Austin M. Morgan, 55, real estate dealer, saved William E. Mason, 32, minister, from assassination, Cleburne, Texas, December 7, 1907. In darkness, Mason was attacked in his yard by a man with a revolver, who fired twice at him, one shot plowing through his scalp. The man then shot Mason’s mother and his wife. Mason, calling for help, ran toward Morgan’s home, pursued by the assassin. Morgan heard the shots and calls for help and ran from his home to the street, with his revolver in his hand. When Mason was within six feet of Morgan, the assassin fired again, the bullet striking Mason, who fell at Morgan’s feet. With their revolvers but two feet apart, Morgan and the assassin exchanged shots, neither being hit, and the latter then turned and ran from the scene. The wounds of the injured were of a serious nature, but all recovered. 5945-713
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