The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-31


dug official announcement Of Secretary
WINDOWS death was made at the state De-
pariment this afternoon:
"DEPARTMENr oP STATE,
"N AsHiNGTON, ID. c., Jan. 80, 1911
"fho Hon. William Window, Secretary
of the Treasury Of the United States, died
suddenly last night, In the city Of New
York, at the hour of ten minutes past ~
O'clock, in the sixty-fourth year Of his age.
Thus has passed away man OF pure
life, an official Of stainless integrity, dis
tingushed by long and eminent service IN
both branches Of Congress, and by being
twice called 10 administer the national
finances.
Ellis death has caused deep regret
throughout the country, while 10 the Presi-
dent and those associated with him IN the
administration OF the Government II comes
Is personal sorrow.
MANIFEST DUE RESPECT.
"The President directed that all the De
p9r,ments Of the executive branches OF the
Government and OF the officers subordinate
thereto, shall manifest due respect to the
memory of this eminent citizen in manner
cOnsOnant with the dignity of the once
which he has honOred by his devotion 70
public duty.
The President further directs that the
Treasury ID par,mcnt in all It's branches III
this Capitol be drapcd In mourning for a
period OF thirty days, that on the day OF the
funeral the Executive Departments shall be
closed; and that on all public buildings
throughout the United states the National
Gag shall be displayed at hali-mast.
VERY respectfully.
Signed. JAMES G.. BLAINE
THE REMAINS REACH WASHINGTON.
:, cretary WINDOWS remains reached
Washington thi, afternoon about O'Clock.
They were met at the depot by The mem-
hers OF the Cabinet and great number OF
Treasury officials and employees, and many
senators and representatives. who, IN car
rages, followed the casket to the >ecrc-
tary's residence, on Massachusetts avenue.
The funeral will be held on Monday next,
necessarily being postponed until that day
10 await the arrival Of his son, William -.
Window, who was in Baton Rouge yestcr-
day. and who is now on his way 70 Wash
| iugton.
NEW YORK's ACTION.
ALBANY, y. Y, Jan. 30.-Upon the an
nOuncement OF Secretary WINDOWS death
I the Assembly adopted resolutions euio2iz-
| ing bis personal character and financial
administration and adjourned. The senate
| also adjourned as a mark OF respect 70 the
late Secretary.
NEW YORK. Jan. 30.-At the coroners
inquest to-day it was decided that Secretary
Window died Of vayular disease Of the
heart and not apopleNy. as stated IN last
nights dispatches.
CuARLOTTE's DEMON TRATION.
! CHARLOTTE, y. c.. Jan. 3d. Special -
The United States ASSAY Office in this city.
is heavily draped in mourning, and the
United States nag lowered IN respect TO the
memory Of the late Secretary Nindom.
DEMONSTRATION IL LONDON.
| LONDON, Jan. 3O.-The announcement of
Secretary Windows death caused souow
i'm the American colony. Flags ON the H.
gaIion buildings were displayed at half
mast.
TO POSTPONE THE DINNER.
WAsHIzGTON, ID. c., Jan 3o.-Ihc Grid
iron Club determined to-day to postpone IFS
annual dinner to be given tomorrow night
for one week. on account of the death of
Secretary Window who was the personal
friend OfmaEy Of its members, ana guest
Of the club AT It's annual dinner last wear.
Elaborate preparations had been made for
= tomorrow nights dinner. at which I'resi-
dent Harrison, Secretary Blaine. and secre-
+ iary Rush were TO have been among the
guests.