Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-31

DAY, DECEMBER 81,
der the direction OF the sergeant-at-arms Col
Canaday, and Deputy Christy formed the process
sion in the main corridor, and CHIEF Clerk john
son called out the order in which the various
pail bearers formed first, Gen. Sherman and ex-
Senator Conkling resuming their place in front
the national colors, next moved SLOWLY out OF the
chamber and took their place. Then the con-
gressional committees, justices Of the supreme
named.
THE LOGAN FAMILY.
Miss Andrews, the fiance OF John A. Logan, IT,;
Major Tucker, the son-in-law, and his wife; John
A. Logan, IT,, Mrs. Logan, and j. v. Logan. the
brother, occupied the seats for the bereaved
family. During the ceremonies the ladies of the
during the entire service and In spite OF the heroic
self restraint she exercised, occasional convul-
1ve sob shook her frame, especially when DR..
newman touched upon the domestic qualities OF
the deceased John A. Logan, Jr., sat next to his
mother, and occasionally whispered a word of
comfort At the conclusion OF the service he gently
placed his arm around her. and before raising her
pressed her head afIectionately to his bosom.
All during the ceremony Mrs. Logan held the
"a
ing 1t cOnvulstvely, while he endeavored to soOth
her. Her heavy veil failed to conceal her emotion,
ana she Swayed from side to side n her seat.
Mrs. Logan, on the arm OF her son. followed by
! the Senator's brother and other members of the
family and close personal friends passed out of the
senate chamber by way Of the lobby and waited
In the ladies' reception room until the hearers
and congressional committee, who followed the re-
passed out OF the building. 7 The lev then marched
through the corridor, with an escort of soldiers
to the rotunda, and then down the main central
Ct fn nap Nar thnx-t N,l-
rages. They were followed by the Members and
Senators not OF the committee and by the Grand
Army In order.
MRS FOLSOM AT THE CAPITOL
After the ceremony in the Senate chamber, q
number Of people were permitted to enter to look
at the exquisite floral designs which were left In
front OF and upon the Vice Presidents desk.
Among those who took advantage OF this prfv1-
were present with their instruments to get pic
lures of the flowers.
FLORAL TRIBUTES IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.
Floral tributes arrived at the Senate chamber in
large numbers. They came In various shapes and
sizes, some OF mammoth designs and the most
tending, the tribute OF some humble admirer OF
the dead soldier and statesman. These floral Of
ferings fairly covered the yiee-President's desk
One in which Mrs. Logan felt special interest was
sent by the ladies OF the Garfield Hospital assoca-
pansies, with crossed swords OF violets resting
upon 1t, and intertwined with a wreath Of laureIs
Mrs. Logan gave orders that that piece should be
carefully preserved for her, as 1T was made under
the personal direction OF the ladies of the aSS0c1a
ton by Small for Mrs. Logan.
A gllI easel, upon which rested gracefully the
Cape flowers, was sent by Senator Stanford. In
the center was heart OF red immortelles, above
the cross and beneath an anchor OF white. A large
bow OF delicate lavender ribbon was attached, on
which was inscribed in gilt letters, seen. j. A.
Logan passed into life immortal December 26th,
Another easel containing floral representations
of all the Grand Army badges, made in red, yell
low and black and white immOrtelles, was the
gift of the Grand Army.
G. A. R., No 3a7, Of New York, sent plateau Of
ivy leaves surmounted by crossed cannon with a
drawn saber OF immortelles and topped by white
dove. Below was Union flag OF immortelles and
star OF cut flowers.
TO- 81 Of 1eangaoW en
drawn sword in immOrteleS across the face OF it.
Geo. A. Meade Post, No. 1, OF Philadelphia, sent
OF smilax and surmounted with cross and
crown.
The botanical garden sent a maltese cross OF
Senator Sewell contributed two palm leaves,
crossed at the middle, and entwined with orchids
and roses OF the most cherished variety. Mrs.
Logan gave directions that Ghis piece should be de-
lvered into her hands intact after the funeral ser
vices.
low OF cameiies and La France roses, bearing the
inscription in immOrtelles: SIN war v1ctOriouS In
peace supreme" Besides these there were more
than score of various designs and bearing appro-
pirate Inscriptions.
SCENES OUTSIDE THE CAPITOL.
On the plaza to the east OF the Capitol were
ranged the carriages which were to bear the var1-
Gus committees and the invited guests to the Gem
etery. Behind these were entitled the military Or
CARNATIONS, which were TO form the escort stand
ing ut parade rest. Upon the high marble steps
leading to the Senate and House wings were masses
OF people who had been unable to obtain entrance
Stood exposed TO the wintery air and the occa-
sional gusts of snow and rain, awaiting the con-
AS the caSket, preceded by the pall-bearerS, was
borne slowly down the steps OF the eastern front,
the Marine Inc band played the hymn, Nearer NY
caSket was placed In the hearSe, and the military
came to .'present arms" Then the invited guests
were conducted to the carriages, and, headed by
the Marine band playing dirge, the procession
started.
The Procession to the Cemetery.
MOVING SLOWLY AND DANGEROUSLY THROUGH THE
sLUsH ON The STREETS.
From the main corridor the procession, headed
by DR.. Newman and the other ministers, passed
along through the rotunda and made its exit
through the east door. AS soon as the casket
appeared upon the Capitol front the Marine
band played 'Nearer Ny God to Thee" and
when the casket had been placed in the hearse
the procession, formed l, and marched down the
Lieut.. Gen. P. II. Sheridan, marshal; chief OF
stan, Brevet Brig. Gen. Albert Ordway, United
States volunteers, headed the line. Platoon OF
mounted police. Aides de camp Lieut. Col. NJ. "
Sheridan, U. s. A.; Lieut.. Col Sanford C. Kellogg,
Z. s. A.; Lieut.. Col. StanhOpe E. Blunt, U. s. A.;
Brevet Major Emmett Urell, u. S. v. Carriage
containing DR.. Newman.
FIRST DIVISION.
Division Of Marine band; battalion @. 8. Marine
corps, with arms reversed.
Battalion OF Third United States artillery, COL
II. g. Gibson; Light Battery c, Third United States
artillery, Capt. j. g. TurnbulL
SECOND DIVISION.
Division of Marine Band.
Detachment OF U. 8. seamen from q. s. g. Alba
tross, Lieut.. Commander w. w. Rhoades.
District militia, Union veteran Corps, Wilson
Post, Of Baltimore, Grand Army OF the Republic
cOlOred veterans.
THIRD DIVISION.
Detail Of ten Capitol police, commandedaby Cap
tain Allabaugh.
G. A. r. guard of honor.
Hearse, drawn by four black horses.
G. A. X. guard OF honor.
Carriages two abreast, containing Sergeant-at-
Arms Canady, Deputy Sergeant-at-ArmS Christie
Senate and House committees OF arrangements
family OF Gen. Logan, Senators, Representatives,
officers OF the army and navy, committee Mexican
war veterans, committee military order LOYAL
Legion, committee Grand Army OF the Republic
committee Army Of the Tennessee and citizens OF
illinois,
The rear was brought up by flve hundred clerks
Of the Pension Office.