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Show H. E. FORI) ATTiSMFS StlCIDE. R. E. Ford, barber and real estate man, of this city, attempted suicide to day in the city jail by cutting at his throat, heart and wrists with a pocket knife. .Mr. Ford had been drinking extracts ex-tracts and various tonics last week. Saturday night he locked himself up in his barber shop and when the peace otiicers found him Wednesday night it appeared as though he had used up all the hair tonic in the shop. About two dozen bottles were empty near the man, iio was almost dead. He was immediately taken to the City, Jail and medical attention was given. Since the attempted suicide, Mr. Ford has been placed under special guard. |