Omaha daily bee., 1903-06-15


that the men we're being unlawfully held
by Major Allen, as they were witnesses in
the EFT ard white cases for the defense.
Attorney Byrd argued the case for the
commonwealth and Major Allen. against
whom the habeas corpus proceedings were
brought Judge Redwine finally decided TO
admit the men to bail IN 5000 each. County
Judge Hargis and Sheriff Callahan had
bonds drawn up, but after a consultation
between them and the lawyers they re-
fused 10 sign the bonds and the two men
were taken by soldiers inside their lines and
are tonight manacled in the military guard
house, with a heavy guard on watch and
strong outposts.
The grand jury meets tomorrow and
Judge Redwlne said these cases could be
taken before that body.
The Haddicks boys and Luntz fully
identified the men and claimed some mem
bers Of the Even family saw them come out
Of the house. 1t is supposed they watched
their opportunity and while the family
we're I'm the dining room rushed up the
backstairway and threw a lighted torch or
ball Of rags saturated in oil into the garret
and then made their escape The men evil
IDENTIFY knew the construction of the house.
There was no fire in any OF the lues in
that section of the building Howard
Fulks. q boardor. heard persons come up
stairs hurriedly and run down again.
Crawford and Tharp have both stayed at
Ewens hotel and were familiar with the
building and the habits Of the family.
Fire Bugs Know House.
On close questioning Thorpe and Craw-
ford told conflicting stories, but denied
having crossed the bridge until after the
fire was I'm progress.
The fire threw a community accustomed
violence into unusual excitement which
continued tonight Even those who have
tried to be neutral in the Breathitt county
troubles are apprehensive that their homes
may be the next to be fired All dread
the coming Of night The provost marshal
has only a handful of men and should 1t
be decided by the conspirators to burn
other houses It is believed there are many
who would attempt to execute the order.
All citizens are afraid to act on vigilance
committee
Until the killing of Marcum, when Ewens
look into the corridor OF the court house
and the subsequent courage which inn
PEELED him to tell what he had seen, Even
had large lumber contracts, which prom
ised to yield a good revenue. When 1t be-
came unsafe for him to leave his home
/. these contracts had to be cancelled. The
hotel then became his sole source of in
come and he invested unemployed money
in furnishings and improvements.
The plan, II is believed, was to assasinate
Even. as 1t was conceived he would break
out OF camp when he learned that his house
was burning and run through the town.
when men, stationed along the route, could
pick him of from the windows of houses.
Even was detained in camp by the militia.
Major Allen, fearing such a scheme might
have been Matched, ordered him held until
the militia had made full investigation.
Much has been told about the assassina-
tions in the reign of terror In Breathitt
county, but little has been said about the
arson, though this has often cost life; In
one case that of a woman.
c. X Bowling, shortly after the murder
OF Jim Cockrill let II be known that he
was Cockrll sympathizer. One night
his store was burned aud with 1t the res
idence and store of ]. H. Atchison. Mrs
Atchison worked hard in cold rain to
save some of her bedding and furniture
and In a few days she sickened and died
of pneumonia. There have been fourteen
residences and stores, owned by Cardwell
and Cockrill sympathizers, burned In Jack
son since 1900.
Following is the list: J. f. Atchison's
store and dwelling. Greenback dwelling,
Bowlings store, Lee Hagin's dwelling, Sid
Johnsons dwelling, William Combs stable
and three cottages, S. S. Talbees dwelling.
william Jett's wholesale whisky house
Judge Davis dwelling, John Goff's dwell
ing, s. H. Mann's dwelling, William Has
klns dwelling, Judge Eversole's dwelling.
b. J., Ewen's hotel and residence.