The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-16

,NOtnlnE seemed 10 escape. IN tne
preparation and trial of cases as a law
yer he displayed the same painstaking,
thorough, methodical manner. His Of
flee, arrangement of his papers and his
library showed that this attention to
details was an inseparable part of the
man.
Though he never frequented the
places where men usually congregate
he was by no means an unsociable man.
He belonged to no societies or clubs,
did not attend churches or theaters,
and of late years was seen on the
streets only at infrequent intervals
Apparently he craved for neither en-
joyment or excitement. but he did like
the society of well Informed men of the
world, and in the companionship of
such became one Of the most genial
and companionable of men. He had an
inexhaustible supply of stories and
"reminiscences with which he was wont
to illustrate his discourse.
Colonel +. j. Fitzsimmons, who was
for many years a close personal friend
of ex-Judge Handley said yesterday
that the latter was one of the most
wonderful men Scranton has ever
known. In fact, in his opinion, the
country has known few such men.
lie Was Broad Man.
"He was" said Mr.. Fitzsimmons,
one of the most courteous men / ever
knew, as well of the most kindhearted
He was a broad-minded man and eX-
tended his charities without question
| as to the religion or creed of the re-
lat, q 1t. TO,
one who approached him for aims or
who solicited for a deserving purpose
What he gave was for pure charity's
sake. There was no ostentation about
him. Though he gave to almost every
charitable object, his real name never
appeared on any of the subscription
books.
He was an omniverous reader, and
his favorite historical CHARACTER was
Napoleon, whom he admired beyond
measure. 1t will be some time before
we will see another such man in
Scranton"
Judge Hand, president of the Lacka-
wanna Bar association, has called a
meeting of that body for II o'clock this
| morning at the court house to take ac-
| o'clock tomorrow afternoon the re-
mains will be taken from his apart
ments over the Merchants and Me-
chanics' bank and services will be con-
Quoted at st. Luke'Sr Episcopal church.
and after the services the public will
| be permitted to view the remains. The
pail bearers will be ex-Judge G. NJ.
Harding, of WilkesBarre; Judge II. NJ.
Edwards, eX-Judge w. G. Ward, ex-
Justice Alfred Hand, ex-Judge H. A.
| Knapp, Judge F. w. Gunster, Hon. l..
A. Watres. Hon. j. Il. Barrett, Il. n.
| Willard, w. +. Hallstead. James Jor-
dan. James J. Williams, p. b. Finley,
f.. X. White, A. ID. Holland and 7. f.
| Leonard.
The body will be taken to Winches-
ter, Va, for interment at 9.55 Monday
morning. The burial will be made on
Tuesday in Judge Handley's plot at
| Winchester.
Disposition of His Estate.
There Is much speculation as to the
probable disposition of Mr.. Handleys
| large estate, but his executors refuse
to give any intimation that would help
| to solve the riddle. They were chosen
from among the men who We're closest
to him and in whom he had the greatest
| confidence.
Mr.. Handley frequently intimated
that he intended in his will to literally
endow some institution and it was
probable that at one time he had In
mind the location of some endowed
educational institution in this city. But
he was highly displeased when the
city councils designated the street in
| front of the Wyoming house as a hay
market, because he would not pave
with the same kind of material as the
rest Of the street. At that time he said
the hay market ordinance would cost
the city $l,000,O00. Many believed he
will endow an institution at Roanoke
Va.
Rumor has 1t that he leaves large
sums to the Home for the Friendless
Albright library, churches of the city
and for the erection of town hall u,
Winchester, Va.
In the prothonotary's Office Is a marx
showing the height of Mr.. Handley
He stood against the wall one day ant
allowed Deputy Prothonotary Kassor
to record his height there along with
some of the other tall men of the coun
ty He leads them all by severa
inches being six feet and seven inche.
in height. A special casket had to b,
made for his remains. the regular sizes
not being large enough. Miller & Co.
are making the casket, which will b,
six feet and ten inches in length.
Mr. Handley left no children or i'm
mediate relatives in this country. Hi.
only brother, Michael Handley. dice
some years ago in Wisconsin. He ha.
many relatives in Dublin, Ireland, how
ever.