Evening star., 1904-02-17
LAST TRIBUTE PAID
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER RE
MAINS OF DIR. DE scHWEINITZ.
Resolutions of Respect Adopted by
Medical and Dental Department,
Columbian University.

Funeral services over the remains OF Dr.
Emile A. de Schweinitz. who died suddenly
Monday morning at the Columbian Univer-
sity Hospital from the effects of uraemic
poison, were held last night at $50 o'clock
at the residence of DIR. and Mrs. Charles
w. Richardson, 1917 Connecticut avenue.
Rev. DR.. Sterrett OF the Cosmos Club and
Rev. DR.. de Schweinitz Of Bethlehem, Pa.
a cousin of the deceased, were the offici-
ating clergymen. After the services the
body was remover to the Pennsylvania
station. and thence to Winston-Salem, N.
C., DIR. de Schweinitzs home. The re-
mains were escorted to the railroad station
by 300 hundred students of Columbian Uni
versity medical department. of which DIR.
de Schweinitz was the dean. Those who
accompanied the body to North Carolina
were Col. and Mrs. Frank H. Fries and
Miss Fries, relatives of the deceased. and
DIR. c. H. Stiles, appointed for that purpose
by Secretary Wilson.
The pallbearers were DIR. E. c. Schroeder
representing the bureau of animal industry;
Prof Harvey w. Wiley, representing the
Agricultural Department; DR.. Sterling Ruff
fin, A. M. Tasker and M. w. Houghton Of
Columbian University, and Mr. Hamilton of
the bureau of education.
Resolutions of Respect.
Resolutions We're adopted by the Column
bian University medical and dental depart
ments yesterday as follows:
"A great calamity has befallen the medi-
cal and dental departments of the Column
bian University in the death of DIR. Emile
A. de Schweinitz. professor of chemistry
and toxicology and dean of the medical fac
ulty.
''Dr. de Schweinitz became professor of
chemistry in 1S93 and four years there
a1ter (1S9D he was appointed dean of the
medical faculty. He filled both positions
with marked ability until his death on Feb
ruary 10, 1904.
Mot only was he admired and beloved by
the students for his ability as a skillful
teacher both in the lecture room and labo-
ratory but his gentle method and kindly in
terest In their welfare won for him their
devout regard and unlimited esteem
In his work as dean of the medical fac
ulty he displayed unusual executive ability
In the equipment and internal arrangement
of laboratories for the new college build
ing he labored with untiring industry, care
and skill; and in the establishment of a
hospital for the medical school (for which
many of us worked conformity it may be
safely said that in the original design of
this institution the leading spirit whose
persistent and energetic efforts became
prime factor in the development of the en-
terprise. and whose never-failing hope en-
couraged those of US who were inclined to
despond, was the progressive and unrelent-
ing spirit of DR.. de Schweinitz.
In thus recording our appreciation Of his
valued services to ourselves and our mi
versity, we must not neglect also to Join
with the world of scientific medicine at
large In commencing his important labors
IN the domain of original research. His
work in bacteriology. in the investigation
of tuberculosis and other infectious dis
eases, both in men and animals, has won
for him deserved distinction and renown.
cut off suddenly in the prime of his man
hood and professional usefulness, we de-
voutly mourn his untimely end. In his de-
mise we have lost friend, counselor and
companion whom we had learned to love,
honor and admire.
We offer to his bereaved relatives our
tenderest sympathy"
In honor of his memory it was ordered
that the medical and dental schools be
closed until after his funeral, which the
students. instructors and faculties are en-
Joined to attend in body as a mark of re-
spect.
The resolutions are signed by Drs D.
kerfoot Shute, c. w. Richardson and w,
p. Carr as the committee for the faculty