Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-15
THE FORT MONROE TRAGEDY.
Continued from First Paes.
counsel and the case is likely to prove one of
unusual importance.

counsel and the case is likely to prove one Of
unusual importance.
The body Of the dead man upon its arrival
here this morning WAS taken at once to an I'M
dertaking establishment and Mr.. Earl was
busily occupied all day making arrangements
up to this afternoon.
Tomorrow morning the remains will be taken
to st. Matthews Church and the funeral serv-
ices will be held there in the afternoon.
The pall-bearers have been selected from
Mr.. Hannegans intimate friends, and are Mr.
H. NJ. Earle, n. Nevins, b. NJ. O'Toole, q. +.
Gibbs, Archibald Campbell, L. S. A., and Rich
ard Merrick. The University and Columbia
Athletic Clubs will probably appoint commit
tees to attend the funeral.
A POSSIBLE CAUSE.
It is stated that Friday morning. the
day of the shooting, Hams and Hannegan
after breakfasting at the hotel went
for a walk, and while out walking
me- young lady. the daughter
the fort. whom both knew. The young
woman created Mr.. HanneSan in an affable
manner. but when Mr.. Hams attempted to
speak to her she declined most en-
phatically to take his hand or recog-
nize him in any manner whatever.
This, it is said. was generally commented on
by those standing around. and caused Mr..
Hams much chagrin. No importance was at
tached to the affair, however, and Mr.. Hanne-
gan, after talking to the young ladies for a
while. resumed his walk with Hams.
Later in the day the two young men dined at
the Hygeia Hotel with friend OF theirs at the
fort, and to every appearance were as friendly
| as ever and it was evident. SO the friend SAYS,
that Hams attached no blame to Hannegan for
the refusal of the young lady to recognize him.
1t is thought by some, however, that while
out sailing Haines may have accused flanagan
Of being responsible for the cut given him by
the young lady, and, as result. warm words
passed between the two men, and Haines; who is
known to have an ungovernable tempe, in the
heat Of the discussion drew his pistol and shot
Hannegan.
Haines is still in Jail at Hampton. where he
will remain until the trial. The grand jury
will consider the case today.
The case will be tried in the United States
court having Jurisdiction over admiralty crimes
committed within its territory.
WHAT THOSE PRESENT AT THE INQUEST SAY.
Persons who were present at the inquest say
that nothing was shown in the testimony from
which it could be concluded that a girl
was the cause Of the shooting, although it
is possible that such was the cause.
Among the populace and in army circles the
greatest sympathy 10 expressed for the dead
man, as it 10 asserted that Hams was exceed
ingly unpopular.
The sailing yacht in which they went was
owned by Mr.. John Paul Jones, and it Is
stated on good authority that the boat was
taken by Hams without Mr.. Jones' permission.
HAMS UNCoNcERNED.
Hams. IL is said, Is just as much unconcerned
about the affair as one could possibly be, and
if he realizes the seriousness Of his position he
certainly does not show it..
Both men were acquainted with ladies at the
fort and the day Of the shooting they appeared
in the tennis court together. Later they went
in bathing, and Hannegan was admired by the
ladies for the graceful manner in which he
swan, and also for the strength he displayed
in the water.
It was after this that they went out in q small
row boat with q sail attached. and being be-
calmed they had TO row and scun to reach
shore.
After the undertaken had embalmed Hanne-
CAMS body the ladies from the fort sent flowers
to place on the casket
rRUR BILL AGAINST HAMS.
Fonr MoNRox, Va, June Is. - The grand
jury in session at Hampton today found true
bill for murder against Thornton J. Hams,
who shot and killed Edward -Hannegan in u
boat of the lighthouse wharf near Fort Mon
roe on Friday last