The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-16

street, had heard the two shots and was
running TO the scene when Justice Smith
gave the alarm. Rushing inside he found
Attorney Barta still clinGing to Guion,
and at once placed the murderer under
arrest Guion retained possession of the
shotgun, which was taken from him by
Officer Zimmerman. On the way to the
patrol box officer Zimmerman took sew
eral shells from Guions pockets. Guion
was locked up on the charge OF murder
BY the time Officer Zimmerman returned
to the scene of the tragedy there was
mob of morbidly curious people about
the place, gazing with awe at the ghast-
ly sight afforded by Millers body. lying
face upward in pool Of blood coroner
Nelson was notified and at once visited
the scene. After examining the body
he ordered it removed to the county
morgue, where an inquest will probably
be held today.
The weapon with which Guion did the
shooting is said to be his personal prop
erty. None of his relatives who were
seen, however, would state where he had
procured the shotgun before the shoot
ing. 1t is believed Guion went directly
to his home after the alteration with
Justice Smith, and returned directly to
the office. officer Zimmerman says he
saw Guion walking toward the justice
natural route from Guion's home to the
scene Of the tragedy officer thinner
man says he remarked to August Filter,
deputy clerk Of the county court, to
whom he was talking at the time, that
he was suspicious of Guion's presence on
the street with the shotgun. officer Tim
norman says he had no particular rea-
son for such suspicious, but realized with
in a few moments, when he heard the
shn hot hoy q sol "a.
monition. Why Guion should have kill
ed Miller, unless in a blind fit Of rage,
is a mystery to those who know both or
the men. 1t is said that Miller was par
ticularly friendly with Joseph Guion ST.,
and frequently visited the latter's home.
1t is not known that Fred GuiOn and Mil
Ter ever had a disagreement. Miller's
intentions, when he started toward Guion,
as the latter held the gun leveled, are
somewhat speculative. Either he in
tended trying to disarm Guion, or, think
ing Guion was only trying TO brighten
those in the room, wanted to argue with
him, or else was trying to escape from
the room. Justice Smith thinks Miller,
with the temerity of an old eX-SOldier,
boldly started toward GuiOn to take the
shotgun from him. Attorney Barta, how
ever, Is Of the opinion that Miller was
attempting to dodge Guion and escape by
way of the front door.
The murdered man was sixty-four years
Of age, had lived in st. Paul for twenty
years, coming here from Burlington, 10.
He was an old soldier having served in
the Civil war with Wisconsin regiment,
i. is said, and was a member of AcKer
post, local G. A. r. organization. He
is not known to have any relatives in
this city. He had lived at his present ad-
dress for about eight years, but previ-
ously dwelt in house boat on the river
bank A son, who lived with him at
this time, died ten years ago. Miller is
said to have daughter living in Nebras-
ka, from whom he frequently received let
tiers. He received pension of $40 a
month from the government, and follow
ed no regular occupation. In earlier days
Miller was a river pilot. Occasionally he
constructed row boats for private parties,
or accepted any odd job ne could get.
Among his intimate acquaintance he was
known by the nickname of ''Snuffer Bill. -
Miller is said to have been a quiet, I'M
obtrusive person, of jovial disposition,
and was not known to possess an enemy.
Fred F. Guion, the murderer, was born
and raised in st. Paul He is a son of
Joseph Guion ST., a pioneer settler of
this city, who is still alive and resides
on the West side. The Guion family has
been prominently identified with the West
side since the early days. The murderer
has five brothers. George, Vase, Sam.
Zinot and Joseph Jr. He is married and
has four children, two sons and two
daughters Guion is forty-seVen years of
age, and is a lather by trade. When seen
by a reporter for the G 0 b shortly
after the shooting Guion cursed and be-
rated every one who came near him, be-
ing apparently in a vicious mood He
professed to know nothing about the
shooting. and when asked why he had
killed Miller he charged his interrogators
with Kidding him, as he PRESSED it.
Every other word he uttered was an oath,
He bitterly abused Justice Smith, accus-
ing him of every imaginable offensa, but
affected surprise whenever the shooting
was referred to. He said he had a law
suit on his hands, about which he had
consulted Justice Smith, but only laugh
ed and told those about his cell to go
away and let him alone, when he was
charged with killing Miller. In an out
burst Of rage he declared that whoever
accused him Of the murder was a c.
ID liar, and this was the only state
ment he could be induced to make.
Guion's relatives declare that he is not
in his right mind, while some of his
friends who saw him at different times
before the shooting yesterday say that he
was drinking heavily. 1t is claimed that
his mental trouble dates from last win
ter, when, it Is alleged, he was confined
to his bed for some time, and thereafter
complained Of pains In his head.