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could do nothing to save life. The imme-
date cause of death was congestion of the
lungs, complicated with heart trouble.
An Active Career.
Ohio was Gen. Helkle's native state and
it was there that he first became promi-
nent. He was the son of a Methodist min
lister, and prepared for the practice of law.
He practiced at Springfield when such men
as Salmon p. Chase and Judge Shellabarger
were his associates, and he early took a
leading position. He was active in politics.
and soon after coming of age he was elected
to the state senate when Chase was gov
ernor of the state. He was republican
and number of tiTes was elected a dele
gate to national conventions.
At the beginning of the war Gen. Henkle
was the adjutant general of the state, and
was occupied in the work of mastering and
organizing the great army of troops that
the buckeye state supplied. He did not
see active service himself, but his labors
at that time were always recognized of
the greatest Importance.
When he first came to Washing
ton after the war General Henkle be-
gan the practice of his profession in
partnership of ex-Lieut. Gov. Ford
of Ohio. and they were for the most part
occupied in the prosecution of claims
against the government. In years gone by
Gen. Henkle was one of the best known
criminal lawyers in Washington. He was
ore of the attorneys in the star route cases
and in a number of other celebrated trials
OF late, however. he had devoted himself
more to general practice, and was the at
torney in number of big interests, not
ably the Choctaw claims. He was man
of considerable means, and probably left
Upward of a quarter of a million, largely
in real estate in the District. He was also
largely interested in a number of business
enterprises.
Gen. Henkle was twice married, his frs.
wife dying before he came to Washington.
By her he had one son, Mr.. Edward
Henkle. a prominent business man of Phil
was married about fifteen. years ago, was
a daughter of Mr.. Matthew G. Emery.
She survives him.
His Church Work.
For more than twenty years past Gen.
Henkle had been actively connected with
church work in this city. He was a men,
ber of the Metropolitan NJ E. Church and
was a delegate from this conference to the
last general conference Of the Methodist
Church, which was held in Omaha three
years ago. This was a considerable honor.
as only two laymen are selected from each
conference. He was a trustee of the Wo-
man S college,, ana OF the Dea-
coness Home of this city. He was one
of the trustees and member of the execu-
tive committee of the American University
No arrangements have yet been made
to have Bishop Newman conduct the serv-
ices, which will be held either Thursday
Friday. The bishop is in Saratoga and
has already been communicated with.
His Death Announced In Court.
In the Court in General Term Mr. Ma
thaniel Wilson announced to the court the
death of Gen. Henkle, moving that the
court adjourn out Of respect to his men,
ory, and that that fact be entered upon
the minutes of the court.
Mr.. George e. Hamilton, in seconding
the notion paid graceful tribute to Gen.
Henkle'S life and character, stating that
his death was more than usually sad and
deplorabie. Gen. Henkle, said Mr.. Hamil-
ton, was an honorable, faithful and courte-
GUS man. AS a member OF the bar he was
learned and able, respectful to the court
always and vigorous in the prosecution of
the claims of his clients. In every way,
declared Mr.. Hamilton, Gen. Henkle as a
citizen and member of the bar was grand
example of Christian manhood, in a quiet
but forcible manner impressing every one
with his worth and goodness.
Chief Justice Bin9ham's Tribute.
Chief Justice Bingham, on behalf of the
court replied that the court recognized
both the propriety of the motion and the
truthfuness of the remarks of Mr.. Hamil-
ton. He had known Gen. Henkle for more
than thirty years, here and in his native
state, and a nobler, truer gentleman or a
better friend never lived. He stood high in
his profession and here and in his native
place was universally beloved. He was a
man who never forgot his obligations
ait bar aS nj la a 1an n
would be deeply felt and mourned by every
one who was fortunate enough to know
him.
Judge Hagner spoke in a similar strain,
stating that the court felt indebted to Mr.
Hamilton for the words he had spoken
Gen. Henkle, he said, most agreeable
gentleman, honorable and able, and there
could be nothing but sorrow felt because of
the loss of such man.
Chief Justice Bingham then announced
that Mr.. Wilson's motion would he granted
and that the court would stand adjourned
out of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased.
Meeting of the Bar Association.
A meeting of the District Bar Associa-
ticn has been called by President Nathaniel
Wilson for tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock,
to take appropriate action upon the death
Of Gen He,,kle The meeting will be held
in the general term court room at the city
hall, and 1t is understood that the members
of the Court of Appeals and thes District
Supreme Court will be invited to attend
A SHOOTING AFFAIR.
A Woman Seriously Injured Early