New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-28
4 BOYS CRIME.
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William ScanlOn age 49, of No. 30 East
Twentctn-st was stabbed the left with knife
by James Mcmahon, age Ia, Of Eighteenth-st and
seven have yesterday and diod in few moments froa
the wound he had received Six months ago the two
yOnng men scared employment with Crotty & Madden.
s,da-vaur manufacturers. in the basement OF No.
WeatTwenty but after three months
Mcmahon discharged for neglecting his work. He
has since remained idle earning meager livelihood by
doing odd jobs for firms in the neighborhood.
Last week he helped Scanlon clean wagon and
promised cents Entering the basement
1870 y H. yesterday. he asked Scanlon for the money.
scanon for the purpose Of teasing Mcmahon answered
that the money wOnld never he paid. Mcmahon had
been drinking and was evidently ia Q Quarreiseme
mood for be replied that he would compel payment.
Another mock refusal 10 pay then made by seanlOn
who vas then addressed by Mcmahon a NEST insult
ing manner. At last growing angry scanIon ordered
Mcmahon TO leave the building and enter II
again. Mcmahon, upon refusing, seized by
soanOn who attempted 10 put him out OF the basement
scuhle soon became II fierce fight seanlon was by
far the stronger, and soon cOnquenng Mcmahon,
threw him Oh the floor and struck him
several hard blows on The face. Then releasing
his antagonist scanlOn more ordered Mcmahon 20
leave the building Mcmahon at once obeyed running
up the basement steps with apparent haste although
not from fear, vas soon made evident. Scarcely
minute had passed before he returned aud the
In the basement saw that be had grssped IN his right
hand mest-kne With long blade Entering the base
lnent he said seanlon: I'm prepared you now
Won dare 10 touch me w He then walked toward Sean
lon who at work at the back part OF the room.
workman named James Ssttery sprang toward Nc
Mahon, and selling ms right attempted TO
get possession Of the knife. Mcmahon twisted
bs out Of slatterys grasp, and holding
the knife in threatening manner above his
head said " II yOn don't let me pass I'll XIII you"
Sattery thought That the boy would attempt 10 execute
HE threat ana leaped back. Mcmahon. at seeing the
seeing that lie could not boldly faced Ma
MahOn, and, throwing his around him. attempted
10 wrench away the knife. Mcmahon. by quick move
meDt of his body freed his right arm and held the knife
above bis head for instant Then with all his strength
be buried the blade OF the knife IN ScanOns left breast
The wounded man cried out "My God I'm stabbed" ind
floor NcMahOn seeing Scanlon fan turned and running
through the fled mp the basement stairs ScanOns
the dow OF blood from the CHASTITY wound but ia vain
The wounded man gasped: I'm killed. Tm killed ; for
Gods sake send for priest and had tearcey uttered
tue words when the heating Of bis heart ceased forever
Meantime Mcmahon had been followed In his flight by
A. L. Reed Of No. la West Twenty eventn-st. who
happened 10 be In the basement al the moment the
murder was committed Seeing that Reed was follow
ing him, Mcmahon turned around and said You
follow me much further and Pll fix you as did that
hahoi as he walked rapidly toward Seventh
ave, As they were approaching the avenue
Med saw PatrolmaD Kelly Of the Twenty-nntn
Ieunct coming toward them on the opposite SIDE OF
we way Calling 10 the officer Reed told him 10 arrest
Snohon as the fugitive had just murdered man. The
onceT al once arrested McMalon TOOK him back
the basement where the fatal ARRAY had occurred
bcahIon hau already died. aud accordingly the officer led
BIS prisoner 10 the Thirtetn.sL btatiOu-bOuse Upon
McMah0n had stolen knife from Inc grocery store Of
Henry kIrchou. next door To the mandatory, "a
fed from the basement the puruose nf oh,,n,ng q
weapon coroner heTrlpan was asked hold inquest