The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-02-19
w. G. CASH KILLS EDWARD
T. YOUNG AT DALLAS
YESTERDAY.
SEDUCTION SAID TO BE THE CAUSE
Cash, a Cousin of the Famous South
Carolina Duelist, Makes Full
Statement of the Whole
Case.

DALLAS, Tex, Feb. 17.-One of the most
cold blooded murders ever perpertrated in
Dallas occurred this afternoon in the heart
of the business portion of the city. Edwin
L. Young a prominent citizen and well
known liveryman was shot four times and
instantly killed by w. c. Cash in the pres
ell ce Of fifty people. The tragedy took
place on Main street opposite Young's
place of business.
Young was standing on the sidewalk
when middle aged we'll dressed man step
ped up to him and remarked, "Hello Ed"
at the same time placing a pistol almost
against his body. Two shots were fired in
quick succession and Young reeled and fell
to tie ground. The murderer threw the
gun aside and drawing one of large cali
bre, a A Smith u Wesson, he raised the
head of the diving man and sent another
ball crashing through the skull, remarklng:
Damn you, you have ruined my wife
and poor children"
Officer Miner seized the man and hur
ried him to the police alton just in time
to escape the clutches of the enraged and
excited mob.
Young was removed to a drug store,
ing word.
At the police station the prisoner was
searched. Two large revolvers, a large
dirk knife and $265 in cash were found On
the prisoner.
The Globe Democrat correspondent asked
him why he had slain Young. The prls-
oner asked for pencil and paper and
penned the following note:
Ed. T. Young has been guilty OF the Sc
Of th off
nv wife and | wish to say to the good peo-
PIE of the city of Dallas and state of Texas
to lust take me and do as they please, ,'tor
nv life, cursed by this same Young. Is a
living death My mind is in state OF wild
unrest and beating high, a sickenlng feeling
| of dread invades my heart all the while.
| Though my bosom heaves madiy with the
wiro beating Of tny haart with Love Tor my
little children which are nice little~seC q
70 fox ks. if | do say it myself. Respectfully
io-A'' 1Signed) w. @ CASH.
| To the world.
discovered her perfidy and obtained
divorce have four little children the
eldest IL and the youngest 6years OF age.
They are at 107 Chestnut avenue, Kansas
CITY, Kan, where | located year ago,
Their mother, my divorced wife, IS taxing
care of them with money furnished by me-
I have been in the cattle business In sum
ner county, Kansas, and also in the Terri
tory. | came to Dallas today to square ac-
counts with Ed. Young and 1 am glad
killed him. | agree with Sam Jones that
sin must be destroyed.
The prisoner is AZ years of age, but ap
pears wears younger He has dark hair,
side whiskers and moustache, IS oil medium
hight and is very intelligent. He says he
has powerful friends in Kentucky, but does
not care for the future.
Young, the dead man, was 40 years OF
age, and belonged to one of the best lam
lilies in Kentucky. He was we'll to do, had
an elegant home, and his wife is one OF the
most accomplished ladies in the city, and
connected by blood ties with number ol
the most influential families.
Before an additional statement could be
obtained, under a strong guard, the ,prls,,
oner was hustled off to the county jail and
placed in strong cell. There he made the
following statement:
"My name is w. G. Cash; am from NC
Kinney, Lincoln county, Ky. Ed Young
the man l killed, and l were the dearest
| friends. In 1881 we were neighbors. He was
| a large farmer and was farmer and STOCK
dealer and am we'll known over the south
In 1881 he seduced my wife and ruined me
| We were intimate friends until my wife anC
| | separated July 90. 1889.
He has been aresident of Dallas tor three
years and very popular with all classes.
| Public feeling runs high tonight agalns
| his slayer. Cash is a cousin of the famous
| South Carolina duelist of that name anC
was a member of the Fourth TENNESSEE
| Calvalry. =,
Mrs. Young is now in Kentucky thu
puest of relatives