New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-08-11
DEATH. OF TILDEN.
Death Of the Hon. Samuel Jones Tilden
at Bis Beautiful Home on
the Hudson.
Death Was Unexpected and Was
Caused by a Gradual Failure Of the
Hearts Action.
A STATESMAN DEAD.
LAID DOWN TO GENTLE SLEEP.

LAID DOWN TO GENTLE SLEEP.
YoNKERs, N. Y, Special Telegram, Aug. 4.
Samuel J. Tiiden died at $3.50 this morn
ing. His death was caused by what is known
as failure of the heart, and was the direct
result Of cold which he had contracted last
Saturday evening. AS Dr. Swift entered Mri
Tilden's room this morning, the patient
raised his eyes with an intelligent, appealing
look to the well-known face Of the physi-
clan. SThat look was peculiar" said Dr.
Swift, in speaking of the occurrence. Gas
soon as l saw his eyes and the eager
appeal they showed, I knew he Was dying
man" A consultation was held, but nothing
could be done No word was spoken by Mr.,
Tilden after Or. Swift's arrival. He re-
NAMED breathing with some difficulty until
g o'clock. As the hand of the clock ap-
preached 8, difference was noticed in the
worn and wrinkled face, his eyes slowly
closed and his muscles relaxed. The sage of
Gramercy Park and Greystone was dead
A long black knot OF somber Grape, tied with
a band of black ribbon, hung from the bell
knob OF the palace overlooking the Hudson,
as token of The dead within. The mas
sive doors OF solid mahogany swung
open in response to the summons Of
many visitors who fastened to offer
ther coincidence to the bereaved occupants
of the house The body lay in the room n
the second story OF the house For several
years Mr.. Tiden had intended to bequeath
the beautiful city residence in Gramercy
Park, with it's large collection of rare
and carefully selected books, to the city
for a public library In his will
he has made ample provision for it's transfer
to three trustees for the purpose named.
Messrs John Bigelow of this city. Manton
Marble and Henry Watterson OF Kentucky
are the three trustees. The value OF the
building alone is nearly ST. 900, 900, while
it is said that the library is worth fully
100000. Mr.. Tilden
WAS FOND OF BOOKS
on travel. Miss Could was in the habit of
reading to him whenever he was in the con-
d1tion to listen His mind was an encyclo-
pedia of facts, veritable storehouse, which
his good memory could always use. He was
not averse to fiction, and liked a well told
love story with an intricate plot Most of his
books are at his house in GramercY Park
At Greystone his collection OF books rela ted
chiefly to agricultural subjects A rare edi-
ton among his books at Greystone is a mag
nifcent elephant edition of Audubon's
birds in plush-lined case The
routine Of daily life for a wear
past was about as follows: He usually
awoke in the morning about 4:3O An cleo
trio bell Mt the head OF his bed summoned his
valet, who gave him his medicine, which he
took regular as he did his food. Afterwards he
would lie in bed until about o'clock, seem
ingly doing, though when his valet ap-
preached the bed he found his bright
eyes open and watching him If he
was feeling well he was assisted down
to o'clock breakfast, which usually con-
sisted of milk ana some rich broth His
mental faculties We're bright and unimpaired
up to the last He suffered much from midi
gestion, AND twice a week was visited by DR..
Simmons, who often has spoken lately of his
unimpaired intellect.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT
YoNKERs, N: Y, Aug. 4-Ex-Gov. Samuel
Jones Tlden died suddenly at $3.50 this
morning at his country residence, Greystone,
near here. His death, though possible at
any time on account of age, was entirely
unexpected. He had been suffering for a
few hours from an attack of nausea and
d1arrhea, and was attended by Doctors Sim
mons and Swift From this he partially re-
covered, but following shortly after came a
sudden stoppage OF the hearts action and
death ensued The last hours OF the de-
ceased statesmen were peaceful and pain
less For several months past Mr. Tilden
has enjoyed unusual health for him He
gained in flesh thirty-five pounds in six
months He used his yacht Viking fire.
quently, and took long carriage rides daily.
His face was familiar to the peo-
pie of Yonkers, and he frequently
drove through the streets OF the
city. The last time he went out
was on Sundsy, when he was driven
by his faithful coachman, Dennis O'Hara,
attended by his valet, Louis Johanasen, both
of whom have been in his service for years
Saturday he was taken with slight chill
while sitting on a porch overlooking the
Hudson river, and was removed to his room,
where he was attended by his friend and
physician, Dr. Charles E. Simmons of New
York, who is stopping with his family on the
estate of Blink Bovine. The
cold settled in Mr.. Tilden's bowels and
stomach, causing vomiting and purging.
With medical aid he felt much better on
Sunday, and went out in his carriage. Mon
day and yesterday he also felt much better.
Last night Mr.. Tilden was taken again with
the same symptoms While in the parlor, and
was supported to his room by his valet and
private secretary, George E. Smith On
reaching his room the ex-governor expert
enced considerable trouble in breathing.
This alarmed his friends, and Dr. Simmons
was called The patient was suffering from
nausea and diarrhea, and was in great dis
tress. The difficulty in breathing ceased
after a while and he was placed in bed
Later he was assisted to an easy chair. DR..
Simmons remained with him all night
Early this morning Mr. Tilden began to
grow worse, and was
AGAIN PLACED IN BED.
The generation of gases in his stomach
and bowels distended them and caused
failure in the action Of the heart A second
attack of the difficulty in breathing required
and Dr. Swift OF Yonkers was called in con-
sultation at a. m. He arrived at Grey
stone at 8 o'clock, but Mr. Tilden was then
beyond the reach of medical skill The two
physicians consulted in whispers, but moth
ing could be done. No words were uttered by
Mr.: Tnden after DR.. Swifts arrival He re-
manned conscious to the last The labored