Evening star., 1886-11-08
The Late Nicholas Callan.
DEATH OF AN OLD AND RESPECTED CITIZ


THE FUNERAL TO-DAY.
The venerable Nicholas Callan died at his
home, 1922 F street northwest, Saturday in a.
house standing on the site of the one in which
he was born, October 25th, 1905 Mr. CalIan
was one of the oldest native-born residents OF
the city. He was the son of an Irish civil engi-
neer and surveyor, who. having engaged in the
lnsurrection OF .9S, came over to this country
ana settled III New Jersey. SubSeQ Quently ne
came 20 this city and took the position of an
assistant teacher in the school of Mr.. White
Thea n1, near the corner OF 18th and streets. Mr.
| OF the Western public school, located on r
street. and Mr.. Callan continued conducting a
private school for some years. The deceased
received his early education from his father
In early life he was a clerk in the Bank of the
Metropolis. and for a long series OF years the
notary public of that institution, besides hold
ing appointments from many of the states as
commissioner OF deeds. He was also for many
years justice of the peace. and having always,
with the exception OF a few months spent near
Brightwood, resided in the neig hborhoOd of the
Executive Mansion and the departments, he
formed the acquaintance OF all the Presidents,
heads OF departments ana many business
officers from the days OF President Jackson till
u lew years ago, when the encroachmenis of
rheumatism confined him to his office. Always
interested in literary pursuits, ne was for many
years a member OF the Union Debating society,
which met in the 80 5 at the Franklin engine
house, and was years ago an active member of
the Franklin Fire company. He was always
in nterested i'll popular education and a repre-
sentative of the old second ward in the board OF
common council for fourteen years and several
times president of that body, he did much to
advance the interests OF the public schools and
at the same time he not unmindful Of the
schools OF his church He was raised as a Catholic
and was one OF the few survivors OF those who
attended ST Patrick's church whel it was "A
small brick structure in charge OF Rev. Father
Matthews. young priest. Wnen ST Matthews
Was erected Mr.. Calian became acOmmunicant
of that parish. He was one of the founders
OF the Oldest Inhabitants association and
tor some time its secretary and treasurer.
Having for many years kept a diary of the
principal happenings i'll this city, he was able
To give his recolIections of almost every i'm
porIant event from the burning of the public
buildings by the British in 1914 down 70 the
present time. He leaves a widow. two sons
and daughter.
The funeral occurred this morning al st. Mat
fhew's church at . o'clock, and the attendance
was mainly composed of the old residents,
among whom he had a large acquaintance.
The members of the Oldest Inhabitants Society,
OF which Mr.. Calan had been the efficient
retary for many years, attended in "A body and
occupied seats near the altar. The casket con-
tanning the remains was placed in front of the
altar, with lighted tapers at each end. hand
some cross, composed OF pure white flowers,
rested upon the top. Near by were the reia-
tives OF the deceased, and in one of the side
aisles were the orphans of St. Joseph's asylum,
with the sisters in charge. Seated in the church
We're Col James q. Berret and other well known
residents A requiem mass was SAID by Rev.
Father Chappelle, who was assisted by Father
Mackln. At the close of the services the re-
mains were conveyed to the hearse by the pail
bearers, who were the two sons and the nep-
bearers were taken from the Oldest InhaDit-
ants Society, and were us follows: j. \. Wine
berger, j. Il. Brutf, james Plling, T. A. Nc
Laughlin, Chas III. Irunnell. NJ. V. Buckley and
T.. y. Byrne. The remains were inferred at Mt
Oliyet.
The American Humane Association.
DELEGATES FROM THE WASHINGTON SOCIETY
SUBJECTS To BE CONSIDERED.
The following persons have been elected del
egates from the Washington Humane society
TO the American Humane association, which
VIM. n. Bartlett, Gen. VIM. Mckee Dunn, y.
A. Hayes, Mrs. Martha Snell, Mrs. F. Murray,
Miss Loring. The following is an outline of SUBJ
JectS that Will be considered at the conventions
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY To ANIMALS
The president of the association will lead on
the following subjects: The mission and scope
OF the American Humane association; general
lnSuftciency of winter shelter and food for
range CATTLE condition of range cattle at points
OF shipment; Overdeep and unnecessary brand
ing among range cattle; memorial to Congress
on the subject OF transportation of animals
general condition of stock-car service; the ef-
feet upon the public mind of horse-tamins ex-
hlbitlons; hydrophobia, to what extent is there
need of alarm?
Papers upon the following subjects will be
presented by the various members of the con-
vention: Protection OF birds-WOrk already
done; The American OrnitholOgists' union; the
Audubon society; what remains to be done.
Humane MISUNDERSTANDING fountains:
ambulances: veterinary intirmarIes: places OF
refuge for domestic pets. Training of horses
How TO secure gentleness, reliability and intel
Igent usefulness. Veterinary knowledge
Have we a model Veterinary school in the
United States: What veterinary knowledge
ought all owners OF animals to possess? Oil
GERS OF humane sOcieiies-Wnat should be
their qualifications
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
The child and the state-The duty OF the
state towards waits, delinquent and dependent
children and those exposed to perniciOus in
nuenceS. Ch1ld-saving work in large cities
asylums-state dependent schOOls--AdoptlOn
OF children into new homes. Public exhibition
oi children in places OF amusement. Protec-
tiOn OF youth against vice aud crime-DrInk-
ing and gambling among boys the age OF con-
sent Tor girls. Financial support OF humane
Work-Means by whicn money may be OBJ
talned i'll support of the humane cause. Organ
lZation for humane work-MethOds by which
plans may be perfected tor the 1urthering of
humane effort
Real Estate Sales.