"Nine years before Walter Amphiloque Barieau shot and killed an unarmed sheriff on April 7, 1906, outside of the Jewel House in Manhattan, Nevada, his fateful path to that blood-soaked morning was apparent.
Sacramento Union, March 13, 1895: "Constable Faris had quite a scrimmage with the Barieau household at 1020 N street on Monday afternoon, when he attempted to take possession of some furniture in the house, which was attached by Ingram & Bird.
"The Constable put Thomas I. Acock in charge of the property as keeper, but Barieau, and his wife refused to give up possession of the furniture until 4 o'clock.
"Faris waited until that time, and in the meantime, Barieau went away. No action was taken until 5 o'clock, when Faris again demanded that Mrs. Barieau admit him, which she refused to do. He then broke in a window, crawled into the house and unlocked the door. A truckman was at hand, and the property was carried off…"
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