The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-24
THE UNIVERSAL SORROW.
Flags ut Han-Aiast and Emblems of Mourn
ing Everywhers DISPLAYED

ing Everywhere Displayed.
PITrSBURG, July 23.-The news of General
Grants death was received in this city few
minutes after A. NJ, and although it was ex-
pected, created = profound feeling of sorrow.
Elags on all the newspaper Offices, public build
ings, and steamboats, were placed at half mast
In many places portraits of the departed, draped
in mourning were displayed. A mass meeting
of members OF the G. A. r. and meeting of
citizens will be called to take suitable action.
CHICAGO. July 23.-All newspaper Offices and
other public buildings here had flags at half
mast within few moments after General Grant
expired Newsboys were quickly shouting
''extras," and groups Of people, on the
way to work. eagerly purchased, and stopped
motonless to read. Arrangements TO toll the
fire bells had been made in case the long looked
for event occurred at night, but it was deemed
that after daylight other means would spread
the news as rapidly. Evidences of public sorrow
are reported from every quarter Of the city.
TOLEDO, O.. July 23.-On the reception of the
news of the death Of General Grant, bells were
tolled. flags were half masted and emblens Of
mourning were generally displayed. During
the funeral minute guns will be fired, and funeral
services will be held in the opera house
MILWAUKEE, Wis, July 23.-News of General
Grants death was received with deep sorrow,
ana omDle0S OF mourning were lnlmeuldLeiy
displayed. Flags flying at half and
before night many buildings will be draped.
DETROIT July 23.-This city and the State of
Michigan feebly attempted to express their heart
felt sorrow at the death of General Grant by
placing flags at half mast and tolling bells.
KANSAS CITY, No, July 23-Fags on all
| public buildings were placed at half mast on the
report of General Grants death. Arrangements
had been made to carry the news by ringing of
the bells, but this was not thought neces-
sary The Board of Trade adjourned at noon as
a mark of respect The mayor will issue a
proclamation this afternoon.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 23-Bells are being
tolled throughout the city, and government flags
were hung at halfmast Large crowds have
| thronged around the bulletin boards since morn
ing, and much sorrow is expressed.
| LITTLE Rock, Ark, July 23.--News Of General
| Grants death was received here with deep re
| gret by all classes All public offices, federal,
| State and city, are closed. Flags the
custom house and State house are at half-mast
and bells are tolling.
| NEW YORK, July 23-From the cities, vii
| lagos and hamlets of this State and New Eng
| land comes news Of mourning Public buildings
| and private houses alike display the signs OF
| sorrow; flags at haf-mast and bells send
| forth their mournful pea.s everywhere.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 23.-News of the
| death of General Grant was bulletined at al
| the newspaper Offices The bells of the city are
| tolling in token of the Nations loss.
| EVANSVILLE Ind, July 23.-News of Genera
| Grants death was received here with universa
sorrow. Bells on city buildings are tolling, flags
on public buildings are at half fmast, and stores
aud dwellings now being draped with black
| COLUMBUS, o., July 23.-The news of the
| death of General Grant this morning has cast
gloom the city. Flags on public buildings
are at half mast, and bells are being tolled
CITY OF MEXICo, July 23.--The news Of Gen
| Grants death was received here by the press il
advance of the official notification to the Ameri
can legation. On ali sides much sympathy il
expressed for the American peoplc in their loss
The government will take appropriate action tt
| show its sympathy for the American people.