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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
LYNcHERS WILL BE CONVICTED
Large Number of Them Likely to Suf-
for for the Burning of In
dian Boys.

GUTHRIE. o. T., Sept. e4.-(Special.) Ex-
United States District Attorney Horace
Speed, who has been employed by the de-
partment of justice at Washington. as spe-
cial counsel to prosecute the members of
the mob who burned two Indian boys at
the stake for the alleged murder of Mrs
Laird near Maud, last January. returned
last night from two weeks tour of in
vestigation of the matter. He says there
Is not the least doubt but that both of the
boys burned to death were innocent of the
murder. The leaders of the mob were near
ly all whisky peddlers or other violators
of the law. There never was any tangible
evidence against the victims of the mob's
after dozen had been tortured into all
kinds of confessions and two or three
strung up until nearly dead. He says the
evidence against the members of the mob
Is very strong, and there Is no doubt of the
conviction of a large number of them in
the United States court
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
A SHOCKING TREE.
1t Grows in India and Is Charged
With Great Deal of
Electricity,

A German authority on forestry an
nounces the discovery, in the primeval for
ests of India, of a tree with the most curl
Gus and inexplicable characteristics. The
leaves of this tree are so highly electrical
that whoever touches one of them receives
4 severe electrical shock. Even upon the
magnetic needle this tree. which has been
given the name of Philotcea electrica, has
strong influence, causing magnetic vara-
cording to the time of day. 1t is strong
tions at a distance of seventy feet. The
electrical strength of the tree varies ac-
cording to the time of day. 1t is strong
est at noon. but almost entirely disappears
at midnight. Its electricity also disap-
pears in wet weather. Birds never nest
upon its branches, nor have any insects
ever been seen upon it.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
TRIED TO KILL HIM.
Murderous Assault Made on Felix Nc
Hale Early This Morning by
nm JnlSUOxyu Man

Felix McHale, 50 years old. a teamster
and John Mcdonald spent last night in the
saloons of the North end. They were
drinking in Martin Regan's place at Fourth
and Grand a little after o'clock this
morning.
They left there at 2:3O o'clock and were
walking east along Fourth street when a
man, a stranger to them both, leaped out
of a dark hallway near MCGEE street and
drove a knife into McHale's throat, rip
ping, it open.
The man slashed viciously at McHale
again and then took to his heels. McDon-
aid took McHale to Central station 1t was
not known at o'clock this morning wheth-
er McHale's injuries would prove fatal
Mcdonald said McHale had quarreled with
no one during the night and was unable
to account for the assault. McHale and
Mcdonald work for Jerry Connolly, a con-
tractor, at Fifteenth and Chestnut streets.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

that there had been holdup, plans were
made 10 get there. The Missouri Pacific
company began 10 get up a special but
this work occupied them something in the
neiGhbOrhood of two hours. Deputy Mar
shals Matt kenney. Joel Mayes and Cass
Welch started for the scene. armed TO the
teeth, in two seated rig, their course be-
ing out Indiana avenue. Every patrolman
and policemen in the city was notified, and
there was not d man who entered the city
by any of the roads who did not have TO
give an account of himself. Every point
possible was covered. Deputy Marshals
Lum Wilson, Tom Leahy and Captain ray,
lor Went out on the special ana there uiu
not seem to be an outlet for escape. But
the warning had come too late, and the
robbers We're under cover before the alarm
was given.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

that his first marriage was Illegal Colonel
George A. Porterfield. father of the young
woman who is now Mackey's wife. arrived
mere last night and accompanied his daugh-
ter home to-day. Colonel Porterfield was
willing, he said. to withdraw the charges
OF bigamy against Colonel Mackey. but that
the prosecuting attorney of Jefferson coun-
y was pushing the case. He, however, is
determined that his daughter shall leave
Mackey. Judge Mackey declares he is will
ing and ready TO meet his accusers in court
ms vile is Is years old and seems to be
very much devoted to her aged husband
Inc Judge was served to-day with divorce
papers by an attorney in behalf of Sarah
York
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
HE KNEW "IIM" REDMOND.
A Rough Rider Who Was With the
Alleged Schumacher Murderer
in the War With Spain.

A. c. Giller, of Ration, N. NJ, was an
interested visitor at police headquarters
yesterday. He was a member of Troop 1.
Roosevelts rough riders. and was in the
desperate charge at Santiago, where SO
many of his comrades .'bit the dust" as
he expressed it, in the vernacular of the
West.
Jim Redmond. "quail hunter" John Ken
nedy's old partner. was a member of Troop
i and on the roster was designated as
Michael Seville, but by the riders he was
famiiarly called 'Reddy.'' He was a
rough, good natured Irishman," said Gill
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
The plan and execution of the holdup W

The plan and execution Of the holdup was
perfection itself.
The destruction of the Instruments at the
crossing and the seyering OF the telegraph
lines by the explosion afterwards made
n next to impossible TO obtain authentic
Information Friday night In regard TO the
holdup. The first alarm was received in
the city when Conductor Carr walked to
the brick works and notified the Office of
the county marshal. an hour after the rob
berry occurred. Two hours later officers
were on the scene and four hours later the
tails OF the robbery.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
MYSTERY CLEARED UP.
DR.. Nancy Guilford Responsible for
the Death of Emma Gill, at
Bridgeport, Conn.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Sept. 24.-Super-
intendent of Police Birmingham has issued
a statement in which he announces the
complete unravel!ng of the Yellow Mill
pond mystery. The superintendent says DR..
Nancy Guilford caused the death of Emma
Gill by criminal operation, asserts that
the body was dismembered in a bath tub
at the Guilfcrd house, and names Harry
being responsible for the condition of the
girl and consenting to criminal opera
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
Big barbecue mt Chicago.

CHICAGO, Sept AIT has finally been
determined to have barbecue on the oc-
casion of the peace jubilee in Chicago,
October II and IS. Plans for the public
feast have not yet been fully decided on,
but it is probable that one or more of the
big public parks will be utilized for the
purpose. Hundreds of head of cattle and
sheep have already been promised by Chi
capn nackerS.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

Ter, in conversation with Detective Boyle,
and We all liked him. In action and man
ners he was the reverse of what des-
perado and murderer is popularly supposed
to be, and We Were very much surprised
when We heard his record.
Giller viewed the rogues gallery and un-
hesitatinSly selected the photograph of
Redmond, and said it was a good likeness
of his messmate and friend, Michael Sc
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
Missing Kansas Girl Found.

WINFIELD, KAS.. Sept. 24-(SpeciaI)
Nellie, the 16-year-od daughter of ]. G
Wyancey. of Grenola, who disappeared
from home last week. presumably In the
company of J. w. Armstrong. a fake show
man, was found at Newkirk and will be
taken home tonight. She denies having
anything to do with Armstrong and says
she left home because her parents abused
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
His Throat Cut by n Tramp.

WEBB CITY, MO, Sept 2i-(Special)
At l O'Clock this morning Charles G.. Will
lams, of this city, was brutally murdered
near the Memphis depot by having his
throat cut by Henry Smith, a tramp. Will
iams had resided here for fourteen years
and was well known. In the civil war
he was a member of Company N, Forty
first regiment Indiana volunteer cavalry.
Smith is held without bond.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

WASHINGTON, Sept. PA great many
inquiries are being received by the depart
rnent OF state respecting the administration
of affairs in Porto Rico and Cuba. All such
inquiries, IL is said at the department,
should be addressed to the secretary of
war, under whose jurisdiction portions of
those islands coming under control of the
United States for the time being will fall
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
JUDGE MACKEY's TROUBLES.
The Aged Jurist Taken to Charleston,
w. Va, to He Tried for
RiUamy.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 24-Ex- Circuit
Judge Thomas ]. Mackey, of South Caro-
lima, who was arrested on Wednesday by
Detectives Bond and Murray on a warrant
charging him with bigamy, was turned over
TO Sheriff Samuel C. Young. iof Jefferson
county, W. Va, and taken TO Charleston
for trial.
Mr.. Mackey said he was anxious to go
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
Nat Goodwin on Clutches.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2i.-Nat C. Goodwin.
the actor. returned to-day from England
on the Cunarder Lucania. A few days be-
fore leaving England Mr.. Goodwin fell off
a horse and wrenched the muscles of his
right leg The injury. although painful is
orrrp
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
For "A Joplin, Mo-, Murder.

,LAGRANDE, ORE, Sept. "a man
from the, East to-day. gave himself up to
the marshal, stating that he had murdered
a man named Smith in Joplin, Mo-, last
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25
Dickinson County w. C. It. U.

ABILENE. KAS.. Sept 2l-(specfaI)
The Dickinson county w. C. T. U. con-
yention closed its session. Several interest
ing papers were read. and officers were
chosen as follows: President Mrs Lille
Gibson Chapman; secretary, Mrs. I. E.
Thackery; treasurer. Miss Z. Bear.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

Berkowitz & Co.'S Winning Envelope Of
fer-XXX 6la white, printed. 5000 for $780,
1000 for 5000. Telephone 243.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

1857 new depositors have opened accounts
at the Missouri Savings bank. Seventh and
Delaware, since January ], 1893
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-25

We the masked knights Of the road.
robbed the NJ. P. train at the Belt line tunc-
tion tonight. The supply OF quaiis was
good. With much love we remain,
JOHN KENNEDY,
BILL RYAN.
PILL ANDERSON,
SAM BROWN
JIM REDMOND.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
MODJESKA BEHIND THE SCENES.

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she Is quite herself again Speaking said
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London Camille
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to be found
in
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style OF hair
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17

member of Congress had thus declared himself
favorable to their aspirations they would find large
body OF supporters here. Thus the speech will be
sort OF immigration document for that class of people
and may attract to shores many who would other
wise never have thought of coming
We are, therefore, likely to have large influx OF
anarchists to the United States this year. and the dam
gerous criminal element among the discontented Of
the great cities will be furnished with leaders
more dangerous and more criminal than themselves.
They will be ready to profit by every disturbance
caused by strike riot and make use of the
dagger or the torch to assa life and property. 1t
behooveS us, therefore, to be as vigilant and almost
severe Europe itself in the task OF suppressng
the murderous gang of scoundrels that have now
shown themselves to be the common enemies OF man
kind. Moreover, when we come to deal seriously
with the OF their presence in the United States
it should not be overlooked that the Mcguire type of
orators who laud anarchy are almost as culpable as
the fanatic fools who are mised by such speeches into
adopting anarchy as creed and striking at the COM
mand of its leaders.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
AN INFLUX OF ANARCHISTS.

IN one issue at least, that of suppressing an
| archists there is likely to be a concert of
Europe that will result not in prolonged and
futile diplomatic negotiations, but in prompt and
resolute action. The assassin who stabbed the En-
press of Austria has been more potent director Of
affairs than the Gar of Russia His setto fashioned
from three-edged file, has been effective than
the imperial rescrpt calling upon the nations to agree
upon disarmament The words of the Gar were
sighted everywhere but the deed of the anarchist
will be ignored nowhere.
Advices from Europe to the effect that legsla-
ton aimed at the suppression of anarchist societies
will be strictly enforced in all parts of Continental
Europe, and where such legislation is at present in
adequate to the result desired stronger laws will be
provided Society, in fact, proposes protect itself
against the murderous assailants who have risen UP
against it. and for time at any rate all persons af
ating with anarchist groups will be hunted out like
wolves.
AS consequence of the activity on the part of
the European police considerable number of the
most violent and best known leaders of the anarchist
propaganda will seek refuge in other parts of the
world AS matter of course many of them will
come to the United States where in the slums OF the
great cities of the East there already disciples and
enthusiasts to receive and welcome them We
therefore, well the people of European coun-
tries, are concerned In the contest against this mad
spirit that threatens the existence of the social order
and delights in the murder of all who are in any wav
representative of law and government.
The speech of James c. Mcguire on the imrnera
ton restriction bill, in which he opposed the exclu-
sion of anarchists from the United States is undoubt-
edy we'll known to the leaders of anarchy throughout
Europe. The speech not made in corner
Copies of it could easily be obtained by anarchists in
New York or Chicago for circulation among their
fellow conspirators in London and Paris Those who
read it might readily persuade themselves that since
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
MODJESKA AS CLEOPATRA.
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17

HE appropriation by the Third street Demo
cratic organ OF the credit of forcing the Super
Wsors to adopt reasonable tax levy is a refec-
ton upon the intelligence OF the people OF this city
Neither the Finance Committee the Board of
Supervisors ever had the slightest intention OF levy
ing a tax OF 81 10 on the $Ioo valuation The organ
imagined that rate, set it up scarecrow and pro-
ceeded to demolish it with much sound and fury. 1t
has been established beyond controversy that the
time the organ began its taxation crusade the Finance
Committee had not considered the levy and the SUI
pervisors were scattered all the State enjoying
vacation.
Besides, the organ knows that every newspaper
in the city opposed the imposition of a greater
this year than will be absolutely necessary to carry
the government True none of them attempted to
make politics OF the subject, but all discussed
the question seriously and reached the same conclu-
sion. If the Supervisors had been in any doubt as
the condition OF public sentiment with reference to
the tax levy previous to the organs outcry-and
there is evidence that they had mistaken it-they
could have been under decisions after all the pa
pers and some of the taxpayers had spoken.
But the result is exactly what might have been
pected from newspaper whose entire stock trade
is batl1er and fapdoodle In the tax levy the organ
had 'sure thing" political fight. II the Supervisors
had really intended to impose the 81 rate that
sheet would have continued its disturbance. and at
the conclusion OF the affair soenny claimed the
credit of having done its best avert the outrage.
Now that the Supervisors have practically decided
keep the rate down to a living figure, the organ
claims that the result accomplished entirely
through its efforts How was it possible to lose such
a fight as that?
There is no reason on the face of the record why
the victory of the organ should not have been twice
as important it is 1t could just we'll have
imagined a rate OF 81 20 81 10, and thus by
opposing the former levy have given itself twice as
much credit it claims.
The trouble with the organ is that buried to the
chin in the wallow Of its concet it regards its
readers as an aggregation OF mbeciles 1t never
gives them the credit of being able to discover
that it is irretrevable and that its antics are
always calculated 10 tickle the disabilities of horse
Ordinarily do not grudge the organ all the credit
1t can get for making itself ridiculous This is cold
and cherries world, and man is mean indeed who
whholds from fools any pleasure they can get out of
it But there ought to be limit to the asninity of
even so silly thing as yellow newspaper If the
people OF San Francisco foolish as to swallow
the organs seflaudaory statements with respect to
the tax levy they would merit immediate transporta-
ton to the Home for the Predetermined As it IS
however, they laugh at the antics of the ridiculous
sheet.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
IN THE PLACE CARoUsEL.
HIS
GROWING
ACHIEVEMENT.

Proud arch. upreared to him of mankind first!
Thou clarion voice of Austerlitzs story.
Even like the sudden and the bright sunburst
That poured its splendor on his triumph
CORY
On the red feld-the fght-his foes Dispersed
Thou and the tale upon thy marble versed
Dazzle the heart. TIL Time himself grows
hoary
Here shall mans soul in wonderment i'm
Inersed
Thrill at the record of his quick-winged glory.
About thee circle palaces-the fame
OF his Caesarean line and yonder looming
A noble arch-but built like thee in vain;
For. harki the guns of Waterloo are booming;
And on Sedan the foiled Mars sinks again;
(After the conqueror's crown the captfye's
chainD
These are thy Nemess-and disgrace thee,
booming
Thy stones to front yon shaft of shame.
where rain
A peoples tears to mock at thine assuming
t. w. in the QUARTER Latin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

SOLDIERS PAY-J. II. S., City. For
information about the pay of soldiers and
their rights address a communication to
the Paymaster's Department, u. S. A.,
Department of California, Phelan build
ing.
CORBETT AND JACKSON-J. f. j..
Stockton, Cal. The fight between Jackson
and Corbett in San Francisco was on the
21st of May, 1891. There were sixty-one
rounds, and the decision was mo con-
test
DEFACING COMA. D. P, Holyoke,
Mass There is a law of the United
States which says that "every person
who fraudulently, by any art, way or
means, defaceS, mutilateS, impairs, dinin-
ishes, falsifies, scales or lightens the gold
or silver coins of the United States, or
by law made current or are in actual
use and circulation within the United
States, shall be imprisoned not more than
two years and fined not more than $1,000. "
There is no law requiring people to &C
cept coin that has been punched
Coins that have been punched or mutt
any of the branch minis at intrinsic value.
Banks, as a rule, will not redeem de-
based or mutilated coin, but to oblige Gus
toners will, sometimes, take 1t as mat
ter of accommodation at intrinsic value
and then send 1t to the mint.
Il %.
City. In the matter of perfecting the To-
cation of mining claim in California the
law requires discoverer to post a notice
and to file such notice within twenty
days, then it requires that within sixty
days he shall perform $50 worth of work
and shall file notice of such in the office
Of the recorder of the county in when
the location is made, the completion of
such work being a necessary act in COM
pleting such location and part thereon.
In regard to placer claims the law re-
quires that within sixty days the locator
shall do at least $40 worth of work OH
each twenty acres or fractional part
thereof. failure to perform that work
will result in forfeiture. This depart
ment can only state the law, but cannot
attempt to decide what the effect of the
law is as applied to facts. That is a
matter for the courts. If you will go to
the reference room of the free publle
library you will be. able to see the entire
law, in the laws of 1897
The United States law requires that a
certain amount of work shall be per-
formed each calendar year until patent
Is issued. That law can be found in
Cops Mining Laws, to be found In the
reference room also.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17
YELLOW KIDS OUT OF STYLE.

I Nth a steady decrease in circulation and a
w willingness to swear to it. the Examiner is
really making excellent showing for the
morals of the community. 1t is demonstrating that
the community is growing better and is already too
good to read the output of the Hearstngs and that
it has conscience. While it is swearing so as to
include the papers daily to the crematory, it
could by swearing little harder swell its circulation
to the extent of a wagon-load or So 1t refrains
Verify, this is an era Of reform.
According to the Examiners trained affidaviter
the average circulation for the month just past
82,o3o The tabulated statement specifies that 81 of
these returned by agents. Perhaps suspicion
that the crculator took an oath bound whacl at
them both going and coming is unworthy but no
matter AS unsold, in office, and as samples, the
statement includes NY yet both of these totals figure
in the imposing S2o3o. AS a paid circulation there
is claimed 7o,o4s.
Where curiosity is excited is to the disposition
in this table of the garbage wagons full of Examiners
sent regularly to the crematory and there burned at
the reasonable rate of 20 cents a cubic yard Six
days week, with an extra dose Mondays, does this
happen There must be some object in it. The man
ayers OF the Examiner can hardly be supposed to
print tons of extra papers merely for the purpose
of giving the crematory something to do thus en-
couraging home industry. If spurred by such hui
name impulses 1t would give its entire edition to the
devouring flames, and could swear just the same
There is no occasion for extended comparison. 1t
need only be said that according to the Examiners
own statement its daily circulation during the month
just gone was 1906 less daily than during the month
before, which in turn had been an ayowed shrinkaqe
Why this is thus is easy to understand but why the
Examiner should permit it to appear thus is more
difficult problem. There more garbage wagons,
and the stuff might be piled in them higher
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-17

Judge Conlan did well to lecture dog catchers for
their brutality but he would do better to send them
to Jail. The catching of dogs might be reputable
employment, but it isn't, and the dog catcher might
be reputable citizen, but he is apt to be of diff
ferent type SO far as these people have made dis
play OF their qualifications intellectual and moral,
they are considerably below the CANNES it is their JOY
to harass