New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25
OBITUARY.
PATRICK SARSFIELD GILMORE.

ST. Louis. Sept 24.-Colone Patrick Sarsfeld Gil
more the world renowned proprietor, manager and
leader OF the band bearing his NAME died at his room
at the Lndell Hotel at q As o'clock tbs evening OF
heart disease due to indigestion Mr.. Gilmore had
been for several days feeling Ill., and consulted local
doctor by whom he was treated fT indigestion This
afternoon, for the first time since the beginning OF
his present engagement at the exposition here, he
did not occupy his usual place and WELD the patton
ut the bands concerts. Nd one supposed, however
that his Illness Of serious nature, and few be-
lleved the first reports Of his death.
Mr.. Gllmorc's body will be taken to New York City
tomorrow night the Big Four, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, Miss Minnie. the only immediate
members of his family who were present Mt the time
Of his death.
Mr. Gilmore WAS born in Ireland in 1882, and pre-
vlous his coming to this city, was in Boston, where
he came into prominence as a leader Of the music in
the Worlds Peace Jubilee held in that city in 1872,
when he lead chorus Of 10000 people in the singing
When he came to New York be organized the famous
22d Regiment Band OF 100 pieces and was familiar
figure TO all New Workers he marched at the head
of his musicians in all the parades OF the year. With
this band he made tours all over the United states,
and at the time Of his death, he had under considera
ton the giving OF concerts at the Worlds Fair in
Chicago Ills tours Of the United States were always
marked with success, and when In 1882 he made a
tour of the world with his 100 musicians he scored
successes everywhere, even In Germany where the
critics OF martial music disposed to be hyper
critical. He was the composer Of the National an
them Columbia and played 1t every summer at his
concerts at Manhattan Beach,
It was his ambition that this anthem should be-
come the National air. but while 1t always provoked
enthusiasm, 1t never gained the place which he had
hoped for IT, The first Sunday night concerts which
Now Workers ever heard given by him nearly
twenty years ago In the Grand Opera House. and these,
given A. they were by fun band OF 100 musicians,
created sensation and drew crowds OF music lovers
TO that theatre.
Johann Strauss, the famous waltz composer, made
his first appearance In this country under Gilmore ;
auspices at the Boston jubilee already mentioned.
where he hso introduced the band OF the Guarde Re-
putque OF Pris and several equally celebrated Ger.
man bands. Ills last engagement In this city was at
the Madison square Garden where he played Tor nve
week beginning Oh Nay 30.
No member OF Mr.. Gmore's family could be found
at his house. No. 164 West Eighty sxth-s, last even
Ing Jane Mcdonald the hOusekeeper, said that she
had received the following dispatch from st. Louis
at 10 O'Clock:
Papa i, dead. We are bringing body home. Be
prepared for funeral
The dispatch was signed by Mr. Gilmore's daughter
Minnie. Miss Mcdonald, The housekeeper, said that
she had received letter yesterday morning from
Mrs. Gilmore. The following Is extract from IL !:
Mr. Gilmore and Mis- Minnie pretty well
Both ask you and Lizzie TO pray for us"
Mr. and Mrs Gilmore and their daughter went 10
ST. Louis three weeks TO attend the st. Louis FIX
position, Miss Mcdonald said.