New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-08
OBIlUIR
BISHOP ARMITkGF.

The Right Rev. William f. Armitage, Bishop
OF the Episcopal Diocese OF Wisconsin, died
this city Yesterday morning the 18th OF hs
age. He has suffered FOR many years from tumor at
the base OF his spinal column. During tho past six
months the disease became more vruent in its effects
hs system and as last the physicians his home
in Wisconsin advised him 20 s. East aud submit to
an operation. the only possible way IN which his life
could he saved. Accompanied by his wife. Bishop Ar
mItagc arrived IN this city Thursday and was at once
taken 20 It. Lulo's Hospital. at Fthagc. and Fifty
fourtli-st. All the surgeon, in the hospital
amncd the tumor aud declared that unless
it was Immediately cut out, there no.
chance of DR. Armitage's living more than
q week The surgeons also frankly told the patient that
IL the operation should prove unsuccessful his system
would receive such shock that ho nn*t expect to die
within few hours. Bishop Armtage received these
declarations with great caimneSs and courage and,
after coDyersng few moments with his wife. told
the surgeons that he had resolved to submit
to an operation The preparations for tho operation
were completed Oh Friday, and IN tho afternoon the
surgeons executed their task. The operation was per
formed by Dr. Weir who was assisted Dr. Peters and
other surgeons Qf the hospital. The patient for an hour
after the operation appeared not 10 nave suHreu very
surgeons perceived RAPID change for the worse
his condition. Despite all cHOrt co sustain me- as
strength gradually icssenca, and be fnaily died ~
m. yesterday. Around his bedside at tho moment OF
his death were gathered sone OF the most eminent
clergymcn OF the Protestant Episcopal Church IN thus
city tho ting that shop Armltagc was DYING hivng
become known outside or tle wallN or tHc hOsptii
The dying man retained "a clear mind TO the very last
moment Retaining sufficient strength to speak up 10
an hour Of deal he cOuycrScd with his friends IN
calm tone OF voice although he know that life was fast
departing His did not fall him AT any moment,
and he died with the utmost taith dud confidence
IN hi. own redemption beyond the grave. Mrs.
Arrnitage sat By the heisile OF her husband until he
breathpd his last. She then exhibited intense GRIEF and
had to be cared for by the physicians OF the hospital
The deceased Bishop had. II said, one child. HIS
father Mr.. Enoch Armasc. resides at Nc. i51 West
Thirty third--t., In this cty.
DR.. ArnIiago was Assistant Bishop OF Wisconsin in
May 1870 when the dcdth Of the venerable BishOp
kemper he received sole charge Of the diocese lie hed
the duties his station. which largely Of mission
AIRY character with great zeal and ability, making many
friends among the members Of all Gonomi nations. Ho
was highly esteemed ia Nil Saukee where lac resided,
and telegram the news OF ho death caused great
aIicf Throughout the city.
sYREL JONES or THE SOCIETY or FRIENDS
Sybil Jones, wife OF Eli Jones of China,
Maine died on Thursday IN that town Daring 10 years
she was popular preacher IN the Society of Friends, OF
which her,hiIsband also distinguished member
She visited with him the new Republic of Liberia aud
nfterward Travelled IN Europe. whence they made two
temporary tour, TO Egypt aud the Holy Land Mrs
Jones preached eOquntly and found attentive hearers
among her cOreligOnists. both az home and abroad