The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-13
HE DIED WITH HIS BOOTS ON.
How They Do the Thing Up Artistically
In Arkansas-Tho Way Bob Reeds
Light Went Out at Helena.
From the Heiena WorId1

In Arkansas-The Way Bob Reeds
Light Went Out At Helena.
From the Helena world
Bob Reed, we'll known In this city and surround.
ing country as a desperate and rough man. was
sent to the land that the earthly never see, this
morning at half-past one Elisha Cannon, Reeds
partner in the restaurant and saloon business, did
the work, and the place where Reeds light went
out is on the pavement in front OF the cigar store
OF E. Ehrman. 1t seems that Reed and Cannon
were constantly engaged In brois. and. not.
withstanding their association, were never
friends. They came to this city about
two years since, from the mouth OF White
River, where they had kept wharf boat
boarding house, and where Reed became notorious
In consequence oil his unlaw Jul way living. IT'S
said that Reed, during his reslden;e at the mouth
OF White River would oftentimes get on a spree
and take charge OF the town. ana II any resistance
was made would not hesitate to shoot down any
one In his way. he once attempted the capture OF
the steamer Belle Lee. when was lying at the
with man OF his kind. He was shot in nauy
places and was glad to get away with his body
ed with the Pistol shots Of the ocers o. the
Reed was before be came to Helena. Since
been as fearful as It could be- being a'' sue
cession OF rows and brawls hideous 30 hear and
sens c o ame or
other places not more reputable. Not more than
a year ago Reed and Martin McDOhough got Into
drunken row, and McDonough was laid upon che
ground corpse. The affair occurred in Reeds
saloon. and probably all the details were never
brought to light. For Killing McDonough, Reed
was acquitted Reed was noted for his neatness
In dress and quiet manners when on the streets
In the daytime. Elisha Cannon is quite young
man, not being more than twenty-one years
OF age. Nothing disreputable that We
know Of has marked mis- career. and
during his residence at the mouth OF White River
and this place his appearance has Indicated the
better class OF saloon keepers. He never seemed
out OF order. but was, so lar as the public knew,
man who deported himself WE'LL since their hotel
was closed out IL Is known that Reed made many
threats against cannon. Last evening at twelve
O'Clock they met at the saloon OF Moses Tinney, in
South Helena, and drank together. Afterwards
Reed made some remarks OF violent character,
and Cannon. leaving the party. proceeded up the
street to the Metropolitan Hotel where he procured
double Oarrelled shotgun. In the meantime Reed
In company with James Dreamer. walked up Main
street as lar as Porter street. and was returning
when Cannon Jumped out OF the Metropolitan
Hote entrance, and calling TO Dreamer TO get out
oil the way, fired and ran up stairs Reed Tell and
Mr.. Creamer TO say what he had to say, he uttered
an oath. with the words "ne has got mef"
Justice Burnett held an inquest upon the body
this morning. verdict, that the deceased came TO
MS death through shotgun In the hands OF Elisha
Cannon.
Cannon. after the killing departed and is not
now In the city, nor will he be In attendance on
the funeral
The authorities are not going to spend any vast
amount OF wealth in searching for Cannon. They
seem to say silently, tits we'll