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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
HADA BOLD SCHEME
To Rob Several Banks In Chi
cago.
HOW r0RGERS WERE NIPPED
In . Weil-Devised Plan 10 Defrsud Tn.
suspeetsng Bank ofheisls-How
II Was Folied.

CHICAGO, Aug. Zine oiecbaFge OF
George Bsrtels. paying teller Of the
Central Trust and Savings bank, and
his subsequent flight with ~, 600 Of the
firms cash hxs unesrtbed . gigantic
conspiracy 10 dcfraud five Chicago
banks. The scheme WAS partially sue
cessful. and over $4,000 waa secured
from Barters former employer, but
WAS made good by reputable men who
bad vouched for the integrity and bus
meas ability Of young men who en-
gagged in the deal. Another bank 10
said to have lost $50. 900. which amount
was also made good BY the same secnr-
ity. Three Of the men formerly con-
nected with the Chicago Bank Note
company have been arrested. charged
with conspiracy TO defraud and the is-
suance OF fraudulent paper. These
men are William A. Forbes, n. w.
Burnside and Charles NJ. Anson.
George Bartels. the fourth man who 10
wanted, has left the country. Charles
Nichols, a go-between. has made affi-
davit exposing the whole scheme as far
as it is known to him. The plot 10 the
most ingenious ever nipped in tho
financial arena Of this city. The plan
was simple.
Plan of the Operators.
Forbes was manager of the Chicago
Bank Note company; Burnside, son
of a we'll known physician, was asso-
ciated with Forbes, and Arson was but
an employe of the firm. These young
men were vouched for by Gen. Allen
c. Fuller and numerous men of wealth
and financial standing. They opened
accounts with the Central Trust and
Savings bank. the Globe National bank.
the State Bank of Chicago, the Firet
National bank and the Milwaukee Ave-
nue. State bank. Immediately they
deposited checks, which have since
been found 10 he fraudulent, and later
drew out the cash. BY collusion with
Bartels the great run of the paper was
dumped on the Central Trust Savings
bank. The system that was developed
was the work Of months. The teller.
in the absence of the cashier. certified
all papers and the forged drafts, checks.
ETC.. were only deposited when the
higher officials of the banks we're out.
Made the Banks Good
The Same system was played on the
Globe National. although Vice Pres
ident Stone was not in the city today to
affirm or deny the statement. II 10
now learned that the plotters intended
TO pull all the banks they had depos-
tied money with into their net and then
break up and clear out. However that
may be. the paper came to protest too
soon to admit of more extended fraud
and the ring was brought up with a
round turn. The amount the Central
Trust and Savings hank found itself
short was nearly $4,000. The bank
officials had taken every precaution to
secure themselves for while they had
been compelled to accept the forged
papers from their customers they we're
suspicious early in the game. When
the end came Allen c. Fuller, who is re-
ported to be worth over SI0. .OO0. 900, and
DR.. Burnside, his brother-in- law. both
of whom had implicit confidence IN
the young men, paid all the shortage
and none Of the banks 10 out one cent
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
THEFT FROM A PURsKR.
A Large Sum of Money Stolen on Board
a Pacific Mail Steamer.

PANAMA, VIA GALVESTON, Aug. o.
The steamship San Jose of the Pacific
Mail Steamship line, commanded by
Captain Russell, has arrived here, hav-
ing left San Francisco on July 10 for
Panama, by way Of Acapulco. The
vessel was at Acapulco on the 22d. The
passengers were not allowed to land,
and there was considerable excitement
on the steamship when it was learned
that the restriction was owing 10 q re.
ported large theft Of money and jew
elry. One Of the passengers, il appears,
intrusted several bags containing
money and gems amounting IN value
altogether to Sl3. 500 to the purser, who
has been tbirty-two years in the SER
vice of the Pacific Mail Steamship CON-
panv and whose integrity is regarded
ae above suspicion. The money and
valuables we're stolen on the voyage,
but by whom IL mystery.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

COLUMBIA, s. c., Aug. Am at
tempt was made Monday night at Lex
ngton to lynch George Kimard. who is
charged with having assaulted Mrs.
Robert Addison. and il would un-
doubtedly have succeeded had il not
been for the fact that Sheriff Drafts
got wind Of of the matter and brought
Kimard to Columbia. One hundred
and fifty men gathered at the Jail.
armed with Winchesters and dynamite,
their intention being 10 blow up the
Jail and kill the guard if kimard were
not given no to them poaceably.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Accused of VenaI,tv.

FREEPoRT. H.. Aug. 2.--The one
topic of interest here is the onslaught
made by the various Protestant
ministers upon the mayor, council and
city officials. onc preacher. the Rev.
Edgar X. Hill, raked the city govern
ment fore and after. charging that
sambling.hoUses were run as openly
as stores and saying that he had even
heard II rumored that appropriations
for the sewer ordinance had not
reached the proper channel.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

The Honduras Civil War Closed by the
Killing OF Brogfan.

PASssA, via Galveston. Aug. 2.-The
steamship Barrscouta brought. . budget
of news today concerning the closing
scenes in the Honduras revolution.
Gen. Leonardo Nula has been CON-
pietely suecessful and ex-President
Brogran hss been shot, after having
been imprisoned for some time.
Dr. BooIila 10 provisional presl-
dent and new government has
been organized and according To the
latest repor. the country was fairly
tranquil. The Barraeoata aIso brought
rumors Of trouble brewing in Costa
RlcA- In consequence OF the hard
times there - great saiferlng among
the poorer people. Provisions are
enormously high and isbonng men can
tind l,ttle empIoyment.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

fR0xTfyr. O., Aog. 1s--Dr. MeCsuley
of Dayton, O., rsnt before . meeting
Of sesersi trsnches Of TIE Ct4ristisn
EDdesvor socsety ~ tbis city and tired
70 get resolution Tstssed ~ pledge ali
tlse members 70 ls0Feotf the Columbian
expos taon IN csss sbs ssse of iiquof vac
permitted or the exposition sxs oE<red
oB sunaay. The resolution va not al
Iowed 90 20 80 q vote. The sscfetses
meantime expressfd q preference 20
leave ths matter 90 the nnframmeied
judgment Of tbelr Individual menbers
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

TOLEDO, o., Aug. 2.-August Red
ding, a merchant in West Toledo. was
was shot Sunday night by an unknown
burglar. Small articles had been missed
from the store regularly for several
weeks and Redding determined 10 put
\ stop 10 IT. He stayed in the store
nights. About O'Clock that morning
Q man forced himself through the out
side doors. Redding. who WAS un-
armed, sprang upon him, and u dee
perate fight ensuce. The burglar finally
sent = bullet into Reddlng's SIDE. kill
ing him. The murderer escaped.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Alabama Election Returns.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 2.-Addi.
tional returns received from yester-
days. election indicate that Governor
Jones' majority and that of the regular
democratic ticket will not fall under
10000 or $4,000. Many county pre-.
clncts went for Kobe, but Jones' large
majority IN cities and towns overcome
this. Complete and incomplete returns
received from forty-nine out of sixty
six counties IN the state indicate ma
jority ranging between Is 900 and 20, ,00O
for Governor Jones and the regular
democratic state ticket. Kolbe's lieu.
tenants concede Jones election BY
10, 900.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
oeneral Baker Wi,hdraws.

ST.. PAUL, Aug. 2.--Gen. James II.
Baker the alliance candidate for gov
ernor of Minnesota this evening wrote
a letter Withdrawing his name from
the field. This leaves II TO the other
wing of the party headed by Ignatus
Donnelly. IL is stated that the alliance
numbering approximately 10000 votes
will JOIN the democrats. The alliance
faction will make its fight in the legs.
Iative d1sfrIcts
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
TWO CADETS DISCIPLINED.
\ West Point Pleb Roughly Handled
by Third Class Men.

Nnwpuno. N. Y, Aug. e.--Haziug NJ
West Point has not. - il generally sup-
posed become . lost art. An Iowa
cadet by the nanc Of Garfield 10 the
latest victim. and two New York cadets
have been disciplined. One of these Is
Lcroy Eiting Of Kingston. and the
other 10 Corporal I.an9don OF New York
city. Elt,ng 10 suspended for six
months, and LAngdon loses his chew
rons, 10 kept IN camp, and has his fur
lough shortened by two weeks. Can
field reported at the hospital badly
broken up and too seriously Ill TO do
duty. lie told the hospital officers
that he had been "double- stepped" and
that he was subject for their treat
ment. Being afraid of still further
hazng from the older cadets. he hesi-
tated about giving the names of the
hazers, but WAS told he must do 60.
aid revealed the Nance Of Elting and
Langdon, who are both members Of
the third class. They were reported to
Secretary of War Elkins. with the re-
suit above stated.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

HusrIseros. VIVA. Aug. 2.-Tbe re-
publican state Convention, TO name q
full state ticket. meets here tomorrow
and Thursday. Nearly all the be guns
of the party, including Secretary of
War X. Il. Eikins, Commissioner Mason
aud a number of others, are here. The
reception gwen 10 secretary Eikins on
HE arrival here was an ovation of .
most enthusiastic character.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
ARRESTED A pErEcTIvE
Who Tried to Play q Felony on an Inno-
cent Man.

DENVER, Aug. 2.-J. II. Crop. who
Was arrested some days ago charged
with robbing the First National bank of
Denver of 81 goo, was released last
night and this has led 10 the arrest Of
w. 7. Sawyer. the alleged detective
who worked up the case against Cross.
Sawyer viii be taken 10 Ebert. Crops
home, where he fears either lynching
or tsr and feathers. as he Was chased
from the town some days ago 10y a
gang seeking to hang him. lie views
his arrest as only scheme TO get him
there. He 10 charged witd conspiracy
IN endeavorlng 10 play felony know
ingiy upon an innocent man.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
CAUGHT HIM IN THs RIVER.
Exciting Chase After Jail Breakers n
Jacksonville. III.

JAcKsoxvILiF, H.. Aug. 2.-There
Was tremendous excitement At the
county jail thIs morning when two
prisoners escaped and the whole gang
confined came near doing the ssrne
The turnkey was just ascending the
ttairs when ne discovered that the door
into the MAN corr1der Was open and
Two OF tse prisoners out n ths bail.
They quietly forced tie hail door open,
and while be vas securing the others
thev made dash for liberty. The AZ
sistsni came Hp and was done up With
. einb. and the men iesped into tire
street. pursued by the turnkey sith =
gun. He shot at the fuGstIses. bot
falsed ~ tgine them down uatll be ran
one into q creek, when ne covered kssn
with be gun while a farmer vsded "a
and tcok hans cut.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

The New Jersey Anarchist Examined
and Disc charged.

PfrrssuRa, Aug. AZ. NJ. Moliics
the anarchist baker of Long Branch,
\. j.. who wAs brought to this city by
Roger VMArA on . charge Of COM
pllelty IN the conspiracy TO assasssnate
IL. L. Frick. had hearing before Aid
ermsn Gripp shis afternoon. Inspector
Mckeiive. testified 10 bclng notified by
the Adams Express company that Berk.
man. who shot frlck, had received t6
from Molllck- On that evidence he
made the lnformatian. Supefintend-
en- VMara when sworn detailed the
bringing IN OF the prisoner to Pitts
hurg, saving that he had willingly
come and bad satisfac,oriiy explained
the letters and kilograms found on his
person. Judge Gripp then discharged
the prisoner. saying there Was not
sufficient evidence 10 hold him for
court. Herr Mollick left for Long
Branch on the fret tram. Anarchist
Henry Bauer OF Allegheny came before
Judge Ewing in court today who de-
cided he could be released on 5000
bail. He will be released when court
opens tomorrow if the bondsmens are
satisfactory
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Count pe Claude In Trouhl-.

san Francisco. Aug. 2.--ln Oakland
Jail now ianguishes Count Leopold de
Claude OF Baden, Germany, who 10
charged with misuse of Uncle Sans
mails. As well AS abuse of his wife.
Three years ago the count met Miss
Nulty, AN heiress OF Milwaukee, while
on her way home from Europe. Papa
Nulty investigated the counts record
when he proposed marriage and found
he had q title and dc5ts. but no assets,
20 the wedding was celebrated with
much pomp an the cream city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

aae delegates present. Enaeursgitx
letters rsfe real from Arehhishups
ireland, ~. Paul. Cerf,xsn. sew York.
Ryan. rhiladeiplsis Jsnssa. New Or
issus Elder. Cincinnati. and Reafdou.
san Frame sco. aud from numerous
bishops who we're unable 20 be rressnt.
The remainder OF the session was taken
mp with reports fsusB its local union.
which showed that tbe membership
had very largely increased during the
past wear. The convention will Iast
until IhnrsdaY night.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
More Men Put at Work.

HOMESTEAD, Aug. 2.-Superirtendent
Potter Claims that 222 new men were
received and put at work in the mill
before noon today. In the party were
asnumber OF steel workers, forty-two
came from Cincinnati, but ten OF them
refused to 60 into the mills. Several
applicants were refused employment.
Mr.. Potter reIterates MS statement Of
yesterday that the strike Is broken and
that the company is the winner. One
third of Battery B and the Sheridan
troop of cavalary broke camp this
morning and started home.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

eat hss throat last night and VAS found
dead on The kitchen floor this morning
~ his wife When she arose 70 get break
fast. The body lay In pool Of blood
and . large carving kalfe WAS tightly
ciinched IN ths right hand. He had
only beeB IA thls country slx months
aad had kept . saloon sincs the lst OF
April last Three months ago he mar
lied . widow with three children, aed
ha married life had been far from
happy.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
WHO BEGAN THE FIRiNop
The Coroner's Inquest on the Home
stead Murders Continued.

NC SOititCA tt4Id|ft O3A >&4C AASAA--
stead Murders Continued.
PrFTssUss. Aug. 2.-Tne inquest as
10 TIE killing of the Pinkerton detec-
tives and steel workers at the Home
stead riot July s, was continued At Cor
oner McDoweli's Office this afternoon.
and after score of witnesses had been
examined another adjournment was
ordered unit .. IN. tomorrow. Since
the arrest OF Captain Coon aud L. w.
Mansfield. Who testified to seeing the
wOrkmen shoot st the PInkcrtoEs IN
their bsrges. the witnesses ssIpenasd
have grown weary. and while sA admit
seeing or hearing. none will swear who
the guilty parties are. A number OF
Homestead physicians and the under
takers Who had charge of the remains
OF Morris and Sliss VAIN we're called.
but told nothing of Importance. El-
although guarded IN what be
mony. lie stated that he vas
the blowing of q whistle and heard
shooting. Afterwsrd ne went TO the
river bank with about 500 others and
hosrd more firing. some one CON-
manded the men 20 stop shooting and
10 ceased for a while. shortly after
ward, De said, ABOUT twenty armed
men IN blue coats came out OK one of
the baFges and stood at the boat One
advanced TO the gang plank and called
cut thst they would land ln ffteen
minutes. Some one on the bank cursed
the blue coats ard told tbem not 10
come ashore. Then the leader OF the
men on the boats shot at the crowd add
tile firing wss returned by the mil
men. BesIe further stated mat At ..
IN. the Finsertons began picking oil
persons that stood on the osuk and ne
became frightened and ran away.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

KEARNY, Neb., Aug. 2.-The peoples
party state convention, which will meet
in TINS city tomorrow, will probably
nominate ex-United States Senator
Charles II. VanWyck as Its candidate
for governor. A bitter fight by the fol-
lowers of Jay Burrowe, the former
leader of the alliance in this state, 10
expected before nomination IL made.
The interest centers in the guberna-
torial nomination, and upon the result
of that fight the mske up of the re-
mainder of the ticket depends.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Bold Bandi, in Kansas CITY.

KANSAS Cry. Aug. "A masked
highwayman at midnight last night at
tempted to hold mp q cable train on
Police Sergeant Parker happened 10 he
one Of the passengers and he opened
fire on the bandit. The latter returned
the fire, wouDding the officer in the
groin and in the left side and csped
uuhurt. He has not been captured.
Parker'e wounds are dangerous.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Initiating Italian Bandits.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2.--Chlef Caster
has received an anonymous letter 20
the effect that the writer, with q band
OF co-conspirators. had the missing
Judge Marr in confinement. and for
800 reward would deliver hlm up.
The writer threatened, ia case his
proposition was not complied with m
twenty days, 10 send an ear Of the
Judge as an evidence that he meant
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

FaRsrSoToS. Minn., Aug. 2.--Ioel p.
Heatsole, chairman Of the republican
state central committee was nominated
for congress bv the republicans of the
third district today.
CHICAGO. Aug. 2.--Congressmsn
Allen &. Dutofro~ was renomins,ed
ty aeeismation today by the democrats
OF the third district
orrawA. Ia., Aug. 2.--Congressman
Steward was reponHnsted by the demo-
Gratis OF the eighth district today.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
ARRESTED AN EDITOR.
A Salt Lake Newspaper Charged With
Criminal Libel.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Aug. 2.-WilliAm
Nelson, managing editor of the sal,
Lake Tribune. was arreeted today and
held under bond by the United State,
commissioner, charged with criminal
libel by United States Marshal Parson.
The editor alleged that the marshal
allowed q prisoner to remain in . house
of illfame and charged his maintain.
ence mp 10 the government.
A party of railroad operators and in
vestore, including Mcdonnell of Chi.
csgo. returned today from Nevada,
where they have been inspecting the
proposed road route from Salt Lake 10
Deep Creek mines. Their representa-
tIves are enthusiastic and the iBdica-
tons are that favorable recommends.
tions will he made to eastern investors
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

The Carnegie Company Hcids Out
Against the Mems Overtures.

PrrrssvssH. Ang. s.-The petition
asking for the appointment Of .
voluntary srsde tribunal 20 settle
the Homestead trouble wss pre-
sented 10 Judge E~inx today By
W. X. Brennan. The court took
the papers and ssid, not having exam
tned tae sct for some time, 20 order
would he made at present. Only the
employees have siguea n TINS instance
snd Il the Carnegie -teei company
does not sgn "a sxty DAYS the peti-
sion vii he DISMISSED. After
Is,okins over the papers Judge Ewlng
eoncluded ~ make the order for a pro-
vsi usl tribunal AZ spplied for with
notice - the Carnegie steel eesnpsny
Secretary Ioveioy Of the Carnegie COM
p-nv sad boniehs. AS far az our com
pany i concerned there e nothing TO
srbstrats.~
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

GsExvvf1ss, Aug. 2s--rhsries and
Elmer Rogers. ef THIS city, find fhern-
selset made suddsnss rirh s;s vesrs
ago NJ Eilrs, -,f ssrstogs sfriurs. \.
=. died sne iefs n trsst and for t'.s
n.e Of he wife, Her kael A Ellis. hpY.
sng ner lsfe sum 81 uoneT srceedis.k
f55s 20, and ~ her dssfn tise money
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Wire Drawers Scale Settled.

PIrrsBuRs, Aug. 2.-The wire draw
ers' scale has been settled for the year
and the mills 1t IS stated. will start up
within o week. The differences be-
tween the employers and employees
were adjusted amicably today, when
the settlement was ratified by the va.
rious local committees in the mills.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
kEsTucKfS MODERN oRsoN.
a Wild Man Of Gigantic Stature DIS
covered in the Blue Grass State.

AAYyIlIE. KY. Aug. 2.-Dr. H. W.
Dimmit, OF Vanesburg, Who Was here
saturday. said that the citizens of Lew
10 county sere much excited over tie
existence OF . genuine Wild man, who
haunts the hills and thickess OF the
country. He il described ss being Of
gigantic stature. covered with thick
growth Of hair and is fierce and untam-
able. One gentleman encountered the
creature IA = lonely part Of toe hills
iast week aud endeavored 10 strike up
q conversation with him. A shower OF
rocks greeted ms hrst words and the
gentleman made hasty retreat Dr.
Dimmit says he saw this modern 0rson
With his own eyes.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

WICHITA, kss.. Aug. 2.-Amos
Fsrnaer. the COMMISSIONER Of Harper
county who VS. abducted Yesterday
returned 20 he home to-day. the fail
urc 10 secure Commissioner Terrei and
thus prevent . meeting Il the board
Rsxlng foiied TIE shd8ctors Farmer
vas gsgx-a sni hlindfosded and car
red lito an underground cellar. Thss
nsaraine he wss sgsan hllndfsided and
returned - f1is home. No meeting Of
the commissioners 20 MAKE the ebjeo-
slonslsie tar levy hss beea held, fur
tlser violence being feared.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

justice ~ Washington, Pa, waived =
preliminary examination aud bail
being placed at y. 500 Il Vas psoasly
gwen Colonel uawksus and
Surgeon Grim are both ia camp And
consequently exempt from arrest.
but State senator Robbins appeared IN
their behalf aud stated they would suF-
render 90 the hrst opportunity.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

BrFTsIo. Aug. 2.--E. S. Dam, the
defaultine treasurer OF The Netionsl
Savings tank. wss today admitted 90
bail, the amount Of be bond s,einr fred
at $40 900. Hys coDDsel expects 20 or
tain bondsmen IN that sun fhis after
noon. The deposItors offered no oh
Jection 10 the application f1r bsll.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Fatally Burned bv C.so6r.

DAvExrosT, Iowa, Aug. 2.-4ssasoline
stoves exploded IN the homes of X. <.
Baldwin and Martin Rasmussen here
yesterday. The first Ere Was ertin-
Guisbed without damage. but the Rss-
mussen house vac set afire and Nfs.
Rasmussen burned from head 10 foot
90 that her aesh peeled from ber body.
she Was fatally injured.