New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-01
MURDER OF AN OLD WOMAN.
KILLED IN HER HOME BY A BURGLAR
THE ASSASSIN CUT HER THROAT AND STABBED
HER AGAIN AND AGAIN.

THE ASSASSIN CUT HER THROAT AND Stabbed
HER AGAIN AND AGAIN.
The inhabitants of the quiet little town OF Mill
burn, y. j.. were thrown into a ferment OF eX-
element yesterday morning by the news that Il
wanton and brutal murder had been committed IN
the town, the victim being old woman joseph
Senior and his wife, Elizabeth II. Senior, are a
well-known old couple who live IN MlIlourn-ave.
in modest little dwelling. The front part is
occupied taXidcrmist shop and curiosity store
and the spare time of Mr.. Senior Is occupied Ill
stufiing birds and similar objects Mt.
Senior is about seventy years old, and
his wife was scventy-three. They have long hved
in the village coming there from England about
forty wears ago. and are known as inofcnsive peo-
pie. Nh Senior is employed night Waterman
at the hat factory Of Frank Fouratt and remains
on duty till a N.
Yesterday morning. he came home as usual ana
entering the house found everything III us
order The furniture was thrown about, doors
were open, and the contents of closets scat'ereu
about the floor. lie called his wife several times,
but getting no response became frightened and
ran TO neighbours house for assistance. MI
Day and Roger Marshall, OF the members OF the
Township Committee, returned with him to the
house and made examination The same
scene of confusion was found upstairs and 1t was
evident tlat tnc mouse nul Dtcu UHOiO"5hiS i"'
sacked and pillased No trace Of Mrs. Senior
could be found At last, the searchers en-
tered the little store. The window
shutters were closed and the room
was dark In crossing the room to open the
shutters the party stumbled over an object on
the floor. which proved to be the dead body of
Mrs Senior She lay with her head envelopcd
in an old black shawl. When this removed
the horrilicd spectators found that most brutal
murder had been committed. The throat was
cut from ear To ear, and in the breast and SIDE
were eleven stab wounds and gashes. From the
aprearance Of the body il apparent that the
murderer had approached her from behind, stiied
her with the shawl, thrown over her head
and tightly drawn behind her, and had
then accomplished his crime On table
close by lay small pocket knife, with
which the murder had been committed
Near il was pail filed with bloody water where
the murderer had attempted 10 wash of the cvi-
donces Of his guilt All the articles in the little
store had been flung around in every direction,
the till was wrenchcd from it, fastcninss and the
contents wcrc gone.
II was the hshit OF the old woman 10 retire
early and it is supposed that the murderer had
,ecrcted himself about the house till after Mr.
Senior had gone. for his night duty The body
was cold and stiT when found. II is thought
the murderer secured only S45
Justice McChesncy, OF Millburn, was at once
informed. and he tecphoned to County Physician
Wrichtson Of Newark. who went 10 MlllDurn IN
company with Detective O'Connor. Of the Prose
cutors Office. On investigation suspicion pointed
10 Gustavc l.entl. a hatmakcr. tWenty-eisht yeols
aid formerly in the employ OF MI tOurati, ouV
who had been discharged about two weeks ago
lie had attributed his discharge to Senior 5 IN
hucncc, and had threatened 10 S't e'ch Win
fI.
where he has been wanted for the robbery Oh
Grove. Quinlan & Moore's hatshop. lie had pcen
heard 20 say that il he could get money enough
he wo"li go back TO Germany T.. .,
Senior lad "a vicious watch dog in the yard
and it is noteworthy that the enImal made
10 noise. The dog knew Icntz. All the stab
ne murderer held his victim and repeatedly
stabbed TO make sure Of death. The frppt OF me
lrcss MAS torn away the murderer eVidchty
searching for money known 20 be concealed IN the
Alter the body had beel " ieved By TIE County
Physician, IL was taken 10 Dowd ~ Bennens
po1,,Hittrc was called ycstcr,iay afternoon, and
tho chairman, O. L. Farrnnd. was authorized 10
offer n reward for ia" arrest and convection oi
the murderer. His proclamation VIII ne issued
this morning. lu'rn~c excitement prevailrd IN
and around Millburn all day yesterday and par
fic- were ont in all directions searching Tor the
murderer.
MiIlburn is pretty little town situated at the
font ~ tho Ornuc. Mountain. Tt j. time miles |
from South Orange. and contains number of
hat factories. large paper mill. anu numerous |
other industries. Many Nrw-Nork business men |
own handsome places in its ncighborhood
Police Captain Smith, who i now Temporarily |
on night duty at Police Headquarters. last night
sem out general alarm for IcBtz. and detailed |
spccial officers To watch the ferries between the |
Ncw-York and jersey shores The alarm Is |
We rdcd AZ follows: Arrest for the murder of |
Mrs Elizabeth IT. Senior. Of Millburn. y. j.. |
Augustus Lent. ~, German. ) feet inches in |
height dark hair and muSachc, dark complexion.
and small brown eyes lie wore dark suit,
brown ovcrcoat. old-stylc Derby hat, with wide |
brim and high crown. lie will probably have
blood on his clothes and his working-shoes,
which are fastened with straps and buckles.