The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-05
HE SLEW HIS WIFE.
n JEALOUS HUSBANDS RASH ACT
IN MERIWETHER COUNTY.
Cutting Her Throat with a Pocket Knife
Letter Caused the Troubie-News
OF Other Unfaithfui Wives.

Chipley Ga, October 3O.-(Special )-Thero
is great excitement here over the killing
of Mrs. w. T. Magruder by her husband.
about u o'clock today. by cutting her throat
with pocket knife.
The cause of the killing is supposed to
have been jealousy.
Mr.. w. T. Magruder is justice of the
peace of White Sulphur Springs district, of
Meriwether county, and stands well in his
community an upright citizen.
He is something over forty-five years of
age. His wife was about twenty. She was
a beautiful blonde. The sad affair is much
regretted by the friends of both.
A Jealous Husbands Deed.
Greenville. Ga, October 31.-The terrible
Magruder tragedy, the details of which APP
peared in The Constitution of this morn
ing, grows in interest.
The funeral of the victim was largely at
tended. while the uxoricde is distracted
with rcmorse.
Ii was on Tuesday afternoon about
o'clock, at White Sulphur Sphings, that was
enacted this saddest and most lamentable
tragedy.
Never was a crime committed in old
Meriwether that created more surprise. Tho
news of its commission was like a thunder
clap from clear SIX. The perpetrator was
regarded an affIble, mild-mannered gem
tleman and loving husband. while the vic
tim was known TO her neighbors as an
affectionate wife.
An Unlawful Love.
The crime is the finale of an un1a wful
love. Just after dinner yesterday. Mr.. W.
l.. Ma gruder cut his wife's throat, killing
her instantly, on account of her supposed
intimacy with Mr.. j. II. Maddox promi-
nent business man of West Point.
Several years ago Magruder was married
to Miss Lula May Johnson a beautiful
young lady of eighteen summers, whose
father resides at Waverly, Ala Maddox
WAS also q sutton for the hand of Miss
Johnson. After the marriage of Miss John
son to Magruder Maddox became a married
man. For the past six months, it is claim
ed that Maddo; has been frequent visitor
at Magrudcr's home during the latter's alb
sence.
The Truth Disclosed.
Ten days ago the unfortunate husband
learned of his wifc's unfaithessuess, since
which time, by brooding over his trouble.
il is supposed that he became temporarily
insane. The climax was reached Tuesday.
when the wfe's iniidelity was made APP
parent to the husband by a letter addressed
to her paramount Maddox, agreeing to meet
him at LaGranEe.
This letter was intercepted by the al
ready outraged and infatuated husband.
The Murder Committed.
This was more than he could stand
Reason toppled from it's throne, and it is
believed that while under the influence of
temporary dementia he committed the hOr-
rifle deed. Mr.. MagTuder made no effort
to escape the consequences Of his act, but
Immediately gave himself up to the officers
of the law, waived trial and WAS com
mitted to Jail to await the action of the
grand jury.
VIII Magruier the defendant is COM
monty called, is justice of the peace of
White Sulphur Springs district, a prosper
GUS farmer ana universally esteemed b.
his acquaintance. Tne unfortunate kill
inG is deeply deplored. }. II. Maddox,
whom Masruder claims ruined and blight
ed his home. and the person to whom the
fTtal letter was addressed is a prominent
business man Of West Point Hon. H. w.
Hin and Hon. =. T. Mclaughlin have been
employed 20 deford Magruder
Professor George +. Barker. Of the Uni.
versty Of Pennsylvania, writes. II have
examined the principal baking powders now
offered for sale. | have found Or. Prices
superior in leavenng strength and free from
all adulterant ingredients. On chemical
analysis it shows the highest test