New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-05-02
DEATH OF G. K GARRISON
A BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE ENDED.

vpo, , WESTERN STEAMBOAT CAPrAINCf 10
LARGE RAILROAD AND GAS ENTERPRISES.
Commodore C. X. Garrison died OF paralysis
~ the heart at his home No. 40 Pars-ave' at D. H.
Yesterday Although he had been In poor health since
he had stroke OF paralysis eight years ago. MS nea'n
was sudden and unexpected. At tho time oil the hrs'
attack he was dangerously I'll for some months but aer
his recovery he had comparatively good health although
the disease left his right side badly crippled Lest june
after he made his assignment he i'll with pneumonia
and displayed rugged power OF his constitution III
throwing the disease or to the surprise Oh MS iehuS
prolonged stay at Long Branch together WIN 'ne 10
lief afforded by bis resolution to protect MS ousieSS ~"
teress by an assignment after his natural reuc'anoe
taking such STEP resulted in his recovery to far hea
and spjts In TO his death he drove out every clear
day apa was able to move his honse with moderate
comfort and to derive pleasure from the visits oil en
During General Grants extreme illness he aud MS WIG
drove every day the house in sixt5-sixib-s ana "u
their Inquiries aud left their cards On last Christmas
his elder and three younger brothers. al eranaatnef
had family reunion at his home into the enjoyment VI
which the Commodore entered with keen zest
On Wednesday accompanied by his wife. the Comma
doie drove his business Office. although there was o
press of affairs to call him there ON THURSDAY 'nrS
took their usual drive In Central Park IhaV e'enB
mis- spirits seemed unusually good Some fnenus "ele
present AMI he told stories with bright wit ana dscusseu
recent Mare-G Garrison compromise and his future
plans of business. The settlement OF the iong-pehomS
sus promised TO enable him to release his estate IN a
few weeks and his mind instantly went back TO inc
furtherng of the Pennsylvania railroad enterprises III
which he ha. invested much, for he retained con
denee In the Investments to the end He spoke OF he
settlement of the Marie litigation with satisfaction as re-
leasing him from serious financial entanglements pn
he remarked with grim humOr: have paid $ooo'oOo
than ought"
Yesterday morning he still retained clear MIND Sa
cheerful temper. lie bothered a lltte WIN
bronchitis however for which no had been teaed TOT
some time by DR.. FOrdyec Barker The doctor eaeu ~
10 a. n. and left prescriptions Not until noon
did the Commodore show any sign OF his approaehnE
demise Then his cough increased ana ne grew "efN'
AID after he was assisted 10 his bed his vile sent h"sy
or DR. Barker aud Dr. Edward L. Reyes. OF NO. falk-
ave. The two physicians arrived but the mVal"
rapidly sank aud though he conscious to the as e
died at l o'clock. without pain. Mrs. GARRISON HIS
daughter Mrs. Van Aukeu. and his daughter-ih-la"'
Mrs William X. Garrison were at his bedside
In the eyeung many friends who heard Of his death
called at the CommOdore's house. The hour Tor the
funeral has fixed but IL will take place on Mon
day. Services will be held at tho house and tue huna
Will be at Greenwood Cemetery, where handsome
monument already marks The graves OF his first vile ana