The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-10
REMAINS OF MR.. DAVIS.
ACTION TAKEN By THE COMMITTEE
IS TO THE THAysFER.
VIII Invite the Southern Governors to Act
be Asked TO Scatter Flowers.

The executive committee having In
charge the arrangements and ceremonies
in connection with the interment of the
remains Of jefferson Davis In Hollywood
on the 3lst, met yesterday afternoon IN
the Office OF Captain Thomas Elicit, at
the Virginia Mechanics Institute. Major
Thomas Brander presided. He expressed
regret that the committee appointed by
the City Council TO cooperate with the
executive committee were not present.
Mr.. ]. c. Dickerson, president OF the
Board OF Aldermen, however. stated that
he would call the committees Of the TWO
branches OF the Council together at once
and organize so as 10 be ready 10 CO.
operate with the executive committee.
The reports of the subcommittee OF the
estimated cost Of their plans were made
and referred 70 the finance committee.
on motion OF Colonel John Il. Purcell,
the secretary was instructed 10 invite
the Governors Of the thirteen Southern
States 10 act as honorary pall-bearers,
as well as those OF MIR. Davis old friends
and advisers In the Confederacy whom
the committee might designate.
4 resolution was adopted inviting the
children OF the private and public schools
to view the bier while lying In state at
the Capitol and scatter flowers on the
way
The citizens on the line OF march VIII
also be requested TO appropriately deco-
rate their residences.
one Of the escort Of honor appointed AZ
Raleigh. n. c.. was James II. J. Jones,
who was Mr.. Davis body guard, servant
and sometimes cOachman, who was win
him when he was captured in Georgia.
He has been several times elected 10 me
board Of aldermen Of Raleigh, ana Is
highly respected in that city He mas
written TO a member Of the committee
here expressing the deepest affection ana
esteem for his "oid master, and 0HeHHB
his services in any capacity whatSoeNer
I'm the proposed ceremonies. lie VIII
POSSIBLY be invited TO hold the reins on
the coach occupied by Mrs. Davis III the
drive to Hollywood
A letter from Robert Brown another
servant Of Mr.. Davis. who now lives at
St. Elmo La, was read as follows:
"Your invitation received. l regret
very much that | will not be able 70 at
tend our great commander and former
masters funeral, for want Of means.
YOU will kindly furnish me with ticker
j would ne tndUhl vi ~ 9'N w. ~
Of nv days There is nothing III TINS
world that would please me better than
10 assist at the funeral Of my beloved
master. Hoping that you VIII klholy
furnish me with the necessary means
I am your obedient servant, &c.
The letter was referred TO a committee
and an effort will be made 10 nave MN
present. After the disposal Of many
details the committee adjourned
The committees are making prenald-
tiors Fer a large attendance Of veteran
military and civic organizations me
funeral .rain will arrive here at il oclocK
tuesday night. the Goth Of May General
Thomas A. Brander. commander OF the
virginia division Of the Confederate Nt'e-
rams. with a committee Of distinguished
officials. will meet the train at the STATE
line aid formally receive the custody
Of the remains.
on the arrival Of the train here, the
Louisiana escort will surrender the cas-
ket 10 an escort from Lee camp VINO
u.iI1 convey II 10 the State Capitol, whore
the remains will lie I'm state until the time
for removal 10 Hollywood next day. The
Louisiana escort. under command Of
General John Glynn. Jr.. about thrty-fve
I'm number. Will be taken charge Of by the
committee on entertainment as guests OF
the city.
Miss Winnie Davis and Mr.. and Mrs.
HAYES will accompany the funeral train
from New Orleans. and Mrs. Davis VIII
come from New York and meet them In
Richmond.
Governor Mckinney and Mayor Ely
son have both extended the hospitalltles
OF their homes 10 Mrs. Davis and her
family. ana it Is understood that two
OF the hotels Of Richmond have done like
wise.
None Of the details Of the line Of march
will be decided until II is known what
organizations may be expected. The re-
mains OF the Confederate President Will
be borne on a catafalque erected upon
a Howftzer cafss0n. and handsomely deco
rated with Confederate colors. It will
be drawn by six white horses In black
trappings and black silk and silver net
tings reaching 10 the ground. Each ami
nal will be led by an attendant. Besides
the Howtzers, there will be two other
batteries OF artillery in line.
The ceremonies at the grave have not
vet been arranged. but they will be OF
n simple character. Rev. Or. Charles
A,innieerode. OF Alexandria, who was
naefor of ST. Paul's church and the
fr5end and spiritual adviser OF Mr.. Davis
,,.t,uo president Of the Confederacy Will
conduct them. The fact that he will
celebrate his golden wedding on the 18th
&c a reminder Of his advancing years but
he will allow neither his old age or Feeble
health 10 interfere with the sacred prlVi-
ie,,o of performing this last sad rite.