Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-04-05
FI-NERALOFTHE CHIEF JUSTICE.

FI-NERALOFTHEC CHIEF JUSTICE.
Toledo dispatch, March %,
The special train bearing the remains
of Chief Justice Waite rolled into the
Pennsylvania depot at 10 O'Clock and
the distinguished company of the funer-
al eortege alighted. The casket con-
tanning the body was removed from the
special car and placed in the hearse and
the funeral cortege proceeded to the res
idence of Hon. Richard Waite, a brother
of the deceased. A tremendous crowd
gathered in the vicinity of the residence
and awaited the arrival of the funeral
cortege. The casket was borne into the
house by a squad of Toledo cadets.
Upon it laid the beautiful wreath from
President and Mrs. Cleveland and two
pairs of creased palms, crossed and fast
ened together with white satin ribbons.
The room was filled with large number
of beautiful floral tributes from many
local friends of the deceased. Among
them was a bank of flowers with the let
terS, Final Decree" Another legal
volume. with the word Constitution"
upon its floral page. The latter design
was from the Lucas County Bar Associ-
alton. Another handsome tribute was
from the Chinese Legation in Washing
ton. and was one of the most beautiful
in the large number. After the casket
was placed in the parlor the pail bearers,
cadets and all others retired, and the
doors were closed and guarded by two
colOred servants of the late Chief JUS
tice.
VIEWING THE REMAINS.
The remains, having been privately
viewed by Mrs. Waite and other men,
bers of the family, at 1890 were remov-
ed to the Guildrooms of Trinity Church.
Shortly after l o'clock the lid was re-
moved and the face of the dead exposed
to view. The features were trifle pinch
ed in appearance, but wore the same
kindly, benignant expression which was
their characteristic in life. The doors
were opened to admit the crowd of peO-
pie which packed the adjacent street.
The Cadets were on duty to maintain
proper order and to keep the line moving
as rapidly as circumstances would per-
nit. So dense was the thrOng of people
eager to take last look at the revered
dead that it was impossible at times for
the street cars to force passage. The
doors were closed at 2:45 and many
thousands were disappointed in obtain
ing view of the remains. The casket
was inclosed and removed to the chan
eel of the church adjoining. The
chancel, pulpit and stalls for the Choir
listers were heavily draped in black.
The lectern bore magnificent wreath
of lilies, sent from Washington. The
pulpit bore fragrant bed of Bermuda
lilies. The family pew of the Waites,
which he occupied for so many years,
was beautifully decorated with Gala
lilies and draped in black. 1t was set
apart for the use of the mourners during
the funeral services.
THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Shortly after the body of the Chief
Justice was taken into the church the
doors were opened. The distinguished
guests entered in body and were seat
ed on either side of the main aisle as
follows: The Judges of the Supreme
Court of the United States; the Supreme
Court Marshais; the committee from the
United States Senate; the committee
from the House; the Federal Judges of
the United States; Gov. Foraker and
staff; the Supreme Court of Ohio; Ma
tional and State ex-officers from a dis
tance; Lieut.. Gov. Lyons and the COM
mittee from the State.Senate; the Speak
er of the House and the House Commit
tee; members of the Ohio Legislature;
the bar of Lucas county and the visiting
Judges and lawyers; officers of the City
Government; the Board of Trade. Rep
resentatives of the press from distance,
accompanied by the local press, occupied
seats at the front and extreme left of
the church. The services in the church
consisted of the regular funeral services
of the Protestant Episcopal Church and
were very impressive. The music was
rendered by the well-trained male choir,
all attired in the beautiful white surplice.
At the conclusion of the regular service
Rev. DR.. J. B. Wallbridge, former rec
tor of Trinity Church, and now of New
York City, delivered fitting and tender
address that was very impressive.
After the services at the church the
remains were placed in the hearse and
the procession formed and wended its
silent way to Forest Cemetery. The
attendance was very large and the
streets in front and at the side of the
church were packed with people who had
vainly attempted to find ingress.