The New York herald., 1878-11-25
DESPERATE WITH TROUBLE.

THE COMPLICATED EVENTS THAT LED CHARLES
L. POTTER TO ATTEMPT THE LIFE OF MRS.
JONES.
Three or four years ago there lived in Of tho
by-streets in the upper part Of Manhattan Island
widow named Jones, who in humble circum-
stances, but seemed to make a constant and
heroic struggle to maintain her respectabilty
Her family consisted OF herself and four children
one Of whom was boy. The eldest Lily. girl
OF attractive appearance, then about fifteen, Just
emerging from the innocence Of the child into the
consciousness OF the woman. She had many semi
Juvenile admirers. and accepted with the true fem
inno relish the attentions which lavisled
upon her BY her male schoolmates. Soon, however,
formed aaquaintances of more serious import.
She grew handsomer with every day of her life until
ct sixteen she was picture Of certain type of
large blue eyes that carried wealth OF varying ex-
preston in their depths.
NEW FRIEND.
Among her friends q young man named
Charles T. Potter, who belonged TO a well connected
family, somewhat above her level. lived in the
same neighborhood They met in the most cas,ial
and Inatter.offact way. but very soon. for one Of
them at least, their intercourse assumed the color
and sentiment of romance. He fell in love with
Tho old story Of human Weakness follows.
She fell and the dream changed. His love for her
Seelina of respect founded UPON the notion that he
supreme In her heart. He continued to
visit her, but no longer TO speak Of marriage.
The mother grew alarmed at Indications which
earliest patent TO . mothers eye, and finding that
he would not make her his wife she closed her door
in his face and began action at law.
TWO LEGAL ACTIONS.
Some time last spring Judge Murray, then sitting
at the Jefferson Market Court issued warrant for
his arrest . charge Of bastardy, and he was
brought before him and held TO bail. The
animation was s.. proeeeaed; With, but but on ap-
it was adjourned until september Evidence
had already been addnced by the defence
which did not better Miss Jones' reputation. In the
for the mother for $1,000 damages for breach Of
promise and seduction. The order Of arrest
pre1ne Court. against Mr.. Charles f. Potter
and his bail fixed at $4,000 1t was
supplied by his uncle. the secretary Of the
New York Mutual Gas Light Company by whom both
Potter and his brother arc employed collectors
ON the 12th Of September Mr.. Hun,nsl appeared be-
fore Judge Murray At the Tombs and secured post
ponement of the examination in tho first
count of the delicate condition of the complainant
legged Is now confined to her bed under peculiar cir
cJmstcnces.
TRAGIC YRFSzY.
Such is the history of the trouble which came
terminating in tragedy Saturday night. The
Of the desperate attempt Of young Potter to
murder the mother OF Miss Jones was exclusively
reported In the HERALD sunday morning. IL sp-
pears that the immcsiiatc OK this rap act
the persistent effort of Mrs. Jones to vndicate her
daughters honor by forcing Potter 10 marry her.
His mind yielded to its Larassing far to
be npeicd TO thoughts Of murder. IL is alleged that
haunted the vicinity ~ her housc II lying in wait
ON saturday night. about twenty minutes 20 eleven
O'Clock entered the grocery store Of Charles r.
Helms. ut the OF 10rfh street aud Second
ayepne. snd purchased an apple. lie hnc-
looking and seemed about twenty-onc years
OF age. when he paid for the apple" said
Mr. Helms. 'be asked Ii there into the
store tall and thin who dressed in black.
answered in the Affirmative, and he then went out.
A moment sfterwsrd heard q shot and q woman 3
and then sire rushed in. looking pale ~
ghost. and trembling that she could hardly stand.
sTIIJ. LARGE.
Officer Dennis Ford, of the Twentythird precinct,
followed her m and she stated that Potter had met
her in the street. and, after nrng pistol mt her
head, had away In the direction Of Third avenue.
The officer started in pursuit but failed Ia
cyertake him. Detectives Sawyer and CrowIy
we're detailed to search for him, but Mt q late hour
last night they had not been successful N In sup
posed that. in the full belief that he had killed
his victim, he has fed from the city. An
attempt made yesterday by HERALD
reporter ~ sce some of his family, but
the residence No. IH East 1o4th street was
closed and response could bc obtained to repeated
simmons at the door. Mrs Jones. too. would wee no
one, aud had nothing 10 say. She quite rcov-
cred from the shock of tho previous day. however.