The Indianapolis journal., 1886-08-05

chair, in which he had been placed to relieve his
breathing He had lost the power of speech
about an hour before, and was evidently near the
end He quietly passed away, within fifteen
minutes after DIR. Swift's arrival. He died ia
the middle bedroom on the second floor with
southern exposure. As soon as the news Of Mr..
Tilden's death was received there was a good
deal of excitement over 1t. Instantly the flags
of the city buildings and newspaper Offices were
displayed at half mast, and expressions of regret
were heard on all sides at the death Of the emf
nent statesman. 1t is said he had not been feel
ing well for some days.
Private Secretary Smith said this afternoon:
"The death of the Governor was a great shock
to US all He had been quite well for several
months This morning ne did not seem 20 know
that ne was dying, and made no allusion to it
Ho retained consciousness until the last He
died through exhaustion. Governor Tilden nevere
had as has been frequently stated, any attack
of paralysis He had fall some years ago, and
this, together with rheumatism, crippled his
right arm. However, he used it in writing and
signing checks. He has passed most of the time
at Greystone for some years He has not been
in New York since March, The house in Gram
ercy Park has been in the care of man and two
female servants. He was man of very active
mind, and it has been difficult to get him to
take that rest and quiet that he needed
at mis- age. He has had throat trou-
BILE for years, which caused an impediment in
speech It was difficult to understand him on
that account. 1t troubled him more particularly
in lying down. In spite of it all, he went out dai
ly driving, and used his steam yacht frequently in
trips to Sandy Hook and other points. He
passed much Of his time in reading, and had,
probably, one of the finest book collections in
this country. His reading was of general
character, and embraced matters which per-
tanned to other countries. His last cruise in his
yacht was last Wednesday, when ne went down
the bay"
Mr.. Tilden was born on Feb. 0, 1914, in New
Lebanon, Columbia county. and was therefore
seventy-two years old. He leaves one sister.
the mother of the late Colonel Peltou. and sew
eral nephews. children of his brothers, Moses
and Henry Tilden.
Three of Mr.. Tilden's nieces arrived tonight
from New Lebanon in company with COL Sam
uel J. Tilden, jr, Mrs. Swan and the Misses
Susie and Ruby Tilden.
The funeral arrangements were placed in the
hands of undertaken Franklin A. Rieby, of
Yonkers.
Ex-Comptroller Andrew H. Green arrived at
Greystone at o'clock tonight He told re-
porter that the funeral arrangements would not
be made until Mrs. Pelton, the sister of Mr..
Tilden, aud her grand daughter. Mrs. Hazard,
arrived from Narragansett Pier. They are ex-
pected tomorrow He saie that nothing could
be said at present about the will or the disposi-
tion of the estate.
1t is expected that tho funeral will be held at
Greystone, and that the interment will be at
New Lebanon. in the Presbyterian cemetery.
The arrangements have not, however, been de-
cided upon. Tho remains have not been placed
on ice yet but awaiting the arrival of Mrs
Peiton
AS soon the news of Ex-Governor Tilden's
death reached Mayor J. Hartley Bell of Yonk
ers, the flags on the city buildings were placed
at half mast. The feeling of regret is universal.
Many OF the inhabitants were acquainted with
Mr. Tilden, and all speak well of him.
The Common Council of the city of Yonkers
met tonight and passed resolutions of regret
and sympathy for the family of the dead states
man. Ex-Governor Cornell called at Greystone
to-day.
AS soon as the death of Mr.. Tilden became
known to the country at large, kilograms began
to come in from his leading political and per-
sonal friends.