The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-11-04
OF COL. PERRY CARSON CAUSES
GENUINE REGRET AMONG
RANK AND FILE.
A Factor in Politics
he Had Served rs an Operator OF
the "UndergrOund Railroad", was
Veteran Of tina Civil War and q
Close Friend of Blaine.


death of Colonel Perry II. Carson
which occurred Sunday morning at
MS late home, I'LL 18th street, north
west, was a distinct shock to this
community. Although it had been
known for several months among his
close friends that the aged leader
was falling in health, the end came as
a surprise as nothing serious was ex-
pected at this time. Col. Carson had
been III but three days from an at
lack or pneumonia, following 2 cold
from which 1T was thought he was re-
covering. When the announcement
or his sudden demise was made SIM
day at the various churches .
throng Of sympathizing friends i'm
med1ately gathered at the 4th street
homestead, ready to lend any aid in
binding up the wounds of the no.
reaved family and eager to paw a.
last tribute to the man that has
stood in the forefront Of the battle
1or Negro citizenship long before
there was a respectful consideration
OF the emancipation proclamation.
Plans were made to have the re-
mains lie in state Monday and Tues
DAY at st. Paul A. M. e. church. after
which they were taken to Metropoli-
tan A. M. e. church for the funeral
services, arranged. for "Wednesday
afternoon. The services in this sna--
c1ous auditorium were conducted
most impressively by Rev. L. M
Beckett, lifelong friend and warm
admlrer of Col. Carson. assisted by
ReV. l. N. Ross, pastor Of the church,
and score Of the prominent divines
OF the District Of Columbia, Baltimore
and other points. The Masonic order
or which the deceased had long been
q member, had ftenerahcbarge Of the
ceremonies, seconded BY The famous
Blaine Invincibfe Club Of which he
was the president and founder. Three
Thousand people crowded into Metro
polltan church, and as manv more
were turned away for lack Of accom-
modations. The interment was at
WooolaWn Cemetery. In all proba-
Dlllty a series Of memorial meetings
Will be arranged at an early date, TO
give an opportunity for expressions of
respect and love on the part of manv
organizations and individuals unable
10 participate in the necessarily brief
exercises Of today. In this matter
the Blaine vincibles, the Army and
navy Union, the John F.. Cook lodge
OF Masons and the Mecca Temn1e NJ
the order OF Shriners will take the
lead
COL Carson was born In 1912 in
Princess Anne county, Md, and was
consequently 67 years Of age. but
having been heard of for so long
ana IN 80 many interesting connect
IONS, he seemed to older than that
he went to Baltimore when a how
ana 'hustled' for living until he
reached manhood, but was unable to
secure more than a very limited ed
ucatlon, If any at all. He performed
much useful labor in TRANSPORTING
ammunition and supplies for the I'm
ION army during the civil war and was
engaged by the abolitionists in oper-
atlng the so-called underground rail
way, by means Of which the slaves
were enabled to escape from their
masters and reach the District of
Columbia or free states. He Dartici-
pated FOR short time in tho civil war
hlmself as volunteer, and achieved
considerable distinction for various
deeds.
Col. Carson was an ardent admirer
or the late James G.. Blaine. and ia
said TO have enjoyed the confidence
OF that eminent statesman to a larger
extent than the majority Of the white
lleutenants VINO followed his various
fortunes. Blaine would see Carson
When members Of Congress would be
turned down. Just after the Chicapo
convention in 1884, to which the Col.
onel went as a delegate from the Dis
trlct, he organized the Blaine Irwin
chile Club, around which he rallied
the strongest political forces in the
vicinity, and became Mr.. Blaine's
principal ally in the continued strug.
gle for the presidency. Col. Carson
was three times elected delegate to
the Republican national convention.
me last time being in 1896 when Nc
klnley was nominated. He dictated
local appointments. was received in
to the councils Of the leading states
men Of his times. and was for years
the national committeeman for the
District. Though unCOmpromising
IN his loyalty to cause, and brooked
no opposition when convinced Of the
correctness Of his stand, he was the
kindlIest of men. generous to a. foe
and was ever ready to help those who
eVinced a desire to help themselves
upward in life. He was a giant in
stature, and sometimes was face.