Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-03

Gated 10 the government ana 10 the
country, and in proper respect to his
memory hereby order that the several
Executive Departments be closed to
public business, and their flags and
those of their dependencies throughout
the country be displayed at hall mast on
the day OF his funeral.
Signed. K. b. HAYES.
Detroit.
DETROIT, November l.-Shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock this morning, dispatch
was received announcing that Senator
Chandler had been found dead at his
hotel this morning. The astounding
news spread like wildfre and was at
first doubted, but it was speedily con-
firmed. Great excitement followed,
flags We're displayed at half-mast, and
evidence of the universal grief was dis
played on every hand. Thesad informa-
ton was conveyed to Mrs.
Chandler by Allan Sheldon,
Senator Chandler's business part
ner, an intimate personal friend.
Mrs. Chandler was alone at home, no
other member OF the family being in
the city. When she came to under
stand the dreadful significance OF the
announcement she was completely pros
trated. A number of prominent citi-
zens leave for Chicago this evening to
act as committee of escort. Ar
rangements for. the funeral have not
been made as yet, but the services will
probably be held on Wednesday next.
New York.
New YORK, November 1.-The news
of the death of Zach Chandler reached
the headquarters of the Republican State
Central Committee at q time when the
room was filled with Republican leaders
from the city and interior, and as might
be expected the sad intelligence created
a profound impression. The Michigan
Senator while in this city two weeks ago,
was frequent visitor TO tire rooms and
became personally acquainted with all
the members, who learned to admire
and love him for his warm hearted dis
position and sterling qualities. Secretary
Johnson said the Senator's death Is
a fearful blow to the Republican party,
which can i'll afford TO lose
such man at this time. Suitable ac-
ton would be taken by the committee
and the Republicans OF this city in re-
lation to Chandler's death.
The news OF the Senator's death Gre
ated almost as profound sensation at
the Robinson Headquarters at it did at
the rooms OF their political opponents.
Tie majority, while opposed to the
principles OF old Zach, admired his
pluck and backbone.
Springfield, Ill.
SPRINGFIELD, November 1.-The news
OF the sudden death of Senator Chandler
was received with sorrow by all classes
OF citizens Flags were placed at half
mast on the State house, Government
buildings and many private residences.
In the afternoon a meeting OF the State
officers, Government officers and many
prominent citizens, irrespective of party,
was held in the editorial rooms OF the
state J0Uudi Paul Sclby was chosen
chairman and Major Lewis Southern
secretary. A committee, consisting OF
DIR. Jaynes, Gen. John Smith, State
Treasurer Marshall J.. ROs and the
Chairman reported the following resolu-
tiOns, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, The telegraph has an
DOuIlttu lllt Huuhtu anu UNA l'N'N'''
death of the Hon. Il. Chandler, III the
city of Chicago, this morning, therefore
Resolyed, That as citizens Of the Cap-
tai of Illinois and of the Mon we re-
ceive the intelligence of the sad event
with feelings of profound regret and i'll
cXPrcssibe sorrow.
RcSoicrd, That We regard Senator
Chandler's long public career as one OF
the most remarkable in the United
States. As citizen he was
liberal, manly and patriotic, and
as a public official vigilant and
honest. No taint of corruption ever
soied his garments. The services which
he performed in behalf of his country
during the period OF its greatest trial
entitled him to take rank among the
patriots and heroes OF the Republic
Dying in the midst OF usefulness, his
memory deserves TO stand by that of
Abraham Lincoln, whose friend and
compatriot he was, and to whose meas
ures he gave such brave and effective
support during the fearful struggle Tor
the preservation of the Union,
Re'olred, That we extend to the fami-
lv OF the Senator and to the people Of
which he was the able, honored and elo-
quent representative our deep and heart
felt sympathy in the loss.which they have
sustained in his death, and which we
as citizens OF a common country mourn
with them.
In the obituary notice of con-
siderable length which will APP
pear in the Register, tomorrow,
Governor Palmer says: The Register is
willing to believe that his errors arose
from a mistake as TO the theory of our
Government, and that his stern opposi-
ton to the unity and fraternity OF the
people of the North and South was the
result of honest conviction. In public
life Chandler was honest and was never
charged with using his political position
for the purpose OF private gain.