Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-30
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
FREDERICK UPPERMAN FOUND
DEAD IN BED.
George McDonald's Mistake-Death or
Sergeant Smith in the Philip
pines - Briefs.

Frederick A. Upperman. thirty-nine years
of age, was found dead in bed in his room
al the Hotel Kaiser, on BOD street northwest
yesterday afternoon about 4:l5 O'CLOCK Jonh
Williams, the bartender of the estapllsn-
ment, made the discovery. Coroner Newt
was informed of the mans death, ana, a1ter
making a thorough examination of the body.
issued certificate of death from Valvular
disease of the heart
Immediately after the coroner issued the
death certificate the remains were removed
to an undertaking establishment by order
of Mrs Mary A. TroXell of 3o4S + street, a
sister of the deceased. Upperman had been
under the of a physician for heart
trouble, and in the habit of sleeping
until late in the day. About o clock the
bartender remarked that he had not seen
Upperman since 10 o'clock Sunday night.
Mr. John f <illeen, the proprietor of the
hotel, and Williams media:ely started an
investigation, with the result that VIII
liams found Upperman's dead body Al
though no definite arrangements have been
made, it is probable that funeral services
will be held over the remains tomorrow az
ternoon at Oak Hill Chapel, in Oak Hill GEM
etery.
Forgot His Home Number.
While under the influence of intoxicants
last evening about o'clock, George Nc
engraving and printing. forgot the location
of his home, and. mistaking the residence OF
1916 31st street as his abode. entered, slam
ming the front door behind him. The noise
attracted the attention of young lady who
was in the house at the time and who de-
manded that Mcdonald explain his pres
ence The intruder was finally put out, put
being impressed with the idea that he had
been imposed upon, sought entrance TO the
hyr fIa haPk
then called upon the police and Mcdonald
was arrested on the charge of lntoxlcatloii.
1t was developed that he meant no harm IN
enter ring the house and he was subsequently
released from custody His home is on st.
Philips HILL Little Falls road, west OF
Georgetown.
Death of Sergeant Smith.
Information has been received in George
town of the death of James E. Smith, a
sergeant in Company E, SD United States
Volunteers in the Philippines. Sergeant
Smith died in hospital in Luzon from gan
creme the result of wound received while
in battle.
Sergeant Smith was W. II known n George
town. He began his service for his coun-
trv as a private in the 9th United States
Cavalry. and participated in the lndlah
campaigns on the Western frontier. After
the hostilitieS with the red men ceased ne
ton in one of the departing nts. At the out
break of the Spanish Ame rican war re re-
enl sted in the 9TH Cavalry and served
throughout the campaign in Cuba. At the
close of that war he was honorably dis
charged and appointed postmaster at May
ari, Cuba. which position he filled until the
army in the Philippines was increased. At
that time Sergeant Smith came to Washing
ton in the hope of securing a commission s
second lieutenant for foreign service. After
many unsuccessful attempts he enlisted in
the sd Volunteer Regiment a private.
For bravery he was subsequently promoted
to be sergeant He was about thrtylve
years old.
Brief Mention.
Carl Becker, the four-year-old son of Mr.
Harry Becker of Tenleytown, and Emma
Newhiser, the thirteen-year-o daughter of
Mr.. William Newhser of 3021 K street
both of whom are under treatment at the
Pasteur Institute in Baltimore, Md, for dog
bites. which they received recently, are
said to be in the best of health, and no sus-
picious symptoms have appeared in the
wounds. The Becker boy is expected to be
able to return to his home in a few days.
Mr. Oliver p. Johnson of 32d street, who
was stricken with paralysis more than
year ago, is much improved and is able TO
he