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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
announcement YET UNCONF|RhEO
Issued without :ne Presidert-Elects
Consent But 1t Is Asserted That II
May Be Accepted Without Cues
tion-Southerner Has Been Some
Time Resident c. Chicago.

COLUMBUS. OHIO. Feb 2p.--J. VI.
Dickinson of Tcnne sscr Will be SCcrc-
tarv OF war in the Tat cabinet,
Charles Na-!e OF St. Louis. will be
Mr.. Taft's secretary Of comm"rcr and
labor.
r. 4. Balinger vii! be secretary
of the interior.
This statement is 10. mad" as the
announcement OF Mr. TAFT. bat its
correctness may be accepted without
question.
Mr.. Magic was caller OF tn" Pres
ident-elect Fr:iav and Nj Dickinson
had p conference with him 'OdaE.
Nj. Taft Will permit OF no an
nouncemcnt from him as TO these c0h-
illusions
Believe Maggie Appointment Ci-chcd.
1t has been known for sometime
that he had PRACTICAL: decided upon
Mr.. Nagle's appointment and the in
terview of yesterday bears all the
earmarks of having been arranged
for the express purpose of an offer
and acceptance.
Mr.. Dickinson came to Cincinnati
from Chicago today He has not
been under consideration as a cabi-
ret possibility for SO long time. but
has been most favorablv known 10
Mr. Taft for many years. His emf
neDt legal record and acknowledged
ability are such as to commend him
peculiarly to Mr. Taft.
Dickinson Corporation Attorney.
Mr. Dickinson is Tennessean. al
though temporarily residing in Chica-
go where his duties as general so
lici;or Of the Illinois Central Railroad
system required his presence.
He is Democrat. although having
opposed Bryan.
At Xenia. Ohio. Mr.. Taft's car was
surrounded by an eager crowd
and he came ont on the back
platform and asked for the support
and PRAYERS of the people that the
duties of the responsible position h"
is about to assume NAV be discharged
for the best good of all.
Mr.. Taft will reach Philadelphia
in the morning and will be the guest
Of DR.. s. Weir Mitchell.
Mrs. Taft will join her husband
there coming from New York, where
she has been spending few days
On Monday Mr.. Taft will make an
address before the PENNSYLVANIA Chi-
versity and leave for New York Oh
Tuesday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
BRYAN STANDS PAT ON
FORMER U71ERANCES
Not Disposed To Be Candidate
Again Unless People Demand
LtN,

DENVER. COLO. Feb. 2a.-'Everi'
rody who knows any hing or mas
an, sense at all. knows how ! stand
IN the matter or being candidate
for the presi!en Tor III" fourth
time" said William }. Bryan today
when asked If he would again lr "A
candidate.
Il have promised myself not I"
run again" he said.
-. am not an out and oar candidate,
bat if the people of this country AM
NV own party should demand that
make the race again. standing FOR my
well known principles and ideas. wh,
do not very we'll see how | could
refuse
still TOUR years Is a long tim" and
meanwhile | hav" other imrortan'
work to do
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21

KING ALFONSO WITNESSES
AEROPiANE FLIGHT
pecele Thought He Was Going Up
But He Had Promised Queen
Not To.
Iiy Associated PrcSs.l

PAU. FRANCE. Feb. ~. King A.
ionso. o. Spain, Who arrived h"r'
fram San Sebastian las night. to,'aN
Witnessed two successful aeroplan2
A,ghts by the Wrjsh, brothers. III"
American aviatc,s, after which he
entertained Wilbur and Orvill !
Wright, Hart .. H":g their Euro
pran business n.an yer. and n"
n,vor Of Pau ut luncheon.
Daring the lunch III" king kc@' n1
4 lively conversation PARTICULARLY on
inr subject of aCroHianCs He ad-
mi,trd that he was sor"lv tempted
II make a flight. brt Gtriat I'd thar II
,-rod soldier could nu' hreak his word
Then laughingly. tn" King exclaimed:
Il really think II | had :'ay"d few
minutes longer. could not have. PM
The tcm.trr behind me-
IN again felicitit;rC Wilbur Wright
on his achievements he king hum~r,
nusly remarked tina, the only recor
l." hal gained was }hot for youthful.
ross among the sovereign bu'-he hed
even lest this. first to King Manuel
nf Portugal and then to NE infant
Emperor e China.
kiro Had Promised Wife.
u had heen generally supposed
hat his majesty would take advan,
'a%" 4 This opportunity TO be III"
inst sovereign to make a trip in a.
aorcplane. a belief that hrough, ou'
vr:v numerous crowd. but il va
soon learned that this was not b.
The king had promised Queen We
toria not to go aloft under any cir
cumstanccs. and he kept his pledge"
At half rasts nine Wilbur Wright
began a splendid flight OF 2s minutes
re circled in a fg;,r" within a
radius, then few high in the air. NV
to come down and skim over h.
ground Finally the machine tI'h
the direction OF the race course and
was lost TO sight.
Fourteen minutes later it reappe1r
ed coming from the opposite dire"
ton.
During the Gixit the king remssk
ed. that re did not think aerorlarr
fwng as dangerous AS automobiiiHc
End several lines he Re peated tha' h"
| could. hardly restrain himself fr-n
making ar ascension.
King Alfonso congratulated NJ
Wright heartily. and upon the inI';:'
! hon OF the American. he occupied tn
nassergeTs sra1 while tb" proud III
vcntnr explained The levers and tn,
operation OF the wings
Al the request # King Alfonso
Orvill Wright then explained the &C
cident at Washington. last year II
| which Licutenan. Selfridse lest his
| life. and pointed out the im~r.v"
ments TO prevent mishaps in til,
! future.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
Naval Militia Assoc alton Meets.
Nv Associated Press

WASHINGTON. n. c. Feb u
Numc-o,!s States were represented al
a meeting o: IN" Naval Militia A.
soc,afion of the United S'a:es h.!
her" 'oday.
Assistant Secretary Of tdc Ma Y
SattcrIc". asst president % N as
.Cciaiion. discussed Naval Ni'i'ia
Needs
Other speakers were Cnmmand"T
Charles c. Marsh. on Planning N'v'l
Militia Cruise Work Lieutenant
Commander Cleveland Davis. ON
Wireless TClcgraphy: Comma":"t
W. l.. r gers. Naval Reserves "'
Foreign Nations" and CcmmsHd"r
Horny s. Solding. OF Georgia. OF
Coast Signalling
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
FORTY FIVE WHITE AND
9CoiOFEO ORGANIZATIONS
These Have Applied for Positions in
inaugural Parade-31.0oo Men
WI! March,
CBy Associated PreSs.)

WASHINGTCN. D. c.. Feb. 2".-
More han Il "'h men will march
in the inaugural parade on March 4.
according to r"rorts made to the in
aueuration committee at meeting
Yesterday. There will be approx
uhte'y 1880 soldiers. sailors and
marines and nati"na, guardsr!en and
military ORGANIZATIONS. including III"
cadets from Yves; Point and Ann1p-
oils. Up to Dat" foTty-'ivc organize
tons al Whit. mnn and nine Of col
oTed men h.v" aPplieI for nOsi'i"ns
in Inc. As VEL as one hand OF In
dIarS
Trcs, VIII .',ir musicians will
Ti:.rbrr abrUf 900
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
COUNTRY WHITE HOUSE.
Provision offered for Rural Pres dent.
iai Home.
ORy Associated Press !


WASHINGTON. d. G.. Feb. -. --
The country Waite House" is The
designation to b. given an :fici 1
SIMMER residence AID Office huilG:r@
70. the uSr Ct the P.esidCn, o. IT,"
United States. proposed in bill
recently introduced b. H'p:yse:'i-
tive Lands e Indiana.
Tie bill pr. lies th2; the propc>' Il
bui!ding shall be erected wi.hiA t.:r
ni.ed States military reservation -
W. st + ini. y v. and that il :? Ill
b constructed and furnished %cco:G-
ing TO plans under tn" direction +
the secretary of wa The sun OF
S25o.o"0 is APP. ropriated and IS mad"
immediately available to GARY III
the provisions OF the hill.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
CARROLL WRIGHT DEAD.
College eresiden. and FORMER Labor
comrrizsicrcr Passes ASsy.

We REGISTER MASS. Fch. ~ -
Carroll n wriGh'. president Of Clark
University. and former C"mmtSs'on"T
e. Iaror died tonight aGrd 81 Years.
Pre- idenf Wright had brcn SUI
fcrcr from Diabetes for more iban
twenty wears but that disease do
no. rive him tr1uhi" sntii after his
return from Washing on on Deccm'
bcr 90.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
indian Bill Passed In Senate.
(Rv Associated PresS.)

WASHINGTON. d. G.. Fob. go
The Indian appropriation bill occu.
r;ed almost the entire time OF the
senate today and was pEssed WIN
appropriations Of over $9.oo9.o0 VI
this amount $f.500OoO was added to
the bill by senate amendments.
The senate at SIG O'Clock p. M
adorned.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
viii Visit Wireless Stations.
(Ry Associated Press

OMAHA. NFB.. Feb. 2".-Dr. Fred
crick II. Nf!cncr. experimental cl"c
t.ician e tho Union Pacific Railroad
will leave tomorrow FOR tour Of the
Eas; on q special assignment for the
company
Dr MiIsner will first visit The Mar
conf wireless sta;ions along tho Al
Ian;ic ccas, as far south as Norfolk
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
State Temporarily Ceases fresen(ai'
ion Of Testimony in the Car.
mack Murder Trial.
ADMITS THAT KE KILLED EDITOR
Moved - Deere TO Safeguard His
1tHer--prosecut on Probably Will
Reccr.e Strongest Card for Pur'
pcees of RebuttaI-Cross Examira-
ton on Monday.


nv Ag.rr;v.,,i p;psSl
>,-,I,.,i -r-,>.r r.r ID,
l!l:S "d' ave d'ith''s Gay III inc
ira! Of C"loE'i D:n,an j. Cooper.
H., Inn + r,onrr and John ID sharpe.
,l r,,o ,..,b 49,, ,,rdrr ., Former
,., -.
h'''' ''''H He'"''' IL "'''
tarmack.
OH: ulr wi'nc-,s was c\amintH.
thu. .v.r,,-.,,r; ,r.r ,,id d, defendant,
''".'''' - >p'''
Nh'n '""|: "i"H'H y WAS 'Nrec''H
Hat rhr STAT" w"' Id o!.rr on" or
m.:,. .! It's mi5-iu-: witness.
A. l~u:, three ARRIVED Ia. niGh,
80 -" ;,to"n'y -rarrtj either de-
r,,-d un TO u..c :hcm at all, or to
:,.D,r thC.n l,r n.a big conspiracy
fight in rebut'ai. Both sides seemed
sparriny for time Il The opening OF
the DAYS sne sion. Finally the states
attorney appeared Then the defense
asked Tor thirty minutes iudrl2"nCe
and took Gn hour ard half.
Examined Cooper's Wound.
It was pres im~d that a conference
was or. Int in reality the time was
required in order that an X-ray pho
toeraph might be taken to learn it
the bullet which Robin Cooper re-
eeived in the shoulder was still
there.
DR.. Fort thought it was. and so
testified. However. the day after the
shooting Robin Cooper claimed 20
have found the bullet in the bed near
his knees in the st. THOMAS foS'
rital
1t was thir.y-tight calib"e bul-
The gun found near Senator Car
nIack's boGs with TWO empty shells
is ::S-c2libre.
The defense evidently wanted TO be
sure that the X-ray showed no bullet
in Robin Coope1's shoulder before
they produced the missile found in
Coorer's led.
State Has Theory.
1t IS thought tn" state has an in
terestinC theory tina; the revolver
found near CarmacE's body was not
the one forced upon the editor bv
one OF his staff few hours '"lor"
he was shot It is a blue steel GS cal
ibre revolver.
Colonel CoOre"', Is nickel IS
caIi!re. and apparently had never
been discharged
AS soon IS the X-.av plat" lad
been devcior"d and disclosed no tar"
# the bullet. tn" defense announcei
tina, L vas ready. and called !ohh"
Cooper 20 the stand. He is len
dor C'a1n cIIt I OF "A Sollu q
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
PROBABLY Two HUNDRED
LIVES LOST IN WRECK
Reported That Argentine Steamer
Caught Fire and Sank Later-oe-
CURED on East Coast.
Bv Associated Press.l

UJENOS AYRES. Feb. 2".-Th"
Argentine steamcr Presidents Roca.
from Southern ports. according 10 re-
rorts received here. has been wreck
cd between Puerto De San Antonio
and Puerto Malrin on the cas-: coast.
The s:camcr caught fire and it is
believed that the crew and two hun
drcd pass engcrs have pcriSh"d u -
rcpOrfed also that the steamer sank.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
Wi, Patch Wrecked Steamer.

NEW HAVEN. CONN. Feb. 20
The w-eckinr company here expects
tn patch M tho last hole IN the port
how OF tho stcancr John r. Startn.
which foundcrrd near here and got
her ashore for repairs.
The loss on craft and cargo will
probably BE- abort 100000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
&c eeo eaek by We sther.

NORrCT x ~. Feb :" T."
,rhonr,.- %,.. lon C22tato Gao >.
r,on Eal.i.. r. light. - Naypor'
Fla. wa.ra - cut 'h" Nirg'nta
Cans soy, "a da,s ago. returned Il"
dsy in TOW ~" tug Joseph ".
C,arl afcrt ..'r in stormy w,a'd"-
outsiGe
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
Venezpee'':1 High Court Decides He
is 10 Longer President.
PLOT ss 5'|H.ooI GOMEZ IS ALLEGED
k'-...:r !. Interior Secures Action
- c--@ Charges That Absent Exc
c.::ru -1La:. 70 Have Ms Tenn
por= =. ccssor kssassinated.
(Bv Associated Press

CARACUS. VIA WILEMSTAD FeH.
2"-Ci, rino Castro has lost, his title
as president Of Venezuela. the high
federal curt having rendeFed d.
cision fhaG sufficient evidence hal
teen presented in tn" STit br~uZ"t
AGAINST him by the att ,rney genera!
az the ms anc. OF Senior Ai"antnra.
minister Of the interior. on the charE"
Of having attempted to brisc about
the assassination OF Juan Nic"n'"
Come. the acting president. IL is
decision the high federal court trans.
:ncs the suit TO tho criminal CrrIt|.
ard doClprcs that CaS:r~. in co1s"-
Gnrrce c. the disclosures. i, con T.
ivriOnaily sus ,PndCd from tho r-'.'!-
.icnCy
Pot Against Gomez Alleged.
Tho suit 10 bring about tn" Ccr''.
'u'ional removal az President taS;To
was instituted several weeks az Al
tLC instance Of the mini ter nf ~.
interior. who's" cr'municaii0n = "a '
attorney general on this subject we
accompanied ny iargr quantity VI
,Tocumrnta-y evidence relating 10 ~"
alleged plot against he life Of Come.
The minister drCIIrcd that N"
documents showed that his plot W
the result OF suggestions. advice and
~rd"rs Of General Cast.
Ca>ir who has rec v.rcd from q"
ovr i'm. which nc rnd"Iw"nt at I"
;rivatc saritarium at D"rliT. 10 ;hIt
CITY Yesterday for Df"sd'n. wh"r" 4
Is his intention 10 make a portraCt"d
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21

rCon'Inued from Fifth Page
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-21
WEATHER.

Fair Sunday; Monday partly
cloudy; variable winds.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
Christian Science Leaders.

An audience that filled the National
Theater listened to a lecture on Christian
Science teachings delivered by Bliss
Knapp. C.S.B.. of the First Church Of
Christ Scientist, of Boston, yesterday aft
ernoon The lecture was under the aus
pices of the First Christian Science
Church Of Washington. Mr.. Knapp as
serted that his religion was a prophet
of good tidngs," and that 1t promised
deliverance from pain, and said that
the healing ministry Of religion could
not be challenged
In closing he said:
Now, When dentist administers an
esthetics to suspend divert the thought
during the process of an operation he is
proceeding on the assumption that if a
man cannot think he cannot be hurt, foI
during the time when the patient
thought is suspended or diverted his flesh
and bones can of themselves experience
no pain. sensation, life or intelligence
Consequently, pain is ali in the thinking.
1t follows therefore, that even surgery
may prove indirectly the mental nature
of disease
Evening star., 1909-05-03
MOTT SCHOOL rs 80. K"
Declared Sanitary and Fireproof by
Official Committees.

The new Mott School at 4th and w
streets has been approved by the COM
mittees on sanitation and on fire protec-
ton in school buildings, both declaring
it safe for use by school children, and the
board of education will be SO informed.
Some slight dampness was found in
the cc@' and ash vaults in the building, =
says me report of DR.. w. c. Woodward
of the committee on sanitation. This
condition was not considered sufficiently
adverse, from a sanitary standpoint, to
interfere with the use of the building for
school purposes
This building, in the opinion of the
committee, is well adapted for the pur-
pose for which ii was constructed" adds
Capt. William Kelly. chairman of the
committee on sanitation.
The building is provided with ample
exits and the heating plant and fuel and
ash vaults are located underground on
the outside of the school building proper"
says Fire Chief Wagner OF the commit
tee on fire protection.
From the viewpoint of this department
I do not see that there is anything lack
ing III this building to protect the pupils
from fire. In my opinion this structure
is splendidly adapted for school purposes
Evening star., 1909-05-03
RANCHMAN FALLS WITH HORSE
SUFFERS BRAIN CONCLUSION
AND NUMEROUS BRUISES.
Accident to David Sparks. Breeder of
Horses for the Army. at 14th
and Harvard Streets.

As result of Il horse which lle was
riding slipping on the car tracks at lith
ami Harvard streets northwest yester-
day afternoon. David Sparks, a ranch
man, of Dillon, Mont. was removed to
the Emergency Hospital suffering from
slight conclusion Of the brain and
numerous cuts and bruises.
1t was stated at the hospital today
that his condition was better and he
would probably leave the hospital within
few days.
In company with a .mber of cavalry
officers, Mr.. Sparks Fort Myer yes
terday for Il ride rough Rock Creek
Park. The part mad proceeded along
14th street and were near Harvard
street when suddenly big red touring
car sped around the corner. The horse
ridden by Mr.. Sparks reared. The rider
sat on the animal with perfect ease and
had him under control, when suddenly
the horse stepped on the car track. Its
fec slipped and both rider and animal
went down.
Mr.. Sparks was thrown considerable
distance. landing on the side of his head
and shoulder. He picked up un-
conscious and carried TO lawn nearby.
The ambulance Of the Emergency Hos
pital was summoned, but before it ar
rived an automobile IVES brought into
service and the injured rider was re-
moved to that institution. He regained
consciousness shortly after he reached
the hospital.
Mr.. Sparks came to Washington about
a week ago with several carloads of
horses. which he had sold to the gov
ernment. He had intended leaving within
a few days. He owns large ranch
in Montana, where he breeds horses for
the army.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
CARDINAL CONFIRMS CLASS.
breaches Sermon at Close Of the
Mass at st. Augustine Church.

Cardinal Gibbons administered the sac
rament' of confirmation to a class of ,124
children and adults at the high mass in
st. Augustines Church yesterday morn
ing at IL o'clock. The prelate was
dressed in his robes of purple, wore the
miter and carried the crozier. He preach
ed a sermon at the close of the mass.
THE oil with which each one of you
has been anointed and the chrism which
we have placed upon the brow of every
member of this class said the car
dinal. carries meaning significant of
the custom of the ancient faith. In this
sacrament the Catholic Church maSes
her children members of the church mill
tant, and strengthens their faith as heirs
of heaven.
Rev Charles NJ. Bart. pastor of St.
Teresas Chruch, Anacostia, was the
celabrant of the mass. Rev. Father
Carroll of ST. Patrick's Church was the
deacon, and Rev. Father Connolly of the
Church of the Immaculte Conception
subdeacon.
Cardinal Gibbons also celebrated the
Z O'Clock mass at the church yesterday
morning.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
NAVAL AUXILIARY MEETS.
Reception Attended by Many Mem
bers Of Snanish War Camps.

The first anniversary of Admiral George
Dewey Naval Auxiliary, No. 3, was held
Saturday night in Pythian Temple, with
the president, Mrs. Cora aCmpbell, In the
chair.
As this was a reception as well as the
annual meeting, invitations had been sent
to all the Spanish war camps and a large
number of members responded. Speeches
were made by Department Commander
G. E. Rausch. Senior Vice Commander
Tubman and Department Surgeon
Trudgan. Mrs Ida M. Galloway. national
vice president general, welcomed the Wis
iting veterans. Mrs. Ruth NJ G. Pealer
of the Babcock auxiliary, also made an
address.
The following program was render
ed Piano solo, Miss Eeva Beagle; vocal
duet Master Charles Hall and little Miss
Emile Bishop; vocal solo, Mrs. Albert
Kulle: piano duet. Misses Lithgow and
Rice: vocal. Mrs. Joseph Bishop and Miss
E. f. Hurdle.
Evening star., 1909-05-03
SHOW WAS NOT GIVEN.
Jefferson Monument Benefit Post
poned After Audience Was Seated.

number of Washingtonians who pur-
chased tickets for performance of the
Julia Allen Opera Company. under di-
rection of James W. Morrissey," which
failed TO materialiZe at the Arlington
Hotel Saturday night, are disappointed.
Mr.. Morrissey came to town several
weeks ago and began advertising the per-
formance. the proceeds of which were to
be given TO a fund being collected for the
erection of monument to Joseph Jeffer-
son in Central Park, New York. \ list
of prominent New Workers was adver-
tised AS directors i'm the proposition. Ar
rangements were made with the hotel for
decoration of its ballroom. and other pro-
visions for the show made.
At the appointed hour small audience
took seats. but the show did not begin.
1t was finally announced that the per-
formance would be indefinitely postponed
Those who demanded their money had the
ca sh refunded. but some who purchased
tickets but did not attend are wondering
Before returning to New York yesterday
Mr.. Morrissey said that his failure TO get
sufficient funds to warrant the perform
ance caused him to postpone il until next
fall. All ticket purchasers. he added. will
get their money back Morrissey is said
- have been at one time a leading New
York manager of many well known stars
Evening star., 1909-05-03
DEATH OF JAMES {. WALKER
EMPLOYE IN CENSUS OFFICE
FOR PAST TEN YEARS.
Formerly a Resident of Indiana
Served Calamity Throughout
the Civil War

James r. Walker of :....3 I'd street north
west. a we'll known employe of the census
office. died yesterday morning at ~
O'Clock Of Bright's disease. Mr.. Walker
was in his sixty-seventh year.
Mr.. Walker came to Washington about
ten years ago from Loogootee. Ind.
where he had raised large family and
built up profitable business. Mr.. Walk
er retired from business and came To
Washington in order to take advantage
of the educational facilities here. Some
time after his arrivcl he accepted an
appointment in the cenusu office. in which
service lie was engaged at the time OF
his death
In this department of the government
as well as in local activities. Mr.. Walker
was highly regarded. and his demise is
mourned by many friends. Mr.. Walker
leaves a widow and nine children. among
them being Carl Walker, formerly on the
business staff of The Evening Star. now
located in Spokane, Wash; Joseph Walk
er of Clafiin. Kan: Clarke Walker OF
Spokane. Wash; Henry Walker of Evans
vile, Ind; Mrs. Sumerlin of Salem Ore.
Mrs. Steinmier of Evansville, Ind; Mr..
Bement of Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Harry
Pickett of Riverdale, Md, and Mrs. Jesse
Shoemaker of this city.
At the outbreak of the civil war Mr..
Walker enlisted in the Indiana volunteers
and served throughout the war, being re-
peatedly promoted for bravery in battle.
At the close of the war he wore the
shoulder straps Of A first lieutenant Mr..
Walker actively identified himself with
the Grand Army of the Republic. He was
also member of Washington Council,
Knights Of Columbus
There will be no formal funeral cere-
monies over the remains of Mr.. Walker
in Washington. The body. accompa MED
by members of the family now in Wash
ington, will he taken to the family home
stead in Indiana late this afternoon. The
sons and daughters of the deceased, scat
tered from one end of the country to the
other, will meet about the bier the lat
ter part of the week.