The Washington bee., 1897-11-20

Attorney John Moss said he had
known Mr.. Langston since 1866. "He
was the embodiment of all that was
good" said Mr.. Moss. "No man can
be great unless he is good" His ad-
dress was sympathetic and eloquent.
Assistant District Attorney, James
l.. Pugh, Jr., speaking as a represen-
tative of the District government and
in his individual capacity, said that
the deceased was indeed a represen-
tative man and faithful to every trust
confded in him.
After ttorney M. Kicks had ad-
dressed the court, briefly, speaking Of
MIR. Langston as the friend of all men,
Attorney Thomas L. Jones, the law
partner and intimate friend of the de-
ceased, arose.
'John Mercer Langston, the greatest
living colored American, has fallen, :"
he began. "He was father to me"
AT this point MIR. Jones was so af-
fected by emotion that he was unable
to proceed. This was sad and effec-
tive Scence. 1t was fully ten minutes
before Lawyer Jones regained himself
His remarks caused tears to flow
from the eyes of many who filled the
court room.
JUDGE scoTT's TRIBUTE.
From the bench Judge Scott said he
considered it an honor to indorse the
resolutions that had been offered.
81 was born and reared in Virginia, "
said Judge Scott, land have been ac-
quainted with MIR. Langston's people
since infancy. Irejoice IN the position
taken in this country by the colored
people. Mr. Langston had been my
friend for thirty years, and ] esteem
him very highly. We have lost
great friend and distinguished law
yer. His fame CIRCLES the universe.
His is name recorded as a friend Of
humanity wherever civilization has
spread. His exemplary life was an in
spiratlon to all men. His name will
live In the hearts of the young men of
the country as an everlasting inspira-
tion." Judge Scott arose from his
seat when he spoke and his remarks
were clear and eloquent. He spoke of
MIR. Langston as man, scholar and an
American citizen.
The court room was crowded with
spects tors of all classes and national
| tiles, and not an eye was dry In the
court ROM.
In the Criminal Court No. I the
| death OF Mr.. Langston was announced
by MIR. K. s. Smith, who moved that
when the court adjourned it do so in
respect to the memory of the deceased.
That action was taken.
The executive committee of Virginia
| Republican Association decided Tues
day tc call meeting for that evening
at their headquarters, for the purpose
OF taking suitable action relative to the
death of Mr.. Langston.
The funeral services were held in
the metropolitan church, Thursday
afternoon.
Rev. Sterling N. Brown officiated,
assisted by Rev. J.. Anderson Taylor,
OF Shiloh Baptist church; Rev. F. ].
Grimkie, of the Fifteenth Street Pres.
byterian church; Rev. Johnson, of the
Metropolitan church; and DIR. I. E.
Rankins, of Howard University. TX.
Senator III. w. Blair was introduced
and spoke feelingly and eloquently o.
the deceased.
Prof. ]. I Layton, of the METROPOLIS
ton choir, furnished the music anC
sang very pretty solo, also did MIR
Sumner Wormley. The choir render
ed some very impressive music.
Col. M. NJ. Holland and LAWYER T
l.. ones managed the funeral. The
casket was furnished by funeral direc
tor Wright, which was a handsome
black.
he church was packed with many
distinguished citizens, and even the
little school children came to the
house and church to pay honor to the
distinguished dead
After the services at the church the
body was taken to Harmony cemeter,
and placed in the receiving vault. Ii
is likely that Mrs. Langston, the widow
will remove to Nashville, where she
will live with her daughter, Mrs Ma
pier, and In that event it is understood
her husbands body will be buried al
Nashville.
The following served as pallbearers
Messrs. w. Calvin Chase, K. H.Ter
rell, J. M. Ricks, T. B. Warrick, K. s
Smith and DR. II. w. Haskins.
The honarary pallbearers selected
were: b. K. Bruce, John F. Cook, Re
Corder RI. T. Cheatham, Charles K
Douglas, P. B. S. PInchback, w. III
A. Wormley, DIR. Charles B. Purvi.
and John r. Green.
The public schools in the city wer,
closed half day to enable the childrer
to attend the funeral. MIR. Langstor
was respected by the entire American
people.