Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-02
LAST SAD RIFFS.
Hendricks Mortal Re-
mains Laid to Rest.
MoURNFUL PROCESSION
The Scene at the Tomb-Mrs.
Hendricks Bears the Or
deal With Heroism.

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ISpANAPoLrs, December THE NOR
tai remains of Vice-President Thomas A.
Hendricks, the fifth Vice President of
the United States who died during his
term Of Office, were conveyed to the
tomb to-day. The event was made
memorable in many respects by the
presence Of a tremendous concourse of
people from all parts Of the nation to
witness the simple rites which preceded
the interment.
One Of the central points of attrac-
ton for the visiting multitude was the
modest home Of the late Vice President
on Tennessee street, q plain twostory
brick structure. facing the State build
ing now In process of construction. On
the front door OF the home was black
rosette, from which was pendant strip
of black Grape. which constituted the
only outward emblem Of mourning.
At 0 o'clock Mrs. Hendricks was tax
ing leave, accompanied by her brother
and Mrs. Morgan. At ! 1 o'clock the
pall-benrers arrived. The hearse and
carriages were draped for the final re-
moyal of the body. This was done
without further leave-taking, and the
little cavalcade moved quietly, with its
military escort, through the densely
lined streets to the Cathedral OF st.
Panl. On the street in front OF the
house was gathered large but respect
ful crowd, which grew in numbers as
the forenoon advanced. Among the 10.
raj designs the most notable was that of
the log cabin in which Mr.. Hendricks
was born In Ohio. IL stood at the head
OF his coffin near the remains. and was
the work OF lady of Shelbyville,
where Hendricks formerly lived. Itwas
six feet in length and four in height.
Near il stood the splendid banner pre-
sentod during the national campaign,
containing the faces OF President Cleve-
land and the deceased.
The casket was borne into the church
at 1914 o'clock. The officiating clergy
were four in number: Bishop knicker-
booker, OF this diocese; Rev. DIR. String
fellow, Of Montgomery, Alabama, the
first rector OF st. Paul's, and under
whose administration Mr.. Hendricks
Joined the church; Rev. DIR. Fulton, of
st. Louis, former rector of st. Paul's,
and Rev. DR.. Jencks, present rector. In
their robes of office they met the re.
mains at the main entrance of the
cathedral, Bishop Knickerbocker voiced
the opening sentence of the burial asr-
vice, 81 am the resurrection apl the
life, " followed by Rev. Drs. Stringfel-
low and Fulton, in their recitation Of the
other services used for the dead. The
casket had been carried end placed out
side the chancel The great audience
stood while the impressive scene was en-
acted. Following the bier came the
widow, leaning on the arm OF her broth
or, followed by other relatives, oil in
deep mourning The clergy, without
respect to sect, joined in the obsequies.
The bells OF all the churches tolled IA
requiem.
On the trains of all the railroads were
delegations from the national capital and
all the leading cities of the Union.
The Cabinet was represented by the
Secretary of State, Secretary of Interior,
Secretary OF War and Postmaster Cen
eral. The Supreme Bench OF the United
States was represented by Associate Jus.
tices Matthews and Blatchford. The
United States Senate and House were
fully represented. The Governors of
Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky
were present, attended by their stats
and numerous State officers. Major
General Schoiield was the only repre-
sentative of the United States army
present. Fx-President Rutherford b.
Hayes and William Il. Sherman were
distinguished guests.
Rev. Mr.. Jenoks delivered the eulogy
on the late Vice President, which closed
with prayers and benediction.
The caslSet was then lifted and borne
from the church. The bells of all the
city churches began to toll when the re-
mains were taken from the house and
continued during the church rites and
while the procession was on its long
march to Crown Hill Cemetery.
When the funeral column came within
sight OF the cemetery, mile distant,
the Indianapolis Light Artillery began
firing minute guns, which was contin.
ued until the hearse approached the
grave.