New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-31
THE GOVERNOR OVERCOME.
STRICKEN BY THE HEAT. HE LEFT TIE
STAND IN MADISON SQUARE
At HIS REQUEST. MAYOR STRONG TOOK HIS
PLACE IN REVIEWING THE PARADE-ABLE
TO ATTEND THE EXERCISES AT
GRANTS TOMB IN THE AFTERNOON.


GRANTS TOMB IN THE AFTERNOON
An exciting incident Of the parade In the city
yesterday was the faintng Of Governor Morton
on the reviewing-stand at the Worth Monument
I'm Madison Square No seat had been provided
for him on the stand. and he stood for more than
hour with the sun in his face partly shielded
at times by an umbrella. raising his hat every
minute In salute and occasionally bowling ana
smiling az he recognized some one In the parade
The heat on the stand was Intense. and all or
the men there suffered. but the Governors posi-
ton was such to make the exposure unusually
severe Suddenly he seen 10 totter and
partly fall. az If ne had received a blow. The
color had fled from his face He partly leaned
against the railing in front Of him. his head bent
forward. and he would nave fallen If Colone
Cole his private secretary. had not caught hold
of him. Mayor Strong and General Harrison.
who had been standing behind the Governor
stepped forward quickly and aided In supporting
him
The Governor has fainted"' was the cry that
passed from mouth to mouth.
Hundreds of people rose from their seats on the
two large stands and directed their gaze at the
Governor for the time forgetting all about the
parade and for a few minutes there were much
the Grand Army of the Republic had nearly
passed the revicwing-stand and the Daughters
Of Veterans Auxiliary. OF Camp No. III. had got
within few feet Of the stand. The young
women marched past wondering what was the
cause of the confusion.
GENERAL HARRISON RI MAINS CALM
Ex- President Harrison. calm but prompt IN the
emergency. gave directions which were immedi-
rfelh haf
from the railing and pla red on the floor Of the
stand Several men rubbed his hands and famed
his face vigorously Acting Police Inspector
Brooks dashed across the avenue to a patrol
wagon and called to Police Surgeon Williams
who was stationed there Dr. Williams seized
his bag containing medicines. sprang out Of the
wagon and ran 10 the reviewing g-stand. Before
the surgeon reached the stand. however. a
thoughtful young woman had handed 20 General
Harrison a small silver flask containing brandy
General Harrison poured some ~ the brandy into
a glass and pressed n 10 the lips of Governor
Morton.
Governor Mortons face was still white and his
eyes were partly closed. lie seemed TO have re-
covered consciousness. however. and In few
moments when he heard the music of the band
AZ tho head of the eighth division. h. made an
effort 20 rise General Harrison. who had asked
tho police TO call carriage. bent over the pros
irate man and said In n kindly way:
40. no. Governor. lie siiG. You have been
overcome with the heat and we have sent for
carriage"
MAYOR Strong who was excited. called upon
some q the police e. summon n carriage In
siantly Run some Of YOU officers run. he
said sharply. and the policemen ran % meet the
carriage which already on lts way to the
stand
Acting Inspector Brooks and other pollce~en
were keeping the crowd back To allow the Gov
.rnor 70 yet as much air as possible. General
Harrison noticed that a partition against which
the Governor was lying excluded the mir from
him and ne said. Tear away that partition
Instantly three policemen tore the partition
down
INSISTED ox REVIEWING THE PARADE.
The open carriage which had been called was In
front NJ the stand hy that time. and two or three
members ~ the Governors stan lifted me Gov
.rnor ND. as II they were intending to carry him
20 the vehicle. Governor Morton got on his feet
with sudden determination. and said;
Il must review the parade
mo no: you not In condition. Better come
with me" said General Harrison
Il viii review the parade" said Mr. Morton
and he stood up straight arrow and looked
up the avenue at the advancing Grand Army
men
4 loud shout - gladness went up from III" two
stands Men raised their hats and cheercd, while
the women clapped their lands and waved their
handk.rchiefs Governor Morton smiled and
raised his hat which had been placed on his
head lie was chcered again. He was trembling
with weakness and seemed ready To fall again
General Harrison put one arm partly around me
Governor and again urged him To leave the
stand Governor Morton Yielded but NJ was
brave and courteous still Turning 10 Mayor
Strong he politely asked:
"Will YOU review the parade. Mr. Mayor
YES ycs,' exclaimed the Mayor
Governor Morton then entered the carriage
with the assistance of General Harrison and
Colonel Cole. who rode away with him The
carriage was driven To- the Firth Avenue Hotel
I'pon arriving there Governor Morton was able
10 walk TO the room Of General Harrison. 1hen
a room was assigned e. him. at the windows or
which he was able 70 see the parade ana ne re-
mnined there for n time Presently he had re-
covered 80 completely that b" wanted 10 return
TO the rcvicv'ing-stand but his friends persuaded
him to remain at the hotel lie declined IN" aiI
of "A physician. After the parade had passed
Governor Morton entered another carriage ana
was driven to the Hotel Renaissance. where he
had luncheon.
TIE GOVERNOR 4 PLUCKY MAN.
Governor Morton ate luncheon like n man VINO
was thoroughly hungry. He sat down AT the
table with the members of his family despite the
earnest protest II those who were with him. wh"
Insisted upon his taking rest. After luncheon
he insisted that the programme mapped OUT ior
the day be carried through. d@spit" the adNic" oi
his friends that he remain at the Hotel Renais-
sance. -,
The Governor showed much spirit In protesting
that he should not disappolnt those VINO az
tended th.. ceremonies at Riverside Drive by
being absent Mrs Morton after the Governor
had reached the hotel escorted by the old GUARD
requested her husband To pass the afternoon
quietly at the hotel and take the evening train
for Albany. Colonel Marvin. the Governors MN
tary secretary said that Mrs. Morton almost IN
sisted that the Governor should abandon the
drive TO Grants Tomb and taking part In the
exercises. she feared reoccuirehce oi 'ne
fainting spell that the Governor experienced III
the morning The Governor sought to allay MS
wifes fears and sent word through ms secre
tary Ashley w. Cole. to the members OF MS sta
who had gathered In the parlors ot 'he iote
Renalssance that he would proceed to Grants
Tomb The members OF the stan nau taken