The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-10

ont at the Union Pacific Offices in this
city today: s +1,o,
Mr.. Hartman died at LOU p ILL., Is
absolutely untrue. -.
"He died at 3:35 p. M, as was I'M
mediately announced both at Arden
and at 2 Broadway ..,,,o until
after his death, and authorizes me
TO denv that she intended to make any
statement fixing the time; WIN,
New York. Sept. 10.-With the
passing OF E. H. Hartman from the
realm of business where he had long
occupied dominant position achiev-
ed by remarkable genius and intense
energy. the attention of hosts of his
friends and admirers turned today to
the stricken family in the silent house
on Tower hill at Arden. The magni-
ficent courage with which Mr.. Har-
rfman faced the uncomfortable
enemy was characteristic of the man
and stirred the emotions not only OF
those who had been close to the rail-
road financier. but elected tributes
from men who had been his oppon-
enta in many a fray. Almost to the
very last, the mind of the man who
had never given up in defeat contin-
ued actively directing the great bust-
ness he had built up.
His last instructions were delivered
to a subordinate only few hours be-
fore his death.
Constant vigil had been maintained
at the Hartman home all during the
night preceding his death for the
members of his family realized that
only the stern will-power of the man
sustained him in the unequal fight he
was waging. A crisis was anticipated
at any moment, but Mr.. Harriman's
cheerful optimism abundantly ex-
pressed when he returned from Eu-
rope to take as he said, 'the after
cure gave hope that he might yet
survive the critical stage.
Ex-Judge Robert s. Lovett. vice
president of the Union Pacific and
one of Mr. Harrimans closest asso-
ciates. remained at the house all We'd
nesday night. Although the patients
vitality was at a low stage and he
was suffering from a high fever he
revived a trace yesterday morning
and endeavored to cheer his despair
ing wife and children.
Cheerful to the Last.
Don't worry, my DEAR he said
to his daughter, Miss Mary Harri-
man. II am going to get we'll"
Some hours later it became appar-
reer was approaching and the mem
bers of Mr.. Harriman's family were
summoned to the bedside.
There, according to one of those
present, the scene enacted was most
affecting as the husband and father
bade his wife and children goodbye.
With unfalterfng courage but ebbing
strength, he clasped hands with all
for the last time, embraced them,
spoke words of cheer to his wife and
In 1cSE E1fl nd Ix-sr - 1T
land and Averill. Roland, the young
est son, who has been his fathers
constant companion during his i'll
ness, was shaking with sobs as his
father clasped him in his arms and
whispered the farewell words.
A telephone call to the Hartman
home at 1:45 brought positive denial
of the report of Mr.. Harriman's death.
Preparing for the Shock.
The general opinion in financial
circles was that the business world
was preparing for the shock of Mr.
Harriman's passing.
1t was pointed out that the railroad
builder had placed at the head of the
various properties he controlled men
In whom he had confidence and who
doubtless had instructions to pursue
the policies which had carried the
Hartman enterprises to success.
1t is the general belief that over
work was the cause of Mr. Harriman's
death. There was some malady of the
digestive organs which it is under
stood was never positively diagnosed
and the precise nature of which never
will be known. There is to be no
autopsy. The funeral service will be
held at Arden on Sunday Afternoon at
$3.50 and will be strictly private.
No Spiritual Adviser Present.
Arden, New York, Sept 10
. he swiftest automobile in the Barri-
man garage had been dispatched for
the Rev. DR.. ]. Holmes McGuiness,
Episcopalian rector of Arden parish
and Mr.. Harrlman's personal chaplain.
but DR.. McGuiness was not at home
When found later. although rushed up
the mountain SIDE at breaknecE speed
he did not arrive until death had come
to Arden house.
With the secrecy that has been main
tanned at the Hartman residence un-
broken to the very end, news of Mr.
Harrinsan's death was conveyed to
New York before it came to Arden and
the valley below. Then. by way of
New York the report that death had
arrived at the great estate on Tower
Hill, spread quickly and the eonfirma-
tion was sought at the residence by
telephone. During the past ten days
variable that little credence was at first
given the report and it was a shock
when voice on the hill replied:
yes. that is correct. Mr.. Hartman
died at 1886 p. M The speaker was
evidently an employe.
Employees Are Told,
Soon aftervard the hundreds of
workmen engaged on the uncompleted
estate learned of their masters death
when page came out on the lawn and
announced simply:
You may all quit work. Mr.. Harrf-
man is dead"
A hush fell over the group, and .he
workmcn. dropping their tools, trudged
A.