Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-14

ments, and In speech seemed 10 De
br"sque, but it was only the positive as
sertion OF an independent spirit His
heart was a good and kind one his word
passed was never broken of disguises
he had none, aud the fact that his death
ls mourned here az q great public ca
lamity is certain proof that the COM
munity recognized in him good citizen,
q leader in public enterprises, business
man of sterling worth, and a man true
to his friends and to his country.
lie was large owner Of stock in the
Old Dominion Iron and Nail Works and
leaves a very considerable fortune, IN
addition TO about $40, GOO life insurance.
Resolutions in respect to his memory
were passed yesterday bv the Chamber
Of Commerce, tue Board o; Visitors Of
the Soldiers Home, and the HowitZers.
He was the first honorary member elected
ny the Howitzers upon their reorgOriza-
tion after the war
The funeral will take place from st.
James Episcopal church at 4 p. NJ. to-
morrow.
MEETING or THE CHAMBER or COMMERCE.
A meeting OF the Board OF Directors
and OF a great many other members OF
the Chamber OF Commerce was held yes
terdqY evening 10 take action in respect
10 the memory OF Mr.. Blankenship
The portrait Of the deceased, which, with
those OF all ex-presidents, hangs upon
the wall OF the Chamber. was heavily
drnpcd in Grape.
President Ainslie called the meeting
TO order, and having explained its object
said that the death OF Mr.. Blankenship
was very great shock TO the communi-
ty. lie was cut off in the midst of his
usefulness and in a career which was OF
great importance TO Richmond; for not
only was he the head OF a great manu-
featuring enterprise, but was a man OF
great public spirit whose aid and en-
cOnragement was given to every good
undertaking. Concluding President
Ainslie said that he was ready to receive
motions.
Hon. George l.. Christian moved that
the Chair appoint committee of five to
prepare suitable resolutions Agreed to.
The Chair appointed Messrs. George
L. Christian, r. A. Dunlop, John b..
Cary, Thomas Potts, and Il. II. Whit
lock.
This committee retired TO an adjoining
room, and having consulted, submitted
resolutions expressive of the loss OF the
| Chamber.
Judge Christian, in presenting the re-
solutions said if he were gifted with
speech the shock of this calamitv-for
a calamity he regarded it--would unfit
him for the duty OF this occasion. He
regarded Mr.. Blankenship as a valuable
citizen. Ned Cohen and Bob Blanken-
ship he regarded as two of the most pub
lic-spirited citizens he mad ever known.
With the greatest possible zeal they
looked to and guarded every interest OF
the city, and no two men would be more
missed here. MIR. Blankenship was a
charter member of the Chamber; for
many years he was president OF the
body, and had always taken an active
interest in its welfare. 1t was therefore
fitting that the Chamber should, by suit
able resolutions, express its loss.
Mr. James l.. Appersou seconded the
resolutions, saying that be had known
Mr. Blankenship from the latter youth;
that the boy was father TO the man that
Bob was always an active, energetic,
pushing boy. His death is great loss to
the city. We cannot afford 70 lose such
a man. but we cannot help it, and the
next best thing TO do is for each man to
do all in his power for the benefit OF
Richmond and Virginia.
The resolutions were then unanimous
ly adopted.
II was determined that the board
would meet at their rooms and thence
proceed, in carriages, 20 attend the fune-
raj OF the deceased.
rHE 9MPLOYEEs OF DECEASED TO MEET.
The employees of the Old Dominion
Iron and Nail Works will meet at the
works this morning at 10 o'clock to take
suitable action about the death Of Mr..
BlaDkenshp.
Tho business Of the Old Dominion
Iron and Nail Works Company will be
under the direction OF Mr. Arthur b.
Clarke by authority of the Board OF
Directors until Mr. Biankenships sue
ceesOr is aDpOiutal