Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-01
THE LATE CAPT. wILTSE.
Funeral Services Over His Remains Held
This Observation-Disclosures at Oak Hill.

This Morning-Interrmsn nj at Oak Hill.
Funeral services over the remains of the late
Capt. Wiitse, Z. S. N, were held this morning
at 10 O'Clock Mt the residence OF Mrs. Wiltse's
sister, Mrs. George L. Morris, IS LAFAYETTE
square. Capt Wiitse died last Wednesday at
his residence in New York city. and the re-
mains were brought to this city Saturday by
his family for interment.
The funeral service of the Episcopal Church
was read over the body by the Rev. Dr.
Mackey Smith of st. Johns Episc opal
Church. the service being short and sim
pie. The casket containing the remains
was then borne to the hearse by eight
bluejackets from the receiving ship Dale and
transported to Oak Hill cemetery. where inter-
ment was made after the committal service Lad
been read. Notwithstanding Capt Wiltse's
rank and prominence in the navy, no display
was made. and at the famiiy's request even the
usual escort OF marines was omitted.
The honorary pallbearers were Rear Admiral
Greer, Capt John A. Howell, Capt. n. II. Far
quhar, Capt. Frederick v. McNair. Capt Geo.
Dewey, Commander T. F. Jewell, Commander
Edw F. Houston and Lieut.. Il. b. NJ. Mason.
HIS CAREER IN THE NAVY
Capt. Wiltse was born in New York city No
vember 20. 1888. He was appointed to the
Naval Academy in 1855 and was attached to the
frigate Congress, cruising on the Brazilian sta
ton, from 1859 to 1861. In the latter year he
returned and was assigned to the frigate st.
Lawrence of the home squadron
He saw service in the naval engagement be-
tween the Congress and Cumberland and the
confederate ram Merrimac in Hampton Roads
on March 3, 1852. and was also in an engage
ment at Sewelrs Point in May, 1862
He received commission as lieutenant in
April, 1861. and served on the steam sloop
Dacotah. West India squadron. in 1926 and
on the Atlantic biockading squadron in 1S63-6i.
Ihe young lieutenant had a taste of hot work
IN the engagement OF monitors with Forts Sum-
ter and Moultrie in November, 1868, and was
commissioned lieutenant commander on March
8. 1860, serving successfully Oh the steamer
Agawam. Atlantic squadron, 1S66-67; appren-
tee ship Sabine. 1S6I-6S; navy yard. New York.
1850. on monitor Saugus, North Atlantic
fleet, 1S69-7O: navy yard. Pensacola. 1902.
he was commissioned commander on Novem-
Der s. 1878. first being assigned to the COM
mand of the Shawmut third rate. North
Atlantic squadron. lS75-76: then to the navy
yard. New York. lS7s-SI. and to the command
OF the Swatara, North Atlantic squadron,
1s64-S5
After his promotion to be captain on January
20, 1887, he commanded. before being assigned
to the Boston in 1891. tie receiving ship
Franklin and the United States steamer Mime
sofa.
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daughter OF Franklin Steele of Washington,
who survives him.
Capt. Wiltse was in command of the U. s. S.
Boston at Honolulu when the recent revolution
occurred. and at the request of United States
Minister Stevens he landed detachment of
marines and hoIsted the stars and stripes over
Hawaii. Ills term OF service expired soon
after Ind he returned 20 this country.
WHAT FRIEND SAID.
Taking down the American flag at Honolulu
broke Capt Witse's heart and brought on the
third attack OF apoplexy, causing his DEATH"
said gentleman who was one of his most init
mate frlcGds and who was talking with him
short time before he died.
What makes you think SOP" he was asked.
IL don't think so. l know it to be fact :" he
answered. lie told me it was a shock to him
and that he could never get over 1t, and he
never did. He loved that flag. lie had served
nearly all his lire under it and it was dishonor-