The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-28
MEX|CANS MAY
RUE THEIR ACT
Effort 10 kYenge an Outlaws Death Brings
Out Uncle Sans Troops.
MARSHAL GREEN Was MOBBED
And as a Consequence. the United
States Regulars Pranced to the
Scene and Rescued Him in the Nick
of Time-Demand Made on the
Mexican Authorities Which, if Re-
fused, May Cause Trouble.
LAS VEGAS. N. NJ, July 81.
0PWO Mexcans dead, several others
wounded, and two Americans in


0PWO Mexicans dead, several others
wounded, and two Americans in
custody of the United States
u troops, stationed at this place, is
the result Of what might have been q
much bloodier riot. but for the pres
ence of mind of City Marshal Clay in
calling out the troops so promptly.
The occurrence is the outcome of
lynching which took place here about
four months ago, and which the off =
GERS have since been trying to clear up.
Some days ago the sheriff obtained
information which tended to show that
one of the lynching party was Jose
Gallegos. noted outlaw, and a war
rant for his arrest was placed in the
hands of William Green, of Old Las
Vegas, Green was accompanied by a
Mexican, and on Wednesday evening
the two men came upon Gallegos in a
secluded spot. Gallegos took refuge
behind u large tree and drew his wea-
pom in defense, but on account of the
trigger catching he was too late in get
ting the drop" on Green, who fred
upon him, wounding him 80 badly that
his death ensued yesterday afternoon.
MEXICAN BLOOD is FIRED.
The incident aroused the Mexican
people in Old Town for revenge. and
last night several of them. armed with
warrant, entered Green's house on
Bridge street, and were met by Ely
Green, a brother of William. While
he was parleying with the officers his
brother entered and was Immediately
fired upon by one of the belligerent
parties. This was the signal for a gen.
eral fusilads in which the Green broth.
ers poured lead from their Winchesters
with deadly effect. When the crowd
retreated it was found that Juan San
doval was dead and several were seri-
ously wounded.
The sheriff then made his appearance
and demanded that the Greens sur =
render, which they refused 10 do, fear
ing foul play at the hands of the Mex.
leans City Marshal Clay commanded
the use of the telephone to call United
States troops, stationed at East Las
Vegas, and the call was responded to
in double quick time by Lieutenant
Crawford and detachment of the
Tenth infantry.
UNCLE SAM TO THE RESCUE.
With fixed bayonets they surrounded
the besieged house. and after a spirited
consultation with the Greens, now
heavily armed. the agreement was ar.
rived at to take the Green brothers to
military headquarters until safety
could be assured. They are now bs
ing closely and heavily guarded, and
the governor has been telegraphed.
While the disturbance was going on
the Mexicans secured the Mexican who
was with Green when the shooting of
Gallegoes was done and dragged him
to Jail in the old town. The command
ing officer demanded the possession oil
him also but was refused by the sheriff
and his posse at which Lieutenant
Crawford told them he would hold
the sheriff responsible for lthe safety
and delivery of the Mexicans to him in
the morning, Excitement is at fever
heat and it is not improbable that "A
lynching or that another violent out
break may occur.