Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-09
GENERAL TOPICS.
Sheridan's Last Ride---The
Funeral Train.
TO WASHINGTON.

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SPEEDING TO WASHINGTON
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Echoes.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
NoNourrT, August Sat IL 80 A. NJ
the undertakers had finished the work o
preparing the body of General Sheridan
for transportation to Washington, with
the exception of draping the National
colors over the casket. The casket had
been placed on two resters in the center
of the room in which the General died.
The expression of the face was very
natural and peaceful. The body is
dressed in Generals uniform. the coat
buttoned closely upon the neck, with a
little space open showing a white collar
and black necktie. The right arm lies
easy across his breast, and the left arm
is placed at the side. Upon the casket is
placed the Generals chapeau, sash, belt
and sword. There are no flowers on the
casket, and no floral display will be made
although several tributes have been re-
ceived.
From this time on no one will be al
lowed to see the remains, except Mrs.
Sheridan, members of the family and
the Generals staff. 1t is not now ex
pected that at Washington any, except
perhaps a limited number, will be
allowed to view the body, it being the
special desire of the family to avoid all
display and conduct everything quietly
The casket will be borne from the Sheri-
dan cottage to the wharf on the shoulders
Of six men, and will be escorted by a
detail of the Grand Army and a special
guard OF. honor from the Loyal Legion.
Following the casket will come the
funeral cortege.
The numerous army corps badges
which it was customary for Sheridan to
wear when alive, were not seen on Sheri-
dan dead. Nothing relieved the breast
of the coat save bright buttons, and on
the shoulder gold epaulettes.
ARRIVAL OF THE BOAT.
The hours hung heavily until the
Monohansett bearing guards of honor
from New Bedford Grand Army Posts
and Loyal Legion appeared around
Clark's Point and stood in for Norquitt
wharf. 1t was 4 80 P. NJ. when the boat
was made fast. When the Grand Army
men reached the house they were met
by Col. kellogg and the undertakers, and
Col. Rand went inside to see that every
thing was in readiness. The Grand
Army men then brought from the wharf
4 bier, on which the casket was borne.
A little wait then occurred. The little
iaces of Sheridan's children were sad
sight as they peeped out of the upper
men come and 60.
THE REMAINS PLACED ABOARD.
Presently the bier was lifted to the
shoulders of the soldiers, and the solemn
passed down over the lawn to
he boat. The coffin was followed by
Colonel NJ. V. Sheridan, supporting Mrs.
General Sheridan upon his arm. Little
Phil walked by his mothers side. Next
Mrs. Colonel Sheridan with
little Mary. Sister Urbane followed,
eading Irene, one of the girls, while Sis
;er Justinian followed, leading little
Louise, the other twin. Then came their
,overness and women servants, and
Jolonels Kellogg and Blount, DR..
Matthews aud Clerk Roerbeck in turn. |
Down the long wharf, through two lines |
If members of the Loyal Legion in open
,rder, passed the procession. The body |
vas next taken aboard, followed by |
members of the Loyal Legion and Grand |
Army men bearing the casket. The Ma
ional colors were draped about the
,offin, and the sword, belt and chapeau
,laced on top. The bier was placed upon
he floor of the after cabin, where a |
Grand Army man held draped banner
If the Loyal Legion.
SAD PARTING.
If the procession had been sad, the |
parting was sadder. Colonel and Mrs |
Kellogg with the children and servants,
we're in little group on the wharf to-
,ether. Hardly an eye which saw the
spectacle was dry. Little Phil's lips |
yuivered and he broke out crying but |
he rest bore up nobly. The wheels of
he Monohansett turned and the remains |
If the great hero left Nonquitt forever.
Mrs. Colonel Sheridan mains at Non
luitt with the Sheridan children. Clerk |
Roerbeck has been detailed to remain at
he cottage to look out for the interests |
If the part of the household left behind. |
Jolenel and Mrs. Kellogg, who were in
ending to 60 Washington, were de-
aimed by the sickness of little Julia Kel-
og. The passage to New Bedford was
THE FUNERAL TRAIN.
New BEDFORD, Mass, August 8.-The
steamer Mononhasett arrived at Vine
Yard dock, this city, this evening before
o'clock. The funeral train was await
ng the arrival of the boat. Silently and
slowly the coffin was borne to it's place
N the car prepared for it, while the
amily party stepped into the private car
If Vice-President Thompson. The other
members of the party who were to ac-
company the remains to Washington
,ook their places in two Pullman cars and
in a few minutes the train drew out of
The depot.
HARDFoRD, Conn.,, August S.-The
train bearing the remains of General
reached here at IL AS A. NJ. The
train will reach Harlem River at about
80 A. M, and Washington at P. NJ.
DETAILS AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, August s. General
Schofield and three Of his staff arrived
here tonight for the purpose of perfect
ing arrangements for General Sheridan's
funeral. He will issue tickets OF admis-
sion to St. Matthew's Church to the
President and Cabinet, the heads of De-