The New York herald., 1876-02-02
Simmons Funeral with Masonic
Rites at Derby.


told officer on Monday that her hus-
band made his own brandy out of alcohol, ana a
bottle pure alcohol found in the room wherein
Simmons was killed Other bottles, containing liquor
smelling and tasting somewhat like brandy, also
found, and as the spirit fiery 10 the tongue the
supposition is that Fuchs alias Kretz used some OF
his knowledge OF the OF the Alsace vineyards
An preparing liquor that was strong and chesf.
But what the detectives anxious TO discover is
whether the prisoner drank any much OF this home
made brandy did ne stupeiy his victim with il and
the beer served out in order the better to accomplish
his hellish work From the conduct OF the wife and
the prisoner during Sunday and Monday is quite clear
that they had drank good of the alcoho-brandy
for they werc stupid at times and wild others Tho
prisoner in his statement to a HERALD reporter which
was published yesterday asserted that when he
went TO bed on the night of the murder,
leaving the body Of Simmons on the floor, ho
could go sleep and the inference is that he did
not drink the strong liquor which according to the
wlfe's story, was made for and used by the guests
alonc From the autopsy Of the head of Simmons the
doctors arc led to believe that the victim not only
drank the strong liquor, but that he took
a strong drug, probably narcotic. The
data from which this deduction is made is the condi
tions exhibited by the brain Of simmons, on which
much effort expended by the deputy coroner
This being the only part of the murdered which
retained its integrity il natural that searching
investigation of its condition should be made. The
autopsy revealed brain sufused with blood, which
gave rise TO the conclusion that Simmons was first
drugged and then slain The characteristics Of tho
brain such as might be looked for in
the condition of who had been stupehed with a
powerful narcotic. What the drug is no one knows
and Fuchs, who honest enough in his other
statements, denies that be administered any drug
stoutly maintains that he discovered Simmons and his
wife IN fagrante delictu. The little daughter
denies this; for she has said that her
father took Simmons by the collar when he was sitting
In chair and threw him prone the floor and then
went for the and dealt him the fatal blow. The
rhd's story is in all probability the correct one for
she has object in misstang the case while Fuchs
has made missatements for which there appears
no provocation.
FUcHs' MIsrArEMESTs.
There appears be little doubt that his confession
10 the reporter OF the HERALD on Monday evening
Fuchs has been guilty of several misstatements re-
specting his previous history. His story that he was
lieutenant in the Third regiment of French hussars
Is not at all compatible with the ignorant condition
Of the In spite of the great Napoieon's maxim
that every private soldier the French army carries
marshal's baton in his knapsack," Fuchs not the
kind OF man who could hope to be lieutenant
he said he was, at Benefort Another fact which
initiates against this Is his only being able
10 speak an execrablc French patois From nforma-
hon received yesterday, he is not from Comar. but
rrom place called Neder sulze which is about eight
miles from Colmar.
The evident object OF Fuchs in telling these stories is
10 send nquirers OF on the wrong trail In yester-
days HERALD the efforts Of the murderer to destroy all
evidence writing. &C. which would in any way lead to
the discovery his connections in Europe was dwet
npon at length The opinion expressed
that the man had history which he jealousy
guarded from his most intimate friends, is
strengthened by the impeachment OF several Of his
scrtons On investigation it may prove that he has
no brother at ALL much less one who is studying for
minister OF the Catholic Church.
THE MURDERED MANS MEMORY.
1t is stated good authority that Mrs. Fuchs,
although denying any criminal intimacy with Sim
mons Acknowledges that the murdered man, on the
night of the tragedy asked her kiss which she
fused him, saying tho time tha, she never
kissed any Simmons after making the pro-
position looked TO where Fuchs was sitting and
Rsked-evidenty thinking the presence OF the husband
deferred her-f he had any objection. Fuchs accord
Ing to his wfe's story said he had none, and smiled
forced smile. Simmons had too much liquor taken to
notice the feeling expressed in the faco Of the
husband but Mrs Fuchs says her husband though
he said he had no particular objection looked very
much displeascd and when simmons head was turned
he scowied darkly at her This incident may have
crystazed in the mind OF Fuchs the half formed nten
tion OF being reveneed on Simmons for former
wrongs real fancied. In fact this may have been
abe only indication he ever received regarding his
wiic's intimacy with simmons; and when he heard
him ask for kiss all the suspicion and jealousy of his
nature were aroused, with what dreadful effect the
world already knows
PREPARING FOR THE INQUEST
Yesterday the police busily engaged aiding the
Coroner charge Of the investigation, 10 secure all
tie evidence necessary TO fix upon the butcher OF sim
mons the proof Of his guilt and 70 SIT and arrange u
for the inquest which is 10 be commenced tomorrow
The evidence in ADDITION to that already presented 20
the readers OF the HERALD includes that of Herbert
Simmons and Mrs. Garrett Fitzsimmons who
Fuchs at different places the between his resi-
dence and the nook where he Ind the head Of men
who had worked with Fuchs at various times the
landlady Of the premises he occupied whom he paid
two months rent IN advance. on Saturday, and Of
others 70 show that he distressed for money few
days previous The block Of wood which me heavy
chopping was done, with marks Of the hatohct into
which IS pressed the hair and blood o the murdered
man, and the fragments oi carpet soaked with his
gore have also been found They were concealed in
the cellar, but now with the tools and all tho
murdered man 8 ELECTS eXcept clothes. arc M the
hands Of Police Captain W0glom. A par cf suspend.
ers covered with blood among ilcin, but ~ rs not
yet decided whether they were simmons or noti if
they they constitute only article of his wearing
apparel which Fuchs did uot tear ia strips aud burn,
the buttons only being ogul amid thc ashes and ira.-
ments Of bone ~ The stove.
THE RrgovAL on rHE REMAINS.
On Monday night after lli street trade bad ceased
and there danger OF utcrrupuou. Mr. Gallagher,
the undertaken IN charge OF the N0rguc PROCEEDED %
mack the remains la tile handsome rosewood ca.Set
prepared for them. Tho ghasty pieces had by careful
cleansing been rendered somewhat pFcstuta5it. Tho
severed sections arransed their natural position
and the whole securely fastened, that when Mrs.
Jones wife OF his employer. Mfs and MISS Beck and
two or three other ladies called simmons rcposed IN
the casket, looking natural as any corpse could.
The ladies' had brought some flowers with them and in
the early dawn they placed them around the BODY The
caske' was closed and placed ~ a large box
WILLIAMSBURG.
The scenes or excitement ia consequence OF the mur
der have subslded though every still a
subject Of discussion and all through the day single
visitors called 20 vew the Aorgue the home 90 Fuchs
fhe station mouse and the spot by the brook where
tbe missing portions were discovered on Monday
HISTORY of raE NUEDERER
In relation 70 the murderer numerous parties who
have known him now step forward and tell what they
know OF him, speaking IN his favor and others
against him Mr. ~ Matz, or No lO4 Even street. says
that two years ago Fuchs whom they called 'schmid-
die German for "litile smith, referring his trade
nd. u ....ar. ~