The Dawson journal., 1883-01-11


such strict impal aiality that petit
ton was being circulated to have
him retained in order to maintain
q perfect and systematic police
force in Princeton. The victim
was preparing to follow his fami-
~ TO Georgia at the enl Of his
term, which would have expired in
a few days, if the town did not sue
coed IN having him retained. He
had received a letter from his
waiting wife only an hous before
his murder, in which she express
ed a hope of seeing him in few
days.
THE MURDERER,
Charles F. Wing, was a bright,
promising young lawyer of six
years practice, and with every
prospect of a brilliant future
looming before him. Educated
here, his talent and energy were
well known and appreciated.
Handsome, accomplished and well
connected, his position in society
was enyiable; connected with many
wealthy, Old and influential fami
lies here and elsewhere, he start
ed out with prospect such as few
men possess. He first eng ged in
the business Of a tobacco manu-
fucturer, but his brilliant talents
and popular style induced his
friends to suggest a professional
course, and ne chose the legal
profession, and soon became an
honored and respected member of
o. the bar. He married q mem
Der OF the Hawthorne family, one
OF the Oldest and most respected
families in Princeton, ard remov-
ed to Louisville, where he prac-
tlced his profession for time, but
finally removed to Greenville,
where he was made City Attorney,
and filled the Office with decided
!
ability. About a year ago, his
wife having accepted a position in
the Princeton Collegiate Institu-
ton, they moved over to Prince
ton, where he Immediately receiv-
ed the appointment Of City Attor-
ney, and Won the esteem Of al the
citizens. When sober his afIable
manner and intelligence made
friends Of all who CHANGED to meet
him, but lately he has been in the
habit Of drinking too much, and
while intoxicated is recognized as
a dangerous and desperate man.
On yesterday he was drinking all
day and was unfit for business,
and as the day drew to 3 close be-
came quite drunk aud crazed.
WING sOBERED DURING LAST NIGHT.
Wing this morning was found
to BE- quite sick, his nervous IS
tenn being prostratel, and the
effects Of the dying liquor added
to his terrible deed. affected him
50 deeply as to almost unit him
for appearance in court. His al
MOST rt-boken wife visited him
in jail early this morning, and re-
manned with him most of the day.
Messr5. T. W. Darby and G. W.
Duvals, eminent Counsel of this
bar, have detailed by the defense,
and ". r. Kinney, Of Louisville,
and ". II. Yost, Of Greenville,
have been telegraphed to come as
speedily as possible to aid them.
County Attorney Marble con-
! Quoted the prosecution. At the
appointed hour the large court
room was throngad WITH eager
spectators, each intent upon get
ing a glimpse of the prisoner.
The attorney for the defense made
an attemt TO waive the presence of
the prisoner, and fishing, he was
sent for. Wing came through the
packed crowd with firm step and
cool dir, and though showing the
effects Of liquor amp subsequent
anxiety, was as quiet and uncon-
cerned as though approaching the
bar on a charge Of the simplest
import, instead of the direst crime
on record. lie was accompanied
by his attorneys and several
friends, and was joined by his de-
voted wife and her brother.
Several "technicalities" were in.
PRODUCED, and the trial finally
postponed till 10 a. M, next Mon
day. An effort was then made tC