...Ball, near Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Both young men were laying attentions to the same young lady. On the evening of the tragic occurrence, Yocum escorted her to church; when Ball, out of spite, untied Yocum 's team. They subsequently met, and after a few words, Yocum shot his rival with a revolver, instantly killing him. He then gave himself up to the authorities. Both parties are said to have been h...