The daily gazette., 1881-09-26

cOmpanied some of the ladies. Colonel
CorbiD, Private Secretary Brown, Exc
cutive Clerk Warren 3. Young and Mr..
Judd, the telegraph operator Of the Ex-
ecutive Mansion Chief CLERK Brown,
OF the State Department, and Mr.. Sweet
P.iVate Secretary to Secretary Lincoln,
occupied carriages Immediately after
the members Of the Cabinet. DR.. Power
pastor of the Christian Church ot WASH
ingion, accompanied the remains, as did
also the delegation from Ohio
The streets, particularly Euclid ave-
nue., were lined with people, who un-
covered q the procession passed. The
bslls ware tolled, minute guns were
fired and the band played funeral dlrges.
sion turned into Prospect street and
came in sight Of the catafalque, which
stands In the centre Of the public square.
Despite the fact that work upon 1t has
not yet been completes, aod that con-
siderable confusion still prevailed, 1t
presented an imposing appearance and
seemed fit resting place for the orator
whose voice had been 90 often heard In
this square.
AT THE SQUARE.
The ceremonies Ecre were very SIM
pie. As the head Of the procession ad-
vanced to the catafalqae, the coffin was
borne from the hearse by the soldiers
and placed upon the elaborate supports
designed for 1t. The guard OF Federal
troops was then relieved by q detsch-
ment Of Cleveland Grays and the care
of the body was turned over TO the city
authorities. Governor Foster stepped
forward and announced that at Mrs.
Garfield's express desire the coffin ~ould
not be opened, and requested the spec
tstors TO leave the building. At 8 O'Clock
oil was over. It was decided not To
throw the gates at Monumental Park
open 70 the public to-day, iDasmuch as
the arrangements were not completed.
Ths pavilion was finished during the
afternoon, however, aud the gates will
be opened to morrow. The pavilion 10
probably the finest temporary structure
of the kind ever erected. Projecting
from the angles of the base are elevated
platforms to be occupied by fully uni
formed guards. Each platform will be
provided with suitable piece of field
artillery. The structure Is appropriately
cececrated from base TO dome with black
and white Grape.
The interior is beautified with rare
plants, choice flowers and exquisite
horal designs, two carloads Of which
are from Cincinnati. 1t 10 a magnifi.
cent piece of work both in design and
execution.
At the east and vest entrances to
Monumental Park are heavy Gothic
arches, with driveways and openings
for foot passengers on each side. The
eastern one 10 covered with Grape.
with white and black trimmings run-
uing down each column, and the top
hprderek with blue and white stars. -
Added to these are several golden
shields. The western gateway is simi-
lar in construction. On the extreme
out side pillars are the names Of the
States In black letters. The north and
south approaches are in reality gat--
ways, being built with bas reliefs
draped in white, with one large cen
trail arch, and heavy posts on either
side. Surmounting all. appear la ge
golden eagles and other appropriate
designs.
THE cATAYALour.
The catafalque is, however, the
great attraction. Resting on each side
OF its four corners Is a cannon heavily
draped in black. Large black flags
droop from each side Immediately be-
meath the cornice, and still lower fall
the national colors with streamers of
Grape alternating with the bars of red
and white. An elegant shield, several
feet in length, composed Of swords, ia
conspicuously displayed on the octa-
| gon faces OF the four sides. Half
circlipg the arches are choice terms up.
on a white background, arranged IN
triangular shape, and heavy gold lin
ing runs around the pillars. The in
terioris draped in plain and appropri.
ate bands of rich black goods. At the
south of the structure q large platform
has been erected on a level with the
catafalque, on which will sit the emf
nent visitors, the clergy and the sing
ing societies.
The Presidents coffin lies with the
head toward the east. The words
| Life's race well run,
| Lies work we'll done,
Lifes crown well won,
| Now cymes rest,
appear In beautiful letters on q scroll
between the two pillars. A foot above
this is fine crayon portrait Of the de-
ceased. On the head ofthe coffin rests
the elegant floral wreath ordered TO be
made at New York by Queen Victoria.
At the foot are two ferns lying cross.
ed. Above the casket nothing inter-
venes except heavy velvet and Grape
cloth which is attached to the pill
lars.
The scene throughout the city to-
night is very fine. Electric lights are
numerous, especially about the public
square. which is perfectly lighted, and
the casket can readily be seen from the
l aA at raata