Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-10-02
EASTERN NEWS.
The Night pefors the obsenu.es


 CLEVELAND, September 25.-As even ing passed yesterday there was but lit tie diminution in the throngs that en circled Monumental square. The east and west arches were surrounded by people, who gazed into the catafalque aided by the glare of numerous electric lights. Inside the pavilion were si1 Knights Templar and squad of Cleve, land grays on guard duty. The day has been bright anl beautiful, though rather warm. The streets began to be thronged very early. People poured into the city by every avenue of approach, and rail- ways ran every available car to accom- modate the une1ampled crowds. In the pavilion the coffin was not opened, 1t be- ing the widows wish that the face should not be exposed on account of the unnat- ural look, but instead visitors looked upon the features of the departed dead in an admirable portrait placed just above. It IS considered that Cleveland will tomorrow have the largest display of civic and military organizations ever seen in this country.
 Tho Late Presidents Family.
 CLEVELAND, September 25.-CoL Rock well says that the present arrangements regarding Mrs. Garfield and the rest of the family, is that all, including the Presidents mother, will attend the cere- monies tomorrow, both at the pavilion and cemetery. From the latter place the family will return to their respective quarters, and on Tuesday morning they will leave for Mentor. The party to Mentor will be composed of grandma Garfield, Mrs Garfield, Miss Mollie, the boys, James, Harry, Abram and Irwin, Col. and Mrs. Rockwell and Dr. Boyn- ton. James Garfield will not return to college until he has entirely recovered from the effects of llis recent illness.
 The Day in Cleveland.
 CLEVELAND, September 26-9 A. M The morning opened cloudy, but by eight o'clock the sky was cloudless and the day a perfect one throughout. The streets were thronged with the surging crowds, and different military organiza- tiOns are arriving momentarily. The scene at present is one of confusion and hustle. Arrangements for keeping the route of the procession clear are said to be as near perfection as possible. Thou sands upon thousands of persons are gathered about the public square await ing thu commencement of the exercises. The city is much over crowded, all the hotels being overrun with guests, and notwithstanding hospitalities are e1- tended by private families, many per sons find great difficulty in obtaining meals, to say nothing of lodgings. The and civic organizations are now about the public square, pre- 1aTatory to starting as soon as possible liter the services commence. WATER SUPPLY FOR TEE PROCESSION. Arrangements are made all along Eu- lid avenue to supply the thirsty multi ude in the procession as they pass 'H emen have been stationed at the diff ] erent fire pings. and will draw water herefrOm constantly for distribution. l Many citizens on Euclid avenue have | .lso arranged to distribute lemonade | Q those in the procession. The scene throughout the city during the morning. notwithstanding the unavoidable hustle, nd confusion, was at times very im- ressive. The military organizations Jrmed in line on the cross streets with luliied drums, and heavily draped col IS, Knight Templars marched from one