Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08

at $50 o'clock at the late residence Of the
deceased. The remains will be forwarded
to Brockport, Monroe county, n. Y. the
native town of Mr. Seymour. where more
formal services will take place
Mr.. Seymour was the son of William II.
Seymour and Nancy PiXley Seymour OF
Brockport, and was born in July. 1884. He
received his preliminary education at the
| Brockport Collegiate Institute and at the
Canandaigua Academy In 1851 he entered
| Williams College, graduating with honors
four years later. Among his classmates
were the late Senators Phineas w. Hitch
| cock and John j. ingalls,. After graduating
| he studied law in Albany, taking lectures
at the Albany Law School. and was ad-
| mitted TO the bar in 1856
Enters Upon Business Career.
Mr.. Seymour praoticed his profession with
marked success for several years. appear
ing in many important cases In the courts
Of central New York. He became interest
ed in commercial enterprises, in which he
was also successful and in 1873 he sought
other business fields, locating in Sault Ste
Marie, Mich. where, at the time of his
death, he owned handsome residence ana
was interested in large financial interests
He was one OF the pioneers In the devel-
opment of portions of the northern PENN
sula of Michigan, always taking an active
and influential part in the commercial, edu-
cational and political advancement OF that
section of the state.
In 1880 Mr.. Seymour was elected to the
lower house of the2state legislature. In which
he served two terms. He was chosen for
the state senate from the thirteenth dis
trict, being reelected IN 1886 His next po-
litical preferment came In his election from
the eleventh congressional district to the
United States House of Representatives. A
fact which illustrates the general esteem
in which he was held is that he took no ac-
tive part in the campaign, but was chosen
by large plurality over two competitors.
When nominated Mr.. Seymour was travel
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the election. He was the candidate of the
republicans having been affiliated with that
party since early life.
AS a member of the House of Representa-
tives Mr.. Seymour made a record so pleas
ing to his constituents that he was prom
inently mentioned for the United States
Senate. He took a vigorous part in the
consideration of the weighty questions
which came before the House while he was
member. In many stirring debates he
proved himself to be q clear, forceful and
eloquent speaker.
Retires From Politics.
At the conclusion of the term for which
he was elected. Mr.. Seymour decided to re-
tire from active political life, although he
was pressed by his many admirers to con-
tinue his public career. 1t was declared
that 1t would be only a question of time
before his election to the Senate.
Devoting himself again to business pur-
suits, ne DSCdf1lS interested III railroad,
banking and manufacturing enterprises in
Michigan and other states. In the building
of the Sault canal. a work of the highest
Importance to the commerce of the great
lakes. Mr.. Seymour took leading part. He
was not only closely identified with the In
terests of Sault Ste. Marie during the time
he made his home in the city, but he has
since followed its affairs with the closest
attention. One of the last endeavors of his
life was put forth in behalf of a govern
ment appropriation for the municipal build
ing at Sault Ste. Marie. Indeed. it is be-
lieved that through his activity in this
matter he overeXerted himself, thereby
fastening his death.
He was in his seventy third year at the
time Of his death, retaining his physical
and intellectual vigor to a remarkable de-
gree. He was greatly interested In the
problems involved In the construction of
the Panama canal, and as late last
Wednesday he engaged in an ANNA ted dis
cussion the subject with friends at his
home. His experience IN the building of
the Sault canal had given him an insight
into the intricacies and difficulties of such
undertakings. Mr.. Seymour was an ardent
advocate of sea level waterway across tho
isthmus.
His Love of the Beautiful.
Since making his home IN Washington
Mr.. Seymour has formed large circle of
friends, among whom he has been known
as a man OF high character. education and
culture His ardent love for the beautiful
in art was strikingly reflected in the fur
nishings of his pleasant home. He had sur
rounded himself with many choice and rare
articles of artistic character which he had
collected mainly in his travels In Europe
Among his most highly priced collections
were several beautiful paintings. Last sum-
mer he INDUCED his fondness for travel by
an extended sojourn with his wife and
daughter in Europe.
During his residence In Washington Mr..
Seymour has identified himself with the in
terests of this city. He was a member of
the University Club. the National Geo.
graphical Society the Sons of the Revo-
luton and the Michigan State Society Mr..
Seymour was a regular attendant on the
services of the Church of the Covenant.
Mr. Seymour was married in 1880, his
wife, who was Miss Harriet Louise Gil
Iette of Brockport, N.Y.. and his daugh-
ter. Miss Helen Seymour, surviving him.