Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-03
YESTERDAYS OBSEQUIES.

The Last Sad Rites Performed Deer the Re-
mains of the Unfortunate Tictin,s Of the
Recent Terrible MiU Explosion IN Mime
apolis.
Yesterday afternoon the last sad rites were
performed over the remains of those who were
so unfortunate as to meet with death in the
frightful mill explosion of May I'd, and were
burned beyond recognition. All those recover
ed and recognized had been properly taken
care of, and it only remained for the public to
to pay this last tribute to
the sacred memory of the sufferers.
That it might be more generally attended, and,
as 1T seemed the most appropriate, Sunday was
chosen for the occasion. The attendance, as
had been predicted, was very large, and that,
too, not from mere curiosity or desire to make
as much show possible but because common
sympathy dictated that as the proper course to
pursue. 1t would be difficult matter to esti-
mate the number of people who participated
IN the parade and were present as spectators,
for long before the procession
started every available point on the route that
would allow one an opportunity to witness the
procession was taken. During the march the
sidewalks were packed with mass of human
lty, each one struggling to get nearer the street
that better view might be obtained. Through
the business portion of the city every window
and balcony in hotels and business blocks were
crowded, while many even took advantage of
the room upon the roof of many of the struc
lures.
AS the procession moved along the side
| streets would become blockaded with specta-
| tors in carriages and on foot; the crowd in
keeveral places extending for block more
distant.
Long before the hour for forming the pro-
cession on Bridge square in front of the city
hall, the crowd had become 80 dense that it
/ - n 1Arv&l
could force their way through.
| AT last all who were to participate in the
parade were drawn up in regular order in front
of the City Hall. Here an elevated stand had
been constructed, upon which Rev. J. H. Tut
tie. Rev. G. NJ. Heard and Elwood s. Corser,
president Of the city council took their places.
| About this time the clouds that had been
threatening for some time, suddenly let
fall copious sprinkling that bid
fair to make serious inroads upon
| the anticipated ceremonies. A few minutes
| later, however, the rain ceased falling, and in
short time the sun shone down upon the as
sembly as though in hearty approval of the
| proceedings about to be enacted.
Rev. j. b. futile, at half-past two o'clock
advanced to the front of the platform, and, at
silence fell upon the multitude, proceeded tc
deliver very eloquent and feeling prayer
formed in order and the line of march was
taken up. The procession proceeded up Hen
| nepin avenue, in the following order:
Marshal A. A. Ames.
Platoon of Police.
| Total Abstinence Brass Band.
I Fire Department in Full Uniform.
Germania Brass Band.
Ancient Order United Workmen.
Reform Club.
East Minneapolis Brass Band,
! Workingmen's Union.
The Clergy in Carriages.
Pail Bearers in Carriages.
Two Hearses.
Relations and Friends of Deceased.
| City Council.
City Officers.
/ Citizens in Carriages.
The various societies appeared in full uni
form. The fire department carried all thei
flags furled and draped in mourning.
The procession moved up Hennepin avenue
with slow and measured tread, to the time O.
the solemn strains of the three brass bands
and with their bright uniforms, liberal use o
GRAPE and general serious appearance of ever,
one, the sight was one that made impress ioi
upon the minds of spectators not soon to b
forgotten.
Without doubt this procession was the long
est and most imposing one ever witnessed il
the city.
i After marching to the outskirts of the cit
the police, fire department and various civil
societies with the bands returned to the city
while those in carriages continued OIL
out to the cemetery. There the remain
were consigned to their last rest
ing place. The ceremonies here wer
conducted by Rev. G. NJ. Heard. This portio
of the obsequies was somewhat interfere
with by drenching rain storm that set il
shortly after passing the city limits.
When that portion of the procession that re
turned to the city without going clear out t
the cemetery had nearly reached the Nicolle
House flags we're unfurled, drums unmuffle
and dirges changed to lively marches by tn
bands. As they reached Washington ayenu
the rain poured down in torrents, and the
were compelled to break ranks and retrea
under cover in double quick time. At last th
obsequies were and all returned HON
conscious that they had, in becoming mar
ner, paid the just tribute to the memory G
the dead.