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came here in response to telegram
and is assisting Mrs. Cleveland in the
funeral arrangements.
Others who came to Princeton were
Paul Morton. president of the Equit-
able Life Assurance society, OF whicn
Mr.. Cleveland was a trustee, and Ricn-
ard Watson Glider of New York. Mr..
Morton returned to New York In less
than an hour after his arrival here.
He came to Princeton for the sole pur-
pose of extending his sympathy TO
Mrs. Cleveland and to tender his SER
vices.
Governor Sends Representative
Another caller was Colonel Frederick
ailkyson, assistant adjutant general or
the national guard of New Jersey, who
came as. the personal representative or
Governor Fort. Colonel Gilkyson did
not see Mrs. Cleveland, but through
Professord Hibben extended Governor
Forts condolences and also extended
on behalf of the governor the services
of all or any part Of the national guard
of the state as an escort for the fu-
. nerraI. The tender was declined be-
cause of Mrs. Cleveland's preference
for a quiet funeral
So unexpectedly did Mr.. 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 or
Mrs Perrine, Mrs. Cleveland's mother.
Word was sent to them of their fath-
er's death and they will start at once
for Princeton. The children are Es-
tber. aged IA; Marion, aged II; Rich
ard, aged 10, and Francis Grover.
aged 5.
Ever since Mr.. C1eveland's arrival in
Princeton eleven years ago he mas
been a conspicuous figure in local life.
Although his only official connection
with Princeton university was his lee
tures. known as the Stafford Little
Lectureship on Public Affairs, and his
membership in 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
astuteness were invaluable. The last
trustee meeting which he attended was
October II. He walked from a car
riage to the trustees rom leaning on
a heavy cane. This was an important
meeting of the board and Mr.. Cleve-
land is said to have taken an impor-
tant part in the discussion concerning
certain proposed changes in the uni
versity social system.
Interested In University
Mr.. Cleveland was heartily interest
ed in the welfare of the university,
and story is told that he practically
induced Andrew Carnegie to present
Carnegie lake to Princeton.
Grover Cleveland was well liked
among students and faculty. His last
public appearance in the university was
while delivering a public lecture about
two years ago. On the last Friday or
the college year il has been the GUS
tom of the freshmen class, on becoming
sophomores. to serenade him at his
home.
on June S of this year "the freshman
parade" was held, but owing to the
former presidents illness ''the parade"
did not serenade the Cleveland home.
Last year, on this occasion, Mr..
Cleveland stood on the veranda of his
home and spoke for few moments to
the assembled collegians.
Princeton university is closed now.
Except for a half dozen students who
are doing special work, there are none
but the professors here who are con-
nected with the university.
Many Send Condolences
Telegrams of coincidence came in by
hundreds from all parts of the United
States and other countries during the
day, and they continued to pour into
the telegraph office here far into the
night. Beside President Roosevelt's s
telegram, messages of coincidence came
from government officials, governors,
legislators, prominent educators and
citizens in various walks of life. Few
of them, however, were read by Mrs.
Cleveland, who decided not to attempt
to learn of their contents until she has
recovered from the shock caused by
her husbands death.
Mr.. Clevelands selection of Prince
ton as a place of residence after leav-
ing the White House was due to the
visit of ex-President and Mrs. Cleve-
land to Princeton in October 1896. on
the occasion of the Seisqui-C Centennial
OF Princeton. The Clevelands were so
graciously received and We're so i'm
pressed with the beauty of the town
and it's surroundings, that they at
once decided to make Princeton their
future home. Until Mr.. Cleveland's s
f5ealth began to fail him, two years
go, he continued to be a very busy
nan. His diversions in Princeton were
taily carriage rides and an occasional
7hipg or cunning trip.