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Show EMPLOYER, THMHOEBS: Henry Williams, Wealthy Ranchman of Idaho, Instantly In-stantly Killed- Special to The Tribune. BLACKFOOT, Idaho, Deo. 0. Henry Williams, one of tho wealthiest mon In tho Littlo Lost River district, was ahot and killed this afternoon by P. I. McConnell, who had worked for Williams for a year or more, and who had just been discharged. Tho killing was on the Henry Aldons ranch and was witnessed bv Thomas Oley and the daughter of Aldons. After McConnell McCon-nell had been discharged ho mounted his horse to ride away, whon, It is said, he mado a disparaging remark concerning concern-ing Mr. Williams's wife, whereupon Williams took a pick and started toward to-ward McConnell, who dismounted and shot Williams, killing him InBtantly. McConnell at once phoned tho sheriff of what ho had dono and told hint bo was on the war to give himself up. Ho was met and taken in chargo by tho sheriff's posse. Feeling is tonso and talk of lynching is in the air. Tho preliminary hearing of McConnell McCon-nell will be held at Arco, December 18. |