HE DRANK CARBOLIC ACID.
Max Sight Was Despondent From
Liquor and Illness.
Despondent because of domestic trouble over his habit of drinking intoxicating liquor, Max Sight committed suicide at his home, 1407 East Eighth street, yesterday afternoon, by drinking more than two ounces of carbolic acid. Sight was operated upon for appendicitis two weeks ago, and his illness is also said to have had something to do with his despondency.
The body of Sight was found on a sofa in his house by his wife about 4:30 o'clock.
Sight was born in Russia 42 years ago. he came to Kansas City five years ago from New York and was employed by the Flersheim Liquor Company here. He leaves a widow and three sons, Jacob, 20; Harry, 18; and David, 8 years of age.
