The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18
R. A. EDWARDS
DIES ON TRAIN.
The WeII-Known Citizen Succumbs
to Appoplexy.
HIS BODY ARRIVED LAST EVENING
The Local District Superintendent Of
the Pullman Car Service Expired
in His Berth While on His Way
TO Masbington-Thc Funeral

The numerous iricnos OF Mr.. keudN =.
Edwards. the district superintendent Of
the Pullman Palace Car Company. in this
city. were shocked 10 learn yesterday
morning that that gentleman had sud
denly breathcd his last while on his way
home in drawing room Of one Of the
Pullman siecprs. In his death his COM
pany loses a faithful and trusted OFF,
ciai. and the community philosophical
and patriotic citizen. and a true and
sincere Christian gentleman.
Mr.. Edwards left Philadelphia yester-
day morning at 1890 O'Clock I'm apparently
good health Before retiring 10 his
drawing room he instructed the porter OF
the car 10 call him at 1880 O'Clock At
4:2O o'clock the car was side-tracked in
Washington as usual. and when the por-
ter. three hours later. endeavored 10 call
Mr.. Edwards. he found that life was er-
tinct. Painless ard in a peaceful man
ner he had entered upon his last sleep,
a stroke Of ap0plexy being the immediate
cause Of his death. He was man OF
heavy build. weighing about 30 pounds,
and the nature Of his sudden death was.
therefore. not surprising.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS.
The remains were taken 10 an under
prepared for burial by the direction Of
fhe officials Of the Pullman Car Company.
In the afternoon they were enclosed in a
casket lined with metal. and covered
with black cloth. and sent on 10 Rich
mond: arriving by the train due here AT
7.10 7. NJ. At the Byrd-Street depot the
remains were met by the Shriners' OF
whom Mr. Edwards was a member. and
escorted TO his late residence. at No. 3l2
south Fourth street.
There pitiful scene was witnessed by
the mourning friends. when the grief
stricken widow met the lifeless body Of
her husband. who had left here only a
few DAYS ago a picture OF health. The
casket was tenderly taken up the front
steps by loving hands. and placed In the
parlor. where the body will rest until
tomorrow afternoon. when the funeral
services will take place.
WITH MASONIC HONORS.
Mr. Edwards was a beloved and faith
ful member Of the Commanderv Of ST.
Andrew. No. 13. knights Templar. and
the funeral ceremonies will be conducted
IN accordance with the ritual of that
order The members of the Commandery
OF ST. Andrew will meet at the Masonic
Temple tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
in full regalia. and the members Of Rich
nond Commaudery. No. .. have been re-
ouested to join them. Headed by band
of music the knights Templar will march
TO the house of mourning and from there
escort the remains TO All Saints Epis-
cCpal church. where the religious eNer-
cises will begin at 3 o'clock.
The interment will be- made I'm Holly
wood cemtery according to the ritual Of
the knights Templar. The list OF pail
bearers will be agreed upon some time
to-day.
The knights Templar will turn out with
full ranks 10 pay their last tribute of re-
spect TO their departed brother.
Some time ago. while attending the
funeral Of a brother Mason. Mr. Ed
yards commented OH the small reprcsen-
tation of the knights Templar on that oc-
casion. In turning TO friend he pro-
posed TO him In "a joking manner an
agreement that yhoeyer outlivci the other
should see that the members of the order
turned out IT his funeral.
IT was a Just a month ago on Saturday,
February 18th when the Commandery
OF St Andrew gathered around the life
less body OF their departed brother,
Branch II. Allen. and attended his fune-
raj at o'clock ia the afternoon. This
time they will participate in the cere-
monies OF Mr.. Edwards funeral on sat
urcay. March 18Th. at o'clock in the
afternoon.
SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
Mr. Edwards was born on August &C.
1853. at Philadelphia and entered the
services of the Pullman Car Company
as conductor about ten years ago. AS a
result OF his strict int gritty and attention
10 the duties OF tine office he was soon
made agent OF the company at Nash
willie. Tenn. whesce he was called To this
city about five years ago to take charge
of the district as superintendent OF the
company,
He leaves a wife. but no children. and
relatives In New Jersey. who have been
potified and are expected TO come here
to attend the funeral.