The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
John M. Pattison Succumbs After Prolonged Illness
HARRIS IS NOW GOVERNOR
Pattlson Was Not Well When Elected, and a Sojourn of Several Weeks In the South Failed to
 Benefit Him.


 Cincinnati. June 1S.-John M. Pattison, governor of Ohio, died of Brights dis ease or chronic intestinal nephritis, at o'clock this afternoon at his home at Milford. fifteen mile east of this city. On a beautiful hillside near his home his body will be laid to rest on Thursday afternoon at o'clock, after services in the Metho- dist church. One week ago the governor was carried into his home from which he had gone five months before to his Inauguration as chief executive of the state, the intervening time having been spent on bed of pain.
 His death came suddenly and was un- expected even by his physicians and family and was caused by relapse from his disease.
 That the death of the governor was entirely unexpected. was evident when it is remembered that in contest over the requisition of Ellsworth Liverpool in the courts in thjs city today. both of the governors physicians appeared to testify that his condition was such that he was able to transact official business. His private secretary, l.. B. Houck, also testified to his good condition, explain ing that he had recently gone over much business with him.
 Although there has been for months an expressed fear that Governor Pattison would not be able to return to his office att Columbus the cheerful statements from his sick room tended to cause a be- lief that any fatal outcome of his pro longed sickness would be long deferred.
 Not We'll When Elected.
 Not at any time man of powerful physique. Governor Pattison entered upon the responsibilities of his office in a somewhat weakened condition. After the election in November, it was thought that he was suffering from an attack of ma laria, from which change of climate and rest from work would quickly restore him However, when he returned from a sojourn of several weeks in the south he was still weak. and under the advice of his physician, his part of the inaugu- ration ceremony was gone through with the utmost care. A glass covering was provided for the reviewing stand, that he might be protected from the stormy January winds In a closed carriage he was taken to the various festivities of the night, and then went to his home, from which he only emerged for a few short walks until brought to this cdty on a special train during the night of April 5. He continued to oversee the work of his office. and through his pri- vate secretary. Louis B. Houch, trans acted considerable public business, even when unable to arise from his bed.
 Several times he seemed so far recov- cred that his speedy appearance at the executive offices was looked for at almost any time.
 Sketch of Pattisons Life.
 John M. Pattison. boy soldier, lawyer. state legislator, member of Congress and governor of Ohio, was a native of Bel mont county, Ohio. the same county from which he retained his home during his entire life. Born June 13, 1S47 he enlisted as volunteer in the United States army when but 16 years of age in 1864 and entered college immediately after being mustered out. graduating at the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, O., with the class of 1869, having been college mate of United States Senator James B. Foraker. He was admitted to the bar in 1872 and elected to the lower house
 
 came member of the Ohio senate in 1890, and was elected to the Fffty-second Con- gress For the past fifteen years he had been president of the Union Central Life Insurance company. having been vice president and general manager during the previous ten years. He was demo- crat and one of the leaders of the state in supporting legislation for more strin- gent observance of the Sabbath
 
 Harris Becomes Governor.
 Andrew Lingter Harris, lieutenant gov ernor who becomes governor during the balance of the term for which Pattison was elected, was born in Butler county. Ohio. November. 1S45. Although he took up the study and practice of law after an -enviable war record he has pre- ferred the quiet farm life and classes himself farmer. He graduated at Miami University at Oxford. Ohio, with the class of 1860, and the following year entered the Union army. his first enlistment being in April 1861. He was promoted through all the grades to and including brigadier general by brevet. He was admitted to the bar in 1855 and continued the active practice of his profession until 1875 when he became probate judge of Preble coun- ty. serving until 1882 He served In both houses of the general assembly, being in 1S65-67 member of the senate and from 1885 to 1889 serving in the house of representatives. He was elected lieu tenant governor both times that William Mckinley was chosen governor and enjoyed the close friendship of his chief executive by whom he was in 1890 ap- pointed to be a member of the United States industrial commission, serving un- til 1902.