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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1881
Page
2
On Wednesday October 26, 1881 Gen. F A Walker, Superintendent of the Census, resigns. A telegraphic rumor reports the assassination of the Czar of Russia. Dwight Breed sells his interest in the Journal office and ends his connection with the office on October 1.
Col. W. W. Dudley is confirmed for the post of Commissioner of Pensions with weak Democratic opposition. All Southern Senators voted in favor.
Judge Cox of the Supreme Court in Washington granted the defense's motion for an allowance to cover witness expenses in the Guiteau case. The number of witnesses will be fixed later.
President Arthur rode by carriage to Gen Beale's residence on Monday morning and joined Gen Grant and his wife at the depot to take the express to New York. The scene reflects a formal social outing amid presidential duties.
The Ohio and Iowa results this month gratify Republicans with Ohio tallying about 25 000 to 30 000 votes and Iowa around 60 000. The piece notes the off year elections and critiques democracy as becoming stale in the market.
Professor King and a companion reached Chippewa Falls Sunday morning after a perilous trek through the wilderness following a balloon flight. They found safety in the region of civilization and were unharmed.
General Grant and his wife made a brief trip to Washington arriving Friday evening and leaving Monday morning at nine. He stayed as a guest of General Beale and spoke with President Arthur Friday evening in a lengthy interview attended by Senators Logan Cameron Edmunds and other stalwarts.
Vennor predicts a continuation of mild conditions across the continent this approaching winter with occasional short cold waves. He warns October or November could bring a more severe cold stretch, but overall warmth is expected. He dismisses sun spot theory and foresees an open Christmastide with no sun reliance.
The article itemizes Garfield's sickness and funeral expenses totaling 347650 dollars. US pays 100000, leaving 247650 for Ohio Cleveland and private individuals. Major costs include doctors 50000 and Elberon 1000, Washington funeral 1000, Cleveland trip 5000, telegraph 2000, undertakers 5000, Ohio expenses 24000, Cleveland funeral 223650.
The grand Wormsley s Hotel banquet in Washington entertained French and German visitors Monday evening. Secretary Blaine arranged seats for 300 guests as the event was billed the most magnificent in the capital. The foreigners plan a week of sightseeing with stops in Philadelphia Newport Boston and New York before returning to Europe.
Jesse Baldwin appears at the Treasury counter with a carpet bag and six percent matured bonds totaling 517.50 demanding gold. He is described as old fashioned and not a follower of the Wish Priests or the Macenback party, indicating a satirical, rural context.
A harmless cashier pays out 857 double eagles and 89.50 in silver to a man obsessed with gold. The treasure hoarder refuses paper money, accepts more gold coins worth 5 and 2.50, plus two gold dollars. Weighing over seventy pounds, the carpet sack burdened his arms as Treasury staff label him a crank and police escort him home.
Hon E B Washburne will prepare a dedicated Illinois article for the forthcoming ninth edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. The announcement asserts his suitability given his Maine origins and long residence in Illinois, where he leads a quiet life on LaSalle Street in Chicago amid honors and a rich collection of world artifacts.
The Washington Republic offers a detailed likeness of President Arthur describing him as over six feet tall with imposing presence. It praises his grave self-possessed frank manner and dignified composure, noting his somber attire and Prince Albert coat. The description highlights a military mustache, short gray sprinkled hair, florid complexion, and an air of ease and grace that marks him as an American gentleman.
General Grant and his children will host a Thanksgiving Day family reunion at his New York home with seventeen at the dinner. Attending are Grant’s mother from Jersey City, Col. Fred Grant with his wife and children, Jesse Grant, Ulysses Jr and wife, Mrs. Sartoris and their children, plus relatives who will sail from England for the festival. Mrs. Grant is praised for her tact in keeping her grown sons devoted and attentive.
The Chicago News accuses respected editor Shuman of reading copying and printing a private dispatch misdelivered by a Western Union courier. The note says he returned the dispatch and faces heightened scrutiny from the telegraph company, likening him to a pickpocket. The item frames the offense as petty and ethically dubious.
The judicious use of oil of turpentine will exterminate red ants. It may be injected into cracks and crevices in closets and elsewhere from an ordinary sewing machine oil can.
A Chicago Journal tirade against Stalwarts frames a defense of Reconstruction era leaders and attacks anti stalwart critics. The writer urges a bold, firm minded Arthur administration with staunch supporters and loyal advisers to combat corruption and advance the party and nation.
President Arthur delivers a centennial address at Yorktown praising the independence struggle and the sovereignty of the people. He extols allied aid from across the sea and welcomes descendants of those allies, hoping enduring peace and enduring friendships with England and other nations.
Joseffy travels with four pianos and a tuner, including a grand used in concerts, an upright for daily practice, a dumb upright for late or early hours, and a small dumb piano like a reed organ for on the road. The quartet shows how incessant practice preserves the finger agility essential to his piano execution.
A portrait feature honors Col George B Corkhill U S Attorney for the District of Columbia since his role in the Garfield assassination case. Born 1838 in New Rumley Ohio, his career spans Civil War service and key legal posts in Iowa and Washington D C. The piece notes his leadership, personal ties to the president, and anticipation of his courtroom performance in the current trial.
Auditor Charles P. Swigert has prepared a printer circular for county clerks detailing 1881 state tax rates. General state 3.5 mills per dollar, school 1.2 mills, military 0.1 mill. Total 4.8 mills per dollar. Revenue fund $2.5 million, school fund $85,000, military fund $71,000.
Congressman Page with California Republicans plans a bid to oust Mint Director Burchard. They allege the prior investigation into San Francisco Mint Superintendent Lagrange was a whitewash, and that Burchard steered it to shield Lagrange. Frank Cicott, once a San Francisco Mint coiner, is aligned with Page and testifies for the case.
Washington notes report Edward D. Morgan of New York nominated by the President to be Secretary of the Treasury and Senate confirmation seen as likely short tenure. Rumors tie in Cabinet plans with Conkling. Whisky tax reform and Virginia Readjuster contest also appear in dispatches. Grant and Arthur travel to New York. Conkling cabinet speculation persists. A light political joke interrupts Senate proceedings as Edmunds preempts Pendleton on an acting secretary motion.
Guiteau's counsel Guiteau furnishes a public notice that his trial is fixed for November 7. He urges Northern State witnesses to furnish evidence of insanity in the interest of patriotism justice humanity and mercy and asks anyone with facts to contact Gu Scoville Washington DC for a just defense and fair trial.
The Albany Express quotes authorities saying President Arthur dictated the letter demanding Mr Tyner, First Assistant Postmaster General, resign. It forecasts a reliable Illinois replacement and cites the Star Route fraud as proof Tyner was unfit. The call for resignation is praised as creditable while the Ring grows gloomier.
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