Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-18
FRANK +. PATRICK.
DEATH IN NEW YORK or THIS WELL
KNOWN RICHMOND MAN.
History Of His uinoss, Sketcb Of Ills Life
and Facts About His Family aud
Business Matters.

which has been o familiar one on the
streets Of Richmond for several years,
will be seen here no more.
His voice has been hushed, his pleasant
oountenanco chilled, the last earthly
summons has been answered, and in
Danyille this afternoon his sorrow
stricken friends will perform the pain
fully sad duty of laying his body to rest.
Mr.. Patrick died Sunday night Tor moro
properly. yesterday morning) Just after
midnight at the private hospital OF Dr.
j. A. Wyeth, in New York, whore on
Friday last an operation was performed
which there was slight hope might re-
suit in saving bis life.
THE DISEASE.
The disease which terminated Mr..
Patricks earthly existence WAS tumor OF
the brain, o rare malady, which develop
cd its first symptoms on Friday, October
oath At that time Mr.. Patrick suffered
from a pain in the foot, and thought the
trouble was caused by a corn, but in a
few days no found that be was beginning
10 lose the use of his right leg, and from
that time on he became gradually para
lyzed. He consulted DR.. Isaiah White,
his family physician, who, after making
thorough diagnosis of his case, con-
cluded ;hat the malady was caused from
brain-trouble.
WENT TO NEw YORK.
Accompanied by DIR. White Mr.. Pat
rick went to New York October 3lst to
consult with DR.. Gray, an eminent spo-
cialist, concerning his disease. After a
! thorough examination the physician In
that city decided that the patient was
suffering from tumor on the brain.
Mr.. Patrick then returned to bich-
mond and continued to grow worse daily.
His case was pronounced critical by
DR. White, who. however, suggested
that If the tumor could bercmoved there
might be some possibility OF saving his
! life. He and Or. Gray cOncurred IN the
belief that it would DO well to leave II
entirely to the sick mans family to de
eide whether or not there should DO an
operation.
WANTED IT DONE.
At he expiration OF ten days Mr..
Patrick, realizing that his condition was
critical said that he would take the last
chance to save his life, and his relatives
having consented he was again taken 10
New York on Wednesday, November
18th.
lie was carried TO tho sanitarium OF
| DIR. J. A. Wyeth, O well-known physi-
clan, who performed the operation upon
him last Friday.
From the symptoms OF the disense-
viz, the loss OF motion, both upper and
lower cxtremities, and the impairment
Of sensation i was thought TINT The
disease - ocited in the two centra
couyolutir .he brain on the opposit,
side to the Que paralyzed. but when por
tions OF tine skull were removed th'
tumor was not found, and It appeared L
be 80 deeply situated that further searcl
for it would have been too great de
struction of brain tissue.
TEMPORARY RELIEF.
Mr. Patrick, however, was greatly re
lieved by the operation for shor
while, but soon relapscd. and 1t wa
found necessary to place hum under the in
huence of opates. From that time on b
continued to sink until death relieve,
him. His mind wss perfectly clear IN
tia few minutes before his death, an,
when he knew his condition he expresse'
his resignation TO meet the Divine will
Mr.. Patrick was accompanied to Ney
York by his mother, who was also witt
him at the time OF his death.
The remains OF deceased left Nev
York last night and will be carried &
Danyille for interment.
SKETCH OF HIS LFH.
Decea ased was the son of Or. Thoma
j. Patrick, and was born in Danyllle
Va, in 1852. He was educated at tn,
! Washington and Lee University (theI
Washington College, and the Univorsit,
of Virginia and completed his studio
in 1872. In 1875 he came 10 RchmonC
with his father and engaged in tho pro
, duce business under the firm name o
T. J. Patrick & Son. The house ther
moved TO Charlotte, N. g., where they
conducted the business for three years
when they moved back 10 Danville.
Mr.. Patrick was appointed agent 10
Armour Z Co. IN 1888, and was YER
successful in this business, which in
creased TO such proportions under hi
skilful management that he was unable
to conduct it alone, and last April q
Joint stock company was formed, will
himself as president and w. >. Boyd
secretary and treasurer. The director
of the company were the above nance
gentlemen and Major w. L. Sutherlin
DIR. Thomas J. Patrick, and {. L
Patrick. The business will not be in
terfered with by the death Of Mr.
Patrick.
FAMILY AND ESTATE.
Deceased married Miss Mamie Lewis
of Raleigh, n. c., daughter Of Malo
Lewis, OF that city, and q prominen
member OF the North Carolina bar
There was no Issue by this union. Mr.
Patrick is now at Clifton, \. T., wber
she has been for some month";
The estate OF Mr.. Patrick is estimate
at between $50, 900 aud $4,000 OF thi
amount e20, 600 ia due from an insuranc
policy which is for the benefit OF hi
wife. The premium on this policy wa
due on the 10th, and amounted TO 5000
This amount Mr.. Patrick was yer.
anxious to have paid as he was especial.
desirous Of leaving his wife well pro
yided for.
Deceased was q handsome, well-de
yeloped man, and only few weeks be
fore his death weighed l99 pounds. B.
nature he was exceedingly warm-hearte'
and generous, and in his will he remem
bersd several friends and clerks VIII
were indebted TO him for small amount
by releasing them from the amounts due