Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-17
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the secondhand stores today in an effort
to trace the buyer of the wrench. 1t is
stated by the police that no finger prints
were left on the wrench or wrapper that
would assist them in ultimately identi-
flying the slayer.
Coroner hewitt and DIR. Charles s..
White deputy coroner, were early on the
scene They had the body taken to
Sergeon's undertaking establishment, op-
posite Mickles store. and an autopsy was
performed last night Two distinct cuts
one on either side of the back or the
skull were found. although, the surgeons
explained. several blows may have been
struck.
1T is impossible to tell just how many
blows were struck said Deputy Coro-
nor White this morning. 1T Is certain,
however. that he struck from behind.
and that he was not In standing posi-
ton when struck"
Dr White thought il probable that
MickIe was doing his athletic exercises
and that he was in q STOPPING positloii
when struck Had he been standing, Dr
White thinks Mickle would have been
knocked down and his face probably
SCARED Not a scar or abrasion were
found on his face. the deputy coroner
thinks the first blow felled the victim
and that other blows followed IN ofocr 10
make certain his death.
Stains on the Wrench.
1t is believed BY the police that the
wrench was wrapped in the paper when
the first blow was struck, that the end
of the wrapper was torn ana tlat the
wrench probably fell from the hand OF
The slayer No blood spots were found
oil the paper while many stains are on
the wrench. The murderer, it is believed
quickly recovered possession of the
wrench and pounded the head of his vic
tim leaving him face downward IN the
pool OF blood.
The police hope that the number-la-
OIL one of the jaws of the wrench may
serve TO identify the weapon. Tools OF
many machine shops and railroads are
numbered il is stated by the police, ana
they think they will eventually succeed
in tracing the wrench used last night
One of the detectives working on the
cAse said today that he thought 1t pos
sfble that the crime was committed by
some person who had had misunder-
standing or quarrel with Mickle The
man. he suggested may have called 10
renew the trouble and used the wrench:
The detective said he knew nothing OF
Mickle having had any such mlsunder-
standing, however. and he was also
aware that friends OF the deceased say
The latter had no enemies.
Maurice Gainey OF 1l9 Congress street
northeast, who was in charge OF the
public comfort station at 9th and y
streets northwest last night. furnished
what the police thought might prove
who called there he thought. shortly be-
fore $50 o'clock and left a collar in the
Mushroom The man was In a hurry,
Gainey told Detective Cornwen today,
and when he had finished washing in
qured what time he could catch an cleo
trio train for Baltimore. The man made
a remark indicating that he did not want
to be delayed. After he had gone, Gainey
stated, he found a collar in the room
the man had used and threw it in the
furnace Later he found a cheap cotton
handkerchief.
psu E;rds paner Rac
Searching at the public comfort sta
ton this morning, Detective Cornwell
found u small paper bag that had con-
tanned a collar. 1t bore the advertise
-rent of place the line OF the 9th
street ears, indicating, the police think,
tlsat the slayer had made the purchase
and hurried to catch car on the Balti-
spa9re electric line.
:" Several neighbors of Mickle saw him
last night when he returned to the store
after dinner. Charles S. Shreve, whose
real estate Officers almost directly Oppo-
site the cigar store. saw Mickle and spoke
TO him. Hundreds of pedestrians passed
tae store during the few minutes proceed
ing and following the crime. Many OF
them were on their way to their homes
rnent but none. so far as the police nave
been able to ascertain. noticed anything
2 suspicious. -
Inspector Boardman said this afternoon
that the police had obtained no tangible
clue in the case He said he hoped they
would be able to identify the wrench with
out much delay. believing its identincatlon
will prove stepping stone to the identity
of the murderer. He said he was unable
10 suggest motive at this time, although
lie felt certain that no robbery had been
committed Mickle wore two watches.
and they were not touched by his slayer.
Was in Government Service.
Years ago when Mickle was en-
ployed in the bindery at the govern
ment printing office he was one OF the
most popular employees. He always
had a pleasant word 10 say to those
with whom he had dealings and he was
always obliging.
About twenty years ago he left the
Government employ and opened what
called the Senate cigar store at
HE place where he was killed. He did
Striving business. In the room back
fsthe store a number of his friends
frequently gathered at night and
Mayed pinochle or pitch. passing away
ID hour two while they puffed
ttgars. They We're substantial bust
4~ss men residing within radius OF
teyeral squares of the store.
- Funeral Monday.
2tThe funeral will be held at the Mickle
kosne Monday afternoon at > O'Clock.
Rev. :. III. Greene. pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church. will efficiate. Burial will
besin Congressional cemetery.
There have been several tragic deaths
il Mr. Mick!e's Immediately family. His
mother was burned to death in 1881. His
father slipped and fell III the street Kill
urk himself and years ago Mr.. Mickle :
hrother James was drowned.
Mr. Mick.e was native of Phlladel-
rDffa where he was born in 1Si7. He
fved in kensington. old name for an
eastern part of Philadelphia, and was a
member of the old Brick Church, the
oldest Methodist church in Philadelphia.
Nbout thirty years ago he came to Wash
fngton.