Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-26
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The Last Scenes in the Services Over Fred
eriok Douglas:e.
Immense Crowd Follows the Body to
the DepOt-MOurning for
q Great Man.

there stood at the head and foot of the
casket the motionless soldierly figures of
two guards from Russell A. Alger Post, G.
A. r. The space within the altar rail was
filled with prominent colored men. Among
them were Rev. Jos. Matthews, William
Troy of Richmond, Va, Rev. J. NJ. Hender-
son of New York Bethel, DR.. Daniel H.
Williams. surgeon in charge of the How
ard University; Rev. S. B. Wallace, pastor
of the Israel A. NJ. E. Church; Rev, w.
R. Arnold, Rev. J. A. Taylor of the Shiloh
Baptist Church, Rev, w. P. Gibbons of
Mount Carmel Baptist Church, George W.
Church, and Rev. D. w. Hayes, d. D.
Prominent in the number of mourners was
delegation from New York city, consist
ing of Rev. w. h. Derrick, Rev. DIR. ]. NJ.
Reed, NJ. D., Rev. Mr.. Miller, Charles r.
Dorsey, esq.,, ]. w. Allen, T. Mccain Stew
art, Jacob H. Sims, Rev. ]. w. Colwell and
]. T. Alexander.
York generally were greatly disappointed
that the remains were not to lie in state in
the city hall there. Mayor Strong, be
said, was prompt In his favorable response
be extended, and on all sides in New York
only sorrow for the death of Mr.. Douglass
was to be heard.
Scenes In the Church.
In the seats set apart for the family and
mourners were Mrs. Douglass and the
family of the deceased; many intimate
friends, including a number of white peo-
pie; Senators Sherman and Hoar, Justice
Harlan, Miss Susan B, Anthony, Mrs, May
Wright Sewall. president of the Womans
National Council; Rev. Anna H. Shaw, Mrs.
Rachael Avery Foster and a number of
these in attendance on the Woman's Coun-
Gil. The honorary pallbearers, who also form
ed part Of the procession, were ex-senator h.
K. Bruce. W. H. A. Wormley, ex-Rep. John
r. Lynch, John F. Cook. E. Q. Messer. Hon.
P. B. g. Pinchback, c. B. Purvis, l.. @.
Bailey, John H. Brooks, ]. H. Meriweather,
John r. Francis, f. j. Barbados, d. L.
Pitcher, B. E. Messer, Rep. George w. Muir
ray and DR.. Robert Reyburn. Charles and
Lewis, the two sons Of Mr.. Douglass, were
at the church during the afternoon with
the committee making the preliminary ar
rangements.
In addition to the funeral discourses given
in yesterdays Star, a tribute was read
attending. DR.. Grimke paid q glowing
tribute to the character Of Douglass. recall
ing many personal recollections Of him in
his home.
Mr.. John w. Hutchinson, the last surviv-
ing member of the noted family of singers,
who was a lifelong friend of Mr. Douglass,
spoke impressively of the old anti-slavery
times and his recollections of the struggles
Hutchinson then sang with his old-time
force a selection, entitled "Vincio," adapted
to the tune Of Lay Him Low"
FIom'thc Hnytfen Government.
The Haytien minister. who could not be
present. was represented by the secretary
of legation, Mr.. Nicolas, who. speaking In
French, testified to the regret of the Haytiel
republic over the loss of enc of the greatest
benefactors Of his race.
Bishop Weyman of Maryland and Rev.
w. B. Derrick of New York spoke briefly
and Miss Susan B. Anthony. who was one
of the last persons with whom Douglass
talked before returning to his home We'd
resday, spoke most feelingly for herself.
and read touching tribute from Elizabeth
Mrs. May Wright Sewall, president of the
Woman's Council, made simple but very
eloquent and appropriate speech, saying,
''If our little world is made smaller by his
departure we may rest assured that there
Is a wider world beyond that is rendered
greater still by his coming"
final prayer was offered by Rev. Anna
Shaw, and the bcnediction was pronounced
by Bishop Williams.
Taken to the Station.
At $50 the casket was removed from the
church, under escort Of company A, Wasa-
ington Cadet Corps, in charge of Lieut.
E. L. Webster; delegations from Morton
l OSS anu ouAlASi IOSt, "A. H., ana
Shaw Camp. U. v. u, under George H.
Boston, commander Of Morton Post; guard
of honor from r. A. Alger Camp Sons of
Veterans, under Capt. Judd Malvin; The
delegations from Baltimore, Philadelphia.
New York and elsewhere. The whole com
manded by Maj. c. A. Fleetwood
The streets from 18th to 18th between
Massachusetts avenue and L street were
packed with people who had tried in
vain to get into the church and had waited
four hours to see the last service in the
funeral program.
A large force of police was on hand to
open the way for the hearse and the ac-
companying guard to pass. As the hearse
proceeded down the street large propor-
ton of the multitude crowded Oh after It,
The sight was one that was seized by sew
eral camera carriers representing the New
York illustrated papers. All day in the
church and outside these busy historians
piled their trying vocation, the scenes be-
ing remarkable and significant from early
until shutdown.
AT the Pennsylvania depot the casket was
placed under military guard in the baggage
room, where 1t awaited the departure of the
train at 7:1O. Only the immediate family
and party Of a few friends accompanied
the remains on their journey to Rochester,
NY.
Action of the Baptist Minister'S Union
The Baptist Ministers Union Of the Dis
trict yesterday adopted resolutions on the
oedtn oI rTeueTlck douglass, as follOWS:
Whereas We, the ministers of the Baptist
Union OF the District Of Columbia, have
heard with profound sadness of the sud
den death Of the Hon. Frederick Doug
lass on February 90 1895. one of the
foremost citizens and leader whose long
life and efficient service in the cause Of
humanity have made for him name that
no time efface.
Resolved, That his great life work in
the complete liberation from all thralldom
of political, social and ecclesiastical op-
preston and his great character stand for
principle. And that in his demise we,
the citizens of color of the United States.
of which he was the recognized leader and
the founder Of our present pyramid of
liberty. have sustained a great loss And
that his services in this line Of duty for
more than forty years, both in America
and Europe, are highly appreciated by us.
And that while we lament his departure,
We bow in humble submission to Him who
doeth all things we'll. And that we recon-
mend his character and life to be studied
and emulated by the rising generation.
And that we extend our sympathy to his
family. And that in token of respect we do
now adjourn. And that copy of these
resolutions be spread on the minutes and
published in the press.
Death of Addison ID. Virgins.
Mr.. Addison D. Virgins Of New Hamp-