Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1882-03-08
GARFIELD.
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Memorial Services fn Hener Of the Mar
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WASHINGTON, Feb. a.
Prior 70 10 O'Clock ~ morning admission
to the Capitol was r6fused 10 au sa7e members
OF the two houses Of Congress and their EN-.
pioycs, but at that hour the doors were thrown
open to persons holding tickets to the memo
rial services Of the ists James A Garfield,
and soon the galleries q flss House were filed
TO the utmost capsssty. A large majority
Of the spectators were ladies' who. out Of
respect to the oacasipn, had. for the
Inssi part, d,rcaEgrd s<ignt cosors and
were no signs Of mourning In the hall
full-length portrait OF the late President was
hung just back OF the chairs OF the presiding
officers, bsang itself undraped, the members Of
the House early In attendance all being arrsyed
in black. In the lobby. back OF the Speaker
desk, the Marine Band was stationed, ard at
intervals from 10 O'Clock until noon discoursed
solemn music.
Among the distinguished guest nrst to arrives
were Judge Bancroft Cyrus v. Field and Admiral
Worden, who took seats directly in front OF the
Clerks desk. Among the guests who at an
early hour occupied seats upon the hoor, were
Gen. 6chenox and Govs. Hoyt Of Pennsylvania,
Foster, OF OHIO, Hamilton. OF Maryland. and
hgelow, OF Connecticut. At II 80 Gems. Sher-
man, Sheridan, Hancock, Howard and Meigs
and Admirals Ammen, Rogers and Rodgers
entered, and were assigned seats TO
the left Of the speakers desk, aui a
few moments later the members OF The Diplo-
matic Corps, In full regalis, we're ushered in,
headed by the Hawaiian Minister rs Dean 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
Henry, were the next arrivals DIR. Bliss was
also in attendance. Mrs. Blaine occupied q
front seat in the gallery reserved for the friends
OF the President. u II
At precisely II O'Clock the House was called 20
order by Speaker KeIfsr: and prayer ~ss Of
fered by the Chaplain.
The Speaker then said "This day has been
dedicated by the action Of the two houses OF
Congress to services in commemoration OF the
life and death OF James Abram Garfield, late
President OF the United States. This House Is
now assembled and ready to perform its part. I"
The resolutions setting apart to-day for the
memorial services were then read By Clerk No
Pherson.
At 1910 the Senate was announced, and all
rose as the Senators, headed by the officers OF
that body, entered and took ther assigned
They were followed by the Chief Justice and
Associate Justices OF tho Supreme Court,
dressed in their robes OF Office.
Again the assembled multitude arose, as the
President Of the United States and his Cabinet
were announced. They were accompanied by
Senator Sherman aud Representative MoKn-
ley. Chairman Of the Committee Of Arrange
ments. The President took the trout seat on
the right OF the presiding officers chair.
The orator OF the day, Hon. James @.
Blaine, was announced at 1880, and the cere-
monies then opened by short PRAYER by CIap-
hin Power, Of the House, after which Presi-
dent Davis said This day IL dedicated by
PSnsdaess fSr ihs ssrvsss e tb se
field. ! present you Hon. James @. Blaine,
who has been fifty chosen as the orator for this
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
prcssyencss OF manner and clearness OF tone,
to deliver his eulogy from manuscript.
The Grafton was quite lengthy and worthy Of
the occasion.