Carroll Free Press

Another Tragedy.

Deeds of violence and blood have become so frequent as to be really appalling. At Caddo, Louisiana, a few days ago, Mr. W. W. Smith, a well known merchant and respected citizen, was shot down in the street by a desperado named Eldred Ward. Ward mounted his horse and started for Texas. A reward of $3,500 was offered for his capture, and at Woodville he was overtaken at the house of a man named Tatum. The moment the officers and posse entered the room Ward commenced firing his pistol at the crowd, wounding John F. Walker in the back, and killing John Barnes by shooting him through the heart. Ward continued firing until all his pistols were discharged, then drew his bowie-knife and rushed to the door, where he was shot by Mr. Tatum. In the melee the lights were put out, and when light was obtained, some time after, Ward was found weltering in his own blood, with pistols in hand, which he had succeeded in reloading. On assurance that his wounds would be dressed if he made no further resistance, he threw his weapons from him. Ward was found to be severely, but not mortally wounded.--Leader.