Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-22


place in the dead mans face. but the body is still
lying in state and is being viewed by mutitudes
There will probably be no change made in tn,
original plan to allow the remains to be seer
until tomorrow.
A Tribute from the Ministers.
MEETING OF PASTORS OF CITY CHURCHES-AC-
| TON IN RESPECT TO THE DEATH OF PRESI-
DENT GARFIELD.
There was meeting of the christian minis
tiers of the District at Foundry church at 1880
O'Clock this morning. called to take action or
the death of the President of the United States
The call was signed by Revs. B. PeytOn Brown
j. George Butler, G. c.. MeadOr Chas. B. Rams
above named with Revs. DR.. Ward, of Western
Presbyterian E. c. Hartsock. Hamline; r. N
Baer, Metropolitan on. Ed: &C. Meador. Fifth
Baptist; DOwnes Waugh; DIR. Chester, MetropOl.
itan Presbyterian; G. H. Ryland, Uniontown
DIR. Power, Christian: C. H. Richardson Nc
Kendree; DR.. Hicks. Independent Congregation
Rev. Mr.. SOntag, German Reformed; Rev. DR.
Cuthbert Second Baptist, and several others,
with Rev. B. PeytOn Brown in the chair. and
Rev. DR.. Ramsdel secretary. committee,
composed of Revs. Dr. Power, Richardson,
Hicks SOntag and Ryland, were appointed on
resolutions. who. after a brief absence. returned
and reported a series. which were discussed at
length, and the following were adopted:
God, whose judgments are unSearchable. but
whose ways are always right, has permitted His
servant. James A. Garfield President of the
United States, and our brother in the common
| latin. to be stricken down by the hand of
ssssin. After many days of most painful and
patient suffering He has taken him from his home
and from the Church, as well as from his exalted
position in the government, to higher spheres of
| blessedness: Therefore,
RESOLVED. That whilst sharing in full measure
TINS overwhelming sorrow which has touched the
nations heart. even reaching beyond the seas
we yet bow submissivey to the wisdom and love
for so it seemed good in Thy sight. ~'' ~ '''''''
Resotred, That we rejoice in the Providence
that exalted to the highest place in the nation
one who from early youth and all through life
was pronounced disciple of Christ, and who in
every relation, domestic and public. whether in
military or civil life, adorned the doctrines of
200 our saviour In all things. The courage, and
patience, and fOrtitude. and hope so strikingly
exemplified through his many days of great suf-
which was in him and which dwelt first in his own
| devoted and now sorely bereft and venerable
mother. God bless and comfort her!
ReSOtred, That we devOuty acknowledge the
Divine goodness which has Sready overruled
this dire calamity for good in Bringing, through
tne common sorrow. all sections and parties, and
classes. and churches of our land nearer to the
| one brotherhood, great multitudes of them in the
SPOntanelty OF common faith supplicating the
throne OF the Heavenly Grace for the life of our
| PRESIDENT, praying, as we ever should, in sub
mission to the Divine will. Father, not will.
but Thou wilt
| ReSOlred. That the noble life of James A. Gar
neld In the relations he sustained to the family,
10 the church and the government his patriotism
ana purity. his courage and patience his faith
ana plety, embalm in the heart of the good peO-
pie OF the land as one worthy the Christian name
and the exalted place to which God promoted
MN as the chief magistrate of the nation Chris
tan in its tradition and history and life. present
| ing him as model among rulers of earth.
Res0tred. That our tenderest and most prayer
| 1ul SympathieS go out to those who stand nearest
| him in the endeared relations of wife, mother
and child, whose richest heritage will be the
memory of life whose tragic end enrolls him
| among the noble army of martyrs.
ReS0tred, That a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to the afflicted family of our now
! fV.sAu iniy,
In tears In the last sad rites at the Capitol and at
the tomb
The same committee were authorized to draft
series OF resolutions to present to President
Arthur at future day. and were also authorized
10 call meeting at which such resolutions will
be read, and the clergymen will proceed to the
Executive Mansion to present them.
President Garfield's Life Insurance.
The Philadelphia agent of the New York
Equitable Life Insurance Company. who in
| sured the dead Presidents life for $4,000 ten
days before he was shot, is in the city. In a
brief conversation, he detailedthe circumstances
OF the taking out of the policy. According to his
Elberon, while the President was there with his
sick wife, to try and get the latter to insure
with them. Mr.. Garfield was at first opposed
to the idea, not that he did not want to insure,
but because, as he stated to the
agent, he could not afford to pay
the premium. After good deal of discussion
on the subject. however the agent finally sue
ceeded in getting him to take out policy for
Sl0Oc0, agreeing to take his note for the pre-
MUM. which amounted to over $500. President
Garfield gave two notes for the sum-one at
three and one at five months. Neither of them
have yet been paid. although one of them fell due
yesterday. The company has. however, sent on
its check for the amount of the insurance, and
will collect the notes from the estate. The
agent. from whom the STAR man received the
above facts, said he had come on to Washington
expressly to deliver the check to Mrs. Garfield.
The Williams College Alumni.
The Washington Williams College Association
met this morning at the Court of Claims The
| president Senator ingalls,. presiding Letters
| buttons expressive of the bereavement and deep
| sorrow OF the association in this national and
personal calamity were passed. Senator ingalls,,
U. S: Treasurer Gilfillan, Col. A. F. Rockwell
and MIR. K. j. Mitchell were appointed to repre-
sent the association in escOrtng the remains to
Cleveland. The association hope to attend the
| funeral in body. Notice of arrangements will
be inserted in the morning papers. Resolutions
of respect to the memory of Col. w. H. Philip,
deceased since last meeting, were PISSED.
Business to Be Suspended.
The business men upon Pennsylvania avenue
are taking measures to-day to secure the closing
of business establishments on that street to-
morrow. and it is probable that there will be a
cooperation in this movement throughout the
city, so that there will be a general suspension
of business. There is but one feeling prevailing
in the hearts of the entire community. and that
is to leave nothing undOne that will serve to
manifest the grief Of the people Of Washington
| on this occasion.
THE UNIVERSAL SORROW.
A gentleman who came in from Falls Church,
Va, to-day, says that everywhere on the way
one sees the symbols of sadness hung over the
homes and business places of the people.
Congressional Committees.
| A meeting of Senator's was held in the Vice
Presidents room this afternoon, Senator Sher-
man presiding.
The following were appointed committee to
| accompany the remains of the late President to
Cleveland and attend the funeral there: Sena-
tors Sherman. Bayard, Edmunds, Anthony and
Garland.
Members of theHOuse of Representatives also
held meeting in the room Of the sergeant-at-
arms Speaker Randall presiding
me following were appointed as committee
In behalf of the members of the HOuse Messrs
| Randall kaSSOu ana Townsend of Ohio