Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

espousal of Mr.. Bryan's cause ultimately
led to the severance Of his connection
with the Detroit Free Press
Long before Mr. Bryan's personality ap-
peared above the democratic horizon Mr..
Hosford's ability had won him a wide
recognition among the members of the
newspaper fraternity. He became a menu
Der of the Gridiron Club. and in 1897 was
elected vice president of that organiza-
ton. The next year he became president
of the Gridiron Club, and both in that
position and in the course Of his particf-
patton in many other gatherings in the
National Capital won recognition as one
of the brightest after dinner takers and
raconteurs in 1.-THE galaxy of the CORE
spondents in the press gallery. For about
four years he served as tally clerk of the
House of Representatives. After termi-
mating his connection with the Detroit
Free Press in 1896 Mr. Hcsford remained
In Washington correspondent for the
Denver News. Salt Lake Herald. Ana
conda Standard and Chicago Dispatch. At
the time of his death he was correspond
ent for the Detroit Times Saginaw News
and kalamazoo Gazette Times.
Affiliated With Secret Societies.
Mr.. Hosford devoted much of his time to
the study Of the work of secret societies
and at the time of his death he was
special writer for The Star supplying the
weekly Among the Fraternities" column.
Deceased was a member of New Jeru-
salem Lodge. No. .: Mount Horob Royal
Arch Chapter, No. {: Washington Com
nandery. No. l; Almas Temple. Mystic
Shrine. and also fourteenth degree Scot
fish Rite Mason. He was member of
Rathbone Superior Lodge. No. %. knights
of PythiaS. and was past grand command
er of the District of Columbia. He was
also member of Ascalon Temple. No 1.
d. o. X. X.
Mr. Hosford's wife and three children
Margaret Anna. seventeen years of age:
Florence Helen. eleven years of age and
Francis H. Hosford, clerk in the adJu-
tant generals Office of the War Depart
mcnt-survive him.
According to the story told by his fam
lily and others who had converSed with
him of late, Mr.. Hosford was not inclined
to be Respondent although he frequently
spoke of his failing health. He left his
home. 141 Massachusetts avenue north
east at the usual time yesterday and he
was last seen by several of his friends at
the Masonic Temple less than half an
time he seemed in good spirits and there
was no written or spoken intimation of
contemplated self-destruction.
Funeral Under Masonic Auspices.
The arrangements for the funeral were
made by New Jerusalem Lodge. and a
special communication Of that order will
NC 'iciN at tic louSS IOoIII tOTIlOIIO" III
80 O'Clock. At 2:3O o'clock the members
will proceed to Zurhorst's, where the serv-
ices will he held. Edward S. Clarkson.
master of the lodge, will conduct the Ma
sonic service. both at the chapel and at
the grave
Arrangements for participation in the
obsequies are being made today by J.
cry. Warren J. Coffin of Rathbone Supe-
rior Lodge, knights of Pythias and ny
William ". Jermane of Mt Horeb Chap
ter. The pallbearers will be selected from
these organizations.
Action by Gridiron Club.
At special meeting of the Grdiron
Club held at noon today at the New
Willard appropriate action was taken in
the matter Of the death yesterday Of Mr..
Hosford. A committee on resolutions,
appointed by President Henry, consisting
of Messrs. S. e. johnson, A. W. Dunn.
Richard Lee Fearn. w. W. Jermane and
James Rankin Young. submitted resolu-
lions which were unanimously adopted
after brief eulogies of the deceased had
been made by several members The reso-
lutions set forth that the Gridiron Club
has lost one of its Oldest best known
and most distinguished members, who
had qualities of mind and heart which
endeared him to all with whom he came
In contact. and those qualities were dis
played at their best at the dinners of
the club and in the clubs affairs gen.
orally. He was a. brilliant newspaper
man and was 50 recognized throughout
the country by members of that profess
sion and public men. His death is q
serious loss to this club, and We desire
to join with Mr. Hosfords other friends
in an expression Of profound sorrow at
his death and of sympathy to his widow
and children"
The executive committee was cmpow-
cred - take order for such participation
in the obsequies as might be desired by
the family. The club will send a floral
tribute. according to It's custom.
The club Will meet at the New Willard
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon to at
tend the funeral.
Meeting Of Correspondents.
A meeting Of the corps Of WASHINGTON
correspondents was held in the Senate
press gallery this afternoon to take ac-
ton on the death of Mr.. Hosford Maurice
Splain. chairman Of the standing commit
tee of correspondents, called the meeting
to order. A committee was appointed
consisting of George Miller. Richard Lind
say and Charles S. Albert. to frame suit
able resolutions to be transmitted to the
family.
1t was also desired to send floral of
fering and appoint pallbearers to repre-
sent the Washington correspondents at
the funeral.