Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-30
SOLEMNLY ENT0MBED.
THE FINAL SERVICES OVER THE REMAINS
OF THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE
A Remarkable Gathering Of Mourning Friends al
Toledo Ysstsrdsy-The Floral offerings Of
the President and His Wlfs--Ths
Final Enbmbment

Justice Waite rolled into the Pennsylvania
depot. The distinguished company Of the
funeral cortege alighted, consisting OF the
of the Senate and House, Jus
tices of the Supreme Court Miller, Har-
Ian, Blatchford, Gray and Lamar, and
others. The cssket containing the body
was removed at once from the special car
and placed in the hearse, and the funeral
cortegs marched up Summit street in the
following order: Squad of police, Toledo
Bar Association, Toledo Board of Trade,
City Council, Mayor @ud other city Off
cials, the body with guard OF honor, COM
posed of the Toledo Cadets, Justices Of the
Supreme Court in carriages, Senatorial and
House committees, citizens on foot and in
carriages.
The sad procession moved up Summit to
Locust street, thence west to the residence
Of Hon. Richard Waite, brother Of the
deceased, where il was deposited in order
that Mrs. Waite and other members OF the
family might obtain a private view. The
city was thronged with strangers and
business was entirely suspended. Flags
tioated at half-mast and emblems of
were displayed everywhere.
A SYMPATHETIC CROWD.
A tremendous crowd gathered in the
vicinity of the residence of Hon. Richard
Waite and awaited the arrival OF the fu-
neral cortege. The residence is three
story brick house, and stands on the south
west corner of the street. The entrance
was guarded by q squad of police who kept
back the surging crowd Of. curious people
who rudely pressed forward in an attempt
to observe the entire proceedings. The
carriages containing the pail bearers ar
rived first, and Immediately afterward the
hearse was halted in trent of the residence
and the casket was removed and borne
into the house by squad of Toledo cadets.
They were placed in the north parlor Of
the residence.
PRESIDENTS TRIBUTE.
Upon the casket laid the beautiful wreath
from President and Mrs. Cleveland, and
two pairs OF creased palms, crossed and
fastened together with white satin ribbons.
The room was filled with large number
Of floral tributes from many local friends
Of the deceased. Among them was bank
Of flowers with the letters Final D Dscree, f"
legal volume with the word
Constitution" upon it's floral page. The
latter design was from the Lucas county
bar association. Another handsome tribute
was from the Chinese Legation at Wash
iugton and was one Of the most beautiful
in the number.
After the casket was placed in the par
lor, the pallbsarers, cadets and all others
retired and the doors were closed, and
guarded by Messrs. Brook and Henry, two
colored servants of the late Chief Justice,
who came in from Washington with the
train this morning, and were driven to
the resideude in advance of the procession
the casket with the re-
mains were palms and flowers, On top
Of the c0flia was a handsome wreath
Of roses, lilies and rare flowers
The remains were privately viewed by
Mrs. Waite and Others members of the
family, and at 1890 o'clock were removed
to the Guild rooms of Trinity church, it
being the earnest desire OF Mrs. Waite and
the family that there should be no unnec-
essry display, the ceremonies of the day
were as simple as possible. The casket
was carried by select squad of the
Toledo Cadets, and they aud the pail
bearers made up the simple procession TO
the Guild rooms, where the body was to
lie in state.
LYING IN STATE.
The casket was placed on catafalque,
iraped in black, in the centre of q large
nall, and shortly after l o'clock the lid
vas removed, and the face of the dead ex-
posed TO view. The features were trife
pinched in appearance, bat wore the same
kindly beniguant expression which was
heir chief characteristic in life. At the
oot of the casket was wreath of flowers,
md about were grouped many floral elm.
Dlems, presented by friends. The room
was plainly draped in black, and
, fine portrait OF the dead
Chief Justice, which hangs on the
wall, also bore appropriate mourning en-
blems. Shortly afterwards the doors were
,pened to admit the enormous thrOng of
friends and citizens which packed the ad-
accent street. The cadets were on duty to
proper order and to keep the line
moving as rapidly az circumstances would
permit. The line of spectators passed in
1t one door through the hall TO the right Of
The casket, and thence through another
ioor and into the street. So dense was
the throng of people, eager to take a last
ook at the revered dead, that it was i'm
possible at times for the street cars to force
! passage. The doors were closed
1t 2:45 and many thousands were
in obtaining view of the re-
mains. The cssket was inclosed, and re-
moved TO the cbancel of the church adjoiu-
ing. The charcel, pulpit and stalls for
the choiristers were heavily draped in
black. The lectern bore magnificent
wreath of lilies, sent from Washington.
At the left of the pulpit was bank Of
flowers with the motto Final Decree" 1"
which was sent by the surviving members
Of the Supreme court. The family pew of
the waites, which the deceased occupied
for so many years, was beautifully decor
ated with calla lilies and draped in black
It was set apart for the use of The mourners
during the funeral services.
SERVICES AT THE CHURCH.
Shortly after the body Of the Chief JUS
lice was taken into Trinity Church the
doors were opened, the distinguished
guests entered the church in q body and
were seated on either side of the main
aisle.
The services consisted of the regular fu-
neral services of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and were very impressive. The
music was rendered by the we'll trained
male choir, all attired in the beautiful
white surplice. At the conclusion of the
regular service Rev. DR.. II. B. Walbridge,
B former rector of Trinity Church, and now
Of New York city, delivered fitting ad-
dress that was very impressive. After the
services at the church the remains were
placed in the hease and the procession
formed and wended its silent way to For
est cemetery.
The attendance was very large, and the
streets in front and at the side Of the
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