Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-07
A Yeuns and Faithless Wife.
From the Chicago Tribune, Aukust 81.

A painful runor gained circulation in Ger.
tam intimate circles last evening. that Naph-
tab Herman Haarbieicher, one Of our most
widely Known and respected German citizens,
who does large commission business on Kim
zte street, would in all probability die the
death OF suicide from the effects OF self
ficult task to trace the rumor to any reliable
source, but when at last successful. the report
was fully subetanuated. Mr.. Haarbleicher is
man about IS wears OF age, and of long res
ldence In this city. By means of industry he
has succeeded in acquiring handsome for.
tune, which to certain extent has proved. in.
stead OF benefit to be his bane. In order to
reach the probable cause Of his rash attempt
at suicide, 1t will be necessary to 20 back four
or five years. -
Mr.. Haarbleicher was then a well.to.do
bachelor of middle age, and began to give Sc
rious attention to the subject of matrimony
There was at this time residing with her bro
ther In this city, young German ladv Of ex.
quisite beauty and refinement-in fact, the &c
knowledged belle Of the German elite Of Chi.
cago-named Hulda Marion Filler To this
lady Mr. Haarbleicher paid assiduous court,
and al last gained her consent to marriage.
which was duly solemnized on the 81 of An
gust, 1862. There existed considerable dis.
parity IN their ages, and rumor was current
at the time that she entered the bond very re.
1uctantly, and was in 3 measure forced by her
brothers, who desired the connection for pecu.
mary reasons. Subsequent events would seem
to verify this report, Tor the marriage was not
happy one. The husband fairly idoliZed his
youuk "iIeS OUT sue was u0&Ol6 10 feclp.
rocate his affections, and IN the course OF
time fell in the tolls Of men, who. tax.
ing advantage OF the unsatisfactory marriage
relation ship, sought only to crafty their car
nal desires. About three years after their mar
riage, Mr Haarbleicher mrs, discovered his
wife's unfaithfulness to her marriage ws.
The knowledge OF her iRfidellty almost
crazed him, and for months he went about with.
out end or aim, neglectipg his business, and,
in fact, very misanthrope in his demeanor.
During all this time he, however, kept his
troubles to himself, and no one outside of the
family circle was any the wiser for it. He
plead and expostulated with the woman who
had brought this woe upon him, and she time
and again promised TO mend her evil ways.
Temptation. however, proved too strong tor
her, and, in spite OF her supposed good inten-
tions, she again and again succumbed to the
wlles OF the seducer Nearly two years since,
Mr.. Haarbleicher, believing that absence from
her evil associations might lead her to better
thoughts. sent his wife to Germany. She re-.
mained there for considerable length Of time.
1t IS said that during her absence her conduct
vas none Of the best, and when she returned,
she resumed her old evil habits. On the 3Uth
of last May. the last sad stroke fell heavily on
the injured husband. His wife and her para
incur left together for parts unknown. It has
since been rep ored that the parties reside some.
where in the State of Kansas.
Since this time. Mr.. Haarbleicher. who was
once the very life of society, has entirely
eschewed company, and the keenest despair
has preyed upon his heart strings. On June
lth he filed bill for divorce, alleging adultery
hLu oeseTuOn, ara tne decree was granted
without difficulty. This matter has continued
10 prey heavily on the unfortunate mans
mind, and it is said that he has entered reck.
lessly into speculation, and of late has been
unsuccessful. This is, however. a mere rumor
For the past few days he has appeared to be
IN very respondent frame of mind, and his
friends feared that he was contemplating sui.
eide. Yesterday their worst fears were realized
Early in the morning he procured dose OF
ten grains OF morphine, and shortly before
noon ne swallowed the entire portion. The act
was committed at his residence, Ne. 3il North
Wells street, and in a short time BIS demeanor
gave evidence OF the rash act. He occupies
the house in common with some relatives
and male member of the family was instant.
1y despatched for q physician. Everything
in human power was done to relieve the man,
but at late hour last evening his condition
was such as to leave little hope OF his recovery
Should he die, his loss will be sadly regretted
by large circle of friends. Among our Ger.
man citizens he has always stsod high for his
genial, social and sterling business Qualities,
and his loss would be most keenly felt