Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
John Welsh Dies as Result of
Injuries. xea
STRUCK BY SHIFTING ENGINE
Jacob Walper in Hospital Believed to
Be Fatally Hurt.
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STRUCK BY SHIFTING ENGINE
LEE ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES
Program Observed at Christ Episcopal
Church-Decree in Settlement
Of Suit-Briefs.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, January 10, 1907
John Welsh, thirty one years of age, who
resided at 622 South Patrick street, died at
4:30 o'clock this morning at the Alexandria
Hospital as result of injuries received by
being struck by shifting engine last night
while at work at the roundhouse of the
Southern Railway Company. His COM
panion, Jacob Walper, who was also in
jured at the same time, is at the Alex
andria Hospital in a precarious condition.
Coroner s. B. Moore when seen this morn
ing stated that he had not yet decided
whether or not he would hold an inquest
over the remains of the deceased. 1t is
more than probable, however, that an in
quest will be held.
Following the accident both men were
placed in the ambulance and conveyed to
the Alexandria Hospital. and DR.. w. NJ.
Smith, the company's surgeon, was sum-
moned Upon examination of Welsh's con-
dition it was aScertained that his left arm
was broken at the elbow and that he was
internally injured. Everything possible was
done to prOlong his life, without avail.
Welsh never regained consciousness.
Jacob Walper, fifty-two years of age, OF
Rockport, Pa, who was employed as ma
chinist at the Southern companys shops,
and who, as stated, was also injured, was
unable to give any statement concerning the
affair and his condition would not permit
of his being questioned. The head nurse ex-
pressed but little hope of his recovery.
Had No Warning.
Walper stated that he and Welsh We're
working in a very narrow space at the
roundhouse between the sandhouse and the
engine, and that without warning the en-
CINE commenced to move and both men
were caught by the tender and hurled with
great force against the brick wall. For the
time being he was rendered unconscious ana
never realized what happened until he found
himself at the hospital this morning. wal
per appears to be suffering from internal
Injuries. Walper came here some time ago
ment at the shops and Welsh was acting as
his helper Waper Is married man ana
his family reside at Rockport, Pa.
Railroad men say that the place where
the two men were caught is exceedingly
narrow and that the space does not permit
two men walking abreast without being
caught by an engine, In the event II is NOV
ing. Welsh was a son of Mrs Margaret
Welsh and had resided in the southwestern
part of the city all his life. He was I'M
married. No arrangements have yet been
made for his funeral.
Lee Anniversary Observed.
The one hundredth anniversary of the
birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee was appro-
priately observed in this city today with
religious exercises at Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church, and exercises We're
also held at the public schools throughout
the city. The confederate veterans and
their sons assembled at Lee Camp Hall on
Prince street at II: 80 O'Clock TINS morning
and marched in a body to Christ church,
where space had been reserved for them
They were headed by the officers of the as
ISOLATION and the majority of them were
attired in gray uniform Among the as
tinguished guests present at the exercises
was Bishop Gibson of Richmond, Va.
The program outlined in Thursdays Star
was carried out in detail and eloquent adj
dresses extolling the virtues or the famous n!
confederate chieftain were delivered by Rev.
Dr. w. F.. Fisher, pastor of the First Bap-
list Church, and Rev. William j: Morton,
rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. At the conclusion of the eXer-
cises benedictiOn was pronounced
The exercises at the public schools con-
sisted of the reading of essays on the life
of Gen. Lee, and at many of the schools the
exercises were of a very pretty character,
in which the scholars participated. ban
ouet will be held at Lee Camp Hall to-
night, at which the majority OF the con
federate veterans Will be present. me
banks and city offices were closed IN
observance of the day.
Final Decree Entered.
final decree was entered in the circuit
court for Alexandria county this morning.
Judge Charles E. Nicol presiding, in the
case or EnlIld ~. flOdSelo against Siie'i AS'
8. Bradley, John B. Gurley, William A.
Gordon and John c. Head. The object
of the suit was to set aside an alleged
faulty deed for a large and valuable tract
of land in Alexandria county. The plaintiff
was represented by Attorney T. z. Phlillps,
and Attorneys James r. and ii. b. eaton
represented the defendants.
Deaths Reported.
Thomas Cox, a resident of Annadale,
Fairfax county, died at 3 o'clock this morn
ing at his home at that place, after an i'll
ness lasting nine days. The deceased was
sixty-three years old, and is survived by
widow and two children. The funeral will
occur at . o'clock next Monday afternoon
from the Methodist Episcopal Church South
at Annadale and the interment will be at
that place.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kavan, fifty years of age,
died shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon at her home 415 Cameron street, after
a lingering illness. The deceased was the
widow of Edward Kevan, and mad made
her home in this city for the past fifteen
years She was a native of AppomattoX
Court House Va. The funeral will take
place from Wheatley's undertaking estab-
lshment at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
General Items.
Kenefick Council. No. 100, Catholic
Woman's Benevolent Legion, has installed
the following recently elected officers: Mrs
James Roche; president; Mrs. James Nc
Cune, vice president; Mrs. William H.
Breen, chancellor; Mrs. I. ]. Fannon,
treasurer; Miss Minnie Chalk, collector;
Mrs NJ Bowers, orator; Mrs. A. A. Lucas,
IT. marshal; Miss Mamie Baker, guard;
Mrs A. Stautenburgh Mrs. Agnes Nugent
and Miss Marie Fannon. trustees.
A handsome past masters jewel was pre-
scented Thursday evening last to Mr.. James
E. Alexander of Andrew Jackson Lodge of
Masons as a token of the esteem in which
he is held by the members of that craft
A fitting speech of presentation was made
by Right Worshipful E. E. Downham
which was responded to by Mr.. Alexander.
fine of 500 was imposed on Noah
Green, colored, in the police court yester-
day afternoon on a charge of selling cocaine
without a license. There were cases for
trial in court this morning.