The times., 1899-05-21
AT REST IN ARLINGTON.
Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of
Sergeant PnSsau.

The last rites over the remains of Sergt.
Frederick NJ. Passau, who was killed by
Armistead Taylor Wednesday morning,
we're held at the late residence of the de-
! ceased. III Thirty-third Street, at 1:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon. and were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Stanley Billheimer. pas
tor of the West Washington Lutheran
Church The services were simple and i'm
pressive, and the minister paid a glowing
tribute to the memory of the dead officer.
The funeral was one of the largest ever
held in Georgetown and was attended by
many of the friends and brother police and
delegation from the Masonic and Odd
Fellow lodges, OF which Sergeant Passau
was a member. The pallbearers were Po-
licemen William Hess and John r. Linter,
and 3. T. Martin, F. A. Hellig, John l..
Irwin and William E. A. McShea, repre-
senting the lodges mentioned
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful in design. Several large pieces
were presented by the police of the diff
\ terent precincts. and by lodges and va
! rious societies. while Individual offerings
| were numerous, everything tending TO show
| in what esteem the departed officer was
held.
After the conclusion of the services the
casket containing the body was closed and
slowly wended its way TO Arlington. At
the grave ceremonies were conducted by
the Masonic fraternity. The police detail
] escorted the remains as far as the Nir-
/ ginia end OF the Aqueduct Bridge. but
many of the policemen journeyed 10 the
grave TO witness the interment.
Previous 10 the funeral circular was
! issued TO the department for the informa-
tion OF members OF the force. The circu
! lar contained a letter addressed to the
| Superintendent of Police from Commits
sioner Wight, as follows:
desire 10 commend the members OF the
Police Department who participated in the cap
ture Of the man known as Humphrey Taylor tor
! their efficiency bravery, and discreet work under
peculiar, trying. and dangerous circumstances,
which enabled them 10 secure for the ends Of
Justice a brutal murderer. and at the time
save the District from the disgrace Of the lynch
ing that was 80 seriously threatened. That they
should bays steadisstly persisted IN the perform
Of their duty at the risk OF life, even after
one of their number had perished, is deserving
| Of praise and commendation
/ deeply regret the loss Of SeTgt. Fritz
Passau. He died while brayely performing hs
! duty. lie had made enviable record, and only
recently had received recognition in the shape
/ Of promotion Had he lived he no doubt
would have continued be a honor TO the de-
nartInent. and one OF It's most useful members.
] would be glad 10 have the members of the
I department know how feel toward them in this
( matter.
Additional contributions toward the fund
being raised to build a home for the widow
of Sergeant Passau were received at Po-
lice Headquarters yesterday as follows:
| Previously acknowledged, SIG; ]. NJ.
Chamberlin, 81: r. Ross Perry & Son. $25;
Philip T. Hall, SO; Louisiana Avenue
| merchants, through E. J. Adams d Co.,
S15.75; Great Falls Ice Company through
John D. Bartlett s25. Total, S192.75.