Died at Berne, Switzerland,
3d April, 1908,
An American Consul.
A writer—he gave freely of his genius to humanity that the strong might be restrained, the weak strengthened and right might reign; a poet—patriotism, heroism and justice were the burden of his song; and author—his kindly wit and gentle satire were turned on folly and hypocrisy; an editor—his pen fought stoutly for the oppressed and persecuted of all races and creeds; a man—he never surrendered his principles to temptation, keeping his conscience clear and his mind free.
This tablet is erected by his friends, who loved and admired him in life and mourn and honor him in death.
May He Rest in Peace.
JAMES JEFFREY ROCHE,
Born in Mountmellick, Ireland, May 31, 1847.