The Iola register., 1886-11-25

dren, Allan, youth of about eighteen,
and Nellie, q child of six. All the match
makers of Washington official circles did
| their best to marry him to some one dur
ing his term of office, but without success.
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S-The President
to-day issued the following:
EXECUTIVE MANSION
WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. 1856 4
To THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: II
is my painful duty to announce the death Of
Chester A. Arthur, lately the President of tho
United States, which occurred after an illness
c: long duration at an early hour this morning,
at his residence in the city of New York
Mr. Arthur was called to the chair of the
chief magistracy Of the Union by tragedy
which cast its shadow over the entire govern
ment- His assumption Of the grave duties was
marked by an evident and conscientious sense
OF his responsibilities and an earnest de-
sire to meet them in patriot
ic and benevolent spirit With
dignity and ability he sustained the important
duties OF his station, and the reputation OF his
personal worth, conspicuous graciousness and
patriotic fidelity will long be cherished by his
low-countrymen. In token Of respect to the
memory OF the deceased it is ordered that the
executive mansion and the several department
q
period OF thirty days, and that on the
day OF the funeral all public business
in the departments be suspended. The secre-
taries of War and the Navy will cause orders to
be issued for appropriate military and naval
honors 10 be rendered on that day.
Done at the city of Washington, this 18th day
OF November, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, and OF
the Independence of the United States OF
America fha ono hundred and eleventh
GROVER CLEVELAND.
BY the President:
THOMAS F. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
EXPRESSIONS OF CABINET MINISTER'S.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-Attorney- Gem
eral Garland said he had known ex-Presi-
dent Arthur intimately and had reason to
esteem him both as a friend and as pub
lie official. Mr.. Arthur occupied very
trying position as President, entering tho
White House, as he did, during the polit-
ical excitement which followed the death
of President Garfield, and his administra-
ton was marked by ability of a high or
der.
Secretary Lamar said that Mr. Arthur's
death will touch the hearts of many people
with grief. Called to the Presidency un-
der most painful and trying circum-
stances, he bore his hOnors with dignity,
and administered the Executive depart
ment of the Government in a manner that
was just to all sections. He was highly
esteemed and especially liked by many of
the Southern Senators and Representa-
tives.
os'master-Generat Villas SAYS that Mr.
Arthur's administration of the govern
ment had commended him very strongly to
the respect of the people. and especially
considering the very trying circumstances
under which he took Office. his administra-
ton might be called remarkably success
full. Noinstance in which ViCe-Presidert
has performed the duties of the office of
the President in the previous history of tho
country offers more commendable record
of results.
Secretary Whitney said: ~ knew and
esteemed President Arthur very highly
long before he became President
deemed him a much ADLER man than was
his repute when he was placed on the
ticket. regret his death personally. for
he was the most genial Of gentlemen. and
leaves large circle of friends who will be
filled with regret"
PROCLAMATION By GOVERNOR HILL OF NEW
YORK.
ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. 1S.-Governer Hill
left the city yesterday afternoon for
Havana, his native town. He will deliver
an address there on Saturday at the TN
yelling of bronze bust OF Hon. Chas. !
Cook. The Governor, before his departure,
issued the following proclamation:
STATE OF NEW YORK,
ALBANY. Nov. IS. (
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR: By the 4
death OF distinguished citizen the people Of
the State are again called TO mourn. Chester /
Allen Arthur entered into rest 1T his residence !
in New York City early this morning. He had /
always made his home within our State. and .
from his early manhood had occupied within it |
places OF official distinction As citizen of |
New York State he was selected Vicc-President |
of the whole people. Upon the death of President |
Garfield. Re became President by succession. |
and with dignity 10 himself and with honor TO |
the country he filed that highest Office in our .
Government. In all his life he bore, without |
abuse. the name of gentleman. Remembering .
the services and admiring the character OF
President Arthur, il is fitting that we sholld, !
by such action as may be deemed appropriate,
express our sorrow in his death and show re-
spect for the high Official position which he !
held by choice Of his countrymen.
Done at the Capitol. in the city OF Albany, on
this 18th day OF November, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty. i
six. DAVID B. Hill.
Governor.
By wM. B. RICE. Private Secretary.
MESSAGES OF COINCIDENCE.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1S-The following tele-
grams were received at the Arthur resi-.
dence to-day:
CHICAGO, Nov IS
To CHESTER A. ARTHUR, JR.: You have my
profound sympathy. WALTER L. GRESHAM.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
Tt,A
ALBANY, Nov. Is.
ALLAN ARTHUR: In the great sorrow which
your bereavement brings desire to express
my sincere sympathy. DAVID B. HILL.
CoLUUMBUs, O.. Nov. 1s.
c. A. ARTHUR, JR-: The people of Ohio learn
with profound sorrow Of the death OF your
illustrious father. and on their behalf tender
the sinceres; sympathy in this hour Of your be-
j. B. FORAKER.
WASHINGTON Nov Is
c. A. ARTHUR, JR.: Accept my profound
sympathy with you in the death Of your father
and my appreciation OF his distinguished char
acter and services. committee Of the Senate
will attend the funeral. JOHN SHERMAN.
President Of the Senate.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1s.
c. A. ARTHUR, JE.: Accept my profound sym.
pathy in this hour Of sorrow.
". j. FLORENCE.
CHICAGO. Nov. Is.
c. A ARTHUR. JR.: Ms Lincoln and myself
hear with great sorrow OF the death OF your
father. ard tender you and your sister and
aunts our sincere coincidence
ROBERT T. LINCOLN.
WASHINGTON, Nov. IS. 1895.
MRS. ]. E. MCELRoY: Mrs. Sheridan and
myself send our sincere sympathy in the
you and the family of President
Arthur have sustained in his death to-day. We
1ner our coincidence and respect at this sat
.:me. 2. Il. SHERIDAN.
Lieutenant-Genersl
Decline OF the Code in Virginia.