The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-11-25
THE DEAD BX-PRESIDENT,
FUNERAL OF TIE LATE CHESTER
A. ARTHUR.

day with ceremonies OF the most extremely
simple nature. Excepting the crowds that
blocked the streets In the vicinity Of the
family residence, and along the route to the
church, there was little to indicate that the
man who had been the ruler of the nation
was being laid away to his final resting
place. last evening the coffin that con-
tanned the remains was closed after the
membe,S Of the family had taken a last
look.
1t had been the intention of the family to
adorn the c:sket with single wreath, as a
token of affection, but a tribute from Presi.
dent Cleveland, and that, together with
cross Of laurel, floral pillow, inscribed
"Requiescat in pace,n and some palm leaves,
were placed about and on the coffin, The
body had been attired in black, the coat
being frock. The face was placid and
wasted.
At an early hour this morning squads of
policemen began to arrive in the vicinity Of
the Lexington avenue mansion and to stretch
themselves along the route to keep the way
clear. A few minutes after s o'clock Presi-
dent Cleveland was driven up to the door,
accompanied by Secretaries Bayard, Whit
ney, Lamar and Postmaster General Villas
They alghted and entered the parlor, but
were unable to view the remains.
The parlor was soon filed with eminent
people who came to do reverence, and at $50
the caslet was taken from its stand and con-
veyed down stairs to the hearse. 1t was a
simple yloth-covered castet, with silver ham
dies and the silver plate bore the name and
dates Of birth and death.
AS the coffin was carried down the fight of
stairs leading to the front hall the pall-bear-
ers walked down the steps to the street and
proceeded to carriages that were standing
ahead Of the hearse. They walked two
abreast and were led by President Arthur's
secretaries, Walter Q. Gresham and Robert
T. Lincoln The others were ex-Secretaries
William E. Chandler and Benjamin H.
Brewster ex- First Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral Frank Hatton, Gen. Philip II. Sheridan,
Gen. George H. Sharpe, DR.. Cornelius R.
Agnew, Cornelius N. Bliss, Cornelius Van
derbilt, Robert G.. Dunn and Charles L. Tiff
fany. All wore scarfs of black and white.
extending over the sholders and down to the
waist
After the casket had been placed in the
heaTse-a plumeless vehicle, drawn by two
black horses, the chief mourners came In
the fist vehicle was young Chester A. Ar
thur and his sister, Miss Nellie. Following
them came Mrs. McElroy, Gen. Arthur's sis
ter, with an escort, and after her came Mrs.
Carr and Mrs. Haynesworth, who are also
sisters OF the deceased. All were escorted
down the steps by ex-Marshal McMichael,
who had charge Of the arrangements. After
the hearse had moved off few PAGES Presi-
dent Cleveland took his place in the first car
riage behind it. He was accompanied Post.
master GeEeral Villas, and Secretaries Bayard
and Whitney followed. Secretary Lamar
and Gen. W. T. Sherman came next. The
chief JUST G, Morrison R. Waite and Justices
Harlan aild Blatchford took seats in the next
carriage, s-d Senators Edmunds, Logan aud
Evarts followed. Senators Hawley and
German were next in the line, and after
them Governor Hill In other carriages were
Surrogate Rollins, President Arthur's law
partner, Knevals, Mr. Root, William Dowd,
Horace Russell and a few others.
The procession moved up Lexington ave-
nue. and at Thirty fourth street turned up to
Madison avenue, which it entered and pro-
ceeded to Forty seventh street and thence to
Fifth avenue and the church Of the Heavenly
Rest on Fl 5h avenue near Forty fifth street.
Throughout the entire route people massed
In countless numbers None but those who
held cards were admitted to the church The
soldiers and sailors who were to escort the
body from the church to the railroad station
were ranged along the west side Of the ave-
nue. from Forty to Forty fifth streets
They stood in the position of salute as the
hearse was driven by them, and their bright
uniforms of blue and red presented an impos-
ing appearance.
When the hearse drew up In front of the
church the pallbearers alighted and marched
as before ahead of the casket as it was car
ried up the low steps of the church to the en-
trance Seldom was there such a distin-
guished congregation as was assembled
within the sacred edifce. The church itself
was most tasteHully draped with black and
purple cloth, while the portico Of the ediflce,
which fronts on Fifth avenue, was hung with
two American flags knotted with rape. The
door posts of the vestibule were entWined
with folds of black cloth. The crsket was
met at the door by the surpliced choir and
clergymen singing the professional hymn,
"Aseep in Jesus"
The casket was covered with heavy black
cloth, on which rested two palm branches
And simple wreath Of roses. The pallbear-
ers followed Immediately after. Tie casket
was placed upon a catafalque in front Of the
altar, near which stood a palm tree, sur
rounded by bank Of roses and lilies Fol-
lowing the pallbearers came the mourners.
Then came the intimate friends and the pres
idential party. This included President
Cleveland, who came in with ex-President
Rutherford B. Hayes,
The president and ex-president attracted
great attention as they walked down the
aisle side by side and were shown to pew
directly in the rear of those reserved for the
family. The president was followed by the
members Of the cabinet Judges of the su-
preme bench tho senatorial committee, con-
sisting of MesSrs. Edmunds, Logan, Allison,
Butler, Cameron, Voorhees,, Miller, Vest,
German, Hawley and Jones; the congress
sional delegation, comprising Messrs. Hewitt,
Hiscock Ermentrout, Kelly, Springer, Hit,
Reed, Wellborn, Phelps, Matson, Long, Will
kins and Heard. These delegations we're
dressed in black and wore broad white
sashes.
The army and navy delegation were In full
uniform, and were as follows: Army-Maj.
Gen Schodeld, Col. Sutherland Col, Mcclure,
Surgeon JSneway, Maj. Lord, Gen. Whipple,
Col Roger ZONES, Gen. Thompkins, Col Mil
Ter, Lieut.. Pitcher and Col Curtis Navy
Rear Admiral Luce Commodore Gheradi,
Paymaster Robson, Lieut.. Hunker, Chief
Engineer McElder, DR.. Kidder, Capt. Cook,
I and Lieut.. Mclean. The church seats $40
people, and was filled to overfowing.
Among the distinguished persons present
were James G. Blaine, who entered tho
church Just before the services commenced,
And was given seat about ten pews back Of
President Cleveland; Henry Ward Bseoher,
Roscoe Conkiing, Gen. B. F. Butler, Theo.
dore Ranstan, French minister; Senior Ro
nero, Mexican, minister; William Waldorf
Astor, Thomas L. James, Alonko Taft, OK.
minister TO Russia; John Jacob Astor, Gov