Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-22

hours Of terrible suffering. He passed
away az five minutes past one on
] had a talk with Dr. Babcock and
also with Or. Thompson, and they wert
very much affected at the sad termina
ton OF President Nyes visit to their
institution They did al that human
power could do 20 relieve his pain and
to prolong his life, and that gratiut-
ously, FOR neither OF them would accept
any compensation for their services
They each desired me TO convey 10
President Nye's relatives and friends
their expressions of deepest sympathy
IT, this their hour Of trial President
Nye expressed his gratitude to them
for their untiring efforts in his behalf,
and his relatives and friends may rest
assured that everything possible was
done for him nave only words OF
praise foI these gentlemen for the
treatment they accorded me while or
this sad errand as well as on my
former visit when / accompanied Elder
Oipin TO the asylum.
desire TO mention, also, the courtesy
shown me by MessTs. Mccormick and
Fletscher the undertakers | went to
them a stranger. without references.
told them what ] wanted aud the terms
] desired and they accepted my pro-
position without hesitation. No Ques-
tons were asked. and no papers were
signed. They placed absolute reliance
on my VOID, and, not only that, but
they did all they could to assist me IN
lerfecting the arrangement for the
shipment OF the remains
President Nye's death has come rs q
terrible blow TO the Elders as well as
the Saints and friends, Tor we all dearly
loved him. When h. left US he was in
the best Of health. apparently, ANA he
VAS also IN the best Of spirits He re-
Joiced over the successful conference
that had just been held here and never
since my association with him, have ]
seen him so much encouraged over the
outlook for the work as he was
when he lett US. In discus
sing the conference he remarked
several times that he felt Just
like shouting for Joy our three sun
day meetings were well attended and
the Elders all spoke WELL showing a
marked improvement since last con-
ference. A successful Priesthood
meeting was held on Monday, and on
tuesday We were all at Grant park,
where all was peace and happiness.
President Nye was particularly happy,
and during the evening he frequently
spoke OF the enjoyable time had on that
day and during conference, Early the
next morning he left US, never to re-
turn. Our rejoicing was turned TO sor-
row. and mirth was replaced by sad
ness. President Nye had a months
trip planned, and the Saints and Elders
were anticipating many spiritual
feast during that time, while he eX-
pected 10 have a time ~ rejoicing In
visiting among his children But the
grim hand Of death rudely snatched
away our leader. and our hopes are
shattered We are fatherless, and the
flock Is without n shepherd The hap
by times we had planned with Sister
Nye and daughter viii never be real
lied. Instead all Is mourning. Not
only Is our leader taken. but those
whom we have learned to love during
their short stay among US must also
leave. Tonight We bid them adleu. II
will be sad home coming after the
train pulls out. carrying the remains
OF our beloved president and Of his
dear family.
MAY God bless and comfort all those
who are bereaved through this sad AZ
fair and may He be with YOU and
your associates M all times with His
Holy Spirit. Is the prayer OF
Your brother In the cause we love,
n. J. HARRIS. Secretary.
r. (. Dear Brother Ben H. Rich
came down from Cincinnati yesterday
and rendered us valuable assistance,
which we greatly appreciate.