The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-04-04
Funeral Of chief Justice waite.

ToLEpo, o., March 29.-The special train
bearing the remains of Chief Justice Waite
rolled into the Pennsylvania depot at ~
o'clock and the distinguished company OF
the funeral eortege alightesi. The clsket COLI
| tanning the body was removed from the sPe-
| cial car and placed in the hearse and the iu-
| neral cortcge proceeded to the residence oi
Hon. Richard Waite. brother OF the de-
ceased. A tremendous crowd gathered IN
the vicinity of the residence and awaited the
arrival of the funeral cortege. The caske'
| was borne into the house by squad OF To-
ledo cadets Upon it lay the beautiful
wreath from President and Mrs. Cleveland
and two pairs of creased palms, crossed ana
fastened together with white satin ribbons
The room was filed with large number OF
beautiful floral tributes from many local
friends of the deceased Among them was
bank of flowers with the letters, . Final
Decree Another large volume. with the
word, Constitution" upon its floral page.
The latter design was from the Lucas Coun-
ty Bar Association. Another handsome trib-
ute was from the Chinese Legation in Wash
ington, and was one of the most beautiful in
the large number. After the casket was
placed in the parlor the pail bearers, ca
diets and others retired. and the doors were
closely guarded by two coiored servants of
the late Chief Justice.
VIEWING THE REMAINS.
The remains, having been privately view
ed by Mrs. Waite and other members of the
family. at 1870 were removed TO the Guild
rooms OF the Trinity Church Shortly after
/ O'Clock the lid was removed and the face
of the dead exposed to view. The features
were a trifie pinched in appearance, but wore
the same kindly, benignant expr .ssion which
was their chief characteristic in life The
doors were opened TO admit the crowd of
people which packed the adjacent street.
The cadets were on duty TO maintain prop
er order and keep the crowd moving as
rapidly as circumstances would permit. So
dense was the throng of people eager 10 take
last look at the revered dead that it was
impossible at times for the street ears to
force passage. The doors were closed at
2:45 ond many thousands were disappointed
in obtaining a view of the remains. The
casket was inclosed and removed to the
church adjoining. The chancel, pulpit
and stalls for the ehoristers were heavily
draped in black The ectern bore fine
wreath of lilies, sent from Washington The
pulpit bore fragrant bed of Bermuda lilies.
The family pew of the Waites, which he oc
cupied for SO many years, was beautifully
decorated with Gala lilies and draped in
black 1t was set apart for the use of mour-
ners during the funeral services.
THE RELIGIOUS SERVICE.
Shortly after the body of the Chief Justice
was taken into the church the doors were
opened. The distinguished guests entered
in body and were seated ON either side of
the main aisle as follows: The Judges of the
Supreme Court of the United States the Su-
preme Court Marshals the committe from
the United States Senate; the committee
from the House the Federal Judges of the
United States Governor Foraker and staff !;
the Supreme Court of Ohio National and
State ex-otiicers from distance; Lieuten-
ant Governor Lyons and the connitte from
the State Senate the Speaker Of the House
and the House Committee members of the
Ohio Legislature the Bar of Lucas county
and the visiting Judges and lawyers Off
GERS of the City Government the Board Of
Trade. Representatives of the press from a
distance, accompanied by the local press. oc-
cupied seats at the front and extreme left of
the church. The services of the church con-
sisted of the regular funeral services of the
Protestant Episcopal Church and were i'm
pressve The music was rendered by a
well-trained male choir, all attred in the
beautiful white surplice. At the conclusion
of the service Rev. Dr. ii. Ii. Wallbridge, a
former rector of the Trinity Church, and
now of New York city, delivered a fitting
and tender address that was very impressive.
After the services at the church the re-
mains were placed in the hcarse and the pro-
cession formed and wended its silent way to
Forest Cemetery. The attendance was very
large and the streets in front and at the side
of the church were packed with people who