Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-07-17
death of MIR. Frank Hume.

Mr.. Frank Hume, whose serious Ill
ness bad from time 10 time duling the
past few months been mentioned 10 the
Gazette. died at his residence in Wash
ington at 2.25 O'Clock this morning
The deceased had for long time been
suferer from complication OF diseases
aud at the beginning Of his last Illness
IL WAS evident that the sands OF life had
nearly run. His condition huctnated.
however, at times cheering his watch
full relatives and friends, and causing
them to hope for the BEST But these
brief periods were almost Immediately
followed by alarming and significant
changes in the patients condition,
until death closed the scene. Com
lete arrangements for the funeral have
not vet been made. The remains will,
however, be inferred in Ivy Hill Gem
etery. near this city. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. Clement Brown
and the Rev. Thomas w. Cooke, OF
Dayton, KY, son-in'laW OF the de-
ceased
Frank Hume was born in CnlPePer
county, Va. 60 years ago. During
bis b1yhood days his father, who held
an Office in Washington during President
Bucbanan's administration, removed 10
1bis CITY and occupied house on Queen
street. Young Hume in the meantime
became clerk III the grocery store In
Washington conducted by man named
Male and continued in this avocation
until the outbeak of the civil war when
ne went south and enlisted in company
Of the Twenty. FIRST Mississippi regiment,
known a. the "Vicksburg SOuthrons, "
which formed part Of Barksdale's Brig
ade. Mr.. Hume during the four years
conflict vas gallant soldier and at tunes
was entrusted with important duties by
his superior officers He was wounded
1.-THE battle of Gettysburg. AT the close
Of the war Mr.. Hume returned to Wash
5ngtop. where by close attention to bust
ness aud uutring energy he prospered
and established house which stands
bigh ia the commercial world. Many
wears ago Mr.. Hume purchased wv ar
wick. " the beautiful country seat In Alex
andria county, which overlooks Wash
ipgton. Alexandria, the Potomac and
the surrounding country, He had from
time to time added to the place until II
has become one OF the most attractive
in this section. Mr. Hume looked up.
on the place rs his "Abbotsford," and
il WAS his delight to entertain his friends
there in royal style. Mr.. Hume had
long been a prominent political figure In
Virginia. He always manifested inter
est in local affairs aud was for long
time chairman of the Board of super
yisors of Alexandria county, aud devot-
ed mnch of his time toward furtherihs
the interests Of his county. Mr.. Hume
was about twenty years ago elected q
delegate from Alexandra city and county
20 the Virginia Legislature aud served
with satisfaction to his constituents.
He later was a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination fOr Congress from THIS
district For reasons which be announce
ed At the time he subsequently sptered
lbe field a. an independ ent candidate
against General w. II +. Lee. The
latter was elected. Mr. Hume was re-
elected Delegate to the Legislature few
wears ago, and st the end OF his term
dec,ined to stand for reelection. The
deceased bad throughout life been aotsG
for his irleGdly and sympathetic nature
and his acts * kindness-most OF them
ot 4 substantial nstGre-were many. he
leave, widow and nine children-hve
..nns ani nnr da lighters.