The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-28
SHOOTS MAN THAT
 CHARGED HIM WITH
 CRIME AND SUICIDES.

med Friends were falling from him of account of the charge.
 The feeling was, heavy on him yes terday. the day of his trial. when hs 1 left his wife and babes and came dowr | town. He was heard to express it ire. quently during the day and beyond doubt his mind had been made up fol hours for the bloody work ahead. West had frequently been heard tc threaten the life of his accuser during the past week and these threats had undoubtedly been communicated to Frazier. It is also believed that his l suicide was not done impulsively, un. der the excitement of tfie moment. but was the result of firm conviction and ] strong determination.
 Brooded over Fancied sIights.
 At 10 o'clock yesterday morning, West came into the saloon of Taylor Gibson on South Court Street He had been drinking previous to that time and the liquor had its effect on his tongue.
 He ordered drink and called on the proprietor to join him. Mir. cib- son declined on the grounds that ne had just imbibed. The spirit under which West was laboring was then shown.
 'Gip." he said to the proprietor. you just don't want to drink with a damned
 
 cally. He then related the story of the charges to Mir. Gibson.
 70 if you look at 1t that way" said the proprietor, "of course I'll drink with you. You don't think believe you took that stuff. do you?'
 The mind of the man, however, was still haunted with the thought that account of the charge. A member of the clothing firm at which he formerly traded entered the place and was ac- costed by West.
 T guess you won't give me credit for any more clothes now that I'm &C., cused of being thieving scoundrel. will your he asked his friend.
 He was assured that the charges would have absolutely no effect on his standing with the firm.
 Another drink was ordered. and this time Mir. Gibson urged West to stop the bibulation. West insisted on ono more and as he drunk his liquor talked to Mir. Gibson and the bartender, Tom Ward
 Feared for Wife ana Children.
 "All I hate about this thing" he de- clared, lis the wrong 1t will do my wife and children. I know I'm not guilty and that satisfies me, but a lot of peo- pie win think I am, and 1t will go hard with my wife and the children. All l hope for" he continued, lis that I see him in court. If I do, I'll Kill him. And let me tell you." he added. they will never lock me up for killing him. I'll promise you that"
 T attached no significance to that remark said Tom Ward yesterday af- ternoon, but when I heard how he died, | knew what he had meant"
 IT N-. skx - 4. a. remark to friend and was advised by him to keep still tongue. as he prob- ably had no such intention and his re- marks would give his enemy justiflca- tion to shoot on sight.
 West bought the revolver with which he committed. his deed yesterday moru- ing. It was a 3S Smith & Wesson, pearl handled, improved style. He also pur- chased an extra round of ammunition.
 The men met at the corner of Dex- ter Avenue and Perry Street. They were seen in conversation and West was speaking earnestly but not appa- rently in anger.
 Suddenly he drew his. pistol and Frazier darted away. Despite the crowded condition of the street, West was cool and his aim was good. His first ball entered Frazier's back and brought him to the pavement. The firing did not stop an instant and two more bullets were sent Into the pros- trate mans body.
 PitiIess in His Purpose.
 West approached his victim. He was apparently determined to be sure of his work, as he kept the revolver pointed at the prostrate form of his accuser. Frazier begged piteously for his life. His cries could be heard for blocks. but his antagonist seemed de- termined not to spare him.
 Again he leveled his revolver, but 1t was empty. He turned to reload and at that time, the crowdswhieh had been standing back aghast pushed forward toward West. He turned and fled up Dexter Avenue. reloading as he ran. Just oposite the Jesse French Piano Company store, he turned and faced his pursuers and the crowd stopped.
 There was determination in his eyes. and the throng had seen the work of his pistol. He raised his revolver, but two men kept coming. The nearest was Constable Jim Smnth, a close per- sonal friend. The other was Bicycle Patrolman Loe, who had sprinted up the street on his wheel and had aban. doned 1t at the scene of the first shoot Ing and was coming forward on foot.
 As Smith emerged from the crowd he was recognized by West, who shouted to him to keep his distance
 You've got to be arrested by some body" shouted Smith. as he continued his advance.
 West drew back few paces. A com plete circle of people were around him. Many expecting further firing. crowded against the sides of the walls, and behind posts. It was a dramatic moment.
 Crowd Saw the Suicide.
 With bare head. West stood in the full view of a thousand. His hair was waving and his frame erect He rais- ed his right hand, holding the pistol to the temple. The revelvor snapped; once again he pulled the trigger. There was a flash and report, and West, throwing up his hands, with a frightful force fell to the pavement
 w. s. West. the father of the un- fortunate young man, had come up to the scene. His sorrow was terrible Laboring under the impression that some one had slain his son. he drew a knife and demanded that he be al- lowed to avenge his sons death. He was -~-tNA hv Patrolmen Bailey and I nee taken to the p' 2, as soon as he ha was turned over red to depart. A cal erly conduct was q l.
 Exc reme on Dex- ter ughfare was block different yer sions were floating about was generally belieN ire had been a clash treet car men and scores of mil