The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-01-22
DEATH OF SCHUYLER COLFAX


! Expressions Of Regret from tho President
and Congress-Reminiscence Of Old
Time Friends.
MANKATo Mimi, Special jan 13.-This
morning, when the 10 q. m. train on tho Chi
eago, Milwaukee l. st. Paul road arrived, an
elderly gentleman of noble looking physique
stepped from the coach, and, with satchel in
hand, walked to the Omaha depot, a. 10 sup
posed for tho purpose of taking the IL a m.
train on that road west He walked up to q
gentleman outside of the depot and inquired
for the gentlemen's waiting room. and was
directed thereto. After stepping inside he
! walked up to 4 m6p on the wall, and after
berusing it awhile walked across the room
to window and looked out for short
time. He sat down with his overcoat on his
lap There were at the time three persons
In the depot These parties observed the
him with water. surprising him to be in
faint He settled back in the seat and gave
one gasp for breath, which was the last EVIL
dence Of life he manifested The fact was
telephoned to the business part Of the city
that q stranger had dropped dead at the
depot, and in few minutes it was reported
that the deceased was supposed to be Hon.
Schuyler Colfax, ex-vice president Of the
United States, as letters and other papers
were found on his person bearing his address
Mr.. Colfax IN life were hastily summoned to
eubstantiate the fact. which was only too
true. The members of the Odd Fellows lodge
took charge Of the body of their lllustrious
! brother, and through the kind thoughtfulness
Of DR.. g: G. Harrington and lady, the remains
were taken to that gentleman's residence
and cared for by the undertaken, and laid
In fitting casket. The spacious residence
Of the doctor was thronged with visitors
until the hour Of departure for the depot. all
anxious to get q glance at the illlstrious
face. Steps were taken carly In the afternoon
tor proper disposal, and the kilograms were
received from relatives at South Bend, Ind,
TO have the remains taken on at once. The
same brotherhood here to detail a committee
from the lodge in this city to accompany the
body to Chicago, aud the services OF L. p
Hunt. Esq, and l. Patterson were secured
for that duty. Leading citizens assisted In
their efforts to make this last tribute to the
ulustrious dead every way becoming the dis
tinguished reputation of the deceased A
special meeting Of the lodge of O. O. F. was
called to make preparations for q proper
conveyance of the remains to the depot
NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT.
As soon IS the identity of the deceased was
city, sent the following dispatch to President
Arthur:
To tho President of the United States, Wash
!nRton D. c.: Ex-Vice President Schuyler Col
fax dropped dead IN the city Of Mankato, MIMI,
Ut 1895 this morning, when about to take :
Milwaukee & St. Paul at 10 O'Clock and walked
to the Chicago. St. Paul & Omaha depot. dis
lance of three-fourths Of mile. The thermom-
eter was at 80 deg. below zero. He entered a
warm room and expired within three minutes
thereafter. His remains now lie in state at Dr.
Harrington's residence, under charge Of Odd Eel
lows assisted by prominent citizens. Eve at
tention will be paid to the remains until advices
| lsigned] L. p HUNT, Pm,
P. ZIMMERMAN,
CARL DICE,
| And Citizens Generally.
The president made acknowledgment Of
the message as follows:
Executive Mansion. WASHINGTON, D. c., JAN
10. 1885. Mr.. L. p. Hunt. Postmaster, and
others, Mankato: The president has received
with deep sorrow your dispatch announcing the
sudden death to-day at Mankato Of ex-Vice Pres
[Signed] FRED J. PHILLIPS Private Secretary.
! This afternoon Coroner Paddock summoned
sjury and held an inquest over the remains,
the verdict being in substance that the de-
ceased came to his death suddenly from some
cause to the jury unknown Several theo-
ries are advanced as to the cause Of the death
of Mr. Colfax 1t is thought by some that
the walk in the cold atmosphere, the
thermometer being at 80 deg below,
after remaining so long in a
heated car, produced the sad result while
others maintain that apoplexy was the
cause. The old theory Of heart disease, Of
course, was advanced No one here knows
where the deceased was en- 1oute for, and
there we've papers on his person indicating
that he was in South Bend, Ind. Monday
~ oil Inn 0vD00 inns ftp0Vy
lay in a beautiful casket, clothed in suit of
black, were the picture OF quiet repose.
There was not the least resemblance of a
corpse about them.
THE NEWS At SOUTH BEND
SOUTH BEND, Ind. , jan 13.-The news of
CONSERVATION in this city, where he passed
his life from boyhood, and where he was 80
highly hOn0red and respected He left here
yesterday morning at o'clock. A note to
the editor of the Tribune from him said he
was compelled TO leave that morning to fill
engagements in Northern Iowa made months
ago. He concluded his note as follows:
fee. regretful that have to be away from
the funeral Of my lifelong FRIEND Mr.: Bur
'n would Sc Seem 1 0t tSat 0t NJ cofax had
premonttion of death On Saturday, in
Il have appointed George W. Matthews my
executor" When asked If he expected to
pass away soon. he replied: Il am liable to
drop dead at any moment" His remains
! will reach here Thursday morning at 2
o'clock A delegation of citizens will 90
from here to Chicago to receive them Mrs
Colfax is completely Frustrated at the terri
BILE news. kilograms of coincidence are
pouring in upon her from every part of the
country.
= 1ND1ANApo11s, spe cial Telegram, Jan. 49,
News of the death Of Hon. Schuyler Oolfax was
received with sincere regret by political and per-
sonal friends here and both bodies Of the leeis-
!ature adjourned until Tomorrow out Of respect
made to them. Mr. Colfax was here about two
weeks ago on business, and purchased $50, 900
worth Of stock in the Indianapolis National
bank He also at the same time made a will,
disposing OF his property to mis- wife and chill
dren: His estate. 1t is thought, will amount to
*l5OO0O. the greater part Of which he has
earned by lecturin since he left political life.
; For many years he had been one of the leading
members ind officers Of the order Of Odd Fell
lions of the grand lodge. Ex-Gov. Porter. who
Tor years was his warm personal friend, the
state and federal officers, and large number of
private citizens are arranging to attend the fun
! THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram, Jan 49,
The announcement of the sudden death Of
Schuyler Colfax was received here late this
evening, while preparations were being made
by senators aud members to attend the re-
ceptlOn given to might at the White House to
the diplomatic corps, There are compare
tlvely rev men now In congress who served
| In that body with Mr.. Colfax; and these few,
whatever may be their opinions as to the
misfortune which overlook him in the Credit
Mobtler investigation. speak of him as a man
who possessed ability of high order and
whose kindly nature drew to him in friendly
Intimacy even his political opponents.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-In the house of
representatives, Mr.. Browne Of Indiana,
arising, said:
I perform the sad ,iuCy OF announcing to the
| house the death OF Schuyler Colfax, at one time
speaker Of this house and late vice president of
the United States. A telegram was received
| through the associated press this afternoon
about o'clock announcing this sad event.
! offer the following resolution:
| WHEREAS, Intelligence has just reached this
| house that Schuyler Coifax, for many years a
member OF this body and it's speaker, and late
| vice president of the United States died this
| day at Mankato, Mimi, and
| WHEREAS, Deceased was = distinguished CIT
lien OF the republic and . conspicuous figure in