The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-10
Ed, GOLDBERG DEAD
Expires at Seneca, No. From
Mushroom Poisoning,
ILL ONLY SHORT TIME
Mrs. Goldberg in a Critical
Condition From Same Cause


kilograms were received here yester-
day morning announcing the death OF
Edward Goldberg, United States Indian
agent, stationed at Seneca, Mo. A later
dispatch announced that his death was
the result of mushroom poisoning and
that his wife was in a dangerous condi-
ton from the same cause.
The news of his death came as a great
surprise to those who knew Mr.. Gold
berg. owing to the fact that he visited
in this city recently and was evidently
in perfect health at the time.
AS soon as the news was received a
Meeting of the Scottish Rite body here,
of which Mr. Goldberg was a prominent
member, IVES called and action taken re-
carding MS death. As a result of the
me-at.Ag six of the members Of that body
l<1t over the Frisco last night for Sen
eca to take charge of the body. 1t IS
not yet known where the interment viii
be made but presumably at Canton, O.,
where Mr.. Goldberg formerly lived. If
such should be the case it is highly prob
able that an escort from the Rite bodies
here will also go to Canton.
The party of six are Messrs. Charles
G. Cohn, Colonel T G. Fitch, Henry
Wallenstein, A. B. Wright, 1. w. Gill
and John Wilcox.
A special dispatch to the Eagle from
Seneca, Mo-, late last night says:
Major Edward Goldberg. for the past
two years United States Indian agent at
sTr-
west of Seneca, Mo-, died this morning
az o'clock from eating poisonous toad
stools. HIS wife is also seriously, and
his son Ned slightly. i'll from the same
cause. Major Goldberg and his son have
been accustomed TO gathering mush-
rooms from the native soil in the vicin-
ity Of the agency for food They believed
they could readily distinguish the differ
ence between the mushroom and the pois-
onous toadstools. Major Goldberg and
his family ate mushrooms on Saturday
evening and again on Sunday morning.
from which they became i'll on Sunday
evening and suffered great distress. Mrs
Goldberg was suffering severely, and was
in such a critical condition at the time
Of her husbands death that the attend
ants did not deem it wise to impart the
Information Of his death to her until Eer
condition became improved. The son.
Ned Goldberg, also suffered some illness.
but of much less severity than his pa
rents, and is believed to be safely re-
covering. The patients were under the
care Of DR.. Amber Caskie, the agency
physician, who did all he could for them
with the limited assistance obtainable
from the few attaches of the agency.
br. H. L. PorteS was called at an early
hour this morning, but Major Goldberg
was dying on his arrival there, and Mrs
Goldberg was found to be in very crit
teal condition. Major Goldberg was
prominent in Masonic and political circles
and was close friend and political as
sociate of President Mckinley. No an
nouncement Of the funeral ARRANGEMENTS
IS obtainable now and the same will not
oe determined probably until relatives
and friends in the east cen be heard
from"
Mr.. Goldberg was well known in the
<'ty and was probably As years of age.
While in the city he was the representa-
tive of the Vapor Light company. and
later was agent for the Canton Bridge
company of Canton. O Only once did
he hold Office and at thar time was
elected a member of tho board Of educa
ton from his ward which position he
held with credit to himself
He was prominent in Masonic circles
and was one of the first % reach the
hirty-third degree in this oitv. He was
well known in Masonic circles all over
the state and worked faithfully for the
Scottish Rite bodies success in this CITY
The late Mr.. Goldberg wax bundle of
81 ergy. No task daunted him. He was
a thorough business mar and was alive
ID 81 the irs and outs Of columarcia.
hfA His word was as good as HIS bond
He was honest in his dealings with men
He had, with other fine characteristics.
a charitable vein. and no one appealed
to him in vain.
In his home he was an ideal husband
and father. He Thought the world of
his family. was proud of il and always
spoke fondly Of those aboJit him.
Aoout the city few men had more ac
qus intances or greater friends. Nearly
every one knew him and respected him
ano his opinions. He was companion
able and gentlemany always. and in
more than one circle in NE CITY there
IS Il distinct and mournful vacancy.
Ed. Goldberg was born politician ana
he had not Saen long in Wichita after
moving here IRON Canton when he tool,
an active hand In public affairs.
Ee had received his training in Canton
and belonged 70 the following there who
believed that William Mckinley was des-
tined 10 great honor. He had in that
city leading part in Republican poll
tics.
When the national election Of 1895 came
lonC Mr Goldberg took of his coat for
his old friend, Major Mckinley When
his election had been consummated Mr..
Goldberg visited the presidenS-elect at
Canton and made known his wish TO be
an Indian agent Major Mckinley told
him to come later TO Washington with
tn backing Of his state delegation. and
inthe spring Of 1897. armed with these
Instruments. Mr.. Goldberg went to the
White House.
He worshiped the president of the
United States holding him as a man Il
neutrality-suspicious. Of spirit Kindness
purity Of thought and word and OF a
great mentality.
He was much interested in his work
among the Indians. He attended person
ally all their feasJs ana dances and Pc
culiar rites and enjoyed them.
Re could tell a good anecdcte. and since
ne had been among the Indians he had
store of new ones with which he al
ways delignted his Wichita friends when
he visited here.
The key to health Is in the kidneys and
-,~er. Keep these organs active and you
have health strength and cheerful spirits.
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS is a stimulant
for she kidneys, regulates the liver.
stomach and bowels 4 eolden house hold