Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-11-28
CRIMINAL RECORD.
RUNNING A MUCK THROUGH THREE
DIFFERENT STA CES.
Several Murders-FuneraI of the Laconia
Victims = Forgery = The Murraysville
Riots-Minor Items.
KEPT HIS PROMISE.


MOUNT VERNON, Ind, Nov. 27.---Yester-
day afternoon a man named Chas. John
son, of Illinois, came to the city and meet
ing Coroner Hendricks in the street, said:
sLook here, old man you are great deal
older thsn am, and mark what I say, I
am going to shoot some one before night"
Johnson appeared to be somewhat under
the influence of liquor. He then
went down to the river
and boarded the ferry boat which took
him across to the Kentucky side. After
the boat had landed ne attempted to quar-
rel with a man on the boat, and was told
by David Barbee, wealthy and respecta-
Bile Kentucky farmer, to keep quiet or the
stranger might hurt him. johnson quick
ly faced Barbee, saying, will he," and
drawing seif-cocking pistol fred at Bar
bee, the shot taking effect in the right
thigh, infiicting very dangerous wound.
johnson then turned to the engineer of
the boat and covered him with his
pistol and ordered him to get into skiff.
He then stepped in himself and with his
pistol in his hand compelled the engineer
to row him across the river to the city.
He compelled the engineer to go with him
to where his horse was hitched, where he
mounted. He then ordered the engineer
to go back to the river and then proceeded
to ride out of town, going in the direction
Of Wabash river. On the road he met
number of persons telling them that he
was Frank James. The alarm was given
in the city and soon Sheriff Hayes,
Marshal Paul and a number of others
started in pursuit of the criminal. They
came upon him about eight miles below
the city but he had a good horse and took
to the woods, the sheriff and his posse in
hot pursuit. Several shots were fired in
the chase. John Reed, of the pursuing
party, had his horse fatally shot. johnson,
however, evaded the officers and al the
party except Marshal Paul and Bob Moore,
returned to the city. Johnson was last
seen near New Haven, Ill, having crossed
the river and abandoned his horse
which had given out. Paul and Moore
were but short distance behind. Both
are determined men and viii catch tbs des-
perado dead or alive should they ever get
within shooting distance. johnson is said
to have shot several men.
TERRIBLE LEAP.
TSpecial Telegram to the Globe.
LA CROSSE, Wis, Nov. 27. Last spring a
young man named Sauter, who had been
discharged from the mail service on sus-
picion, was arrested on charge of robbing
| the mail of packages OF registered letters
while riding on mail car. His father
went his bail for his appearance at the
United States court last month, but be
failed to appear and his bail was declared
forfeited. A few days ago it was learned
that he was in Houston county, MiRn.. and
officers sccceeded in capturing him. While
being brought here IL the cars, ne welt
into the water closet, locked the door
leaped from window while the train was
running at high speed Being heavily
manacled he was soon captured and taker
| to Madison for trial.
REPORTER WHIPPED.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
AURORA, ILL.,. Nov. 27.--For an unjust at
tack on Matt Kennedy, an ex-conducto
+! for the Streaton passenger train on th'
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, growing
out of the recent collision at Otter Greek
Dick Corbett, reporter of the Daily Neto
here, and it is alleged the intended fourt
husband of Alice Oates, was publicl,
thrashed by Kennedy to day. This is tn
second humping Corbett has received
within short time.
ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.l
MANDAN, D. T., Nov. 27.-Commande
Gorringe, of New York, of Cleopatra needl
fame, has some interests at Little Nil
souri,. Tonight his agent, W. b. Wrigh
arrived in Mandan from Little Mlssou
for the purpose of prosecuting e. q. PaC
deck aud two men by the name Robert
for assault with intent to xii
The defendants are here uude
| arrest. The dispute aroe
. over some horses which Wright claimed
belong 10 Gorringe, but which were in po
t session of Paddock. He went to Paddock
r ranch and fracas followed in whic
Wright was badly used.
, FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS.
TACOMA, N. H, Nov. 27.-The funeral {
Ruddy and child, the victims of Sunday
{ murder, was largely attended in the Gait
olic church this forenoon. Mrs. Ford
, funeral occurred this afternoon at Il
court house. The body was viewed b
t throngs of people. Salmon's hearing wi
probobiy take place on Sunday at the je
and be private. He still thinks the houi
and the dead bodies we're destroyed b
| fire. Mrs. Ruddy is in dangerous cor
dition and it is fsared she will not ?
' cover.
BOY MURDERED.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. PA neg
g boz, Pete Jones,was found deed in the Jail
Springfield, Tenn, this morning. 1t
supposed he was killed By white ma
Earnest Worthington, the only other
; cupant.
ALLEGED BRIBERY.
Sr. LOUIS, No., Nov. 27.-John Holiar
ex boiler inspector, was arrested this 6
tsrnoon, on bench warrant. charged vi
4 bribery in connection with the Issuing
: q license to engineers. He gave bond.
AFARMER RoBBED.
2 HEENAN, Mimi, Nov. 2.-A daring r
D berry was committed near here last mig
q in the early evening, 8 farmer named 10
o Doherty being the victim. On Saturday
!; sold his grain for large sum or none
:" and remembers now that three strangs
. witnessed his sale. Last night lit
= after dark, while seated in his house,
n lives aloue,) be heard a grating noise
;. the door. ike saw; moment later, loC
ia ing intently, he saw knife blade p