Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1896-06-04
LAST SAD HONORS.
Whole State Joined in Paying Trib-
ute to Gen. Fairchild'S
Memory.


The whole state of Wisconsin assisted
today in giving Gen. Lucius Fairchild a
burial BETTING his rank and distin-
guished services. 1t was the first time
that Wisconsin soldier had been buried
with the military honors due to a gen.
eral since the funeral of Gen. John c..
StarkWeather, some years ago, and it
was an impressive occasion. Nothing
occurred to mar the solemn ceremonies,
except little shower which lasted only
rev moments. Otherwise the day was
cool and beautiful and everybody who
had known the general and could be
present was on hand to show his re-
Spect and love.
Services at. the Residence.
The funeral services began at the resi-
dence at 30 o'clock 1t was private
service but the intimate friends of the
family were admitted and there was
quite a large gathering, The Rev, Fay
cite D 11 -, of Grace Episcopal church
was no funeral sermon. The choir of
the church sang several selections, in
GLIDING the hymn, "Hark. Hark, My
Soul, Angelic Songs are Swelling
which was sung at Mrs. Fairchilds spe-
cial request. The remains were then
taken TO the east front of the capitol,
where the public services were held. A
guard of honor consisting of l.. NJ.
Hanks, A. B. Morris, J. II. Marshall
and Daniel Atwood. followed the hearsn
The members of Washburn post
marched with the hearse from the house
to the park.
Mrs. Fairchild and the members of the
family did not go to the capitol to at
tend the public exercises, but Joined the
procession after it started and went with
1T to the cemetery.
Gen. King was taken i'll before the
parade started and in his absence the
command deyolyed upon Col Patton.
Exercises at the Capitol.
A large platform had been erected
upon the east steps of the capitol, and
upon it the services were held The
platform was draped in black with the
American flag on it's front. Seats were
placed in the park to accommodate the
people. They were filled and hundreds
stood under the trees in the park. The
exercises consisted of chorus singing and
addresses
Rev. Joseph Saunderson of Augusta. ILL.,,
ex-eommanderin-c of the Military
Order of the United States, who paid an
eloquent tribute to the worth of his de-
parted comrade. He was followed by
the Rev. James D. Butler of the Wiscon-
sin Historical society, who delivered
a touching address, speaking in eloquent
language as a near and dear friend.
Prof. Adams Address.
The last address Of the day was de-
livered by President Charles Kendall
Adams of the State university. The
American people, he said, had framed a
sentiment that had lived to express their
sorrow for the departed father of his
country, and the people of Wisconsin
needed another phrase to fifty express
their sorrow on this occasion. Gen.
Fairchld, he said. was an ideal soldier.
He had gone into the war on the nrst
call and had fought hard and we'll until
he buried member of his body amidst
the carnage of Gettysburg. No regi-
ment in the war suffered more than his,
the Second Wisconsin. When the angel
of peace sent the veterans home, they
had by the irresistible fitness of things
thrust all the honors they could bestow
upon him. He had been not only dis
tinguished soldier, but Il distinguished
civilian as we'll, serving not only the
state, but the nation in places of high
trust. Great as he was his friends loved
him not for what he had done but for
what he was. He was admired by all,
but loved best by those who knew him
best
in line behind the crowd in the park.
The park, big as it is, was crowded.
The military companies were arranged
in two lines down Monona avenue, and
they presented arms as the hearse passed
through on the way to the capitol. A
detail of eight sergeants carried the body
fsxDu, the house to the hearse. The men,
bers of the Iron brigade preceded the
hearse into the park, and the city Off
eaals and firemen followed it. The MEM
beers of the Loyal Legion attended the
services at the house in body.
An Imposing Procession.
After the exercises at the capitol began
l. v,sSn
have been escorted to their grave by such
q procession. The soldiers were in wait
ing ait the capitol and the parade formed
at the gate of the park. AT the head was
the First Regiment band of Madison,
which played solemn music as the cor
tege moved through the streets of Madi-
son Then came Col. Patton and staff
riding at the head of the military COM
yanies The eight companies of the Ma
tionaa guard marched with musket re-
veEssed each soldier having IL badge of
morning on his arm.
Horse squadron, forty strong, and the
Light battery. The University battalion
marched after the battery and following
the battalion were the members of
who had come from different parts of
the state. The Rev, Mr.. Sanderson, the
Rev. Mr.. Butler and President Adams
rode in a carriage behind the Grand
army men and Immediately preceulng
the hearse were Maj. Fred f. Phillips
and Cant. w. w. Jones, one-armed vet
Grams, who bore the colors of the Second
Wisconsin. In lieu of the escort Of ser SCI,
geants usual in military funeral Gil.
Il. Woodland of La Crosse and Henry
Harshaw of Oshkosh, who were adju-
tants in Gen. Fairchild's regiment,
walked beside the hearse. Following It
was Capt Henry Sanford the generals
orderly during the war. who led horse
nm full military trappings. The active
and honorary pallbearers followed: :,
The following were the honorary pail
bearers:
Horace Rublee. Milwaukee,, ex.United
States minister to Switzerland: Edward
s Eragg, Fond du Lac, eX-United States
minister to Mexico; John Hicks: oshkosh.
ex-United States minister to GhlIi; h ssnaa
n Anderson Madison. ex-United States
minister to Denmark; Gen. A. G. Wiessert,
Milwaukee. commander-in- chief &. 49,, A, H.;
mcnt commander military order Loyal Lee
zion: John C. Koch, Milwaukee. chairman
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