Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-11
A Tribute to the Memory of William Wa
ger Cooper.


took place March Z, 1889, the city of Washing
ton loses man of high character, whose pub
lie record is one of able and faithful service to
the government during period of thirty-one
years.
Born in Lancaster county, Pa, in February,
1920, he was appointed to a position in che
United States coast survey in 1854, becoming
confidential secretary to Alexander Dallas
Bache. That distinguished scientist quickly
perceived the exceptional merit of his secre-
tary and advanced him rapidly in position,
consulting with him as friend, besides advis-
ing with him officially in many of the trials
and emergencies which beset his administra-
ton. Recognition Of MIR. Cooper's fine
abilities, his devotion to the work, and
his ready comprehension of its nature
and scope, was not withheld by Mr.. Bache's
recognition the grade of assistant was con-
ferred upon him by Prof. Peirce. grade never
before or since given to any one but field
officer of the survey. but given in this instance
to show the high appreciation in which his
services were held by his chief.
Failing health, induced mainly by severe
domestic bereavement, compelled him to retire
from active duty in 1881, and to resign his posi-
ton on the work in 1885.
The higher qualities of Mr.. Cooper's mind
and heart were fully exhibited in his relations
as husband, a father, a citizen and a friend.
Outside of his official duties his studies were
chiefly historical and genealogical he was life
long member Of the Pennsylvania Historical
society, and an authority on all subjects con-
nected with the history of his native state.
His widow and surviving son have in the
memory of his life cherished inheritance
COMMUNICATED.
THE CHARGE OF COLLISION NOT SUSTAINED
In the Court in General Term to-day, the case
of Bailor against Daley. was decided, Justice
Hagner delivering the opinion, affirming the
decree below. This was a bill in equity to set
aside sale and deed for property on Sd street,
near NJ street southwest. The complainant and
her husband state that they purchased the
property, making a cash payment and giving
notes for the balance, and she alleges that
most of the notes were paid during her hus-
bands life. She alleged that the beneficiary
and trustee colluded and caused the sale on
brief notice, and the price was Inadequate &c.
The defendants denied any fraud and COLLISION
and the court says the testimony for the COM
plainant does not sustain the charge. and
afirms the decree below denying relief. but re-
mands the case for an account as to the dis
tribution OF the surplus.
The WORST Boy IN FoaGY BoTToM-A col
ored youth named John Jones was before the
Police Court this morning charged with va
grancy. Hes the worst boy in Foggy Bot tom
is the character given him by Policeman Red
grave. HE gets drunk, shoots crap and loafs
about grog-shops," said the officer. Bonds or
sixty days was the sentence of the court.
TOOK Hrs PERSONAL BoNDs.-Policman Cook
had colored boy named Marshall Austin before
the Police Court to-day on charge of profan.
ity. The boy denied the charge made against
him by the officer that he was drunk and pro-
fame. He admitted that he was loud and bois.
ferrous because he was singing. Judge Miller
thought he was singing the wrong tune and
that profanity instead of praise came from his
lips. Lawyer Revells pleaded the boys case
and showed to the satisfaction of the court that
Marshall was a working boy and spent his earn
ings for food and clothing. He thought that
by sending the boy to the workhouse he would
be among hardened criminals, and such expe-
rience he thought would tend to make him
worse instead of better. Judge Miller was of
the same opinion. but he also thought that if
the boy was released he would also think tina,
| the law would not punish him and that he
could repeat the offense without being mo.
Tested. Under these circumstances he would
soon return to court Lawyer Revells explained
that in such cases he had always lectured his
clients and none of them had ever returned
The judge took the boys's personal bonds.