The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-28
sEDUCT.0y AND MURDER.
Killing OF w. w. AIcKaia ut Cumbcriauds
nd, by III. G. Black for tho Alleged Se-
GnctiOn of tbs I.lt er,s si4ter.

fFrom the Cumberland Civilian Oct. 2z.l
Some months since Mr. ii. ID. Black, an old citizen
relied snoL gun at Mr. W. w, McKaig, Jr., VINO had
passed him and was some thirty folty steps dix
tant the load took effect in Coi0nel Mckag's arm,
INJECTING severe neSh wound. he cause OF the
shooting was not publicly alleged the Iilie yet ID
was known to many that Mr.. Black mad accused
Colonel Mckdig OF intimacy with his daughter. We
do not deem IT proper, Ill newspaper article, td
discuss the merits Of the charge ut alt nor to venture
any OPINION as the whole mater vii be thorouQh1
sted before the tribunal u lie law, and the pnbhd
can then near The sworn Testimony OF bOtn SIDES
We VIII only stale the facts as unders.ood by those
familiar WITH them. Alter the shooting e.erred I'd
MIR. Black was held TO bail, and tne Grand Jury In
dicted him Tor an assault with intent TO Kill. Colonel
Mckag was aitetward WarDlcu b. several vi ms
friends that he would be Killed oy eitnef Mr.. II. Ia
Black or ms son. Bur ne was assured by Others thai
the matter would b. allowed 10 drop. Alter the SOM
ii. Crawford Black VINO was absent from the city.
temporarily. came home last week, ne and Colonel
McAaig passed each other on the street number OF
times, ana the latter was prepared for assault.
but inasmuch as young Black made no hostile
demonstration McKaig concluded that nothing moro
would be heard from the matter.
On Monday morning. however, Back $1,000 on thes
corner OF Baltimore and Mechanic streets until nd
saw McKaig crossing the bridge on his way to bust.
ness. Black immediately walked toward nm, ana
when they met Ill the twlnAllnI vi an eye, Black
fired shot from his revolver, the ball piercing
Upon receiving the shot he ran from BlacE
toward the opposite side OF the street. Black fol-
lowed, still shooting. Mckalg staggered against
the house and then started again the street,
evidently badly wounded Nv this time that he was
unconscious lie passed Black III the middle oi thd
street. who shot him again through the back at tho
distance OF only few ieeu. Upon receiving this
last shot McKag tell forward on his race-deadI
black then raised his pistol ana said, II have shot
the s--n OF b-h that ruined my sister, and here Id
load Tor any scOundrel that does not Justify tho
act.n This Is substantially the testimony as aiven
before coroner's jury concerning the klllingl
Back then walked up Washington street to tha
Court House, exhibiting great GOODNESS, and delv-
cred himself up 10 The Sheflif who pace1 11m id
jail. Never have our people been more stricken with
sorrow Tue deepest gloom hung over tic whole city,
az soon as rne deploraDe event became known, and
the attention OF everybody seemed to be concens
trated this fearful tragedy which has struck such
poignant grief TO the hearts Of many families. Tbs
measure VI sorrow Tor both heari.s rickcn mothers IL
full to overfowlng, while others not less near and
dear must suffer untold agony. On Tuesday after.
noon at IOur O'clock large concourse or friends
gathered at the late residence OF the deceased PERI
form for him the last Rites Oh cartn. The innerag
was more largely attended than any we remeniben
10 have seen Tor many years guard OF honor was
detached from the Fifteenth regiment Maryland MAJ
tIonal Guards, OF which regiment lie was lieutenant
colonel and his remains we're buried by them with
military honors. Most o the places Of business IN
the city were closed during The funeral, and every
where the sorrow OF the people was demonstrated. i