The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-19
OBITUARY..
Henry Wise Hobsop.

notice. But yesterday he was member
OF orr Bar. taking part In the daily NE
OF our people. going in and out among
them. respected and beloved by thom
Bearing A distinguished name. he INHERITED
along with the appearance many OF thu
rare gifts OF his ancestor. Governor Wise
Reared in the school OF gentle manners.
so often found In the old Virginia coun-
try life he early learned the necessity
OF ruling completely a spirit that had
been else ungovernable.
He graduated at William and Mary Col
leee. and entered the University we'll
equipped for the work he undertook. and
left il with the good opinion OF all who
knew him He had made his b. l. In
one year. but he had not won the JET
Medal. though he had tried FOR II. To the
University he ever turned as 10 a foster
ing mother. and in his last hours es-
pressed his deep appreciation OF the honor
done him by his fellows who had elected
him alumni orator for next year. He had
hoped 10 be able to show himself worthy
of tho occasion and the honor
From the University he came TO this
Bar. and was a partner OF his hnsman.
John S wise. Esq. lie was Recognised
as a good lawyer. A fearless advocate ana
a faithful counsellor The Bar honored
hard. but IL was a fair fight His ap-
pearance at the time was striking. Tall
and spare he stood, weighing perhaps
hundred and thirty pounds His face. a,
first sight so refined as to appear al
most womaniy. fully satisfied the re
quirements OF force. In any company
one would have asked who r. that man.
II 70 some he appeared self-absoroed or
Indifferent. II was because he felt that
ona equally intimate with all. can hardly
be sincere with any. Those that knew
him we'll knew that he had In a mark"
degree the quality OF sincerity
Such was the young lawyer that went
West some eighteen years ago Settling
In the mountains Of Colorado, In IN OUT
of-the-way place. he az once made an
impression in his new home. Denver, the
oapital OF the State. with its business in
terests. soon attracted him. There he
established himself, and took q position
which he has since held as one OF the first
men OF the West His appointment as
District Attorney by Mr. Cleveland was
a merited honor The administration OF
that Office brought him In contact with
the leading men OF his adopted state.
and gave him opportunity 10 show what
was in him But even at this time his
thoughts were ever with his friends In
Virginia. To one he offered a partner
ship. 70 all his unchanged affection. Here
dwelt his mother. Here was tho homo
OF his ancestors.
Fortunate was he In his marriage, HIS
domestic life was very happy Hts wife.
who had been Miss Catherine Thayer.
came OF old Now England stock. HIS
people were hers. and hers we're MS
-Four children survive him
Large interests came 10 be represented
by him | recall a striking incident per
haps unknown to any other now living
on this side OF the Atlantic Az a din
ner given him in London by certain Eng
lsh gentlemen, who were his clients re
was called upon Unexpectedly 20 respond
to a toast Before he recovered himself
he mentioned that he had been that
evening az the Empire" His hosts
showed much amusement as they shout
"a almost derislvely THE Empire. Ia.
ha" Blu the young American was equal
70 the emergency. and those who thought
tho Empire Theatre a trivial place for n
lawyer entrusted with large interests OF
English investors. were soon overwhelm-
ed by his splendid apostrophe 70 the En-
plre OF Great Britain. Beaconsheld at
Primrose dinner could not have received
a more cordial reception.
His business increased. and each year
saw the effect OF additions! burden upon
him. His visits East, which had formerly
been for pleasure alone. soon became fuh
Of business. and the work he was doing
when the great Taskmaster called him
was as important as a lawyer IS often
called upon 10 perform.
Devoted friends rushed 70 his bed
side when the news Of his illness came.
Loving hands minstered to him. Prayers
Fa.r fntr Dsaaf
me. but IL came 20 one who though
but forty years old had fought a. good
hsnt. and who laid down his armor, hav.
Ing done his duty as faithful servant
A pathetic scene was that when tina
mother brought her youngest children "a
the font 70 be baptized in the presence
OF the fathers body
Buried away from the scenes Of his
childhood. he rests where those who knew
and loved him wished him To be. HIS
memory shall abide with ms as long az
we wish 10 remember a faithful friend
and a nobe-hearted gentleman.
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! Mrs. Catherine Dooley.
, Mrs. Catharine Dooley. who. as re
ported in The Times. fell from her win
| dow last Friday and received severe in
/ ternal injuries. died last night az 7
O'Clock az the residenc OF her son-in-
law. Mr. william z. Hardesty, sls north
| Twenty-third street
Mrs. Dooley was the widow OF Mr.. John
| Dooley, who died about ten years ago.
He was weli-known grocer, having
| first located at 1901 east Franklin street.
and afterwards az the First Market
Mrs. Dooley is survived by one child
Mrs. William r. Hardesty. She was
born in Ireland. but had resided In this
country for forty years.
Mrs. Dooly was most estimaole lady
| and had made many friends during her
residence In Richmond.
The funeral Will take place Tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock from st. Patrick's
church and the interment will be In Cal
vary cemtery.
Mrs. Emma BeaIe Sauvager.
Mrs. Emma Beale Sauvager died at he's
homo in Towards Grove at O'Clock
Wednesday morning after brief illness
In the twenty-fourth year OF her age.
She was the daughter Of Mr.. David l..
| Grubbs. OF Hanover. and leaves husband
! and three children.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon at 4 o'clock at Walnut Grove Bap-
list church.