The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-08-14


YoNKERs, N. Y, Aug. 4.-Samuel J. Tden
died mt Greystoie this morning Il few minutes
before o'clock. He had been enjoying his
usually good health up to last Saturday even
ing. While sitting on the stoop of his resi-
dence after sundown on that evening he was
taken with slight chill, which settled on his
stomach and bowels, producing infamma-
ton, from which he suffered all night. On
Sunday he was slightly better, and was able
to ride out. On Sunday evening he felt much
worse, and continued to grow weaker, but
until last night there were no fears of the
consequences. This morning 1t became ap-
parent that the end was near. DR.. Charles
i. Simmonds and Miss Gould, a relative of
Mr.. Tllden. were Mt the bedside n few minutes
before Tilden died. He tried to speak, but
only moved his lips, failing to make any
sound. He passed away quietly and peace
fully. His death occurred in the south
chamber of the mansion, overlooking the
Hudson.
The last hours of the deceased statesman
were peaceful and painless. For several
months past Mr.. Tilden had enjoyed unusual
health for him. He had gainedin flesh thirty
WE sH nmd oa nnS sea ms
rides daily. His face was familiar 10 the peo-
pie of Workers, and he frequently drove
he % vent @ out ss's was on n Sunday, when he was was
driven out by his faithful coachman, Denis
oas atsmded both nhom ns yast bay
been. in his service for years. =. salur.
day he was taken with slight chill while
sitting on II porch overlooking the Hudson
was attended by his friend and physician,
Dr. Chas. +. Slmmonds, of New York, who is
stopping on the ,neighboring estate of Blink
Browne. The cold settled in Mr.. Tildens bow
els and stomach, causing vomiting and purg-
ing. With medical aid he felt much better on
Sunday, and went out in his carriage, Mon
81 hn fntf ttnh hnt
ter. Last night Mr.. Tilden was taken
again with the same s mptoms while
i in the parIlor, and was supported to his room
e. Smith. On reaching his room the ex-Gov-
ernor perienced considerable trouble in
Simmonds was called. The patient was suffer
ing from nausea and diarrhea, and was in
great Distress. The difficulty ceased after, a
was assisted to an easy chair. DR.. simmonds
remained with him all night. Early this
morning mo- i MI MT: Iiden began to grow Tl worse,
tion of gases in his stomach and bowels
distended them and caused n failure in the
action of the heart. A second attack OF the
Swift, OF Yonkers, was called in consultation
at Z q. m. He arrived at Grcystone at
o'clock, but Mr.. 7 lden l,, was @ then beyond the
consulted together, but nothing could be
done No words were uttered by Mr.. Tilden
scious to the i last " The labored % breathing
grew fainter and more feeble, and at S:45 a.
M the face of the dying man began to change
his countenance. His eyes slowly closed and
his muscles relaxed, and ut $3.50 a. M. he
breathed his last
At the time of his death the only persons
in the room were Drs. Simmonds and Swift
Miss Anna Gould, relative, the amanucnsis
of the dead statesman, and the faithful
Mr.. Tiden died il on the second floor on the
south side of the residence. over the parlor
In the room is bay window, which over
looks the river on tho southwest
The members of the family who are out of
town were ut once notified by telegraph of
the sad event; Mrs. Bolton. a sister of the
deceased, is at Narragarsett Pier. The widows
Of his brothers, Henry and Moses. are at the
Tideh homestead ut New Lebanon, N. Y,
den mecs Ne% Mss sSfs Mss
Ruby Tilden, her sister, is visiting friends in
the upper part Of the State. Andrew H.
Irotegc of Mr.. Tlden, and who was educated
In his Office, was also notified by telegraph.
The absent members Of the family are ex-
pected to arrive to night
AS soon us the news of cx- Governor Tlden's
death reached Mayor, j. Hartley Bell, of
Yonkers, the flags on the city buildings were
universal. Many of the inhabitants were ac-
quninted with Mr.. Tilden, and all speak we'll
of him.
the hands of undertaker Franklin A. kigby,
of Yonkcrs. Private Secretary Smith said
this afternoon: THE death of the Governor
was II great shock to us all. He had been
quite well for several months. This morning
he did not seem to know that he was dying,
ena aae nioq the It, He retained
never had. us has been frequently stated,
any attack of paralysis. He had q
fall some years ago and this, together with
rheumatism, crippled his right arm. How
ever. he used it In writing and in signing
checks. He had passed most of the time ut
M
in New York since March. The house in
Gramercy Park has been in the care of man
very, active mind, and it has been difficult to
get him to take that rest and quiet that he
needed ut his age. He has had throat trouble
his speech. It was difficult to under.
stand him on that account 1t troubled him
more particularly on lying do Sn. In spite of
steam yacht Viking frequently in trips to
Sandy Hook and other points. He passed
much or his time In reading, and had proba-
country. His reading was of general char
acter and embraced matters pertaining to
other countries. His last cruise in his yacht
was last Wednesday, when he went down the
Bay"
EX.Comptroller Andrew H. Green arrived
not be made until Mrs. PeltOn, the sister of
MI; Iilden. and her granddaughter, Mrs. Haz-
ard, arrived from Narragansett Pier. They
ing could be said at present about the will or
the disposition Of the estate: Three OF
Mr.. Tilden's nieces arrived tonight
Colonel Samuel j. Tilden, jr,
Mrs. Swan and the Misses Susie and Ruby
Tilden: 1t Is expected that the funeral will
be held ut GreystOne, and that the intcrmcnt
will be at New Lebanon In tho Presbyterian
cemetery, The arrangements have not,
have not been placed OH ice yet, but are
awaiting the arrival of Mrs. Pelton
The common council of the city of Yonkers
met Tonight and passed resolutions of re-
grct and sympathy for the family of the dead
statesman. Ex-Governor Cornell called at
Greystone to-day.
AS soon us tho death of Mr.. Tilden became
known to tho country ut large, kilograms be-
gan to come IN from his leading political and
personal friends,
Mr.. Tilden rarely put his hand to paper; the
last time was to write the telegram OF con-
dolence to the iather of Huber D. Thompson.
The last letter which he signed was written
to Secretary Daniel Manning, who was the
last guest whom hc had entertained ut his
house. Mr.. Manning was there for u week,
and left about eleven days ago. For some
months pnst Mr.. Tilden has busted himself
with the composition OF family record OF the
Ti,den family. He traced the line back TO
John 'relden, who lived IN the Vale of ,reden,
County Of Kent, England, in 1863. Some OF
the family still reside there. Mr.. Tilden COM
pleted this work last week, and on Monday of
this week he dictated tho preface-his last
dctation. In II he says the record was com
piled from information picked up here and
there totted down and tossed Into u drawer.
These he had placed together by the aid of
memory and from what help he could get from