Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-14

ionshlp OF his family. and found bis hish-
est pleasures In his home. lie had lew
wants OF his own. but he was singularly
self-sacrihcing I'm watching for the COM
fort OF others His death was a sorrow
indeed 20 his home-circle VINO VIII 50
deeply miss his genial and helpful Jres-
ence. lie WAS n central light in his house,
and his loss leaves a pail OF darkness
upon the hearts OF his loved ones.
Mr.. Fisher died without faint upon
his memory. His record Is above re-
proach. In his persc nal life he was ciean'
upright %. and Trustworthy He was
honest 10 the bone. and loathed sham and
hypocrisy wherever found. lie had con-
vlctl0ns ~ 10 measures and men. ard was
never afraid to express them. II he DID
not like a man no would not turn his
finger to hurt him, but he would never
do anything 10 conceal his real feelings.
The man who by croOkedness incurred his
censure would likely enough find it out nj
tho first convenient opportunity. and yet
I'm n way which would not cause any
bitterness or strife.
As fact. he was n keen though
ST mt observer OF men. and his opinions
were not mere whifns or preiudiccs. He
generally had good reasons for his esti-
mates and judgments OF his fellows. IN
~
this almost rugged candor the utmost
discretion. and caution. lie could keep
n secret forcvcrnore. and he never en-
barrassed his friends or himself by IN
timely speech. lie never betrayed
friend ana never told 81 secret. He had
most commendable genius FOR letting other
peoples business alone. n he had 70
know things which did not concern him
& was always impossible 10 induce him
10 tell them. As q public officer he knew
by Instinct what was properly private In
connection with his work. and he never
gave It away. In a word, he was a gentle
man OF unusual prudence and wisdom.
FRANK AND AFFECTIONATE.
And yet II would be most unfortunate
n any ono imagined from what has been
said 10 conclude that Mr.. Fisher was
secretive ard rcpollant in his BEARING.
lie was almost infinitely removed from
that The writer cherished him as q
friend whose frankncs7 and a0ac.i3nate
courtesy gave a delightful charm to his
presence. He WAS modest and ul0btrI-
sivc by nature. but with it be- was ac-
cossibc, entertaining. and instructive
There was delicate touch ~ optimism
IN him and a kindly regard for :ollow-
mon about him which made him pc
culiqrlv attractive. II was easy - love
M,
an ouspoken believer In the truth Of
Christianity and loved TO discuss religious
themes on suitable occasions. lie never
united with any church. but he was an
attendant uDOn religious worship. DEFing
his later STAYS I'm Richmond he vas an
habitual attendant upon the services OK
the Gracc-Street Baptist church. and be-
tween him and the pastor there Was a
strong sentiment OF mutual flion isaip,
and on his dying bed he relu stel that
/ would onlciate at lis funeral
Men OF AIr. Fishers type are not pune
rous. and when they pass from the mortal
scene into the spirit world II Is worth
while to pause and pay court 10 h.ir
dignity and virtue. This sketch IS pro-
pared by the hand Of one Who hailed
him rs a friend while he lived and who
cannot soon forget him, though De now
sleeps beneath the oaks OF Hollywood.
Peaceful be his elumhers now that l.l 3
cares are over.
W. l.. HATCHER.