Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
DEATH RESULTS FROM
SELF INFLICTED WOUND

administered except when disturbed or
while hot applications were put to his
body. He would then suggest that he
was cold and did not wish to be both
cred.
When seen last night DR.. Morris re-
lated the following story:
Il was taking dinner in company
with my family at the home of my
sister in-law Mrs. b. F. Morris and
had only taken a few mouthfulls when
Mrs Porter called me to attend Mr.
Miller
Il arrived at his bedside within three
minutes after. He had shot himself
and found him lying in pool of blood
flowing from wounds in the head.
HE was suffering great pain and
was struggling with himself until
lieve him. after which he sunk into
semi conscious state. DR.. Phillips
arrived and we then dressed the wound.
Il found that the bullet entered the
left side about one inch from the ear,
the impact forcing the eyeball out,
which hung on his cheek
THE bullet passed through the head
just beneath the brain and came out
on the right side about one inch back
and on a line with the eyebrow.
II asked Miller if he shot himself,
and he said yes.
THE ball appears to have struck the
plastered wall on the east side of the
house and is probably embedded there.
I'VE made an examination and it ap-
pears as if Miller had realized that he
had not completed his total destruction
and a powder mark which may have
been left from a pressure of the re-
volver, was noticeable on the right
temple"
The physicians last night were of the
vive the shock, and refrained from per-
forming an operation.
The revolver which did the work
looked like a new one and of the "A
calibre type.
Friends of Miller's stated last night
that he had threatened several times to
destroy himself should his financial
difficulties not be adjusted yesterday.
At the house he stated to one of the
inmates that he would kill himself if
he did not secure money, as he was in
fear of the disgrace of an exposure.
Mr.. Miller was we'll liked in the city
and it is known that many friends had
signifled their intention of helping him.
Mrs. Miller's trip yesterday to
Kooskia was for the purpose of ar
ranging for funds from his friends at
that place it is stated Word was sent
to her at Kooskia to come home this
morning, and a message was sent to
Mrs. Miller's father. Rev. W. o. Forbes,
who was at Juliaetta.
Mr.. Forbes walked from there to Pot
latch this morning where he met his
daughter. She was not apprised of the
worst until Mr.. Forbes broke the news
to her at Potlach.
Mrs, Miller is popular in social and
musical circles.
1t is stated today that a letter was
found addressed to Mrs. Miller. which
was left on the bureau by Mr.. Miller
just previous to the shooting
1t is reported that Mr.. Miller was
insured with the New York Life in
surance company for $4,000 and was in
good standing.
Auditor Gentsch of Spokane is in
charge of the Pacific Express company
business here today, but refused to
make statement.
Harry Miller was about 35 years of
age and formerly lived in Portland
where he was chief clerk to Superin-
tendent NJ. G. Hall of the Northern
Pacific Express company. He was
later employed as route agent in this
territory which position he held until
a year ago when he came here to en-
bark in business.
He has a mother living in Portland
and a sister, Mrs. Whitcomb, who has
been here during the past month with
her husband.
The body has been moved to Vassar's
parlors where they are be-
ing embalmed.
Arrangements have not yet been |
made for the funeral. but the remains |
may be sent to Portland for inter- |
nent. 1t is possible that services will |
be held here first should the remains be |
shipped.