The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-12-05
Funeral Of Vice. President Hendricks
Popular Regret and Respect.

fled only to the extent OF Il "lhtIy leauen shy
and thick atmosphere during the early hours
unusual to this latitude. The heavy log OF
the preceding afternoon still hung over the
city when the day broke, but as the hours
wore on lifted somewhat and became less i'm
penetrable.
The sombreness of the heavens was reflected
even more deeply in the appearance of the
CITY which witnessed the development of his
career It's chief structures were hidden in
their folds of black drapery, while to the &C.
casion were lent all the forms which people
can observe to show their respect for the dead.
The business of the city was entirely sus-
pended. The clergy, without respect to sect,
Joined in the obsequies, the bells of all the
churches tolled Il requiem, and the presence
of the populace in the column which followed
his funeral car, or stood as silent spectators
of the solemn spectacle, attested their fealty
to his memory.
OFFICIAL AND POPULAR ASSEMBLAGE.
The early morning trains on all railways
brought delegations from the national capital
and all the leading cities Of the Union, to-
gether with an influx of people from all the
interior cities and hamlets of Central Indiana
and Illinois. The Cabinet was represented
by Secretary of State Bayard, Secretary La
mar. Secretary Whitney, Secretary Endicott
and Postmaster General Villas. The Supreme
Bench of the United States was represented
by Associate Justices Matthews and Batch
ford The United States Senate was repre-
sented by Senators Edmunds, Allison, Pugh,
Harris, Conger, Blair, Dolph, Vest, Beck,
Camden, Vance, Jones, Voorhees,, Payne,
! Palmer and Harrison. The committee rep
resenting the House of Representatives was
composed of W. r. Morrison, j. Blount, H.
| A. Herbert, w. S. Holman, w. NJ. Springer,
! w. P. Hepburn, S. B. Ward, w. w. Phelps,
j. J. Kleiner, Thomas Ryan and p. Dunn.
| The number of active and eX-memberS OF the
| lower house presentin addition to those named
was large The Governors of Indiana, OHIO,
! Illinois and Kentucky were present, attended
! by their stats and numerous state officers.
Major Gen. Schofield was the chief represen-
tative of the United States army present.
Elk President Hayes and Gen. VIM. I. Sher-
man were distinguished guests, the latter ac-
companying delegation from st. Louis. The
officers and other official delegates we're met
on arrival by local sub committees and gwen
tickets of admission to St. Paul's Episcopal
Cathedral, to be present at the church SER
vices, and assigned positions.
The train arrivals sweled the mHlttudes
on the streets to an extent to impede the ordi-
nary progress on the chief thoroughtares.
Washington street presented black mass OF
/ humanity hours before the services we're en-
tered upon at St. Paul S, and long before the
passage of the columns the windows of the
business blocks were filled by occupants.
At THE HOUSE.
Floral tributes of all descriptions we're sent
from various parts Of the country, testitylng
to the love and esteem in which Mr. Hen
bricks was held. Mrs. Hendricks viewed hel
dead husband for the last time at 9 O clock,
after which many visitors passed through the
aud ,,inwa6 tho ranoinS
AT TIE CHURCH.
1t was after II o'clock when the funeral
left the house, and the casket was borne into
the church at II. 40 o'clock, the vast cOngre
CATION having already been seated, with the
exception of the immediate relatives and the
church vestry. The officiating clergy, four i'll
number-Bishop knickerbocker, OF this do
cese: Rev. DIR. Stringtellow, of Montgomery
Ala. the first rector of St. Paul's and under
whose minstration Mr.. Hendricks joined the
church; Rev. DIR. Fulton, of st. Louis, for
mer rector fist. Paul's S, and Rev. DIR. Jenckes
the present rector-in their robes OF Office
met the remains at the main entrance OF the
Cathedral, on Illinois street. Preceded by a
guard of the indianapolis Light Infantry the
body was borne up the central aisle, the cler-
gvmen and members Of the vestry going i'll
advance Bishop knickerbocker voiced the
opening sentence of the burial service, 81 am
the resurrection and the life followed by
Rev. DR.. Stringfellow and Dir. Fulton i'll then
recitation of the other verses used for the
dead, until the casket had been carried and
placed outside the chancel. The great audi
ence stood while the impressive scene was
enacted. When the casket had been placed
in front of the chancel rail, the choir sang the
anthem, Lord Let Me Know the End.
The lesson for the dead was read by Rev. Dr.
I'll : H..
of the hymn, Lead Kindly Light" by the
choir, the audience Joining. Rev Dr. Jenckes
speaking from the lectern, delivered Il funeral
sermon from Phil iv, 8-'Finally, brethren.
whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just, what
soever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are Of good report
if there be any virtue, and if there be any
praise, think on these things
When the speaker had concluded, Mrs.
Doner, of Chicago, sang Brock of Ages, the
Bishop closing with prayers and the benedlc-
ton The casket was then lifted and borne
from the church, the audience remaining
seated. During the march to the cemetery
all the church bells of the city were tolled.
THE MARCH TO THE GRAVE.
The column was preceded by mounted
police escort, who were followed by the Co
lumbus Barracks Band and the Richardson
Zouaves, who Immediately preceded the
hearse. The latter was drawn by six black
horses wearing the black paraphernalia worn
bv the animals attached to the funeral cal
which bore the remains of Gen. Grant to the
grave On either side of the hearse was {
guard of the indianapolis Light Infantry
carrying the guns at the position of ''reverse
arms" Immediately in the rear of the hearse
were the Rice Guards and Streight Rifles,
both local military companies.
The funeral car occupied central position
in the second of the four grand divisions
The first division was composed of State mill
tary companies marching independently, al
officers dismounted. The Busch Zouaves, o
St. Louis, were the only company appearing
in the line from outside the State. In the
second grand division following the hearse
came carriage containing Mrs. Hendricks
Mrs. S. W. Morgan and Mr.. and Mrs titZ
hugh Thornton. The succeeding twelve car
riages contained relatives and near friends
Elk President Hayes occupied the next car
rage and was followed in regular order by
members of the cabinet, United States Sena
tors and Representatives, Governors anc
stats, United States Judiciary, eX-U nltee
States Senators and Representatives, Untec
States military officers, State officers of In
diana, followed by the presidents and facul
ties of universities and colleges, and mayors
OF cities and other owl officials.
The third division was composed of all non
military organizations. 1t was preceded by
, the local Irish american organizations, fol
lowed by the marching political clubs which
had taken part in the recent presidential cam
paign. Among the latter organizations rep
resented in the line were the Cook County
. Democratic Club; the Iroquois Club of Chi
cago the Duckworth Club of Cincinnati
the jackson Club of Columbus; the jefferson
Club of Dayton, Ohio; Jefferson Club o
Bloomington, H.; the Miami Club of Hamil
ton, Ohio; the Jefferson Club of Fort Wayne
the Grammercy Club of Vincennes, Ind; the
f Hendricks Club of Peru, Ind. The fourth
division was made up of local organizations
/ The column took up its march at II. 48 p. m
the bands playing dirges as the solemn pro
cession progressed to Crown Hill Cemetery
Minute guns were fred by the Indianapoli,
Light Artillery.
AT THE CRANE.
The scenes at the grave were impressive
There had been no rainfall for brief period
but the sky was lowering. Just as the coffir
was placed beside the grave there was Sigh
sprinkle of rain, causing many to recall the
old saying, BLESSED are the dead whom the
rain falls on" The Columbus Barracks BanC
at This mint nlayed the American HYMN and