The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1883-06-21
THE ARCHBISHOP DEAD.
THE DISTINGUISHED PRELATE
PASSES AWAY.
END OF A GOOD AND USEFUL LIFE.
Last Scenes In the Life of the Archbishou
His Death Sudden, Though Not Un-
0xpected. -l

PHILADELPHIA, June 21.-James Frederic
Wood, archbishop of ofPhiladelphia, died in
the archepiscopal residence at ten minutes
past IL O'Clock last night.
The demise Of the head of the Catholic
Cnurch In Pennsylvania, while expected
momentarily, happened, notwithstanding.
when not looked for, and with an immedi-
ate warming of less than half an hour. The
condition of the Archbishop was not ma
terially changed yesterday morning and his
physicians, even late in the evening, while
stating that his recovery was impossible said
that the end might be delayed TO-.
twenty four, or, possibly, thirty-six hours.
Early In the day there was temporary exhi-
oitlon OF more favorable symptoms, the
pulse and respiration being more regular
and the kidneys performing their functions.
thus retarding the danger threatened BY
ur@mia, The Archbishop was also able to
take nourishment in the shape of small
quantities of milk and beef tea He ap.
peared, however, to be gradually sinking
into comatose state, and throughout the
day was rarely conscious. At times, when
Or. Lopez addressed him, he appeared to
rally, and when asked if he knew who was
speaking to him, he replied, although feebly,
Yes; you are the DOCTOR"
He was oblivious, however, to the prese,ce
of most visitors. All day long stream of
anx GUS inquirers visited the unpretentious
dwelling at Eighteenth and Summer streets,
the callers including many prominent per-
sons who are not within the pale of the
Catholic Church, but who had been admir-
ing friends of the distinguished prelate.
With few exceptions, however, none but
clergymen of the diocese were admitted to
the sick room. Many priests called who had
not received the Archbishop's last blessing
receive that last mark of his favor, but they
were doomed to disappointment. They
looked sorrowfully on the PROSTATE form,
but the mild eyes sent forth no glance OF
recognition, and the wan hand had been
lifted In benediction for the last time.
Bishop Shahahan, of Harrisburg, who had
come to this city Tuesday evening, was
obliged to go away yesterday, he being as
sured that the archbishop would linger for
at least another day.
Professor Samuel D. Gross attended the
distinguished patient at 8 o'clock ir the
and again at 7.30 o'clock in the
evening, paid visit in the company of DR..
Lopez. Upon leaving the archepiscopal
residence Professor Gross, bearing in mind
the Archbishop's strong constitution and
recuperative powers, said that
he would not die for "a and possibly SO
hours.
At Is minutes before IL O'Clock, however.
1t became manifest to all present that the
prelate was sinking. At that time there
were about his bedside Rev. John J, Elcock.
rector of the Cathedral; Rev. d. A. Bren.
nan, Secretary and Chancellor of the do
cese; Rev. Thomas F. Shannon, Rev. James
Sinnot and Rev. Alexander A. Gallagher.
all of the Cathedral; Rev. A. Dudley Filan-
pastor of the Assumption; Charles A.
Hardy, editor of the Catholic STANDARD;
William A. Powers, the dying Archbshop's
ccountant; Thomas Byrnes, his faithful
urse, all the household and a number of
listers Of Charity.
Those around the couch could scarcely
omprehend that the end was so pear, ami
.ev. Father Elcock in his sorrow, turned
DR.. Lopez with an appealing glace OF in
ury.
at is all over" the physician replit,,:
we can do nothing more tor him"
The rector then began reriting in saddle.
ones The prayers for TIC dying, che responses
cing chunted 10y tho surrounding group.
hese over, final aDsoluJIuu was udniif-
'tered by Rev FatLer Elcouk. At ten
inutes alter IL mOmentary spa, M OF DE- II
yerspread the sick mans features, but H.
Ias only for moment, Tor they ilnmeI-
Jely RESUMED their WouJed e4lmuess OF eX-
rcsslIn. All Was over. All til was NOR
u Of Archbishop Wood had passed away.
lmost Immediately the Cathedral bell
egan tolling and the little group in the
lamber of death sank on bended knees
ld solemnly chanted prayers for the de-
lrted.
Very Reverend Maurice A. Walsh pastor
S.. Paul's Church, having been appointed
iministrator by Archbishop Wood early on
uesday afternoon, has now executive
large of the affairs of the diocese and will
'ntinue to exercise the duties thus i'm
osed on him until the Pope has appointed
new head for the Archepiscopal See OF
Father Walsh's powers.
nder this assignment, extend even SO far as
lie disciplinatory control of the priesthood,
ut 1t is not within his province to confirm
r to administer holy orders 1t is for the
ope alone to name the Archbishops sue
'ssor, but, In pursuance of courteous
lstom, the Archbishops of America will
sembie and nominate three clergymeu
no, In their opinion, are fit to sit on the
rone that James Frederic Wood has filed
ith 50 much honor, grace and dignity.
rom these will, in all probability, be Sc
cted the future Archbishop OF Philadel-
liza.
The details of the funeral of the dead pre-
te Will be considered to-day. They will be
charge of Undertaken McGinnis, who.
st evening, took charge of the body.