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that the patients heart had been
stricken, that he was in great pain
and near death. He was given a
hypodermic stimulant and put to bed.
Ten minutes later he died, with the
Herrity and the servants at his bed
side. He remained conscious up to
the last moment
The Tammany leader, always taci-
turn, remained so up to the time Of
his death. To the doctor who found
him in the bathroom in agony, the
mans greatest concern seemed to be
one of surprise that he should suffer
from indigestion. and of impatience
that his heart should seem to have
been affected. He did not suspect
that his illness was fatal.
Mrs. Murphy was at Atlantic City
when Mrs. Foley wired her that Mr..
Murphy was very i'll.
Murphy, according to his close as
sociates, had been making elaborate
plans for furthering the governors
candidacy for President and had made
arrangements to so to French Lick
Springs for series of important con-
ferences with various Democratic
leaders. What effect, if any, his death
would have on the governors candi-
dacy was something that no one in
authority here would venture an
opinion.
profound grief at Tammany Hail.
Members, answering the flood of in
quiries, were in tears.
Pushing Smith Campaign.
The death of Murphy came at a
time when he was actively engaged
in promoting the campaign of his old
friend Gov. Alfred E. Smith, for the
democratic nomination for President.
The chieftain had a warm personal
regard for the governor, who also has
been prominent in the inner affairs of
Tammany for many years. Tammany
pride in the governor for his sweep
ing victory at the polls two years
ago and the dramatic scene in the
"wigwam' on 18th street when the
on the back amid the greatest demon
stration the famous hall had ever
known.
Tammany Hastily Called.
Members of the executive commit
tee of Tammany Hall were hastily
summoned to the wigwam on 14th
street today as soon as the death of
their leader became known.
Daniel Ryan, Mr.. Murphy's secre-
tary, said nothing would be done for
Scme time toward selecting Murphy
successor, but that meanwhile the
charge of William Allen, chairman of
the committee, and David Fl. Knott
former sheriff, who is head OF the
county committee.
Two hours after his death Tammany
leaders and workers were slowly fill
tering into the famous old wigwam.
where they stood in small, silent
groups. Tears flowed freely. Into
the corridors came the shrill cry of
the newsboys shouting their extras:
Charlie Murphy dead
When the fragmentary conversation
turned to politics it always revolved
around the question, What will this
mean for AL Smiths candidacy?
There were many answers but the
general impression seemed to be that
his death would have no harmful ef-
feet en- the governor.
Hylan Pays Tribute.
One Of the first to pay tribute to
Murphy was Major John F. Hylan,
who characterized the dead leader
as "unquestionably one of the COM
manding influences for good pro-
duced by the organization for which
he fought and struggled manfully."
In the turmoil of politics." the
mayors statement said, Mr.. Muir
ply maintained a dignity. a poise. &.
silence and a freedom from animoSity
which, after the prejudices and pas
sions of heated days had died down,
earned for him respect and admira-
tion.
"A conspicuous New Yorker and
an honored American citizen has
passed from among us. His death
will be universally deplored"
John H. McCooey. Democratic lead
err in Brooklyn, was deeply affected
by the news.
Once a Street Car Driver.
A street car driver who became
leader of the most powerful political
organization in the world and, as
such, played a prominent part in the