Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-09

III. Cum MUS. Inc history u COunetio'
is generally perpetusted by military
heroes. That is recognized. The re-
suit is that heroes are perpet-
uated from military exploits.
The braverys of the physician
who meets the psstilenc " hen it comes;
who sits at the side OF the contagion
that may strike him down, is not per
petuated in bronze, but 1t may lead the
public to q better understanding OF
physician. The exhibition OF bravery
aud heroism on the part OF DR.. Cum
minis, will be understood and sppreci-
ated.
"The brave man who feels no fear,
For that were stupid and irrational,
But he whose noble soul its fear subdues
And bravely dares the danger nature
shrinks from
He, indeed, is brave"
DR.. Wilson felt that he could add lit
tie to what was said Of the character
and attachments of DIR. Cummins. He
had the pleasure of supervising his
Studies. He was always careful, indus
trious, painstaking, and appeared to en-
ter into the study Of medicine with q
great deal of zeal. When he returned
from college the speaker was often
thrown with him, became extremely
fond of him personally, and formed q
high respect for his Attachments. He
was patient aud persistent in his treat
ment of patients, making IL 4 point to
pursue a course Of treatment until his
object was accomplished. de was par
ticularly anxious TO afford relief in his
special cases. BE thought 1t well to
correct the statement that he contract
ed the disease which caused his death
while treating q case on the Island.
The truth was that the disease was not
contracted at that time, and II was Or.
Cummins' wish that the error should
be corrected. His illness came upon bin
with great suddenness and unusual Sc
verify. He realized the intensity Of the
infection, and believed that he would
not recover, bearing his sufferings with
patience and heroism.
DIR. Etzler said 1t was his good fortune
o be associated with DR.. CumminS as a
student and as a medical practitioner.
There was naturally bond OF affection
between the two, and he predicted a
brilliant future for such brilliant
mind. His intense interest in the cause
Of his patients, his kind treatment, his
professional courtesy, were distinguish
Ing characteristics of the man.
DR.. Aschman prefacsd his remarks
with the quotations:
"Whether on the scaffold high
Or in the battles van,
The ittest place where man can die
Is where be dies for man."
He knew DR.. Cummins intimately, and
related several incidents to show his
interest in the profession. He had in
him peculiarly the qualities OF good fell
loWship. He manifested his zeal in the
profession by his regular attendance at
meetings Of the State Medical Society.
He hoped all would try to emulate his
example.
DR.. Hldreth felt that on such an oc.
caslon words would poorly express the
feelings Of the heart. DR.. Cummins
was his personal friend, and he would
deeply mourn his loss.
DR.. Frank Hupp knew DR.. Cummins
as a boy, as a classmate, and as close
friend in later years. He could say
without hesitation that he was as free
from fault as any man he ever knew.
He had not a selfish fibre in his body.
His whoe-souled bsnevoence, his kind
ness, his genial disposition, his love for
his fellow man erected a monume Mt
far more enduring than could be erect ed
by the hand of man.
DR.. Walton heard the news OF the
death OF DR.. Cummlns with much sad
ness. He met him socially and pro-
fessionally 3 number Of times, and
deeply appreciated his warm interest in
one who was comparative stranger In
the community.
DR.. Ashbrooke met DR.. Cummlns in
Philadelphia, while taking post
graduate course, and was struck with
the Fact that he appeared to be leader
and general favorite with faculty. and
students. he met him professionally,
and had high regard for his ability.
DR.. Reed said DR.. Cummins was asso-
ciated with Wheeling physicians BRIEF
time, vet long enough to win their re-
spect and esteem. Personally popular,
he was genial in disposition, warm and
open in his friendship, Of sterling char
acter, and enthusiastic in his profession.
DR.. Baguley cheeriully endorsed all
the kind words spoken Of the deceased
physician. His relations with him had
been of the most friendly character, and
be deeply regretted his untlmely end.