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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
NUMBER %.
SOME WAR FIGURES.
',s'is"es which Are Interesting just
"ow-col. Power Finds Time to Figure
Up the eWar-Comparative Resource..


Jackson, Miss, April, 1893.
In view OF the STRAINED relations, inst
now existing between the United States
and Spain, few facts and figures relat.
ing to both countries would seem to be in
order.
Inc area OF continental Spain is 191.-
Ioo square miles; latest census popula.
ton, 17,5j0,246, or about the size Of
LOUISIANA, Mississippi, Alabama and
tennessee; or as large as Texas. with
patches as large as Mississippi and half
OF Louisiana sliced off. Its population is
equal that of New York, Pennsylvania.
Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and MARYLAND.
The population of the principal foreign
possessions Of Spain is 1882, 1913.
Inc United States and Territories has
q total area of 3,G02, 800 square miles. or
- times as large as Spain.
Al present population Of the United
states Is estimated at 10000, ,OOO-four
times that of Spain.
s. me present strength of the United
STATES as figured out in Washington last
weeK' is lo,373,11s. Military age is is
to A. years
Inc census Of 1890 gives Mssissnni
a ailiitlary population Of 222, 764, of whom
oo,o-3 white and 127,9O0 colored Pros
en- ent nilitary strength Is about 2JOoOO
ne state had about 5000 in the Con.
ieuer"te armies, from first to last and
cah De relied upon for her full quota in
war with Spain or in any other right.
,ous cause. 1' i'en''
Suoa mas an area of 1900 SQUARE
less than Mississippi. Latest
population. before present war
-i,o5l '6SI, Of whom 100000 are negroes
hd ooVD Chinese. The present ponua.
ippi '1"' Vi hissiS-
havana the capital CT Cuba, has
opuiation Of about 100000. The citv
wen lortlled. The bay of Havana s
ne or the finest harbors in tho world. 10
]aclonS enough to accommodate a thou-
rnu N,rge vessels, and deep enough to
10" them to 90 close up to the wharves
Aey West is the chief city of Monroe
'uh'!' fla., and occupies nearly one.
VI OF hey West Island. 1T is TO Cuba
ha. Gibraltar is to Ceuta to the Gulf
Mexico what Gibraltar is to the Med.
1t is about 30 miles from
e FLORIDA coast and about 10 miles
ON ON havana. Population about 1000.
Dry Iortugas is an island near Kev
est. 1t is said to be a decidedly "wot;,
nee. "e'
rorto klco is one of the Spanish West
dla Islands, 10 miles east Of Hayti. 1OS
Ies long, 81 miles wide. Population
'riy one million. 1t is ISIS miles from
ivana, l.3Oo from Key West. 61O to
'mpton Roads. The distance from Ca
Spain. to New York City, is 4,5oO
les; from Cadiz to Cape Verde /.
miles; from Cane Verde to Porto
to' 2'oNS miles; from Havana to
mpton Roads, 1,2GO miles.
J. l.. POWER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Trescheroas MuzzIs Loader.

q. w. Guess, n well.known and DOM.
lar farmer, who lived near ZebuJon. a
hamlet nine miles north of Kosciosko
was found dead at the rear of his
garden few days ago. lie left his
mouse about sun-up, with his gun, pre-
suma bly to go hunting, and when found
ms gun was empty, except one barrel
win charge of powder and the ram
rod In 1t. All physical signs went tc
show that he was loading one barrel
~" gun peing muzzle-loader, when
.he other barrel was discharged. The
load entered under his chin and came
OUT at the top of his head, and death
apparently was instantaneous. Mr..
'aess was about so years Of age and
left four children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Moonshiners Caught.

Revenue Officers Vardaman and Gar.
mer n, are in the city. They came in
Wednesday afternoon with three nrison.
ers OF the United States, caught in the
act OF Illicit distilling in Pontotoc co,,n.
~ These officers captured the first of
the week in the hatwoods of Pon.otoc
county four large distillerics, which
they destroyed, together with 1000 pal.
IONS OF mash and four barrels of whisky.
Aberdeen Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
were They American Spics or Spanish As.
sassins Seeking Gen. Lees Life,

HAVANA, April 1l.-IIavana /,
guarded more closely than ever, the
Arolas battalion has been posted arounl /
the limits of Vidano, the swell suburh
OF the city. Within the last two dnvs
u number of Cubans have been arrested
VINO are confined in the Caban,s fort.
ress' charged with serious offenses.
Some say the prisoners had been en-.
gagged in plot to assassinate Un,ted
States consul-General Lee, and oth,rs
assert that they have been acting MS
spies nths employ of the United States
government.
There is no doubt that the Spanish
government is alarmed more than n
has eyer been before, and is taking
every precautlon, There are rsas,ns
to believe that there was plot TO Iii
Gen. Lee, aild that it was allowed W
tome to a head by the Spanish de. |
tectives in order that they might get |
credit for defeating It.
All sorts cf rumors were in circula.
lion Yesterday and there was no trou.
Die whatever in hearing any kind of a
'tory ana nndiug : dozen men to swear
o ito truth The raal impression
'monF newsp~per men was that Gen. |
SEES .'ithdreSal ~ : shrswd mos. @
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
sunday School Convention

lhe state Sunday school convention
Will meet at Oxford May 3. A large
number of delegates are expected to
tend A. X. Bogard is chairman of fine
reception committee, and all those ex.
pecting to attend should notify him ON
what day they expect to arrive so that
can be made for their ac-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
The Sheriff .Devau Case.

d. H. Devall, ex-sheriff, under indict.
ment for embezzlement, had his ease
called IN the circuit court at Ellisyille
last week, and an application was made
oy ms attorneys for change of venue
winch was granted, and the case pa.
moved to Lauderdale county, where it
Will come up for trial on the first Mon.
day in July.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
A Fatal Fight.

lhere was difficulty at Walden last
week which resulted in the death OF
one Oh man and the wounding of another
Inc Messrs Bacon became engaged
win Mr.. Seelbinder in fisticuff, and
this grew into a fight with pistols
neelolnder was killed on the spot and
"lille Bacon was badly wounded. The
trouble grew out of dispute as to the
'ru'h OF certain testimony in mayors
court trial. All are prominent citizens
ol Ihe community, The affair is
greatly regretted by the citizens of
Walden.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Cotton Gin Burned.

lhe gin, ginhouse, thirty bales of
cotton and $50 tons of seed on the nIon.
tn''on u, oi D. A. Shackelford near Helm.
Washington county, were DESTROYED by
nre last week. }. p. Tillman. white
'he glnner, had his hand badly burned
"h'le Essex Ballard, a colored laborer
was burned painfully about the fo.e
Inc loss is fully $1,000, with no in.
surance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

The land office authorities state tho,
'he mere prospect of the railroad known
as the Memphis & Sunhower railroad
oelng completed through Sunfiower and
holivar counties is causing the States
'anos IN those localities to go like hot
cakes All the lands owned by the
state are listed at reasonable price
ana a good many people seem to be
taking advantage of the prospect Of an
early rise in the value of real estate to
get hold of them. When the office is
FURNISHED with list of forfeited tax
lands from the auditors office for this
year. there will be considerably more
Tor sale than is at present listed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Charters Filed,

The following charters were filed
with the Secretary of State last week,
kodman & Petit Lumber Company,
Lake View, Desoto county. Capital
stock, not stated. The Producers Cot.
ton Oil Company of Yazoo City. Capi.
tai stock, 100000. q. X. Smith Com
pany, merchants, Indinnola. Farmers
Union negro of oStibbeha county. No
cnpital stock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
.SPAN'S ARN|S1C[0FF[R
Inc Last Play of the Tottering
Spanish Government to Gain
Further Time.
SIMPLY A DIPLOMATIC suBTERfuGE.
~ Bears the Spanish Imprint, However,
a"" ~ Desisned to Place the United
states In an Awkward Position Inn
pertinent Terms Attached to the Offer
OF Armistiee In Cu.,a,
Armisfice Proposition with Impudent Con.
ditiOus.


LONDON, april 10. Spain has consid.
ferea strange proposition which IL I'm,
submitted to the United States gov.
ernmcnt. A message from Madrid saw.
that there has been proposed an armis.
lice In Cuba upon most impudent con.
ditions. WIZ
The proposition was discussed bv the
CABINET, and later it was agreed to de.
clare an armistice for five davs unon
the following terms:
1. lhe United States to discontinue
material and moral aid to the insur.
gents.
q The Washington government to at
once withdraw its fleet from Kew West
D. The United States fleet which is at
present menacing the Philippines to be
at once withdrawn.
IL the United States declines these
it is declared that the now.
RS VIII openly lenl their support IA
,Paih' The correspondent in Mad.
=" OF news agency here saws |
nat II the insurgents SHALL not
i"ve lald down their arms by the end
II flve days the war will be resumed
nd Spain will receive the moral snn'
'ort OF the powers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

WASHINGTON, April Secretary
sherman said this afternoon that he
thought it quite likely that Minister
Woodford would leave Madrid before
the receipt there of the presidents mes
sage. He had received no word from
the minister and his leaving was mat
ter in his own discretion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
The Last to Leave.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 1a.-Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee was the last to leave Havana.
The fleet on which the last of the
Americans sailed Saturday left the
harbor with all colors flying, the Fern,
carrying Gen. Lee, bringing up the
rear with the doughty Virgnian
standing at the stern.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Gen. James II. Chal,ners n.. ;,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April l2.- Gen.
James K. Chalmers, the last of For
rests major-generals, died at the home
OF ms daughter, in this city, SATURDAY.,
aged 6s years. Gen. Chalmers wns ona
OF the remarkable men of the south
lie entered the confederate army as n
captain, "s
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

ISLAND OF Sr. THOMAS, West Indies
April ls'-The British flag was raised
over the United States consulate nj
san Juan, Porto Rico, after Mr. Ham.
ma left, for the protection of the prom
erty' etc, and SO as to officially an.
nounce that Great Britain was caring
Tor the interests of Americans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
An Alleged Shortage.

OMAHA, Neb., April 1s.-It is said
there is a deficit of between 500 ooo
and 100000 in the cash of the Pacific
Express Co., and that the chief clerk
OF the auditing department, Andrew
r. Hunt, is practically under arrest,
charged with embezzlement of sloo.
600. S'o''-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Damage to Fruit and yeretah,..

The recent cold snap played havoc
with vegetables and fruit in the section
around corinth. Much replanting will
nave to be done. The fruit damage is
about half; otherwise tremendous
crop would have been realized.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
May Have a New secretarv.

WASHINGTON, April ia report ia
current that the president and his sec.
retary VIII soon part company, the
president being of the opinion that too
many matters get into the newspapers
that should be closely locked in j. Add.
son Porter's secret knowledge hoy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Oratorical Contest.

A class of thirteen seniors a. siiils-
saps college contested to see which four
of them should try for the Ligiisl M, a., '.''
on commencement day. MessrG Gzrner Is
Green and Percy Clifton Of sucks0n, OH
G. Andrews Of Merican auds,As II IL
shannon were the successful contest n
anita Z x,znrasr = fo,~~'e'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Grow Dog Wants to Rai.e : p..,..

ST. PATL, Mimi, April 10. o.-Indian In.
spector Mclaughlin has written a
friend in this city that Crow DOG. the
famous old chief OF the Sioux Indians
at the Rosebud agency, has offered 10
raise regiment of young bucks for
service in the event of war, ~
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

LONDON, April ls The eminent pbv.
sicians in attendance upon Hon. William
=. Gladstone, England's .Grand Old
Man. look for the end within seven or
eight weeks, in which time the cancer.
brain" 'o MS
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

united STAGES Consuls May Leave spa,n
WASHINGTON, April ,1,-Permission
mas been given by the state department
70 the United States consuls in Spain
leave that country if they so desire
pending the threatened severance of
all diplomatic relations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Mules Horses and Supplies for the sp,n.
i.ar.

NEW ORLEANS, April 10. The Spanish
steamer barcelona sailed from this port
to-oay Tor Genoa, via Havana, hayino
on board 600 mules, 2S horses, cattle
poultry and other supplies for the
Spanish government in (mba
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

LONDON. April iL-A dispatch TO the
Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar saws
that the Spanish cruiser Crlstobal
Colon and inianta Marie Teresa hsv.
left Cadis foe destination uhdivuirei.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Spanish Army and Navy Movem.,,.

IENERIFFE, Canary Islands, April
l2.-The Spanish armored cruisers
oristooal Colon and Marie Teresa have
passed this island going south.
A battalion of Spanish infantry and
Two batteries OF mountain artillery
have arrived here.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
commencement Sermon LL& q

bishop Galloway has accepted an in.
Vitation to deliver the commencement
sermon at the Industrial Institute All
College, June 10th.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Convicted OF Retailing

Luther Devall was convicted of ra-
failing whisky without a license a,
Ellisville last week and sentenced ~
pay fne OF $500 and serve ninety days
in Jail,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
Naval Elliitiamsn s,r,s-.

NAs"i miiitiamen Ordered to the Nsh.nt.
ALBANY, N Y, April l2.-Ono hun.
drcd and two naval militiamen have
been ordered b, man the Nahant A.
Philadelphia to.morrow "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

MAnRin, April la.--The result Of thu
senatorial elections is that 40 mini.
tefiallsts HAYS been elected out Of iso
senators voted for. : -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
sheriff Brax,s succes.o.

The governor has appointed T. p.
Hill sheriff of Tate county, vice W. =.
Bray, deceased.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

"Pye been married fte,yesrs,s nid Il. "a
proud little nstron from Detroit ----s -
That lotAiA-, laughed llo Sn.S-zs -
,ss:. sosan .As sa o5.ezs1 - ~ -, q "a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16
ews Have Not Changed.

No'nlhg mas since occurred TO change nv
view IN This regard, and recognize as fuliv
=, now M as lhen that the issuance of proclamation
VI hcutrallty, Dy which process the so-calcd
leeoRnltion OF belligerence Is published could
Di Di user and unattended by other action. accom-
pilsh nothing toward the one end for which wa
aDor.the instant pactication of Cuba and the
'essation OF the misery that aftcts the island.
Turning to the question OF reoooniyinm W,
ms Time the independence OF the present in
urgent government in Cuba. we find safe pre-
euents IN our history from an early day They |
re Wcll summed up In President Jackson's
aessaRe 10 congress, December q, 1886 on the |
ubject OF recognition OF the independence nf
'cxas. He said: vi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

u" with a Grave Problem.
| ,s OF affairs, my administration
N 'romted mn.l with the grave problem
pnai,G;sSase Of last December re-
aa.ion and detailed the stems
l. acw OF relieving its ac,,teness
my MY 70 some form of honorn-
pas nhe assassination Of the prime
I"G, III Ieo 10 o change OF govern.
/, me former administrator
b'ugation without concessifn
kJ a. inn oi more liberal |
IN long 10 advance to a policv
XII TX the principle Of home |
kan, u RIO Rico, The oyert,,res |
ms sn made through it's new en-
|i,, irora, ind looking to an immn-
n ,a.lhelloration Of the coudi-
|ts' 'ai.nouyh not accepted TO The
|nra a lnediation In any shane.
alces that home rule In m
%vuil DO forthwith ofYersd 10
|ne my,h y lor the war to end, ani
Sn1,,as.t nv methods should thenseforth
iuuet Of hostilitles.
Lsw Government Of spain.
gna,rh nm ,hese e declarations, the new
3r 3patn ha continued and completed
IN oesun BY its predecessor ~
m 'esafu osssN Tor this nation by re-
~ uitixens held under one |
KS ,unonnected with the insur-
,he END OF Novombnr NOT III
rs,ru rensa N any way TO our M
|erotsa,, |etssineu IN Q Spanish prison.
sstisr,,lcns sstiissns.lcns We're Ia proere,s
e,n'ssu,,on ens ,s of the unfortnna,e ,
5mss mn ne Alarming mossai,as
4sa earnest attention. ~ |
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-04-16

Friendly Duty to Hoth Sides.

hcallzlhg this, il nppenred to bo IN,
~ XXX. ~ u irue friendhess no less to Sna, ,b tum
phTo0hgatlon Of the struggle to seek to ~ r;n' inc
tbs end 1 'nediatc termination Of the war To
result OF much representation md cor,oon,' Hs
NnuG, nd lhF. u5h the United States minisier a,
n,,ulu propositions to the Spanish ro,art, a'
m fnr NJ NC looking to in armistce Until Ocober
o1,.e" q, nvso ~, ,ialions OF pace with the FOOD
,hi al addition addition ask the immediate revocation n,
c thc nluer nn OF feeoncentration so as to permjt
Sno people to return to their farms and tbe
iy nisa fro 70 oe relieved with provisions and sun.
lhe Spanisb tne tthl.gu states cooperating with
lief as W aHOfu iull re-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
SAMPSON is CLOSE
ON THEIR TRAIL.
Received Information From His
sconts OF the Arrival of the
SHAniah HeAAela NJ Namtiar0.

Necetycd IntOrm0t10n FROM H1e
scouts OF the Arrival OF the
spanish Vessels at santiago.
NEW YORK. May IA Washington
dispatch to tho World says;
Secretary Long has received a cable
gram from Rear Admiral Sampson, an
nouncing that his scoutr had located the
Cape Verde feet at Santiago De Cuba.
The message was sent from n cable sta
ton In the West Indies. and indicated
that the American commander was close
on the heels OF the Spaniards. Secretary
Long Immediately summoned the men,
hers OF the strategy board. Knowing that
Rear Admiral Sampson could he depended
upon to prevent Admiral Cervera from
sailing north. orders were quickly dis
patched TO Commodore Schley at Key
West 10 put to sea. The commander OF
the flying squsdrons Instructions were to
sail around TO Cuba TO the west and TO
find cerveras fleet and capture or de-
stroy II.
Commodore Schiey was instructed TO
use his utmost endeavors TO prevent the
Spanish feet from entering the harbor at
cienfuegox or Havana. Rear Admiral
Sampson and Commodore sch.ey were In
formed as 90 each others movements II
is expected that Rear Admiral Sampson
VIII come up with Admiral Cervera first
II IL impossible to state with accuracy
what ships Rear Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Sch.ey have In their respect
I've squadronA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21

gradually to prf the army entirely IN com-
mand OF white men
They are not so very gentle down there
Nobody expects TO give or take quarter.
and . man might. as wen be killed at
once as 10 be wounded and captured. They
dcn't generally respect . nag OF truce. so
we sen; them very few white dags There
were a Number CT Americans with rs.
There were Joyce. Of New York, and
Penny. Of Washington. who came back
with Us. osgood. the University of Penn
'sylvsnla football player. whose death We
read on in the papers. Thea among the
others killed by the Spaniards there were
Joe ChapieAu az Boston. and q French
Canadian named Huntington
The hottest Eight we were in was at
Bayamo. where the insurgents, with -
men. attacked . Spanish party OF about
3.ooo. They were acting as convoy TO .
caravan tnat hsd . lot OF provision wag-
ons. We lost something over 100 men.
and according 10 . Spanish paper va saw
shortly afterwards the spanish lost over
co.
Our command carried assaults at Cas-
CORA. Nuiztzmura. Las Lunas. MuisA
and other points We wera repulsed at
Jiguala and q Guiana We had q pretty
time Of 1t. but we enjoyed It and may 80
again. We were given our regular dis
charges when We left
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
WERE FIGHTING WITH
THE CUBAN ARMY.
TIVE founE society Men of Balti-
more Return After Two Years
Exciting Experieuce~

BALTIMORE. May ef.-stewart fanny
ard Osman Latrob. The two young society
men OF Baltimore. and graduates OF John
Hopkins, who have returned here after
two years experience In the Cuban
army. had some very interesting adven-
lures while there. They landed Ercrs the
Three Friends. were seven days In ending
the insurgent camp. during which :irae
three OF their party died from. exhaustion
and all narrowly escaped being smenshsd
and shot by the people they came 70 as
ssst. What happenss. after that IL par
TALLY told by Capt. fanny as fellows:
We were taken bark into the ncen-
tatns.' said he, and our party assigned
70 places with Garcia's command. which
consisted OF probably eso Or 3ssl men
We two swerA assigned TO a battery and
stayed in the artillery t.I nine months
ago, when Latroe was given place on
Brig. Gen. Ce.lcsda's stat. We found that
IN the mountains nearly all the insurgents
were negroes ard commanded by negro
officers. hut that In the central parts OF
the island the troops were all white and
commanded by white officers. We nosfsed
that when negro officer was killed CT
died that q white man was always ap-
rofnsed I'm his place. II seems that the
policy Of the insurSent government y
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-21
HELD FOX MURDER


mrs. SellneR Accused OF Poisoning
Her Aged and wealthy Husband.
PHILADELPHIA. May 2l.-Mrs. Mary
+. Sellner has been committed to prison
by Coroner Ashbridge TO await the action
OF the grand jury on the charge of having
caused the death Of her aged and wealthy
husband by administering poison to him.
The couple were married in 1895 and lived
together until the time of the husbands
death. ar sol North Eleventh street The
husband. Reuben r. SeIlner, owned con-
siderable real estate In this city and was
considered quite wealthy.
The honeymoon was brief. frequent
quarreis occurring on account OF the
young wifes non-attention to the hus-
band The elimination Of the unhappy
marriage came early In April. when the
husband died under peculiar circum-
stances. The coroner was notified by the
police officials and Immediately began an
investigation. the widow in the meantime
being placed under poles surveillance.
After working on the case for nearly a
month, the police officials considered they
had secured enough evidence to warrant
the arrest OF the widow and she was taken
into custody.
The testimony adduced was to the eff
feet that Mrs. Sellner had on numerous
occasions, sent her servants to purchase
strychnine. laudanum and julap. saying
that she wanted the poison TO kill cat"
1t also developed that the woman had said
to different persons that she wanted to
get rid OF the old crank 1t was shown
that Mrs. Sellner had been deceiving her
husband for a long time, and evidently
held clandestine meetings with man
named James J. Murphy.
Mrs. SeIlner told the police officials that
she had called In her family physician
on the night her husband died. but this
statement was denied by the doctor. when
he appeared before the coroner's inquest.
The coroners physician testified to find
Ing strychnine In Selmer's stomach. Wis
cera and brain. The widow was appar-
entity undisturbed by the damaging evil
dence and did not seem 10 realize the
gravity of her position.