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place for the refuse of the town. Into this the Major ran, keeping just in advance of his pursuer. unclear knowing the ground he easily made his way, while the other soon tumbled over a pile of rubbish. The moment he fell the Major turned & knocked him on the head with his revolver, killing him instantly. Authority was just beginning to show itself at Julesburg, and next day the Major was brought up to answer for the homicide - He readily admitted the killing - "Why" he was asked, "did you not kill this man when he attacked you at dinner." "Cos, I would have lost my dollar" - Why did you not kill him when he attacked you in the saloon." Cos he was a poor cus (sic) and not worth shootin," "Why did you take him out to this out pile to kill him"