A TRAGIC STORY FROM WALKS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2423, 21 January 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)

A TRAGIC STORY FROM WALKS.

* The Welsh'newspapers, give currency to ji .storv of extraordinary romance, which has caused much sensation throughout the extensive mining district of Rhoslliinercbriigog Ruabon. It appears that some years ago a collier from this neighbourhood emigrated to America, leaving his wife and three sous behind him. He kept up n correspondence witii his wife, and about twelve months ago paid a visit to his native country. He persuaded his eldest son to accompany him on his return, The wife and sons decided to follow and in due course arrived in America. The husband, it is s.'ated, was taken somewhat aback on the unexpected appearance of his first wife. Ho \vsi», indeed, legally married to the lady ho lived with. Having entertained the new-comers he took his wife up the hills, ostensibly to vimv the new country, eventually loading her to the edge of a stupendous precipice a lake. Up to this time his conduct was that of a gratified husband; but ou the ledge of the rock he suddenly changed frout, and presenting: a revolver, gave her the choice of being , shot or thrown over the cliff. The woman preferred the latter alternative, She was then told to uud r ess, whiuh command she obeyed reluctantly. Duriug the task sho usked him to turn his back to her. He did so ; and she immediately made a rush and pushed him over the precipice. Ske then retraced her steps and made the occurrence known. The body was fouud in a tnantrlud condition on the inargiu of the lake. The lady is on her way homeward, the expenses of the return journey having been defrayed by American sympathisers.