Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13

up to within a few minutes Of the time
that life passed away. His death resulted
from a complication of troubles, the CHIEF
of which was diabetes. from which he had
suffered for twelve years past. In 1888 and
again in 1891 he visited Carlsbad, and re-
ceived some benefit. Last spring as well as
in the spring of 1894, he spent some time
at Southern Pines, whittier he had been
ordered for his health but all this only
postponed the end.
Mrs Clark and Mr.. James E. Clark were
at the bedside last evening, and were with
him when he died. Final arrangements
have not yet been made for the funeral,
which will probably be held Monday af-
ternoon from his city RESIDENCE, 301 E
street The remains are to be brought to
Washington tomorrow afternoon. Mr..
Clark was an attendant at the Central
Presbyterian Church. of which his wife
was a member, and 1t Is probable that
exercises. .-s...
A Historic Home.
Hayfield, Mr.. Clark's summer home, is
one of the most beautiful places, around
Washington. 1t is quite near Mount Ver-
non and the historic old homestead was
built about 120 years ago by George WASH
ington, and was occupied by Lewis Wash
ington. At present it comprises about 200
acres admirably adapted for a stock farm.
On 1t are a large number Of very fine
horses and cattle. in which Mr.. Clark took
the greatest pride. 1t was a hoSpitable
nome, ana MI. clark always Hdu d WarIi
welcome for the many friends who went
down the river to call on him.
Few men have been as actively connect
ed with the growth and development OF
Washington as has Mr.. VIM. r. Clark dur
ing the thirty-four years that he has been
a resident Of the city. He was interested
in a large number of different business
ventures and accumulated a property that
washington. He was president of the
Central National Bank, president Of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co.,
president of the Abattoir Co., vice presi-
of the National Safe Deposit Co., the presi-
dent of the old Ivy City Fair Assoca ton,
and a director or heavy, stockholder In a
number Of other business enterprises. He
Bank since 1874. and was elected president
to succeed the late Mr.. Samuel Norment.
He was one of the originators Of the steam
ship line and at the launching Of the new
cold, which is supposed to have hastened
his end.
A Native of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Clark was born in Washington
county, Pa, March 49, 1885, His father
was a stockman, and Mr.. Clark early be-
came associated with him in business. He
continued in the stock business after he
yards then being on the site Of the B. and
o. station. They were moved a number of
times, finally ending up as the Union stock
yards at Benning, and Mr.. Clark was the
originator of the abattoir company. which
he organized for the purpose of doing
away with the driving of cattle through
the city. Mr.. Clark was an .unassuming
man, and not often before the public eye,
yet there are many who will recall his
many quiet acts of charity, for he was
generous giver to the needs Of Others, and
who will feel his death as a personal af-
Fiction. s-s,r'T
In 1871 Mr.. Clark married Miss Fannie
Wilhelm, who survives him. They had no
children. His brother, Mr.. James e. Clark
was associated with him in several of his
business ventures.
a meeting Of the directors of the bank
was held this morning to take appropriate
action upon his death. The pallbearers
Will be for the most part directors of the
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