Tragic Termination.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 27 July 1917, Page 4

Tragic Termination.

Of an Eventful Career. War Affects Carnegie's Brain. Advices from New York (writes an American correspondent) tell of the mental break-down of Mr Andrew Carnegie, the world-known philanthropist, one time master of a colossal fortune, and the universally recognised Apostle of Peace. On May 24 application was made to the courts to appoint a trustee to administer the vast interests of Mr Carnegie in the United States and elsewhere, and a3 a result Dr Henry Smith Pritchett was appointed to the responsible position. The application was heard in camera. It is declared that the once powerful pitmaster of Pittsburg is to-day bereft of reason, and is no longer able to recognise his closest friends. It is the saddest of spectacles to witness this once-powerful and masterful mind completely shattered. 'Wife,' he waila in a weary voice, as the aged partner of bis joys and successes tries in vain to soothe him. 'ls the war ended? When will peace come?' are his distressful and constant inquiries.