The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-01

The arrangements Tor The funeral Of the
late Charles n. Gibson. formerly a United
States Senator from Maryland. who died az
: O'Clock yesterday morning at the resi-
dence Of his brother. Lieut. s II. Gibson.
Uuited States Marine Corps 1920 Connect
cut Avenue. have not yet been completed.
The interment Will take place al Centre
VILE Nd and il is probable that services
will be held next Tuesday buj no definite
arrangements VIII be made until after the
arrival Of the younger brother Of the de
ceased. ". II. Gibson. of Cenreville, who
is expected to reach ,his city some time
today
Former Senator Gibson had been in deli
cate health for The past two weeks. but
his illness had not been regarded as seri-
Gus On returning from the Metropolitan
Club at 10 O'Clock on Friday night, he re-
marked TO his brother thar he was not feel
ing well and that he would retire early.
About l O'Clock yesterday morning he be
came very in and Or. Motter was sum
moned. Despite all the efforts Of his physi-
sian and the members Of his family, Mr..
Gibson became gradually weaker and at the
hour named the end came.
The deceased was well known in the city
and was admired by his many acquaint-
ances for his qualities Of mind and heart
There we're many expressions OF regret
when his death became known yesterday
IN official circles. as well as throughout his
native state.
Charles Hopper Gibson was born in
Queen Anne County. Md. ifty-seven years
ago and was the son Of the late Noolman
J. Gibson. who was a prominent citizen Of
that county. His education was com
menced at the Centreville, Nd. Academy.
and he was afterward sent 10 the
Archer School. in Hartford County. and
from there TO Washington College. Ches-
tertoWn where his course Of study was
completed. He studied law under Col
Samuel Hamhleton, Of Easton, and was ad-
mitted TO the bar in 1864. He began the
practice Of his. profession in Easton. and
advanced rapidly 10 the front rank.
Mr. Gibson was appointed by President
johnson as Collector Of Internal Revenue
for the Eastern District OF Maryland.
but his nomination was rejected by the
Senate by a majority Of one vote. IN
1863 be WAS appointed commissioner in
chancery ard in 1870 auditor. Later in 1870
he resigned the latter Office 10 accept the
appointment by the circuit court for the
fhree wears uUeAFlltQ Germ OF lut Statt
attorney for Talbot county. to which posi-
tion he was elected for four years in 1871,
and again in 1879. holding the Office for
three consecutive terms and declining re-
nomination for the fourth.
Mr. Gibson was elected as s Democrat
10 the Forty-nnth, Fiitieth. and Fifty-frst
Congresses as a member Of the House and
was appointed United States Senator till the
election Of mis- successor. 10 I'll the yacan-
cy caused by the death Of Ephraim X. VIII
son He took his seat in the Senate on
December :. 1881 and was elected TO all
the unexpired term January p. 1892 His
term as Senator expired March g, 1887 He
was succeeded by Mr.. Wellington, the
present incumbent Of the Office
Mr. Gibson, after his retirement from
political life. was identified with a number
OF industrial enterprises. He is survived
by a widow. two brothers and two sisters.
His brothers are Lieut.. u. 5. Gibson, Of
the Marine Corps. and ". II. Gibson, Of
Centreville. Nd. His sisters both Of whom
reside in this city. are Mrs. J. r. Emory
and Miss NJ l. Gibson.