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The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
The LanenteQ President
Official Account Of His
Death.
The Whole Country in
Mourning.
Impressive Funeral Ceremonies in the
Rotunda of the Capitol in
the Afternoon.
Departure OF the Train Bearing Presi-
dent Garfield's Body From WASH
ington to Cleveland.
A Large Number Of People, Including
the President and Other High
officials, Present.
The DiscOns0late Widow Looks for the
Last Time Upon the Dead Fea.
lures of the Beloved One.
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT or TIE DEATH

OFFICIAL ACCOUNT or THE DEATH
ELBERoN, N. j., 11:15 p. m.-The following
official bulletin has just been issued:
ELDERoN, N. j., Sept 10, 11:3O p. m-The
president died at 1885 p. m Aftsr the bull
letin WAS issued at $50 this evening he con-
tinued in much the same condition as during
the afternoon, his pulse varying from lO2 to
lO6, with rather increased force and volume.
After taking nourishment he fell into
a quiet sleep, about thirty five minutes before
his death. and while asleep his pulse rose to
1870 and was somewhat more feeble
At ten minutes ritter 10 o'clock he awoke COM
planning Of severe pain over the re-
gicn OF the heart, and Immediately became
UNCONSCIOUS and ceased to breathe 1t 1895.
(Sisned.l d. ". BLISS F. II. HAMILTON, D.
II. AGNEw.
THE STRICKEN WIFI
New YoRn, Sept 10-A Telegram extra
poor, emacated hand in her own, and watch
ing with anguish unutterable the fast-vanish-
fn1, devoted wife during the closing hours
Of the presidents career Around him wero
other weeping friends and physicians lament
ing their powerlessnoss il the presence Of tho
dark angel of death. Toward tho last the
mind OF tho sufferer wandered. He was once
more back in Mentor amid those scenes where
the happiest hours Of his life were spent He
sat in the dear old home again
With loved ones around him. h,s
aged mother so proud Of her big boy, his
faithful wife and beloved children. II was .
blissful dream that robbed death of it's terrors
and rendered the dying man for moment un-
conscious Of the cruel rendns of bis onco
vigorous frame that WAS constantly going on
The moon OF the restless ocean mingled
with sobs Of loved ones as the lamp Of life
flickered and went otit forever. Nearly every
one a. lound tho president clung to hope 70 the
last, and refused to believe the approach OF
death till the shadow deepened and the de-
etroyer's presence cnuld be no longer unfelt
Ocean avenue, aud tic gaiety Of tiis favorite
watering place is followed by the deepest
gloom The struggle is over, and death is the
victor.
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AN EXTRA SESSION CALLED.
PROCLAMATION Of Gov. Piilsbury, Calling IN
Extra Sesaiou of flaa l. IL

STATE OF MINNESOTA, EXECUTIVE DEPART
MENT-Whereas. the legislature at its last regular
session s passed an act for the adjustment Of the
Minnesota State Railroad Bonds" based upon a
proposition submitted by the holders of said bonds
and whereas, the legislature at the same session
also passed an act proposing an amendment to the
Improvement lands to the payment of the new
bonds authorized to be issued in the adjustment of
said railroad bonds which is to be submitted 10 The
people at the approaching general election: and
whereas, the supreme court of this State has
declared both the adjustment act aforesaid
and the constitutional amendment of 1860 to be
null and void thus rendering all of said legislation
imperative: and Whereas the said court has decil-
cd that full and final power and authority to pro-
vide Tor the settlement Of said bonds is vested in
the legislature: and. whereas more than So, ,OOO.-
OF the whole issue Of 900 of said bonds are
now deposited with the State auditor, to be surren-
dered for new bonds cash at SO cents on the dol
lar, and the State may yet avail itself of the propo-
s'tion OF the bondaoders. and thus save more than
consummated; and whereas, most of said bonds will
mature before provision can be made for settle
ment BY the next regular session Of the legislature
pudiator Of its solemn obligations
now therefore, IN order to complete tho pro-
posed adjustment. and firmly believing that tho
best interests of the State require the immediate
assembling Of the legislature, l, John 8. Pilsbury,
governor of the State OF Minnesota do hereby issue
this, my proclamation. summontng the members of
the two houses of the legislature to convene in
day. the 18th day of October, A. D. 1881, at ii
o'clock a. M, to take such action as shall seem
requisite to protect the credit and honor and sub
serve the welfare Of the State.
Given under my hand and the great seal Of State
this is;l.9 18Th tn day of September. A; D. 1881.
FRED Won BAUMBACH, Secretary Of State.
Proper and suitable notice will be served on
the members of the legislature in the manner
IN such cases made and provided.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

THERE is moral lesson in the murder.
GUS aftray lately reported from tho Danne-
more prison, ut Plattsburg, New York.
Henry King, who was serving life term
there for the murder of Now York de-
tec:ive, got into dispute with a fellow
prisoner named Hamilton respecting the
comparative merits of Mr.. Garfield and
MIR. Arthur. Hamilton made some remarks
nncomplimentary to Arthur, whereupcn
King struck him twice on the head with m
axe, killing him, for which he has been
sentenced to be hanged on the 4th of Nov
ember. What was Arthur to him. or he
to Arthur, that n life should be taken to
v'ndicate sentiment or opinion; and what
is there in the politics or politicians of the
day to embitter neishbors, friends and
citizens ir tho slightest degree. We hear
agFeat deal of the blessings of religious
toleration. Why not exercise much
greater degree Of toleration for divergent
political opinions.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

ONE of the remiscences of old times was
repeated at Fl 1T Smelling last week. Twen-
ty-two Indians of tho Yanctonais bands.
came down from Grow Creek reservation in
gay attire to protest against the appointment
OF George H. Spencer as their agent.
They are greatly in love with Capt. Dough
erty OF the army who has acted as their
agent for several years, and do not want to
have him displaced. They were seeking
Gen. Terry's influence in the matter, and he
heard their tiresome speeches with his usu.
ual patience, and told them Capt. Dougher-
ty must join his regiment in a distant part
OF the country, and that Mr.. Spencer would
be their agent. and that they must receive
him as such. Gen. Sibley also gave them
good advice, and Mr.. Spencer made
them nice little speech. The Indians
were in bad humor, and departed for home
much disappointed with the result of thei,
mission. MIR. Spencer is a good man and
It's believed that if he can have fair trial
he will soon remove the produces against
him.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

THE QUE stion of presidential INABILITY
1s now held in abcyance but it is one that
requires settlement and should not, like
MANY other difficulties, be postponed until
an exigency arises like that which has lust
been obviated ty the decease Of the presi-
dent. Tie adoption of n better method
than the present for determining the re-
suit OF presidential election, is another
matter of vast importance that should not
DO delayed beyond the next session of
congress. What excuse can statesmen.
it there are any such in that body, offer.
tor continued inattention to things which
arc sources of constant anxiety to their
constituents.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

REV. PETROLEUM V. NAsBY, however
accurate may be his descriptions of life at
the roads, is not successful in writing
about French home life, after a brief resi-
dence in Paris. He says: There are no
homes in France, as the English and Amer
leans understand the word, and that the
French tongue has no such word as home.
This is the usual talk of a certain class of
tourists who spend only week in Paris,
and under scarcelya Y circumstances wonld
have access to French homes. The French
family Of all families is the most inaccessi-
bic to strangers; the French are Of all peo-
pie tie strongest in their attachments to
family and home; their family training of
children is the most thorough and lasting,
and the family respect and affection SO
complete that often several generations live
in one family and house; and this home at
tachment is the reason why the French do
not emigrate. 1t is just such sort of stuff
as Nasby writes about the French that keeps
peoples apart and excites brutal and unrea-
soning prejudices, where mutual acquain-
tance and decent respect for differences OF
whatever nature would produce mutual re-
spect and love.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

The Methodist Episcopal conference of
California recently adopted resolution
deprecating the present loose system of
laws relating to divorce in California. and
Pledging its ministers not to perform the
marriage ceremony for parties divorced for
other than biblical cause, and then only for
the innocent party. This resolution is
severely criticised by tho California press.
thoughsimilar action has been taken by con
ferences in Eastern Estates, and generally
approved. 1t is alleged that the cause
which the California conference excepts
from its prohibition is the very one which
is most generally employed to secure their
ends by those who obtain DEGREES of d.
vorce by fraud or collusion. 1t is the most
speedy method and the most readily proved
otense by Which to secure a divorce. and
gives broader opportunity for collusion
than any other can and that the church. bv
Its resolution distinctly ignores causes for
enforcement, such as wife beating, etc. which
IN the estimation of the law, areequally as
Just'hable causes as the one in question.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
FUNERAL AND sEPULTuRE


LONG BRANCH, Sept. 2O.-The following ar
rangements for the funeral services have been
ordered by the cabinet, and are given for in
formation Of the public:
The remains Of the late president Of the United
6tates will be removed to Washington by special
train on Wednesday, September 2l, leaving Elberon
at 10 a. M, reaching Washington 1t 4 D. m. A
detachment from the United States
army and from the marines from
the navy will be in attendance on the arrival
at Washington to perform escort duty. The ro-
mains willi in state in the rotunda of the capitol
on Thursday and Friday. and will be guarded by
deputation from the executive departments and by
officers OF the senate and house of representatives
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
will be observed in the rotunda at O'Clock on Fri
dav afternoon. At 5 o'clock the remains
will be transferred to funeral
car and be removed to Cleveland.
O., via the Pennsylvania railway. arriving there
Saturday at 2 p. m. In Cleveland the remains will
lie in state until Monday At p. m, and will be
inferred in Lake View cemetery.
No ceremonies are expected In cities and towns
along the route OF the funeral train b.
vond tho tollin0 Of bells Detailed
arrangements for final sepulture are com
mitted to the municipal authorities of
Cleveland. under the direction Of the executive of
the State Of Ohio.
tsiened) J. G. BLA,SE. Secretary Of State.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
JAMES ADRAM GARFIELD.
Born Nov. i9, 1881,
Died. President Of the United States
Sent, 19. 1881.
Sept. 19. 1881.

The coffin was lined with satin across the
top and crossing each other were two long
leaves Of pail Only the face and shoulders
were visible, and one needed to know that all
that remained Of James A. Garfield lay there
70 recall his features 80 familiar during life.
The face, to those who knew Gen. Garfield and
from portraits, ,cohld not have been recognized.
The features wero no longer there. There was
an expression about the lower lip which those
who knew him best would recognize. Tho
cheeks were gone The brow had lost the
massive appearance which characterized 1t in
life. The involuntary whispered remark of
all a. they gazed on the livid form was: II
never should have recognized him. How he
must have sufrered!" The shrunken earthly
form told how much. 1t was most marvellous
that he lived so long As the crowd slowly en-
tered and lef: the hall the bell of the chapel in
the distance was tolled, and its tones could
he family heard above the roar of the sea
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
TIE AUTOPSY,
OFFICIAL BULLETIN,

LONG BRANCH, Sept 2O-The following
Official bulletin was prepared 1t ii o'clock to-
night by the surgeons who have been in At
tendance upon the late president:
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 2O.-By previous arrange
meut. post morten of the body of President Gar
field was made this afternoon In the presence and
with the assistance of Drs Hamilton. Agnew. Bliss
Barnes. Woodward. Reyburn and Andrew H. Smith
Of Elberon, and acting Assistant Surgeon D. J.
Lamb Of the army medical museum, Washing
ton. The operation was performed by Dr.
Lamb. It was found thAt the ball.
after fracturihR the right eleventh ribf
has passed through the spinal column in front
the spinal canal. fractuting the body OF the first
lambar vertibrae, driving number of small fraR-
ments of bone into adjacent parts and lodged just
below the pancreas. about two inches and half to
the left of the spine and beyond the peritoneum,
where it had become completely encysted. The
Immediate cause Of death was secondary hem
orrhage from one OF the mesentric artaries ad-
joining the track Of the ball, the blood rupturing
the peritonium and nearly 4 pint ESCAPE
ing into tho abdom.na, cavity. In,s
hemorrhags is believed to be tho cause
the severe pain complained Of in the lower
breast just before death. An abscess six inches
by four in dimensions was found in tho vicinity Of
the gall bladder, between the liver and the trans
serse collar, which were strangely interadhercnt
1t did not involve the substance of the liver, aud
no communication was found between it and tho
wound along the suppuratine channel between the
loin muscles and the right kidney. almost to tho
right groin. This channel now known to be due
to the burrowing Of tho pus from the wound was
supposed during life 10 have been the track
OF the ball. On examination Of the
organs Of tho chest, evidences Of severe
bronchitis were found on both sides, with broncho-
pneumonia Of the lower portion of tho right lung
The lung was free from assesses, nor were any
found in any other organ except the left kidney,
which contained near its surface 4 small abscesa
about one-thrd Of an inch in diameter In review
ing the history Of the case in connection with the
autopsy. It is quite evident that the different sup
purating surfaces and especially the fractured It's
sue Of the vertebra furnish sufficient EXPLANATION
Of the septic condition which existed.
tSlGued) D. w. BLISS,
]. X. BARNES,
J. J. WOODWARD,
r. REYDURN,
F. H. HAMILTON,
D. H. A0NEW,
A. H SMITH
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
1T is settled beyond question that Presi-
dent Al;hur was boru in Vermont and not
in Canada, though his birth place is near
the line

THE wheat growers of California pro-
pose to withhold their wheat from market
until such time as ocean freights shall de-.
cline to what they deem a reasonable price.
Wheat growers of the northwest have moth
ing to complain Of in the rates charged on
the lakes and by the great trunk lines, but
they would gladly welcome material re-
duction in local rates, which are deemed
altogether too high.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

The legislature of Minnesota Will assem-
BILE in extra session at st. Paul on Tuesday
the 11th day of October, to take into con-
sideration the adjustment of the state rail-
road bonds. This is the only subject
named in the proclamation Of the governor,
but it is probable that other matters will be
considered, aud that the limit of an extra
session, which is thirty days, will be reach
ed before final adjournment.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

ALL over Europe at the present time,
says the London Pail Mall Gazette, the
people are feeling their way to common
action, which, though checked here and
there by national jealousies and hatreds,
can have but one ending-the overthrow of
the monstrous milltarism which now weighs
upon the continent. Never at any previous
period were there men in every country
who regard all political movements with a
view to social objects, and certainly never
before in history have the people had such
opportunities for joint action for common
good.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
HOMES IN THE WEST.

Persons looking westward for homes
can procure full information concern
ing the GARDEN SPOT of Iowa and
Minnesota, by subscribing for tho
Worthington ADVANCE, published at
Worthington, Minnesota. Send 81 for
one year, 81 for six months, and so
cents for three months, to ADVANCE,
Worthington. Mobiles Co., Minnesota.
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QUEEN v1CToRIA-r0 THE MEMORY OF
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
An expression OF her sorrow and sympathy with
NrA Garfield and tho American nation.

The wreath was placed upon the casxet by
Mr.. Hit, assistant secretary Of state It WAS
prepared BY telegraphic directions Of the
queen at the British legation. One OF the most
beautiful Of tho decorations WAS = piece pre-
pared At the White House conservatory repre-
senting the "gates ajar." 1t stood on the floor
near the head of the coffin. Tonight the cap
itol il again brilliantly lighted, aud crowds Of
Continued On Fourth Page.
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#orthingtuu Adpauft.
PUBLISHED THURSDAYS
Worthington, Mobiles County, MINI.
1eFmS:-TWo dollars year, In advance. Ono DOL
lArfor six months. FIFTY cents Tor thFc%
months.
tho Old Eetabjjehed Paper. Official
Paper Of tho County.
A. II. MILLER,
Editor and Proprietor

BEFORE the breath was ont of the presi
dent the politicians tegan to scheme 10,
future positions.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

Secretary Blaine telegraphed Mr. Lowell.
minister, London: Publish card in the Lon
don press saying that tho bereaved family Of
the late president and the mourning nation
sympathy which the telegraph brings from ali
parts of the British empire, and expressing
deep regret at the impossibiiity Of making th
special acknowledgement due in each case.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

LAST SCENES Al TIE BRANCH.
LYING IN STATE.
ELDERoN, Sept 2l.-It is understood that
President Arthur has determined to go through
to Cleveland in company with the cabinet An
additional guard has been plaeed about
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29

their coat sleeves and their high hats were
wrapped with Grape The driver cat slone
upon the box, . long veil of crape fastened to
his hat with rosette upon his shoulders.
Hats were lifted on every side ~ the hearse
passed.
MEN AND WOMEN WERE CRYING,
and children regarded tho unusual solemnity
with awe. Behind the hearse came the guard
Of honor, with Gen. Sherman and Alniral
Nichols at its head A few carriages followed.
one containing President Arthur, Chief Justice
Waite. Secretary Blaine and Secretary Window.
Tho new president aud Mr. Waite occupied the
resr sect Gen. Arthur leaned back against
the cushions, and was scarcely visible to the
crowds who seemed to manifest the greatest
curiosity TO eco him. On the box beside tho
driver sat sturdy man. who was tho vice
presidents body servant last WINTER A mount
ed policeman, club in hand, rode beside the
door nearest the sidewalk, and between it and
the coach. It WAS evident that the partv feared
that some lunaic might mako IN attack upon
the presidents person. and the precaution WAS
wisely taken- Until the ex-president was shot,
NO one dreamed Of the number OF dangerous
''crsnks' IN existence. Members Of the cabinet
and number Of the personal friends and rcl-
atives OF Gen. Garfield followed in other car
riages. Mrs. Garfield and the members of the
family we're driven from tho depot by . cir
cuitous route to tho residence Of Attorney Gen.
eral Macveagh, on Rhode Island avenue Tho
curtains Of the carriage were drawn, and the
heartbroken widow could not be seen by the
crowds Following the carriages containing
the president and members of the cabinet,
were three squads Of light artillery, and a
troop Of mounted policemen brought up the
rear. Closely pressing upon them wasa crowd
composed mostly Of negroes. who behaved at
times, in their eagerness to reach the cap
itol, very disorder!y. At tho foot
Of the capitol grounds, tie
policemen we're obliged to turn and ride into
the crowd to keep them back. Slowly the pro-
cession moved up the hill. making tho ascent
by the south driveway. The head Of the COL
umn marched over beyond the senate wing and
halted They faced front, those following
taking similar position, and = huge semi
circular line was formed. As tie hearse was
driven up to the east entrance to the rotunda
muf1ed drums were beaten all along the limo,
and the bands began to play dirges and solemn
tunes.
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29
IN WASHINGTON.
TWO GRAND PROCEssIoNR

WASHINGTON. Sept 2L-The people Of
The Worthington advance., 1881-09-29


avenue towards tho foot Of capitol hill. Tho
sidewalks were packed ten deep with people. 1t
was almost impossible to pasa Every window
of every building on the ronte was filed with
lockers on. The only color TO Re seen
was sombre black. It doated from
every shop and dwelling window.
Twelve mounted policemen led tho way
and several mounted officers Of tho army and
navy followed A band playing dirGe came
next After them came the Washington Light
infantry with flag tied with Grape and arms
reversed. A corps OF muffled drums, = COM
pany of United States troops and another band,
the National Rifles Of Washington, another
company Of troops and . squad Of colored in
fantry belonging to the district followed, and
the celebrated marine band occupied tho next
place in the procession. Tho marine corps
stationed at tho navy yard were next, followed
by i've companies Of soldiers stationed 1t tho
arsenal The Knighta Templar organizations
Of the city, Of which order the dead
president wss . member, was next
in lins Closely following came tho
hearsa This vehicle is the hnest Of lts kind
hearse, having taken the prize In Pniladelphia
in 1875 1t was drawn BY six iron-gray
horses, elegantly caparisoned. At tho head Of
each horse walkeda . oolored servant dressed
in black. A badge Of Grape depsnded from