The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1878-04-13

founded, for, shortly after the arrival
here of those who had been In pursuit
OF them, = gang were seen IN the
neighborhood of Mesquite, apparently
Unconcerned about THEN movements
being detected.
The account of the affair at Mesguit..
given In the HERALD yesterday morn
ing was correct, and the only thing
which trauspired after the departure
OF the train and the cutting of of tele-
graphic communication late last night,
was the rough treatment OF some citi-
lens of the place by the robbers.
After securing their booty, thirteen
citizeLs of Mesquite were marched out
into the woods two miles away from
the place. They were kept out there
till nearly daylight when they were
permitted to return home without be-
ing harmed. upon promising that they
would not attempt 10 follow them.
There were fifteen OF the robbers at
Mesquite, nine OF whom went In
northern direction aud six in
southern.
Attempt On the Central Rasa af Ferris
The military Ordered OuI-Ee~r- oI
a" Attempt o." the r~xss-fse'.e.
City Marshal Morton received infor-
mation yesterday evening that eight
members Of the bandiiti were seen
between Hutchins aud Ferris ON the
Central railroad, late Wednesday even
ing, sni again yesterday morning.
This part of tie gang IL seems, were
to have attacked the train at some
point on that road simultaneously
with the attack at Mesquite, but were
prevented from so doing 10y the news
OF the robbery at Mesquite preceding
them. They evidently belonged 10
the same fraternity.
Last night q dispatch was received
by Colonel II. q. Bower, of the state
militia, from Mr.. e. Harris, division
superintendent OF the Texas aud Pa
cifie ut Marshall, to come 20 Mesquite
with the available military orgsnizs-
tions of the city, for the reason that 1t
WAS thought the passenger train would
be again robbed nj Mesquite.
In response to the telegram Colonel
Bower and Mr.. June Peak organized
large force, composed in part of the
Stonewall Greys and lamar Rifies,
who were furnished with arms by the
railroad company.
They left the city about eleven
o'clock last night on a special train.
The convict train arrived at the
Unios depot about nine O'clock from
Mesquite. Just before the departure of
the convict train from that place the
engine-wiper and several of the guar,is
saw -four Of the robbers climb over al
embankment n short distance from
where the train Was standing ia cut.
The train was in charge Of Mr..
T. w. Taylor, and had fifty. seven
convicts aboard, about ten of whom
were Mexicans. Thinking that sn
effort would be made to release the
convicts, the train was hurried to this
city.
On the way here two Of the convicts
jumped from the train and escaped.
They were shot at by the guard. bat
| without effect. Mutinous demonstra.
tions were made by other convicts, but
the vigilance Of the guards prevented
An uprising.
From the guards and others on the
convict train 1t WAS learned thst blood
WAS found on the ground near the scene
is certain that one of the robbers wAs
shot.
United States Marshal J. III. Rilssell.
arrived in the city last night and ie
quartered at the Windsor. He will
probable remain in the city until mat
tiers have been brought to climax.
He was vi.ited by HERALD repre-
sentative last night, but nothing had
developed that he could give for publL
cation. He confirmed the news of
eight men Of the gang teirg at Ferri.
station Wednesday night.
He related that when the train was
within about half mile from Ferris,
the news of the robbery at Mesquit.
was brought 10 Mr.. Campbell, Of the
express company, who was on the
train. The messenger told the con
duetor that he passed eigh, armed men
on horseback just on the outskirts oi
the village OF Ferris, and notified thu
conductor that the train would be si
tackled on It's arrival The train wa,
kept ut halt until nine wiDcheste,
rifles were loaded and distributed
among the trainmeo, when they pulled
out foi Ferri.
Some one on the train wa. in col
league with the robbers, and
informed them of the move
ments Of the .trAinmen. therefore ns
attack was made. When the trair
stopped At the station the eight mer
were seen about three hundred yard,
away, looking - II they would like Z.
make dash but dared not.
II IL 10 believed that United State
Marshai Russell will be equal to In,
emergency and speedily hiring matter
to rights. His plans Of operation are
Of course, unknown. Yet enough /
. known to stats that he has susi,cien
backing 70 crush out these ontiaws, an,
to do is speedily.
YsstsraAy We paid Q brief visit TO In
{ wounded cohduCtos, Aivord, In IA,
si rooms u the Windsos. He {. rotin
> ea.y, although the Won't y 10 com.
4 when the inaamaasioa rssehss n
; height. The hseoIsm Of shIs e,nsL
!. usAn = worthy The vssnsse pr>I,s. :.
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