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MINNEAPOLIS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896. lUIViJ Villi VliiU AN THAIMI. .1 hi A Vf A J4 'Whatever you do, I want you to do the WILL KEEP IT UP HALE WILL LEAD Trac! PARDONED Scheic. poor boy justice.

He has no one to de fend him now, exc-pt you reporters, and I feel that you will do what 1s right by him, as he Is unable to speak for himself. For a long time past we have known that he was not Just right; to be more frank with you. It was known among ourselves that his mind was very weak. Why, it was only the day before yesterday that I was In consultation with two doctors In regard to his condition. I wished to know whether it was beat to give him a course of treatment or not.

"Last spring ho was troubled the same way, and I took him to Tennessee In the hope that the change would do him good. It certainly seemed to do so, and since coming back, and until within a few weeks, he seemed to be all right. Of late, though, I have been greatly worried about him. His trouble has seemed to be that of manias. It has been the case with him ever since he was about 11 years of age.

As for his having any attachment for any young lady, why that is out of the question. Ho was but 111 years old last July, and as far as I know has never kept company with a girl. While we were in Tennessee ho made the acquaintance of a number of young ladles, and has been corresponding with them since returning, but as to there being anything serious, that la not a possibility. They were all older than he, and made a regular pet of him. "Reginald was of very good habits, and by no means giving me any worry aside from his mental troufde.

He was always studious and a great reader, much pre-fti-rlng to rend than to run around town as most young men do. Ills readings were all of the best kind. I do not remember his ever reading trashy books. HAD BEEN IN TROUBLE. "There Is another thing I wish to speak about In connection with him, and which will put a new light upon his actions of the past few days.

About six weeks ago he secured a position with the Minneapolis Dry Goods company, where he was employed In the book department. It seems that he has been getting into difficulty there latelv. It was only Monday afternoon that I was sent for, to go down to the store. When I arrived 'Reggy' was In the ofti ith members of the firm. They accused him of taking money, and he did not even denv the fact." "Why, you know," continued the poor mother, who was visibly affected by this recounting of her son's weakness, "he was deliberately taking the money and putting It into his pocket as fast as he could.

Ho did not attempt to make any excuse but said, as far as he could remember, he had taken about $50. "Mr. Gordon, of the company, who was present at the Interview, said that he was of a very depraved disposition to commit such a crime. This I denied, but at the time could not state the particulars that I have at present. I promised to make the loss good, and Reginald and I left the store together.

At the corner we separated, my son going down street, and 1 came home. Since then I have been waiting for him, and this Is the first word that has reached me." THE SECOND NOTE. The other note was found on young Bar rows, and to which reference was made, evidently had reference to his difficulty with the Minneapolis Dry Goods company. It was written on a letter head of the Wellington House, Chicago, tho date line being scratched out and Minneapolis writ ten In its place. It read as follows: Deo.

22, Dear Mr. Youmre: Of course I am contempt ible dog, but 1 wish tliat you would not think that I am a deliberate thief. When I cajne into the store I made up my mind to work till I had tiecome as competent a look bujer as could be found In the country. However, that la tinlsiied up," etc. Tlila note was BlRiied "It.

iiarorws. Reference Is evidently made to C. F. Gordon, president of the Minneapolis Dry Goods company, as It was with him that he and Mrs. Barrows were talktng tho day before.

From all that can be learned the young man had no tendency to being wild. At the store Tuesday afternoon he readily admitted taking the money, and made no attempt to excuse himself. It Is learned that the money was spent In expensive living as far as meals were concerned. It was his hatilt to go into ono oi me oest restaurants, or hotels, and order the most expensive meals procurable. Aside from this one tendency It is not known that he had any expensive or bad habits.

He did not drink; about the only occasion known when be touched liquor was while at the West Hotel when he ordered a bottlo of ale with his dinner. At the time of his suicide ho had about $2 in his pocket. By many who were slight ly acquainted with him lie was considered as rather "uppish," and apparent ly did not care for associates. Although he hud been with tho dry goods company but short time he had made the acquaintance of several of the young lady clerks, and had on several occasions accompanied them home after closing hours. As far as could be learned last evening ho had paid no particular attention to any one of them, but had shown a disposition to treat them all pleasantly and kindly.

Young Barrows was a son of the late Charles A. Barrows, formerly a well-known residents of this city, who died several years ago. The family lived for a number of years on the East Side, where they had many warm friends, who will lie greatly shocked to hear of the untimely death of the young man. Coroner Kinder, after hearing the report of those present at the time of his death, and learning all the circumstances lending up to it, decided thut an inquest would not be necessary. MIxs NVillurd HestlaiR I p.

VtlV.8TKU, N. Dec 23 A tpeelal ite the post-Express from t'nstile, N. says'. Miss Francis K. WlllurJ Is hi a cottaire ner the sanitarium Willi her private secretary, Anna Uoi'den, and two Bteiiogrunlitirs, coudueH-ing a lariie i bui fpeicHiiK several hours each day in the on-n air.

A dilll-cultv of the thvent will necessitate ret from public speaking lor some time to come. Harrison's (ioixl Fortune. 1NDI VN.M'OI.IS, Dec. fien. Harriion has recovered nil of the or.1s recently stolen fri'ta his house by a porch climbor.

Thev came to him through the medium oi an ncuu iinian. in Chicago. A reward was oiYeivd, but wh-h declined. Mr. Harrison's v.unh anl chain, nil heirloom, a diamond nin and several smaller urili-lNs fimountlr.s: In vutue all told to s.

oral I hundred Uoiluin, all caaie back in good order. "Philip oprovmnx to the camerox heso- IS CiKOWllO, HE SAVS. The HiiNinea InterrsOl of the ountry In Ills Opinion Are Opposed to Any Coarse AVhlrh Mlttht Ilrlnif War An Increasing Number of Influential Senators Falling Into Line for a Conservative rillo Cuban O.nenllon Will He (Hie of the First to Come I After; Hecess There 'Will He Xo FIHbaHierlnkj. WASHINGTON, Dec. Hade has received a letter from Senator Hoar, who is absent from the city announcing his opposition to the.

Cuban resolutions and askiivg Senator-Mare to pair him In any way that will "defeat, delay or bring to conclusion," the resolutions reported from the committee on foreign relations. Senator Halo Is expected to leail the opposition to the conflict which he expects to follow the holiday rectus. It Is the general understanding question will be one of the first to raised after the re-convening of congrem and is looked forward to as a battle royal. "The advocates of the resolution," said the Maine senator today, "were at first inclined to claim a two-thirds majority. I doubt whether they feel sanguine now, and I am sure they would not if they knew how rapidly the conservative sentiment in the senate Is growing." "I was sorry to see," the senator continued, "that I had been quoted as saying In a boasting manner that we should be able to defeat the resolutions on a vote.

I would not want to clalrrfthat result at the present time. But I hope it In the end. Indeed, I am receiving assurances from Influential senators every flay of sympathy with the movement in opposition to the resolution, and I believe the sentiment in the country is rapidly veeriug that way. Of course, there are meetings, and resolutions on the other but one can gather men together in advocacy of any cause and get signatures to almost any; kind of petition. My contention is that the business men and thinking men of the country are opposed to any step which Is iiabl to plunge the country Into war.

In my wn state, for Instance, there is only one prominent newspaper which advocates course advised by the senate committee-on foreign relations. "We have just gone through a campaign, in which we have promiced peace to the country. Is it consistent to present the Incoming administration a war on the threshold of its existence? True, there is an undesirable condition of attairs In Cuba, but I believe the reports are exaggerated. At any rate It is true that however cruel the conduct of the Spaniards, tt finds its counterpart In the bravery of the Cubans. It is their way of fighting; are different from us.

From whatever standpoint the question is remarked, there is no excuse In reason for the Unulted Stages to Interfere in this Insurrection. I believe the senate is rapidly coming to realize this, and am, therefore, confident of suorig in the end." "It has been intirrmtedf suggested the Associated press reporter -with whom. Sen ator Hale was talking, -that you will filibuster to defeat the Canron resolution In the senate?" "No truth whatever in he responded. "It will not be necessaey that we should do so. The question raised ijy the committee Is one of vast magnitude and it will excite much debate.

The question of the respective prerogative of the executive and legislative branches, ot the government, which Mr. Olney's letter has raised Is calculated in It serf to Set the lawyers talking at one another and there Is no telling how much they may be consumed on this point. Hence, I say, that even if the opponents of the resolution desired delay which they do not they would nut have to resort to extraneous methods to secure it. "It is above all, foreign from our intentions to attempt to use the appropriation bills to accomplish the postponement of the Cubm question. We are willing that this subject should be brought up promptly and are content to use only legitimate weapons In our warfare against It." A SPANISH DEFEAT.

Many Soldiers Killed or Captured Xeur Snntiaso. CINCINNATI, Dec. special to the Commercial Tribune froin Tampa, says: One of the Cuban leaders here received news from Havana tonight, confirming the report recently received of Spanish losses sustained Bear Santiago and other towns near, while to capture the cargo of a filibustering vessel. The Spaniards were routed and they wired to Dechelaino, 30 miles away, for aid. A train was made uu there at once with great secrecy, but the watchful Cubans there knew- of It and sent word out to a nearby insurgent camp.

The track was dynamited as the train came along, the bomb exploding causing great destruction, four cars being almost blown into splinters. Thai terrlllcd Spanish soldiers poured out of tSe wreck only to receive a withering lire from the Cubans, concealed behind the road bed. Tho Spaniards fought bravely or a few moments, but the odds were too much and they fled In all directions, the Cubans pursuing them. Over 40 Spanish soldiers were killed or wounded and 40 taken prisoners. The Cubans secured a quantity of arms, ammunition and medical supplies.

In Havana much speculation has been indulges! in today as to why Weyler changed his mind and went to the l'inar del Rio section Instead of going to Matanzas and Into Santa Clara provinces, as he had arranged. The solution is that bad news was received from the Simnlsll front near the trocha and that Spanish commanders not wishing to stand the responsibility wired for Weyler. FOl ND OCT AT HAVANA. The Trial of Snuq nllly Still on Other HAVANA, Dee. 23.

Frhate advices from the Interior represent that the insurgent Gen. Jose Maria Agulrre, who held the chief command of the tnsunrent forces In Havana province, was mortally wounded in a recent engagment with the Spanish forces near Campo Florida. The Spanish journalists In Havana are organizing a flying squadron of mounted volunteers. The gunboat Baraco-i cannonaded a force of Insurgents on the count at Corojal, In Nipe Bay, dislodging thwn from their positions and dispersing them In confusion. The United States vice-consul general, Mr.

Joseph. A. Sprlngerr will leave for Washington on the first steamer after the return of Consul General Lee, who is ex pected to arrive here on the 2fth. The trial of Julio Sanguilly was contin ued today, the United Stales vice-consul general, Mr. Springer, coming in during its progress.

Senor Mesa, Sanguilly's at tomey, continued his ipeech for the defense. Senor Mesa saul that from the proofs submitted at the trial he could not be convinced of Sangujaly culpability. We ler's Expectations. LONDON, Pec. 23.

A dispatch from Madrid to the Standard says: Capt. lien. Weyler's in Pimr del rtlo Is the first stage In a pulley concerted l-tween him and the Hpantsh government for a vigorous movement with 3'aoo men In ten columns to clear the province of l'inar del ltio of the reNels, who will lm obliged to mibmit or My to the province of Havana. Hen. exectr to clear the provinces Havana and MutanMB In a sinnllar manner.

The g'ovcinrnunt is very sanguine of success. adminis-i ii i io will to sk- C'lIlK ATONOMY FOR CI HA. Spain Snlil ot to He Averse In the (i-uiitliiu of Some Form of Aiitono-iii to Cul, a TIiuiikIi Insisting That It Will He i' Hiirj to Administer a Sett-re Detent to I lie Insurgents Ilefore They ill Consider the Proposition ew Treaty lletiveen Spain tml the Inlted States Is WASHINGTON, I). Dec. course congress may finally take with respect to the Cameron resolution, the Insistent efforts of the present admisintration, at least, Will continue to be exerted In behalf of an autonomous government for the Cubans.

Imring the correspondence between this government and Spain, the Canadian system has repeatedly been referred to as a model which Spain might do well to follow in granting home rule to her Cuban colonists. The objections, however, have been made, and with some reason It Is admitted, that a system which would work admirably with Her Majctty's subjects in Canada, might utterly fail If applied to ihe Cubans. That Spain has Intimated that under certain conditions she would not be averse to grunting a reasonable measure of home rule to the Cubans, Is beyond question, She, however, insisted that nothing less than a dUastrous defeat Iri battle will cause the insurgents to heed such propositions and it is regarded In Madrid as useless to attempt any of the reforms suggested until Weykr strikes a decisive blow. This government, however, does not fuliy agree with that view of the case and undoubtedly It is making some progress In its contention for peaee on a basis alike reasonable and honorable to Cuba as well as to Ppain. One of the principal motives which has actuated this government In the course it has In this matter Is the protection of the persons and the property of citl-ji-ni of the United States now engaged as tobacco and sugar planters In Cuba.

Although the planters generally are said to Kympathlze with the Cuban cause, Information h.m reached this government that as a rule they entertain serious doubts of the ability of the native Cubans, If wholly successful, to maintain a s'able and satisfactory government. What the planters most desire Is annexation to the United States, but a the administration Is plainly made evident, regards this as out of the question, the planters next favor an autonomous government under the executive supervision of Spain. Should Spain consent to allow Cuba to legislate as to her own International affairs, the United States, as stated by Mr. Olney in bis report to congress, would consent to become responsible to Spain for the faithful observance of the conditions of the treaty between the two governments. The Plea of this government Is that this could be made the- basis of A NEW TREATY between the United States and Spain, the necessity of which la admitted by both governments.

The Spanish authorities, it can be stated, share the feeling strongly entertained by the United States that the present treaty has long outlived its usefulness. It was rat Hied and proclaimed in J.7H5 and bears every evidence of its antiquity. At that time Florida and Iiulslana belonged to Spain, and good part of the treaty relates to the boundaries between the United Slates and the Spanish colonies which have now become American states. The old document has been added to from time to time, In the form of protocols, conventions, but the orierinul is the basis of the treaty. Not only Is ll antiquated, but In the lapse of time disagreements have arisen as to the text, and at present the version in Spanish used by the authorities nt Madrid Is said to bo materially different from that In English at Washington.

So far as Spain is concerned there Is reason to believe she will welcome a new-treaty as a means ot securing changes which the present war has shown to be vital, but will insist jon delaying such treaty revision until Cuba Is pacified In a large measure, at least. The two main features which Spain feels the need of rearranging by treaty are, first, the naturalization of Spaniards (Including Cubans) after brief residence In the United States, and, second, commercial relations respecting the rate of duty and methods of exchange on the sugar and tobacco of Cuba and I'orto Rtoo. and on the manufactured products of the United States going to the Spanish colonies. The change as to naturalization is regarded as of chief Importance by Spain, which asserts that the protection of American citizenship Is Infrequently Invoked by genuine American citizens, but it is taken advantage of by Cubans, who become citizens for the political advantage it gives them. The commercial features of the new treaty will be of Importance owing to the enormous trade between Cuba and the United States.

The Cuban sugar export reaches So.ntH'.fK.K) tons annually in times of peace and most of this comes to the United States. The tobacco shipments are equally extensive. On the other hand the nearness of Cuba to our shores makes the Island dependent upon this country for manufactured goods, machinery and breadstuff's. Under the reciprocity clause of the Mc-Klnley law an arrangement was made July for a mutual exchange of goods at a reduced rate of duty. Under the present law, which repealed the reciprocity clause, the reciprocity convention was denounced.

Since then the high rates on tobacco and sugar have been a serious disadvantage to the planters of the island, while Spain has retaliated by putting in force the high rates previously existing against American manufactures and products sent to Cuba. A treaty adjustment on the lines of the convention of ld, it is believed, would be acceptable to Spain. It is said that under the new treaty nothing could be done to restrict lilllbuster-tering, although this has been the most serious trouble developed since the war, since It is a subject covered by international law rather than by treaty. DAVIS IS IllSV, Is Preparing- a Speech la Favor of the C'uiucron Itesolut Ion. Special Telegram to the Tribune.

WASHINGTON, I). Dec. Davis Is busy during the holiday recess preparing a speech in support of Cameron's resolutions recognizing the Cuban republic. He is firm in his belief that both houses of congress will pass the resolution, notwithstanding the apparent weakening of some senators, who express doubts as to the powers of congress. It is believed among the supporters of the Cameron resolutions that Senator Davis" position will bo indorsed by tho new administration after March 4.

While not going so far as Morgan, Vest and others of tho radicals, Davis is prepared to maintain his position and his forthcoming speech will be a most Interesting contribution to the pending question. Three Friends Hear From. KEV WKST. Dec. 23.

Pnsseng-rt from Cuba tnrttght report that ihe Three Friends ex pedition has landed at They also snv that the Iruninrents have numed a monastery near Mon-o Costle on Havana bay within range of the Etins of the ealle. Sew Postmaster. Special Telegram to the Tribune. WASHINGTON, D. Dec.

23. New postmasters: J. F. Kline, Sylvan, Cass county; I. Moore, Danville, Blue Earth county.

City Clerk C. F. Haney Taken Into Custody Last Night. Deputy Sheriff Phil Megaarden Served the Papers. The Prisoner Will Not Be Brought Here at Present.

special to THE TRIBUNE received late last night from Normal, says: Charles F. Haney, city clerk of Minneapolis, was arrested tonight by Deputy Sheriff l'hil Megaarden, of Hennepin county, Minnesota, on extradition papers secured from Gov. Altgekl In Springfield today, "Haney is too sick to be moved, but will be placed In charge of Sheriff Stone, of this county, until well enough to leave. He may be moved to a hospital for better care. "The formal charge against him Is the offer of a bribe of to Francis G.

Drew, an alderman. Joel H. Bassett, an oil friend and former employer of Haney, arrived today. Sheriff Holmberg and Deputy Megaarden will return home tomorrow. "Deputy Megaarden made quick work In securing the requisition papers.

He passed through here at 2 o'clock, was In Springfield In less than an hour, and came back here before 7 o'clock and served the papers at once. "Haney is suffering from sciathi rheumatism, and also from spinal trouble, according to the statement of his physician." OX SEATS. Aldermen WHU Clear Consciences Are Fortunate. "Thrice is he armed who hath his quarrel Jus4; and he but naked though locked up in steel, whose conscience with injustice is corrupted." When Shakespeare wrote these lines he did not have in mind, for obvious reasons, certain Minneapolis citizens of today. That truer words were never voiced, however, there are In this city who could most heartily confirm, if they but would.

An alderman or city official with a clear conscience at the present time a most fortunate being; with a guilty conscience, however, he is to be pitied, if society will sanction the pitying of a criminal. There were anxious seats in Minneapolis yesterday. It was well known that the grand jury, after investigating for several days matters municipal, had reported to the Judge with four indictments, Tuesday afternoon. Against whom those indictments were however, with the exception of the one against the youthful highwaymen, was unknown, hence the caue of the anxiety In certain circles yesterday. Rumors were started but to die; then others started in their arid all day long they kept flying thick and fast, every one Implicating a different person.

No member of the grand Jury or court official had leaked, however, and names mentioned yesterday were but guesses; although it Is possible that some of the guesses may have been correct. At the sheriff's office it was stated that no warrants had been handed them up to a late hour last night. They were in utter ignorance of anything the grand jury had done, hut In the face of recent events they could not deny that they thought It quite possible one of" the indictments returned had been against Haney. They did not even deny that Deputy l'hil Megaarden had gone to join his chief at Normal, and aid him In keeping an eye upon the erstwhile city clerk. Neither did thev affirm it.

WAS AN INTERESTED CROWD. All day yesterday there was a crowd of Interested ones hanging about the entrance to Judge Pond's court in the hope that they might bo repaid for their vigilance by seeing a real live alderman or city official brought Into court and compelled to listen to the reading of an indictment against himself. They waited in vain, however. There was nothing about the court house, with the exception of the crowd of spectators themselves, that would lead one to believe anything unusual might happen. County Attorney Nye and his assistant, Mr.

l'eterson, were in their offices, but as they are there daily, there was nothing in that circumstance to satisfy the desire of those who were looking for something of a Sensational nature. Thus the day wore on, and at nightfall there was no indication that anything out of the common run of events was to happen. SAYS DI1EW CONFESSED. County Official Turns Humors Into Facts. Information regarding the munlcitia! Investigation was given THE TRIBUNE yesterday by a county official who is more thoroughly conversant with the facts than are the grand jurymen themselves.

Said this official: "Yes, it is a bad muss. ,1 tell you that this investigation has but just begun. The probabilities are that the grand jury will shift the thing clear to the bottom, and that it will be In session the greater part of next month." "Has Aid. Drew revealed any valuable knowledge of ullegrd fraud at the city hall?" "Well," he replied with a wink, "you don't suppose we would keep him there as we have unless he were doing that same, do you? Alderman Drew is a Blck man, though, there is no doubt of that. He Is liable to die any minute with heart disease." "Would that not naturally place him in a position where he would tell all he knew?" "Certainly." "Is the condition of affairs as bad as has been pictured?" "Worse, far worse.

It Is simply rotten." "Do you think there will be any convictions?" "Nothing is sure in the law. If we have a fair jury and a fair trial; I have no doubt of several convictions." "There will be many Indictments, will there not?" "I think so from the way things look now. Still, as 1 sny, nothing Is ever sure until It Is." "What do you think of Clerk Haney's case; need any persona who have been Instrumental In this prosecution ugalnst him ever fear a reaction in the shape of suit for malicious "Well, I should say not. From what I have seen I should say that if Mr. Haney gets clear, he ought to be satisfied to let well enough alone." "Haney has been guilty of questionable practices, then? i HOW IT WAS DONE.

"Well, 1 am not the Jury, but I can give you an idea of how Haney used to work Continued on lonrl'i I'm ne. Philip M. Scheig Receives a Handsome Xmas Present Gov.Clough Yesterday Opened the Doors fo His Cell. He Returned to His Home in Minneapolis Last Night. Philip M.

Scheig, formerly teller of tha Bank of Minneapolis, was pardoned yesterday out of Stillwater prison by Gov. Cloughi in person, and he is now at the home of his father, 1122 First avenue north, in tMs cliy. The pardon was not unexpected. There have been rumors of it from time to time, and it will be a surprise to many people only from the fact that it came so suddenly, and without the usual premonitory symptoms. Gov.

Clough went to Stillwater and direct to tho prison yesterday morning. His first business was to send for Scheig. He told him he had a Christmas present for him, and Scheig knew that Uut Jooked-for pardon was at hand. His face was flushed, and they talked quietly for a few minutes In private. Then Scheig went back to his work In the shop, his face wreathed in smiles ant displaying suppressed excitement.

The pardon was not to go Into effect until evening, and Scheig worked all day, having barely enough time to take off his convict dress and put on a civilian suit, which had been furnished him, before he had to take the train. "Well, I'm free," was all he said as ho left the Institution which has been his homa and place of punishment for just three years and three days. He could say no more, and the tongue clove to the roof of his mouth In his joy that his prison days are al an end. Tho records of the prison show that Scheig was received Dec. 20, WXi, and that ever since ho has been a model convict, always doing his best to live up to tha requirements of the institution.

He was always pale and emaciated, largely through worry, although his health has been very fair on the whole. The petition for Schelg's release was signed by President Kerby, of the Bank Minneapolis, who was responsible for his arrest and capture, and by a great many Influential people. But Gov. Clough, as tha ex-president of the bunk and an old friend of Scheig, was perhaps as anxious to sea him freo as anyone outside of his parents and relatives. WAS A CELEBRATED CASE.

The Scheig case was one of the celebrated events of 1SH3, Scheig and two Minneapolis young men disappeared as suddenly as If they had dropped off the earth. Scheig had taken his wife to Chicago and left her there, and he met his friends at St, tls, where they had preceded him, anu busy fitting out a camping outfit. Including horses, a new wagon which they had built according to their special order, guns, dogs, and everything that luxurious gest. The wagon was subsequently brought to Minneapolis, and it now hauls a part of THE TRIBUNES malls. From St.

Louis they went through Kentucky and and finally mada their way to Charleston, S.C By this time they had had a high old 'time, and wera gelling ready to change their course. Thev decided to go to Brazil. In order to make tho mart they had to go to New York to catch the sieamer. They secured their passuge and the ship had started down tha bay when gome part of the machinery broke and tho vessel put about for repairs. By such a narrow thread hung the fate of Philip M.

Detectives were on' their trail. Their tour of tho southern states had been reported in MlnneaDolis, and their goods, left at Charleston and sent, In part, to New York by rail, were followed. They had changed their cloth ing UIIU loon imim viio.ui. wore was cheao and common, and they would never have been recognized, even by old Minneapolis friends, if soeu on the Bowery, END OF THE CHAS3. Finally they decided to get out of New? York city and take passage for England.

They secured steerage, berths, and once more their luck was against them. The vessel had to pu.t, back for repairs, and one of the party was caught. In spite of their disguise, It was learned that Scheig and ono of his companions had taken passage on a German steamer and they were then at sea. This was all the clue ticcestfary. Scheig and his companion were lured from tha German steamer to the lighter at Southampton, and there arrested by Scotland Yard detective.

They made fight but soon saw tho jig was up. They were taken to London, and two Minneapolis Inspectors, Hoy and Lawrence, were sent after liiem. On the passage back Scheig told the whole story' to the detectives and thhj was repeated to THE TRIBUNE, who met the party opposite quarantine as they came Into New York harbor. Scheig pleided gulity, anil Ms cinvicUon and senteceft wore rcaue light for at the gravity of the crime wo i.i arrant. Blue Cut, Near Kansas City, Has Its Fourth Hold-Up.

Engine and Express Car Detached and Carried Off. The Fate ofjthe Ex: press Messenger Uncertain. KANSAS CITV, Dee. Cut, made historic through the operations there of the Jrur.es and Younger bawls, when they were pioneers in the train robbery Industry, wan the scene tonight of lu fourth hold-up by road agents. At 9:20 o'clock tonight the St.

Louis and Chicago express which left Kansas City at 8:45 was flagged at Hlue Cut and came to a standstill. Masked men Immediately covered the engineer arid fireman ar.d compelled them to get down from their cab. At. the same time, another member of the bandit gang uncoupled the exppss car from the rest of the train. The robbers quickly climbed aboard the locomotive and the express car, and before the surprised train men had lime to collect their wits, ihe ban-diis Were spu-ding down the- steep grade beyond Blue Cut with the engine ami the express coach, ami Express Messenger A.

J. Frier, of St. Louis, was a prisoner In th4 express ear. At midnight no word had been received hero of the? train or robb'ra. From Independence to Olendalo, tin? next station beyond, It Is aix n.lle, and the supposition is that the robbers have looted the car and left the train eomev.hcie In the weeds between the two station.

ne fate of Kx-preHs Messenger Frier lb causing considerable anxiety. Kaunas City officials of th United States KxpruK company state tha; the trjrtn carried very little catdi, but that the car v.an tilled with an enormous amount of miscellaneous express of great value. Christmas boxes made up a considerable amount of the treasure. of Kxfresg Messenger Frier all the officials will say Is that be Is fceAvlIy armed and is "dead game," but they admit that the chances are ail against him. When the robbery became known at Independence a posse of county officials set out for the ene of the r.oldjp and at m.

1-night. County Marshall Key.br was ar-ranglntr to send ou: a force of officers frotn Kansas City. At one o'clock this y) mt-mltic. a telephone was rceived from iilen-ilale, stating that Engineer F. D.

MeaJe and his had arrived there. Itiiine-tliately after the robbery they set out towards 'ib-ndale in search of their locomotive. They found their engine dead in a cut a mllo east of Glcndale, with the express ear, but the report says nothing about the fate of the expriss messenger. KnKineer Meade Is reported to have said that there were three robbers nn-1 that he identified them as three of the men who held up the train two nion'hs ago. Engineer Meade ran the engine on tha: tMln.

MOKE J'EFIN'ITE The firft details of a definite nature from the pasHetujer train was received her; from Independence at 1:30 o'clock, after the irrival there of Marshal Kcshbar's relief train sent out from Kansas City. Beyond Independence this train picked up the jassengcis and baggage coach that had been left by the robbers at Hlue Cut, and pulled them back to the siding at Independence. Conductor In an Interview at In-)i pendence, slated that when the train was brought to a standstill at the cut, he tepjied out on the rear platform, only to have a pistol thrust under his nose. "Just keep your mouth shut I don't want to hurt anybody" was what the road agent said to him. He had nothing to say.

A moment later the bandit sp.ld: "Look here, young fellow, have you got any of the company's money?" The conductor drew out and displayed them In front of the robber. The latter took $2 with the remark: "Well, I'll just divide It with you." None of the passengers were molested, but the greatest confusion prevailed on the train when it became known they were in fho hands of robliers. There was a wild scramble to hide valuables. After taking-the stranded train into Independence, Marshal Keshlear's relief train went on to Glcndale to pick up the engine and express ear, which were lefr some distance east of that station. It was at Hlue Cut in that the James fang held up a Chicago Alton express train and made ono of the biggest hauls In the history of train robbing.

A few years later another big truin robbery was commlttcl at the same place, and two months ago tonight, Oct. 3, the third holdup" at Kluo Cut occurred. The men who planed the robbery in October were local novices and got nothing. Two membese of the gang have since been arrested and arc In jail. Their accomplices are known and are fugitives.

Though Hlue Cut is less than 15 miles distant from Kansas City, it is in a wild and unsettled section and an ideal spot for such outlawry. It is a deep cut through solid rock, and, except in broad day light, is almost as dark as a tunnel. For a long time it was patrolled day and night, but a few years ago, after the bandit gangs about here were supposed to be effectually broken uu tho guards were withdrawn. It is ortdicted that two train robberies within as many months will result in a return to tho old precautions. Cable Plashes.

Tljenos Ayres Senor Itomero, minister of finance, has resigned. Kingston, Jamaica Matters er tranquil In Jbiyll at present but It is stated thai a wllu-tlen is hound to come later. Catania, Sicily Heavy rains have fl.wxlt'd the valley of the Hlmcto river and much damage has resulted. Eight persons were drowned. London The Times this morning tins fin editorial in which It counsels the Spaniards to maintain the calm they have thus far displayed towards the Tailed Slates.

Madrid El Tlempo nsjertn that a high polltlcfil personage le to be sent to Washington to confer with tiie officers of the government regarding relations henveuri Spain and the L'nited States. Athens Great Hoods in Northern tlreeoe have caused nn overflow of the Salambria river. Enormous demape has been done. Vllhitses have been inundated and a number of persons have teen drowned. Home All news hers teems (o prove that Spain is preparing for the event of warlike complications with tho UnUed States.

Tho hurried munufaeturo of a large quantity of cartridges has been ordered at liroecla and four cruisers have been ordered from the Ansaldo yard In Genoa. Oileiitia--Thci official rep-trt of the prospects in lieliar Bays Unit the rtiinfa'd i.a3 had any effect In lowering prices which am still of famine lies bueu removed hi euth iic'nar at famine rates thriaigliout Ltennral. The Clanger but there Is the gravest anxiety in many tonth-em districts. Trent' Nearly Completed. WASHINOTON, I).

Dec 23. -There Is no longer any doubt that the general arbitration treaty between the United status and clreat Urlta.in is practically completed to the satisfaction of both governments and that Its presentation to congress may be expected irs tha near future. Reginal Barrows, 16 Years Old, Commits Suicide. The Young Man Was Undoubtedly Insane. He Was Discharged From His Position Monday.

A well dressed young man entered the West hotel Tuesday evening registered, Barrows, Chattanooga," blew a cloud ot clgartt smoke Into Clerk Jackson's face and asked to be given the best room In the house. He had no baggage but Mr. Jackson, thinking that he was all right, assigned him to room 420. Ytsterday morning he ordered breakfast In his room, as he also did other meals later. During the day he was seen but very lltte around the office, and as far as known did not leave the house.

When dinner was served in his room last evening he ordered breakfast to be served this morning at 9 o'clock. The office being Informed of this, word was sent up that Mr. Jackson wished to speak to him. Shortly after he appeared at the desk. Being asked how long he expected to remain he answered that he expected to leave today.

In answer to further questions put by Mr. Jackson he replied that he had no security to give for his expenses, nor did he have any money. With that he started to leave the hotel by the ladies' entrance. In reply to instructions from the clerk, Bert Thompson, head bell boy, followed him. On seeing this, the young fellow drew a large sized revolver and threatened to shoot.

Several others, including Mr. Jackson, then started after him. But he escaped by running west on Hennepin avenue to the alley alongside the hotel, through that to First avenue, thence to Seventh street to Second avenue, and out that thoroughfare to the viaduct over the tracks at Holden street. Crossing the railway tracks with a large and ever-increas-Irg crowd at his heels, he turned upon his pursuers and fired a shot at them. This had the desired effect, as most of those who had been foremost in the pursuit thu far turned back.

DEFIED HIS FUR8UERB. Eutertng a vacant house, about 80 feet below the head ef Western avenue, and about the same distance from It, he defied one or all of his pursuers to come and take him. There was no policeman In sight, and several of those who were present com meneed to question him. He answered all questions, and appeared to lie serious In his intention to shoot if they came to take him. Shortly after this Officer P.

M. Finn ap peared on the scene. He lives but a short distance away, and had been notified of the desperate nature of the man. Officer Clou tier, who patrols the beat, also came up oil the run, having heard the firing. Officer Finn started toward the desperate fellow, who ordered him to halt, but he paid no attention to the command.

"Stop right where you are, officer, or I will shoot," he said. CALLED ON TO SURRENDER. "Y'ou might as well surrender, for the house is surrounded," replied the officer, who still advanced. Suddenly a shot rang out, followed In a moment by another, Officer Finn, however, showed not the slightest hesitation, but walked directly up to the door. Just as he entered another shot was heard, followed by the sound of a fall ing body.

A moment later the flickering light of a mutch was noticed, and Officer Finn bent over the body of a person on the floor. By the feeble rays of a lantern, which was soon procured, It was seen that It was the body of a mere boy, who had put the muzzle of the revolver in his mouth, and with the last shot almost blew off he top of his head. "Heforo the arrival of the officers." said an eye-witness, "I had a talk with the young fellow. He claimed that he had done nothing wrong, aside from owing the hotel money. I told him that that was a matter of very small Importance, and that he had better surrender without more trouble.

Thin he refused to do. A few moments after the officers appeared and he deliberately shot himself before surrendering or being taken. When asked why he shot nt the. crowd as he was crossing the tracks lie replied that he thought they had revolvers and were going to shoot him." The coroner's office was notified, and in a short time Deputy Coroner Myers appeared at the sc-ene of the tragedy and ordered tho remains 1o be removed to the county morgue. On examining the body a large amount or letter paper was found in his possession, Including a letter addressed to Reginald Barrows, 809 Third avenue south, and two short notes, evidently written by himself a short time previously.

One of them shows a tender sentiment for a young lady, and Is written on a letterhead from tho West hotel. It Is as follows: Minneapolis, Bee. 22, isftfl. Dear Miss Lee: Whllo I live cannot show you my love. Shooting myself Is a certainly.

BROKE THE NEWS TO HIS MOTHER. Later In the evening a call was made at 8o9 Third avenue south. Inquiry led to the Information that a Reginald Barrows lived at that number with his widowed mother and elder brother, Clark Harrows. In response to the ring of THE TRIBUNE a pleasant voice asked what was wanted. Asking if Mrs.

Barrows lived there, nn affirmative answer was received. It was easily to be seen from the tone of tha voice that there was no Intimation of the terrible news that THE TRIBUNE was forced to break as gently as possible to tho widowed mother. In a few moments the door was opened and a gentle voiced elderly lady, with silver white hair, asked the late caller" to enter. Fortunately, before the dreadful news was fully revealed, a young lady friend of Mrs. Barrows came in and greatly assisted in the most unpleasant task.

Before the full Import of the meaning was revealed Mrs. Barrows asked If "Reggie," as she affect lonutely called him, was In any more trouble. "Nothing thai you could tell mo about him now would surprise me," she said. "Why, I am prepared for anything. It would not surprise me It' he was lying dead at my feet." On being informed that her son had shot and killed himself, she bore up with wonderful courage, and without seeming hesitation entered into details of his life during the past few years.

The poor mother apparently failed to fully realize the Import of the calamity, and it was only toward the latter part of the Interview that uny excitement was shown. Turning to THE TRIBUNE, in soft and even modulated tones, she yolunteej the following information;.