The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-07-31

hlOunu dis open grave. AS marx OF re-
spect for his illustrious memory the Execu-
tive Council has directed that the State
House be draped in mourning for q period
OF thirty days and that the executive offices
OF this State be closed on the day of his
funeral, and 1 do hereby suggest and request
that the people of Kansas assemble on
that day in churches, schools, houses and
other places of public assemblage, there TO
do fitting honor to the memory Of the most
renowned soldier of the age and the first
citizen of the Republic; and affixed tho
greatseal of the State of Kansas.
JOHN A. MARTIN, Governor.
MARMADUKE's PROCLAMATION.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, July A.-Upon
receipt of the news of General Grants
death at the capitol Governor Marmaduke
addressed the following communication to
Adjutapt General Jalnison:
]. q. Jamison. Adjutant General of Missouri;
Cry OF JEFFERSON, July 23.-I have
just received information of the death of
General U. S. Grant, which occurred at
eight O'Clock this morning. The career of
one of the greatest soldiers and most illus
triOus citizens of modern times is thus Ia
mentally ended, a career, however, full.
rounded and complete in all proportions.
As indicative Of the universal grief that
~,
and especially as a testimonial Of the veae-
ration and esteem in which the ilIustrious
deceased was held by the people Of Mis-
souri,, irrespective of party or creed, you are
hereby directed, first, to Immediately dis
play the National flag at half mast from
the armOry building until final interment,
etc. second, to fire the prescribed NatiOna.
salute during the day Of the solemn obse-
QuieS, JOHN S MARMADuKF
Commander in Chief.
What New York Offers.
NEW YORK, July 24.-Mayor Grace, by
direction of the Board of Aldermen, sent
the following dispatch this morning:
Mrs. U. s. Grant Mt. McGregor, N. Y.
In advance of official action, 1 am in
structed to tender to yourself and family,
the deep sympathy of the Common Council
of the municipal authorities of the city of
New York, in your bereavement. | am al
so authorized by the informal action of the
authorities, which will be made official to-
morrow, to tender you a last resting place
for the remains of General Grant, in any
one of the parks of this city which you may
select l am also authorized to offer the
Governors room at the City Hall, for the
purpose of allowing the body to lie in state.
Signed MAYOR GRACE.
Mt. MCGREGOR, July 24.-Mr. Turner,
Chief Clerk i'm Mayor Grace's office, was
seen by Colonel Grant this morning about
the burial. The Colonel said the family
would prefer New York as burial place,
if they could be sure that Mrs. Grant might
be buried with the General, as
he had requested. Turner telegraphed
Grace and shortly after noon received re.
ply that such a promise would be given.
The matter will doubtless be arranged to- |
day. The cottage is comparatively free |
from visitors. The Grand Army Guards |
pace the grounds on all sides, but |
there is no attempt to intrude.
EmbIems of Mourning.
New YORK. July 24.-The city is mora
draped than on any occasion
since the assassination of Lincoln,
save possibly the time of Gar.
fields death. The dry goods deal.
ers report that never in the history
Of the trade has there been such a sudden
and increased demand for black and Write
cambrics in this city and throughout the
Editorials in Southern papers are
republished here this morning. They are
Of the most gratifying character, and indI
cate an entire absence of bitterness in regard
10 Grant. The chief point dilated upon in
his generous conduct at the time of Lees
surrender and the magnanimity to-
ward the old opposition was frequently
manifested in his public career.
The managers of all the leading theater,
n this city have decided to close the places
IF amusement on the evening of the day Of
he funeral. Great interest is taken in the
question As to where the body of the hero
hail rest Mr.. Childs, of Philadelphia,
will be consulted in all matters relating
10 the coming arrangements. He will have
.harge of the funeral ceremonies. 1t Is
Kelly that he will be called upon to decide
which of the three points would have been
preferred by the General to be selected az
he place of burial.
Aldermen met to-day and adopted reso1u
ions presented by President Sanger, with
regard to the sad intelligence officially com.
nunicated by the Mayor, of the death OF
General Grant, The resolutions were to
he effect that on the day of
he funeral citizens be requested
o close their places of business,
md that members of the Common Council
Ittend the funeral in body; that the heart
elt sympathy of the council be rendered
he family OF deceased; that proper author
ties be authorized to otter a sepulture for
he body of Grant in any of the public parks
# New York; and that q copy of the resolu-
ions be suitably engrossed and forwarded
he bereaved family.
A Plaster Cast.
Mt. MCGREGOR, n. Y, July A.-Within
wenty minutes after the death Of General