Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-30


The death OF a lady about 35 years old, but
appearing much younger, under very peculiar
circumstances, at house No. ia street north
west, on Sunday morning last. is the subject OF
considerable gossip and comment on the streets
today. 1t appears that man named Simpkin,
clerk in the Treasury department. went to
this house-kept by an old woman called Ann
Morgan, but whose right name is said to be Ann
Page-a week or two ago, and engaged room
for lady friend OF his, who he stated was en-
pected from Maryland that day. The lady came
with him on the same day, and for several days
afterwards went out In apparently good health,
getting her meals at some other place. On the
Monday following her arrival she went out as
usual, returning In about an hour, and COM
planned OF being sick. Her friend Mr.. Simpkin,
called, and was very attentive, and as she goG
no better, he called in DR.. Townshend who
after visiting her. called in Drs. Stanton and
Murphy as consulting physicians. The lady
grew worse all the time, and died Sunday morn
Ing last Before her death she stated that she
had been attended by gray-bearded doctor
somewhere near the city hall
The matter has been kept very quiet pending
investigation but our reporters have the follow
ing statements on good authority. Last fall an
advertisement fora housekeeper appeared in a
city paper here. 1t was answered among others
by the above mentioned lady, very handsome
woman, who came from her home in Maryland
for the purpose. On her arrival here she found
that the advertiser, said to be Mr.. Simpkin.
was not householder. but occupied two rented
rool1S in q house. She however, engaged with
him as his houSekeepef, and was with him a
month or two, until about the end OF November.
She then went into service III a dining room in
this city for short time and then returned to
her Maryland home. A short time ago, probably
finding that her condition would be discovered
by her family If she remained at home she
wrote to Simpkin to get her a place here. He
then seems to have secured her the quarters at
Mrs Morgans' (or Pages. The doctors called in
after she became Ill were reticent; but we can
state that the result Of the post mortem dis
closed a case Of most brutal malpractice for
abortion by an unknown physician who had
punctured the bladder and caused Inflammation
and an agoniZtng death.
The unfortunate woman is known to be very
respectfully connected, and has two brothers in
this city well-knoTn business men. who are
plunged into the greatest distress at the shock
Ing fate or their sister. She is said to have
stated while on her death bed. that Simpkin
was not the author OF her misfortune.
AS stated above, there is disposition to con-
ceal the facts. 1t Is even said by a FRS. Whalen
or Whaley, who lives In Mrs. Ann Morgan'S
house, DR.. Townshend told Mrs. Morgan that
there was nothing wrong in the case.that the
girls death was caused from Brights disease Of
the kidneys. 1t hardly seems possible that he
should have made such statement.
The body was removed Sunday afternoon to
the establishment OF Mr. Buchly, the under
taker, by order Of Mr.. Smpkin, and Coroner
Patterson held an autopsy, the results OF which
developed the fact OF an abortion, as above
stated. And yet Mrs Whalen said to q STAR
reporter this morning that DR.. Patterson said it
was a case OF blood poisoning. The remains
were taken 10 the Maryland home OF the family
for burial by the two brothers of the deceased
When they return il is to be hoped they will
take steps TO clear up the matter and fix the
responsibility for the death of their sister on
The guilty parties
The name OF the unfortunate victim was
susan Wheeler.
NR. GEO. K. PETTY, for many years in bust
ness on 9TH street. Is now at Burns shoe store
llO9 Pennsylvania avenue where he viii be
siad 10 see his Old friends and patrons.
THE BASE BAIL SEASON in Washington was
opened yesterday afternoon. The Gather was
OF the meanest Kind for ball playing. The
Nationals played the Brown University nine,
promises TO dc good work. They have been
prac,icing Indoors and outdoors for some time
past. The following is the nine for this year.
4b.; Warner, So: Mcclellan, SIS: Derby. IF. and
change p.; Baker, CT; Dignon, L.: Trott. SUBJ
stitute and change c. Snyder played on the
Bostons last year, Gerhardt with the Cincin-
na1is, Warner with the Cleyelands, and Dignon
with the General Worths. The other men were
on the home nine last year, although Latham
played part OF the season with the Springfields.
The game with the Brown University nine yes
terday was one Of errors on both sides. The
grounds were hardly 1T to be played on. Rich.
m0nd, the celebrated curve pitcher OF the
Browns, was batted very well by the Nationals.
Dignon, especially was very apt in batting him.
The score was to T. in favor OF the Nationals
only eight innings being played; The nine
Baker. CT; Gerhardt % b.: Dignon, Ii; Hines
RI; Warner. Sd b.; Lynch. p: Snyder, c.; Trott
1st b. The Browns have this team: Meader, ri
Richmond. p; White, list b.; S. Green, I'd b.
Winslow, c.; Ladd, Sd b.; Waterman. CT; l.
Green, Ii; Dits SIS.
THE CASE OF CLARK AGAINST MACKEY was re
sumed In Judge CoX's Circuit Court yesterday
and a verdict was returned for the defendant
Albert 6. Mackey was collector for the port O
Charleston. S. c., and Clark was on his bond
Afterwards the latter was appointed to the
place and forced Mackey TO leave the custom
house without an opportunity to make up his
accounts. In consequence Mackey was declared
IN default and suit brought on hts bond judg
ment for over $500 being obtained against Clark
who then brought this suit to recover tn,
amount from Mackey.
MISS BETTE TOMLNsoN, l14o It'll street an
nounces In another column her spring displa,
OF millinery novelties Wednesday and Thurs
day, March S1st and April LIST. Ladies who wis.,
TO examine the finest richest, and most variet
assortment OF new goods to be found, will her
ind rare opportunity.
GLAD NEWS TO TIRE YOUNG FoLKs-In antic
ipation Of an early spring, and in order to NEE
the demands incident thereto, B. Robinson
Co, Of the Boys Clothing House, 300 Pennsyl