The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-10
SHERIDAN'S FUNERAL TRAIN
1t Arrives at the Capital, and the Body
Is Transferred to st. Matthew's,
The Casket Being Conveyed Thither on an
Artillery Caisson-Church Decorations
and Arrangements for The Exercises.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The special train
bearing the body of General Sheridan and the
funeral party arrived at the Baltimore & Poto-
mac station from Nonouitt at BIZ P. NJ. It was
met by General Schofeld and Lieutenants Saw.
yer. Bliss and Pitcher, OF his staff, a guard of
honor from the District of Columbia military
Fourth Cavalry, Captain Lawton in command.
AS the train moved into the station eight SER
geants Of the Third Artillery. under command
of Lieutenant Danes, marched up the platform
and formed in line. Soon after tho train
stopped Mrs. Sheridan stepped ont, leaning on
the arm of Colonel Sheridan. They were met
by General Rucker and Miss Rucker, Mrs. Sher-
idan's father and sister. They Immediately en-
tered their carriage and were driven away. Mrs.
Sheridan was evidently deeply moved As
they left the station the artillery sergeants took
the casket from the car in which it
made the journey from Nonquitt and
bore 1t N to a gun-cassion belonging
to the Third Artillery, which was draped with
flags festooned with Grape. As the caisson
bearing the body left the station, Troop B fell
into line in front and escorted the procession up
on Pennsylvania avenue to Fifteenth street. and
st. Matthews Church. Following the caisson in
carriages were General Schofeld and staff. DR..
O'Reilly, Colonel Blunt and the Guard of Honor
from the local commandery Loyal Legion. AS
the body reached the church door it wss met by
a procession Of the clergy and the altar boys
singing the "Miserere." After the casket had
been placed on the catsfalqua the preliminary
burial service was recited, the choir singing. q
funeral hymn. The interior Of the church was
effectively draped, the feature of the decora-
tons being the American colors blended with
the sombre shade of heavy folds of Grape. The
fronts of both galleries were covered with large
flags, caught up at intervals with broad bands
Of black. Above the entrance, on the front Of
the organ loft, were grouped rsgimental and
cavalry flags, fastened together by q knot OF
black with black streamers. The altar WAS
draped. The candelabra and the marble figures
on either side were draped with black. Two
silk American 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. A 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
cat6falque, the same that was used
in the memorial services for King Alfonso.
held in this church on the death OF the king,
several years ago. II is about four feet high
and rests on a broad base. which is covered
with the national c%olors, bordered with a band
OF black velvet. The upper portion is festooned
with black and 10 covered with an American
flag, upon which the casket was placed. At the
head OF the casket was planted the Generals
headquarters flag. The service concluded, the
little company Immediately left the church.
Early tomorrow morning q requiem mass will
be celebrated by Father Kervick. This service
is for the convenience Of the family ana 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 Satur-
day morning.
Among those invited to the funeral are the
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; the members OF the diplomatic
corcs; the members of the Senate and House OF
Representatives, and the elective officers Of
both Houses; all the members of the Catholic
clergy in Washington; all officers of the army,
navy and marine corps stationed in Washington;
20s>nembers Of the Grand Army Of tho Repub-
lie; twenty-five of the Loyal Legion; eighty
members OF the press, and a large lumber OF
perscnsl friends Of the family.
The following executive order was issued this
afternoon:
AS q mark of respect to the memory OF General
Sheridan, the President directs that the several ex-
~ecutive departments in the city of Washington be
closed and all public business at the national capital
be suspended on Saturday, the 18th inst, the day of
the funeral.
By direction of the President.
DANIEL 5. LAMONT, Private Secretary.