Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-10
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! The Funeral Train Arrives at the ! Capltal-SeRvfces st St. Matthew's 1 Chureh-The Faneral Services Te. Morrow MoFnfng.Actfon of Cen. gFegs.
 I WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The special train
 bearing the body of General Sheridan and 1 the funeral party arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac station from Nonquitt, Mass, at Sir o'clock this afternoon. It was met by General Schofeld and Lieutenants Saw yer, Bliss, Pitcher of his staff, a guard of honor from the District of Columbia militia Loyal Legion and troop of the Fourth cav- airy, Captain Lawton. As the train steamed into the station eight sergeants of the Third artillery under command of Lieutenant Danes marched up to the platform and formed in line. Soon after the train stopped Mrs. Sheridan stepped out leaning on the arm of Colonel Sheridan. They were met by Gene ral Fucker and Miss Fucker, Mrs. Shsridan's father and sister. They immediately entered their carriage and were driven sway. Mrs. Sheridan was evidently deeply moved. As they left the station the artillery sergeants took the caskets from the car in which it made the journey from Nonquitt and bore if to gun caisson belonging to the Third artil-. lery, which was draped with flags festooued with crape. As the caisson bearing the
 body left tine station troop B of the Fourth cavalry fell into line in front and escorted the procession up Pennsylvania avenue to Fifteenth street and to St. Matthew's church. Following the caisson in carriages were Gen. eral Sohoield and staff, Dr. O'Raiily, Colonel Blunt and the guard of honor from the Loyal Legion. AS the body reached the church door it was met by procession of the clergy and the sanctuary boys singing the 'Misere." | L-- -.-1, |. catafalque the preliminary burial service was recited, the choir singing funeral hymn. The interior of the church was effectively decorated, the feature of the trimming being the American co1ors blended with the som- bre shade of heavy folds of crape. The front of both galleries were covered with large flags caught up at intervals with broad bands of black. Above the entrance on ths front of the organ loft were grouped regimental and cavalry flags, fastened together by 8 knot of black with black streamers. The al- tar was draped heavily. The candelebra and the 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 appropri- ately 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 aisle in the center of
  was used in the funeral obsequies of King Alfonso, held in this church on the death of the king several years ago. It is about four feet high and rests upon broad base which is covered with the national colors, bordered with band of black velvet. The upper por- tion is festooned with black and is covered with an American flag upon which the casket was placed. At the head of the casket was placed the generals headquarters flag. The services concluded, the little company inn mediately left the church. Early tomorrow 6 requiem mass will be celebrated by Father Kervick. The service is for the convenience of the family and friends of the illustrfous dead.
 A detail of two members of the Loyal Le- zion alternating every two hours will remain with the body until the funeral at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
 The invitations to the obsequies were is- ! sued from army headquarters to-day. They are engraved on note paper with heavy | black border and read as follows: "You are invited to be present at the fune- ! ral ceremonies in honor of General Sheridan which will take place at St. Matthew's ! church, Washington, D. O., at 10 o'clock on \ she morning of Saturday, the 11th of Aug \ ust.
 ! The invitations are accompanied by card of admission which contains the following: tsAdmit bearer to funeral services of Gen. Sheridan at St. Matthew's church at ten ! o'clock on Saturday, the 11tRof August. Please be in the church at least ten minutes { before 10 o'clock" Among those invited are President and Mrs. Cleveland, the member of the cabinet and the ladies of their families, | the judges of the United States Supreme | court, the judges of the local courts, the
 members of the diplomatic corps, the mem bers of the Congress and the elective officers | of both houses, all the members of the \ Catholic clergy in Washington, all officers o1 the army, navy and marine corps stationed in Washington, twenty-five of the Grant Army twenty-five to the Loyal Legion, eighty
 to members of the press and a large number number of invitations issued is 1 ,500, and n' ! person will be admitted to the church with \ out card of admission.
 CONGRESS TO ADJOURN TILL MONDAY. Mr. Hawley offered concurrent resolution in the Senate this afternoon, which was a once adopted, providing that both houses oi Congress shall attend the funeral of General \ Sheridan on Saturday, and that both housel adjourn over from Friday till Monday as ( | further mark of respect to the memory of tht dead soldier. Later in the afternoon the resolution came to the House, and on motion | of MT. Cox of New York it was at once con | cured in.
 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT CLOSED.
 The following executive order was issued l this afternoon:
 As mark of respect to the memory o General Sheridan, the President directs tha
 the several executive departments in the cit! | of Washington be closed and ail public bus
 mess at the national capital be suspended or
 Saturday, the 11th inst, the day of thu | funeral.
 By direction of the President
 DANIEL S. LAMONT, Private Secretary.