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Show A Reftpera-,e Villain. Galveston, April 7. La;t night, at ten o'clock, a man calling himself lames Helm, drew a knife and cut a boy, whose name is unknown. In his attempt to escape he attacked and cut three unoffending parties a-ho happened in his way. Officer Ferguson, attempting attempt-ing lo arrest him, was the next to receive the knife, and died five minutes afterward. after-ward. Mr. Benison, an old and respected re-spected ciiizgn, was one of tho unfortunates unfor-tunates who has since died, and it is thought two others will die. Henry Myers, a driver for engine company No. 2, it is believed will die, Tbe lire-men lire-men swear vengeance against Helm. Intense excitement prevails, and it is believed he will never bo allowed by the mob to have a trial. Some of the polico force have already asserted their intention if called on to defend lhe jail. Heim gives Ins name as James Bennett Helm, of Floyd couniy, Va., and a cousin of tho notorious Jack Helm, of Texas, Ml seel lancout. Slcvenson, Ala , 7. Louis Cargylo. ! born in .North Carolina, in 17oo, and tho oldest ciuzen of Jackson couniy, died yesterday, aged 110 years, lie had lived here sixty years. |