Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-08
LAST TRIBUTES PAID
Services Today Over Remains
of D. W. Stevens.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RITES
Ambassador Takahira of Japan in
!, Charge.
EXERCISES HELD AT ST. JOHNS
Floral Emblems Numerous and
Beautiful-List of Honorary
and Active Pallbearers.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RITES
EXERCISES HELD AT ST. JOHNS

impressive private and public funeral
services were held this afternoon over the
remains of Durham White Stevens. late
adviser to the Korean government. whose
death occurred at San Francisco. March
OK as a result of a shot fired by
Korean assassin. In difference to the
wishes of the relatives of Mr.. Stevens.
and by direction OF the Japanese govern
ment, the obseGuies were in charge of
Ambassador Takahra Of Japan.
Despite the rainy and uncertain char
acter of the April weather there was a
large assemblage, including many distin-
suished men of this and other nations. at
the public ceremonies which were held
in ST. Johns Episcopal Church
The private services of particularly
solemn and pathetic nature We're held at
the home of Mr.. Joseph l. Porter. $40
18th street. at IL o'clock. They were con-
Quoted by Rev. Joseph T. Kelly or the
Presbyterian faith. who spoke feellngly OF
Mr. Stevens and gave words of comfort
TO the family. Those present at the Por-
ter residence included Mrs. Porter and
Mrs Campbell from the west. married
sisters of Mr. Stevens. and the two Misses
hira. and members of his staff and other
friends A feature of the service was the
singing OF the touching hymn. Some
Day Wen Understand" by the quartet Of
the choir of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church.
At the conclusion of the home service
the cortege proceeded to ST. Johns
Church. where the public obsequies were
held, Rev. Roland Cotton Smith, the rec
tor. conducting the imposing service for
the dead of the Episcopal faith.
Floral Tributes.
Banked about the chancel and present.
ing a pretty effect in the many-colored
lights filtered through the stained glass
cathedral windows was great wealth of
the richest blooms of spring, in appro-
pirate designs. In the foreground was a
great memorial wreath from the Emperor
of Japan and handsome floral remem-
brance from President Roosevelt, sent
from the White House conservatory.
The remembrance from the ruler of the
fiowery kingdom stood nearly seven feet
high. the base of sage palms and delicate
ferns being crowned by a large wreath
of American beauty roses and vari-col-
ored orchids. On the streamers of red
and White ribbon was printed in large
letters the legend, 1.-The Emperor Of
Japan"
Close by it stood another tall piece
more than six feet high. composed Of
American beauty roses on a base Of Sage
palms, while on one of the streamers Of
TlUOON was the inscription, The
Emperor of Korea" Another great
wreath of lilies of the valley and Amer-
can beauty roses. which arose nearly
seven feet from the chancel. bore on the
white ribbon which hung from it in long
lengths the simple words. prince Ito
The Korean government presented as q
tribute too the memory of its late adviser
an elaborate wreath of white bride roses
which lowered more than six feet upward
from cluster of sage palms and colored
calix leaves. Baron S. Kurino semi a
wreath of red and white roses. the colors
or Japan. while a large wreath of red
roses and lilies of the valley was the
token or love and esteem from the staff
OF attaches of the Japanese legation, the
Following names being attached to the
foral piece: Commander n Tanieuchi.
Maj. X Tanaka, Commander K. Ide. Lieu.
tenant Commander s. Takeuchi, Mr.. Fred
erlck E. Chaplin. Mr.. NJ Han.hara, Mr..
N Nagai and Mr. 1. Yoshida
From Personal Friends.
There were other remembrances In fra
grant and pretty flowers from the Nippon
Club OF New York. from personal friends.
and standing wreath of lilies Of the
valley. violets and orchids from the men,
bers OF the Alibi Club. of which Mr.
Stevens was an honored member
The honorary and active pallbearers
We're selected from well known public
men In Washington whom Mr.. Stevens
numbered among his friends. and from
the staff Of the Japanese embassy The
honorary pallbearers were Secretary Root,
Senator Kean, Representatives Burton and
Longworth. Admirals Rodgers and Cowles
Gen. James H. Wilson. James r. Morse.
John w. Foster and Samuel S. Rowland
of New York. The active pallbearers
were Gen. Joseph P Sanger. Dr. Francis
b. Loring, Woodbury. Blair, Samuel Mad
dox, Dr. A. F. Magruder and members Of
the Japanese embassy staff.
AT the conclusion Of the ceremonies at
st. Johns Church the cortege proceeded
to Oak Hill cemetery. where the nterment
was made in one Of the most picturesque
localities of that historic reservation
Up to a late hour this afternoon no spe-
cial message had been received from the
Emperor of Japan. except the one direct
ing Ambassador Takahira to have the
floral pieces prepared. which was accom-.
pl!Shed under the personal auspices of Mr.
j. Henry Small. The funeral arrange
rnents were in charge of Mr.. w. r.
Epeare.
Monument Proposed.
The statement was made this afternoon
that already the purpose of erecting a
towering monument over the grave of Mr..
Stevens is being considered by the gov
ernments OF japan and Korea. and 1t was
reported that the memorial project may
soon be contaminated
A delegation of prominent Japanese. in
Guiding members of the Nippon Club
came over from New York to attend the
services, and all the attaches and many
Of the employees of the legation were
present also. 1t was said that Mr. Stevens
was a particular favorite of the Nippon
Club, and the floral testimonial from that
organization was intended as a particular
tribute TO his worth and friendship"
Toxic Memorial for Stevens.
Special Cablegram TO The Star.
TOXIC. April s.-A service in memory
OF the late D. ". Stevens will be held to-
morrow in the Hong Wanji Buddhist
Temple at Seoul, the vice resident general
presiding.
The memorial service in Toxic will be
held in Trinity Cathedral and awaits the
arrival OF H. w. Denison. financial ad-
wiser OF the Japanese government.
Decidedly Colder Weather Forecasted.
There was one heat prostration reported
by the police in this city yesterday. but
there will not be any tomorrow. according
TO the weather forecaster. He said this
afternoon when the rain clears away
there will be decidedly colder weather.
Asked when the fading away of the rainy