Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-09
STILL ALIVE.

STlI.L ALIVE.
The vicsin q the Street shooting
MILLER MAKES A sTATKNKNT-wHAr WALKERS
FRIENDS SAY, KTC.
John @. Miller, who was shot yesterday on
street, near the corner OF 9th, by GeoryeN Walker
was still alive at ths emergency hospital to-day
out the physicians are considerably in doubt
ABOUT the case. One Of tne bullets fired by Walker
SIMPLY cut the flesh on his side, while the other
passed clear through his abdomen. The exact
damage done by the latter bullet was not ascer-
ta1ned. II it made a straight passage through
the body it passed through vital organs. Dr.
Tayior said to-day that it was possible that the
course OF the bullet had been so detected by rib
as to have not done fatal injury
STATEMENT BY MILLER.
Miller is still ut the Emergency hospital on 10th
street. When a STAR reporter walked into his
room on the third floor to-day Miller was alone
and lying on his back in the bed The bed clothes
spotted all over with blood. Upon Miiier's fore
prodced 'i hv ie ho Snor' screh was , se s
pistol
"oh,' said he, in reply to the reporters inquiry
weak" Then, without solicitation by the repor-
YET ne told In trenulous accents his story OF the
shooting. He said: "As was passing along
Work TO attend to for Col Alexander, I heard two
shots fired and then felt pain in my side. Turn
l n1eg,,d. saw Walker come out from behind the
nt store, With " the '0Dr revolver 'n in his
hand, This was the first time saw walker;
aeavoring to knock the pistol out Of his hands, He
kepE on firing, but none of the t.st three shots
gG onto hm a 4h
street street, In front of the clothing store, !
knocked him down with my stick. Wounded
by some one from behind would have killed him
then and there. Then fell back into the gutter
IRON IRON weakness and was carried from there 70 the
sneaking and malicious attempt TO murder me.
l don't know what they were thinking
store TO- aa a nas 0n' was
II had been left alone would have killed him.
On, yes IN hg get up soon don't intend to be
mix me up, an innocent lady and myself, some
ar me ago In scandal and followed . me
a sior;es circulating aSaa malicious and false
talked eviliy about his wife, it is false was do
Ing my best to stop the stories that were being
had to either tell the truth or brand myself as a
liar l told the truth! Some time ago heard
that that, he Intended to shoot me. I armed myself
arrested for carrying concealed weapons. / paid
the SO fine willingly, hoping that the matter
w0lat then be huShed up"
This story Miller told in a perfectly rational
manner, although slightly excited by relating the
st o He reiterated again and again that he did
been fired, and had no idea he was in that locality
NJ Miller is a man OF about so years OF age;
white haired, with a small white moustache and
his Hs wSe s Re d the ssoy r0 Me
seems determined to live, however, and the
S Sa 0e M Il that ,be pyn as
OF grit he displays and the determination to get
well So that he can tell his side OF the story. He
story, he says, as he fears Mi. Walker may en-
Miller said, when Inform that Walker claims to
me- He has said l tried to get his
WET WE to run away with me, but that was untrue
I've got good deal to say that I'd rather not say,
but he has put me in a position where cannot
ing OF his wife. Mr.. Miller said: "she is
the brightest-spirited little woman in the
world. She is on her way here now
ny family, only for ecOnOmys sake some time ago.
AS ad,,h am endeavorlng to get an invention OF
to ene and have been
to what did for Col Alexander and others"
DR.. Taylor says in regard to the wounds that the
side, and striking the tenth rib. glanced down
ward and made its exit on the other side OF his
body.
WHAT THEY SAY AT HYATTsvnLE.
The news of the tragedy was not totally unex-
pected by residents OF Hyattsvile and its vicinity,
as it has been known that bad feeling existed be-
tween the two men since they had quarrel about
eighteen months ago, the result, 1t Is thought OF
1ss among their children few
depot and had some hot words, but parties present
prevented them from coming to blows.
MIR. WALKERS FRIENDS SAY
that on his arrival yesterday morning he was told
that ''Miller cunning" for him and he had
Iotf 1ocl, I'D
believe Miller meant to attack him, and that
Miller had written letters which fell into Walkers
hands attacking the character Of Mrs. Walker.
talk much on s1bect OF the EMS sbeopH as 10
case has been put In the hands of counsel, except
to express the opinion that george will come out
all right"
TO-DAY IN THE POLICE COURT
Lieut.. Kelly Sw0re out warrant charging Walker
with assault and battery with intent to kill. The
prisoner was not taken to court to-day but is held
at the station house to await the result Of Miers
wounds. Lieut.. Amiss this morning obtained from
DR.. Taylor certificate to show the condition
OF Miller, whose death he thought would result
from his being removed from one room to another.
Secretary MaMniMg's Special Report.
COLLECTION OF TAXES AT sEAPoRTs AND ON THE
FRONTIER.
Secretary Manning has nearly completed his
special report the collection OF taxes at our sea-
ports and on our frontiers, promised in his annual
report, and 1t Will be sent to Congress next Mon
day. 1t will be about the length Of the annual re-
port and will be accompanied by report to the Sec
rotary from Mr.. Fairchild, on customs affairs. An
appendix will contain replies by the
Chief Of ,o customs oniceIs at the four
in answer to inquiries by the Secre-
tary as to customs matters. II will suggest
changes In and additions to the customs admfnts-
trattOn portion of the bills reported by Mr. MOrri-
son and Mr.. Randall. known as Mr.. HewiJt'S bill.
and will urge its immediate adoption as amended.
It will deal at length with dutiabe books imported
In the mail bags, and suggest change in the law
are addressed. The report will follow the order of
topics tn the annual report Of 1885 on the colec-
ton OF duties
secretary Manning is in every way stronger in
health than when he began the tasks, which are
now almost finished.
A LAUNDRY WAGON ROBBED.-A Dexter laundry
wagon, while standing in front OF No. Az street
northwest last night, was robbed OF goods amount.
ing to several dollars. The police officers found
some or the stolen property In the house OF Henry
Hudson, No. 1904 New Jersey avenue. This morn
ing search warrant for the house was served. A
portion OF the property was found, and three half
being suspicious persons This house has been
raided by the police on two previous occasions
The Courts.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN.
To-day, Frederick agt. washington Beneficial
Endowment association; argued and submitted.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Hagner.
Yesterday, TolsOn agt. Inland and SeabOard
Coasting company; verdict for plaintiff $1,000.
agt Bucheler; Brentano Brothers agt. Stevenson;
DuQper art. Green. and August Brothers aQt Else.