The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-16
Horrible Case Of Suiciae Of q Citizen OF New
York.
from the Westcha.t

From the Westchester News, July 10
Immediately after the sounding the ~nstlr of the
O'Clock A. NJ express train from Nev York at the Ne
Rochelle depot gentleman very respectfully attired
started up the road with his hands folded and head
dropped if labotisg under depression Of spirits
After he had proceeded short distances he halted DO
tween the tracks OF the railroad ane stood though he
waiting the arrival OF the tram. Toe engineer and
brai emen him, and presumed that be would keep
clear OF the train but on its approach he threw himself
right across the track in front of locomotive the
whole train passing him. literally smashing him to
pieces. gold vat h and chain also smashed 70 atoms
were found on his person. 10 his pocket wallet
tar IL roll Of bank notes and tw, business bills made
out 70 G. Cray. Coroner Huntington was Immediately
sen for to hold an inquest which will be proceeded WITH
during the day, when further particulars will be elected
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS.
We learn that the unfortunate mans name Frank
lin G. Gray, aged about forty five years. wealthy ner
man for two years and highly respected He had
come of $50 900 year which he regularly in
monthly Iemtances Of 5000 He brought letters Of
credit from Cook Palmer Co, of San Francisco about
fifteen months ago. has since been residing a portion
Of the time in Washington, whore he married young
beautiful, and highly accomplished lady He recently
pui chased house in New Yors, in the Fifth avenue
for their occupancy which he fitted up in most lgntd
style. Last week. while laboring under an aperra
ton Of mind he disposed Of mis- house furniture at
sacrifice Of 1900 10 SIS 0C0 He advertised his furni
tnre for aIe and on going there thsy found
that he had sent for furniture broker and had
1t all taken away. Recently ne was introduced
TO Mr.. Foreman, of the Pavilion Hotel, at New
Rochelle, at the office of John Cook, No. 90
broadway, Few York, and after some convers ation
with Mr.. r. talked Of visiting the place. Yesterday he
again met Mr. Foreman, and at decided to return
with him. he came Tor the purpose of looking at the
rooms and PROMISED &c bring his Trucks up the folio
ing day; he appeared to enjoy biosslf very dug
the evening and psrtook Of hearty supper ne said ne
enjoyed meal better he 10 excellent sirts
Nr Foreman Ia accordance with the 9shes Of Ne Cook
did all IN his 70 occupy bis rod for some time
past he bad seen rather depressed Ia the evening" they
vent 10 the Neptune House H. have game OF billiards
bat not finding table AZ liberty they returned
and he went TO his room immedi. tely Ca ret i'm.
ing from the Neptune House IL was agreed upon
that they would 20 fishing this morning OF which
he said he was remarkably fepd Mr. Foreman invited
number OF ladies to accompany them, With vieg TO
edfy him rs much possible; when everything vas
ready and be had ascertAned that ladies wsrs going he
said he did not feel we'll aud declined TO go short tine
after this he out at the gate in the rear OF
the house after going short distance turned round
and looked though he suspected was watcn
ing him; not supposiDg for moment that be cjntem
plated anything wrong fol owed took further
notice Of him his wife Is expected from Wac wilmington this
evening 10 join him here he appeared to doze his wife
and Only few days ago he made out will leaving her
all hg property condiaoDslly.
APPEARANCE OF THE BODY.
We have said that the body literally smashed to
piecesn this statement be literally understood Il
will convey idea Of the appearance which the body
presents. Never has u been lot TO behold such
spectacle. The head, mack, and shoulders are com
petely ground or Net pecs Of Ne skull be found
larger than penny Both arms and the right leg and
foot have shared similar fate. Ths vertebrN Is in