Mr. Thomas was stricken ill while reading his morning paper. He left his chair to pace the room, complaining the while of severe pains in his chest. A physician was summoned and after his visit the patient was much improved. He did not go to bed and during the afternoon felt so well that he talked with friends. His death came but a moment after he had said that the pain had nearly left him.
Physicians believe a spasmodic contraction of the nerves in the heart caused the sudden death.
Sorrow at Watch Factory. The wife of the stricken man was prostrated by the shock. News of the sudden demise spread like wild-fire about the city and was the subject for discussion wherever watch factory employes, who had known and respected him so many years, congregated. Many refused to believe until they had confirmed the report. A pall seemed to settle over the factory, especially in the dead foreman's room, when men and women realized their loss today.