The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-12-03

change for the worse was observable in
the man on so robust.
Two months ago it was suggested by
friends close to him that trip to Mex
leo would do him good. He did not
readily fall in with the idea. and to the
last would have been willing to abandon
the journey had it not been for his
friends He left the city with his party
on Oct 31st, their absence to cover thee
weeks. Crossing the alkali deserts he
began to show feelings of discomfort,
and reaching tho City OF Mexico he air
of the high altitude affected him SD
much that it was decided to return
home at once. The party reached home
with the Governor a very SEX man.
From that time on he would have his
hours of feeling better and his hours OF
relapseS. The rainy weather and the
heavy atmosphere checked Improvement,
it becoming more and more difficult to
restore the respiratory organs to their
proper functions,
On the day Of his death he himself
realized that his condition was extreme
! ly critical, but appeared to be hopeful
His mind was clear, and he talked Oc-
casioAally in reminiscent way. His
messenger, otto Pfatfiin, al old veteran
who attended him all through the war
"a a bugler, was constantly at his bed
side, tenderly and devoted caring for
him. During his waking hours the Gov
crnor persisted in talking with Pfatfifn
about war times, recalling wi h remark
able accuracy the scenes OF blood, and
carnage, and triumph through which
| they passed side by side.
Otto" the Governor said, holding out
/ his hand to the old bugler, several per-
] b. ,,,
/ why | didn't go over the old battlefield
| of Champions Hill when at Nicksburg,
| Otto. there was no pleasure to me in re-
visiting the scene where ! lost so many
gallant boys of my command. That was
! fierce battle, lasting only about two
hours, but with the superior position Of
! Pemberton and tho failure of Ne
Clernand to obey Grants order and come
to my ASST lance, bringing with him in
formation from Grant as to Pemberton'S
intentions, we were outclassei o, II
McClernand only ha obeyed Grant"
! The Governor showed much emotion
and Otto stroked his forehead, assuring
him that Nc lernand was clearly to
blame for the result, and the old warrior
sank into peaceful sleep again.
! As the day wore on his breathing be-
came more and more difficult. DR.
Hayes said that the immed ate cause of
the patients dangerous condition was
the damp atmosphere, which impeded
his respiration. He said that Gear
weather would do for the sufferer what
medicine could not and anX ously tele-
phoned to signal service headquarters
for information regarding the indca-
tons. The answer came that it would
continue cloudy an rainy all day, with
a probable change to snow. The
DOCTOR countenance changed to an
expression Of desl air as he turned
from the telephone. The words were
like deathknell TO the sufferer
upstairs The Governor rapidly grew
weaker, every breath was drawn with
an effort. Mrs. Menzies. the Governor
daughter. and other friends and attend
ants went out for a moment, leaving
Ma or MtnZies and Dr. Hayes remain
ing with him. Looking abo it the room,
the dying man thought he saw his
gran daughter. Miss Mary Menzies. She
was always a favorite with him, and al
ght of her. as he thought, his face
Frightened and he called out "Mary.
At that moment hi heart stopped beat.
ing. and the pallor of death oversprea6
his features. He was laid gently bach
among the pillows. and his family ant
friends were called in. As they gathered
aboas the bed he drew one conyuisivt
breath and was dead.
Democrats, Republicans. and OLD
soldiers alike mourn the Governor
demise. lie was regarded by all as
man who had fulfilled his duty in every
position in which lie had been placed
Every one had kind word to speak OF
the Governor, with praise Cor his forti
tude. integrity, and a career which was
so varied in the courts, the army
abroad, in Congress, and in the eN
ccutivc Office
| But there are no mournerS more sin
cere than the cd soldiers Of the State
who looked up to the Governor as theil
champion To the East days Of his life
he urged the right of every honorably
discharged soldier to a pension. A few
weeks ago he told the writer that hi
political career was c,osed, and that hi
had nothing before him but to fight fol
the cause Of the soldier.
Alvin =. Hovey was horn on a far n
near Mount Vernon, Posey County, Ind
Sept. G, 1921. and was educated In tn,
. country schools and by private teachers
In 1910 he was n school teacher. ant
while so engaged pursued the study o
law evenings. being admitted to the ba
in lS4a. He practiccd with success. II,
was delegate to the CONSTITUTIONS
Convention of Indiana in 1850 In ls5
he became Circuit Judge OF the Thir,
judicial District of Indiana and held tn,
office until 1851, when he was mad
Judge of the Supreme Court Of Indiana
He was chosen United States Distric
Attorney for Indiana in 1856 and hell
the Office two years.
During the civil war he entered tn
national seryi G a. Colonel OF the Tween
ty-fourth' Indiana volunteers in July
1861. On April %, 1869, h was promot
ed Brigadier General of volunteers an,
brevetted Major-General for meritoriou
and distinguished ervices in July, l. 81
He was in command Of the eastern dis
trict Of Arkansas in 1868, AMI of tn" dis
trict of Indiana in 1S64-5. In October
1865, he resigned his commission an
was appointed Minister to Peru, holdin
the position for five years. He wa
elect to Congress in 1856 on the Re
publican ticket, and two years ago wa
chosen Governor of Indiana.
On the morning following the Gov
ernor's death the remains We're taken t
! the rotunda Ct the Capitol. where the
lay in state until the afternoon, whe
I'LL iiitEloi TAI SCI WIG "d
held, under the auspices of the Gran
Army of the Republic The followIn
morning the G. A. r, posts and othe
4 civic and military bodies tn med out an
escorted the remains to the depot wher
q special train was in waitinE to carr
the body and large escort to Noun
Vernon. tire Governors old home, W her
the intermcnt took p ace.
Ira j. Chase who as Lieutenant Go,
ernor will succeed Governor Hovey,
81 years of age, and native of Monrc
County, New York. He spent is earl
manhood on farm thirty miles frol
Chicago. He served as private
Company c, Nineteenth Illinois Reg
ment, bat i;i-health led to his dischare
after more than years service. Aftt
several years in business he entered til
m nistry of the Church Of Discip es, an
filed many important pulpits Of tn;
denominat on ia this Sta:c. the last b.