Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-15
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TYRooNNELL, w. VA, March IA
Humphrey F. Mcdonald, one Of the
wealthiest citizens OF Taylor county,
was shot and killed by James A. Robin
son al nine o'clock this morning, about
a mile and a half west Of Tyrconnell.
The most Intense excitement prevails
throughout the neighborhood and it is
extremely hard to get strictly reliable
information, but from the most reliable
sources the following details are OBJ
tanned:
Some time during the past year Rob
lnson, who was a stock dealer; became
financially embarrassed and sought re-
lief in the sale OF his farm, which was
purchased by Mcdonald, with the un-
derstandlng that Robinson was 10
occupy the premises until March
Is. 1t now leaks out that
there was an agreement between
the two men whereby Robinson was 10
have his land back provided be could
raise the money before the time specI-
fed for vacation, which he seems 90
have done, but which Mcdonald
refused to accept and Robinson
was in the act OF moving his effects az
the time the shooting occurred.
Robinson sent for Mcdonald 20 come
over TO his house, and shortly after an
alteration ensued, Robinson drawing a
revolver, but was caught and held by
two farm hands who were present. lt
Is claimed that Mcnonald seized a club,
and In striking at Robinson, hit ono OF
the men who WAS holding his arms,
whereupon Robinson rushed into the
house, procured q double barrelod gun
which he used with deadly effect upon
Mcdonald, who by this time had start
ed to run. Mcdonald begged piteous-
ly for his life, but Robinson turned and
emptled the contents Of his revolver into
the dying mans body, which hnltRed
him IN a few seconds.
McDonald's body lay In the field near
the house from the hour OF the shoot
ing until some time In the afternoon,
when an inquest was held by county
officials.
Robinson resisted arrest az the hands
OF the local authorities and a posse,
headed by Sheriff Davidson, Deputy
Selvey, and Prosecuting Attorney La
Toilette, started from Grafton 70 effect
his arrest, but they found Robinson
well armed and determined 10 resist,
and up to 10 p. N. had not succeeded Ia
eiiecting his capture.
He would allow his friends 10 come
near enough 10 converse with him,
but forbade al officers Of the law 30
come near. Prosecuting Attorney La
Toilette. who was well acquainted With
the man, attempted TO get near enough
20 reason the case with him, but be lev
eled his Winchester on him aud COM
pelled him 20 retire.
The house is now surrounded and de-
velopments are hourly expected, at
Robinson has threatened 90 leave tho
house tonight lie stated that he
would not be taken alive. but that N
they would walt until tomorrow that
be would give himself up.
The latest telephone Information
al TyrcOnnel states that three shots
were Ere In quick succession tn the
yiciolty OF the trouble, aud a REGISTER
reporter is now on bis way 20 the
scene 70 ascertain latest Developments.
Mcdonald was about 20 years old
while Robinson was perhaps not over
35. Both parties are we'll known
throughout the county and the news oi
tho shooting has spread Ike wlldhre.
LArER-Midnight-Special messen'
ger sent out by the ROOSTER has just
returned 10 Tyrconnell. He states thai
Robinson has committed suicide.
The guard, which had surrounded the
house all evening, had planned an az
tack for about ?. N.
They we're surprised by hearing shree
shots fred IN rapid succession Witnin
the house. They advanced and, open
Ing the door. found Robinson sitting ln
a chair 10 q dyiog condition and bleed
ing profusely from bullet wounds ia the
forehead, temple and abdomen.
IL supposed that be stood up before
a looklnq-glass and 6red the two shots
which took effect 10 bis head and then
sat down iu chair and fred the one
into bis abdomen as the revolver Was
still In his lap.
Roolnson's wife and family had gone
70 bis iather-in-law's during The mora
ing before the trouble began aDd 10 is
stated Robinson was drinking heavily
ND 70 the hour Of his death.
The entire community ls 10 ihe Wild
est excitement and much sympathy -
EXPRESSED for the bsreaYed families of
both men.
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