The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-27

end as calmly and serenely as if he were
Journey. The fact that all the
members of his family were with
him was a great consolation to him. He
called them to his bedside and gave them
his last words of counsel and advice. He
said that his business affairs were in
good shape. that he had arranged them
to his satisfaction and having made his
win he felt no apprehension for their flu
ture.
Several hours before his death he suf-
fered from a hemorrhage, and it seemed
for time that he had but a few min
utes to live Stmulants were adminis>
tered and he revived. Although weaker
in body he seemed even brighter in mind
than before. After recovering from this
spell, he requested the members of his fam
lily to gather around his bedside and re.
peat with him the Lords Prayer
Mr.. Conner was not a man who made
any religious professions, but that he had
simple and abiding faith was evident
by the expressions just before his death.
as well as by the calmness with which
ne faced his end
a few days ago. when Il
was expected that he might die at any
time, the arrival of his absent children.
who had been telegraphed for, was anx-
iousy awaited. Calling Mrs. Conner he
asked her if the children had arrived. Her
reply was that il would be impossible for
them to reach the city before o'clock the
next afternoon.
"Then l shall not see them he re-
piled; but it is all right l shall meet
them in heaven"
He was granted the privilege however.
Of meeting them again on earth.
Early Sunday night it was seen that
the sands of liz were rapidly running
out. The dying man occasionally aroused
and spoke few words to those about
him. AT one time he inquired of Dr.
Charlton how long he had to live. and was
told only few hours. 1T is all right"
he replied, Il am ready to CO.
Shortly before his death he called Mr.
Il. A. Denmark TO his side and address
ing him by the familiar term which he
was accustomed to apply to him. said
Governor. you have always been my
friend. ! am going now. Goodby"
Shortly after o'clock he
called DIR. Charlton and indicated
that he wished TO change his position
Taking the Doctors hand he turned over
on his side, and a moment later he WIS
dead.
AZ his bedside were Mrs. Conner and
children, his five brothers, his intimate
friends Mr. b. A. Denmark and Maj. j. f.
Hanson. and his physician, Dr. r j.
Charlton. and Martin, the latter having
been his constant attendant for weeks.
Col. A. r.. Lawton was in the house
The death Of Mr.. Conner removes from
Savannah one of its most prominent citi-
zens. For over thirty years his name had
been a familiar one in the business cir
cles of the city. Coming here in 1868 and
entering business with his father-in-la
Mr. Bates, he rapidly forged to the front.
and one Success followed another in rapid
succession.
Mr. Conner was a splendid type of the
successful American business man. Plain.
straightforward and farseeing, his success
was due to his own ability and business
sagaC4ty, and not to the aid of others
Unpretentious and uuassuming in manner.
he preferred the quiet of his own home
life to any pleasures which the outside
world could offer, and was best known
where he was best loved.
Never very strong, Mr.. Corners consti-
tuition had become undermined by his con-
slant devotion TO his labors, aud failine
health demonstrated the imperative need
Of rest. Accompanied by members of his