The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-03-09
MEMORIAL SERVICES.

In Commenorntion OF the Life and Death
of Jnmea a. Garfield. late President Of
the United States.
Memorial services of the late President James
A. Garfield were held in the House of Repre-
sentatives, at Washington, February ~; A
large majority Of the spectators were ladies,
who, out of respect for the occasion, had for
the most part discarded bright colors, and
somber black was the prevailing hue. There
were no signs Of mourning in the hall. A full
length portrait Of the late President was hung
just back Of the chairs of the presiding oficers.
being itself undraped, members Of the House,
early in attendance, all being arrayed in black.
In the lobby, back of the Speakers desk, the
Marine band was stationed, and at intervals
from 10 O'Clock until noon discoursed solemn
music.
Among distinguished guests the first to ar
rive were Judge Bancroft, Cyrus W. Field and
Admiral Worden, who took seats directly in
front Of the Clerks desk.
Among guests who, at an early hour, occu-
pied seats upon the floor, were Gen. Schenck,
Governors Hoyt, of Pennsylvania; Foster, OF
Ohio; Hamilton, of Maryland; Porter of In
diana, and Bigelow, of Connecticut.
At 11:S0 Gems. Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock,
Howard and Meigs, and Admirals Ammen,
Worden and Rodgers, entered and were as
signed seats to the left Of the Speakers desk,
and q few moments later members Of the dplo-
matte corps, in full regalia, were ushered IN,
headed by the Hawaiian Minister, as Dean OF
the corps. Their brilliant costumes only served
to throw into stronger relief the dark attire OF
members of Congress, who sat immediately be-
hind them. The Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict, headed by Marshal Henry, were the next
arrivals. DIR. Bliss was also in attendance.
Mrs. Blaine occupied front seat in the gallery,
reserved for friends Of the President.
At precisely II o'clock the House was called
to order by Speaker Keifer, and prayer was
offered by the Chaplain.
The Speaker then said:
"This day has been dedicated by action Of
the two Houses Of Congress to services in COM
memoration of the life and death OF James
Abram Garfield, late President of the United
States. This House is now assembled and ready
The resolutions setting apart tho day for
memorial services were then read by CLERK
Mcpherson.
At 1910 the Senate was announced, and all
rose as the Senators, headed by the officers OF
that body, entered and took their assigned
seats. They were followed by the Chief Justice
and Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court
dressed in their robes Of Office. Again the as
sembled multitude arose as the President Of the
United States and his Cabinet were announced
They were accompanied by Senator Sherman
Committee Of Arrangements.
The President took trout seat on the righi
Of the presiding officers chair.
At 1890 the orator Of the day, James g.
Blaine, was announced. The ceremonies were
then opened by short prayer by Chaplain
Power, Of the House, after which President
Davis said;
"This day is dedicated by Congress for me
mortal services Of the late President Of tn,
United States, James A. Garfield. present Il
you Hon. James G.. Blaine, who has been itl,
chosen as orator for this historical occasion =
Mr.. Blaine then rose, and stsuding Nth
Clerks desk, Immediately IN front of the tws
presiding officers, proceeded with impressive
ness OF manner and clearness Of tone to delive
his eulogy.
The eulogy was concluded at 1.50 p. M, hav
| ing taken Just one hour ami q half in its deliv
cry. When Mr.. Blaine uttered the last solemn
words the spectators broke into storm of ap
| plause which was not hushed for some minutes
The address was listened to with great interest
and in solemn silence, unbroken by any SCUM,
except q sigh Of relief, such as arises from
| large audience when q strong tension is removes
from their minds, when the orator passed from
his allusion to the differences which existed il
the Republican party last spring.
| A benediction was then offered by Rev. DR.
Bullock.
The Marine Band played the Garfield Dea
| March, as the invited guests filed out of tn
| Chamber in the same order in which they en-
tered.
The House was then called to order, and
concurrent resolution adopted, that the thank
of Congress are hereby presented to Hor
James g. Blaine for the appropriate memoirs
address delivered by him that he furnish
for publication, and, on motion Of Mr.. McKir
ley, the House as further mark Of respec
adjourned.
The Senate, upon its return from the Memo
rial services, adjourned.