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IN CLEVELAND.

Special Telegram to the Pioneer Press
CLEVELAND. o., Sept 24.-The Cleveland l.
Pittsburs railroad cuts the beautiful Euclid
avenue in twain A handsome depot has been
erected, and the residents Of the upper part of
town take the cars here. At IL O'clock this
morning soft dirses and tho dull resonance of
muffied drums were heard in the streets, and
bodies Of armed and uniformed men were seen
marching toward the east, With their banners
draped in mourning and festooas Of Grape
upon their arms. The streets were crowded
with teams. and the sidewalks with pedsstri-
ans. Along Euclid avenue stands were erected
for the accommodation Of spectators,
all Of which were handsomely draped
with Grape and flags. Tho elegant
mansions which line the avenue were also
clad in robes Of mourning, the designs il many
cases being beautiful and the fabrics costly.
THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE
was composed Of the leading business men of
Cleveland. headed by William Edwards, q
partner of Congressman Townsend. There
had been rumors that the train was behind
time and that wreck near Altoona had de-
layed it four hours, but r. F. Smith, tho gen.
eral manager OF the road, received telegram
that tho lost time had been made up and that
the train would be on time, - it was. The
engine was mass Of craps. At the head Of
the boiler, under the head light. hung an OK
celleut portrait Of tho late president,
and the fcstoons Of Grape that swung upou
either side found their center here, falling in
great. solemn folds around tho pilot, and be-
ing gathered in festoons around tho driving
wheels The tender was heavily laden with
ths same fabric. and ia each
of the panels Of tho cars
was large rosette Of black
with . white center. Wide bands Of bunting
were stretched the entire length Of the cars
above and below the window, 40 that very little
Of the; wood work was visible A squad of
policemen kept the crowd back, 60 that the sad
occupants Of the car copld find their way to
the carriages p waiting. The first man 70 sp-
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tho cast Of his hand 1t was somewhat disool-
ored, so that this hand will not be seen. The
effect Of the oil usee upon tho face prior to
taking the cast disfgured the features some
what and slightly altered the color Of the face,
30 that the appearance IL very much less nat
ural even than it was just after death. The
president has . massive head aud the large
bones show very prominently His
CHEEKS ARE FALLEN IN.
The beard has been so arranged about the
parotid gland ae to conceal that scar, and such
arrangements have been made about tho pillow
as to still further conceal the swelling which
tended to sap away his life. The undertaken
says that in his opinion it will not be safe to
expose the body after it leaves here. The
effects Of fluids in embalming are such a. to
have already hardened the features A num-
Der Of journalists who have been so closely
watching the presidents case
W. eks were sivon all opportunity for first
view Of the case. The sentries stood at either
sido Of tho entrance The coffin lay in the
hallway Of the lower floor with soldier at the
foot aud head Of it. The coffin was black with
silver handles Black rods ran along the side,
md upon the top was silver plate with the
following inscriptions:
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nlls all hearts should manifest Itself With ono &C.
cord to the throne Of Infinite Grace. 9x1 70 should
bow before tho Almighty God. aud esek from him
that consolation In our af1iction and that sancta-
cation Of our loss which h. !. willing to y9nchsate
in accordance with the desire Of THO people. ].
Chester A. Arthur. president Of The udsted States
Of America, do hereby appoint Monday noxt the
Goth day Of September, on which day the
rsmsius Of our hon9red and beloved dead
EARTH to be observed throughout the Unted States
as day of humiliation and mourning. and l
earnestly recommend all people to assemble on
that day in their respective places Of divine wor-
ship. there to render alike their tribute of sorrow
full submission to the will Of Almighty God. and Of
reverence and love for the memory and character
OF our late chief magistrate.
In witness whereof have hereubto set my hand
and SEAL and caused the seal OF tho United States
to be affixed. Done at the city Of Washington
the Odd day of September, in the year Of our
Lord, eighteen hundred and eighty-one, and Of
the independence OF the United States the one
hundred and sixth.
tSgnedl CHESTER A. ARTHUR
By the President:
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JAMES ADRIAN GARFIELD,
Born Nov. 10, 1881,
Died, President of tho United States,
Sent 10 1891.
Sept. 10, 1881

The coffin was lined will, satin across the
top and crossing each other wero Two long
leaves OF pail Only the face and shoulders
were visible, and one needed to know that al!
that remained Of James A. Garfield lay there
TO recall lis features familiar during life
The face, 70 those who knew Gen. Garfield and
from portraits, could not have been recognized
The features were no longer there. There was
an expression about the lower lip which those
who knew him bost would recognize The
checks wsre gone The brow hal lost the
massive appearance which characterized 1t in
life. The involuntary whispered remark Of
all as they sa7eu on the hyld form was: II
must have sutfered!" The shrunken earthly
form told how much. 1t was most marvellous
that ho lived so long. As the crowd slowly on
tered and lef: the hall the bell of the chapel in
the distance was toled. and its tones could
be family heard above the roar of the sea-
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PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
THE OATH RETAEEH.

WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-Gen. Arthur again
took tho oath of Office at the capitol to-day.
This step was decided on after conversation
on the way from Long Branch to Washington.
1t is understood that the president himself
was chiefly instrumental in bringing it
about Although some Of the cabinet
were strongly Of the opinion that all things
considered it would be better to have the oath
readministered, according to preccdent, by tbs
chief justice Of the supreme court, others of
tho cabinet, it is alleged, did not
think the necessity paramount, and in
deed were rather of the opinion
that it was not worth while to go through the
form . second time. All finally agreed, how
ever, that while there was no necessity for the
president to take the oath second time, still
there could be no harm in it, and
it was admitted that there were
some coeent reasons for it. The
first plan was for the president and cabinet to
meetth chief Justice of the supreme court At
the Office Of the secretary Of state and there
have tho president take the oath. It was
finally decided, however. that a. lie was in the
vicinity Of the capitol, and furthermore, as
IT HAD BEEN THE CUSTOM
OF . president when regularly inaugurated, to
receive the oath there, that the vice presi-
dents room adjoining the senate would be tho
most appropriate place for the ceremony. In
tie course Of consultation upon tho subject, it
was suggested that there might be some bubble
on the part Of tho shcklers for property Of
9oe@ and eeEeppqaz, who NQp|a claim that The
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TIE PR n<dDENy'S WIDOW.

RESIGNED UNDER HER GREAT AFF11cT1oN.
WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-Since her arrival
Mrs. Garfield has stopped at the residence Of
Attorney General MacVeagh. Although
suffering most intense agony
Of grief, she has, with her
accustomed self control and self-denlal, given
her attention to hundred little duties that
have demanded her attention and kindly re-
ceived the many sympathizing friends who
have called upon her. About o'clock this
morning she went to the White House
to attend to the packing OF some personal
effects and, as she herself says. to look again
upon the room where the late president had so
long lain ILL., Marshal Henry was with her
long conference regarding the arrangement of
affairs. Mrs. Garfield remained at the White
House several hours to-day, aud during that
hs family wit" nacR hs saa
to t'E the old home At Mentor: During the prog
ress of these preparations, Mrs. Garfield
showed that she had taken upon herself a task
by no means easy. She could hardly turn her
hang to secure an o article Of clothing
she was not reminded Of the
strong hand that had so lately touched them.
She tried hard % repress her tears, but human
nature and the strong love OF years at times
fairly Overcame the stronS sell -pOSSosslOn OF
the woman. and she
COVERED HER FACE AND WEPT.
At length the work of hacking and arranging
was over, and to Capt Henry she expressed q
desire to visit the room which the president
had occupied during his illness As she Gu
tered it her eyes fell upon the familiar
scene. The furniture was the Same. There
stood the arm chair in which she had sat dur
ing many a night Of weary watching, holding
the hand that she felt growing daily thin
ner under the demand OF the dread
destroy or. To the right stood the
cot upon which the weary nurses and oft times
the physicians upon anxious nights stretched
themselves for an hours reposo But above
all these reminders rose the bed upon
which Gen. Garfield had spent ten
weeks Of suffering and STOW death. Tho snowy
counterpart was unruf1led, its pillows un-
pressed, but against one Of them some kindly
hand had placed . life sized portrait
of President Garfield draped in deep mourn
irg. 1t represented tho president in the early
days Of his administration. Tho broad shout.
ders, the strong head, the curling beard. the
noble brow. all we're there; and
as tho stricken wife entered the doorway the
kindly eyes looked ont at her with tho old time
expression. Startled for moment, the
tears gathered in her eyes ard
she threw herself On her knees
aud buried her face in tho bed. Mrs Garfield
at Elberon looked for the last time On her hus-
bands face, aud this afternoon the casket was
sealed by the undertaken to remain forever
closed
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LAST SCENES All TIE BRANCH.
LYING IN STATE.

ELDEnoN. Sept 21.-1t is understood that
President Arthur has determined to 90 through
to Cleveland in company with the cabinet An
additional guard has been placed about
Francklyn cottage for the purpose of presorv-
ing order while the remains are lying in state.
Hundreds uf people are arriving. Arrange
ments have lcen completed and notice given
that those desiring may Wow the remains OF
the president. The line has formed and peo
pie are passing in single file through the cot
tage Two srntineis are at each side Of the en-
trance to prevent more than one person enter
ing at time. The ca-ket is very unpreten-
tious hciug covered With black cloth. and
wil. the exception of the silver mount
in.s is perfectly plain. The only
decoration is a large v shaped cage
palm " h,ch extends from tho foot of tho caske'
upwards The rmniils are living in one Of the
rooms on tho first floor Of the cottage, and peo-
pie PASS in at the east door, and, without
stnpping. out at the west. The appearance of
the la'e president is SO changed that persons
familiar with his natural countenance would
rcarceiy recognize HIM. Church bells are toll
ing and the crowd continues to increase The
car- which arc to be used for the funeral train
lave jnss b en- run up to the Francklyn cot
tage. Tie engine and coaches are now in
readiness to start. Tho entire train is heavily
the hotel to Tie Francklyn cottage has been d.
minished somewhat, but Ocean avenue for two
blocks III either direction is blocked with vehi-
clca An extreme solemnity pelvades the as
semblago.
APPEARANCE OF THE BODY.
NEW York, Sept 2l.-The Evening Posts
Long Branch special says: The president JIG
laid ont III the suit of clothes which hs wore
on inauguration day. His left hand is laid
across his breast, after the manner no had in
life. = This was done in order to make his
resemblance az near to life as possible. No
persons will be allowed to enter the death
chamber, which has been put in the same order
as it was when the president was brought to
] lhoron. The body is so shrunken that arti-
fetal means had to be resorted to to give the
clothes the appearance Of being filled out In
addition to tho natural shrinking from his ILL
ness the operation connected with tho autopsy
has loft the body in an even more enaoiated
stste. A plaster cast was taken OF Ills face yes
tssasy, o. VOL ~ q1 hhas Fs9bj hand n taking
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FUNERAL AND SEPULTURE.

THE OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS.
LONG BRANCH, Sept 2O.-The following ar
rangements for the funeral eor-ices have been
ordered by the cabinet, and are given for in
formation OF the public:
The remains of the late president OF the United
States will be removed to Washington by special
train on Wednesday, September p leaving E,beron
at 10 a. NJ, reaching Washington at p. m. A
detachment from the United States
army AMI from the marines from
the navy will be in attendance on the arrival
at Washington to perform escort duty. The re-
mains will lie in state in tho rotunda Of the capitol
on Thursday and Friday, AMI will be guarded by a
deputation from the executive departments and by
officers of the senate and house Of representatives,
RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES
will be observed in the rotunda at O'Clock on Fri
dav afternoon. At o'clock the remains
will be transferred to funeral
car and be removed to Cleveland,
O., via the PENNSYLVANIA railway, arriving there
Saturday at = p. In Cleveland the remains will
lie in state until Monday at . p. NJ, and will be
inferred IN Lake View cemetery.
NO ceremonies are expected IN cities and towns
along the route OF the funeral train be-
yond the tolling Of bells. Detailed
arrangements for final sepulture are COM
nittel to the municipal authorities OF
Cleveland, under tho direction Of the executive o.:
the State Of Ohio.
tSigneD ]. G. CLA-SE Secretary Of State.
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QUEEN yICTOEIA-TO THE MEMORY OF
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
An expression OF her sorrow and sympathy wit
Mrs. Garfield and the American nation.

The wreath was placed upon the casxet by
Mr.. Hitt, assistant secretary of state. It wa.
prepared by telesraphic directions of the
queen at the British legation. One Of the mos,
beautiful Of the decorations was piece pre-
rar.d at the White House conservatory repre-
aentinS the ''gatcs ajar." 1t stood on the floor
near the head of the coffin. Tonight the cap
!tol il again brilliantly lighted, and crowds OF
people are continually passing tho CONN.
Washington contains population Of 40, 900,
md there is scarcely thousand people here
who have not looked upon the body.
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ARTHUR'S FIRST PROCLAMATION.
A DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER

WASHINGTON, Sept 22-The following proc
lamation hos been issued by President Arthur:
Whereas, In his inscrutahe wisdom it has pleased
God to remove from the illustrions head OF the
United States, snd e :.
-Wasysas, ~ attIpg that tn d,ep sz,ss which
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lie, was that Of a special session, it having
already been announced in the presidents
address that no extra session Of congress would
be called. The proprloty Of converting tho
senate was admitted by all the cabinet, but q
single opinion of the subject being expressed
1t was agreed that 1t was an urgent necessity to
have president of the senate As soon as
possible in order that the country might not be
left without an executive head in case Of tho
death Of the president of the United States
What the Democrats might do was not con-
sidered as bearing up on the question, since il
there was to be struggle over an election
it would come just the same il the senate did
not convene until the constitutional time in
December. 1t was thought that the indications
pointed to an intention on the part OF the Dem
ocrats to exercise their power and elect tho
presiding officer.
EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE.
It was decided, therefore, to call the session
Of the seuate for October or thereabouts In
order to secure the attendance of the full scn-
ate the fact was recognized that the call must
be Issued at once. The president, therefore,
| before issuing the proclamation summonine
the senators in special Session at the time IN
Dictated.
NOT ACCEPTED.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-When tho resigna-
tons Of tho cabinet were presented tho pTesi-
dent said he didn't accept rendered resiyna-
tons and would esteem it personal
favor it they would continue in
! the discharge Of their duties.
The condition OF the public mind, in view OF
the recent great national bereavement,
warranted him in asking indulgence
ut their hands. Secretary Blaine
assured tho president that he could depend
on them to use their best efforts to tranquil
ize the country and aid him in the perform
snce Of his duties in the present try
ing circumstances
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lays
THE CEREMONIES
were opened with tho hymn, Asleep in Jesus,
beautifully rendered by . volunteer choir.
Rev. Dr. Rankin then assembled tho platform
at: the rear Of the catafalque and read in a
char, distinct voice the following selections Of
scripture:
The Lord reteneth. The foods have lifted M
heir voice. The Lord on high Is mightier than the
voice of many waters. Clouds aud darkness are
around about him: Righteousness and judgment
are hab!a,ions Il his throne. By him kings ,etrn
times and seasons. He removeth kings and setteth
up kings. for there is no power but Of God The
bowers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever,
ordinance of God. and they that resist
shall receive to themselves dannatiou. Cease
ye from man whose breath is in his nostrs, for
behold the Lord, the Lord of Hosts. doth take away
rom Jerusalem and from Judah the mighty man.
he man of war, the honorable man, and the coun-
1r and is no
neither hath he power in the day OF death, aud
there is no discharge III that way then shalt he be
at rest with the kings and councillors OF earth
which built desolate places for themselves. The
clods Of the valley SHAH be- sweet unto. him, ard
every man shall draw after him as then innumera-
rom t SeaG5H n ami the weary are at rest
Then answered Jesus unto them: 'Verily. verify.
say unto you he that heareth my words and be-
iastna III life. and shall not come into con.
,iemnation. but hath Passed from death
into life. To him that overcometh will grant to
sit with me on my throne, even as also overcome
and sit down with my Father on his throne.
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that
hey have right to the tree OF life, and may enter
lace and his name shall be on their forehends. And
he went little farther and fell on his face and
prayed, saying: Oh, my father! if it be possible.
let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless not as
will hut as thou wilt. It became him for whom
are all things and by whom are all things In
bringing many sons to glory to make the captain Of
their saIvat o,s perfect through suffering. The
disciple is not above his master nor the servant
above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that
he be a. his master, and servaat az his
lord. Let not your heart: be troubled.
Ye believe in God, hut believe also in me. will
not leave you comfortless. will como to you.
Leave thy iatherless children will preserve them
alive, and let thy widow trust In me. :,
And It came to pass, when they Gcme to Hetl.
ebein, that all. tho city :. vas. moved
Aaewlf sad she ~ pate Aasa
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and Quartermaster General Meigs. For the
navy oppo site, stood Admiral Rogers,
Admiral Stanley, Commodore English,
Surgeon General Wales, Pay Director Luca,
and Vice Admiral Rowan. Finally the pro-
cession appeared at the corner OF Sixth street,
on which the depot stands, and the avenue.
Tho troops were brought tc present arms,
and the Marine baSd played a solem dirge
The sliding gate was showed back, and the ten
artillerymen who were to bear the casket
marched out with the precision Of automatons
and stood waiting at the curbstone for their
burden Tho white: horses, typical of death,
were slowly led up to their places, ard the
hearse stopped. The pail bearers opened the
door, drawing out the black casket, which they
delivered to the stalwart soldiers who were to
bear it to the car for the last journey on earth
The thousands gathered IN the streets
and on the house tops looked on with
silence that was oppressive. Tho slightest
sound was audible, and when the cannon
roared out the parting salute it sounded as
though thunderbolt had crashed through
tho dome Of the heavens, so startling was it.,
coming out Of the breathlese stiffness. Then
the drums gave q muffied roll and the soldiers
with their burden disappeared forever from
the gazing multitude without Tho guard of
honor closed in after tho pall-bearers. aud tho
other officers Of the armv and navy followed
they had marched from tho capitol
THE FIRST CARRIAGE
that camo up brought DR.: Boynton. c. O.
Rockwell, Col Corbin and Private Secretary
Brown. From the next alighted Secretaries
Preden and Hendley. Tho ex-Presidents
Grant and Hayes stepped from the next,
and tho rest Of the secretaries from
the White House followed them in the next
two vehicles. Tho president aud Secretary
Blaine came cext, aud as they alighted and
went slowly in after their predecessors, the
pale faces of these two grand looking men
caused murmnr of comment to run through
the crowd Tho cabinet officers and ,heiz
wives came next and passed through tho gate
~ sQlema qTdss, Gen. Reals accompanying
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HearSe ami horses. guarded Oy Anfente j emDiar
in column Of threes md hankcd by ten horses Of
the city troops on each side.
Cleveland greys
Forty second Ohio Volunteers
Cabinet.
Gen. Sherman and aids.
Guard of honor. composed Of officers Of army
and distinguished guests.
While the procession was forming the baud
played solemn dirse The march was by the
nearest route down Euclid avenue to Erie
street, to Superior, to Park, to the pavilion,
where tho remaipa were placed, without
special ceremony, to lie in state, the casket re-
posing on dais surrounded by costly and
elaborate floral pieces
GRANDMA GARFIELD
arrived from Scion yesterday, and is entertained
at the residence Of Gen. L A. Sheldon (who
has recently been appointed governor of New
Mex;co) on Case avenue, only = block or two
from the depot, at which the remains
were received While waiting for the
train a representative Of the PIONEER PRESS,
whom she has known for many years, called
upon her. She was standing upon tho piazza,
gazing down the street, awaiting the arrival Of
her daughter, Mrs. Trowbridse, from Scion,
who was to arrive by carriage this morning.
Sho was quite composed in demeanor, and
upon her kindly old face was an expression OF
Christian resignation, which she has worn
since che recovered from the first burst of
sorrow. At the words, "Good morning,
grandma" she turned and took the PIONEER
PRESS representative cordially by the hand.
81 was watching for Eliza" SIZE said.
''She seems long time coming.
Won't you walk in?" Seated in the
parlor, she asked il it was true,
as published in the morning papers, that the
funeral train vas four hours behind time.
On being informed that the statement Was in
correct. and that tho train, wonld arrive
promptly at the designated hour, sac SAID
calmly: st takes them long time to get
here don't sec Why they took James to
Washington. 1h,rs was no need Of it They
cay he belongs to tho public. but I think he
belongs to me- He was my only boy, James
was, and lie always was mine. and don't SEQ
why thu public should have him now. But it
don't make much difference. I shall 60 to
him soon, and dou't care how soon I CO."
She said this without D tear.
NOT eYep 3 shadow Of ssse& paaaea QYsI