The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1886-02-17

as 6ignifed and impressive as be-
came the general Of ;he armies and
the first citizen Of the Republic.
Nothing vas overlooked, and moth
ing forgotten. and in all the long
pilgrimage from Mount McGregor to
Riverside Park every contingency
vas foreseen, 30 that nothing was
allowed to detract from Its simplici-
ty and dignity.
Since the Generals recent visit to
Philadelphia, on January IA, l be-
lieve he has attended no dinner that
was in any sense public affair He
came to the city fortnight ago to
join 4 little party at the Hoffman,
given by Mr. John Mackay, whom
he had long known He seemed
then in the best of spirits, and no
one thought of him as one whom
they were not to meet again.
A SIMPLE FUNERAL DESIRED.
General Whipple said tonight
that 1t was Mrs. Hancock's desire
that the funeral should be of 4 sim
pie character and not military fu-
neral. General Hancock's loss is
deeply felt. at the island, where he
had endeared himself to all by his
kindly nature and sunny tempera-
ment even to the humblest of those
employed there. No arrangements
for the funeral viii be made until
tomorrow. Mrs. Hancock has been
too II uch prostrated to-day to think
about them beyond signifying her
wish for one that will be unOsLenta-
tious. On the day OF Grants inter
ment General Hancock told the In
ventor and builder Of the steel cas-
ket in which the body Of the Chief
was encased that be meant to be
buried in one just ike 1t.
THE INTERMEST To BE AT NORRIsroWS.
The interment will be at Norris
town, Pa, where much OF General
Hancock's boyhood was passed and
where his daughter Ada, who died
nine years ago, is buried. He viii
be laid beside the remains OF his
father in the handsome vault in
Norristown Cemetery, which he
built several years ago. General
Hancock leaves no property, real or
/ personal, OF any great value having
always lived generously and spent
his annual pay of 81 800 II is sup
posed, indeed, that his wifs's estate
mas become so reduced that it will .
amount to comparatively little.
NOTES OF THE EVENT.
Immediately on the receipt of the (
intelligence, the flag on the War De- (
partment Building iG Washington I
was placed at half-mast, by order Of /
the Secretary Of War, and arrange !
ments were made for the promuIga-
tion Of a general order formally an
nouncing his death to the army,
which order viii be issued to-day !
The President has issued the fol- !
lowing executive order: - patriot
ic and valiant defender Of his c0un-
try an able and heroic soldier. a
spotless and accomplished gentle
man, crowned alike with the laurels
OF military renown, and the highest
tribute of his fellow-countrymen TO
his worth as citizen-he has gone
to his reward. 1t is fitting that ev-
cry mark OF public respect should 4
be paid to his memory. Therefore,
it is now ordered BY the President /
that the National flag shall be dis
played at half mast upon all the 4
buildings Of the Executive Depart
ment in this city until after his fu-
neral shall have taken place.
1t has been decided that there
shall be no autopsy. The hospital
stewart has charge of the remains
where they lie in the family room
on the second floor. Near the Gen
erals bed when he died were scatter
ed many ehiidren's toys in the dis
order Of childish desertion. The
General was unable to speak or to
converse with his family or atten-
dants, except in broken tones and
scarcely Ineligible terms.
TELEGRAMs OF CoNDoLENCE.
G0ceTpor PathsoR. Of Pa
Among those who feel the deepest
sympathy with you in the mourn
ing l ask to De united"
President ClereiaHd-Accept my 4.
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence (
in your terrible bereavement. The
heroism and worth of your late hus-
band have gathered to your side, in
this hour of your affiiction, a nation
of mourners.
General Sherldan-I have this
moment heard of the death, and
wish to express to you, my dear
madsn. my deep sympathy and
coincidence. The army has lost a
very distinguished and faithful Of e
ticer, and the country one Of its best
citizens.
Hon. William II. ERglish-I am
panied beyond expression. The
loss to yourself Is irreparahlH and to
the country and his numerous
friends scarcely less. | tender you
my heartfelt sympathy.
E. L. HotiHedr, MAJOR General !
and Vjce COmmGadsr-The New ,
York Commandery Earns with deep !
regret of the death, and are prepar- :
ed 10 do his remains any honor you /
may suggest. The Second Division ,
National Guards. or any portion {
thereof, tender Its services. {
United States Marshal Nc cHaHoa. 5
Nelc forE.-Inexpressibly shocked {
and grieved. Can | be Of service. q
General ". B. FrankiiIl-Have I
ust learned the distressing news
Let me know what can do for you. |
Burned to Death in Bed.