The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-08-13
Death of the Hon. Samuel Jones TiIden
at His Beautiful Home on
the Hudson.
Death Was Unexpected and Was
Caused by a Gradual Failure of the
Hearts Action.
A STATESMAN DEAD.
LAID DOWN TO GENTLE SLEEP.

as q failure of the heart, and was the direct
result of cold which he had contracted last
Saturday evening. AS DR.. Swift entered Mri
Tilden's room this morning, the patient
raised his eyes with an intelligent, appealing
look to the well-known face of the physi-
clan. 3That look was peculiar" said DR..
Swift, in speaking of the occurrence CAS-
soon as / saw his eyes and the eager
appeal they showed, knew he Was dying
man" consultation was held, but nothing
could be done No word was spoken by Mr..
Tilden after DIR. Swift's arrival He re-
NAMED breathing with some difficulty until
O'Clock As the hand of the clock ap-
preached 8, difference was noticed in the
worn and wrinkled face, his eyes slowly
closed and his muscles relaxed The sage of
G1amercy Park and Greystone was dead
A long black knot OF somber Grape, tied with
band of black ribbon, hung from the bell
knob of the palace overlooking the Hudson,
as a token of the dead within. The mas
sive doors of solid mahogany swung
open in response to the summons of
many visitors who hastened to. offer
ther coincidence to the bereaved occupants
of the house The body lay in the room
the second story of the house For several
the beautiful city residence in Gramercy
Park, with it's large collection of rare
and carefully selected books, to the city
for a public library. In his viii
he has made ample provision for its transfer
to three trustees for the purpose named
Messrs John Bigelow of this city. Manton
Marble and Henry Watterson of Kentucky
are the three trustees. The value of the
building alone is nearly $1,000, 900, while
it is said that the library is worth fully
500, 600. Mr.. Tilden
WAS FOND OF BOOKS
on travel Miss Gould was in the habit of
reading to him whenever he was in the con-
dition 20 listen. His mind was an encyclo-
pedia of facts, veritable storehouse, which
his good memory could always use. He was
not averse to fiction, and liked well told
love story with an intricate plot Most of his
books are at his house in GramercY Park.
At Greystone his collection Of books related
chiefly to agricultural subjects rare edi-
tion among his books at Greystone is mag
nifcent elephant edition of Audubons
birds in plush-lined case The
routine of daily life for o year
past was about as follows: He usually
awoke in the morning about 4:30 An cleo
trio bell at the head Of his bed summoned his
valet, who gave him his medicine, which he
took regular as he did his food Afterwards he
would lie in bed until abont o'clock, seem
ingly dozlng, though when his valet ap-
preached the bed he found his bright
eyes open and watching him. If he
was feeling well he was assisted down
to 8 o'clock breakfast which usually con-
sisted of milk and some rich broth His
mental faculties were bright and unimpaired
up to the last He suffered much from indi-
gestion, and twice week was visited by DR..
Simmons, who often has spoken lately of his
unimpaired intellect.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
YoNKERs, N Y, Aug. 4-Ex- Gov Samuel
Jones Tilden died suddenly at 500 this
morning at bis country residence, Greystone,
near here His death, though possible at
any time on account Of age, was entirely
unexpected He had been suffering for a
few hours from an attack OF nausea and
diarrhea, and was attended by Doctors Sim
mons and Swift From this he partially re-
covered, but following shortly after came a
sudden stoppage of the hearts action and
death ensued The last hours of the de-
ceased statesmen were peaceful and pain
less For several months past Mr.. Tilden
has enjoyed unusual health for him He
gained in flesh thirty y-five pounds in six
months He used his yacht Viking fre-
quently, and took long carriage rides daily.
His face was familiar to the peo-
pie OF Yonkers and he frequently
drove through the streets of the
city. The last time he went out
was on Sundsy. when he was driven
BY his faithful coachman, Dennis O'Hara,
attended by his valet, Louis Johanasen, both
Of whom have been in his service for years
Saturday he was taken with a slight chill
while sitting on 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
- who is stopping with bis family on the
d( khbcring estate OF Blink Bovine. The
cold settled in Mr.. Tilden's bowels and
stomach, causing vomiting and purging.
With medical aid he felt much better on
Sunday, and went out in his carriage. Mon
day 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 expert
enoed considerable trouble IN breathing
This alarmed his friends, and DR.. simmons
was called The patient was suffering from
nausea and dlarrhea. and was In great dis
tfess. The difficulty in breathing ceased
after while and he was placed In bed
Later be was assisted to an easy chair. DR..
6immons remained with. him ali night
Early this morning Mr.. Tilden began "a
grow worse. and was
AoAN PLACED IN BED.
The generation Of gases In bis stomach
and bowels distended them and caused q
failure in tho action Of the heart a second
attack Of the difficulty in breathing REQUIRED
and Dr. swift OF Yonkers was called In con
sultation at a m He arrived az Grey.
stone at O'Clock, but Mr. Tilden was then
Beyond the reach Of medical skill The two