Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-30

cbeered by the enthusiastic rewards Of
his labors. yet he never rallied thoroughly
from the effects Of the strain he suffered.
Those persons who heard his speeches
at Houston and at the Confederate re
union. i'm this city, will often call 10 mind
what a ring of genuine kindness there
was in his voice what a light of genali-
ty there was in his face. what a glow OF
animal spirit he diffused around him.
what a winning ideal OF manliness ne
suggested Those who were brought near
10 him in the business Of life Will not
forget his thoughtful consideration, bis
delicate courtesy his simple goodness.
The poor had cause TO bless him, though
himself was poor. AS he lay in his collin.
his face grand in the awful serenity OF
death the light. the merriment. the
trouble. the pain were all gone, ana
nothing but the majesty remained. The
words of Shakespeare were suggested:
"Our cause Of sorrow must not oe
measured by his worth, for then it hath
no end
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
Tomorrow afternoon from St. Pauls
church. of which General Wise was an
earnest member. The ceremonies will
be performed by Rev. Hartley Carml-
chael. d. D.. Right Rev. Bishop Newton,
and Rev. Landon r. Mason. The ser
vice will be fully choral. The interment
will be made i'm the family section at
HOLLYWOOD The pall-bearers VIII be:
Active Colonel Archer Anderson and
Nessrs. w. D. Chesterman John Muir
phv. George Jarvis. Otway S. Allen. Car
Ter Branch. Philip Wexford, George w.
Eppes. and w. II. Jones.
Honorary-C Colonel John 3. Cary, Colo
mel A. S. Buford. Judge George l.. Chris
tian. and Messrs. James B. Pace, VIII
liam NJ. Bridges. Captain Thomas Elicit.
Z Y. Roykin. Judge III. W. Flournoy. T..
Fountain Dewitt and James T. Ferriter.
The following is the detail from Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans, of which
deceased was member: Commander
John NJ. Warren, Norman V. Randolph,
Thomas A. Brander e. c. Minor Greer
II. Bauehman. James T. Gray E. \.
Catlin. and George d. Epps.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
battalion will attend the funeral in full
dress. During the war the battalion was
commanded by Major o. Jennings Wise.
first cousin Of General Wise, and that
gallant soldier was shot AT their head
while leading them into action. General
Wise was himself captain of one Of the
companies after the war.
General Wise was past master OF
Io,no Lodge. No. 40, 4. +. and A. NJ,
and many members OF that lodge have
eienided their intention Of being present
at his obsequies.
A meeting of the Executive Committee,
which had charge of the ARRANGEMENTS
for the reunion of Confederate Veterans
will be held at 10 o'clock this morning in
the board-room OF the Planters Ma
tional Bank TO take action in regard to
the death Of their late comrade.
Tbe Board of Directors Of the Davis
Monument Association. of which General
wise was also a member will meet at
che office of Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, in
tbe chamber Of Commerce, at noon.
HIS WELCOME TO VETERANS
General Wise's talk of old times was
deenIv interesting. full Of anecdote, and
varied with sketches of character and
ocrsonal "reminiscences. one Of the most
pathetic and eloquent Confederate stories
a,,er listened 10 was that which he told
when he turned over the Auditorium 10
the Confederate Veterans. IL had the et-
feet Of bringing tears 10 the eyes OF many
of his hearers. and is so thoroughly char
acteristic that it may well be quoted here.
He said
"The time has come, my General for
me on behalf Of the Reunion Committee,
turn over tnlS nail puilA anu utNot" "NNi
i'm honor Of these veterans. and every
thing else and everybody in Richmond
IN your use and command as commander
I'm chief OF these forces. For the rest. !
want TO say a word TO these friends not
in the way Of a speech. but to tell them
a story. The best part Of tn. story is
that II isn't a story at all. II is the abb
sOlute Truth.
"When was at the fifth annual reunion
IN tho eoodly city of Houston l attended
a reception at the house OF Judge Master
son. given In honor OF our dear Winnie
Davis / stayed there half al hour. and
then took the nearest street-car. After
entered / found myself opposite TO the
,reirdest figure of a Confederate veteran
that / ever saw. Long gray locks Eel
mon his shoulders. from which depended
= seedv old gray uniform overcoat. lined
Win ragged red flannel. His limbs were
cased IN well-worn gray breeches, which
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