The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-06-29
snor BY A MEXICAN oohoNAL,
Young HRrdie's Mother Learns How
Her Son Was Murdered,

Her Son Was Murdered.
The mother OF Robert Hardie, the
young American who was killed in
the City of Mexico by Colonel On
ana, of the Mexican army, June /,
has just received number OF letters
from American residents of the Next
can capital. Mrs. Hardie is a widow
and resides with her daughter at No.
10 Arlington square. The latest par
ticulars received are to the effect
THAI Colonel Omaha has been re-
leased, pending q dec sion whether
he shall be tried by military
or civil tribunal. 1t is believed by
the Americans in the City Of Mexico
that the Colonel, who Is q member O,
an influential and wealthy family,
will be allowed TO escape punishment,
and III consequence they are highly
indignant. They have appealed to
the United States government 10 take
action in the matter. The secretary of
state has written to Mrs. Hardie, say
ing that he will do everything in his
power. Congressman Randall, who ia
an old friend Of the Hardies, has also
interested himself, and has appealed
to Minister Jackson, urging that the
murderer be punished. Il. NJ. Ewing,
the newly appointed consul-general at
the City of Mexico, before leaving,
promised to cooperate in the matter.
Young Hardie, who was brought up
in this city, went to Mexico three
years ago as representative OF the
Bell Telephone company. He after
ward became connected with bank
In Mexico. He had held several i'm
porCant positions here in the Western
Union Telegraph Company, and DR..
Norvin Green has taken active steps
toward having his murderer brought
to justice. Young HSrdie fell in love
with the pretty daughter of Mexican
banker and she with him. The young
lady was also greatly admired by Col
onel Omaha, whom she had known
before her acquaintance with the
young American. Hardie was a very
handsome and dsshin0 fellow, and
his intentions to the young lady made
the Colonel exceedingly Jealous. He
showed his dislike for Hardie every
time he had the opportunity. On sew.
eral occasions in society he acted IN q
most insulting manner toward Har-
die. On the night of the lst of June
the rival lovers met at public bali
where the young lady was in attend
ance. The Colonel sought to be very
attentive TO her, but she accepted the
attentions OF Hardie. Towards morn
ing Hardie was about to engage the
young lady in a dance, when Colonel
Omaha stepped up TO him and said he
had already engaged her for that sol.
Hardie apologized, but when the
young lady was consulted she in
formed the Colonel that he was
mistaken, Omsna 8ngrily retired
from the room to a garden adjoining.
Presently Hardie aud the bankers
daughter also went thither, and were
seated at table, when Colonel Omaha
approached Hardie with an uncompli-
mentary remark. Hardie hastily
arose and drew bis hand sOross the
Colonel's face. The latter now SAYS
that he was slapped III the face. The
Colonel Immediately drew his pistol
and shot Hardie through the heart.
Hardie was buried in the American
Cemetery, and the funeral was at
tended by large number of the
American residents, among whom he
was exceedingly popular. His
mother is making arrangements to
have his remains disinterred and
brought TO this city.-[New York
World.