Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-08-09
DEVILTRIES and DISASTERS
STARrLTNG EPISODE At A COLOREE
CAMP MEETING.
A Number of the Worshipers Poisoned
by Stolen watermelons-Startlin Death
Bed Confession of Michigan Convict
Sensational Shooting in Cincinnatl-Crime
and Casualty Record.
FOOT CRUSHED.

FOOT CRUSHED.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
CRooKsToN, Aug. S.-John Sullivan, of
Watertown, Wis.,, employed as brakeman on q
gravel train, fell under car this afternoon and
had his foot crushed so badly that amputation
was necessary.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CONFESSION.
Special Telegram to the Globe.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. s.-Mrs. Smith,
who died in the Detroit prison yesterday,
made most extraordinary ante mortem
confession Friday to the matron of that in
etitution. On the night of the 18th of
September, 1876, her husband was murdered
as he lay in bed beside her. The body was
then taken to the barn, which was set on
fire. Mrs. Smith, her sister, her sisters
husband and a young farm hand named Al
exander turned States evidence, the former
swearing that her husband was killed by her
brother. in-law and her sister, whom she in
cited to the deed. Both were found guilty
and sentenced to State prison for life Mrs.
Smith was given fifteen years impris-
onment and young Alexander ten. In her
confession to the hospital matron
Mrs. Smith said she swore falsely, that
neither of the parties convicted had anything
to do with the crime, nor did she know who
committed it. She says that certain party,
whose name has not been revealed by the
authorities, persuaded her to make the false
confession assuring her that she would re-
ceive light sentence. In her anxiety to re-
join her children she agreed to do as was
suggested. While giving her testimony she
was under the direction of this party, who
was in the court room at the trial. At certain
preconcerted signs made by him she answer
ed ''yes" or ''no" to the questions of the
prosecuting attorney. The confession creates
considerable of sensation in Detroit and
the matter will doubtless lead to searching
investigation.
POISONED wATERMELoNs.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
HALIFAX Cry, Va, Aug. 8.-For three
days past the colored people in the vicinity
have been holding series of religious meet
ings, which they call "bush meetings."
These gatherings were held near Mr.. Brash's
watermelon patch, and he noticed that sudden
ly his melons were disappearing, and he con-
nected their disappearance with the presence
of the association. BE said nothing, but day
before yesterday put up several large pIacards
in his patch with notice. "Look out
These watermelons are poisoned The
watermelon eaters, however, laughed at what
they thought an attempt to scare them, and
pitched in. Last night John Cumberland
died, and to-day Sampson Jones, Allester
Alexander, Jeremiah Washington, Lycurgus
Milburn and James Josephs are lying in q
dangerous condition. The melons had
strychnine introduced into them through
punctures so delicate as not to be observed.
BODY RECOVERED.
Especial Telegram to the GIobe.l
RED WING, Aug. s.-The body of a man
named Rienhardle, who was drowned in Cam
non river about three miles above here, night
before last while fishing. was found this af-
ternoon by party who had been dragging
the river for the body all day. The remains
will be buried here.
CHILD MURDER.
QUINCY, Ill. Aug. 8.-A young woman Civ
ing the name of Miss Howell was arrested on
the arrival of the steamer Belle of La Crosse,
at this city tonight, ON the charge of child
murder. Miss Howell went aboard the boat at
St. Louis Saturday evening with child few
weeks old, and bought ticket for Quincy.
She was seen with the child in the cabin last
night. mig ,;., This morning the child
she was questioned about the child she stated
that her sister came aboard at Alton and took
it ashore. 1t is further reported that the
wife of the clerk of the boat questioned her
closely and became satisfied the girl had thrown
the child overheard. Upon inquiry it was
ascertalned no woman got aboard or
went ashore at Alton. When the boat reached
this city Miss Howell was taken in custody by
the police and escorted to the police station.
cident. She claims to belong to this city. She
is about 19 years of age and rather progresses.
ing.
POLICEMAN SHOT
CINCINNATI, Aug. S.-This evening at Z
o'clock Thos. T., Snelbaker shot Policeman
CHUNKY twice, once in the groin and once in
the abdomen. CHUNKY won't survive. Nell
baker was under arrest at the time for row
in which he, Chumly's son. two of Chumly's
daughters and VIrgie Jackson, an actress in
Snelbake,'s Vine street opera house. were en-
gagged about 6 o'clock in Vine street car,
an hour earlier.
A. Chumley, who was shot by Snelbaker, got
into Vine street car, as did also Jim Chumiey,
Emma Chumley and Mrs. Lee Evans, Nee
Chnmley, and engaged in fight with Smell
baker and Virgie Jackson. A. Ohumley had on
his policeman's uniform. Snelbaker was
once reported intimate with Emma
Chumley, put cast her off when
she ran away to New Orleans last fall with
Fisher. At the station house an eye witness
says officers were holding both Snelbaker and
Chumley when the firing was done. Others
contradict this and say Snellbaker warned
Chumley not to approach and when he did so
fired. Stories conflict on this pcint. Thos. E.
He has been secretary of the city
water works, chief of police. independent
detective, and recently manager of the Vine
street Opera house and variety show. .Chum-
ley has for many years been on the police force.
DR.. Muscroft says the wounds are such as
usually prove fatal, but their nature will not
develop for day or two. Snelbaker gave
$1,000 bail.
PTTsBURaK, Aug. S.-The body of Patrio
Corcoran, aged "a years, was found this morn.
ing on the pier third of Tenth street bridge with
his skull fractured and several other wounds
on the head, evidently delivered with blunt
instrument. 1t is supposed he was murdered
in house near by and carried to this point,
Detectives have not as yet obtained any clue
to the murder.
LYNCHED.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 8.-John Baily, who
murdered his wife in May. 1879, was taken
from Athens, La, last night, by mob of
horsemen and hanged. Four previous attempts
had been made to lynch him. He had be- n
twice sentenced to death and each time granted
q new trial.
THREE FIRES.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Aug. 8.-There has been
three fire alarms to-day. At 4, Little'a saw mill
was destroyed, involving a loss OF $4,000; in.
surance $2,500. small fire occurred this
afternoon and another tonight, loss light.
PLANNING MILL FIRE.
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