The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-16

quested. a short tribute 20 MI. tucker aS
a Citizen and teacher VIII YOU allow Hlc
10 say an added word about him as
Christian. lie was whOle-souled man.
and could not be anything by h"'NeS'
He was an ordained elder Of the frespS
teran Church; a regular attendah', no'
only on tho Sunday services, put on III.
weekly gatherings for prayer as weii "A
generous contributor TO every department.
of Christian work. he was always the
loval friend and supporter Of the pastor.
IL was not possible for him 10 pe -
sectarian. much less bigot. he loved an
Christians and all churches. He took an
active part in worships, joining IN the
singing and leading. when asked. the
prayers OF the congregation. with such
simplicity. sincerity and emotion as show
ed that ho was often az the mercy seat.
His sick and dying chamber was luminous
with the brightness and cheer Of Chris
tian faith and hope.
THE VIRGINIA DELEGATION.
WASHINGTON. ID. g., Feb. l5.-Spe-
cial-With ono or two exceptions, the
entire Virginia delegation I'M Congress
including Senators Daniel and Martin
will attend the funeral of John Randolph
Tucker at Lexington tomorrow \ num-
ber Of other prominent men, including
Secretary Carlisle and several senator's
If they can get away will also be pres
ent.
The death Of Mr. Tucker has been
severe shock 10 the older members OF both
Houses Of Congress. among. whom he was
hold i'm the highest esteem. Mr.. tucker
preeminence as O constitutional lawyer
had won for him the regard or men VINO
differed absolutely with him upon all
other political questions.
SECRETARY CARLISLE.
Secretary Carlisle WAS a great admirer
OF Mr.. Tucker. and feels his death heehiy'
lie regarded Mr.. Tucker as probably the
best constitutional lawyer i'm the country
Representative CulhersOn, one OF the
most influential members Of the House,
and one who has served longer continuous
service than any other member except
Sneaker Reed was warm personal
friend OF Hon. John Randolph Tucker
during the time he was "a member OF
Congress During the four years that
| Mr. Tucker was chairman Of the judi
ciary Committee. Judge Culberson was
member of the committee, and the two
had many discussions upon legal ques-
tions.
JUDGE CULBERSONS TRIBUTE.
Tho news of Mr. fuckers death was a
severe shock TO Judge Culbersou. Speak
ing of Mr.. Tucker. he said 20 repre-
| sentative Of The Times: / regarded Mr..
| Tucker as a great lawyer and man
| OF wonderful ability He was an orator
OF force and oioquencc and a scholar of
remarkable attainments. His knowledge
| of law particularly constitutional law.
was wide and exact. and he had the
| faculty Of applying his knowledge to an
! questions that arose. Ills arguments
! were always clear and forceful. and sell
/ dom failed TO convince. J admired him
/ ass a. statesman. and loved him as "a man.
AS A DEMOCRAT.
/ TIE was one of the staunchest Of Demo
! Gratis with a clear appreciation OF what
! Democracy means, and the purposes 10
| pledged t0 accomplish. Ills efforts in be-
! hale of nrin reform are still bearing fruit.
/ because ho gave 20 the movement a de-
| gree of force that Is still percepuble. and
| which viii eventually result I'm the es-
/ Enlistment Of true tariff policy I'm this
country.
The country has lost one OF its great
! citizens. and the Democratic party a
| member. whose c0unsels had strengthened
| and improved it's purposes
FROM WARRINGTON.
WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Feb. 1j.-Rop-
! rcsentative Tucker. who has been at
! Be- AiilntNl lif past lew NttNrs on account
| of bis fathers Illness. yesterday sent
q telegram TO his private secretary Mr..
| o. g. HUFFMAN. notifying him OF the hour
| OF the funeral no other details of the
! funeral were mentioned but responses
! from those who have been asked % serve
! ass pall-he4rers VIII probably be received
| to-day. Prof Tucker was born al Win
| chester and 10 has always been the fami-
/ ~ home. The body will be Inferred in
! the family vault at that place
a large number of Washingtonians will
! leave the city on the Baltimore and Ohio
! Do O'Clock train tomorrow 10 attend the
| funeral. - Congressman fuckers re-
/ quest Mr.. Huffman yesterday notified
Secretary Carlisle P0stmaster-Ge General
| Wilson. Solicitor General Conrad. Judge
| Turner of Georgia. Congressman George
/ y. Mcclellan, Senator Waithall ana sen
| atOr Mills. and the entire Virginia del
! cgatiOn in Congress
The washington delegation will arrive
| at Winchester shortly after y o'clock
| returning after the funeral. the party
! will leave Washington al 500 o'clock
| and viii be able 10 reach Washington
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