Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-09-30

his life, and which attracted TO him
not only the love and esteem Of the
community in which he lived, but also
won for him the plaudits Of the world.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the family of the de-
ceased, and that as a mark of respect /
the Council and city officers attend the
funeral in a body"
Messrs. O'Neill, Cannon, Smith, Wat |
son and Robertson were appointed a
committee to make arrangements for
attending the funeral. The members
will meet at the City Hall at o'clock
and walk to the church.
Messrs. O'Neill and Leary made a
few remarks in answer to the resolu-
tion, and eulogized the dead statesman
BAYARD LEGION ACTS.
The Bayard Legion Democratic Club
met in special session last evening to
take action on the death of Mr.. Bayard
for whom the legion is named. The
meeting was very largely attended.
Colonel William b. Norton president
of the club, feelingly alluded to the
death of Mr.. Bayard. The following
committee on resolutions was appoint
ed: Thomas b. Brison, Robert II. Tay-
lor, John f. Dolan, James Kane, Frank
NJ. Sewer, Howell E. England and Wal
ter A. McEvilly.
The committee reported the follow
| fpe ttraf IL,
Whereas, The Bayard Legion Demo-
cratic Club, with profound sorrow, has
learned of the death Of Hon. Thomas +.
Bayard, under whose distinguished
, name it has for the past twenty-eix
: years upheld the cardinal principles Of
: Democratic faith; and
\ Whereas, In the death of Mr.. Bay
ard the nation has lost an illustiious
statesman and the State Of Delaware
the Roblest of her sons, and Democracy
a fearless and uncompromising advo-
o cate, whose highest ambition and dear
v est hopes were the promotion Of the
\ welfare Of his beloved country, and the
maintenance of the honor of his native
state, and whose brilliant achieve
ments will endure while constitutional
government survives.
Resolved That while we share the
!, grief Of the American people, now
g mourning the death Of one OF theil
n most honored citizens, we feel ye
more profoundly the loss sustained b,
our organization, when we recall ou
~ personal relations with Mr.. Bayard, hi
ever-ready response to our calls 70
ii IL mic rI "a nj
W prudent direction in every emergency
te manifesting in these relations his gen
III erous sOlicitude for our success and
jealous care that we should adher
firmly to the principles Of Democracy
es and give our best efforts to the promo
10 ton of good government, and the pres
ervation of patriotic citizenship.
by Resolved, That we tender our hear
:, felt sympathy to the family of our d'
ceased friend.
1u Resolved, That our president
OF hereby empowered to appoint a con
h mittee of ten members TO make al
ID. rangements for the representation
r our organization at the funeral.
!. Resolved, That these resolution
be inserted in the minutes Of thi
meeting, and a copy sent to the famii
V Of the deceased; and that the clu
ID building be draped in mourning for u
OF space Of thirty days"
ib, The following committee was al
m pointed to make arrangements FOX a
at tending the funeral; John c. Farra,
BILE w. Aydon, j. ]. Ryan, Daniel O'Nei
he D. T. Bradford, Harry Jacobs, John
Gray, w. A. McEvilly, Frank Way al
L. NJ. Moody.
at The Legion will meet at the eli
tha rooms, on Saturday, and march TO I
the Old Swedes graveyard.
Mr. The following resolutions were al
I'M adopted at last nights meeting of t
the Democratic League Of Delaware;
as Whereas, The Democratic League
- Delaware has heard with profound 81
row of the death Of Hon. Thomas Fra
els Bayard. whose lofty courage, bro
ars, culture and sterling honesty have W
een for him in private life the esteem oil
Iav- who knew him. and in long and d
nee tinguished public service the admi
and tion and respect Of his state and
.O r-li ton, and
igan D Whereas His noble manhood
! 80 spotless public life have been a gra
example to the men Of his day
Iaos n generation, and will remain as an
.~ ,"s. spiration 10 the youth Of our state
'M HSr nation; therefore be II
man Resolved, That we regard that
ian: purpose Of his life was the hign
ed public good which he sustained "
law the grandest courage, and we reg
the his career, just closed, with zeal
ser pride as Delawareans; and his deaf
snts. sad loss to us all; therefore be it
man. Resolved, That we tender to
ugh family our heartfelt sympathy and
doleace in this hour Of their great
did. row and bereavement; be 1t further
RELY Resolved, That these resolutions
Z his spread upon the minutes Of this m
I his ing and a copy be sent 70 Mrs. Bay
.tion. william S. Alexandt
On in Charles S. Hurlock,
nited Patrick ]. Dillon"
Vhere President Lewis c. Vandegrift, OF
? and ~, aoo;i