Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-05
pairing his comprehensive grasp Of the
whole situation.
ALWAYS Even-tempered

Always Even-tempered.
He was always even-tempered under the
most exasperating circumstances, and Sc
cured and held the fidelity OF all the en-
ployes by his business in dealing with them
and showing in substantial ways his ap-
probation of capable and faithful service
The District is debtor Of Gen Ketcham
| in degree second to no other His bust
ness character was epitomized in a state
ment he several times made to me with
pride that as boy and man while man.
aging and working a farm he never
| missed milk train So far as my obser-
walton extended he was always better than
his word.
He was largely instrumental in securing
the recognition by Congress of the obliga-
ton of the United States to bear a portion
of the expense of conducting the District
government The adoption of the present
form of government for the District was
facilitated by the successful work Of the
temporary board of which he was the lead
ing spirit.
He was great man, who in my judg-
ment was only prevented by his defective
hearing from attaining to the highest hon.
ors in the nation"
Minute of Regret
On the motion of Commissioner Macfar-
land the Commissioners adopted minute
of regret at the death of Gen. Ketcham and
| tribute to his services for the District. In
speaking of Gen. Ketcham Commissioner
Macfarland said
Gen Ketcham did a distinct service to
the national capital as a member of the
temporary board of Commissioners which
led to the formation of the permanent form
of government in 1878. Moreover, during
his career. In Congress he was always the
consistent friend of the District and did
what he could to advance it's best inter-
ests. He was one of number Of men in
Congress who quietly worked to help us in
our efforts for the District. 1t is interest
ing to note that Gen. ketcham was the last
survivor of the temporary board of Com
missiOners of 1S747S'
Adopt Resolutions.
The following resolutions were passed by
the board of Commissioners:
The Commissioners of the District of CO.
lumba share the general sense of loss from
the death of General John Henry Ketcham
in the city of New York on the 4th instant.
AS a soldier in command of regiment
from the state of New York during the
civil war, in which he was severely wound
ed; as a member of Congress for many
terms and, from July 3, 1874, until June
80, 1877, one of the Commissioners who
composed the temporary form of govern
ment of the District of Columbia. he dis
charged with skill and fidelity every duty
entrusted to him, and has left honorable
record of achievement.
The people of the District of Columbia
are especially indebted to his efforts
Commissioner during one of the most diff
ficult epochs of municipal administration at
the national capital.
In view of his public services it Is hereby
Ordered, That as a mark of respect to his
memory the flags on the various District
buildings will be displayed at half-mast
until after the funeral.
A copy of this order will be furnished the
family.
WILLIAM TINDALL,
Secretary to the Board of Commissioners
of the District of Columbia.
Successor of Gen. Ketcham.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, November o
The tocsin Of revolt has been sounded
by republicans in the twenty-first con-
gressonal district. The action of the
nominating committee in naming Samuel
Mcmillan, New York banker and bust
ress man, as a candidate for Congress in
place of Gen. Ketcham, who died on the
eve OF election, is strongly resented. Mr..
Mcmillan is credited to Putnam county,
vhere he has owned summer home for
a few months, but his actual residence is
in New York, and he has never registered
or voted in the district.
Augustus B. Gray, republican candidate
for reelection to the assembly in the sec
ond Duchess district, is openly opposed
tc Mr.. Mcmillan. Mr.. Gray has repre-
sented his district in the assembly for
several terms and is well known for his
connection with she Psrcy-Gray racing
bill.
In card to the public given out today
Mr.. Gray says that the appointment of
Samuel Mcmillan to fill the vacancy on
the republican ticket is an affront to Gen.
ketcham's memory and 1 shall by every
honest endeavor try to cause his defeat"
Despite Mr.. Gray's pronunciamento it is
believed that Mr.. Mcmillan will be elected
to Congress by a greatly reduced plural
ity compared with that received by Gen.
ketcham for many years.