The log cabin Democrat., 1914-02-26
good spirits. I never heard him swear

good SplrlIS. l never heard h1m swear an oath or speak an indecent word.
 He was one of the few men I have known with whom one cou sit for al- most hours with scarcely a word hay ing been spoken, and enjoy every mo- ment of the time. l have been with him many times when We would sit for long time in the enjoyment of each others company without either of us speaking.
 This contentedness of mind and happy disposition which impressed it. self upon every one who met and knew made men love him. It also wielded a powerful influence in the sick room whenever he was called. verify believe that there are many liv- ing today who were called back from the doors of death by nothing more than Dr. Dickerson's personality in the sick room where they lay. This in no way could mean that he was not also good physician, because we all know that he was. With apparently no effort he knew more about the science of his profession and could make it understood to the layman in fewer words than most physicians who were burning mid night oil in the endeavor to keep up , with the progress of medicinal prac- tice. Tn fact, he knew something about almost anything which one could men, ton when with him. He understood the principle of mathematics in all of it's branches. He loved the mechanical arts, had a high appreciation of sculp- ture, and would have made a success in architecture if he had chosen that for his life's work
 Without attracting the notice of any one else, his eyes were as active as those of an eagle, and his mind was equally as quick to grasp and digest what his eyes saw. Seemingly, the influence of his presence wherever he might be caused complete composure of mind with all those around him. Under this quiescent condition he took mental pictures and notes of the best there was to all with whom he came
 in contact.
 Physically, Dr. Dickerson's tenden- cy was rather inactive. But the ar ganization of his mind was so con- plete and powerful within itself that it required but little bodily activity to do it's great work. An inventory of all his good deeds will refute any thought that he might have done more if he had been physically more active. He loved the town of Conway and all of it's people, and wherever it was possible for him to do so he spared no pains in promoting their interest. Il am sure that there is not man in Conway who would say that Dr. Dick erson was ever found on the wrong side of any question concerning the interest of the people. He was en- thusiastic in the support of every con- structive and progressive measure on question of morals he was always right. He stood for advancement in all the movements that Conway has made for better and higher system of education. He sacrificed his own interest and unselfishly gave his time to the public I doubt very much whether there could be found another man in Conway who has done as much for the town, whose chief means of effective work was nothing but his mind.
 But now cold and lifeless in the grave is the heart which 1 have just described as the seat of love and friendship. There dim and sightless are the eyes which I have said were once as active as those of the eagle, those eyes whose rays and orbs beam ed with intelligence. There silent for ever is that tongue whose accents were so mild and persuasive for good. And there in the grave now crumbling to ashes is the body that but a few days ago was so familiar on the streets of Conway. But Dr. Dicker- sons mind, that majestic influence for good, will still live and finger with us and silently but surely continue it's wonderful work for the people of Con- way. Peace be to his ashes.
 GEORGE w. DONAGHEY.
 Little Rock, Feb. 4, 1914.