The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-20
DEACON SENT TO PRISON.
THE CANNES TRAGEDr Nv COURT.
Full Particulars OF the Sensational Affair.
How the Husband Learned of His
Wife's Infidelity.

PARIS Feb. 19.-The shooting Of NJ Emile
Abeile formerly an sttache Of the French
legation in Washington. by Mr. Edward Par
ker Deacon, the well-known banker. who
found the Frenchman in a compromising po-
sition in Mrs. Deacon's bed room at the
Hotel Splendide at Cannes during Tuesday
night is the one great subject of conyersa-
tion in fashionable circles in Europe. All the
parties in the case are 90 well known that 1t
is almost impossible to enter q social circle
without meeting some of their friends. Mr.
Deacon Is upheld on oil sides, par
ticularly among Americans. for killing his
wifes paramour. and very little. If any SYM
pathy is expressed for Mrs. Deacon. The
mother and brothers of NJ. Abeille arrived at
Cannes this morning and took charge OF the
remains. They have been embalmed and en-
closed IN q handsome casket and will be con-
yeyed 10 this city for interment. II IS almost
impossible out of the many conflicting stores
told of the shooting 10 get at all OF the exact
facts in the case but the story as told exclu-
sively in these dispatches Yesterday evening
is to all intents and purposes correct
CONTINUED IL SIN.
The dead man. who is a brother OF the
deputy Of the same name, has II would seem.
been carrying on an intrigue tor some years
past with Mrs Deacon but to what extent -
not known Mr.. Deacon, 1t - added.
has long been suspicious OF his vile
having received several letters from
ANONYMOUS sources warning blm 70 be
on his guard against NJ. AOelle, WHO, IL
was intimated. was great deal TOO much ia
Mrs. DeacOn's company NJ. ADehle' IL "Oulu
seem. recently absented himself from Cannes
and Mr. Deacon concluded 10 take trip 70
Paris and attend 20 some important business
which he had on hand. lie was. however,
hastily summoned back by an anonymous
message said 10 have been sent by lady who
was jealous Of Mrs. Deacon; ne i"ttef;
however. assured her husband that she had
not seen NJ Abeiile and Mr. Deacon conclu-
ded To pretend o be hoodwinked.
Accordingly he asked his wife TO accompany
him T. "A ball which was to be gwen thht
night at the Cercle Nautique.t Mrs. Deacon,
however pleaded TO be excused. saying that
she was indisposed and that she would prefer
10 90 10 bed Mr.. Deacon appeared 20 agree
10 this and seems 20 have gone 20 the ball AZ
the club mentioned. He said that be was
very sorry to hear that she Was H. asked II ne
could do anything for her, suggested that sh5
should see a doctor and finally kissed her
and the children good night and went 10 the
ball OF the Cer3le Nautique.
RETURNED TO LISTEN.
Mr.. Deacon. however. does not seem %
b4ve remained at the entertainment anY
preat length of time. On le other hand he
took steps 10 return 10 the Hotel Splendid
as soon as possible and without being OBJ
served for. 10 is said one of the servants
was suspected of being aware or Mrs.
Deacon's relations with NJ. Abeille and 10
have been in the habit ot keeping tDat lady
posted in regard 10 Dr. Deacon's movements.
After his return 90 the hotel blr. Deacon
listened at the door of his wife s room, ana
hearing "A mans voice called hotel attendant
and demanded admittance. blrs. Deacon az
reared at the door and Nr. Deacon fred into
the dark room AIRS Deacon ra. into the
room shrieking. The attendant. with hgAt,
entered in company with 4lr. Deacon. ana u.
Abeilie was discovered behind the bed cur
tains Deacon at once fred two shots.
wounding Ahelle IN The leg and chest. Dea-
con. aiter bitterly upbraiding his wife, lett the
room.
DEACON IMPRISONED.
CANNES. Feb. 19.-Mr. Deacon, who sur
rendered to the police Immediately after the
shooting. was to-day examined Dy tho magis-
trate in charge Of the case. Mr.. Deacon was
calm and collected and gave very succinct
account OF the incidents that led up % the
killing of Abeille. His story. though 10 does
not agree in all its details with the published
accounts of the affair. con ms IN measure
the FIST telegraphed reports OF the shooting.
III resp IlleC 10 llt lla.-1Aluiu NANHAA|AA'
Mr. Deacon said be arrived 90 the Hotel
Splendide shortly after midnight yesterday.
lie entered the corridor and saw light shin
ing through the space under the door OF hif
wifes room Though that was nothing IL
itself 10 cause him % suspect that man was
in his wlfe's company. IL dad, for some uneX-
plainab.e reason. reawaken his suspicion that
ms wife was uulathful 10 him. HIS suspicion
regarding his wifes honor had been aroused
some months prior by the conduct OF ils
wife but he had no tangible proof that she
was engaged in wrong doing.
HIS SUSPICIOUS AUGMENTED.
When he saw the light under Der door;
however. his suspicious became stronger and
he determined 20 confirm his worst belief
lie summoned the clerk OF the hotel and IN
his company broke in the door OF the room.
lie saw Abeille hiding behind an arm chair
and fired three times At HIM. Mr.. Deacon
added that II was not his intention % kill the
man. but only & wound him.
Nr Deacon asked the magistrate 20 admit
him % bail The magistrate declined 10 do
so at once. but promised 20 consider the apph-
cation In the meantime Mr. Deacon would
have 20 remain IN prison.
Mrs Deacon was then examined. She told
a story which confirmed that of her husband.
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