The Indianapolis journal., 1896-03-05
DEATH OF A GOVERNOR
FREDERICK II. GREENHALGE, OF
MASSACHUSETTS,, PASSES AWAY.
Archbishop Kenrick, Of st. Louis,
coted Catholic Prelnte, and Hon.
w. j. Campbell Also Dead.

Greenhalge died at II 80 o'clock this MORN
from poisoning of the system from uraemia.
caused by Inflammation Of the kidneys.
Governor Greenhalge's last day at the
Statehouse was Friday. Feb. q and then he
remained in the executive chamber but a
few hours. He signed several acts which
had been passed by the Legislature before
leaving. AT o'clock in the afternoon he
went to Springfield to take part in the
dedication Of the new State Armory there.
He came to Boston on Saturday, Feb. 8,
but did not go to the Statehouse. This was
the last time he left town. Governor Green
halge's last official act was his message to
the Legislature on Feb. "a, announcing the
death of Ex-Governor Robinson. On the
18th of February batch of papers was sent
by special messenger to Lowell for the
Governors official signature. These con-
sisted of twenty-five acts of the Legislature
and five resolves, all of which the Governor
signed, although forty-seven commissions
dated Feb. "a, the last meeting of the ex-
ecutive council, bear his signature. The
commissions are all for justices OF the
peace and notaries public
For the first time in over twenty years the
gubernatorial chair is vacant. During the ILL.,
ness of Governor Greenhalge, according 10
the Constitution, Lieutenant Governor Roger
Wolcott was officially known as "acting Gov
ernor:' The Constitution does not transmit
OF the State in the event Of the death OF the
first officer Lieutenant Governor Wolcott to-
day will send message to the Legislature
officially notifying 1t OF the Governors death
and will Immediately issue public proclama-
ton announcing to the people of the COM
monwealth that there is a vacancy in the
Office of fGovernor. The Lieutenant Governor
then ceases to be acting Governor" but
becomes Lieutenant Governor and Com
mander-in-chief' a~
Frederick r. Greenhalge was of English
birth. but came with his parents to this
country in his childhood. He was gradual
ed from Harvard University in 1868. Two
years later he was admitted to the bar.
at which he took high rank as counselor
and advocate. He was elected to Congress
from the Eighth Massachusetts district in
1883, having previous TO that time occupied
the offices of city solicitor of Lowell, Mayor
of the city and member of the Legislature
fHe was elected Governor three successive
times.
Archbishop p. r.. KenricIx.
ST. LOUIS, March 4.-Peter Richard
Kenrlck, who for fifty-fve years prior to
three years ago was the Roman Catholic
archbishop of this diocese, died at 1:30
o'clock this afternoon in the ninetieth year
of his age. His death was peaceful and
painless. There was no struggle as far as
could be seen on his placid features, for he
was dead when his valet found him. For
several years the aged prelate had been in
very feeble health and about three years
ago Bishop John j. Kain, of Wheeling, was
elevated to an archbishopric and sent here
to relieve him. The present winter has been
very severe on him and one or two incipient
attacks Of pneumonia nearly carried him
of. 1t was lung trouble, helped by senile
debility, that laid him low at last.
Last night when the archbishop retired
he complained of not feeling We'll He was
suffering from chill which was soon
broken by the administration of a dose of
medicine and the archbishop fell asleep
When he awoke. at 1 o'clock. this morning.
he still felt I'LL, but suffered no pain A
doctor was called and left without pre-
scribing anything. After his departure the
archbishop fell asleep and at o'clock he
bettsr b bga the s valet sIsG Inquired he felt
ing could be done. These weak spells were
matters OF daily occurrence and his valet
was reassured when the archbishop closed
MS eyes and seemed to drop back asleep
The boy sat at his bedside for half an
hour. The room grew quiet and ii seemed to
h,m nm tnat the sleeping man was hardly
breathing. touch Of the hand to his face
revealed the fact that the archbishop had
quietly passed away.
Archbishop .Kenricks death will disar-
range the elaborate preparations that had
been made for the reception and entertain
ment or Cardinal Satolli, who was expected
to arrive here next Monday morning Car
event, and his presence in the city will be
IN connection with the impressive burial
services that will be given the dead prince
or the church. Archbishop Kain, who was
not present when death occurred. said that
tne funeral would take place Tuesday after
noon. have telegraphed Cardinal Glib
arrangements said he, land Will not
change the day unless they so desire. /
VIII arrange to have the remains laid i'm
all day Monday"
Tonight Archbishop Kalne received a tele-
gram from Cardinal Gibbons. asking that the
iuneral be postponed until Wednesday, that
agreed. nos