St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-12
The LAST OF EARTH.
Gallant Phil Sheridan's Re-
mains Receive Sepulture
in Arlington Cemetery.
He Sleeps AS in Life He Stood,
at an Army's
Head.
Cardinal Gibbons Eloquent
Tribute to the Memory Of
Little Phil.
President and People Join in
Services Simple and
Solemn.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WAsHINGToN, Aug. 1.-THE remains
of Gen. Philip III. Sheridan were buried
to-day with all the pomp and circum-
stance of a military funeral. A great
crowd stood within and without the
church while the funeral rites were
being pronounced, kept pace to the
muffled drum beat and the mournful
dirge that marked the passage of the
funeral cortege through the principal
streets of the capital, and stood with
heads uncovered at the cemetery while
the last words were spoken consigning
all that was mortal of ''Little Philip
| Sheridan to earth. Then, as the bugle
notes rang out. over the grave. they
quietly dispersed. The day has been
one of extreme quiet. The cap
itol was deserted, the depart
ments were all closed, and every
wOnted occuation was suspended.
AT an early hour little crowd gathered
at the entrance to st. Matthew's
church to watch the progress of the
preparations. The policemen on duty
kept them back and prevented their
| entering the church or encrOaching
upon the broad flight of steps that led
to the well-guarded doorways. Most
of the little gathering were women.
The neighboring houses furnished their
quota of curious but respectful sight
seers. There was great interest taken
in the floral offerings which arrived in
great number. They were elaborate in
design and beautiful in execution. AS
early as o'clock carriages containing
friends, acquaintanceS and strangers,
who came to pay the
LAST TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
and honor to the dead commander be-
gan to arrive at the church, and by ten
o'clock, when the funeral services be-
gan, the edifce was crowded. Outside,
a line of infantry extending for several
squares above and below the church,
kept back the surging crowd that had
packed the sidewalks. 1t was quiet,
orderly crowd that waited and watched
patiently while the 1,5OO people with
cards of admission came along and
passed sorrowfully to the portals of the
church. AS early as nine o'clock the
church was opened, and those bearing
cards of admission were permitted by
the police Gordon to enter the square In
which the church is located. At the en-
trance to the church were number of
military officers, who acted as ushers,
and seated the guests as fast as they
arrived. Among the most prominent
to arrive first was Secretary Fairchild,
who was escorted to a seat near the
front. A few minutes later Secretary
Villas and Postmaster General Dickin-
son arrived. Secretary Endicott and
Gen. Sherman came in a few minutes
later, and were seated to the left hand
side aisle. At 9:25 Mrs. Sheridan, lean
ing on the arm of Col NJ. V. Sheridan,
and preceded by Capt. Lawton as
usher, appeared, and were shown seats
in chairs placed in front of the first
pew. John Sheridan followed, accom-
panied by the ladies of the family.
Gen. and Mrs. Rucker, the parents of
Mrs. Sheridan, came next, and were
ushered to seats Immediately behind
Mrs. Sheridan. The personal staff of
Gen. Sheridan and the physicians who
attended him during his illness occu-
pied pews in the rear of the relatives.
AT $50 the service began. The
PRESIDENT HAD NOT YET ARRIVED.
A few minutes later all eyes were
turned toward the entrance, when
).
Cleveland and Mrs. Folsom, arrived.
Both ladies were dressed in black The
president did not occupy the seats pro-
vided for him and the ladies in the front
part OF the church, but showed Mrs.
Cleveland to the front pew, which was
occupied by Secretaries Villas and Fair
child. The president took seat beside
his wife. Mrs. Folsom occupied the
pew Immediately back, with Postmaster
lIalyI
church was we'll filled, but not
crowded, as no more tickets were
issued than there were seats for guests.
| To the right of the main aisle were
seated all the members of diplomatic
corps in the city. They were dressed
principally in black dress suits, but the
| representatives of Corea wore their
highly conspicuous uniforms, as did
also the Turkish representation. These
were the only men in the church
WHO KEPT THEIR HATS ON
during the entire services, which at
tracted much attention. About two
hundred army officers of varying rank,
dressed in their bright uniforms, were
present. Many of these wore medals of
honor and special decorations. The
| judiciary was represented by Justice
Harlan and Solicitor-General jerks,
while Speaker Carlisle, Senators In
gals, Evarts, Allison, Blackburn, Pad
dock. Edmunds, Chandler. and Repre-
sentatives Stahlnecker and Mahoney
represented congress.
Promptly at 80 Rev. Father Mackin,
| celebrant, and Fathers Kervick and
| Ryan, as deacons, preceded by num-
Der of altar boys and acolyites forming
procession emerged from the sacristy
and began requiem mass for the dead.
Cardinal Gibbons occupied throne to
most solemn and impressive. The choir
| sang Schmidt's mass. At the offertory
the hymn 30 Christi Salvador mundi''
was sung with grand effect. At the
special request of Mrs. Sheridan the
usual orchestral accompaniments were