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of it, as such we loved him, and as such we mourn for his loss
second only to the loss of a father.
Seven years ago he found this college struggling for ex
istence, since then, through his exertions mainly, it lias risen
to its present grandeur, and usefulness. Daring that time he
learned to love the institution, to love the students as he was
revered by them. During his presidency he gave them ad
vice such as if followed would make them all men among
men.
He took especial pride in our Alumni Association, the
greatest tribute ever paid to us fell from his lips, he boasted
that no graduate of this college ever became a drunkard, a
gambler, or an idler. Comrades, this champion of ours is no
more, he has traveled life’s rugged road to the end, an un
seen and omnipotent hand has taken*him to his blest abode
of peace above,even as we pause to drop a tear to his memory
let us remember his boast, and rather’let our senses wither in
their infancy, than that we should live to dishonor the pre
cepts of such a man. Let us follow his example and we will
erect such a monument to the teachings of Ross as will live
as long as the annals of history.
Address of Judge Spencer Ford of Bryan, Texas.
A few da3 r s ago, these sad and unwelcome words “Gov.
Ross is dead ,” were telegraphed over the State, and not in
this generation has the news of the death of any citizen,
touched the hearts of the people.
Gov. Ross was a man of the people. He believed in the
people. Upon many occasions and many bloody fields, he
had freely offered his life in their cause. He had served
them long in civil life and in high and most responsible posi
tions, both legislative and executive; and in every sphere,
every duty had been faithfully and well performed.
And the people loved and trusted him because they knew