Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-27
DALLAS SENSATION.
ACTING-MAYOR Q. K. HARRY
SHOT BY AN EMPLOYE.
The AssaiIant His Bookkeepsr, Who was
Under influence Of Liquor-Claims
There's Woman In It.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
DALLAS, Ten, Aug. 26.-Shortly after
O'Clock this morning like wildiire went the
words over the city. 30. X. Harry has
been shot" An investigation bore out the
truth of the report, and it was also learned
that his wounds were slight. Much inter
est is manifest in the case, owing to the
prominence of the parties parties in the
affair Mr.. Harry Is a heavy manufacturer
Of this city. an alderman, and is now acting
mayor during the absence of Mayor Conner.
The shooting took place in Mr.. Harry's
Office al his factory in East Dallas, and the
party who did the shooting was Lyme, Mr..
Harry'S boolikeeper. Various reports are
going the rounds as 10 the cause of the
trouble, and the straight OF the matter is
hard TO set, even for q reporter. From all
the informant that could De obtained IL
appears that on yesterday Mr.. Harry had q
conference with Mr.. Lyme, in which he
told him that in view of the fact that for
some time there would be increased work
IN the offices, especially in connection with
the getting up of a new catalogue, he had
employed lady stenographer who would
report for work Wednesday morning. The
young lady employed was Miss Lola Estes,
young lady from Fort Worth who had
come highly recommended. She reported
for work this morning and was present at
the time of the shooting.
While Mr.. Harry was seated at his desk,
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the desk and said, Here is what you owe
me, am going to quit
Mr.. Harry says he was surprised, and
asked him what is this forl' to which
Lyme responded that ''There is undetermined
business going on, and am going to quit
Mr.. Harry stated that before he could re-
ply Lyme said, Cd d-n you, defend your
self. Your pistol is in your drawer"
At this Lyme began shooting. The first oaII
on no VI oh CT
he wall only, while the third hit Mr.. Har-
rvs wrist. At this Mr.. Harry grappled
with his assallant and during the tussle that
followed, two more shoLs were fired, but
neither one took effect. Mr.. Harry threw
Lyme, but was forced to turn him loose, as
Lyme got Nh. HarTy's thumb between his
teeth, nearly seyering that member from
the hand. AT this juncture in came Jimmie
Harry, a nephew of Mr.. o X. Harry, and
with hammer hit Lyme three powerful
raps on the head. a negro also put in his
appearance and secured the pistol. Mr..
Harry then pushed Lyme from the room.
He then went to his desk, got his pistol,
and TO his surprise, found it empty. Lyme
afterward stated that he had extracted the
balls from his employers pistol early in the
morning, and in speaking of the matter
showed the cartridges. Lyme says that he
had expected trouble with Mr.. Harry
some days, and for that reason unload
that there was a great scandal back of the
affair, but scarcely any one believes that
theory. Lyme had been drinking this
morning. and it is thought he had all idea
that he was to be discharged on account of
Miss Estes having been employed. Lyme
was taken before Justice Lauderdale on the
charge of assault with intent TO murder
He waived examination, and bail was fixed
at $1,000, which he gave, and was turned
loose. Lyme halls from New Orleans, and
has oeen in the employ of Mr.. Harry for
about one year. Mr.. Harry's wounds are
painful, but not serious. One shot grazed
the right side of the head, taking piece
from the ear. The other bullet struck the
side of the wrist, inficting severe flesh
wound. How it happened that he escaped
so luckily is mystery, considering the fact
that five shots were fired at him at so short
range. 1t is probable that later develop
ments will reveal Lyne's motive for the as
sault.
Isaac S. Taylor and Robert Gibson have
been appointed co-receivers for the Texas
pressed brick company of this city. The |
company owes about 81 $50. To-day two
attachments were run on the concern, one
by the North Texas national bank to secure
claim of $500: the other bv the City ma
tional bank for q claim of $500. The re-
ceivers have given bond in the sum Of $1,000.
A NJ. Gaines, Waterman, was to-day
hit by Main street motor car, causing
painful cut on his left arm.