LATER…
source date: 1889
availability: public-domain

rious trouble. She seems to have but little trouble in avoiding the law. LATER. — The wound was of a very serious nature, and the probabilities are that ampu- tation may be necessary. The bullet, of 45 cali- bre, passed through the foot, and pulverized the bones of the ankle. The case came up before Judge Lucas Wednesday, when the colored girl testified that Edna drew the gun, and it was discharged acci- dentally, the bullet striking Millie ; that Edna was so excited that she accidentally discharged the weapon again. In the warrant which she swore out for the arrest of Edna, she stated that the first shot was fired at her, and that the next shot was accidental. It looks like the thing had been fixed up, and probably “hush money” used. The matter should receive the attention of the grand jury. There is a law against making gun plays, and it should be enforced. The colored girl paid the costs amounting to $3. While Judge Lucas could do nothing fur- ther under the evidence, the result is clearly a travesty on justice. The Hachita Affair All of the Shooters Apprehended. — How And Where They Were Arrested