The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
SUCCEEDED HIS FATHER

SUCCEEDED HIS E,AIIiEE
Mr.. Cowardln, the cider died on Novem-
Der D. 1882. as the result Of stroke of
paralysis which he suffered about three
years previously. He had disposed OF MS
interest in the paper to his son Charles.
the elder son, James, having passed away,
and at his death his son was made presl-
dent of the Dispatch Company, which
position he held up TO the time OF MS
death.
Mr.. Enyson was a splendid business
man. and so was the young cowardlH, ana
as soon as the two Joined hands in the
newspaper business It's ihIluelce itia
prosperity increased.
This was the natural result of comb-
ma ton of the settled business convictions
of the elder gentleman and the progressive
ideas Of the younger.
the enoluments and attraction Of
public office never tempted Colonei
Cowardn. He felt that he should be tree
from political entanglementS. and in po-
sition which would allow him perfect free
dom of criticism and not hamper the pa
per in its expression of opinion. He was
systematic business man. conservative ana
with decided ideas. He was the moving
s:lcit OF q large corps Of assistants ana
always leaned toward his men when
question arose concerning the wisdom or
right of certain things that may have been
said or done in connection with the work
of the newspaper For this and for his
me personality all the attaches OF the
rqper f~0m the editors TO the galley
bows in the composing room, esteemed MIN
in the highest degree.
POPULAR EVERYWHERE.
Colonel Cowardin was most amiable and
possessed 10 d remarlfa bic degree the faCu!-
ty OF making friends. He was pop
ular everywhere. His friends were mum
bered by the thousands, and he was proc
ably the best known newspaper man IN
the South.
He was very fond of music, and was
a genius in the handling Of musical instru-
ments. For a number of years he dl-
rector OF the choir of St. Peters Cathedral
and took an active interest ii the organ
eaton OF the famous Mozart Association
and other musical organizations OF 1npoF-
lance. He directed the production o. d
number OF amateur operas most SucCeSe-
fully.
He had an especial fondness for the
military. although he had never seen &C
five service. save as member OF the Gov
ernor's staff He was chief-of-statt for
,.uy.nnc,- Lee Governor OF'erraH ana
Governor Tyler, and during the
Spanish war. when AdJutant-eHsneial
NnI'a -~aa placed in Th3fSe o. jig
~ the Virginia regiments. Colonel Coward
accented the temporary appointment Oh
actfns Adiutant General. He continued IN
This position until the Virginia soldiers
We're mustered out. and Adjutant General
Male resumed his position.
PROMINENT CLUB NAN.
Colonel Cowardin was a popular club
man and for many years was an actlEe
member o: the Wesnmoreland Ciuo. ne
was president of that famous ciup lor
two years and vice-president for similar
time. and the club flourished under MS
administration. He was enthusiastic over
its success, and his enthusiasm was con-
tagious.
He was warm-hearted and generous,
| and charitable to a degree. and his jovial.
happv voiced disposition leaves void in
| the business, social and religions world
hard 70 fill. He was the life Of social
! eaInering. and while he had the ability
| to entertain and amuse for whole even
! ing. he shrank from public applause
Colonel Coward!n was twice married. HIS
| first wife was Miss Kate SFotswood
| Evans daughter Of the late Colonel Thos.
r;rans wno was prominent lawyer OF
| Richmond. he leaves three children by
| this wife-James. Charles and Aileen.
| His second wife was Miss Anna Moaie'
| of Baltimore. who, with one son-Henry-
| survives him.