New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-27
ASUDDEN CALAMITY TO THE NATION
SAD SCENE AT THE OLD SOLDIERS BED
SIDE.


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HIS STRENGTH LEssENED BY A LONG PERIOD OF
OvERwORK-sUrFERINGs FROM RHEUMATIC
FEvER-rHE PHYSICIANS ACCOUNT OF HIS
LAST ILLNESS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THR rRrBusE1
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-General Logan died at
his home in this city minutes before o'clock
in the afternoon Since Thursday evening he had
been lying in a semi-comatose state. at intervals
only being able to recognize the members Of his
family, OF some intimate friends. by the pressure
of his hand. The end. when 1t came. was painless,
though during the sickness his frame was racked
with fever and his sutterings were excruclating.
Surrounding the death-bed in the last moments
were Mrs Logan, their son. Manning Logan. their
daughter and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker.
and G. A. Logan, nephew. Present 10
the room were senator and Mrs. Cullom
and their daughter, Senator and Mrs. Cock
relI, Senator and Mrs. Warner Miller. General
Sheridan General Green B. Raum, General Beale
congressman Henderson, Thomas and Symes the
Rev. DR.. Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Beach Taylor
Henry Strong Daniel Sheppard, Mary Brady and
Drs. Baxter and Hamilton. In different rooms iu
the house were nearly all the Senators and Con-
gressnen in town.
Mrs Logan had not left her husbands side since
Thursday morning 1t was in her arms that the
General drew his last breath. slight improve
meut in the condition of the sick man
Yesterday afternoon had given hera faint hope for
his recovery But she was then already prepared
for the worst. When morning came and with 1t
symptoms against which she had been warned Oy
the attending physicians, she practically gave up
all hope She said as much to the sOrrowing friends
gathered in the sick chamber. consultation be-
tween Drs. Baxter Hamilton and Lincoln at
o'clock confirmed her worst fears. Athaif-past 1
another consultation was held aud 1t became ap-
parent then that the end was at hand.
Mrs. Logan was nusDands right, IN vain
trying to recall the dying man to consciousness.
immediately behind her stood her son Manning.
On the other side Of the bed her daughter. the
wife of Paymaster Tucker At the foot of the bed
sat General Beale and standing behind him
General Sheridan nothing broke the stiffness OF the
death chamber save the voice of the devoted wife.
as she w inly endeavored to convey to her dying
husband last word or would recall to the men,
ory of her children and those present the virtues
and qualities of the husband and father. 1t was a
most affecting scene.
Shortly before o'clock General Logan seemed
to make an effort as If to rise to speak For a
moment or two there was twrchiug of
the muscles of the face. 1t was
evident that he was in great pain.
sigh of anguish escaped his lips. But it was all
over in a minute. His features settled in their ac
customed pallor, and only his breathing became
more Indistinct
''He is dying" said some one in the room.
"No, he is still breathing" replied General Hem
derson. bending over the bedside. The
words had scarcely left his lips when the
dvrg man heaved last. deep sigh
and all was over. The hands of the large clock in
the hall below pointed to two minutes TO 8. 1t
was some moments before those present could eai-
ize what had taken place. Mrs. Logan. grief
stricken and unconscious almost of what was gong
on about her, was sobbing on the shoulders of her
son 1t was after much persuasion only that her
daughter and Mrs. Cuom could prevail upon her
to leave the room. Those remaining behind I'm
gered for while, and then, one By one, left the
death chamber During the afternoon the room
was guarded by friehds
THE END HAsrENRD BY OvE.woRK.
The news of the Senator's death took the public
at large by surprise 1t is true the morning papers
had published accounts of his serious i'll
ness But to few only of his inti-
mate friends was 1t known that all
hone of ultimate recovery was abandoned last
night General Logan had not been himself since
he returned to Washington this winter. Those
who met him were surprised at finding him de-
spondent and at times almost melancholy. He
spoke Of the future having no special charms Tor
hm His political aspirations seemed to have left
him. For the first time in his life he was known
to complain of hard work. AS long ago as
August last, he complained of sleeplessness. of IN
ab1ty to obtain rest and if he did obtain It, Of its
unsatisfactory effect upon him. While on his tip
to ne rae fc Coast, he undoubtedly 0ver-exerted
himself. Ii was a perpetual round OF receptions
ard ovations. His system was unable 10 bear inc
slraIn. Upon returning East he threw huseif
with wonted energy into the canvass 10 his stare
speaking four and five times every week, travelling
night and day. and otherwise exposing himself 10
TIE fatigues aud labors OF an active campaign.
When after leaving illinois, he reached P1tt>burg
and spoke to vast audience there, he felt COM
D etey worn out Though anxious 70 do more
political work. he felt his inability to do so. he
had 10 refuse invitations t. speak with re-
oret. From that time until two days after
st es S tas oor OF ns sas
on December q, 1t was remarked that bis features
were bag ard and is usual swarthy complexion
had become paliid. lie did not move with tho ac-
customed energy, nor Was his carriage quite as
erect aud soldIeriy as it had always been before.
To those no inquired after his health. he repied
r% al right week o@ issl quito
But even then there was tons OF uneasiness,
of anxiety and sadness IN his vcice which did not
escape those who knew hm. On DecemborI q.
the second day Of the present session. resoiutlon
authorizing tne Secretary Of War 10 accept certain
lands near Chicago as site for permanent mill
tary encampmcnt was special order In tue Senate
1t be postponed uutil the following Monday,
Ito allow friends on the other side to
get some papers" his was General Logan,s last
appearances on the floor of the Senate A day OF
two afterward no presided at meeting
of the COMMITTEES on Military 4. Anars
He came to tho Capitol with his wrist
had addoas0u an attack Of rheumsilsin W6lie he was
| seated at the committee table the pain suddenly
returned with Increased energy IN tho lefs
shoulder. 1t was tor tho moment intense and
General Iogan up0n tho urgent adyIce Of friends,