The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-12-12

nepc anu manly purpose mas becl
submerged on the cold waters Of the
Silent River
There was something rarely beau
tiful in his tender chisairic devotion
TO his mother and sisters. The for
mer paid slgh tribute 10 his recti-
tnde and iilial loyalty when she said
to me, In all his life he never caus-
ed me one hour of sorrow"
The months spent in Baltimore al
ter leaving Mergantown were devo-
ted to preparing himself for entrance
to the Sophomore class of Dickinson
College. After vacation spent at
Mt. Lake Park with its picturesque
surroundings and high moral aims
making every hour dream of de-
light to his beauty loving soul, he
started Sept. 18th for Carlisle, Pa,
and was soen domicilei in the old
college within whose walls so many
grand men have studied and taught.
He at once took high rank as an
earnest student of noble character
modest and unassnming but attract
ing men to himself because of bis
frank, innocent nature and pure NOR
al make up
Possessing musical talent of rare
order his ability in that line was
speedily recognized andhe was given
responsible position in the College
Banjo and Glee Club. He was also
elected member Of the Sigma Chi"
fraternity and Bellies Letters society.
He had sounded the deeper mean
ing of life and bravely he stepped
into the arena, and with n joyous
spirit gave himself to the uplifting
influences around him. He said to
his mother II may not make bril-
liant man but | can be an earnest one
and / think this world needs earnest
ness as much as brilliancy, and so
his heart was filled with steadfast
purpose to set his mark high which
only death could quench.
About the LIST of November he was
attacked with symptoms of typhoid
fever in mild form. His mother whom
he idolized was by his side at the
first intimation of illness and for three
weeks, day and night watched, as on
ly a loving mother can watch and
care for dear one. His sister was
also with him. Those weeks were
season Of precious communion be
tween mother and son and he reveal
ed TO her then all the purity of his
soul and all the noble aims and pur-
poses that possessed his young heart.
On Sunday the 22nd there came a
sudden change like a thunder bolt
from a sky filled with promise of flu
ture sunshine. There was a great
accession of intense pain, agonizing,
uncomfortable almost, yet he leaned
trustfully upon the Savior saying
"All will be right" About 5 o'clock
Monday evening he suddenly said Il
feel so comfortable ] shall fix myself
for the night" Alas it was the long,
long night of death, for as he turned
slightly, the Doctor called out that
knell to all earthly hope, Look! he
is gomez Thus quietly, painlessly
he stepped within the vail'' and en-
tered the life beyond.
Impressive memorial services were
held in the College Chapel attended
by all the students and faculty.
The remains were brought to this
City for interment and laid to rest in
Oak Hill where large concourse of
friends had gathered to pay last
tribute of respect. The caskct was
buried in beautiful blossoms, fit en-
blems of the yonng life ended.
Two handsome designs were sent
frcm Carlisle, one by his fraternity
the other from his class.
Mr.. Wooden represented the Sig
ma Chi fraternity, Mr.. Bertelett the
class and Prof. Hartman the faculty
at the interment here.
A stainless life has ended; spot
less soul marked by strictest temper
ance, highest integrity-filial love,
perfect obedience, tenderness, honesty
and truthfulness has gone up higher,
to reach out to still higher aims and
loftier planes
"There is no death
An angel walks the Earth with silent
tread
And steals our best loved things away
And then--we call them dead"