Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-31
A TRAMP'S DEATH.
Edward Morrison Dies In Dungeon Cell
Alone and Without the Sympath stic
Tear-A Sad Case.

Tear-A Sad Case.
In the gloom and darkness and desolation
of prison cell, borne down with the gales
and white cap breakers of adversely and misfor
tune during rough and temptestuous voyage,
the spirit oflEdward Morrison steered to its
moorings and landed in the final port of storm
tossed humanity, between and o'clock yes
terday morning. He was only a tramp, and
in the opinion OF the great many well meaning
people this settled 1t. There was no formalitY
about the departure of this waits spirit for
the great hereafter.
That is, there were no friends to bedeW the
dying mans pillow OF soothe his departure
for the other shore. Perhaps he didn't de-
serve any friends, and maybe he didn't have
any pillow to nourish the sympathetic tear.
There were no prayers to ascend to the throne
of grace in behalf of this sinner; no words Of
consolation; no benediction. Instead of these
there was loneliness, pain. neglect, despair,
curses and the groans of three score prison.
ers, who no doubt were annoyed by the "nan
In the next cell" who wouldn't let them Sleep
Great guns, as Widow Bedott would say,
what on earth have other people TO do with
the death Of crankey tramp. Why don't
they cheese it!"
As nobody saw the man die his death is
SOiuSIuiuS u Il MySLCISs IJaily yCStCl ia
morning his form was found crouched up and
terribly distorted and life was quite extinct.
He is supposed to have died about $50 o'clock
yesterday morning, of galloping consump-
| ton. When found he was covered with YER
min and vomit and his appearance was dis
gustingly filthy.
The body was removed to the store OF Nc
Carthy & Donnelly and it was thought beat to
await the return of Coroner Davenport, who
ia o vpnofod hoaE fn-daU Whnu If w ha de-
cided whether or not an inquest is necessary.
But little is known of the deceased. He was
committed on the 21st inst for thirty days On
the charge of vagrancy, his condition being
such at that time, that he was more proper
subject for the hospital, as he had to be as
sisted into the jail.
During the past few days he grew rapidly
consumption, On Sunday it became evident
that death was impending when an effort was
made to have him receive medical attention,
but without avail. Is is not considered the
duty of the jailer to look after the wants of
sick prisoners and the result was that he was
practically left to die alone, without treat
ment, care or attendance.
DR.. Stewart visited the man last week and
prescribed for him. A day or two before his
arrest the deceased called at DR.. Stewards
Office and asked to be sent to the hospital. At
that time his system appeared to be broken
down through excessive drink. He was not
sent to the hospital for the reason that in
order to be admitted, the applicant must re-
side in the city year, and also that it was not
deemed proper to place him in the general
ward where several typhoid fever patients
were confined.
gas to the charge of neglect, Sheriff Rich
ter states that he was given all the attention
possible under the circumstances.
The deceased was about So years of age and
told one of the other prisoners that he came
from Fon Du Lac, Wis. He Is supposed to
have brother residing in Minneapolis.
That man should die under such ciroum-
stances is disgrace to humanity and if the
law is at fault concerning the admttance of sick
people to the hospital and poor farm, it ought
to be changed or made dead letter like many
better law.
1t seems strange that man should be per-
mitted to die in the heart of civilized COM
munity that boasts of its charity and culture
alone, and without even the tender Offices OF
minister, priest or layman. The condition OF
the patient was reported on Sunday, as witness
the article in yesterdays issue of the GLOBE,
and yet no action seems to have been taken to
ALLEVIATE his suffering or smooth his passage
to the grave. 1t has been decided, az we
| understand, to call an inquest, and it would
appear that the seemingly shameful circum.
stances Of this mans death should be thor.
oughly investigated, and the responsibility for
his neglect. if any there has been, brought to
the responsible parties, and if none exists,
that the true facts should be made known