Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-20
Mrs Garfield Not III

Mrs. Garfield Not III.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 1880 D. m.-There is
10 truth in the reported illness Of Mrs. Garfield
We can say this on DR.. Bliss authority. who
'aid an hour ago that Mrs. Garfield was very
comfortable.
The Grand Army.
LONG BRANCH, N. j.. Sept. 2O.-Col. Charles
II. Houghton. commander department of New
Jersey. Grand Army of the Republic. has issued
general order to his department. officially an
nouncing the death of the President condemn
ing In strong language the cause of his death.
Inc staff of the department commander is
ordered to wear Grape on the left arm on all
pubic occasions when on duty during the next
80 days
More About the Presidents Visit.
HE WAS NET AT THE DEPOT BY MEMBERS OF
TIE CABINET. :
LONG BRANCH. Nj, Sept 20, p.m.-At 1915
O'Clock the special train from New York, with
Gen. Arthur and Secretaries Blaine and Lin
coin on board. arrived at ElberOn station few
moments before the arrival of train three private
carriages which had been placed at the disposal
of the members of the Cabinet left Attorney
General MacVeagh's cottage for the station.
These carriages were occupied by p. M.
James, Secretaries Window and Hunt and
Attorney General MacVeagh. When it became
known that General Arthur was expected to
arrive the crowd gathered about the ElberOn
hotel and diligently watched for his appearance.
So great was the excitement that person
walking rapidly from one side of the
piazza to the other was the signal for
a general stampede. As Gen. Arthur and his
escort passed the Elberon Hotel on his way to
Attorney General MacVeagh's cottage the ex-
element became intense, and several persons
rushed after the carriages and followed them to
the cottage. The occupants of the different car
riages quickly alighted and entered the house,
and the doors were quickly closed The crowd,
however, continued to increase and it was
found necessary to call cut special guard.
The Mrs. Garfield Fund.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED TO-DAY.
New YORK, Sept. 20.-The amount of funds
raised for the benefit of Mrs. Garfield is
S157, 1888, of which every dollar has been
paid except 5000, which was subscribed on
condition that S245, 600 was raised. The money
was deposited in the United States Trust Com
pany, and S145 2S1 .25 was used in the purchase
of United States bonds. Subscriptions to the
amount of So, $50 were received to-day. c. w.
ScOield, owner of the steamer Plymouth Rock,
has telegraphed to Attorney General MacVeagh,
placing that steamer at the disposal of the Cabi-
net to convey the remains of the President to
New York city.
General Hancock.
NEWPORT, RI, Sept. 20.-Gen. Hancock ar
rived here this morning from New York. While
not expecting the President to live. he did not
look for his death for several days. He returns
to New York Immediately
How the News Was Announced in London.
LONDON. Sept. ga telegram was received
at the American legation from the Prince of
Wales last evening anxiOusly inquiring after
President Garfield. Immediately the news of
the Presidents death was received Mr.. Lowell
Informed the Queen, the Prince of Wales and
Lord Granville. Mr.. Lowell telegraphed his deep
sympathy with Mrs. Garfield. There were numer-
Gus inquiries for information regarding the Pres
ident at the American legation early this morn
ing, and they were Immediately appraised of his
death.
Free From Spot or Blemish.
AN ENGLISH TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT GARFIELD
LONDON. Sept. 2O.-The Daily Ne,cs, writing
when the death of the President was imminent,
says: MANY will be tempted by his long and
terrible illness to reflect on the less obvious in
cidents Of physical health and strength. If
President Garfield had been an ordinary man he
would have been spared much suffering. His
tenacity of life heightens the calamity involved
in the termination of what would have been
long as well as illustriOus career. The upper
most feeling OF Englishmen at this critical time
will be one of deep sympathy and coincidence
with the American people. By common consent
President Garfeld's life. which has been passed
in full view of the public, has been free from
spot or blemish. Distinguished in the field, able
and upright in civil cOnduD he mas been soldier
without fear. a citizen without reprOach He
has had time to show that the hopes entertained
OF his Presidency were well founded 1t was
felt that the tone of public life would be
purified and the standard of efficiency raised.
steadily pcTsevering in the discharge of every
duty, giving some time to war, some to politics.
some to study, and all to his country; he has
risen from the humbest walks of life to fill with
out exciting envy or surprise the foremost post
to which with perhaps one exception any man
mas beer raised by the voice of his fellow cti-
Zens. His illness has been like his active life
Supporting his sufferings with patience and fort
ltude. the knowledge of which happily was not
confined to the sick room, occupying his few
moments of comparative ease in the discussion
OF public affairs. true patient and statesman he
has proved himself equal to the most terrible
strain. which human nature can bear. "
THE ASSASSIN INFORMED.
Guiteau is Told that President Garfield is Dead.
He SHOWS LITTLE EXCITEMENT AND SAYS HE Is
GLAD THAT THE PRESIDENTS sUFFERINGs ARE
OvER-HE STILL CLAIMS TO HAVE EXECUTED
THE LORDS WILL.
THE PRESIDENTS DEATH.
This afternoon Gen. Croker. the warden of