The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-25

'tiAiN WILLIAM q. WALLER.
aide on General John r. Fry's staff will
headquarters at Augusta Ga This wa
In lSG4-'6j. Captain Waller served through
out the war; and made splendid recorf
as brave and valuable soldier. One OF
his brothers, John Waller. was killed in
the battle OF williamsburg Another
brother, Robert Waller. now resides in
Georgia.
welded AT The WHITE HOUSE
Captain Waller was married for the
first time in the Confederate White
House IN this city, where he lead to the
wife of the late President jefferson
Davis. At her death two children Willie
and Lizzie Waller survived her. The
former of these has since passed away.
His second wife, who survives him. was
Miss Austin. of Georgia, by whom
he had three children. May Austin. Jonn
Iyler' ana Clara Waller, the last of
whom died some time ago.
AS a journalist Captain Walters career
mas been brilliant one He was for
long time managing editor of the
capacity he did valuable work, the re-
suits Of which were wide-sweeping and
lasting.
CAME TO RICHMOND.
Captain Waller moved to Richmond
about ten years ago aud accepted .tle
position Of city editor Of the Ola Ricn-
mond Wing. He continued In thdt capac-
ity for about four years. wien he az
cepted the position of II naeing edit r
OF The Richmond Times. He IN filed
those arduouS duties tOntiruOuslY WIN the
exception OF ah"Lt a year. when he oc-
cupied the "esk Of the telegraph editor.
until abb az eighteen months ago. when
under ne strain Cf newspaper WORK Cap
lain walters hea III began 10 fail him.
P,ng strongly URGED by the manage
ment OF the paper. ne finally consented
70 vacation Of several months. with
the nope cf recovery. but only growing
worse during his absence he about Il
year ago. insisted on his resignation be
ing accepted by the paper, which was
done with reluctance
Captain Walters ability as newspaper
man was shown in his administration OF
the affairs f The Times. Coming on tn.
paper when II was struggling for exis-
fence. he guided its progress over many
diihculties and only gave way to another
tabllshed. As writer Captain Waller
was exceptionally strong clear and for
chile; and his editorial ability was recog-
nized by the entire profession.
About the office ii was often said that
Captain Waller was the most perfect
specimen of che old Virginia gentleman.
lie was courteous. polite and aftsble. and
was not only popular, but was greatly
beloved by all of his associates. His
popularity with the newspaper profesa'on
OF Richmond is shown by the fact that
he was recently elected by Il unanimous
vote an honorary member of the Old
Dominion Press Club. he being the only
member ever elected by that
Captain Waller was a bright Mason and |
Christian, being an active !
member OF the Episcopal Church. As |
soon as IL was learned in Richmond that |
Captain Waller was sinking, Mr.. John s |
lrby OF The Times. left for Rockbridge |
Alum Springs. to be with him. If posi- |
BILE in his last moments.
The remains will reach Richmond to-
day at 2 l.. NJ. No arrangements have
rs yet been made for the funeral bur il
is probable that IL will take place from
St Pauls church. and that the inter
ment will be In HOLLYWOOD