The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1890-07-24
PRETTY MRS. GOULD
KILLS HER HUSBAND WITH A TOY
DAGGER.

DAGGER.
A Life-Story that is Thrilling Hus-
band was Wealthy Englishman Who
Spent Money Lavishly.
I Some time ago there arrived in At
lanta from London, England, gen.
tleman and wife, who registered at
the Markham Houselas Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Gould. - l
They remained in the city for some
time, spending money liberaily. They
impaired the impression that they
were wealthy, and were touring the
States. in quest, of health aud recrea-
ton.
They attracted attention during
;heir stay in Atlanta by the reckless
extravagance of the husband and the
peculiar dress and other noticeable
characteristics of the wife.
A few days ago, at Murphy, N: G.,
whittier the couple had gone, Mrs.
Gould cut her husband to-death with
a dagger.
MR.. AND MRS. GOULD.
Mrs. Gould is pretty blonde. OF
fair complexion, thirty 1.-TWO years OF
age, nervous and excitable. She
seemed devoted to her husband. Her
clothing was of the very finest fabric,
bat her gowns were made ina pecu-
liar way utterly at ayariauce~ with the
dresses Of ladies Of that ssection,' and
their style made her the cynosure OF
all eyes when she ventured upon the
streets. She affected cigarettes while
in Atlanta, was of a conhdlng aud
confidential nature, of. submissive dis
position, and made friends wherever
She went. She expressed partiaiity
for Atlanta, was half in love-" as she
expressed it, with the city, and took
occasion while there to replenish her
wardrobe, purchasing at all times the
most expensive material for her
gowns.
Charles Gould was a typical En-
glishman. He was a jolly looking
Dritisher, showing the conventional
side-whiskers, loved the chase and the
cup. He was formerly a planter Of
Cieyton, India, where he had failed i'll
business However, he had wealthy
connections in England and valuable
properties there and his numerous
cheques for large amounts on the Bank
of England we're honored at all times.
CAUSE OF THE KILLING.
In North Carolina Mr.. and Mrs.
Gould met many companionable peo-
pie. They engaged in the chase with
their countrymen whom they met
there, enjoyed the health-giving eli
mate of the country and seemed to be
reaping a full harvest of pleasure.
The tragedy which result in the
death of Mr.. Gould was enacted after
day of pleasure.
It seems that the husband had been
drinking and, dispute over some
trivial matter having arisen between
him and his wife, he threatened to at
tempt her chastisement. She retorted
that she would not permit herself to
be corrected or struck by her husband,
declaring tina. she would defend her
self as best she could when he attack
ed her. This little speech infuriated
Gould, who was not quite himself be
cause of strong drink, and he made
movement to strike her with his crop.
THE DAGGER IN THE GIRDLE.
Mrs. Gould, even while in Atlanta,
and in obedience to fashions COM
mands, carried a dagger in her girdle.
When her husband attempted to
strike her she drew the weapon and
used it fatally. She cut Mr.. Gould
several times, m5fethan one wound be-
ing deadly, and he died shortly af-
forwards.
OTHER PARTICULARS.
The stabbing was kept secreet as
llorg as possible. This was easy be-
| cause there was only one witness to
The affair Ito wit, Bob Ramsey, col
ored.
When uuder the influence of drink,
Gould would 60 on q tear, demolish
furniture, and whip his wife.
Tuesday last he ran her down stairs
with q cane. Bob Ramsey, colored,
was in the yard, and Mrs. Gould ran
behind him for protection. After
awhile Bob got them back into the
house. and the assault was renewed.
Gould started at his wife and she
exclaimed: w
II you strike me Will kill you t,
He struck her, and she stabbed him
with a dagger. The blade entered the
abdomen, and even pierced the liver.
The wounded man fell over against
The bed, and the negro took the dag
ger from Mrs. Gould's hand.
He wiped the blood Off and then
took the stick from Mr.. Gould.
Have I hurt him Did do
bright Idid it in self defense r.
Such were the wife's exclamations.
1 II do not know W ether you have
done right or not" answered the me-
gro. r - ss-.s s.-s.
"Wednesday night Gould died Next
moaning che wifs was playing on the
Inij4o as usuais saying her husband
! nGlnot did. sBome believe her mind
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