New-York tribune., 1902-10-18

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lard. Of No. ) West e-hundred-and- -first-st.
through the heart; shot Albert Hamilton. Of
Pittsburg. through the left lung; turned the
pistol on himself al the right temple and blew
ont his brains Turner and Mallard died In
SANITY. Hamilton lived for perhaps two min
utes Maurice Goodman and John J. Adams.
both Of President Cantor's law firm. and f. 7
Ieventritt. a lawyer, son of Justice Leventritt
were present when the shooting began. and sue
ceeded in escaping unhurt.
NARROW ESCAPE FOR MINrYRE.
Ex-Assistant District Attorney John F. Nc
Intvre would undoubtedly have been ont, Of The
victims had he been on hand. as his presence in
the Office had been urgently requested by
turner The cause Of the deed was the pressure
brought 10 bear Turner by Mallard and
Hamilton through their lawyer. Mr. Mcintyre.
for settlement Of an alleged shortage in ac-
counts. That the act was done from anger at
teing pressed for the money as Turner
thought unjustly. rather than from inability 10
nav the demands. is shown by the discovery
made by Coroner Goldenkranz among the nlur-
serers effects Of certified check for So 200 on
The Garfield National Bank. the exact amount at
issue.
Hamilton was president and Mallard secretary
ana treasurer Of the Climax Bottle and Manu-
featuring Company. whose Office is at No 81
Murray-st. Turner WAS formerly president and
treasurer OF the company, and Hamilton and
Mallsrd allege that he had made away with
$3.50 OF its funds. After much wrangling. IL
a. m. yesterday had been set as the time and
the Office Of Cantor. Mcintyre & Adams had
been chosen as the scene of compromise settle
ment at S2700 and Turner had promised 10
bring certified check for the amount.
MEETING FOR SETTLEMENT.
Owing to a case in the courthouse and de-
lsyed elevated train, Mr. Mcintyre failed to ap-
pear in his Office at the time set. Accordingly.
NJ Goodman and Mr. Adams. representing him.
and Hamilton and Mallard met a few minutes
before the hour named and arranged the neces-
sary papers in the private Office OF Mr. Adams
Turner and his lawyer. Mr.. LeVentritt arrived
on time. and were shown into the main office,
where they were kept waiting. Chatting at the
delay, they walked down the hall and into the
small room where the four men were still dis
cusslng the papers In the centre OF the room
sloOda desk, and behind it. facing the door sat
NJ Adams. Al his right was Mailard and at
nk t'f were Hamilton and Goodman
We'll, gentlemen said Mr Goodman. aa-
Dressing Turner and his counsel. the papers
eve all ready for signature now. and we are
prepared 10 close this matter"
turner and Leventritt separated as they en-
tered the room Leventritt standing close 10
hamilton, near the door, while Turner walked
over TO the opposite side Of the room, and stood
near Mallard.
Aher Mr Goodman had spoken. Mr.. Leven-
uitI IN behalf Of his client said All right. we
are ready TO settle"
Have you certified check?" asked Mallard.
addressing Turner
REVOLVER INSTEAD OF CHECK.
Yes. Z have a certified check for you. right
mere Turner replied. closing the door. and.
thFus'ing his right hand into his breast pocket
and his left hand into his hip pocket When he
Withdrew his hands an instant later he
eu'ched a pistol in each. The weapon he held
N ms right hand was large Colt magazine .
gun holding dozen cartridges. In his left
Haha was an ordinary Colt revolver. Pointing
me larger weapon al Mallard. who was within
i've 'eet Il him. Turner said: Il will kill you.
you
me next instant two shots in quick success
son were fired by Turner at Mallard Neither ,
u me bullets struck Mallard. who jumped 10
HS ieet and ran toward the window behind
at Aoams's chair. AS he reached the window
4u'llrr nred a third shot which grazed Adamss 4
Hsaa and buried itself in Mallards heart. AS I
@aHard's body pitched forward against a roll
"p oesk Turner took quick step toward Ham
Hoh' and fired his fourth shot at close range .
'n'o MS left breast. Hamilton leaped from his .
chsir as the bullet struck him. and fell back on
'ne carpet, one Of his legs twisted under his /
body
Meantime Goodman and Adams had jumped .
nom their seats. Goodman had no difficulty in
ss'uhg out as Turner appeared 70 be interest
- III ADAMS. AS the latter rushed past him
turner exclaimed. Its your turn next" and
s'n'ed the pistol at Adams's head.
DON'T SHOOT ME-" CRIED ADAMS
Adams threw up his hands with a quick gest-
1'e crying out. Don't shoot me! had nothing
2" 20 with the case, Don't shoot me-" The
e'Oon disconcerted Turner, who allowed the
Oafrel Of the revolver with which he was COW
: srhe his man 10 lower and Adams ran out Of
me room. Then Turner put the pistol 10 his
'Nh mead and blew his brains out.
Dy this time the whole building. which is the
'-'eest and one Of the newest Office buildings in
'he city was in an uproar The shots had been
nesro through several floors and tidings Of the
Aseoy seemed 10 be carried il by magic
nom room 10 room. Men ran out from their 4
N"oss eNcitedly inQuiring what the trouble was. 4
Hu crowds were gathering in the street.-The l
mart OF the great financial district In little .
: : me something like pandemonium reigned ,
through the neighborhood
IN the mean time somebody had called up
'0hoe Headquarters and messenger had been
ent 10 the street 20 ind policeman. Patrol 1
man Smith, OF the Old Slip station. hurried TO .
,'e law Offices. Several Central ONCE detec-
ives who were in Broad-st arrived at the
same time
lying on his face. with his head in a pool OF .
9Ooa and each hand clutching a pistol. the
p''oemen found Turner. Ten barrels Of the /
!" ger revolver were found emptied. Within
"o ieet OF him lay Hamilton. on his back, with \
u-s arms ontstretcheA hts hands clencheh and !