St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-28
Aragon. Once Member of 'Billy the
Kid Gang, Swings the White
Flag to the Breeze.
Pennsylvania Prisoners Knock One Another
Out PrOmiscuously in an I'm
promptu Matinee.
A Citizen Of Chicago Tries to Cane the Judge
Who Sentenced Him-A Re-
porter Trounced.
CONN MURPHY SWUNG OFF.

j. II. Mcfarland and Geo. Y. Bashaw, and,
after having been securely handcuffed, was
relieved of four revolvers, but subsequently
pulled fifth, six-shooter, out of his boot
leg, and, wounding Bashaw in the hand,
sprang to the place where the officers had
''stacked arms, and secured two rifles, with
which he held the officers off until
reinforcements arrived, when Murphy was
again secured and in the custody of McFar-
land and Bashaw, started for town. When
about two miles from Helena they were met
by ommittee of the best citizens of Helena,
the prisoner taken from the officers and taken
back about mile and suspended from an
arm on telegraph pole, which broke and let
Murphy fall TO the ground. The committee
then proceeded to high trestle on the rail-
road, short distance away, and there left
the body Of this terror to Montana stock
men and stage lines dangling at the end of
three-quaIter inch rope. The citizens are
cool and the officers determined to preserve
the peace and maintain the dignity of the
law SO far as is in their power, but the uni
versal Judgment Of every person is that this
hanging was justified and richly deserved.
A DESPERATE CAPTURED.
Los VEGAS, y. NJ, Jan. 27.-Nicholas Ar
agOn, famous outlaw, at one time a mem
Der of the notorious "Billy the Kid'' gang,
was captured this morning by the Lincoln
county officers near Chaporito, thirty miles
south Of this place. The officers surrounded
an adobe hut in which the outlaw had taken
shelter. In answer to the demand for his
surrender he sent word by a Mexican woman
that he had plenty to eat and drink, an
abundance of ammunition and would never
be taken alive. Deputy John Hurley mount
ed the roof of the hut, and while digging q
hole through which fire might be communi.
Gated to the inside, was shot dead BY the des-
pera1o. A general fusilade followed, during
which Aragon and Officer Brent were
wounded. A messenger was hastily sent TO
Los Vegas for rein fOrcements and giant
powder with which to blow up the building.
In the meantime Aragon sent out his guns
and surrendered.
FIGHT AMONG THE JAIL BIRDS.
HUSTISGDoS, Pa, Jan. 27.-During the
absence Of Sheriff McAlevy this morning, the
prisoners confined in the jail, who are allowed
the freedom Of the corridors, engaged in a
desperate conflict between themselves, in
which Alex. Gray received dangerous in
juries by being beaten over the head with
poker by a fellow prisoner named Tom
Potter. The insurrection was quelled through
the heroism of Miss Laura McAlevy. a niece
of Sheriff McAlevy, who forced the quarrel
some prisoners back to their cells at the point
Of revolver.
DIDN'T LIKE HIS sENTEyCE.
Especial Telerr am to the Globe.
CHICAGO. Jan. 81 An exciting episode
occurred in the probate court in connection
with the estate of Thomas Johnson, in which
the executrix is his sister, Ame McQuode
The peculiarly Of the case is that her hus-
band was accused of running away with the
entire estate entrusted TO her, amounting 10
about 81 800 and her surety. George Wilson
was accused Of making way with her bond.
The scandal has haG several airings before
the court, but yesterday was by all odds the
most lively and entertaining. After hearing
his explanation Judge Knickerbocker found
him guilty of contempt and sentenced him
TO Jail for $50 days. Instead of meekly sub
mitting 10 his punishment, however, Wilson
raised large cane and attempted to brain
the judge on the bench. a terrible struggle
ensued between the prisoner and the bailiff,
and with considerable difficulty he was over
powered. A physician was called. and 1t was
agreed that Wilson was insane. Wilson'S at
torney gave the court a check to the amount
Of the missing estate and the sentence was
changed TO a fine.
THRAsHED REPORTER
Special Telegram to the Globe.
CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-The election fraud
trouble is taking a new phase It has now
developed into 4 fistcuff stage Mr. Peter
Hausbrough opened the ball this morning at
the city hall building in a set to with a young
man named King, who is reporter of the
Duly Nelrs. Hausbrough was iucensed at
some Of the recent references to his troubles
iu that paper. 1t is said that he first sought
redress from Melville E. Stone, the editor in
in chief Of the paper, and that Mr.. Stone
rather sought to shift the blame on his re-
porter. Hansbrough came very near treat
ing Stone as the responsible party anyway,
but iually concluded 70 accept the editors
disclaimer and lick the reporter. He found
the object Of his wrath, and without any in
troductory remarks proceeded to do him up
The CHICAGO ELECTION FRAUDS.
Especial Telegram to the Glooe.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Ex-Senator Doc
little. who has been retained By the govern
ment to prosecute the election frauds at Chi
cago. has been in consultation with the at
torney general aud is preparing to make g
very vigorous attack upon them, backed BY
the departments best aid. The plan Of the
Republicans is to push the case vigorously
and have them in such condition that the
Democratic administration. can't, If it would,
ignore them when it comes'in.
BURGLAR SHOT.
Special Telegram to the GlObs.l
Fl. WATSE, Ind, Jan. 27.-Hunting gtou.
Ind, was horrifed at the double shooting.
which occurred here early to-day. which re-
suited in the death Of burglar and probable
death Of Night Marshal Max Baungartner
About . o'clock this morning the marshal
observed four men acting in a mysterious
manner about the postoffice. He became
suspicious Of their actions and bid himself
while be watched their movements They
proceeded 70 force the door Of the postof7ee.
and before the officer eOald summon help
had gained an entrance BAunEartner at
once confronted them. They were ali strzng-
ers 70 him. The marshal ordered
them - surrender, a; the sane time drawing
revolver. Seeing one OF the men about
to draw a weapon. he fred, the ball going
through the criminals body, killing him in
stsrtlv. Before the offcer could defend him
self one Of tie others raz bshiud aud shO;