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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22

be reppened "The tests made by Armour
& Co. are not the only tests that have been
made he said. and there is no doubt
whatever in my mind but that the beef
can be furnished as required" This docu-
ment was introduced by Colonel Davis to
show that General Eagan had not been in
fuenced by the representations concerning
the Powell process.
Major Lee submitted deposition by j.
s. Armstrong, president of the Armstrong
Packing Company, of Dallas. Tex, which,
among other things, set forth the substance
of a conversation with General Eagan.
Mr.. Armstrong was one of the bidders for
beef in block and said that while he was
here IN Washington he discussed with Gen.
eral Eagan the question Of beef being kept
for seventy-two hours after being taken
from the refrigerator. Mr.. Armstrong said
he expressed the opinion that 1t was i'm
possible, to which General Eagan replied
that Swift & Co. and Armour both had
knowledge of process by which bee1
could be kept for that length OF time.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
THE CHARGES AGAINST QUAY.
History of the Case Which Has Just
Ended in His Acc
9uittal.

PHILADELPHIA. April A.-fhe charges
against Senator Quay followed the col
lapse of the Peoples bank in March, 1898,
and the examination of its books by re-
ceiver. The warrants were issued in the
following October. and included. besides
Mr.. Quay and his son. the names of Charles
H. Mckee, a Pittsburg lawyer. and ex-State
Treasurer Haywood. On November q the
grand Jury found true bills against all but
Mckee. The suicide of Cashier Hopkins
Just prior to the banks failure prevented
his coming within the scope Of criminal ac-
ton. The indictments were five in num-
ber. These were reduced to four by the
death of Mr.. Haywood. on February % of
this year. One week after true bills had
been found. counsel for Mr.. Quay and the
other defendants filed demurrers to four
of them and moved to auash the fifth.
Judge Finletter. on December /, decided
against the defendants Counsel then car
ried the case to the supreme court, on the
plea, among other contentious. that the
prosecution was actuated by political mo-
tives. which would prevent an impartial
trial in this country. The supreme court
declined to interfere. The trial was sci
Tor February 20, and was postponed until
the 9th. when it was again postponed until
Monday of last week ----
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
MORE WARsHlPs FOR SAMOA.
Germany Said to Have Ordered the
Protected Cruiser Gefon
to Aufa.

LONDON. April e1.-A dispatch from
Shanghai to news agency says the
German protected cruiser Gefion has been
ordered to proceed to Apia. Samoa, after
an extra supply of ammunition
at Kiao-Chou. China, and that another
cruiser is to follow her.
WASHINGTON, April I.-The report
coming from Shanghai via London that an
other German war vessel has been ordered
to Samoa was received with interest by off,
cials here, though no particular importance
was attached by them to the report, the
opinion being expressed that the German
government was simply making an addi-
ton to its naval representation in Samoa so
as to equal that of Great Britain, a step
she has a right to take because of her
large commercial interests there. From the
German point of view. the dispatch of an-
tirely consistent with the maintenance of
Germany's prestige in the island group,
where her material interests are greater
| than those of other nations represented
there. There, 1t Is claimed. have been en-
dangered by recent happenings to the pref
| udice OF the country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
MRS. WILHoIT's STORY.
fessed to Her before He Was
Taken to Prison.

WICHITA, KAS., April 2l.-(Special0
Mrs. L. D. Wilhoit, superintendent of the
Seventh district w. G. 7. u, who has
stated that Convict Alvin Ballard told the
story of his confession in Wichita before
he went to the penitentiary, says that she
can produce evidence to prove the truth OF
all Ballard has told concerning the Aiigood
gang and the murder Of old man New at
Eureka and will do SO when the trial is
called. She says: when the w. G. Il. u.
missionary people began to visit Ballard IN
Jail here he refused to see us or 10 talk
let us read him the story or criminal
who reformed after a sentence In the pen
tentiary of Illinois When we were through
he said that he had so many crimes against
him that he didn't see the use OF trying 10
reform. He said that he had pledged faith,
fulnesS to several men who We're assoclated
with him. He broke down and cried and
finally told me that he would like to talk
with me if i would promise never TO tell
sionaries retired and Ballard told me what
he said to Warden Lands, except as 10
detail When / left, he begged me never
to tell an officer nor even one OF my SIS
ters in the work. After that l talked with
Ballard frequently. That was before ms
sentence. He begged that keep what ne
had said, because 1t would bring his mothel
into public disgrace, as well as other peo'
pie to prison. We pleaded with him tol
sent to telling the officers anything. visit.
ed him and others at Lansing NUMBER o. o.
| times From what 1 know of criminals IL
my long work with them ! believe every
| word Ballard has told me, There are othel
great crimes to be unearthed yet"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22

my mother to Pana 1 then droyeeA sing.
My aunt was then in the barnyard mtA ~
She went into the kitchen and was pfeNe,
ing supper. Sibley and l entered, we had
planned both should draw reyolvers and
lire simultaneously. l drew my gun and
fired first. She fell and fired several
more shots into her body. She died instant
ly. Sibiey did not fire. Sibley tore all her
clothing from her searching for money but
found none. We dragged her out ON the
porch, threw her into wheelbarroW and
Sihley wheeled her to the well and dumped
her in, head first.
We then built n platform few feet
below the surface of the ground and filled
It with earth. My mother had nothing to
do with the murder. Our object was rob-
berry; We thought that Aunt Jane had
Sibley later made confession corroborat-
ing that of Brunot Brunot denied that his
mother and himself poisoned their father
three years ago to obtain his insurance.
Both Sibley and Brunot denied all knowl-
edge of the murder of Widow Mcintyre. in
Flatham district, two months ago. Mrs.
Brunot has been released from custody.
Sibley and Brunot were remanded without
hail
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22

that only one of the Jurors was holding out
against him. He looked as well as he has
at any time during the past few months
and said that he felt better than he has
for 4 long while. This improvement in his
health he attributes TO the fact that he
has been deprived OF his favorite cigar dur
ing the hours that he has been in the
courtroom and he declared that he is Sc
riously, considering his ability, to break
away from the smoking habit altogether.
When the jurynlen had taken their seats
In the box, the senator turned ard half
faced them.
The stereotyped, How say you, gentle
men OF the jury; do you find the prisoner
al the bar guilty or not guiltyT' Drought
promptly from the foreman's lips n0inf the
Senator Quay's face flushed and he seemed
momentarily as IL about 10 be overcome
by the feeling of emotion that was surg
ing over him. This was only for an instant,
however and the great political leader was
his imperturbable self again rs he smii-
ingly responded to the congratulations that
We're being heaped upon him.
Senator Quay did not look at the jury at
ali. or in any way express gratitude to
friends, however. surrounded the, jurors.
patted them on the back and told them
what heroes they were.
Senator Quay's only comment on the YER
The case went TO the jury at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, and four ballots were
ed The first ballot stood 10 to for ac-
quittal the next two stood II to ]. The
one standing out for conviction by this Tins
had very much modified his reasons fol
conviction and when the last ballot was
taken he voted Tor acquittal The Jurors
-rho stood out for conviction are said tc
have been Charles Pensler, shoemaker
Seventeenth ward. and Edward Beyan
painter Nineteenth ward. Pensler voted
for acquittal after the first ballot. but Be
van held out until this morning, when th'
final ballot was taken.
After the crowd left the courtroom. Dis
trict Attorney Rothermel was questioned
regarding the remaining indictments. III
said there are three of them still pending
but he would not say what his course vii
be regarding them. In two of these indict
ments, Senator Quay is charged with con
spiring with Hopkins and Haywood as h
was in the one under which he was to-da!
acquitted. In tho remaining indictment h
is charged with conspiracy Jointly with hi
son. Richard r. Quay. This charge grew
out of the loan of 100000 to young Quay
ard was obtained through deposit of tina
much of the state money in the People
hank. Senator Quay's lawyers say the dis
trict attorney picked out the indictment o
which he could make the best case for tn
trial Just ended, and he Will not dare bTin
the senator 10 the bar again.
Political friends of Senator Quay are urg
ing him TO bring criminal prosecution
against those enemies who. they claim, ar
behind the prosecution of their fayorite bu
the senator will not indicate what hi
course in this respect may be.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
DEWEY'S PLAIN WARNING.
Captain Coghlan Tells of the Word
That Was Sent to Admiral
Diedrfch.

NEW YORK, April a.-Captain ]. r.
Coghlan and his officers Of the United
States cruiser, Raleigh, were entertained at
the Union League Club tonight. The din
ing room was handsomely decorated with
American and British flags, and ten large
tables were weighted with good things for
the returned heroes of Manila.
President Elihu Root presided. and after
cheers for Admiral Dewey. They were CIV
en- so that the building seemed to throb in
eosShan hfes speassr than
either We're the shouts OF approval when
President Root called for "three cheers
for the men behind the guns"
Captain Coghlan was called upon to speak,
He accepted, he said all the good things
that have been said about him and his men
as being meant for Admiral Dewey.
I'VE learned more and more to love him
and more and more how the cOuntry's in-
terests were safe in his hands, and how he
could do nothing but that which would
rebound to the country's credit. Through
all those long. weary months of waiting
and the most outrageous nagging that any
bone. he held himself up and he held us
up with Mm.'
Then Captain Coghlan told the following
story of the admiral:
AN officer Of our friend. Admiral Won
Diedrich. came down one day to make a
complaint. 1t was my pleasure to step out
on the quarterback Just as he came aboard.
II was partly by accident and partly by
design. heard him tell the admiral about
his complaint, and heard the admiral re-
TELL your admiral those ships of his
must stop when say SO. l wish to make
the blockade of this harbor complete
a. The German officer replied: But we
The reply Of the admiral was Just like
Those flags can be bought at a half
a ri Qn yr,ha
There was no fun in that expression of
the admiral; He told the officers that any
one could fly a German nag. and that. a
whole Spanish fleet might come upon him
with German flags up. Then he drew back
and stroked his mustache. He has great
habit OF stroking his mustaehe when he
Tell your admiral I am blockadins
here. Now note carefully what ! say, and
everybody as 1 gould. but I am getting
tired of the puerile work here.
1T has been of such character that 8
man would not notice it, although children
might fight over it, but the time has come
when 1t must stop. Tell your admiral thai
the slightest infraction Of any rule will
will be SO accepted and resented immediate
ly. II your people are ready for war witt
the United States they can have 1t at an,
time
Il am free to admit that that almost tool
my breath away, 1t came SO, suddenly
We had expected 1t all along, but thing
you have been expecting always come un
expectedly. AS he left, with a face abou
this long," Indicating by holding up hi.
: hands far apart, ''the German said tt
me:
~ think your admiral does not exactly
understand
!" Not only does he understand 1 tolt
him, but he means what he says and yol
had better look out.
After that they did not breathe NOR
than four times successfully without ask
ing permission"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
QUAY APPOINTED SENATOR.
Governor stone Acted as Soon rs Yer
diet of Acquittai Was
Returned.


HARRISBURG. PA, April H.-Immedi7
ately on receipt of the news that Colonel
Quay was acquitted of the charges against
him, Governor Stone appointed him United
States senator to fill the vacancy until the
next legislature meets, and notified Vice
President Hobart as follows:
-'Sir:-By virtue of, the power invested in
me as executive of the state. of Pennsyl-
vania, under article !, clause q section OF
Honorable Matthew Stanley Quay, to be
United States senator from Pennsyiyaniia nns,,ani
legisiature-to- I'LL the vacancy now existing
IN this state. Very respectfully.
= ..WILLIAM A. STONE
7a.Goyernor of Pennsylvania
Governor Stone said that In appointing
Colonel Quay. he felt that he had done the
d and proper thing He thought dd i would
than BY waiting for weeks
The authority cited by the governor says
that the governor of any state may make
Temporary appointment during a recess to
hold until the next legislature meets.
United States Senator Boies Penrose said
las to the power of the governor to APP
point there has been some question raised.
The governor would not have made the APP
authority by law and precedent. The prec-
somewhat conflicting. The early precedents
are all in favor of this power, while a few
of the later precedents have apparently
been against If. In the senate some of the
ablest lawyers in the body are divided on
the question. As a matter of fact, the
senate, not being q judicial body, is avow-
edly not bound by its precedents. Cases OF
this character in the past have been de,
cided largely on personal grounds and in
compliance with the wishes and exigencies
of the party in the majority. Mr.. Quay has
remarkable personal strength with senators
in both parties and the senate Is Republican
by considerable majority. The Demo
Gratis in the senate are grateful to Mr.
Quay for his aid in defeating the force
bill while the Republicans will be glad tC
strengthen their majority in the body. Un
der these circumstances / have no doub
that his credentials will be accepted at tbs
meeting OF congress next fall
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
FIVE KILLED IN A MINE.
Fatal Explosion Caused at Madrid, n
NJ, by DisObeying Positive
Orders.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. April 21.-Feur
men and boy employed in Cook Whites
coal mine at Madrid lost their lives at noon
to-day. Orders are strict to the effect that
only safety lamps shall be used in the
mine. but two men, some time after the
foreman had made his rounds. carried in
open lamps. While the men were ascend
ing for their noon meal, terrific explo-
sion occurred. Four men, John Sienwesky,
Adam Jeiasewiesi, John Reya and Fred
Aira, and a boy, F. E. Wapps, were still
in the pit. :,
was not until s:3O that a descent could be
made Two dead bodies were found at
once and about 4 O'clock the remaining
location, as no bruises could be found. Had
1t not been for the injury. to the machinery
it is thought all could have been saved.
bodies. The mine Is badly wrecked.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Rain intcrferes win Mining,

rains of the past Two days have Hooded
all streams in the mining district and have
materially interfered with mining in many
and lead ore will be reduced fully 25 per
cent by the rains. This represents a big
less to the mine owners. with zinc ore SELL
tract of mineral land, near Cartervilie,
containing eighty acres, was sold to-day
To an Eastern syndicate for $50GO0
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Mr.. Quay Refuses to Talk.

WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Quay,
of pennsylvania, is In the city, stopping
at his house on X street. He was met at
the station on his arrival to-day by a num-
ber of friends, who congratulated him upon
the outcome of his trial and appointment
as senator. The senator declined to De in
terviewed. There were a number of call
ers at the house and many congratulatory
kilograms received.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Insane Man Fire. a Court House.

willis, insane, confined in the court house,
managed to fire the building to-day and
was himself burned to death. The county
jaii. adjoining was also completely de-
stroyed. There were no prisoners in the
Jail. Most of the county records were
saved. The loss will amount to about $i0,-
600 we'll insured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
windsor Fire Inquest.

NEW YORK. April 2,-The adjourned In
auest on ,he people killed at the. Windsor
Fitzpatrick and Jury. According TO the
records In the coroner's office. thirty per-
sons lost their lives in the fire on the after
noon of March II. last. Besides this num-
ber there are fourteen others who have
been unaceounted for and who are believed
to have perished.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Admiral scbIey to Visit Omaha.

OMAHA, NEB., April 21-It is an
nounced that Admiral Schley will visit this
city about May l as the guest of ex-Sen-
ator Manderson. He comes for rest, and,
aside from a dinner given by the Loyal
Legion and a reception at the Omaha
Club, no public demonstration will be ac-
corded him. The admiral will be accom-
panied by his wife, and after short visit
1t is proposed, in company with General
and Mrs Manderson, to take trip through
the West
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
LAKE CITY LYNcHING CASE.
en- for Conviction, Five for
Acquittal.

CHARLESTON. s. c., April 2l.-The
Lake City lynching case was given to the
jury in Judge Brawleys court at 12:45 p.
m. this afternoon. A disagreement is gen.
orally expected. Judge Brawley, in deliver
ing his charge to the jury, showed much
emotion and shed tears, when referring to
the horror of the crime, the outrage of the
law and the shame incurred by the people
of Lake City.
At midnight the jury was still out and is
said to stand seven for conviction and five
for acquittal
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Large NJ. S. U. Attendance.

COLUMBIA, MO-, April M-fspecial) Dr.
R. H. Jesse, president of the Missouri state
university, stated to-day that the enroll.
that the enrolment of the school of mines
at Rolla has reached 125, making a grand
total for the university of s25. This is the
largest enrolment In the history of the
university. DIR. jesse says the enrolment
will reach 1000 next year.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
INNOCENT MAN in PRISON.
Gold Brick swindIer Pleads Guilty
Charge on Which Another

q Charge on Which Another
Man Is Doing Time.
NEW YORK, April 21.-Hirsch Coppel-
man, who pleaded guilty a month ago to
swindling Jacob Bernstein, of Cincinnati,
out of $4,000 by means of the gold brick
scheme. was to-day sentenced by Judge
Newberger to four years and ten months
in prison.. Saui Jacobs is now serving a
sentence of seven and a half years in Sing
Sing prison for the crime committed by
Coppelman, vino was arrested in Chicago
after having made confession to Minnie
Jacobs the daughter of Saul Jacobs. Miss
Jacobs searched the country for the real
offender in order to effect the release of her
father petition is now being signed for
the pardon of Jacobs. 1t will be sent to
Governor Roosevelt
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Won't Ask for Their Return.

SALEM, ORE, April A.-Governor Geer.
in reply to numerous requests that he
make a demand for the return of the Ore
gon volunteers now In the Philippines, has
would consider such proceeding dis
credit to the state and unjust to the boys
themselves He declines to act on the sug-
ReStion,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
SLAIN FROM AMBUSH.
Tennessee Sheriff Shot Down While
Engaged in u Raid on
MoonEh

KNOXVILLE. TENN, April H,-sherih
]. s. Dawson. of Cook county. was killed
last night from ambush in the mountains
near the North Carolina line. not far from
Walkerville, N. C. The sheriff. accom-
panied by a party of deputy marshals from
walked into the ambush about 2 o'clock this
morning. The first shot was aimed at Chiei
Deputy ]. Dalton, of this city; Tne puiies
Dawson in the neck. The sheriff died almost
| Instantly. The scene Of the ambush is IN
the mountains twenty-five miles from the
nearest telegraph office and details are mea-
ger 1t is said the moenshiners have gath
cred in considerable force and reinforce.
ments will be sent to the deputies at once.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
john sterenson .Acauitted.

PARIS. TEX. April 2l.-John Stevenson,
charged with killing Deputy United States
Marshal Joseph Gaines, at Paurs Valley,
/. T.. in 1893, was acquitted In the federal
court this morning. 1t is a celebrated case.
Stevenson having been once sentenced to
hang and again sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for manslaughter, the case being re-
yersed both times.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
SUSPECTED OF PARRIClDE.
Martin Christian Is in Jail at Taloga
o. t., on a Charge of
Murder.

GUTHRIE. o. T., April n.-(special)
Martin Christian is in Jail at Taloga.
Dewey county, suspected of the murder of
his father a cattleman, about two weeks
ago. The body of the elder Christian was
found in canyon with six bullet holes
through the head. The coroner's inquest
failed to fix the crime but suspicion point
ed to the son, who had left the country.
Officers were put on his trail and he was
arrested this week at Gainesville. Tex. The
father and son had had a falling out or
account of the general worthlessness of the
son,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
kansas Wounded Doing Well.

TOPEKA, April 21.-lSpecial) Colonel
Fred Funston. of the Twentieth Kansas.
that the Kansas soldiers in that regiment,
who were wounded In the recent engage
meats with the insurgents In the Philippine
cover.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
New Trial Was Refused.

MARION, KAs., April 21:-(special) Dis
trict court closed its regular session yes
refused a new trial to Harry Mason, pres
ident of the defunct Marion bank, con,
yicted on three counts of misuse of funds:
Sentence is deferred to June. The case will
be appealed,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
For Heating a saiIor.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 21.-captair
John Dillon, of the United States trans,
Of cruelty beating a sailor ON the high seas
and sentenced to pay fine Of $3.50. Dillon
almost killed sailor who had struck his
superior while in an intoxicated condi'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
Ed Little In Command Again.

ABILENE, KAs., April eo.-(special)
Letters from Manila say that Lieutenant
Colonel Little has been in command of the
First battalion in the field since March 10.
He has entirely recovered from his wound.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-04-22
To Apply Civil service Rules.

TOPEKA. April M.-tSpectal0 1t is pro-
ps,ed to establish civil service rules In the
accounting department OF the Santa Fs
general offices. If it is introduced It VIII
mean that all prospective employees OF that
for promotion must successfully pass an ex-
animation not unlike that required by the
government.
The idea is original with General Auditor
H c, Whitehead. Its adoption viii! de-
pend on the opinion of President Ripley.
Mr.. Whitehead will take the matter UP