The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1885-12-10

other relatives, all in deep mourning.
Thirteen pews to the right Of the central
the Testry and members of the local COM
mittees occupied pews in front to the left.
The pew occupied by the dead Vice-Presi-
dent in his lifetime was the tenth from the
facing the altar. II war distinguished by
its complete envelopmeht in black cloth,
and the fact that it was h~noccupied.
T church is d modest brick structure,
square ahd oblong, but c~ommodious with
al, seating nine hundred people, but hold
ing within its walls, in this instance, fully
n thousand. Its sharply slanting roef is
supported on brick columns forming part
of the side walls, but Is also sustained by
two tierB. Of arches which spring from the
right and left centers of the auditorium,
meeting at the apex of the roof. The in
terror is naturally dark, being lit by dor
mer and narrow side windows all in stained
glass, a large field of the same filling in
church. The main and side doors were
heavily draped in black. The interior deco
rations were plain but effective, consisting
OF q festooning of Grape from the central
arches, the pulpit n chahcelrail having a
drapery of white and black intermingled.
The central arches were completely drap-
ed, and the sides of the church were panel
ed in black. On the front interior walls of
the church were two large designs of the
The dark %shrouding Of the interior was re-
lieved by only three floral pieces, all hand
some in design. On the altar inside the
chancel rail wa a plain cross composed
the ladies' Of the parish. On either side Of
the altar was a sheaf of wheat On the face
of the pulpit was a column of white roses,
with purple flowers at one side, forming a
ladder. At its base was the inscription
vember %, 1sS5.n On the summit of the
column was perched a white dove. The de-
sign bore the Latin sentiment, "Stdt mdgni
nomfnts gloria" The design was the gift
Of the Ohio Club Of Cincinnati: In front of
tributed by the Yondota Club, of Toledo.
This design had a background of green,
faced with red, white and blue flowers, with
the exception of a central monogram COM
posed of the letters .'T. A. H" in pink, yell
low and white rosebuds. The interior Of
the church and chancel was brilliantly
lighted.
When the casket had been placed in front
Of the chancel rail, the choir sang the an
lesson for the dead was then e by Rev.
DIR. Jenckes. This vas followed by the
singing of the hymn, LEAD, Heavenly
light" by the choir, the audience joining.
Rev. DR.. Jenckes, speaking from the lee
the following text:
FINALLY, brethren, whatsoever things are
true, whatsoever things are honest, 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" Phil.
iv. 8.
When the speaker had concluded, Mrs.
Doner, of Chicago, sang "Rock of Ages"
the Bishop closing with prayers and behe-
diction. The casket was then lifted and
borne from the church, the audience re-
naming seated.
During the progress of the funeral column
from the house to the church there was a
slight drift of sleet in the air which contin-
ned throughout the period of services in the
Cathedral.
In the church edifice,
THE LACE or HONOR
Was accorded to ex-President Hayes, his full
beard and hair showing the wilderness of
advancing years. He sat Immediately in
the rear Of the pews occupied by the vestry
aud reception committee. In the pew di-
rectly in his rear were Secretary Bayard
and other members of the Cabinet. To
their left were seated the committees from
the o.. 8. Senate and House of Representa-
tives, wearing flowing sashes of white over
with rosettes of black Grape. Immediately
in their rear were the officers of the U. s..
Army, in full uniform. On the north side
IF the church were the Governors of the
States present, with their stats.
THE E PROCESSION.
Inc Dolls OF all the city churches began
tol..ng when the remains were taken from
the house, and continued their pealing dur
ing the continuation of the church rites
and while the procession was on its long
march to Crown Hill Cemetery. There was
very little delay in the movement of the
great column when once the distinguished
people who had composed the church audi
ence had been assigned their carriages. Its
formation had been completed during the
progress of the services in the Cathedral.
The column was preceded by a mount
lowed BY the Columbus Barracks
Band and the Richardson Zouaves, who m
mediately preceded the hearse. The latter
was drawn by six black horses, wearing the
black paraphernalia worn by the animals
attached to the funeral car which bore the
remains of General Grant to the grave. On
either side of the hearse was a guard from
the Indianapolis Light Infantry, carrying
their guns at the position of reverse
arms.n An escort of citizens, composed of
Oscar b. Hord, William Henderson, Gen
eral Fred Knefler, Aquila Jones, James II.
Rice, V. T. Malott and General James R.
Carnahan. Immediately in the rear of the
hearse were the Rice Guards and Straight
Rifles, with local military companies.
THE FUNERAL CAR
Occupied a central position in the second
of the four grand divisions.
The first grand division was in line ready
for the forward movement when the cas-
ket was carried from the church. 1t was
composed of State military companies,
marching independently, all officers dis
mounted: b Busch Zouaves of St. Louis
was the only company appearing in the
line from outside the State.
In the second grand division, following
the hearse, came q carriage containing
Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, Mrs. S. w
Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzhugh Thornton
The succeeding twelve carriages contained
relatives and near friends. Ex-Presiden,
1 Ho-ar @r-s Ah@ 500 -
followed in regular order by the member.
of the Cabinet, U. s. Senators and Repre-
sentatives- Governors and staffs, u. s
Judiciary e1-U. s. Senators and Represen
~tatives, Us military officers, State Off
GERS of Indiana, followed by the President.
and Faculties of universities and colleges
the Mayors of cities n other civil off
Gals.
The third division was composed of al
non-military organizations. 1t was pre-
coded by the local Irish-American organi
cations, followed by the marching politica
clubs, which had taken part in the recen
Presidential campaign.
The fourth grand division was made III
of local municipal organizations, %includinj
the Fire Department. with their steamer
heavily draped.
The column tool up it's line of march a
12:4S p. M, but its progress was RETARDED
aiding crowds, which far outnumbered tn
moving column. 1t proceeded slowl,
through the great masses of people OF
Washington street. The military organi
cations attempted to march with compan,
front, but were repeatedly compelled t
break into columns of tours and move b
the flank. The carriages were driven thre
abreast. The movement was slow, tn
bands playing dirges, making the pre-
gress at times almost imperceptibl
until the column merged upon Nerd
ian street, a broad and handsome avenu
leading to the entrance to the beautiful
Crown Hill Cemetery. The cortege move
on by the handsome homes of the wealthy
whose windows and sidewalks were file
with great throngs standing respectfully
The broad ~thoroughfare stretched out int
the country beyond the limits of the city
and when the head of the column cam