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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
FAGAN'S APPOINTMENTS.

zr GIVES A TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLAR PLACID
TO LEONARD.
Navor Pagan announced the following appoint
r,.rts AZ last nights meeting OF the Hoboken Com
,'on Council: Martin Daab. Police Commissioners.
FOUR wears: Adolph Lankering Police Commits
soner, to I'LL unexpired term OF the late William
1,.n lanes Harksen. Commissioner OF Assess
sr,s three years: Clement De r. Leonard. Com
",asorer of Assessment OF Taxes, otherwise known
-" assessor ave years. salary $3.50. The other
sscss are unsalaried. with the exception Of the
Ounces e. ~ Assessments, who receives fees:
U1r iTeonard is Republican. and was candi.
data FOR Mayor against Pagan in $50! He received
49, rsda at the request OF the Republican leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
SURPRISED AT GRAND JURfS ACIIoN'
COMMENT CAUSED BY THE DISMISSAL OF TIL
COMPLAINT AGAINST DR. w1LDEs.

COMMENT CAUSED BY THE DISMISSAL OF THE
COMPLAINT AGAINST DR. w1LDEs.
Tho action ~ the Grand Jury In dismissing the
complaint. against Dr. Thomas Wides' OF NO eio
1exIngton-ave has been as astonishing ana III
comprehensibe to many people Of this city as was
the action OF former Grand jury III niuioune
49, nrom,rent and highly respectable citizens be-
cause ]. J. Little had been spoken OF In print as
an educational mastodon.'
Or. wildes provoked alteration with Hugo
y,o,fert a cook Of No. 1895 Lexington ave; on
~ Venting of February 3, when they were riding
tneether on a cabe-car in Lexington-ave. Woneit
Ma several bundles and took up more room IN
the car than he was fairly entitled to occupy Tor
n;cLeI and DR. Wildes accused him OF Trying 10
n mex ~ seats while women in the car had 10
stand When Wolfert struck Wildes he was s snot
in the breast, and had mario" escape alum
death 49,. ~ uud.s nlaced the
,n,zzle Of the weapon almost against Wouert ~,
Breast and fired the shot Wofert did not die lie
49,. The wound. but the refusal OF the 1tanu
Irn ~ tndct DIT Wildes for feonious assault may
he one OF the unexplained mysteries Oh the CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
.JOBy WHERE'S WILL FILED.

Tho will OF John Weber. a retired broker, OF No.
o. Willow Place who died on April is. was offered
for probate yesterday 1t disposes OF large per-
sonal estate Some time before his death the tesla
tor disposed OF real estate valued at $1,000 The
uu VAS dated June 49, 1855 and there are two
codIcis the last being dated January .; 1884 TO
the widow is left an annuity, OK NN0 She
d,ed however before her husband. The remainder
Of the estate is left 10 his son. William Weber
member OF the New-York stock Excnense, IN
william Of No l25A 81 lanes ps ace Sha rsso o.
ave and Henry A. who is dead The three survv-
ing SONS are named : executors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
MONETARY COMMITTEE HARD AT WORN
THE MEMBERS HOPE TO HAVE THEIR BILL CON-
PLETED THIS WEEK.

MEMBERS HOPE TO HAVE Ihfln DILL NO'A
PLETED THIS WEEK.
Atlantic City, N j.. April 2e,-rhe committee ol,
monetary legislation appointed by the caucus OF
Ronuhlcan members of the House OF Representa-
ives Is RAPIDLY completing its plan OF monetary
legislation The members have SHOWN srea' III
terest in their work. and their labors frequeht!
extend far into the night. The morning sessions
last three hours. The afternoons are devoted 10
subcommittee work and the evenings to informal
conferences Mr. Hawley, of Texas is the oh,y
absent member and in view of the promised carry
adjournment OF the committee ne Is not eNpee'eu
10 be present ,,
The report that the members are ENJOYING
,unket at the expense Of the Government, and that
their sessions will not result In measure OF prac,
teal reform, is Indignantly denied Is Potnbugip r
ont that the members are here entlrey az tIeli
own expense as they were appointed by the h re
nuhIcan caucus. and not under resolutioh OF ne
House They hope 10 complete their Dill TOT lhe
considerafton of the next Congress this week, al
tSoiIgl1 A subcommittee may be appointed 70 per-
feet IL after the details have been agreed upon;
An the members Of the committee MAINTAIN the
Greatest retcence in discussing their conclusions
hut il is asserted that the bill will be more com
prehensve in character than has been preolcteu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
A POLICEMAN KILLED BY A TRAIN.

HURLED ALONG THE TRACKS AND THEN CUT m
PIECES UNDER THE WHEELS.
Railway. April 2s.-Policeman jeremiah Durham
v.s killed this evening by the eastbound fast pas
senger train which passes here over the Pennsyi-
v.ria Railroad at $50 o'clock He was on duty
AT the station. and killed directly In front OF
Il in sight Of the persons waiting for trains ne
"a s,artsd 10 cross the tracks and passed through
ne gates and stopped TO allow westoound
freight pass 50 dong the express . DS,e
,hs racks and il went under the wheels ana
was cut In pieces -, 81. r,,,u War and
= "a nasr a member OF the police force many
nc He was about hfty-four years OLD no
ieaves a widow two daughters ana son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

ASTOR-E. Hlppean French Consu consul az vEs.f,F,
FNPIRE-A Nanger of Paris FIFTH ANtNtE
Senator J. b. Foraker. OF Ohio: General FredeTioH
d. Grant and DR. D. Santiago Zublria Afen ISan
L. & MURRAY HILIl-General Amasa d.
Parker. Of Albany. and r.. b. Swift OF chcss ,,;
PARK AVENUE-Judge J. X. Averin, OF AVerii'
Park ~ Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
Letter MANHATTAN BEACH.

1t IL stated on fairly good authority that synd-
cate OF capitalists identified with the Brooklyh
Rapid Transit Company has made oid TOT ''e
control NJ the Manhattan Beach Company. and
that rhe matter is now under consideration by the
stockholders OF the latter corporation Inc ptsso
offered for the stock Is said TO De highef tna 'ie
present market quotation, 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
srJrs MAY BE SETTLED SOON.

1t was reported downtown yesterday Una. ,ne
suits brought by p. II. Flynn against the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit and Nassau Electric hairoaa 'on na
panies Of Brooklyn, would soon Don, pe BE- FINN has
withdrawn II is understood that MT =, ~ Inatter
recently been in conference regardins uie '""'''
with Brooklyn Rapid Transit officials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
POTATOES AND TOMATOES.
LONG ISLAND GROWERS LOOK FOR PROFITABLE
CROPS THIS YEAR.

CROPS THIS YEAR
Fastnort. Long Island, April 2s.-The farmers In
this neirhborhood are putting In more acres OF
potatoes this year than for many seasons past
They saw there is every indication that the crop
will pay well this year. Some OF them nave soid
their cron before the settings in the ground
Tor 3, cents A bushel the purchaser TO take every
thing dug This is a high price to Obtain so carry
in the season before the vines are above ground
and before there any real indications OF no"
the crop Is coming out: ., ,.,, l., 90
r,atoAs The demand for the canned article by me
Governnnent is said to have so reduced the STOCK
in reserve by the Gamers that tomatoes VIII TINS
year he a paying crop, especially as the season is
esxnected to be a good one II Is SAID that me
,omatoes on this end OF the island VIII be easily
marketed as Jersey growers have sold heavily 70
Gamers and the Jersey market supply VIII De
limited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27

man named Webster. who worked for Doody In
Rogers-ave. Witness explained that Webster had
ordered goods from Willis & Bro. while Webster
was working for him. Doody.
The witness haggled over admitting that Il was
Webster's account that In dispute. or that
Webster represented him when he ordered the
goods. and while counsel was pressing him for an
answer the court adjourned until this morning at
10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
DEATH OF GEORGE G. DEMAREsr.

Hackensack. April Is (speciaD George C.. Dem.
Arrest. ninety one years Old one Of the old ana
prosperous farmers Of Bergen County. died this
morning after weeks illness. His home ad1oined
that OF the late William Walter Phelps. He was 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
ATHLETICS.
,ucopns BROKEN AT THE FIELD GAMES OF
TRINITY SCHOOL

Two interscholastic records were broken at the
49,. onruaI Aeld games Of Trinity School. held at
Columbia Oval, yesterday afternoon. F. v. H.
lane OF Trinity, cast the discus 80 feet O1s inches
pe" nd p w Rogers also Of Trinity School,
,', the 19-pound shot 4S feet inches. beating his
old record by inches
The bicycle race was under a sanction OF the
League Of American Wheelimen n, Trinity was won
81 nc "a MiIbank who made a total or 10 points
RSyers and Lane close up with 2o,fnts ed E
f. ]. Wendell, VINO mas l"e''
zone acted referee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
FrRE ON SPENCER WIRTs FARM.

New.Brunswiek, April % tspeciaD.-A farmers
house. barn. machinery. wagons and wagon-house
on the road from Middlebush TO Clyde. near New
were destroyed by fire last evening.
Jersey city lawyer. who makes his summer homo
here Abraham Sylvester Is In charge OF the place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
AN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ARRESTED.
he is A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE AND is HE'LL
IN JERSEY CITY PENDING ExTRADIT1oN.

he is A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE, AND is HELD
IN JERSEY CITY PENDING EXTRACTION.
Hiram Y Kaufman, a former District-Attorney
of Berks County Penn. was arrested In Exchange
Place Jersey City. yesterday, as a fugitive from
Justice He refused to make any statement, but
consented to go at once TO Pennsylvania without
contestinr his extradition. He left Jersey City In
custody of the Sheriff OF Berks County. by the s'SV
train last night. ,, p,, %
kaufman was convicted at Reading. Penn OF
emhezzling s94S 40 from a ward. James ~ mn: ana
was under 90 900 bail pending the decision OF me
INNER courts to which the case mao peen appeafteu
when he left Reading and his bail was decIaeo TOT
feited Kaufman had paid back the amount ne "ds
accused of embezzing.
Reading Penn, April 26 (SpeciaD-The news OF
the arrest In Jersey City this afternoon or hiram
Kaufman one OF the leading members Oh 'he
bar NJ Rerks County was received by the puohc
here with manifestations Of satisfaction. haul-
mans sentence of nine months for emoezzlns inc
funds Of a ward was considered well deserved. ana
when he skipped pending an appeal to the supreme
Court his condemnation was universal. Kaufman
was for wears one OF the most prominent members
OF this bar. He Is graduate OF OF Lars IN good
style and married in respectable Jersey 0HS.
family He was Democratic stump orator
and nolItican served a term as Dlstrlct-At1soIneS
and for years had large law practice mere SeXeId
snecula}ing on the outer circles OF wan street
sheriff Brobst left tonight for Jersey Cly &c. 10
hrirc him to Reading For some weeks IL was tns
reneTa impression here that Kaufman would never
Re hrought back and that he was kept away py
ne connivance of some well-known officials ana
citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
,ppo,yrED CITY CLERK PRO TEN

Mayo- Seymour OF Newark yesterday appointed
ro-.rh NJ smith. the Assistant City Clerk. to be
CITY Clerk, TO MI the vacancy caused by the death
NJ Lewis j. Wendell This action was taken BY
outhority OF legislative act approved on March a.
isS0 The appointment Is temporary. as the Council
elects the City Clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
LATE STEAMSHIP ARRI| Al.

The North German Lloyd steamer Trave' from
Bremen and Southampton. arrived at the ba' ~
late hour last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-27
DEATH OF CAPTAIN G. c. GIBBS.
,r coN,,,NDED THE STEAMER ON WHICH
PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND THE coNFED-
ERArE COMMISSIONERS MET.

Gar Uarbor Long Island April 2.-Captain
George G Gibbs died here to-day He was seventy
Ave years old His health had been poor for some
time and death resulted from a complication OF
diseases He was born in New Bedford Mass, ana
had lived here forty years. He was captain OF inc
River Queen and In the employ OF me Govern,
ment during the Civil War. President Lincoln ana
The Confederate commissioners met on board or
The River Queen in the James River while 1aptain
Cibhs comma ded her. He founded the MontAuk
Steamboat Company and was proprietor OF the
Orient House here.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Irttrr.tn Dewey.

"I attended school 90 miles from the place where you were born. l know you"
 My grandmother knitted a pair of socks for you l5 years ago. l know you. Dewey"
 My name is just the same as yours, and there Is a strong resemblance be- tween us. Do you remember a boy who loaned you a Barlow knife to cut a fishing pole withl An. George. l know you, old fellow!"
 George, am a distant cousin of yours. Now. George, if you will send me free pass and a weeks rations l will attend your celebration"
 George you remember when you tore your Sunday pants climbing the apple tree? George. lt was me that caught you when you fell an saved you from breaking your left leg Atlanta Constitution.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

The Pi-tureSqu. line and the royal one back Co the home of vour ch ldhood Is via the Nurthen Pcihc. You will ride through the Inland Empire of the North west: over the Cascades and RotkieS; along Clark fork of the Columbia and the b- ufiiul Yellowstone; >kiriing the shores of l. ll- P-ni d'O-eiie. through the la nous Btd Llni> ot Pyramid park, and ,cr >S th- wheat fieltS of Red river valley Nou gn at S1 miles an hour, and sleep and ell in rrrfrt comfort as the ve tibuled tri rs>h-s along. The finest citieS of the Northwest arr p tSSed through, and at St. P.ul there $ the choice of six railroads to Cli.ago and the Est and South, Gall on or address D. C. Jackson, agent N. ?. k. R., Skagway, Alaska. f74iw
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
LOVES DEAREST MOMENT.

Lovcs dearest u.crnent is not when the hands Arc c,aspcl In rlrr,agc ani the world looks on. Nor yct when al the importunats world AAa gone
 And flaming passion like ths archAnEsl s,ands ssgweyn two ssuls and Wslts vith ers ths eands c1 inpcevnt human laE. Dor ~osn alSns Cpon ths norrov thsy and love are ons. rriune and chrirn-t PuFe. n Cod commands; it is not In ths many morowf rAek whils love by loving gr0SS nors nsA and riss III asc counts up lovs'a rUndroua. Sondroos
 sum.
 loves tcarcst moment is far back. hr bach When arsi ,hcy locked within saea ethsr's syss And in ths Ulsncs snsw that love was esns
 -HArper's MagaEins
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Getting Down ,o Bu.ine...

If lt Is true.' said the promoter. that every man has his price, the fact naturally arouses a certain amount Of curiosity"
 As 10 whatT" asked the alderman.
 Well. as to how you're quoted. for one thing" answered the promoter Chicago Post.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
An optImIs,Ic "UncIe."

'Is that all you can advance on a fine gold watch like thisl' asked the young man who was negotiating a loan.
 That is all. my friend" replied the but you must remem' Der that the less lend you the less you will have to pay back. and the in- terest will be smaller. r."-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
willing to Initiate.

"why don't you take example from the little busy bee?" inquired the man of unoriginal ideas.
 ''I do, answered Meandering Mike' An want to call your attention to dc fact dat about now Is when de little busy bee lays ofi and doesn' do no more work TUT de mex six months-"- Washington Star.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Left on Hand.

The Real Estate Agent-well, did you sell Jones those Hertford lots while was away on my vacation?
 The Cler6-No. I assured him that those we had left were as good as any We had sold. but he said he didn't want my miSht real cstatc.-Chicago Tri0- unr.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
NPromIsinE Beginning.

"iIow is your sou getting on at col 'ccct"
 First rate. He ruined a pair of trousers in the hag rush, twisted his ankle tn hazlng scrape and unhingcd his shoulder the first day Of football practice. ."-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Hi.Little Joke.

John" said the politicians wife, waking him up about 2 a. m, whats that nolse7"
 -That nolse?" echoed John dreamily. "Oh. guess it's some rats holding a ratification meeting in the attlc!- Chicago News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Elegant reading and card rooms most conveniently arranged for gentlemen at Reeves & Highlev's new resort, the Stand, ard at the :. E. corner Of Sixth and State streets. Best imported liquors and cigars OI3 I'm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Are You Going East r

If SO, the Northern Pacific railway will give you excellent accommodations, fast time, and fine service throu ,nOut rw m formation see th'lr agents, lhe Alaska Pa life Express Co.,, opposite the White Pass depot.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Willing to obIlge.

Waiter. | can't get my teeth Into thls steak"
 "So the last gent said, sir, but l thought 1t was the fault of Is teeth. Get you another, sirr-Plck Me Up.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Keep vour house warm by banking up the outside with sand or manure. We de liver the material-AlaSka Transfer Co. Ofics with Nugget Express and depot tf.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
steamers Due Tn Port.
The following steamer; are scheduled to arrive on the dates named: NAME. WHEN DUE. AGENT

Bf re b,N ng your building material sal on A. C. Easel. He has the largest stotk go select from. Way down prices.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
Apt IIIuatratlon.

Have you any of those corporation bicycle stocklngs7" asked the young man lu front of the counter.
 "I don't understand you" said the man behind the counter
 'I mean those without any soles."
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

she-I thlnk the railroads should be hned for running open cars these cool nights.
 He-You ought not to complain. It gives girls a good excuse for having to be hugged. d.-Yonkers Statesman.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Sue Brette-Did you say Bighead was at work on a new pleceI
 Foote Llghte-Yes; he expects to have it finished this winter.
 "I think see its finish right now"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Business cards only s1.7s per 1000 at the DAILY ALASKAN ofiee.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Yeast-wnl these automobiles so ei- ther wayf
 Crimsonbeak-Oh yesl know fel- low who got one. It came home last week on credit. and this week 1t went back.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

He-Inventors are responsible for many things which are simply out of light.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14
JcKELETS.
A Few Flashes Of Wisdom Grouped
 by a Humorist.

wheeler-The bicycle has taken the place of the horse. has It not2
 Sprockett-oh, Yes. In a way. The man who used to swear at his horse now takes it out ln blowing up hls tires.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I see fellow out In Philadelphia has been sleeping for two weeks
 Mir. Crlmsonbeak-I suppose he'll wake up some day and nnd himself famous.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1899-12-14

But they haven't invented a flying machine that has got there yet"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13

Rev. Richardson's infant child died Sept.
"a of rupture of the bowels.
Mrs. Jordan died of consumption Sept. rs.
Funeral Sunday, oct. 1. Rev. Richardson
oficiated
Kern Smith has moved into the house va
Gated by Nelson Washburn, who has moved to
Forestdale.
Edward Kanaley had two barns destroyed
by fire Oct. with all his hay and grain;
partially insured.
Mrs. Richardson and daughter of Middle
bury, who are travelling in the interest of the
Bible society, have been canvassing the town
and taking the census.
The Rev. c. E. Kinney and wife, Sunday
school workers, have been stopping at II. n.
Morse's the past week, have held meetings at
No. school house and organised a Sabbath
school there.
Died Oct. of old age Mrs. Olive Partlow,
in her goth year. She was the widow of the
late Samuel Partlow, and was the mother OF
seven children, three of whom are now living
She was loving wife, kind mother and a
respected neighbor. The funeral took place
from the w. NJ. church at Forestdale d
which she was a member. Revs Hill and
Richardson oficiated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
LINCOLN.

Moses Deadon has sold his farm to Edwin
Butteriied.
Rev. L. \. Bigelow Of Bristol is to supply
the Methodist pulpit here the balance Of the
conference year
Ernest Dodge reports a yield OF $40 bushels
of potatoes. Nanum's Enormous variety, from
one acre OF land.
Saturday last, in five hours and ten minutes.
Warren Brooks and Charles Sears dug I6l
bushels of potatoes
The creamery is now run every other day
The last consignment of butter sent to Boston
brought 20 cents pound.
Mrs. Nellie Brault and her children, who
have been guests Of her father, z. O. Dupont,
the past month, have returned to their home
in Hudson, Mass.
The Coughlin mill property, including a
mill and two houses, has been sold by the
Hayward estate to Warren Elliott for 500
Nelson Murray, who has operated the mill as
butter tub factory, has bought II. y. Browns
tub and lumber mill, paying $500. Mr.. Brown
will retire from business, owing to failing
health
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-10-13
BRISTOL.

7. r. Wills has the foundation for house
near the depot nearly completed.
There has been no rain here for some time,
and the springs are getting low again.
The Bristol band have gone to Montpelier
to take part in the Dewey celebration.
Mrs. w. A. Lawrence is critically ill at her
home, corner North and Spring streets.
The Advent society are digging a cellar
under their church, so as to put in a furnace.
A birthday party and supper is to be given
by the ladies of the Congregational church on
Oct. rs.
VIM. Brousso has sold his trucking business
to George Downey, Jr., and has moved to
Adams Mass.
Two of the drug stores and one private
house were searched for liquors on Monday,
but without success.
NJ. w. Wilson is in Rutland, called there
by the death of his wife's father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs Daniel billiard
Daniel I.ayn, who works at the Novely
works. had his hand badly injured by coming
in contact with a saw Wednesday forenoon,
lie will probably lose all of his fingers.
2 EDWARD DuIIlll anu hlSS -NClHC l1utlOl
were married Monday morning at the Catho-
lie church, Rev. Father !. ]. Boyle performing
the ceremony. They will reside in town.
, The young son of Mr.. and Mrs. ~ l. Cain
died on Monday morning Of whooping cough,
combined with other throat troubles. The
funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon.
\ large number went to attend the Dewey
celebration at Montpelier on Thursday. The
Knights Templar went to New Haven Juno
ton to meet the special tram which left Rut-
land Wednesday evening.
Edward, the son Of John Gaines, who lives
on Bristol Flats, was killed Wednesday morn
ing by the accidental discharge of his gun
He was shooting at chickens, and in striking
at one with the gun the latter was discharged
killing him. He was about twenty years old