Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-13
SHOOTING IN CROMWELL.

The Murderous Deed of William Fra
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 Result Probable-A Row Over Cards.
 An altercation occurred between William Frazier and Charles Jones in Newton's "tem- perance' saloon in Cromwell about 10 o'clock Wednesday night, in which Frazier shot and, it is thought, fatally wounded Jones. Both men were under the influence of liquor. Jones hit Frazier in the face when the latter left the saloon and returned shortly after with revolver. Walking up to Jones, he aimed tho weapon at his breast, counted three and fired. After the shooting Frazier went to his house and retired. Jones was taken to his home and Dr. Calef was sum- moned, who probed for the ball but without success Officers arrested Frazier about 3 o'clock yesterday morning and placed him in the lookup. He will be held to await the result of Jones' injuries. It is said the dis turbance grew out of game of cards which had been played early in the evening.
 Frazier is about twenty years of age, unmarried. and is considered a hard charac- ter. Jones formerly resided in Hartford and has engaged in the ice business for several years. His love for the intoxicating cup was one of his worst enemies while in Middle though living in the ''no license" town of Cromwell.
 Further particulars are as follows:
 Frazier, Jones and others had spent DOT tion of the evening in Dundee's saloon play ing cards and occasionally drinking. Some hot words passed between Jones and Frazier over game of cards and trouble was anticipated, but they qui- eted down and left the saloon to- gether apparently on more friendly terms, though talking very loudly about the game.
 From Dundee's saloon they went to New tons saloon, where they again became angry and got into a dispute about an ice box belonging to Frazier which Jones used to fill with ice. One report states that Jones struck Frazier and that both were very much under the influence of liquor. After a short time Frazier left, but was gone only few moments. On his return he immediate
 stsRpS aesl Rp 5baif R Gns ana poahs hG Mas s yoiyer at him shouted; "Now, d-=n you, I've oot you. one-two-three" and fired. The ball entered Jones' abdomen and he fell from his seat. Dr. Calef was summoned and probed for the ball, but did not succeed in finding it though it's course could be partially traced. The doctor says there is hardly possibility of Jones' recovery.
 The attempt upon his life by Frazier was coolly planned and deliberately executed, as he undoubtedly left the saloon for the sole purpose of getting the revolver, and had am- ple time to think over his intention. He was arrested by Constable Fanny. A bench warrant has been issued and Frazier will be brought before the Superior court at it's present session. Jones is 'aboas thirty three years sa. of age: He was though he would occasionally drink too much. was very generally well thought of, though it is reported that since leaving Mid dletaTn he has become very badly dissipated. His wife is still living in that oity,
 Frazier is @ fish psddler and is generally | considered as very bad character, drinks | heavily and is known to be Of a very quarrel some disposition.