Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-26
SHOT GIRL and SELF
lnsanely jealous Philadelphia
Mas His Sweetheart.
HER DEATH INSTANTANEOUS
ass
Then He Sends I've Sheets Int His
Own 1bdy.
WOUNDS ARE PROBABLY FATAL
Another Early Morning Tragedy IN
the Quaker city-0nly One
Eye-Witness.
HER DEATH INSTANTANEOUS


Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, January 26.-In-
sanely jealous because she refused his pro-
lions Of other men. John Glacken, a tobacco
salesman, living at 2460 North 18th street,
shot and instantly killed Marie Morris. hia
sweetheart, in front Of her home. 1924 Eu-
cid avenue, at o'clock this morning. He
then fired two shots into his own breast and
is dying at the women's Homeopathic Hos
pital. Harry McConlagne, the only eye-wit-
ness to the double tragedy. was detained by
the police Of the Goth and Berks streets sta
ton house until Magistrate Rau this morn
appear before the coroner.
? Giacken, the police say, IL twenty-six
years Of age and Miss Morris was one year
Older. They had known each other for
more than six months. and Glacken was
looked upon as the favored sutton Of the
young woman, although they were not en-
gagged to marry. She received the aften-
lions Of other men, which angered Glacken
and caused disagreements and made the
young mans jealousy more poignant.
Said He Loved Her.
Last night Miss Morris left her home in
company with male escort about 8 O'Clock.
Three hours later, when she returned,
Glacken was waiting In front Of the house.
He did not accost her until the young man
had left. but as soon as Miss Morris was
alone he approached and upbraided her for
her alleged neglect Of him. After some
parley he persuaded her to accompany him
to a restaurant on 18th street near Mont
gomery. Here they remained for some
time, leaving to visit a cafe in West York
street. When in this place Harry McCon-
iagne Of 85 West York street fell in with
the pair.
and proposal Of marriage, but the girl re-
peatedly repulsed him. During the col
loquy Giacken drew revolver, and, point
ing Il at the girl. told her he would shoot
receiving the attentions of other men.
Miss Morris. alarmed, asked McConlagne
to accompany her to her home, and he
assented. On the way to the Euclid ave-
nue. house Glacken several times reasserted
his anger at the girls reception Of other
mems attentions and again threatened to
use the gun.
Finally when the party reached Miss
Morris home McConlagne. seeing that
Glacken wished to converse privately,
walked to the other hide of the street.
f'I Love You"
IT love you" McConIagne heard Glacken
say In terse tones. II want to marry you.
want you to give up tat man you were
out with. Will you marry me?"
What reply the girl made McConlagne
could not hear.
Suddenly Glacken whipped out his revolt
yer, and. pointing 1t point blank at the
girl, he pulled the trigger. Miss Morris did
not cry; death was instantaneous. She fell
backward to the ground.
Glacken gave a cry of anguish, surveyed
his work for moment and then fired two
more shots at the PROSTATE form. Glacken
without hesitation turned the pistol on him
self and sent two shots into his own body.
Both the man and the girl were taken to
the Woman's Homeopathic Hospital in
patrol wagon. The physicians said Miss
Morris died instantly, and then examined
Glacken and found he still lived. Glacken's
wounds are said to be Of a fatal nature.