Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-30

frequently from heart failure, and
his strength had been undermined.
Gradually the failure of the hearts
action became more apparent, and
soon after midnight Monday night Mr..
Hobart became unconscious. He re-
NAMED in that condition until his
death. Mr.. Hobart's death was due d.
rectly to angina pectoris.
Flags Half-Masted.
The flags of the city and other public
buildings were half-masted when the
news of the vice presidents death be-
came known. Flags on many private
buildings and dwellings were also hung
at half-mast.
The bell on the city hall was tolled at
intervals during the forenoon.
The Passaic county court adjourned
in token of respect to the dead vice
president.
Mourning at Warrington.
Washington, Nov. 22.-All the flags in
Washington are half-masted out of re-
spect to the memory of Vice President
Hobart. The announcement of the vice
presidents death, while not unexpect-
ed, came as a distinct shock and cast q
deep gloom over the city where he was
loved and honored. The news was first
received at the white house ten minutes
before nine o'clock in a private message
from Paterson. The flag over the execu-
tive mansion was Immediately hauled
down to half-mast and the doors of the
mansion c1oSod IN the n1lh1ic
The president was deeply affected by
thetelegram announcing colleagues
death and at once dispatched tele-
gram conveying the sympathy and con-
ISOLATION of himself and Mrs. Mckinley
to Mrs. Hobart. Meantime the sad in
telligence had been bulletined by all
The newspaper Offices and the whole
city was soon mourning the loss Of the
vice president.
Proclamation by the President.
After the cabinet meeting the pres
ident issued the following proclama-
ton:
"By the President Of the United States
A Proclamation to the People of the United
States: Carrot Augustus Hobart. vice
president Of the United States. died at his
morning. In him the nation has lost one
of it's most iAustrious citizens and one Of
its most faithful servants. His participa-
ton in the business life and the lawmaking
body Of his native state was marked by
answering fidelity and by high order Of
talents and attainments. and his too brief
career as vice president Of the United
States and president Of the senate exhib-
fled the Hottest qualities Of upright and
sagacious craftsmanship. In the world Of
st. =. y ~ q
temporaries. His private character was
gentle and noble. He will long be mourned
by his friends as man Of singular purity
and attractiveness. whose sweetness Of dis
position won all hearts, while his elevated
purposes, his unbending integrity and
whole-hearted devotion to the public good
deserved and acquired universal respect
and esteem.
I'm sorrowing testimony of the loss
which has fallen upon the country, direct
that on the day Of the funeral the execu-
tive Offices Of the United States shall be
closed and all stations Of the army and
navy shall display the national flag at
half mast. and that the representatives Of
the United States in foreign countries shall
pay appropriate tribute to the illustrious
dead for period Of 80 days.
I'm witness whereof. have set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to
be affixed.
(SeaD Done at the city Of Washington,
this twenty-first day Of November,
in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eighteen hundred and ninety.
nine and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred and
twenty-fourth.
(signed) civilian M'KINLEY.
"By the President. John Hay. Secretary
Of State"
ONCE Will Remain Vacant.
BY the death of Mr.. Hobart the Office
Of vice president of the United States
becomes vacant for the rest of Pres.
ident McKinley's term, as the law pro-
vides no succession .. president pro
tempore Of the senate will be elected
by that body when congress assemblies,
who will hold the Office until March.
1901.
Senator William p. Frye, CT Maine, is
now president pro tempore Of the SEN
ate. He will call that body to order
when it assemblies on December 4 and
preside until = successor Is chosen.