The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-04-16
At BARNUM'S BIER.
A Great Throng Follows the Remains II
the Famous Snowman to Their Last
Resting Place-His Estates Valued at
$1,000, ,OOO-How 1t Is Disposed of by

A Great Throng Follows the Remains o4
the Famous Snowman to Their Last
Resting Place-His Estates Valued at
$4,000, ,OOO-How 1t Is Disposed of BY
His Will.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April 11.-Busi-
ness here was almost entirely sus-
pended out of respect to the memory of
Bridgeport's great benefactor, the late
P. T. Barnum. Mourning emblems
were to be seen on all sides and
the day was one of gloom and sorrow.
At an early hour the streets were
filed with people, not only of this city,
but from the surrounding towns and
cities. The funeral services were be-
gun by short prayer at the residence
at :0:3O, only the members of the
fa1lily being present. The body was
then conveyed to the Congregational
York, delivered touching Grafton. The
singing was especially beautiful and
the floral tributes many and appropri-
ate. The church was crowded. A great
throng followed the body to the grave.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April 1.-The
will of the late P T. Barnum was read
at Maranna Immediately after the
funeral in the presence of the family
and representatives of the press. The
wealth of the great Snowman is esti-
mated to amount to over $1,000, 900.
The first will was written by Mr.. Bar
mum in 1882 since which time eight
codicils have been added at various
times.
BY codicil dated July, 1890, he gives
his wife 100000 absolutely and $4,000
annuity. He bequeathed to the First
Universalist church of this city $4,000
for providing preaching and other
services recognized by the United
States convention as in conformity to
the faith of Universalism. He be-
queathed Caroline C. Thompson, of
New York, 500, 900, to Clinton H. Seely,
his grandson, $4,000. In the same
codicil he states that he has no male
heir named Barnum, and provides that
if Clinton H. Seely will change
his name to Clinton Barnum
Seely he will give him $4,000
more. The contract between Barnum
Bailey shall be enforced and 8
per cent. of his share in the show is
given to Clinton Barnum Seely provid-
ing he will devote sufficient time in the
interest of the show to carry it on sue
cessfully. If the sum reaches over
$4,000 a year the balance goes to the
estate.
To Mrs. Henry Buchetelle, Denver,
COL, he gives 765 acres of valuable land
in Denver. To Treasurer Fish of the
great show is bequeathed per cent Of
the profits, providing he remains at the
end of five years, in addition to his
present salary. The residuary estate,
after the payment of bequests, is divided
among his children and grandchildren.
TO Tufts college he bequeaths $4o,-
900. To Universalist societies and in
stitutions, to hospitals and asylums in
various cities about $50, 900 is left. He
leaves So, 900 for statue of himself at
his grave. Any contestant of the will
is to be cut off
The last codicil, dated March 80, 1891,
provides that his executors shall COM
plete the new historical and scientific
society building in this city, the same
to cost Sl35,OOO
William R. Hincks, treasurer Of the
City savings bank, and Treasurer Fish
are named as executors to serve with
out bonds