The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-11
COURAGE TO THE LAST.
Harriman Was Conscious ana Ba
 Farewell to Family.


 New York Sept. 10.--With the pass ing of E. H. Hartman from the realm of businesa where he had long occu- pied . dominant position achieved 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 Towsf The magnificent courage with which IT. Hartman faced the unconquerabie enemy was characteristic ot the man and stirred the emotions not oniy oi those who had been close to the raiI- road nnancier, but shcited tripates from men who had been nis opponents in many . business fray.
 Almost to the very last. the mind of the man who had never given up in defaat continued actively directing the rreat businees he had built up. His iast instructions were delivered to ' rsubordinate only few hours before his death.
 at inc 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 Mir. Harriman's cheerful optimism abundantly ex. DT02DSQ 10 take as he said. the after cure" gave hope that he might yet survive the
 Ex-Judge Robert 8. Lovett. Vice. President of the Union Pacific and one of Mir. Harriman's closest associated remained at the hill all Wednesday night. Although the patients vitality was at low stage and he was suffer- ing from a high fever. he revived . trace yesterday morning and endeav- ored to cheer his dsspairing wife and children.
 = ''Don't worry. my dear." he said to his daughter, Miss Mary Hartman. T am going to get we'll"
 Death Bed Scene.
 Some hours later 1t became apparent that the end of the brilliant career was approaching. and the members of Mir 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 ia. ther bade his wife and children good bye. With unfaltering courage but ebbing strength. he ciasped hands with all for the last time. embraced them. spoke words of cheer to his wife and daughters and of advice to his sons Ro- land and Averill. Roland. the young est son, who had been his fathers con- stant companion during his Illness. was shaking with sobs as his father clasp ed him in his arms and whispered the farewell words.
 Mir. Harriman's death occurred at 1880 D. m.. but the fact was oot an- nounced until after the close of the stock market. About 2 o'clock Wall Street heard rumors that the hnancier was dead but that the statement to that effect would no be given out until the stock exchange session ended. Ar &hnA Tya% %NNF at 1:SS brought c positive denial of the report of Mir. Harriman's death.
 The general opinion in Financial cir- cles today waa that the buainess world was prepared for the shock of Mr. Har- rtTnan's passing. So firm wa9 believed to be the foundation he had establish ed for the business structure he reared that little or no apprehension was ex- pressed. It 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 pur- sue the policies which had carried the Hartman enterprises to success.
 It Is the general belief that overwork was the cause of Mir. Harriman's death There was some malady of the diges. tive organs which 1t is understood wal never positively diagnosed and the precise nature of which never will be known. There is to be no autopsy The funeral services will be held al Arden Sunday afternooH at s:so and will be strictly privats.
 Tribute Of Hanson.
 Atlanta, Sept. lo.--Major ]. F. Ham son. president of the Central of Geor- gia Railroad. which was recently ac- quired by Hartman interests. paid the following tribute to the railroad wiz- ard:
 "Mr. Hartman was the greatest fac- tor in this country's great affairs. He had reached an erninence as Q railroad fnancier and railroad developer un- equalled Tn the worlds history. He was an uplifter in the best sense of the term. His ability impressed itself on all men who came in contact with him. He was very popular with those through whom his policies were exe- cuted. and all of the men about, him were very fond of him. Those who had served him longest loved him best. l have never met . man who was more satisfactory to do business with. was very fond of him, and feel that in his death have suffered a great personal lOss>"
 Genius, Says Russell.
 Mobile, Ala. Sept. 10.-Col. B. L. Russell. vice.President of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. who enjoyed 6 per. sonal acquaintance with Edward H Hartman. pays the following brief but eloquent tribute:
 MT. Hartman was q great genius.
 eff he excelled in any one talent 1, was the talent of coordination. H. conceived gigantic plans. then pro. ceede6 to acquire the control of grea, forces, and brought them together with the same rapidity with which tn. thunderboit collects the rain clouds He so arranged these forces that eaci held relative position to all the others This produced an harmonious cooper. ation, which resulted in accomplishing possibilities that startled the world.
 Another faculty Mir. Hartman DOS sessed in the highest degree was Sc lecting able lieutenants and then gIv. ing them his confidence and authorit, to carry into effect his wisely conceiv' ed plans"
 Trains DFaped iA Crepe.
 Augusta. Ga. Sept. 10.-Trains int, this city this morning over the Allan tic Coast Line and the Central o ------------------- ----------------------------