Tonopah daily bonanza., 1914-06-26

with one hand Mr.. Brougher placed
1 the semi-conscious man under the
spreads and ran for the phone. He
called up the Tonopah Banking Cor
poration and getting Arthur RaycrafI
ordered him to come at once and
bring DR.. Mcdonnell In less thar
three minutes both men we're at the
bedside, but their presence was oi
no avail. Mr.. Howell was conscious
and he murmured that he was "al
right"
Those were the last words he
spoke and he sank until six o'clock
when he expired.
The deceased was representative
about his illness, for he refused point
blank to listen to suggestions that he
take respite from business and
enjoy a deserved rest In the more
temperate climate of sea level in the
southern country. Mr. Brougher had
urged him to take vacation, but he
PNiPiStNu III ony ih6 hV COuiu hoi Scl
away from business until after the
first of July.
Mrs. Howell Not Advised.
Arthur Raycraft, who visited the
sick man constantly for the time he
was absent from his office, expostu
lated with him over not advising his
wife about the fact that he was con
fined to his house and urged him tC
send some word to Reno. Mr.. Howell
refused to listen to the opportunities
which made him impatient to the ex
tent of saying Mrs. Howell was moi
in condition to be alarmed or ex
cited by reports and that he would
not under any circumstances say
anything that might cause her an
unhappy moment or suggest a
thought that she should be at his
side. His last thoughts were for her
comfort, and even though he longed
for her attentions, he grew angry
when the physician limited that his
Illness was more than an ordinary at.
tack and that it would be expedient
to have Mrs. Howell and the children
at his side Late yesterday afternoon
a message was sent Mrs. Howell with
instructions to come at once, as II
was thought life might be prolonged
for twelve hours. The death mes.
sage was delivered in a few minutes
after the last call was sent out
The First Breakdown.
Eugene Howell had always been
one of the most active spirits of the
mining world of Nevada. He lived,
breathed and thought of nothing but
the interests of the state and the
more local interests committed to
his care He devoted himself to
business to an extent that absorbed
his vitality and made such drains
on his physical resources that he col
lapsed about six months ago in his
office. He had been actively EN-
ployed all day. but was not satisfied
with having accomplished enough
work for two men. but he had to re-
turn to the bank in the evening. He
was working there with an assistant
when he tainted The spell did no.
last long and when he recovered he
vomted in a manner that caused
him to laugh at himself for the weak.
ness. He had scarcely recovered
when he relapsed again into uncon-
seriousness. The clerk became
alarmed and ran out TO look for II
C. Brougher, who had arrived that
morning from his home in Oakland
In the haste OF leaving. the spring
latch on the front door was left down
and some time was lost before Cal
Brougher and a physician could gain
an entrance. Three fainting spells
happened before Mr. Howell mastered
the trouble.
Several days were spent at home
and then Howell listened To the ad
vice Of Cal Brougher and the en-
treaties of his wife and finally was
prevailed on 10 take what he called
u long rest The doctors said he
had Brights disease and II was i'm
portant that he should he relieved
froiG all harrassment and settl,
doWA 10 an outdoor existence viii
regular hours and freedom from car'
aud worry Mr Howell assented q
the arrangement and the family left
but Mr. Howell could not stay awa'
from his old associations or thinl
that the business Of his principal
was left 10 the hands % others Tha
thought gained such mastery that h
J resumed after three months an