The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-08-13

ings were placed at half-mast The feelin,
of regret is universal Many of the inhab
itants were acquainted with Mr.. 1ilden, ant
all speak well ~ him. The funeral arrange
ments were placed in the hands of Under
taker Franklin A. Rigby of Yonkers Privat,
Secretary Smith said this afternoon:
The death of the governor was great shocl
months. He retained consciousness to the last
He died through exhaustion. Gov Tiiden ncve
had. as has been frequently stated, any attacl
and this, together with rheumatism. Grip
pied his right arm. However. he used i
IN writing and in. signing checks. H
house in Gramarcv Park has been in the care q
man and two female servants He was MAJ
OF very active mind, and II has beei. difficult t.
get him to take that rest and quiet that h
needed at his age. He has had throat troubl
for wears, which caused an impeachment ii
speech. 1t was difficult to understand him OIL
that account 1t troubled him more particularly
in lying down. His reading was of genera
character, and embraced matters which per
tatned to other countries His last cruise in hi
Yacht was last Wednesday, when he went dow
the bay.
PROCLAMATION
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 4-Gov Hill has is
sued the following proclamation:
State of New York. Executive Chamber-I an
nounce to the people of the state, with SINGER
regret. the death of Samuel j. Tildcn. After ,
long and active career devoted to the publ
good and the rendition OF arduous and conspicu
Gus services In behalf of the people, he thi
morning peacefully passed away at his chosel
retreat at Greystone, on the banks of the Hud
son. The country loses one of its ablest states
men and the State OF New York one of its promi
nent cltizens He was twice representative il
the state legislature, a membor of two constitu
tionai conventions. governor of the state for tw
years, and in ] s16 was the candidate OF one o
the greatest parties of the country for the presi
dency. and received therefor the electoral vo.
or his native state, and upon the popu
lar vote was declared the choice of n ma
Jorlty or the voters of the United States
As private citizen and in every public station
he was pure and upright, and discharged ever,
trust With conspicuous fidelity. His last public
utterance which attracted universal attention
eXhlhlted the same spirit of unseltish patriotism
winch characterized his whole career, and was il
behalf CT strengthening the defenses of his coun
tIy that he loved so we'll 1t is meet that th
close OF such life should be marked by NOR
than passing notice The legislature not bein,
In session at this time. commend to the peopl,
OF tne sta.e such expressions OF respect for hi
ione. 1hlthful and honorable services as they ma
deem appropriate. Now, therefore. it is hereby
directed as Il mark of regard for the distin
gulshed dead. that the flags upon the capitol ans
upon all public buildings of the state includir,
the armories and arsenals of the nariona! guard
oc displayed at half-mast until and includin,
the daV OF the funeral; and the citizens of tn
state Tor like period, are requested to unite il
appropriate tokens of respect. Given under m
hand and privy seal of the state at the capt. oil
In the city OF Albany, this. the fourth day OF An
gust. in the wear of our Lord one thousand eiuh
hundred and eighty-six DAVID b. Hui.
IRVING +. CEAGtN
Acting Private Secretary.
GOVERNOR HILL.
ALBANY, N. y, Aug. 4,-Upon receipt
the news of Mr. Tildens death, Gov. Hill
Immediately sent the following dispatch:
State of New York, Executive Chamber Albany
Aug i--Col Samuel j. Tiden Greystone Yonk
ers, N Y: learn with deep regret of the death q
your distinguished uncle. Samuel j. riden
Vehder TO you and the other relatives my slncelt
sympathy IN Your great bereavement. In his deaf
the country loses one of her most emincn
statesmen, and our own state one of its mos
iliustrous SONS Please inform me at your ear.
lest convenience of the date which may In
nxed Tor the funeral, as shall endeavor TO at
tend Dawn R HTrr
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The president ha
sent the following Telegram to Col Sanue. j
liiden, Jr, Gravstone Workers. n y:
have this moment learned of the sudde,
death OF your distinguished relative Samuel j
Illden, and hasten to express NV iutliyidu,
sorrow in an event bv which the State of Nnv
York has lost her most DISTINGUISHED son. an 4
the nation one of its wisest and most patrioti
coutseliofs' GROVER CLEVELAND.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
WASHINGTON. Aug. i-Mr Morrison of Hi
nois offered and the house uuuulmousI,
adopted the following:
Resolved. That the house of representatives n
the United States has heard with profound sor
row OF the death of Tint eminent and dis
tlnsuished citizen, Samuel j. Illdeu.