The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-13


the adjoining bedroom to his library, and
he remained there. Judge Thurman has
lived with his son, Allen w. Thurman,
since the death of his wife, and being un-
able to leave the house he occupied apart
ments in the second story Of the residence,
where he spent the last days of his life in
a remarkably pleasant and agreeable man
ner.
The beginning of Judge Humans
fatal illness dates from Nov. last, when
he fell heavily while walking across the
library floor. A few days after the fall
Judge Thurman's life was despaired of,
but he rallied and at times apparently
seemed to have regained his cid time vigor.
On Nov. IS Judge Thurman was 80 years
old, and on that date several of his old
friends called on him and had q pleasant
chat. On the occasion he seemed unusu-
ally cheerful and bright.
Since the accident he had his good days
and his bad ones. He had been confined
to his bed nearly all the time, and his ply
sician, Dr. w. H. Whitaker, called on him
daily. That he was steadily growing
weaker was apparent to all, and it had
been known for some time that his lease
on life could not be protracted much lon
ger. On account of his confinement to
bed Judge Thurman began to be afflicted
unpleasantness he at times sat up and
stood up, but he had not attempted to
walk since his fall.
Last Tuesday when DIR. Whitaker called
he found his patient sitting up in a chair
smoking a cigar, and apparently enjoying
It. He shook hands with the doctor and
said: my dear doctor, sit down and talk
TO me-" He seemed very buoyant and
cracked joke, and as was his habit,
talked to the doctor in French. 1t should
be remarked that renently 1t seemed tn be
one of Judge Thurman's delights to talk
French, showing the remarkable vlgor of
his mental powers. Last Tuesday DIR.
Whitaker noticed that he did not continue
his French conversation as long as usual,
and soon tired of his cigar, and when he
got back into bed mis- pulse was rather
feeble.
When DIR. Whitaker saw Judge Thur
man at o'clock on Wednesday he seemed
listless and rather heavy about his eyes
and in his mental operations. However,
he recognized the physicians and members
of the family. The change for the worse
became quite marked shortly after mid
night Wednesday, and at a. IN. the fam
lily became alarmed and sent for DR.. Whit
akeF.
At that time tho physician found his
Mueus had filled the bronchial tubes and
his breathing was labored. DIR. Whitaker
aroused him sufficiently TO ask him II he
WINS thirsty, and Judge Thurman nodded
his head In assent He seemed to be par
TALLY conscious of what he was doing, He
then senk into q heavy stupor from which
no was mover aroused 1t was known at
a. IN. that the beginning Of the end had
set in and the family were SO notified. At
10 o'clock DIR. Whitaker found the patient
gradually sinking. Judge Thurman was
perfectly unconscious, and remained SO
until he passed away at 1:lb p. IN.
At the final scene all Of the immediate
family were at his bedside. He seemed to
be free from all distress. Those present
at the death scene were Mr.. and Mrs. Al.
len w Thurman and tho following grand
children. Lee, Miss Katherine, Allen g.,
Jr, Daniel c. and Sterling Thurman, all
children of Mr.. Allen W. Thurman.
Governor Mckinley last night issued
the following:
''Ohio has lost one of its noblest citi-
zens. Allen G. Thurman died at o'clock
today at his home in the city of Columbus
at the ripe age of g. He was statesman
whose sturdy integrity and exalted nbili-
ties were recognized not only in his own
state, but in every part of the United
States. As Judge Of the supreme court
of the state he was a learned and ineor-
ruptible interpreter of the law. As United
States senator he faithfully and with ex-
ceptional honor represented this state in
the United States senate. He was a dis
tinguished party leader, and stood in the
front rank with the great men who were
his contemporaries After being the re-
cipient of many honors at the hands Of
his party and his countrymen he retired
to private life with the universal respect
and esteem of the citizens of the republic
and the love of all who had the honor OF
knowing him. His illustrious career is a
conspicuous example of the possibilities
of American citizenship, and is worthy
the study of the youth Of our state. The
people Of Ohio, regardless Of party, will be
mourners at his bier. Out of respect to his
memory it is hereby ordered that the flag