Louis was a clerk and lodger, but only until July 4th when he died in a most spectacular fashion. As part of the celebrations, Battery B (of the Colorado National Guard?) hauled its new six pounder to the top of Capital Hill at the head of Harrison Avenue and two salutes were fired under the command of Lieutenant W. K. Smith. Then, despite the strident warnings of the Lieutenant, several members of the battery overstuffed the cannon for the third and final salute. The resulting explosion cost Louis, only six feet distant, his life. The Leadville Weekly Herald noted that "He was formerly a member of the Humphrey hose and an active member of the battery. He was universally admired and his death will be sadly mourned by many."
Louis was a clerk and lodger, but only until July 4th when he died in a most spectacular fashion. As part of the celebrations, Battery B (of the Colorado National Guard?) hauled its new six pounder to the top of Capital Hill at the head of Harrison Avenue and two salutes were fired under the command of Lieutenant W. K. Smith. Then, despite the strident warnings of the Lieutenant, several members of the battery overstuffed the cannon for the third and final salute. The resulting explosion cost Louis, only six feet distant, his life. The Leadville Weekly Herald noted that "He was formerly a member of the Humphrey hose and an active member of the battery. He was universally admired and his death will be sadly mourned by many."
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Age 23 years old.
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