Self Defense

June 5, 1893
Macon Telegraph

Waycross, May 29 — News reached here this morning from Appling County that a tramp who attempted to outrage Mrs. Crosby, the wife of a prosperous farmer near Hazlehurst, was fatally wounded by Mrs. Crosby. The man went to the residence during Mr. Crosby's absence and asked Mrs. Crosby for a drink of water. After drinking the water he attempted to assault the lady but she drew a pistol and fired, the bullet entering the man's head. He staggered but recovered sufficiently to make his escape. The neighbors were informed of the affair and they at once left in search of the wounded tramp. They found him lying dead near the road within a half mile of the house. A bullet hole was found in his right temple. The stranger was well dressed and was a man of education, but nothing could be learned concerning him or his name.