Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-27
The raekrerTrasedy-A woman's Faith.

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NEW ORLEANS, September 26.-The ex-
element consequent on the murder OF the old
carpenter, w. +. Fackler, is unallayed, and
rumors as to the true cause are as many
| leaves in fall. There is now but little doubt
| az to the events which occurred before the
murder aud which led TO the tragic deed.
| Fackler knew, or any rate professed to know,
who the man was that had alienated his wife
| from him, and that man he said was Z. l..
Medium. The story be told Capt. ONiel on
| Friday established this beyond a doubt, as
| will be seen by the statement of Capt. ONiel.
| Last Friday evening, while seated in WeDger's
| saloon, Capt. ONiel was approached by Fsck-
Ter, who was introduced to him. After a
! few moments conversation, Fackler asked
Capt. O'Niel If he mi ht rely Ola his assistance
in discovering the whereabouts of young
lady who had fed TO the city. In answer to the
captains interrogatory as TO whether the lady
was his daughter, Fackler replied yes, but
when Informed that if she was over twenty
one years of age the officer could not arrest
her, Fackler said yes but she is my
wife and has stolen $50 from me.
The officer then told him that under these
circumstances it was still impossible for
him TO arrest the woman, as under the law a
wife could not rob her husband. Observing
the interest that Facklsr displayed, and The
pertinacity with which he sought to cause
the arrest of the woman, Capt. O'Neil ques-
tOneu Nun stlll more CLOSELY, ana IN the
presence of witnesses obtained from the poor
old victim of woman's per6dy the following
story: Fackler, who WAS sixty-fve years of
age, was married to young and beautiful
brunette. Some time ago he obtained en-
ploymsnt on Mediums plantation, in st.
Bernard parish, some distance below the
slaughterhouse, and removed thither with
his young wife. She wss as coquettish as
she was beautiful, and being without very
pleasant company, Medium, Packers en-
ployer, became acquainted with her and fire.
quently paid visits to Fackfef's HOUSE. He
became deeply interested in the young
woman, but did not permit his feelings to-
ward her to betray him to the husband.
Fackler could not help but notice with alarm
the frequency OF his employers visits, but
he concealed mis- jealousy from the world,
and from his vile also, and scarcely
dared admit to himself the terrible
suspicion OF his young wife's in6delity
that would force themselves on his mind.
Last Wednesday morning Fackler was called
to the city on business, and embsrking in
the Terre aux Boeufs stage he reached the
slaughterhouses in due time, and thence took
the car for the city. Whether his errand to
tie city was in the regular course of events,
or whether it wss part of preconcerttd
plan, is not known, but in due time he
boarded the Barracks line of cars, and on
Thursday morning was ready to take the
stage for his home. As he wss about TO as
ceni into the vehicle, the driver asked him
whiiher he was going, rather curiousques-
ton 10 ask of resident. Fackler, however,
did not observe the strangeness OF the inter-
rogatory or the peculiar glance which the
driver bestowed upon him, but without sus-
picion answered the question. The driver, |
with the proverbial ioquacity of men of his |
profession, Informed Fackler that his wife |
was in the city. The man was surprised, |
sstounded at this piece of information, and |
questioned the informer closely. Yes, she |
had boarded the stage at the plant alton, and |
Mr. Medium had sent horse after her and
she had gone 10 the city. The old man
did not know what TO do-whether to /
follow his faithless wife and confirm his worst |
suspicious, or whether he should throw a
cloak over the whole affair, and thus conceal
the dreadful struggle that was going on in
his Utmost soul. The latter he deemed the
best course to pursue. His cup of bitterness
wac full to overlooking. He loved his wife
despite the disparity n their ages. Ii was
union of June H&December, yet he cher
ished the idol at his heart and lsvished all
on her aud such was the return she made |
This was her gratitude; SO had she fulfilled |
the vows she had taken to love, honor and
obey him. Yet he conquered, and that same
day, nay within a few hours he stood in the
presence OF the man whom he had every
reason TO believe had robbed him of all
he held dear, and greeted him with a smile.
The betrayed and betrayer walked together
and started out in search of the woman. On
night Medium told him that the
evening he intended to return
to st Bernard, and told Fackler that he ex-
pected to meet him and that they would
travel together. Bidding Fsckler hasiy
good night, Medium sprang into Canal
street car, ostensibly to seek the house of a
gentleman where he expected to pass the
night. Packers glance followed him, snd
hen the thought sprsng into his mind that
he only opportunity he would have of ind
ng his wife was by following Medium, and
he did so at a safe distance. Medium only
ode two squares in the car when he alighted
md proceeded out Canal to Rampant street
IN foot. He turned down the latter street, |
till followed by the avenger. At st. Louis
treet fortune favored Medium, for number
# carriages were in the street, wedding
ured man. Medium crossed between the G
Tehicles and horses and when Flacker had 1
passed through the crowd Medium was mo-
where to be seen. The following morning
Hacker met Medium and was with him I
Turing the entire day. He refused to re- i
urn to his home on the plantation, now no /
opger the abode OF happiness, but con-
luded to. remain a day longer in the
ity, and to devote every energy | :
o the discovery of his faithless
Tife's whereabouts. On Saturday morning
be murdered man and Medium again met,
nd together they walked TO the bari room
IheIe Ricul6, his lawyer, was waiting for
ion. Unsuspectingly Fackler walked I'M a
rmed TO meet the fatal BULLETS that riddled |
is body. Medium, although beside him Il
hen they entered, was not in range, conse-
uently must have divided Riculf's atten- C
on. Some think he was aware of the trsg-
iy that was about 10 be enacted, and kept i
ut OF the way. Every circumstance con- C
ected with the terrible ARRAY would seem 10
ldicate this, and that plot had been de- .
berately preconcerted, which the police be- =
eve was actually the case. Medium could g
OF have taken better care OF himself than /;
e did. After the shooting Medium walked
G in a direction opposite the one taken BY n
icul6. Capt. O'NIel has not the least doubt !.
ut that McClum connived the whole plan, !.
nd that Riculf was only his paid instru- !.
Ieut in carrying it ont. Riculf did fear T
ackler, for he appealed TO a lawyer for adj
ice, and consulted with him what he should
0 in the case. Il is believed that he was l
riven 10 kill Fackler FIRST. and he acted d
pom it. He was satisfied, he said, that it q
as only question OF who was the quickest. j.