Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-08-14
TILDEN Is DEAD.
He Passes Peacefully Away, Not
Aware of Deaths Approach.
Al the Good Old Age Of Seventy two He EN-
barks on the Journey Whence No
Man Returns.

an attack of nausea and dia rrhpa and was
attended by Drs. Simmons and Swift. From
this he partially recovered, but following
shortly after came a sudden stoppage Ofthe
hearts action and death cusued The last
hours Of the deceased statesman were peace
fnl and painless. For several months past
Mr.. Tiden has enjoyed unusual health for
him. He had gained in flesh thirty-fve
pounds in six months. He used his yacht
Viking frequently and took long carriage
rides daily. His face was familiar 10 the
people OF Gonkers, and he frequently drove
through the streets of the city. The last
time he went out was on Sunday. Satur-
day 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 physi-
cian DR.. Charles f. Simmons of New York,
who is stopping with his family in the neigh
boring estate of Blink Broune. The cold
settled in Mr.. Tildens bowels and stomach,
causing vomiting and purging. With med
ical aid he felt much better on
Sunday and went out in his carriage.
Last night Mr.. Tilden was taken again with
the same symptoms while in the parlor and
was supported to his room by hiE valet and
Private Secretary George +. Smith. On
reaching his room the ex-governor expert
enced considerable tronble i'll breathing.
Il
was called. The patient was suffering
| from nausea and diarrhPa and was in
great distress The difficulty in breathing
| ceased after 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 a failure
| in the action OF the heart. A second attack
OF the difficulty in breathing recurred, and
Dr. Swift of Yonkers was called in consulta-
/ ton at a. m. He arrived at Greystone at
I o'clock. but Mr.. Tilden was then beyond
the reach Of all medical skill. The two ply
sicians consulted together in whispers, but
nothing could be done. No words were ut
tered by Mr.. Tilden after DR.. Swiit's arriv-
al. He remained conscious to the last.
The labored breathing grew fainter and
more feeble, and at $40 a. m. the lace oil
the dying man began to change. The ashen
pallor OF death crept over his countenance
His eyes closed and his muscles relaxed
and at $50 a. m. he breathed his last. Al
the time of his death the only persons in
the room we're Drs. Simmons and Swift
Miss Anna Gould, a relative, the amanu
enthesis of the dead statesman, and ths
faithful valet Louis Johansen. The room
lin which Mr.. Tilden died was his sleepini
chamber and is on the second floor on th'
south side of the residence. over the parlor
In the room is a bay window which over
Hooks the river on the southwest. The mem
bers OF the family who are out oftown wer'
at once notified by telegraph OF the sac
event. Mrs. Belton, a sister of the deceased
il at Narragansett pier. The widows OF hi
brothers Henry and Moses are at the Til
den homestead at New Lebanon, y. Y.
with Col. Samuel J. Tilden, Jr. Miss Susi
lTilden "A niece ia also at New Lebanon
Miss Ruby Tilden, her sister, is visiting
, friends in the upper part OF the state. An
drew II. Green, eX-comptroller oil New 1Orl
city, a protege of Mr.. Tilden, and who wa
educated in his Office, was also notified b.
telegraph. The absent members oil tn
; family are expected to return tonight.
, soon as the news of ex-Gov. 1lldens dealt
reached Mayor j. Hartley Bell of Gonker
the flags on the city buildings were place.
at half-mast. The feeling of regret ia uni
versal.
81 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH.
Il Samuel J. Tilden, was born in New Ii
banon, Columbia county, n. Y, in 1914
From his father who was merchant, an
"A man of considerable Importance in locs
politics he inherited "A fondness for pohtlca
affairs, and at the age Of 1S published
. He entered Yale college in 1882 but onl.
remained "a short time on account oil IL
! health. Two years after he entered the Tn
| yersity of New York, where he complete
u his collegiate course. He then studied la
; in the Office II the late John w. Edmund
: where ne remained until he opened an otfiC
! for himself. Mr. Tilien always took "a
7 active interest in politics, and frequentl
welded his pen in defense oi the democrat
: party, in opposition to the Wings. In lsi
= in conjunction with partner he starte
y the Daily News, campaign paper IN u
e Interest of Mr. Polk's election. The follow
q inc wear he has elected to the New York a
IL semblv, and while serving as a member
that body he was elected to the constlt
- tional convention which formed u
! ie present constitution OF the state. For
u time after the defeat of Silas Wright
y governor of New York Mr.. Tilden gave hit
II attention to politics, but devoted hims'
" to the practice of his profession. He wi
~ frequently engaged in important law cas-
u and won a high reputation Tor legal aeulne
From 1858 to 1872 he was known as oI
of the leading railroad lawyers, IN VIM
I practice he acquired a fortune.
During the war Mr. Tilden was an adv
> cate of compromise and kept in the bac
f ground, maintaining sort of mental at
ls tude He was at one time the pohtlc
TX friend and associate OF William VI. TIVE
in the management of the democratic par
m m of the State, but when the Tammany n
y was formed he Joined the reform moveme
e and did more than any other man ID
10 move il. Mr.. Tilden was member OF I
D. constitutional convention OF 1857, TO
model the constitution framed in 1913, a
70 in 1874 was elected governor oil the Emp
ne state. Mr.. Tilden was the nominee OF
eu democratic party for presidentin lsIo,
70 conjunction with Thomas A. Hendricks
ne Indiana, for vice-president. The conv'
as ton was held in this city, in June oil tr
wear. The campaign was hotly contest
and the close race between the two parti
showing Mr. Tilden's efficiency as an
ganizer and popularity as statesmi
The decision OF the celebrated TO CO
mission, appointed by congress being
-, favor of counting the electoral vote
Louisiana and Florida for Hayes, gave
the majority of the electoral college.
Tilden has held no public ONCE since re
ing from the governorship OF New York,
his counsel and advice has been sought .
lst his hand could be seen in the shaping
.ay political events. He was prominently III
iIcs TONED in connection with the candidacy
me- his party in 1850 but declined the non
ing For several years he has been "A suns
,ad from paralysis, from the ELECTS oil "hIch