The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1890-09-27
DIED Bv HIS wIFE.s BODY,
Tragic saicide os John Now &C Phiiaasa-
phis Tharsday Morning.

pMgLADELFMIA. sept. 16.--JOhn New. ID
years OF sre. committed suicide yesterday
morning under exceptionally tragic circum-
stances. New II y baker and has been
greatly distressed of late over the sickness
of his wife. She died GA Monday and ar
rnngements we're In progress 20 bury her
to-day. Yesterday morning New entered
the room where his wife lay In an Ice box
and raised the It'd 20 look az her, and was
heard 20 moan and sob violently Suddenly
shot was heard and the inmates Of
the house rushed into the room 30 and
kew stretched ON the floor In the
agCnies OF death. where he had fallen beside
the ice-box containing his wife's body. In
HIS right hand he cllnched a new smith &
wesson seif-acting revolver of large caiiher.
which was stiil smoking.
The circumstances connected with the
suicide ara tragic and pathetic. and. as
result, Mrs. News sister II In a critical cone
diticn from the shock, aud IL Il feared that
whea the suicides brother is made ac-
uuainfea with News sad end the shock will
result fatally as he h subject % heart
troubics. The unfortunate mans aged
father Is also said 20 be sick, and II IL feared
that his sons fate may have a disastrous
effect upon him.
Two weeks ago New purchased the bakery
aud dwelling In which he and his wife mot
their death. shortly after moving Into the
hosse Mrs. Ness complaint. consumption
grew worse. aud 90 Tuesday she died. After
his wife's death New acted Hike a man be-
reft Of ali hopes ard ambltiony
Might before last he sat up all
nlght and Thursday morning wen
out for a few moments To take a walk.
When he returned he went direct Co his
wife's room. and finding NO one there went
over 10 the Ice box. removed the lid and
took of his wifos wedding ring. placing II
upon his own finger. A moment later the
fatal shot rang through the house.
Needs No Furthsr Financial Assisfanee.
Los ANaEgss. Gal. sept. s6.--Mra. FREE
mont, widow OF Gen. Fremont. has addressed
letter 10 the Times In which she expresses
great gratitude for the timely aid rendered
during the recent financial straits OF herself
and daughter. She states further that In
view of the passage Of the bin granting her
pension the emergency has passed aud she
desires mo- further financial assistance.
MrNxEAroLas, sept. es.--The TrioSae to-
day will have an Interview with Lieut.,
Francis Preston Fremont son OF the late
Gen. Fremont, now stationed at Fort SMELL
Ing. Mimi. Who says the published reports
eoncerning tho flnanciai condition OF hls
mother and sister in California are greatly
exaggerated. While they have no means of
their own. yet they have q regular income
out OF his own aud his brothers salary.
MEE. Fremont Mfsu fUUizs for tiE restoration
OF seven acres Of land In San Francisco
formerly owned by her husband, and which
the government seized and used for milf
tary reservation. Inasmuch as hfty-two
others who were on the tract at the same
time as Gen. Fremont have had their titles
restored. She Is also hopeful that the 81, 600
pension for her relief viii be passed at an
early date. Mrs. Fremont and daughter
reside In California an account % throat
and lung troubles. Lieut.. Fremont says he
would have them make their home with him
n they could endure the climate. The same
b true of his brother, stationed at Phila-
delphia.