The herald., 1893-01-20

THE NATION IN MOURNING
Marks of Respect Shown the
Dead Ex-President
Comrades in Arms Watch Over
His Remains.
Arrangements for the Funeral This
Afternoon Complete.
Many Distinguished Men VIII Attend
the Obss quies-Mr. Cleveiand's
Attendance Subject
of Comment.

By the Associated Press.
FREMONT, O., Jan. 19.-The citizens Of
this little place were busy today pre-
pairing to do due honor to the patriot
and statesman whose remains are lying
in state tonight in chamber at Spiegel
grove. There is no ostentation any
where, but the tokens of mourning seen
on every hand are simple and touching,
as befite the memory of the illustrious
departed.
Tonight detachment from the Sons
OF Veterans stands in military order in
the hall and by the bier, while some of
the many friends of the late General
Hayes pass slowly by, viewing the
familiar face. He lies as in repose,
peacefully asleep in the trust of
his Christian faith. Few friends
have yet arrived from out of
town. The principal display tomorrow
will be by the military. The First City
Cavalry troop of Cleveland, of which
Webb Hayes is member, will be the
guard of honor. The Toledo cadets and
Sixteenth regiment, with Battery u of
Toledo, will add to the quiet majesty OF
the funeral procession.
Gen. Hayes old regiment, the Twenty
third Ohio Volunteer infantry, will not
only be represented by Governor Nc
Kinley, but by the Ben Killam Secret
Regimental association and delegations
OF grizzied old veterans who loved Gen
eral Hayes like father.
Flowers in elaborate pieces are coming
in great numbers.
FREMONT. o., Jan. 19.-Two members
OF R4wson post, G.. A. r., of which Cen
eral Hayes was member, kept vigil be-
side the remains OF the late ex-president
last night. The remains, which have
been embalmed and lie in the southwest
bedroom, present most lifelike appear
ance.
Wisconsin commandery, Loyal Legion,
telegrsphed. d.synpathies.
By order of Governor Mckinley the
Eighteenth regiment state militia, Bat
terry D and the Toledo cadets will take
part in the funeral services.
Among the arrivals this morning was
Hon. William Henry Smith, general
manager OF the Associated Press, for
merly secretary of state of Ohio.
Rev. DR.. Bashford, who will conduct
the services, will arrive tomorrow morn
ing.
Many distinguished people are arriv-
ing to participate in the funeral SER
vices. Governor Mckinley and MEM
bers of the state legislature will arrive
tomorrow in time for the funeral. Fos-
ter, Kusk, Noble and Wanamaker of
President Harrison's cabinet will attend
are expected to be present from all parts
~ tha hr7o
were closed today, and ell will be closed
tomorrow. A.special committee of citi-
Zens is arranging to take care of the I'M
usual throngs for this quiet town. Meals
will be served in the parlors of churches
Halls and other public places and pri.
vate residences have been placed at the
disposal of the committees for the ac-
commodation of the visitors. 1t has
been decided at the urgent request of
the citizens to forego the funeral at the
house and conduct the services at the
Methodist church. The ceremonies will
take pace at 2 p. M, Friday.
The body will lie in state in the
Hayes mansion tomorrow forenoon.
School children, civil bodies and the
general public will be permitted to view
the remains, beginning at 8 O'Clock.
At 2 O'Clock the family, personal
friends and dignitaries from abroad will
assemble within the parlors. The 23d
psalm will be read by the pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, imme
diately followed by the dead mans
favorite hymn, sung by Prof. Alfred
Arthur of Cleveland and Davis II. Kim
berly of the Twentythird Ohio, assisted
bv quartette. Prayer will then be
offered by DR.. James Bashford, president
of the Ohio Wesleyan university. There
will be no sermon. The services will
clcse with singing and the Lords Prayer.
The Grand Army ritual will be used at
the cemetery. The Ohio National guard
and other military bodies will be in the
procession.
Col. Henry @. Corbin, assistant ad-
jutant general, U. S. A., who will have
charge of the ceremonies, will arrive
from Washington this evening.
Letters and kilograms of coincidence
in endless numbers continue to pour in
on the family from all over the world.
Several traine bringing people to
Fremont are delayed. The Washington
trains are reported several hours late.
President-elect Cleveland will arrive to-
morrow morning at O'Clock and will
be the guest of Col. H. S. Burchard.
The coming of Cleveland has occasioned
wide and pleasant comment and great
qualification to the family and friends of
the illustrious citizen. 1t is rega rded
as most delicate and dignifed tribute
of a worthy man who was once presi-
dent and was chosen the second time to
fill the highest Office in the gift of the
people.