The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-06

commander, or n solemn procession pre-
liminary 10 laying the cornerstone OF a
monument I'm memory OF one OF the
south's heroes of the late war, there
would scarcely have been so large num-
Der OF people TO attend.
Never before In the history OF Richmond
did so many Of the people do honor 10
one Of their fcllow-citizens. II was re-
markable occaslon--one which VIII live
IN the minds OF Richmond people so long
as the memory Of a noble public-spirited,
kind and liberal man Is honored
All day long in the city yesterday In
quiries about the funeral arrangements
were heard everywhere. The morning
papers had published the details Of the
arrangements. together with the names OF
the honorary and active pall-bearers.
Eut this was not sufficient Not from IDLE
curiosity. but prompted by that interest
which Richmond people generally have
manifested ever since 10 was announced
that Major Cinter was III. men, women
and children wherever one went wished
10 know all they could about the funeral.
il was evident that thousands OF people
would be present to honor in their simple
way the memory OF the man who had
done so much for mis- city ard surround
ings.
RINERENrlAL MANNER.
Interest could be seen everywhere. No
thing but kind words were spoken, and
the name Of the grand old man was not
uttered except when coupled w,h an eS-
preston Of regret or SORROW AT his death.
"We'i never have another Major Gin
ter" was an expression heard on all
sides and hundreds repeatedly referred
to some Of his kind deeds or great public
works from time 10 time during the day.
The funeral cortege from Westbrook
10 St. Paul's church. where the services
were held was a scene long 70 be remem-
bered. Along the Hermitage road were
many people with bowed heads. Eyes
wet with tears could be seen now ana tnen
and moro than one was noted trying 20
brush away tear that gathered IN the
eye as the hearse went slowly by. 1here
was q solemnity about The scene that
could but impress everyone VINO VIII
messed It. Men who had never known
Major Ginter except through his works
were seen 10 doff their hats in reverence
as tho remains were carried by.
Along the streets where the cortege.
moved hundreds OF people stood on their
verandas and at the entrances OF their
homes 10 see the funeral cortege. Every
where were people gathered, and every
whore were evidences OF sorrow and re-
gret. There was no noise. All was
quiet. Few words could be heard. Occa-
slonally were overheard such expressions
as. What a grand man he was.' and
How Richmond will miss him. Heads
uncovered through reverence and respect.
and faces with the marks of regret could
be seen on every side.
A GREAT THRONG.
II could be seen at glance that the
great thrOng that gathered everywhere
did so through their desire to show for
the memory of the man himself their
honor and deepest respect while feeling
a keen sympathy for Richmond in her
loss at the death of her distinguished citi-
zen. There was a desire on every side TO
do honor TO his memory, and to pay tri-
butte TO him.
Slowly and with solemn dignity the
cortegc moved down Grace street until 1t
reached the vicinity of ST. Paui's church,
at the corner OF Ninth. In this neighbor-
hood the crowd grew almost impassable
There was q great thr0ng OF people for
several squares up Grace street. The
sidewalks were packed with a dense mass
while hundreds stood in their yards, on
their porchcs. and In the windows. II was
almost impossible to get along at all on
Grace street below Seventh. Between
Eighth and Ninth there was an impassa-
BILE throng. while along Ninth in front OF
the Capitol Square. up TO Capitol street,
and as far down as the alley behind ST.
Paurs church, the entire street was
bloekaded with people and carriages. The
veranda Of the ST. Claire Hotel was
crowded 20 the limit, and even the drive
way in the Capitol Square from She Ninth
street gate half way TO the Washington
Monument was almost blockaded with
people. on Grace street. I'm front Of the
church was a mass Of people, as thick as
II was possible 10 stand, while along the
sidewalk on the south side OF the street
men, women and children were packed
into an impossible thr0ng.
1t Is a most remarkable fact that with
all these hundreds and thousands OF peo-
ple. including large number of boys and
girls. there was no loud talking no
laughing. no bosterOus behavior OF any
kind. no pushing. crowding or noisy con-
duet. such as Is always noticeable where
so large a crowd is gathered. Every one
present appeared 20 he making special
effort to preserve the best possible order
and dcorum. People talked in low tones.
walked slowly ana quietly, and eNertea
every effort TO show their respect Tor
Major Gmtcr's memory by their disnihed
and excellent conduct.