New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28
HIS ADOPTED STATE MOORNN.
MAINE. PAYS FITTING HONOR TO HEX
ILLIsTRIOUS CITIZEN.
MR. BIAINE's DEATH ANNOUNCED TO THE
PEOPLE by GOVERNOR CLEAVES IN
PgocLAMATION-ACTION OF THE Legs
LATUKE AND OTHER BoDIE.
lpY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TkIBCNE.'

LATUKE AND OTHER BoDIE.
,pY TELEGRAPH 10 THE rKIBUNE-'
Augusta. Me-. Jan. 27.-rhe death OF Mr. Blame
came as severe shock 10 the people OF Augusta OF all
porlle, today. although his condition has been such
that for many days It was known his denx was ohiy
a question OF time Expressions Of sorrow were heard
on every hand and his many personal friends In this
CITY. many OF whom had known him throughout Ids
career were much affected. In the Maine Senate one
OF the members wept when the news was received IN
the following communication from the Governor
STATE Of Maine, Executive Department,
Augusta Ne, Jan. - 1903.
To the Senate and House Of Representatives:
lo weeks the eyes Of tho American people have been
turned toward the capital OF tho Nation This morning at
II O'Clock james Blaine the Hatchless deDatf inc
brilliant orator the nachess stassnan dea IN the Guy
Of Washington In these halls he began his dsheusneo
public career. Wo rca with pride his Iatriotc utter
anc. In .lry life 10 the people OF Maine, Perish oil
things else the National life must be saved lie oVed
hl- state and believed in her people. PoIeuI aihlao
havc never e>tranged the deep affection entertained 'o
him by his coantrymen. Men OF all parties mourn MS
death but ga loss Is most kecny felt by our peopr
for they claimed him their own. have directed hit
the National nag be displayed at halfmas upon the puoic
budngs Of the State. and during inc unerai services u"
the Departments the executive branch OF the STATE Gov
eminent will closed trust the Legislature VIII take
aprro rate action In Of the Of the deceased
HENRY Is. CLEAYES. Governor.
A dark shadow seemed Ia have fallen over the
Legislature when the death OF the great man was an
nonncei and all loud talk and discussion were hnsleu
during the remainder Of the day. The only remarNS
made we're by Ilewellyn Powers. Of the House, IN
moving for the appointment Of Committee on Reso
m,ion, lie said 1t with feelings OF unfeigncd
grief and sorrow that this House listened TO the com
municaon from the Executive announcing the death
Of Hon. James e.. Blaine. the ihtciu
cence was like electric shock 10 us
all. and especially to those OF us who have crossed
the divide and whom the shadows OF life have
already begun to fall and lensthen upon the other
side II Is but fitting that this House should take
some action
roth the Senate and House adjourned 10 Monday
Nat 4 80 D. m as u mark of respect to the memory
Of Mr.. Blaine.
Governor Clcaves and his chief OF stan, General
Common with committee Of the Executive Council,
will represent the state at Mr. Blanc's funeral.
The following proclamation and communication has
been issued from the Executive Department on the
death OF James q. Blaine:
State OF Maine, Executive Chamber
Augusta Me-. Jan. -, 1898.
To the People OF Maine.
The Governor with feelings OF profound sor-
row that the Hon. James c. Blaine died In the city OF
Washington this forenoon ut the hour Of II o'clock HIS
long faithful and distinguished service to his state ana
TO the country is fully recognized and appreciated MS
noble life was filed with usefulness. lie was highly
honoed while living and hs death Is sincerely and deeply
nouncd by every household in the land In recognition
OF his eminent career and as manifestation OF the
high respect entertained for his memory, the Governor
directs that National flag be at once displayed at mar
mast upon the public buildings Of the State. and during
the funeral services oil the departments OF the Executive
branch OF the state Government will be closed.
HENRY u. CLEAVES. Governor.
The city authorities at once took SIPS to pay
fitting tribute TO the memory OF Mr. Blaine The
bells OF The city were toed for an hour. be-
ginning at 1 o'clock p. M. rs they were also III
the neigboring city u Gardiner. Flags were placed
at lnlfmast. and the Mayor sent dispatch OF con-
dolencc TO Mrs. Blaine In behalf OF the city. He
also issued proclamation as follows:
TO the Citizens Of Augusta
IL becomes my painful duty to make Official announce
ment OF the death distinguished fellow the
lion James Elaine. which occurred I'm Washington
D. c. az IL o'clock this morning. No words are needed
tn call attention TO eminent services which he his
render ed in the field craftsmanship to the hold he
ha, Gained upon hearts OF the American people IL
f. especially lifting that his feowcitizens in this, the
home OF his adoption should, without regard TO party
Affiliations unite IN tribute 70 his memory In accord.
ance therefore, with the suggestion contained In the
resolutions passed by the city Council would request
that all places OF BE- closed and all business DO
suspended In city during the funeral hours and that
meeting Of citizens BE- held at the CITY Council
rooms on Saturday January - 1888 at o'clock p. m,