The daily gazette., 1881-10-10
FIRST EDITION.
FRANcIs e. .ANDERsoN's DEATH
ne Regrets The Rush Act OF TAX.
Ing Landanum-stranEe Action of
aPhysfcfan--COrOn Inquest.

| "AeA"h--SOrOner's Inquest.
On Saturday afternoon, Coroner Well
DIN held an Inquest over the remains of
Francis K. Anderson, who committed
suicide at the boarding house of Henry
Macklan, N. W. corner of Front and
Walnut streets, on Saturday morning.
an account of which was published in
Saturdays GAZETTE.
The circumstances attending his death
we're more fully brought out at the in
quest, and tended to show that the man
repented Of his rash act after hayine
taken the deadly poison, and desired to
live.
Mr.. Anderson, as has already been
stated came to this city on Tuesday last
and secured board with Henry Macklan.
Soon after his arrival he became restless
and seemed to be troubled about seme-
thing, but whatever it was be did not
divulge 1t. On Friday morning last be
arose about $50 o'clock, and upon CON-
lug down stairs asked Mr.. Mscklan, to
permit him 10 60 out into the yard.
His request was complied with, and
nothing more was thought of the cIrcum-
sta noes until neon when Mr.. Macklan
returned home from work, when he was
told that the man was up in bed. He
went up and Anderson complained of
telling weak and dizzy. lie was finally
prevailed upon to come down stairs and
partake of something to eat. He did not
eat anything, however, but drank cup
of coffee.
Later in the evening he complained
OF feeling worse, and upon being closely
questioned by Mr.. Macklan, admitted
that he had taken landanum, and asked
that be be taken to q doctor. They
started for the Office Of DR.. Patterson,
aud upon reaching it, Anderson was 40
weak that be was obliged to sit down
upon the steps. What transpired after
the man reached the physicians Off ce is
better told in his own language as given
before the inquest.
He testified that on Friday evening,
between s and 8 O'Clock his
office bell was rupg and upon answering
the summons, he found two men at the
door, the decreased being seated upol
the steps. The one that was sitting on
the steps got up and staggered into the
office like drunkennaD. | asked him
If be had been drinking, and he replied
that he had not, but said that be was
attacked with the vertigo. He next said,
gentlemen | have taken landanum In
order to kill myself, but am now sorry
for 1t and want to get somewhat to
neutrallze its effects. then asked him
how much he had taken, and he replied
an ounce and halt. still did not be-
lieve his story, but adhered to my opin-
Ion that he had been drinking. | did
give him anything, but told Mr.. Mack
Ian to take him home and administer
hot water and mustard Had felt Ger
tain that the mau had taken the poison,
| might have done something for him.
This action on the part of DR.. Patter.
son, and his disbAilef in the mans story,
no doubt cost Francis E. Anderson his
life. After he was taken home, the ply
scian's orders were complied with, but
had no effect, as he continued TO grow
worse until about 7 O'Clock Saturday
morning, when he expired.
A letter was found on the dead mans
person from his son, advising him to OBJ
tain employment bere ii possible. He
did not seem to be in any pressing need,
as be had $15 In his pocket book. Word
was telegraphed to the son, who replied
that he would come to this city and take
charge OF the body.