The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-03
PARTICULARS OF REEsE's DEATH.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MILLIONAIRE STRUCK
DOWN BY AroPLExY AT HIS Mo1HgEs
GRAvE-BAD EFFECT OF THE CARLSBAD
WATERS.
[From the San rancsco Chronicle, August 20
Tnc following authentic details the events that
led to the death OF Michael Reese tho California mil.
lionnaire have been received In this city :-Ciosing
up his Affairs best no could, getting his house in
order and making new and hnal will he started for
Europe to visit the Mecca OF all high livers with
equity limbs and diseased lvers, who annually to the
number Of 10000, make pilgrimages t. Carlsbad.
This celebrated watering place Is but the crest OF
great snbtorraneln caldron oil boiling water Holes
have been bored through the give vent the
vast quantities OF gas generated ana these holes
TO be kept constantly tree from the thick ncrusa-
lions rapidly deposted bY tho Otherwise tn cy
have been known 10 force passage for thom-
selves, the Imminent danger of adjacent houses.
The effect Of the treatment with these waters Is
radical, and consequently dangerous. Mr.. Reese, on
his arrival found Edgar Mills, an old pilgrim 10 Carts.
bad, Abe Ssgman and Toby kosenthai una srgoing
carly, OF the patients taking glass At
five o'clock. Alter each glass OF water slow walk OF
twenty minutes taken, uuti several goblets OF the
alkaline waters swallowed. No vegetables, sugar
lruit are allowed. Coffee, bread aud plain beet.
the staple articles OF diet The writing of
letters other mental occupation 10 strictly pronib
tied. The acted strangely upon Resso's system
water excess, even having II brought TO hrs room
drin before gong 10 bed. Ono OF the singular ef-
fccIs these waters had upon MI Reese TO uppar.
only intoxicalc. Although conscious OF his actions
all the lime be could not resist tho impulse TO
act In foolish manner. He would make speeches.
addressed tho stasuary the roof Kursaal Hail.
near the springs. ana engage IN other similar ecccn
uicit,cs. He asked his friends not TO hold hln
Responsible for what be did al those timcs Tor hv
could help It. The Writer'S unfortunately cured
his hemorrnase Of the Stomach, eating Oh Tho
safety vaivo that relieved his system when
with blood, and at the snme Time they hardened his
veins and arteries Instead OF expanding them they
should have done. Tue result was inevitable. He
likewise subject 10 annoy ance while at
Carlsbad with his pusipcss afars. The Bank OF Cali
lis dividend. me Asadsny 81 Mu.ic proner ps ou
Pue street, decreased Ia rents from S. 600 ST 400
IA oath, besides other matters OF like character.
Ho however, Immediately wroo. to his asent in San
Francisco that, no matter what hsppenod ho must
mot send INN eny m1s &c Dad news aha. ne came
BY anything.
DIS SxAx MS MoTHEa's GRAVE
Alter no lot Carlsbad he travelled around to several
small places in AUSTRIA purposeiy avoiding the big
cities Hc parted from ntssriend visit the graves
turn San Francisco Was his inten ton TO retire
from business aud enjoy himself tho rest Of his lf
Mr.. Reese was clad IN aannei, linen and a suit OF
clothes OF heavy pilot CLOTH, suitable Tor tho variable
dry. hot weather or Austria. rne cemetery was
considerable distance IRON Wallenstsin (neariy an
hour's Walk ana Mr. Recsss lifelong habits OF
economy probably prevented him from taxing u
riage. He walked all the way tho graveyard
doubtless much affected by his vsitto the neglected
graves. rhe excessive heat tho fatigue OF the walk
and the emotions called up by the remn
OF his departed parents were too much tor him. The
blood sweiicd his hardened and upyieiorg arteries
aud veins; tho hemorrhpss from his stomach, winch
had previously been safety valve siniar
sons. had bccn cect uay healed the fatal Carlsbad
waters. The blood crowded upon has brain and Michael
Reese fell suddenly UNCONSCIOUS to the ground, VIC
tim OF tho dread destroyer, apoplexy. He ictly
carried into a nsighbortng house and phys
promptly summoned. Whom the ply ician arrived
The good people were about to place Mr. Reese u
warm BATH but after moments examination no for
bide. Tnc exiremtes wore already dead. Slowly tho
life currents recedsd the pulsation Of the heart grew
weaker the respiration oil the lungs became less aud
less peTceptibe, the heavy breathing grew faint a
convuisive movement spasmodic hudder. u final
gasp and all was over. The body rapidly decomposed.
grave dug the sice OF those OF his much loved
parents and utter long and evcntiul life tho mortal
remains of Michael Reese lard away their mar
row house 10 rest for all eternity.