The Evansville Daily Journal

Suicide. - An unfortunate occurrence, resulting from the vice of gambling, occurred on the upward trip of the Amazonia. Michael Winn and a Dr. Crane had a slight difference at the card table; high words ensued, and Crane threw a portion of the cards in Mr. Winn's face. The captain here interfered and put a stop to further violence. Some time after, the difficulty was renewed. The mate, hearing the quarrel and fearing something serious might ensue, sought the captain, but before either officer could return to the belligerents, Crane had fired four shots at his unfortunate antagonist; and when the Captain got to him, he was quietly leaning against the steps, smoking a cigar, and protested that he was uninjured, and that Crane's pistol contained nothing but powder. He grew weak, however, and was finally induced to retire to his room, but refused to submit to an examination of his person. He occasionally made his appearance at table. Crane left the boat at Cairo, and Mr. Winn died on board the Amazonia night before last and was buried yesterday. From an inquest held on the body, it was ascertained that four balls had entered the abdomen. We were not able to get more of the particulars, nor have we learned the tenor of the verdict of the jury charged with investigating the matter.

[St. Louis Rep.]