The evening times., 1899-09-19
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not solicitous about his condition and when
he rallied for while gave no evidence of
JOY because of il. He died as he lived.
alone, without a relative or friend TO COM
fort him in his last moments.
After Enoch had been removed to the
hospital a search of his house was made in
the hope that something might be found
which would show where the man had
friends or relatives. Little was brought to
light aside from the life insurance policy
and a few letters bsaring a London, Eng
land, postmark. These letters showed that
Enoch contrary to the general impression,
was not a bachelor, but widower, and the
father of children. who are now living in
London. The letters were found among
pile of newspaper and magazine clippings,
some Of which were thirty years old.
OF the other things found in the house,
much might be written. They consisted of
books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals.
Of all descriptions, maps, and heteroge-
nous mass Of everything imaginable that
could come from printing press. There
were fragments of clothing. well worn and
worthless, odd pieces of furniture saved
from the fire in the Gales Street house,
two ircp stoves, and the gasoline stove
The most substantial piece of furniture in
the house was the couch on which the man
K
cles, including more than odd things, all
of which were gathered UP and taken in
charge by the police who will hold them
The age of Hyman Enoch is not definitely
known, but it is generally conceded that
he was about fftyfive years old 1t is
SAID that he was born in London and was
married there. The letters found would
indicate that the wife was dead and that
children survived Further than that
nothing is known of the early life of
the man. He appeared in Washington may
years ago and attracted attention by his
peculiar attire. He began business as a
book agent and continued at 1t at intervals
selling fountain pens ilks. soliciting sub
scripuons for magazines and periodicals,
and peddling miscellaneous articles. The
man was well read, Intelligent, and at
times witty, though he was seldom known
to laugh.
Frequently, when made the butt of a
joke which was insulting, Enoch replied
! in sarcastic repartee, which often siung
his tormentor He was a philosopher in
many ways, and rather than get angry
at what was said TO him, he often ig-
nored his abusers, and turning on his
heel, left their presence II Is staid that
at one time Enoch became infatuated with
Mary Anderson, the actress, and followed
hNi Ofcl Il pOTllOu Oh the
United States.
Enoch was better known by his cos
tunes than his name. He always wore a.
linen duster, which in summer was of a
tan color and in winter black. His shoes
were either of canvas with rubber soles or
leather, as the season dictated. His hat
was nondescript, and it is said that he
never wore collars or cuffs.
Enoch was familiar figure to pedestrians
in F and Seventh Streets and Pennsylvania
Avenue, his six feet two inches clad in a
long ulster reaching TO his ankles, max
ing him a striking individual. Aside from
the popularity of his dress and manner
Enoch had a physiognomy which would
make him conspicuous anywhere. He also
struck an attitude when standing or walk
ing which was sure to attract attention.
Anyone who saw the man would never for
get the figure he cut as he posed with the
palms of his hands set on his hips and
his arms akimbo. 1t is probable that a
great deal more of interest concerned
Enoch, but as he was seclusive nothing
more could be learned from him. His
death yesterday probably seals forever a
history of romance and adversely which
would be of unusual interest to any reader
The friends OF the deceased in this city
have taken charge of the remains and will
direct ~the funeral. t-c%-f