The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-25
Affected By Heat.


 Affected By Heat.
 Although confined to his room continu- ously after his return to Princeton, it was not until yesterday MT. Cleveland s condition aroused uneasiness on the part of Mrs. Cleveland. Undoubtedly affect ed by the heat MT. Cleveland showed signs of failure, and Mrs. Cleveland tele- phoned to pr Bryant, who came over from New York on the train arriving here at 4:24 D. m. Dr. Lockwood fol- lowed pr. Bryant from New York, and when they reached here Dr. Carnochan, who had been MT. Cleveland's local phy- sician since the former President came to Princeton, was called In.
 During the evening MT. Cleveland seemed to rally and Mrs. Cleveland, who always has been optimistic about her husbands health, felt assured that it was merely another of the many attacks MT. Cleveland had suffered, and she informed those who inquired that MT. Cleveand's condition not serious. MT. Cleve- land became worse during the night and Mrs. Cleveland was called to the bedside of her husband. The distinguished pa- tient sank into unconsciouspess from which he recovered at times only to suf- fer relapse. The last time he became un- conscious was about two hours before he died. Death was peaceful. Just before he died MT. Cleveland sought to say something, but his words were inaudible.
 Official Statement.
 The text of the official statement given put a short time after MT. Cleveland's death was as follows:
 MT. Cleveland for many years had suf- tered from repeated attacks of gastritis intestinal origin. Heart failure compli- cated with pulmonary thrombosis and oedema were the immediate causes of his ieath."
 Some two or three hours later Dr. Bryant, in answer to a question, said: '"The heart failure, which occasioned death, was induced within 24 hours of the end and death was finally due to that"
 Thus corroborating the unofficial in- formation that MT. Cleveland began to grow worse yesterday afternoon.
 The news of MT. Clevelands death came as a sudden shock to the people of Princeton as 1t did to the people of the rest of the world. Everybody in Prince ton knew he was sick, and was inter- ested in him, but none seemed to think the end was so near. As the news spread about the university flags were placed at half mast and everybody was disposed to stop and talk and express regrets and extol MT. Cleveland's virtues.
 Callers Pour In.
 Many intimate friends of the family, and many others not so close, called at the Cleveland home Few were able to see Mrs Cleveland, and all of them left cards. The visitors, newspaper men, photographers and others, became so nu- merous that the police authorities placed policeman on guard at the Cleveland home, and no one but intimate friends and those in charge of the funeral arrangements were permitted to approach the house.
 The Cleveland residence stands in a beautiful spot at Bayard Lane and Hodges avenue, on the northwestern out skirts of Princeton The house, "a com fortable looking two and half story structure, of colonial architecture is well back from the two thoroughfares. It Is painted white and almost hidden by stately pine trees. Here 1t was MT. Cleve- land was wont to roam and enjoy the life of retirement
 Messages of Regret.
 It was not until late in the day that messages of condoence began to come in from all parts of the world to Mrs. Cleve- land. One of the first was from President Roosevelt, who will attend the funeral. which will be held on Friday afternoon. and which, in difference to Mrs. Cleve- lands wishes, will be as private as pos pible.
 MT CleveIand's body will be buried in
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