The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-09-29


ana decor9m which have prevailed since the sad
dest OF all days in Washington, July g. 1881. 57
lsaned'J Sincerely your friend.
w. T. SHERMAN.
IN WASHINGTON.
TWO GRAND PROFESSIONS.
WASHINGTON, Sept 21.-The people Of
Washington have seen two of the most memoir
able professions of the century, within the
past seven months. On the 4th of March. the
ceremonies attending the Inauguration OF
President Garfield were Of the most brilliant
description. The city was decorated with ban
ners, flags and lights. The inaugural process
sion contained military representatives from:
every State in this Union. The inaugural ball
was the grandest fete ever seen in America
To-day Washington is draped with symbols Of
mourning. Grape has taken the place Of the
red, white and blue, and the remains of James
a. Garfield lie tonight within few
feet OF the spot where, q little over
SIX months ago, in the full prime
OF manhood. he promised to govern 5O,OOO,-
900 people wisely, justly aud we'll The pro
cession of the 4th of March was brilliant and
gay The bands played the liveliest airs
Smiles and cheers accompanied the parade.
The president bowed to the right and left He
procession was funeral. Dirges and church
music were furnished by the bands. Drums,
were muffled and muskets reversed. All that,
remained of the president of March Law in
hearse drawn slowly to the building whose,
halls ne trod in life for many years.
THE FUNERAL TRAIN ARRIVED
here at 4:35 p m. 1t was half an hour late.
People began to assemble around the Balti-
more Potomac depot as ear
ly as l. p. m. The crowd continued to-,
grow until all travel on Pennsylvania avenue
was suspended and a solid mass of men, women
and children filed the sidewalks and pave
ments. The Baltimore d Potomac depot, where
the president was shot, is on the corner of
Sixth and streets, half block south Of
Pennsylvania avenue The railroad tracks.
cross Sixth street about four blocks south Of
the depot. and making gentle curve run un-
der sheds to the door of the main building On
the east end of Sixth street is the wall, as the,
park extending from the botanical garden to-
the agricultural departments is called. The
military occupied all of Sixth street from the
railroad crossing to Pennsylvania avenue. In
all the roadways leading through the park and
the streets adjacent to the railroad track,
carriages filled with ladies we're curiously
awaiting the arrival of the funeral train. The
roofs of the houses in the vicinity were black
with people, Every fence was occupied. The
sidewalks was SO jammed as to make locomo-
ton impossible. The depot was the most I'M
pressively draped building, excepting the
capitol, in the city. 1t is three stories high,
and every story was surrounded by a deep.
gathered band Of black cloth The window
arches were also covered with black muslin,
and the doors and pilasters were trimmed with
han6 ~
the Sixth street door to prevent the crowds
from entering, and only those resembling
travellers who came to purchase tickets for the
southern trains were permitted to enter. At
$3.50 p. m. about fifty
OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY,
in full uniform, assembled in the waiting room.
Most conspicuous among them were Gen.
Sherman and Rear Admiral Nichols. Gen.
Ayers was in command of the arrangements;
for the reception of the body. It became
known at this time that the train would not ar
rive until 4 80. and the officers moved out
upon the platform to await its coming. Among
those present were Commodore English, Pay
Director Tooker, Gems. Poe, Meigs, Drum and
Ruggles, Coils. Bacon and Audenried, Gems.
Sacket and McKeever. At O'clock the limit
ed express from New York arrived. Many
people thought it the funeral train and
considerable hustle occurred until the mis-
take was discovered Among those who
alighted from the limited were Fred Douglass.
ex-Surgeon General Barnes, DR.. Reyburn, ex-
District Attorney George Bliss Of New York
and Senator Kellogg of Louisiana. Quite a
number of White House employees were at the
station, among them Mr.. Pruden, Mr.. Henley,
Mr.. Densmore and q number Of messengers.
Second Assistant Postmaster General Elmer
was among the walters, as was Assistant Sec
rotary Hilt and Chief Clerk Brown of the state
department. On one Of the balconies of the
depot was man anxiously peering in the di-
rection from which the train was expected
Those standing on the platform watched this
man. At 4:33 he waived pocket handker-
chief, and two minutes later
THE TRAN SLOWLY MOVED n
into the depot and stopped. The escort Of
officers drew up in line facing the train.
Two minutes elapsed before any one left the
train, and then one Of the White House mes
sengers ran up to the baggage car and asked
for Secretary Krkwood's black bag. Before
he had obtained the article Secretary Blaine
alighted and assisted Mrs. Garfield to descend.
The officers lifted their hats. Taking the
right arm OF the secretary of state and the left
arm of her SOD Harry, she walked rapidly
down the platform to the gates Of the depot
and entered carriage She was clad in
mourning and heavy Grape veil effectually
shielded her face from observation. +
Mr. Blaine had his eyes cast upon the ground.
He was ashy pale, and seemed utterly broken
Harry Garfield looked straight before him.
His face was as white as snow. The stricken
widow leaned heavily unon the arms Of her
escorts. Following them came Mollie Garfield
sLItu Rockwell. niis. Al..r 4 a.iu Cen
Swain. Col. Rockwell and AIrs Rockwell were
next in the silent procession President
Arthur, Gen. Grant and Gen. Beale. ex-M Minis
ter to Austria followed