Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-01

Gle, wealthy M1chlRsn Farmef--G4neral
Crime and Casualty Record.
DIsAsTHous STORM.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 8t.-This oity was Wis.
tied last night by one of the Aercest storms
ever known in this section. For two hours
rain fell in torrents accompanied by almost in.
cessant thunder and lightning. The rush of
water in the streets was 80 great that 6hackie
creek, in the lower part Of the city, was swollen
and flooded the whole vicinity. Many cellars
were filed and buildings borne down the creek.
The inundated occupants, mostly colored, were
awakened by the rush OF water into their
houses. The scene in the neighborhood Of the
swollen stream was terrible. Women
lamps and screaming for help. The night was
very dark, and often cries were heard from
points where no one could be seen. Mon wade6
about in the water saving the lives of members
of their families, while their property was be-
ing washed away. Merchants also sustain con.
siderable loss by the flooding of cellars. In
other parts of the city the streets are badly
swept away. lightning struck In several places
but no serious damage was done. No loss OF
life is yet reported. The storm covered an ex-
tensive area of country and did some damage.
The rainfall was 1900 inches.
SHOT DY HIS NEPHEW.
DETROIT, Mioh., Aug. 81.-John Hamilton. .
wealthy farmer Of Iona, was shot and instantly
killed by his nephew last night. Hamilton was
seventy.six years old, and VIM. q. McKenny,
his assailant. Is but eighteen. His father 10
wealthy and resides at Brooklyn, New York.
The hoy wanted to become farmer 30 the
father brought him West to spend the sum-
mer at hts unole's. He remained there until
became dissatisfied and went to
neighboring village to. work in q mill.
At his settlement with Hamilton's son $16 was
due him, and procuring livery rig last even
ing he drove to the farm. Young Hamilton not
being at home, he demanded the money of his
uncle, who told him his son would settle as
soon as they threshed the grain. This did not
satisfy McKenny, who became abusive, and
threatened to attach the wheat. Hot words
epsned and Hamilton ordered him out. when
McKenny drew q revolver and shot twice. the
second shot passing through Hsmilton's heart,
causing death In q few minutes. McKenny
gave himself up to the officers, and ID now in
jail.
AN OLD FEUD SETTLED BY MURDER.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 81.-Shelby City special to
the Courier Journal: Samuel johnson was
shot and instantly killed by ]. D. Wheeler. this
morning. at Danville station. This is the cul-
mination of an old feud which commenced in
1859, at Liberty, between Sam Johnson's
father, Bill Owsly, James Wheeler and several
other parties. in which johnson was killed
by Owsly. Young johnson was then
only boy of IA years. As he grew Older he
swore he would kill Owsly and Wheeler at the
first opportunity. Owsly died nine years ago.
johnson met Wheeler for the first time last
fall and at once assaulted him. Bystand RI
interfered and prevented johnson from 40.
complaining his purpose. Nothing more was
thought of the matter till two months
ago. when johnson appeared at Danvil!e
junction, where Wheeler was at work, and
fred three shots at him withous warning.
None of the shots took effect and Wheeler n made
his escape. Since then Wheeler armed himself
and has been on the look ont for his enemy.
To day johnson, accompanied by three men,
came to the junction looking for Wheeler
under the pretense of wanting to compromise
the matter. Wheeler not believing In their
sincerity, kept out of sight, and finally went to
his room, and from his window watched their
movements. johnson and party, after search
ing the town over. and failing to
find their man. walked to this
place. where they remained for few minutes.
They then returned to the junction. Wheeler
was still Watching their movements from tho
window and just as johnson stepped from the
railroad upon the platform leading to the hotel
he fred one barrel of q gun loaded with buck
shot into Johnson's right side. johnson sank
upon the platform and died in few minutes.
Wheeler was arrested and taken to jail at
Danville. The general opinion is that Wheeler
will be acquitted.
REPORTED MURDER.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.--About the middle
of April last, Thomas Klink, residing at 3I3
Parker street, eloped with the wife of George
Breck, neighbor. Upon their departure both
Klink and Mrs. Breck took all their available
property. The woman was accompanied by
her daughter, Lille, thirteen years of age. The
girl has Just returned and states that Klink had
frequent quarrels with her mother, when they
reached their destination in California and that
IN one Of these disturbances Mrs. Brock was
murdered. The child declares Klink secreted
the body and threatened to kill her (Lillie)
also If she spoke Of the matter. She obtained
means and reached this city . day or two ago.
Nothing has been learned in verifcation of the
girls story, but it will be fully investigated.
NEIeH3oRHooD ROW.
New YORK, Aug. 31.-While several small
boys were playing in Cook street, Williams.
burg, tonight, q fight occurred among them.
| Their parents learning of the disturbance has
tened to the scene when general fight ensued.
| Sticks, stones, and other articles were used.
One stone struck Stephen Hart.
| man, of Cook street, fractur-
| ing his skull. Hartman drew a revolver
| and fred into the crowd. The bullet took ef-
feet in the shoulder of Isaac Evans, of S64
| Gust wick avenue, infictipg severe wound.
| The police appeared and stopped the riot and
took the injured man to the hospital.
ITALIAN BRIaAND CAPTURED.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3l.-A San Frsncisco police
officer, and a detective in the employ Of the
Italian government, arrived here tonight, hav.
| inc in custody Roserio Nell, who is to be taken
| to Italy on the charge of murder. The prison.
er Is aSicilian by birth, and about % years old.
| He ia the leader of a band of brigands who
attacked party of English tourists in Italy
| three years ago, ana murdered one Of them.
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