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The herald., 1897-03-13
DISAPPEARING PARSON
Makes Confession to the Deaccns of
His Church
EIoped With q Grass Widow and Forgot
to Pay Ills Bills-rhe Deacons
Don't Forgive

NEWARK, N. j., March PA sensa-
tion was caused in this city today when
It became known that Rev. E. J. Old
know Millington, pastor of Fairmoun
Baptist church, had made a full confes-
sion to the deacons OF the church re-
garding his disappearance.
On March he left his home here to at
tend the Baptist conference in New
York. That evening his wife received
a telegram informing her that he had
met an old college friend and that he
would not return home until Tuesday.
He did not come home then, neither did
his wife hear anything of him until last
Monday, when he was located at the
home Of his father also a minister, at
Keeseville, N. Y. There he had made
a statement in which he said that his
mind was a blank to him after he left
New York and until he found himself
in Montreal. The minister returned to
his home on Wednesday.
Mr.. Millington admits that he left
home with Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson. who
is separated from her husband, and who
left her home the same day. The min
lister said he and Mrs. Dickerson
went to Montreal, where they registered
as E. E. Harold and wife at boarding
house. They remained there over night
and left hurrledly when they received
a telegram informing them that they
had been traced to that city. He admits
that the elopement was premeditated
and that he had been leading q dual life
with Mrs. Dickerson for over a year
He knew that sooner or later their rela-
tions would become known and he would
have to go away with Mrs. Dickerson,
SO he decided to take the first oppor-
tunity to flee from the city. He admits
that he neglected to pay bills that he
had incurred, so that he could save
money in order to pay their railroad
fare to Montreal.
The deacons OF the church do not any
longer recognize him as the the pastor
of the church. The church meeting has
been called for March 25 to take action
in the case. Mr.. Millington has refused
to see a reporter, saying he would make
a statement to the public next week
His wife is prostrated over the confess
sion.
Mrs. Dorothy Dickerson, the woman
who eloped with the minister. has also
made full confession to the deacons,
admitting all the statements made by
Millington to be true.
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marked on the peculiar color of Mr..
purple. While speaking to him de-
ceased had made no remark about not
feeling we'll, merely saying he was very
tired.
Dan Freeman, who is one of the d.
rectors of the road told of the trip to
Mount Lowe Thursday afternoon and
of Mr.. Wade's leaving the party at Pas
adena. He had asked deceased to stay
and enjoy the tallyho ride. but Mr..
Wade replied that he was too tired, and
that he must get back to the city,. as
he had business matters that required
immediate attention
With this the testimony closed and
the jury retired, returning a few mo-
ments later with verdict of death
from an apoplectic stroke. No autopsy
was performed upon the body, the fam
lily expressing themselves as opposed
to 1t. The body was embalmed and a
special watch placed upon 1t during the
night. Mrs. Wade was prostrated by
grief and has been unable as yet to make
any definite arrangements for the fu-
neral.
THE FUNERAL.
Mrs. Wade was at the Coronad,
home at the time of Mr. Wade's death.
The sad news was Immediately tele-
graphed to her. and she arrived in this
city by special train at D. M The
funeral services will be held at
the residence Of q. I. Earl. 1901 South
Grand avenue, at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
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ere, and arrange for special to leave here
.tnday in time to connect with New York
united IA. Sixteenth street. Chicago, Tues
ay rext')
Cliek--o. -o.;ck--clicki Couldn't you bet
er ihati'
.(.NIt or these grades. That gives 'em
sixty hours from here to Chicago They
won't gain anything by taking a special
last Of that. ReadyY Also arrange with
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern to take
Constance on New York Central and Hud-
son River Buffalo to Albany. and B. and A.
he same Albany to Boston. Indispensable
[ should reach Boston Wednesday evening
BE sure nothing prevents. Have also wired
Canniff and Toucey and Barnes.-(Sign.
Cheyne.D
Miss Kinney nodded and the secretary
went on:
("Now, then. Canniff. Toucey and Barnes,
of course. ReadyO Canniff, Chicago:
Please take my private car Constance
from Santa Fe at Sixteenth street next
Tuesday p. m. on N. Y. limited through to
Buffalo and deliver N. Y. G. for Albany
(Ever bin to N'York, Miss Kinney? Well
go some day. ReadyO Take car Buffalo
to Albany on limited Tuesday p. m. CHATS
for Toucey.")
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ysom photo by Geo. steckel

the second floor, he knocked, and, re-
ceiving no response to repeated calls
grew alarmed and notified the office
Porter. the bellboy, was sent up with
him, and climbing up SO that he could
look over the transom saw that the key
was on the inside and the bed empty.
Climbing over and opening the door,
the two passed through the bedroom
into the bathroom adjoining. where in
the tub. submerged in water. Mr.. Wade's
corpse was found, cold in death.
FOUND IN A BATHTUB.
The body was In slightly recumbent
positton, one arm raised to the head, thu
ether lying by his side. The face was
partially under the surface, the head
resting against the side of the tub. The
cause Of death was indicated by the
ehastly purple Of the countenance, which
Nas suffused with blood, 1t being appar-
ont that Mr.. Wade had succumbed TO a
sudden stroke of apoplexy.
News Of the death was quickly sent
y the Terminal depot, where Mr.. Rip
Iey and party were in waiting, and ply
41cians were hastily summoned. Drs
n. HI. Morrison, H. B. Wing and Nor
man Bridge responded although it was
evident that Mr.. Wade had long been
beyond earthly aid. The water in the
tub was turned out by Dr. Morrison
ana the body removed to the funeral
yarlors OF Kregelo & Bresee to await
the coroner's inquest.
THE NEWS QUICKLY SPREADS.
In the room at the Hollenbeck had
meanwhile congregated President Rip
IVY; ]. ]. Byrne general passenger agent.
MesBrs. Freeman and Egan, directors
Of the Southern California railway: F..
b. Henderson, chief clerk; E.W McGee.
city passenger and ticket agant, and p.
w. Roes. special agent. The officials
were greatly shocked at the sad dis
covery, ana the contemplated trip to
San Pedro WAS at once abandoned. News
Of the death spread quickly, and before
IL o'clock was the subject Of general
conversation. and many sincere express
sions Of sorrow were heard. A tele-
gram Was at once eemt to Mrs. Wade.
who was at Coronado, where she had
been the past month for her health
She last saw her husband on Sunday.
when he parted from her In appar
ently exceil1nt health. A special train
was inmsd>nfely made up; in which she
started for this city. arriving . few hours
later.
HIS LAST HOURS.
Mr. Wade was at Mount Lowe on
G4urSday afternoon with President
Ripley ana party. whom he hae for the
past few DAYS been egcorting over the
lInes Of the southYn California on an
!4spec&en tour 4e returnsd to his
1eo a she Bradbury block about I
opaocA = aeveroe ef ne rsst cf the
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Indiana. From August Is, 1881, to d,
cember, 1882. he was superintendent .
the Iowa division of the Chicago, Bur
lngton and Quincy railroad at Bur
lingLon. December l, 1882. he was dp
pointed superintendent of the entil.
Wabash system, at that time embracing
1900 miles of trunk line. with head
quarters at ST.. Louis. His executiv, ,
ability and clear insight in transporta
tion matters soon gave him high repu
tation in railroad circles all over tn,
country In 1887 he was transferred
from st. Louis to Chicago to assume the
duties of general superintendent of the
eastern lines OF the Wabash, which at
that time were separated from the bal
ance of the system. From Chicago Mr..
Wade. in December, 1889, came to Lo,
Angeles to assume the position of gen
eral manager of the Santa Fe's branch
lines in this state.
The Southern California lines were
then known as the California Central
railway and the California Southern
railroad. Soon after the roads were
consolidated and have since been known
as the Southern California railway. The
physical condition of the line has been
greatly strengthened and brought up to
a high standard by Mr.. Wade, whose
idea was a steady, solid and permanent
Improvement Of the road. All work or
dered by Mr.. Wade was of substantial
and enduring character Under his
management La Grande station, the fine
passenger depot of this city, was erect
ed; the line from Inglewood to Santa
Monica constructed; also the line
from Redlands through Mentone and
Highlands to San Bernardino.
Mr.. Wade has always taken prom
inent part in the newest and latest
methods and schemes in the department
Of railway interests and transportation,
and for number of years has been one
of the leading members of the General
Time convention.
Mr. Wade was a prominent figure In
all public movements for the material
advancement of Southern California,
and to his efforts much Of the prosperity
of this section is due. He was president
of the Pacific Land and Improvement
company an active member of the
chamber of commerce of this city, di-
rector of the Citizens bank and men,
Der of the California club.
The home of Mr.. Wade was at Coron-
ado, near the large hotel, the health Of
Mrs. Wade being better at that point,
where they occupied a fine residence.
Mr. Wade, however. spent most OF his
time in this city. For several years he
occupied apartments at the Westmin-
ster, and later at Hotel Green, Pasa-
dena. Recently he has made his head
quarters at the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. Wade leaves a widow and daugh-
ter. The daughter Mrs. e. 8. Bogert, IS
the wife of surgeon of the U. s. navy,
and resides in New York city. A tele-
gram was sent her, but whether she will
come to Los Angeles is yet unknown.
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SUDDEN DEATH Of GENERAL Manager K. h. WADE

/ party, whom he left In Pasadena to take
tallyho ride. To Mr.. Freeman Mr..
Wade complained of being greatly ia
tigued, and on their return from Alta
dena said that he should go the city,
as he had some work he wished to do
that evening. Arriving at his office he
was busily engaged until about o'clock
when he left, bidding his secretary, Mr..
Henderson, good night. saying that he
was tired out and should go to his hotel.
A few minutes later he stopped to
speak to d. j. Lyons, clerk at the hotel,
whom he asked for his key, remarking
that he felt much fatigued. At the
time Lyons remarked that his face was
greatly flushed, condition which had
of late been very noticeable. Shortly
after Mr.. Wade had gone to his room a
messenger boy came In with telegram
for him, which was sent to his room.
The elevator boy who delivered the tele-
gram said that when Mr.. Wade ap-
peared at the door he was In his night
clothing, but that a few minutes after
ward he came out of his room, dressed.
and descended to the office. presumably
to answer the telegram. He then re-
turned to his room and was not seen
again alive.
THE coRoNER's INQUEST.
Coroner Campbell was not in the city
NAiNii thC OpNy w Wdr lOunu, DclH6 III ID :
bank holding an inquest upon a victim
of heart disease. Upon his return In the
afternoon jury was impaneled and an
inquest held about o'clock
The first witness called was DIR. NJ H.
Morrison, family physician, of the de-
ceased, who had known him for years
He had treated Mr. Wade for apoplectic
symptoms and of late deceased had
been dieting to reduce his flesh. Mr.
Wade had been afraid of an apoplectic
attack, and under his orders had each
night taken hot bath just before re
firing. in the morning taking a cold
plunge. The doctor had been present
when the body was still in the tub, and
bad himself turned the water out. II
was quite cold, showing that death had
ensued some hours previously.
DR.. Wing followed and corroborated
the testimony already given Mr. Wade
was, he said, peculiarly affected He
was not only a man OF full habit, but
subject to bleeding freely from a slight
cut or scratch. At one time he had
slightly bruised his arm against a car
and within day or two the whole limb
became black and blue, showing that the
blood vessels were weak and easily rup-
tured. He was certain that death was
caused by apoplexy.
Mr.. Lyons, the hotel clerk. told Of his
conversat ton with Mr.. Wade, and said
that he had several times of late re-
The herald., 1897-03-13
In the March Heavens

The new moon for March came in on
the Sd, the phase of first quarter occurs
on the 18th, while on the 18th there is full
moon. followed by the last quarter on
the 25th 1t is quite the popular thing
to call the waxing moon the lovers moohs
as it throws glamor over hill and dall,
and, like the sheen of q bridal veil, Il
adds a grace wherever its light pene.
trates. To the waning moon no such
loveliness is ascribed, for we are told 6o
call 1t the specter's moon and to consid-
er that it shines with weird, pale light
over the earth, lying prone In ghastly
sleep. as IL touched by deadly blight.
Venus is the evening star. and favor
able conditions conspire to give this bs>
witching wanderer pre-eminence on the
planetary annals OF the month. Har
disk is growing larger. and her brtlliancy
seemed never more pronounced than We
have had 1t during the cold winter
weather, with its clea- atmosphere. It
is a real delight to watch her appear ale
most before the sun has sunk below the
horizon-flrst as tiny dot in the sky
still radiant with the glow Of twilight.
and later as the most lustrous gem IA
nights diadem. She seems to embody
the poetry of planetary existence, ana
has won the admiration of star-ga1eU
ever since man began to study the heav-
ems. l......-
Turning toward tne eastern sectton ~
the sky, we find a rival has come into the
field, and that very formidable one -
the person of the mighty Jupiter.
Neptune also ranks among the eveps
ing stars, and we find him in conjunctio4
with the growing crescent on the 11enS
some days previous to which, on the 1tlj
he is in quadrature with the sun. which
shows him to be quarters OF tqo
way on his journey, and he will reach
the goal, conjunction with old Sol, carry
in June. 1,l +
Saturn is also among the merry morR
ing twinklers over whom he Is lorq1n0
in great style, as he is the most con1pI4e
uous member of the gathering. Ao -
drawing toward the position OF oppo4e
ton, in which event we shall A9@4
him among the evening stars for severoy
months to come. 2r . IS -s5l
Mercury is chiefly Distinguishing ~
March for being almost without menel9
in the monthly annals. most unu1Q4
occurrence with any of the planets. u5
particularly so with this most eBre<
and dodgerous of the brotherheed. W.
generally manages to be here, thef4
elsewhere in his vagaries.-New Zen.
Times. "a 2
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RETIRED in USUAL HEALTH
Failure 10 Keep an appointment Leads
to Finding the Body
Sketch Of the Career Of a Successful Rail-
road Man
Mrs. Wade Comes to the City on q Special
Train-The Coroner's Inquest Last
Evening" to Occur
Sunday Afternoon

Kirkland H. Wade, general manager
of the Southern California railway and
president of the Pacific Land Improve
ment company was yesterday morning,
shortly before 10 o'clock. found dead in
the bathtnb In his apartments in the
Hollenbeck hotel, having expired sud-
denly some time Thursday evening.
while taking his nigl4ly bath before re-
firing. The body was found by Thomas
Porter. a bellboy. and John Sanders.
porter on Mr.. Wade's private car, who
had been sent to the hotel to ascertain
the cause of Mr.. Wade's non-appear-
ance to keep an engagement with Pres
ident Ripley of the Santa Fe system.
Mr.. Wade was to have gone to San
Pedro with President Ripley and party,
but did not appear at the appointed
hour. and Sanders was dispatched to the
hotel to find out what was the matter.
Going to Mr.. Wades apartments on
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jeweler was astonished when he heard
the story.
1T is the most remarkable thing
. ever heard Of" said the jeweler. i've
heard of queer settings for diamonds be-
fore, but this Is the first case within my
knowledge of one being set In q. shoe
heel. You are either very reckless, Mr..
Sohne or very lucky. This Is a stone Ut
about q quarter carat, and is worth
about $40"
When Mr.. Sohne last had the shoes OH
business took him to Maiden Lane and
John street. 1t is probable that tbs
stone had dropped out of a ring or other
trinket, and that he had trodden upon
the sharp end, which had penetrated
the leather and remained firmly fixed liz
the heel. 4 et,s<jr ns
II would not take 500 Tor the stoner,'
he said. but I am going to have 1t Sc:
in q ring and present 1t to the little girl
whose quick eyes first discovered It IL
the heel of my shoe. The bewilderinB
novelty of the circumstance Is sufficient
reward for myself. New York Journal.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
The Record Of Busy Lite Spent In Railroad
Activity

Kirkland H. Wade was born at VOL
colt. Wayne county. N. T., June 0, ls4s.
His first years were passed on a farm.
He entered the railway service Novem-
Der 16. 1857, and was for ten years con-
nected with the Toledo, Wabash anil
Western railroad; one year telegraph
operator at Delphi Indiana: one year
and a quarter telegraph operator and
ticket agent at Peru, Indiana; fou.
months operator and ticket agent a.
Logansport. Indiana; five and quart {
years train dispatcher at Lafayette. In
diana. From November l. 1867 to jan
uary l, 1870. he was train dispatcher for
the Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafay-
cite railroad at Lafayette. Indiana.
From January l.. 1876, to August 16, 1851,
he was on the wabash, afterwards this
Wabash. st. Louis ana Pacific railroad
For hve years he was master Of trans
rcrtation OF the Inbinois division II
Springfield For two years he was ~
perintendent Of the Ohio and Indiana
&vielon ct Lafayette. Indiana. and for
feW md 3 zh4H yea<u auperipzendsnt
Of the same &veoeon - Nh WayaA
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Baltlmore.s Rainy Day Club

The first rainy and muddy day in
March in Baltimore city was Thursday,
and 200 of the 250 members of Woman's s
Rainy Day club kept the pledge they
had signed and appeared on the streets
in skirts that swung three inches from
the ground. 1t was a noticeable fact.
however, that nearly every one of them
wore dainty new boots with fancy kid
tops.
Not few, through force of habit,
when crossing the muddy streets, in
voluntarily clutched at the back of
their skirts and thoughtlessiy raised
them higher than they would have done
had they been longer. Some wore rain
boots with stout soles, but few If any
wore rubbers.
Some Of the short skirts were worn
by middle-aged women, but majority
Of the wearers were under 90.
The executive committee of the club
Is now In correspondence with women
in other large cities. both east and west,
with view to the adoption Of the Balti-
more rainy day sl<irt.-Chicago Tribune.
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A Diamond Set in a Shoe Heel

Friends of Augustus c. Sohne, law"
yer, were congratulating him Friday
or the possession of a lucky foot Mr..
Sohne lives in bachelors apartments.
While preparing to come down town
MirIaie Welmann, the 12-year-old girl
OF the woman who takes care of the
rooms, called his attention to small
glittsrlng object embedded in the heel of
one Of his shoes. Look, Mr.. Sohne,
cried the girl. there's diamond in
your heel."a .aNe
This remark threw Mr.. Sohne into a
sfiutter of excitement. He seized tn.
shoe, and, guided by the girls eager
fingers, saw what he first thought was
q piece of glass; Being a lawyer, and
ncturally cautious, Mr.. Sohre called in
several friends to examine the object be-
fore digging 1t out. He knew that The
heel of a shoe was an uncommon place
for q precious stone. and he did not want
his friends to dtscredit his story of the
strange find
Everybody who examined the shoe
was satisfied that the shining object was
4 diarAond Mr.. Sohne then picked out
the dhnond with . Denlnife and took
IN - : jvwsles fsr appraassGAsnk The
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areat Purlll.tlc AuxlIlarx

Trainsr-S-st. Jim! hev me eye on
wun ov de grsates' trainin' srOuHs fer
yer on Dc map. ~aity
Jim Tawk--Whare?
Trainer -s-h' It's dc Mammoth cave:
trainin'?
Trainer-Look 1t d. great practice
yer'n 1T via ysB sehe.-Jutgs.
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FINDING FAULT.

LONDON, March 1.-THE Athens cor
respondent of the Times says some dis
satisfaction is beginning to express itself
against the government for its failure to
make better provision for the present
crisis. 1t is admitted the king took the
uecbssary measures for the increase of
the army but 1t is felt the war depart
ment had not made proper preparation
in the matter of equipment. This, how
ever, lie not sufficient to dampen popular
enthusiasm.
The latest advices from the frontier in
dicate that the chief has
the utmost difficulty to keep the Greeks
in check. 1t Is feared If the powers real
ly proceed to apply coercion nothing can
prevent a collision.
The Turkish consul at Larissa is open
ly arming the Bonghazia.
1t Is reported at Athens that Col Vas
sos has issued second proclamation of
Greek sovereignty over Crete.
IMPORTANT IF TRUE.
PARIS, March 12.-The powers have
formally taken possession of Crete in
order to organize an autonomous gov
ernment.
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A Cuban & xpsdltlon

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. March Ia
The steamer Three Friends is reported
to have left Rodriguez key, ninety miles
south Of Miami today with large ex-
pedition for Cuba. The Three Friends
has q deputy marshal on board, or did
have. and unless he has left the steamer
he has been taken along.
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A Big Verdict
NEW YORK. M

NEW YORK, March 12.-State Sena-
tor Munsinger obtained a verdict for
$4,000 from jury in the supreme court
today on an action for libel brought by
him against the United Press. The suit
arose from report of the proceedings
before the Lexow committee sent out
by the defendant association.
The herald., 1897-03-13
Eank ClearingS

NEW YORK. March 12.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet's. shows the
total cearances at the principal cities and
the percentage OF increase or decrease. as
compared With tho corresponding week
last wear.
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Hnu. Jews

There's no doubt about II: these So
eign troubles are educational"
"In what way?" .3 =. z -
'srhey give children chance e
their parents up on geoeraphys = ~
cago Record. AZ
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opposed to the new grouping of Russia,
Austria and Germany
A BLOODY BATTLE.

BERLIN, March ia dispatch re-
ceived here from Yalata. in the Crimea,
reports that sanguinary encounter has
taken place there between Russians and
Turks. Many shops were demolished.
A number of the wounded men have
bonr rraoted
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Psoot Psaltlvs

Maud-Miriam In trying 20 -
engagement a secret. :. :. h
Nartha-How do you kne~ ~ -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS CIRCULAR.

Messrs Shafer and Downey Of the
Alamo City Commercial college, have
greetings which they are sending out
to their variou patrons. Beside the
greeting are a few pointed paragraphs,
some of which follow:
One cannot judge a man by his coat;
his necktie is a much better criterion.
Think right and you will do right,
for the body is only the servant of the
mind
When your friend is dead you speak
only good of him, why not speak that
good now and to him? He needs
words of love while alive, not when
in the grave.
The secret Of success in life is for a
man to be ready for his opportunity
when it comes.
Put no confidence in one who makes
it practice to speak ill of his friends
and associates.
The man who steals a million dol
lars, and endows a church with fifty
thousands of it, affords the devil great
amusement.
BY a simple rule, the length Of the
day and night, any time of the year,
may be ascertainedSby simply dOubl-
ing the time of the Suns rising, which
will give the length of the night; and
doubling the time of setting will give
the length of the day.