Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
NUMBER 2O4
CHICAGO SENSATIONS.
A CROOKED LAWYER AND A DOUBLE
TRAGEDY.
DOUBLE TRAGrny

CHICAGO, Aug. ga most astonishing muir
der and suicide occurred at 81 Polk street this
afternoon, Solomon Sem, partner in the firm
of Schell Kassman d Sem, iron founders.
shooting the foreman of the firm, Conrad Eng
leman, through the head and then after snap
ping t'e revolver at his own head, retiring into
his private Office and cutting his throat from
ear to ear with knife. Both men leave fam
lilies, were sober and industrious and not quar-
relsome. Sem was wealthy and Engleman
poor. The quarrel was about pillar which
was being cast in the shop, and which Sem
claimed was being spoiled by Engleman. The
latter denied this, and after resigning his posi-
ton on the spot and being paid off, Sem reit-
Grated his charge. Engleman gave him the
lie and the double tragedy was at once enacted
CROOKED ATTORNEY.
CHICAGO, Aug. SIT transpires that the
prominent attorney at whose instigation Judge
Drummond approved the straw bond in the
last match bond fraud case, was Leonard SWEET.
The facts will be made public Tomorrow.
SWEET brought the men to Judge Drummond's
chambers as the latter was about to depart for
homo and asked him to approve the bond.
When questioned as to the sufficiency of the
sureties SWEET introduced Baxter as man who
knew all about them. Baxter was sworn, the
bond approved and the conspirators drew the
stamps, which they turned into money. The
amount was $S3.850 Since the discovery of
the fraud Judge Drummond has been greatly
disturbed about the matter and uncertain
as to the attorneys responsibility. He finally
charged it upon SWEET, who confessed to his
agency in the case. SWEET had acted as Bax-
ter's attorney in various suits involving crook
edness, and knew his character we'll. If only
official honor is involved the bar will condemn
SWEET, but if more the question is will the
secretary OF the treasury cause SWEET to be
ms rn n Dovfxy $1n
pending" The prominence and ability of
SWEET as criminal lawyer, adds interest to
this case and profound sensation is predict
ed upon the publication of the facts. SWEET
was the leading attorney far the defense in the
late trial of John NJ. Mueller and supervising
architect Hill before the United States court
for conspiracy to defraud the government.
DESPERATE FAMILY FIGHT.
Troy, Aug. Sat Madison and Fourth
streets this afternoon Patrick, Cornelius and
Michael Dryer, brothers, were assaulted by Will
liam, Thomas, Lawrence and Michael Meyers,
also brothers, and two men named Stapletun
and Connors. Patrick Dryer was stabbed
seven times. His brothers were also stabbed
and Cornelius had his nose bitten off. Officer
Marion attempted to arrest William Meyers
and was knocked down with a stone. The
fight was the result of an old feud.
FALSE PRETENsEs.
New YORK, Aug. 5.-Charles G. Fisher, at
one time assistant district attorney at Wash
ington, was found guilty to-day of obtaining
money under false pretenses. Argument for
new trial will be heard to-day. Fisher, accord
ing to the charge, gave forged check in pay
ment of a hotel bill, receiving the difference in
cash.
HAIL AND BUSH FIRES.
OTTAWA, Aug. 5s-A letter from Upper Lati-
nian says: Crops in the vicinity of Lievres
have been totally destroyed by hail storms.
Extensive bush fires are raging around Kempt-
vile. The destruction of property promises
to be very heavy.
OUT OF THE DEBRIS.
HAMILTON, Ont, Aug. 5.-The bodies of
James Ivory, VIM. Seymour and John Nebbs,.
buried in the ruins of McInne's building Sat-
urday, were recovered this morning.
THE FIERY BUSH.
KINGSTON, Ont, Aug. Blush fires are rag
ing in Bedford, Henchelbrack and Olden town.
ships. In the first named family named
Patterson is missing and farmers are made
homeless.