The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-16

The Suicide OF DIR. Timothy ihiids.
no THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
fnr4FInp, Mass. Sept !, 1855
During tho Mexican war DR.. Chlds was assistant sur
geon Of the Massachusetts regiment, He stood high in
social and professional life was snguarly popular
as man The many who knew him in all parts OF the
country will be startled by his death by snicde al the
early age forty three, for few who knew him knew e
secret sorrows of the man. o. prosperous in his poies
From the Springfield Republican,
On Saturday evening last Dr. Chds returned with his
family Norwich where he had boon passing most OF
the summer from visit in tho vicinity OF New Haven
ON Sunday morning, about nine O'Clock he left the
house. as he said for walk He was then apparently
he had been during the summer, In perfect physical
health He proceeded 10 the drug store OF Mr. Osborne
in Norwich, some two miles distant, 10 whom he
we'll known obtained from him a quantity of
phne lie continued In pleasant conversation with MI.
Osoorhe Tor some minutes, who observed nohhs ~ The
lcastpecuar unnatural in his appearance or conduct
From this he TO the Waurcgan Hotel, entered his
name upon the register in his bold striking handwriting,
ana requested room and materials for writing These
were furnished him. The clerk who waited upon him.
and to whom lac also we'll known, observed nothing
unusual IN his appearance manner.
Not having returned TO the house where lie
siding his proiraced absence at length occasoned anx
ley and search and between six and O'Clock in
the evening was asccrtned that lac was at the hotel
ulon entering his room he discovered lying upon
,ne PED IN quiet put very heavy sleep an open Bible
by his side, with his hand resting upon H. Medical and
was at once summoned. but too lae in IL few moments
AFTER he expired The bottle OF morphine which he had
empty sealed letter directed in his handwriting to
Ia. Wife Wa. also in the room This subsequently
delivered TO her. aud its contents not known An in
qest at held duo inquiry the jury
turned verdict that the deceased his death by
an overdose Of morphine. administered by his hands
while laboring under Temporary arrangement of mind
In this last conclusion Of the jury acquainted
with the late DIR. Childs, his blamecss life and calm
Christian character will acqusce furnishing the only
probable explanation Of his melancholy end These and
the touching incidents connected with his last moments
above referred TO- preclude the idea that he sought death
impously.
ThouS the accustomed placid exterior preserved
to the close yet the peculiar though unconfessed
and srggs Of life finally undermined his strength
the clear perceptions gave way, and death seemed not
only relief but heaven proiercd boon
DR.. thids funeral was largely attended at Norwich
Tuesday and the remains inferred at Norwich town
The grief at the sad death of DR. Chiids at rittseld
where he best known, Is universal, and his aged
father Dr. Henry II. Childs, is well nigh heartbroken
Jacob strawn, the Illinois Farmer
JACoD SrRAwN of Jacksonville ILLINOIS, died suddenly
the 24th ut Starting in farming and cattle buying
an early age with capital of fifty cents in silver Mr.
Strawn to be the king farmer Of the West His
spread almost whole counties and 1t
unreal thing for him to field of wheat plant
spa twice the size of a German kingdom He had
sheep and kline upon thousand hills would have had
II the hills had been there H. built pretty much the
whole Of the village OF Jacksonve he represented his
district in the Legislature where he noted for direct
and available good sense and in all positions iled the
ideas OF good citizen. His ittle garden patch at the
acres worth at least 81 500 600 without improvements.
He was twice married ana leaves seven sons
weighing about three hundred and nifty pounds During
the no active and liberal friend aud supporter
Of the Union cause Many interesting incidents have
been related respecting him, among which are the follow
ing-Ie began life for himself by raising sixteen
Of wheat which he traded for sixteen steers which he
sold ut profit. After this no dealt mainly in cattle
He rapid taker and judge OF human nature,
prompt actor knew how to drive bargain and always
| made money. He seldom came 10 town was busy
every moment, and was always in the field or in The
saddle going from place to place. Until within few
years he was his own accountant and his own banker
tr1n 40 NAV Enpt FlIltl
tircy to his memory which mover failed him In physi-
cal labor be exccled in every department With com
mon hand sickle he has been known TO reap, bind and
shock sixty dozen bundles OF wheat in day Farmers
will understand this TO be what not more than man
large sums Of money upon his person, and on several
occasions his life attempted he rode alone through
the country AT one time near Alton he was attacked
by three robbers, whom he thrashed aud put to flight
with bis cattle whip He man OF wonderful muscle
and activity He could spring over the highest fence by
merely placing hand the top rail- and
son he caught nfurated bull by the horns who was
charging on him In an open field, and throwing him Oh
! his back completely subdued the animal
DIR. Bay, OF Albany.
Dr. William Bay the oldest physio,en in Albany died
Dr. Bay was descendant Of the Hugusnos his onc estor
being among those who fed first into Holland and sub
quenly went to Ireland, from whence Mrs Bay, hi
great grandmother, with her two Andrew aud vii
lan came TO America, and settled in Maryland abou
the year 1870 He was tho second son OF six children
and was born In Albany on tho 14th Of October l773
He graduated from Princeton College, N. j.. and came
10 this city in 1894 where he became pupil o. Dr. VIM
Pitt Smith. He subsequently became pupil Of tho emf
cine Ia Kay, fsSl From ''waIprds Albany Medical
F, Annals and Biographies learn that he went from
this city to Cavogsck, Columbia county (wlcre his
friends had removed). and Immediately began the pur-
suit OF his profession In 1910 he was induced TO re
move TO Albany, where he formed a business relation
| with DIR. Mcclcland, who died few months subse
Quently and left DR. Bay In large field Of prac-
ass ae 1ss
rience was very large and valuable, and his medical
brethren frequently sought bis counsel In difficult
He continued in practice sixtythree years Upon the
completion OF his half century practice the profession
OF Albany gave him public dinner in honor Of the
cason, and In appreciation OF his long and faithful
vices as citizen and physician
Judge Thomas II. Da nfort;
died, al Middleburg Schobarie county the morn
Ing Of the 9Th inst, In he eighty nth year Of HE
Mr.. fanforh identified With the early settlement
| and improvements Of Sch0hare county. He for
many years Judge OF the Common Pleas In Sch0harie
| county During the OF 1912 he engaged In pro.
| viding munitions or northern frontier In
the Of 1851 his motto was, SIN God aud the United
| states army we put our trust.
! Ex-(sOvernOr Medill, or ohio.
William Ncdll, Ex-Governor Of Ohio, died in Lancaster
the % inst Mr. Medil born II the state OF Now
jersey, in 1904 aud TO Ohio IN 1890 settling In
Lancaster, Fairfield county, which has been his home
since. He took prominent part In Ohio poll
tics aud became member Of the Legislature over the
lower house of which he presided speaker H. was
elected 10 Congress several mes and was Commissioner
of Indian Affairs under the administration O Mt Folk He
the President Of the Ohio Constitutional Convention
which framed the present constitution OF that State, aud
elected Lieutenant Governor by the democracy AZ the
Governor Reuben Wood when Governor Wood resigned
his Office accept the constsbIp 10 Valparaiso NJ.
| Medill suc ceeded 20 the position In 1858 he
elected Governor by the democracy. In 1854 the
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