Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-01-24
BROTHER SHOOTS BROTHER.
Long Standing Quarrel Ends in e
Tranedu In Hhinaaa

Chicago, Jan. 23.-The feud between
the brothers McFetridge, rival ice deal
ers, ended last night in the proba bly,
| mortal wounding of one at the hand of
the other William McFetrldge, Of S5S
Clybourn avenue did the shooting. His
younger brother, Robert, was the vic
time.
The meeting which was the climax
of the long standing enmity occurred at
Diversey boulevard and Lincoln street
last evening, within two hours after the
men had been released from Judge
DUNES court. where they had been
brought for the hearing OF previous
assault case When the shooting oc-
Cured the man who was wounded was
carrying his 2-year-oid niece in his.
arms The child escaped uninjured, but
was dropped to the pavement from the
limp arms of the victim
Five shots were fired three taking ef-
feet. After following his brother for
a block, firing as he ran. William Nc
Fetrigde turned away and disappeared
in the yards of the Deering harvester
works
The fugitive was captured afterwards
by Captain Herman F. Schuettier of
the Sheffield avenue police station while
leaving a barber shop where he had just
been shaved.
During the last year the two broth
ers had be4n enemies. Ten years ago
Robert, who was then Ia years old, was
employed in his brothers Ice Office. He
remained there until year ago. Dur
ing that time he became acquainted
with all the customers and made many
friends. A year ago he decided to go
into business for himself
When a number of his customers fol-
lowed his brother and clerk, William,
the older brother. began brooding over
what he termed the others ingratitude.
There were many bitter arguments be-
tween the men. until finally an Intense
hatred took the place Of brotherly at
lection that had characterized their
earlier life.
The enmity Of the brothers culmin-
ated in a fight between them last April
on the street at Maple and Clark
streets. AT that encounter several shots
We're fred by Robert, who was attacked
with an Ice pick. AS the outcome Will
lam received severe wound in the
thigh Both men were arrested.
william. the elder brother, pressed
charge of assault with intent to kill.
This was the case that was heard by
Judge Dunno yesterday.
Judge Dunno ordered that both broth
ers be placed under peace bonds in the
sum of $1,000. These bonds were to be
signed by Attorneys P. H. O'Donnell and
J. H. Burres but failure later in the
afternoon to secure the blank bonds re-
suited in the brothers release without
bonds.
After leaving the courtroom Robert
went at once to the house of his sister,
Mrs. Charles Howe, 919 Clybourn ave-
nue.. AS he left for her house he walked
with his partner in business, Charles
F,ikin and handed to him 1900 in bills
which had been deposited as security
for his appearance in the case that had
Just been heard. When he reached his
sisters residence his 2-year-old niece,
MAY. was at the doorway to greet him.
She began to beg to be taken to her
uncle's home.
Mrs Howe asked her brother about
the outcome of the trial and was told
of the scene of the conclusion of the
case.
VIII Sdio lie Wouiu Set lie ne loiu
the sister. II don't know how it is going
to end. have not seen him since left
the courthouse"
The little girl was then wrapped in
her winter jacket and started with Nc
to his home, 45i George street.
When they We're walking north in
street at about o'clock the
baby complained of being tired and
asked her uncle to take her in his arms.
She was picked up and thus they pro-
,eeded on their way.
When Robert McFetridge, with the
child in his arm. was about to cross
boulevard he saw his brother
turn the corner, coming south on the
same side of Lincoln street. Robert did
not look directly at his brother who
peld a revolver in his hand.
Rafora Rnhart could snaak word of J