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md peculiarly solemn feature of the night

and peculiarly solemn feature of the night
here.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19.-The announce.
ment of the Presidents death was received In
thls cliy without any spec al demonstration
except the gathering of the crowds a ound
the bulletin boards. Dispatches from in
terror fowls say that the bells are being tolled
ana The citizens are preparing for formal
demonstrations OF sorrow. The Board of
Supervisors tonight Oh reception OF the news
OF the Presidents death passed resolution
deplorlng the very sad calamity,
| eulogizing the deceased aud reco,nne Bdinp
the city to be draped in mourning for thirty
days, business TO be suspended for one day
and fun rail- services in the churches. The
city hall bell tolled during the evening and
various public bodies in session immediately
adjourned. ,4..
CLEVELAND, Sept. 19.-The news of the
Presidents death spread rapidly aud called
out large number Of people. The deepest
sympathy was expressed for the stricken
mother. The trustees of Lake View ceme-
terry, the beautiful City of the Dead Just out
side of the limits of Cleveland, overlooking
Lake Erie. authorized their president, Hon
}. IL. Wade, to telegraph the widow Offering
her any lot in the ce.netary ste may choose
for the final resting place of the Presidents
remains In the same cemetery rep0se the
bodies OF the Residents uncle, killed by a
train fortnight before the Presidents assas-
sinatiot, and cousin who died few years
ago.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19.-The bells COM
menced 'oiling at lO:40 p. Ill. announcing the
sad news to the city.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept. 19.-The anxiety
OF the people has been intense all day, the
bulletin boards having been surrounded by a
quiet but excited crowd. But few persons
were on the streets when the news OF the
Presidents death reached here.
COLUMBUS, o., Sept. 19.-The news of the
Presidents death causes the most profound
Grief in this city. Bells are being toIled aud
the Republican state executive committee at
once withdrew all appointments for this week
and will take such action in regard to future
actions as circumstances may require
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dead" said the reporter At this moment
Gen Arthur appeared in the hall. "The
President is dead, +" the reporter repeated to
him.
"Oh, no; 1t cannot be true. 1t cannot be
have heard nothing" .'
"a dispatch has just been received at the
Sun Office" said the reporter.
81 hope it is mistake" Gen. Arthur
answered
His voice broke down at the last words and
his eyes filled with tears. He then returned
to the back room where Messrs. V. q. Root
and Daniel &. Rollss We're awaiting him
and said, "he is dead; dispatch has just bee
RECEIVED at the Sun Office.
ward a telegram was received. Gen. Arthur
broke it open shortly. After reading it he
buried his face in his hands and renamed in
this pos tion for long time. Meanwhile the
dispatch was handed slowly around. The
message W as from the Cabinet informing the
Nice-President of the death of the President.
BY II o'clock the sound of cabs rattling up
in front of the house filed the streets. A few
minutes after receiving the news of the Pres
ident's death, Gen. Arthur's son fastened up
the steps. lie remained few moments in
the rcom with his father, but the latter was
still too much affected by the news to speak.
1t was 1880 o'clock when General Arthur
received formal notification Of the Presidents
death. signed by the Cabinet. He had not
then decided what steps to take. He was
again completely unnerved and again buried
his face in his hands.
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The New President.

NEW YORK, 3:l5 a. m.-In accordance
with dispatch rece we'd from the Cabinet in
regard 10 the oath of office, messengers were
sent to the different Judges of the Supreme
Court. The fist to put in an appearance
was Judge John X. Brauy, who was closely
followed by Justice Donahue. The party,
consisting of Vice President Arthur and the
Judges named, besides Dstrics Attorney
Rollins, EIizur Root and the eldest son of
the new President, assembled in tile front
parlor of No. I23 Lexington avenue, Gen.
Arthurs residence, where The oath of office
was administered and he became President
of the United States. The President has not
signitied his intention as to when he would
visit the capital, and declined to be inter-
viewed as to his future course.
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NO. PIT.

bulletins. 1t is not uncommon to hear me n
say if the news that the President is dead
comes they are in favor of taking Gutteau
from Jail and hanging him immediate "
This sentiment fluids supporters, but there
does rot seem to be All organized preparation
towards putting the threat into execution.
The authorities realize that there may be
danger, and have quietly taken measures to
have the necessary forces kept ready for i'm
mediate use, and the militia OF the District
are ready to respond to .call if they are
needed. 1t would be difficult for mob to
reach the interior of the Jail even if there
were no precautions around it for resistance.
1t is solid building and we'll guarded.
There is a belief, however, if the news of
the Presidents death comes here at night
while most OF the people are on the streets it
would not require much to rally crowd for
an attempt to get at Guitteau. ......
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Scenes at ElberOn.

ELBERON, Sept. 20.-Franklin cottage, the
place where the Preside body lies. is tied
up with Grape, and the large portraits of the
Pres! dent i'll Elberon are wreathed in black.
The flag over the military camp back of here
waves gloomily at half mast. The night was
passed quietly. The guards moved about the
cottage, and within the President lay on the
bed where he had suffered so brayely and
died at st. Warren Young and Stanley
Brown watched over him during the night.
Mrs. Garfield went to her room in the ali
joining cottage, but paced the floor for hours.
Bliss appeared early this morning, quite
broken down in appearance. He had not un-
dressed at ALL "He was the greatest man as
a patient | have ever seen. Never a murmur
from him. Certainly, if it is necessary,
was his invarlable answer when asked to ell
du1e any unpleasant treatment. Oh, but he
is changed now in appe arance. He is so thin
and the light of his eyes, which was always IA
fire, is gone out. His face has lost its natural
expression. He has that thin and cadaverous
look that Is so painful"
MacVeagh thluks the body will be taken
directly to Washington by special train To-
morrow morning.
Mrs. Garfield is bearing up bravely.
MacVeagh has just received this reply
to dispatch sent by the Cabinet to General
Arthur last night. 1t 10 addressed to all the
members of the Cabinet and says:
81 have your message announcing the death
Of President Garfield. Permit ne to repeat
my expressions OF sorrow and sympathy
which have already lelegraphed to Attorney
General MacVeagh In accordance with YOUR
suggestion l have taken the oath OF office as
President OF the United States before John
Il. Brady, Justice Of the Supreme Court OF
the State of New Y ork. | will advise you
further in regard to other suggestions in your
telegram. =. A. ARTHUR.
The other suggestion referred 70 was That
the President should come to Long Branch
this morning.
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How the News Was Received.

ALBANY, Sept. l9.-On the announcement
of the death oi the President the Uells were
tolled and great sorrow was expressed by the
streets until a late hour. Arrangements are
being made 10 dlSp the public buildings and
iOIt AT h III mast.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. l9.-lmmediately
upon the receipt OF the news Of the Presl-
dents death the public bells commenced
tolling.
CHICAGO, Sep. 19.-The fire alarm no.
titled all The bell-tuNers i'll tie city at lO:3o
to night oi The death ct the Presluent and
immediate ly the slow and solemn tollluS OF
The bells called thousands urOn thousands
of peop.e out on the streets. All the masses
OF humanity made all haste by public and
prIyate convey auces and on foot To reach the
point where reliable and detailed information
could be obtained, and in few nomsnts the
streets where bulletins were exhibited We're
tull ol people struggling to get glimpse OF
the fatal words which for ttill hali-hour
was onl, the news Ieceved-"The President
is dead" Although the blow had been
looked for almost daily for over three weeks
the shock seemed none the less dreadful when
it fell. About the news centres and news
paper windows it was a common sight to see
strong men xpressing The deepest and almost
fearful sorrow, while women wept outright,
and the most tlppant and hardened passed
with bowed heads as in the presence OF some
great domestic or personal trouble. Not
light word was spoken and for once there was
no lester in the crowds who surg d through
the streets. The silence was an Impressive
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The Herald's Comments.

New YORK, September 19.-The Herald
says: In his death the warm hopes and sypl-
pathiZing aspirations OF d whole people are
painfully disappointed, and the expectation
OF his recovery so warmly cherished for So
long adds now to the pang of the public re
gret. All Americans of whatever religious
faith and whatever politics-the d mocra,s
who opposed and tire Republicans who sup
ported his election-are shocked alike by the
bloody deed which laid him low, and have
watched during these tedious weeks around
the bedside of the patient and uncomplain-
ing sufferer wi h an admiration for his cheer
ful manner and patience, and with prayers
that he might be restored to vigor and his
official Status, and, indeed, the whole civil
ized world has watched and prayed with
them. But it was not to be; and yet the
long period Of the Presidents illness has not
been lost The people have learned the pre-
clous lesson in these days of sympathy and
doubling hope. Above all ii has prepared
all Tor hearty acquescence in the fiat
which has removed the President and brings
i'll his successor. Thus the change. which
two months ago would have been received by
many with considerable, degree of untriend-
ly and even hostile feeling, will now be con-
summated with the entire assent of all par
ties. But while we do not ebe at the advent
OF new administration every American will
feel himself be'eaved by Garfields death,
who, fairy elected TO be President, was at
tackled in the discharge O. that great repre-
sentative office. His remains will be borne
to their last resting place attended by the
unanimous aud heartfelt sorrow of fifty mil
lion freemeD.
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The Death Bed Scene.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20, u. m.-Pltvious
to hs death the on.y words spoken by the
President were that he had d severe paiu in
his heart. 1t is supposed by the surgeons
hat death was occasioned by clot OF blood
forming in The heart. DR.. Bliss was notified
of the Presidents expression of pain and
upon returning to the room at once saw that
the end was near. The members of his fam
lily were Immediately summoned TO his bed
side, where all arrived and perfect quiet pre-
vailed. Mrs. Garfield bore the trying ordeal
with great fortitude and eX ibiteo unprece-
deuted courage. She gave way to no paroX-
yslns OF griet and after death had became
evident she quiely withdrew to her own
room where lhe heart stricken widow, full of
grief but with too much courage to exhibit
it to those about her, gave way. She was
laDorng under terrible strain, and despite
her efforts tears flowed from her eyes and her
lips became drawn by her noble attempt to
bear the burden with which she had been
afflicted. Miss Mollie WIS greatly affected
and bursts of tears flowed from the child's
eyes, notwithstanding her noDlt effort to
follow the example of her mother. The
death scene was one never to be forgotten
Perfect quiet prevailed and there was not a
murmnr heard while The President was sink
ing. After death had been pronounced the
body was properly arranged by the doctors
Telegrams were immediately sent to the
Presidents mother in Ohio and to his sons.
Harry and James, who are at Williams Col
leGe, and also to the Vice President and other
prominent public men.
Mr.. Morris, the Undertaken of the village
will he in charge of the remains.
Eugene Britain, coroner of Monmouth
county, will hold an inquest on the body of
the President. He has as yet made no ar
rangenents for the inquest and as far as can
be ascertained has not been notified of the
Presidents death.
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Arrangements for the Funeral.

LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20, p. m.-The
Presidents body will be embalmed and an
autopsy will take plac" to morrow afternoon,
DIR. Curtis, Of WAS hington, has been asked
to come here in com pany with the attending
surgeons who recently withdrew from the
case, Barnes, Woodward and Reyburn. and
be present when the autopsy is made Ar
rangements for the funeral will be made in
all respects in accordance with the wishes OF
Mrs. Garfield. Nothing yet has been definite
ly determined upon, but it is expected a
special train will leave Wednesday next for
Washington, and there the Presidents re.
mains will be kept in state in the rotuuda of
the capitol during Thursday and Friday.
Friday evening it is expected to leave for
Cleveland where TIL body will lie in state
during Sunday and the funeral take place
Monday. The place of interment will be
Lake View cemetery at Cleveland, in accord
ance with the frequent expressions of the
President i'll his life time. or course ar
rangements are subject to alterations.
Attorney. General Macveagh says that
Mrs. Garfield is bearing her affection with
fortitude.
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The Closing Hours.

YORK, Sept. ia Telegram extra
At the Presidents bedside, holding
enlanciated hand in her own and
with anguish unuttenlDle the fast
sands of life, sat his faithful and
wife, during the closing hours Of the
lll's Career. Around him were other
friends and the physicians, lament
poweriessness in the presence of the
death. Toward the last, the mind
iiierer wandered. lie was once. more
Mentor, amid those scenes where the
hours of his life were spent; he sat
ear Old homestead again, with bis
les once more around him, his aged
50 fond OF her big boy his faithful
beloved children. II was biisstul
hat robbed life OF it, terrOrs and ren-
dying man for moment uncon-
The cruel rending of his once vigor-
|ae that Was constantly going on.
all OF the restless ocean was mlngied
soDs OF loved ones as the lamp OF
fered and Went out forever. Nearly
4e around the President clung to hope
stand refused to believe the approach
until the shadows derpentd and the
FRS presence could be no longer un-
Ie flags hung at hslf-mast from every
= Ocean avenue, and the gayely OF
t'te watering place is followed by
est gloom. The struggle is over and
The victor.
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Tribute Of a Stalwaru Journal.

CHICAGO, Sept. 19.-The Inter. Ocean says:
Hard as 1t is for one in the prime OF mail-
hood to die, the blow that has wrought this
result was not SO terrible to James A. Gar
field, as to the leOple who mourn his loss
Death comes to all, and whether it be in
few hours, few days or few years, sooner
OF later, 1t cannot matter much i'll human
life. Gen. Garfield had reached the sum
nit of worthy ambition, and has died a
death that imsrtalizes him in the worlds
history. Judged from a standpoint of Loving
remembrance and enduring fame, the Iresi.
dent had little to regret in the hour of his
dissolution, and his im.aediate family has no
greater cause for violent grief than those who
stood about the bedside of their friends,
stricken in the ordinary way, bidding fare
well TO earthly hopes and ambitions at the
end of torturlng pain. The bitterness that
prevailed in the early history of this tragedy
Las given way to true sentiment of grief.
The President had grown dearer to the peo
pie with every weeks suffering; III every
hou ehOld he had been taken close to the
hearts of the young and old, and bulletins
fro.l the sick room marked in the daily life
OF the people, periods Of agitation anxiety
hope OF despair. Through all these week,
the President was scarcely out Of the thoughts
OF the people, and all turned toward him
with deeper sympathy and loving regars.
The death of no public man in the history
Of the Government, save that OF Lincoln,
has been 50 generally regarded as a personal
bereavement. To say this. and to thought
fully say it, is preccpt that no one need
care to have exceeded in the honor of his
own dissolution. No exhibition OF grief, no
public manifestation of SORROW eau be too
great at the loss of such a man. His life end
service, his long and painful struggle tor life,
and his untImeiy and distressing death, CON.
bine to make The event one # supreme and
universal sorrow. Let 10 unkild word mar
it; let 10 liougItless expression jar upon the
ge era! sadue>s; but with tolling bells and
muilied drums, lei all ttsat is mortal or
James a. Garfield be borne 10 its last resting
place, amid The regrets, tears and prayers of
millions who, shocked and suffering, gaze
upon tie plLtOus spectacle.
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VICTORIA, Balmoral,
How the News Was Receivd

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 20.-The news rapidly
spread through the city and business is en-
trely suspended.
The news of the Presidents death, al
though not entirely unlocked for, was re-
ceived with feelings of the most profound
sorrow and regret. On the receipt of the
news church and fire bells tolled and knots
Of sorrowful citizens gathered at the hotels
and newspaper offices.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20. Early this
MOI ming it was decided to close all places of
business for day and all business is suspen-
ded.
The citlzens this morning are busly en-
gagged in draping their residences and places
of business in mourning. The United States
Courts and offices are closed. Nee ings OF
various public bodies are announced to be
held to take suitable action.
OGDEN, UTAH, Sept. 20.-The Mayor has
issued proclamation calling en- the citizens
to close all their places of business and gen
eral day of mourning is taking place. Ser
vices are being held in the various churches
and all prominent buildings are draped in
mourning.
BRookLYN, Sept. 20.-Many citizens did
not retire. Every emblem of mourniry is
displayed this morning. Business is sus-
pended.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20.-Everything is lraped
in mourning and the sorrow is profound and
universal.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20.-The mayor has
issued proclamation on the sad event. Itis
denied here that his remains lie in state at
Independence Hall.
New YORK, Sept. 20.-At 10 O'Clock the
throng in the vicinity of Arthur's house had
materially increased. At 1:SO Cornell. ac-
companied by Ex-Governor Dwight Law
renee, drove to his house and had a lengthy
interview with the President. District
Attorney Collins also called and remained,
some time. 1t is understood that Arthur will
leave for Elberon at noon in special Lrain.
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How the News Was Received in
New York,

NEW IOEK, September 2O.-The lateness
OF the hour at which the news OF the Presi-
dents deaf was received prevents its being
generally known except at the principal hV-
tells, clubs, and other places Whele people are
accustomed to gather until late at night.
Many who had heard the news in the streets
hurried to the telegraph stations and newspa-
per offices for confirmation. About the
Fifth Avenue Hotel early in the evening thou
sands of people, tempted by the balmy air,
walked i'll the streets. The Interest centred
Oh all illuminated banner on the roof of the
"uilding. AT the junction of Broadway and
FIJI II Avenue the bulletins given there were
favorable as late as ~ O'Clock. At that hour
the streets were throngrd and the corridors
of the hotel were denseiy filled. Then the
light Of the camera was turned off and the
crowd slowly departed, and within ten min
utes after that the President died. Mr.. Car
e, Chief Clerk of the hotel, got the news
first through the telephone, and little later
telegram came confirming the intelligence,
and the clerk told u group OF five or SIX men
about the desk. That was at IL O'Clock. In
five minutes men began crowding in, and IN
ten minutes the corridors were packed. NJ ell
came down stairshalfdressed; others
came running in from the supper parlors 10
get the truth. About IN dnight extras ap-
peared and were sold at any price.
Roscoe Cohkling left the Fifth Avenue Ho-
tel al ten O'Clock, and it was said that he had
gone down to Arthur'S house. He had re
turned at II m.
General Graut retired at O'Clock and left
word not to be disturbed. When the news
was sent up to him he dressed hastily at Il
O'Clock and made his way across the corridor
into the office of he hotel
''l1ave you heard the news, General?" he
was asked.
eyes. yes" he answered nervously, "a he
slapped the back of chair with both hands,
'.but what Can say?''
Ibid you expect his recovery"
"Oh, don't know; " hat could | exp ;ct?
hoped, and hoped, and that's all.'
Governor Cornell and his private secretary
rushed through the corridor Of tue holel and
hurried down Fifth Avenue 10 the UnIoll
Club, only stayed an instant, and hurried
back again. When approached by reporter
he sald, don't speak TO NE; have nothing
to say-nothing.
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The Cabinet at Long Branch

tLBERoN, Sept. 49,, Ills p. m.--The
Cabinet has just arrived and gone IN body
to the Franklyn Cottage. All are here ex.
cept Blaine and Lincoln. Attorney General
MacVeagh has telegraphed them of the
Presidents death. Great excitement pre-
walls here and the particulars cannot be OBJ
tanned. The guard around the cottage has
been doubled, and no one allowed to ap-
proach it. The Government has taken pos
session of the telegraph line which is con-
nected at Elberon. 1t will be almost impos
sible to get further details tonight as
we are shut of from all communications with
the cotl age and its inmates.
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nacVeagh's Statement.

" non, September 49,, 11:20 p. m.-
l sn has just come 10 the Elberon Ho-
z the cottage and said: 81 sent my
70 Minister Lowell .t 10 p. IN.
Of oeiore that Bliss had seen the Presi-
,te iound his pulse 106, and all the
= as then promising for quiet night.
/, j Tor asked the President if he was
le uncomfortable in any way. The
answered Not at ALL and shortly
or fell asleep, and Bliss retired to his
TOSS the hall from that occupied by
," Sldent. Swain and Rockwell re-
with the President. About Is min
r Al lO the President awakened and re-
20 Colonel Swain that he was suffer
pain ana placed his hand over his
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BUTTE MONTANA: TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER ~. 1881.

heart. Bliss was summoned and when he
entered the room found the President sub-
stalitlaliy without pul e, and the action of
Inc heart was almost indistineliishabla. He
SAID al once the President was diving and
directed Mrs. Garfield to be called. The
PRESIDENT remained in dying con"i,ion un-
til lo;3o, when he was pronounced dead. He
dIed OF some tr uble Of the heart supposed
TO be neuralgia, but that, Of course, is nncer
Jam l notified GenelaI Arthur and sent
dispatch to Blaine and Lincoln"
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hrthur Invited to Qualify.

BRANCH, Sept. 20, 12:20 a. Ill.,
s.General MacVeagh just sent the
TO Vice-Presiuent Arthur:
tomes our painful duty TO inform
he death OF President Garfield and
y You to take the oath OF office as
" OF the United States without delay.
cars with your judgment we will be
lH You will come here on the earliest
morrow morning.
WIN. WlNDoM, Sec'y Treasury,
W. H. HUNT, Sec'y Navy,
IHos. l.. JAMES, p. NJ. Gen.,
WAYNE MACVEAGH, Atty Gen.,
Sd. klRKwooD, Sec'y Interior"