Marietta Daily Leader

DIED FROM EXCESSIVE JOY.

George Jones, Released From Prison, Went to His Home, Swooned From Emotion and Expired

Montgomery, Ala., June 30.—George Jones, a Negro, died Tuesday from excessive joy over being released from prison. He was convicted of murder several years ago, but the proof showed he bore no ill will against the victim and the prisoner stoutly maintained he did not know the gun was loaded. His good record and the attendant facts finally brought a pardon. On being released the happy Negro hurried to his home near Demopolis. Approaching the old log hut, the unexpected comer was greeted by mother, father and sisters, who ran to meet him. The joy was too great, and the big, lusty man, for whom no task had been too great, swooned with emotion, expiring a few moments later in his mother's arms.