The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-05
FRANK PADST ENDS HIS LIFE WITH 4 GUN Had Lost His Occupation and
 His Wife PULLS TRIGGER WITH TOE Milkmen Raise the Price of Their Product In Montsomery-capitaI
 City Will Buy Auto Fire
 Fighting Machines.

Montgomery, January 4.-(special.)- Loss of his occupation, as a result oi the Alabama prohibition laws, together with the death of his wife, over which he had brooded for four years, proved too much for Frank Pabst, longtime head brewer for the Capital City Brewing company of this city and he blew a hole in his heart this morning. dying short ly after. The weapon used was a dou- ble barreled shotgun loaded with pistol balls. He placed the muzzle at his breast, kicked off one slipper and pulled the trig- ger with his toe. A ragged wound in the breast was the result.
 Pabst, who was not a member of the Milwaukee family, so far as can be de- termined, came to Montgomery some years ago, since which time he has kept up his study of the intricacies of the business. He was educated in Chicago. going there from Germany. His life here had been one of useful citizenship. Since the death of his wife, however, he had been melancholy and the added sorrow of the loss of his business brought about the end
 The deceased was 42 years of age and leaves young son, a student who was in the school room when the fatal deed was done. The shot was heard by his niece, Mrs. Lena Karner, who found him in the last throes of death Friends ar rived before the breath left his body. He seemed to know those about him but could not speak, death coming as his face evidenced the desire to express him. self.
 The dead man had made a lifelong study of the art of brewing and was no doubt a member of the Milwaukee family, though far removed. He had lit- tie to say here about his people, but much to say about the best way to pro- duce good beer. His position at the plant in which he worked was one of trust, the larger part of the responsibility fall ing on him. Thero is much sorrow for the tragic end. The dead man was prominent Mason.
 Holloway Succeeds Washburne.
 J. Lee Holloway has succeeded B. M. Washburne as president of the Alabama Bible society. MT. Washburne held the office many years. MT. Holloway Is a young lawyer, leader in many of the movements for law and order and for the enforcement of the prohibition acts.
  Kelly, treasurer. were reelected. The new board of directors is; H. J. Will lingham, W. M. Crawford, Robert Lewis, A. W. LeBron, J. D. Evans, B. B. Cobbs, P. A. Travis, A. C. Rogers and T. c. Cassidy.
 Milk Takes a Jump.
 As result of the high price of feed stuff the Montgomery milkmen have raised the price of milk, giving now only IS pints for a dollar, where they used to give 20 Ten years ago. says one of them, hulls were bought for s45o to s5 a ton, now they cost S11. Cotton seed meal then costing $16 to SIS now costs s32. Another thing is the fact that the city is pinning them down in great shape to the sanitary rules, making the busi- ness much more expensive than in the past.
 Montgomery Fire Losses.
 The total fire loss in Montgomery in December was $16,o13.9S. One fire had a damage list of $10,51S and a second of s9455. Total insurance paid, s4sS7.
 Long in Church Service.
 R. s. Williams, recently reelected chairman of the Court Street Methodist board of stewards has been 3S years on the board, most of the time it's chair man. R. T. Bishop, secretary, has been with him 25 years, the greater part of the time secretary.
 Auto Fire Engines.
 The city is preparing to buy one auto fire engine. They are said to be money savers in not having to feed and shoe them, an item of great expense with horses. Mayor Gaston Gunter is at work with the council members to greatly in- crease the efficiency of the department.