Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-02-21

General Sherman died gently anil peace
fully, surrounded by all OF the members OF
his family except his eldest son, Rev r. T.
Sherman. who is now on the Atlantic. home.
ward bound. Members of his famiy listened
eagerly for some utterance from him. but
none came. Once or twice il seemed 10 the
watchers as though the dying man was trying
10 speak. Ills eyes be p Ike affect!onnte recog-
milton OF those about him, but his swollen
tongue was incapable of articulation
General Sherman reapsed into uncon-
seriousness about noon, and for the two hours
before his death he remained in that condi-
ton. Death was momehtarily expected dur
ing that time, and no member Of the family
lett the room There were present the Gen.
erals son, Mr.. 7. T. Sherman; his daughters.
Miss Rachel and Miss Lizzie, who lived with
him; his married daughters, Mrs. T. W. Fitch
of Pittsburg, and Mrs. A. NJ. Thaekara, of
Kosemont, Ia Senator John sherman Cen
Thomas Ewing Mr.. Fitch and Mr. Thackara.
Or. Alexander and Miss Elizabeth Price. a
trained nurse from the New York Hospital
General Sherman died in his usual sieeping
apartment in the rear of the second floor.
About half an hour before the Generals
death, the watchers diseerned signs OF ap-
preaching dissolution. First the fingers be-
gan TO grow cold, then the fatal GOODNESS crept
slowly up his arms and over his body Asthe
end approached, the Generals head which
had been resting on large pillow, was low
cred gradually in the hope that he might be
enabled TO breathe easier. Although he died
from sutiocation caused by the mncus from
his intlamed throat filling his lungs, there
were no indications OF suffering on his part
lie sank into his eternal >lumber with scarcely
sigh those who were nearest his head
say tnat they heard 4 gentle sigh escape his
lips aud then all vas over. Within q min
ute or two alter neral Sherma = death ana
OF his men-seryants stepped outside OF the
front door and said: 1T is all over Tho
male members OF the family ut once busted
Themselves in sending necessary kilograms
announcing General Sherman's death. such
kilograms were sent 10 President Harrison.
Nice-President Morton, the Hon Redfeld
Proctor, Secretary of War Secretary Blaine.
Gen. j. NJ. Schoheld aud Secretary Noble.
Generals Howard aud Sloeum acceded 10 the
family's request to take charge Of the funeral
arrangements.
Gen. G. II. T. Coils said that General Shpr.
man had strong prcmonition OF his death
before he was taken sick. About two weeks
ago according 10 General Coils, General
Sherman and himself were on their way to-
gether 10 the residence OF ex-Judge joan T..
Dillon. General Coils spoke of the approach
ing anniversary of General Grants birth in
April, whereupon General sherman suddenly
remarked, II shall be dead aud buried by that
time" General Coils, although startled by
this remark treated il lightly and relorted in
jocular vein, but General sherman turned
a serious face toward him and said somewhat
YEARLY: Sometimes when get home from
entertainment or banquet, especially on
these wintry nights feel as II were u
very sick man. suppose that shall catch
cold some night, and shall go to bed never 10
leave IL" These were indeed prophetic
words.