The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-31
Col. M. S. Quay.
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move him TO Beaver. For day OF
two there was Improvement and hope
again pervaded the stricken family,
but il was mere temporary.
Quay showed all the stoicism of an
Indian in his last illness. He held out
no hope of recovery, and refused to be-
lieve it was possible. Coolly and firm
ly he took leave of his dearest things.
Thursday last he asked to be taken to
his famous library. remarking to his
attendants: Il want to see my boks
once more before 1 die"
Through it all he maintained a bright,
active mind and his mental energies
never tagged. He joked grimly at
times and was cheerful in his COM
ments, but seemed prepared TO die
The relapse which alarmed the family
on Sunday last, at Morgansea. REQUIRED
again on Thursday night and the alarm
was so serious that the Pittsburg spe-
ciaIists were called in at midnight.
Friday he rallied again and was able
to nver with ex-senator j. Donald
Cameron for a time. Senator Quay had
sent for Cameron, but never told any
body what he wanted. That same
night the absent members OF the ami
ly were summoned and every repara-
ton for the end made.
Last night again his condition contin-
ued worse and the end gradually came,
stupor, fever, high pulse and weaker
ed respiration making the approach OF
death
The pallbearers selected are as fol-
lows:
Boies Penrose, junior Senator from
Pennsylvania; ex-Attorney General
John p. Elkin, of Indiana; William
Montgomery, ashier of Allegheny Ma
tional Bank, Allegheny, Pa; Colonel
Samuel Moody. General Passenger
agent pennsylvania lines; United
States Marshal S. P. Stone, of Beaver;
State Bank Examiner j. r. Hurrah;
Thomas S. BigeIow. leader of the Citf-
zens Party in Allegheny county,, n
George T. Oliver, Republican leader,
prominently mentioned as a successor
Of Senator Quay.
William Montgomery, cashier of the
Allegheny National Bank of Pittsburg
and a close business and social friend
of the Senator, tonight estimated that
Senator Quay's estate is worth about
$500, 900 of which 100000 is absolutely
secured to his widow.
1t is reported thai a conference is to
be held in Philadelphia Sunday at
which a successor to Senator Quay may
be decided on and Governor Penny
packer asked to call a special session
of the legislature. At the Sunday con-
ference will be ]. Don Cameron; Israel
Durham and others. Among those
mentioned as a possible successor to
Senator Quay, is H. C. Frick, with
whom Mr.. Cameron spent the night
after leaving Quay and there is a very
strong feeling, in certain circles, that
J. Donald Cameron will succeed Sena-
tor Quay and harmonic all the state
factions.
Harrisburg, Pa, May Ex-Governor
Pennypacker tonight issued a procla-
nation announcing the death OF SEN
= ator Quay and that the funeral Will
occur on Tuesday next at Beaver.
The proclamation says:
Few Americans have had a more
potent influence upon growth and de-
velopment of national affairs. An cru
dite scholar, versed in all ranches of
literature, a brave soldier in the time
of his country's need, a froceful writer,
a born leader and organizer Of men for
the purposes for which society is insti-
tuted. the benefits he had conferred
upon his fellow citizens will be ever
cherished and remembered"
Washington, May 2S.-The following
Senators have been selected by Presi>
dent pro tempore Frye to attend the
funeral of the late Senator M. S. Quay:
Penrose, Frye, Allison, Aldrich, Alger,
GaIIinger. Elkins, Hansbrough, Stew
art, Platt, New York; Alice, Foraker,
Mitchell, German, Daniel, Teller, Du-
Bots. Cockrell, Tillman, Blackburn and
McLaurin.
Washington, May 2S.-PreSident
Roosevelt Immediately on learning Of
the death of the Senator wired the fell
lowing message to Mrs. Quay:
Mrs. NJ. s. Quay, Beaver, Pa:
My profound sympathy, official and
personal. Throughout my term as
President, Senator Quay has been my
staunch and loyal friend. L had hoped
to the last that he would, by his sheer
courage, pull through his illness. Again
accept my sympathy.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"