The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-08-12
SAMUEL ]. TILDEN.
me Great Statesman Passes
Away Suddenly, After a
Short illness.
I democrats Throughout the Country Deeply
Impressed by the Loss to Their
Party.
Inc News in Washington and Else
where-A Sketch OF the De-
ceased.

Ex-Governor Samuel j. Tilden died suddenly
=. MS country residence, Greystone, near
tonkers, n. A., ON the morning of Wednesday,
tSiu .tss q HIS death, though possible at any
eaiiio on account OF his age, was entirely uneX-
Pected. He had been suffering for n few hours
,toh nausea and diarrhea, and was attended by
Drs. simmons and Swift From this attack he
partially recovered, but following shortly after
came sudden stoppage OF the hearts action,
'Anu death ensued The last hours of the de-
ceased statesman We're peaceful and painless.
For several months past Mr. Tilden had en-
3oyed unusual health for him. He had gained
ia nesh thirty-hve pounds in six months. He
USED MS yacht Viking frequently, and took long
carriage rides daily. His face was familiar To
tne people OF Yonkers. and he frequently drove
tsnrougn the streets of the city. The last time
ne went out was on Sunday, the I'd, when he
was driven out by his faithful coachman, Denis
hma attended by his valet, Louis Johanis.
Doth OF whom have been in his service for
years. saturday, 3lst ult., Mr.. Tilden was taken
with n slight chill while sitting on porch
overlooking the Hudson River, aud was re-
moved 10 is room, where he was attended
Dy MS friend aud physician. DIR. Charles T.
slmmons, OF New York. The cold settle | in
Mr.. Tildens bowels and stomach causing vom-
iting and purging. He felt much better n sun.
day, MOI day, and Tuesday. On the III int Il
tuesday MIR. Tilden was taken again with tic
same symptoms while in the parlor, and was
supported to his room bv his valet and private
secretary On reaching his room the eX-Govern-
or had much trouble in breathing This alarmed
his friends and DIR. Simmons was called. The
patient 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. DIR. Simmons remained with him all
night. Early Wednesday morning Mr.. Tilden
began to grow worse, and was again placed in
bed. The generation of gases in his stomach
and bowels dstended them and interrupted the
action OF the heart. A second attack of the
difficulty in breathing REQUIRED. and DIR. Swift
of Ionkers was called in consultation, but
when he arrived at Greystone Mr.. Tilden
was beyond the reach of all medical skill.
No words were uttered by Mr.. Tilden after DR..
Swifts arrival He remained conscious
TO the last The labored breathing grew fainter
and more feeble, and at 5 AS a. III. the ashen
pallor OF denth slowly crept over the counte-
nance. Five minutes later Mr.. Tilden breathed
his last.
At the time OF Mr.. Tilden's death the only
persons i'm the room were Drs. Simmons and
Swift, Miss Anna Gould, relative and amanu-
ensis of the dead man. and Mr.. Tildens valet.
As soon as the news OF eX-Gov Tilden S death
reached the Mayor OF Yonkers the flags on the
city buildings were placed at half-mast. The
feeling of regret was universal.