The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-08
FOUND Dead In HIS ROOM
The End of Carl Nolte's Adventur-
Gus Career.
A Soldier of Two Armies. nj. afriean
Explorer of Rcnown, and n Jouen-
n1ist of Merit Passes Away tnaf-
tended by Friend or Physician
The Theory of snicide Rejected.


Capt. Carl Nolte, about thirty-fve years
Of age, formerly an officer in the British
and German armies and an explorer in
South Africa, but latterly journalist,
craftsman, and attache OF the German Con-
sulate in this city, was found dead in bed
in his room at the home Of William Grau,
331 Missouri Avenue northwest, about
1915 o'clock yesterday morning. Death
is thought to have been due to kidney
disorder from which Captain Nolte had long
been a sufferer. 1t was at first thought
possible that be had committed suicide. as
bottle of poison was found in the room
but this idea was dispeIled on investiga-
ton. The body is now in charge of Morgue-
master Schoeneberger, and has been viewed
by Coroner Carr. who has ordered that
an autopsy be performed this morning.
The deceased is of an old and wealthy
German family. His parents are said 10
reside in Berlin, and a sister in Hanover.
At just what time Captain Nolte died
Is not known. He was last seen alive about
10 O'Clock Saturday morning. He was then
going to his room. Mr.. Grau met him on
the stairway, and says that Captain Nolte
had been drinking for several days. he
had also been in poorer health than usual
He suffered much pain. and, to alleviate
1t, resorted to drink. Captain Nolte TOOK
with him to his room a box Of fried oysters
and a bottle of whisky. Both were found
untouched yesterday morning.
Mr.. Grau says he had heard nothing OF
/, ba
and went to his room. Getting NO re
sponse to his knock. Mr.. Grau entered tne
room and found Captain Nolte dead. He
was lying. fully dressed. on the bed Death
Is thought to have come while he slept.
Coroner Carr stated that he had been dead
several hours. Immediately after making
the discovery Mr. Grau notified the police.
who took charge OF the effects of the de-
ceased until the arrival of the morgue
master. when the body was removed to the
mGrgue.
An examination OF the room revealed
bottle containing about two drains OF
crystallized permanganate OF potash inns
led to the theory Of suicide. and when the
police were informed that Captain Nolte
had been drinking heavily and lately had
appeared financially embarrassed. tbs
theory was strengthened. search was
then made for anything which might throw
light on the matter. but nothing was re-
vealed and it was decided that death re-
suited from natural causes. An examina-
tion of the bottle containing the poison
showed that the cork mad not been re-
moved for some time
CAPTAIN Nolte is said to have been a ma
tive of Berlin and n graduate of Heidel-
hurg. He served for a number of years in
the German army and later entered the
British army for service in South Africa
After a short service he again secured n
in the German army while in
south Africa. and made extensive exp ora
tions there for his Government. During
the wear 1895 he organized an expedition al
Zanzibar and proceeded to that portion OF
German East Africa a'known as the NASSAU
Steppes There he established q station
and explored the country for the purTose o.
determining its adaptability for white ST
Element. The expedition passed Kiliman-
jaro aud located on the NASSAU Stepp=s
south of the Meru Mountain. II is said to
have been successful. During the expsGi-
ton Captain Nolte was stabbed in the back
with a spear by native. The weapon
pierced his kidneys and since that time he
had been a sufferer from kidney trouble.
After varied experiences in South Africa.
Captain Nolte. in 1897, came to America,
where he engaged in journalistic work
TDIriuG the WHT DSNNtFH tiit NhlNth SlfAtta
and spain he was a military representative
of the German Government in Cuba. noting
the operations of the United States Army.
He also acted as war correspondent for
the Berlin Anzelger' He remained in
Cuba until the close Of the war. when he
returned to the United States. Since that
time he had been engaged in newspaper
work. and contributed many articles on
various subjects TO newspapers and maga-
zines. A series OF signed articles, accom-
panied by photographs. have been appear
ing fer some time in local weekly paper.
These articles in the main. were relative
to the South African experiences of Cap
tain Nolte and were of particular interest
and value.
He recently completed a work on ostrich
farming in South Africa. The work was
done for the Department of Agriculture.
and the manuscript is now in the hands or
the printer. Since the completion of the
work he had divided his time between |
his literary work and drafting. He was
an expert craftsman.