Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-06-14
DUKES DONE FOR.
The Infamous Wretch Shot Like Dog
by James Mutt.
HIS BODY FILLED WITH BULLETS.
The Murder Of Father and the Dis
honor of a Sister Avenged.
THE CRIMES OF THE DECEASED
Important Arrest Bearing on the Fate
Of Neal and Croft.
a RIGHTEOUS HOMICIDE.

a RIGHTEOUS HOMICIDE.
UNIONrowN, Pa, June 13.-James Mutt
son of State Treasurer A. L, Mutt, de-
ceased, shot and killed n. L. Dukes, his
fathers murderer, this evening at half past
Z o'clock. He shot four times, all of the
balls taking effect, Dukes died instantly.
Dukes had been frequently informed of
his danger in remaining in Uniontown and
he lately said he would either stay there or
in the cemetery. 1t is said that he had ex-
pressed q fear of the son of Capt. Mutt, land
was never on the street after night. To-
day James Mutt was seen practicing with a
revolver at his home, and this evening
about half past o'clock he was standing,
near the rostoffice, when Dukes
came along. As Dukes was
passing, he turned his head
and noticed young Mutt, just as he stepped
from the doorway, and fired a shot taking
effect in Dukes side. Dukes started to
run, when Mutt followed and shot again.
By this time Dukes was on the postoffice
steps, when he received another shot and
fell inside the door. Mutt followed and
fred two more shots into Dukes PROSTATE
body, one taking effect in the neck. Dukes
was dead before any one could get to him.
The revolver that did the work is the same
Captain Mutt carried on the morning of
his death. Young Mutt gave himself up
and is now in jail. He was calm, put pale
as a sheet. Five shots were fired, four
taking effect. The coroner's jury is
now sitting. The excitement is running
high
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Another account says: James Mutt, son
of the late Capt. A. G. Mutt, shot and
killed instantly lis fathers slayer, N
Lemap Dukes, at Cniontown this evening.
Dukes had been frequently warned to
leave Union5own, but he persistently re-
fused H. friends had often advised him
to seek another home and his answer was
always Shat he would either live in Union
town or be a corpse il the GENE
Terry. AS far back as last December
young NIT had threatened to have
Dukes life, and the latter had always
avoided him. This evening Mutt was
standings short distance from the post
Office. when Dukes came up Main street.
Dukes did not see Mutt until they were
side by side, when Mutt quickly drew re-
volver and fred, The first shot taking effect
in the side Dukes started to run for the
purpose of seeking shelter, when Mutt
fired . second shot and Dukes fell in the
doorway of the postoffice. Young Mutt
followed him up and put two more bullets
through the neck and the other lodging
in the back. Persons who witnessed
the tragedy rushed to Dukes, but
before they reached him he was dead. Mutt
surrendered himself Immediately and was
placed in Jail. The shooting created in
tense excitement at Uniontown, but at II
J
was not quite twenty years of age, and
has always been considered quiet and in
offensive. 1t is said, however, that he has
been practising with a revolver for some
time past. The murder which led to the
tragedy of tonight is still fresh
in the minds of all. Dukes,
who was engaged to Miss
Lizzie Mutt, had written infamous letters
to her father, A. c. Mutt, questioning her
chastity, and Capt. Mutt, upon invitation
of Dukes, had gone to the latter's room in
the hotel, December 4, to settle the affair
quietly, when Dukes shot and killed him.
The murder created intense excitement and
Dukes was arrested, tried and acquitted.
His release caused great Indignation, and
threats Of his life were heard on all sides.
but no attempt was made to carry them
out, and it was generally believed he would
be allowed to remain at Uniontown unmo-
lestei.
DESERVE TAR AND FEATHERS.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
CHICAGO, June 13.-Patrick Roman has
a wife and several children at Riverside,
and up to yesterday Mrs. Ha1nes had
husband, said to be an industrious and
prosperous blacksmith. Several years ago
Roman arrived at Riverside, barefooted
and poverty stricken, but he had good
wife and she helped him to ease and COM
fort. About two years ago Roman began
to show signs of neglecting his family,
and found pleasure in the company of
Mrs. Haines, young and rather good
looking person. Haines and Mrs. Roman
objected, expostulated and threatened, all
to no avail. Monday afternoon Haines
returned home from work and as usual
found Roman with Mrs. Haines. Roman did
not appear at all Disconnected, and
coolly asked Iaines if he wasn't getting
l.