Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-08-07
TERRIBLE AFFAIR.
A Woman Accidentally Shot Dead
by Her Husband.
The Latter Arrested Charged with
Observation-Disclosures Of the
Affair,

The Latter Arrested Charged with
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the
Affair.
The vicinity of the corner of Front
and Market streets was the scene OF
terrible affair, between 8 and 10 o'clock
last night, by which woman lost her life
David Woods, proprietor Of the Navy
Yard House, engaged in an alteration
with man named Hough, bricklayer
Hough was outside the house on the
pavement leading from Front street to
the Navy Yard. In his hand he held
brick, with which he threatened Woods,
who had stepped into the house. The
latter, incensed at his adversary taunts,
seized pistol, and remarked to his wife
that be would go out, and, if attacked by
Houeh, shoot him. Mrs. Wood replied
that if she had pistol she would
be tempted to shoot Hough if he
offered to throw the brick,
Woods, with pistol in hand, then passed
through the door to little balcony, from
which steps lead to the pavement, where
Hough still remained brandishing the
brick and uttering threats But suddenly
overcome by terror, Mrs. Woods sprang
after her husband, seized him, and i'm
plored him not to fire. He struggled to
free himself from her, and in doing so,
the weapon, which was cooked when he
left the room, became discharged. The
contents entered the poor womans left
breast, touching the heart. She fell to
the floor with groan, and soon after
ward died. Woods, upon seeing the
effect ofthe discharge, exclaimed aloud:
"My God I've shot, the old woman,
and seemed quite overwhelmed With
grief. An officer appearing, he surren
dsred himself, and was committed TO- Jail
on the charge OF murder.
Mrs. Woods was formerly Mrs. Gamble,
we'll known as boarding house keeper.
She had occupied the premises known
as the Navy Yard House about two
years, and by industry and economy had
amassed about $1,000 in money and
Jewels. A few months since she married
her present husband, David Woods.
ESQUIRE Miller was called to hold an in
quest this morning, which resulted in the
development of the facts above stated.
The damaged stock of clothing, boots
and shoes, ladies and gents furnishing
goods, at NJ. Kraus & Co. s, No. 2l3 Main
street, must be closed out in the next ten
days. !
BEFORE AND AFTER THE ELECTION
RADICAL Love FOR THE NEGRO Before
the election the Radical leaders could
not too often feast the colored man.
He was put on pedestal-was fra
grant god, carved in ebony, and wor-
shipped with an Eastern devotion. Too
much could not be done for him. His
wife was praised until her eyes glistened
with 10y. His babies were petted and
caressed, and pronounced Apollos and
Venuses. His vote was needed to crush
the white trash" Now, the "colored
man" is not so consequential. His bal
lot has been cast, and Radiealism is tri-
umphant He can take care Of himself
until the next election canvass, when
the net will again be spread for him
We we're forced to these reflections by
spectacle on the streets yesterday. A
moor black fellow laid down on the pave
ment on the north side of Court Square
Yesterday morning, sick, and unable to
proceed farther He was racked with
pain, and his groaus could be heard
across the street. Radicals passed and
repassed without offering assistance or
making an inquiry. Opposite was the
Office of prominent Radical, who bel.
lowed himself hoarse for Brownlow at the
polls on Thursday. Then colored man
could be seen through brick wall. His
vote was wanted. Yesterday film over
the eyes prevented his recognition, and
the poor fellow groaned on the street. in.
the sunshine, until late in the afternoon,
when be was taken away. This occur
renee 10 fitting commentary on the love
of Radicals for their black dupes. The
poor fellow may rot and die uncared for
between-times." BE is valuable only
on election day.
DIARRHEA, the source Of infrmitY and
suffering and the cause Of innumerable
deaths, because neglected, yields quickly
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