The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-10
REGIMENTAL CAVALRY FLAGS

Above the entrance on the front of the
organ loft were grouped regimental cavalry
flags fastened together by knot of black
with black streamers
The altar was heavily drapsd. The can
delabra and marble figures on either side
were draped with black. Two silk Ameri-
can flags hung from the wall above the
altar.
The cardinals throne ON the left of the
altar was appropriately covered, and the
front of the pulpit was concealed by heavy
black velvet with deep silver fringe,
Space had been made in front of the altar
by the removal of four pews on either side
OF the main aisle, in the center of which
stands the catafalaque, which is the same
one that was used in the funeral obsequies
of King Alfonso held in this church on the
death OF the king several years ago.
A DESCRIPTION OF IT.
1t is about feet high, and rests upon a
broad base, which is covered with the
national colors bordered with a band of
black velvet. The upper portion is les
tooned with black and is covered with an
American flag, upon which the casket was
placed. At the head of the casket was
planted the generals headquarters flag.
When the service was concluded the
little company Immediately left the church.
Early tomorrow morning a requiem mass
will be celebrated by Father Kervick. This
service is for the convenience of the family
and friends of the illustrious dead
A detail Of two members of the Loyal
Legion alternating every two hours, will
remain with the body until the funeral at
10 O'clock Saturday morning.
In the senate to-day Mr.. Hawley intro
duced a concurrent resolution that members
of both houses shall attend the funeral of
Gen: Sheridan en- Saturday morning next
at 10 o'clock, and that as a further mark
of respect to the memory of the deceased
the two houses, when they adjourn en- Fri
day, shall adjourn to meet on Monday next
The resolutions were agreed to.
In the house to-day. on motion of Mr.
Hooker, a resolution was adopted directing
tine sergeant-at-arms to make such provis-
ion for attending the funeral of the late
Gen. Sheri ian as may be ordered and
adopted by the committee appointed by the
house of representatives. Later message
from the senate announced the passage by
that body of a concurrent resolution de-
claring that the members of both houses
will attend the funeral of Gen. Sheridan on
Saturday next, and that as mark OF re-
spect TO the memory of the deceased when
the two houses adjourn on Friday it will be
to meet on Monday. On motion Of Mr..
Cox of New York the resolution was con-
CURED in.
The executive departments VIII be closed
Saturday as a mark of respect to the mem
ory of Gen. Sheridan, and public business
will be suspended on that day
THOSE INVITED TO THE FUNERAL.
Among those invited to the funeral are
President and Mrs Cleveland, the members
of the cabinet and the ladies of their
families, the judges of the supreme court,
the Judges of the local courts, e members
of the diplomatic corps, the members of the
senate and house of representatives, and
the elective officers of both houses, all the
members of the Catholic clergy in Wash
ington, all the officers of the army, navy
and marine corps stationed In Washington.
twenty-five members Of the Grand Army
of the Republic, twenty-five members of
the Loyal legion, eighty members of the
press and a large number Of personal
friends of the family. The total number of
invitations issued is 1,500, and no person
will be admitted to the church without a
card of admission.