The Washington times., 1895-02-24

grand, historic figure who will live as long
as American history has place in the liter
ature of the world, a man whose life was an
uncontrovertibie argument in favor OF the
complete equality OF all men, man whose
name because Of the greatness OF his char
acter is household word upon two conti-
nents;
"And, whereas. the Union League is the
most representative organization among that
class OF American citizens with whom he was
connected by racial ties, and who have
proilted most by his life, an organization
that is Iaboring to bring about that complete
opportunity for industrial advancement, the
foundation for which he and those associated
with him have so wisely laid, an organiza-
ton that has taken up the work where he
has left it off;
Therefore, be II resolved by the Union
League of the District of Columbia that we
recommend as mark of the respect. esteem,
and appreciation in which he is held by all
classes Of the American people, that all those
who appreciate his eminent and invaluable
services to hiA country his race. and TO the
cause OF humanity, should adopt some en-
blem Of mourning for thirty days, and espe-
cially should this be done by that class OF free
free.
"First. That our churches, our halls, and
our homes be draped In mourning.
"Second. That individuals wear some
token of mourning for thirty days.
Third. That we recommend that the pub
lie schools of the Seventh and Eighth Divi-
sions be closed on the day of the funeral and
that the children wear some badge OF mourn
ing"
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MONDAY.
All preliminary arrangements for the fun
eral services which, will be held at the Metro
pclitan A. NJ Z. Church, on NJ near Four
teenth street northwest, tomorrow at 2
o'clock p. m, have been completed.
The body will be brought from Anacostia
and placed in the Metropolitan Church,
where it will lie in state from Gam. to 1:30 p.
N. o'clock Those desiring to view the
remains will enter the ediiice by the
east door, pass into the main audi
torium, up the east aisle, and i'm
mediately leave the building 10y the west
aisle and through the west door. At 80 the
easket will be closed, the main doors of the
church will be opened for the admission of
the general public, who are at liberty to take
any seats which by 1:50 are not occupied by
the funeral party and those specially invited.
Promptly at the hour of 2 the ceremonies
will begin. Rev. J. G. Jenifer, pastor of the
church, officiating, assisted by Bishop
Turner, Bishop Wyman, of Baltimore; Rev.
Alexander Crummell, Rev. Moses Hodges. of
Boston, Mass, Rev. Hugh Stevenson. of An
acostia, and Rev. ]. ID. Rankin. d. ID.
Bishop Turner will announce the hymn
for the occasion, which will be followed by
prayer by Rev. Alexander Crummeli. The
choir will render an appropriate selection
and Bishop Wayman will read the Scripture
subject. Moses Hodges will render a vocal
solo, and then will follow the funeral sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Jenifer. Short addresses will
follow by DR.. +. j. Grimse and Rev. Hugh
T. Stevenson. The choir will render another
selection, and the services will conclude
with tributes by Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stan
ton, read by Mrs. Susan b. Anthony, Mrs.
Sewall, and Mr.. Haeut;ens, the Haytian min
ister Prayer by Rev. Anna II. Shaw.
the remains will. at $50, be taken to the
Sixth street depot and placed on a special
train and carried to Rochester, n. Y, for in
terment
The honorary pall-bearers are B. K.
Bruce, w. ii. A. Wormly, John r. Lynch,
John f. Cook. Prof L. c. Messer. P. B. S.
Pinchbaek, John r. Francis, f. G. Barba-
does, Capt. d. /. Pitcher, Prof. b. Z. Messer,
Congressman George H. Murray. DIR. G. B.
Purvis, John II. Brooks. ]. d. Meriwether,
and Leonard G. Bailey.
The active pall-bearers are Messrs. John
ii. George. Richard B. Peters John w. Curry,
w. II. Marshall w. II. sCoEan ii. w. Hew-
lett, Mercer S. Alexander, John D. Butler,
RAYMOND Russell. and Dorsey Seville.
The active palI-bearers are requested to
assemble at Metropolitan Church at o'clock
p. N.
LIE IN STATE AT ROCHESTER.
Mr.. Lewis Douglass yesterday afternoon
received the following telegram from Mr.. W.
u Dou.l-,a- obo;rr,or oF 4ba cnao;al ann,
mittee appointed by the city council of Ro-
chester, n. Y. to make arrangements to pay
honor to Hon. Frederick Douglass:
The common council adopted resolutions
asking that the remains lie in state at the
city hall for such time as can be arranged
for; please wire full particulars"
In reply to this Mr.. Douglass telegraphed
Mr.. Rauckner that the remains will arrive
at Rochester at 9:25 o'clock a. m. February
IS, and can lie In state with such services as
are to be held upon their conference with
Rev. Mr.. Gannett, of the Unitarian Church.
A similar request from Mayor Strong. that
the remains be permitted to lie in state at
/ the city hall in New York CITY, was, OF
necessity, declined with regret by Mr.. Lewis
! Douglass.
James W. Poe, president of the Emancipa-
| tion Association of the District OF Columbia,
| has issued the following request to the mem
I w
! God. who doeth all things well, has called
from time to eternity Hon. Frederick Doug
! lass. statesman, counselor, diplomat, orator,
and one of the great instrumentalities in the
/ emancipation of his race; therefore, l re-
quest the superintendents. committees and
all officers and friends OF the association TO
meet at Israel Baptist Church, Eleventh
street, between Z and streets northeast,
to-day at p. M, to pass suitable resolu-
tions Of respect in honor of our great dead,
| and to fix a date for memorial services by
] the association.
Out of respect for the memory Of Fred
/ Douglass there VIII be no session OF the
local colored schools tomorrow in order
that the pupils may attend the funeral serv-
ices.
The Mystic Club held a meeting at the
! clubrOoms, No. 1912 Pennsylvania avenue,
! last evening, and adopted the following pre-
/ amble and resolutions expressive of their
! high regard for the late Frederick Douglass
whereas Divine Providence has seen fit
TO remove from our midst Hon. Frederick
/ Douglass. the most distinguished and useful
representative American citizen, man who
! has deyoIed the best portion Of his life 10
the amelioration of once enslaved race, the
/ pioneer of liberty. equality, and justice, and
one whose devotion TO the principles OF good
government was recognized by the entire
nation. Therefore
"Resolved, That in the death Of Mr.. Doug
! lass the American negro has lost its ablest
and most fearless leader; the oppressed and
down-trodden of all races their most elo-
quent champion; society one of its brightes!
ornaments, and the American people their
most gifted orator.
Resolved. That In token of the respect
| and esteem in which the distinguished de-
ceased was held by this organization, it is
ordered that the flag on our building shall
be kept Mt half mast until after the funeral
services in this city"
Eulogistic remarks were made by Mr..
L. IL hn al In