The times., 1899-07-26
DORSEY CLAGH97 dead
The Sudden Termination of an Ill
ness of Three Weeks.
The Dread summons Came When
Hopes of Recovery Are Strong-A
Veteran of the Civil Wnr, Promi-
ncnt in Business and Democratic
PoIitics-Grover CIevelnnd's Friend

Dorsey Clagett. one of the most promi-
rent citizens of Washington, died at 10: 80
O'Clock last night at his residence, 2Of5
Street northwest. Death was caused
by complication of stomach troubles
with which he had been sick for several
weeks.
Mr.. Clagett had not been in good health
for some time, but it was not until July
z that his sickness rendered it impossible
for him to continue his active work. Tn
der the care OF the physicians his condi-
ton improved greatly and it was hoped
by his wife and friends that he would
soon be out OF danger. Mr.. Clagett had
been attended by DR.. o. NJ. Muncaster and
DR.. Henry Frye.
While he had been Ill for long time
the end came suddenly and without warn
ing a few minutes after the physical
had left his bedside. No funeral arrange
nents have yet been made.
Dorsey Clagett was born in Georgetown
in August, 1S43, and was fifty-six years old
at the time of his death. For number
of years he had been closely identified with
the affairs OF the District, and was we'll
known in the business circles of this city,
where he made many friends during his
active life. Under President Cleveland s
first administration he was Register OF
Wills of the District of Columbia. During
Mr.. Cleyeland's second term he was Col
lector OF the port Of Georgetown. That
position he filed until the present collector
was named by President Mckinley. In both
OF these positions he rendered services sat
isfactory, not only to President Cleveland,
of whom he was warm friend, but to
the citizens of Washington.
While Collector of the port of George
town he introduced many necessary re-
forms and was always conscientious in
performing the duties of his Office He
was regarded by President Cleveland as a
strong and able man, and to a certain ex-
tent, controlled the Democratic patronage
of the District. He was a sound money
| Democrat. and opposed w. ]. Bryan in
1896. The appointment of A. A Wilson as
Marshal of the District OF Columbia was
largely due to his efforts, and the retention
of A. A. Birney as United States Attorney
| fer the District of Columbia was through
his influence.
Mr.. Clagett served during the Civil War
in the Union Army, in the First District
of Columbia Volunteers. He was a men,
Der of Washington Commandery No. l.
Knights Templar
Mr.. Clagett comes of one of the bes,
known families of Maryland and one which
for many years had large and controllins
influence in the politics of that State. Will
! liam H. and John B. Clsgett, deceased,
were brothers. He leaves a widow and
two brothers, Maurice Clagett, of Rich
mond, and DR.. Clagett. OF this city.
daughter died about five years ago in
her fifteenth year. Mrs. Ethan Allen. OF
New York City. who was a sister, died
suddenly last winter in New York from \
| disease similar to that which proved fatal
to Mr.. Clagett.
The loss of Mr.. Clagett will be keenly
felt by his friends and business associates
of this city. whose interests he had made
his own, and in whose welfare he had al
ways taken an active interest. He was a
lawyer of ability. although fer the past few
years he had confined himself more es-
nerialivy 10 real estate brokerage