The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-30

Seldom in the history Of Virginia
has the death of zone OF her sons
caused such universal grief, sorrow
and sadness as that of senator Dan
ieL
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Lame LION of Lynchburg" had been
practically at deaths door fer many
months, the thousands OF admirers
throughout the state hoped for some
miracle by which the man whom
they had learned to love would ne
spared, and tidings of his death came
as d shock.
Governor Mann was deeply affected
bv news of senator DanieFs death.
He spoke in the most glowing ana
complimentary terms Of the dead
statesman. and mis- sorrow was
shared by all the state officials In
Richmond and many hundreds OF
other persons.
governor Issues Proclamation.
The first official act Of the COVER
nor Thursday morning was TO an
nounee the death Of Senator Daniel
10 the people OF Virginia in procla-
nation and 10 ask that the mourn
ing for virginia fayoriie son Toe gem
eral This clamstion was scarce
ly necessary. however. for on all sides
men grteved over the states loss ana
the nations. and talked in hushed
tones. None we're there who spoke
aught but good Of the departed
statesman. for throughout this ser
,ire 10 .he people OF Virginia he had
endeared himself all the more to
them. and through hts honest ana
brilliant service and love for them
commanded the highest respect ana
the greatest loye--the love given only
10 an incompatible. loyal and devoted
public servant.
Although the question Of having all
that Is mortal OF the distinguished son
~ the old Dominion brought to Rich
roond to lie in state In the Capitol ro-
tunda was preached TO the Governor
hy many prominent men and by tele-
phone from hundreds of citizens
throughout the city and State the
chief executive declared he wished to
abide by the wishes of the hereaved
family. which were that the funeral
take place in Lynchburg Friday after
noon.
State Offices to Close.
The Governor, in his proclamation,
ordered all State Offices closed on FRI
day. and the flags on the State build
fnrs lowered tn half mast for thirty
days. beginning Thursday morning.
He requested business men to close
their esta blishments while the funeral
is being held. that everywhere the
sorrow and grief felt by the people
OF the State might be manifested.
Among Richmond business men there
was a ready response to the Cover
nor's request. and practically all the
business houses here will be closed
at S o'clock Friday afternoon.
Office Thursday morning all the State
officials. and informed them that he
would leave Richmond for Lynchburg
Thursday afternoon and desired that
all OF them accompany him to pay be-
fitting tribute TO the dead statesman.
The Governor, Adjutant General
William Wilson Sale and Attorney
General williams had planned to leave
Richmond Thursday night for Gettys
burg 10 attend the opening OF thu
military encampment there. but al
thought of the maneuvers was brush
ed aside when tidings of Senator Dan
iel's passing reached the State Off
cials.
Many to Attend Funeral
Among those who will leave Rich
mond to attend the funeral win b,
Adjutant- General Sale, who VIII h.
chief marshal of the FUNERAL pro
cession Friday, Attorney Genera
williams, Secretary Of the Common
wealth r. .. James the judges o
tho Corporation Commission, Com
missioner OF Insurance Joseph Bdt
ton. Auditor Marye, Judge Keitf
president of the supreme tpnrs q
Appeals Of which Senator Daniel
father was member for t@ent'
years: Commissioner Of Agricultnr
koiner, Treasurer Hartman and se'
eral Others All the officials at ono
said they wished TO attend the iune
raj and pay tribute To the lamen'e
Senator.
Senator Daniel will ~ monrned b
the Confederate soldiers OF Richmon
and resolutions OF sympathy over h
Death will be adopted by them fht
will send delegation to attend th
funeral. Hundreds of citizens
Richmond, particularly those In pol
ties. who remember his hriiiifht 80
vice in the legislature during the sti
ring days OF reconstruction aud r.
adjustment, mourn Senator i'aniei
death as though he had been men
Der of their families. THOUSANDS
Richmonders remember him as
most admirable character rorcot
uersonality and orator without pee
In the South His silvery tongue
oratory had been heard in aiehnloh