MURDER MOST FOUL

Wood County the Scene of Another Terrible Atrocity.
(Special Correspondence of the Bee)
WESTON, O., Oct 11.

What it without doubt the most horrible murder perpetrated in Ohio for many a year was committed near here last night. For some time past there has resided about a mile and half southwest of this place, a German farmer named Charles Bach. About 5 o'clock this morning he called at the residence of a neighbor of his, a Mr. Heinzes, and asked if he might leave his three children with him, at thesame time stating that he had killed his wife and was then on his way to Bowling Green to give himself up.

Mr. Heinzes was naturally horrified at this announcement, but as soon as possible, he started for Milton Center with the news, and, as may be supposed, thoroughly startled and aroused that community. A number of persons made all haste to reach the scene of the murder, and the sight which met their eyes fully confirmed the reports. Lying upon the floor of a bedroom was the body of Mrs. Bach, terribly mutilated. The floor was covered with blood, while the brains, hair, chunks of flesh, the fingers of one hand, etc., were scattered about.

The head and face were horribly mutilated the back of the skull being crushed in, and portions of it hacked out. The sight was horrible in the extreme and one which can never be forgotten by those who witnessed it. Hundreds of people visited the scene to-day.

A few months ago Bach was arrested on the charge of cruelty, preferred against him by his wife. He was confined in jail at Bowling Green for a short time, when he was released. Since that time, in fact within the past two weeks, Mrs. Bach has several times complained to her neighbors of the cruelty of her husband, even expressing fears of her own safety. While these stories were not discredited, it was not supposed that Bach would attempt her life. The murderer arrived at Bowling Green this afternoon, and at once gave himself up to the authorities. He is now logged in jail.

THE NEWS AT MILTON CENTER

As early as possible after learning from Bach of the murder, Mr. Heinze started for Milton Center and startled that quiet community with the news. Proceeding to the office of Squire Lorne, Mr. Heinze swore out a warrant for the arrest of the murderer which was placed in the hands of a constable.

Immediately afterwards a party consisting of Messrs. Laney, Baker, Sheets, Hostler, Huff and Blasius started for the scene.

Upon arrival there the house was found just as it had been left by the murderer. The front door was locked, but an entrance was effected through the rear door.

The sight which met the eyes of this party upon entering the room was horrible beyond description.

(The description of the scene of the crime goes on for another half column, and nothing would be gained by reproducing it here.)

The murder weapon was a corn-cutter with a 15-inch blade. It was found covered with blood and hair and was considerably bent.