The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-09-14
Aroused By a Pistol Report.
Relatives and Friends
Found Her Dying.
BULLET ENTERED HER LUNGS,
AND SHE DIED WITHOUT ANY
WORD OF EXPLANATION, NOT
RECOVERING CONSCIOUSNESS
AFTER SHE WAS SHOT. "a

Rushing to her room upon hearing
a. pistol shot shortly after midnight
this morning, her husband and others
in the residence of Mr.. J. RehAield at
the corner of Belmont and Spring
streets, found Mrs. Andrew NJ. Dobbs,
born Rehfeld, dying of a wound N
the right lung. She died in 9 few
minutes in her husband arms, N.,.i-
out recovering, consciousness.
Physician Summoned.
Dr. Blocker was summoned imme-
diately and reached the home just be-
fore the lady expired. She was beyond
medical aid when he arrived, the bull
let from a 3S-calibre revolver having
entered her right side. penetrating the
lungs. Powder marks on the fingers
of the right hand indicated that she
held the revolver when the shot was
fired.
An Investigation Made.
Shortly after the occurrence Cap
tain Daw- arrived at the home and
took charge of the premises until the
arrival of Coroner Nicholson. The
husband was detained as witness by
Captain DaW. When Judge Nicholson
reached the home he went directly to
the room, where he found upon the
floor a pile of letters. Lying upon the
bed was the body, where it had been
placed by the husband and physician.
Statement of Husband.
Mr.. Dobbs, who seemed heart-brok-
en- was examined by Judge Nicholson,
and said that he had gone fishing in
the afternoon with some friends. He
had promised to telephone his wife,
if he went. but the rain prevented, and
he remained until quite a late hour.
Upon returning he found tat his wife
had gone on visit TO Mrs. Harry ALI
man, so after remaining at home a
short time, he, returned to town.
A Quarrel Resulted.
Upon his return home Mr.. Dobbn
said, he found his wife had retired
She immediately upbraided him for
not notifying her that he bad zone
fishing. and for remaining - ate.
She continued this. he said he
left the room, going into & Ter
room adjoining it, and telling her that
he would sleep there until she got in
to better humor. He further stated
that unless she ceased quarreling he
would IedN6 OdCur0ay morning LOf MS
home in Meridian. Miss. and that she
could come there If she desired
Heard the Shot.
He said he had taken a seat in the
adjoining room and had remained
there for a short time when he heard
the shot, and upon rushing into the
room found his wife lying upon the
floor. He placed her upon the bod. and
holding her head in his arms endeav-
ored to get a word from her, burt she
did not speak, and he began calling
for help.
A Boarder ReSondS.
Mr.. McCants, boarder, who has a
room also upstairs, heard the cries
and rushing into the room found Mr..
Dobbs holding his wife in the position
described. Mr. McCants Immediately
telephoned for a physician, and by
this time other members of the family
had reached the room, and he retired,
going in search of a second physician.
Married Two Months.
The deceased was married two
months ago to Mr. Andrew Noonan
Dobbs, the wedding occurring in New
Orleans, and they returned to Pensa-
cola shortly afterwards, where they
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