The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-01-27
THE DEATH ROLL.
Sudden Death of Ex-President
Rutherford B. Hayes.
He Succumbs to Neuralgia of the Heart
After a Brief Illness-Sketch of the
Remarkable Events Attend
ing His Career.

FREMONT, O., Jan. S-Ex-President
R b. Hayes died at IL o'clock last night,
but the information of his death was
not known for some time later, as
everything was kept exceedingly quiet
in the vicinity of The Hayes mansion.
The early report that the condition of
ex-President Hayes was improving and
was resting easily allayed suspicion and
the sudden appearance of Webb Hay es
with the announcement that his father
had died proved a shock to all
From Mr.. Hayes it is learned that the
condition of his father took a sudden
change early in the evening and rapid
dissolution followed. The members of
the HAYES family have all along been
exceedingly reticent concerning the
condition of Gen. Hayes, and the at
tending physician has followed the
same course
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Rutherford Birchard Hayes, the nineteenth
president OF the United States was born in
Delaware, o., October 4, 1872 and was there
fore at the time OF his death in the list wear %
his age He was one of the conspicuous figures
dental celebrity thrust upon him by the result
OF the stirring political contest Of 1870 when he
was declared elected president of the United
States at the close Of one of the most exciting
series OF events which ever attended, presi-
Dental contest
He possessed clements of character ami quail
tiles of mind and heart which caused him to
wear with dignity and honor the distinctions
which were thrust upon him.
Gen Hayes received his first education IL the
common schools Of his native state, and then
began the study Of the classics with Judge
Sherman Finch, OF Delaware, o. He graduated
from Kenyon college, Gambler, O.. in the 2Ist
year Of his age, He studied law and graduated
from the Harvard law school three years later,
being admitted to the bar in 1876. In tie fol-
lowing year he formed a law partnership with
K z. auckland, az Lower Sandusky. now FREE
mont
In 1852 he married Miss Lucy W Webb a
daughter OF DR. James Webb of ChiilicOthe, o.
-Four years later he declined the Office Of judge
of the court Of common pleas, and in 1875 he
was elected city solicitor OF Cincinnati He
went down TO defeat with the whig ticket in
1851. Having been always loyal and earnest
whig, he joined the republican party a; its or
Ganization.
When Sumpter was fired upon he took up
arms IN defense Of his cOuntry's honor June
:. 1861. he was appointed by the governor Of
r.
Ohio volunteers His regiment was immedi-
ately ordered 10 IVES; Virginia In September
Of the same year Gen ROSecrans was appointed
judge advocate of the department of Ohio and
October IS he was made a heutenant-colorel-
September Il. 1S62. he distinguished himself
1T the battle OF South Mountain. In July Of
the following year he executed brilliant mill
tarF movement which checked the raid OF the
Confederate General Morgan-Morgan. the
raider-ani his terrible men II the following
year he distinguished himself in several en-
Fagements, notably at Winchester His b-av-
ery at the battle of Cedar creek won for him the
rank OF major general
II Gen. Grants memoirs the great warrior
paid fia:jcTing tribute TO Gen. Hayes gallan-
try and military genius
His services were rewarded by an unSought
congressional nomination and he was elected
by an overwhelming majority. He took his
seat December /. 1855. after the close OF the war
and not iii he hal performed every dut; that
had dev0lved upon him
He went into the war a major and came out
ulajor-general after four years Of srduous and
brilliant service
While in congress Gen. HAYES was a vigorous
opponent Of reputation OF the national debt
aad advocated representation for the south on
the basis Of voters and not population The
policy Gen Hayes thus Ia down became the
line OF republican action and ii 1876 he was re-
As a legislator, he was noted rather for his
brsineSS-lille methods and capacity for hard
work than for orators. He WAS substantial and
conservative. rather than brilliant aud agrees
sive- He advocated the y ohnSon impeachment,
and in 1851 he was nominated Tor governor of
Ohio He was elected but the legislature was
lost through the negro suffrage amendment TO
the state constitution. judge Thurman, his OPP
poneut for the goyernorship. was sent 20 the l.
: senate. He WAS again elected governor in
1853. defeating George II. Pendleton. on plat
form advocating the payment Of the in
JCrest on The national debt Ia 1872 he declined
another congressional nomination. but was
nominated nevertheless but WAS defeated after
al exciting canvass In ls75 he S2s again nom
mated for The goyerlorsAip and elected for the
third time
His CubcrIator1al canvass made him preSi
dent. de had long been one O: the ablest states
men in the country ana his financial policy had
been sU@n aS TO attract the commentator Of
his party.
The national convention Of 1876 nominated
him for president after al exciting contest in
which seven 6allols were taken B.aine's
strength WAS thrown 20 Gen Hayes and &c was
iven the nomination
His democratic competitor was Samuel J.
Tiden, and after a. exciting contest HavCs vas
finally declared elected president al the conclu-
sion OF the famous proceedings which are still
familiar in the public mind
Since his retirement from the presidency
GeE-Hayes has!ived quietly al MS home il Fire.
mont