The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-09-10
BY Associated Press.

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New York. Sept. 1O.--With the pass
ing of E. H. Hartman, the attention
Of hosts of his friends and admirers
turned, today, to the stricken family.
The magnificent courage with which
Hartman faced his uncounted enemy,
was characteristic Of the man Al
most to the very last the mind of a
man, who had never given UP in de-
feat, continued actively directing the
great business he had built up. His
last instructions were delivered to a
subordinate only few hours before
his death.
A constant virgil had been main
tanned at Harriman's 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. The crisis was expect
ed at any moment. but Hartman re-
manned cheerfully optimistic to the
last Although the patients vitality
was at low stage and he was suffer-
ing from high fever, he revived
trace yesterday morning and endeayor-
ed to cheer the despairing wife and
children. Don't worry, my dear"
he said to his daughter, Miss Mary
Hartman, II am going to get well.
Some hours later it became apparent
that the end was approaching, and
the members Of Harriman's family
were summoned to the bedside. There,
according to one of those present
scene was enacted that was most af-
fecting, as the husband and father
bade his wife and children good bye.
With unfaltering courage, but ebb-
ing strength, he cIasped hands with
all for the last time. He embraced
them and spoke words. Of cheer to his ]
wife and daughters, and of advice to
his sons, Roland and Averill. Roland
the youngest son, who has been his
fathers constant companion during
his lines was shaking with sobs as
his father clasped him to his arms,
and whispered the farewell words
The general opinion in financial
circles this morning was that business
would be prepared for the shock Of
Harriman's passing.
1t is the general belief that over
work was the cause of Harriman's |
death There was. some malady Of
the digestive organs which, it is un-
was never positively diagnos-
ed and the precise nature Of which
never will be known. There is to be no
The exact time of his death is
known only to that limited circle Of
and associates who had so
effectively shielded Hartman from
III outside annoyances during his last
llness. The time given to the world
vas 3:35 p. m, but Mrs. Mary Sim
mons, a sister Of the dead man. said
hat the end had come at 1880 O'Clock.
more than two hours previously.
whether this apparent discrepancy
las any bearing on the current belief
hat every effort was made to lessen
he influence of the financier's death
N the New York stock market is
But it is significant
hat the time of his death as officially
was just S5 minutes after
he trading had ceased on the ex-
hange in New York.
Hartman died peacefully and to
he end his brilliant mind retained its
After a relapse on Sunday
Ie sank slowly and soon after the
ioon hour today there came a relapse
which marked the approach of The
nd. His wife, two daughters. Misses
fary and Carol. and sons. Walter and
who have been constantly
With him. assembled at the bedside
nd the carriage was hastily dispatch
d for Mrs Simons. his sister. whose
ONE is here in Arden. three miles
orm the Tower Hill mansion.
Driving hurriedly up the mouniair-
ide. Mrs Simons entered the great
Ient house in time To be present at
er brothers death. She was joined
y his wife and children. who with