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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
Departure Of the Train Bearing Presi-
dent Gardeld's Body From Wash
ingtoD to Cleveland.
A Large Number Of People, Including
the President and Other High
officials, Present.
The Disconsolate Widow Looks for the
Last Time Upon the Dead Fea-
lures Of the Beloved One,
OFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH. !.

- t
EIBEEoN, N. J., 11:15 p. m. The following
official bulletin has just been issued:
ELBERoN, N j.. Sept 70, 1870 D. m.-The
president died at 1875 p. m After 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 1O2 to
JOG, with rather increased force and volume
After taking nourishment he fell into
quiet sleep, about thirty five minutes before
his death. and while asleep his pulse rose to
100 and was somewhat moro feeble
At ten minutes sfter 10 O'Clock he awoke, COM
planning of severe pain over the re-
gion of the heart, and Immediately became
UNCONSCIOUS and ceased to breathe at 1885.
[Signed.1 d. W. BLISS, F. 81. HAMILTON, D.
II. AGNEw.
TIE STRICKEN WIFE.
NEW YORK, Sept ia Telegram extra
says: At the presidents bedside, holding his
poor, emaciated hand in her own, and watch
ing with anguish unutterable the fast-vanish-
ing shreds of life. sat the faith
ful, devoted wife during the closing hours
other weeping friends and physicians lament
ing their powerlessness In the presence Of the
dark angel of death. Toward the last the
mind OF the sufferer wandered. He was once
the happiest hours of his life were spent He
sat in the dear old home again
with loved ones around him. his
aged mother 80 proud Of her big boy, his
faithful wife and beloved children. It was q
blissful dream that robbed death of its terrors
and rendered the dying man for moment un-
conscious of the cruel rending of his once
vigorous frame that was constantly going on.
The moon Of the restless ocean mingled
with so6s OF loved ones as the lamp OF life
dickered and went out forever. Nearly every
one around the presidents chung to hope 10 the
last, and refused to believe the approach Of
death till the shadow deepened and the de-
etroyers presence GUILD be no longer unfelt
Flags hang At half-mast from every house on
watering place is followed by the deepest
gloom. The struggle is over, and death is the
victor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
JAMES ABRAM GARFIELD.
Born Nov. 10. 1881.
Died, President of the United States,
Sept. 10, 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
to recall his features SO familiar during life.
The face, to those who knew Gen. Garfield and;
from portraits, could not have been recognized.
an expression about the lower lip which those
who knew him best would recognize The
cheeks were gone. The brow had lost the
massive appearance which characterized 1t in
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
OUR CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

At Glendive, Montana, Johnnie Kiefer at
tackled J. G. Murray with huge club. MUIR
ray drew navy Colts and fired, the ball pass
ing Through the thigh, making an ugly and
dangerous wound. Klefer is q bad man, and
had imposed upon Murray for weeks, and they
finally came to blows, Kiefer coming out sec
end best
A girl named Anne Steekler, living at Iowa
City, attempted suicide at the Grand National
hotel by taking Laudanum. She was deeply in
love with young coach boy there named Char
ley Hall, whom she wanted to marry, against
causing her to leave home. She will probably
die
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.

About one third OF the horses in St Louis
are suffering from disease, called s'pinkeye,"
which first appears in the horses eyes, These
become watery. The eyelids are infamed and
run off matter. The neck swells and the limbs
increase in size, go that horses have to be re-
ieved of service. "Pinkeye" first made it's
appearance here about four weeks ago. Ten
cases have been fatal In about ten days the
disease runs it's course.
Memorial services in honor of the dead pres
ident were not generally held throughout Min
nesota, as the governors proclamation contem-
plated. In st. Paul, as in many places through
out the state, the proclamation was too late to
permit adequate arrangements. Many churches
had made preparations for memorial services
Sunday, and could not change their plans on
such short notice.
Private Secretary Brown denies the truth Of
the report that Mrs. Garfield tainted during
the night after the presidents death, saying.
MRS. Garfield is not woman who faints.' -
He says she exhibited the greatest calmness
and fortitude.
There is a grim humor in Attorney General
MacVeagh's dispatch to Gen. Arthur, in which
he announced that the American people must
be prepared for any great affiiction which
providence, in its wisdom, may see fit to send
upon it.
VIM P. Robson, brother of tho ex-secre-
signed a colonelcy in the regular army to take
the collectorship of the port of Camden.
An election for delegate to congress from
Alaska took place on the 9th inst, and resulted
in the election of COL W. D. Ball, late collector
Of customs, by four-ffths majority:
Sixteen persons comprise the party of Presi-
dent Willard of the Northern Pacific, who are
to leave Chicago on for Oregon and
Washington territory.
Hon. Solomon Sphinx, formerly secretary of
Dakota, and afterwards delegate to congress,
died at Yankton in the Let year of his age.
says new comet appeard at the yery hour
President Garfield was passing away.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
FRED Won BAuE1BAcH, 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.
TAXA TON OF RAILROAD LANDS.

The Attorney General Delivers an Opinion
That Lands Held for Speculative Purposes
are Subject to Taxation.
Under date Of September Is, the attorney gen.
eral has given the following important opinion rea-
tive to taxation on railroad lands:
Barney vosberg, county auditor, Stearns county,
St. Cloud Mnn.-Dear Sir: You say, II have be-
fore me an application made by the st. Paul, Min
neapolis & Manitoba Railway company for consul
tation of tax judgments on town lots in Merose,
the St. Paul & Pacific Railway company by E. and
w; q. Clark. December 29. 1871, and have been
held by that company and its successors since that
date-not at all for any legitimate use of the COM
pany in the operation of its franchises, but exclu-
sively for purpose of speculation. This being the
case and it is not denied have considered the lots
subject to taxation"
You ask, first. ..'as to the legality of assessing
such lots for taxation, 'and. second as to my au-
thorty in law for cancelling tax judgments under
To the first question, I answer thst lots pur-
chased and held by this railroad company
=. excluslxeiy for purposes OF speculation, are
from taxation Of the real estate of said company,
aside from its land grant, which is specifically ex-
or used for the purpose of operating its railroad,
and not such as is bought and held for purposes OF
speculation.
Second-Sec 81, .. 24O, General Statutes, 1878,
as amended by sec. 10, ch 10, General Laws, 1881,
specifies when and under what circumstances tax
judgment and sale can be satisfied. This section
was evidently passed IN the interest OF purchasers
at tax sales It first provides for refunding to such
purchaser the money paid at the SALE etc. when the
sale is declared void ''by judgment of court" Then
comes the proyiso that when lands have been
sold for taxes the title to which at the time
such tax was levied thereon was in =
any railroad company. and not subject TO taxation.
upon presentation to tho county auditor Of the
tiacate = of the proper officers of the rail-
road company, approved by the State auditor show
ing" etc, the amount paid shall be refunded. This
can only mean. and indeed, expressly says, to
apply to cases where lands have been "sold for
taxes" The application in such case should there
fore. be made by the purchaser at the sale. II,
however: the lands were bid in the State of Min
clause of the sentence to cancel such sale and ratify
the tax Judgment and apprehend this js the
only case in which the legislature except the ap
any officer to ratify either the Judgment OF SALE
When tax sale Is made and certificate issued
thereon. q contract is consumated which cannot be
interfered with by the legislature. Truly yours,
w. J. HAHN ATTORNEY Ganeral
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life The involuntary whispered remark 81
al % they gazed on the livid form was: 81
never should have recognized him. How he
must have suffered" The shrunken earthly
form told how much It was most marvellous
that he lived 30 long. AS the crowd slowly en-
tered and left the hall the bell Of the chapel in
the distance was tolled, and its tones could
be family heard above the roar Of the sea.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29

had watched with much admiration his fOrti-
tude. and not without hope for the recovery of
seem to have lost personal friend. He was q
good man and q noble one. Accept from me
and my wife and family assurances of heart
felt sympathy for Mrs. Garfield, for yourself
and your country"
Political Conven items.
The state republican convention of Wiscon-
sin was he'd at Madison on Wednesday last. j.
Y. Quarles of Kenosha, was permanent presi-
dent. The platform expresses sympathy for
President Garfield's family; declares faith in
Gen Arthur's patriotism and good intentions.
Polygamy is denounced. While corporations
must be encouraged, there must be no further
subsidies granted to railroads It recommends
legislation by congress relative to counting the
electoral vote and also legislation settling
The hs q presano1 Of dpsnsa na6
was then made. Rusk was presented by Thorn
as of Crawford, Bryant and Warner BY ellison
Of Pierce and Keys of Dane. Bingham by N w.
Wheeler Of Chippewa, and Herman Smith by n
g. Farnsworth. Gen. Rusk was nominated on
s. Fifeld Of Ashland, secretary Of state, by
Tinme; State Treasurer, Mr.. McFeuidge Of
Dodge; Attorney General, L. F, Frisky; Super
lntendent of Public instruction, Robert Ora
ham Of Oshkosh; Railroad Commissioner, N. p.
Haughen of Pierce; spooner Jr was
nominated commissioner Of insurance.
The Massachusetts, Republican State conven-
ton renominated Gov Long and the whole
ticket Of last year. Prominent among delegates
is Mrs. Mary A. Livermore Of Melrose, the well
known advocate Of female suffrage
The platform favors one standard of value.
that Of the gold dollar: revision of the tariff
wise indian policy civil service reform. AS
this subject engrosses attention we give the
civil service plank in full:
Fourth-A thorough reform in the methods
ofmaking and obtaining appointments to the
civil service. The needed reforms will CON
prehend these aims: the maintenance of the
constitutional prerogative'ef the president to
make nominations on his sole responsibility
and Of the constitutional prerogative Of the
senate to confirm or refuse to confirm such
nominations, free from executive dictation: the
relief and exclusion of members of the legisla
tive branch from the business of selecting Of
ficehnlders in departments Of administ, alton the
prohibition OF assessments upon salaries of
oficeholders for party purposes; appointment
to clerkships to depend in the first instance
upon successfully pa sing proper examination
open TO all applicants without discrimination
OF party, and second, upon satisfactory service
during period of probation; term of Office
during good behavior or for q reasonable fixed
term with promotion for the meritourio1ls ,er
formance Of duty, and no removals except 70,
cause -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
WEEKLY RECORD OF CASUALTIES

James Stevens, brakeman on the Milwau-
kee, Lake Shore & Western railroad, was in
stant]y killed by lightning while working his
brake as the train neared Two Rivers, Wiscon-
sin Stevens was a very respectable married
man and was resident Of Indianapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
LETTER FROM GEN. sHERMAN.

1EIIEh FROM GEN. SHERMAN
WASHINGTON, Sept l9.-The following let
ter from Gen. Sherman, IN the interest Of law
and order. in dealing with the assassin Guiteau,
lican: - : IS -'ss1,S-.9
Washington Sept. 10, $ p. m-To Hon. Geo. G.
Gorham, editor Repubican-My Dear Sir: You and
have been comrades in California, when vigilance
committees assumed rule, and we knew, or think
we knew, how good. honest people have done
some act of violence under an honest con-
yiction that they were doing the right
thing. and we believe that time the great
physician will cure all things. have occasionally
anc.recentiy heard some arguments on the streets,
some SCRAPS OF wisdom enuncated, and now at this
dread hour, when our noble. beloved president Is
lying in the very agonies of death at Long Branch
and and the cowardly, miserable wretch Guiteau is
covering in his cell at a public Jail, it
4 occurs occurs to me. that You and
should in our respective spheres make profit Of our
past experiences. No man on earth holds
il higher esteem the noble quail
ties Of J. A. Garfield than myself I
was on the point Of starting to Chattanooga to-.
night, to do honor to the heroes Of Ohickanauga,
OF whom he was ono of the most promi-5
nent, but was stayed By the unfaYorable
f report from his bedside ut noon, and
shall remain at my post Of duty
eighteen years ago. Garfield was chief of staff to
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
MINNESOTA NEWS.
AN EXTRA SESSION CALLED.
Proclamation Of Gov. Pillsbury, Calling an
Extra Session Of the Laeislatnre.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, EXECUTIVE DEPART.
MENT.-Whereas. the legislature at its last regular
Minnesota State Railroad Bonds" based upon
proposition submitted by the holders of said bonds
and whereas, the legislature at the same session
also passed an act promising an amendment to the
constitution. devoting the proceeds Of the internal
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 to 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 deci.
ed that full and final power and authority to pro-
vide for the settlement Of said bonds is vested III
the legislature: and, whereas, more than So, OOO-s
of the whole issue of So 275 900 of said bonds are
now deposited with the State auditor, to be
dered for new bonds cash at so cents on the dol
lar and the State may yet avail itself OF the propo.
stion of the bondlolders, and thus save more than
So 900. provided the settlement be Immediately
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,
thus placing the State in the position Of total re-
pudiator of its solemn obligations.
Now, therefore, in order to complete the pro-
posed adjustment. and firmly believing that the
best interests of the State require the Immediate
assembling of the legislature I, John 8. Pisbury,
governor of the State of Minnesota, do hereby issue
this. my proclamation. summoning the members If
the two houses Of the legislature to convene in
extra session at the capitol in st.. Paul, on Tues
day, the 18th day Of October, A. D. 1891, at II
o'clock a. M, to take such action as shall seem
requisite to protect the credit and honor and SUBJ
serve the welfare of the State. 81
. Given under my hand and the great seal Of Stste,
this is; 18th Is n, day OF September. A. D. 1881.
BY the governor:
FRED Won DAuMBAcH, Secretary Of State.
Proper and suitable notice will be served on
the members of the legislature in the manner
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-05
The Gay French Capital.


 Paris Avyake-The Eve of the French Re-
 public Annaversary-A Brilliant and
 Stirring Scene = The sympathy of
 France for President Garfield.
 Mir. Stornay, agent for the Braun auto- types, well known annual visitor to this city, writes us from Paris, date July 18th ss'It is exceedingly warm here, so can fancy how it must be in the States. Tomorrow is the great festival, the anniversary of the French republic The preparations are i'm mense, on the largest scale The whole city is already decorated, like an immense forest of tri-colored flags There are hundreds of thousands of foreigners here. The streets are jammed with human beings of all nations under the sun. While write these lines the cannons are booming, heralding the great re- joicings of the morrow. Thousands of peo- pie are laundering forth the Marseillaise- The noise is something tremendous. Bonfres are blazing and music resounding from all i the streets. Paris is awake and will tell to- morrow to monarchical Europe that we are ! satisfied and happy with our republic. Vtue LG Tepu6liQue!
 | t'The great topic of the last few days throughout France was the sad intelligence about the attempt of assassination on Presi- dent Garfield The news came like thun- derbolt, and the greatest anxiety was felt among all classes of people. feel very glad to hear from the latest dispatches that his re- | coyery is now assured :"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-05
Personal.

Mir. Geo. B. Northrup was registered at
 the Nicollet House, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
 July 30th.
 weeks at the Nicollet House, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 The wife and family of MT. F. E. Craig are spending the season at Block Island, from whence he has just returned. MT. George Hill has been appointed bag gage master of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad at the Asylum street depot, Hartford, vice MT. David Brown Mr. Chester Fox died in Hartford yester- day, in his 67th year. He was long 8 we'll known resident of Hockanum, and he held for years place in the New York custom house.
 Mrs. Rose Terry Cooke, who is to write the poem for the Groton centennial celebra- tion, is visiting eastern Connecticut. We'd nesday she and her husband visited the scene of the Fort Grlswold massacre.
 Fred Lafargue and family, who left Ash icy Falls for the West about five years ago, have returned They drove through from Illinois in about thirty-five days, camping in their large covered wagon at night. The dis tance is about 200 miles.
 A number of the relatives and friends of Deacon Erastus Gallup, of Groton, as- sembled at his residence on Monday even- ing to celebrate with him his eighty-frst birthday The deacon, though he has passed four-score, is yet hale and hearty.
 Mr J. B. Billings. the former Stratford correspondent of the JoURNAI. AND COURIER, has connected himself with the house of L. L. Loomer < Sons, corset and hoopskirt mansfacturers in Birmingham, and is meet ing with worthy success in his position as travelling agent. The house has secured a smart and sctive as well as genial salesman
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-05
Excursion Notes.

French Canadians-Twelf c. V. Re-
 unfon-High Rock and Sound Steam
 
 The French Canadians of this city and friends picnic at Savin Rock August 11th.
 The 12th Conn. Vols have their annual re- union this year at West Haven shore. They late Colonel Henry C. Deming of Hartford, was first colonel of the regiment, and in it were General Dickinson of Hartford, Colo nel A. c. Hendrick of New Haven, Thomas E. Twitchell, MT. Lyons of Futile, More house & Taylor's and other we'll known New Haven men.
 The First Congregational church of East Haven picnic at the High Rock next Tues day.
 The Fair Haven Literary society, some twenty members, with lady friends went down to Morris Cove on the barge Columbia last Wednesday afternoon and had a clambake, music and dancing in cool location. They had some singing going and coming by members of the party.
 large number of people, between seven and eight hundred, went on the steamer John H. starin to Glen Island yesterday. The Arctic Coterie club and their many friends were of the party, and they report most en- joyable time. The Odd Fellows of Southing- ton were also of the party.
 Tomorrow the steamer Elm City, Captain F. J. Peck, will make an excursion to Shelter Island, leaving her dock at 8:3O a. m. This will be very fine family excursion, and all who participate may be assured of a delight full time. The steamer will land at Dinah's Rock and the Manhansett House dock. She will leave on her return at 3:3O, reaching New Haven early in the evening. The fare for the round trip is only 50 cents.
 Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean," one of the largest and most splendid excursion boats afoat, will make trip from this city to New York, Coney Island and Rockaway to-mor- row, leaving Belle Dock at a. m. and Canal Dock at 9:3O 8. m. This will be splendid excursion, and from the sale. of tickets it may be safely assumed that there will be good party on board Tickets for the round trip are only 75 cents, to be obtained at l.. E. By der & Go. E, 276 Chapel street.
 Tickets for the Martha's Vineyard and Newport excursion can be obtained at Peck & Bishops, No. 219 Chapel street, where all information will be given regarding the same The trip will no doubt be one of the best of the season.
 Golden Rule Encampment, 10. O. F., go to Yonkers on the Hudson river, on Tuesday, the 23d. They have chartered the Elm City for the trip, which promises to be particu- larly pleasant one.
 The Harugari Leidertafel and the New Haven Lodge of Foresters will picnic at South End, Sunday.
 The First Congregational church of Fair Haven will hold their annual picnic at High Rock Grove on Tuesday, August 9. The special train conveying the party will leave East Haven at s:30 and the Derby depot at 9. The fare from this city will be 50 cents.