The record-union., 1893-06-22
Special to the RECoRD-UNION.

for Formal Action of That Body.
Special to the RECoRD-UNION.
Special TO the REcoRD-UNIoS.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-The first intima-
ton that Governor Markham had of the
death of Senator Stanford was the tele-
gram which he received at 1870 this
afternoon. He, with friends, was in
room at the California State building at
the Worlds Fair at the time.
The shock was so startling for mo-
ment that he was completely overcome.
a little later representative of the AS
sociated Press called to see the Governor
and ask him if he had anything to say as
to who would succeed Stanford as Sena-
tor. The Governor refused to be seen by
any representatives of the press on that
or any other subject this afternoon.
He sent word by a Secretary that he
was too much overcome by the sad news
to think of talking for publication.
Senator Stanford was one of my dear
est personal friends" he said, land it
would be heartless in me to even have
any thoughts at this time as to his sue
cessor.
Senator Stanford was one of Cali
fornia's ablest public men, and for the
present L will have nothing to express
either publicly or privately as to who
will succeed him."
The Governor refused to see any call
ers, save personal friends and the officials
of California with him.
THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The news of
Senator Stanford's death was received in
Washington with some degree of sur
prise, although his friends knew his ad-
vanced age and his feeble health augured
his decease within no very great period.
Senator Stanford was last in Washing
ton in April. He called on President
Cleveland at that time, and a number of
Congressman who saw him at the White
House sorrowfully predicted that the end
was not far off.
Notwithstanding his condition, his
death at this time was unexpected, and
caused something of a shock to those
who knew him.
Senator Dolph of Oregon was the only
member of Congress from the Pacific
Coast in town. He said this afternoon
that it would be impossible for Con-
gressional committee to reach Palo Alto
in time for the funeral, and he thought
that Vice-President Stevenson would
designate Senator Mitchell and such other
Senators as are now on the coast to attend
the funeral in behalf of the Senate. 1t is
probable that this action will be followed
by Speaker Crisp when he learns of SEN
ator Stanford's death.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford's life in this
city was naturally very prominent one.
After Mrs. Stanford laid aside the deep
mourning for the loss of her son she en-
tertained every winter in most elaborate
style. Her dinners were always notable
events, and perhaps no banquet in this
city ever exceeded the elegance of the
dinner given in honor of President and
Mrs. Harrison. The preparations made
for Mrs. Stanford's afternoon receptions
each winter were no less marked. The
humblest visitor was made as welcome as
the most favored, and the resources of
the entire establishment were at the
pleasure of the great throngs who always
came.
Of Senator Stanford's magnificent gifts
in the cause of education and charity. it is
safe to say he never refused an appeal
and frequently gave much more than
asked. Stanford in all the great under
takings which accumulated for him such
immense wealth never started any
project, no matter how important or
simple, without talking it over with his
wife. Both of them were serious minded.
and both full of good will and benevo-
lence in managing the riches intrusted to
them.
HUNTINGTON DEEPLY GRIEvED.
NEW YORK, June 2l.-C. p. Hunting
ton, who was lifelong friend of the
dead capitalist, and in business and per-
sonal relations rarely marred by misun-
derstandings, said to-day:
1--WE are deeply panied to hear of Sena-
tor Stanford's death. He was the last of
my old partners in building and operat-
ing the railroads, and l deeply feel his
loss. our business connection runs back
for thirty years and our acquaintance
for over forty years. In business
matters we never had Jar in
all the years of our association.
We did differ in respect to some
political matters, but as to those we
agreed to differ. But the leaf was turned
down on all those differences long time
ago, and our personal relations remained
undisturbed at the time of his DEATH"
MESSAGE OF CoNDoLENCE.
MENLo PARK, June 2l.-The following
message was received to-day:
CHICAGO, June q, 1893.
To Mrs. Leland SANFORD Nento Park.
Cal: Mrs. Markham joins me in ex-
tending 20 you our deepest SYM
pathy. Would that we could saw
Something that would comfort YOU in
this hour of grief. You have lost a low
ing husband, the State great benefactor.
aud the nation a magnificent specimen of
American manhood. II. II. MARKHAM.
WORLDS FAIR.
The Great Ferris Wheel Dedicated
a New Attraction.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-The atmosphere at
the White City to-day reminded one
strongly of a Russian bath. But the
heat did not seem TO keep visitors away,
They came early in large numbers, fully
prepared for the heat. Shortly before
noon breeze sprang up, and the day
closed cool and pleasant. People kept
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