The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-06-19

Conductor Kicker Shot by Aif.
Chartz, Of the Republican.

Conductor Kicker shot by Aif.
Charsz. Of the Republican,.
A tragedy occurred last Sunday eve-
ming after the, arrival of the passenger
train from Pslisade et>Eureka, which re.
suited in the fatal shooting OF Edward
Kicker, passenger conductor on the E. a.
p. Railroad aud one of the most popular
men in the community, by AT. Oharlz.
lessee Of tbs Republican. Sat-
urday evening some illusions We're
made in the Republican TO wedding
that was shortly TO take place, aud TIA 4
Kicker had sent below for a swallow
tail coat and a pair Of kid gloves.
Becker sent Il note to Chartz forblddipg
him publishing his name In the Re-
publican again. On the arrival of the
train Sunday evening, Kicker rode to
the International Hotel as usual. The
Sentinel describes what then occurred
as follows:
Kicker made couple Of steps to the
rear OF the stage, when lie saw Chartz,
who had come across the street from
the office. On recognizing him. he
spoke, saying, did you get my note
this morDiDg2"
Charlz replied, Eyes"
:" Well, what are you going to DO
about it?" Ed. asked.
Come over to the Office" said
Chartz. and we will settle 1t.
No, We'll settle il here" replied
Ed, ut the Same time taxing of his
coat. de had reached thysear end of
the bus and WAS facing out toward the
! street. when the report Of a>pistol was
heard and he threw his hands up in
the air, exclaimiDg. My God, I'm
shot. and fell lhtU the gutter close to
the sidewalk. Several parties sprung
TO his assistance, When voice plainly
heard by a dozen people saug -out.
Give it eto>hlm agssu." The men let
go their hofds frarin. rrpetlllon of
the shot, but no further demonstration
being made, the wounded mau was
picked up and carried into che hotel,
where he now lies. Chartz imms-
diately ran to the Jail, deliSered himself
mp. and was placed In close contine-
.ment. The~whole ARRAY occurred ia
the space of minute from the time
that Kicker ahghted from the stage.
AT least twenty persons were standing
aud sitting III front OF the hotel, and
sudswth the most of them the shot
was the first warning that they had of
anythipgotthek kind being IN progress.
There were several witnesses, however,
that saw all of the incidents aud heard
tho lew words spoken by both parties.
They all agree that Kicker made nc
threatening demonstrations beyond re
moving his coat. and that garment was
hanging On his arm as he tell. atter,re-
ceising the shot. There Is some dis.
crepancy in the statement of the by
stahders- relative to The distance be-
tween the swo men when the pisoi was
fired, some saying that they were eight
feet apart, and othees. ibat an arm S
length only interviewed. The latter is
more probable from the fact the sleeve
OF Rlcker's shirt is powder sas well as
blood-stained. The pistol used was
new self cooking Colts revolver of a
late pattern; carrying large sized ball.
1t Is now in the possession of the
Sheriff.
At twenty minutes to eleven O'Clock
Monday evening. Kicker died:s He
Was unconscious for an hour before he
died, and. save a labored breathing,
passed away without a struggles: HIS
betroihed, Miss Herring, was at his
side. as was also his brother. and a
number OF bis most intimate friends
gathered around the bedside end
watched the fame flicker in the socket
aud expire. Deceased was a native of
Detroit, Maine, and was Just 30 years
of age He has father and mother
residing at his birthplace. A telegram
was to them yesterday, notifying
them of the occurrence. and dispatch
containing the news of his death. 'wiil
be forwarded this morning. Ee has
been resident OF th,s coast for NUM-,
Der OF years. greater portion of the
time in the employ OF the Central and
southern Pacific Railroads. aud. about
two and ~ half years siuce, accepted
position on the Eureka aud P ailsade
Railroad. where he has remained up to
the day of his death. The fuueral will
take place fromOdd Fellows Hall, at 5
o 'clock this afternoon.
ReMs ring. thA Race Track