Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-17
Joseph P. Lash Thoughd tobHave
Committed SuicideIsuoi
WAS DROWNED IN TIE. POTOMAC
III Health Assigned as Reason for
SeIf-Destruction.n
GENERAL AND PERSON AL
Evening Star Bureau,
$50 King street,
Bell Telephone LOG,

drian, is thought to have com
mitted suicide shortly after o'clock
this morning by jumping overheard
from one of the wharves on the river front
just which one is not known. although it
was south of the Norfolk steamboat wharf
About the hour mentioned Jim Dudley,
colored porter for the Washington and Nor
folk Steamboat Company, heard some one
struggling in the water and called Justify
for help. He instantly sounded an alarm
and small yawl boat, which was tied to
the wharf, was secured, and with all haste
he with another negro, went to the as
sistance of the drowning man. Owing to
the extreme darkness of that hour it was
very difficult to locate him. After short
while the men saw Mr.. Lash's head ap-
pear above the water and they grabbed it
and pulled him into the boat. 1t was
found that life was not extinct, and every
effort was made to revive him, but without
success, as he died before reaching the
wharf. When the body was gotten into
the boat it was at once recognized as that
of Mr.. Lash.
Mr.. Lash had been in i'll health for some
time past, and, in consequence, had been
rather morbid and disc onsolate. About
ten days ago, it will be remembered he
started to Washington on one of the early
morning ferry boats, from which, it is
stated, he was only saved from jumping
ny several 1TieEQS. II Is DelleVeu Ills IllnO
had been unbalanced for several weeks,
owing to his i'll health.
He was an unusually early riser, being
usually one of the first persons on the
streets. This morning he got up at an
early hour and stated his intention of go
ing to Mr.. Miler's store for some eggs for
breakfast. 1t is believed he went deiiber-
ately to the wharf. either In front of
Bryant's fertilizer factory or Aitchesons
coal yard, and jumped overheard 1t is
said he called loudly for help. from which
1t is inferred he changed his mind as soon
as he struck the cold water
Mr.. Lash was about siXty-five years of
age having come to this city shortly after
the late war, in which he had served
distinguished confederate soldier. A widow
and two children, Mr.. Lee J. Lash and
Mrs. William Fleming, survive him. His
daughter, Mrs. Fleming, who resides in
Portsmouth, Va, had been on a visit to her
father for several weeks, and left for her
home only last night
The deceased was a cigar maker by trade
and was much respected by all who knew
him.
Coroner Purvis summoned a Jury and
held an inquest at Demaine's undertaking
establishment After viewing the. remains
the jury rendered verdict Of accidental
drowning. No one saw Mr.. Lash jump
overheard.
Fined for Disorderly Conduct.
John Allen and John Dowle. two tramps.
Court this morning. charged with disor-
derby conduct. Allen was fined $40 and
Dowle s.. Aliens fine was made the
heavier because this was his second Of
fel Sc within the past few weeks.
This disorder occurred near the corner
of Payne and King streets, shortly after IL
o'clock last night, and is said to have been
bro ught about by the men attempting 20
force an entrance into the house @of Mrs.
Cornell. Mr.. Miff1eton, who was passing
by at the time, hearing the cries for as
sistarce, rushed to the house and attempt
ed to place the men under arrest, but ne
found that he had too much on his hands.
In the meantime, however. Officers Lyles
and Roberts arrived on the scene, and the
disturbers of the peace, who showed con-
siderable fight, were soon overpowered and
carried to police headquarters, where they
we're locked up.
Confederate Veteran Buried.
The remains, of the late Lieutenant Col
olel Grayson Tyler. who died at the Alex
andria Infirmary yesterday morning, were
taken to his old home at Haymarket, Prince
William county, Va, this morning for in
te1ment, the funeral services having been
held at st. PauIs Church yesterday after
noon. The remains were escorted to the
depot by r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet
Grams. Messrs. G. William Ramsay, r. T.
Knox, j. X. Zimmerman, Thomas Perry.
William A. Smoot and Edgar Warfeld acted
d.
Colonel Tyler was born in Prince William
county, Va, in 1884, and was known as
one of the most gallant officers in the con-
federate army during the late unpleasant
Less.
Revival Services.
Charles N. Crittenton, the evangelist.
opened series of meetings at Trinity NJ E.
Church, on Washington street, last night.
and will continue the meetings during the
Eext ten days. The address of Mr. Crit
tenton last night was highly entertaining
to the large congregation present The
music was furnished by Il choir especially
selected for the occasion
Marriage Announced.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Miss Alice Hume. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Hume of Alexandria county,
to Rev. Thomas w. Cook, assistant to Rev.
DR.. Elliott Of the Church of the Ase ension,
washington. d. c. The ceremony will be
performed January at the Church of the
Ascension.
Still Without n Dean.
The Virginia Theological Seminary, near
this city, is still without a dean, the trus-
tees having failed to elect one at their
meeting in Richmond Wednesday. There
is some talk of eecting to this high posi-
ton Rev. c. E. Grammer. who is at pres
mer is said to be in every way fitted for
holding the office, and great many of his
frienls would like to see him so honored
1t Is said, however that Dr. Grammer has
recently received a call to the rectorship
of Christ Church. Norfolk. Va, to succeed
the late Rev. DIR. Barten, and he now has
the matter under consideration.
Junior Mechanics Nicer.
Alexandria CouEcil, Junior Order Amer
lean Mechanics. held its regular, meeting
last night. and transacted considerable
business of importance to members of the
order. officers for the ensuing term were
nominated. This lodge is one of the larg-
est In the city, and appearsoto be growing
steadily.
Contest for Adjutant General.
Much interest is being taken In this city
In the candidacy Of Col. william Male of
the Sd Regiment. Virginia Volunteers, for
the office of adjutant general of the state
militia, under Gov. Tylerts COLI gNaile it
will be remembered, was candidate for
office Of brigadier general to succeed Gen.
Charles j. Anderson, who ts now adjutant
general, and was really inf line 1of promo
ton. being at that time the ranking officer
of the state militia; but through a co.nbi-
nation of circumstances he was defeated.
A large delegation from, C,,10av>ar oo,,rt,,