The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-08-08
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that the lowering Of the flags to half
mast be the only public recognition
Of Mrs. Wilson'S death. He was de-
sirous that congress continue in ses-
sion without interruption.
Secretary Lane n Postmaster
General Burleson and other govern
ment officials including Senator Kern.
the majority leader of the senate,
were early callers at the White House
today to offer their services.
Relatives Reach Washington.
George Howe of North Carolina, a
T. Brown of Atlanta, Ca, and other
relatives arrived at the White House
today. Joseph r. Wilson, brother of
the president. came over from Balti-
more last night.
Mrs. Edward Elliott, Mrs. Wilson's
only sister, cannot come to Washing
ton at present because Of illness. She
Is in California.
Washington. Aug. 8. - Messages
from every part of the United States
and from abroad poured into the
| White House today bearing the SYM
pathetic expressions Of thousands for
President Wilson and his daughters
on the death of Mrs. Wilson.
Bearing up we'll under his deep
grief, the president went to his desk
early today to sign a few important pa
pers, but returned Immediately to the
White House, where the flag fluttered
at half mast and the shades at the
windows were drawn. Gates to the
grounds were closed, only the most
pressing business was transacted at
the executive offices and attaches and
servants, all Of whome Mrs. Wilson
knew personally. showed deep grief.
A procession Of carriages bringing
cards and callers from the official and
diplomatic circles circled around the
White House Offices. On every hand
throughout the capital expressions of
tenderest sympathy for the president
were heard. Under the heavy strain Of
domestic legislation, the situation at
crisis, the long. hard vigil through the
Mexican crisis. he worked unceas-
ingly.
His knowledge for the last three
weeks that his wife was i'll to death
had added UNNECESSARILY to that bur-
den. and Thursday afternoon at S
o'clock when the last faint flicker Of
life was extinguished, those who knelt
at the beside saw him give way to
his grief probably for the first time.
The cabinet meeting was Cancelled
and all regular engagements for the
next few days will be put off, the presi-
dent seeing only officials with import
ant business.
Definite ARRANGEMENTS for the funer-
al will not be made until after the ar
rival of Prof. Stockton AXsen. Mrs.
Wilson's brother. now on his way to
WASHINGTON from Oregon. 1t was
thought probable at the White House
that the funeral will be Monday at
Rome. Ca. where Mrs. wilson's moth
err and father are buried. The services
in Washington. while thew will be sim
pie. will be attended by committees
from the senate and house. members
Of the cabinet, the supreme court and
other officials. The president spent a
comparatively quiet night, but. accord
ing to those who saw him today, was
feeling a reaction and a full realization
Of his loss.
Special telegraph operators were
brought to the White House to receive
tn flood of messages which came from
persons in every walk of life in every
state. Most Of them contained a ref
erence to Mrs. Wilson's regard for the
unfortunate. Many praised the pres'-
dent for his great bravery.
According to present arrangements
the regular business Of the government
departments will not be interrupted
except at the time Of the funeral. Be-
cause Of the presidents desire that the
pending trust legislation be hurried
through congress. the senate resumed
it's regular session today.
Secretary Lane and Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson and other government
officials, including Senator Kern. the
majority leader of the senate. were
early callers at the White House to-
day to offer their services.
George Howe Of North Carolina, a
nephew Of the president. and Edward
T. Brown Of Atlanta. Ga. n other
relatives. arrived at the White House
to-day. Joseph RI Wilson. brother Of
the president. came over from Balti-
more last night. Mrs. Edward Elliott,
Mrs. Wilson's only sister. cannot come
to Washington at present because of
illness. She is in California.
News Shocks Princeton.
Princeton, N. J., Aug. S.-The death
Of Mrs. Wilson, wife Of the president,
> came as a great shock to the people
:, Of Princeton, where she lived during
!, tho time Mr.. Wilson was the head of
a princeton university and governor of
New Jersey. Aside from her activi-
ties in the university, Mrs. Wilson
took a great interest in the affairs OF
the town and she was personally
: known to many Of the residents. None
ulty Is here. President Htbben is
abroad.
=. Governor Eberhart's Message.
Minneapolis, Aug. S.-Gov. A. O.
IEberhart. wired the following mes
sage to President Woodrow Wilson:
Honorable Woodrow Wilson
1.-The entire nation sympathizes
with you in your great sorrow. On
behalf Of the people Of Minnesota,
wish to extend to you the deep and
earnest sympathy which we feel with
-. you. We fully realize that words of
sympathy cannot lessen the sorrow
that Is yours, yet we hope that the
knowledge of our sympathy may give
lyou added strength n fortitude in
this hour Of trial.
=, The flag over the capitol Is hanging
! at half mast.
City Flags Lowered.
Mayor Nye ordered that flags on all
: public buildings be unfurled at half
mast in respect to Mrs. Woodrow Will
Y son, who died Thursday. The flags
3 are to remain in this position until
= after the funeral for the presidents
, wife has been held.
. In giving the order the mayor called
: attention Of the public to the death
of Mrs. Wilson, and asked that flags
q on residences wherever possible also
be hung at half mast until after the