St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-31


marching part way to the scene Oh the MOI
turned and went back to the depot
Col. John W. Harper, ade-de-camp to the
governor, who is here, telegraphed this action
to Governor Hoadly and has received reply
ordering the Fourth regiment to report at the
jail forthwith and join the others. Colone
Harper sent an order to the fourth to join
Col. Hawkins at the jail by direct or indl
rect route. That order was given at l2:45
a. M, but upon being IN
formed that the mob was still
in force and blocking the streets in vicinity
OF the court house, though not apparently ac-
comprising anything he has modified the
order with view of averting further bloodshed.
HEAVY FIRING.
1 a. m.-By unaccountable motive the mob
stands in the streets in range of the soldiers
guns, apparently counting death.
There is no method, no purpose apparent.
1t is typical mob of madmen.
Justnow man who ventured near the scene
saw volley fired and q man named Ed.
Gallagher, whom this man happened to know
fell dead. Several others were wounded. At
this hour there is no cessation in the firing.
Indeed it has grown heavier and is account
ed for by statement that
the mob have procured a cannon.
ANOTHER REGIMENT ORDERED UP.
Col. Harper's order to the Fourth regiment
has just been given. 1t directs the colonel
to march his men quietly up Fourth street to
Sycamore, thence up Sycamore to the Jail,
and to disperse whatever mob may be in the
way. But at all events to join the other
troops now in the Jail. 1t tells him troops
there viii be looking for him. 1t will be
nearly an hour before this or
der can be carried into effect. Mean
time the firing continues. There is posi-
bility the Fourth regiment may reach the
scene without encountering much resistance.
The mob at this time seems gathered princi-
paly at the corner Of Main and Ninth streets
under cover.
NO ORGANIZATION.
The scenes during this memorable night
have been Undesirable. No mob could
have been less equipped by organ
ization or leadership than this one,
nor does it seem the military
and police have had any good plan or leader
ship. The preparations for defense made
during the day, were all against an attack
from Sycamore street. Main street was left
exposed and witnesses say almost no Opposi-
ton was made to firing the treasurers office.
The troops were all gathered in the jail. The
fire department for once refused to re-
spond to the alarm, until an
Escort of troops was sent. When the first
engineer appeared the mob, with drawn revol-
vers, warned them to go no further and they
obeyed. While hand-to-hand fight was in
progress, the police now and then made a
dash for the crowd and arrested a number of
rioters, taking them into the Jail. They re-
fused to give names in every instance.
Many of them are dressed, good looking
men.
DEAD AND WOUNDED.
1t is still impossible to tell how many dead
and wounded there are. Nine dead bodies
are in the morgue at Habig's. Oneis Dugan,
a furniture manufacturer At the hospital at
l O'Clock are the following killed:
Captain Jack Desmond, shot through the
head.
Henry J. Peiser, shot through the head.
John Hettensheim, shot through the breast
The fatally wounded are, Alfred Hopkins,
Charles Bloom, j. Camper VIII Batz.a
Severely-Daniel Chrstman, twice in leg;
Lewis Kolt, right leg; Henry Budde, thigh
Joel Knaus, right leg; Edward Rehm, right
leg, below the knee; Fred Eckenhorst,
right leg, above the knee; William Sullivan,
thiglt; John Barth, boy II years old, left
shoulder; Geo. Wise, left side.
Serious-John Heckerman, through both !
legs.
1t is said this ball, after passing through |
both legs, killed small boy now at Habigs |
Seven dead men are in the A,lzeger office, |
Vine and Canal. Three dead men were at |
Court and Vine but could not be reached.
Among the rumors is ono that Col Hunt and |
Lieut.. Tom Omera of the police force have
been killed in the Jail. This cannot be YER
flied at this time as communication with the
Jail is difficult.
THE FIRES.
2. a. m.-The good news comes that the
crowd has all gone from the vicinity of the
court house, and that fire engines are play
ing on the fire. The carriage factory fire
seems to have been extinguished by the mob
The Fourteenth regiment has not yet reach
ed the court house, but will now have no
difficulty in getting there.
GOV. HoADLY.
Col. Harper has just received the follow
ing telegram
COLUMBUS, O., March 29.-Col. John U.
Harper-I shall remain at the wire at General
Manager McCrea' s..office all night if necessary.
General Finley leaves for Cincinnati ON the
first train. Keep me posted until the mob is
suppressed. (Signed) GEO. HoADLY.
THREE CANNON.
2:20 a. m.-The startling fact is just dis
covered that the mob have three cannon
stationed at Fourth and Walnut. They are
said to have obtained them from Music hall.
They are evidently now posted to await the
coming of the Fourth regiment, expected
Instead of the fight being over,
it now looks as if both soldiers and police
would be overpowered by the mob.
PELTED WITH BRICKS.
The Fourteenth regiment has been placed
in front of the court hoase with unloaded
guns. They are keeping the crowd back, but
are pelted with brickbats and occasionally a
pistol ball is fired. Lieut.. Legget has been
in the leg. The police are worn
ont and besides have no arms fit to cope
with the mob. The troops are insufficiently
supplied with ammunition.
DEsPoNDInG.
There is no sign yet Of the Fourth regi-
ment. Reports from the depot say the men
were scattered, and when Col Harper's order
arrived the colonel commanding was unable
to get the troops together. 1t is evident the
mob must be permitted to enter the Jail, or
the power of the state must be put forth
with much greater vigor before the end of
this trouble is reached.
GALLANT POLICE CHARGE.
800 a. m.-The mob in possession of the
cannon at Fourth and Walnut seemed to
have no powder. They were trying to secure
some. They had obtained kegs of iron to be
used Instead of canister, and were moving
up Fourth street, when squad of thirty po
licemen under command of Lieutenant
Burke emerged from the Hammond street
station house, only half square south of
Fourth street, end by gallant charge,