Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-01-25
Death of r. ID. Stuart.

known throughout the country, especially
from his connection with the order of Odd
Fellows, of which he was Past Grand Sire
died of pneumonia this morning at his resi-
dence, No: SH DIST street, in the 9th year of
his age, after an illness OF one week MI Stu
arts wife died on the 18th instant of the same
disease (pneumOnia), and was buried on the
10th instant, and it is thought that Mr. Stuart
took the cold which led to his fatal illness at
her funeral. On Thursday week (the 18th
instanD Mr.. Stuart was at the Washington
monument office for short time, on the eve
ming of that day was taken with chill, and
Stuart was native of Brooklyn. New York
but early in life came to Washington, and
always afterwards resided here. when not Il b.
sent in the service of the government. His
education Was for the profession of civil engi-
neer, but he was somewhat of an astronomer
and fair draughtsman and architect, and
was generally well-infOrmed man. Mr.. Stu
art was the private secretary OF Admiral
Wilkes when he. in the years 1899 to 1911, eX-
ploreda large portion of the Antarctic CONT
OF the expedition 10 the United States,
Mr.. Stuart was for years secretary 10 Admiral
Wilkes. In 1853 he went with Capt. Ring
COLDS exploring expedition 10 Behring's
straits as photographer During The late war
Mr.. Stuart saw considerable service In July,
1867, as acting master, he Went on duty in the
West India squadron under Admiral Wilkes.
and i'll August, 1863 after having spent two
months waiting orders, he took command
OF the l. S. steamer Calypso, and off the coast
OF North Carolina took one of the most valu
able, prizes captured during the Wharf.-The
blockade-runner Lady Sterling-which was
converted lntOa l. 5. war vessel and named
the Hornet: In November, 1864, he was pro-
NOTED acting volunteer lieutenant and in
June 1865, he was placed in command of the
captured blockade runner Emma Henry,
whose name was changed to the Wasp, and in
July of that year he was ordered to the Wash
ingtOn navy yard, where he remained until
October, and then, after leave of absence
until February. lS66, he was h0nOrably dis
charged the service.
Mr.. Stuart was evera friend of popular edu-
cation. and served as a trustee of public
schools Of this city both III the first and third
districts, in each devOting a great amount of
time TO visiting the schools. and when he WAS
forced by circumstances to resign that posi-
ton. there was universal regret among pupils
and teachers. June 19Ih, 1876, Mr.. Stuart was
appointed one of tie board of mana gers of the
National Washington Monument Society, and
his most valuable service in this connection
after the board of engineers had examined
and reported that one of the corners had set
lied, was III making it apparent to the board
and the pubic that the engineer had taken
the wrong bench mark. Mr.. Stuart was
member OF the Oldest Inhabitant Association.
MIR. Stuart was initiated member of
Friendship LoGg No. j., Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, October 9th. 1874, and was
elected Noble Grand of that Lodge. April 81,
1916. He was admitted to the Grand Lodge of
the District of Columbia. July 18th. 1876, and
was elected Grand Master November %, 1913
and Representative to the Grand Lodge OF the
initiated member Of Mount Pisgah Encamp-
ment NOW defUnct) August 10Th 1915 and at
the institution of Ridgely Encampment, No. ;,
October 9Th, 1916, was selected as its first
Chlel Patrlarch; was admitted to the Grand
Encanpment February 9th, 1877. and elected
Grand Patriarch August 10TH 1S52, and Repre-
sentative to q. i. Us, August 30th, 1850 He
was Deputy Grand Sire OF G. L. U 5, from 1858
to 1879. and Grand Sire from 1870 to 1872 He
was selected as special commissioner TO Brit
ISL North America and Canada East in 1867:
lie also belonged to ElermOine Lodge. knights
of Pythias, having been made a knightpn sight
III California in 1859 by Samuel Read the then
Supreme Chancellor of the Supreme Lodge of
the World; and was made Past Grand Chan
cellOr by the Grand Lodge of this District
The funeral will take place from Odd Eel
lows, Hall on Sunday, at O'Clock. where the
body Will lie IN state, and the public will be
permitted to view the remains from 9 a M I'M
til ] o'clock pm. 1t is expected that the
Lodges and Encampments will turn out as dis
tinct organizations to escort the body to Con
gTeSSl0nal cemetery, where it will be buried
with the h0nOrS OF the Order.
DEEDS IN FEE have been fled as follows:
S. A. Peugh to VIM. Blanchard. 81, 800. lot 2,
So 3d. ~ Thongs ds Bay9e to F. W9rner $50
Columbia, 81, goo, part of tract called widows
Mite: B; H; Warner and B.P Snyder, trus
tract called "Woodward's Lott same to Eliz-
same to Sarah Matthews ct al, S., part of
s, part of same tract; same to trustees
Fowisr 70 I: YOUNG, ~; lots 5, q, 3, g. O.
50. ~: T. Young to s Fowler, s., lots Is, -
4 TO q, south half 50 and north half IS, sub. So
42l: W. +. Hoffman to I. ID. Daley and Owen
McCabe, trustees $500, east half lot p, So
THE FUNERAL OF Col. ANDREW X. LONG
took place from his late residence. No. $50 DIST
street northwest, yesterday afternoon, and
was attended by many army officers and other
friends of the family. On the lid of the casket
was massive silver plate. Inscribed with the
name and rank, and dates OF birth and death
of deceased. The interment was at Oak Hill
cemetery. where upon the arrival of the cor
tege the casket was removed from the hearSe
by eight body bearers five Sergeants and
three corporals from the I'd artillery-and
borne TO the chapel. preceded by the following
pallbearerS: Major Barriger. Col. Mcclure,
Capt Ramsay; Major Hunt, Col; Wright RyeS,
Mr.. WetZel- Major Crosby. and Mr. Coakley.
The burr al service was read by Rev. J. II. e.
lott, ID. D. rector of the church of the AScen-
sion.
THE SALE OF FINE STEEL ENGRAvINGS COM
menced yesterday AT Gt}5 18th street CUrcOran
building. Although this is one of the finest col
lections ever offered at auction. the prices OBJ
tanned were very low. We know OF no better
opportunity of obtaining a collection of fine
engrayingS M such low prices. We would ad-
more than 10 enter parl0r, and withdrawing
look over portfolio of fine engrayiugs.
YOUTHS, Boys and Children's clothing at the
Boys Clothing house OF b. Robinson & Co.
%s pennsylvania avenue, in great variety.
REMOyAi.-In view of the expected occll.
pancy OF the entire Freedmen'S bank building
bythe Us. government. Fitch, Fox s Gutter
have surrendered their lease to the commits
>lcnerS OF that institution. and have rented
the elegant office in the COrcoran building
corner 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
! originally designed by Mr.. Corcoran for bank.
| ing purposes, being fitted up with large plate
! glass windows, spacious vault and other con
yenienceS The firm will move into their new
! quarters on the LIST February proximo.
THE GIBsoN-M4SoN HoMICIDE-A Ferdict
I OF i" Not GuHtH."-This morning. in the Crimi.
| nal Court. Judge Macarthur, the jury in the
! case of George Gibson, charged with killing
! Thomas Mason. i'll August last, who retired
with the case about noon yesterday, came into
! court about lbs o'clock, and through Mr..
Davidson. the foreman returned verdict of
| not guilty" There was dense crowd of the
! friends of the parties about the room, includ
| ing number OF the female relatives of the
prisoner. On the rendition OF the verdict a
smile Immediately lit up the prisoners face,
and the audience were about to break out into
applause, but the marshaIs officers stationed