New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-28
MIR. TILDENs DAILY LIFE
from the Ne,O. Yors Commercial, 4 dvsrti I, :,

ro;c cti n" renorts have been recently circu--
,atS in regard to the health of ex-governor Lueh anu
MIA present influence in politics On mo oo o,ir,
dsslared that he ncapactaed for any phy eUr
mentally unable TO take iurther -, n lie Al
o, insst1niion Briefly said to be wreck oil me
former SELF who only existeT IRON ot has been teie-
sraphed the country and has MADE ana ns Of
me Ioyernors most intimate friends has published re-
;onder 10 the effect that health remains uen Ino
as il has the last two or three years us
narest in public affairs both at home and abroad Is as
keen as ever; he keeps informed as rev eh w. az
are as clear and ioclDeand as freely espresso"
This morning Dr. Charles simmons mr. dalGsn
physcan called upon him. and found nun al preaki"se
The Ex-Governor was enjoying his meal ana n as sond
snir,ts Dr. simmons left. There was no apprecable
change I'm Mr. Tdens condition. He had no complaints
sarspee ave every encouragement TO the physician
His farm as ne calls Grcystone has benencent own
means Of giving enjoyment 1t is in the centre OF TINS
farm that Mr. Tlden passes his time Beyond tne uiu
IN cut aud sloping lawn the aperng spars Oh tue sea
Yacht Viking arise and in his farm ms horses hS e
1,tsonr peasure But his daily life is not connaed
sese tllings II includes mental WORK and the
reciou OF the labors Of his secretaries VINO nuu 10"
'sais a 81 S ss exceptionally during me
few days. The cool breezos OF the early autumn blow
down from Palisades aud seem to gather whoies"ne
ness in their passage across the hudson. ,o.. ,,,.
Greystone has many acres under the nlgnest cuuNt
tion It is Mr. Tden's habit drive about the broad
roads every day and inspect the progress OF inc various
little improvements he has planned. :, ,,,, -.
Mr. Tlidens ply steal condition may be descrloed a.
cent strength get in and out OF his carriage without
any assistance other than the support OF ms DanIsn
arm remains practically helpless. but be ape 10 use
his left making notes and III eating Ills physeia
has advised hln not to write much on account oi tIe
possibility OF striulng the muscles OF TINS arui ne
holds head erect aud is able TO walk about the mouse
without He seyenty-one years Old ast
February, but although his active lie has made some
inioads upon his strength the loss OF the ability 10 speak
above a whisper is the chief annoyance OF which ne
complains, and Dr. Simmons Is treating MN speriaiy
for Injs Within the last week his voice has grown
trihe stronger. His complexion Is extremely pae. and
his eyes lost brightness ana some quckntss
OF notion flush comes his cheek ana new NE to
his expression after lie has enjoyed rapid ride aDOh
his farm or up Broadway Mr. 1ilGens condition not
much different 10 what IL was Wheh NC atVenueu 'he
funeral OF Augustus Schel. . ,
ON day he rises at about 1880 nj and is aided
10 bis toilet By Louis. At o'clock the first meal Is
in the breakfast room on the west side OF The
house He usually takes three-quarters Of an hour Tor
the meal Then no goes Into his library at the rear OF
tie the rst floor aud, seating himself IN the
deep bay window, glances through all the Ne"l YORK
newspapers such Mr. smith his secretary
thinks are necessary for him to see rms hour pr.
carriage and rides about the farm. the weather Is
particularly COOL the remainder OF the morning
subjects While engaged in study he WIZ not be dls
turbed. Luncheon is served at 1890 O'Clock
niece. A. breakfast Mr. Andrew H. Green Is
present. The afternoon Il spent IN various Taye as
drive up Broadway going sometimes as lar az DoODs
Ferry Iryngton or larry town These drives are ex-
tremey beneficial him. aud uses every far day TO
divert business IN this way. Oitentmes MI. Il'deh
he pr"eress made on the new one. His flowers are
highly priced and a bOuqut from his greenhouses
adOrns the table at every meal After hlo dflVe he
usually his library ana spends an hour or 50 IN
reading until dinner served at $50 or O'Clock. Tie
evening passed with Mr. Green ana the other members
OF his household He retlrcs for the night al bet een
$50 and 10 O'Clock. The day is enjoyed IN the quiet
which comes the extended grounds OF Grey tone.
ana from the ex-GovernOrs Discrimination to he DIS
turbed except urgent business. That he enjoys TINS
existence the rush and hurry OF great Guy,
as found 1t at Gramercy Park, can readily be
appreciated
days when he desires take trip her she sends
launch Peenes dock the public pier. aud Receives
her board to-day she Is anchored OIL Grey
dock Last Monday steamed down the Hudson aboard
the Viking and passed the day III the bay watching the
last OF tho trial races. lie greatly AMUSED
himself aud retained home at shutdown, somewhat Ia
tigucd but IN excellent spirits His suinbers Monday
night refreshed him exceedingly and the benefit derived
from his hours yachting renamed through
the dreary Tuesday and still has pleasant Influence
Mr. Tlden receives few callers and Is seldom known TO
stop during Of his drives TO visit an acquaintance
He IL content within the walls OF GreystOnc.
lie last in the town OF fOnkerB about "a
month ago, when from GreystOne for the pur-
pose of taxing trip his yacht IL tncD noticed
that he looked III and extremely feeble rms can be ex-
planned by that he had been confined TO bis home
several days account or the stormy weather Bright
skies and pure air necessary 10 Mp ridden an no
expects pass the winter at OreystOne The recent re-
ports regarding his health have annoyed hun. because
no believes himself TO be in better condition than hr was
month ago.
The visit of President Cleveland TO YOnkers tho
day the Grant funeral and the fact that he TOOK the
train directly for Albany without calling upon MI III
referred In IOnkcrs. and the question
IA asked whether Mr. TIlden Is losing his hOld on tho
Admins stratOn Mr.. Tdens household smile when tho
matter Is preached but nothing occurs - indicate IN
what spirit Mr. Tden regards this apparent neglect on
the part OF Mr.. Cleveland.