The record-union., 1893-01-20
to Deceased.
to the REcoRp-UN1ox.

FREMONT (Ohiol, Jan. 19.-The citizens
of this little place were busy to-day pre-
pairing to do honor to the patriot and
statesman whose remains are lying in
state tonight at Speigel Grove. There is
no ostentation anywhere, but tokens OF
mourning are seen on every hand, simple
and touching, as BELTS the memory OF
the illustrious departed. Tonight de-
tachnent 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 if in repose, peacefully asleep in
trust of a true Christian faith. Few
friends have yet arrived from out of town.
The principal display tomorrow will
be by the military. The First City Cav
airy troop of Cleveland, of which Webb
Hayes is a member, will be the guard OF
honor. The Toledo Cadets and the Six
teenth Regiment, with Battery d of To-
ledo, will add to the quiet majesty of the
funeral procession. General Hayes old
regiment, the Twenty-third Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry, viii not only be repre-
sented by Governor Mckinley, but by
1GA AAAldlll, LiAC oONlOI 4NO5 AIhOAALdA <ASoO-
citation, and delegations of grizzled old
veterans who loved General Hayes like a
father.
Flowers in elaborate pieces are coming
in in great numbers.
DISTINGUISHED PEOPLE ARRIVING.
FREMONT (O.), Jan. l9.-Two members
of Rawson 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
have been embalmed and lie in
the southwest bedroom. They pre-
sent most lifelike appearance. The
Wisconsin Commandery of the Loyal
Legion has telegraphed its sympathies.
By order of Governor Mckinley the
Eighteenth Regiment of the State militia
Battery d and the Toledo Cadets will tax g
part in the funeral services.
Many distinguished people are arriving
and are expected to arrive here to partici-
pate in the funeral services. Governor
Mckinley and the members of the State
Legislature will arrive tomorrow in time
for the funeral, beside Foster, Rusk,
Noble and Wanamaker of President
Harrison's Cabinet.
Fully 10000 strangers are expected to
be present from all parts of the country.
Many business houses closed to-day and
all will be closed tomorrow. A special
committee of citizens is arranging to take
care of the throng, which will be an un-
usual thing for this quiet town. Meals
will be served in the parlors of the
churches.
President-elect Cleveland will arrive
tomorrow morning at 9 O'Clock, and will
be the guest of Colonel H. S. Bircnard.
The coming of Cleveland has occasioned
wide and pleasant comment and great
qualification to the family and friends of
the illustrious citizen, and is regarded as
a delicate and dignified tribute of
worthy man who was once chosen Presi-
dent, and chosen a second time to fill the
highest office in the gift of the people.
The halls and other public places and
private residences have been placed at
the disposal of the committees for The ac-
commodation of visitors. 1t has been
decided, at the request of citizens, to
forego holding the funeral at the house
and to conduct the services at the Metho-
dist Church. The ceremonies will take
place at P. NJ. The body will lie in state
in the Hayes mansion tomorrow fore
noon.
The school children, civic bodies and
general public will be permitted to view
the remains tomorrow forenoon, Begin
ming at o'clock.
The services will be simple and i'm
pressive. At 2 o'clock the family, per-
sonal friends and dignitaries from abroad
Will assemble within the parlors. The
. .Twenty-third Psalm will be read by the
pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Immediately followed by a favorite hymn.
sung by Professor Alfred Arthur of
Cleveland and Davis II. Kimberly of
the Twenty-third Ohio, assisted by a
quartette. A prayer will then be
offered by DR.. James Bashford, Presi-
dent of the Ohio Wesleyan University.
There will be no sermon. The service
will close with singing and the Lords
Prayer. The Grand Army ritual. which
is very simple, will be used at the ceme-
terry.
The Ohio National Guard and other
military bodies will be in the procession.
Colonel Henry c. Corbin, Assistant
AGjutant-General of the United States
Army, who will have charge of the cere-
monies, 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.
WHITE HOUSE DRAPED IN MOURNING.
WASHINGTON, JAN 19. = The White
House and all the executive departments
were draped in mourning to-day, and
will wear sable emblems of sorrow for a
period of thirty days. All departments
Will be closed tomorrow. Secretary
Foster of the Treasury Department to-
day issued an order closing all sub-treas-
uries and Customs offices throughout the
United States on Friday, January 10th,
the day Of the funeral of the ex-Presi-
dent.
ORDERS ISSUED.
The following order was issued this
morning by the Postmaster-General: "As
mark OF respect and in recognition of
the nations loss in the death of General
Rutherford B. Hayes, late President of
the United States. all postoffices are or
dered TO be closed during the funeral. be-
tween the hours of and p. M Janu-
AIRY 20th.''
In general orders issued TODAY an