The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-11-25
An Elaborate Programme for
the Funeral.
Appropriate Naval Ceremonies
to be Observed.
A Life Spent in the Ssrsice OF Ills
State and Of the Union.

WASHINGTON, November 22.-It having
,een represented last night that Nice-Pres
lent Wilson had so much improved that
,e would be able to leave the city, for The
north, this week, the intelligence OF his sud-
len death this morning fell with startling
Iorce and suddenness upon this community
The Vice President seemed on Saturday to
be q great deal better than at any time du-
ring his late sickness, but yesterday he was
not quite 30 we'll. He slept from one till
three o'clock, when he rose. Mr.. Crossman
called in the afternoon, and at the Vice
Presidents request, remained until bed
time. He slept tolerably we'll during the
night. In his waking intervals, he
asked for water. About midnight, he got
In and walked around the room, then go
ing to his table, took up little book oil
poer 3 entitled "The Changed Cross" Al
ter reading three verses, he spoke with graf
itude of the kindness Of his friends
during his sickness, and of the widespread
sympathy in his behalf He then retired
in happy mood, and slept. At three
o'clock this morning he awoke, complain
ing of pain in his stomach. One OF his
attendants rubbed it, and being thus reliev-
ed, he again fell asleep. At seven
o'clock he awoke, remarking that he felt
bright, and better than at any time
previous said he was going to ride out to-
dav, as his physician advised, if the wealth
er was fair.
At twenty minutes past seven he said he
would get up and take breakfast. Ha then
called for bitter-water, which had hereto
fore been prescribed, and having drank it,
he laid with his left side on the pillow, as
if with sudden exhaustion, breathing
heavily, but uttering no words, and In a
few minutes died. without struggle.
The body has been laid out in the Vice
Presidents room. A meeting OF the Sen-
ators now here, members OF the
Cabinet, and Judges Of the Supreme Court
has been called, to meet at noon, to take
action. The friends OF the deceased in Mass
achusetts have been advised OF the solemn
event. The President was notified about
nine o'clock, and Immediately called spe.
cial meeting Of the Cabinet at 1880 A. NJ,
at which time all the members were pres.
en,, except Secretary Eobeson, who il alb
sent from the city. Secretary Fish was re-
ouested to attend a meeting of the senators
in the city, at noon, on the part Of the Pres
ident and Cabinet, to unite in an arrange
ment for the funeral ceremonies. Thu
result of the proceedings was that
committee was appointed to make arrange
men,s for the funeral, consisting OF the FOL
, lowing gentlemen: Senators boutwell,, o
Massachusetts Sherman, Of Ohio, ant
: Morrill,, of Vermont the Secretary of State
and Associate Justice Clifford {; Representa-
!. tives Garfield, Of Ohio; Warren, OF Mas
achusetts, and Randall, OF Pennsylvania
: Commissioner Dennison representing tn
: District of Columbia.
e The following order, announcing tn
It ceath OF V:c,-President Wilson, was issue
: by the President this afternoon:
4 EXECUTIVE MANSION,
!. WlsH,SGToN, ID. c., Nov. q, 1901
e lis with profound sorrow that the Pre-
. ident has to announce to the Pet
ple of the United States Ii
y death of President Henry Wilson, VII
, died in the Capital of the Nation tn
> morning. The eminent station OF the d
ceased his high character; his long care
Of in the service Of his State and Of the Unio
rs his devotion to the cause Of freedom, ar
Is the ability he brought to the discharge
u every duty, stand conspicuous, and are i
As delibly impressed in the hearts and
he fections of the American people. In tes'
., mony Of respect for this distinguished eli
:" zen and faithful public servant, the vario
departments Of Government will
closed ON the day OF q
funeral, and the Executive Mansion n
all the Executive departments in Washin
Oh ton will be draped with badges Of mour
ing for thirty days. The Secretary OF W
and the Navy will issue an order that
&c propriate military and naval honors
no rendered to the memory Of one whose '
h. tues and services will long be borne in n
II, objection by grateful nation.
ha (Signed,) U. s. GRANT
The Vice-Presidents brain has been
moved, and weighed 40 ounces.
:, The flag of the Senate is At half-ma
he and 20 are all those of the public and ma
of private buildings throughout the city.
as The committee of arrangements
M -. ;ou,ned to meet at the State Department
I'd morrow morning. to await the arrival
Senator Boutwell,, and . consultation vi
the authorities Of Massachusetts,. 1
n cause of the vice-President's death Y
W apoplexy. The Senators held meeti
&c to-day, and appointed Senators Windo'
in. of Minnesota, Eaton, of Connecticut, 5;
is gent, Of California, and Kelly, Of Oregon,
i'm attend the funeral Of the late Senator +
u ~, of Connecticut. These gentlemen hi
power to add to the committee. The ful
raj of the vioe-President will probal
me take place on Wednesday. The suPre
per Court of the United States will not tr;
r .act any business this week, owing to its
de- terruption by the death OF the Vice-Prt
,m dent, and the observance of Thanksgivi
an Day.
by In compliance with the order Of the Pr
lie dent, directing that appropriate milit'
wn and naval honors be rendered to the me
OIL ory Of vice-President Wilson, the follow
he order was issued by the Secretary Of W
iai. this afternoon:
he @On the day succeeding the receiPtof I
- J" order at each military post, the troops =
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