The Russellville Democrat., 1881-10-06

hustle. The arrangements for keeping the route of the procession clear are said to be near per lection as possible Thousands upon thousands of persons are gathered about the public square awaiting the commencement of the exercises The city IS much crowded, all the hotels being overrun with guests, and, notwithstanding the Inequalities extended by private families many persons nd great difficulty in obtaining meals, to say nothing of lodgings.
 It would seem in fact. AS If Cleveland is the center Of the world today. Every individual that contributes to compose the largest crowd that was probably ever assembled in inc State of Ohio seems to feed this. From the great pub He square in the center part of the city to the hills and solemn delia of Lake View cemetery, a distance of six miles, where all that remains of the dead President will he deposited there Is one continuous wal of people on either side The funeral train will pass nearly the whole way along that magn ificiently broad and grand ave nue. which the great American, Bayard Taylor pronounced the finest in the world The abedes of luxury and wealth on either side appear dTap- ed in the habillments of mourning as though each had lost
 Promptly at halfpast 10 o'clock the ceremonies at the pavilion began. The immediate members of the family and near relatives and friends took seats about the casket, and at each corner was stationed member of the Cleveland Grays, each Of whom stood like statue during the entire programme. The committee members about the pavilion were almost cloaked in crepe. their drapings being very heavy.
 AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
 The funeral procession moved from Monument al Park at five minutes before 2 o'clock The time occupied in moving the casket from the pa- vilion to the funeral car was about t5 minutes corps of United States marines from the United States steamer Michigan, formed in parallel lines from the east side of the pavilion to the east entrance to the park through which the casket was borne on the shoulders Of United States ar tillerymen, under command of Lieut.. Weaver, Second United states artillery, to the funeral car followed by the mourners, who took seats in the carriages.
 GRANDMA GARFIELD
 bore the services remarkably well, as did also the widow of the President The only incident which occurred at the pavilion was the request of Grandma Garaeld for drink of water. and many persons construed this as an indication that the old lady was faint Such was not the case however. No one, excepting the family, tinguished were admitted within the gates of the park.
 The military presented magnificent scene The column was headed by the veteran vo un- teer organization the Boston Fusileers, who have travelled from Massachusetts in order to pay last tribute to their deceased comrade by participat- ing in the obsequies They were followed by com panies and F of the Seventy fourth National Guard of New York. Buffalo City Guard Cadets. whose appearance was greatly admired, the United States barrack band of Columbus, follow ed by the Governors Guard, magnificent and finely proportioned body of men. The Toledo Cadets made very handsome showing, and re- ceved prominent recognition from the spectators for ther precision in marching Much favorable tr y battalion and the Washington Infantry of Pittsburgh The Gstlin gun battery and the Cleveland Light artillery followed in platoon front, and their appearance delighted the spec iators from the country.
 THE ORDER OF PROCESSION
 Was practically the same as indicated in last nights report excepting that the Columbia com mandery of Knights Templars of Washington marched with the guard of honor and pall-bear- CTS Tn the division having charge of the funeral car.
 The six miles of Euclid avenue through which the funeral procession passed were draped and appropriately decorated in manner becoming the occasion The designs were varied and handsomely and tastefully arranged Life-size pictures of the dead president hung in front of many of the beautiful mansions along the avenue draped with the national colors, entwined with heavy black erape, relieved with testoons of white In the lawns in front of large number of the residences tasteful designs were erected broken shafts, surrounded with wreaths of white roses festooned with smilax; massive crosses shields, harps and crowns were seen on every hand. elaborately decorated with evergreens and flowers suitable for mourning designs.
 On Prospect street, second in beauty to Euclid avenue, and on the other streets leading to the cemetery there was
 THE SAME UNIvKRsAL EXPRESSION
 Of mourning by the residents. Elegant silk flags trimmed with black hung from many a stad, and broad bands ofcrape were stretched from roof to foundation on many of the residences. Every available place for witnessing the funeral line on Euclid avenue was utilized. Stands were erected in the vacant lots on the route at high prices Pri vate lawns were occupied by raised platforms and the roof of every pnrtico held as many chairs as could be crowded upon 1t.
 The Ashtabula battery, which was stationed along the line of march, divided into two sec tions three miles apart. fired minute guns as the l f1seral procession passed; The s nrst gun was start was made
 The Cuyahoga County Veteran soldiers' and Sailors association will tender reception in Monumental park thIs evening to Gems sherman Hancock, Sheridan and other members of the guard of honor.
 succession of heavy showers so delayed the funeral prOcpSsiOn that the line Ina ! be brOtpu before 1t reached the cemetery, and forming in files on either side of the avenue. For nearly three miles the military and civic societies made way for the funeral car The state militia were stationed at the entrance of the cemetery, and on either side of the driveways leading to the vault where, at Mrs. Garheld's request 1t was de- cided to place the remains. The steps to the vault were
 cARPETED WITH YLowERs,
 And on the other side of the entrance were an an- chor oftuberose and a cross of white smllax, and evergreen festonned above. heavy black cano- py was stretched over the steps from which the exercises were to be conductedl At 330 o'clock the procession entered the gateway. which was arched over with black, with appropriate lnscrip tions In the keystone were the words, Come tn Rest" On one side were the words, Lay Him to Rest Whom We Have Learned to Love |" On the other, Lay Him to Rest Whom We Have Learned to Trust" massive cross of evergreens swung from the center of the cross. The Y. J. Marine band continuing the sweet, mournful strains 1t had kept up during the entire march. entered first. Then came the Forest City troops Cleveland, which was the escort of the president to his inauguration Behind it came the funeral with It's escort of twelve United States artille rymen, followed by a battalion of Knights Tenn plars and the Cleveland Grays. The mourners' carriages and those containing the guard of honor comprised all of the procession that entered the grounds. The cavalry halted at the vault and drew up in line facing with sabers presented The Gar drew up in front with the mourneTs car riages and those of the cabinet behind. The band played Nearer My God Co Thee as the mil itary escort lined the coffin from the car and car ried t into the vaultthe local committee Of recep tion Secretary Blaine, Marshal Henry and one or two personal friends standing at either side Of the entrance.
 THE LAST SCENE. ' None of the Presidents family except two of the boys left tha4~dri ,ge during the exercises, which occupied less than half an hour. At 10 o'clock the Fourteenth ohio National Guard, i've hundred in number, arrived and cleared the grounds of all strangers, and no one rived.
 Al THE VAULT There were D company Of the Fourteenth Ohio i National Guards cutting eedar and a number of | ladies engaged in trimming the dais and draping | the vault with deep black crape.
 The dsis used toay the coffin on in the vault Is | covered with velvet, trimmed with black broad | cloth and deep black fringe. At the head of the | vault, in the background, right over the head of | the coffin, hangs large noral wreath sent by the | ladies of Dubuque, Iowa, to Mrs. Garfield The | pathway from the carriage way where the eortege | stopped into the vault was covered with cedar | laid down neatly sewed together On top of this | were scattered white flowers, immortelles, tube | roses, etc, Right in front of the gate at the en | trance to the vault spread large pieces of car pet covered with tuberoses and other white flow black broadcloth. Just outside the vault at the gate, there was n cross of elegant white flowers placed with the motto, Dead, but Not Forgotten" It was from the Bolivian delegation.