Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 189, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1919 — CARNEGIE, STEEL KING, DIES AT EIGHTY-FOUR. [ARTICLE]

CARNEGIE, STEEL KING, DIES AT EIGHTY-FOUR.

In his greaft mansion overlooking a lake an the beautiful Berkshire hills, where he sought seclusion when bodily infirmity overtook him and 'his mind was saddened by the entrance of his country into the world war, Andrew Carnegie, iron master'and philanthropist, died Monhe had been in feeble health for more than two years, his final illness was a brief matter of days. A severe cold developed quickly into bronchial pneumonia, the aged patient lapsed into unconsciousness and the end came as though it were the beginning of a deeper sleep. No ostentation will mark the funeral of toe men, who, when he began eighteen years ago to give away his millions, was reputed to have the second lajrgest private fortune in America. A simple service, attended only by members of his family and his household, will be held at the home, Shadowbrook. Wednesday. It is expected that toe (body will be sent to Pittsburg, toe city where he laid the foundation for 'his wealth. Andrew Carnegie gave away $360,695,663 up to June 1, 1918, » compilation of his benefactions prepared by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace shows.