The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-28
THEY'VE GOT GALL
WALLING's PEOPLE ASK MERCY OF
PEARL BRYAN's FAMILY.

Jail Goes to Greencastle. Incidentally
Registering Under Fictitious Name
and Address, to Ask the Butchercd GIFTS
Relatives to Help Prolong Her Siayer's
Accprsed Life-The Reverend Gentle
man Gets the Bounce-Crime News.
Chicago. Feb. "a Daily News spe-
ciaI from Greencastle, Ind, says: The
fate of Alonzo Walling, the accomplice
Of Scott Jackson in the murder OF Pear
Bryan, is regarded as sealed, now that
the last effort of his friends has come to
naugbt.
The Rev. A. ]. Lee, the Baptist minis
ter of Covington, KY, who has sus-
tanned the relation of spiritual advise
20 the unfortunate young man, reached
this city last night to intercede with the
Bryan family in his behalf. He was &C
companied by s. D. Pocock, the shoe
dealer of Covington, whose identification
Of Miss Bryan's shoes led to the arrest
Of her murderers.
Both visitors registered under assumed
names and gave Indianapolis as their
place of residence. Mr.. Lees coming
had already leaked out and it was known
that the parents Of the murdered girl
would lie asked TO sign A Recommendation
70 Governor Bradley for a Communication
Of the death sentence TO life imprison-
ment.
This morning the Rev. Lee made his
way to the Bryan mansion, mile or two
southeast Of this city. He was met by a
brother OF the murdered girl before he
reached the house. He was told politely
but positively that his visit was a fruit
less one; that every member of the fami-
II wanted to see justice melted out to the
murderers of his sister; uor did they
want to have their feelings wounded by
a repetition of the details of the most re-
voting crime.
Mr. Lee had communication to offer
from Walling himself, but withheld it.
He came TO this city at the solicitation
and as the representative of Mrs. Wall
ing He did not seek a further inter-
view with the family during his stay.
TOO MUCH MESCAL.
ST Louis, Mo. Feb. PA special to
the Globe Democrat from Victoria, Mex
leo. says: A dispatch received here from
Tancol, this state, says that a terrific af-
fray took place a a dance given there
in which ten persons were killed and fif-
teen others seriously wounded. The dance
was attended by about fifty young men
and womtn OF the little town and Next
can liquors were used freely. About
midnight the whole crowd were drunk
and one Of the young men insulted one
young woman of the party. his led to a
general fight. in which knives. pistols
and other weapons were freely used, with
the above result. The authorities of the
district arrived on the scent after the
fight was over and administered to the
wounded and are in pursuit Of the few
remaining members Of the party.
WARRANT FOR hartley.
Omaha, Neb., Feb. PA special to the
Bee from Lincoln, Neb., says: At noon
today a warrant for the arrest of eX-
Treasurer J. s. Barley was sworn out
by Attorney General Smythe and placed
in the hands OF Sheriff Trompen of Ian
caster county for service. The attorney
general filed his complaint before County
Judge Cochran at II O'Clock. The COM
plant charges BARLEY with embeZZle-
ment on fourteen counts. The first count
charges him with the embezzlement Of
$3.50, 101, this being the amount appropri-
sted by the last legislature 10 reimburse
the sinking fund for the amount lost in
the failure of the Capitol National bank.
L oh Dars1a Nit
the embezzleInent of s201, sS4o5. this be-
ing the general fund warrant, drawn and
cashed by BARLEY and not turned into
the sinking fund. The seventh count
charges him with the embezzlement of
$685., 1928. The ninth count alleges that
on the seventh day Of January, 1897.
Barley embezzled the sum Of 1885,. SIS. 0S.
These are the charges against the ex-
treasurer, the fourteen counts all relating
10 the same charge.
When Mr. Barley was notified OF the
he would surrender. He gave himself up
shortly after 3 o'clock.
Bartley's bail was fixed at $50 900 for
appearance next Thursday for prelim-
fEary hearing. At II so o'clock tonight
ne had not found bondsmen.
FOR ELECTION FRAUDS.
Louisville. KY, Feb. PA special to
the Times from Lexington, KY, says:
Deputy United States Marshal Tucker
arrived here last night from Louisville
with warrants for the arrest OF thirty
nine Lexington citizens indicted by the
federal grand jury FOR violating the cleo
ton laws al the November election. The
men indicted are Democrats and several
police officers are among the offenders.
NINE BOODLER INDICTMENTS.
Louisville, KY. Feb. 27.-The February
circuit court grand jury adjourned this
afternoon, returning indictments against
Banker J. II. Mcknight OF the wrecked
German National bank; Sterling Edmund
and seven members of the board of alder
men, charging them with conspiracy 70
defraud the city in the passage Of res
olution authorizing the sale OF the water
works, which belongs o the city and is
valued at about $4,000. 900. The alder
men indicted are also under indictment
by the last grand jury for bribery, sam
bling and protecting gamblers.
CITY CLERK HANEY'S CASE.
Minneapolis, MINI. Feb. 27.-The see
pnd indictment against City Clerk Haney
charged with attempted boodling in con.
nection with city coal bids, was knocked
out IN court today on a demurrer. The
document failed 10 state that the CITY
c,erk was the custodian OF all bids and
thar Il was Illegal for him 10 open them
. in advance. A new indictment Will be
framed.
LIBELLERS SENTENCED.
Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. 25.-Altrsi Reed
proprietor. and Walter Cristy. political