The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-09-10
Speaks Words Of Cheer and Comfort as Grim
Reaper Approaches==W Be Buried at Arden
Sunday in Grave Blasted From Solid Rock

New York, Sept 10.-With the
passing of E. n Hartman the atten-
ton of hosts OF his friends and ad-
mircrs turned today 10 tho stricken
family In the silent house on Tower
Hill at Arden. The magnificent cow-
age with which Mr. Hartman faced
the unconquerable enemy was charac-
teristiC OF the man and stirred the
emotions, not only OF those who had
been close 10 the railroad fnanCIer,
but elected tributes from men who
had been his opponents in many d
business fray. Almost TO the very last,
the mind Of the man, who had never
given up in defeat. continued actively
directing the great business he had
built up. His last Instructions were
delivered TO a subordinate only few
hours before 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.. Hartman S
cheerful optimism abundantly express.
ed when he returned from Europe to
take as he said, "the after cure,
gave hope that he might yet survive
the critical stage.
Ex-Judge Robert s. Logett, vice
president OF the Union Pacific and
one of Mr.. Harrlman's closest asso'
oiates, remained at the house all We'd
| nesday night Although the patient 8
vitality was al low stage and he was
, suffering from a high fever, he re-
viyed a trace yesterday morning and
endeavored TO cheer his despairing
wife and children.
Don't worry. my dear he said to
his daughter Miss Mary Hartman
81 am going to get well"
Some hours later. it became appar
ent that The end of the brilliant career
was approaching and the members Of
Mr. Harriman's family were summon
ed 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 good
| bye
With unfaltering courage. but ebb'
ing strength. he clasped hands with all
for the last time. embraced them,
spoke words of cheer 20 his wife and
| daughters and OF advice to his sons,
Roland and Averill
Roland, the youngest son. who had
been his fathers constant companion
during his IllneeS. was shaking with
sobS as his father clasped him in his
arms and whispered the farewell
| words.
Mr.. Harriman's death was he
licved 10 have occurred at 1.SC
D. M, and the fact was not an
nounced until after the close OF the
stock market About . O'Clock, Wall
| street heard rumorS that the ilnancleT
was dead, but that the statement TO
that effect would not be given out
until after the stock exchange session
| ended A telephone call TO the Hnr-
riman home at 1;45 brought posi-
| tive denial of the report of Hartman
death.
The general opinion in financial cir
cles this morning was that the bust
ness world is preparing for the shock
OF Mt Hartman s passing
II 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 10 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 s
death There was somc malady OF the
digestive organs, which. II Is under