The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-07
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.


calamity to the young lady and her
family.
HOW THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED.
Telegrams of coincidence and SYM
pathy come from every section of the
United States, and from every nation
in the world.
SATr LAKE, July 2.--The news of the
shooting of the president was received
with incredulity in Salt Lake, which
gave place to astonishment, regret and
Indignation, conjectures as to the assas,
sin and his motives. AS it was con.
tirmed all day, the telegraph and news
paper offices were thro aged for the
latest dispatches, and the people in
general were unable to attend to busi,
ness. Elaborate preparations had
been made by the Gentiles and by
the Mormons to celebrate on July
4th, but both parties have abandoned
the programme. The Gentiles, with the
command at Ft. Douglass, will meet in
the city on Monday and takeSappropri
ate action in view of the national ca
lamity. The Mormons, as rule, are
shocked and sincerely regret l., but oc,
casionally one hears fanatics among
them say it is the judgment of God on
Garfield, for raising his hand against
the Mormons.
CINCINNATI, July 2.-There is but one
expression, that of horror at the assas-
sination. From the first it seemed to
be assumed the wounds would be fatal,
and when about p. m. word
was received that Garfield was dead,
it was no surprise and came scarcely
as a shock. A messenger who went
down to Solon this P. NJ, where Gar
fields mother and his two sisters live,
says the first news was received there
from newspapers extras, thrown off the
train. Immediately on receipt of the in
telligence, Mrs. w. J. Larrabee, the
presidents sister, with whom the moth
er had been staying, sent her mothe
over to Mrs. NJ. Trowbridge, another
sister, about quarter of a mile away
out of hearing of the dreadfulness. An
hour later, about noon, the following
dispatch was received by Mrs. Lar
rabee.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, July2.
Mrs. Eliza Gdrfeld:
Don't be alarmed by sensational rllmors. The
doctors think it will not prove fatal Don't
think of coming until you hear further.
(Signed) HARRY A. GARFIELD.
The signature is that of the presi-
dents seventeen year old son. Gartield's s
mother has been prostrated for some
days in consequence Of the death of
her brother-in-law, and only this morn
ing she was informed OF the death of
Mrs. Arnold, the presidents cousin,
who died yesterday, and it was deemed
certain that the death Of James would
kill her. This morning the moth
er said to Mrs. Larabee: ex-
pect something is going to happen
to James family" Mrs. Lockwood
said, "mother don't worry, think the
trouble in James family is passed.
alluding to Mrs. Garfield's illness. The
mother replied, mo, fear something is
going to happen to James," She after
wards reiterated her presentment to
Mrs. Trowbridge, adding that accidents
never come single; and felt that some
thing was going to happen to James be-
fore Garfield left for Washington in
March. Mr.. Larabee warned him to
take care of himself. Garfield's reply
was, "I am no coward, and l can't
have body guard about me all the
time" The sisters have agreed to keep
the news from Mrs. G., at least until to-
when Rev. w. J. More of the
Scion Disciple church will break it to
her. This makes the fifth death in the
family in as many months,
comprising besides the president, his
uncle, Thos. Garfield, his cousin Mrs.
Cornelia Arnold, his favorite niece Mrs.
Hattie Palmer, who formerly lived at
his house, and the latter lady's infant
daughter. messenger who went down
to Solon says that the farmers had en-.
tirely suspended work and had gath cred
in from the crossroads to the railroad
track awaiting the arrival of successive
bulletins.
GRANT TALKS.
LONG BRANCH, July 2-Gen. Grant, .ir
speaking about the attempted assassin.
alton of this morning, says it is the out
growth Of nhilism in our country.
am in favor of crushing it out in its in.
fancy by the prompt execution of the
would d-be-assassin and his followers
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July News O.
the shooting of President Garfield was
received here with universal expression
Of horror and regret. The act is Sc
verely denounced and the presidents
early recovery is hoped for by all classes
! RALTIGH, NC, July 2.-There is great
Indignation here at the attempted as
sassination of the president. A public
meeting has been called to denounce it
- CANADA.
TORONTO, July 2.--Excitei1eiit ovel
Gen. Garfeld's attempted assassination
very great. Telegraph and newspaper
officers thronged. Consul Howell. al
old time friend of the presidents, il
greatly agitated, as were his family.
AT BUFFALO.
BUFFALO, July 2.-The report of the
attempted assassination of Presiden
Garfield created most intense excite
ment in this city this morning
All political differences are for the time
forgotten and the universal expression
of sorrow, coupled with a loud call fo
vengence on his would-be murderer
All business for time is almost en-
tirely suspended, and people. gathered
upon the street corners discussing The
affair.
CONKLING AND ARTHUR.
New YORK, July "A reporter call
ed at the Fifth Avenue hotel this morn
ing, about an hour after the receipt Q
the dispatch, and sent his card to the
rooms of Vice President Arthur ant
ex-senator Conkling, which immed
lately returned that the subject of th'
presidents assassination was too seri