Evening star., 1896-10-24
THE DEATH OF Mr.. CRISP
Fatal Termination of His Illness Unex-
pected.
His Career in Congress - Slated fOl
the Senate Popularity
as Speaker.

The death of ex-Speaker Crisp at At
lanta, Ca, which was announced in yes
terday's Star. while apparently sudden
was not Ill expected by the physicians who
have been watching his health. He had
been declining for several years. His last
illness. however, was Immediately occa-
stoned by an attack Of malarial fever.
which he had contracted at his home. in
Americus, Ca. a few weeks ago. but which
Itself yielded to treatment when he came
TO Atlanta. He was considered GONZALES
cent, and only last Sabbath had ridden
out. But when renewed health seemed
within view he was attacked by congestion
of the lungs. which. added to the weak
ness CT the lungs and heart caused by
the previous attacks of pleuro-pneumonia.
resulted in his death.
He was in intense pain yesterday up to
the time Of his death. Every few minutes
he would suffer greatly. But no danger
wife, together with a sanitarium nurse.
was watching at his bedside. At about :45
o'clock MIR. Crisp was seized with another
attack. and quite suddenly he passed into
the calm of death. The watchers saw it,
ard sent down stairs for DR.. Holmes.
Judge Crisps two daughters. Mrs. Fred
Davenport and Miss Bertha Crisp, and his
two sons. Charles F., jr. and Fred. were
Mt the Ballard House. on Peachtree street.
They were quickly summoned. When they
entered the room Judge Crisp was still con-
scious. He gave them a look of recogni-
ton. breathed few times and died. He
could not speak So quickly had the dread
messenger come that the stricken family
stood appalled, in the death chamber.
DR.. j. B. S. Holmes made the following
statement of his illness and the manner
of the end: Judge Crisp has been in i'll
health for the past six or eight months.
ha1 hoa three
wears with intense pains. coming at inter-
walls. in the chest. He had two attacks OF
oneumocia ole about four years ago, and
the other about two years ago. On account
of ill health he had to give up his joint
debates last summer with Hoke Smith.
After the speeches in June he went to
Ashevilie. N. c.. and spent some time
there. From there he went to Tate Springs.
and remained until about the middle of
August, then going to his home. in Ameri-
Gus There he was taken with malarial
fever. He came to the sanitarium on the
18th of September. ] examined him care
fully and found evidence from his previous
attacks of pleuro-pneumonia. His fever
yielded to the treatment. and ten days
ago he was considered convalescent. He
was cut driving several times last week.
even as late as last Sabbath, and was
feeling III usually well on that day. Sun
day ne was attacked with congestion of
the lungs. He suffered intensely all day.
Monday night and Tuesday he was still In
bed He was better Wednesday.
Yesterday he had favorable day and
was decidedly better than any day since
Sunday night. Last night he was visited
with very severe pains in the chest thas
occurred at very short intervals. He con-
tinued TO have these paroxysms until 1O:45
this afternoon, when he suddenly expired.
probably from rupture OF the heart as the
result Of fatty degeneration"
Tribute of Georginns.
~ouo.,or A+l,,reon hoard tho news of
Mr. Criso's death at the executive office
and Immediately ordered the Georgia flag
over the capitol lowered to half mast. He
said: Mr.. Crisp's death is particularly a
calamity just at this time. He had attain
ed q position where he was lot only one
of the most valuable men in our state
but was a national character Of which
Americans were proud. regarded him as
the most conspicuous man before the ma
ton Of all southern men, His position
as Speaker of the House had brought him
more prominently before the country than
any other southern man. and the magniti-
cent ability which he displayed in sustain
ing himself as leader there made much
impress upon the whole country to such an
extent that he was regarded everywhere
as one of the greatest men of Georgia.
Personally he was one of the most low
able of men, and outside of the loss to the
pubic his death will be personal grief
to thousands of his fellow countrymen.
On the day of his burial all the offices in
the capitol will be closed
Ex-Secretary Smith said: II was thrown
With Judge Crisp constantly in Washing
ton. and 1 am deeply distressed at his sud
den death. His quickness, calmness and
sound judgment made him the natural
leader of the Democratic House Of Repre-
sentatives. His kiad and gentle tempera-
ment gave him the love of all who knew
MIN.
although he had fillel the highest posi-
ton given to a Georgian in the national
CT ancils since the days Of How ell Cobb, he
es pecialiy desired g seat in the Senate, and
his refusal to accept the appointment ten
dered him by Gov. Northen was the clear
est proof Of his unselfish patriotism.
He had just fairly won before the peo-
pie Of Georgia seat In the Senate, and
In that body he would have added to his
great nationa. reputation. and l regret sin
:, aerely that he has not been spared to fill
The Crisp Obscquies.
1t was decided late last evening that the
body Of the distinguished Georgian should
be removed this morning from the sani-
tariam. where ne died. to the state capitol,
where 1t Will lie in state until half-past I
o'clock tomorrow morning, at which hour
1t will be transferred to a train and borne.
Under. appropriate escort, to, ,Amerdcus Mr.
Crtsp's lloIne. where the funeral Will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 'Eaif-past 3
O'CLOCK. A nCmber OF teiegrdmS OF con-
dolence have been received, including one
from Secretary of War Lamont.
Mr.. CrisP's Congressional Career.
1t Is probable that no man who has oc-
cupied seat in Congress in recent years
had a wider circle Of warm friends, In
/ cluding members Of both parties than Mr.
Crisp possessed This was mainly due
in the opinion of his admirers. to two
ott r;b
and mind and his ability and fairness az
narlfa m emf aciap Mr. CristA