Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-09

began 10 move. amid the tolling OF bells and
the mournful dirges Of tho three bands that
participated in the demonstration. At the
head rode two mounted policemen. Next
the chief marshal, Col. NJ. Stewart, his aides
Col L. n. Woodcock and Capt Murray
Myers, followed by the associations in the
following order:
THE FIRST DIVISION
Drum corps.
Firing squad.
Clergy, speakers and mayor in carriages.
Catafalque and pail bearers.
Led horse.
Garfield post and old soldiers-M. S.
Rochelle, marshal.
Sons of veterans--E. A. Dorsey, marshal.
SECOND DIVISION
Simons' band.
10. FL. T. McMillen, marshal.
Knight of Honor-E. j. Clark, marshal.
Blue Lodge-G. W. Knorr, marshal.
Colored Masons, No. 36-Theo. Reed,
marshal.
Colored Masons, No. an. C. Allen,
marshal.
THIRD DIVISION
Colored Band.
A.O.U. W.. W. SImons, marshal.
Turners-Jos. Koenig. marshal.
Order of St. Joseph. N. Kelley, mar
shall.
FOURTH DIVISION.
Knights of Pythias band.
Knights of Pythias-A. j. Waldron,
marshal.
Frontier Fire Company-Geo. w. Kes-
sler, marshal.
Knights Templar, moun.ed-W.S.Co
marshal.
Womens Relief Corps, old settlers and
citizens in the order named, in carriages,
The procession occupied three-quarters of
an hour passing any given point. 1t was an
imposing pageant. The chief marshal and
his aides were well mounted and handsome
ly uniformed. The funeral cortege was
tastefully arranged, and made fine ap-
pearance. The catsfatque was BEAUTIFULLY
draped and covered with a shro ID Of red,
white and blue, with sword, belt and hat
laid on the top. 1t was drawn by eight
horses with black covers and white borders.
\ A man walked at each horses head. Then
followed milk-white, riderless horse, sad
died and caparisoned as if on the battle
field. A pair of heavy cavalry boots hung
over the pommel of the saddle, and q red
blanket, around which was rubber coat,
was strapped behind. The animal was led
by one of the Kansas National Guards.
Then followed the Garfield Post, with their
banners and corps flags. Next the
Sons of Veterans, with their handsome
badges, followed by Simons' band
PLAYING the funeral dirge. Next in the
line were the |. o. o. F., in regalia, pre-
senting a fine appearance, followed by the
Blue lodge Next two lodges of colored
Masons, who made a very creditable show.
Next followed the colored band, after these
came the Turnverein association. fine body
of men, then the Catholic Knights of st.
Joseph in their handsome regalia making Q
fine display. but the most attractive, and
| who ELECTED ordinations Of admiration,
| were those societies which followed The
Uniformed Knights of Pythias in their
magnificent uniforms we're fine body OF
men. but before these should be mentioned
the A. o. L. W., who were conspicuous
also the splendid band Of the knights O.
Pythias. Ater the Uniformed knights
came the knights of Honor, mounted, hand
somely uniformed and caparisoned: following
these came the Frontier Fire company, Ano
next the knights Templar mounted. who
presented brilliant appearance The Odd
Fellows encsmpment were also mounted
and made a fine display. The Women's
Relief Corps brought up the rear of the I'M
mense procession of military and civic asso-
Citations. Then followed the long line Of
citizens in carriages and wagons Of ever,
conceivable kind. They marched up Main
street TO second; east on second to Emporis
avenue; south on Emporia to Douglas ano
west on Douglas to the bridge and on &c
the fair grounds nearly mile from the city
MANY beautiful memorial tributes to the
honored dead were seen at private residences
along the line Of march. The arch Of the
bridge was handsomely draped and in th'
center was suspended large likeness Of thu
dead hero.
Upon reaching the fair grounds the fu
neral corsge WAS drawn up between the am
phitheater and the judges stand. The I'M
mense amphitheatre was packed with
dense mass of humanity Of al ages and botf
sexes. Another row of seats was built
which was also full, while all around the i'm
mense ,hrong of carriages were drawn W
rs close as possible to the stand occupied b,
the clergy and speakers
Mayor Aldrich wss master Of ceremonies
and called the vast assemblage to order
when the services began by prayer by Rev
Mr.. Hodreson, of the N. E church; ther
followed a funeral dirge by the bands, anc
next came the ritual funeral service oil the
Grand Army of the Republic, followed BY
prayer by the chaplain
The long line of the dead hero's military
services, read BY Adjutant ]. A. Wallace
WAS listened to with great attention whiis
the bosoms of the multitude swelled with
pride and admiration at the recital The
bands again discoursed their doleful strains
and when the mournful music died away,
Mayor Aldrich stepped forward and an
lnounced that Hon. H. c. Sluss would de
t,;xe- an Grafton. Space will not admit Of
our publishing the orA;ions. Judge Slus:
paid an eloquen, tribute to the character o.
the revered dead, eulogistic Of his niiitar,
| and civic record. 1. Was 6 beautiful pa
,hetic and eloquent tribute to great hero
and a srea. citizen. Next the funeral dirgt
was repesed snd then came . glowing eulogy
by Mr.. Arbuckle, which Vas conspicuoul
for power and pathos-
The master Of ceremonies came forward q
the conclusion Of Major Arbuckle's orassos
and announced the reading Of resolution,