Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-02
DIES OF PARALYSIS
Former District Commissioner Wheat
ley Passes Away.
THE EVENT CAUSES GREAT REGRET
Deceased Had Been a Sufferer
From Heart Trouble.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER

Mr.. Samuel E. Wheatley. ex-Commis-
sioner of the District died this morning at
8 o'clock. at his summer residence. More
land" on the Rockville road near Bethesda
post office. His death was not unexpected.
though last evening there was a slight
change for the better. Death was due to
paralysis, after four days of suffering.
Tuesday the deceased was stricken about
noon. Everything possible in the way of
medical skill was done for his relief. but
he failed to rally. Almost every night since
the attack physicians had remained at the
bedside over night, prepared to give what
relief was In their power whenever the
emergency arose. Yesterday morning, as
stated in The Star. his condition was
serious that he was not expected to live
through the day.
AS the evening advanced better symp-
toms were manifest. but not sufficiently to
justify the hope of ultimate recovery. This
morning there was serious change for
the worse. under which the patient slowly
sank. His brother, Mr.. Walter Wheatley,
who had been at the residence since the
illness began. returned to his home in
Georgetown last evening for the first time
and left for '.Moreland'' about 8 o'clock.
But he arrived too late. his brother having
passed away. .tv
The members of the family were at the
field, DR.. John Lewis and DR.. Frey were
in attendance upon the sick man, the first
two remaining by his bedside during the
night.
Suffered From Heart Disease.
Two weeks ago today Mr.. Wheatley was
taken sick and had been confined to his
home ever since. He was a victim Of heart
trouble and then suffered from attack
of the disease. For some time prior to this
he had been complaining. though he was
able to be up and about the house. The
paralytic stroke. which came at noon Tues
day, was regarded as extremely serious
from the first owing to the condition of
the system Of the patient due to the other
malady.
March 81, 1874, and was therefore ffty-six
years of age at the time of his DEATH He
resided in the West End during his entire
life grew up with the place and became
prominently identified with its business in
terests Socially and in business circles he
occupied a very high place.
His early education he received at the
Hallowell Institute. in Alexandria After
leaving school he went into the office of
his father, MIR Francis Wheatley, who was
then in the lumber business. He grew up
in the trade, and with his brothers. sue
ceeded to the control of the large interests,
the business being conducted under the
name of Whnatley Brothers. This firm
was kept up lntil very short time ago,
when the firm went out of the lumber trade
and closed the office on Water street,
Georgetown.
Amounted Comm fssiOner.
} During the first term of President Cleve-
land in 1896 Mr.. Wheatley was appointed
on the board of Commissioners and held
the office for one term. He filed the posi-
ton with signal ability and TO the satisfac-
ton of every one. While in Office he was
md haI
tive ear to all who called upon him. He
had charge of the police and fire depart
ments. and under his control number of
improvements and changes were made
which tended greatly to improve the eft-
cheney Of both departments.
After retiring from the commissioner
ship he returned to the lumber business.
and continued In 1t for several years. For
the past seven years ne mad practically
ground and erected the beautiful summer
home in Maryland. where he resided the
greater portion of the time. The family
moved out to the place April IL OF this
year and remainded there
Thirty-three years ago Mr.. Wheatley mar
ried Miss Virginia Hartley, daughter of
Samuel Hartley. commission merchant of
Alexandria. who descended from one of
the well-known families of the state The
widow and seven children survive. five girls
and two boys. OF the girls. two are mar
ried. Mrs. Thomas ,. BORDEN, whose nus
band is attached to the United States Ma
rfne Corps, and Mrs. Albin Veazey, both of
whom are in the city and were at the sum-
mcr home when their fathers death oc-
CURED. 81
The deceased was the third son of the
family and the Oldest living one. OF the
two sons of the deceased Hartley Wheat
ley is the eldest and Charles is few years
his junior. II
Member of Masonic Fraternity.
Mr. Wheatley was member of the Ma
sonic fraternity, but never took any active
part in its affairs. He had decided do
nestle Temperament. and spent most of his
time with his wife and children He be-
loneed to no other organization, though
often he attended affairs in Georgetown
and Washington society.
He was member of Christ Church. cor
ner of 31st and H streets Georgetown. and
wes n member of the board of vestrymen
an office that he held for many years. In
former wears; he was also interested consjd
ernhlv in athletics and was a member once
of the Potomac Boat Club. 1t was largely
and practically through his efforts that
3lst street, from NJ to K was repaired.
paved and improved. making a suitable APP
proach to the club house.
For many years he was director in the
F;remen's Insurance Company of WASH
ington.
The funeral arrangements have not as
yet heen completed. The services will most
likely be held at 3 o'clock Monday after
noon. Rev. Albert Rhett Stuart. D. D., REQ