St. Paul daily globe., 1894-03-06

attendance. viz. from Young America.
Chaska. lie Sueur. Henderson and
Glencoe. The faneral sermon was
preached by Rev.C. NJ. Pullen. formerly
rector OF the Episcopal church of Shake
pee, now Of Austin; Rev. f. Ii. Potts,
rector, Sh2kopee. taxing part in the
services.
The services At the grave were in ac-
cordance with the Masonic ritual. and
were conducted bv Or. Z. \. Newell.
". NJ. King S0lomon's lodge, Rev. Up
dyke, OF Glencoe. closing with prayer.
The body was inferred by the side OF
the remains OF his first wife. Helen
Parsons, buried in 1872, and his infant
boy.
A Scotch granite shaft. erected in
memory OF the majors first wife and
Baby" stands al the head Of his
grave. Leaning against this was q
pillow of lovely flowers. on which was
the word Papa There was a crown
Of lilies OF the valley and cross and
wTeaths OF Gala lilies and roses and a
pr0iusiOn Of other flowers. The grave
IS on one OF the highest points in the
valley. q gentle swell. not a hill. and
Yet high enough 10 overlook much OF
the cOUntTy-the city near at hand. tie
railroad. The river and many farms.
There are shTubbery and eyergreens
throughout the cemetery, and the spot
Is fitting resting place for one " hose
life Work has contributed so much TO
the happiness of others.
The Henderson band furnished the
music for the march. An excellent
choir sang Nearer. Ny God, to Thee
and other appropriate hymns. at the
church. The remains were viewed by
friends at the lovely home before they
were taken 10 the church. Something
over 100 Free Masons were IN regaIia.
and upwards OF fifty Of the mem bers OF
Gen. Shields Post. q. i. R.. and of
Camp No. 8, Sons OF Veterans. were
also in line. Al least 6. 600 people. DOS
sIbly 1900, were unable 10 gain admis-
sion 10 the church. Business in the
village Of Shakopee was generally sus-
pended, ana many farmers came to
unite IN The last tribute with those of
the loved ones whom lie had left be-
hind.
The honorary paubearers were Gov.
Nelson, Senator ". D. Washburn. ex-
Senators Alex Ramsey and D NJ. Sabin.
MAJ. j. L. Sackett. ex-Gov. McGiu. JUS
tice L. W. Collins, Cold. c. Donahower.
Col. Joseph Bobleter and Eli South
worth.
HE active pallbearers were Hon.
Henry PoehleT. Hon. L. Z. Rogers. Can't.
Z
Nye. f. L. Baleh.
Rev. f. Il. Potts, the Shakopee rector.
read the Episcopal service, which was
followed by brief discourse by Rev. C.
NJ. Puilen, OF Austin. VINO took for his
text Palms Xxi. 8: Thou turnest man
10 destruction and sayest Return. We
children Of men,"
The sermon was not a biographv. for
the character Of the one who had been
called 10 return" was too well known
10 justify that. Not fulsome eu-
]ogy, though il was SAID that his
was NOBLE and useful life. which had
closed IFS earthly career and entered
upon the certainties and realities of the
existence beyond. His life work is
finished, his place in the household and
IN the affairs OF state ana nation is va
want. but he leaves memories dear TO ali
VINO have known him. If there be any
thing that is good. true or lovely in him
or IN his life let Us think OF these things.
IL him we might have trusted our prop
eriy. our lives, our sacred honor and he
would not have betrayed. In financial
management he had nOsuperior. Tested
Oh the battlefield, in congress, in indus
trial and business pursuits he was not
found wanting. Active in the affairs OF