Evening journal., 1889-10-31
LAST EDITION
A RIDE TO DEATH.
MISS JOSEPHINE ROBINSON THROWN
FROM HER HORSE.

FROM HER HONoE'
injuries Sustained from Which She Died
Last tNirht-Particuiars of the Sad Ac-
ciaont-JaHaes NJ. Field in a Critical
Condition.
Miss Josephine Robinson. the only
daughter Of Henry G. Robinson, the
banker, ws.s thrown from her horse while
riding, near GreenVille, Yesterday after
noon, and sustained injuries from which
she died asst night
Miss Robinson was one of the most
popular young ladies' in the city. She
had lsrge circle Of friends aad esuaint
ances and her Sudden and violent death
has flied all with sorrow and grief.
With James n. Field. the son of Viii
liam 3 Tield, and nephew of Postmaster
John Field of Philadelphis, Miss Robin
son had ridden ont on the keRnett turn
pike to visit friends living short dis
tauco the other side of Green
vile. They were riding home
at en- easy gait, when the sad accident
occurred. and had reached the top of the
hill, the other side of the village, near
the residence Of Thomas Hal.
It was ahout o'clock. Miss Robin
sons hat became unfasteued and began
to slip off. She made quick movement
5 OF her arm to catch it, ana in doing so
either frightened the horse or
accidently cut 1t with the whip.
1t is impossible to say just how it hap
pened. flr. Field called to her to let the
hat go and catch the curb line, but the
poor girl either lost her balance and fell,
or the horse by a sudden lurch threw
her. Mr.. Field was riding close by
and sprang from his horse in time
to catch her, but too late to break the
force Of the fall. Miss Robinson struck,
with the full force of the fall, on the
right eide of her head. The blow rem
dered her insensible, and she never re-
gained consciousness.
The horse which Miss Robinson rode
belonged to Mrs. Field, and was net one
that could be ridden with safety.
The two horses galloped on up the
road for a short distance until they met
Samuel M. Knox and William r. Duncan,
who were driving They caught the
horses and went to the scene of the acci-
dent Miss Robinson was carried
into the residence of Thomas Hsli and
Dr. Green, of Greenville, and Dc. j. r..
Chandler summoned. DR.. d w. Mauil,
of this city, wCs also sent for and
Mr.. Robinson. The physicians did
what they could, but the fall
had injured Miss Robinson's head
badly, and the onncussion had fractured
some of the blood vessels of the brain and
caused internal hemorrhage. She went
into convulsionE and died about 1921
o'clock without any sign Of consciousness
Miss Robinson's body was removed to hel
home in this city No. 905 West street
last night by undertaken Samuel MrrpheJ
Jr.
After the excitement had worn off Mr.
Fields became prostrated by the SHOCK
and lost consciousness He could not b
removed to his home at "Kentmere'
until late this morning. he was delir
ious this morning and in his 6eliriun
kept calling, Ito stop the horse, an,
for ssJoe, meaning Miss Robinson
Mrs Il. G. Robinson left home yesterday
with party Of ledies to attend the con
vention Of the Women's Home Mission
airy Society Of the NJ. E. Church at
indiana polls. She was telegraphe,
to at different points last nigh
and this morning and finally reached a
Chicago, by a telegram, stating tina
''Josie had fallen and twas serious
ly hurt" Another message wa
sent to Mrs. 81 ]. Wiley, civ
ing full particulars. Mrs. Robinson is
now on her way home. Mr.. Robinson is
almost heart broken Josephine is the
second daughter he has lost within almos
year. The other was Mrs. William H
Weldiu Mrs. Robinson is not in tn
best Of health and che effect Of the terri
BILE news upon heris feared.
Miss Robinson Yves in her 18th year
She was popular in her large circle 0
acquaintance and friends, and mucl
loved by those who knew he
well She was a member of Grac
M. E. Church and organist in tn
Sunday school, having succeeded he
sister, Mrs Weldin. Miss Robinson wal
a regular attendant at the services of he
church and an active member %
Miss Lizzie Maris's class il
the Sunday school. Her talen
for music was above the average. Sh
has been attending the Philadelphia con
servatory of music and had just beei
promoted. The arrangements for tn
funeral have not been made but it wi
probably take place on Monday.
Deputy Coroner w. II. Lee gave vel
dict of death in accordance with the fact
this morning.