The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-03-04
POOR anna DICKINSON
sent 70 Mad Eonse Temporarily fos
Treatment.

sent 20 Mad Gonse Temporarily for
Treatment.
WIKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 25.-The rurnoI
that Anna D;ckinson's mind had become
deraneed and that friends Lad found il
necessary to remove her to the Danville
insane asylum created quite a sensation
here late this afternoon
The gifted lady has resided for years
with her sister. Susan E. dickinson, in the
quiet little village OF West Pittston. For
some time past her health has been in
preearious condi ion and she has been
constantly under the ewes OF her physician,
who treated her for insomnia. This disease
bas been undermining her vitality for some
time, aud although she has heen carefully
nursed by her devoted sister no improve
ment was percepiible. A consultation Of
physicians was held yesterday and 1t was
decided that change of scene and abso-
lutte quiet furnish the only hope for her
complete recovery. Accordingly she was
removed quietly from her home this alter
noon, but where she has been taken is
mystery that her friends decline TO IN
rayel. They emphatical DENY, however,
that she has been taken 10 an insane
asylum or that her mind is unbalanced.
Miss Susan Z. Dickinson, in converse
ton with an Associated Press representa-
tive tonight, said that her sister was
simply suffering from nervous exhaustion
brought on by an acute attack of insomnia
ami shat there was no truth wh'tever IN
the story that she mad lost her mind. i
wilt publish q statement Of the circum-
stances in q day or two, said Miss Dick
inson, that viii ehectua.ly refute the
4 L., has h,x-o co oh
within the past few days" Both ladies
are exceedingly popular here and their
modest cottage in " est Pit,ston was be-
sieged all day with friends anxiousiy in
ouiring the irue facts in the case and
| offering their sympathy. 1t Is believed
by Miss DickInsons hi. nds that her pros
tTalion is due to overWork. Ii Is believed
that the attack is only temporary and that
in short time she will have completely
recovered.
IAnna Elizabeth Dickinson was born in Phil
edeiphig, Pa, Oct IS, 1872. Her parents wers
qUakers, and she was educated in the free
schools Of that denomination. In 1857 she
made her first venture as q speaker be the
members of a society OF Progressive Friends. j"
who were interested in the Rnti-slavery move
ment She also became ardent sd-
voeate OF Temperance and spoke at
taught school Ia Berks county. Penn
sylyania, and in 1861. for about nine months,
YES employed at the U. ). mint in Philadel-
phis. After that time she lectured in public
political questions before the people Ia diff
ferent parts OF her native state. This she aid
with go much occupation that in 1862 she was
invited TO deliver an Grafton 81 Music hall,
in Boston, under the auspices OF the
New Eng and leaders of the q nti-siavery
cause. From there she went 10 New Hamp-
shire and Connecticut speaking in the IL crest
fnff he aForrh ri md ~
large attendances In Cooper Union, New YORK
City, and ct the Academy OF Music Phil6del-
yhls, under the patronage OF the Union league
clubs OF the two cities. In the autumn Of 1868
Miss Dickinson turned her attention to eeo-
tioneering in the Pennsylvania coal regions in
favor OF Governor Curtin, aud on Jan. l6, 1864,
she spoke in the capitol Ct Washington on the
issues Of the civil wat, She also addressed the
soldiers in camps and hospitals on many Occa-
sions in & way that stirred them to increased
patriotism. After the close of the war she
appeared mostly as lecturer on The platform
of literary societies, Among her addresses
were "WOman's Work aud Wages" "Whited
sepulchers, "Demagogues and Workingmen-
In 1876 N IS Dickinson found herself waning
IL ettractiyeneSs q speaker, and having tolc
all she had 10 ssy, determined TO devote her
attention 70 dramatic performances. she made
her debut in play OF her own composition,
entitled "A Crown OF ThOrns," which was fol-
lowed by lmpersOuations OF several oil SHAKES
peare's her0ines. Bat her theatrical venture
was unsuccessful and after having given read
ings from her Ms. play, "Aurelisn,' and lectur-
ing On Platform aud Stage" she retired 10
private life. she wrote an Unpublished play.
''1he American Girl" Her publications ere:
"What Answer" novel boston, 1869; "A
Paying Investment" lls76l and "a Ragged
Register Of People, Places and Opinions" Miss
Dickinson returned To the stump in 1855, ulGk-
ing speeches Tor Harrison and Morton. She
was finally forced to sue the republican
national committee for her pay.I