The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-08-29

nounced by all, and Judge Lynch was
a prime favorite with many, and had a
leader presented himself he would
have had many followers. No move in
the direction of lynching was made,
however, and by 1920 the streets were
comparatively quiet. In anticipation
of trouble an extra force Of guards was
put on at the jail, but they had moth
ing TO do. Coroner Stafford who lives
at CleElum, was sent for, but failed to
get in on the night train. On Monday
morning Justice Boyle summoned a
jury, and verdict in accordance with
the facts was rendered.
At4 O'Clock Monday afternoon the
preliminary examination of Charles
Vinson charged with murder in the
first degree was held in the Superior
court room. Edward Pruyn appeared
for the defendant and w. G.. Graves
represented the State. Five witnesses
were called, viz: Frank Uebelacker,
Henry Lube, Ed. Smith, DR.. Gray and
Charles Frazier. After the testimony
was all in Mr.. Pruyn contended that
the defendant could only be bound over
for murder in the second degree and
insisted that this be done. Mr.. Graves
tookIissue with him presenting a very
different line Of argument, and Justice
Boyle bound him over as charged.
The court room was crowded but no
hostile demonstration of any kind was
made.
Charles Vinson, the murderer, is we'll
known, here, where he has resided off
and on for several years. He has al
ways been worthless and of quarrel
some dispositions; he was constantly in
trouble and served one term in the
penitentiary for burglary. He achieved
great notoriety last spring when he be-
trayed the gang that intended to rob
the Northern Pacific train carrying
the pay for the Roslyn miners. He
has been away most of the time since
then and only returned about a week
before this tragedy. Since his return
he has been keeping very quiet until
Sunday when he started out, evidently
with the intention of killing somebody,
and his success is only too we'll known.
It does not seem possible that a man
could have as few friends as he has
here. Not word can be heard in his
favor, and he is looked upon by all
with loathing and contempt His
father was an equally depraved crea
ture.
I Michael Kohlhepp, the victim, O.
Wilson's gun, was a quiet man who at
tended strictly to his own business
gave no offense to any one, and haG
many friends. He was held in high es
TEEN by all who knew him and hi
tragic death brought much genuine
sorrow He was native of Germany
about AZ years of age and unmarried
The funeral took place from St. An
drew's Catholic church Tuesday morn
ing and was very largely attended.
BURGLIN DIES.
After his wound was dressed on Sun
day Burglin was made comfortable il
DR.. Newland's Office and was provided
with a nurse. His condition seemed
to be favorable until Tuesday morning
when he was worse and it was decided
to perform an operation to give hin
relief. Before this was cone however
he passed away. He was buried yes
terday afternoon. He had been in Ell
lensburgh many years, and nearl.
everybody knew him. He was yer.
Industrious and was supposed to hav'
saved quite a sum of money, though i
is known that he lost considerable OF
bad loans that he had made. He wa
unmarried and had no relatives in thi
part of the country, but has siste
somewhere in Michigan. He was abou
46 years old and was always inoffensive
attending strictly to his own affairs
and his sad end brings regret to al
: who knew him.
5 THE LYNCH1NG.
l The closing act in the great TRACED
: of Sunday took place between II o'cloc
i, Tuesday night and 2 O'Clock Wednes
. day morning. After the death c
Q ''Dutch John,' Tuesday afternoon
Q change in the ''tone0 of the public wa
S noted. AS evening came on the nun
4 Der of people on the streets increase
S and groups of men could be seen in a
directions earnestly discussing the si'
a uation. At 10 o'clock the streets wer
i nearly as lively as at midday and tn
), general impression was that somethin
y would happen.
/ Sheriff Stinson was aware of the fee
j. ing and had six guards on duty at tn
S court house. He had arrangement
Y made that in case of trouble the fir
g bell should ring. Promptly at II o'cloc
k two parties started for the jail, on