National Republican., 1875-07-31
DEATH OF TH0s, KENEARD.
ARREST OF THE MURDERER FRERHER
HIS INCARCERATION IN THE CITY JAIL
MRS. FRAWNER'S SIDE OF THE STORY
STATEMENT MADE BY TINE HUSBAND
The Dying Hours OF the victim-An
Ante-Mortem Statement Taken
Inquest to he Held To-day
The Body to be Taken to
Baltimore City-Mrs. m
Frawner Apprised a.
Of the Death Of
.-f Kennard.

The shooting ARRAY on street northwest On
last Tuesday night, in which Thomas A. Ken
nard received serious If not fatal injuries from
pistol shot inflicted by John Fravner, continues
to be the theme Of considerable interest," especially
among the friends Of both parties. The neighbor-
hood In which It occurred being an unusually
quiet one, seldom the scene Of q disturbance Of
any kind or breach Of the peace, no matter how
trivial, has by this deed risen into unexpected
Importance and notoriety. It has since the shoot
ing been visited by the curious and the residents
happening to be visible were sccosted and piled
with questions concerning the matter until
tongues almost became palsiea from oyer.exertion.
These people, unable to find any one 10 whom
they might PROFOUND interrogstories, would stand
and stare at No. sl2 as If It might contain some
thing wonderful, that would shortly be offered for
public exhibition. Within o sad scene was trans
piring. Drs. Duncanson and Radclif had held
repeated consultations over the condition Of the
VICTIM and their opinion as to his ultimate recov-
cry was very Encouraging. The body remained
tion standing on the stomach, showing an inward
disorder. 1t was apparent to the physicians that
rapid Inflammation had set In, and probable In
tion was worse, andt the prospects were that
He WOULD NOT LIVE ~
0 great while longer. Thinking as they did, the
doctors felt it advisable that II Mr.. Kennard had
any relatives he desired to see Z would Be best 70
was telegraphed for, and Q reply received that
she would be here this morning. An answer was
desired to see her brother alive she had better
make an earlier visit, which showed the faith en-
tertained for the wounded mans recovery. Dur.
ready and willing to serve him, but his wants were
few. and everything conducive to bis comfort had
During the earlier part Of the evening he re.
mained about as he had been for several hours
previous, but death was likely TO occur at any
ment and those holding the positions Of watchers
themselves relieved Of their charge. while the
victim lay PROSTATE, probably in his DEATH Justice
must oVsrsaEs him ere many hour: .ppsa ps sna
ters that John Frawner,
AyTzR DOING THE SHOOTING,
made bis way into virginia, and was stopping ct
about two and . BALI miisi east Of Fairfax Sta,
tion. Detective McDeyitt was directed 70 pro-
Sss6 tS nst that Plsss and 4 possible secure the
which the shooting took place, being acquainted
with Frawnsr, was directed 70 accompany the
and a:s in making r. tSs
the station. When they reached Fairfsx they
were informed that Frsvner had been there but
was not In the habit Of sleeping at the house, .
statement which proved untrue, and was made 70
DECEIVE THE oyyIcKRs,
as word vas given to Frawner, who happened TO
corn. heid. SATISFIED that the man was not far
away, they secreted themselves near the barn,
thinking he would come there in search Of o
duty, and getting weary Of their watch, believing
the game had tovn, when, just as day was break
ssS %sS hacking IN the
motion, and ere two minutes had elapsed they
came across John Frawner standing IN the corn
their presence, and hesItatingiy exclaimed, "Why
here is McDevitt !" He was quickly informed
why they had come AFTER him, which he we'll knew
city, reaching here about clock yesterday morn
Sss: and Mr. e Ms5osns aPpsasSi Ss is
The Government representative stated that the
condition Of Kennard was regarded as critical.
Owing to this fact, Judge Smell refused bail for
Frawner, and he was committed TO jail to await
the result Of the Wounds His counsel, however,
propose to make another effort to have him batled,
and hsy M an Ss VIII b. be os
fore Judge Humphreys II granted.
HIS STATEMENT.
He gives the following version Of the affair,
which, he says, Is true In every particular: On
the door Of ki1 boarding house. SUrthHsst % corner G
of Ninth and H streets, he noticed his wife 20
into Tsylors with Kennard, and he walked over
Alter Waking up and down the ' pavement s for for
some time, he was near the door when they came
out. He then stepped up to his wife and said
piled: "I'n go with whom please" Ksnnard
then ordered her to 20 in the house and shut the
door, and she did so, and he (Frawner) then said
have told you so Sef6rs" Ksnnssd M f replied n' II
leave fight away: You had me arrested once
He (F.) then walked of toward Ninth street,
and Kennard followed him. He told Keunard
not to follow him several times and K still per.
stating q said nIf don't I'll ahOof VI
Kennard continued, and witness, amer walking
about three steps further, drew small single
Tenth street, then to the Avenue, and over the
Long bridge to Mr.. Seaton's, where he arrived
shortly after nightfall on Wednesday. Some
done, and being fearful Of the officers did not re-
main ut the house, and Thursday night he did not
sleep at all. He says that he was under exite-
give himself up directly after the shooting, but
left because Of his excitement. He says further
that Kennard has estrsnged the affections Of his
wife from him, and once or twice assaulted and
As Il is but fair that all the parties figuring In
set themselves right before the public II they feel
disposed to do 80, below will be found an 90,
WHAT MRS. YRAwNER HAS TO sAY
concerning the shooting and the causes that
stature and generally stsrsetiss IN her manners "a @
Having recovered some what frvm the excitement
Of the night on which her friend was shot By her
s S.SaSR TSr. 0s
tive. Speaking Of hsrselt she says that she vas
came acquainted With John Frswner about ton
isS u sas s % IL
At that time she was IN her seventeenth year, and
Just from school. An ayowal OF love on his part
soon folswsd and aftsr the lapse Of several years
She lived with him two years sftsr their mar.
rage, when, on account OF bis severe ilitreatment
him. she states that she can produce witnesses
who will testify 70 the bruises on her person,
s ns ras ss sSs BY
ter separating nom him she returned 10 her father,
who gladly received her, but Frswner's frequent
q % p ss S ssssfe SaS s.sns e s
only such tfeatment ss . kind husband should
give wife, induced her leave her fathers house
and, sns again unite her ds''ini'' with his Soon
HER RETURN TO HIM.
however, be relapsed into his former habits Of IN
Temperance and nl.treatment, and again she was
forced 70 leave him. In the meantime dificulty
TO division Of certain property, and the estrangs
ment between her and her father prevented her
returning 70 hi, house; she then dsterminsd 70
with the needle, and this has since been her only
means OF support.
ABOUT tnree yearb since bne Decame ACQUAINTED
with Kennard, who now lies suffering from the
wound inflicted BY fraHner. and says that he has
ever treated her with the utmost respect and she
denies In the most positive manner, that he ever
attempted any liberty with her whatever, not
even 90 much as to kiss her. As TO her fondness
Of gsyety and love Of Dress she says that she has
but few clothes, and but one genteel dress with
which she can appear on the street..
She further said that the hardest burden OF all
to bear 10 te attempt TO sully her reputation for
virtue, which she values more than life ITSELF Her
own language is as follows: "I am totally penni-
less, and pay my board By assisting In the cham.
ber-work and other menal Ia Dor about the house"
As to clothing, she states that all she gets Is by
labor upon sewing machine which she possessed.
Death Of Kennsrd.
During the afternoon Of yesterday and to-day
Kehnard sank rapidly and at times was deitrious.
At 8 p. m. consult alton was held BY Drs. Ford,
Thompson, Duncanson, and Radclif, and the
conclusion reached was that death must soon,
ensue. He was then apprised Of his condition
but did not seem to realize his situation. little
late in the evening one Of his sisters arrived from
Baltimore and was soon ct his bedside. He was
asked by his friends whether he dH not wish the
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