Evening star., 1902-09-15
To Be BROUGHT HOME
Body Of Ex-Gov. Shepherd to
Come to Washington.
FIRST CONTRIBUTION
MR.. a. A. WILLARD SENDS CHECK
FOR STATUE.
Writes Mr.. Macfarland Urging No
Delay-Mr. Dickson on Work
for Yellow Fever Sufferers.

The District of Columbia, of which Alex
ander r. Shepherd was governor and for
which he did 50 much in the way of beauti-
flying and bringing to it's present condition
of grandeur, will be his last resting place.
Here, where he spent the best part of his
life and where the product of his brain. to-
gether with hard work and perseverance
born of admiration for the city he loved,
brought forth results that are today en-
joyed by those who were wont to criticise
and will be enjoyed by the generations to
come, his body will be laid away and his
memory will ever be revered.
Ii Is the wish of the family that the man,
who was ever kind and indulgent hus-
band and father, shall rest within the soil
that was for SO many years his home-a
home in which he had always taken such
an interest.
This telegram, which was sent via Ell
Paso. Tex, and received today, Will explain
itself:
"BAroPIhAs, chihauhaa; Mexico;
"Mr. Crosby s. Noyes, Editor Evening Star,
Washington D. c.
Father was III five days. Died of appen-
dicitis September u. at 7:45 am. Passed
peacefully away. Was temporarily inferred
here September IL In the morning. Body
Is to be removed home as soon possible.
ISABEL SHEPHERD WAGNER"
Mrs. Wagner is the daughter Of Governor
Shepherd and her husband Is one of the
physicians who attended him during his
illness. DR.. Pope Young, a brother-in-law
of Governor Shepherd. said this afternoon
that he had received no additional informa-
ton. but that he felt assured that the man
who had done so much for Washington
would be brought here fer interment.
The First Contribution.
Mr.. H. A. Willard today wrote to Com
missioner Macfarland nclosing check for
500 as a contribution toward the erection
Of a statue to former Governor Alexander
Shepherd in this city. Mr.. Willard says:
Il noticed in The Star of Saturday that
in expressing sorrow at the death of Gov
ernor Shepherd you suggested a statue to
his memory to be erected in this city and
by popular subscription. This seems emil
nentiy proper, and / am sure there is no one
in the history of our pital who SO richly
deserves this honor. l was intimately ac-
quainted with Governor Shepherd and
brought In close communication with him in
the board of public works, taking his place
on the board when he was made governor.
He had high ideals and grasped large mat
ters with wonderful comprehension and
ability. He certainly made this a beautiful
city, and hope your ideas will be carried
out. and that at an early day. I am sure it
will meet with favor and all will be glad
10 aid the movement by subscribing
You will recall it matter of history
that after the death of General Washing
ton, Congress passed an act to erect a
monument to his memory and it was near
ly hundred years before it was erected
Delays are dangerous, and l hope this may
be pushed forward while sorrow and SYM
pathy are fresh in the minds of our people,
giving all an opportunity to subscribe |
believe in the maxim Now or never I am
glad to subscribe 500. and I herewith in
close my check for this purpose
Mr.. W. P. Van Wiclle also sent his
check for 800 for a statue to Governor
Shepherd.
Commissioner Macfar,and said today that
he thought it would be highly appropriate
If the Board of Trade or some organization
or citizens should take up at once the mat
ter of memorial to Governor Shepherd.
The Commissioners are unable to handle
the matter. and Mr.. Macfarland personally
is just now weighted down with the duties
usually imposed two civilian Commits
s.oners. Mr.. Macfarland intends contrib
uting to the fund and lending what as
SiStance he may.
His Visits to Washington.
Whom SbanbarJ