The record-union., 1894-10-31
A STATE OFFICIALS SUDDEN CALL.
Secretary of State Waite's Death in
Alameda.
He Was Pioneer Citizen, Man of
Excellent Character, and Faith
full Public officer.

Yesterday forenoon the sad news was
received from Alameda of the sudden
death, III that city, OF Secretary of State
Z. G. Waite. AS he had left here but a
few days before in his usual apparent
health, the news could hardly be cred
ited but later kilograms verified it.
Last Thursday, when Mr.. Waite ar
rived at Alameda he complained of not
feeling well, bnt it was not thought that
there was anything serious the matter
with him. He went to San Francisco on
the following day, but that night ais
condition grew worse, and on Saturday
he was very sick man.
He went to the residence of A. T. Rob-
inson on Central avenue, and physician
was called. He continued to grow worse.
and his ailment was pronounced to be
due to gladstone, trouble from which he
had long been a sufferer. He sank rap
idly, and passed away early yesterday
forenoon. Mrs. Waite was with him in
his last moments, his daught being in
this city. They left yesterday tor Alameda
on receipt OF the sad news.
The news of the sudden death of Secre-
tary of State Waite cast gloom through
out the Capitol. All the State depart
rected to be closed, and the flag lowered
TO halt-mast out of respect to the memory
ofthe deceased.
The State officials and attaches ex-
pressed deep regret at his sudden taking
oil, and all had something kind to say OF
the deceased Secretary.
Mr.. Waite had many warm personal
friends in this city, where he lived in
early days, and where his many excellent
traits OF character had endeared him to
The people. During his term of Secretary
OF State he had added to his list of Sacra-
mento friends and admirers thousands
who had come here since his former resi-
dence IN this city. AS public official
he had demonstrated his scrupulous hon.
esty and integrity, and leaves record OF
which anyone might be proud.
1t is announced that the funeral will
take place III Alameda on Thursday un-
der the auspices of the Pioneer Associa-
ton, OF which he was a member. The
services Will be held in the First Congre-
gational Church at l:30 p. NJ, and the in
terment will be in Mountain View Gene
terry.
Mr.. Waite was born in the State of New
York and came TO California in 1S49. He
was Journalist by occupation and took
an active part in politics.
For long time before the civil war he
was editor of the NeUada Journal, pub
Iished at Nevada City. In that publica-
ton he was associated with A. A. Sargent
aiterward United States Senator.
The paper was first Whig, afterward
Known othing, and subsequently Re-
publican. Mr.. Waite was one of the first
to join the Republican party in this
State.
For time Mr.. Waite was a writer for
the Sacramento UNION before it's CONSOLE
dation with the RECORD. He had a supe-
rior education, and, in addition to his
newspaper work, ne contributed freely to
literary publications. Among the latest
products of his pen was an account of
early days in California, published by the
Century magazine some years ago.
Mr.. Waite has record OF faithful serv-
ice in various public positions. During
The war period he was chief deputy in the
United States Marshal's Office in this city.
He was at one time Treasurer of Nevada
County, and also represented that county
In the State Senate.
He was appointed by President Grant
in 1873 as Naval Officer of San Francisco
and was reappointed by President Hayes,
serving until 1881. During the four years
following he was chief clerk in the Mint,
under Superintendent Burton.
MIR. Waite was elected Secretary of
State in 1890 on the Republican ticket.
and his term would have expired on the
1st OF January next.