The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-06

Average temperature for corresponding date last
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FOUND DROwNED.--The remains Of an unknown
man were found noating in the North river. near
pier 90. Yesterday and were subsequently removed
To the Morgue for Identification ana inquest.
SERIOUS ACCIDENr.-ie Yesterday William Trapman.
a baker, OF No. l02 Mott street, seriously In
jured about the head and Of his shoulders by
the bricks of a chimney to which OF the tags OF
the Edward j. Shandley Association was attached
falling, on account Of the action Of the wind. The
accident occurred At the corner Of Rutgers street
and East Broadway.
THE HoLDRIDGE SUICIDE CtsE.ACoroner Rollins
held an inquest yesterday over he body OF Mr.
Charles W. Holdridge, the Washington Market pro-
duce dealer, who committed suicide on Tuesday at
his house ia l20tn street. FIRST avenue by swa
loving lsudanum as previously narrated IN the
HERALD. The evideuce presented no new facts, and
the jury rendered verdict OF suicidal death.
CUSTOM HorSg SsfzrREs.--A. -. Oppenheim, a
merchant OF this city, arrived Wednesday in the
steamship Cimbria from Hamburg. Deputy Sur.
veyor KIRK examined two large trunks, winch APP.
parently contained no dutiabie goods. second
yestgaton disclosed several Thousand dollars
worth VI fine lnces concealed IN false bottoms OF the
trunks. Special Inspector Cha,ker aiso seized lot
OF beautiful ewelry, inlaid with diamonds ana other
precious stones. waicg were concealed IN the bag
gage of a pa enger named A. Morse, from Mas-a.
cnusetts.
THE BELT CAR FATAL ACciDEST.--An Inquest was
held yesterday by Coroner Rollins over the remains
several days ago by Bell car and fatally injured.
The evidence Ia the went 10 show that the hoy
called 10 the driver, Michael MeaRher. to stop the
ear, as he wished TO ride The driver neglected the
summons and shouted TO James TO jump. The un.
fortunate bravey obeycd the Negligent driver and
attempted 10 spring on tne 'front.' platform " the
| car, missing his mold OF the rail, however. and
| Tell beneath the car. The jury rendered
verdict vi accidental deaih, but severely censureu
tile driver Tor his conduct. the Belt Railroad Com
| pany Tor employing ~ inc0inpetent "A man. The
Coroner decided to issue his warrant for the arrest
Of Meagher IN order that the Grand Jury might pass
| upon his case.
Two SUICIDES BY WOAEN.-Coroner Rollins wa,
notified yesterday to hold AL inquest over the re
! mains, Of Miss Emma Tyson aged twenty-five whS
| committed suicide ut No. 80 Christopher stree
! yesterday morning by cutting her throa
win razor. The cailse for the act OF selfnestruc
ton was insanity. the deceasead being
| hOpelessy insane. About six years ago sh,
| was an Inmate OF the Bloouingdae Asylum, from
| which she was discharged ~ entirely cured Yes
terday, during the temporary absence OF her mother
| Emma found razor ~ one OF the rooms and uDde
| the influence Of The newly developed mania cut he
| throat as already stated. An inquest Will be he'd
| 10 day.
Amelia Werner, agca thirty. -four, and living at s
faiirtDs street. committed suicide yesterday ~
swallowing laUdaDln. death occnrfing before I'll,
arrival of medical aId An inquest VIII he hcld ~,
Coroner lOlhDs iy'dav