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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
FRIEND AND LEADER.
Democrats Gathering in Denver Re-
vnre Memory of Cleveland.

Denver. June 24-Speaking of the death
NJ former President Cleveland. Roger =.
Sullivan. Democratic national commit
teeman for Illinois and chairman or the
committee which is preparing Tor the
next convention said today
.sIn Mr.. Cleveland the nation lost its
greatest citizen. the Democratic party
one OF its truest leaders and many or us
q personal friend"
Governor John z. Osborn, national
committeeman from Wyoming, said:
"A man whose honesty, sincerity or pur~
nose and courage no one can question
Mr.. Cleveland's name will go down 10
history as one OF our greatest presidents.
Colonel John /. Martin, sergeant-at-
arms of the Democratic national commit.
lee. lost a personal friend OF quarter OF
a century in Mr.. Culeveland, OF whom
he said: .
when the history of the republic is
written and the record of all its great
statesmen and great presidents from
Washington down is completed the pages
dealing with the career of Grover Cleve-
land will show that in many respects ne
was equal to the best.
There was an intimation today that out
Of respect to Mr.. Clevelands memory
the Democratic convention would be
asked to adjourn for day Immediately
after converting.
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RUGGED AND SINCERE.
Sheer Force of Character Placed
Cleveland in Presidential Chair.

Washington, June 24.-Secretary Cor
telyou made this statement regarding
Mr.. Cleveland, when informed Of the
former presidents death:
Although not entirely unexpected at
thisatime by those who knew Mr.. Cleve-
lands real condition. his death IS none
the less a keen sorrow. He was fine
American type. rising from ObscuTity to
the highest office in the peoples gift
through sheer force OF character
character so rugged, so loyal. and so
sincere as 10 excite not only the respect
and affection of those who were priv
LEGGED TO be of his friends but of those
who were opposed 10 him for political
or other reasons. know of no man in
our history more unflinching in the
performance Of what he believed TO be
his duty. No man realized more fully
the ideal of an incorruptible public SER
want. His example has been most
wholesome in these years of social and
economic unrest and the influence of
his calm, reasonable and hopeful spirit
made for a better understanding OF our
citizenship. His death is very great
loss 10 the country.
(Signed)
GEORGE 3. CORTELYOU."
Secretary Straus OF the department OF
Commerce and Labor said:
Another OF the great fathers Of the
republic has gone 20 his eternal home
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Sound In Conscience.

New York, June 24.-Paul Morton said:
Grover Cleveland was a most remark
able man-broad in thought, sound in
conscience and always safe in action.
Simple as a child in his tastes, and res
Olute as a giant in his integrity, he was
the highest type of public servant and
it is to be regretted that we have so
few men of his sturdy character in
public life.
''He was a patriot rather than par
tisan and his moral courage to do what
he thought was best for the country re-
CARELESS of his party was the beginning
OF the independent thought throughout
the United States which is now such a
factor in our national affairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
WILL ATTEND FUNERAL.
President Roosevelt Sends Beautiful
Wreath to Princeton.

Oyster Bay June 24-News Of the
death of eX-President Grover Cleveland
was communicated, to President RoOse-
Welt at his summer home here today and
caused radical changes in the presidents
plans for the immediate future. His pro-
posed trip to New London. Conn. to wit
ness the Harvard-Yale boat races, on
which he was TO have started today. was
abandoned, and the president at once is
sued a proclamation eulogizing the dead
statesman, ordering all government flags
half-masted for thirty days and directing
that military and naval hOnOrs be ac-
corded the late president on the day Of
the funeral.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt &C
companed by Secretary Loeb. viii go to
Princeton by special train on Friday to
attend the funeral
A beautiful floral wreath was ordered
sent to Princeton TO be placed on the bier
of the eX-president.
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TRUE AND FIRM.
Norman J. Coleman Adds Words OF
Praise for Dead Statesman.

St Louis. June 2i.-Upon being ap-
prised OF the death OF former President
Cleveland. former Lieutenant Governor
Norman J. Coleman, who was secretary
of agriculture during President CleYe-
lands first administration, said:
II am deeply grieved and inexpressibly
shocked al the sad intelligence. | can
not speak in terms strong enough i'm com
mendation Of his most excellent qualities
of both heart and head. He had but one
ambition. and that was 10 serve the peo-
pie of the United States In the best and
most faithful manner He was rather
slow about forming friendship. but when
once the bond of friendship was formed
il was a bond that was true and firm.
President Cleveland was most excellent
man in every respect and his passing is
a crushing blow 10 the country. My deep
est symDathies go out To his stricken
family. / will endeavOr, If possible, to
attend the funeral"
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Great Shock to Children.

Tamworth, n. H. June 24.-Mrs. H. Z.
Perrine Mrs. Cleveland's mother. re-
ceived the announcement Of Mr.. Cleve-
lands death by long distance telephone
from Princeton this afternoon. The news
came as a great shock, both 10 the chill
dren and 10 Mrs. Perrine, as il was evil
IDENTIFY unlooked-fOr. Mrs Perrine imme-
diately made arrangements for returning
to Princeton and she and the children will
start from here at $50 a. m tomorrow,
arriving in time for the funeral on Fri
day.
The Cleveland place is in an isolated
district, far from the railroad and tele-
graph lines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Tribute Of Mr.. Fairbanks.

IndianapolisksJune 24.-Yice President
Fairbanks sa q today that he probably
would attend he funeral Of Mr.. Cleve-
land. He said
Grover Clefeland was one of the best
and most patriotic statesman the eoun-
try has produced. He was devoted to
the public service with singleness of
purpose and stood by his convictions on
important public question with sturdy
courage that commanded admiration
among the great body of the people. He
was a many-sided mana man of bfoad
and generous sympathies. His influ-
ence was always for good. He was, in
deed. the very best type of public SER
want and private citizen
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DEATH CAUSED SURPRISE.
Personal Friends Not Warned That
the End Was Near.

New York. June 24.-Mr Cleveland was
II years old on March Is last During the
past winter, Mr.. Cleveland kept close to
his home in Princeton until the approach
of his birthday. when he went to Lake
wood with his family. He was. a trustee
of the Equitable Life Assurance society
of this city and up to the time of his
going 10 Lakewood had attended TO cor
in connection with his du-
ties for that society.
After he went to Lakewood, however,
he discontinued that work, and 1t soon
developed that Mr.. Cleveland was suf-
bic which he had experienced many times
before
Beginning of the End.
Mr.. Cleveland was attended by DR.. Jo-
seph d. Bryant of this city and DIT.
George r. Lockwood q specialist in lung
disorders. was called into consultation
DR. Bryant made frequent visits 10 the
distinguished patient at Lakewood. MI.
Cleveland occupied suite or rooms on
the second floor of the Lakewood hotel
al Lakewood. and was constantly attend
ed by DIR. GARDENER. the physician al
tached to the house. in addition to the
visits of DR.. Bryant.
The fact that Mr.. Cleveland renamed
at the hotel after it had long been closed
IN All other guests and that for many
weeks no attempt was made to take the
former president to his home In Prince
ton. only a short distance away, early
made il evident that Mr.. Cleveland con-
dition was regarded as very serious.
On Nav / report became current:
which was said 10 have come from one OF
the officers Of the Equitable Lille Assur-
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PRAISE FROM
LEADING men
OF ALL CREEDS
Critics Now Dwell Upon Rugged
Honesty of Grover
Cleveland.
WILL OCCUPY HIGH
PLACE IN HISTORY
FORMER POLITICAL ASSOCIATES
SHOCKED AND oRiEVED BY
NEWS OF HIS DEATH.

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- Lincoln. Neb., June 4.-Ihe fol- 8:
. lowing tribute 10 Former Presi- g.
- dent Grover Cleveland was writ =
g ten this evening by William j. &:
q Bryan and will appear in next .
o weeks issue Of his paper
% The death of eX-President =
@ Grover Cleveland brings 10 a sud 4.
{: den end the phenomenal career of .
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8 every commanding figure. he had Z.
8, jealous supporters and earnest @
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g from him We're as ready as his .
81 warmest friends to concede 10 him s.
., the possession of elements OF "
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g. ready 10 accept responsibility for s:
{, what ne did. Few men have eX- g
q, erted more positive influence 4.
6, upon those associated with them .
., We are not far enough from the .
% period I'm which his work was 9
Z. done 10 measure accurately ms .
9. place in history, but the qualities .
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8 versal sorrow is felt IN his d:
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Bloomington. H.. June 24-Former
Vice-President Adlai f. Stevenson was
greatly shocked when informed by the
Associated Press of the death of Pres
ident Cleveland. Mr.. Stevenson said:
Il am deeply grieved 10 learn OF the
death of Mr.. Cleveland. His will be a
large place in history. He was the pos
SCISSOR of great talents. OF untiring in
dustry and executive capacity that had
few parallels His eight years of adj
ministration of the government viii
safely endure the sure test of time. His
personal and official integrity were be
yond all possible question. AS a candi-
date upon the national ticket with Mr..
Cleveland in his last contest. l was in
confidential relations with him and was
often a guest at his house. He was a
delightful host. Blessed in his dOmes-
tic relations, his home was one of the
happiest l have ever known.
Not only as a statesman, but as the
affectionate husband and father, he is
entitled to grateful remembrance.
The passing OF Grover Cleveland
marks an epoch. He was a striking
figure in American history. His
like we may not soon see again. He
was a great man. a great president.
His early struggles, his tireless energy,
his lofty ideas and the splendid success
that crowned his efforts should be an
abiding inspiration TO his counrymen."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Carlisle Greatly Grieved.

New York, June 24.-John Il. Carlisle,
secretary of the treasury under Cleve-
land, who is in the city on business.
was asked for a word on the death of
the eX-president. Mr.. Carlisle replied
that Mr.. Cleveland was too great a man
to discuss with few words. The death
of his old friend and chief greatly
grieved Mr.. Carlisle, who said he would
attend the funeral on Friday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Sister Notified.

Omaha, June 24.-Mrs. Mary Cleveland
Hoyt. a sister OF President Cleveland. was
notified of her brothers death by a brief
telegram from Mrs. Cleveland. She had
planned to leave for Spokane within
day or two. but Immediately changed her
arrangements and started for Princeton
tonight Mrs. Hoyt had letter from the
ex-president within d week and another
from Mrs Cleveland. both of which stat
ed there was nothing dangerous in the
condition of her brother. Mrs. Hoyt 8
son is clerk Of the United States district
court OF Omaha.
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Highest Type of American.

Detroit, Mich, June 24.-Judson Har-
mon, formerly attorney general in Pres
ident Cleveland's cabinet telegraphed
from Charleviox. Mich:
MY official relations with Mr.. Cleve-
land begot personal affection as well as
esteem and respect for his high mental
and moral qualities. l shall attend the
funeral II can reach Princeton I'm time.
He was a typical product of American
blood, life and training. His sense OF
duty always overshadowed all other
motives"
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NATION MOORNS ONE Of
ITS GREAT PRESIDENTS
Continued From Page 1.

graph offices here far into the night. Be
sides President RoOseveit's telegram, mes
sages of confidence came from govern
mental officials, governors, legislators,
prominent educators and citizens in var
ious 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.
Among those who telegraphed or ca
bled their condolences We're Vice PTesi-
dent Charles W. Fairbanks, Governor
Charles +. Hughes of New York, Judge
Alton b Parker of New York. Governor
Fort of New Jersey, Whitelaw Reid,
American ambassador to Great Britain;
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Admiral
Evans. Judge George Gray of Delaware,
former Lieutenant Governor William +.
Sheehan of New York. Mayor George b..
Mcclellan of New York, Governor Hoke
Smith of Georgia ST. Clair McKelway Of
BROOKLYN, George b. Cortelyou, secretary
Of the treasury; e. S. Fairchild. who was
a secretary of the treasury in Mr.. CleYe-
lands administration; Richard Olney of
Falmouth, Mass; George Westinghouse
of New York. Senator CulbersOn of Tex
as, Nicholas Murray Butler, president OF
Columbia university; Judge Lands OF
Chicago. General Stewart L. WOodford OF
New York. Governor A. L. Harris of
Ohio United States Senator James Smith
of New Jersey. Secretary Oscar Straus
of the department of commerce and Ia
Dor and Governor b. Glenn of North Car
Olina.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Hiahest Civic Ideals.

New Haven. Conn, June 24.-Secretary
Taft IN speaking at the Yale alumni din
ner this afternoon. paid q tribute to for
mer President Cleveland. He said he was
a great man and a great president Said
the secretary:
He had the highest civic ideals; had
rugged honesty and high courage. He
leaves this life revered and loved by his
countrYmen."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Big in Brain and Body.

Atlanta, Ca, June Ex-Governor Hoke
r. Smith, secretary of the interior under
President Cleveland, said:
Il am deeply grieved to learn of the
death of Mr.. Cleveland. He was one of
the. rare men that live in a generation
His courage and devotion To convictions
OF right had no limit. He reached con-
illusions after great elaboration and af-
ter obtaining all accessible information
then immovably adhered to his cOnclu-
sion.
He was big in brain and in body
Duty was with him the constant rule of
conduct"
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Place Secure In History.

Wilmington, Del June 24-Judge
George NJ Gray said today:
Il am deeply grieved at the announce
ment of Mr.. Cleveland's death. / had
hoped that his useful life might have been
prolonged for many years, with comfort
to himself and for the benefit of his
country. The wisdom, conservatism and
courage which characterized his two adj
minstrstiOns might make his place Sc
cure in American history"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
VIII Dwell In History.

Danville. III. June 24.-Speaker JOS
eph G. Cannon when told of the death
of Grover Cleveland, said:
II very much regret Cleveland's de-
mise. / was a member of the house of
representatives during both his admin
istrations. and while / was a member Of
the opposition party and did not agree
with his economic policies. both then
and now / recognize his great ability,
his courage and histpatriotism. He will
dwell I'm history as one of the greatest
presidents of this country"
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His fame and services belong TO the
country and will be handed down to a
grateful pOsterity as an example of I'M
sWeFving devotion to the country's well
fare. Our greatest presidents, Wash
ingtOn, jefferson and Lincoln, each rem
dered the services TO the country which
in their time II stood most in need of.
Cleveland was one of these-a mighty
giant of political righteousness"
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ii awakens. For myself, | dare attempt
bat small expression OF the thoughts that
arise in me. Passing time has already
done much and now will do more to clear
away the clouds of contemporary differ
ences and leave his lofty character. his
great powers and his eminent service to
his country in the undimmed splendOr by
which history will display them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Mourns for a Friend.

Greenwich, Conn. June 24-E c. Bene-
dict. who was one Of Mr.. Cleveland
most intimate friends said that the news
was so sudden that he had hardly time
enough TO compose his thoughts to give
expression Of the loss he felt His rela-
tons with the former president, he said,
had been close and delightful.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
HAMMOND GIVES s1o.ooo.

Chicago, June 4.-John Hays Hammond
recent candidate for the vice presidential
nomination. has subscribed $4,000 toward
the sustaining fund of sl25.000 which Dr.
Richard d. Harlan. special representative
of the George Washington university
movement is raising for the enlargement
Of the new college Of political science Of
that university.
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stunned bx the Blow.

Madison. June 24-Colonel William F.
Villas. former United States senator and
member of President Cleveland's cabinet.
when informed of Mr.. Cleveland's death
said
Notwithstanding his feeble condition
was generally known. the news of Mr..
Clevelands death fell as stunning blow.
It's unexpected suddenness deprives us of
present power to deal with the memories
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
MEETING POSTPONED.

New Haven. Conn, June 2A-Iate this
pOstpOnement of the meeting OF the sub-
committee of the Republican national
committee TO select a national chairman
from July to s. on account of the illness
of Representative Sherman. the vice pres
idential candidate.
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One Of the Greatest Presidents.

Ottawa Kan, June Ex-Governor
Johnson OF Minnesota, who is here today.
when told of the death Of ex-President
Cleveland said:
Il am deeply shocked to hear of Mr..
Cleveland's death. ] regard him as one
of the cOuntry's greatest men. and
predict that when his history is properly
written he will be rated as one of the
half dozen greatest presidents"
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HELD THE RUDDER TRUE.
Francis Lynde stetson EloquentIy
Describes the Late President.

New York, June 24.-FranCis Lynde
Stetson. who was associated with for
mer President Cleveland in the practice
OF law. said today
Were l to select one quality which
more cOnspicuously than the many
others entitled him TO the love and re-
gard of his countrymen, I should say
that Grover Cleveland was the purest
hearted patriot 1 have ever known. In
his consideration and decision of public
affairs without reception he was guided
and controlled by what he believed to
be the best interests OF his country.
Neither the wishes of hrs friends, nor
even his own personal desires were per
mitted 10 determine his decisions This
essential quality was clearly seen by
the poets vision and finally praised by
the poets pen when Mr Lowell de-
scribed him as the pilot who held his
rudder true"
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Boston, June 24.-Charles r. Fairchild.
secretary OF the treasury in Cleveland's
first administration said:
Just Ssay for me, please that Grover.
Cleveland was a great and good man.
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Words FaIIed Richard oIney.

Fall Mouth Mass. June 24-Richard
Olney, secretary Of state in Cleveland
cabinet. was informed at his summer
home of the death of Mr.. Cleveland. He
expressed deep regret but requested that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
CHILD KILLED IN TORNADO.

Mountain Lake, Mimi, June "A tor
nado passed about five miles northwest of
here last evening demOlshing al least
a dozen farm buildings killing one child
and wOunding scores of persons, some OF
whom may die.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Prineeton Immersed cIeveIand.

Mr. Cleveland's selection of Princeton
as a place of residence after leaving the
White House was due TO the visit of ex-
President and Mrs. Cleveland to Prince
ton in October, 1896. on the occasion OF
the sesqui-centennal of Princeton. The
Clevelands were so graciOusly received
and were so impressed with the beauty Of
the town and its surroundings that they
at once decided to make Princeton their
future home. Until Mr. cleveland 5
health began TO fail him, two years ago.
he continued to be a very busy man. His
diversions In Princeton were daily car
rage rides and an occasional fishing or
cunning trip
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-06-25
Of Course He Wants the Watermelon.
Good and Great Man.

he be not urged to say anything further
at the moment
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GREAT MAN AND PATRIOT.
Public Services of Grover Cleveland
as Viewed by David r. Francis.


St Louis. June 24-FOrmer Governor
d. r. Francis, who was secretary of the
interior during the second administra-
ton of President Cleveland when told OF
the death of the former president. said
Mr. Cleveland was a truly great man
and a patriot of the highest type The
services he rendered the republic have
never been fully appreciated. but will be
held In higher and higher estimate as the
years roll by. He was a Democrat Of
Democrats and understood the true prin-
cipies of the doctrine as thoroughly. If
not more So than any man OF his gen
Grafton. His taking off al this juncture
is an overwhelming loss TO the country
as well as 10 his party. l knew him well
and never entertained the slightest doubt
as to his sincerity OF motive or his un-
selfishness OF purpose.
Never SwerVed From Path Of Uuty.
when in public office he was untir-
ing IN his devotion 10 duty and so mind
full of the public interests that he was
willing %. sacrifice thereto not only per-
sOnal friendship. but every interest and
relation that came into conflict with his
official trust.
The country and every good citizen
owes him a lasting debt for the part he
performed in establishing the republic on
foundations broad and deep. His charac-
Ter is a priceless heritage and ali who
are aspiring TO public office should study
his policies and emulate his wisdom, his
patriotism and his courage Every Dem
Ocrat should be proud of the record made
BY the only member OF the party VINO
has held the chief magisJTaCy of the re-
public for d half century. and every cit
iZen, regardless of party afflliatlon,
should claim interest in and be thankful
for the noble example of citizenship fur
nished by Grover Cleveland
Mr. Francis. accompanied by his wife.
viii depart for Princeton late today for
the funeral