The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12
Mr.. JOHN POPE'S REQUESTS.
Several Charitable Institutions Literally Pro.
VIded for in His WiII.
The REMAINS BORNE TO THE TOMB.
A Great OutpouriDg of Citizens Attend the
Last Sad Rites at st. Peters Cathedral.
Wreath OF Flowers sent by Friends
Touching Incident.

At o'clock p. NJ. on yesterday. there
was a gathering together, In the library OF
Major Ginter's city residence, OF the
family of the late John Pope. his sis
ters, and brother, and a number Of others
interested. including the Right Reverend
Bishop Van de Vyver, to hear the read
Ing OF the last viii and testament OF
the dead man.
! The will is to be probated on Monday.
and the executors named therein are
Major Lewis Ginter Mr. George Pope.
Mr.. Thomas f. Jeffress, Mr.. John Dun
I iop a1d 4ir Richard H. Meade. Il Is
learned that among the charitable be-
| quests named ia the will are these:
/ Five thousand dollars to the Little Sis
/ ters Of the Poor: 5000 to the Society OF
/ st. Vincent dc Paul; $3.50 to the ST. Jo-
/ seph Orphan Asylum; $1,000 10 the Re-
/ treat for the Sick; No99 10 the Sheltering
Arms Hospital. Sl.OoO 10 the Home for the
I lncutables. $1,000 TO the Bchmond Male
| Orphan Asylum. $1,000 to the Virginia Me
chanics' Institute.
THE FUNERAL
Long before II o'clock yesterday morn
ing. which was the hour fixed upon for
I the funeral Of Mr.. John Pope, at the
/ Cathedral, crowds Of people began 10 as
semble IN and around the block where the
church IS situated, and when the bell Of
the Cathedral began 70 toll, just before
II. there was scarcely room for pedes-
trians and vehicles 20 pass in the neigh
bOrhoOd. The police arrangements were
ample. and the crowd was wen handled
81.
and plenty OF officers. VINO cleared the
sidewalks in time for the arrlval-of the
carriages containing the family and
friends Of the late capitalist. and all of
those who should be accommodated In
tito Cathedral were seated.
No such funeral has ever been seen IN
Richmond. Every detail OF the impressive
ceremonial OF the Roman Catholic Church
was fully carried out. a solemn requiem
mass being celebrated for the repose OF
the -1u fho '.a' mar.
A WREATH OF FLOWERS.
In respect Of flowers, 1t may safely be
asserted that the quantity cf the floral
offerings exceeded anything ever wit
messed in Richmond, for there were
flowers and floral designs of every kind.
sort, shape. and description. and re-
markable. all of them for the exceeding
good taste displayed in their choice
Very noticeable We're the flowers from
the ofllce-stan Of the Richmond branch
of tho American Tobacco Company ana
the employees I'm the various departments
and those sent by the chief OF the baths
at the jefferson and his assistants. While
the designs, wreaths, bouquets ana cut
flowers sent by other friends we're very
numerous and superb,
IMPRESSIVE CEItEMONf.
mt %
Mr.. pope was followed into the Cathe-
dral as il was borne by the pall-bearers
bv Major Lewis Ginter and ms niece
Miss Grace Arcnts, Mr.. George PoDe,
brother OF the dead man, and MS sisters
Mrs. x Alullin. Mrs Eva Kreiser, an
other sister, anN Mr.. Kreiser; Miss
Maggie Pope, and Mr.. Anton If. Their
mann.
The list Of active and honorary pail
bearers has already been published ana
the intimate personal friends OF MT. Pope
came next, followed by Alessrs. AlnSlie
q Webster, managers Of the JeHetson,
and the employees OF the various factories
OF the American Tobacco Company In
Richmond.
Rev. Father Ahern was the celehrant
of the solemn requiem mass tor the re-
pose OF tho soul Of Mr.. Pope. fathef
Cutler was the deacon and Father Nc
Keefrey. sub-deacOn Of the mass.
Bishop Van de Nyyer made a snort but
feeling address, and told OF the great
good which Mr.. Pope had done with his
money and how he had been friend
10 the widow and orphan.
Without mentioning the name OF Major
Ginter. Bishop Van dc Nyver made COM
plimentary alusion 10 that gentleman
and his good deeds.
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dead and pronounced the alN0luuon.
The music OF the mass was sung by
the Cathedral choir. and the Jefferson
orchestra played solemn music at the
entrance and departure OF the funeral
train for Hollywood.
Bishop Van de Nyver went 10 the grave
with the funeral procession, which was
very long and imposing, and there ne
said the final prayers of commitment anu
the mourucrs went home. Hundreds OF
people drove out to the cemetery 10
view the grave and flowers surrounding
it during the day and afternoon.
All the officials OF the American To
bacco Company who have been al the
jefferson Hotel will return home today
ATTENDANTS FROM 4 DISTANCE.
Among the officials Of the American
Tobacco Company in attendance on the
funeral were Mr. j. b. Duke. of New
York, president Of the American Tobacco
Mr.. William IA. Butler, of
New York, first yice-presldent OF the
American Tobacco Company, Mr. A.
Marburg Of Baltimore, second vice-presi-
dent Of the American Tobacco Company.
Mr.. George Arents, of New York, treas
urer of the American Tobacco Company:
Mr. Josiah Brown, Of New York, secre-
tary OF the American ToiaccO Company,
and among the directors and members
Of the stan of the New York Offices OF
the American Tobacco Company present
were Alr. George W. Watts, OF Durham
n. c.: Mr.. John Doerhoefer OF Louis
Vile, Ky: Mr.. G.. W. Gail. OF Baltimore
Mr.. J.. G. Hart, OF Rochester, y. y,
MIR. III. G. Kimball. Of Rochester, y r..
Mr.. j. c. Dusel, OF New York, and Mr..
George Augustine, OF New York.
a TOUCHING INCIDENT.
While the throng Of busines men. bank
srs, merchants, and citizens were pressing |
through the halls OF the residence OF |
Major Lewis Ginter yesterday TO view
The remains Of Mr.. John Pope. which |
we're Tying IN state on the second floor |
II the house before the funeral at the |
Cathedral. there occurred very touch |
ng incident. A very old woman, plainly !
Had but neat and clean, approached the |
loor OF the house and seemed 10 hesitate |
At entering. In her right hand she held \
1 small bunch of flowers. two sprays OF /
lyaclnth, and old-fashioned daiiiadis, /
With bit OF green along with the BIOS
SONS.
She was given kindly welcome at the |
steps and Shown TO the room where all |
hat was mortal OF Mr.. Pope reposed in |
he midst OF a wealth OF floral tributes.
md she timidiy asked. May 1 put these |