Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-02
BURIAL OF THE MAYOR.
THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE J1iNES
T, M1XFIELD.


r. MAXFIELD.
A Vast Concourse Assembled in Spite of
Bad Observation-Disclosures Generally Sus-
pended---Serviccs by the Rev. Mr.. Stafford
The Immense Funeral Procession
More Resolutions of Respect.
The rain poured down in torrents yester-
day, just at the very hour that the funeral
of the late Mayor Maxfeld had to take
place. In fact, the storm of rain was per-
fectly pitiless, so much SO that at one time
it was determined to postpone the process
sion, but the order was subsequently re-
voked, and the obsequies took place.
The remains of the deceased were placed
upon catafalque in the main second story
corridor of the Metropolitan. There was lit
tie change to be noted in the appearance of
the decedent. He had always been of thin
habit, and his face, with the long flowing
beard which was SO familiar, looked perfect
ly natural, as did the long, thin hands, which
we're crossed over his breast.
The casket was simple in all it's adorn-
ments. It was covered with black cloth, the
handles being of silver, and on each corner
was added the square and compass of the
Masonic order to which he belonged. While
the casket was thus simple, the floral tributes
were a perfect marvel of beauty. At the
foot of the coffin stood cross
worked in smilax and Gala lilies, while upon
the transfx arm were the words, in blue
colored flowers, cat Rest" and "Our Father"
the whole being surmounted by white dove.
Another magnificent grouping of flowers, in
the form of cross, and chiefly of Gala lilies,
was placed upon the foot of the casket, and
the floral contributions of the police and
fire department., consisting of an anchor and
cross, were put upon the head of the casket
after it had been closed.
Notwithstanding bitter down-pour of
rain, the police and fire department. formed
promptly in line. Capt. Weber, with is
platoon of police marched directly into the
main corridor of the hotel, and there were
thus sheltered from the torrents. Not so,
however, with the fire department. The
hook and ladder truck leading
the four engines of the depart
ment formed along Washington street
beside the city hall, and the men clad them
selves in their rubber coats and protected
themselves from the weather as best they
could. BY and by came the knights Of
Pythias, of whom there were ffty-two in
the remains. They were followed shortly by
the members of Ancient Landmark Lodge
A.. F.. & A.. NJ, numbering about one
hundred, who filed past the corpse.
The arrival of the Masoas for an hour
delayed the services, and during the time of
delay the fremen, police and hundreds of
citizens passed around the casket to take a
last look of all that remained of the beloved
citizen.
THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
In the preparation of religious services,
the choir consisting of Mrs. Lamprey, Miss
Pearson, Messrs. Wood and Munger, took
their places beside the organ at the head of
the casket; the hall became filled with friends
of deceased, and the mourners occupied
chairs in the ladies' parlor with the doors
thrown open SO that they could hear and see
all that transpired. The Rev. Mr.. Stafford,
of the Jackson street church, commenced
the service by asking the choir to sing, :'Just
as am without one plea" The hymn was
sung with great expression and feeling, bring
ing tears to the eyes of many in the, hall.
Mr.. Stafford then offered PRAYER and after
ward read appropriate scripture. The choir
next sang, Crock of ages" and as the solemn
cadences died away, the minister rose and
said it was strange providence to COM
munity of this size to see two prominent Of
ficials in one week numbered with the dead.
On Thursday Major Becht was borne to his
last resting place. to await till the resurrec-
ton morn, and to-day we are called upon to
perform the last solemn rights for the es-
teemed mayor. This ought to admonish us
to prepare for that change, for we know not
the hour when it may come. Death is ca
lamity always bringing sorrow and sadness,
but it is doubly so when it takes a promi-
nent citizen. To-day the entire city is in
mourning for one who stood related to every
man, woman and child in his official capac-
ity. The name of Mayor Maxfeld has be-
death St. Paul has lost her truest
ed Official. It is fitting that
the city should for few brief moments
turn aside from the pursuits of business and
the hustle and hurry of life to show re-
spect for man of integrity, of honor and
worth. Generally the memory of the dead
passes with the glittering pomp of the funer.
al parade, but with man of honest integrity
his name lives in the memory of the people
after his cold frame has passed into its dust
time only increasing our regret and esteem
The speaker spoke in eulogistic ter MS OF
deceased,o of his integrity, energy, fearlessness
in doing the right. He was public spirited
he said and generous, broad hearted and re-
spectea. and the poor to-day cal
him blessed. Though of decided opinions
himself, he respected the opinions of others
There was no surprise that he should have
gained so much respect and confidence
among men.
He then referred to the leading points il
his life's history and his career as publ.
man. but in the home he said the character
is most apparent. Some men are lamb.
abroad and very tigers at home. But Mr.
Maxfeld was true husband and devoted
father. His cheerfulness under suffering
and pain was the cause of wonder in thos,
who knew him not intimately. In speaking
of his religious convictions Mr.. Stafford sale
that he had received religious training ant
his was essentially religious nature, and b,
always respected the church and honored tn,
cause of God. He was once a Methodist
and although he did not connect himsel
with any church when he came to St. Pau
he had regretted not SO doing. His abhor
renee of hypocrisy prevented him attendin!
church, but he confessed before he close,
his eyes in death that God was very good t,