Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-04
DIR. boutwell, DEAD
Peacefully the Afflicted Clergy
man Passed Away.
HIS LONG FIGHT WITH THE CORK.
Fifteen Days. Of Agony Which he Bore
with Fortitude.

Last Scenes at the HOsPital-His Wife was
at His Bedssae-He was Unconscious
Most of the Time Before His Death 1t
is Probable that no Autopsy VIII DO
Held.
New YoRK, May f. Rev. DIR. George w.
Boutwell, died at 9:20 o'clock last night
at the Brooklyn Hospital. After two
weeks intense agony, suffering as few
men have suffered, he passed away. He
regained consciousness a few minutes be-
fore the end came, and seemed to recog-
nize his wife.
His deathbed was surrounded by his
wife, Rev. DIR. w. I. Stokes, DR.. Young,
Miss Collins and Miss Alexander.
DIR. Boutwell, lowered between life and
death all Saturday night. From 4 o'clock
Saturday to midnight the physicians
pumped 200 gallons Of oxygen into his
ply was sent for.
At intervals brandy and sparteine were
injected hypodermically The suffering
man was unconscious most of the time.
His devoted wife remained at his bedside
all night, expecting that every moment
would be his last Dawn came, but the
lamp 81 llIe was Sbkil ulChcTlHB.
The day wore on, but there was little
change in the sufferers condition. At
intervals he frightened up and recog-
nized those around. Occasionally he be-
came very feverish, and his pulse beat
$50 times to the minute and his tempera-
ture went up to 100. Shortly after 6
o'clock his attendant thought he was
dead. He rallied again, but lapsed into
Inconsistencies once more. A clerical
friend called at 7 o'clock, but he did not
go up stairs, as it was deemed expedient
not to admit anybody to the room except
those who We're already there. At $50
the end came.
1t is fifteen days since DIR. Boutwell,
swallowed the cork which caused his
death. One of his children was sick and
he sent for medicine, which came in q
three ounce bottle. Placing the child on
his knee he drew the cork, which he
placed in his mouth. His other child
was looking ON and asked for some OF
the medicine. DIR. Boutwell, laughed at
the request and the cork slipped down
his throat and entered the windpipe.
Several physicians were sent for, but
they could not remove the obstacle. Then
he was taken to the Brooklyn Hospital.
His treatment and suffering there the
public is familiar with.
The reverend gentleman, whose case
has excited worldwide interest, was Al
and native of Ohio. After graduating
from the Adrian (Mich.) College he en-
tered Yale. DIR. Boutwell, became Con-
gregational minister in 1876. His minis
try at Newcomerstown, Ohio, lasted until
1878, when he went to Fostoria, and his
excellent work and preaching there at
tracted a large circle of friends, His
next field of labor was the Straight Uni
versitS in Louisiana. Then he went to
the Southern University. He was presi-
dent of both institutions. Then he ao-
cepted a call from the Second Congrega-
tional Church in Oakland, Cal.
East January he located in Brooklyn,
and became pastor of the Church of the
Covenant, Classon avenue, near Park
place, succeeding Rev. S. w. King. Dur
ing his brief pastorate he made many
friends, and his congregation gained
many new members. He was q simple,
genial, whole souled man, and everybody
who came in contact with him liked him.
He had good word for all. He lived
with his wife and two young children at
No. 92S Butler street.
1t is probable that no autopsy will DO
held in his case. Mrs. Boutwell, is opposed
to it.