245 EDMONTON DAILY
JULY 29, 1907

BELFRAGE, W.J.

The case of William J. Belfrange, charged with 
the misappropriation and consequent theft of 
certain moneys from Horse Hills and Coronation 
farmers was set down to come on at the Supreme 
court this morning before Mr. Justice Scott.

The arranged hearing, however was been cut 
short by the reported death of the acqused, 
which according to a letter received in the 
city several days ago took place last week 
near Vancouver, B.C.

It is stated that Mr. Belfrange after 
committed for trial and subsequently released 
on bail went to the Coast several weeks ago to 
visit his wife who is in ill health at 
Vancovuer. The position in which he found 
himself as the result of the grave charge 
preyed upon his mind to such an extent that he 
became insane and was placed in an Asylum 
situated on the line between Vancouver, and 
New Westminister. He did not improve, however, 
but grew gradually worse and eventually 
succumbed. 

The Crown are desirous to being fully 
convinced of the authenticity of his demise 
and to that end will apply to Judge Scott this 
afternoon for a bench warrant.