The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-09-30
A MOurnful Journey.
WASHINGTON. Sept. q

President Garfield, which left ElberOn at 10 q.
m. reached washington a. ssS 2; M vs Tns
continued manifestation of sympathy ana
sorrow. In pOpulous cities, IN smaller VII
lagos, and even the country through which
sympathy and sorrow were everywhere pres
ent. In the larger cities multitudes of people
assembled and stood absolutely silent, with
She the soins IL Ses ags At
and funeral drapery which covered llsny
buildings, all added to the solemnity OF the
scene. At numerous points along the route
beautiful floral offerings were strewed, ana IN
several places the tracks were literally GOV.
cred for more than 100 yards with ferns and
flowers. Even in the country. along the route
Of affection, regard, sympathy and sorrow.
Men, women and children collected on the
porticos of residences near the track, at cross
view of the passing train: and with bowed
and uncovered heads, for the Geeting instant
that the train rushed past, gave evidence OF
their sorrow. Laborers in fields watched the
dent, and with bowed and uncovered heads
stood mute and sOrrowful while the funeral
passed.
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
At the railway depot the mtlitaIy We're
with the right resting on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Upon the opposite side of the street,
nearest the depot, was . long line Of car
drawn up Directly At the main gate on the
Sixth street side. The hearse was draped in
black of rich and heavy material, wholly I'M
relieved by any other cGOr anu was eIa sre
also draped in somber black. just before the
train entered the depot the platform was
cleared BY the police, and ofa M eao Oh sne
i'm single rank upon the left, facing the train.
AS the train slowly rolled into the depot every
head upon the platform was uncovered anu q
stiffness as of the grave pervaded the vaSt
thrOng, which for more than an hour had been
patiently waiting by the roadside.
Soon Mrs. Garfield, assisted by Secretary
his arm upon her right and that of her son
Harry upon her left, she walked directly to q
carriage in waiting. Her face was completely
concealed by heavy black ven which hung naing
she may have experienced were sacred from
the sightof those who gazed upon her: She en-
tered the state carriage and was followed by
Mrs. Rockwell and Miss Rockwell. Others OF
the Presidential party were President Arthur,
who leaned upon the arm of Senator Jones,
Swain and Mrs. SWAIN, Col. Rockwell. Col.
Corbin, DR.. Bliss and daughter. Dr. B0ynton;
DIR. Agnew, DIR. Hamilton, Attorney. Genera!
Macveagh, wife and two sons MS seGaresSy ana ana
SON, Postmaster General and Mrs. James, anc
Secretary KirkwOod. The first three carriages
received the ladies of the party, who did not
After they had moved short distance from
the entrance the coffin appeared, borne upon
the shoulders of eight soldiers OF the Second
Artillery, detailed from tho Arsenal Barracks
On the right, in single file, and headed by
Adjutant- General Drum, were ofncer9 OF the
Navy under the lead of Rear Admiral Nichols
As the CONN was borne 70 the hearse the ma;
Nearer, my God, to Thee, while every head
was bowed and many eyes were dimmed
The strains Of the sweetly familiar hymn, The
| grief mirrored ON thousands Of faces marked
| picture with standings that years can no,
| eface from tho memory Of those who se0oc
| about the bier of the dead President
THE CORTEGE.
After the cofnn had been placed IN tn
hearse the remainder of the party entered
their carriages and took plac9in the process
! sion. President Arthcr's followed immedt
dent Arthur, Secretary Blaine, Chief Justic.
Waite and Secretary Window. The carT18St
| containing Mrs. Garfield and daughter wa!
driven down Pennsylvania Avenue TO Four
| dence of Attorney General MacVeagh, who's
guest she win be during her stay in the city
As soon as the last of the Presidential pant.
had entered carriages; the signal was Riyel
| by bugle, and the military escort formed il
| line. and the mOurnful procession started o.
| its way to the Capitol in the following order
Platoon of mounted police.
Gen. Ayers and mounted STAN.
Washington Light Infantry and band.
| Union Veteran Corps.
National Rifles. ~
Washington Light Guard.
Capital City Guards.
| United States marine band and drum corps
Detachment United States marines.
Four companies heavy artillery and one Ugh
Washington and Columbia Commanderie
Knights Templar.
Then foiiowedthe hearse. hanked ON eithe