The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-17

Death Scene.
PARIS, Feb. I'm. Felix Faure,
president OF the republic Of France,
died at 10 o'clock tonight, after an i'll
ness OF three hours.
President Faure died from apoplexy.
1t had been known for some time that
his heart was weak, but the first in
tlmation that he was sick was given
at half-past six o'clock this afternoon,
when a message was dispatched to the
premier. NJ. Dupuy, announcing that
the president was Ill. NJ. Dupuy i'm
mcdiately repaired to the Elysee.
All medical efforts proved futile, and
the president died at the stroke of
ten.
The flag over the Elysee was imme-
diatcly lowered to half-mast, and the
news was dispatched to all the ofii-
cials and the members OF his cabinet.
General Zurlinden, military governor
OF Paris. the grand chancellor OF the
''cio'i VI tlIt pItleSl tl Inc
seine, the project OF the police OF
Paris and the president of the senate
and the chamber OF deputies promptly
arrived at the Elysce.
The report spread rapidly through
the city. and large crowds soon assem-
bled in the vicinity OF the palace.
About 6 O'Clock. NJ. Faurc. who was
then IN his study, Went TO the door OF
the room Of NJ. LeGall, his private sec
retary, which Is contiguous 10 the
study, and said:
Il do not feel well. Come to me-"
NJ. LeGall immediately went 10 the
presidents aid, led him 10 1, sofa and
called General Bailloud, general secre-
tary OF the presidents households; N.
Blondel, under private secretary, and
DR.. Humbert. who happened to be at
the Elysee attending relative.
His Sudden Call.
The presidents condition did not ap-
pear dangerous. but Dr. Humbert, on
perce!ving that he was rapidly getting
worse telephoned for DR.. Lanne-Longue
and DR.. Cheurleton, who arrived with
NJ Dupuy, and were Joined later by Dr..
Bersarri.
Though NJ Faurc still retained
consciousness, the doctors soon recog-
nized that the ease was hopeless. but
1t was not until nearly O'Clock that
the members of the family were In
formed Of the real state OF affairs.
They then came to the sofa, where the
president lay. Soon after he began
10 los. consciousness. and despite all eff
forts, expired at 10 o'clock. in the pres
cnce Of the family and NJ. Dupuy.
". Dupuy communicated the sad in
telligence TO VI. Loubet, president OF the
senate. Paul Deachanel, president OF the
chamber of deputies. the members of
the cabinet and other high function
aires. after which he addressed the fol-
sub-prefects In France:
Il have the sad task 10 announce
TO you the death OF the president. who
died at 10 O'Clock this evening. as 4
result Of an apopleplic stroke. Kindly
take the necessary measures TO inform
the population Immediately OF the
mourning thar has fallen upon the re-
public. The government counts upon
your active vigilance at this painful
juncture."
1t WAS not until II o'clock that the
news began 10 become known to the
general public in Paris. From that time
began Il continuous arrival OF public
men. Strict orders We're issued and
only members OF the cabinet We're ad-
mltted to the Elysee.
Pathetic Death Scene.
The death OF the president was pa
thetic In the extreme. The president
was apparently aware Of the serious
ness OF the attack for he murmu:eG lie
me sens partir. Je suis perdu. bien per-
du." Il feel my senses failing me.
am gone. all gonr). and he expressed a
desire TO see his wife and children
When Madame Faurc and Madame
LuCie Faura entered the room the pres
ident exclaimed: "Je su!s bien sour-
frant. je suiS perdu." Il am suffering
greatly: | am loSO
At s o'clock when the doctor had lc-
quanted NJ. lie Gall with his worst
fears. the latter informed N. Dupuy.
who announced his Intention to come to
the EIysee, but on NJ. lie Gall observing
that his presence might needlessly
alarm Madame Faure, who was no:
aware Of the gravity OF the situation,
the premier said he would remain a,
the ministry OF the interior, In readi-
ness 10 come at any moment. AT the
tliHt .lc Alit llItIIbtlS
OF the cabinet.
Meanwhile VI. Faurc remained on the
sofa, repeating that he had no Illusions
as to the Issue OF the seizure. His wife
came 10 him and he bade her an affec-
donate farewell. 1t was 4 touching
scene. He thanked her for the aftec-
ton and devotion she had constantly
shown him and then he bade farewell
10 his daughters, the doctors and his
personal attendants. thanking nll for
their care and devotion and asking
them to pardon any hasty words he
might ever have uttered.
Until late hour the crowds remain.
ed in front of the Elssee.
On the Bouevards. the greatest emo.
ton was displayed All street venders |
ceased their sales and hurried of 70
await the special editions Of the papers |
giving details.
NJ Faure's body has not been remov-
ed from the study. where he signed 50
many decrecs and laws, Thus it may |
be said. he literally died in the harness. |
In the little room known TO all who ever |