National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-07
FOUND IN THE GRAVE.
A Young Girl Searching for Her Absent
Lover Learns oS His Death.

A handsome maiden Of about twenty
summers entered the Philadelphia coroner's Office
on SAMSON street Friday afternoon and presented
herselfbefore the desk at which Clerk Ashbridge
was sitting. There were evidences Of refinement
In her dress and style, but the handsome oounte-
nance was beclouded by look which told as forci-
bly, as words that her heart was heavy with sor-
row and anxiety. She paused moment, and
then In a timid, hesitating manner inquired: "Can
you kindly tell me II you have recently held an
inquest upon young man named Egbert F. Will
song'
Clerk Ashbridge pondered for moment and
then shook his head.
"You are quite sure 2" urged the maiden az her
faco lightened somewhat
The official looked through HIS file for three
weeks back, while the quesuoner watched his fnce
intently. When tho last entry had been scrutin-
lied he shook his head again and tho fair inquirer
breathed sigh OF relief shethen went on to ex-
plain that the young man 10 whom she had refer
ence was her lover aud that the marriage day was
near at hand He had been employed In this city
for some tlme his folks, who are in pretty good
circumstances living up the State. Up 10 couple
OF weeks ago, she went oil to say, no had been
regular In his visits but during that period shehad
not once seen him. Becoming alarmed she made
inquiry among some Of his acquaintances, one OF
whom told her that Egbert had been taken sick
and was in hospital. The same day upon which
she received this information she visited every in
stution Of suffering In the city, but not trace OF
her betrothed could be found. Then as last re-
sort she had determined TO try the coronors Office
After hearing this simple story Clerk Ashbrdge
gave her few words Of good cheer prophesying
that her lover would soon come back with salts
| factory explanations. The maiden listened, ex-
pressed her thanks in amusical voice. and tripped
| away with a far moro cheerful look than she had
worn when entering.
But the maiden had barely crossed the threshold
| OF the door when DIR. Wallace, OF the Municipal
(smallpox) Hospital, entered the room. As soon
as the clerk saw the approaching form, and for
getting that the young lady was still within hear
ing, 1t flashed across his mind that here might be
found some solaco for the girl, so he called out
doctor, have you had young man named Eg-
bert Il. Wilson up at your placer"
IL had" was the Doctors reply in n hesltating
way. "I ought TO remember It, for II was one oi
| the worst cases ever saw"
The maiden paused OH tho landing and looked
back at the speaker with eyes like those OF q
startled fawn.
"Is he getting we'll, DoctorP" inquired Mr.. Ash.
bridge, who had not noticed the emphasis which
DIR. Wallace had put on the word had"
| War calculated the medical attendant.
why, man, he's dead and buried. He was
admitted last Wednesday week, and died on
the following day. It was q terrible case
and"
There was a faint shrek, and the listener on TIN
landing fell back against the balusters In q semi
Unconscious condition, the glow on her counto
nance giving way TO deathly pallor. Thus sh,
stood for II couple Of moment, refusing with
movement OF the head the proiiers of a glass o
water aud chair. Then the big briny tears welleC
up into her eyes aud coursed down her cheeks
This evidence Of emotion was momentary; bu
as she turned and descended TO the open air, hold