Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-11-30

MAJ. H. n. Davis; his two sisters, Mrs.
Morford and Mrs. Bartlett Trip. His
Yaw partner, C.. A. Severance. and wife
were also present, as well as the doc
tors and nurses. The family have
been prepared for the end since the
first sinking spell, which occurred last
Friday night, and all have been where
they could be summoned at a mo-
ment's notice. The senator had been
in a comatose state during the day,
md death came almost imperceptibly,
and the closing scene of the distin-
guished statesman's life was marked
with but little incident. His last con-
scious utterance was the expression
of a wish to live; not for the sake of
4ife itself, but because he believed his
ooh, hat I might live five years more
for my ceuntry's sake.'
Mrs. Davis is bearing up bravely,
and despite the strain of the long
weeks of weary watching at the sick
ba1, withstood the shock of parting
with characteristic fortitude. The
senator's aged father is greatly pros
tfated over his sons demise,s as are
also his sisters. The senator's moth
er has been so feeble that she has not
realized the seriousness of her sons
illness, and does not know of his
death.
State VIII Mourn.
SENATOR Frye. president pro TEN. of
the United States senate, has been no
titled of the senator's death, and his
wishes with reference to the funeral
arrangements will be complied with.
Gov. Lind said that all the state build
ings would be closed to-day and flags
displayed at half mast out of respect
customary period of mourning would
be observed. Further than this the
governor was unable to state what
would be done by the state of Mime.
sofa to honor her distinguished son
After consulting with the senator's
FAMILY to-day, the governor will, very
probably, issue a proclamation for the
observance of such memorial service:
as may b. determined upon. Mayor
Robert A. Smith will issue a proclama
ton calling upon the citizens gener
ally to display emblems of mourning
for the loss of their eminent fellow
tSwnsman. Senator Davis. by hi
genial disposition and kindly cour
tesy, has endeared himself to the resi-
dents of St. Paul, and there are bu
few to whom the loss does not COM
as a personal grief.
His Death Expected.
- Ll-- -,1o1r - hos h44v
known that the death of Senator Da
Wis was certain to occur within
short time. Although the bulletins
issued by DR.. Stone from day to da.
naade 40 positive statement to thi
ehect they, nevertheless, gave tn
impression that the case was a hope
less one. However, the announcement
came as a profound shock to tn
friends and fellow-townsmen of tn
distinguished statesman, who ha,
heen hoping. against hope. The sen
akor's devoted wife, who has been i!
constant attendance upon. his sic
bed. had never lost hope. The sen
ator, in his moments of lucidity, ex
pressed a strong determination to re
cover, and within a week told Unite
States District Attorney Evans, VIII
had been admitted to see him, tina
Ae was positive he would soon be wei
Indeed, it is the general belief tina
the senator's iron will is all that ha
kept him alive for the past weel
The serious kidney affection whic
developed on November II had refuse
to WELD to treatment, and his weak
ened frame was unable to withstan
&the p%oisons left in his system by thes
organs failing to perform their funt
lions.
Raved of His Work.
On Sunday, November IS, a seriou
change for the worse was noted. Pre-
yious to that the senator had been RI
fborted as having occasional period
of delirium. That day these deliriou
spells became more marked, and sine
that time the lucid intervals have b.
come less and less frequent until tn
senator was almost constantly out