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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
DROVE HIS FATHER TO SUICIDE
}. n. Beacon Takes Ills own life ON Ac-
count of His SONS Misdeeds.

,. n. Beacon Takes Ills own life ON Ac-
count of His SONS Misdeeds.
J, n. Beacon, president Of the Far
mers' End Merchants bank at Wa
tonga, suicidel at l9 o'clock Saturday
night by sending bullet through his
brain. The bank had become insol-
vent through wild speculation Of Chas
w. Beacon, who induced his father to
put his good name into the business.
The father had returned from Smith
Center, Kansas A week ago the
Kinghsher bankers wired him to come
down and put conservatism into his
son. When he came he found the
banks drafts protested everywhere
The son concealed much important in
formation from him aud both went ON
receiving deposits, the son in the
meantime drawing drafts secretly,
making No stubs nor records, 50 the
father was in ignorance of his situa-
tim. Saturday Charley went to
Arapahoe and that day protest notice
revealed the fact that the stubs on the
draft book only showed small
amount Of drafts, and therefore the
draft drawn by BEACON, Sr, and
records showing funds in Kansas City
to meet them were going To protest
The father realized Saturday night
the true condition. He lost faith in
his son and thought he had absconded,
as Charlie had not told his father the
object Of the Arapahoe visit lie saw
that both father and son were Grim
inally liable and preferred death rather
than suffer the humiliation aud dis
grace Depositors at Watonga, through
protest notices. had learned the condi-
tion and were excited lie killed him
self at Pliers, half mile from town,
in the front yard.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
4 aIDtD The CROOK BANDITS
FATHER AND SON JAILED ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE.
HELPED THE OUTLAWS 10 ESCAPE
While Being Pursued by Dcputy Jones and
Posse -Mhtsky sellers and ierjurers
Lodged In the Federal Jaii-Depuiy
Marshal Shelby OF Missouri Sc
cures GOOD Catch Nesr
Dover, Oklahoma.

Deputy L $ Marshal John i Jones
and posse came ia Yesterday from the
Cherokee nation with two prisoners,
Milton aud James Hill, father and son
They are charged with assisting the
Cook gang of outlaws to delude the
officials The Hills had their prelimi-
nary hearing yesterday ibeforc Com
missioner Saunderson. and in default
of $500 bail each, were committed to
the federal Jail Deputy Jones relates
some exciting experiences with this
gang while on his trip They struck
Mr. Jones camp near Cushing few
mornings ago while being pursued by
another band OF marshals and finding
Mr.. Jones camp contained some good
horses and only one man 20 camp,
they appropriated two Of the best
ones. Mr. Jones Immediately gave
chase and thinlis he would have sue
ceeded in capturing the entire gang
had it not been for their friends (the
Hill's) and others throwing him of
Harry Stafford chargs I'd with per-
jury, and Harry Melton, charged with
attempt to commit rape, were re-
leased from the federal jail yesterday
on bail.
Deputy L. S Marshal 5. S. Shelby,
son of Hon. Joseph Shelby, United
States marshal for the western dis
trict of Missouri. was in the city yes
terday and committed Joseph Brad
shaw to the federal Jail here. Brad
shaw was arrested at Dover, O. r., on
the charge of perjury in fraudulent
pension cases. After coming here
Shelby learned that it would be noe
essary TO have an order of removal
from the United States judge 10 the
district where the prisoner resided be-
fore he could remove him and he re-
turned 10 I'll Reno last night tosecure
the Necessary order from Judge Bur.
ford. lie will depart for Missouri to-
day with his man
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
HAooLED LIKE OLD WOMEN.
Company 4 Contains Some Rcubens, Like
an Oreaniz ttion.

Company 4 Contains Some Rcubens, Like
an Organic ttion.
Although company A contains some
splendid fellows, it also contains a
number of old, warty stiffs, who
stand around on all fours and humil-
late the Off crs with the merry ha-
ha.' Recently Captain Huston de-
tailed guards at the armory headquar-
ters 10 guard the guns. This was per
fectly right and proper but some of
country jays in the militia thought he
didn't know his business, and kicked
General Rosenbaum, General George
Washington and Senator PETER were
also mixed up in the kick Last
night Captain Huston marched the
company to the probate court room
and with rare finesse showed the
kickers what lot of chumps they
were. There will be no more trouble
in company a. Huston knows his
business, il he does wear white socks
and a diadcm smile.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
irst published in Daily Leader Aug
II, 1894,
Publication Notice.

In the district court of Logan county
oklahoma Territory.
Mary T. Coker, plaintiff, VS.. Emma
Clark, defendant
The defendant Emma Clark, will
take notice that the above named
plaintiff, Mary T. Coker, did on the
lgth day OF May, lS94, file her petition
in the district court of Logan county,
Oklahoma Territory and that she
must answer said petition on or
the e2nd day Of September -
said case will be heard ex parte and
judgment rendered against her for the
recovery of lots and 5, in block Gl, in
that division of the City Of Guthrie
known as Capitol Hin; that the deed
issued 10 defendant by Townsite
Board No 6, dated July 18th, 1892. for
said lots will be cancelled. aud that
said lots Will be decided 20 the piaintih
herein under the order of the court.
That plaintiff will take Judgment
against the defendant for costs of said
suit and for other relief
Witness my hand aud tho
seal of said court al my Of
IsEALl fee in Guthrie, this 10th
day Of August, 1894.
lsoUIs T. PITTS,
Clerk District Court
TEAeuE RAY, Atty for Pl'ttf,
dsW
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

First published i'm the Daily Leader
Aug IL. 1891.
Notice for Publication
Territory Of Oklahoma, County Of Lo-
gan, 10 the district court
Edward B. Green, Harper S. Cunning
ham, plaintiffs VS.. ID. Skinner, En-
ma skinner, Defendants.
ID. Skinner and Emma Skinner will
take notice that Edward Il Green and
Harper 5. Cunningham, of Logan
county, Oklahoma Territory, did on
the 27th day of July A. ID. S94, file
their petition in the district court Of
said county and territory against you,
ID. skinner, Emma Skinner, defend
ants, setting forth that you, said de.
PENDANTS have been sued and are in
debted TO the plaintiffs TO the amount
of one thousand dollars for services
rendered as attorneys, and that writ
of attachment has been isucd against
house and lot known as homestead
Of d. and Emma Skinner, situated in
block seventeen of city of Mulhall,
Oklahoma territory; and that you are
notified to appear and answer On or
before the 29th day of September A.
ID. 1894 or the petition will be taken as
true and the attachment sustained and
Judgment rendered as prayed for in
said petition.
HARPER s CUNNINGHAM,
Attest Atty for Plffs.
Louis +. PITTS
seal Clerk Of said District Court
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
POPS I'M LINCOLN.


iNpftl 10 WIN
Special 90 the Leader
CHANDLER, O. T., Aug 9.-The Plo-
pies party OF Lincoln county held
their convention for the purpose Of
nominating ticket, at the court
house ia Chandler, August. 9th. The
following Is the ticket nominated:
Probate Judge, A r Burrls; sheriff,
} A McLaughlin; superintendent Of
schools, Z R Shotwell' county attor-
ney, l. + Payne; surveyor n McKin.
leyi coroner j G Lumly; treasurer, J
A McTaggari; county clerk Geo. A
smith; register Of deeds. S W Proyolt.
Ad Mclaughlin, the Pop candidate
for sheriff, is a very popular man and
will get great many Republican
votes from parties who are dis
satisfied with Gebke's nomination. \
b Eggleston, county commissioner.
Third district; II Clary First dis.
trict
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
HoooA1TIN THE SOUTH.
tie is Making 1t Rot for the Flood Lottery
sharks.

tie is Making II Hot for the Flood LOTTERY
sharks.
Tae New oteu Daily Truth OF
August s SAYS
Mr. v. Il ggau, x-mayor OF Guth-
rie, O aaou.a, Is ia the city with the
intent n of prosecutiag the lottery
shark and fakir William Mcclure,
alias Wi Fam Wal 10 Food, a partner
OF the notori 'us A Gourdain.
When Oklahoma was opened some
years ago, Mcclure aud his pal Gour-
dain, came out and started fake busi-
nesses Mcclure conducted real es-
tate iirm and cheated the unsupported
westernors out Of almost IS, O0l
Mr. lloggatt will prosecute the
claims against him aud hopes soon to
recover some of The money.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
Funeral of Mrs. Stranr

The remains of Mrs. Judge Strang
were laid To rest Sunday morning
in summit View. The
funeral took place from the late home
of the deceased on North Division
street, and was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Rev.
Fleidner, of the Episcopal church, who
delivered an impressive and touching
tribute TO the memory Of the noble,
chris lian woman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
GIFT OF LITTLE GIRLS.

Samaritan Hospital Presented Hand.
some Quilt
The Samaritan hospital was the re-
cipieut Of nice, warm bed quilt yes
terlay from Faye Miller. Jes.
sic Lloyd aud Loyal McPher.
son. They named this little band
the Kings Daughters The quilt was
pieced by their own little hands and
preseoted by them. They also donated
one dollar, which was very gratefully
received.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
People WHO LAW
a Number OF New Cases IIlrd In DIstri,
Court Yesterday.

a Number OF New Cases Illrd Ia District
Court Yesterday.
The following now cases were fled
yesterday in district court
No lts7. Dumas vs.. II. J. Slaw-
son, ct al. Appeal from justice court.
No. 1855. Annie Christian VS. Philip
Christian. Divorce.
No. 1889 Mary st John VS.. George
St John. Divorce. Decker, JOKES &
Devereaux attorneys for plaintiff.
No 1880. II. H. Bockfcker VS.. w.
A. Richmond, r. s Reaves and Thos.
Kitchin Damages in sum OF $500.
Keaton .S Cotleral attorneys for plain
IiH.
No 27e Criminal docSst) Terri
tory vs.. Thomas Watkins, ct AL APP
peal from Justice Brazil's court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
They Wnnt si-lc WnlLs

Citizens residing on the West Side
are kicking for side walks They
have importunod the council for sev
eral months 20 give them walks, but
that body refuses to recognize theit
prayers. The West Siders will under
take desperate measures TO obtain
what is justly due them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Eor the 18th annual eneampment OF
Veterans Of the L 5. A. held at Dayen-
port Iowa, Angus. 20 to "a. The
Santa Fe Route will sell round trip
tickets to Davenport, Iowa, at one fare
and third for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale August 18th to l9th limit, a
To return to aud including August 25,
ls0i l.. T. DELANEY Agent
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Money To Loan.

On improved real estate security.
Long time, easy terms, conservative
values, privilege OF paying on 80 days
notice, No bonus or commissions, If
desired loans can be made on short no.
tice. For further information call on
or address BEETLE & Co,
lOG, Ok Ave. west, Guthrie, O, r.
dT-aS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Deputy Marshals Brown of Chand-
Ter and Masterson of Guthrie served
subpoenas on French, Saac, Ransen-
and three SCOTS of Tohee township to
appear before the United States com
missioner at Fort Scott Ark to testify
in behalf of the United States against
a man named Freeman, who is
charged with stealing horses and cat
tie from some Creek Indians. - Chand-
lpr NpUs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
BRAKEMAN HURT .

Jack Fredericks. an Ola Timer on the
Road, Is Hurt.
Jack Fredericks, one Of the oldest
brakemen on the Santa Fe railroad
was conveyed to the Arkansas City
hospital yesterday. While setting
brake near Oklahoma City yesterday
afternoon, Freeman was thrown from
car and sustained serious, II not
fatal, injuries on the head and body
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

There viii be lawn sotial at the
residence of w. l.. Rhoads. corner
Noble and Elm streets, Wednesday
evening, under the auspices of the
Junior League. Light refreshments
will be served. The public is cordially
invited. 70
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
reMplAR BANQUET.
An Enjoyable Time st MRS Van voorhees,
Last TvcnIng.

The Knights Templar commandery
held a special session last night and
conferred the Red Cross degree on
Companions /. f. Pitts and A. j..
Cofkins.
After the meeting a binquet was
held at Mrs Van Voorhees,. About
25 covers were laid aa1 the spread was
elaborate C. NJ Barnes had charge
of the affair and to him and Mrs Van
Voorhees, much credit is due
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Against the expressed wishes Of the
volunteer fremen Chief Eads has ap.
pointed Fireman Fischer as assistant
chief A petition praying for the APP
pointment Of Fireman Grueber was
totally ignored by Eads.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Mr. Hugh II. Hcffron, one of the
mcst extensive silver mine owners in
Colorado with headquarters i'm Denver
was in the city with n view TO pur
chasing cattle. Mr. Heffron expects
to start up one Of the largest cattle
ranches in the Indian territory lie
departed for Guthrie, but will return
ia few days Lexington Ledger.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
WICHITA NATIONAL FAILS.
Wrecked By Ablo-Iiodied Liars, so Cashier
Walker Says,

0UtVIUT ~ IUV I4NlWtT,
WiCmrA, Aug. l3-The Wichita
National, one OF the Oldest banks
here, Jailed today. Cashier Walker
says the failure was due TO the county
commissioners drawing 1000 the
county's money. from the bank, and
evil reports circulated by able bodied
liars. II is thought the bank will pay
dollar for dollar President Levy is
now in Kansas City arranging for
unnnnv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

II you desire luxurious growth of
healthy hair Of natural color, natures
crowning ornament Of both sexes, use
only Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair re-
newer -.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

Wanted--A small sized fire proof
safe. Enquire at LEADER office.
Five years without pure ice cream -
can now be had at Millers 6-1if
Wall paper The largest stock to
select from at + Il Lille q Co. s. Low
est prices. n-29 Il
Hammar paint Best in She market
p Z Lille & Co., Sole Agents. m29tf
Don't forget you get twenty lessons
free If you buy an instrument of
Murray & Williams within the next
hirty days. If
Decorate with Gags bought from
Lille & Co, m29 If
Soda water IS good: at cents IL is
cheap, especially that at Lille & Co. S
fountain. m20 If
Meals, 20 cents at the O. X; 91 meal
ticket 50. so. I'm
The Royal barber shop on the north
side of Harrison avenue, near Second
street, B. Towers, Manager llSth
The latest drinks in soda water on
draught az Lille e CO. S. m29 If
Lilies Liver Pills cure all life's BIT
ter ills m29 If
The best cent cigar in the city at
Lille & Co. S. m20 If.
Hammocks and base balls goods at
lille Il Co.'s. m29 If
Buy your pianos and organs OF
Murray & Williams and get twenty
lessons absolutely free. If
Mrs. Young will give twenty les
sons free to every buyer Of piano OF
organ at Murray & Williams music
house within the next thirty DAYS.
If
Try birch beer at L b Lille & Co. 's'
m29 tf
For Sale-Remington typewriter.
Good as new. Address LEADER Office.
m9 lot
Wanted-Good secondhand safe
Address LEADER
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In Brief
+. C. Forney is a NewkirlS visitor
Sheriff Smith Of Norman is in the
city.
Chas Laux Of Seward Sundayed in
the city.
Mrs L. e. Lumm Of Perkins is in
the city.
John Hoenscheidt is down from
Wichita
The Salvation Army enrolled three
recruits last night.
Marshal Miller OF Lincoln county is
IN the capital city
Hon. George Gardenhire of Still
water is in the city.
Commissioners C. A Kclso and w.
H. Hicks are over from Lincoln
county.
The Ponca Indian ball club defeated
the Schmelrsze nine at Kansas City
Sunday.
Licensed 30 wed. Alfred Wilson and
Mary j. Conley; VIM. Aiding and Miss
Annie Walden.
The militia company held an inter
estirg drill last night under command
of Capt. Huston.
The Salvation Army will hold
special meeting at the South NJ. +
church tonight.
Governor Renfrow went to Norman
yesterday to attend a meeting of the
university regents.
Livery stable proprietors enjoyed
prosperous business Sunday. Every
body was on wheels
Editor Galbraith of the Perry Demo
crnt, and I w Steele of the Perry land
o flee are in the city.
Mrs Scothorn is expected home to-
morrow from visit to Camden, Ohio,
relatives and friends
Mrs. f. B. Lucas is spending cou-
Pile OF weeks with Miss Gumm, at the
Birds Nest in Oklahoma City
The sixteen-foo stalk of corn on ex-
hibition in front OF The LEADER Of
flee is attracting much attention.
j. NJ. Johnson, Baxter and Pete
Williams, w. Wallace and Jack Forch
of Perry were in the city yesterday.
The ice haulers employed by the
local ice plants, weIt out on strike
last evening, for an increase of wages.
Mrs. O. p. Dyer came down from
Kinsley, Kan, Saturday to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Strang She returned
yesterday.
Charles Bcckham was shot and in
stantly killed Friday by Wm. Ander-
son at Scipio, |. II. The two quarrelled
over "A saddle
ARIEL & Miller are now installed in
the rooms formerly occupied by the
Ramey novelty store on Oklahoma
avenue. The grocery presents a re.
freshing, inviting appearance
Farmer +. T.. Everett paid THE
LEADER office another visit yesterday
and left "A basket of musk melons He
also shipped a carload OF melons 10
Denver Ed as a printer-farmcr IS a
cuckoo.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

and Surgical Diseases OF Women.
Also successfully treats rectal dis
eases piles fistula, structures and it,
ilammation of the urethra Hernia
(rupture) cured without an operation.
Bronchial, lung and heart diseases
treated by the latest approved
methods. DR.. Earring has had a
large experience in sanitarium work
Many cases thought TO be incurable
can be cured by his methods. Office in
Gray Bros block. 6 e3lm
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

a. sampsell received telegram
from John A. Martin yesterd ly, stat
ing that President Cleveland had
signed the Indian appropriation bill.
This gives the Iowa Indians good,
solid cash.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Farmer T. l.. Everett paid The
LEADER office another visit yesterday
and left basket of musk melons. lie
also shipped a carload OF melons TO
Denver Ed as printerf farmer Is a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

ARIEL & Miller are now installed in
the rooms formerly occupied by the
Ramey novelty store on Oklahoma
avenue. The grocery presents a re.
freshing, inviting appearance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14
LOCAL SALAD

story of a Day in the capital City-News
In Brief.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

DIR. Harrington, spoc oclalIst In the Medical
and snrglcnl Dlseases OF Mnmen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

John Hoenscheidt is down from
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The Salvation Army enrolled three
recruits last night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Marshal Miller Of Lincoln county is
In the capital city
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chas Laux OF Seward sundayed in
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sheriff Smith Of Norman is in the
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Hon. George Gardenhire of Still /
water is in the city
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Mrs E. E. Lumm Of Perkins is in
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Charles Bcckham was shot and in
stantly killed Friday by Wm. Ander-
son at Scipio, l. Il. The two quarrelled
over saddle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Mrs. o. r. Dyer came down from
kinsley, Kan, Saturday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Strang. She returned
Yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Commissioners c. A Kclso and W.
H. Hicks are over from Lincoln
county.
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FOR SALE!
Empty Sorghum Barrels.
NIX, HALSELL Il CO.,
S-4tf Guthrie.


First published i'm the Daily Leader
Aug. IL. 1894.
Notice for Publication
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

The Ponca Indian ball club defeated
the Schmelrsze nine at Kansas City
Sunday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

+. C. Forney is Newkirk visitor.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Try birch beer at + b Lille & Co. 's'
m29 tf
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For Sale-Remington typewriter.
Good as new. Address LEADER Office.
nag lot
Wanted-Good second hand safe
Address LEADER
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

Licensed TO wed: Alfred Wilson and
Mary j. Conley; VIM. Aiding and Miss
Annie Walden.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-08-14

The ice haulers employed by the
local ice plants, weIt out on a strike
last evening. for am inerease OF wages.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-08-10
WHAT KILLED MAXWELL?
He Falls While Fixing the
Trolley Wire--Said to Have
Been Shocked By Elee-
trieity.

Carl Maxwell, an electrician in the en-
ploy OF the Consolidated Traction Company,
was killed this morning while at work on
the company's trolley wire on Montgomery
street near Green street. Maxwell was one
of the oldest employees of the company and
whenever any work requiring skill and care
was to be done, he was always selected to
take part in it.
ON H OWE WAGON,
During the hull in the traffic between two
and four o'clock this morning the company's
tower wagon was sent out to repair the
trolley wires in the lower part os the city.
The wagon was in charge of Electrician
Emerson and there was another man beside
they were joining the trolley wire when
one end of it slipped from their
grasp and fell to the ground.
AT the same time Maxwell Teeled to and
fro, and fell to the pavement. The wire in
falling struck one Of the horses attached to
the wagon. The animal gave a sharp quick
yell and fell dow dead.
When Maxwell was picked up he was I'M
conscious. He was taken to the City Hos
pital and died soon after his arrival there.
o WAS HE KILLED!
1t is said than when the wire slipped from
the wagon Maxwell grabbed it and was killed
by the electric shock. This is denied by the
officers of the company who say that when
he attempted to grab the wire he lost his
balance and fell to the street, death being
caused by striking his head against the stone
pavement. The officers also say that he had
on rubber gloves, and that it was impossible
for him to nave been killed by the current.
The truth cannot be learned, however, UNI
til an autopsy is held. Maxwell lived Oh
York street opposite the Academy of Music
and leaves a widow.