Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-15

gram from Mr.. Thompson announcing
BenAtor Barbour's death. I am greatly
grie7ed and shocked ct this sod news and
! mourn Mr.. Barbour not only rs public
servant and estimabls gentleman. oI n Also
IS personal friend. l was never thrown
much with him until We became colleagues:
He was o man of great ability and his sound
judgment was seldom in error. Through
our association acquired for him warm
friendship and great admiration. Wcshaii
greatly miss him in Virginia and tsel his
loss as personal affliction."
Aiexnndfia's Great Grief
Especial telegram 10 the Dispatch.l
ALEXANDRIA, May 1.-THE news OF the
sudden death of Senator John B. Barbour
came with shock upon the people OF
Alexandria this morning: At first sde news
was not believed, but when connrmatory
reports were received grief succeeded the
disbelief. Senator Barbour was we'll
known to the people Of Alexandria, among
whom he had spent greater portion OF his
long life. His connection, too. with the
Virginia Midland railroad gave him an in.
innate acquaintance with Alexandria and
its people.
All the bells in tho city at noon to-day
tolled in respect to his memory, and a
meeting of the citizens will be held to take
action on his death.
BY his death Alexandria city loses warm
friend, whom it will be hard to replace.
Profound Grief In Dsnville.
Especial telegram to the Dspatch.I
DAsvILLE, Va. May 14.-The announce
ment of the death of Hon. John s. Bar
bour was received in this city with pro-
found sorrow. Several nights ago In Q
political meeting here his name was men
toned by one of the speakers, and the
cordial applause with which his name was
greeted was but an evidence of the high
esteem in which he was held by the Dan
vile people.
Bells ToIIed-Fiags at Half-Mast.
Especial telegram TO the Dlspatch.I
NonroLK, Va, May 1.-THE flag on the
City Hall was at half-mast to-day, and the
bell was tolled in respect to the memory
of Senator Barbour. The clubhouse OF
the First Ward John S. Barbour Demo-
cratic Club. which organization was
named for the Senator. was draped In
emblems of mourning as mark OF re-
spect to his memory. Flags on the United
States Weather Bureau and prominent phi
vate buildings were also ct half-mast.
Appreciated In Williamsburg.
Especial telegram to the Dispasch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, May 1.-the news
Of Senator Barbour's death was received
here this morning with profound SYM
pathy. The expressions Of regret at his
sudden death were universal. The Sena-
tor was not personally known to our peo-
pie, but he was thoroughly appreciated by
them for his splendid services IN behalf OF
Virginia Democracy.
SORROW in tho Southside.
Correspondence OF tho Richmond Dispatch.l
PErERsPURa, Va, May 1.-THE intellI-
gence of The sudden death OF Senator John
$. Barbour caused the most profound re-
aret in this community. As a man and as
political leader he possessed the full con-
| fidence and the thorough esteem OF the
people Of the Southside.
Br. Tucker n Pall-Bearer.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
LEXINGTON, Va, May 1i.-Hon. John
row TO BE- pall-bearer at the funeral OF
| Senator Barbour. which is to take place
| in Washington Monday afternoon.
Leader and Mentor.
Washington Evening ster-EditoriaLl
| The sudden death this morning of Sena
tor John 5. Barbour, OF Virginia. gives q
| shock to his friends In Congress and else
| where. Although not robust man, ht
was always active in the discharge OF hi:
| duties, aud was engaged up to the LAS
moment of his attendance on the Senate
yesterday in matters of public interest tC
| the district. Once chairman Of the Dis
trict Committee in the House and now {
member of the Senate District Commit
tee. he took deep interest in loca
affairs. To the Democratic party II
Virginia Mr.. Barbour, like. so many Others
of his family, was both leader and men
tor. prudent and far-seeing rather
than brilliant man, he rendered valuable
service for many years in restraining the
Hotspurs and in giving his people sensi
Die advice. The Barbours are historical
family, the late Senator's father, John 5
| Barbour, ST.. his cousins. Senator and
Secretary James Barbour. and ex.Speakel
ard Justice Philip Pendleton Barbour. OF
| the United States Supreme Court, as wei
as later members. being well known IN the
history of he republic and the state. Lo
glcal debaters in Congress, able members
OF the Cabinet. or Ministers of foreign
| courts, Governors Of the State. wherever
placed. they stand with the foremost men
of their respective generations.