Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-07
1 VERY GREAT man DEAD.
Hon. Samuel ]. Tilden Dies Suddenly
at His Residence on the
Hudson Yesterday.
A Genuine Shock to the People Of
the United States and Es.
pecially Democrats.
Cam and Peaceful Ending of a
Lengthy, Eventual and Well
Spent Life.

a. m q
Lengthy, Eventful and Well
Spent Life.
New YORK, August 4.-Samuel J. Tilden
died peacefully at Greystone this morning
at s:45 o'clock. There were present with
him the doctors Charles E. Simonds and
Samuel Swift, and his niece, Miss Gould
His death was entirely unexpected and was
caused by failure Of the heart following an
acute attack OF diarrhea and nausea.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
As soon as the news of TiIden's death
vas received in Yonkers, there was a good
bit OF excitement over it. Instantly the
flags OF the city buildings and newspaper
offices were displayed at haIf-mast and ex.
pressions OF regret were heard on all sides
at the death OF the eminent statesman. 1t
is said he had not been feeling well for sew.
eral days.
EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW.
New YORK, August 4.-Flags all over the
city are at half.mast, out OF respect for
Tilden The news of his death spread
bulletined it early and so the news soon
scattered broadcast. Expressions Of sor-
row are heard on all sides and from parties
Of all political faiths. Though it was known
that Tilden had been In bad health for
some time past, his death was unlocked
for and coming SO suddenly was quite a
shock.
CLEvELAND's SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, August 4.-The President
has sent the following telegram: ITO Col.
Samuel J. TiIden, Jr., Greystone, Yonkers,
N,Y-I have at this moment learned of
the sudden death OF your illustrious rela-
tive, Samuel j. Tilden, and hasten to ex-
press my individual sorrow in an event by
which the State OF New York has lost her
most distinguished son, and the Nation
one OF ts wisest and most patriotic coun-
sellors. Grover Cleveland"
GENERAL SORROW.
New YORK. August 4.--The business men
OF the city lost no time in paying tribute
to the statesman's memory by displaying
flags at half-mast. Every building OF
prominence had its flag lowered. Flags
we're also displayed at half-mast on the
public buildings.
THE NEWS AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, August 4.-Upou the receipt OF
Mr.. Tilden's death Governor Hill imme-
diately wrote the following:
To Colonel Samuel J. Tilden, jr., Greystone
Yonkers:
Il learn with deep regret OF the death OF
your distinguished uncle, Samuel j. Tiden.
Itender to you and the sother relatives my
sincerest sympathy in your great bert ave-
Of her most eminent statesmen, and our
State one OF its most i!lustrious sons.
Please inform me at your earliest conven-
ience OF the date which may be fixed for the
funeral as shall endeavor to attend"
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
YoNKERs, August 4.-Samuel J. Tilden
died at Greystone this forenoon at ten
minutes before o'clock. He had been en-
Saturday evening, but while sitting on the
stoop Of his residence, after sundown on
that evening. he was taken with q slight
chill. which settled on his stomach and
bowels producing Inflammation from which
he suffered all night. On Sunday evening
he felt much worse and continued to
grow weaker, but until last night
there were no fears OF death. This
forenoon it became apparent that his
end was near. DR.. Charles SimmOnds
and Miss Gould, relative were at the bed.
side a few minutes before Mr.. Tilden died.
He tried to speak but only moved his lips
failing to make any sound. He passed
away quietly and peacefully. His t:eath
occurred in the south chamber of the
mansion, overlooking the Hudson. No ar
tangements have yet been made Tor the
funeral. Mr.. George w. Smith, Mr.. TIL
ien's private secretary, says he has not re.
sved any instructions from the relatives.
MATilden was born on February 8, 1914,
hNew Lebanon, Columbia County, and
vas therefore 72 years old. He leaves one
sister, the mother OF the late Col. Pelton.
and several nephews, children OF his broth
ers Moses and Henry.
GOVERNOR HILLS PROCLAMATION.
ALBANY. August 4.-Governor Hill to.
day issued the following proclamation: II
announce to the people OF the State with
sincere regret, the death OF Samue! j. Til.
den. Alter long and active career de-
voted to the public good and the rendition
OF arduous and conspicuous services in be-
nan OF the people, he this morning peace
lully passed away at his chosen retreat at
Greystone on the banks of the Hudson.
Inc country losses one OF it's ablest states.
men and the State OF New York one OF its
foremost citizens. He was twice repre-.
sentative in the State Legislature, q mem
Der OF two constitutional conventions, the
Governor OF the State for two years and in
1910 was the candidate OF one OF the great
est parties OF the country for the Presi.
dency. He received therefor the electoral
vote OF his native State and upon that and
the popular vote was declared the choice OF
a majority OF the voters OF the United
states. AS private citizen and in every
Pu0llc station, he was pure and upright
and discharged every trust with conspicu-
Gus fidelity. His last public utterancs
sih Snlch attracted universal attention ex-
aleited the same spirit Of unselfish patriot
Ism which characterized his whole career,
ana was in behalf OF trengthening the de-
nhses Sa.ses OF his country that he loved SO well.
ns meet that the close OF such life
;slould be marked with more than pass
iius notice. The Legislature not being
10 session at this time, l COM
mend to the people OF the State
such an expression OF respect for his long,
allh'ul and honorable services as they
ay ;say deem appropriate. Now, therefore,
~ hereby ordered as a mark OF regard
,or the distinguished dead that the hags
upon the capitol end all other public build
a mss OF the State, including the armories
MN Sha arsenals of the National Guard, be
tuspiayed at half-mast until and including
nu;. rrt state Tor like period are requested to
AD''s 10 appropriate tokens OF respect.
AN AUTHENTIC STATEMENT.
~; i;oNKERs, August 4.-The Statesman OF
tS. S.s afternoon contains she following au.
;,atlc ;;1sntlc statement OF Mr.. Tilden's last
Euu EGUufs: "Dr. Simmonds, his physician, who
THs es next to Greystone, says that Mr..
dns; dimaen had been in unusually good health
ttuniihs the past four months. He had
ba aAeh great pleasure in his home, his green
".VVG;sses' his choice live stock. his yacht,
is nshg, and in reading and entertaining
s trends. He was attacked by naseua
v;o,aiSsa v;,insa Sunday afternoon, but this
Mieuea to mild treatment, so that on
rona:y rtaaay ne was able to take ride. He
d"'laued do' in his usual health until Tues
.u.,aI tiny afternoon, when naseua diarrhea re-
tma t,aea' He, however, passed some
mime mime in his library in the eve
bass, al was his custom. On
lr &; assisted to his bedroom by
proa,h! pronhi!amonds the first sign OF the ap-
bv bvbG;.hing b;a ing failure OF the heart was noticed
Tie u's ato Difficult breathing while ascending
!ulr .ars: .: He was put to bed and care
night "satched and nourished through the
At aba"Ic "uc his strength gradually failed.
ael su1ut s";,It o'clock this morning DR.. Sam.
lor eon.. "m. was summoned by DR.. Simmonds
be lonnSI SIitation. On DR.. Swift's arrival