The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-09
EXCITING DAY FOR THE DUKE
Hrs BR0THER FRUSTRATED DURING
THE PARADE IN COLUMBUS.


For Time II was Thought that che Marquis
OF Barboies would Not Rccovor--VernGun
Received with Much Enthusinsm In Ohio
lie Attends the Republican Convention.
CoLUMBus. O.. Juno 8.-The visit OF the
Duke OF Veragua and suite to this city. the
largest In the world named in honor OF the
discoverer OF America. was one OF much eI-
element to the Duke as we'll as to the citizens.
No visit OF q President or n Presidential can
didate over brought out n greater crowd. but
the incident OF most concern to the Duke was
the sudden and serious illness Of his brother.
the MARQUIS OF Barboles. on the grand stand
on which the party was reviewing the parade
OF the school children.
Tho Dukes brother was stricken with angina
nectoris and fell PROSTATE to the grand
stand. He suffered much. and the attack
seemed likely to result fatally. owing to tho
terrific jun Of spectators and the inability OF
the authorities to force back the people and
give tho sick man mir.
Bishop Watterson stood ready to administer
the last sacrament. An electric battery was
brought into operation by the physicians who
had been called. however. and the necessity
for action by the Bishop gradually disappeared.
The attack was probably brought on by the
excitement OF the day.
1t was remarkable day. The party had ar
rived from Chicago on time. and after they
had got settled the men OF the party were
driven to the Republican Convention. whore
they heard the speech nominating Mckinley
and the Governors response.
The delegates cheered like Indians when
they knew Veragua was in the hall. and the
Duke and his brother perceptibly WINGED
when the shrl cries fell upon their ears.
somewhat inGisposed. but little attention was
paid to It The party expressed themselves
ansa in he ,n nas 80 Icney and
covered tho State House yard and llled the
SQUARES east on Broad:
The decorations OF tho city were not exten:
with Spanish and American colors In tne
At 2 o'clock the ducal party left the chitten:
The, school Children were to parade. Mayor
i. MAYOR: OF ali the receptions since I
more pleasure and none are ore highly ap-
pEesated thar this me ~ the
It hs largest city ths World eaed as s
Eisasant and bsaatitui eity, sn$ am more more
ys!ssnsa h!% e. nfs Ss"ss, s q
family to Ohio, and to It's capital city. nam ed for
your illustrious ancestor. Our people desire
to testify. through their greeting and hospi-
tally to you. their appreciation OF the mighty
work and immortal fame OF Columbus All
that we have in the State is yours while
you remain. The tender blasting sentiment
Of this affection and respect, which all
Ohioans. as we'll Us nll Americans. have for the
great discoverer Is turned to you to-day as his
cole lineal male representative. I trust your
Grace will enjoy your visit and that
you will carry away with you pleas
ann sure He' You viii lesv. With s the pisas
welcome to our hearta. our hospitality. and
our homes. and wish you much success on
this. your ffty-sixth anniversary"
The Dukes reply to Gov Mckinley was:
am very much pleased to como TO the State OF
Ohio and to the city Of Columbus. and to DO
SO warmly welcomed by ono SO distinguished
as yourself Since you mentioned 1t. l
am pleased that you have recalled my ami
versary day. and assure you that / shall ever
couple with 1t In the future this. my pleasant
visit 70 your beautiful city,"
The excessive heat and great crowd OF peo-
pie lam m cd toget her on the grand stand. and
the strain that the Dukes brother has under
gone in the past few days were too much for
him. and those near him noticed that his face
took q death!y pallor. and throwing up his
hands he fell forward in n faint. Finally he
recovered and was taken to Mr.. Chittenden's.
Tonight reception in honor Of the Duke
and party is being given at the Columbus
Club. Tn.morrow afternoon there will! be a
grand military and civic parade in tho Dukes