The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29
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shape Of floral decorations, as attractively as
possible. The undertaken lifted the lid Of
the coffin, showing the face and upper portion
of the body under the glass cover, and all with
drew. There had been q striking change in
the appearance Of the features since yesterday.
Decomposition appeared to be progressing
rapidly. At 11:3O q M q small process
sion entered the rotunda from the senate wing.
Sergeant-at-Arns Bright was in advance. He
was followed BY Mrs. Garfield, leaning on tho
arm of Gen. Swain, Harry Garfield, sustaining
Mollie Garfield and Lulu Rockwell, Col and
Mrs. Rockwell, Attorney General Macveagh
and Mrs. Swain. Mrs Garfield was
attired in deep mourning. Entering the
rotnnda she threw aside her veil. What
for the next tw enty-6ve minutes,
what words were uttered by the bereaved wife
over the body of him who could never more
reply, what tears were shed or words of COM
fort spoken, none but those in the rotunda
could tell. The meeting was sacred one. AZ
ter the party had left the capitol for the resi-
dence OF the attorney general, the coffin was
again closed and arrangements for the funeral
services were made. There are four entrances
to the rotunda-one from the senate wing on
the north, another from the house wing on the
south, third, which was tho main entrance,
on the east, and the fourth on the west
THE CATAFALQuE,
upon which tho casket reposed was in the center
OF the rotunda. Surrounding the catafalque, at q
distance of twenty-five feet, were placed sofas
intended for the accommodation OF the family,
members OF the cabinet, supreme court, presi-
dent and ex-presidents. Back of these sofas
wore eleven rows of chairs reaching back to
the walls. extending entirely around the ro-
tunda Aisles wore open from each Of the
four entrances down to the catafalque. At
l:3O p m. there were few people in the rotun-
ia excepting the guards, doorkeepers and cor
respondents. Everything was in readiness for
the funeral The floral offerings were mag
nificent The foot Of the coffin faced the east
door. where the persons having tickets of adj
mission were to enter On the pavement about
ten feet from the coffin lay small but beautl-
fully designed maltese cross, the tribute Of
Columbia commandery of Knights Templar, of
which the president was member.
Next in order towards the coffin was the beau
tiful floral pieces representing The Gates Aiar.
Behind the gates was thick bank of white
roses, with a cross in the center. and still
nearer the coffin broken column, upon which
white dove with wings extended. reposed.
Against the foot Of the coffin reposed the
wreath OF Marshal Neil roses presented by
Queen Victoria. Later this wreath was laid
upon the head Of the coffin. The two branches
of palm which were laid upon the casket be-
fore 1t left Long Branch occupied the same po-
sluon. On the floor, at the head of the cata-
falque, stood a broken column Of roses higher
than the one at the foot of the coffin, AMI sur
mounted, as the other was, by white dove
TWO BEAUTIFUL CAsKETs OF FLOWERS
stood by the side of this column Cut rose
buds were scattered along the side of the coffin
on the catafalque. draped dais, upon which
stood small walnut table covered with Grape,
had been built at the head of the catafalque for
the use of the officiating clergymen. At 1:45
P. NJ, the sound of solemn music was heard
without, and the Columbia Commanderv Of
Knights marched into the rotunda. They were
IN full uniform, wearing Grape on the arm.
Four OF the Knights at the head of the column
bore an immense Maltese cross of roses which
was placed at the head of the coffin. The
knights formed circle around the catafalque.
bowed their heads and for moment en-
gagged in silent prayer. They then
slowly marched out of the building by the
door through which they had entered. Three
members of the Chinese legation in full uni
form entered soon afterwards, and OCCASION
ally representatives of other legations came in,
slngly or by couples, and took seats in the
front row of chairs Of the northeast sections.
At 2:lO the general public having tickets Of
admission were allowed to enter. Twelve
hundred tickets of admission in all were is
sued, and at least 1900 people witnessed the
ceremony. The last side rows of chairs around
the rotunda were devoted to the public One
row next was assigned to correspondents.
Among
THOSE WHO CAME IN
at this time was Gov. Hoyt and staff of Penn
sylvania, the representatives of the Philadel-
phia city council, delegates from the board Of
aldermen of New York and Boston, Ex-Secre-
tary of War Ramsey and many ex-congress-
men. After the lapse of possibly ten Minutes.
Justices Mathews and Harlan and ex-Justice
Strong of the Supreme court, entered and took
seats on one side of the sofas facing the cata-
falque There was little hustle and the
familiar faces of COL Corbin with Mrs. Corbin,
DR.: Boynton, Private Secretary Brown, Rxecu-
tive Clerks Pruden, Young, Henley and Nor
ton and others and the messengers of tho
White House with their families The attend
ants were attired in mourning and their faces
clearly showed the sorrow which they
felt The occupied the sofas on the
south side Of the catafalque The members
OF foreign legations had all arrived by this
time, and their snowy uniforms out-rivaled
those of the officers of the army and navy who
we're seated in the middle of the east section.
The ladies and gentleman Of the Philharmonic
society entered and stood near the coffin on the
south side Of the catafalque. At 2:5O the
members of the house of representatives. en-
tered from the south door. They formed in q
double line and marched over to the rotunda.
Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson and Clerk Adams
led the procession Kssson Of Iowa and Tucker
of Virginia were next. followed by ex-Speaker
Randall and Gen. Banks. There were about
seventy members in line, and they took the
front seats on the south section. Five minutes
later there was momentary hum of
MINGLED CURIOSITY AND EXCITEMENT,
and the crowd instantaneously rose to its feet
President Arthur, the cabinet and senator's
were entering. Doorkeeper Bassett. who walked
in similar procession when the funeral Of
President Lincoln took place. walked by the
side Of Sergeant-at-Arm Bright Following
were President Arthur, Secretary Blaine, ex-
President Grant and ex-President Hayes Sec
retaries Window and Hunt, Secretaries Lin
coin and Kirkwood, and Postmaster General
James. Mrs. Blaine, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs Lincoln
and Mrs Window accompanied their husbands,