The record-union., 1891-03-01
Special to the REcoRD-USIoS.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator George
Hearst, of California, died at his resi-
dence on New Hampshire avenue at $40
tonight
He has been i'll a long time, and in De-
cember last went to New York City to
consult with Dir. Charles Ward. The
physician found that he was afflicted
with complication of diseases resulting
primarily from a serious arrangement of
the bowels. Acting upon the physicians
advice, he returned to his family in this
city and yielded himself entirely to medi-
cal treatment.
Absolute quiet and rest was strictly en-
Joined, and official duties lightened as
much as possible. Notwithstanding the
fact that he received the benefit of the
most careful nursing and most skilltul
medical attention, steady and uninter-
rupted decline was observed, and it was
seen several weeks ago that his case was
n hopeless one.
Within the past day or two there was a
change for the worse. This evening he
sank rapidly, and the family was sum-
lnoned to his bedside. Those present
were Mrs. Hearst, William r. Hearst,
the Senator's son; j. O.. Follansbee OF
Salhornla, the Senator's partner; DR..
Ward, the nurses and several of the
domestics.
The Senator's hands were held by Mrs
Hearst and the physician, and so Quietly
and easily did he pass away that Mrs
Hearst did not know he was dead until
so informed by DIR. Ward. He gave no
indication whatever of pain or discoln-
fort, and seemed to the anxious watchers
merely to have fallen asleep.
DR.. Ward said tonight that the Senator
displayed wonderful fortitude III his ILL
ness, and had not during its entire course
uttered complaining word or expressed
the least fear as to the result.
The Senator's death was communicated
by his private secretary to the Sergeant
at-Arns OF the Senate, and subsequently,
communicated to that body. The Presi-
dent was also informed.
DR.. Ward OF New York, the attending
physician, was cloSeted with Senator
hearsts Private Secretary for three
hours tonight, and when he at last re-
sponded to numerous cards from the
press men, simply said that Senator
Hearst's end was without any pain what
ever. III is learned, however, that cancer
OF the stomach was the immediate cause
although there were other complications
yesterday.
At 5 o'clock this afternoon. when the
Senator's private secretary visited the
Sick-room, Senator Hearst was conscious.
Ills labored breathing and vacant stare
indicated that death was not far away.
Hearst's condition had meanwhile been
communicated to the Assistant Ser
geant-at-ArnS, who, later on, was
apprised of the Senator's death by
telegraph to the Capitol. The official
announcement was not made in the Sen
ate until midnight.
DR.. Ward says that Senator Hearst was
well aware that he must die, and he never
uttered Il complaint.
Senator Stanford, who has been a fre-
quent visitor at the house of his late col
league, called there a few minutes after
ms death and extended sympathy to MI
Hearst. Many other Senators and Rep
resentatives and leading officials called
and lett messages Of coincidence.
While arrangements for the funeral are
not entirely completed, it is settled that
the remains Will be taken to San Fran
cisco Tor interment, and the funeral ser
vices III this city Will be brief and simple
They Will probably be conducted at his
late residence in this city tomorrow or
Monday, as it is desired to convey the
remains TO California as soon as possible.
EXPRESSIONS or REGRET.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-The California
delegation IN Congress tonight met and
drew up suitable resolutions to be pre-
sented to the House, expressive OF the
regret with which the news of Senator
Hearst'S death has been received.
lSenator Hearst was born in Franklin
County, Mo-, ON September 3, 1920 He was
graduated at the Franklin County Mining
School III 1855, worked on his tather's farm
in his youth, ana in 1850 came to California
overland, and engaged in mining He after
ward became the chief partner in the firm of
Hearst, Haggin, Tevis tS Co.. which made Iar..e
profits by specuiating in mining Claims and
grew 10 be the largest private Iirm of ln!ne-
owners in the United States he acquired the
reputation of being the most expert Drospector
and Judge OF mining property on the Pacific
Coast, and contributed to the development of
TIE modern processes OF quartz and other
kinds OF mining. He also engaged largely in
st0cN-raiSlng and farming, and later became
the proprietor of the san Francisco Examiner
lie was elected to the Legislature OF this State
in ] SOS, representing the Sixteenth san Fran
cisco District. In 1852 he was a candidate Tor
Governor before the san Jose Convention be-
ing defeated by Ex-Governor Stoneman. IN
1883 the Democrats, who were III the mi
noiity in the Legislature, gave himtheir uIali-
1nous vote Tor United states Senator, and
on March 23, 1856, he was appointed by
Governor Stonelnan to ill the vacancy caused
by the death OF senator John 4. Miller and
took his seat on April ., 1856, but ON August
18th of the same year the Legislature. being in
extra session. elected A. i. Williams to fill out
the remainder of the term, expiring in SIarch
1857. AT the regular meeting OF the Eeeis-
lature in January, 1857, Mr.. Hearst was
elected 10 the United States Senate to succeed
Senator Williams, and took his seat on March
4th OF the same year.-EDS.