St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 27, 1898

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bes GEORGE HARDING HAS TOLD ig) ty. el 4 eS ct ~~ ‘ i > larEdition ST. a t OMPLETE MARKET REPORTS 18 ik, A little ‘want’ —two agate lines— Brought oleasure to this tinner. He was foriorn, and now he pays High prices for his dinner ra THE.ONLY ST. LOUIS EVENING PAPER: WITH! THE ASSOCIATED OUIS POST-DISPATCH. PRESS DISPATCHES. PROVED AVERAGE SUNDAY CIRCULATION (FOR FQUR MONTHS), 119,211. } Bs fo thi oa hy : eo m ie 4 ras . : > eee 8 a age a . ‘- Pe a / * : ae ¥ ee . VoL. 49, —V" NO. 344. WEDNESDAY EVENING—ST. LOUIS—JULY 27. 1893, ~ PRICE! im Set Outside St Louis, One Cent. Louis. Two Centa —_— —— ee PeeES " . & Whitewasher biue; Outlook biack. “Want ad” brought Good times back. Wecapebauiied COMPLETE MARKET REPORTS. eoOTCOrOTO EE ESEET -™ oo. ee ae "HIS STORY OF MONDAY NIGHT Chief Desmond Says That Brant’s Brother-in-Law Has Clearly Established an Alibi and Knows Nothing of the Murder. THE INQUEST POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING. Roger Harding and Daughter Will Arrive in the City Thursday Noon and Testify at the Inquest—Relatives of Both Families Contend for the Dead Man’s Remains. The Coroner's inquest upon the death of Charlies A. Brant will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. It was intended that the Inquest be held Wednesday morning, but Coroner Dr. Wait postponed the formal inquiry in order to give the police department more oppor- tunity to present the case to his jury, so that it might be more clearly fixed whether Brant was shot to death by highwaymen or was the victim of a premeditated plot to assassinate. Dr. Wait had a busy morning in con- nection with the Brant case. In the first Place City Undertaker Schawacker, who was having trouble retaining possession of Brant’s body, was constantly seeking the Coroner's advice, Harding pleasantly. Dr. Walt was at first Inclined to order the “Thank ‘you,”’ replied the Coroner. “a body given to the undertaker who was en suppose you understand about the adjourn- gage’ over the telegraph wires by Roger , '"% &f the Inquest” Harding, Brant'’s father-in-law.’ When the " responded Harding with a smile. gecond request for the body came, this time ! “l/l be here.”’ ——_ —. in the holdover. Harding’s linen was badly wilted by perspiration. but this diamond stud stili sparkled from hie shirt front and hinted at his spick and span appearance before being taken into custody in the Man- hattan saloon. As Dr. Wait adjourned his court of inquiry Harding arose, as the others did, and casu- ally took a position directly behind the portly Coroner. As the doctor turned he brushed against Harding, who politely stepped to one side. This harmless little collision gave the opening for an introduc- tion, and the two men were made ac- quainted by the epecial officer. “IT am glad to meet you, Dr. Wait,” said ed | . ves, . GEORGE HARDING. ; (Sketched by a Post-Dispatch Artist at the Four Courts Wednesday Morning.) Tie was then taken from the room -back to confinement. The witnesses summoned so far to testify before the Coroner are: Iienry Inman, Frank Baldwin, W. Steele, T. J. Halloran, 8S. 8S. Smith, EK. M. from Brant’s own family, the Coroner com- promised and avoided further complication» | by deciding that #he corpse should for the! present remain in charge of Schawacker. | After disposing of this phase of the case, | Dr. Wait glanced over the list of witnesses | Summoned to testify at the inquest. The ! Farris. Mrs* Addie Farris, Hi. F. Bali, B. name of George Harding was not down! ©. McAdams, J, P. Smith, Ailen Brooks among the names. and I. W. Dobbins. 9 “Tell, Mr. Deamond, I wish to see him a The majority of these Witnes®ps will tes- S00n a8 possibie,”’ said Dr Wait, calling a! tify to the finding of the dying man Brant mossenger. /} on the northwest corner of Twenty-second To his deputies in the room Dr. Wait | and Locust streets Monday evening. If the added that he wanted to Bive the police all police have other witnesses to introduce the time they desired in working up their the fact has not been made public. business with the murder. Roger Harding and his daughter, Mary Chief Desmond wad Putting Harding amy setting, Brant's divorced wate, w-ll through the “sweating” process when the arrive at Union Station from Asbully Park, Coroner's mes y N. J.fabout the time the inquest is well under way. A special te.egr.mto the Post. Dis ,a@tch from New York re_eived W ednea.- day morning, announced that Mr. and Miss into another | 2 4Tding had just departed for St. Louis &id would arrive at moon Thursday. demh was called and concluded during the _—_-—— >> a GEORGE HARDING’S STORY. consultation. : Chief Desmond Says an Alibi is Com- pletely Established. George Harding. brother of Millie Hard- ing, who Was arrested Tuesday night tn aE with the murder of Charles A. rent, successfully ; me hee, jury r@iurne’ to the roun Dr. | deal of ela “ewectea” ‘wr One ‘aionee 9 them that the inquest wag | be] and Desmond Wednesday morning. He postpones anf! 10 o'clock of the following | established a complete alibi. and Chief Des- . The ju en 4nd Witnenees were fi. Mond stated afier the iNn@U.sition that he | fetirea, but to be on hana had no «round for holding Harding. y the given hour. The coroner - Harding practically gave himeeif up to © the jury thet the pestpone- He telephoned Chief Desmond night where he could be found. Was taken to give the police more is * A. before Detective Henley rh > sent afier him. reached ag had he fame #0 drunk that he resisted arreet. and mosey, ~ yh overpower hen. arding te & perfectly straight stor) about from morn ~ hag Aa Rape it chunky about “ aa” —_— ding Was tn the room in fal « » He seemed calm, ~ MTN Aim a orn h / 9 . & ¢ NTL * ad > whieh” ties S| fb ay > gee : . ee or ap SPAIN MUST COME TO OUR TERMS. President McKinley Will) Reply to the Peace Proposal To-Day or To-Morrow. ——E IN THE MEANTIME -THE WAR GOES ON at Cuban .Independence, Cession of Porto Rico and Coaling Stations in the Philippines, Ladrones, Carolines and Canaries the Terms That May Be Submitted. the measles. MADRID, July 27.—Inquiries made at the palace here to-day confirm the report that thé king is suffering from O—-0—0—_0—0— 00-00-00 50-9 ? KING OF SPAIN } ? HAS THE MEASLES. O LONDON, July 27.—A special dis- patch from Madrid says the King of Spain is suffering from an attack ot the measles. The attack is following its usual course. O-—O0—_0—0—_-0—_-0— 00000000 Used Gov. Stephens’ Name in Inviting Executives of States to a Convention. Special to the Post-Dtepstch. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 27.—About six weeks ago postal cards dated at Jeffer- eon City, but postmarked at St. Louis, were forwarded to various Governors of the Uni- ted States requesting them tn the name of the Governor of Missouygi to attend a con- ference to be held at the Planters’ Hotel, St. Louls, for the purpose of reducing pas- senger rates on different railroads to 1 cent per mile, also to discuss the question of improving the harbors and rivers of the country. The card was simply signed ee Yesterday Gov. Stephens received a card from the Governor of Wyoming, which read ate follows: ‘Dear Sir: De you travel on a free pass? Why didn’t you attend the convention for l-cent-a-mile rate all over the country, also the improvement of harbors and rivers? You were cordially invited. Did you ever get boodleized by a railroad?” Jov. Stephens in reply, after explaining the situation, said: “Quite a number of the Governors wrote me, acknowledging receipt of this card, and expressing regrets that business engagements would prevent them attend:ng. The invitations were not sent out upen my authority, and 1 immediately no.ified the Governors that they had been imposed upon evidently by a harmless crank. Efforts were made to run the author down, but without success. A LOST GIRL FOUND. Josephine Boudewein Returned to Her Motl.er. Josephine Boudewein, 15 years old, who disappeared from her home, §22 North BHlevevth street, July 11, was found Tuees- day night in a questionable resort at 709 Walnut street. The girl was returned to her mother. . FELL TWENTY-FIVE FEET. ——— al Sad Accident to Clara Schafer, Who Was Cleaning Carpets. Clara Schafer, 23 years old, was cleaning carpets on the second story porch of her home, 22 Sidney street, when the wind blew the carpet about and in — to hold : 4 and sho fell over the it ber foot Othe prick paved yard below, stance of 2 feet. 2 Cam Austin, who lives on the first floor, picked her up and eent for help. woman is now in the Sixreenth and Pine streets condition. THE WEATHER FORECAST. FAIR—STATIONARY. Generally fair For St. Louis an¢é vicinity change in tem- to-night Thursday; little perature - ot ariiy For Missourl — . "s Wednesday olgbt and Thursday, with thunder- norte portion Wedn« sJay and and Tilinois cloudy storms and cooler ia bight The river at Bt. faw pressure prevails generally except the extreme Southeas'. (ver principal corm aud wheat States high temperecures and fair weather prevailed except in lowa and Minnesota, where there were local thunderehowe:s. Showers also con- tinued in the South apd East, with slightly t ratures. wee edhenens neary precipitation (in imches) was reported: Slous city, 1.14; Chattanooga, 1.76; Philadelphia, | aa POST-DISPATCH THERMOMETER. Louis will fall slowly this morning in the In Other Cities at 7 a. m. ee Nashville Kansas Chattanooga ‘inctnnati eevee eeeeer ii ao eeereeeeeeere To eee C8 ee eee ee 72 : . — a 4 Sie ay ee i mp a ae cere EOL Ba Re is Be pe -" r 3 _SENnwhy ay = . TSS S SA ~~ SSS = the Canaries. cient by our Government as compensation « The | Woman's Hospital et | in a very serioug O--O—o—-0-—-0—_0—_O_-0-—-0—-0 o-0—0--0-0-—-0--O Jules Cainbon, who has begun negotiations In behalf of Spain for peace, came to Washington last October as Ambassadur from France, succéeding M. Patenotre, At the time of his selection for the post M. Cambon was Governor-General of Algeria. M. Cambon's present positfon is the highest in the diplomatic service of re) He is a diplomat of the very highest order, and hig successes have been noted. | The Ambassador is a man of strong character, ability and supremé consciousness of the seriousness of his work. O-0—0—_0—_0—_-0—_ 00 0-- 0-0 0- 00 —0— Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, July 27.—The terms upon which the United States will agree to end the war will be on these lines: be absolved from responsibility for any debt heretofore charged against it by Spain. 2. The absolute cession of Porto Rico to the United States, unincumbered by a liability for any bonded indebtedness. 3. The cession of certain coaling stations in the Ladrones and Carolines, proba- bly Guam Island in the former and Yop Island in the latter and perhaps a station in U AMEB { JULES CAMBON. France. 1. The absolute independence of Cuba, with the provision that the island shall These territorial! NOTH is expected, will be regarded as sufhi- without a specific demand for money indemnity t. So far as can be learned the Admunistration has not fully determined what to doin regard to the Philippines. It is probable that one port in the islands is all that will be demanded. But it is safe to say that this question is hot yet definitely settled in the mind of the President. Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, July 27.—Perliaps to-day and certainly not later than to- morrow President McKinley will reply to Spain's peace proposal. There will be no evasion. The President's proposition will be direct will be informed that a cessation of hostilities can come only after a distinct promise on her part that an armistice will be followed quickly by her acceptance of terms proposed by the United States to end the war. In the meantime, Gen. Miles is under orders to push his troops forward as rapidly as possible, and conquer Porto Rico. Dewey or Merritt may be in posses- sion of Manila to-day, 4nd the warin the Philippines, Porto Rico and Cuba wil! go on, until Spain yields. When peace proposals have reached a definite shape diplomatic precedent pro- vides for the appointment of commissioners by each side. The commissioners on the art of the United States may consist of as many men as the President desites. One of the peace commissioners on the part of the United States will undoubtedly be George F. Edmunds. In the event that a preliminary treaty is agreed upon by the commissioners providing for the withdrawal of the Spanish troops from Cuba and an exchange of prisoners, the latter will be exchanged.man for man and rank for rank lf Spain has not prisoners of the same rank, as is the case with all of her officers, and par- ticularly with Admiral Cervera, she will be compelled to put up a financial con- * sideration , , a It is probable that the United States will exchange Spanish prisoners tor im- prisoned Cubans. This, it is asserted, will be the only part played in the peace negotigtions by the Cubans At least one of the yor cope appointed will be chosen for his known friendship: for the Cubans and Re Will be expected to look out lor their interests. i ) President McKinley has announced that negotiations for peace must be brie, He wil! not permit delay. The demands of the United States will be strictly ad- | . | hered to. _ 1 - !pped out their gung and began the fire That their aim was wild is to be attribut- surprise of ed only to the disadvantage and at which they were taken, ase several the desperadoes were known to be crack shots, The Cherokee member of the gang fell mortally wounded at the first A are ond later the unidentified band to the ground by the fali of | The third band: Cawthorne”’ lev the citizens chase. and m™ he ht his horse not gone lame. game clear through and ‘empted to continue the fight seeking to make for a clump of which had all along seemed to be the ot jective point eought by the carte. Hie even turned and fired at his pursuers as he ran With less than a half mile separating him from his poesible haven, however, he fell exhausted and threw up Oits bands in eign of surrender. When he wae surrounded and sulleniy submitted ts removal of his arms, it was found that his ammunition was ex- Hia was such desperate bravery continued battle to the fire t wae pinned 1 horse “Hig Jake ae long escaped nal But ne Wiha even At on foot, timber, captured have hauated. that he might have death had anything with which to Ti rovons, saw him whee) his horse. been left him Meantime the race for life bandit with the excepions cleare fs Aline of Men WHO SOUERNL to stop their retreat, leaving dhe read at right a gie plung ne ove Fie a 8 dangerous route with steep banked gullies, and here and tere & Wire of all horses to leap. — ‘ontinue noted, aa ana highs 7). 2 All of Miller's gang was mounted su- perb horses, Pe pick of the y. . ast ee 7 peerage A TIER ER Rh ita 10s ae RTF ' The eanimals | they, of m hy. ground | fenc®, the terror captured on former raids, The men behing had fast horsefiesh, too, and were as de- termined as those they pursued, but in the matter of speed the citizens were clearly outera@ssed. They were quick to realize this, and that the outlaws were to be taken dead or on feot if taken at all. Their advantage lay only in the fact that they could shoot straight ahead, while the fleeing men only delayed their speed in turning in their ead- dies to reply. As soon as the citizens posted tn the road had been outwitted by their maneuver over the open prairie, the five men ceased firing in return. With the bullets from a score, of Winchesters singing over their heads and about them. on all eides, they only bent in their saddles and dug the spurs deeper in- ¢» the plain beelde — ~ . , cf THREE OF THE BANDITS LED