St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-03-01
CRIME RECORD.
Two Brothers Hanged at Jackson, Ohio, for
the Murder of Anderson Laekey.
Maynard Youth Brings Reproaeh on an
Honored Family.
PAID TIE PENALTY.

JACKSON, o., Feb. 29.-Luke and Vim.
Jones, who, with Luban Stephens, had been
found guilty of the murder of Anderson
Lackey, were hanged to-day. They retired at
III O'Clock last night, after long season OF
prayer with the Rev. Mr.. Hollngshead, the
Methodist minister, who remained all night
with the men. They slept soundly and had
to be awakened at O'Clock this morning.
ihey ate hearty breakfast singing hymns
Meanwhile they kept on singing and
praying while preparing for the gal
lows. When reporter entered the
cell they greeted him cheerfullv,
saying, we're doing our best to die brave
ly.'' The procession was formed in the Jail.
and the prisoners were amply guarded for
fear Of violence. They passed out of the
front door with the sheriff, in full view of the
crowd in the street, into the door Of the in
closure where the execution took place. The
prisoners in Jail looked through the grated
window upon the scene. They stepped firm
" to the place, and the ropes were tied about
their necls, after their arms and legs were tied.
Then the minister, using notes, made Il
prayer, lasting half an hour, The drop fell
at ~. William Jones struggled, but Luke
was STILL his neck undoubtedly being broken.
The body of William swung around, and
his legs were drawn up till they touched his
brothers. body, causing horror among the
spectators. The bodies were cut down, after
the usual examination, and placed in the
hands of friends. There was some talk in
the crowd of lynching Johnson in Jail for the
recent murder
HANGED.
FRANKLIN, La, Feb. 29.-Wm. Moore,
cOlored, was hanged to-day for the murder
of Lee Arman, n Chinamau, last spring.
After hanging half minute it was discover
ed the rope was too long and the feet of the
culprit rested on the floor. He was raised To
the platform, the rope shortened, and the
trap again sprung. He died of strangula-
! ton.
A LARGE DEFAULTER.
| New YORK, Feb. 29.-It is reported that
the cashier of G. A. Bennett d Co., stock
brokers, is a defaulter to the amount of SEQ
900.
A DISHONEST CASHIER.
NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-G. a. Bennett e
Co, bankers and brokers, recently discov
cred the loss of some securities from the safe,
the key to which was held by Edward Delln-
ger, cashier, who had held that position three
years. An examination showed that several
1t was then ascertained that Delliuger for
merly a Sunday school teacher, has been
specializing on his own account. Being
charged with the larceny, he acknowledged
his guilt aud said he began his speculation
some time ago, and continued taking money
and securities, with the hope of retrieving
his losses. He returned nearly all the secur-
titles so that the firms loss will not be over
$1,000. The firm decided not to prosecute
him, and merely discharged him.
A SECOND INDICTMENT.
CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-The grand jury this
afternoon found a second indictment for
murder against Neil McKeague. This is for
the murder of Mrs. Wilson, of Winuetka.
The other was for the murder of her husband.
1t is understood that no new evidence has
been elected since the first indictment.
DISHONEST OFFICIALS.
CHICAGO, Feb 29.-An expert, appointed
by the board of trustees Of the suburban
town of Lake, has just completed the exami-
nation of the corporation accounts of Ed
ward Byrne, town clerk, and j. V. Byrne,
ex water collector The latter has $40, GAS
shortage and the former s., 400.