Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-19
WANTED FOR KENTucky MURDER.
Arthur PIatt Released from an En-
lsIIsh jail and Admits His identify.

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-Arthur Platt, who
had been serving six months in Oxford Jail
for burglary, was arrested today, as he was
leaving that institution charged with tn
murder of Jesse Tyre, at the Eastern
lunatic asylum, Lexington, Ky, in Decem-
ber. 1885. The prisoner admitted his iden-
tity. He was charged with the crime at
Bow Street police court today. He did not
say anything In his defense and. later in
the day, was brought up in the eXtradition
court. before Magistrate Bridge When
Platt was asked If he had any questions to
put, he replied: "No; 1t is all perfectly
straight" The prisoner was cool and col
leCted in his manner, but had a sullen de-
meanor. He was remanded for week.
Mr.. Hobson was present in behalf of the
United States embassy, and he was accom-
panied by an officer from Lexington, KY.
who VIII take the prisoner back to the
United States when his eXtradition Is
granted Platt refused to say where he
had been since 1855, but the Scotland Yard
detectives believe he has been in different
jaiis during that time.
Dn,vry for the Prince of Naples.
ROME, Dec. 1S.-The members OF the
Chamber of Deputies today discussed the
bill providing an annual allowance o. 000-
OOD lire to the prince of Naples from the
time of his marriage to Princess Helene of
the declaration was made that King Hum
bert in order not to increase the civil ex-
pcnGiturCs, would pay into the treasury an
equal amount yearly from the civil list. Sig
nor ImhrianO, the socialist leader. moved to
reduce the civil list by 1000 600 lire yearly
but the motion was rejected by vote of
@S2 to 26 and tho bill providing for the al
lowGnco YVES passed.
During the debate, Signor Andrea. social
ist, opposed the bill on principle. declaring
hnl. OH l,a 9,Nli
and adding, that the socialists considered
the monarchy 10 lie a useless burden. Up
roar followed and the president OF the
chamber ordered Sgnor Andrea to with
draw his remarks.
The Marquis al Rudini. the premier made
speech in the course of which he eN-
pressed regret at the socialists remarks
anl assured Signor lmbriani that the house
Of Savoy WAS so deeply rooted In the
hearts Of the people that II would never
need to take mp arms in Its own defense,
but only to defend the honor OF the country.
This statement was greeted with pro-
longed cheering, after which the Chamber
adopted motion expressing gratitude and
devotion to the king.
Batch of Drownings in Quebec.
ST. JOHNS, Que, Dec lS..--lrlye persons
were drowned In this neehborhood this
afternoon ard yesterday. William March
sault. II years of ngc was drowned while
skating on the canal below here last even
ing. James Mills 10, and annie Cain. IS,
were drowned while skating on Lake
Momphramagog Their bodies were recov-
cred today, An old man named Ryan was
drowned yesterday while trying to cross
the river with his team. Near chambly. a
man broke through the Ice ana was drowned
His name Is believed % DO Reudau
Breach OF Promise Case Delayed.
EDlNBURGH. Dec, ls.--The action for
breach OF promise brought by Miss Helen
Grant Of Dundee sgains. James NJ. White OF
the firm Of J. l., White & co OF New York
who recently resigned his seat as member Of
Parliament for Forfarshlre was called IN
the Edinburgh court sessions today, but was
postponed until next session.