The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, September 01, 1898, Image 43

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    THE BATTALION.
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The folk)wing- October he eng-ag'ed with the U. S.
Geological survey in Texas. In this service he continued
for two years, at all times giving- entire satisfaction, but
on account of small appropriations by congress, he with
others was thrown out of employment.
After a short stay at home he went to Monterey,
Mexico, but only remained there but a few weeks, ag-ain
returning home.
In April, 1892, he went to Bluelields, Nicarag-ua, and en
tered the employ of J. J. Allen & Co., who were eng-aged
in the general merchandise business. Staying with this
firm for one year he went to Rama, Nicaragua, to take
charge of a wholesale and retail establishment belonging to
Brown & Harris, of New Orleans. After serving in this
capacity for nearly eighteen months, he was promoted to
the captainship of a steamer, that was eng-aged in the
banana trade, on the Rama and Esconditto rivers.
By unavoidable exposure our friend soon contracted
that dreadful disease known as “Tropical Fever.” He
visited the hot springs of Costa Rica in search of health,
but to no avail.
Reaching home again Dec. 1, 1894 he continued to
grow worse. This terrible malady had g*ained such a hold
on him, that all medical skill was completely baffled.
Finally, death as a relief overtook him and he passed to
the great unknown January 19, 1895.
In review of his life we find many traits of character.
His dislike of an individual was easily recognized, though
he never treated anyone discourteously. If he disliked