The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-12-02
CONVEYED TO THE TOMB.
obsequies of the Late Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks.
A Great Gathering of People Witness
the Simple Rites.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 1.-The mortal remains of
Thomas A. Hendricks were conveyed to the tomb
today. The event was made memorable by the
presence of a tremendous eoncourse of people
from all parts Of the nation, to witness the simple
rites which preceded the interment. The presage
of inclement weather on the day of the funeral,
which was given yesterday, was verified only to
the extent OF awintTy, leaden sky and thick 9t-
mosphere during the early hours. The sombre
aspect of the heavens was reflected even more
deeply in the appearance OF the city Its princi-
pal buildings ereshidden in folds of black drap-
cry, while to the occasion were lent all the forms
which people can observe to show their respect
for the dead
The business of the city was entirely suspend
ed The clergy, without respect to sect, joined in
the obseques The bells of all the churches tolled
the requiem, and the presence of the populace in
the column which followed the funeral car, or
stood as silent spectators of the solemn spectacle,
attested their fealty to the memory of the dead.
The early morning trains all the railways
brought delegations from the National Capital
and all the leading citizens of the Union, together
with an influx of people from all interior cities
and hamlets Of central Indiana and Illinois.
The Cabinet was represented by Secretary OF
State Bayard, Secretary Lamar Secretary Whit
ney Secretary Endcott and Postmaster General
Villas Associate Justices Matthews and Blatch-
ford represented the Supreme Bench of the Unit
ed States, while the United States Senate was
represented by Senators Edmunds, Allison, Pugh,
Harris, Conger Blair, Dolph, Vest, Brent Cam
den Vance, Jones, voorhees,, Payne, Palmer and
Harrison. committee OF eleven represented
the House OF Representatives.
The governors of indiana Ohio, Illinois and
Kentucky were present, attended by their staffs
and numerous state officers. Maj. Gen. Sehofeld
was the chief representative of the United States
army present. ExlPresident HAYES and Gen.
Wm T. Sherman were distinguished guests.
The easket was borne into st. Paul's Cathedral
at IL. IA o'clock, the vast congregation having al
ready been seated, with the exception of the inn
mediate relatives.
The church was draped in mourning and the
chancel was a solid bank of flowers. The interi-
or arrangement permitted the best effects with
minimum amount of display. The pew of the
late Vice President was covered with fine black
twin. and was the most observed feature Of the
place. Upon the arrival of the cOrtege at the
church, the rector, the Rev. DR.. Jenekes, with
Bishop Kniekerbocker and the Rev. Drs. Strong
fellow OF Montgomery, Ala, and Fulton OF ST.
Louis, former rector of the parish, met the funeral
train at the church E door and preceding @ i to the
vices were not lengthy, occupying about an hour
for their completion. The order was as follows:
Scripture lesson by the rector; Hymn, Il would
not five alway;' Address by DR.. Jenckes. 1t was
brief eulogy of the deceased. The first nten-
ton had been to have no remarks, but at Mrs
address,. Solo, "Rock of Ages" by Mrs. Doner
Of Chicago; prayer and benedietion, by Bishop
sic rendered by double quartette and Surpliced
choir under the direction of Mr.. Ora Pearson,
who took the solo parts in the psalms. Mrs. Do
ner's solo was sung in pursuance of a request
made by Mr.. Hendricks, who heard her sing the
hymn at the funeral OF Senator McDonald's first
wife in the same place. Throughout the services
were of the most appropriate and affecting nature
The bells of ali the churches began toling
when the remains were taken from the house, and
continued their pealing during the rites and
while the procession was on the march to Crown
Hill Cemetery. There was very little delay in the
movement OF the column, which was preceded by
a mounted police escort, followed by the Column
bus Barracks band and the Richardson Zouaves,
who immediately 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 Gen.
Grant to the grave. On either side of the hearse
was a guard Of the Indianapolis Light Infantry,
carrying guns at reverse arms Immediately in
the rear of the hearSe was the Rice Guards and
the Streight Rifles, both local military companies.
The procession was composed of four divisions,
including military and civic organizations nation
| al and State officers, relatives and sympathzing
| friends. 1t is estimated $4,000 people were in
| the column. The cemetery was reached about 4
| O'Clock.
Respect for His Memory.
BOSTON, Dec. 1.-Various observances have
| been made today throughout New England, out of
respect to the late Vice President. In the large
| cities the government buildings and offices have
| been closed portion of the day, and bells were
toiled at morning, noon and night, while business
| generally was suspended.
WASHINGTON, Dec. LIN accordance with the
Presidents ORDERS all the offices of the general
| government and of the District government were
closed today, as a mark of respect to the memory
| of the late Vice President The public schools
| and many business houses were also closed, and
| at noon there was general tOlling of bells.