Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-01-21
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Another Tragedy.

CarvolltOn, Miss, Jan. l9,-IAc Cur'
tain is gradually being drawn ON
OF the most tragic and sensational
scenes that has ever occurred in The
criminal annals OF Mississippi Rob-
ert George, against whom wac lodged,
OH Tuesday, ali ailiant charging him
with the attempted assassination OF
Capt, W. Is. Prince. lies to day deaf, at
ituulvinedc, Il flag station on The
Georgia Pacific Railroad, about 80
miles west OF Carroilton, on ono OF
Senator Georges delta plantations,
AND Capt Prince has just died.
Last Thursday night Capt. Prince
returned hUnc RON ms plantation in
the delta, and was drlyed 10 his home
at this place, Late in The night he
was aroused by heavy blows, ami
found he was graphing with an Wn-
known assassin's AK. lie was terribly
bruised and was insensible tor hours.
When he recovered CONSCIOUSNESS he
raised The alarm, and his wife aud
daughter no were sleeping up stairs,
came to his rescue on tie lower floor,
and found there the az and large cary
ing knife with which the wounds were
inflicted.
The officers began to Investigate.
Mr.. George vas at once suspected
lie was an accomplished youuy man,
who had only been here about three
wears. lie was born in Georgia, but
was educated in the North and East.
Ate" his fathers death he cnnie south,
lie was distanIy related 10 The family
of Senator James i. George, of dis
place,
Capt. Prince had an only daughter,
Miss Shelly, with whom young hOOi,
George became cnamorcd. His de-
yotions we're rcciprocatcd by the
young lady, but Capt. Prince strenu-
ou>ly opposed an engagement or mar
riage. The young lover, however
Persisted, Notwithstanding the pro-
tests OF The father. Capt. Prince spent
most of his time on his plantation il
the delta and seldom visited his Car
roi,ton home. lie ran "A large aCcount
with his commission house in New
Orleans, and authorized his daughter
here TO draw cucckS thereon TO NEE
all the home expenses, without limit
The yUuhg couple were preparing qui
city Tor marriage, and were DRAWN!
against Capt. Princes account in New
Orleans 10 settle the bills. Fulall,
Young George began to sigu Capt
Princes checks. In this way the,
drew out between $1,000 and IS Co
during the past few months.
When Capt. Prince called for his &C
count in New Orleans he was great.
astonished. lie at once began an III
vcstigation and came to Carrollton,
is said, for that purpose. On the fat'
night young George was at his hom'
but avoided him and calne 10 Il board
ing house in town to spend the nigh
After the relatives of Capt, Prime
from Washington and Lefiore COul
ties arrived here. they and The officer
began TO hunt up the duplicating CT
cumstances against George. He ha
left for Runnymede, where for III
past year he has assisted in the mai
agemcnt of onc OF Senator George
plantations. Blood was discovered G
some spoiled clothes he had left at h
room at the clearinghouse and bloO'
stains on the window stills. The af
tavit was made and the sheriff of lib
county went 10 assist the sheriff Of j.
fore County to make the arrest. ThC
had 10 stay at Runuvmedc over nigh
Next morning they found Gcorg
who had slept in a room by himscI
in a sinpor. A physician from II
Bcna was summoned who thought h
condition was caused by congestion
the brain, though many believe it W
from morphine admlnistratea wi
suieila! intent. Altogether II is ol
of the eaddest tragedies that has cy
occurred in Mississippi. This comm
nifty is terribly excited and shocked,
Capt Prince died this evening. j
;hysiians say his death was caus
liz conclusion of the brain. lie "
about G5 years aid and has ever be
held In the highest regard by Il
commnui,y, being y of ita most he
orcd and wrnlthicst ~citizcns.
1eAyes surviying him an only dauf
Ter and wife.-AsA.
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