The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-10-14

| Kansas City, Oct 1s.-Taking OF evi-
, dence in the second trial OF John Ken
nedy, alleged leader of the gang that rob-
bed Chicago and Alton train at the
| famous Blue Cut, near here, December
| last, was begun in the criminal court
| ;nis morning. In outlining its case, the
defense intimated that manufacturer
| testimony was 10 be used in the hearing.
Prosecutor Lowe promised a conviction.
This is the first case of the kind that has
come up in Jackson county since the law
was passed making train robbery pun
isilable by death. At a previous trial
the jury failed 20 agree. 1t is alleged by
Prosecutor Lowe thai attempts have
been made TO FIX the jury. At the last
trial eight Jurors were for conviction and
four for acquttal,, and it was alleged
then as well that the jury had been tam
pered with. Kennedy is confident that
he will not be convicted, Offering TO bet
"a thousand TO one" on the verdict. His
attorney denies Indignantly that any
fixing" is going on.
DYNAMITER ON TRIAL.
Leavenworth, Kan, Oct. I'D. J.
Oliver, the veteran charged with dyna-
miting the residence Of Governor Smith
and attempting murder. is undergoing
trial in the federal court. The prosecu-
ton is conducted by United States At
torney Lambert and ex-United States
Attorney w. C. Perry. Oliver is taking
much interest in the work of mis- lawyers
conduct the case.
FOR NORA HARRIS MURDER.
ST. Louis, Oct. 13-Sheriff Hardin Cox
of Morgan county reached here this af-
ternoon, having in custody Adam Large
and William Hopson, against whom war
rants are out charging them with the
murder of Nora Harris. stepdaughter of
the former and sweetheart OF the other
man: The prisoners, VINO were captured
in Van Buren,, Ark, were taken 70 jack
sonville, arriving there at noon. A doc
tor is also under arrest al Jacksonville
as an accompice.
MURDER OR ACCIDENT.
Chicago, Oct. 13.-The body Of the
man who either was thrown or fell into
the river at Harrison street last night
was recovered today. From letters
found the man was is supposed 70 be A.
Golman of this city. Whether the man
was the victim OF footpads or was push
ed into the river while fighting or strug-
Cling with drunken companions is a
question. The latter theory seems the
most plausible as s1.0S was found in his
pockets An effort is being made to as
certain who his friends and associates
were.
BANKER SENTENCED.
WilkeSbarre, Pa, Oct. 13.-Ex-Banker |
T. V Rockafellow, convicted OF receiv- !
ing a deposit at his bank after he knew |
the institution was insolvent, was SEN
fenced today to pay fine of 400 and |
serve one year in the Eastern peniten- |
tentiary This is his second sentence. !
Upon his first conviction ne got two |
years There are still half score of in |
dictmeuts hanging over his head. The |
prisoner Is over 10 years Of age and |
when ne appeared in court today was
quite feeble.
PLAYING FOR TINE.
Boston. Mass. Oct. 13.-The case OF |
James Rice, charged with defrauding /
the Security Mutual Insurance company .
OF Binghamton, y. Y, was called before |
Judge Brown today. The case was con-
tinued 10 October 20. on the request OF
Rice's counsel Governor Wolcott will !
De asked 70 delay action on the reauisi-
ZION papers for six days, by which time