Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-13
MIR. COx's FUNERAL.


NEw YoRK, Sept ia-The funeral Of the late
s. 5. Coz occurred at the First Presbyterian
church, 5th avenue, shortly after 10 o'clock
TINS morning. At few minutes after the
Pe"s oegsn 70 MI up and by the time services
were begun the doors had to be closed
turning away large throng that had collected
on the steps and sidewalk in spite Of the down.
pour o1 rain The floral tributes were unusually
magnincent and covered the entire length OF
the altar. Among the most noticeable pieces
was one IN the center Just behind the
pulpit, cross six feet high OF rosebuds white
carnations, orchids and lilies, and Inscribed
"Our Friend" II was the gift Of the Boston
Elks sent an urn composed of red ana white
roses on bed OF pinks. Above and below
the urn were two white doves and the in
scription "0ur Firm Friends" The largest ana
most novel piece came from the letter carriers
OF New York. II was shaped like huge enve-
lope. OF red, white and tea roses, and the post
mark, which was of blue immorteiles read: New
York, s-l0-s9, $50 p. NJ, P.o." The super
scription .'Our Champion" was in immortenes.
The US. hfe-saving service sent an immense
wreath Of roses with the legend; He was our
friend"
THE FUNERAL ooRrEoE.
At 1920 am. the funeral cortege arrived
The line was: Grover Cleveland and Vice Presi-
dent Morton; Gen. W. T. sherman and Judge
IN n. u.
Geo. Hoadly and Douglass Taylor; 8. ]. Kim
ball and Geo. Francis Train. Immediately be-
hind came the bier, borne by John ID. o'Con-
nor, Mr.. Husenfeld, NJ. II. Whaien. John Henry
Mccarthy, ]. j. Morris, ]. II. Bessling, N. J.
kearney and Henry Bishop.
THE CEREMONIES
Sergeant-at-Arms J. p. Leedom Of the House
OF Representatives took charge Of the ceremo-
MES Chaplain W. H. Milburn Of the House Of
Representatives oficiated, assisted by Rev. T.
Dewitt Ialmage and Rev. DIR. Deems. Eight
letter carriers IN full uniform occupied the third
seat from the front TO the left Of the casket and
directly in front Of the house servants and col
ored valet Of Mr.. Cox. Following the voiun-
tary the quartet sang "The Lord is Nv
shepherd" then the Rey.W. II. Milburn, chap
lain OF the House of Representatives, recited
selection from the i Corinthians, ff-
teenth chapter, Snow is Christ risen from the
dead" The quartet then sang the hymn
How Firm Foundation Ye Saints of the
Lord"
CHAPLAIN MrLBuRS's EULooY.
At the end Of the hym the Rev. Milburn de-
iivered an address eulogistic OF the deceased
Among other things he said: "A less
selfish man than Samuel s. Cox has
probably never appeared in this country.
A large-hearted man, full Of sympathy,
it was his heart not his head with which he won
his way to high position. His name viii be
remembered for many decade for his single
ness Of purpose and his desire TO help those
who were unable TO help themselves"
MR.. TAIMAGE's ADDRESS.
The Rev. Dewitt Talmage then spoke at
length. Among other things he said: "A
wide, deep chasm is left when such a man as
this dies. We shall not see his like again
Within the last few hours the hfe-saying serv-
ice has saved the lives Of hundreds of drown
ing seamen. Here lies the remains Of the
champion and promoter Of that grand enter
prise"
After Mr.. Tallmadge's address the choir
sang "Adeste Fedelis," and Dr. Milburn pro-
nounced the benediction. The interment was
at Greenwood