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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
BELIEVE
IT MURDER.
Chester Police Have Con-
cluded that Anna john
sons Death was Not
from Natural Causes.

The Chester Republican to-day says:
Murdered was Anna Johnson. The sys-
tenn Of taking off PERSONS by poison made
prevalent by tho Botkin case which stirred
the whole country from Delaware to Cali
fornia, was givon company during tho
last few days by the discovery that Aana
johnson, coloral, whose residence was In
Bethel Court, that brothel pest hole OF
Chester has been suddenly dispatched
from this life by Drug.
Who was the administrator? That Is the
question which perambulates the cra-
mum Of the authorities. Why was she
murdered? That is the main question
and probably before fortnight the ad-
ministrator may bs behind bars
On Sunday afternoon, it ia said, the
johnson woman went to one OF the nu-
merous speak easies which flourish In
Bethel Court known to the police, too. but
unknown for political reasons to others
where she fell in with several more dam
sells and meu.
OF course, thoy had Sunday beverages,
and as the hours passed the company be-
oamo hilarious and q friendly spirit pre-
vailed. When taps were sounded and
closing hours rolled around the johnson
woman went home and complained of
feeling Ill. Physics were administered
and she was made we'll again.
On Monday she suffered slightly from
tho effects Of something but what that
'soniething' was Anna could not describe.
She went about her work as usual how
ever but late Monday afternoon spirit of
remoFse, Of distress, Of Melancholy tenn
permanent came over her and she took her
bed. She never left 1t. The drug how
ever administered had taken its course but
it had yet to reach the vital parts but the
grim reaper had begun his work slowly
but surely like Cleopatra's asp, she sank
into deep slumber. Her face was distor-
ted and swelling of the body took place.
This is evidence that she had been poison
cd either by her own hand or by another
person. On Tuesday sbe died.
The third chapter opened up by the
calling in of the Coroner, who, with DR..
Lehman made post mortem cxamina-
ton and they reached as the result of
their investigation, the belief that Anna
johnson died of poisonous drugs.
Now that this was concusively proven
by the post mortum the question to learn
was did she shu file off this mortal coil
from dependency or was she the victim
Of aplot with jealousy as to the motives
Anna Johnson's body has besn Gismem.
bered. Her liver is now under the knife
and glass. Her stomach forms food an d
enlightenment for Philadelphia medical
college, where they are trying to ascertain
the nature of the drug that sucked out
her life. When these Investigations are
done the authorities believe tho mystery
Will be solved.
Coroner Fry believes murder has boon
committed.
DR.. Lehman believes that murder has
beeng done
But who are the actorsf That remains
for Chief Berry and his sleuths to name
Will they do 1t, or Is tho mystery to be
added to the unknown llsiY
Is 1t an unknown murder?
What will the answer beY
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
AN0THERPOST-
P0NED RACE.
For the sixth time the yacht
Columbia and Shamrock have
failed to make a race. Today
the fog was so heavy, and the
wind so light that the craft
failed to start,
DOTS

kev. Alfred Smith, ID. D.. Of Dover,
Del preached most helpful and stirring
sermon at ST.. Paul's NJ. E. Church last
uight to alarge and appreciative audience.
Miss Jennie Smith will hold service at .
p. IN. to-day and also at 7.3o o'clock this
evening.
Register Of Wills Crossan has granted
letters on the estate of Albert Gregg OF
White Clay Creek hundred ito Nancy aud
W. H. Gregg. ~.
The interior Of the B. g. o. station at
Market street is being thoroughly reno-
vated.
Mrs. S. L. Baldwin. the p,oueer mission.
ary returned from China, will speak 40
Mt. Salon M. f.. Church next Sunday, at
1880 a. IN. She will also speak in New
Castle Nazareth NJ. L. Church, at 7.3o. D.
IN.
The Ladies' Auxiliary at the Y. NJ. G.
A. held an entertainment at the New Caxe
tury Club last night Tor the benefit of/ r.
Y N. G. Albsrt Armstrong gaYasRhH-
lustrated speech Of "Besiae the Bonnie
Brier Bush"
Tho regular meeting Of the Delaware
kindergarten Association was held i'm
Friends School. Fourth and West streets.
yesterday afternoon. The difference be.
tween kindergarten gifts and other play
things were discussed by tho members.
Joseph S Styles, of Phila aielphia, a
noted singing evangelist, will make nn
address at Bethel Church Sunday morn
ing at 10. so o'clock. At the evening ser.
vice Rov. S. p. Hood, Of Residing, will
make an address.
An old folks concert was givan last
night by the Sunday school classes Of
Misses Rebecca Milligan and Julia Truits
Of O;ivet Presby teriau Church. George
Rommell, Jr., was schoolmaster. Thean.
tics of the little folks amused fails. sized
audience, and the affair was thoroughly
enjoyable.
The remains of Alfred W Young were
taken to Phoenixville. Pa, yesterday for
interment. Mr.. Young's father in-law,
Wilbur Banks Of Phoenixville was buried
Mt tho same time, donble funeral being
held.
On account OF October 20 being the an.
niversary Of the Bayard Legion Democra-
tic Club the Young Mems Democratic
Club has changed the dare Of its proposed
on n'ertainment. The new date selected 10
October %
The Y. NJ. c. A. will give reception TO
Goldey College students this evening. =
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
Meeting of Machinists.

The Union Mnchinist5 Ut this city held
meeting in the Smith building last night.
James o Council Grand. President Of Chi
oago, was present and addressed the mem-
bers Of Lodge No. 1874 He said he was
delighted to visit lodge No. 1Sii "The
struggle at Cramps shipyard, "be- eaid ''is
not confined there 1t Is circulating in other
cities. Now is the time for machinists to
organize and take advantage OF conditions
to better the situation elsewhere as we'll
as.in Philadelphia. We are In theImidst OF
an aypearent. prosperity. AS machinists
we are entitled to tho highest consider
alton Of employers and should be enjoying
the higest rates Of wages and the shortest
hours 1t is our faults if we do not, do
not blame employers. Platform speakers
are. constantly denouucing employers;
they are not responsible for oui condition,
1t is the fault Of the wage-e -earnsrs. The
individualst is our drawback. He is the
fellow who has no consideration for his
feliow-workmen. He Is the loadstone
that draws US down; he won't Join with
us and is afraid to strike and Is always
growing at organization and prevents
labor from advancing. Never In the his
tory Of the county was there SO great a
desire for trade unioDism, and willing
ness to meet employers, who have no re-
gard for us II we are not organized.
"in this age OF combination and organi-
cation is an absolute necessity we are
in constant struggle for justice, right
and fair rstanding with employers
We are not organized for the purpose Of
striking nor contention, but for the riehis
we should enjoy. What We want is
reasonable wage so that we can support
ourselves and families. The man who is
so unfair as not to wish to soc his men
prosper is the man we are after We arc
after any man who is trying to hold the
wage workers down. We have cult waited
higher tnstes and aspirations than were
those of years ago And aspirations that
make better men and happier families are
aspirations high enough for king"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
WHO'S THIS
UNFORTUNATE?
He was Found Drowned in
the Christiana Creek
This Morning.

The body Of an unknown man. presume
ably that of German, was found dead in
the Chrlstiana Creek at French street at
noon. How he came there is as enshroud-
cd in mystery as is his identity. Deputy
Coroner Giles received message from the
office of the George W. Bush g. Sons
Company and upon going there was in
formed that the body of man was in the
creek.
Mr.. Giles secured rope and drawing
the corpse ashore took it to the morgue
whore 1t now Is.
The remains are those Of man who In
life was most robust. He weighed about
200 pounds. was 6 feet tall, had round
face and dark musache, on the head
was severe scalp wound which Is
believed to have been produced by coming
in contact with some blunt instrument
whiIe in tho water
The man were suit Of brown clothes.
This afternoon an examination of his ap-
parel will be made. Coroner Vandever is
of the opinion that tho body was in the
water several DAYS.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
R. R. KENNEY
GOES FREE.
District Attorney Byrne
Enters a N0lle Prose qui
in the Case Against
y the Senator.

Upon the motion of District At
torney Byrne'i the Uuited States
Circuit Court to-day, nolle prose-
qui was entered in the case of the
United States VS.. Richard X. Ken
ney, who was indicted for aiding
and abetting Boggs toloot the First
National Bank at Dover. The bank
was looted Of 100000 and Boggs
and two of his contederates are
serving terms in the Trenton peni-
tertiary and Colonel Cooper who was
serving term in Jail, died. So
ends the famous Dover bank case.
District Attorney Byrne in his
motion stated ellis case has been
on the dockets for some time In the
course of the District Attorneys
official business; reported the case
to the Department of Justice at
Washington. He in turn, was di-
rected to report his views as to the
likelihood Of verdict being reached
in the said case, if set for trial at
the bar of the court District At
torney Byrne reported that the said
case had been before the court on
two occasions. That the conten-
tions of the Government were pre-
sented with great expense and con.
Quoted with zeal and marked aJil-
ity by the then District Attorney:
The case of the defendant was
presented by eminent and distin-
guished counsel, and the volumi-
nous evidence had been carefully
gone over by the prosecuting Judge
in a charge that was commendable
for lucidity, force and impartiality.
The jury in each instance had been
selected with great care after ma
ture and prolonged deliberation and
in each case were unable to agree
as TO the guilt or innocence of the
defendant The present District
Attorney has no reason to believe
that a further trial would result
differently from the former trials.
The Attorney General of the Uni
ted States, accordingly instructed
District Attorney Byrne, that while
wishing to defend the Governments
interests, there was no intention on
the part of the Government to un.
duly prolong cases or to retain in.
dctments against citizens where
trial OF the contentious had been
and no definite result obtained FROM
a multiplicity Of causes. The Dis
trict Attorney makes this motion to
the court tor consent to enter on the
part OF the Government nolle pro-
sequi in the case of the United
States against Kenney.
Judge Bradford granted the mo-
tion and Senator Richard II. Ken
ney goes free once more.
The Federal grand jury indicted
Senator Kenney on June 7, 1898. on
the charges of aiding and abetting
and conspiring with William N.
Bosgs to wilfully abstract and mis-
apply the funds of the First Nation
al Bank at Dover. A demurrer
was lodged and the conspiracy
charge was ruled out. After the
jury disagreed the first time he was
indicted on the charge of conspir-
acy on September 6, 1898 Both
charges were then combined and
the second trial took place last De-
cember and the second jury dis
agreed.
EDistrict Attorney Vandegrift
was succeeded by District Attor-
ney Byrne and the motion sub
mitted tells why the case was
dropped against Senator Kenney.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
CARD BASKET.

Mrs. L. Irving Handy spent yesterday
in this city.
Miss Elsie Black Of Now Castle was In
this city yesterday.
Miss Anna Springer of Newark Is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Thomas Davis.
Harry Koone visited friends in West
Chester yesterday.
Miss Louise Patzowsky has returned
from visit to New York.
Miss Margaret Caldwell is epding q
few days in Now York.
Miss Helen McCloskey has returned
from n six months visit to Long Branch
and New York.
Postmaster James H. Maull, of George
town was the guest of Marshal Short yes
terday.
The marriage of Miss Lydia N. Hughes
to FraGk NJ. Boyle will not DO solemnized
until next Wednesday.
A social was held last night at the home
of Mrs. William Ward, No. 700 East
Tenth street, the proceeds Of which will
60 to Epwor;h NJ. Il. Church.
State Senator Moore was in town yes.
tsrday.
j. Frank Ball Is in West Chester today.
Jabez jenkins and William f. Hunter,
members Of the recent Legislature were in
town this morning.
Mrs. Joel Gilflllan and children Of
Newark arc the guests Of Mrs. Charlotte
B. Darlington of West Chester.
Professor George L. Maris Of the George
School is visiting friends in this city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
J.odpe Officers. Installed,

Grand Master B. f. Sheppard last nigh
installed the following officers of Eder
Lodge, I. o. O. f.. Noble grand, William
Il. Mansley; vice grand, William Lucas;
treasurer, A. G. Robinson; secretary
Granville G. G. Alexander; permanent
secretary, John NJ. Whitford; right SUI.
port to the noble gtaud, B. F. Shakes,
pearl; left support to the noble graud,
Norris w. Smith; warden, J. W. Vernon
conductor, John Bamter; right support
to vice grand. Herman Shick; left cup
port to the vice grand, I. l. Green; inside
guardian, C.. H Collins; outside guardian,
George Yunt; chaplain Charles A. Cook;
organist, Lewis f. Welsh.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13


Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nugent gave a
reception last night in honor of the
twenty first birthday of their son, Henry
b. Nugent. Throughout the evening the
guests were Gu ertained by musical Sc
lections by Miss Lou Bucher, pianist;
Miss Lulu V. Elliott and Prank Ayers.
who gave charming vocal solos; Professor
George NJ. Elliott, vlolinist, and Miss
Carolyn Pierce, whose contributions OF
literary numbers were one of the pleasant
features. The entertainment was greatly
appreciated by the company.
Late In the evening the guests wero In
vited to the luncheon in the dining-room.
where the bountifully laden table was al
most hidden under lis canopy Of smilax
and graens, interspersed with carnations.
The decorations were very artistic, and
harmonious in their effect.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Nugent. Mr. and Mrs. William
Garrett, Mr.. anl Mrs Howard johnson
of Virginia, tho Misses Emma Craig,
Hattie Simmons, Carolyn Pierce, Lulu
V. Elliott Gertrude Harrison, Mary
Backiston. Cora Edwards, Lou Bucher,
Lillian Buger. lrenea Jones, Oleta Jones,
Ethel Draper, Emma Draper. Katherine
Jones, Florence Coke, Margaret Writ,
Addio johnson, Elsie Spsakman, Eliza
beth B. johnson, Nellie G. Clayton
Stella Booth, Emily Butcher, May Runner,
Clara Jack, Emma Jack, Laura Mozart
ney, Nellie Carney, Belle Lummis, India
Wival, Perla Shake 'peare, Laona Nuyent,
and Messrs Charlie" y. Kolbecker, John
Il. Dickey, Jr,, Frank McCausland. Porcy
Garrett. Albert White, John Lyons, Thee.
dore Simpson. William 20 Koefe, Paul
Hates. Clarence Connor William Belts,
Samuel Hawkins, William Hawkins,
George Middleton, Arthur Grey, Charles
Stewart, Granville Taggart E. LnMotte
Nugent. Henry B. Nusent, Harry Bon.
ham. Leslie Bonham, G. B. Hallam.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
AUTUMN
VISITORS.
Items About our Social
Happenings and We'd
dings.
BOsS-LOFLAND. ..

Mr.. Harry l. Boss and Miss Lille +.
Lofiand of Baltimore were msrried on
"Wednesday evening at the Wesley avenue
NJ Methcdist Church In Baltimore the cere-
mony was performed by the church. The
bride entered with the groom, proceeded
by the bride cousin Miss Julia N. Lof-
land Of this city, as maid of honor and
the ushers Willard Thomas. Edwin A..
Ellsworth, Robert Wilkins. aud Paul
Brickley. The bride woru a gown Of silk
poplin trimmed with applique lace and
velvet with hat and gloves 10 match. She
carried cluster of La France roses. Miss
Lofiand was gowued in white silk cover ed
with robe Of white orgahdie ahd large
white hat, trimmed with white plumes
completed her costume. She carried Il
bouquet OF roses, Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Boss left for y
trip North. They will be at home at
1906 Roseland Avenue. Baltimore, after
October 20.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13

Mrs. Annie 4. Ward wife of William
Ward and mother of Hecker Ward died
from apoplezy at her home No. S35 Church
street this morning. She was stricken
yesterday afternoon. She was 62 years of
age. Coroner Vandever was notified OF
the death but as DR.. Buokmaster had Civ.
en- certificate of death from natural
causes, the coroner did not remove the
body from the house.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13

Edward Gam OF st. Georges, brother
Of Ben Gam of this city, is critically i'll
with typhoid fever,
There are two cases Of typhoid fever at
Newport and one ut New Castle.
William O'Neil of Delaware City has
been suffering with tho tever for two
weeks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
Personal Property.

The pc rsonal property of the lato II. @.
Derickson, Of Mill Greek Hundred will be
sold at public sale about ths last of No
vomber. The farm will also be for rent
Auctioneer Stidham has been engaged,
and expects large attendance Of farmers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
S. M. Keen.


BHERIFF'S SALE.-Dr VIRTUE OF A
writ Of Levari Facias, tome directed.
will be exposed 10 public sale at the
Court House. on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets. in tho city
Of Wilmington. New Castle countY
State Of Delaware.
ON FRIDAY,
THE eth DAY OF OCTOBER, 1892
atso'cIock p. m..
the following described real estate. viz:
All that certain lot or piece OF land with
three story brick building erected thereon,
situate IN the city of Wilmington Aforesaid
bounded and described u, follows, to witt
Beginning at the corner formed by the inter
section Of the MOI therly side of Fourth street
thence with said side Of Fourth street we,ter-
ly " feet thence n u therly parallel TO Adams
street and pas sing through the centre tf tho
brick division wnll between this and the ad.
joins house OH tho west about lO5 feet to the
southrrly side of Carpenter trcct themes east
aud parallel with Fourth street ~ feet TO The
aforc side Of Adams street. and thence
thMeUy solthcriy about los feet to the place
VI beginning, be tho contents thereof what
they may.
seized AID taken in execution as the proper.
ga1or M Cathnrine D.Lynch, Administrators
Of William ]. Lynch, I. t. deceuscd, and to be
JOHN H. TAYLOR, sheriff.
Sherirfs Office, Wilmington, Delaware,
October l3, lso,'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
LIFE WAS
GROUND out.
Samuel Spencer a P. W. &
B. Railroad Porter Meets
Horrible DEATH

OSAOh 70 JO"h S'u O0AA"SA NSpS
Ger, a p, W. & B. railroad por.
ter al the French street station
about 7.l5 o'clock this morn
ing. He was struck by a freight
car and was ground to pieces
in lees than a minute.
MIR. Spencer reported for
duty at the station at 7 o'clock
and the first work he took up
was the sweeping of the station
platform. He had swept the.
platform under cover and was
out ON the tracks flushing his
work when he met his death.
Shifting engine, Nc. s., was at
work shifting cars at the time
and several times did Spencer
leave the tracks to avoid injury.
At 7.l5 o'clock the Edge Moor
workmen's train drew into the
station on its return from Edge
Moor and Spencer left tile track
on which it was moving just
at that time the shifting engine
pushed a loaded freight car
down the northbound main
track. 1t was a flying switch
and Spencer unfortunately got
in front of the car. In an in
stant he was knocked down and
dragged fifteen feet by the NOV.
ing car. The people about the
depot who saw the accident ut
tered a groan of horror as they
saw the body of the unfortu-
nate man dragged along the
tracks. In a few seconds will
ing hands went to the rescue of
the man, but his body could
not be extricated from beneath
the Car. Jacks were finally
brought into requisition and
soon a disemboweled headless
and armless trunk was carried
carefully into the dead room at
the station. Railroad men
shuddered at the sight for it
was the most horribly mangled
body that had ever been taken
from beneath a railroad car.
Spencer's fellow porters wept,
and there was a general air of
sympathy about the place
throughout the morning.
Spencer was colored and was
one of the best liked porters
at the depot. lie had been in
the company's employ for
eighteen years and was a most
trustworthy and painstaking
man. AS The car which ground
out his life moved down the
track, Spencer's broom was
caught in a switch. which fact
led the railroad officials to pre-
sumo that Spencer saw the car
coming but was unable to leave
the track because of the broom
becoming fast in the frog.
Spencer was d married man and
lived at No. 205 East Thirteenth
street. His widow is Mrs.
Mary E. Spencer and beside
hera family of boys and girls is
left. They are spoken of as
most industrious and highly re-
spected. Coroner Vandever
has taken charge OF the re-
MAINS. Funeral arrangements
will not be completed unit!
afternoon.
Children ct the deceased are:
Harry, who is in the empl Y
OF a New York Chemical COM
pany; Edward, who is employ
ed by +. Blumenthal and Com.
pany; Ralph, employed by
Crosby and Hill; Lille. q
teacher at the Howard school,
and Miss Bertha Smith of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. Spencer was a member
Of Ezion Church for nearly
forty years and one Of its most
earnest workers. At the time
of his death he was q steward
in the church. Undertaken
Grinnage took charge CT the
body at l0o'c!ock. The funer.
al service will probably be con-
Quoted in the church of which
Mr. Spencer was a member.
Dollars saved on shoe bill at Smalley &
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
THE APPETITE OF A GOAT.

Is cnvicd by oil poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver arc out OF erder. All
suc / should know that DR., Kings New
Llte Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives u splendid appetite,
sound digestion and regular bodily
habit that insures perfect health and er at
energy. Only s5c at n. u. Danlorth'a 4
drug store. -. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13

A successful Musical and Literary en-
tertsinment was given in the Sunday
School room of Asbury Church on Wednes
day evening Oct. II, by the Kings Daugh-
terr. Qnite number Of Solos and Rscita
tions were given. -,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
New Goods This Week

Large pickles. lOc. dozen: apricots, l5c
lb.; cleaned currants, loo lb self-raising
buckwheat. 8 and 1Oc. packages, hominy,
3lbs. 8 cents; Sauer Krout, DC. quart; Poa-
nut Tatfy, l0c. lb. J. c. Singles, N, w.
Corner Jackson and Linden streets.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
Grid.

Mr.. Joseph Bartlett and the lady clerks
of d. Ross and Son, wish 1t understood
that they were in no way connected with
the disgraceful episode On Market street on
Monday evening of this week. The young
man who participated Is no longer IN the
employment Of ID. Ross anil Son.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
Stricken With Paralysis.

Edward T. Bellah, of No. 2l7 West
street, one of Wilmington's foremost citi-
zens, was stricken with paralysis at 12 &c
O clock yesterday afternoon and Is now In
serious condition. DR.. Bullock who
is in at endance, cannot tell at this time
what the outcome Of Mr.. Bellah's coDdi.
tiop will be-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-13
Officials at West Ch ester.

Albert f. Ncutze, William Mckinney,
Charles c. Hignutt Chief Dolan, Captain
Kane, Detective McVey, MIX Inspector
McEvilly, Tax Collector Law Is and Har-
vey Wigglesworth are in West Chester to-
day.