St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-12

midnight there was some hopes in the
breasts of the watchers. but as the sleep
of the stricken one deepened. and the
breathing became more stertorous,
those who saw the changes became con-
WINGED that the conditions which had
seemed so full of promise were only the
beginning of the end. In the room
were uDr. Cook. Prof. Thomas Wilson,
of the Smithsonian Institution, and
Chief Clerk McKenny, of the supreme
court. AT about o'clock the patient
yomited and the eXertion produced ex-
cessive weakness. Phlegm gathered in
his throat and caused much trouble. If
the justice remained in his recumbent
position there were symptoms of
strangulation; therefore he had to be
lifted up to sitting posture. 1t
this way much of the obstruct-
i've matter was removed, but
even so slight a disturbance
brought on parozysm, which resulted
in greatly increased weakness. Every
thing Was believed to depend on keep
ing the justice as still as possible, for
recurrence of the cerebral hemorrhage
meant instant death. 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 we're much affected, and all
attempts TO give the justice nouriSh-
ment 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 dying
man would open his eyes and look at bis
attendants with CLEAN of recognition.
These became less frequent, and just as
the cool, gray tints of early morning
succeeded the artificial illumination of
the room. just as the day was opening
for the anxious watchers, it closed for
the almost motionless figure on the bed.
surroundings. Judge Miller is
man of massive frame, full
blooded and stout. He had, dur
Ing the last several years, often
spoken to his family of his fears of
stroke of paralysis. 1t is said that his
brothers, one or two of whom had died
from paralysis, strikingly resembled
him in build, and his knowledge gained
in his early life by reading medicine
day he might go as they had gone.
About three weeks ago, While at St.
Louis, he suffered from an attack of
diarrh9a, but his journey home had
effectually checked that trouble. Day
by day his strength increased,
and yesterday he dictated a let
ter to Mrs. Stocking, one of
his daughters, now in Vienna, in which
he spoke of his good health. The dlcta-
tion was made to his private secretary,
who, when the justice left his house to
fn tho aonifOI
than half completed the task of writing
out the letter, which was very long
one. Yesterday afternoon when the
justice was borne into his Office the let
ter, awaiting his signature, was on his
desk. 1t will probably never be signed,
but must remain
An Affecting NementO,
an additional testimony as to the uncer-
talnty of human existence. In that let
ter are the words To-day l feel quite
restored" Mrs. Miller's condition has
been distressing all day. Yesterday
she bore up well, but the reaction has
set in and her nerves are in pitIable
state. She is completely Frustrated.
Her health is good though, SO there is
no cause for alarm. Mrs. Reeves, a
morning and is giving her whole atten-
tion to the task of calming the
almost distracted lady. The only mem
bers. of the Justices family here
are his wife and son. the latter, Ivine
Miller, being well-known Chicago
lawyer. Mrs. Touzalin, daughter, is
near Colorado Springs, where she re-
sides, and so is Miss Lucy COrkhill, the
Justices granddaughter. The other
daughter, Mrs. Stocking. is in Vienna.
All of these have been notified by tele-
graph of the sick mans condition, and
either Mrs. Touzalin or Miss Corkhill
will probably come on here as rapidly
as possible. Mrs. Touzalin has a two
year-old child, who is not in the best of
health, so she may not be able to
come. A great many kilograms of in
quiry have been received from all parts
of the country. Chief Justice Fuller
to-day received telegram from ex-
President Cleveland, expressive of his
grief at the news of Justice Miller's ILL
ness. and the incident recalled the fact
that between the eX president and
justice there has been for some years a
feeling of mutual admiration and warm
personal friendship. The telegram is
as follows:
Chef Justice Fuller: 1 am exc sedingly
ness. Please let me know his condition, and
convey him, if yon can, my feryent hope
for his speedy recovery.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
One of Justice Miller's associates on
the bench tonight, In speaking of his
colleagues illness, said that the labori-