Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

but was overcome by exhaustion almost
Immediately after starting, and had 20
return home and to his bed. He grew
rapidly worse from that time until al
the hour named last night, when the
spark of life which careful nursing had
endeavored to fan once more into lame
expired. and he breathed his last N
quiet and peaceful manner.
A MAN OF MANY PARTS.
DIR. Harbaugh was a man of many
parts. He was popular with all classes of
people, and, besides being most skill
full veterinarian, was a writer OF ability.
He was born in Cumberland, Md. on
February 10. 1856. His ancestors were
among the first settlers in that part of
Frederick county, Nd, known as Har-
baughs Valley, and IL was in this vicinity
that he spent his boyhood days. Deceased
was educated AT private schools and at
st. Vincents College, in Pennsylvania.
He spent ten years thereafter In Can
ada. where he attended lectures on
chemistry at the University or Toronto,
and subsequently he graduated at the
Ontario Veterinary College or toronto.
He was then rated as one OF the most
brilliant students of the institution and
besides his diploma. he won the first
cond prize on anatomy. the first prize
in microscopy, the third prize in physi-
ology. the second prize in chemistry. the
second prize in materia medica, and the
highest honors in entozoa.
SETTLED IN RICHMOND.
He moved to Richmond in 1885 and
made this city his home, beginning at
once the practice of his chosen profess
sion. He met with immediate success
here and soon worked up one of the
most lucrative practices in the city. In
1886 his ability was recognized by the
United States Government and he was
appointed by the Department of Agrl-
culture Inspector of the Bureau or AMI
NAL Industry, with special duty TO lnVes-
tigate the nature and cause OF the disease
commonly known as "staggers OF
horses in the eastern part OF virginia
and North Carolina.
He was the author of the section on
disease of the respiratory organs in the
hook on the horse published by the
United States Department of Agriculture
in 1890. and of the section of disease OF
the heart and blood vessels and nervous
system i'm the book on cattle issued by
tho same department in 1893. He was
also the author of numerous articles for
medical and agricultural journals on
veterinary and sanitary subjects, ana
was frequent contributor TO the columns
of this paper
HEAD OF HIS PROFESSION.
Deceased was the recognized head of his
profession in this city. and besides having
held the first presidency OF the state
Veterinary Association of Virginia, was
an influential member of the State Neterl-
nary Examining Board. 1t was in this lat-
ter canacity that he did the most valuable
work for science and hygiene In the State,
ne having frequently inspected diseased
cattle in various parts OF the Commoh-
wealth.
His practiced eye could at once detect
the tuberculous germs in cattle anu
though there was consumption III lls
family IT is thought that ne contracted
the disease from which he died from
Some NJ the subjects on which he worked.
DIR Harbaugh was in love with his pro-
fession. He was a great HUMANITARIAN
and had a profound regard for the dumb
beast. IL was this regard, as we'll as the
realization of the need for such an IN
stitution. which led him 10 establish an
animal hospital in this city-the only IN
stitution of it's kind in the Southland 10
the care of the dumb sufferers entrusted
to his keeping he gave much time.
RECEIVED THE SACRAMENT.
Deceased was not connected with any
church. but a few days ago he expressed
a desire 10 see a Catholic priest and one
from the Sacred Heart church visited
him. and from the reverend father the
dying man received the sacrament.
DIR. Harbaugh was twice married. his
first wife was from near Harrisonpurg'
va, and his second. who survives hlm'
with three children--two. boys and girl
was Miss Sailie Brauer. daughter of Trea-
surer William III. Brauer. OF Heasico'
Deceased's mother was with him at the
time of his death. and besides her ne
leaves a brother and sister, now resident
In Cumberland.
No arrangements have as yet been made
for the funeral The body may be taken
10 Cumberland for interment, though IL
is most likely that 1t will be Inferred In
HOLLYWOOD. in which event the funeral
will take place from Sacred Heart cnurch'
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