Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-28
Scene of the Homicide Near Fort
Washington, Md.
SURRENDERED TO THE GUARD
Magistrate, Acting as Coroner, Con
Quoted an Inquest-Statements
by Men at Post.


barger suggested to Sergeant of the Guard
Casseu az II nothing unusual had occur
red.
Winebarger had been away from the mill
fairy reservation on twenty -four-hour
mass. and. although he had shot and killed
Private Gosney Saturday night while In the
saloon of Walter r. Brown, near Hattons
Hill. nearly three miles from the fort, ne
said nothing about the affair to the ser
seant of the guard. Sergt. Gasseii hao
learned of the homicide. however, ana ne
sent word to Col. Coffin, commander OF the
troops stationed at the fort. Wineparger
was then placed in a solitary cell with a
sentry on du.y to guard him. Col. comm,
who had communicated with inspector
Roardman yesterday afternoon anu re-
ouested that the police be on the look-
ont for WIneb,rger, sent a message here
telling of the surrender of the aIeseo
murderer. He also notified Sherlu sweeney
OF Prince George county, ana the latter sa ~
he would arrange to take the prisohei "
the county Jail at Upper Marlboro.
Statements by Other Soldiers.
Soldiers at Fort Washington who were
friends of the parties to the shooting say
that Winebarger. who is a North Caroiin-
ian. was jealous of Gosney, who was from
New York. and that is the only reason they
assign for the shooting. They say Wine
barger was in love with Miss Julia Tul-
Nngton. who is a niece or cousin OF Mrs.
Brown She formerly resided at Phoeous,
Va. 1t is said but she has lived with the
Brown family. near Fort Washington. for
several months Miss Tullington, 1t Is
stated was not particularly fond OF w me
barger although she had frequently been
In his company Winebarger. his compan-
ions say. acted as If he were extremely
Jealous of the young lady, and. it Is added,
he showed his jealousy about three months
ago when he thought another soldier was
trying 10 take his place In the anections OF
Miss Tullington. The two men. IL Is de-
clared had words about Miss Tuliington,
but they did not come TO blows.
Fred Gosney," one Of the soldiers at the
fort explained this morning. had tried TO
arouse the jealousy of Winebarger several
times. doing il just for the purpose OF tan
talizing him. Several times they engaged
In duarrels about the lady but Miss Tul-
lington knew nothing of what was going on
She was not in love with Winebarger or
any other at the post. but she was
pleasant TO all of them.
Scene of the Shooting.
Walter r. Brown, the proprietor of the
Hatton Hill saloon, was formerly in the
military service. He secured his discharge
only short while ago and opened the
saloon where the tragedy occurred about
10 o'clock Saturday night. Several soldiers
from the fort walked to Hatton's Hill late
Saturday afternoon or early at night to
get something to drink. there being no
canteen on the reservation. room over
the bar is used as a place where the patrons
may assemble, get their drinks and pass
their spare time. 1t was in that room that
Winebarger's jealousy was aroused Satur-
day night. the shooting taking place on
the lower floor in the bar room. Fred
Gosney, Will Winebarger and soldier
named Thompson, 1t is stated, were seated
In the room on the upper floor, Thompson
entertaining the party with selections on
guitar. Several rounds of drinks had been
consumed during the evening, but none of
chose in the party had INDUCED in enough
intoxicants to make it appear that he was
under the influence of liquor. 1t Is said
that Private Winebarger became restless
and showed disposition to break up the
party, his friends thinking he wanted to
get rid OF Gosney because of his jealousy.
He probably thought that Miss Tullington
was paying more attention to Gosney than
she was to him. and he made effort to
break up the party by going to the bar
and complaining to the proprietor that the
people upstairs were raising h.
Mr. Brown went TO the upper floor and
told those who were in the room to make
less noise or to vacate, hardly taking time
TO make an investigation of the complaint
made by Winebarger.
''AII right" Thompson said, when the
proprietor OF the place suggested that
Thompson and Gosney go downstairs. will
you wait until play another piece?''
Exchange Of Words.
Thompson. Mrs Brown and Miss Tulling-
ton left the room. Winebarger and Gosney
remaining. Gosney went downstairs to the
bar. Winebarger following him.
Both men were standing at the bar it is
stated. when Gosney remarked TO Wine
barger: you've got your nerve with you
tonight"
Ignoring the remark. Winebarger turned
from Gosney and whistled a familiar air
Gosney. evidently considering the whistling
an insult. asked: Who are you whistling
business" winebarger retorted. land
don't know Of anybody about here Who can
stop me"
What would you do if were to hit
Il guess I'd fall" winebarger said. draw
Ing revolver and discharging 1t in the
direction OF Gosney.
The bullet struck Gosney in the left side
under his arm and went in the direction
or his heart, causing the wounded man to
fall toward his assailant Before Gosney
reached the floor. however a second shot
was fired. the bullet entering the left side
OF the chest. So quickly was the pistol dis
charged and so greatly surprised were the
spectators that they did not think of de-
tanning Winebarger. The latter left the
saloon and disappeared in the woods
Remark by Wounded Man.
Il can't breathe" was the only remark
made Dy the wounded man, internal hem
orrhage causing his lungs to fill with blood.
II was not until Gosney told of his con-
dition that Brown and others In the house
realized the seriousness of his Injuries.
One OF the men in the house was dispatched
10 the fort TO summon a physician. DR..
Sanford, the post surgeon. responded but
when he reached the saloon he found that
life was extinct. death having occurred
about an hour after the wounds were re-
ceived. The post surgeon returned to the
fort and reported what had occurre L. and
the body was held at the saloon until the
county authorities could take action Mag
fstrate Thorne. acting as coroner, summons
ed jury yesterday and held an inquest
at the home of the proprietor OF the saloon.
witnesses were examined and a verdict
was returned holding Winebarger for the
homicide.
Inspector Boardnian Notified.
Inspector Boardman received the first in
formation Of the affair about 1910 O'Clock
yesterday, Col. Coffin advising him OF the
shooting and asking that the police watch
for Winebarger. The county officers were
also told of the affair. and. 1t is stated
search was made for the alleged murderer
Wtnebarger. who had taken wooda