The evening times., 1896-03-16

! The funeral OF the late ex-Commissioner
! W liam u. Webb. VITO died at the family
residence, No, 1918 F street northwest,
I Friday evening. took, place at st. Johns
Episcopal Church at O'Clock this after
noon. In spite of the Indictment weather,
| a.large.circle of friends Joined the relatives
~ paying the last tribute of respect TO the
dead lawyer.
Rev. Dr. Machay-Smith, rector Of st.
Johns. was absent from the city, and the
simple services were conducted under the
| auspices OF Rev. Mr.. Wood. the assistant
rector. Rev. Mr. Osborne ingalls,. of All
SAINTS Church. Frederick, Md assisted.
@he list of honorary palibedrers was
made up Mr. Webb's former associates at
the District bar There were Judge Cox
and Judge Cole. both of the supreme court
OF the District; Judge Davis OF the Court
of Claims. Senator Gibson of Maryland,
K Ross Perry, and Enoch Totten of the
District bar. DIR. F. L. Gunnell, and ex-
Commissioner Samuel E Wheatley.
The internent was made in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
MEETING OF THE BAR.
The largest meeting of the District Bar
Association that has gathered together fcr
several years was. held at 1890 a. m.
letdS 10 10 IlpHbT 10 lIt Va III :.
Webb in response 10 the call from President
Henry E. Davis Of the Association.
Col. Enoch Totten moved that a commit
tee on res clut ions be named, and the follow
ing were selected: Messrs. Enoch Toiten.
Nathaniel Wilson. A. q. Riddle, j. NJ VIII
son, K. Ross Perry, William F. MaItingly,
James q. Payne and Caldcron Carlisle.
The committee reported by Chairman
Totten resolutions which were adopted.
saying:
I'm the death of William Benuing Webb
we have been deprived of an able and
learned Ia wyer, whose sense of honor. love
OF truth, Fidelity to duty. and spotless
purity of character, we retain in most
ffectionate recollection.
The memory of Mr.. webb deserves to be
cherished not only for his professional
learning and ability his sterling qualities
as a citizen. his genial and courteous de-
meanor. but also for his great ability and
pptriotism'iu high places of trust he wus
called tozfiil.
Appointed to organize and manage the,
Metropolitan police force in the most crit
ical period, he discharged his duties with
conspicuous ability Later as Com
OF the District imperishable marks of his
learning, industry and wisdom"
ALL WENT TO THE FUNERAL.
was
to present the resolutions to the; Court of
Appeals and the District Supreme Court
for appropriate action and Secretary levin
was directed to send Il copy to the family.
1t was agreed. upon Il vote, that the bar
,airend the funeral in u body.
/, In presenting the resolutions Col. Totten
said Mr. Webb was 4 man of fine education
and wide public experienced andinformati
He WAS versed in Greek and Latin. as well
as deeply read in law. He remembered
Joseph Story and knew Daniel Webster
personally.
He heard Webster's speech nominating
Zachary Taylor for President. delivered
'ffom the steps of the Webster building. at
Fifth and ID streets northwest. He was
acquainted with Fillmore. Pierce, Blu
chanan and the other presidents down to
the present.
Among those participating in the meeting
were Judges Cox, McComas and Cole, Dis
tfict Attorney BiEuey, Marshal Wilson,
Register McGil,- Clerk Willett of the court
of appeals Assistant District Attorney
Jeffords, Messrs. Mahion Ashford, William
j. Miller, Job Barnard, T. A. Lambert
j ohm b. Larner, John c. Head, William A.
Gordon, James S. Edwards, Reginald Fen
dali. j. II. Ralston, Randall Hasner. G. NJ.
Smith, G. S. Bundy, C. G. Tucker. w. l.:
Cole, William Stone Albert. Joseph Shilling
ton. Alexander Wolf. IL. z Blair. J. Holds
worth Gordon, ID. s. Maedel. j. s., Nc
Chlmont and C. w. Darr.
Judge Hagner, who is 4 relative of the
fdmily was as their home.
The Municipal building was closed today
at O'Clock. by order OF the Commissioners,
out of respect to the memory, of Mr. Webb.