Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-31
AT THE CAPITOL.
The secretary's Death Regretted On All
sIdes-The Funeral Arrangements.


sides-The Funeral Arrangements.
WASHINGTON, January 3O.-The effect
of the death of Secretary Window was
clearly visible in all the departments Of
the Government this morning. While
the Treasury Department was the only
building actually closed business was
practically suspended in all the execu-
tive departments. The President is
very deeply grieved over the loss OF his
friend, and this morning gave inStruc-
tions TO inform callers that he would
see no one on business to-day. General
Spaulding, who is acting Secretary OF
the Treasury. called on the President
this morning and Immediately on his
return To the Treasury Department is
sued an order closing the department
for the day. The President said he
would issue general executive order
later in the day. BY his direction, how
ever, the flags on all executive depart
mentS were placed at half-mast and the
Treasury Department was heavily
draped I'm mourning.
A meeting of the bureau chiefs and
heads of divisions in the Treasury De-
uartment was held at 1890 o'clock. 1t
was called together simply to make ar
rangements to meet the remains OF Sec
retary Window on their arrival here
this afternoon. 1t WIS decided that
they meet at the Treasury Department
at 3:ij o'clock and 90 10 the railroad
station in body.
Everywhere throughout the city flags
are flying at halfmaSt and seemingly
the only topic OF con ersation Is the
sudden and lamentable death OF Secre-
tary Window. On every hand, too, are
heard expressions of w,rm admiration
u the strong aud iov.rahe character oi
the man and of deep and unfeigned re-
gret at his death. From an early hour
this morning there has been u constant
stream of carriages arriving at the faml-
ly residence on Massachusetts, Avenue,
bearing friends who came to manifest
their love and sympathy for the sore
ly stricken family. Among the call
ers were very large number OF
persons Of the highest officials, and Soc
ial prominence in Washington, and many
who knew the dead best could not as
they left the house restrain their tears.
Mrs. Window and the two daughters,
Florence and Nellie, are bearing their
grief with great fortitude. Miss Hatch,
one of Mrs. WindOm's sisters, a member
Of the household, Mrs. j. Stanley Brown,
the daughter of President Garfield and
Miss Colgate, OF New York, friend
who has been visiting the family remain
ed with them during greater part OF
last night and are with them to-day.
The only son of Mr.. Window is now
travelling in the South, and although
telegramS have been sent To all points
where they could in any likelihood reach
him. no response has been received.
Yesterday. it is believed, he was IN
Baton Rogue, La. 1t is thought prob
able that he will receive the news IN
time to reach home tomorrow night
Mr.. WINDOWS nearest relations now
! living are the widow and three sons oil
brother, who live at Sterling, Ills.
The time of the funeral will depend
upon the arrival OF the son, but II Is
probable that it will take place OH Mon
day. with private services at the family
residence, and with public services a
the Church of the Covenant, OF when
Mr.. Window was member.
The interment will be made at Rocf
Creek cemetery, near the Soldier
Home. and the President, accompanied
by Mrs. Dimmick and the POSTMASTER
General. drove out To the cemetery this
afternoon for the purpose OF selecting
suitable lot for the burial.