The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-08-12
DEATH OF TILDEN.
Death Of the Hon. Samuel Jones Tilden
at His Beautiful Home on
the Hudson.
Death Was Unexpected and Was
Caused by a Gradual Failure Of the
Hearts Action.
A STATESMAN DEAD.

A STATESMAN DEAD
LAID DOWN TO GENTLE SLEEP.
YoNkERs, N Y, Special Telegram, Aug. A.
Samuel j. Tilden died ut $50 this morn
ing. His death was caused by what ia 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-
cian @That look was peculiar" said DIR.
Swift. In speaking OF tho occurrence ~As
soon as l saw his eyes and the eager
appeal they showed, knew he Was diving
man." A consultation was held, but nothing
could be done No word was spoken by Mr..
Tilden after DR.. Swift's arrival. He re-
NAMED breathing with some difficulty until
8 o'clock. As theshand of the clock ap-
preached 8. a 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.
long black knot Of somber Grape, tied with
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
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. Tilden had intended to bequeath
the beautiful city residence in Gramercy
Park, with its large collection of rare
and carefully selected books, to the city
for public library. In his will
hnc ifc troV
to three trustees for the purpose named
Messrs. John Blgelow of this city, Manton
Marble and Henry Watterson of Kentucky
are the three trustees The value of the
building alone is nearly 81 .OOO, 900. while
it is said that the library is worth fully
800, 1000 Mr.. Tilden
WAS FOND OF BOOKS
ON travel Miss Gould was in the habit of
reading to him whenever he was in the con-
dition to listen. His mind was an encyclo-
pedia of facts, a veritable storehouse. which
his good memory could always use. He was
not averse to fiction, and liked 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 rare edi-
tion among his books at Greystone is a mag
birds in plush-lined case. The
routine of daily life for year
past was about as follows: He usually
awoke in the morning about 4:3O An cleo
tric 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 dozlng, 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 and some rich broth. His
mental faculties were bright and unimpaired
up to the last. He suffered much from 1ndi-
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 Tilden died suddenly at $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
diarrhea, and was attended by Doctors Sim
mons and Swift From this he partially re-
covered, but following shortly after came q
sudden stoppage of the hearts action and
death ensued Hhe last hours of the de-
ceased statesmen were peaceful and pain
less For several months past Mr.. Tllden
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 Q'Hara,
attended by his valet, Louis Johanasen, both
of whom haye been in his service for years
Saturday he was taken with slight chill
| while sitting ON q 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
neighboring estate of Blink Bovine. The
| cold settled in Mr.. Tildep'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.. Tilde1 was taken again with
| the same symptoms while in the parlQr, and
was supported to his room by his valet and
| private secretary, George +. Smith. On
| reaching his room the ex-governor expert
| cnced 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 ip breathing ceased
aftor o while and he was placed in bed
Tnto =, Tod IN obair nr
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 tho action of the heart. A second
attack Of the difficulty in breathing recurred
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. Tilden after pr. Swift's arrival He re-
maiped conscious to the last The labored
! breathing grew fainter and more feeble, and
at S:45 a m. the face Of the dying man
began to change. The ashen pallor of death
/
slowly closed and his muscles relaxed, and
at $50 a m. he breathed his last At the
time of his death the only persons in the
room were Dra simmons and Swift, Miss
i Anna Gould, relative and the amanuensia
of the dead statesman, and the faithful valet
Louis Johanasen. The room In which
! MIR. Tilden died was his sleeping
chamber, and is on the second floor on the
south side of the residence, over the parlor.
In the room Is a bay window, which over
looks the river ON the southwest The men,
De1s Of the family, who are out Of town
were at once notified by telegraph of the sad
event Mrs Pelton, sister Of the deceased
is at Narragansett Pier. The widows of hil
brothers, Henry and Moses. are at the Mlden
homestead at New Lebanon. n T.. with Col.
Samuel J. Tilden Jr. Miss Susie IYlden. q
| ntcco, is also at New Lebanon. Miss Ruby
| Tilden, her sister, is visiting friends In the
| upper part Of the state Andrew H Green,
ex-co1nptroller OF New York city. protege
OF Mr. Tilden, and who was educated In his
ofacd. was also ISOtified BY telegraph p The
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