Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-23

universally Inspected and loved, was cut
down, to the general public. Unexpectedly.
His fatal illncs, lasted scarcely more tnal
week. II was due TO erysipelaS, originating
i'm wound below the left knee. few
wc, ks ago ne fell from the horse he was
riding. in Ionkers, n. y. the city OF HI,
residence. IiaYing partially recovered
from the consequences OF his fall, he
resumed his usual activities IN New
York city nine DAYS before his death. Re-
turning home in the evening, he fell asleep
on the tram, and was carried four miles be-
yond YOnLers station. He walked this
distance to his residence, thereby producing
erysipelas IN his wounded limb. When he
knew that the disease had set in he antici-
pated death in consequence OF 1t. lie leaves
a widow, the wife Of his youth, between
when and himself there existed most
beautiful and perfect friendship. bat no
children. BY bis activities rs author. lee
turer, and publisher he realized considerl-
BILE property. and leaves Mrs. Lewis in the
possession Of q good estate.
bio Lewis was born in New York in
1923. He studied at the Harvard Medical
School, Boston, wa, admitted to practice,
and pursued his profession At Port Royal
and Buffalo, y. I. While a resident OF
the last. named place he began his career a.
publisher by producing a monthly maga-
zine which advocated the theory that the
due regulation of diet and exercise would
Obyiate the necessity OF taking drugs n
medicines. His system Of hight gymnastics
for schools and private classes. introduced
at an early period Of his celebrity, was re-
ceived with favor: and IN 1868 he established
i'm Boston school for training teachers in
ladies, at Lexington. Mass, where BE-
sought to cary out his theories A. 10 diet.
exercise. aud a due supply OF air. was de-
>iroyed by lire In 1868. The Doctor then
mace hi. home in Boston the second time,
engaging in the practice OF his profession.
10 which be afterwards added that of pro.
vrie,or Of Turkish baths-the efficacy of
which for certain diseases he strenuOu7ly
Advocated. During recent years he has
resided at Yonkor>, and has been hard 40
work i'm New York in his authorship and
kindred employment. OF late year,. rs
matter Of course, his appearances on The
public platform have been comparatively
nirfGuent. lie was very gray ana quite
stout in his last years.
His leading works are so well known that
their mention i unnecessary. "Our Girls
has had 4 sale Of more than A hundred
thousand c0uics. aud "Chasii'y; or, Our
Secret Sins has had an enormous dl,tri-
button. All his works relate to hygiene
and morality, treated from the standpoint
OF philantropic ard original thinker. Al
the time Of ms death Do Lewis was cm-
ployed in the compilation Of Treasury
selected from his works.
He was man Of liberal views, opposed
to prohibition. although an abstarler from
alcoholic drinks, and 20 everything like an
oppressive Interference with freedom Of
opinion. In faith be was Christian. and
a deYout COMMUNICATE OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church. 4 most amiable and
generous man, DIo Lewis was respected
alike 10y those who agreed and disagreed
with the OphiOns which he held and adyo-
cateQ.