The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-01
EDWARD B. SMITH
Death of the Professor Of Mathematics at
the College,

Death of the Professor 81 VIA hemal's Ut
The College,
One OF the saddcst deaths that has over
Swallowed the city for many year, occurred
Yesterday morning at G:3O o'clock, when
Professor Edward y. smith died suddenly
at his residence, > west Franklin street
Professor smith had been in an excellent
condition lately. and on Monday last was
ON the street. and appeared to be IN
the best Of health. lie expected 10 leave
Tuesday morning for CharottcsN lie,
and there join his family amc - 10 bis
summer home. "Nordcn.' Albcmario
county. he did not focl well enough o.
take the trip and remained at home. and on
Thursday evening he sent for hrs son. ~.
r. G.. smith. who Immediately went 90 hi-
fathers house. but On arriving there Pr
icssor smith thou Int 10 WIS iecline
better, and told his s'n u
retire as be did rot need ln ~
cal attention. This Dr. omitl
did. hut later went 10 hi fathers room ana
found him sun ring from heart trouble. Dr
smith prescribed lpr his father ana rem
dered all the medical assistance in h'-
power To relieve him but he continued %
,inl, rapidly until half-past Il O'Clock, when
be passed quietly away.
FAMILY SENT FOR.
Mrs. smith and the family were immedi
ately telcgraphed for, who reached the citi
vest erday afternoon via the chesapeake
and Ohio Railway.
Prof. Francis II. Smith, brother OF The
deceased. who fills the chair Of natural
philosophy at the University Of Virginia
vas also telegraphed for, who reached the
city last night at : o'clock. owing TO th'
fact that Prof. smith had been enjoy
Ing such cool health. apparently, hi'
family and brother were not prepared Z
receive the great s0rr0w which had beiaiiei
them in the loss Of such q brother, husband
and father. and their grief seemed mor'
than they could bear. such was the M
tense suffering of Mrs. Smith that her sod
was compelled 10 remain constantly ~ he'
side. and grave fears are entertained oil iht
grief causing serious Illness.
HIS EDUcATiON.
Professor smith was lorn 90 L,ud0ui
county about the year 1880. lie WAS "su
Gated at the University Of Virginia, aud
graduated with distinction. For several
years he was assistant professor OF matho
MATES az the University, after which hi
taught school in Culpeper county. Durine
the war be occupied an important position
i'm the ordnance department under COlone
Gorgas. subsequently he went into me
field as Northumberland OF artillery. and
was gallant officer.
I'm 1866 he Was elected professor Of mathe-
MATES at the Richmond College. which p0
stion ne was holding al the time Of his
death. Upon the organization Of the Ar
lingtOn Life Insurance Company Professor
smith was elected actuary. and when thai
company was consolidated with the Ped
mont Life Insurance Company Professor
smith was retained in his old position. Al
the time Of his death he was actuary Of tht
Life Insurance Company of Virginia. and
was also one Of the board Of directors of thai
company. He married Miss Lucy Downing
an adopted daughter Of DR.. Cabell. of me
University OF Virginia, who, with hFe chli
dren. still survives him. They are Dr. T.
{. smith. Messrs. Thomas and Downing
Miss Maggie Smith and little girl.
FINE MATHEMATICIAN.
Professor smith was universally regarded
one OF the finest mathematicians in The
south. and was a ripe scholar in eNerl
branch Of study. lie possessed "a KIND ana
genial disposition which won the hearts oil
not only all the students, but the professors
also, as we'll rs his legion Of friends and ac-
quAintances IN the State. The STATE of W.
Hlnld lulnu-boul justly H''ul 10 '"N i'7' VI
one of her most distin-ui- sons.
THE FUNERAL.
Toe funeral VIII take place this afternoon
at > o'clock at Grace Episcopal Church
Dr.. II. NJ. jackson viii conduct tie -ci'
vice. The imtcrmont will Re made IA Holly
wood. 1h- pall-beaIers viii Dec: Honor
ary-Geucfal J0scih Il. Anderson, Pr
fessor b. Puryear, Professor Edmund llrrt
son. Colonel ". II. Palmer. Colonel l.. J.
llObson. and Professor John Pollard 40
tiyo-Mcssrs. f. :. Bruce. George Z. Jciier
son. &. T.. Walker. Captain j. W. Pegram
John Walker, Egbert Leigh, ard tfanh
Williams.