The San Francisco call., 1904-02-16
End Is Peaceful in
Nations Capt.
tai.
Wife of LaWnaker
Absent at Final
Moment.

uents in the Arlington Hotel, after an
illness extending over nearly two
months. filed with apparent recoveries
followed by relapses. and finally drift
ing into typhoid fever, which in his
weakened condition he was unable to
withstand
When the end came all the members
OF the Senator's family were in the
room except Mrs. Hanna, the Senator's
wife, and Mr- and Mrs Dan Hanna
Mrs. Hanna had left the room only
few minutes before.
The last sinking spell began at ex-
actly $50 o'clock. Drs. Carter and Os-
Ter were then in attendance. They did
not conceal the fact that life was about
10 end, and all the members of the
family were sent for. Mrs. McCor-
mick, one Of the senator's daughters,
and Miss Phelps were present when
the end came. Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Han
ma were the first 10 arrive and Nhey
withdrew Immediately 10 the chamber
OF the Senator's wife 10 summon her
TO the bedside. II was while they were
absent that the Senator breathed his
last
There were no distressing incidents
attending the last moments. II was
2 sinking spell which terminated in ten
minutes. Just after his eyes closed in
death Mrs Hanna was able TO come
into the room. She bore up well under
the ordeal. and tonight she is showing
calmness ana bravery.
MRS HANNA COURAGEOUS.
The courage which had been dis
played by Mrs. Hanna was the sub
5ect Of the greatest surprise. She had
been in almost constant attendance on
her husband. though realizing fully
that there was no hope Of recovery.
Nevertheless. the remonstrances Of the
physicians and the added implorings
Of her children that she take some rest
We're unavailing until late in the after
noon, when she was attacked by a vio-
lent headache. She was given a mar
c0tic, and then she retired 10 her cham
be-. but requested that a call be sent
rs soon as there appeared any change
for the worse.
For the last two days Senator Hanna
has not been conscious except at in
tervals and then only TO obey nlechan-
lcaly some instructions given him by
the physicians. Fourteen hours before
the end was announced life had prac-
tically suspended, the fIickering spark
being kept aglow by the most powerful
scientific agencies.
Word OF the Senator's death went
over the hotel like z fash. The lobby
was crowded, and a score Of friends
were waiting in Mr.. Dovers room. No
attempts were made TO restrain grief
Senators Fairbanks. Scott and Kiti
tredge broke down. General Dick wept
his sorrow at the loss Of a friend who
had been almost a brother So it was
that conversations were a curious ad-
mixture OF whispers and choked sobs.
NOTABLE MEN MOURN.
spontaneously outbursts Of unstinted
T. butte were heard on every side Men
who are Acknowledged leaders Of po-
litical parties. kings Of finance and
commerce and men selected TO serve in
the highest positions IN the nation
were among those who expressed the
COuntry's immeasurable loss.
Funeral services viii be held In the
Senate chamber Wednesday at noon.
at which the President, Cabinet. Con-
gress, public officials and friends viii
be present For a brief period in the
forenoon the body viii lie in state in
the marble room. After the services
special trains over the PENNSYLVANIA
Railway viii carry the body, the fam
fly and friends 10 Cleveland, where
services viii be held either al the home
OF the Senator or his son, Dan Hanna.
on Friday afternoon. IT is likely that
Bishop Leonard Of the Northern DID
cese of Ohio Of the Episcopal Church
and formerly rector Of St Johns
Church in this city, viii conduct the
services
Senators and Representatives visited
the hotel throughout the evening and
many Of the dead mans friends were
admitted 10 the death chamber.
The last ineligible words spoken
by Senator Hanna were pathetic in his
attempt TO maintain 70 the last the
humor which was characteristic Of his
life. Yesterday morning he moved bis
head slightly and his eyes a little. The
nurse asked If he was looking for his
handkerchief.
Il think my wife has my handker-
chief" the Senator whispered
DEATH MASK Is TAKEN.
Members OF the family when told
Of The remark at once recognized 1t
as one OF his favorite rejoinders in
gOod-natured plaguing IN which Mr..
and Mrs. Hanna often INDUCED. 1t
was the Senator's custom when he
missed any personal article, especially
his handkerchief to say:
i expect my wife has It
At about il o'clock yesterday the
Senator became unconscious and the
uatient did not seem TO know what
was going on about HIM When 1t
was known that there was no chance
for recovery arrangement was made
10 have q death mask taken by Sculp-
tor L. s. J. Dunbar and that was done
early this evening. The cast will be
perfect. and, strange as ii may seem,
viii show the face in its usual full
ness. The Senator's face shows little
ernaciation, and, owing to the con-
slant use of oxygen, had taken on
what appeared 10 be a coat Of tan.
which gave Il almost a hfe-like ap-
pearance.
Gathered in the Office room, where
Senator Hanna so often had occupied
a desk debating campaign correspond
ence. at the time Of his death were
Postmaster General Payne, who was
also associated with Mr.. Hanna as
vice chairman OF the national COM
rnittee: Governor Herrick, Represen-
fafive Dick Of Ohio and a host Of
others associated with Mr.. Hanna po-
ntically and personally. When the
death was announced TO them there
was a moment Of absolute silence.