Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-06-10

faithful Husband Killed by His Wife
Other Criminal Notes.
NEGRO ROW IN GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH, Ga, June "a terrible riot took
place this afternoon at Mcintosh, Liberty
county station on the Atlantic Il Gulf rail-
road. between party of negro excursionists
from Bryan county and those belonging to the
place. It began in fight between two NO.
groes, whereupon John Randall, captain of
negro militia company from Bryan county,
= part of the excursionists. ordered
his company to charge, which they did
bayoneting everybody within reach. The cap
tain himself killed ono man by running him
through with his sword. There was intense
excitement at this outrage, and the Liberty
company, negroes. rallied and drove the mill
tary company into the cars, opened fire on
them, killing four and wounding many more,
only stopping shooting when the train got out
of the way, which they tried to prevent by
tearing mp the track. All parties engaged were
negroes.
ROBBERS CAUGHT.
CHICAGO, June 9.-The robbers who boldly
seized from the Illinois Central railroad mes
sengers ten thousand dollars on Saturday after
noon, and who successfully eluded pursuit for
q long time, was captured yesterday afternoon
by detectives. They are three well known
thieves, James Calen. James Gillon, and Mike
Crawley. The police have kept the matter
quiet until two o'clock this, afternoon when it
became known portion of the money and the
highwaymen. were captured.
For two days the police have been busy al.
resting the unknown thieves In the city, the
theory being that the robbery was participated
in by several persons, and that the two per-
art of n Col anA
of the arrested, was seen in the vicinity of the
corner when the daring act was committed,
and the others have been identified as the high
waymen. It is believed most of the money has
been or will be found. Hanson who carried
the package of money which was stolen has
been locked up on suspicion.
The amount of money recovered is 81, 725.
1t transpires that the thieves had made several
previous but abortive attempts to intercept the
messengers. The men above named were taken
along with other crooks and suspicion was
fastened on them after their capture.
KILLED HER HUSBAND
CINCINNATI o., June "a special from
Grayson, Ky., reports a horrible murder of
husband by his wife in Carter county. Squire
Jones, farmer residing on Buffalo fork of
Tygert's creek, had become infatuated with
courtesau, and Friday last attempted to bring
her into his house. His wife resented the in
suit, and after hot words between them Jones
threatened her with knife. She seized q
small axe and with the blunt portion knocked
him down and endeavored to escape. He re-
covered quickly and rushed after her, when
him over the head with the sharp
edge of the axe, killing him instantly.
DIAMOND ROBBERY.
CHICAGO, June 9.-Facts have come to light
of a diamond robbery, which occurred two
weeks ago.. At that time Mrs. Henry T. Muir
ray, 545 Wabash avenue, had 81, GOO diamond
ring stolen. A young gentleman friend of the
family was suspected, but rather than iniure
him unjustly the matter was kept quiet. Last
Saturday afternoon during her absence from
| her home her jewelry casket was rifled of the
picion was then diverted to young woman,
| but no certain proof is at hand aud no names
| will be given.
TRYING TO CHEAT THE GALLows.
PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-Edward Pearl was
sentenced to death at noon, to-day, for tie
| murder of his daughter, Mrs. Susan fireman.
As the prisoner was leaving the dock he fell
falntlng to the floor, and phial dropped from
his hand. It was then found he had taken
dose of strychnine. He is still living.
MURDERER ARRESTED.
| New YORK, June 9-Gustave johnson, of
Borstig parish, Sweden, has been arrested
charged with the murder of Lars sanderson,
post carrier between Wartoda and Konneweed.
| DROWNED.
New ORLEANS, June "a telegram from
Morgan city reports the accidental drowning.
Sunday, of ]. A. Smith, quarantine officer
| there
| TO HANG.
New YORK, June 9.-Mrs. Smith and Cove
Bennett, convicted of killing Police Officer
Smith in Jersey City, have been sentenced to
be hanged July 26.
POWDER WORKS EXPLOSION.
RocKLAND, Me-, June 9.-The wheel mills of
the Warren powder works were blown up to-
day.
| KANSAS CYCLONE.
LAWRENCE. KAs., June "a violent storm
passed over our city about o'clock. The steeple
of the Baptist church was blown down, the roof
of the State University building seriously dam.
aged, and a number OF other buildings unroof
ed. Miss Fannie Carmen was seriously hurt by
flying debris, and several other persons injured