The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1888-10-24
THE DEATH OF REDFIELD.
g. s. Redfield, Prominent Citizen Of
Chicago, Kills Himself.
An Overdose Of Morphine Does the Work,
Who he Is and all About Him.
MY WISH.

tilCC hllu tlllllo. A4dN HI otiilS uiSttiit
thy days, nor sorrow disturb thy nights
may angels hands thy eyelids close, anC
the pillow of peace kiss thy cheek ant
when length of years make thee tired o
earthly joys, and the curtains of death
gently close round the scenes of thy exIs
tence, may the angels of o attend thy
bed, and the expiring lamp of life shal
receive nc rude blast to hasten its extinc
ton. - Words found on a card on the
person of Mr.. Redfeld.
On Wednesday night, about midnight
the trainmen of the east bound train
took a mar from the cars, and carrying
him to the express wagon asked the
driver to take him to a hotel. They
stated that he had acted strangely ever
since leaving Garrison and it was thought
that hehad taken morphine. At Helena
they had tried to get him to leave the
train, without avail, and were only allow
ed by him to do so at Bozeman, owing to
hisstupitied condition, and in his waking
moments telling him that this was as far
as the train went.
The man was hastily taken to the La
Clede hotel, a doctor and Marshal Clark
at nee summoned. The two managed
to make him regain consciousness, gave
him something to eat and walked him
around town until morning, when he
became too weak to walk, and was taken
to a room. After applying other remed-
les, he was able to talk nationally, but
soon relapsed into a state of stupidity
Daring the time he was able to talk, he
asked that all the men gofrom the room
with the exception of the Marshal and
the doctor, and was especially anxious
to know if he was in a saloon, seeming
to have a horror of such places. He was
told that he was in a hotel and with
those whom he might consider his
friends.
He then stated that his name was c,
S. Redtield, of Chicago, where he had
been McVicker's treasurer for a number
of years-2S it was afterwards learned
He said he had resigned the position a
short time ago to better his condition by
going to Tacoma. Washington Territory
He most earnestly requested that his
name and condition be kept out of the
papers until he was dead, %'for," said he,
81 am ruined and my family are ruined
When asked ifhe would like to have his
wife know of his condition, he hesitated
and then replied that it might be well.
He then ~endeavored to tell of his history
while in Tacoma. but the mention of it
threw his mind into a state of confusion
again, from which he afterwards recover,
ed sufficiently to ask about the property
in his possession, consisting of diamond
ring, a stud, a two thousand dollar bank
certificate and some sixty dollars in
money, besides a through ticket for CHI
cago.
During the remainder of the day he re.
manned unconscious, and at dark, when
his death was ~momentarily expected, an
attendant informed the doctor that he
was dead. The news was telegraphed
the Associate Press. but was premature
as the victim OF a powerful dose of drug
did not expire until the next night al
six O'Clock, remaining unconscious and
in a dying condition up to that time
Immediately after the conversation
Marshal Clark telegraphed to Mrs. Red
field that her husband was in a critica
condition and that she had better com
en-. She replied that it would be impos
sible, as she had a child to look after.
On Friday, after the Associated Press
dispatch had reached Chicago, informing
the public that Mr.. Redfeld was dead
various kilograms were received from
newspapers asking Tor fuller particulars
also one from Mrs. Redteld, requesting
that the body and effects be sent to he
address in Chicago. The Marshal repli
ed hat he was still living, whereupon
dispatch was received from Chicago t.
this effect
&c. s. Relield, if this finds you alive
hang onto life, you are too noble a sou
to die"
In appearance, Mr.. Redfeld was a fine
looking man, of broad stature, tall ant
neatly dressed, affable in manner, SLOW
in speech. His actions were those of
perfect gentleman, and in his rationa
moments he always snxiously inquired
if he had said anything to offend the la
dies or anyone present. As soon Us he
was dead Mr.. Clark saw to it that he wa
laid ont in his best clothes, and did
everything that was to be done.
As nothing is known here OF the man
it is difficult to conjecture what caused
him to commit the rash act. He hat
money sufficient for his immediate
wants. Various cause are given for hi
death. Some think that travelling OIL
the cars had upset his reason, as 1t dit
that ola man known here, who hat
never travelled on the cars, and hat
never had a desire to commit suicid'
until he had ridden on them. Other
believe that he had been a morphin'
user and had taken an overdose. An,
some, that he had mel with reverses ii
the west, may have been drunk ant
robbed, and that finding that he must G.
back to Chicago ofind employment. wa
| ashamed to face his friends.
From Mr.. Geo. H. Mars of Chicago
who was in Bozeman on Saturday, ant
at once recognized the dead man to b.
Mr.. Redfeld, we learn that the decease,
had a large number of friends in tina
city and that he had been McVicker'
treasurer for many years. He informed
us that Mr.. Redield was sixty-thre,
years of age, and that he was n of TIN
most widely known men in Chicago. III
resigned his position suddenly and wa
rendered a benefit, during the latter par
Of September.
On Saturday afternoon Marshal Clarl
received a telegram from Mrs. Redfelt
and Mr.. Cannon, treasurer of McVicker'
authorizing HIM to send the body t,
| Chicago, the necessary funds accompany
ing the order. This was accordingl,
done, an air tight metallic casket beins
procured. The body and effects wert
sent on Saturday night.
The Chicago papers, just received, sa.