New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-23
JAMES OTIS DEAD.
HE EXPIRES AT HIS COUNTRY HOME. AT
BELLPORT. LONG ISLAND.

Ex-State Senator James Otis died at his summer
home. at Belport Long Island. at O'Clock yester
day morning, from congestion OF the lungs. He
had been a!ling for the last two years but was not
seriously stricken until Wednesday night. He rail-
He'd Thursday morning. but on Thursday night he
had fatal relapse. Mr.. Otis represented the 1st
Senate. or Long Island. District in 1894 and 1885
Mr. Otis was born In Boston. and was In his
sixty-second year His parents were carly settlers
In New-Eneland When he moved to New-York he
took an active interest In politics and was one OF
the wel-known Republican leaders. While at AL
hany he served the Militia, Agricultural. En-
crossed Rolls and Game Laws committees.
Mr.. Otis married Miss Adea Ludlum, daughter
OF Nicholas Ludlum. Mrs. Otis died rather sud-
denly Mt her home. No. % East feminist. early In
January. 1880. Mr.. OTIS prominent in social
circles twenty years ago, and was regarded as one
OF the handsomest men In New-York society, and
| the most accomplished leader OF the coton TO be
found anywhere in the United States. He was a
graceful dancer and the cotillon that he managed
was always certain 10 be a jolly and successful
one. When Mr. and Mrs. Otis lived at No. Ill
Fifth-ave.. adjoining the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Belmont. sr. about eighteen years ago.
they were prominent entertainers and their dinner
parties were among the most elaborate Of the day
Mr. Otis also entertained considerably at his coun-
try place. Noer-the- Bay at Belpor Long Island.
and he was respected ard beloved by the people OF
Sunolk County Mr.. Otis was prominent Re-
publican loader on Long Island few years ago.
when no represented the LIST Senate District at
Albany. He served with distinction n colonel In
the Civil War and he was known 10 most Of his
friends Colonel Otis.
Shortly after the death Of his wife Mr. Otis went
to Paris where he spent time with his
daughter. Mrs George p Munroe. whose marriage
10 a member OF the Paris banking house Of Munroe
Brothers took place in the French capital In No
vember 1889 on his return here he re-entered the
world Of society. and up to last winter attended all
the fashionable subscription balls. the opera. and
receptions. Mr. Otis in great demand as a
dinner guest. He seemed always light-hearted. ana.
although past middle life. kept In touch with the
younger generation. OF late years he had led lew
cotons. but no saved by his presence OF nina
had an excellent example IN Mr.. Otis. Cne of the
last dances led by Mr.. Otis was an impromptu
cotlon danced IN the second gallery OF Mrs. Will
lam p. Sloanes house. in Fifth-ave.: on the oc-
casion Of the Introduction OF one OF the Misses
sloane
Mr. Otis was q member OF the Union League and
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht clubs. For the iasl
f"w years having given up his house IN E 1a
tel lie was genial companion. a true friend and
a most devoted father. -
Mr. Otis is survived by three daughters Mrs;
Robert r. l.. Clarkson. Mrs. George T. Munroe ana
The funeral will take place on Monday morning
from Christ Chapel Beliport. Long Island. on the
arrival Of the train leaving Long Island lily a'
$50 clock.
Tho Union League Club has appointed com nm
mIttce NJ about thirty members TO attend the fu-
neral Among them are Colonel Frederick e. Wa6-
ncr William q. White. William Hun WlcKham'
Henry s. Shoemaker Henry Thompson. George r.
Sheldon John r Rutter. ex-Judge Horace Russell.
William L. Pomeroy J. Seaver Page. joe b. III
hardt. William Brookfeld and J. Howard Ford