The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

Due both to the presence of excessive uraemic aid and to the sedatives employed MT. Sherman laid in a state of coma throughout the greater part of the day. Only twice did he throw off the dense stupor which enthralled him. On neither of these occasions was he conscious for more than few moments During one of the intervals of consciousness he got out of bed and stood on the floor for a brief period. His weakness was such, how ever, that he was soon Compelled to lie down, circumstance which in Itself marked the rapid advance of his malady. Yesterday he walked about his room a great deal. and in his delirium insisted upon going down in the street. While in his right mind today he recognized Mrs. Sherman and Dr. Peck, and spoke to both in familiar and endearing terms.
 Dr. Peck attributed the crisis in the ease entirely to the fault of the kidneys 10 operate. This condition resulted in filling the system with virulent poison, which rapidly nestered the patients vitality. The poison caused consid- erable twitching in the muscles and transformed the hitherto ruddy complex lon of the vice presidents face to a dark purple. All day long the sherman home and the local newspaper offices were de- auged with inquiries by telegraph and tel ephone concerning tine condition of the vice president. Reports of his death were and one telegram of con dolence was received at 6 o'clock. About 3 o'clock an unidentified woman called the fire department of the city, and tell ing the officials that MT. sherman was dead, she informed them that she had the sanction of the sherman family for asking them to toll the city hall bell for him.
 Sickness Began August 21 i MT. Sherman's rapid decline in health dates from August 21. when he was for n.ally notified of his nomination as vice president, according to Dr. Peck. He was warned that the exertion incident to the ceremonies might have an i'll effect. but insisted that the programme as ar- ranged be carried out.
 i You may know all about medicine" Mr. Sherman told his physician when he urged him to arrange for brief and in- formal notification. but you don't know about politics"
 Against Doctors Advice 'It was against my advice" said Dr. Peck tonight, that MT. Sherman partici- pAted in the formalities of the notification ceremonies I suggested that it would he better for him to receive the commit tee In the parlor of his home. tell them UTl0fdF lu4I Wnle ne ulu not Ndrt re- Inomination, he would accept 1t in spirit of loyalty and let that suffice. When it became apparent that he would not yield to my suggestions. argued with him 10 make speech of not more than five min otes.
 ''I urged him to make speech of not more than five minutes. Instead he sroke for more than half an hour. Two days later the exertions of notification Asy began 10 tell on the patient and lie begAn to fall
 Dr. Peck said the vice president ap- parsntly had not worried over the out come of tho campaign. His peace of mind had been more disturbed over his illness ns several of his relatives have died from the same disease,' continued tiie physician.
 Did Not Want Denomination
 MT. sherman did not want a renomi- nation. but he was loyal and accepted it with the understanding that he was not to take an active part in the campaign.
 When his name was being considered as a candidate for the vice presidency ty the republican national convention. Mfr. Sherman consulted pr. Peck as to whether he had better accept because Of his physical condition. but the doctor told him he did not care to advise him upon kso grave a question.
 Friends Express Sorrow Hrs. Sherman bore up bravely under the shock of her husbands death. as
 
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