New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-26
FATAL EFFECTS OF GRIEF AND SHAME.
A HUSBAND CRUSHED BY THE SHOCK OF wIFE'S DIS

GRACEFUL DEATH.
A pathetic story of life, glimpses of which
brought to light the time Of the death of Mis-
Anna Curtis from malpractice March ~ disclosed
by tho death in this city Thursday OF Tyler Curtis,
husband Of the unfortunate Mr. CurtiS's life
was eyontfu. Until few years ago he was very
wealthy and prominent citizen OF San Francisco, and the
head of of the largest firms in that city. He
also the Chairman OF tho Board of Public Works and
President of 1ourishing life insurance company. About
four years ago. being then widOwer Of little more than
40 years Of age his second wife, who to
such untimely end Shortly after his marriage he be-
afflicted with amauross disease OF the optic nerve
which took away his sight almost entirely. lilo was
ged to give up his business which he transferred TO
hi, partners all of whom relatives by his first mar
rage taking only small portion of the payment in cash
and taking for the remainder the notes of his partners TO
the amount of about 100000. To help his eyesight and
also enable his wife, who fine soprano singer, TO
cultivate her voice. Mr.. Curtis went with her and his
obdrn To Europe in 1871. In tho fall Of 1873 the
party reuned the husband and father having ms sight
partially restored While abroad he had received remit
tauces from his former partners and due him at
the time Of his arrival here Instead Of the remittance,
however, he received a note from them In which they
justified the stopping Of further remittances on the
ground that he had missed funds which he had had
in trust for q member OF their family. Mr. Curtis
then consulted Charles NJ Whitney n lawyer of
this city, and de sired him to to san Francisco and
collect the notes which he held. The lawyer however,
stenuosly urged hlh to 20 In person Against ms own
wishes he not willing to leave his wife and chill
drcn alone in tho city Mr. Curtis Dee H. 1873, went
Francisco. Ills wife and his two daughters by
former narragcone IL the other l3 years OF age-re-
manned here Letters frequently passed between the hus
band and wife, all expressing unaltered Affection One OF
these letters dated March o. 1875. was received by the
husband short time after lie had heard OF his wifes sad
death He had sent his wife remtn0es OF money, all oil
which were collected here
While remaining in this city Mrs Curtis became of
the members of the choir OF the Church of tho Atone
mcnt. Her relations with Benjamin Gregory, the
church Organis became too intimate, 1t Is stated.
and he was at her bedside during her last
monts, when she dying from malpractice.
ON the day of her death Mr. Curtis received Geographic
dispatch in San Francisco informing him OF his wifes
death, and asking him what disposition should be- made
OF the body He hurredy teegrsph to have the body
placed in receiving vault until his arrival While pack
ing his effects preparatory to leaving San Francisco
he got an evening newspaper In which lie read with
greyed amazement the story Of his wies shame. Dazcd
and heart broken he took the train for this city, where he
arrived April g. The sudden shock Ia his feelings
too much for him to bear and he sank rapidly dying
Thursday las. from grief and prostitution under the blow
which he had received.