Arizona republican., 1908-06-25
;Ormer President Grover Cleveland an Elder Statesman and Foremost American
 Lies Dead at Princeton
His Heart Failed Him in One of the Many Violent Attacks 10 Which He Has Been Subject Within the Last Two Years. An OutpOuring of Messages of Coincidence and
 Tributes to His Greatness

story structure, of colonial architec- ture, well back from the two thorough fares. It is painted white and almost hidden by stately pine trees. Here il i was that the Clevelands were wont to roam and enjoy their life of retire ment.
 It was not until late in the day that messages of condolence began to come 1 in from all parts of the world to Mrs. Cleveland. One of the first was from President Roosevelt, who will attend the funeral, which will be held on Fri- day afternoon, and which. in deference to Mrs. Clevelands' wishes will be as quiet as possible.
 ] Mir. Cleveland's body will be buried ] in Princeton cemetery in the family plot where lie the remains, of Ruth, the eldest of the Cleveland children, whose death was a sad blow to her father
 Mrs. Cleveland denied herself to all but a few callers. Prof. Andrew F West, and Prof. John Hibben of Princeton University, and Bayard Stockton, a Princeton lawyer were in the house all day in charge of all ar engagements. Among those who came here today to extend personally their sympathy was Cleveland F. Bacon, of New York, a nephew of Mir. Cleveland. Mir. Bacon is a son of MT. Cleveland's s sister, Mrs. NJ. B. Bacon, of Toledo Ohio. He came here is response to a telegram to assist Mrs. Cleveland in the funeral arrangements.
 Other who came to Princeton were Paul Merton, president of the Equit- able Life Assurance Society, of which Mir. Cleveland was a trustee, and Richard Watson Glider of New York. Mir Morton returned to New York in less than an hour after his arrival here. He came to Princeton for the sole purpose of extending his sym pathy to Mrs. Cleveland and tender his services.
 Another caller was Col. Frederick Giikyson, assistant adjutant general of the national guard of New Jersey, who came as the personal representa- tive of Gov. Fort. Col. Gilkyson did not see Mrs. Cleveland. but through Prof. Hibben extended Gov. Forts condolences and also extended in be- half of the governor, the services of all or any part of the national guard of the state as an escort at the fun eral. The tender was declined because of Mrs Cleveland's preference for a quiet funeral.
 So unexpectedly did MT. Cleveland's death occur that not one of his four children was at home. The children are at the Cleveland summer home at Tamworth, N. H., under the care of Mrs. Perrine, Mrs. Cleveland's moth ed Word was sent them of their fathers death and they started at once for Princeton. The children are Ester aged IA; Marion, aged 12; Richard. aged 10; and Francis Grover, aged ,.
 Ever since Mir. Cleveiand's arrival in Princeton eleven years ago, he has been a conspicuous figure in local life. Although his only official connection with Princeton University was by his lectures, known as the Stafford Little lectureship on public affairs, and his membership of the board of trustees, he was regarded as a strong friend of the institution. As a member of the board of trustees, his counsel and as tuteness were invaluable. The last