The Washington herald., 1907-05-19

Lingering more than twelve hours with
a bullet wound in his side Frank Macka-
bee, a Cabman. who was shot a the Ar
lington Hotel early yesterday morning by
Castor P. Phillip, scion of an old and
aristocratic family died at the Emergency
Hospital at 5 o'clock last night The in
quest will be held this morning.
Phillip. who is a descendant Of John
Van Ness, a man of wealth and we'll
known socially here and in New York. is
confined in the District jail. where he was
taken during the day. An ante-mortem
statement was made by Mackabee. but
the police have not made it public.
Explanations concerning the direct
cause Of the shooting differ. Il is said.
however. that the quarrel arose over the
settlement Of a bill for cab hire. and ended
by Msckabee refusing TO take a farewell
smile with Phillip.
The shooting is the termination Of a
good time which Phillip began here sew
eral months ago. He has been registered
at the Arlington for more than week.
and spending money about town with
lavish hand
Castor Phillip is brother OF J.
Van Ness Phillip. we'll known clubmau
and lawyer Of New York and Washington.
Mackabee Ran Night Cab.
Mackabee ran a might liner and his
stand was near the hotel He drove d
smart rig and his acquaintance with the
man who took his life began when Phil
lip engaged him for service. The two be-
came fast friends. and spent much time
together abo.t town and especially at
night. Phillip was the owner Of
an automobile and was frequently seen
In it together with Mackabee and other
Of his friends and acquaintance.
The two men spent Friday night to-
gether about town in the machine.
Early yesterday morning Phillip de-
cided that he and the cabman would
go for an early morning spin in the
country. After getting in the automobile
Phillip gave directions 20 the chauffeur TO
60 at full speed.
t'.t"A Nst ihf- fn0lA t-af hht llrI were
heard engaged in a dispute regarding a
claim which Mackabee made against
Phillip for $3.50 for cab hire az different
times. Phillip. it seems. said he would
make q fun settlement later.
At that time the controversy did not ap-
pear TO be Of a serious nature Between
. and O'Clock the two went 10 the Ar
Iington. Both had been drinking heavily
Phillip went TO his room on the fifth
floor at the same time inviting Mackabee
10 join him. Later the Cabman went TO
his friends room.
No Witnesses to shooting.
There were no witnesses to the shoot
ing. One version of the affair is that
Phillip shot Mackabee because he refused
10 take the farewell drink Another is 20
the effect that il was the result Of the
dispute over the cab fare. Il is under
stood that Mackabee stated in his ante
mortem statement that the tragedy was
because he had refused to drink with his
wealthy acquaintance.
The two were in the room together lust
prior 10 the shooting According 10 one
statement made yesterday morning by
Mackabee, he started TO leave the apart
ment after declining 70 take the last
drink. This is said TO have aroused the
anger Of the clubman and he followed his
companion TO the door
A second later there was a shot and
Mackabee fell 20 the floor. The cabman
stated to those who came 10 his assist
ance that he had seen Phillip draw the
gun after ne had refused the drink
There had been no threat. however. and
the bullet came without any warning.
The bullet entered the claimants chest
and passed through his liver and intes-
tines. A guest heard the shooting and
notified the hotel clerk. who. in turn,
telephonc1 the police. Night Clerk J. 0.
Brest was the first to reach the scene Of
the shooting, and found the body OF
Mackabee on the floor in the hallway.
Bending over the wounded man stood
Phillip. with a stupid. Uncomprehending
gaze, and the smoking revolver still In his
hand.
Sends Phillip TO His Room.
Brest advised Phillip to go to his
room. Going downstairs after assist
anCe. Brest soon returned TO the in
jured man and found the assailant
again in the hall near Mackabee He
was leaning against the wall and star
ing at the face of the man whom he
had just shot. He made no effort TO
fire the second time.
When Brest returned Mackabee made
an effort TO speak 10 him as his
strength was rapidly ebbing away For
the second time Brest ordered Phillip
TO his room Here he was found short
" afterward asleep. by the police
When Sergt Evans and Policeman
REILLY arrived. they aroused Phillip
from his stupor and placed him under
arrest. His brain seemed in a whirl,
and even after being told what he had
done. he did not seem to realize the
seriousness Of the affair.
You have probably fatally wounded
Mackabee." the prisoner was informed.
Smiling stupidly. he replied: L shot
him with a blank cartridge and he's prob
ably scared 10 DEATH lie repeated this
phrase several times afterward.
Victim Taken to Hospital.
Mackabee was taken TO the Emergency
Hospital After being removed to the
Third precinct police station. Phillip was
taken to the hospital SC that his victim
might identify him. The cabman had
been put under the influence Of an an
esthetic and the identification was tmpcs-
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