Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1885-11-27

robust man, and was subject to frequent
"bad SPELLS" as he called them, during
which he would be prostrated sometimes
for days at time. Two years ago he was
% m aeeon G e oo %teKi TbeSS eS
one time it was feared would result in
blood poisoning, and it was then thought
that the end of his life was near, but he ap-
parently recovered from this, and was In
usual health while in Washington
during the last session OF congress.
He was overworked and nearly worn out
his return home, he signified his intention
of laying aside all public business this sum-
mer and devoting his time to recreation.
He spent three weeks at Atlantic City fish
ing, bathing and yachting, then came west
and went to the northern lake resorts, and
afterWard to the Miami reserve, in Ohio,
on fishing expedition. He returned from
there two weeks ago, and at the time said
ne never felt better in his life. Last week,
by special invitation, he attended the fat
stock show in Chicago, and was the recip-
lent of considerable attention there, in the
way OF banquets and receptions, returning
home on Saturday somewhat indisposed.
At the reception he attended last night,
however, he appeared to be unusually
cheerful, and remained much later than
was his custom on such occasions.
UNIVERSAL EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW.
The news of Mr.. Hendricks death spread
rapidly throughout the city, and there was
general expression of sorrow. Those
who were political enemies here were per-
sonal friends, and for everybody who
called on him, or whom he met, he had a
pleasant word of greeting. There were
crowds around the down town bulletin
boards all the evening, while in the vicin-
ity of the residence was another crowd, all
anxious to learn the particulars of his sud
den demise. The evening papers could
not get out extras fast enough to supply
the demand. He had been dead but a few
minutes when forces of men began drap-
black, and during the night similar embIems
were placed on nearly all prominent
houses and residences, so that by morning
the city will have put on a general garb Of
mourning. All the city ministers will, in
Thanksgiving services tomorrow, make ap-
propriate mention Of the death of the dis
tinguished statesman and Right Reverend
Bishop Knickerbocker, bishop of this dio-
cese of Indiana, of the Episcopal church, of
which Mr.. Hendricks was life long mem
Der, will. it is understood, preach the me-
mortal sermon.
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The cabinet
meeting tonight was attended by all men,
bers except Secretary Manning and Attor-
ney General Garland. 1t was decided that
the president and members of the cabinet
should attend the funeral of the vice-presi-
dent. When the cabinet adjourned, the
president issued the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 25.
To the the people of the United States:
Thomas A. Hendricks, vice president of
the United States, died today at o'clock,
p. M, at indianapolis, and it becomes my
painful duty to announce the distressing
to the memory of this official and patri-
otic public servant whose long career
honor to his state and to the
United States, it is ordered that the nation
al flag be displayed at half mast upon all
public buildings of the United States; that
the executive mansion and the several ex-
ecutive departments in the city of Wash
ingtOn be closed on the day Of the funeral
and be draped in mourning for period of
thirty days; that usual and appropriate
military and naval hOnOrS be rendered, and
that on all legations and consulates Of the
= ulGcu oLdLcS Ill lOIclSu countries, Gnc ma
tional flag be displayed at half mast on the
reception of this order, and the usual en-
blems Of mourning be adopted for thirty
days. (Signed)
GROVER CLEVELAND, President.
T. F. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
EXECUTIVE PREPARATIONS FOR THE FU-
NERAL.
The following was sent to the secretary
of the senate.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Nov. rs, 1885.
To the Hon. Anson G. McCOok, secretary
of the senate:
am directed by the president to inform
you that he has received the intelligence of
the death of Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks,
vice president of the United States. and to
diate steps, in conjunction with the clerk
of the house Of representatives,lt Ito secure
proper representation of congress at the
funeral Of the deceased. Very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
DANIEL S. LAMONT, Private Sec.
HOW THE PRESIDENT RECEIVED THE
NEWS.
The president was just sitting down to
dinner, when the following dispatch was
handed him:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 25, 1885.
To President Cleveland:
Vice President Hendricks died suddenly
this afternoon. Disease, probably paraly-
sis. (Signed): WM. H. ENaL1sH.
President Cleveland was greatly shocked
at the news, and Immediately sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mrs. Hendricks.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, D. c. Nov. Is.
To Mrs. +. A. Hendricks, Indianapolis,
Indiana: =.
The sudden and lamentable death of
your husband excites my profound sylnpa-
thy for you in this hour OF your great be-
reavement and sincerely mourn the de-
cease of one so lately associated with me
in the execution of the peoples highest
trust, while nation mourns the loss Of an
honorable citizen and public servant.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The work of draping the white house and
various departments begins tomorrow
morning.
The War Ended. --'.
BELGRADE, Nov. 25.-King Milan has re-
turned to this city, and the war is consid
cred over. An order summ0ning the
Landsturm for active service was counter