St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-05
SAMUEL j. TILDEN.

SAMUEL j, TILDEN.
Mr.. Tilden has enjoyed unusual health for
him. He gained in flesh thirty-five pounds
in six months. He used his yacht, Viking,
frequently. and took long carriage rides
daily. His face was familiar to the people
of YoIkers, and he frequently drove through
the streets of the city. The last time he
went out was Oh Sunday. wien he was
driven by his faithful coachman, Dennis
O'Hara, attended by his valet, Louis Jo-
hansen, both of whom have been in his
service for years. Saturday he was
TAKEN WITH A 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 neighboring estate of Blink Bovine.
The cold settled in Mr.. Tilden's bowels
and stomach, causing vomiting and purg-
ing. With medical aid he felt much better
on Sunday and went out in his carriage.
Monday 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 experienced considerable trouble
in breathing. This alarmed his friends and
DR.. Simmons was called. The patient was
suffering from nausea and diarrhGa and
was in great distress. The difficulty in
breathing ceased after awhile and he was
placed in bed. Later he was assisted to an
easy chair. DR.. Simmons remained with
him all night. Early this morning MI
Tilden
BEGAN TO GROW WORSE
and was again placed in bed. The genera
ton of gases in his stomach and bowels
dstended 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 i'll consulta-
ton ut a. m. He arrived at Greystone at
o'clock. but Mr.. Tilden was then beyond
tine reach of medical skill. The two
physicians consulted in whispers. but moth
ing could be done, No words were uttered
by Mr.. Tilden after Dr.. Swift's arrival. He
remained conscious to the last. The labored
breathing grew fainter and more feeble and
at S:45 a. m. the face of the dying man be-
gan to change. The ashen pallor OF death
slowly crept over his countenance, his ewes
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 Drs. Simmons and Swift.
Miss Anna Could relative, the amanu-
ensis of the dead statesman, and the faith
full valet, Louis Johansen. The room
II which Mr.. Tilden died was his sleeping
ichamber and is 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 the southwest. The
members of the family, who are out OF
town, were at once notified by telegraph OF
the sad event. Mrs. Bolton, a sister Of
the deceased, is at NarraganSett Pier. The
widows OF his brothers, Henry and Moses
are at the Tilden homestead at New Leb
anon, n, Y, with Col. Samuel j. Tilden
Jr. Miss Susie Tilden, a niece, is also al
New Lebanon. Miss Ruby Tilden, hel
sister, is visiting friends in the upper par
of the state. Andrew H. Green, ex-comp
troller of New York city. protege of Mr.
Tilden, and who was educated in his Office.
was also notified by telegraph. The absent
members OF the family are expected to re-
turn tonight. AS soon as news of eX-Gov
Tildens death reached Mayor j. Hartly
Bell of Yonkers the flags on the city build
ings were placed at half mast The feeling
of regret is universal. Many of the in
habitants were acquainted with Mr. Tilder
and all speak well of him.
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
were placed in the hands of Undertaken
Franklin A. Rigby of Yonkers. Private
Secretary Smith said this afternoon:
The death of the governor was great shock
TO US all. He had been quite we'll for several
months He retained consciousness to the
last. He died through exhaustion Gov
ridden has never had, as has been frequently
stated, any attack of paralysis. He had s
fall some years ago and this, together
with rheumatism, crippled his right
arm. However, he used it il