Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-08
I'd EDITION.
--latest qtleglans 10 The Star.


NoNQUrTT, MAsa, August IA duh grey day Il
upon Nonquitt thin morning. Not a ripple IL on
the bay. and the prospect for an extremely quiet
trip to New Bedford with the dead hero Is OF the
pest Undertaker Wilson arrived here about 10
dams remains VIII be placed, and performed the
10 Se sgss o.
Urine supken, but beyond that which would CONS
from sickness, little change is noticeable
been made since last niTns col o M v Sheridan
when asked what Gen. Shertdan's dying words
were, said: "Mrs Sheridan knows, but she will
At IL 80 the undertakes had finished their work
with the exception Of draping the natfoal colors
over the casket. The casket has been placed on
General oied He has been dressed In his generals
UNIFORM, the coat outtoned closely up In the neck
with a little space open, showing a white
arm lies easy across his breast and
the LEFT arm is placed at the side Upon the caske,
is placed the generals chapeau, sash ana belt and
no floral display will be made, although several
tributes have been received. From this time nc
one will be allowed to see the remains except MIRA
raj
THE FINAL PREPARATIONS
for the removal OF the body to Washington are
being made, and the work makes an unusually
busy scene for this place. The members of Gen
Sherldan's military family are preparing to make
expected that any OF them will return. Mrs
Sheridan Is expected TO return Monday. The train
Washington, arrived at New Bedford this morn.
the special train was visited this morning b,
Side track and were guarded BY coiored pcrters
who have kept all hut authorized visit
ors out. The Old Colony combination cal
OF attraction. The workmen have not finished tn,
work OF decorating the baggage compartment, ant
the men were hindered Dy the crowd, so thai
which Is TO convey the body did not reach New
and the body is OF red cedar, covered
panel and at the is large BLACK ike cord
is heavily draped with broadcloth trimmed with
black fringe. The casket was taken to the cot
s%C pedsstas %srens weh
their tops being edged with silk fringe. The
whole rests upon q black rug with white border
from Col. Schuyler at Washington this morning,
asking for instructions regarding the invitations
to the services at the church. All other de-
expected that at Washington any, ex.
cept perhaps q limited number, will be
allowed to view the body, It being the special de-
sire OF the family to avoid all display, and con.
duct everything quietly.
Action OF Illinois Veterans.
CHICAGO, August Sat largely attended meet
ing OF The Illinois COmmandery OF the Loyal
Legion, last evening, appropriate action regarding
resolutions was ordered sent to the family. The
present and past commanders, the v1ce-com
mandef and such other members OF the legion as
can attend the ceremonies were appointed a com.
mittee to represent the Illinois C0mmandery al
the funeral
The veteran Union League and the Union
League Club also adopted eulogistlc resolutions
and appointed committees TO attend the funeral
COL Sexton, department commander OF the g. A
r., has issued an order requesting posts through
out the state to assume the customary badges oil
Mourning