Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-14
ANGRY AT LINGO's ACOUITTAL.
The Verdict in the Trial of Mrs. Miller
Suspected Murderer Displeasine

suspected Murderer DispIeasing.
The people of Merchantville, n j., are up in
arms because of the aquittal on Saturday in
Camden Of Francis Lingo coIored. the alleged
murderer Of Mrs. Annie Miller. Their anger
knows no bounds. and is intermingied with fear
that some one else may be murdered in that
vicinity and theSperpetrator go UNPUBLISHED.
The wives and daughters of the wel-to-do resi-
dents. and they are numerous, actually dread to
leave their homes alone for fear that something
might happen them.
As soon as it was learned that Lingo was a
free man threats Of lynching him should he re-
turn to the community were freely made, and
today the expressions grew in earnestness and
volume.
As the outcome of this state Of affairs An in
dignation meeting was held at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon at Merehantville town hall. which
WAS attended by 200 of the most prominent
citizens Of the locality, and of course were eau
casians 1t was presided over by Thomas C.
Knight, president OF the Philadelphia Brokers'
Exchange, and committee Of three. consisting
of John Morton, Edward Nash and Frederick
Kleintz, was appointed to confer with Camden
County Prosecutor Jenkins, who conducted the
case against Lingo, and what could be done
to keep the acquitted negro from returning to
the peighborhood. Resolutions were presented,
and although referred to committee of five. they
were practically adopted, censuring ex-Judge
Wescott, senior counsel for Lingo. expressing
sympathy with John Miller, husband Of the
murdered woman and disapproval Of the abrupt
ending Of the trial.
The committee composed Of John Allen,
Chas Hollingshead Edward W. Morris. VIM
Longstra:h and Morris Redderow, all of whom
are wealthy and influential and to whom the
resolutions were referred. will probably aug
ment them. The meeting adjourned to meet
at the same place tomorrow night at O'Clock
when definite line Of action will be deter
mined upon
The citizens argue that al the murder Of Miss
Annie Laconey and Mrs. Annie Miller, both Of
which occurred within their midst, are I'M
avenged, there is no safety for them: that their
lives and the lives Of their families are in con-
slant peril and that precautions be taken.
They fear that the scquittal Of Ghalkley Leconey
and Francis Lingo Of the respective murders,
the latter also being arrested for the frst crime
| will set a lawless precedent to many Of the 500
| negroes OF Matchtown. suburb of Merchant
| vtlle which might result in another mysterious
killing. They also feel that some One should be
hanged for each murder, but as there is no
probability Of either mystery ever being cleared
the best they can do is to take in q measure,
| the law In their own hands and protect their
homes by aggressive methods The Match
town negroes are aroused and threaten
vengeance upon any one who shall maltreat
Lingo.
Lingo says he win never return to Merchant
vile, and as his life would be in danger we're he
to do SO 1t Is believed he will be an unknown
| quantity in these parts. He will exhibit him
sell In dime museum in Phladeiphia during
| the coming week,