Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-26
THE ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD.
Last Sad Rites To
Day.
A City and a Nation in Funeral
EmbIsms.
Universal Observance of a Sad
Day In History.
PIttsburg.

Plttsburg.
PIrTsBURG, September 26.-The
suspension ofbusiness to day is almost
universal. Bells are tolling, and me-
mortal services are being held in
churches of all denominations.
Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, September 26.-The
morning opened cloudy, but by 81
o'clock the heavens were clOudless,
and the day now bids fair to be a per.
feet one throughout. The streets are
thronged with surging crowds Of hu-
man beings, and the different military
organizations are momentarily ar
irving. The scene at present is one
of confusion aud hustle. The ar
rangements for keeping the route of
the procession clear are said to be as
near perfection as possible.
Thousands upon Thousands
of persons are gathered about the pub
lie square, awaiting the commence
ment of tho exercises. The city is
much overcrowded, all the hotels
being overrun with guests, and not
withstanding the hospitality extended
by private families, many persons
find great difficulty in obtaining meals,
to say nothing oflodgings.
The military and civic organizations
are now forming about the public
square, preparatory to starting as soon
as possible after the services COM
mence.
Arrangements.
CLEvELNAD, o., September &c.
Arrangements have been made along
Euclid avenue to supply the thirSting
multitudes in the procession as they
pass. Firemen have been stationed
at the different FIRE plugs and will
draw water therefrom constantly for
distribution along the line Of march.
Many citizens along Euclid avenue
have also made arrangements to dis
tribute lemonade to those in the pro-
cession. The scenes throughout the
entire city during the morning, not
withstanding the unavoidable confu-
sion, was at times very expressive.
The military organizations formed in
line on the cross streets with muffled
drums and heavily draped colors. The
Knight Templars marched from one
street to another with uncovered
heads, presenting a very affecting
picture. Everyone shows an appreci
alton of the solemnity of the occasion
and while there are some few who ar,
inclined to be boisterous, the masses
are orderly and well behaved, and ex
pressions Of deep sympathy with th'
bereaved family may be heard on al
sides. Euclid avenue, through which
the procession will pass, presents
very affecting and decidedly solemn
picture. The elegant mansions along
the avenue, which are certainly al
fine as any in the country, are heavily
draped with appropriate designs o
mourning. The streets have beer
nicely cleaned and sprinkled through
out this morning, in order to obviatt
any annoyance from the dust, which
might otherwise arise. The interior
of Monumental Park has also beer
dampened by a mechanical engine
placed there for the purpose Of meet
ing any exigency which might arisC
from fire. All places of business are
closed, and the city may properly bt
said to be in full mourning IN memory
of Ohio's illustrious patriot, soldier
and President. In order to meet the
demands of strangers, temporary lunch
counters, and every other conceivable
method Of supplying food, have beer
erected in every available space
throughout the city, even to the occu
pancy of unfinished buildings, where
, tables are formed with bricks ant
} properly spread with cloth. Th'
citizens are using every endeavor tt
/ accommodate the thousands of Wis
itors.