Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-01-16
THE DEAD.
Last Sad Rites Over the Remains of
the Ex-DeIegate.
Fargo Republican. JAM.

Fargo Republican, Jan. Z.
At 10 o'clock this morning, the re.
mains of the late Hon. John B. Raymond
were removed from the residence of D.
+. Polk to the large court room in the
new court house where they lay in state
until 2 o'clock this afternoon. The cas-
ket was plain but rich, trimmed in black
velvet. At the head Of the casket was a
beautiful floral dosing, representing
"The Gates Affair."" This consisted oftwo
upright pillars or standards, con.
nected by an arch above, and between
them were folding doors or gates, slightly
ajar. 1t was made of rare white tropical
flowers, which was the gift of President
Barnes, Col. Thomas, Superintendent
Smith and others, of the Northern Paci-
fic Elevator company. About the mid.
die or near the other end of the casket
was another handsome design in white
flowers, representing q crest, on which
were the words "At Rest" in blue flow.
cred letter, the gift Of Mrs. Col. Douglass.
At o'clock the Masonic organizations
Of the city, of which Mr.. Raymond was
an honored member, marched to the
court house to accompany the remains
to the church. The cAsket was borne
from its resting place in the court room
TO the hearsc by Judge w. B. Mcconnell,
Sheriff John f. Haggsrt, Col. W. b.
Douglass, Attorney W. F. Ball, Messrs.
l.. W. Follett and A. C. Marshman, who
were selected AS pail bearers by relatives
Of the deceased.
The large audience that was already at
the church was augmented by the arrival
Of the funeral cortege. The services
were opened at 2:l5 O'clock, Rev. r. A.
Beard conducting them, assisted he
l;evs. Stevens and Ingham.
The impressive service was begun with
the singing OF the anthem entitled "rhy
will be done,'by a quartcttc. Rev. Ste
ems then read from the scriptures,
Psalm 90, and LIST Cor, 18th chapter.
Rev. lnglam then led in an ernest
prayer, after which the beautiful hymn,
''Nearer my God to Thee was sung, the
audience joining. Rev. Beard deliv.
cred the funeral sermon, after which
the sweet hymn beginning: "Swift to
its close ebbsIout life's fleeting day. was
sung, and the very solemn service was
over
Tributes OF RESPECT.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Ex-Delcgate
John B. Raymond had a great many
friends in Washington, as he has spent
nearly half his time here during the last
eight or ten years. After he left Miss
issippi, in 1866, he came to Washington
to live and was appointed u marshal
Of Dakota, through the influence ofO.
r. Morton, Secretary Chandler, Gen.
Butler, Gen. Logan and others who had
known Of his labors and sufferings in
behalf Of stalwart Republicanism in the
south when it cost something to live
there. Mr.. Raymond. although III UNI
compromising Republican, never lost the
esteem and confidence of the Democrats
OF Mississippi. and several gentlemen
from that state express their sorrow at
his death tonight. Last spring Mrs.
Raymond, who had been an invaded for
years, died in this city under a surgical
operation, and her two little daughters,
aged five and seven have since been in
charge of Mrs. Senator Sabin, who will
o probably adopt them, as Mr.. Ray.
mond left no relatives who would care
to accept the responsibility. Maj. Ray
mond was an invaluable friend to ne as
paper men in Washington. He was al
ways full Of information in current az
fairs, and his means Of gaining intelli-
gence of forthcoming action in the de.
partments was most systematic and
trustworthy. He never failed to do oil
he could for the newspaper man, whom
he believed in, and many y time he rem
dered services that cannot be forgotten
When he left Washington last spring he
was very Respondent. The death of his
wife, a few weeks previous, had been a
very severe blow to him. They had
spent IL most happy winter at their
beautiful home, surrounded by their
pretty children. Mrs. Raymond's death
was inexpressibly sad. She expected it,
AID against her husbands most earnest
hope, predicted it. Maj. Raymond, the
night before he left for Fargo, said he
had little to hope or work for in life.
lie looked forward to the summers OPP
erations on his farm as a relief from his
thoughts. II have planted cotton on the
Mississippi he said. land raised wheat
in Dakota and lost money all my life.
Fate seems to be against me-" Few
men have made 80 brilliant a mark in
Washington as practical ready, thorough
going legislators. lie worked night and
day. was constantly on the alert and
had a strong following among the mem
bers o fthe Forty.eighth congress in both
parties. Judge Clifford, Mr.. Raymond's
successor in congress, expressed great
surprise when told Of the death OF the
death of the e~x-delegate. He said;
Railways had the highest regard for Ray