The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-23
JOHN SHERMAN
PASSED AWAY
ATWASHINGTON.
Grand Old Statesman From Ohio
Died Unconscious Of Pain or SYM
pathiEing Friends, About Him.
WANTED TO BE PRESIDENT.
But Like Blaine His Ambition Was
Never satisaed-Regarded as the
Leading Financler Of America.

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WASHINGTON. Oct. 22.-Hon. John
Sherman. former representative IN the
house. for long term a member of the
senate and twice holding cabinet posi-
tlons, died at his residence in this city
at a quarter before D o'clock this morn
ing. in the iseventy-eighth year Of his
age. His death had been expected for
some days and loving friends gave him
their unremitting care and attention to
the end. The immediate cause OF death
was described as brain exhaustion, Incl
dent to extreme weakness due to old
uge and to, several attacks Of sickness
from which he had suffered for the past
year and a halt. Since Saturday after
noon Mr. Sherman had been for the
most of the time unconscious, rallying
partially at intervals when some slight
nourishment was given him. Yesterday
afternoon evidences OF the approaching
end were manifest and he failed to re-,
gain consciousness after 3 o'clock.
passing away peacefully Just after
dawn broke. Isl ii b.
Rallied for Short Time.
About o'clock this morning he rallied
somewhat from the slupor and turned
himself over in bed, but after that he
gradually sank until the end came.
During the day. and evening nImber OF
inquiries were made at the house con-
cerning the condition OF the sick man,
President Mckinley beiag among those
who sent 10 ask about him. Several
days ago. realizing the critical condition
OF Mr. Sherman, the members OF the
household and relatives here sent tele-
grams TO large number Of the family
connections throughout the country,
notifying them Of his extreme illness
and some were able to reach here before
he died.
Relatives at His Bedside.
Most OF those who arrived were at the
bedside when the el:d came, the number
Including Mr.. and Mrs. Colgate Hoyt,
: OF New York: Mr.. ana Mrs. Wiborg, OF.
Cincinnati; Mrs, William K. Otis. of
New York: P. Tecumseh Sherman, a
son OF the late General Sherman;
Charles NJ. Sherman. Of Chicago, and
Miss Lizzie Sherman. Others who were
at the bedside. wers Mrs. James Nc
Callum. the adopted daughter who had
been his constant attendant, and her
husband, General and Mrs. Miles, the
latter q niece OF Secretary Sherman.
were at the house the greater. portion
Of the day and evening. but left. for
their home shortly utter midnight. They
were summoned when 1t was apparent
that the end was near and reached the
house few moments after the vener-
able statesman had passed away.
. Where Sherman Died.
Secretary sherman's demise occurred
In the handsome home OF K street,
which he had erected eight years ago.
It Is large double structure with white
stone front and With the hall running
through the middle. The house faces on
Franklin square. the prettiest reserva-
ton and park in the capital city. Some
weeks ago the SECRETARY decided this
valuable property to Mr5. McCallum.
The secretary was large holder OF real
estate In this city, having Invested ex-
tenslvely In that line from time to time
during his residence here. Conserva-
tive estimates OF his wealth place It at 4
round million dollars, most Of which is
believed to consist uf securities and It is
stated. that. the old family home at
Mansfield. Ohio. remained in his posses
sion. notwithstanding reports that he
had disposed OF 1T prior to his return to
Washington last mouth.
Arrangements for tho Funeral.
Arrangements for the funeral were
completed to-day. AS tentatively de-
te'mined they contemplate services
Doth at the residence In this city and at
mansfield. where the interment will be
made In the family burying ground, be-
sue the body Of Mrs. Sherman. who
aiea early in the summer. The services
mere viii be held probably on Tuesday
afternoon, the remains to lie at the
mouse after their conclusion untilin the
evening, when they will be put on
special train for Mancheld, leaving here
.l' O'Clock. Some time ago Secretary
anu Mrs Sherman occupied a pew in
'"e Epiphany church here. but In later
years the secretary mad no church ANIL
u''ohs' II ls expected that Rev. Mackay-
smith, OF st. Johns Episcopal church,
Ut feV. DR.. Asplnwali. of st. Thomas
Episcopal church. OF this city, Will be
asked :. to conduct the funeral services.
arriving at Mansfield on wednesday,,
inc remains Will lie In state in the Epls-
copai church In tha. city until tho fol-
lowing day, when thu interment will
take place.
Had Been in Bad Health.
or. Sherman had not been In robust
nsa''n Tor considerably ever year. In
,lareh' 1899, while on a pleasure trip To
'n' French md Spanish West indies in
1U'npany ,,1 with relative. Mrs. Frank
."'oorg, no suffered 4 severe attack OF
pneumonia, ~, which almost proved fatal.
.nc snip on. which they were travelling
.'uened at Santiago from which place
N.Y. p's'S TN came to tho United States that
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