The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-08
WIN. Il. ENGLISH DEAD
PLACID DEMISE OF ONE OF INDI-
ANAs MOST PROMINENT MEN.
After Six Weeks Illness He Passes
Away, Surrounded by His
Children.
HIS NAME A NATIONAL ONE
NOMINATED FOR THE VICE PREsI-
DENCY by DEMOCRACY IN 1850.
| One of the Leaders I'm the Ante-BeI-
| Ium slavery Discussion During
Four Terms i'm Congress.
GREAT HISTORICAL WORK
MUCH TIME AND MONEY SPENT IN
CONQUEST OF THE NORTHWEST,
| Public Documents of Almost Priceless
Vnlue Obtained by Him in His
Researches.
Public Documents of Almost Priceless
VnIue Obtained by Him In His
Researches.
HE LEAVES A FORTUNE ESTIMATED
AT FROM s2,OOO,OOO TO $5,0OO,OOo.
Began His MOney-Making Career
While a Treasury Clerk by Invest
ing I'm Texas bonds.


afternoon at 2s5 o'clock. after an illness
of several weeks, although his condition
was not considered serious until within the
last ten days. For six weeks Mr. English
has not been well, but even as late as the
last day his friends had hopes that his
strong and rugged constitution would over
come the ravages of disease. complica-
tion of influenza, irf1ammatory rheumatism
and constitutional heart trouble, however,
was too much for even man of his
strength. This combination later developed
into anaemia, which was the final cause
of death. Death occurred in the apartments
that have been occupied by Mr.. English
for several years, on the second floor Of
Englishs Hotel, over the corner OF Meridian
street and Monument Place.
Although Mr. English's condition had been
considered very serious for several days,
there was nothing to indicate that death
was so near until Thursday night, when
his condition rapidly became worse, and
II was then seen that few hours would
be the extent of his life. Mrs. Rosalind
Waling, his daughter, was already at his
bedside and a telegram was semitic her hus-
band. DIR. wflloughby walling. Early yes
-terday. nJrning a consultation OF physicians
was held and 1t was decided to notify those
interested that nothing more could be done
for the sick man and that few hours
would end his ills. Even thcn the end came
sooner than was anticipated. During the
morning Mr.. English remained in a semi
conscious condition until about s o'clock,
when he rallied sufficiently to call the name
of his son, Will z. English, and then he
dropped into an unconscious state. from
which he did not rally. During his one con-
scious spell yesterday he called the names
of his son and Mr.. Hall, who manages
the hotel, and was able to recognize those
at his bedside. Death to GO
ing to sleep.
At the time of his death many anxious
friends were waiting in the hotel below
for bit of news concerning his condition,
as it had become known that it was ex-
tremely critical.
During Thursday night Mr.. English rallied
|. sufficiently to talk with his son concern
ing the many phases of his extensive busi-
ness and told those about him that he knew
he would die. Death occurred in the room
that has been Mr. Englishs constant home
since the erection of his hotel. 1t was
filled with all kinds of valuable relics. most
ly of historical nature, and has been his
study, or Workshop during the many years
of labor he has devoted 10 his historical
researches. There is means of know
ing the great value of the papers in those
rooms as historical documents. They were
gathered from every part of this and ad-
Joining States many Of them being orig
inal documents, while others are authentic
copies of originals
After a consultation of the family it was
decided that the funeral should occur Sun
day afternoon at o'clock. Burial will be
at Crown Hill, where Mrs. English and
Mr.. English's parents are buried. A few
years ago he erected fine family monu-
ment on his lot.
The pallbearers at the funeral tomorrow
will be Governor Matthews, Mayor Taggart,
John c. New Gen. Fred Knefler. John j.
Curtis. General John Coburn, John r. Will
son and Senator Turpie, IL he can reach
here in time. A telegram was sent to him
yesterday requesting his presence. A large
number of kilograms were received yester-
day Afternoon ard evening by Will E. En-
glish from prominent men over the country
| expressing condolences. One from Presi-
dent Cleveland was as follows:
81 sincerely mourn the death of dis
| tinguished citizen and deeply sympethize
! with you In the loss OF klnd and loving
| father"
| From Senators voorhees, and Turpie came
| this expression:
1--WE are inexpressibly shocked by the
! announcement of your fathers DEATH He
| stood in the foremost rank OF Indiana S
| ablest men and we loved him as a tried and
| faithful friend Wire US the time of his
! funeral and we will be there IL possible to
| leave here"
| From Congressman George w. Steele was
| the following:
"You have my sympathy in the loss of
| YOUR father The State has lost one of her
| most prominent citizens
| From Charles Hoyt. the play writer:
please accept my heartfelt sympathy
From Leon o. Bailey at Des Moines, Ia
81 am overwhelmed by the sad informa-
| tion lust received. OF highest principle,
| purest integrity and proadest huma nifty,
| the Nation mourns the loss OF a truly wise
| and patriotic citizen. As statesman, author
| and fnancier the honored named of Will
| liam H English will ever take the highest
rank among the illustrious sons of In
! diana. To you and Mrs Walling / extend
my tenderest sympathy. My sorrow is un-
Another telegram expressing deep sorrow
was received from ~. r.. G. English a
| first cousin of Villain III. English and
/ the oldest member OF the English family
1 other kilograms were received from Tuns
r. Dean. OF Baltimore; John III. Anderson
NJ B. Rolason. l.. X. Snyder. OF New York
I city; NJ. B Simonies and Z. Kitz, of Chi
4 cago, and NJ Z. Holland, OF Louisville
Rev. John Il. English. Baptist minister
| OF New York. a first cousin OF the dead
| Indianian. will offlciate at the funeral
Center Lodge. No. 2,, +. and A. NJ. will at