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SIXTEEISr PAGES EL PASO AILY HERAJLB 'S NEWS 4:30 p. m. Third Edition EL PASO, TEXAS, SATURDAY APRIL 22, 1899. VOL. XIX, NO 98.

PRICE 5 CENTS. ASSASSIN LUCCHENI Is Confined In a Good-Sized Room In the Second Story. NOT A "LIVING DEATH And There Is No Foundation For the Sensational Stories That Have Appeared Of Late. London, April p. In order to as certain the truth concerning tne con flic tin cr reports as to the treatment Lui cheni, the assassin of the Empress of Austria, was receiving in prison, the British Medical Journal recently sent ona of its staff to investigate.

The correspondent, who visited Luccbeni in prison this week, reports as follows: "Luccheni occupies cell No. 94. room of medium dimensions, lighted by a full-sized window looking to the south-east and letting in considerable sunshine. The room is decently furnished, is kept perfectly clean, and is provided with an electric bell. The man had plenty of gcod books and looked perfectly healthy, well-fed and auite haDDV.

"He is allowed twice a day an hour's walk in the prison yard, of course quite alone, as be is to be kept in se elusion during the first six months of his confinement. Besides the room al ready mentioned Luccheni has a good- sized bed room with a smaller window, a clean and comfortable bed and a small stool. "The bed-room is a trifle smaller than the sitting rcom, looking also to the southeast. He is neatly clad. The rooms bave nothing of a 'dungeon' about them, being two Btories above ground and perfectly dry and This description of the treatment of the assassin, which is undoubtedly authentic, is particularly interesting in view of the harrowing details of "dungeon life" and "living death" which have previously appeared in both the English and the American press.

ESCAPED PRISONER And Is Supposed To Be In the United States. London, April 22. The authorities of Scotland Yard have received word that Tom O'Brien, known as the "King of Bunco Steerers," has escaped from prison in New Caledonia. O'Brien was transported in 1897 after being convicted of killing an American in France. O'Brien escaped and was reported to be in the United States some week? ago.

It was accomplished chiefly through the agency of a woman friend living in New York, who furnished the funds which greased the way for the noted "con" man. O'Brien is now supposed to be in the United States. UNUSUAL ACTIVITY Among British Bicycle Manufacturers. LONDON, April 22. The cycle manufacturers at Coventry report the present to be a period of unusual activity in -their business, which is all the more pronounced as it follows a full year of depression so great as to have forced several of the large manufact ures to go out of business entirely.

It is estimated that the preeent month's output of cycles at Coventry equals that of any month in the history of the trade. The employes are working at exceedingly high pressure. in order to take advantage of the unusual demand while it lasts. At Jone large works employing thousands of hands, the men in certain departments have been engaged for three days and three nights without leaving the factory. NOVEL OFFICE A Congressman-Elect Will Give His Salary toICharlty.

Franklin, April, 22. Congressman-elect Sibley has issued as etter to the people of the 27th district, aylng that he would divide bis salary for his term of two years in congress at follows: "Two thousand dollars each to hospitals in Bradford, Kane, Oil City and Warren, and $2,000 toward establishing an emergency hospital at Franklin." TWO MORE BODIES Found In the Cincinnati Southern Wreck. Chattanooga, April 22. Two more bodies have been found in the wreck of the Cincinnati Southern freight train which went through a bridge between Greenwood and Sloane's valley. They were unknown tramps.

This makes three recdVered so far. Traffic will be suspended at least four days as the result of the damage to the bridge. The train dropped 7 feet into the dry valley below. RACING JUDGE Commits Suicide At Memphis. Memphis, April 22.

Colonel Lewis M. Clark, presiding judge of the Montgomery park race meeting, committed suioide in his room at Gaston's REV. JAS. D. Of Chihuahua, who preached Presbyterian church in 1 Paso 17 years Dr.

Eaton has been in charge of the Chihuahua since 1882, and has always bean regarded as one of the most successful missionaries of his church. He is at present treasurer of the "American Board's" mission in Mexico, and also vice-president of the united societies of Christian Endeavor in Mexico. He conducts each Sabbath the only service in English, in the city of Chihuahua. He will speak at the First M. E.

Church at this place tomorrow morning on the subject, "The Awakening of a Nation." hotel some time last night. He was found dfad in bed this morning, still gripping the revolver with which be had shot himself in the right temple. Judge Clark did not officiate at the track yesterday. He complained of not feeling well, but his friends were with him in his room up to a late hour last night, and it was thought his illness was only temporary. Clark was one of the racing officials in the country, and the news of bis self, destruction will be a great shock to his host of friends.

He was 52 and leaves a widow and two children in Louisville. SCHLEY'S FRIENDS Want Him To Insist Upon An Inves tigation. Washington, April 22. It is re ported in ciroles friendly to Schley that he intends to apply to congress either directly or through some of bis supporters in the senate or house for an investigation of the charges against his conduct of the operations of the flying squadron between Cienfuegos and San Diego in May 1898. Schley, it is said, is not satisfied with his assignment to the examining board an I retiring board It is charged that the department has by this assignment sought to belittle him.

SHAKESPEARE Was Born Some Years Ago Tomorrow. Philadelphia, April 22. Tomor row is Shakespeare's birthday anniver sary, but because of its being Sunday the annual celebration at the Edwin Forrest Home at Holmesburg will not be held as has been- the custom for so many years past. It is expected to have a permanent theatre erected on the grounds in time for the celebration next spring. Two carloads of fine stock went up to Alamogordo this morning.

NOT MUCH OPPOSITION Gen. Lawton Is Covering a Wide Stretch Of Country Successfully ROUNDING DP NATIVES There Is Evidence That the Insurgents Are Getting Tired Of Fighting Uncle Sam. Manila, April 22. Gen Lawton and the troops under his command marched upon Novalisches today. They found EATON, D.

D. the sermon at tht organization of the ago this sprine. work of the Congregational church in the town deserted. On the march Lawton encountered little opposition. One small force of Filipinos were met enroute.

They were repulsed easily at the expense of a few shots. One man, a North Dakota volunteer, was wounded. This laok of opposition to Lawton's men is in striking contrast with that met by McArtbur, who traversed practically the same country not long ago. McArtbur's advance was stubbornly contested and be had to fight nearly every foot of the way. Lawton will probably join McArtbur, but he is making a wide detour enroute with the idea of rounding up the rebels further in the Interior and putting a stop to uigbt guerilla attacks on our forces along the railway.

Washington. April 22. The war department has nothing from Otis today but there is reason to believe that tire general is surprised at the easy march Lawton is having northeast of Manila. Otis had notiSed the department yesterday that he Intended to create a diversion in the rear of the Filipino forces that appeared on the railway line between Malabon and Malolos during the past week, and it is evident from the dispatch that serious opposition was apprehended. UP THE RIVER The Gunboat Nashville Will Visit St Louis.

St. Louis, April 22. The gunboat Nashville left New Orleans at 6 o'clock this morning for St. Louis, where she will probably arrive about May 12. Great preparations are being made for a parade of river craft to escort her into Lt.

Louis harbor. Every boat at and near St. Louis will participate, OMAHA THREATENED On Account Of the Rise In the Ais-souri Omaha, April 22. The Missouri river is rising steadily and some pro perty owners are in a state of panic lest the river may again seek its old channel through parts of the city, which would cauee a washing out of thousands of dollars in real estate and buildings The overflow stands almost two feet deep on the first floor in many east Omaha houses. Many families have moved out and hundreds of men are piling up dikes and sandbags.

The tracks of the Omaha Terminal company are under water in north Omaha. FOR SPEAKERSHIP Sereno E- Payne Will Be a Candi date. Washington, April 22. Sereno E. Payne, republican leader on the floor of the house, announced today that he would be a candidate for the speaker ship.

How about Sherman of New York?" was asked. 'It is the right of every member to aspire to the speakership," Payne replied. "I reserve to myself that right and I do not deny it to him." "Will your candidacy split the New York delegation?" "Walt and see." Beef Inquiry Court's Report. Washington 22. The court of inquiry went into executive session this morning to continue framing its report.

One witness will be ex. am iced today, Lsrcsster. On Monday Major Lea. representing Gen MileB, will address the court. Record er Davis will make no reply, xne speech of Lee will mark the end of the inquiry.

The full report is expected within a week or ten days. CALISHER'S LOSS ADJUSTED Only a Partial Claim Allowed, The adjusters of the Calisher fire have completed their work, and the claim allowed is for $6,000. Each lot of goods was adjusted separately. I Calisher says: "1 was of the opinion that they would settle on a cash basis but instead they allowed me so muun money and the privilege of disposing of the damaged goods realizing what I can to make up the full amount of my loss. 1 febr very much that I am com ing out loer, as 1 will have to employ people to sell the damaged stock, rent a store, and this expense alone will be quite large.

I have been paying in surance premiums lor twenty six or twenty eight years, and when I have a loss footing up into the thousands the companies only want to pay part of the loss." Mr. Calisher has rented the store under the Phoenix hotel and will begin selling the damaged goods, Monday. Promoted. Julius Scbutz, who has been in the postal service here since Argust 1st, 1892, as a carrier and distributing clerk, has been notified of bis transfer BRIG. GEN.

GEORGE B. DAVIS Who will on May 1 succeed Gen. Guy V. Henry as governor general of Porw Rico. to the Philippine Islands at a salary of $1200 per annum and a per diem allowance of $1.75.

As living in the Philippines is cheaper than in El Paso this is quite a promotion for one of El Paeo's boys. Silver. New York, April 22. Copper steady 18.50 asked. Silver 591; lead $4 lv A new combination wav car was taken up this morning for the Alamo- gordo.

Sacramento Mountain Hallway THE JURY DISAGREED The Trial Of South Carolina Lynchers Concludes Withouta Verdict And Says That the Men Who Placed Baker In Position Must Share the Responsibility. Charleston April 22. After being out twenty-two hours the jury in the lynchers' trial reported to the court this morning that they had been unable to reach a verdict case in the case of three of the defendants Edwin Bodgers, Marion Clark, and Oscar Kelly for whom a verdict of "not guilty" was rendered by dictation of the court. In the case of eight others an agree ment could not be reached. In his ad dress upon discharging the jury Judge Brawley said he had no censure or regrets to express.

The jurors had done their duty, he was certain, as their consciences directed, and he thanked them. He alluded to the barbarity of lynching and said that this particular crime was a reproach to tae United states and to civilization, but he expressed the opinion that there must have ba en some great provocation for the crime and the parties who placed Postmaster Baker in position at Lake City could not escape a just measure of responsibility for the terrible crime. The crime was one of peculiar brutality. A mob assembled at the little store kept by Henry Stokes and the plan of murder was mapped out. The mob moved stealthily to Baker's humble home; oil was poured on the building and it was set on fire.

When the helpless inmates awoke and, half suffocated, rushed from the burning house, they were shot and some of them killed in their tracks. Baker's body was thrown back into the flames. The mother of the children was badly wounded when the house was burned and attacked by the mob. She was holding the baby in her arms when she.started to the door. A chunk of lead fired from the mob passed through her arm, broke the bone and then buried itself in the head of the baby.

The children who were driven out by the flames moved only to be met by a more deadly rain of lead. The night was bitterly cold. The wounded, bleeding, freezing children crawled far into the woods, where they remained during the night. They were almost dead when rescued. The crime was perpetrated Bolely because Baker was a negro.

JUDGE CONDONES CRIME PERSONALS J. Beall went to Houston this afternoon. R. H. Jefferies left for St.

Louis this morning. Mr. Benoit left for San Antonio this afternoon. Mrs Kauffer left for Los Angeles this afternoon. Col.

Fisher arrived from the west this afternoon. C. Lewis and wife left for New-York this morning. Editor McCutcheon left for Socorro this morning on a visit. W.

A. Jefferies went to Colorado Springs this morning. L. J. Leon went to St.

Paul this morning via the Santa Fe. Judge Harper went to Montoyah today on a hunting and fishing trip. Clint Lubbock is in the city visiting his old friend Chief Lockart. C. B.

Eddy left for the north this morning over the Northeastern in his private car. John Sneed, city editor of the Herald, returned this morning from Memphis, where he has been on a short visit. Col. R. C.

Pate will arrive in the city tonight from the City of Mexico. He is coming to complete arrange-mentsifor the spring meet. Superintendent Davidson, of the Alamogordo Lumber returned north today. He took several mill hands out with him. Captain Sayles, railway "postal clerk running between Rincon and Silver City, is visiting in the city for a few Cays.

The captain has been in the mail service ever since the civil war. Mrs. John P. Ramsey, accompanied by her aunt, who is visiting her, left on the G. H.

this afternoon for Ga ves-ton where she will represent the El Paso Woman's cJub at the convention of the Texas Federation of Women's clubs. O. K. Saow, for over twenty years past a resident of the Mesilla Valley, leaves in a few days for a prolonged trio to Nebraska and northwest Mis souri. Mr.

Snow was reared in Atchi son county, Missouri, where his father, Dr. Snow atone time rep esent- ed Atchison county in the legislature. Mr. Janow is a large property owner in Ei Paso and caa we! 1 afford now to spend a part of his time in renewing. his boyhood acquaintances AT HOTELS.

St Charles: Prior. Ct; Hall, Boston, Mass; Wm Gibson, Washington. Pierson: OK Falley, City: Yalman, Detroit; Sturgis, Sher man; Gilliland. Kansas City; Grant, Honolulu; BStartyman, Boston. Central Block: Carter, Galbes- ton; Taylor, Kansas City; Robt Kellahin, Rosswell; Longford, Hagerman, Samuel Brown Ros- well: Goe Anaerson, San Marcial, Lindell Hotel: T.J Merkel: Baca, Sacorro; Brown, Co-lonia Juarez; Dick Baley, Mexico; Guadalupe Ascarate, Las Cruces; Jewell City; Baker, Jas A Taylor, Denver; Lon Goodwin, Mexico; Adams, Nicol, Casas Grandes; Williams, Las Cruces, Sam French, Mrs Daake, Nailor, Kelly, City of Mexico: Stedma Miller, City.

Grand Central: Miller, Jr, St Louis; Sheridan, Albuquerque; Parsons, Clifton, Ariz: McFaddiu and wife, Arkansas; John Riloy, Colorado Springs; Freudentbal, Las Cruces; Elenn, Shatter; Allen Fall, Las Cruces; A Pierce and wife, Camden, David Pierce, Hamilton. Lewis and wife. New York; Pratt, San Francisco; Hiram Hadley, Las Cruces; MosiUa Park; Temple, St Louis; Sutton, Louisiana. New Commercial: Camobell, Chicago; Ashba, ehba, Arkansas City: (jr waltz, Albuquer que; Mrs. Ewald, San Francisco: Kantenweln, Lrlobe; Mrs.

Brougb, Silver City; Phil Smith, San Antonio; Dauri9, Albuquerque; Frazier, Vanderoth, Albuquerque; A Naylor, Kansas City: Goodall, City; Martin, City. Beck, Siline: A Burr, Darning; Ald-ridge, Darning: Wright, Alamo gordo; ii McJJermott, Alamogordo: Geo Morgan, Mexico; Mrs. Glea- son; Marfa. JohnT. Terry Arrives.

John T. Terry, of New York, arrived over tne Texas Pacific this morning in a private car. Mr. Terry has over a half million dollars in vested in Mexico and this is his first visit to country. He is associated with E.

D. Morgan, of New York City, and is a stockholder in the R. S. M. P.

railroad company aud the Corralito Mining company of Mexico He dkk larqe interests In the T. P. railmad and in the Juarez smelter. He is also a stockholder in our mule car system. His car was immediately transferrrd to the R.

S. M. P. He will visit the Casas Grandes country and return to this point where be will spend a day before returning east. He was met hi the depot by a large crowd of friends who accompanied him to the other side.

General Manager Ramsey accompanied him to Casaa Grandes. Died Last Night The young son of W. R. Stewart died last night about twelve o'clock from inflammation of the bowels. The father of the child is in Los Angeles, but will be here Monday aod when he arrives the body will be shipped to Kansas City for interment..