The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-01-22
DEATH OFsSCHUYLER COLFAX
Expressions Of Regret from the President
and Congress "Reminiscences Of Old
Time Friends.

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Expressions OF Regret from the President
and Congress "Reminiscences Of Old
Time Friends.
MANKAro, Mimi, Special Jan 13.-Th1s
morning, when the 10 q m. train on the Chi
cago Milwaukee 4 St Paul road arrived, an
elderly gentleman of noble-looking physique
stepped from the coach, and, with satchel in
hand, walked to tho Omaha depot, as is sup
posed for the purpose Of taking tho IL a. m.
train on that road west He walked up to .
gentleman outside, Of the depot and inquired
for the gentlemen's waiting room, and was
directed thereto. After stepping inside he
walked up to q map on the wall, and after
perusing 1t awhile walked across tho room
to window and looked out for q 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
stranger growing pale, and they fastened to
him with water supposing 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 stranger had dropped dead at the
depot, and in a few minutes it was reported
that the deceased was supposed to be Hon.
Schuyler Colfa1, ex-vice President Of the
United States as letters and other papers
were found on his person bearing hts address
at South Bend, Ind Parties who have sqen
Mr.. Colfax IN life were hastily summoned to
substantiate the fact, which was only too
true The members of the Odd Fellows lodge
brotheE and through the Kind thoughtfuineea
Of DR.. g. G. Harrington and lady, the remains
were taken to that genrleman's residence
and cared for by the undertaken, and laid
In fitting basket The spacious residence
Of the doctor was thronged with. visitors
anxious to get a glance at the nlustrious
face Steps wero taken early in the afternoon
for proper disposal, and the kilograms were
received from relatives at South Bend, Ind,
lodge of L o. o. F. at that CITY instructed the
same brotherhood here to detail committee
from tho lodge in this city to accompany the
body to Chicago, and the services of L r
Hunt Esq, and l. Patterson were secured
tor that duty. Leading citizens assisted in
their efforts to make this last tribute to the
ulusmious dead every way becoming the dis
dnguished reputation Of the deceased A
special meeting of the lodge of O. O. F. was
called to make preparations for proper
! conveyance of the remains to the depot
! NOTIFYING THE PREs1DENT.
AS soon as the identity Of the deceased was
established, MI. L. P. Hunt, postmaster at this
city, sent tho following dispatch to President
Arthur:
ington, D. O.: Ex-V1co President Schuyler Col
tax dropped dead in the city Of Mankato, Mimi,
at 1885 this morning, when about to take
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to the Chicago, st. Paul & Omaha depot. dis
! lance Of three-fourths Of a mile. The thermom-
eter was at so deg. below zero. He entered
warm room md expired within three minutes
thereattsr. His remains now lie in state at Dr..
Harrington's residence, under charge Of Odd Fell
lows assisted by prominent citizens. Eve. at
tention will be paid to the remains until adv1ces
from the family are received;
| [S1gned] u. r HUNT, +. NJ,
| P. ZIMMERMAN,
| CARL DICE,
| And Citizens Generally.
The president made acknowledgment OF
the message as follows:
13 1855. - Mr. L. r Hunt. Postmaster, and
Others Mankato: The president has received
with deep sorTow your dispatch announcing tho
Z! sudden death to-day at Mankato OF ex-V1ce Pres
[Stgned] FRED j. PHILLIPS, Private Secretary.
This afternoon Coroner Paddock summoned
q jury and held an inquest over the remains,
the verdict being in substance that the de-
ceased came to his death suddenly from s6iiie
cause to the jury unknown Several theo-
ties are advanced as to the cause OF the death
Of Mr.: Colfax It 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
cause The old theory Of heart disease, Of
course, was advanced No one here knows
where the deceased was en- route for, and
there were papers on his person indicating
that he was in South Bend, Ind, Monday
morning at z o'clock The remains, as they
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black, were the picture Of quiet repose
There was not the least resemblance of q
corpse about them. - -
THE NEWS AT SOUTH BEND.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Jan. 13.-The news of
the death of Mr.: Colfax created the greatest
CONSERVATION in this city, where he passed
his Life from boyhood, and where he was 40
highly honored and respected. he left here
yesterday morning at o'clock note to
the editor of the Tribune from him said he
engagements in Northern Iowa made months
ago He concluded bis note as follows:
I fec regretful that have to be away from
the funeral OF my lifelong friend, NJ Bur-
%oud IS t0t NJ 6oax had
premonttion Of death. On Saturday, In
the Tribune editorial room, he sa1d1
executor >" When asked if he expected I'd
pass away soon, he replied: Il am liable to
drop dead at any moment" His remaina
will reach here Thursday morning at z
o'clock delegation Of citizens will "a
from here to Chicago to receive them MreI
Co1fax is completely prostrated at the terri
BILE news. kilograms of coincidence are
pouring in upon her from every part OF the
country.
IND1ANAPo11s, Spe cial Telegram, Jan. 49,
News OF the death OF Hon. Schuyler Colfax wa
received with sincere regret by political and Dor
sonal friends here, ana both bodies OF the le21s-
!ature adjourned until tomorrow out OF respect
to his memory, when the announcement was
made to them. Mr.. Colfax was here about two
weeks ago on business, and purchased $4,000
worth of stock in the Indianapolis National
bank. He also at the same time made Will,
dsposing Of his property to his wife and chill
dren. His estate, 1t Is thought, will amount to
$15O,O0O, the greater part OF which he has
earned by occurring since he left political life.
For many years he had been one Of the leading
members ind officers Of the order OF Odd Fell
lows and an active participant in all the delber-
for years was his warm personal friend, Up
state and federal officers, and a large number +
private citizens are arranging to attend the tut
eral.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram, Jan. 1871
The announcement OF the sudden death
Schuyler COlfax was received here late t6
evening, while preparations were being mae
by senators and members to attend the j
ception given to night at the White Housed
the diplomatic CORPS There are compaf
lively few men now in congress VINO serv1
in that body with Mr.: Colfax; and these fet
whatever may be their opinions as to II
misfortune which overlook him in the Crett
Mobiler investigation. speak of him as md
who possessed ability of a high order, All
whose kindly nature drew to him In friendE
intimacy even his political opponents. Il
WASHINGTON, Jan 13.-ln the house a.
representatives, Mr.. Browne Of indiana
arising, said: SIT
perform the sad duty of announcing to tAl
house the death of Schuyler Colfax, at one t1lpl|
the United States. A telegram was receisell
through tho associated press this afternoon
about o'clock announcing this sad event. 4
offer the following resolution: IN
WHEREAS, Intelligence has just reached thu
house that Schuyler Colfax, for many years
member of this body and its speaker, and IAN
vice president of the United States, died thH
day at Mankato, Mimi. and .i
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