Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-23

That William J. Wells. who was driv-
ing the automobile which struck Rev. DR..
John NJ. Schick July r. and from which
injuries the pastor died last evening at
the Emergency Hospital, was In no way
responsible or negligent, was the finding
Of the coroner's jury at the inquest held
at the District morgue today. Death was
due, according to the verdict, to "dislo-
cation of the hip and exhaustion as the
result Of the shock"
Testimony brought out at the inquest
showed that DIR. Schick had suddenly
emerged from between two wagons on
f4th street near the corner Of street.
and that 1t was impossible for Mr.. Wells
to stop his machine in time to keep from
running over DR.. Schick. 1t was also
stated that the machine had been stopped
within about two and a hair Feet aIter
DIR. Schick was struck.
Policeman G. w. Pierson Of the second
precinct, who investigated the case, tesu-
fed that at the time of the accident TWO
wagons stood on the street, and that AZ
one of them a horse, standing WIN his
head directly toward the car tracks, was
feeding. This prevented the motorist
from seeing the victim and vice versa
according to other testimony given
Tried TO Avert ACC1OO0Is
Testimony was also given by James
Bickly of 1411 14th street, James A.
Dove of 1914 9Th street, Earl D. 1sel Of
9O7 9th street, DR.. w. e. Carr of Emer-
sency Hospital and Dr. E. w. Titus, act
ing deputy coroner. DR.. Charles White,
deputy coroner, conducted the inquest.
Mr.. Wells also made a statement, saying
he did all in his power to avert the &C
cident. The automobile was going at a
very low rate of speed at the time OF
the accident, according to the witnesses,
it having been necessary to slow down
Just previously to let wagon pass.
Dr. Schick's body will lie in state at
the Grace Reformed Church, 10th and y
streets northwest, where he was PASTOR
Friday afternoon from 1 to pm. Flu
neral services will follow. Interment Will
be at Rock Creek cemetery.
A Native Of Virginia.
Dr. Schick was born in Richmond, Va,
November 8, 1S4S, remaining there until
attaining young manhood before enter
ing Mercersburg College, Pennsylvania.
He was q son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Schick.
Soon after coming to Washington thir-
teen years ago and assuming the pastor
ate of Grace Reformed Church. DIR.
Schick became a member OF the Pres
bytery of Washington and during the
years which have interviewed since that
time he has always been prominent IN
the councils. Always of modest and
retiring disposition, DR.. Schick rarely
took part in the debates Of the floor,
into the discussion which always went
far toward bringing the questions at is
sue to q focus.
When Cor Roosevelt first came to
Washington as civil service commissioners
he selected Grace Church. the representa-
tive of the Dutch Reformed denomina-
ton in this city. as his place of worship.
Later as assistant secretary OF the
navy, Vice President and finally when
Welt continued his membership in the
little Reformed Church. fact which
was deep source of satisfaction to DR..
who Isnstn it - rule never to
attendance at his church.
The interest Of the President In the
church focused the attention Of visi-
fter Sunday DR.. Schick preached to
congregations which taxed the capacity
Of the edifice.
Grace Church Prospered.
During Mr.. Roosevelt's administration
and his attendance at the church Grace
Church made splendid progress In a
financial way and several years ago and
following Col. Roosevelts leaving Wash
ington the congregation of Grace Church
built model Sunday school plant at an
outlay OF about $4,000
After graduating from Mercersburg
College In 1873 DR.. Schick pursued a
course of theology at the same institu-
ton and In 1875 was given the degree OF
A. M: He was Immediately ordained q
minister Pnfn
years later he was welded to Miss Mary
j. Lloyd.
subsequently he became pastor Of the
First Reformed Church of Tifln. Ohio. in
which city in 1893 Heidelberg College
gave him the honorary degree Of doctor
Of divinity.
Dr. Schick was member of the COM
mittee which compiled the hymnal Of
the reformed Church some years ago. He
Counselor