The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11
DEATHS.


Died. In San Jose. California, December
s, 1857, Mr.. Caius Tacitus Ryland, aged n
years, 8 months and 6 days.
Mr.. Ryland wac born in Howard county
Mo. June 30. 1895. He was the son OF Judge
John L. RyIand, who came to this county Ia
1891 and engaged In the practice of law. liz
was reared up ana educated for the practice
OF law and was admitted to the bar IN the
circuit court OF Lafayette county In 1913.
When the excitement, resulting from tho
discovery OF gold In California in 1870. spread
over the country he Joined the army of emf
there. lie located al that old Spanish city.
San lose. and commenced the practice OF
law. and coon acquired a name and a large
and lucrative practice. There he became
Peter H. Burnett. the first governor of Cali
fornia after IL was admitted q state Into the
union. He was the father OF twelve child
rem. eight of whom, with his wife, survive
His ability and integrity soon gained for
fdence OF the people and being a believer in
the doctrines OF the democratic party he be-
came d leader In the politics OF the state. lilo
was twice elected n representative In the
lie presided over that body with an ability,
the respect and confidence of all.
He was once a candidate for the high posi-
ton of United States senator's position which
he much desired, and but for fortultous and
unusual elements introduced INFO the con-
test. he would have been elected lie was
He was a delegate III large in ls9s from Cal
ifoFnia to the national demOcrutlc conNen-
ton that nominated Cleveland for president.
On bis way he came to Lexington TO Visit his
relatives and enjoy a reneMai OF acgnain.
visIt TO the home of his youth and was n
source of much pleasure TO him
In early life he beca ne impressed with the
truths OF Christianity which followed him
through life and he died q Christian aud Ia
the confident hope OF immortal lie beyond
! the grave. Though u Catholic, he was broad
and liberal and recognized all as Christians
who truly worshlped at the shrine OF the one
While living here. though n very young
man. he entered upon the battle OF life with
citizens o. the county were emigrants who
! came to this, then new country, TO better
there condition: They were a brave, hardy
honor, who built up the country and gave II
y high name, Among thsse were judge
soes, Ewings. smiths. Wahdelis, Wallaces
whose estimation he enjoyed II high position.
All OF these friends OF his early lie. except
Judge ;eI Burden 0T en- Saye n pa $ Seie SSsr s sae pa a1sssoeii-
ates arc stnl living here. They are Hon.
Henry c. Wallace, pr. SANFORD smith.
ID. Robinson. Gill Eve Bellies and others who
entertain for him IA high esteem aud the
warmeSt ties of friendship.
Another good man has answered the last
summons, and passed over Inc river MaS
we hope that he is now resting III the ahade'
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