Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-06
I'd EDITION.
'LEAPED TO HIS DEATH
The Corpse Of Rev. DR.. Webster Found
in Charleston, W. Va
PRESIDENT DIAZ OF MEXICO RE-ELECTI D
Fine Weather in Rhode Island
Brings Out Many Voters.
A CYCLONE AT CLEAN, N. Y.
REV. DR. wEBSTER'S SUICIDE
A CYCLONE AT CLEAN, N. Y.
REV. DIR. wEBsTER's SUICIDE

He Threw Himself From the Third Story
window Of . Charleston Hotel.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 6.-The dead body
Of Rev. j. ]. G. Webster was found early this
morning lying on the sidewalk in front Of
his hotel His head was horribly smashed,
showing that he had fallen from the
located on the third story. The gentleman ar
rived here last evening and wrote on the hotel
register ''worthington, Washington" A note
was found on table in his room. The note
contained the words Ruin, dismay. despair"
1t was later discovered who the deceased was
and telegram was quickly sent to his family
in Baltimore.
SURPRISE AND SORROW IN BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, April 6.-The news Of the
lamentable and miserable end Of Rev. DR..
Webster in Charleston, W. Va, early this
morning causes widespread sorrow in Metho-
dist circles. That he was insane when he went
away from Baltimore on Monday night there
is now no doubt-end, indeed, there has been
no question OF his insanity since the fact Of
his disappearance was first made public on
Tuesday morning
Rev. DR.. Webster was forty mine years of age
and native of Baltimore. His father was
prominent physician in Baltimore. The
school and aflerward the Central
High School, or City College Is it was
afterwsrd called. The Webster family belong
to the Society Of Friends, but becoming a con-
vert to Methodism in early life young Webster
determined to enter the ministry of that church.
After pursuing course of study be entered
on trial the Baltimore conference in 1868. He
was ordained deacon in 1870. and in 1872 he
was admitted into full connection with elders
orders. He was placed on one of the country
circuits at first but his superior ability
brought his services into demand in the cities
Of Baltimore and Washington, where he
held number Of important charges.
His term Of five years at Madison Ave-
nue. Church in this city expired In
March and BY the rules OF the itinerary
gratifying knowledge. however, that he had
served with great acceptability and usefulness
TO the congregation, which includes in its men,
bership large number Of wealthy and promi-
nent citizens Of Baltimore.
At the recent session Of the Methodist con-
ference the clergy petitioned the bishop to Sc
lect new men for the presiding eldership. Bishop
Foster listened favorably to this appeal in all
cases where the time limit made a change
necessary. He appointed Mr.. Webster as pre-
siding elder Of the East Baltimore district and
this appointment gave great satisfaction,
nouncement, which. is circum-
stance Of rare occurrence and one tina,
attested his popularity in the ministry. DR..
Webster was married twice and leaves two
children, son and q daughter, who is the wife
OF DR.. G. Marshall Smith. His second mar.
riage was to Miss Birdie Skinner on March 20,
1892
During his term Of service at Madison Ave.
nue. Church DR.. Webster took trip to Europe
at the invitation of Mr.. German A. Hunt.
While in London Mr.. Hunt and DR.. Webster
visited the meeting house Of Jos. John Guerney,
the celebrated Friend, after whom DIR.
Webster was named, his full name being Joseph
John Guerney Webster. Mr.. Guerney was a
particular friend Of DR.. Webster's father, and
came to this country about fifty years ago a
delegate to q conference OF Friends held in
Baltimore.
The son Of Rev. Dr.. Webster is . student in
the Lehigh University, Pa.
Marshal Frey Immediately on receiving the
news of the death OF Dr. Webster sent an Of
ficer to Charleston to bring the body on to Bal
timore.