The Tragedy of a 'Shake' on Jackson Street

John Lund, a disreputable fellow, aged about 30, sought to end his life this morning about 2 o'clock by taking a large dose of morphine in the Rainier saloon, on Jackson street, at the corner of Fourth. The fellow has been living with the notorious woman who goes by the nickname of 'Cowboy Mary,' and last night she cast him off, which affected him so much that he was weeping when met by a Post-Intelligencer reporter about 12 o'clock. In response to a question as to the cause of his grief, Lund told the story of his 'girl giving him the shake.' At the time mentioned he entered the Rainier saloon and said to those who were with him: 'Boys, I am in trouble,' and walking toward the rear of the saloon, swallowed the contents of a package of morphine. He then entered the Morning Star saloon, across the alley, and in a short time became unconscious. A doctor was sent for and in about half an hour Dr. Weidel arrived and pronounced the case doubtful, though he hoped to be able to pull him through. Lund has been in the city about two and a-half years. He is a paperhanger by trade, but has a strong aversion to labor.