Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Superintendent ofPolice Passed Away
This Morning.
His LONG And USEFUL LIFE
Prominent in the History of City
and Country.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS


immediate family. but unable to recognize
any one of the faithful and loving watch
ers, the gallant soldier and capable execu-
tive officer, who for years has devoted all
his life's efforts in providing for the safety
of the people now mourning his loss, grad
ually sank, until at 6:25 o'clock he breathed
his last. The end was not unexpected, but
the grief was none the less keeniy felt.
Major Moore had been unconscious for
some time prior to mis- death. 1t was known
case was one that had passed beyond all
human aid. The family and many friends
who anxiously inquired for some reassuring
news as to the condition of the i'll chief
were prepared for the worst. Yesterday
morning t. was not thought Major Moore
would survive the day AS evening APP
preached, however, he seemed to breathe
more easily than for many hours past, and
a slight flicker of hope was ignited in the
breasts of the loving relatives at his bed
side. After nightfall the major gradually
grew worse. Everything that love could
suggest was done to relieve his last hours.
Weary from their constant vigil, some Of
the family had fallen asleep early in the
evening, but there were at the dying mans
bedside to the last his devoted wife. his
daughter Mrs. Mary ]. Smoot and Detec-
1--WE RIICuGS, VINO ndu StENtu with Tie CLiSl
for many years, and who had been Major
Moores aid practically throughout the lat
ter years of his term as head of the police
department.
With the first faint streaks of a cloudy
and dismal dawn this little group, which
had steadfastly watched his every move
ment, saw that the end was indeed near.
Although unconscious, 1t could be seen
that great struggle between life and
death was waging in the old warriors
breast. His iron constitution yielded most
reluctantly to the ravages of dread disease,
fighting every advance made upon the
vitality that was fast falling 1t was with
the utmost effort that Major Moore at last
caught his breath. Just before the icy
hand of the grim destroyer finally descend
ed, however, to claim the loving husband
and devoted father, he seemed to be easier,
and expired at last with no sign OF pain
Jovial and CHEEKY in life. Major Moore's
countenance in death was one of repose and
divine contentment.
The Funeral.
Complete arrangements for the funeral
hav. not been ccncluded. The services will
take place from the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church on Thursday after
noon at or o'clock. and the interment
will be at Congressional cemetery. Rev.
Dr. Walla Radcliffe will officiate both at
the church and at the metropolis. The
funeral pr cession promises to be one OF the
There vii be military escort, consisting
of the en- ire strength Of the Washington
Light Inf. ntry Corps, of which Col. Moore
was president. The police department will
march with their beloved chief to his last
resting place, and it is expected that the
knights Templar will also turn out in full
force. The deceased was a Mason of high
degree, and a large representation from the
various lodges and Communicates will be
present at the obsequies. Before he became
unconscious, but realizing that the end was
near Major Moore, in his last request, ex-
pressed the wish that the Washington
Light Infantry should be his especial tuner
al escort
Col. Moore married Miss Mary e. Rose,
daughter of DIR. Benjamin Rose of Virginia.
The widow and a son, Jacob G. Moore of
the War Department, and a daughter, Mrs.
Smoot survive him. His two brothers,
Gales Moore and Alexander Moore, were
at the home this morning and will assist
IN arranging for the funeral.
Fight for Life.
Major Moore's condition had baen consid
cred serious for a week past. His absence
from duty was at first caused by an attack
of malaria and stomach trouble, and it was
rot thought any serious illness would re-
suit. The major ad been continuously at
work for several years, however. and the
first symptoms of disease were quickly fol-
lowed by a general breakdown In his
health. The complication became worse
when 1t was discovered last Saturday that
an abscess of the liver had formed.
DR.. Percy Hickling, Major Moore's family
physician, then determined to call in DR..
w. w. Johnston. This was done, and after
consultation 1t was decided that the only
possible chance of saving the patients life
was to perform an operation, in the hope of
locating and removing the abScesS. Accord
ingly Saturday evening the operation was
performed. There were no beneficial
suits, and the gallant soldier and police
chief gradually grew worse.
Throughout Sunday he continued In a
semi-comatose condition, those present at
his bedside noticing a gradual weakening
and loss of vitality. Sunday night and
throughout yesterday Major Moore contin-
ued to grow worse and worse. His mind
gradually became a blank, and by yester-
day noon he could not recognize member
of his family. DIR. Hickling was at the
house twice yesterday, but frankly said
that the sick man had passed beyond all
earthly assistance and that his death was
a matter of but very few hours All that
could be done was to make the last lirger-
ing hours as comfortable possible. The
delightful, cool weather, the many facili-
ties at command and the anxious, willing
and tender hands ready to administer to his
every want made this easy matter.
Long and Busy Life.
The announcement of the serious illness
| of Colonel William G. Moore was received
| with sincere regret by the general public,
and his death is mourned by all classes.
| No man identified with the interests of the
national capital was more widely or promi-
mently known Born in this city in the
year 1929. like his father before him. he
| has been identified with its social and bust
| ness affairs since boyhood. In early life
| he was a companion to be sought after and
| leader among his associates, among
| whom were Arthur P. German, Samuel E,
| Wheatley, William B. Webb Charles C.
| Duncanson and others who are now promi-
nent in political and business circles. lie
was his mothers boy, fond of his home and
4 laudable pastimes. His early education
| was acquired at the Rittenhouse Academy,
| he subsequently engaging in newspaper
| work, where he won considerable reputa-
| ton as a reporter of congressional debates.
! In this line he was known for his accuracy,
| rapidity and style.
| In the year 1857, at the instance of Cen
| eral Montgomery C. Meigs. young Moore
| accepted a position on the public works,
| where his talents and ability were readily
| appreciated.
| In 1861 he enlisted a private in the old
National Rifles, which went into camp some
| miles out from Washington, where he re-
| ceived orders to report to the Secretary of
| War. the late Simon Cameron, to act In
| the capacity of private secretary. The or
| der making the detail read:
| Colonel Stone will direct Mr. William