The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-18
Congestion of the Lungs Made Rapid
Progress.
IN Mr.. CLEVELAND'S CABINET
Washington and Lee University Pros
pcred Under His Guidance as
Prcsidcnt-Funcra! Will Take
Place from tho Chapel
Thursday and Remains
Goto His Old Homo.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Times.l

kSNtEiai t'aeiidttl ~ ili' LiA1SS-i
LEXINGTON. VA, October T.-Presi-
dent William Lyme Wilson, Of Washing
ton and Lee University, died this morn
ng at go O'Clock from congestion Of the
.ungs. he took MS bed Tuesday week. but
after few days got up lgain- His con-
dItion became worse and congestion Of
the lungs set in Monday Tuesday night
his condition became alarming and his
physician gave up hope OF his recovery.
So rapidly did he fail that his most init
mate friends had no idea Of the gravity
of his condition until his death was an
noun :ei.
He was conscious TO the last.
BY his bedside were his wife. who is a
daughter of the Rev. pr. Huntington. Of
Columbian University, Washington, D. c..
.ni three children. Misses Mary and
Settie Wilson and William H. Wilson.
HIS DISEASE.
For many years Mr.. Wilson had been a
ruffereT from pulmonary tuberculosis. The
overstrain in preparing the Wilson tariff
bill, while q member OF Congress. was too
much for mis- system. and although the
best medical talent of The United States
was at his service, yet permanent relief
could not be obtained. Acting upon the
advice of his hssician, a New York
specialist. he went TO the Arizona Hot
Springs in February last, wht.e he re-
mained three months. hoping that the
change OF climate would afford relief He
seemed better on his return and resumed
his duties as president of Washington and
Lee.
SEEKING HEALTH.
In August he spent three weeks al the
Red Sulphur Springs OF West Virginia.
On his return he told a newspaper cor
respondent that his condition had not been
improved. He continued to attend 10 his
duties at the University at the beginning
of the present session. His last address
TO the student body, at their regular
weekly gathering. was on the Sd, in the
University Memorial Chapel. when he
spoke on the vices of card PLAYING and
gambling among students. He also spoke
with appreciation of the college and class
spirit among students.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral services Will take place
Thursday afternoon a 4 O'Clock from the
University Chapel. conducted by Rev. T.
A. Hall, pastor of the Lexington Baptist
Church, of which church Mr. Wilson was
an exemplary member. Rev DR.. James a.
Quarles, Of the University, will assist in
the services.
ltildlIlo VIII DC taken over tlt
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad TO Charles
town, jefferson county, West Virginia.
his old home, for interment. Professors
ii. st. George Tucker. chairman OF tho
Faculty; Alexander l.. Nelson and Parker
Willis. of the Faculty; A. T. Barclay ana
WTn. A Anderson. of the Board OF Trus-
tees, and twelve students, representing The
SIX University classes, Will accompany
the funeral party.
As a mark Of respect and sympathy 10
his memory, an order was published IL
the corps OF cadets at the Virginia Military
Institute. by Observation-Disclosures Scott
Ship. suspendins all academic duties on
the afternoon OF Thursday. that the
cadets might attend the funeral in ranks.
Many messages Of coincidence have been
received by the family. among them c2;-
President Cleveland and Secretary OF the
Navy, Long.
SKETCH or HIS LIFE.
Hon. William Lyme W.lson was born in
Jefferson county. Va. now West Viz
gina, May 5. 1913. he was the only child
Of Benjamin Wilson by his second Wife
who was Mary Whiting Lyme Benjamin
Wilson was a native of King and Queen
county. va. and Mary Lyme. although
county until her marriage
Benjamin Wilson lost his father in child
hood, hut enjoyed the training Of one OF
the foremost teachers of Virginia at that
day-the Rev. DR.. K. 5. Semple-at his
classical school. Mordinc5oa, in King and
Queen. His scholarship and character
were such that when Or. Semple was re-
auested by his kinsman. Villain RayIor.
of Jefferson. 10 send him tutor for his
children, he selected young Wilson. who
henceforward made that county his ao-1=,
and for some years made teaching ,.s Pros
fessior- He was a Jacksonial Democrat
OF the most vigorous Jyae he died hefnre
MS son william Was four years ot as=,
entoining by his WI and Otherwise tha;
the latter should be Thoroughly e1ucated.
Mrs. wilson. who vas as marked hy
shrinking nlodcsgs. as by devoted o,ety.
gave herself 10 This Gtity with a siag'@nszs
Of nniposa oaiy sGuafe3 By her faith = n
future usefulness and distinction cf her
eon.
HIS EDUCATION AS2, TIE WAR
William first attended Tie caar.estowa
Academy. wlssrz he vas ncted fcr his
quick mind ana atud.ous ha5:t$ Il
fifteen .2e had read more I-a:.ia, Creek AID
French Ih32 IS required Ecr college grad
nates. although ma theznGt.es MAS his "a
ror!te study. lie thea e4.e:ed t!;e f;!;..at.
Class OF coluin5i4a University. .9.sir.ei ef
Columbia, ara graduated n $50. u .a.ie
age OF seventeen. lie declined !. :e.t,r-
ship n i4l!S &C. eEa ag5 w53t = tas To-
rersity o. Niie.aia. VII ,lfe :E.7e9.scs. as
spending sege:a Fsa-s i'ae ws- y.se
up, The schoo, a:sd ~. Wt.soa s:.;s:e.s !,
1s6: in ms Confederate army ;.:a 3.a.s
sr the organization o. Bsv.or.s taya ~.
Company Is. TEse;fth Virginia a,.sr,.
q company larse5s made Up a sefoo:-,a,.=
nd college aradua;ss from Jefferson. fi.3t
gained quite Gist.c,.oa n ;he serv:se.
receiving from Genoa, Roberf Z. Lee HIM
eslf. the unique compliment OF a t1r,ousil
by general orders tor a gallant charge
made under his own eyes a, Warrenton
bridge
I-oLIFGr PROFESSOR AND LAWYER