The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-24
TOM COBB JACKSON DEAD
he BLOWS OUT HIS BRAINS Be
FORE HIS FAITH ER'S BYEs.

A Hack in Which the Loving Parent
Was Taking His Son Home In an In
toxicated Condition the Scene of the
Tragedy Dependency Over Debt
the Cause.
ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 23.-Thomas Cobb
jackson, sou of Capt. Harry jackson Of
this city, and grandson of Gen. Henry R.
Jackson Of Savannah, and Of Gen. Thomas
K. R. Cobb, committed suicide tonight by
shooting himself through tho head. The
tragedy occurred before the very eyes OF
the young mans father, IN a hack drawn
up before Capt. Jackson's mansion on
Mitchell street. Information of the suicide
will be received with profound sensation
throughout the state. Thomas Cobb Jack
son was probably the most widely known
young man in Georgia by reason Of his
social leadership and family prominence.
Eighteen months ago he was married TO
Miss Sarah Frances Grant, daughter of
Hon. John I. Grant Of this city, a young
lady Of equal social prominence with him
self and Of extensive fortune The wedding
was the most magnificent in the history OF
this city and was attended by the beauty
and chivalry Of all sections Of the United
States. The honeymoon was spent In Eu-
rope, after brief season IN New York
where the young couple were entertained
by the -Four Hundred previous TO their de-
parture. Returning to Atlanta year ago
with his bride, young jackson resumed the
practice of law " ith his father, which he had
begun on graduating from the state uni
versity, where he had been favorite, being
elected valedictorian Of his class in 1886. He
was not quite 20 years OF age, but on his
entrance upon the practice of his chosen
profession his ability was at once recog-
nized. He was an able second TO his father
and brilliant future seemed certain for
him, learned as he was, and with all that
could be desired in the way of family pres.
tige and wealth. Mr.. Jackson was of hot,
impetuOus nature. and since his college
days had been involved in many affairs
OF honor OF greater or lesser consequences.
He had always been a social leader in the
highest circles OF society. spending money
with lavish hand in entertainment.
A CLOUD ON HIS HORIZON.
Some time ago It was noticed that young
jackson was drinking very heavily for
some cause, but no other act was committed.
1t was talked about that he had contracted
heavy debts and that this was the cause of
bis dissipation. Then some months ago he
gave up his residence and took up his home
with his father and mother. Society
gossip said that the young couple
a.
path as smooth as they had anticipated, but
TO all appearances those stories we're con-
troverted. The young mans dissipation
continued, however, and when the defalca-
tion Of Cashier Redwine OF the Gate City
Bank became public two days ago he seemed
to be unusually affected. He and Redwine
were very intimate in their relations, and
his friends dishonor plainly weighed
heavily upon him. He expressed his friend
ship for the defaulting cashier very freely
among his aoquaintances, and to more than
ore said that he would make every sac
rifce to save him. But to-day it be-
came evident that Redwine was beyond
the reach Of his friends assistance, and
this fact is believed to have engendered the
idea OF suicide by young jackson. who, in
a fit OF dependency, about 4:30 o'clock this
afternoon, purchased pair of pistols for
the deadly purpose he had in view.
FOUND BY HIS FATHER.
He then went TO his office, where be was
found lying upon a lounge by his father
between and 8 o'clock tonight. Capt.
Jackson at once recognized mis- sons condi-
tion and after time prevailed upon him
to go home with him. A hack was called at
the street door and father and son
started toward home In IL. Not a single
word was spoken between them during the
short ride. When the jackson mansion was
reached the father stepped out of the hack
and was about to help his son when be heard
the sharp report Of pistol. For moment
he did not grasp the meaning Of the shot
and took hold of the young man, whose
head had sunk upon his breast. Young
jackson died in his fathers arms. The bali
had entered the left temple, passing
clear through the head, producing almost
instant death. Capt. jackson was horror
stricken when he realized the awful truth of
the situation. Neighbors and physicians
were called, but it was a corpse that they
carried from the hack to the house. The
father had not had the slightest warning of
the terrible thought OF self-destruction that
was passing through his sons mind as they
rode from their Office homeward. In less
than thirty minutes the report Of the
tragedy had spread over the whole city and
family relatives and friends thronged to
the stricken home. The young wife
was with her mother and bad
10 be sent for TO receive the
prostrating intelligence. The sensation of
the suicide is profound. Dissipation aud
dependency on account OF hls friendship
for Redwine are believed to be the cause Of
the tragedy. 1t was rumored that jackson
had been indebted to Redwine. but this
could not be verified.