The herald., 1893-11-25
SLEEPING BENEATH THE SNOW,
Uncle Jerry Rusk Tenderly
Laid to Rest.
Last Earthly Tributes Paid to the
Dead Statesman.
Ex-President Harrison one OF the Chiof
Mourners Evidences of Sincere
Sorrow Displayed on
Every side.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
vIRooUA, Wis.,, Nov. PA great gath
ering of people this afternoon barred
their heads to brisk, cold wind from
the west, while the last earthly tribute
was paid to jeremiah M. Rusk, ex.gov-
ernor, ex-congressman and late secre-
tary of agriculture. Ex-President Har-
rison, who was very fond of the sturdy
old Statesman, journeye1 all the way
from Indianapolis to be present at the
interment and followed his remsins to
their last resting place. walking with the
members of the family as one OF the
chief mourneIs. The obsequies were
fitting finale to the simple life OF Wis
consin's great commoner, the most
picturesque character the state ever pro-
duced.
The bitterly cold weather did not pre-
vent the people of the entire surround
ing country from testifying their
affection for the deceased, and large
number of strangers were present. dele
cations coming from the most distant
points OF the northwest. Three heavy
special trains arrived during the day,
the first from La Crosse at noon; the
second from Madison, bringing Governor
Peck and most of the state officers; the
third from Chicago and Milwaukee,
bringing ex-President Harrison, ex-At-
torney. General Miller, Assistant Secre-
tary OF Agriculture Willets and dele
CATION of the Loyal Legion and Masonic
fraternities.
Under q guard of honor from Lowrie
post, G. A. R., all associates.of the dead
soldier, the remains lay all night in
state in the little Methodist church.
continuing until O'Clock, the hour OF
the funeral. A continuous stream OF
people passed the bier as it rested there,
surrounded by floral tributes from all
parts of the country. There were many
affecting scenes as the grizzled veterans
limped by to get last look at the famil-
lar features, many of them giving vent
TO their sorrow in audible weeping.
His face showed little emaciat!on, de-
spite his long illness, and bis features,
framed in his snowy hsi- and oearo,
looked calm and peaceful as II asleep
EVERYWHERE about the little town
were evidences, in mourning emoiems
with which the houses were draped. ana
in closed and silent factories, OF the
deep esteem in which the departed was
held by his neighbors.
Immediately on the arrival OF Morrl-
con and party, they were driven to the
Rush mansion where the ex-president's
personal coincidence was offered the
stricken relatives. Thence the party
proceeded to the church and were shown
to seats reserved for them. A great
crowd assembled about the editice and
stood in the snow with barred heads
while the services proceeded, despite
the intensely cold weather.
Simple services were conducted by
Rev. Muzum of the Methodist church,
assisted by the venerable Prof. Butler,
who delivered a feeling and eloquent
address, from the standpoint OF long
personal friendship. His participation
was at General Rusk's request shortly
before his death. The choir sang a
number of General Rusk's favorite
HYMNS. The religious services were fol-
lowed by the reading OF the beautiful
burial service of the Masonic blue lodge.
by E. H. Benzenbera, commander OF
the Wisconsin consistory.
The little church was effectively
draped. A large portrait of the de.
ceased hung back OF the altar, framed
in crepe, and silk flag drsped the
altar itself.
At the conclusion of the services. a
procession formed over a mile in length
and proceeded to the cemetery, where
the Masonic service was read, COM
mitting the body to the dust. and the
exercises were concluded with the
firing of the salute over the grave.