The Portland daily press., 1884-09-10

LAID TO REST,
Obsequies of the Late Secretary FoIger.

ODsequtes OF the Late secretary Eoiger.
GENEVA, n. Y, Sept 9.-The town rapidly
filled today with those who came to pay the
last tokens of respect to the late Secretary Fol-
ger. The President and suite arrived at noon
via the Corning railroad, and slighted from
the cars at Mile Point one mile south of the
depot. from whence the President was convey
ed to the mansion OF ex-senator Hammond,
whose guest he will be while in Geneva. Gov.
Cleveland and party arrived in the same Car
and were driven direct to the residence of W.
j. King, Jr., in the immediate vicinity. Secre-
tary Teller Postmaster General Gresham,
Judges Rapalle, Miller and Andrews, and
Clerk Perrin arrived this morning. Secretary
Chandler was with the Presidents party. Ev.
cry member of the Cabinet was present. The
weather was oppressiyely warm and the crowd
OF visitors suffered much discomfort. The body
OF Judge Folger was unostentatiously laid ont
at his home and only those with whom he had
been officially associated and a few of his most
intimate friends among our townsmen were
offered an opportunity to view it. Every
store, place of business and residence from the
railroad depot to the cemetery, o distance of
two miles, was appropriately draped in mourn
ing.
AT one o'clock the last train had arrived and
the crowd surged toward the late Secretary
Folger's residence. The villages and farming
country about turned out their populations en-
masse to pay the last tribute of respect to the
deceased and at least 10000 people thronged
the principal streets of Geneva.
AT two the general procession began to FORM
The body of Judge Folger lay in the northeast
room of his late residence on Main street in a
massive casket covered with plain black vel
vet, with silver mountings The President
entered the room accompanied by Secretaries
Frelinghuysen, Teller and Chandler and
Postmaster General Gresham.
The services took place in the First Presby-
terrain church, the interior of " bich was heavi-
~ draped in black. Many beautiful floral en-
blems were displayed. In the church President
Arthur occupied a seat wetl in front and seat
ed next to him was Gov Cleveland. The
body was borne into the church by colored
bearers, preceded by the following pail bear
ers: j. S. Lewis, VIM e. Sill, S. H .Verplank,
W. w. Wright, S. e. Smith, Robt. j. Swain
and A. L. Chew, all of Geneva
and lifelong friends of the deceased
The pulpit was occupied by the temporary
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Morey, and Rev. DR.. Potter,
President of Hobart College, and local clergy
men. The son and daughter of Secretary Fol-
ger were not present at these exercises, but
later followed the remains from the house to
the cemetery. Rev. DR.. Upton af Auburn
followed the reading of the Scripture lesson
with feeling eulogy upon the deceased states.
man. The burial service was according to
the ritual Of the Episcopal church.
WARRINGTON, Sept. Sit being the day of
the funeral of the lats Secretary Folger all
executive departments Of the government and
district offices were closed.
NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-Ih9 clerks office OF
tue U. S. Circuit Court and q. S. District at
torney's Office were closed today from II to 2
p. In. in respect to the memory OF the late
Secretary OF the Treasury Folger. The custem
house ahd sub-treasury were also closed for a
portion Of the day.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. "a meeting of
treasury officials and others was held today
Gen. John f. HaItranft, collector of the port
in the char. Resolutions Of coincidence were
offered and accepted and it is believed that a
deputation of Philadelphia citizens will be
sent to Geneva and to Washington to offer
wittsn letters Of coincidence to the family of
the deceased.