davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
sLIGHTED HUSBAND KILLS HIMSELF AFTER
POISONING HIS THREE cHrLpaEN.
(rv TprrCpAprf To THE uERArD1


POISONING HIS THREE CHILDREN.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
Troy. N. ". Feb. 10, 1870
An exceedingly sad domestic tragedy occurred in
West Troy last night. William +. Simmons. bar
bcr attenp 10 kill his threc children with poison
and afterward cut his own throat dying from the
effects of the sclf-inNiced wounds shortly after
to-day. Three weeks ago tho wife OF Simmons eopcd
with married man named Chalon, abandoning her
husband, apparently peaceful home and three
grief He devotcdly attached to his wife and fam
lily. The engaged in the millinery business
aud Mr.. simmons managed a barber shop. Since his
wifcs departure he has been very dcspondcnt, and
talked continually about his attachment for her. but
did not until last evening evince mental alteration
Some neghbors noticed his unusual demeanor and
spoke to him about IT, receiving the reply. II have
more than you think FOR"
HORROR.
He occupied rooms over the millinery store lately
kept by his wife. About four O'Clock this morning
he awokc the three little aged twelve ten and
nine years. He requested them to drink some tea,
which lie had prepared, and urged its acceptance.
of them excessively. and then returned to his room
nuttering the words ''Mothcrl Wife" and wringng
his hands. The tea tasted very bitter and tho
children to vomit, IL contained narcotic poison.
william. the eldest Of the intended victims. hastened
to his fathers TO notify him of the condition
OF the other two when the unfortunate man was dis
covered lying on the bed. having cut his throat In
three places. Tho boy too much frightened to
call assistance. At O'Clock ncghbors discovered
the condition Of the household.
Simmons died this afternoon but the three children
will be saved, although very much prostratcd.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
TRIAL FOR TRAIN wRECKING.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
TEnRE uAIrTR Inl Eeli 10 I

by TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
THnRE HAurR, Ind, Feb. 10, 1879.
The trials OF George Jackman and James Knight,
who arc accused of wrecking an indianapolis and ST.
Louis Railroad train and killing person. is still
in progress. This trial originally commenced
last August, when Jackman and Knight were tho
main prosecuting witnesses against Wilson and Kelo
who were acquitted. The authorities thinking that
Jackman and Knight were really the wrcckers and
were swearing against the acquitted prisoners to put
fhctnscvcs out trouble. had them arrested. This
1s the hfth day of the trial. and the interest taken
in tho by our citizens Is undated The defend
ants were examined this morning. and still stick
the testimony they gave at tho trial OF Wilson and
Kcho.
prsroL IN COURT.
The trial was interrupted short time to-day by an
sltcrcation between n. u. Bun. the defendants coun
sell and Samuel G. Davis. prosecuting attorney in
which 1}uff drew pistol Davis. but the affair
settled and trial went solcnnly The case will
probably bc given to the jury tomorrow The pub
lie has taken sides In the case and rs the fceng is
strong against the prisoners they will probably be
convicted.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
PASSED THROUGH HELL GATE.
BOUND SOUTH.

Steamer Nereus Haile Boston for New York. with mdse
and passeng gers ii y Dimock.
Brig Eugene Hale. Lord, Providence Tor New fork IN
ballast. to + Metcalf 4 Co ,,,,
Schr Matte Taber Taber Boston for Philsdephia.
Schr j T Manson Phinney. Boston for Philadelphia
Schr George L Trigg ishcrman). Cannon, Giouccster
for New York. with fish 10 order -,
Schr l. French Barber, Woods Hole for New York
Schr Braxos Bushnell Providence for New York.
Schr Hale Lord Providence for New York.
Schr Searsvilic. Iaw horn Providence for New ork
SchrJ VI Carter Carter. Providence for New York.
schr Escort, Hawkins, Bridgeport for New York.
BOUND EAST.
Steamer Aibntross Davis, New York for Fall River
Bark Oliver Emery (3r,. swartridge New York for
Liverpool anchored in Hart Island Roadsl. 60
Schr Annc Cotter 3D. Mclaughlin, New York Tor 81
Pierre, Mart.
Schr Annie Curricr CBr, which passed yesterday, 10
bound to st John. NIB unot 81 Pierre, Marp.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
LoRNE AND THE CANADIANS.

TORONTO. Ont, Feb. 10. 1872
The Governor General. in reply to an address sent
him by the Legislative Assembly. says:-"It is GER
tanly the greatest encouragement that be offered
to any man in my position to endeavor to perform
his duty among you. TO observe the fidelity with
which you recognize the merits Of those illusrious
men who have been my predecessors. Should it be
my lot to be remembered by you at the end OF my
time OF service with the good feelings you have
tended shall consider myself among the most for
tunate of men,"
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
CATTLE FOR ENGLAND.

PORTLAND. Me-, Feb. 10, 1879.
The steamship Quebec sailed for Liverpool this
forenoon with 100 head of cattle, 351 sheep and full
cargo of grain.
BosToS. Mass, Feb. 10, 1879.
A despatch by cable to G. Warren K Co. from their
Liverpool agents states there will be interference
by the English government in regard to cattle unless
further disease be discovered.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
TENNEssEE's DEBT.
fur TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.1

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Feb. 10. 1870.
Ex-Governor James D.. Porter. of Tennessee, now
on a visit here, says that since his departure from
Nashville three weeks ago he has met with largo
number Of people whose voice was pronounced IN
favor Of speedy settlement of the State debt They
thought that liberal propositions Of compromise had
been made end ought TO DO accepted.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
THE OHIO GovERNoRsHIP.
lDY rELEonApH TO THE HERALD. |

COLUMBUS Feb 10, 1879.
There has been feeling here that there was a
possibility that General Garfield might be induced
to be a candidate for Governor il he could be con-
vinced he really wanted but the question was
finally set at rest tonight by tho receipt of private
letter from General Garfield. which closes fol-
lows:-"My friends must not press the sub
ject of the Governorship. 1 cannot consent to be
acandidate" This will increase Judge Tafts chance
for the nomination.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
OMAHA, Ncb., Feb. 10. 1879.
CAPTURING RENEGADE INDIANS.

GALVESTON. Texas, Feb. 10, 1879.
special despatch to the Ne'cs from Fort
Bill, l. T., says that Major Wilcox and
his command havc Just returned from q scout after
renegade Indians from tho Fort Sill Reservation,
bringing in 450 Kiowas. Comanchcs and Apachcs
200 more are on their way In, under the charge OF
Captain Nolan. Tho Indians pesceably disposed.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
OBITUARY.
Harry HARDWOOD LEEcH.


Mr.. Harry Hardwood Leech, whose name was once
prominent in the financial circles of Philadelphia
and latterly well recognized New York journalism.
died on Sunday last. Though hardly reaching the
prime Of life Mr.. Leech had acquired vast expert
ence by his active connection with the busiest pur-
suits Of the world. He achieved large fortune in
the Quaker City a banker and broker and travelled
much. both in his country and abroad There
remains q souvenir OF his visits to the Old World
the attractive volume entitled Letters of Sent-
mental Idler." But there came dark con-
away his entire fortune and Mr. Leech was forced to
accept literature. in which he had previously in
dulged for his pleasure. means of livelihood
play produced at Nibio's called "Back Friday" As
often happens with the sudden loss OF wealth came
loss OF health and during the past eighteen months
MIR. Leech had been u constant sufferer from con-
sumption. During long illness his hopeful patience
and his persevering attention to his duties as daily
journalist source Of wonderment to his
friends He will be buried tomorrow morning ut
eleven O'Clock from the Little Church Around the
Corner" At meeting Of the members OF the New
York Press Club yesterday the following resolutions
were adopted in respect to the memory of the de-
ceased -
Whereas tho New York Press Club has heard Of tho
death of Mr.. Harry Hardwood Leech. and whereas Mr.
Ieoch was known of unblem shed
gentleman OF unsued character writer grace and an
author who instructed while he entertained; and Whereas
individually and collectively the members ot the New York
Mr. Lcech that carries with II more than ordinary reret
Resolved That the New York Press Club by special dele
attend the funeral its late member, that the
members of the club be likewise requested in
the record Of the club duplicate Of which
the Secretary will be instructed to forward 10 his family
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
11rpGE IosEPH CASEY.

Joseph Casey, formerly Chief Justice Of the Court
Of Claims. died at the Riggs House. Washington.
d. c.. yesterday morning. at the age Of sxty-four
He was born in Maryland and n representative
in Congress from Pennsylvania from 1849-51 In
1863 he was appointed by President Lincoln Judge
of the Court of Claims and has held the Office
since.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
RICHARD c. PALMER.

Richard G. Palmer died Sunday last at his resi-
dence In Scarsdale Wcstchcster county. aged nearly
ninety-nve Mr.. Palmer very generally known.
He for twenty five years Supervisor of his town
and for forty years Justice of the peace. He was
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
NY1sCELLANE(DUs.

as CoxQUERoR OF RIlEuM1Tlsx, I5UT xS1]
ncurags and cure cs scrcf.s and ~ d.scsses srs.F
cline. IiYATrs IdFE BALKAN stands uncguaied, ss
prvcn It's inuumcrsbIe during tho past
years Sold by IIndnat, CrItsenson. ncxeman al drug
gists and depot. HYATT HYATT 2t0 Grand st. ~ Y.
GLORIOUS NEWS
(J Dr. TOBIAS has reducel the price Of h,s vonstlss
Lniment 2Jc warranted the Rryntcst pain veevet e
IT, s'' -..f
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
PETER sNfYTH.
Peter Smyth, m

Peter Smyth. member Of the Legislative Council,
died at Port Hood, G. B.. yesterday He represented
Inverness county in the Nova Scotia Assembly for
twenty years previous to the Confederation OF 1867,
when he was appointed Legislature.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
SPOKEN.

Bark Annie Lorway (I3r) Gales from Hong Kong for
London. no date lat a, ~ n. lon 30 W.
Brig Edna Gregory DR. johnson. from Brunswick. Ca
for Rio Janeiro Jan 21, lat 81 20 n, Ion 90 o5 w.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
SAILED.

Steamers Clyde for Aspinwall: Pomona (Br. Montego
Bay; ship Eliza Everett asr fIavre: barks Kong Carl
(Nor Rochcfort May (r) Pensrh Runds; Wcilame
us Havre Herds (Nor Hamburg; Florence Gcnovar,
Mntanzas; brig Harriet q, MnrHcaibo.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
WHALEMEN.

Cleared New Bedford Feb TO- schr Aureiia Flanders
Atlantic Ocean and Cape verd Islands.
Sailed Rio Janero Jan o. bark John West, Davis
for Pacific Ocean.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
WILLIAM A. MAcoUDRAY.
THOMAS S. DREW.

William A. Macoudray. of Macoudray & Co.. San
Francisco. Ca died in that city Saturday night.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
JonDoN wooLLEY.

Jordon woolley. exsherif Of Monmouth county.
New Jersey died at Long Branch yesterday morning.
of paralysis of the heart in the fth year of his
age after illness Of few days. His sudden de-
mise is the third death recorded within three months
from the Woollcy family, which is numerous
throughout tho county OF Monmouth. He was born
In 1875 and at early age became prominently in
tercsted in politics. Holding in rapid succession the
numerous town and county Offices. he wreck
master for several years, and in November. 1886.
while acting In his official capacity Coroner, had
charge of the victims of the ship New Erie. which
was wrecked at Dcal Beach. when over three hun
lrod persons drowned, they being washed
overheard from the ship within few
hundred yards of the shore. where hun
drcds Of people witnessed the terrible loss
of life without being able to render any assistance
to save the unfortunate In 1861 he was elected
Sheriff OF the county OF Monmouth. which at that
Ocean counties. he held the Office or Sheriff for
three years and had previously been county Free
holder for several years. He was prominent and in
hucntia citizen and strong advocate of temperance.
He very shrcwd and attentive business man.
having acquired considerable wealth, which Is prin-
cpaly invested in real estate and schooncrs that ply
between New York and the South. Deceased leaves
sons and five daughters The eldest son is men,
Der OF the Township Committee and ono of the Board
of Lohg Branch Commissioners. HIS body will be
inferred on Wednesday in the family plot situated
in the same cemetery in which he had buried tho
800 unfortunate Holanlers twenty-five years ago.
He was q prominent Free Mason and Odd Fellow,
q charter member of Hiram Chapter r. A. NJ, Long
and Robert Morrison Lodge l. 0. Of 0. f., Philade-
mia.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
MADDENED BY DEsERTIoN.

Thomas 8. Drew, Governor Of Arkansas from
to lS48, died recently In Texas.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
ALMANAC FOR NEW YORK THIS DAY.
HERALD YACHT WEATHER 0BSER-
VATIONS.
WESTERN UNION TIME BALL.

Nxw YoRx. Fob. f0-Noon.
Tho Western Union time ball to-day fell correctly.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
SHIPPING NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS.

DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM Fon THE MONTHS
MARCH.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11

S,,ame . .sais. Destinadon.l Office.
The New York herald., 1879-02-11
WEATHER REPORT.

HoLyHEAp, Feb 1O-wind NV, light; barometer % so1
PLYMOUTH. Feb lO-wind wSw. strong; showory;
barometer 1885.
ScrLLy, Feb lO-wind W. fresh barometer 2a70
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

had a meaning-a purpose-the sup
preston Of a rebellion, the preserya-
tion Of the Union, and the enforcement
of paramount allegiance to the nation
al government throughout the length
aud breadth OF the national domain. -
You had no doubt about the matter
then, aud you have no doubt about 1t
now. The men you fought we're reb-
els, aud you so considered them then.
You did not think you were violating
the Constitution in trying to make
them obey the law; you supposed you
we're upholding the Constltution.--
There was no hair-splitting on the sub
iect then, and there will be none now.
It remained for dialecticians Of the
year of grace 1879, 10 SO refine over the
contest as 10 come 10 the conclusion
announced recently by a distinguished
Southern representative, that the South
loved the Constitution better than the
Union, 50 she seeded TO save the Con-
stitution, while the North loved the
Union better than the Constitution, 80
she sought 10 save the Union in viola
I tion Of the Constitution. To you there
was one party TO that war that was IA
the right, everlastingly, eternally IN
the right; and there was one IA the
wrong, totally, absolutely in the wrong.
That point is fixed in your minds. /,
needs no discussion, and can suffer no
contradiction, and before you can be
beguiled out of it. you will, If need be.
again don the old blue blouse, and
grasping the old musket inculcate O
little more constitutional law into the
minds OF these constitutional quib'
\ blers. Whatever others may do, the
man who marched across fifteen de-
grees OF latitude to enforce the obliga'
/ tions OF the constitution, do not pro
pose 10 have their glorious achieve
ments and gallant sacrifices frittered
away by any economical considera
tions, ill-advised means of Cancellation
or quibbles over the constitution. -
They placed their construction on ia,
constitution aud enforced by thci
swords and their blood, aud thus d
shall be construed as "long as Brasi
grows aud water runs.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

heavy stone wall, and beysnd these i
can look into garden, seventy-tive
feet above the lower street, twenty five
feet below MS. This has a solid wall OF
masonry for its support, four feet wide
at the foot. aud extending 10 the top,
then dirt filed in to make il level. The
wall il surmounted by very hand
some fence. and the garden itself is a
bit Of fairy-land.
/ find this letter is too long already,
and will have 10 defer further descrip-
tion of the Newchatel till my next.
am living here very pleasantly, and as
cheaply as al home. am enjoying
the rest after so many weeks Of travel.
and expect TO remain here till the first
Of November. or longer il it is too
warm to go into Italy at that time. In
the meantime am giving large part
of each day TO study.
Mrs. John Sherman and daughter, n
daughter Of ex. Gov Dennison Of Ohio,
and the little daughter OF our Consul
Cooper at Glasgow, are here, but will
leave in a few weeks, and | shall be
left as the only representative of our
country in this pension, though there
are other Americans in the city.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30
POLITICAL.

Mr.. Ewing would like to cut Maine
out of the map entirely. He is afraid
of its influence.
Admission by the Louisville Courier
Journal: Zone third the voting popu-
lation of Kentucky cannot read the
ticket they vote.
81 wouldu't give O d-n for the
union. says Robert Toombs, evidently
laboring under the mistaken impress
sion that the union is for sale.
New York Tribune: IT you don't
believe its The same old South and
little moro 30, 60 down there and try
10 live and act like a gentleman.
First, California; second, Maine;
third. Ohio: fourth, New York. That
is the order Of the Republican victories
this year, on a steadily ascending scale.
The Philadelphia Times pronouces
the result OF the election in Name a
Republican triumph which settles the
politics of Maine for years TO come.
The Brooklyn Eagle has sucked from
its Maine cucumber the sunbeam that
Maine has ceased to be u reliable
Republican State.
Next 10 General Ewing, Senator
! Thurman is the most pitied of any
Ohio politician. As Senator Pendle-
ton suggest he is too old aud weak for
fur her use in State and National
politics.
The tide is all one way. Prom Cali
fornia TO Maine, from the Pacific TO the
Atlantic, il is q sweeping, irresistible
Republican current. 1t will carry
Ohio and New York in its grand on
rushing force.
| Chicago Times: "A solid California;
| This is the outcome OF the first nation
al election at the North, following the
attempt Of the Southern 'captors of
the capitol 20 carry oat their pro-
gramme OF sponging out the legisla-
tion of the war.
The Democratic papers are unani-
nous in declaring that the Tammany
bolt in the New York convention was
not much OF a shower But they put
ou, storm signals all the same. Kelly
took with him two hundred delegates.
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle says
that. with the Kelly bolt ia New York,
IL is hard 10 understand how Cornell
can be defeated, and adds: THE cleo
ton Of Cornell must have a damaging
effect upon Mr.. rlden's prospects,"
Kearney has got on bis high horse
again since the election OF Kslloch,
and swears he will hang Grant in effi-
lgy on the day Of his arrival in San
Francisco. and hints darkly OF warfare
aud bloodshcd.
The Cincinnati Enquirer essays TO
define the word "boom." As used po-
Iitically, il says, cit is a westernism.-
In the spring and fall, western rivers
are subject TO frequent freshets, and
rise with a swelling and boiling mo-
tion that Is called booming by steam
boat men. Hence, when a mans or
party's chances are thought TO be i'm
proving, they are said TO be booming
and anything that enhances the chances
IL called n boom.
Up in tho lumber region of Michi-
gen there is a very good feeling at
present, the average advance within q
few weeks being $3.50 per thousand for
pine lumber. III there we're an cleo
iion in Michigan this year the Repub-
licans would sweep the State. IL il
the same everywhere. Honest money
and good times have put the Republi-
can party squarely on its feet, while
i Democrats Sho baited their hooks with
ail Kind - ism aud everything hut
. honest pfinciples hardly know whas
hurts them.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

Though keeping il before the public
has long been known as the golden roac
TO success in business, yet how Il
could best bo done has been n mOotcd
point. But experience is fast settling
the matter upon a firm and true basis,
and money that has heretofore been the
same as squandcred viii be made 10
return good interest upon the invest
ment. Circulars though Of some use)
have about had their day. The public
have learned that, as a rule, they are
| tossed unread into the waste basket (;
/ the expense Of printing aud envelopes,
I direction and postage do not pay. Busi-
ness men are simply annoyed by having
/ their mails filled with them; are dis
gusted with having valuable time taken
up in the opening, and know that gem
/ orally such advertising lodges are not
worthy Of respect. Ia the inception Of
\ the plan IL may have worked beneti-
cially now il IL worthless and a nui-
sance; il resorted 10 for the most part
/ byconfidence men, quack medicine ven
dOrs and showers Of the queer and he
! Who has a reputation az stake avoids
such questionable means of giving to
the public knowledge of what he has TO
sell
The legitimate wins in the long run,
and the legitimate in advertising Is the
newspaper. That is never thrown care
lessly aside is read 10y the many there
II something i'm il that appeals To every
mind and heart-pathos, history, poetry,
anecdotes, morality, religion, statistics-
il is in fact a map Of the busy world,
and 50 attracts the eye. IL is not con-
fined 10 the counting room, but finds its
way TO the home circle and Is cherished
ground the family hearth; is read and
reread is filed away for future refer
ence. and when use requires some "ad
that Is impressed upon memory Is
hunted up and yields its fruit in patron
age.
There Is something Of responsibility
in It's announcements IL " sort Of
godfather 10 all published within ia
columns; there is an air Of respectable.
ity about il than can never be given q
transient matter it vOuches, as II were
for correctness and honesty and reliabil
ity Of what is given 90 the public; ther,
are no no ways that are dark and tricki
that are vain" ia giving knowledge OF
where goods can be found, and where Il
T. for the best interest Of the purchasci
10 90 there Is stability in what IL says
and Il reaches thousands Of homes ane
eyes that can never be gained In an,
other manner.
In the present age those who do no
rel can o. counted upon the fingers
those who DO Can scarcely moro than b'
numbered by the sands ON the sca shore
and the "Wise logfneth what j. goo,
and holds on 90 H." and viii femembe
that TIE newspaper b. the true medium
~ giving information to ths public.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30
IT WAYNE, JACKSON & SAGINAW

short Line. - miles shortest 90 ludluapo-
o.. Louisville. aul an points south. =
mlss the -hurtc-t Co ST. Louis. kansas
Tcyas. ana an points west Direct rout,
to Baltimore. Washington. Philadelphia
and New York.
Tlme card ln Enecl Mav q. 1872.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

Trains are run by Chicago time, which Is p
minutes slower than Detroit and Columbus time
am trains run daily. except sundays.
1arfi. Win n. e.. r. g. far an points east anf
gest. Ar Manchester with Jackson Branch ~
ENSR r. AZ llnlsis'e; with I. :. A N
r. r. ~ Bauter-. with r.. W, D. :. X r..
.,rnlfnts north and south
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

4 critic. In spoakine Il n young acfor
who holds tho leading part in a new
comedy, ays That The author hes frozen
eathtry ee ano .iif no woman under
twenty c.1 .rat f BRA Hiihaf an iIe-
asiblo desire % stick spo0n into hlm.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1879-09-30

DETROIT HlLLSpRLE g. SOUTH
WESTERN a. y.
Trains win leave the stations named, as follows,
.om and after Nov. 2ith, isis: