Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-16
WILLIS IS DEAD.
United States Minister to Ha-
wall Dies at Honolulu.
Death Caused BY Pneumonia--1he
End Came, Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Mrs. willis Frustrated Remains Will Be
Brought TO United States.

Honolulu, Jan. Z, via San Francisco,
CAL. Jan. 15.-United States Minister
Albert s. Willis died at his residence,
yesterday, at 8 A. NJ, after several
months illness. The direct cause OF
his death was pneumonia, which he
first contracted in San Francisco early
last spring. His condition has been at
times such that it gave his family
hopes of his ultimate recovery. and
again it was precariOus to a degree
that filled his physicians with grave
alarm.
A few days ago his condition was
much improved and his family renewed
their hopes, but the change for the
better was only temporary. He has
been surrounded at all times by the
best medical talent in the city and
every care was given the minister but
in spite of a vigorous constitution,
which has assisted him in battling with
the disease, he succumbed after much
suffering.
Some time after midnight, Tuesday,
Mr. Willis condition began to grow
worse and it was seen that the end was
not far off. He lost consciousness and
his breathing was difficult, and in this
condition he remained until dissolution
ensued.
1t is not yet known whether an es-
cort will be sent with the remains, but
it seems to be the opinion of number
of citizens that representative of the
foreign office should be detailed as an
escort to accompany the remains to
Louisville and turn them over to the
officials there.
Nhnv, fhn ir,tn nf he
the minister was received by the gov
eminent the flags on the judiciary
building and military headquarters
were lowered to half-mast. Most of
the business houses and the shipping
followed suit.
Mrs. Willis is nearly Frustrated
from the long care of her husband.
The family expected to sail for home
with the remains on the steamer Aus
tralia on the 18th.
The Hawaiian government will ac-
cord state funeral to the deceased
representative of the United States to-
morrow. The body will lie in state dur
ing the morning in the former throne
room. Funeral services will be held
at 3 p. NJ, in Central Union church.
The procession to the cemetery. where
lne DOuy VIII De pldceO IN the TecelV-
ing vault until the sailing of the steam
er, will be proceeded by the local mill
itary and a battalion from the United
States ship Albert. President Dole
and the chief officials OIL the govern
ment will follow the mourners.
Mr.. Willis left a small estate, but
ample life insurance.
Albert S. Willis was native of Ken
lucky. After graduating at the Louis
Vile male high school ne taught
school for four years. He then studied
law and was graduated at the age of
twenty-three at the Louisville law
school in &c. Since that time he has
been continuously engaged in the prac-
tice of his profession. In 1872 he can
vassed the state for the Democratic
electoral ticket. In 1870 he was elected
attorney for Jefferson county, and
was reelected in 1874. His congress
sional career began in the 45th Con-
gress and he served in the 46th. 47th,
18th and 49th Congresses, holding a
high place in the party councils, and
filling the influential position of chair
man of the committee on rivers and
harbors.