The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-20

Otner tnrong OF Thousands Of people was
met a large force Of police and the
rourtn regiment Of the National Guard of
New Jersey was drawn up between the
Terry entrance and the north end of the
depot, beyond which stood the special
tram. The military presented arms. the
colors were lowered the drum corps
played dirge, and the church bells tolled
as the calsson passed from the boat TO the
train The guard of honor from the New
Jersey national Guard was on hand to ac-
company the remains through the state.
The funeral train was made up of seven
cars; The remains were conveyed in q
combination car. The other cars were oc.
cupied by the guard of honor. the con.
gressiona! committees and the family. The
comblnatlon car was festooned heavily
with black draperies, while the other cars
left Jersey City at 6:45 D. m.
BROOKLYN, Feb. 19.-The people of this
city observed the day out of respect to
Gener Sherman. Flags were displaved
at half-mast on all sides. Many Of the
stores were closed, and but little business
was transacted in the courts. The public
schools closed at noon.
ST. Louis, Feb. 19-The general COM
mlttee on arrangements for the funeral
ceremonies of General Sherman held a
meeting this morning. The chairman of
the executive committee stated that 200
members OF the Missouri general assembly
would take part in the exercises General
Merritt today received a telegram from
Cincinnati stating that 100 members Of the
society OF the Army of the Tennessee
would arrive Saturday, and had been as
signed place with the Loyal Legion in
accordance with the instructions received
from Washington City General Merritt
has provided for guard at the tomb,
which will remain as long rs is deemed
naCogSArv nj hn.
that General Schoheld will be present.
The pailbearers have not yet been named,
but will be selected this evening. Cow
ernor Francis said that between 1000 and
Loo OF the Missouri state militia would
Join the cortege, and other information in
dlcates that 1t will be one of the largest
pageants ever seen. The following tele-
gram was received from Governor Camp
bell today:
Governor Frdncis: Win send three infantry
regiments: one battery artillery, about Loo men
sdm.d ana my militis staff I can't 60 much to my
st. Louis. Please give him instructions.
The officers of the Army of the Tennes-
see will meet this evening to take action
IN regard to meeting their comrades from
distant points, who will arrive SATURDAY..
The society will have the post of honor
in the Second division, and will be under
the command of Major Merrill.
INV 0ftU Idiu udfc ldilcD all Q6y mere.
and the streets are in bad condition. 1t
is hoped that the condition will be i'm
proved by Saturday. If the weather is
favorable the funeral of General Sherman
will be one of the most imposing pageants
ever seen in the West. All public build
lngs and many business houses and resi-
aences are eiaborately dressed. This even
ing memorial exercises were held in the
music hall, and addresses were delivered
by Governor Francis and Others
San FRANCISCO. Feb. l9.--The committee
on arrangements for memorial services in
honor OF General Sherman met this morn
ing and the secretary was authorized to Sc
cure either the First Congregational church
or the Grand opera-house for services next
Sunday. General Gibbon, commanding
the department of the Pacific, will be in
vlted to preside and eulogy will be de-
Markham and other state officials will be
invited to attend.