The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-03-03
GARFIELD MEMORIAL SERVICES.

WASHINGTON, Feb. q.
Prior to 10 o'clock this morning admission
to the Capitol was refused TO all save members
of the two houses of Congress and their
ployes, but at that hour the doors were thrown
open to persons holding tickets to the memo
rial services of the late James A. Garfield.
and soon the galleries of the House were filled
to the utmost capacity. A large majority
Of the spectators were ladies', who, out of
respect to the occasion, had, for the
most part, discarded bright colors and
somber black was the prevailing hue. There
We're no signs OF morning III the hail. A
full-length portrait OF the late President was
hung just back OF the chairs of the presiding
officers, beng itself undraped, the members of
the House early in attendance oil being arrsyed
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 the distinguished guest first TO arrives
were Judge Bancroft, Cyrus w Field and Admiral
Worden. who took seats directly i'll front OF the
Clerks desk. Among the guests who ut an
early hour occupied seats upon the door, were
Gen. Schenck and Cows. Hoyt, of PENNSYLVANIA,
Foster, OF Ohio. Hamilton. of Maryland. and
Bigelow, of Connecticut. At IL 80 Gems. Sher-
mau, Sheridan, Hancock. Howard and Moigs
entered. and We're assigned seats TO
the left of the Speakers desk. ani
few moments later the members Of The Diplo-
matte Corps, in full regalia, were ushe red in,
headed by the Hawaiian Minister AZ Dcan OF
the CORPS. Their brilliant costumes only served
TO throw into stronger relief the dark attire Of
the members Of Congress, who sat immediately
behind them. The members OF the Supreme
Court of the District, headed by Marshal
Horny, were the next arrivals. Dr. Bliss was
also III attendance. Mrs. Blaine occupied n
front seat i'll the gallery reserved for the friends
Of the President.
At precisely II O'clock the House was called to
order 10y Speaker Keifer, and prayer was Of
fertd by the Chaplain.
The Speaker then said ''Ths day has been
dedicated by the action of the Two houses OF
Congress 20 aerv ces in COMMUNICATION of The
life ana death of James Abram Garfield, late
President OF the United States. This House is
now assembled and ready TO perform its part.
The resolutions setting apart to-day for the
memorial services We're then read by Clerk Ne
pherson
at 1910 the Senate was announced. and all
rose a. 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 assembled multitude arose. rs the
President of the United States and his Cabinet
were announced. They were accompanied by
Senator Sherman aud Representative McKin-
ley. Chairman of the Committee of Arrange
monts. The President took the front seat Oh
the right of the presiding officers chair.
The orator of the day, Hon. James G..
Blame, was announced at 1890, and the cere-
monies then opened by short prayer by Chap
Ian Power, OF the House. after which Presi-
dent Davis said - This day s dedicated by
Congress for the memorial services OF the late
President Of the United States, James A. Gar
field. l present you Hon. James Ct. Blaine,
who has been fifty chosen as the orator for thus
historical OCCASION"
Mr.. Blaine then rose and standing at the
Clerks desk. Immediately in front OF the two
presiding officers, proceeded, with great i'm
pressveness OF manner and cIearness of tone
to deliver his eulogy from manuscript.
The Grafton Was quite lengthy and worthy of
the occasion.