The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-10-07
PEMBROKE'S HORROR.


MURDER-FUNERAL OF THE v1cTIM-AD-
DRESSES BY cLEnGYMEN AND OTHERS
THE CITIZENS ORGANIZING FOR A FURTHER
SEARCH OF THE WOODS.
PEMBROKE, N. H., Oct. o, 1875.
The frighttul murder Of the school girl Josie Lang
maid, continues be the subject OF great excitement
throughout this entire section of tho country. No
definite evidence, beyond that mentioned yesterday,
has been obtained against the Drew, who was
taken into custody on suspicion.
ARREST SUSPECTED TRAMP.
despatch from the authorities in Lowell, Mass,
states that they believe they have the murderer
fined in that CITY, in the person Of tramp who APP
piled for lodging last night He said his name was
John Smith and that he had walked from Suncook n
H. in quest Of work, having started from there last
Saturday. His face bore several scratches and the
front of his shirt was saturated with blood.
He said he had cut his face with while shaving,
which story he retracted this morning For his bloody
apparel he could offer explanation. He has also this
morning changed his name to John Maher and amended
his story by saying he left Suncook Monday. He is
bury desperate looking character and circumstances
considered very suspicious He is held custody
for further developments
FUNERAL
of Miss Langmaid took place this forenoon The weather
seemed in keeping With the which prevailed in
a dcsolate home and in grcfstricken community.
The attendance would be expected was very great
being probably the largest gathering which ever
took place in the town. Tho people of Pembroke
not only were present in largo numbers but
many came from all the adjacent villages For long
distance on either side the road lined with carriages
as closely they could be placed The large house
itself was densely packed throughout while hundreds
stood gathered in the yard and the street in front The
students of the Pembroke Academy, of which she was
member, and delegation from the Congregational
Sabbath School, where she attended, present in
body, the young wearing white gloves and badges
OF mourning and the young ladies' similar embems of
grief
THE REMAINS
of the murdered girl reposed in handsome casket in
the west front of the house, splendid floral
cross composed of beautiful white flowers standing
upon the open lid. The body had been
fully prepared, and considering the dstguremens,
had quite natural and pleasant appearance. The
handsome blonde hair was neatly parted and smoothly
combed back and except for the bruse upon the right
cheek which showed the cruel heel mark of her muir
derer, the face was of sleeping girl of eighteen.
THE SERVICES
of this solemn occasion commenced with the singing of
the hymn beginning
Pass not, gentle Saviour,
favorite piece often sung by the deceased. Next
the reading OF Scripture selection by Rev. Henry Dorr
pastor of the Methodist church in Suncook After the
reading the Rev. Mr.. Dorr followed with brief but
appropriate address
THE ADDRESSES
He remarked that, in view Of the great calamity
which overshadowed them all, his own heart
full of sorrow that he could hardly find words to
express his sad thoughts Life at best has its calami
ties but this great sorrow had come sud-
denly and unexpectedly upon this community
that all hearts seemed bowed down with
its weight In the poignant grief of the parents and
others of the family and IN the general grief Of the
community he could only direct them for consolation
to God, the of all faith and hope. He then
spoke personally Of the deceased porrayIng her love
illness of character and her many accomplishments,
which had endeared her so tenderly to her family and
which had gained her the esteem and confidence OF all
with whom she had associated
Rev Mr. Goodwin then spoke very touchngly OF the
great sorrow which filled all hearts The griefstrcken
family and other relatives must seek consolation not
only from above but in the fact that the deceased led
life whose purity ana beauty would make her long re-
membered and her memory tenderly cherished by all
who knew her She endeared all hearts to her, and
when she passed from earth by the cruel hand OF the
murderer the sunshine seemed to depart from this
Professor Walker principal OF the Academy, spoke
very beautifully OF his personal knowledge of the de-
ceased pupil and friend Her AVAILABILITY of dispo-
siton endeared her all her school associates, while
her intellectual abilities gave her high standing among
his scholars The students OF the institution and him
self mingled their tears with those of the mourners and
extended their deepest sympathlcs to all
Rev. Mr.. Dorr then opened a morning newspaper and
read from 1t tribute PAD 10 the worth ana loveness
OF the deceased The choir then sang the hymn THY
will be donen after which Rev. Mr. Dorr closed with
brief prayer and the benedction.
During the solemn services the sobbings OF the
family often heard and tears were seen on many
faces Only small portion of those present could hear
the exercises but all others testified their respect by
remaining quietly outside during their progress. The
audience was greatly affected and
SPIRIT VENGEANCE
seemed to them Recognizing this, the minister
prayed for light to seek out the real author OF this
crime This feeling bodies good, and If the evidence
should become strong against any one person nothing
but the bars and the granite walls of the State Prison
would seC&rc him from the fury of the populace.
THE REMAINS.
AT the conclusion of the services II was announced
that an opportunity would be given to view the re-
mains. The large assembly then filed through the
ROOM the ladies all going first and the following
ACTION AUTHORITIES
While the ladies w-re passing through the house
Trueworthy L. Fowler, Chairman of the Board of Select
men, briefly addressed the large crowd of men in front
of house He said that he graed at the prompt
and cheerful response which the citizens had made IN
rendering assistance. There was yet, however, much
remaining be DONE and it was of the greatest impor
tance that organized body should once more thor
ouyhly search the woods where the crime was commit
ted Some little discovery, which may seem unimpor
tant in ITSELF might perhaps lead TO the detection of
the villain. Perhaps the weapon or portion of IL
with which the head severed from the body might
be found the missing handkerchief and its probable
horrible contents may, with dilgcnt search, be found
As a citizen with them and as a friend Of
the family he would impress upon them the
necessity of the greatest activity in the investigation
The response to Mr.. Fowler's excellent remarks
very gratifying and throughout the assembly the
unanimous expression OF earnest Willingness TO do
everything in their power to aid in the discovery OF the
murderer
TIE FUNERAL PROCESSION
was then formed ana accompanied by the clergymen,
proceeded Chichester few miles distant, where, in
the presence OF the people OF that town and with
prayers and benedicton the remains consigned to
their last resting place. amid the scenes OF her early HE.
RESULTS OF THE SEARCH BY =. THE CITIZENS
ANOTHER SUSPECTED PERSON TO BE AR
RESTED.
CONCORD, n. H., Oct 6, 1875
After the funeral Of Miss Langmaid to-day search for
the missing parts of the body resumed about loo
men taking part in it. A battered and twisted comb,
some false hair, hairpns and broken belt
buckle which we're worn by the deceased were
found about a rod from where found
the stake with which she is supposed 10 have boon
struck The ground gave evidence OF struggle hav-
ing taken place.
Drew is still under arrest but further evidence
has been found against HIM. Another man. living in
Pembroke is regarded with suspicion and will probably
be arrested tomorrow The Coroncr's inquest will be
resumed at Suncook tomorrow.