The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

Of infiammatory action and he began 70
lose consciousness, which becoming more
and more pronounced every day, was
followed by a decline In his powers o.
speech, and every day he became less
able to articulate words, his tongue nav
ing also become partially parallZed. FL
naliy, he was not able TO speak apoEe
whisper. TWO weeks ago the power OF
speech failed him entirely, He mas not
known anyone for over two weeks, DeinS
in a state Of lethargy until this WeeK
From which state he at first conia D.
mOmentariy aroused. Since that time
his stupor has become more and more
profound until it passed into entire un-
consciousness. His powers or sWaIlo%lh3
had also been lost. and he had been
unable to take any nourishment IN the
past three days.
HE GREAT VITALITY.
During the last forty-eight hours there
have been all the indications Of the near
approach Of death, but death came very
slowly His pulse became more and more
rapid running up in the last two Gays
TO as high as lU or 40 peaIS pI,, 70 III Cre
rapid, mounting fifty-five or sixty respl-
rations a minute. During the last two
or three days he has suffered no PAIN
whatever, and he died without strug-
gle, in perfect peace, and simply throush
duiet suspension of the hearts action.
Dr. Brown is of the opinion that Dr.
Minnigerode's illness was due largely 10
vital powers, says he, were remarkable
for a man of his age, and TO think ne
seemed to resist disease, and his heart
action kept up until Wlthln snort time
before his death. All indications show
DR.. Minnlgerode had a wonderful consti-
tuition in the form OF strength and vigor,
and death simply came as victory OF
natures laws.
lence have been received at the house
since his demise, and they come from
nearly everywhere.
HIS ILLNESS.
On the 10th of August DIR. Minnigerode,
while walking across his bedroom In the
early morning, fell upon his back, bruis-
ing himself severely. For the two days
following he seemed to rally, and even
went down stairs with assistance. But
after that time his strength decreased
with such rapidlty that he was entirely
PROSTATE only leaving his bed Tor an
hour in the evening. From day TO day
he looked forward eagerly 10 feeling
stronger and being able once more TO
get into his beloved study, which Is on
the same floor with his bedroom. his
accident. however, was entirely incident
to his condition, and he grew steadily
weaker. AS he realized this ne even ceds-
ed to express a wish for his ordinary
pursuits, and lay without murmer' IN
tenselv appreciatlve of the devoted SER
vices rendered him, and saying OF him-
self: "A little more suffering, TO learn
a little more patience and then shalI
be taken home" Throughout the winter
his body has been growing feebier, but
the great mind with which he was en-
dowed was as clear and brilliant as ever.
His memory and general information
were simply marvellous, not only In ms
special studies OF Church doctrines and
the Bible. but no classical subject could
be touched on, no historical data men
toned, with which he was not entirely
familiar; and thus In ali llteratures
THE paralysis which attacked him In
creased very gradually. and finally pre-
vented speech.
soNK OF HIS LAST WORDS.
His last utterance of any length was
TO repeat Jesus, Savior OF My Soul"
and later, when his mind wandered, he
in HOLLYWOOD" and, again. Take me 10
Washington to die" which his family
interpreted to mean Richmond. The
same day he struggled TO repeat Napo-
Icons last words.
his study. Modelled, as nearly as posi-.
ble. on the one he occupied and loved
for so many years in Richmond, II Is
hallowed ground; The walls are covered
from floor to ceiling with his books. 40
one side stands desk filled with his SER
mons, over which hangs his favorite pic
ture OF his wife. and under this one Oh
his beautiful sister, Augusta, Baroness
Won Schonberg, who strongly resemoied
him.
In the centre OF the room his table.
where many a letter has been penned 10
his people from his great heart.
REMISDERs OF RICHMOND.
Upon this lie many triaes given him
BY his friends, which he constantly used.
Among others, a paper-wcight, with
picture on II Of the Washington Monu-
ment. with st. PauPs steeple In the dis
tance This was sent him by Mrs. Joseph
Bryan, and gave him constant pleasure
He often said 10 members or HIS family
that IL was like possessing q little piece
OF Richmond itself. which he 80 dearly
loved