Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-16
Death of Hubert Sn0wden one of the
Saddest Event in History
of City
MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION
Funeral Tomorrow Afternoon from
Christ Church VIII BE Largely AT.
lended-Ciiy Offices TO Close.

ident of the Common Council, and
one of Alexandria, most prominent
citizens, which took place yesterday
afternoon at 3:40, cast Il gloom over
the entire city Of Alexandria,. In all
Of the history of this old city, no
death ever caused such universal re-
great, and until midnight last night
little groups Of men stood on the
street corners and talked of his un-
timely end
Mr.. Snowdcn's serious condition has
been known for several days by his
intimate friends, but they had hoped
up to the last moment that he would
recover. Every report from his bed
side yesterday was eagerly watched
for. but none came that brought any
comfort to his Sorowing friends.
When the bulletin announcing his
death was posted at the Gazette
building Il few seconds after he had
passed away, it was surrounded by
4 large crowd, and from every mouth
there was no note but one Of deep
regret.
The first official action in regard to
his death took place last night when
the city democratic committee met
to arrange the details Of the prim-
ary to be held next Tuesday FOR the
election Of Il mayor and members Of
the city council. On account of the
fact that Mr. Snowden was can
didate in that primary for the Office
of mayor, the committee adjourned
without transacting any business.
This morning Acting Mayor Frank
+. Marbury issued a proclamation or
dering all Of the city offices to be
closed tomorrow at noon and the
bells rung at the hour of the funeral.
The funeral will take place tumOr-
row afternoon at four o'clock from
Christ Church, of which Mr. Snow
den was vestryman, and the oflicat-
ing clergymcn will be Rev. W. j.
Morton, rector of Christ Church, and
Rev. Bergman Green, of the Theo-
logical Seminary.
The following will be pallbearers:
William p. Mcknight, Luther II
Thompson, Harry r. Burke, William
+. Fendall. George S. French, George
Uhler, John b. Waller, F. F. Marbury,
Z. +. Price and Thomas W. Robinson.
Previous to the church service Al
exandria- Washington Lodge of Ma
sons will hold a special communlca-
ton ut three o'clock, in the Masonic
temple and from there they will
march in body to the residence Of
the deceased on South Lee Street.
The interment will be private.
AS announced elsewhere in the Ga.
xette, q special meeting of City Coun'
ell will be held tonight for the pur'
pose of passing appropriate resolu'
tions out of respect to Mr.. Snowden
The death of Mr.. Snowden ha:
caused Il serious question to confront
the citizens of Alexandria so far as
the mayorality contest is concerned
Mr.. Snowden was d candidate agalns
MIR. A. D. BrCckett and had received
the assurances of large number o
citizens that he would receive their
support. His death at this time leave:
Mr.. Brockctt as the only candidate II
the primary which is to be held mex
Tuesday. The time for the enterln!
of names expired over q week age
and under the existing rules Of tn
committee no other candidate cal
enter the race at the present time
1t is stated that some members o
the committee favor extending tn
date of the primary and the openlnj
of the race, so that another candl
date can be admitted who will repre-
sent the principles for which Mr
Snowden stood. On the other hand
other members hold that it would b
manifestly unfair to Mr.. Brocket
to extend the time and require him t
60 into another fight against a ney
man. The question may be dlscusse
at meeting Of the committee whicI
will be held after Mr. Snowden's fun
eral.