIA1IoN.
De LONE Said to Have Made Ouertxres
to Secretary OIneU.

De LONE Said to Have Made Orertttres
to secretary OIneU.
LONDON, Eng, Dec. 30.-The Chronicle
will publish dispatch from Washington
saying that Senior De LONE, the Spanish
Minister to the United States, has in
timated in an unofficial way TO Secretary
of State oiney that Spain will accept the
mediation of the United States for the
settlement of the Cuban trouble after
Captain General Weyler shall have cleared
the Province of Pinar del Rio of
rebels, when the Spanish Government
will be prepared to grant the Cubans vir-
tually everything they demand except
complete autonomy and independence.
The dispatch says it is a matter of doubt
whether or not the Cuban leaders will be
willing to enter into negotiations with
Spain under these conditions. but If they
are willing General Fitzhugh Lee, the
Consul-General in Havana, will act as 60
between
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GoVERNoR FRANKLIs SCORED.
arizona People Resent His statement
OMesttOnin0 Their LounItn.

ARIZONA People Resent His Staten,ent
Q"e-tt0oin0 Their Loyalty.
PHOENIX, ARIz., Dec. 30-An i'm mense
crowd gathered ut the courthouse here to-
night and were addressed by mum ber of
speakers, including Chief Justice Baker
and Mayor Monihon, in the interest of
Cuban recognition. The following resolu-
tions were passed unanim ously, and hun
dreds signed the roll for their country's
service:
WHEREAS, The patriotism of the people of
Arizona and their loyalty has been put in
question by reason of a certain telegram sent
by Governor B. j. Franklin to the New YORK
Journal stating that in case of war between
the United States and Spain on the Cuban
question Arizona would not furnish volun-
teer; and. whereas, the statement in said tele-
gram does not reflect or voice the sentiment
of the people of Arizona in the premises;
now. therefore, be it
Resolued, That the statement of Governor B.
j. Franklin contained in his telegram to the
New York Journal. expressing his belief that
Arizona would not furnish a volunteer in thu
defense of the Government in case of war with
Spain be hereby repudiated and condemned,
as 1t does not express the sentiment and feel
ings of the people of Arizona in the mattee.
The people of Arizona, being patriotic and
loyal to the Government, would, in case of war
between the United States and Spain or any
other nation, stand firmly by the Government
and furnish their proportion of able-bodied
men and means to sustain the Government to
the end; and be it further
Rescued That we are in sympathy with the
people OF Cub a, who are struggling for their
liberty and are in favor of the recognition by
the United States Immediately of the inde-
pendence OF Cuba.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
WEr1EE,s EEc41L DEMANDED.
Strong Morene:.t In Madrid Political
ana Military Circles.


ana Military Circles.
LONDON. Eng, Dec, 30.-The Standard
tomorrow viii publish dispat,
its tJaorid eorEe4. 3nde4It saying that
sfeng movement in opposition to Cap
tA.1-Goneral Feyler is on loot IN political
and military .ircles. General Weylers
failure to make ny progress IN the direc-
tion of the suppression of the revolution
in Cuba is regarded in Madrid, the CORE
spondent says, as involving his recall at
an early day, unless he meets with sirik-
lDg success.
The correspondent also says that Gen.
eral Polavieia, the newly appointed Gov.
ernor of the Philippine Islands. has
initiated vigorous repressive measures for
the crushing OF the re rebellion in those
islands.
He has issued orders that only the more
prominent of the rebel leaders shall be
sent to Manila for trial, and all other reb-
els who are taken prisoners, including the
leaders of less note, shall be tried by
court-martiol where they are captured
and their sentences summarily executed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31

The Netcark Puts to Sea.
KEY WEST. FLA, Dec. 3o.-The New
ARK will leave for sea about A. M.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
RoIsrED A oUBAN FLAG.
Priests Ict Caase, Clash Bet,ceen
Mericdms and Snanfnrds

ITteSr5 dct CdWAc' q CEnsh Bettceen
MecicGns aud Spanfcrds.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. 30.-The en-
nifty between Mexican and Spaniards
because of the Cuban question, broke out
in open warfare at Coatepec, State of
Vera Cruz. Southern papers tell of the
intense feeling on both sides, as a result
OF the desire of all Mexicans to see Cuba
free and their painstaking efforts 10 make
all Spanish residents acquainted with the
fact.
At Coatepec the trouble arose over the
act of parish priest in raising the flag of
CUBA Libre over his church. The good
man, inspired by the passionate love of
liberty that Mexicans are taught to believe
should be manifested, whatever the con-
sequences, made flag with single star,
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-31
1xrERv1EW wIrH S4GAsrA.
The Liberal Leader Says Europe Sym
ninth Izes Wifh Spain.

The Liberal Leader Snys Europe Sym
path Tifh Spain.
MADRID, SLAIN, Dec. 30.-A report of
an interview with ex-Premier Sagasta,
the leader of the Spanish Liberals, is pub
Iished in Ell Liberal, in which Senior
sagasta is reported as saying that Europe
Is in sympathy with Spain in her main
tenance of Spanish sovereignty in Cuba,
but that Europe wishes to see the estab-
lshment OF reforms in Cuba. Senor
Sagasta further expresses his belief that
Premier Canovas only awaits a report
from General Weyler that the Pinar del
Rio and Havana provinces are cleared of
rebels when he will introduce reforms in
Cuba which will virtually be tantamount
10 autonomy. The ex-Premier further says
that Captain-General Weyler himself is
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the chief obstacle to the pacifcation of
the island, he being impotent to quell the
rebellion, and he believes that the in
surgents will reappear in the Pinar del
Rio province as soon as the Spanish
troops are withdrawn.
The evening times., 1896-04-27
SPITZER LED A FAST LIFE
Young Cashiers Eztravagancies
Described by Former Employer.
His Trial for Embezzlement Begun
Received Money From Clerks for
Which He Never Accounted.

Israel Splitter, the young cashier, who
was In the employ of samuel Friedlander.
corner Of Ninth and E streets northwest,
for twenty months and whose employer
accused him OF embeZZlement. was placed
on trial this morning in Judge Coles court
The defendants counsel was c Maurice
smith. The trial had scarcely begun whea
the aged parents OF Splitter entered the
room and sat down beside their SON The
father. an ex-soldier, is palsied by an
affliCtion of sight and nerves
The aggregate amount charged in the
indictment of having been taken by the
cashier was $3.50. though IL was claimed
that the thefts in all amounted to farmcre
than that.
Mr.. Frict:ian2er, WHO was the first wit
ness, said his suspicious against the young
man were aroused because of the extrav-
agant manner in which ne was living.
Though Splitter received but $40 a week.
said Mr. Fr!edlander, he was living in an
elegant manner. and was keeping Il woman
out OF his salary. The clerks would make
returns of sales. he said, but his cashier
failed 10 place IN esaies ON the da y-sheet.
Clerks in Mr.. Fricdlander's store were
called as witnesses TO show that the v had
turned checks and money into the hands
OfthC cashier that had neve r been CcOuDted
for by him. The case of the prose cution was
closed about 2 O'Clock and evidence for
The defense was then introduced.
The evening times., 1896-04-27

never been any open hostility between them.
IL Is said Cooking owed nearly every man
with whom he transacted business. The
circumstantial evidence against him is of
the strongest character. but the motive
remains yet q mystery.
When Cooking was in Washington on
Friday he stopped at Fritz Reuters hotel.
on the Avenue. He paid for his room in
advance. but did not take his meals at the
hotel. He left the next day. Saturday.
Mr.. Reuter- said this morning that he fire.
qucntly endeavored to engage Cooking in
conversation. but the man would say little
or nothing. Mr.. Reuter- has a farm in
Charles county. near Hill Top, and he
would often inquire as to how it was look
ing. Cooking would reply very briefly and
never start conversation.
when he first began to come to the
hotel his attire was particularly neat
though not fine said Mr.. Reuter-, but
he began to look worse a time wore on.
and the last time | saw him / noticed that
he was dressed very shabbilY. and looked,
If anything more gloomy than usual. He
never complained of financial difficulties
or hard times
1t is quite evident that his visits TO Wash
tngton were merely for business purposes.
The theory of financial difficulty is rapidly
receiving the support of the officials
The evening times., 1896-04-27
HEAR BY n
n BAGGAGE car exclusively for BIZ
4 cycles is novelty of the near fti-

6 n BAGGAGE car exclusively for bi-
cycles is u novelty of the near fu-
ture, l believe remarked H. P.
Alvord. a travelling salesman of New York,
at the Raleigh. 1T is going to be neoes-
SHY Tor every road running suburban trains
from The great cities. Though the courts
have declared that bicycles are vehicles the
legislature of our own and some other
States have already passed a law oomIeil-
Ing the railroads To check them and carry
them free, as baggage.
beginning last season the baggage cars
of the trains running out of New York were
packed literally full of bicycles, "a! of which
were checked as baggage. Last Season was
not a marker to what this one promises to
be. When the roads protested, the matter
was carried to the legislature Of the State
with the result all are "a ware of.
The most important question to the
wbcelman, for fe w of them would mind pay
ing a small fee TO have their wheels trans
ported, is whether the company will assume
the responsibility for the safety of the
wheels, and deliver them in the same Condi-
tion they were in when put on the car.
This has never been fully determined. 1t
Is la rd to prevent an Occasionalinjuryu under
the present arrangement. and, as said he-
fore, a special car will have To be built Very
soon. They have them in France, where
the wheels are hung on racks about the
car. and are thus protected, and space is
also econonnized.''
The evening times., 1896-04-27
A HALL OF RECORDS.

The necessity for a hall Of records in this
city is generally conceded. In fact. unless
the one more immediately contemplated be
large enough. there ought to he two such
places. The government needs one for the
| preservation and safekceping of its mass
! OF valuable documents, and the District re-
quires one urgently for its land records.
for the records OF the office of the register
| of wills. and court records. fire might
| do incalculable and wcll-nigh irreparaSle
damage in few hours and give rise TO enc
| less litigation. That there should be Il hal
of records. therefore, or two of them. every
! body is agreed that appreciates the situa-
| tioH but there appears to be Il wide differ
encc of opinion as I o where it or they should
be located.
An amendment 10 the sundry civil aU-
preparation bill has been propo sed by Sena-
| tor Vest, which contemplates the erection
of hall OF records at Tenth and streets
northwest. II is understood that the judges
of the United States Supreme Court want
1t put somcw where near the contemplated
site of their new court building opposite
the eNationa.I-ibrary. on the other hand the
local judiciary would favor it near, if not
rs part of. the proposed municipal build
ing. IL may be regarded as re reasonably GER
tin. therefore, that the site at Tenth and b
streets does not meet with the approval of
either.
If the Vest amendment contcmplates a
storage place for those records and docu-
menis which lie as the aCcumulations of
century in the different government de-
partmentS, the proposed location is not so
badly chosen. II would be within easy
reach OF all the great government build
ings. and even the distance from the Capt.
tol would not he so great as to form an
insuperable objection. On the other hand.
an aIohitcCturaily acceptable structure
would be another link in that chain of
government edifiCcs which, some peoDle
think. should stretch along the streets I'M
inediatcly south of Pennsylvania avenue
going east from the Treasury. good be-
ginning has already been made with the
new city Eostofficc. and the ha of records
viii be an attractive supplement to this
imposing pile.
The evening times., 1896-04-27
COL. LUDLOW HERE.
He Has Not Yet Written His Reuort
on the Worlds Canals

Col. william Ludlow, L. S. A. until re.
Gently military at.nche of the U nited
States embassy III LondCrI, and who reached
New York from Southampton Saturday,
III ohedience TO orders 30 return home, 10.
ported at the War Department this morn.
ing.and was told that he had been assigned
TO duty as engineer OF the lighthouse dis
trict. with headquarters asst TompkinsyiIle.
Staten Island, n. Y.
Col. Ludlow will Immediately take sta
ton there. His recall was rendered neces-
sary by the prospective passage of the
bill giving Increased appropriations for
Notifications. All engineer Officers are
needed to assist in the preparation OF plans.
etc. and those on special service have been
recalled to their regular duties
Col. Ludlow has not written his report
on the result of his Investigations of the
canal systems of the world. to assist the
President in determining what to do about
the Nicaragua Canal scheme. but he will get
to work on it as soon as possible.
The evening times., 1896-04-27

| washington. but stopped at hotel on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue. Most of the buying
for Cocking's store at Hill Top was dcnc
in this city and Alexandria. and shipped
by boat either to Glymont or Brent's wharf,
| from which place il was conveyed in a
| wagon 10 Hill Top.
When he visited Washington On the Friday
mentioned he made few purchases.
| Cooking gave The Times a statement in
Il disconnected way this morning regarding
| horse and cattle trader who was at his
| place the week of the murder The man
| was Virgintan nd was in Charles county
| trading horses for cattle. He-boartled ten
| days at Cocking's store at Hill Top, and
| left there one week ago today This story
is believed, but there is no suspicion against
| the trader. whose name is NJ NJ Pullett,
and who claims 10 be from Manassa Va
The Hill Top storekeeper talked queerly
of this man. but when asked TO tell about
the two men who he said assaulted him, he
remained silent.
THERE WAS NO INSURANCE.
This morning before Cooking left La
Plata he signed power of attorney, con.
veyiug III his property to Mrs Miller, the
mother of his wife. Mrs Miller is now in
possession of the premises, and is caring
for Cocking's little children. Thomas
Cooking, brother OF the accused, was at Hill
Top all day yesterday. but last night d:sap-
peared. He disappointed Cooking by not
showing up Il train time to accompa nv him
to Baltimore.
1t was thought that possibly Cooking
had an insurance on his wife's life. but
this he denies. He told The Times man
this morning that there was no insurance
on his wife's or her sisters life. nor on his
own.
The mystery as to the motive for the crime
remains as in the beginning unsolved. 1t
has been said that Cooking was always
niorose, quiet sort of man. He had TO close
friends. although he made no enemies 1t
was learned upon inquiry this n.orning at
kirk's wholesale grocery house in Alex
andria that Cooking was there last Friday
and ordered consignment of goods, amount
ing to about $50. Cooking had an open ac-
count with the firm, and o ives them al the
present time about $50.
The only known reason for the deed is
found in Cocking's present financial diff
culties. His place was n.ortgaged to the
extreme. Several months ago man who
held first mortgage secured a second, and
informed Cooking that he must settle one
of hem or it would be foreclosed. Cooking
secured the money and took one up. Ever
since he has been in the greatest financial
difficulty. There has been little or no busi-
ness at Hill Top. and lie has been running
continually behind.
PRESSED FOR MONEY.
His financial affairs have frequently
caused discussions between himself and
wife, but all who know them say there has
The evening times., 1896-04-27
POPULAR PASSION.

While the removal OF Cooking, the sup
posed murderer of his Wife and sister-ii:-
Jaw. from Charles courty To Baltimore is
commendablc, as placing him out of the
reach of mob vengeance. it Is rather an
unpleasant commentary upon the readiness
OF The people 10 allow the passion of the
moment to override their habitual regard
for the law and the good order of the COM
| munity. 1t is conceivable that so atrocious
a crime should stir the people of the neigh
borhood where 1T was committed to their
very depths, but yet 1t is to be regretted
that they should not be able to Discipline
their feelings TO the extent of placing no
| obstacles In the way OF the ordinary
| processes OF justice. This is all TIE more
unfortunate in this particular case. because,
| while the circumstances connecting Cock
| ing with the crime are of a very grave
character, yet they are by no means con-
| elusive.
| 1t is under conditions like those low pre-.
vailing in Charles county that the temper
| of law-loving people is most severely
| tested. As the result of so horrid u
I deed. a wave of passion is apt to sweep
| over the people, engulfing reason and judg
mcnt and carrying them on TO acts which
they regret and deplore when both these
faculties have resumed their sway Every
lynching, or even The disposition of Il con-
siderable portion of the community TO en-
gage i'll one, wcakens the foundations of
Ia and order, upon which the superstruct.
ure of society is reared. There is all the
greater need, therefore, that men should
be so trained IN their regard for the law
aud its regular processes, and SO habituate
themselves to it. that no matter how great
may be the provOcation, they will uphold
aud not -tramPle under their feet the code
of right and justice, which has been framed
for their own protection.
There is no more doubt that Cooking
if only tried and convicted OF this crime
Will suffer the penalty decreed for it. than
there is that the sun rises and sets. There
would be, absolutely no excuse, therefore,
for the populace If it had taken the law
into its own hands and constituted itself
judge, jury and executioner. The people of
Charles county are 10 be congratulated that
the removal of Cooking has saved the IN from
committing an irretrievable mistake
The evening times., 1896-04-27
Cooking IN BALTIMORE
Continued from First Page.

was ended. however. upon the arrival of
States Attorney Posey, who Immediately
turned the man over TO Detective Gault,
who kept his prisoner by his side until the
train arrived and then sat with him ON T.. E
train.
During the time that he was allowed so
much liberty Cooking spoke quietly to a
young mau at hand, asking for something
Inc young man was doctor and later ap-
peared with good-szed dose of dieitalis.
This medicine was heart invigOrator and
nervine and calculated to strengthen con-
siderably the mans condition.
Quite crowd gathered at La Plata when
the prisoner was removed to the train.
He was seated In the smoker, with Detective
Gault beside him and States Attorne Posey
behind.
The Times correspondent secured a seat
in front and engaged Cooking in conversa-
ton. He refused to make any statement,
answered only in monosyIabies and gave
the most evasive replies. Detective Gault
has an excellent reputation for handling
such cases. He was the man who un-
earthed the celebrated Price-Dean muir
der in Maryland a number or years ago,
and has had much experience with crini-
mails. yet he has been able to get hardly
anything out OF Cooking.
BE REFUSED TO TALK.
The Times correspondent questioned the
suspected man closely and endea vored to
draw from him motive fer the terrible
deed. Cocking's actions are unnatural in
the extreme, but beneath il all is seen
strong vein Of cunning. He Will converse
a little bit on subjects foreign to the murder.
but question upon that subject brings forth
The reply, Il do not care to say anything
about 1T until l have secured a lawyer"
Cooking admitted having heen. in Wash
inGton Friday and Saturday. week be-
fore the murder-and said he also went
10 Alexandria. Relatives or Mrs. CCckinc
and Miss Miller reside in this CITY. MIR.
Charcs Miller. of Southeast Washington.
being first cousin of Tie dead women.
Cooking said this morning LAT re never
visited these people when he came to
The evening times., 1896-04-27
EVIDENCE OF CONSUMPTION.
Dismissal of Judge Dye From Ohio
Duiry DPuartmeut Recommended

Columbus, Ohio. April 2T.-The joint
legislative committee appointed to investi-
gate charges agains, the State food and
dairy department reported this morning.
They find "a prrponderance OF evidence on
the side Of DR.. A. J. White of New
York. in his cha ges that he paid Judge Amos
Dye of Cincinnati five 81 COO bills in con-
sideration OF an agreement that no further
prosecutions should be made against Pas
SOla.
They do not go to the extent or con-
Tiction. however. but recomme nj the dis
missal of Dye from the department. Mr.
Mcneil. food and dairy commissioner. is
completely exone rated DR. C. P. T. Far
reA. Cincinnati chemist; Deputy Commits
sioner Luebbing, Cincinnati. and Dr. j.
A Stcrritt of Troy. drug deputy, viii
also be dismissed from the department IL
the committees recommendation is 40
quiesced in
The evening times., 1896-04-27
RED, CROSS PROGRESS.

Provincial Governors Are Cordial a nd
l Helpful.
Miss Clara Barton has cabled Secretary
Olney that there We're reports on Satur-
day from three of her relief expeditions.
One was TO the effect that the physi-
clans in control at Marash We're impro-
vising temporary hospitals at Zeitoun
The second report was that the expedition
relieving Ma.ada was en- route to Harpoot.
The third report was that the relief ex-
pedition distributing at Diabcikar would
arrive at Harpoot on the 3Oth instant. Miss
Barton adds that the provincial governors
are cordial and helpful and without thought
of direction or control.
The evening times., 1896-04-27
His Application Denied

Virgil Conkling. attorney for Bill Tay-
lor, murderer of the Meeks family of five
persons in Lynn county. Mo, applied today
10 Justice Brewer of the United States
Supreme Court for writ OF error 10 the
supreme court of that State to send up
the case TO the Supreme Court of the
United States for review, but the appli-
cation was denied. This action of the
justice. however, does not preclude Mr.
Conk'ing from making the same appli-
cation TO any other justice OF to the court
as a whole.