Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-21


delegation OF citizens arrived at the cottage.
Immediately afterwards the body was placed in
the car by the undertakers Passing through a
nle OF soldier attendants at about the same time
the Cabinet. Chief Justice Waite. of the US. Su-
preme Court, the judges of the US. court in this
vicinity. the governor of the state entered the
train. Mrs. Garfield then entered the car
assigned to her. The guard of soldiers, with re-
versed arms, were the last to enter, and every
thing was in readiness to start. The pianks
which extended frGi1 the cottage to the train
were removed. the bell of the chapel was slowly
t0lled. and the train left ElberOn cottage. At
9:55 the train started with the least perceptible
noise. and slowly moved away around the curve
toward the main track away from the scene.
Shortly before the body was placed aboard the
train short service was saidand prayer made.
When the train arrived at the junction of the
main track the special car of President Arthur.
in which was Gen. Grant, was attached, and the
train started on its mOurnful journey.
BY Associated Press.
HOnOrs at ElberOn.
VIEWING THE DEAD PRESIDENTS REMAINs-THE
GREAT CHANGE IN HIS sAPPEARANCE-PREsI-
DENT ARTHUR TO ACCOMPANY THE FUNERAL
PARTY TO CLEVELAND.
ELBERoN, Nj, Sept, 81, $50 am.-While a
number of persons who accompany the remains
to Washington will not go beyond that point,
1T is understood that President Arthur has de-
termined to go through to Cleveland in company
with the Cabinet An additional guard has been
placed about the Francklyn cottage for the pur-
pose of preserving order while the remains are
lying IN state Hundreds of people are arriving
mOmentarily. Arrangements have Just been
completed and notice given that all those desir-
ing may view the remains of the late Chief
Magistrate. The line has formed and the people
are passing in single file through the cottage.
Two sentines are stationed at each side of
han
person entering at one time.
THE CASKET
is very unpretentious. being covered with rich
black cloth, and with the exception of the
heavy silver mOuntings, is perfectly plain. The
only decoration is a large 'V' shaped Sago
palm, which extends from the foot of the casket
upwards. The remains are lying in one Of the
rooms on the first floor of the cottage, and the
people pass in at the east door, and without
stopping, out at the west. The appearance of
the late President is so changed that persons
familiar with his natural countenance would
scarcely recognize him.
A. M.-The church bells are tolling and the
crowd continues to increase. The cars which
are to be used for the funeral train have just
been run up to the Francklyn cottage
President Arthur fastening to Meet the Train.
New YORK, Sept. 21.-Presdent Arthur left
his house at eight o'clock this morning, bound
by special train for ElberOn, Nj, where he will
join the funeral train, which leaves at ten for
Washington. He was dressed in mourning, his
high hat being covered with heavy black band
He was accompanied by his private secretary,
COL Reed. and his private messenger, Alexander
Powell. 1t is understood that Gen. Grant and
his wife will go by the same train. The Presi-
dent looked carewOrn and anxious.
The Funeral Service.
BRIEF BUT IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES AT FRANCK-
LYN COTTAGE.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 21.-At half-past nine
O'Clock Chief Justice Waite, Secretary and Mrs
Blaine Secretary and Mrs. Window, Secretary
and Mrs. Hunt, Postmaster General and Mrs
James, and Secretaries Lincoln andUKirk-
wood and Attorney General MacVeagh arrived
at the Francklyn cottage. ara the doors were
closed to visitors. The reglOus services were
conducted, by request of Mrs. Garfield, by Rev.
Charles j. Young. of Long Branch. There were
present, besides the family and attendants, the
members OF the Cabinet and their wives and a
few personal friends numbering, in all, not more
than fifty individuals. When the moment for
the SOemnlties was announced the windows and
doors were closed and all sounds were hushed
Owing to the necessity Of starting the train
the officiating clergyman to occupy but five min
uteS.
THE SERVICES
The minister read from the scriptures apprO-
pirate passages relating to death and the resur-
rectiOn. such as found in the burial service of
the Episcopal church. He then offered the fol-
lowing prayer: so Thou who didst open the
grave of the brother in Bethany, who hadst
compassion on the widow of Main, as she bore
her beloved dead, who art the same YESTERDAY.
to-day and forever. and in whom is no variable
ness, nor shadow of turning. have mercy upon
US at tnis hOur when our souls have nowhere
else to fly. But we fly to Thee. Thou knOwest
these sorrows that we bow under. Oh, Thou
God OF the widow, help this stricken heart
before Thee. Help these children and those
that are not here. Be their Father. Help her,
In the distant state. who watched over him in
childhood. Help this nation, that is to-day bleed
ing, and bowed in sorrow before Thee
Sanctify this heavy chastisement to it's good
Help those associated with him in tie govern
ment o, Lord, grant from the darkness of this
night OF sorrow there may arise better day for
the glory of God and the good of man. We
thank Thee for the record Of the life that is
closed-fOr its heroic devotion to principle We
thank Thee, O., Thou Lord, that he was Thy
servant; that he preached Thee, Thy noble life
and example, and that We can say of him now.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; their
works do follow them.' Now, Lord. go with
this sOrrOwing company in this last sad journey:
bear them up and strengthen them. o, God
bring US all at last to the morning that has no
shadow the house that has no tears, the land
that has no death; for Christ's sake. Amen!"
AFTER THE CEREMONY
Immediately after the conclusion of the ser
vices at the Francklyn cottage Mrs. Garfield, ac-
cOmpanied by her son Harry. Col. Swain, Col.
and Mrs. Rockwell Miss MOllie Garfield and
Miss Rockwell, and DR.. BoyntOn and C. O. Rock
well came from the Francklyn cottage and en-
tered the first coach. The members of the Cab-
net and their wives followed and took seats in
the second coach. Mrs. Garfield was heavily
veiled, and in passing to the train exhibited the
same fOrtitude which has characterized her man.
ner throughout. In addition to the immediate
members of the family the following composed
THE PARTY ON THE TRAIN:
Private Secretary j. Stanley Brown, Executive
Clerk Warren S. Young, John r. Van WOrmer,
chief clerk Post Office department; John Jami-
son, railway mail service; Ridgley Hunt, son of
the Secretary of the'Navy; C. F. James, son of
the Postmaster General; Mr.. Jay Stone, private
secretary to Secretary Lincon; ex-Sheriff Dag
gett, OF Brooklyn; Col. H. C. Corbn, and Messrs.
Atchlson. Rickard and the other attendants
upon the late President and Mrs. Garfield during
the sojourn here. Just before the train was
ready to start the following state officials, ac-
companied by members OF the legislature ar
riVed upon the scene: Gov. George C. Ludlow,
MAJOR Gen. G. Mott, Adj't Gen. VIM. s. Stryker,
XuaItermaster General Lewis Perrine, Gen. Will
lougnpy Weston, Gen. Bird w. Spencer. Col. 8.
Perrine, IT,, Secretary of State Henry c. Kelsey,
Ass;stant secretary Of State Jos. D. Hall, Con-