Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-04
A sTAUNCH CITIZEN.
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llc pk1lts luO SnhAhAls AAb viz EbatAA
have lost q staunch citizen, q matchless
Christian, and loyal son. Mr.. Ellyson
gave every moment of his successful life
to his city, his faith, and his home, and
no one is there in all Virginia but who
reveres his memory and feels with
keenest sorrow his death, and with
greater Joy his iourneying to his Master s
house. Reliance born OF his hearty
hand-grasp and comfort Of his willing
counsels were the valued privileges Of
the writer who, in these feeble sem
fences, dares to intrude word of sim
cerest sympathy upon a grief-stricken
family. IBEDELL JENKINS.
AN UNTIRING WORKER.
Roanoke Herald.
The death of Mr.. Henry X. Ellyson,
of the Richmond DISPATCH, will be de-
plored throughout the State. He was q
prominent figure in the Baptist Church,
and one Of the most accomplished news
paper-men in the State, an untiring
worker. a devoted friend, and wise
counsellor.
HIS EXAMPLE A MODEL FOR IMITATION
Richmond Criticl
Our people in unaffected grief bow to
the decree which takes from them Henry
X. Ellyson. His whole life was spent in
this city, and no higher praise can be
accorded his memory than the universal
sorrow Of her people. His life was such
that it was read Of all men, scarcely a
work Of his hands or thought Of his
brain was not before the public, and
from his early struggles to the end OF
successful career his example in the
path of duty may well be placed before
our young men as a model for imitation.
He was moved always by the Divine to
do right. The example of such life
will prove more eloquent and in
tluencing than any sermon.
KIND MEASURES.
Dsnvlle Register.
The Richmond DISPATCH, in its
tribute to the late Henry X. Ellyson, Of
that paper, says Of him
at is pleasant to think that his good
ness is appreciated. and especially by
those best informed as to the worries
and exactions of business managers
life on a city newspaper. He shared in
the labor of every one and lightened the
burdens Of all. Himself the most accu-
rate OF men, he was tolerant OF others
errors. Rarely taking respite from his
own duties, he frequently urged his en-
ployees to be careful not to overwork
themselves. His high character and
conspicuous ability were well known to
the world, but il may be doubted il the
general public knew how cordial and
kindly were his relations with his bust
ness associates"
More than that, il was Mr.. Ellyson's
custom to give his personal attention to
the correspondence Of the DISPATCH, and
where they did exceptionally good work
he was very apt to drop them compli.
mentary letter OF acknowledgment.
This was not only kind but was good
business policy. No businessman loses
by keeping on friendly terms with his
employees. In measure be IS at their
mercy, and il he is constantly scolding
and humiliating them they are apt to
take revenge in a way that will hurt his
business. Certain it is that they will not |
DO more than they are compelled to do
10 advance the interests OF q grabbed,
and unappreciative employer. |
On the other hand, il man will study |
10 make himself personally agreeable to |
his employees, advance them in position
when they deserve it, and by word OF |
praise now and then show his apprecia-
ion OF their good work, they will be
stimulated in their work and will take
pride and even pleasure in protecting
md pushing the business interests OF |
heir chief.
We believe that in ell departments OF
life moral suahon. kindness, and en-
will accomplish far greater
esults than brute force, snarling, and