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The Washington times., 1902-03-11
VICTIM OF SMALLPOX
SUCCUMBS TO DISEASE
Clifford Hepp, a Lad From
Ohio, Dies at Pesthouse.
Health Authorities Notify Relatives
Other Patients Show Signs
of Improvement.

One of the cases of smallpox in this city
resulted fatally yesterday afternoon.
Clifford Hepp, the eighteen-year-old lad
who came to this city several weeks ago.
and who was taken from the Emergency
Hospital on February 25, died at the
smallpox hospital at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The doctors entertained but
little hope of his recovery when he was
taken from the Emergency Hospital. but
he showed a slight improvement for two
days, and it was thought he would re-
cover.
The lad came to this city February q
from Akron, Ohio, and. having no friends.
went to the Rescue Home, on Thirteenth
Street northwest. Several days after his
arrival at the home he complained to his
companions of feeling sick They advised
him to go to some hospital and ask for
treatment After several days sickness
he went to the Emergency Hospital and
asked for treatment.
He was placed in ward and was be-
ing treated for consumption, when 1t was
discovered that small sores were break
ing out over his entire body. The health
authorities we're notified, and sent the
boy to the pest house.
Considered Severe Case.
His case was considered the severest Of
any at the hospital, and every effort was
made to keep the disease from spreading
at the hospital. and special watch was
kept over the boy. He grew worse for
several days, and then, under special
care, began to improve. but the great
hardships and exposure endured by the
lad previous to his being taken to the
hospital hastened his death.
When Hepp was taken to the hospital he
informed the authorities that he formerly
lived in Tifin, Ohio, but left home on ac
count of having trouble with his relatives.
He went to Akron, and there boarded a
freight train and came to this city. He
did not know where he had contracted the
deadly disease. but believed that it was
in Akron, where, it is said, several cases
existed at the time he arrived there.
His Relatives Notified.
The authorities at the pest house tele-
graphed to the boys relatives in Tifin
shortly after his death, but up to a late
hour last night no word had been received
from them. If the body is not claimed
today it will find a distressing place in
the potters' field.
DR.. William C. Woodward last night re-
ceived telegram from DR.. o. C.. Swartz,
of Tiffin, Ohio. instructing him to bury
the body of Hepp quietly in some Catholic
burying ground here in Washington |
Upon hearing of the circumstances at
tending his death this was the wish of
the young mans friends, who live in
Tifiin.
There are at present nine cases of |
smallpox at the hospital. None of these |
is severe, and it is said that all of them |
are showing signs of improvement. The |
quarantine which was placed over the |
Rescue Home. after Hepp was taken from |
the Emergency Hospital, will be raised
Thursday night unless some OF the twen-
ty-five occupants show some sign Of the
disease.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
WILCOX PLACED ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER
Charged With Death of His
Pretty Sweetheart.
FACES DAMAGING EVIDENCE
North Carolina Town Still at Fever Heat
Over Mysterious Death of Miss Ella
Cropsey - Circumstantial Evidence
Welding Strong Chain Against Young
Man.
Especial to The Washington Times)

Especial to The Washington Times.)
ELIZABETH CITY, N. c., March 10.-
James w. Wilcox was placed on trial II
the Superior Court OF Pasquotank County
today, charged with the murder OF his
sweetheart. Nellie Cropsey. 1t is statet
that the prosecution will spring a sur
prise in the shape Of witnesses who will
testify to facts intimately connected with
Wilcox's share in the tragedy. and very
damaging to the prisoners case.
He carried the girl in his arms. 1t is
alleged. from the house to the river. and
threw her overheard, and it is under
stood that George Thompson, q reputable
darkey. will be introduced by Attorney
Ward for the prosecution as an eye
witness.
Points to Wilcox.
in some punishment for Wilcox. to whom
circumstantial evidence points as strong
ly today as ever, as the murderer of his
sweetheart.
Thompson told his story to the prose-
cutting attorney recently, admitting that
he was afraid to speak while Wilcox was
at large. Wilcox is the son of the sheriff
Of the county, and had a bad reputation.
Ella Maude Cropsey was beautiful
girl, the daughter of Judge w. H. Cropsey,
of this city. Her uncle, Judge Andrew d.
Cropsey, practicing lawyer of New York
City. is here to assist the State in the
prosecution of his niece's supposed muir
derer. For two years James Wilcox had
been the girls most ardent suitor. but
ha- fot II - =, -t,o
finally dismissed him and was about to
visit her uncle in New York City until
the affair blew over.
Called to See Her.
On November 20 last, the night previous
to her departure, Wilcox called at her
house. Ella, her sister Olive and Leroy
Crawford were in the parlor. Wilcox
stood up and asked Ella to step into the
hall with him to say goodbye.
The girl did not reappear. and her sis
ter grew apprehensive. She went out to
seek her sister. but could not find her. An
alarm was given and the premises
searched, but no trace of the girl could
be found. 1t was thought she had eloped
with Wilcox. but Judge Cropsey found the
young man in bed when he went to his
home at midnight
For days after, though the city and
State and country at large was excited
over the strange disappearance of the
girl. Wilcox showed the greatest indif-
ference.
Bloodhounds on Trail.
Bloodhounds tracked the girl from the
porch of the house to the end OF small
pier near the Cropsey place. and this led
to the belief that the girl had either
drowned herself or had been cast into the
river.
After search of thirty-sey zen days that
extended all over the country the girls
body was found floating face downward
in the river close to the spot where she
had been thrown in There was a bruise
On the back of her head made by blunt
The coroner's jury returned verdict
1f murder. and James Wilcox was ar
rested and indicted. The prosecutions
theory is that he killed her for revenge
because of her refusal to marry him.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
PROTESTS AGAINST FUNERALS
Casket Makers Wife Objects to Under
takers Business Methods.


The District Commissioners few days
ago received from Mrs. ]. B. Rock a COM
plant against Mr.. William Lee. who. she
declared. blocked the street traffic in
front Of her premises. 31s Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest. by carriages and a
hearse.
The matter has been Investigated twice
by the police, and they find that Mr.. Lee
has, in connection with his undertaking
establishment. small chapel, where fu-
nerals are sometimes held. During the
progress OF these services the police say
1t is customary to station the hacks near
the curb. and Lieutenant Moore states in
his report that in his opinion the assem-
bling of the carriages in the manner de-
scribed is not unlawful
Lieutenant Moore reports that Mr.. Lee
has agreed to keep the carriages in future
away from the front of premises named.
Lieutenant Moore In his report also in
forms the Superintendent that Mrs. Rocks
husband had been engaged for several
years in the manufacture Of coffins. and
that her complaint about the 'hideous-
ness of funerals loses much Of its sig
nificance on that account"
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
CREW REDUCED TO
VERGE OF STARVATION
Buffeted by Succession of
Gales Over a Month.
Schooner Clayola Reaches Port After
Several Narrow Escapes and Tenn
pestuors Voyage on the Coast.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. March 10.-After
the crew was threatened with starva-
tion and disaster, the two-masted Brit
,sh schooner Clayola. Capt. Albert NJ.
Miller, hailing from Windsor, N. s.. ar
rived here today from Ingram River. n.
s., having been thirty-one days On her
passage.
The log OF the CIayola shows that she
was caught in several coast storms dur
ing the past month. At times the vessel
was almost blown ashore, during gales
and storms of snow and sleet The heavi-
est storm was encountered eff Cape Cod
March /, when the vessel was thrown on
her beam ends and her deck lashings
carried away
Feed Gave Out.
In this storm she lost large quantity
in was flooded and the crew was without
dry clothing for many hours. Prior to
this their stock OF provisions gave out,
and out of 100 gallons of water but three
were obtainable, it having frozen solid.
The remaining three gallons were frozen
and had to be melted on a stove.
The vessel put into Rrovincetown. Mass,
out food for forty hours. During the
storm March i there was wind, snow. and
lightning. Steward Robert C. McCree was
injured, being caught between the deck
load of lumber.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Missed a Roll of Money.

Mr.. Edward Brown, of 613 Fifteenth
northwest, missed $40 in cash yesterday
and reported the matter to the police.
The money was taken from his residence.
Mr.. Brown was home most of the day,
and. so far as he knows, nobody entered
the house, other than members of the
family and servants employed there. De-
tectiye Hartigan visited the house last
night but obtained no clue.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
PHONE RATE CASE UP.
Mr.. Worthington Makes Opening Argu-
ment Before Supreme Court.

The case of the Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Telephone Company against Man
ming and others was called for argument
in the United States Supreme Court yes
terday afternoon at 3:i5 O'Clock. Former
Attorney General Griggs and Mr.. A. S.
Wortbington appeared for the company,
while Messrs. Arthur A. Blrney, John J.
Hemphill, Henry F. Woodard, and Ar
thur Peter appeared for the defendants.
Mr. Worthngton made the opening ar
gument, closely following his brief, which
has been heretofore published.
The question at issue is the constitu-
tionality OF the act of Congress prescrib-
ing telephone rates to be charged sub
scribers in the District OF Columbia.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Trans-Pacifc Mails.

Mails for TAHITI and MARQUESAS ISLANDS,
via San Francisco. close here daily at $50 D. m,
up to March II, inclusive, for despatch per 5. s.
Australia. tcl
Mails for CHINA. JAPAN. HAWAII. and
PHILIPPINE ISIANnS-- via San Francisco.
close here daily at $50 p. m. up to March
10. inclusive. for despatch per S. s. America
Mails for CHINA. and JAPAN. via Vancouver.
close here daily at ESQ p. m. up to March
IS, inclusive, for despatch per $. $. Empress OF
India. Registered mail must be directed s'via
Vancouver" Merchandise for the L. s Postal
Agency at Shanghai cannot be forwarded via
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, via Seattle.
close here daily at $50 p. m. up to March 10.
inclusive, for despatch per S. s. Toso Mart.
Registered mail must be directed ..yia Seat
Mails for HAWAII. via San Francisco. close
here daily at $50 p N. up to March a. in
elusive, for despatch per s. 5. Alameda fol
Mails for CHINA. JAPAN, HAWAI-. and
PHILIPPINE IsLANDss' via San Francisco. close
here daily at $50 p. m. up to March "a. in
elusive, Tor despatch per S. City OF Peking. (o)
Nails for AUSTRALIA Except those for West
Australia. which go via Europe. and New Zealand,
mails for which despatched via San Fran
CISCO. and FIJI ISLANDS. via Vancouver. close
here daily at $50 p. m. after March Is and up
to March %. inclusive, for despatch per S. 9.
Aorangi. ioj
Mails for COCHIN CHINA are despatched 10
New York for connection with European steamers
--PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (Military NaiD. des-
patched to San Francisco at all closes for that
Office, to connect with Government transports,
the sailinrs Of which irregular.
REGISTERED MAILS close at the MAIN OF
FiCE Us follows: (b) At 100 p. same day.
icy At 500 p. IN. same day;S(O At 500 a. m.
same day % At 100 p. m. previous day; lhl
At 1900 p. previous Saturday; (k) At S:N
p. m. previous day: (o) At 500 p. previon
day. JOHN A. MERRITT, Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Runaway Girl From Buffalo.

A telegram was received from the chief
of police of Buffalo, N. Y. last evening
to the effect that Florence Kroll, fifteen
years of age of that city, had run away
from home, and it was thought she was
headed for the National Capital. A de-
scription of the girl was given, and the
local police requested to be on the look
out for her. She left her home a week
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
WANTS TO BE A DETECTIVE.
Captain Boardman Approves Application
of K. H. W. Reed.

Captain Boardman has approved the ap-
plication of R. H. w. Reed for appoint
ment as a private detective. The chief
of detectives says that the applicant is
a resident Of this city, and is well known
to the members Of the detective bureau.
with whom he has more or less associ-
ated for some years past.
The father of the applicant was one of
the best known private detectives in the
city up to the time Of his death some
months ago, and Captain Boardman says
he sees no reason why the commission of
the father should not revert to the son.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
coLoRED GIRL UNDER ARREST.
Alleged to Have Stolen Laces From
Former Employer.

Benjamin Swartz. a tailor. whose estab-
lishment is at 339 Pennsylvania Avenue
southeast, yesterday caused the arrest of
Barbara Curtis. colored, aged fifteen
years. of 140s d Street southeast, on a
charge of petty larceny.
The girl formerly worked for Swartz.
1t is alleged she stole iaces worth s25
from his shop during the past month.
Much of these goods have already been
recovered as a result of the arrest. The
girl is at the House OF Detention.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
GOVERNOR oDELL DINED.
Guest of the President at Small Gather
ing at White House.

President Roosevelt gave small dinner
last night. at which Governor Odell of
New York was prominent among the
guests. The President never gives a din
ner formally supposed to be ''in honor
of any one. the honor" being supposed
to rest in the invitation to the White
House. The affair last night was ar
ranged, after Governor Odell arrived in
Washington. and may be regarded in the
light of compliment to him.
Those present were the President, Gov
ernor Odell. Secretary Root, Attorney
General Knox. Postmaster General Payne,
Senator Lodge. Senator Hanna. Repre-
sentative Wadsworth, Representative
Sherman. and the Hon. Graeme Stewart,
of Illinois
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Fire Department Promotions.

Chief Engineer Dutton, OF the Fire De-
partment, has recommended to the Dis
trict Commissioners that Private William
j. McElwee, senior third man on engine"
be promoted to be fireman. vice Sears, re-
duced to watchman, and that Watchman
Michael A. Frawley be promoted to be
priyate
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Arrested on Embezzlement Charge.

Alexander Ellis, young negro, was
taken into custody yesterday by Detective
Sergeants Flather and Parham on
charge of having embezzled u small sum
of money from his employer, G.. w. Mann,
a butcher in Centre Market He will be
arraigned in court this morning
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
MEN FROM MAINE.
Large Delegation From the Pine Tree
- State Calls on President.

A delegation of ninety-fve citizens of
Maine, including a number Of State Off
eials, were presented to President Roose-
welt yesterday by Representatives Little
field, Burleigh, and Powers.
Among the callers were Attorney Gem
eral Seiders, of Maine, and Mr.. Joseph
Manley, the Republican National Commit
teeman from that State.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Count Won Buelow Is III.

BERLIN. March 10.--Count Won Buelow,
the Imperial Chancellor. is i'll with in
auenza. and confined to his room
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Thanks the Mayor.

The prince himself spoke a short p.aece
when Mayor Ashbridge finished, saying:
This is but another of the many acts of
Kindness that have been extended to me
In this country. ] assure you deeply
appreciate it. l thank you for the free
dom OF the city which you have given
me. and for this handsome souvenir, which
j shall preserve. Again thank you
The most Interesting feature OF Prince
Henry's visit to Philadelphia was the in
speotion Of the Cramp shipyards and the
Russian warship Retvizan. recently COM
pleted. and already in the hands of her
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Fire Causes sIoo DAMAGE

Fire shortly after II O'Clock yesterday
in house 202 Brooks Court northwest,
occupied by Sarah Woodall caused dam
age to the extent of sloO.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
READY FOR his ENEMIES
With LOADED REVOLVER
Demented Inventor Thinks
He Is Prosecuted.
Says Some One Wants to Steal His
Ideas-Member of Loyal Legion
Committed to st. Elizabeth's.

b
An elderly man. giving his name as Hi
ram H. Carpenter and claiming to reside
at 1928 l Street northwest, called upon
Captain Boardmani In his office at Head
quarters late yesterday afternoon and pro-
ceeded to relate to the chief of detectives
his troubles. III
He appeared TO be man of refinement
end education.
An Inventor.
He said he was the inventor of a stor-
age battery which would undoubtedly rev.
olutionize the world and that his enemies
were. endeavoring to steal 1t from him.
They are trying to sandbag me- he
cried to the captain. "and the first thing
I'll do one Of these days will be to fill
some of them full of shot"
Detective Sergeant Tyser who was
standing near him. asked him what he
intended to Kill them with.
why. with this responded the
stranger, and he quickly drew from his
overcoat pocket a loaded revolver. He
was disarmed at once.
His Claims.
Mr.. Carpenter stated that he lived at
the Shoreham Hotel. but the hotel people
do not know him. He claimed to have
spent much time in Mexico, but said he
left that country because his enemies
were bounding him.
He was sent to the First precinct sta
tion.
Through Mr.. J. II. Bradford, chaplain
of the Loyal Legion, and an employe of
the Indian Office, the police learned last
night that Carpenter has only been in this
city three weeks. The latter is mem
ber of the Loyal Legion, and it was stated
that some action looking to his care and
welfare will probably be taken today by
the relief committee of that organization
A Man of Distinction.
Mr.. Bradford visited Headquarters last
night, where he gave what informant ton he
had respecting relatives of Carpenter.
He stated that the prisoner was lieuten-
ant colonel of the Sixth Wisconsin Vol
unteers during the civil war.
Some time last summer" said Mr.
Bradford. 81 first met Carpenter in this
city. He was then, as now, greatly in
terested in his invention of an electrical
device. which he feared somebody would
steal from him. At that time he roomed
near Twenty-first ard l Streets north
west.
"AS Carpenter became i'll, | visited him.
and subsequently the Loyal Legion gave
him assistance, so that he was enabled to
go West. He went to Chicago, where he
left his wife, and then continued on to
Hot Springs, Ark.
The Washington times., 1902-03-11
Telegram From His Wife.

az heard nothing more from him until
a few days ago, when he came to see me
at my office. Then he seemed excited
day or two later l received
telegram from his wife, asking about Mr.
Carpenter, to which | replied that he was
in Washington, and was not i'll, as she
feared"
Surgeons of the Police Department ex-
amined Carpenter last night at No / sta
tion. They found him suffering from
mental disorder, such as would be bene-
fitted, it is alleged. by proper treatment.
Carpenter was accordingly sent to st.
Elizabeths Asylum for the Insane.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-05
MUCH BUSINESS DONE
At CITY COUNCIL
adopted and placed on file.

adopted and placed on dle.
The street committee made re-
port in regard to July, giving the a.
mount expended in detail, amounting
to s1ll684. The work on Maple
street was nearly done and the street
would not need repairs for years.
The report was acce oted and adopted.
A petition was received from the
bar asking that the room now occupi.
ed by ". A. Boyce be assigned to e
city Judge and that his present ctfice
be used as room for the lawyers and
witnesses 1t also asked that the as
SCISSORS and school commissioners be
ass gned to Mr.. boyce's and their OIL
ce and this office with its vault be used
by the city Judge. This was referred
to the property committee.
Several requisitions Tor printing
firm the different department were
referred to the printing Committee
with power to act.
The street committee reported a.
galnst the request Of A. Tomasi to
connect with the surface sewer.
They were In favor OF new surface
sewer built out Of money voted for
permanent work on North Main street.
The report was accepted and adopted
They ais, reported for sewer on Mel
son street as we'll as oneon Elliston and
John streets. They also reported In
favor OF q sewer on fremont street
These reports were accepted and ad-
opted.
A resolution was adopted appropri-
ating sllO0 for the Orange brook ex-
tension. A resolution was also ad-
opted providing for resurvey Of
Brooklyn street.
A resolution was read appropriating
$75 for tender to W. c. French tor
the use Of his tenement during the
small pox case. This was adopted.
City warrants for the month Of July
we're approved and ordered paid.
The tax book for the current year
was submitted by City Treasurer Wells
and was approved by the city council.
1t was voted to have Maple Avenue
built as 1t was ordered.
Mike Keefe called the attention OF
the council to the need OF having the
lines Of Foster ST., defined. 1t was
voted that the city engineer should
re-estnbfish the lines Of the street.
1t was voted that the street com
mittee be authorized to extend Ellis
ton St., across the Central Vermont to
connect with John St.
1t was voted that the street CAM
mittee be instructed to get deed for
High St., and also for the extension OF
East St
Alderman King ston brought up the
matter OF building the new street from
River St., 10 Center St., but nothing
was done upon it. The meeting then
adjourned.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-05
LIST OF FLOWERS

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burke of 81
Prospect street desire to thank the
neighbors and friends fo1 their kind.
ness and sympathy in their sore
bereavement at the death of their
daughter, Annie, and also to extend
many thanks for the beautiful floral
tributes.
These tributes are; Mrs. Palmer,
white lilies; Miss D. Palmer, white and
pink carnations;C. G. Ramsdell, white
carnations, Gala lilies; Evelyn and
Mildred Phelps, white and pink ast ers;
Miss Grace Cheney, cut flowers; Mrs.
Stewart, white and pink carnations;
Mrs. A. E. Bruce, cut flowers; Mrs
Davis, white and pink carnations;
Mrs. A. Austin, pansies; Mrs. Parks,
sweet peas; Mrs. Summers, cut flow.
ers; Mrs. John McIIugo, sweet peas,
pink and white carnations; F. w.
Stanyan, pink and white carna tions;
Mrs. Brassaw, pansies; Mrs. Timmons,
sweet pess and Chinese asters; Mrs.
F lice Stone, crown of white flowers;
Miss Matte Stone, cross of pansies:
Chrissie Ray, sweet peas; Mr.. and
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-08-05
WATERBURY
man
SkIPS

Waterbury, Aug. Sit was a great
surprise to most residents OF this viii.
lage to learn that A. S. Ladd, the sta
tion agent at this point Of the Central
Vermont R. R. Co. and agent Of the
express company, had decamped on the
midnight train, leaving bis wife and
the position he has held for the past
few months.
There are those who say they have
been expecting some such denouement
but to the average observer Mr.. Ladd
has appeared like faithful employee
and an exemplary c&tizen. 1t is not
publicly known that his accounts are
wrong at the station nor what is the
real reason Of his rash deed. Rumor
has it that there was a woman in it.
lie left letter to hts wife which
would indicate that she was not en-.
tirely ignorant of his intentions.
Mr.. Ladd has been an employee of
the railway company here about two
years and few months ago succeeded
G. d. Griffith as station agent. He
came here from Canada. he has been
married about six years and is appar-
about % years old.