New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-16
SHOT DOWN IN THE STREET.
THIS IS ANOTHER NEw-JERsEY MYSTERY.
wELL.KNowN RESIDENT OF WOODBRIDGE
KILLED INSTANTLY.

KILLED INSTANTLY.
The old historic town Of Woodbridge, Mlddl6.
sex County n. j., was thrown into state OF exe
citement yesterday over the murder OF well.
known resident, Thomas Devlin, which occurred
about 10 O'clock on Saturday night in front OF
tavern kept by John MCGOWAN. in the heart OF
the town. The circumstances which led to the
shooting are somewhat veled in mystery, but two
men have been arrested. As far as could b
learned the circumstances were these:
Between and 0 D. m. on Saturday party OF
men were in McGowan's place drinking Among
the party were two men from New-York, who are
known by the names Of William Hoar and James
Moore. and who are said to be "card-SharperA"
They had been in Woodbridge before and were
suspected Of designs some Of the nliterato
Hungarians who work in the clay pits and tile
works, and who are paid twice month, Satur'
day being pay day. Two Hungarians, named John
Petty and Andrew George, and Devlln were IN tae
barroom. A quarrel arose between tho New
York men and the two Hungarians, and the four
went out into the street to settle 1t. Devlln
went out after them to keep, it is supposed, tho
men from fighting After the party had boon
out about ten minutes five pistol shets were
heard in quick succession. McGowan ran out to
learn the cause, and found the body OF Devnn
living near the fence adjoining his place. Inc
man was bleeding from wound directly over tho
heart and death had evidently been almost In.
stantaneous There was no one in sight, the muir.
derers having made their escape
McGowan gave the alarm and soon crowd had
gathered. After hearing the story told by Mo-
Gowan the men began eXcitedly to talk of lynch
ing the murderer. Calmer counsel prevailed.
however, and ex-Judge Newton, who acts as Coro'
nor was sent for lie telegraphed to County Pnysl'
clan Donohue at New-Brunswick for a permit to
remove the body. 1t was nearly three hours after
the shooting before the necessary authority was
secured and then the dead man was removed to
brakes morgue, in Main-st Word was sent te
the murdered mans family. He left wife and
one child.
Constable Hugh Mcdonald began an active
search for the two strangers from New-iork, OUT
they had made good their escape. fle then went to
the homes of Petty and George. the Hungarians,
and found them both at home. He arrested them
and searched their houses In Petty's house
box half filled with cartridges was found ana IL
is reported that revolver was also found under hne
"ff at the post-mortem examination SAID
Judge Newton Yesterday, it should be found that
the bullet in Devlin's body is the same aS thoso
found in Petty's possession we Will secure pre1ty
rood evidence upon which TO base the charge OF
murder
Devlin was mason, thirty-two years old, and was
well TO do He was quiet man and his lrl9nds
are at loss to account for the shooting. Inc
and strcnuousy denied all knowledge OF the shoot
ing Their reputation in the town is good:
Neither OF them can talk English we'll They
will be taken 10 the county jail to-day