The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-31
GRESHAM AT REST IN CHICAGO.
TIE REMAINS NOW LYING N THE
CHAPEL AT OAkWOOD.

CHAPEL AT OAkMOOD.
The Present Resting Place Only "A
Temporary One-The Final Inter-
mcnt 10 BE Made i'm Rose Hill Gem
etery or at COrydOn, Ind.-The De-
ceased Escorted From the Train
TO the Cemetery by Troops of the
Regular Army.
Chicago, May 3O.-Chicago to-day in
TERED the nation's dead. The funeral
train bearing the body of Walter Q. Gres.
ham from the national capital reached Its
destination shortly after o'clock this af-
ternoon, and with civic and military hon
ors it was entombed in vault at Oak
wood cemetery there TO remain until a
final burial place is chosen.
The funeral arrangements were not
completed until nearly noon, owing to the
uncertainty as to the wishes of Presi-
dent Cleveland, who had sent Col. H. c.
Corbin ahead as his personal representa-
tive. Col Corbin did not arrive until 9
O'Clock this morning, but as soon as ne
reached the Auditorium hotel, the details
were quickly arranged with Gen. Merritt
Of the regular army and with representa-
tives Of the other organizations which de-
sired to participate in the ceremonies.
Upon the arrival OF the funeral train
at Woodlawn Tor Sixty-third street. sta
ton, the troops which were drawn up in
parade formation presented arms, and the
drums gave forth the long roll, followed
by bugle salute.
The body was taken from the train by
eight sergeants of the regular army and
placed in a hearse drawn by six black
horses. The procession was then formed
on Sixty-third street and moved west to
Greenwood avenue and then south TO the
cemetery on sixty-seventh street AS the
procession turned west on Greenwood ave
nue., light battery fired salute OF thir-
teen guns, the salute which Gen. Gres-
hams army rank entitled him to. and
which was also due him as a member of
the cabinet
On arriving at the entrance to the ceme-
terry the cortege was met by a cavalry de-
tachment which was drawn up at the left
of the entrance. The troopers presented
sabers and the trumpeters sounded
salute.
As the procession passed into the
grounds ii was met by great throng of
people, some of whom had been attend
ing the dedication of the confederate mon
ument, while others were decorating the
graves of the federal soldiers, and still
others had come expressly to witness the
funeral services over the dead Secretary
of State
Slowly the long line moved through the
densely packed masses of people until
the cemetery chapel was reached. Then
the casket was taken from the hearse
and the distinguished party who had ac-
companied it from Washington We're con-
Quoted to the chapel The building is
small one and held only tithe of those
who wished to hear the services, which
were very simple and brief There was a
prayer by DR.. Mcpherson, who then read
a scripture lesson The choir of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church sang Lead
Kindly Light" and with the benediction.
the religious ceremonies came to an
end.
The body was deposited in a crypt in the
chapel, there to remain until the family de-
cides whether to have the final interment
in Rose Hill cemetery or at CorydOn, Ind
the home of Mrs Rumley, the mother of
Gen. Gresham.
At the conclusion of the commitment
services, the cavalry buglers sounded
taps" and the battery fired a salute of
twenty-one guns in honor of the President
of the United States. This concluded the
ceremonies.
At the conclusion of the funeral services,
the party from Washington was driven
back to the special train. The coach con-
tanning Mrs. Gresham and family was
driven with j. d. Dodd 10 the latter's home
where they will remain for several days.
Secretaries Morton and Carlisle will re-
main in the city until Saturday afternoon,
when they will return to Washington.
The train bearing the presidential party
arrived at Woodlawn station at 2:05 o'clock
and 1t started on the return trip at 1854
o'clock The stay of the distinguished
company in Chicago was, therefore, less
than two hours. The President was in ex-
cellent health and did not seem to be af-
fected by the heat
Among the party which represented In
diana a the funeral were Gov. Matthews,
Judge Baker and United States Marshal
Hawkins. EX-Postmaster Generals Bis
sell and Dickinson were also present. Vice
President Stevenson came from his home
at Bloomington to attend the obsequies
and met the President at the station.