Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-06
Died of His Injuries.


AN AGED MAN THE VICTIM OF RECKLESS DRIVER
Mr.. VIM. J. Stops, the aged man who was
knocked down and seriously injured at the cor
ner of 10th and G streets northwest last Friday
evening, as published in The STAR at the time,
died last night from the effects Of his injuries.
at his home, 70S 18th street northwest The
accident occurred about o'clock Friday eve
ming, near the Congregational church. Mr..
Stops was crossing the street at the time, when
horse and wagon, driven by some unknown
person, approached at q rapid rate, and before
he could get out Of the way the wagon struck
him. The wagon did not pass over him. He
was picked up by citizens, who cared for him
until the arrival of the first precinct patrol
wagon, when he was conveyed to the Emer-
gency Hospital. An examination by the ply
sicians showed that his hip had been dislocated.
He was removed to his home, where he died
last night. The police have not yet discovered
who the driver OF the wagon was. The coro-
ner has been notified.
RoBBERIEs REroRTED.-Andrew J. Over, 10th
and b streets, reports that his building was en-
tered last Thursday night and robbed Of silver
watch and coat.-A. F. Smith, No. liz 7th
street northeast, reports the larceny Of q bag
OF bricklayer's tOOls.-Wm. Lee reports the
theft Of a coat.-R. 8. Collins, No. 3416 p
street, reports stolen from q tool box corner of
l4th and g STREETS a seal brown overcoat.-
Charles Stake, No. 35l4 Prospect street, reports
Leetch, No. 1896 street, reports that his store
was entered last Thursday night and robbed of
some cigars and cigarettes-W, f. Kearney.
OF NO. 1881 18th street, went to lexington Sum
DAY and hung his overcoat on fence while
ne was measuring of some lots While thus
engaged thief came along and stole tt
Mary bohlayer, No. sol 9Th street northeast
reports stolen from her house SATURDAY. some
ciothing.-John Edwards, No. 1874 i street
northeast, reports that some one stole two
wheels from his wagon.
LITIGATION OVER CLAM AaESr's FRrs.-In
the Court in General Term yesterday the case OF
George Mason against Harvey Spalding was
argued-Messrs Cole Cole for complainant
and Hon. s. +. Phillips for defendant Mason
purchased an interest in defendant,s bns;ns.s
Of prosecuting and collecting the claims of
postmasters for moneys due for services from
1854 to 1874. Prior to 1864 payments were made
by commissions on the postage collected rangs
ing from 60 down to Is per cent. In 1854 ala
ries were assigned according to the AVERAGE
compensation for the two preceding wears. In
1866, June II, Congress provided for an in
crease as often as the commissions increased M
per cent to all postmasters whose nav
was less than &2,O0O. II Ia ai.
legged that Spalding said that he
| had large number Of claims under this Law.
and expected many more, and Mason paid him
| ~ 500 FOR Q fourth interest. Mason now asks =
discovery a. TO the amount Of business and an
accounting for one-fourth the fee received In
each case. 1t is alleged that defendant refuses
to account and denies Mason's right TO share
| in all cases. The complainant alleges thai
ID ,06 claims were allowed, and that defendant
was entitled to s20o, 900 in fees.