The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-01-05
THE DEAD EXECUTIVE.

Funeral Ceremonies OF the Late Cover.
nor Marmaduke - Many Floral Tessi-
moniais.
JEFFERSON CIT, Mo-, Dec. 3l-The min
ute guns did not cease to fire every half
hour from sunrise this morning until the
remains Of Governor Marmaduke were
taken from the mansion at 2: 81 this after
noon 10 the city cemetery, their last resting
place
The weather moderated considerably dur
ing the night. which left the streets in bad
condition while the atmosphere was damp
and unpleasant. At eleven O'Clock slight
rain set IN, but ceased by noon.
Preparations for the funeral were begun
carly this morning, in fact they had not
ceased during the night The family
breakfasted early at the mansion and all
the relatives of the late Governor except
Henry Marmaduke, Of Jacksonville, Fla,
and Mrs. Benice, Of Decatur, Tex, were
present
The trains Of last night brought many
distinguished people to the State capital,
all bound on the same sad mission. Among
them were Hon. d. A. Ball, Of Louisiana
No, now the Lieutenant Governor; Robert
A. Hickman, president Of the Democratic
Central Committee; A. A. Leseur, Lexing-
Z.
Joseph; Senator II. G. Moran, st. Joseph;
s. l.. Highleyman, tax commissioner Of the
Missouri Pacific road; Z. W. Stephens, Co
lumbia; R. NJ. White. Mexico; H. Ferrell,
Marshall, Mo D. C. Kennedy and L. C
Love, Springfield; s. E. Snider, Kansas
City; r. d. Gilkey, St. Joseph; John E.
Gorse, st. Louis; j. 2. Rercher, Sturgeon.
The ST. Louis delegation arrived or q
special car shortly after noon. They had
been selected by Mayor Francis and were
as follows: G. W. Allen president Of tbs
council; Comptroller R. A. Campbell; Re
corder Of Voters II. W. Williams; Cir
cult Judge J. A. Reddon; Councilman Mel
son Cole; Delegate ]. Clark; General Mana
ger S. II. II. Clark, OF the Missouri Pacific;
DR.. r G. Atkinson, OF the Board OF Health:
Police Commissioners j. L. Black, o. P.
Goodin, Frank Gainney and E. Wilkinson;
Insurance Commissioner A. Carr, Colonel
7. I. Garrett, William c. Marshall, J. NJ
Lewis, Louis Mette, Web NJ. Samuel, John
F. Overall, George Castleman, G. NJ. Nap
ton, Miles c. Nelson, W. p. Howard, 8. NJ.
Kennel, F. d. Hirschberg, d. NJ. Frost, A.
Lee, u. P. Dyer, w. T. Anderson and
Charles p. Turner.
Among other distinguished persons who
arrived this morning are ex-Governors Mo
Clurg, Hardin, Woodson, Fletcher and
Crlttendon; Judges Norton, Ray, Sher-
wood, Black and Brace; w. W. Ramsey,
W. II. Lee and William Baggott, of ST.
Louis: Ed W. Stevens, Columbia; Morr-
son Munford, Kansas City; d. C. Kennedy,
Springfield; j. G. Wear, Of Piedmont, and
j. NJ. Marmaduke and daughter, Mexico,
Mo- q
1t was 1880 o'clock before the body Of
the Governor was removed from the bed
room to the large hall below. The casket
was placed in the center Of the hall and
the myriad Of friends were allowed to look
for the last time upon the face of their
dead Governor Many wept as they gazed
on the face still noble in death.
The body had not been embalmed but the
face retsined its ife-like appearance. The
body was clothed in suit Of black with
plain white shirt front and loose black era
vat. Tho glass top was almost covered
with leaves Of smilax and white roses. The
children were allowed to pass with the
others and view the remains.
The procession of citizens was a long ono
and continued to pass through the halluntil
two o'clock. At that time the doors Of tho
mansion were closed and tae family were
given brief half hour alone with their
dead.
The floral decorations were chaste and
becoming. Most elaborate floral mo
mentoes were sent from societies and
friends IN st. Louis. At the head Of the
casket was pillow composed Of tea roses
with the words, "The Governor In I'M
mortelles. The pillow was sent by c. L.
Dobson, OF Kansas City. Above this was
cross Of roses and flowers of the National
-
wood, of st. Louis.
The funeral services, conducted by
Bishop futile, followed after half an hour
spent by the relatives in the presence Of
the dead.
At 2:45 o'clock the doors were again
opened, and the people, so many Of them as
could get inside, entered. The Marmaduke
Guards, of Kansas City, and the First bat
TALON, Of st. Louis, marched in in military
order, and Immediately following them
came Bishop futile and Rev. DIR. John
rector of Grace Church in this
city and also chaplain Of the penitentiary.
Miss, Janet Ewing, Of Jefferson City, sang
q beautiful solo: "He Giveth His Beloved
Sleep" DIR. Gierlow followed by reading,
IN deep and solemn voice the burial serv-
ces Of the Episcopal Church, at the con-
n q sweet voice that beautiful hymn:
One Sweetly Solemn Thought" Bishop
futile then concluded the ritual services
" the church, which are too familiar to
'equIre repetition, after which he paid
ribute of respect to the honored
lead. He said that Governor Marmaduke
vas man devoted to duty Of the strictest
integrity, devoid Of single selfish thought;
hat he was kind, generous, brave and
atriotic; that the State had sustained
esvy loss by his death, and that he had
eft an example worthy Of imitation, that
8 man steadfast, sincerely devoted to
uty, it was but fitting that all good oiti-
ems should mourn his death. The grave
I the Governor. Bishop futile said, would
e one which American citizens could point
} as an honored grave. In conclusion, the
bishop said: ''Y on and /, as the sun shines
)rth from the clouds, let Us say, the
ord giveth and the Lord taketh away;
lessed be the name of the Lord"
The funeral procession was the largest
yer held at the capital Tbs pro-
sssion arrived at the cemetery
w minutes before four O'Clock. The
Gather had changed suddenly, and
orning almost as mill as one in June, had
zen succeeded By a chilly. cutting wind.
be cemetery is located very high and in an
rposed place, Jet 1900 people brsved the
Gather to pay the last token OF respect
Id esteem to the dead Governor. The ser.
ces at the grave were very brief, con-
sting only Of the Episcopal ritual After
e grave was filled up, military salute
as fired by the Marmaduke Guards, and
is was followed Immediately By seven
en- guns from the State Armory battery
the Capitol grounds.
Declared to be False.
CRY, No., Jan. flames A.