The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-02-05
LAID AT REST.
simple But Impressive Service Over
the Remains of the Late Secre-
tary Window.
the Remains Followed to the Grave
10y Many Prominent Men Of the
Country.

WASHINGTON, Feb. .3-The national cap
tai was truly city Of mourning day.
The executive departments and their va
ious branches We're closed all day, and
congress did not assemble until clock in
he afternoon
The flags on the White House and all
other public buildings were displayed at
halt mast, and so were those Of the hotels
and other business establishments through
ont the city, and the large granite columns
Of the four fronts of the treasury depart
ment We're heavily draped in black.
These honors were paid to the memory of
the late Secretary Window, who was strick
en- down in the full tide Of his usefulness
on the Goth ult, and whose remains were
committed to their last resting place to-day.
The navy department and the department
of justice were also draped in mourning in
memory of other distinguished men who
bad been high in the councils of the ma
ton. The Grape on the navy department
was in honor Of eX-Secretary Bancroft, and
the black bunting on the department OF
Justice in honor of ex-Attorney General
Devens. They served. however, to add to
the generally solemn and funeral aspect of
- this city to-day on the occasion Of the OBJ
sequies of Secretary Window.
There was all air Of genuine and universal
mourning throughout the whole city, and
the streets in the vicinity of the church
where the last rites were performed and
along the route taken by the funeral pro-
cession were crowded with men, women
and children, who stood in respectful 81
lince, many Of them with barred heads
AS THE MOURNFUL CoRTEGE PASSED.
q fin 81 n character
without the least attempt at display or os-
tentation. The only semblance to military
honors was in the presence of sixteen men,
bers OF the treasury branch Of the national
guard Of the district. They acted as body
bearers and marched beside the hearse on
its journey to the cemetery. They wore the
regulation uniform and were in command
of Lieut.. Richard Moore of the treasurer's
office. There never was, however, a larger
purely civic funeral in the city Of Washing
ton, and it strikingly evidenced the peoples
great love and esteem for the dead states
man.
1t was the intention OF the family that the
services should be public, but this was
abandoned, owing to the necessity OF max
ing provision for the large official repre-
sentation. The church was surrounded by
All immense CrOWu.
1t was nearly IL o clock when the funeral
party arrived at the church. The entire
congregation arose 10 receive it, and the or
gan pealed forth the low notes of solemn
dirge as the sad procession made its way
to the altar, led by the minister, DR.. HAM
lin, informing the impressive words begin
ming II am the resurrection and the life. "
etc
Following him closely came the honor
airy pail bearers in the following order:
Secretary Blaine and Secretary Proctor,
General Wanamaker; Secretary Noble and
Secretary Tracy, with Secretary Rusk last
Then came
THE BEARERS OF THE REMAINS
and the members of the family. Just be-
hind them were President and Mrs. Harri-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mr.
Haliord and Mrs. Dimm OK, Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Garfield and
family and the other persons who had ac-
companied the remains from the house.
These were assigned front pews in the main
body OF the church. Just behind then.
and diplomatic corps. The congressional
delegation occupied seats to the right OF the
chancel.
DR.. Hamlin then reviewed the dead
statesman's life, portraying how, while till
ing the farm. William WINDOWS ambition
which restricted him and how he ultimate
ly espoused the profession of the law. He
traced Mr.. WINDOWS course through the
house and senate, paying eulogiums to his
ability both as senator and representa-
tive. In both these high positions his
quick perception, strong logic and unfail-
ing industry ensured success. Mr.. Win
dom in each body, promptly distinguished
himself by his notable services on commit
tees and by his marked ability on the floor
The services at the grave were brief but
impressive. Following the casket, which
had been carried to the side of the open
grave, came the members of the cabinet
two by two, and alter them Mrs Window,
leaning heavily on the arm Of her son.
Then came the two daughters, and fol-
lowing them the other relations and friends.
Mrs. Mckee, on the arm Of the PRESIDENT
Secretary Halford and other members OF
the presidents official household were
among those who came ater
After the casket had been lowered the
weeping mother and her children stepped
TO the side OF the grave, took their last look
upon the violet-laden casket, then turned
away. The procession quickly reformed
anu returned to the city.