Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-14

In the deep Serras moulder
Where his hermit prime he bore.
Tunneling the black Inferno
For the recompense OF ore?
Back to Washington return him!
Pater, friend. his great heart bring!
In pyramid inurn him!
Gentle, glorious Shepherd King.
GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND.
The following letter, received this morn
ing explains itself and gives the gratifying
assurance that the remains Of Gov. Alex.
r. Shepherd will be brought to Washington
and that their final resting place will be
among his former friends and associates:
Dear Mr.. Noyes:
In letter from Mrs. Shepherd just re-
ceived she writes
I'VE are pleased and soothed by the many
kind things said, the honors paid our dear
one. and we are thankful beyond words
that during life he received appreciation.
II want to say to you something about
taking him home. The fear that it could
not be oppressed me heavily as I came over
that weary journey but the children tell
me 1T Is entirely possible, and so after
awhile he will be taken to rest where 1t is
his right to beat home"
Very truly yours,
VIM F. MATT1NGLY.
Meeting of Committee of Fifteen.
A meeting of the committee Of fifteen
Of the finance committee of the Shepherd
memorial fund was leld yesterday after
noon, Mr.. B. H. Warner presiding. There
were also pfesent Commissioner Macfar-
land. Messrs, Theodore w. Noyes, Samuel
w. Currideu Barry Buckley. E. Southland
Parker, w. p. Van Wickle, w. H. H. Hart
and DR.. Franklin 4. Howe. secretary. Mr..
Warner spoke Of the satisfactory result
which had been reached in the matter Of
voluntary contributions to the fund, saying
that the amJunt Subscribed up to date was
$o,S1S. He said that the object Of the meet
Ing was to :fsear the report of the subcom-
mittee consisting. of Messrs. Henry E. Da-
Wis, T. w. N6yess and VIM. F. Mattingly as
to memorial appeal to the citizens Of the
District and 2 practical and comprehensive
plan of acti9n in, regard to raising funds.
AS Mr.. Davis. the chairman of that COM
mittee. was absent there was no business
transacted except the enlargement Of the
committee BIZ. the addition Of Commissioner
Mcfarland ndqChairman Warner.
There was; an, Interchange Of views as to
methods to be employed which was par
ticipated in by Messrss Parker. Noyes, Van
Wickle, Rulkiey and Hart. The committee
adjourned to meet Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock In the meantime Mr. Davis SUBJ
committee will meet this afternoon at $50
and 1t is expected will be ready with it's re-
port tomorrow.
Expressions Of Interest.
Reference was made Yesterday to the
many letters that have been received by
Mr.. Crosby S. Noyes. chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee. expressing interest In
the movement to honor the memory Of the
late Governor Shepherd, and it may be said
IN
Walter C. Clephane says: My father was
so closely identified with Governor Shepherd
during his beneficent work for our District
that feel It moral duty as well as q per-
sonal pleasure to aid in this movement to
the extent of my ability.
Rev. Daniel McFarlan writes: Have en-
joyed an intimate and unbroken friendship
with the late Governor Alexander Shepherd
from early boyhood down to the end OF his
pilgrimage, and approaching what he sur-
fered and labored to accomplish In the
building up Of our beautiful city, wish to
be identified with this movement to honor
his memory"
Mr.. Thomas P. Morgan says it will afford
him pleasure to do all in his power ito pro-
mote the success of this movement to erect
a suitable tribute to the memory of one
whom it was my privilege not only to
know. but also my pleasure to have served
under during his active career in the great
work that he accomplished as a city Off
cial."
Judson w. Lyons, registrar of the Treas
ury, writes that he shall be glad II II ia
my lot to assist in honoring the memory OF
one who did so much to beautify the canitaI
city of the nation
Mr.. r. M. Larner in his letter saws: .syo,,
will probably remember that was hum
BILE employee of Mr.. Shepherd for four years.
Indeed 1t was the first EMPLOYMENT 7 on
gagged in as a lad of twelve years. NV re-
lations with Mr.. Shepherd enabled me to
learn to look upon him as friend and
benefactor. aside from his many noble quail
tiles as a citizen and father He was like
a father to me while l was in his employ.
and I knew who his friends were. 1t is
particularly gratifying to the loyal friends
and admirers of our departed friend to
know that the memorial project is headed
by you, whom l know appreciated Mr..
Shepherd at his full value"
Many more quotations might be made.
but those given show the general spirit
Question Of Site.
1t seems to be the general impression that
the form of memorial should take the shane
of statue, and many have written suggest
ing different locations for such a statue.
Mr. Thomas Bryan Huyck says:
"AssuminsF THAR the project to erect a
memorial to9the late Governor shepherd ia
as good as assured. 1 beg leave to suggest
as the most available and appropriate site
for such a memorial the triangular park
on the soutfi side of Pennsylvania avenue.
in front of the site for the new municipal
building. There .ifs would be on the avenue,
It would also beosat the entrance to the
new home Tefs the District government.
where also it would seem most proper for
1t to be. The. site has also many other
points to commend It,"
Subscriptions Received.
Amount previously acknowledged SIS
3. 4; Jahnex-..s'' l. +'......-...-.......... 8
s. w. Curriden. .-,....................... 10
w. b. BryaR.E- ss;:2 Observation-Disclosures. 8
Victor kannnahns ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 20