New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-30
Simplicity He Displayed in
Life Will Mark Funeral
on Wednesday.
WEALTHIS ESTIMATED
AT OVER 100000, 900
Would Have Been Much Larger
but for Voluntary Distribu-
tons TO Stockholders.


St. Paul. Mimi. May 29.-James j.
Hill. railroad builder, fnancier and q
shaper of the destinies of the great
Northwest, whose wealth was esti-
mated at from s1OO,OOO,OOO to $780,
100000, died at his home here at $3.50
o'clock this morning, aged seventy
eight years.
Death, which was due 70 blood poi
soning arising from intestinal
troubles. ensued after Mr.. Hill had
been unconscious for nearly twelve
hours.
Immediately the news was flashed
over the country, flags were hall
masted In the twin cities and in those
cities and towns. stretching from st.
Paul TO Portland, Ore, whose growth
in some cases accomplished in almost
the proverbial night, was due IN large
measure TO Mr. Hills railroading
methods and to his eternal quest or
means Of progress.
Cities TO Honor Memory.
Mourning for the passing OF this
greatest figure of the Northwest is as
widespread tonight as it is sincere
In Portland plans for memorial ser
vices were made early in the day by
the Chamber Of Commerce and other
civic bodies, while several ministers
announced that the life and accom-
plishments of Mr.. Hill would form the
theme Of their sermons on sunday
Similar action will be taken IN other
cities.
The public will not be permitted to
nav tribute TO this sterling empire
builder" bit opportunity will be given
TO Mr.. Hills old associates and faith
full emplo, IS TO view the body just
before the funeral services, which Will
be held at the Summit Avenue resi-
dence on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock. As mark of respect the
general Offices of the Great Northern
Railway and the First National Bank
and the Northwest Trust Company
will be closed all day Wednesday.
All traffic on Hill roads and all
boats of the Hill lines will be stopped
for five minutes, from 2 p. m, until
2:O5 p. I. Wednesday, in tribute to
the dead
Contrary 70 expectations, interment
will not be in Calvary Cemetery, but
in a private mausoleum to be erected
North Oaks Farm, five miles north
cast Of St. Paul, long the summer
home Of Mr.. Hill.
Following an operation performed
Saturday afternoon Mr.. Hill sank
rapidly, his age initiating against re-
covery.
Services Will BE Simple.
All but two members Of his family
we're at the bedside when the end
camo. James n. Hill, Of New York,
and Mrs Samuel Hill. of Washington,
arrived early in the day. A statement
issued by the family said, in part:
"Mr. Hill passed away very peace
fully, after several hours of uncon-
seriousness. All the members OF the
immediate family were present, except
one daughter, Mrs. Arson Beard, who
will arrive tonight, and one grandson
James n. b. Hill, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Hill, who will arrive from Cam
bridge tomorrow.
"Vicar General Gibbons attended Mr.
Hill during his last hours, and will Of
fciate at the funeral services at the
house, and also at the grave. The pub
lie services will be held at the resi-
dence. 240 Summit Avenue, at p. m
Wednesday. lnterment will be in pri-
waite, at North Oaks. where a family
mausoleum, or memorial chapel, Will
probably be built.
Following the simplicity which the
family knows would be the desire OF
Mr.. Hill. the request is made that no
flowers or floral offerings be sent to
the house.
Tuesday, at 2 p. m, at the resi-
dence, an opportunity will be given the
veteran employees and the other en-
ployes of the Great Northern Railroad
Company to pay their respects and take
last farewell of their old employer"
Many kilograms Received.
All afternoon and tonight kilograms