The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-01-27

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Err President Rutherford y. Hayes.
Hayes it was learned that the condition
of his father ooh a sudden change
early in the evening and rapid dissolu-
ton followed.
The members of the Hayes family
have all along been exceedingly
reticent concerning the condition of
Gen. Hayes. and the attending 'physi-
clan has followed the same course.
An immediate friend Of the family
gave a complete description of
the scene attendant upon Gen.
Hayes last hour. Early in the
evening the condition of the ex-
president was quite favorable
toward IA good night, and with that as
surance the family, worn out from
their continued watching, retired early
70 rest. II was only for n short time,
as they were hastily aroused and called
to the bedside of their now dying IA
Their. The end soon came and the dis
tinguishcd man passed peacefully and
painlessly away at 1915 p. III.
Rutherford Il. Hayes, n son of the
cx-president, was seen n short time
after the death. and the above state
ment was corroborated.
Obituary.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes. nineteenth
president Of the United States. was born in
Delaware. O. october 4. lss2- His father died
some months prior to his birth. leaving his
mother well provided for. He was educated in
the common schools. and was In August, 1874,
graduated from Kenyon college. bsing awarded
the valedictory Grafton. with which he won
great praise. He studied law with Thomas
sparrow. OF Columbus. having the advantage
OF association with Judges Story and Green
leaf. He established himself In the prnc-
tice In Lower Sandusky tnow Frcmontl,
forming a partnership In ls4d. with
Ralph r. auckland. He rcmov ed to Cincinnati
In lslp. where he remained until the outbreak
of the civil war. taking prominent Fart In local
politics as a whig and holding Offices pertain
ing to his profession. Juns !. 1891. he was ap-
pointed major of the Twenty third Ohio volun-
teer infantry, and served with distinction In
the army. winning his star rs brigadier- gener-
al ut the battle Of Cedar Creek. He was also
brevetted to the rank of najo r-general FOR
galiantry in the hsld. He was elected to con
1ress In the election Of 1891. retaining his seat
and winning tbs approval OF the people as a
sound, conservative working momber In
1867 he was nominated by the re-
publicans to the Office OF governor OF
Ohio. He was twice elected. defeating William
Allen and George II. Pendletou. He was de
feated for congress in 1872 on his platform OF
civil ser vics reform. which became the leading
feature Of his letter accepting the republican
nomination for the presidency In 1875. He was
declared elected over Samuel J. Tlden by the
electoral commission. called into extraordinary
session by reason OF the closeness OF the con.
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clarcd elected, and declined to again enter the
race. believing that one term Of the ofhc,
should be all to which y president should bf
clested. His administration began under tn
most unfavorable circumstances. politically
and commercially. and during the greater por
ton Of its existence President Hayes wa
called upon to pass upon questions OF tn
xravest import. The election controversial
in South Carolina and Louisiana. wher
two sets Of state officers maintained
separate governments and federal troop
were kept at the capital to maintain tn
peace. were settled by tho withdrawal OF tn
soldiers and the peaceful arbilrament o
commissions appointed 10y the president. or b
his personal Intervention. The railroad strik Ike
Of 1877 engaged the attention OF the govern
ment. and the Arm position OF the administrs
ton did much to settle them. The resumption
OF specie payments also took place near the en-
OF the administration
December ~, lSD-, ne mAFTisu MISS Lucy "
Webb. OF Chillicothe, o., who died SONS year
after his term OF Office as president expired
Several children were born 10 them. all OF whic
survive them. President Hayes retired frol
public life on leaving the presidential chat
his time having been spent on his farm net
Fremont. lie was president for a number
years Of the National Prison Reform assocA
lion.
Fremont In Mourning.
FREMONT, O., Jan. 1s.-Thc entil
city is in mourning. and flags r
half-mast testifying to the regard
which ex-Presidcnt Hayes was hel
The entire arrangements for u
funeral have not yet been decided upo
The arrangements have been plac.
temporarily in the hands Of Col. ii.
auckland, of this city. The funer
services will be very simple at the ma
sion. on Friday. al = p. IN. The ser
ices will he similar in nature 70 tho
of the fupcral Of Mrs. Hayes, Rev.
N. Bashford, president Of the oh
Wesleyan university. will conduct I
sorviccs, and it is probable that I
local Grand Army Of the Republic IN
take part.
A large number Of kilograms q
pouring in upon the members OF I
family. Among them are messages
coincidence from the president. Sec
tary Foster. and also from the livi
members Of Hayes cabinet during
administration.
The state Of Ohio comes 10 the Fl,
i'm showing its regard and honor for
distinguished man who has just pass
20 the silent majority. They are FIR
Auditor Of State Poe and other 81
officials. The messages from the
Sng members Of the Hayes cabinet