The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-04-05
Judge Waite'e Funeral.

The funeral sevices OF tho late Chief
Justice Waite were simple and impressi We.
The great hall of the house OF representa-
tives had been arranged to seat as many
as possible, and into that chamber came
the senate, the associate justices. the pres.
ident and his cabinet, the diplomatic
corps, the judiciary and the bar OF tho dis
trict and the chief officers OF the government;
and in all that vast assembly there was
not one who did not come to honor tie
dead. The remains were removed from
the family residence on street to the cap.
itol at 11:3O o'clock. They were accom-
panied by his relatives, the associate
Justices and their families. the officiating
clergy,nen. seven in number. officers OF the
bodies OF which the deceased WIS o mem.
Der and numerous friends. There were no
services at the house. The cortese then
proceeded to the capitol: The grand stair.
way and tho rotunda at the east front OF
the capitol had been cleared OF every one
except policemen.
Early in the morning the galleries OF the
house we're crowded with spectators. Over
every doorway were draperies OF black,
and the folds OF the American Gag which
hangs over the speakers chair were taste
FULLY caught up with the same emolems.
In the space in front of the clerks desk
were ranged heavy leather. covered chairs
Tor the accommodation Of relatives
and friends OF the deceased, tho
president and his cabinet, the justices OF
the supreme court and the funeral commit
tees OF both houses OF congress. The froIt
rows OF the desks of members were reserv-
ed for senators while in the back of the
ball the space was filled with chairs for the
accommodation Of the invited friends and
members. including many ladies. At
1850 the speaker called the house
to order. Prayer was offered by Rev.
DR.. Cuthbert. The business OF the house
was then suspended, while its officials car
ried in the bier and placed it in front Of
the clerk desk. At 11:4O the senate was
announced. and all the members remained
places. Senator Ingalls, occupying chair to
the right Of Speaker Carlisle. The regents OF
the Smithsonian institution, the judges of
the court of claims and OF the supreme
court OF the District of Columbia, the dis.
trict commissioners, the members OF the
diplomatic corps, the officers Of the United
States supreme court and OF the depart
ment OF justice. and many members OF tho
bar OF the supreme court entered unan-
nOunced, and were escorted to seats upOn
the floor.
few minutes before noon Mrs. Cleve-
land, accompanied by Miss Bayard, enter.
ed the executive gallery OF the house, both
ladies being dressed in black. At 1855
the president and his cabinet were an
nounced, and the people rose in respectful
attention as the distinguished guests were
escorted to their seats. Every. mem-
Der OF the cabinet was present
and with them entered Gen. Sheri.
dan. who was clad in full uniform. In a
few minutes afterward the congressional
comlnitte entered, followed by the ofiiciat.
ing Episcopal clergyman, Bishop Paret,
reading The Lord hath given and the
Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name
OF the Lord" as the casket was borne into
the chamber and placed upon the bier. The
bearers of the casket were all employees of
the supreme court and behind them ttired
in the robes OF office came the honorary
pail bearer. the justices OF the court. The
members of the congressional committee
wore white sashes fastened to the shout
der with black and white rosettes. The i'm
preseive burial service Of tho Epis-
copal church was read by Bsh-
op Paret, the music being rem.
dered by a choir of eighteen voices to an
organ accompaniment. As Bishop Paret
read the Apostles creed, the vast audience
rose as OF one accord, and Joined in the
recitation Of faith. At the conclusion OF
the services. the casket WAS borne from
the chamber and the ceremonies in the
house were closed. The house then, at
12:45 adjourned. and the senate repaired
to its chamber and Immediately ad.
journed.