The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1880-11-18
Gle Cas- Heard From.

We find the following in the New Orleau
Times. Cass, the principal actor in the do
mestic drama, will be remembered as one Q
the carpet-baggers who were imported her
BY Ames, when Military Governor, to fl
the Offices. During Grants first term he wa
Receiver of Public Monies. He resigned
and removed a short time prior to the gen
eral hegira of the c. B. fraternity
Charles L. c. Cas-, young man, appar
emily about thirty-fiye years of age, was ar
rested yesterday charged with assaultlng
choking and beating, j. Strauss with felo'
NOUS intent. This rather remarkable charge
opened the domestic history of family and
revealed a story strange in every particular
and romantic in every detail
Not many years ago Cass married Nj
Strauss daughter, beautiful girl just bud
ding into womanhood, and as the brides
parents were wealthy and the groom hand
some. even the old gossips agreed IN saying
/ that the pair were well mated, end that
! their path through life would be one OF hap
piness.
But, as often transpired, although one OF
/ love- was devoid of that bliss usually at
] tendant on union of hearts, and IN time the
husband and wife became estranged and
separated The case finally drifted in the
divorce courts, and Wednesday next before
Judge Lazarus fixed as the day, when the
law which had Joined them together, was by
its decree to make them strangers.
Young Cass attributed all his misery to
the actions of his father-in-law, who he
claimed not only poisoned his wite's mind
against him, but with some vile drug ad-
miuistered to him during his wife's absence
impaired his health, made his life unbeara-
ble and worked on his mind to such an ex-
tAuf that he became almost distracted.
The near approach for the trial of the di-
vorce suit was not without its effect on Cass,
and he determined to leave a document
proving all his assertions. He was well &C
quainted with the habits of his father-in-
law, and knowing that every Sunday he
visited his office on Carondelet street,
thither he repaired at ten o'clock, and
quietly opened the door.
Mr.. Strauss, all unconscious of danger,
was seated behind his counter, reading the
morning papers, when he was startled by
hearing the door open and the dismal click
of the bolt as the intruder shot it into its
socket. Looking up he saw Cass standing
before him with a wild look in his eye, which
bespoke mischief.
Hastily turning he tried to seize a sti ok
with which to break glass and attract the
attention of the passers-by, but before he
had accomplished his purpose Cass had made
by the throat Mr.. Strauss tried to cry for
help, but in an instant Cass thrust his left
hand into his mouth and pressed his finger
nails deep into his tongue.
Strauss struggled for liberty, but all his
efforts were futile, and when Cass, in an
excited whisper, told him that he would
not release his grip until he promised to
sign. a document, Strauss nodded his con-
sent. Then Cass drew forth the following
1 l.
Mr.. Strauss appended his name thereto:
To C. L. C. Cass:
| hereby confess that | did, in the sum-
mer of 1878 administer poison to you, and
that again in the summer Of 1879 L caused
poison again to be administered to you;
both times in the absence of your wife.
That the poison in both was preparation
of cantharides that the effects of said poi
son was to cause the illness from which you
still suffer. That on the effects of this act
Of mine have falsely accused you to your
wife, and used it as measure of alternating
her affections from you, and that | have
also circulated slanderous reports to your
injury. (Signed) j. STRAUSS.
Cass then pocketed the paper and walked
put.
As soon as Mr.. Strauss recovered he
closed his office, repaired to his house and
sent for DR.. Hunter. The doctor promptly
responded and administered the proper re-
NEEDLES, and Mr.. Strauss feeling stronger
'ent for Judge Sheehan and made aft
lavit. Aids Mike Hennessey and ID. s.
Caster were intrusted with the case and
asst evening the accused was arr ested at his
home No. 80 Bourbon street.
The following sequel appears as an adver-
isement in the n. 0. Democrat:
One Charles L. c. Cass, having on Sunday,
November IA, 1880, forced me, under duress,
20 sign my name to two paper writings, the
contents of which | know not.
l hereby warn and caution all persons
here against.
Proper affidavit has been made against
aid Cass, and the necessary proceedings
will be had in the premises.
j. STRAUSS,
Money Broker, 6 Carondelet street.
Further developments in this extra
case, are promised, which we
will take occasion to publish as the
parties are well-known in this commu-
1ity.)