Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-11

AWAITING THE END.
One hour today has been but replica of the
others at the home of Justice Miller. Inside,
in O chamber which will soon DO entered by
death, lies the helpless victim Of paralysis;
outside is o stream of callers that display more
than little anxiety as to the condition of their
friend, who is slowly but perceptibly travelling
toward that supreme court where equity and law
are tremendously blended and from the decision
of which there can be no appeal Up to mid
night there was hope in the breasts Of the
watchers by the bedside Of the paralytic; but as
the sleep of the stricken one deepened and the
breathing became more stertorous those who
saw the changes became convinced that the
conditions which had seemed SO full of promise
were only the
BEGINNING OF THE END.
In the room were DR.. Cook and Prof. Thomas
Wilson of the Smithsonian Institution Chief
Clerk Mckinney of the Supreme Court had
been there, but he had gone home when the
sick mans stomach commenced to be trouble
some. At about l o'clock the justice
vomited and the exertion was sufficient TO
make his weakness more apparent than at any
previous period. Phlegm gathered in his
throat in considerable quantity and caused
much trouble. II the justice remained in
his recumbent position there were symptoms Of
strangulation; therefore he had to be lifted
up into sitting posture. In this way much of
the obstructive matter was removed and when
that had been accomplished a small dose OF
medicine was administered for the purpose of
quieting the disturbed stomach. Everything
was believed TO depend on keeping the justice
as still as possible, for recurrence of the cere-
bral hemorrhage meant instant death.
UNABLE TO TAKE NoURIsHMENr.
From 1 o'clock it was evident that there was
little on which to base any reasonable hope for
recovery. The nerves and muscles of the
throat were much affected and all attempts to
give the justice nourishment failed completely.
The comatose condition was more
pronounced and there was steady
diminution of strength. Still there
were slight evidences of semi-consciousness
At times the old gentleman would open his
eyes and look at his attendants with CLEAN Of
recognition. This became less frequent and
just as the cool gray tints of early morning
succeeded the artificial illumination in the
room, just as the day was opening for the great
majority of those who dwell upon this CONT
nent it closed for the almost motionless figure
on the bed Since then he has been totally OBJ
livious Of all his surroundings and SO he will
probably remain until soul and body are sepa-
rated.
AN UNEXPECTED STROKE.
That Justice Miller had no immediate fears
of paralytic stroke until within minute Of
the blow is evident. He had been physically
disturbed for about three weeks, but he was
getting over that very rapidly. While
in st. Louis about three weeks ago no was
a sufferer from diarrhpa and continued to be
SO during his two weeks stay in that CITY, The
trip homeward had, however, effectually
checked that trouble and the justice was only
somewhat and not unnaturally weak when he
arrived here. Day by day his strength increased
and he l,,tata I lafxn %
Stocking, one of his daughters now in Vienna,
in which he spoke of his good health. The
dictation was made to Mr.. E. ID. York, who has
been the Justices secretary ever since the
passage Of the law authorizing such
na to the "h Capitol the vese ssS
morning Mr.. York had not more than half
completed the task of writing out the letter.
which was a very long one. Yesterday after
noon when the justice was borne into his Office
that letter, awaiting his signature, was on his
desk 1t probably will never be signed, but
must remain
AN AFFECTING MEMENTO,
an additional testimony as to the uncertainty
of human existence. In that letter are the
words: "Today feel quite restored"
Mrs. Miler's condition has been distressing
all day. Yesterday she bore up we'll. but the
reaction has set in and her nerves are in a
pitiable state. She is completely Frustrated
Her health Is good, though, so there is no cause
for alarm. Mrs. Reeves, a relative of Mrs. Mil
ler's. arrived this morning and is giving her
whole attention to the task Of calming the
almost distracted lady.
THE SCATTERED FAMILY.
The only members of the Justices family
here are his wife and son, the latter, Mr.. Irvine
Miller, being a wel-known Chicago lawyer.
Mrs Touzain, a daughter, is near Colorado
Springs, where she resides, and SO is Miss Lucy
Corkhill, the Justices granddaughter. The
other daughter, Mrs. Stocking. is Ill Europe, in
Vienna. Ali Of these have been notified by
telegraph of the sick man. condition and either
Mrs. Touzalin or Miss Corkhin will probably
come on here as rapidly as possible. Mrs. Tou-
zalin has two-year-oid child who is not in the
best OF health, 80 she may not be able to come.
CALLERS HAVE BEEN VERY NUMEROUS
at No. 14l5 Massachusetts avenue. All the
Supreme Court justices who IN the city
have been at the house at least once. A list of
those who have personally made inquiry as to
the condition of Justice Miller would
include the names of the most distinguished
persons in the city. The presidential family
was represented by Mrs. Dimmick, who climbed
the steps to find out how things were and to
convey to Mrs. Millec the sympathy felt by
Mrs. Harrison and herself.
A great many kilograms have been received
from all parts of the country.
THE JUSTICE OFFICE.
Very dim was the light in the basement room
which was used by the justice as his office.
Roses and vines cling to the iron balcony on
the floor above, and, swinging to and fro in the
breeze, they make shadows that chase each
other across the desk that shall never again be
the business companion Of the man who is I'M
consciously awaiting the call of his Creator.
The bundles of papers are neatly arranged,
the magazines are IN two or three orderly little
heaps and alongside one of these were the
heavily horn-rimmed spectacles which the
justice always wore when he had to read
or write. New and untouched is one
large volume just where the right
hand of one sitting in the big chair can reach
it. On its cover in gilt letters are the words,
Justice Miller, October term, IS o." 1t Is the
private docket which each member Of the court
has in his possession and the lock which keeps
its covers together may never DO troubled by
the key now tied to it by a scrap of Irvine.
JUSTICE MILLER Is pYiSG,"
said Dr. Lincoln to a STAR reporter at Las this
afternoon. The doctor had come directly
from the presence of bis distinguished
patient. HE may live few hours
ionger-even into the night-but that,
believe. will be the limit. He is in pro-
foundly comatose condition and there can be
no rally. 1t is a question only of "a few hours
and there can be no doubt as to the result"
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the court to the following: John ID.
johnson and Mary d. Wise, both of Accomac
county, Va; John j. Farrell and Geneva Car
Am; napl