Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-19
.DEAT H OF GEN. HANCOCK

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w. s.. Hancock, Senior Major
General Of the Army, Dies
Suddenly at Governors
Island. s@ s.5 IL
Diabetes and.a Malignant Carbunclo Tho
Cause Of Death-Anecting Death-Bed
NEW YORK, Special Telegram, Feb. 9-This
city was shocked this afternoon by the an
nouncement shortly after 8 O'clock of the
sudden and unexpected death Of Maj Gen.
Winfield Scott Hancock. The lmme-
sdiate cause of his death was
carbuncle on the back of the neck. superin-
duoed by diabetes and blood poisoning Two
or three weeks ago Gen Hancock attended
meeting of the military order of che Loyal
Legion In Philadelphia He returned to this
city apparently in his usual health and
started for Washington, accompanied by
Lieut. Gen. John II. Dupray. They arrived
In Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 81. and
on the next day the general called on the
president and secretary of war ALI that
day he was considerably annoyed by an irri-
tatfng boil The pain became almost
unbearable. and the general made the mat
ter worse by continually picking it On Fri
day morning the sore became much infiamed,
and the general went to the United States
dispensary in Washington. where Surgeon
Kelley lanced it This seemed to give the
general considerable relief On that same
morning on the way to the depot Lieut.
Dupray incidentally mentioned the fact that
the president was going to hold reception
that evening, and he said that If he knew
that before he would have waited over He
arrived the same evening and nothing more
was thought Of the boil until Feb 2, when it
DEVELOPED INTO A CARBUNC1E
Dr. Janeway, the post surgeon at Governors
island, was called in and treated the general,
apparently with success. He Immediately
began to improve, and on the 4th was much
better After this, however, the carbuncle
developed into malignant pustule, and at
midnight on the 9Th he became delirious
The physicians had suspected kidney
troubles, but did not look at it's development
at that time, and it was not until Monday
that the kidney trouble showed itself Dr.
Janewav called in Dr. Stimson of this city,
Hospital Surgeon Robinson and Medical
Director Sutherland, and it was then discov:
cred that the carbuncle resulted from the bad
condition Of the generals blood caused
by diabetes Less than forty-eight hours
ago the kidney trouble suddenly became
active and dffused itself all over the body
The general was greatly prostrated, and be-
gan wasting away rapidly. The physicians
tn mi Twin 80 H.
and ether and carbonate of ammonia and at
10 o'clock last night the general rallied The
outlook for good night was favorable, but
at O'clock this morning he had violent
paroxysm. His condition then became
alarming, and the physicians were hurriedly
sent for. At 6 o'clock he was fast losing
consciousness, and his devoted wife, who
Was standing by his bed, was led out of the
room by the physicians just as she was
about to leave he murmured
aoH, ELLIE"
pebname he used in addressing her. Mrs.
Hancock was much affected, and fingered q
moment at the door. when the general again
attempted to address her. Every one present
listened eagerly to hear what the dying
soldier had to say, but he only uttered,
sMyra, good" and before he could say
"bye' he fell back unconscious These were
his last words DR.. St;mson arrived from
New York at z o'clock, and the physicians
gathered around the generals bedside and
vainly tried to revive him. They were un-
successful, however, and he remained in this
condition all the morning. About 2 O'Clock he
showed signs of dissolution, and anesthetics
were hurriedly prepared, as the physicians
feared commissions at the close They were
not needed. however, and at 8 minutes OF
8 O'clock this afternoon he passed away
peacefully and without struggle. Standing
by his bedside were Mrs Hancock, her
brother, Oliver Russell, Gen. Frye, for some
years Gen. Hancock's adjutant general.
Lieut. Griffin, who married Miss Alice Han
cock, the generals niece. and the attending
physicians Those who knew Gen Hancock.
and to whom his name was synon-
ymous with health and vigor, would have
difficulty in realizing the change his few
days sickness had made in his face and
form. The malignity of his malady has ap-
parently been as great as that which carried
away Gen. Grant His cheeks were sunken
and his hands thin and emaciated
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-To Mrs. Gen. W. s: Han
cock: I have this moment heard Of the death Of
Gen. Hancock, and wish to express to you. my
dear madam, my deep sympathy and condo ence.
The army has lost q very DISTINGUISHED and
faithful officer, and the country one Of it's best
citizens. (Slgnedl z. II SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
Indianapolis, Feb 9-Te Mrs. W. S. Hancock:
husbands death. The loss to yourself is irrep-
arabic, and to the country and his numerous
friends scarcely less tender you my heartfelt
sympathy. lsigned] WILLIAM b. ENGLISH.
St. Louis. Feb 9--Gen. W. D. Whipp,c: Gen.
Miner has been here and says Gen Hancock is
dead must 20 to the Burnett house, Cincn-
natl, tonight. Telegraph there. Can do any
thing to manifest my love for him or his widow?
SHERMAN.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 9.-Commanding Officer:
All parties and classes In Virginia deplore the
death OF Gen. Hancock. The country mourns
the loss Of superb soldier and . noble citizen.
] personally believe that a true friend has gone.
Please let me know when Gen. Hancock will be
ices. FITz HUGH LEE.
Immediately on the receipt of the intelli-
gence of the death of Gen. Hancock. tho flag
on the war department. building was placed
at half mast by order of the secretary of war,
and arrangements were made for the pro-
mitigation of o general order formally an
nouncing his death to the army, which will
be issued tomorrow The secretary of war
also recalled the invitations he had issued
for a receptio Il officers Of the army, navy
and marine corps for this evening. The flag
on the White House was placed at half mast.
EXECUTIVE ORDER
WASHINGTON, Feb. g. The president to- day
issued the following executive order:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Feb 8, s96.
-Ttdings Of the death Of Winfield Scott Han
cock, the senior major general Of the army of the
United States, have just been received. pat
riotic and valiant defender Of his country. an
able and heroic soldier, spotless and accom-
plished gentleman. crowned with laures OF mill
tary renown, the highest tribute Of his fellow:
gone to his reward. It is fitting that every mark
OF public respect should be paid to his memory.
Therefore, 1t Is now ordered bv the president,
upon all thu buildings Of the executive depart.