The Russellville Democrat., 1881-09-29
The Funeral Ser, ice.

LoSa BRANCH, September 20.-The following arrangements for the funeral service have been ordered by the csbinet and are given the press for the information of the public:
 The remains of the late President of the United States will be removed to Washington hy a special train Wednesday, September 2l, leaving Elberon al A. NJ, reaching Washington st P. N. Detachments from the United states army and from the marines of the navy will be in at tendance on the arrival al Was ington to perform escort duty. The remains will lie in state in the roIunda Of the capitol Thursday and Friday, and will be guarded by depuations from ihe execu tive departments and by officer, 9t the senate monies will be observed in the r0tunda at three o'clock, Friday afternoon. At five o'clock the remains will be transferred to the funeral car and removed to Cleveland, O.. via the Pennsyl- vania alroad, arriving there Saturday at P. NJ. In Cleveland the remains will lie in state until View cemetery. No ceremonies are expected in cities and towns along the route of the funeral train beyond the tolling of oels.
 Detailed arrangements for the final sepulture are committed to the municipal authorities of Cleveland, under direction of the executive of the State of Ohio.
 [Signedl JAMES G. BLAINE,
 Secretary of State.
 HIS LAST RESTING PLACE.
 CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 2O.--Iake View cemetery, where President Garfeld's remains will be laid to rest, embrace three hundred acres on the south side of Euclid avenue just beyond the east limits of Cleveland, five miles from the business center of the city. On the other siae of the ave nue is Wade Park, and in close proximity the site where the new Western Reserve University buildings are being erected, Nature seems to have designed this spot for the purpose to which 1t has been devoted, and all of which art and money could do to enhance the natural beauties has been done The grounds are owned by an incorporated association of Cleveland gentlemen of wealth and refinement, incorporated under the law which requires that all gains and profits from the sale of lots or otherwise be appropriated to the perpetual adornment and repair of the cemetery. The land was purchased ten years ago and laid out by landscape designer and enginer selected for eminence in their profession. Woody hills, grassy vaies secluded hooks, wind ing drives, sinuous walks, running brooks and quiet lakes are the conspicuous land marks.
 DESTINATION REACHED.
 WAsHIsGTos, Sept 2l.--The special train bear ing the remains of President Garfield, which left Elberon at 10 A. NJ, reached Washington at 4:S5 F. N. The passage from Elheron Co Washington was one continued manifestation Of sympathy and sorrow. In the populous cities in the smaller villages, and even the country through which the mournful train passed, demonstrations Of sympathy and sorrow were ever present In the larger cities the multitudes of people aSsem bled and stood absolutely silent with heads m covered as the train passed by, while th' tolling bells, flags at halfmast and funeral drapery which covered many buildings, all added to the solemnity of the scene Al numerous points along the route beautiful floral offerings were strewed and in several places the tracks were l literally covered for more than 100 yards with | ferns and flowers. Even in the country, along l the route of the railroad, there was no lack Of | row Men, women and children collected on the p0rticOs of residences near the track, at the cross | ings and embankments commanding near view of the passing train, and, with bowed and un