Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1896-06-01

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 g.
Starkweather, some years ago, and it
was an impressive occasion. Nothing
occurred to mar the solemn ceremonies,
except a little shower which lasted only
a few 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 80 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 Durlin of Grace Episcopal church
read the full burial service, but there
was no funeral sermon. The choir of
the church sang several selections, in
Guiding the hymn, ''Hark, Hark. Ny
Soul Angelic Songs are Swelling
which was sung at Mrs Fairchild's 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
and Daniel Atwood. followed the hearse.
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
it to the cemetery.
Gen. King was taken i'll before the
parade started and in his absence the
command devolved upon Col. Patton.
Exercises at tho 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 en- 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
addresses.
The, first address was delivered by the
ex-commander-in-chie Of the Military
Order of the United States, who paid an
eloquent tribute to the worth Of his de-
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
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.
Fairchild. he said. was an ideal soldier.
He had gone INTO the war on the hrSt
call and had fought hard and well until
he buried a 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 a dis
tinguished soldier, but a distinguished
civilian as well, 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 lie was. He was admired by all,
but loved best by those who knew him
best.
During the services the soldiers stood
in line behind the crowd IN the park.
The park, big as it is, was crowded.
The military companies were arranged
l.
they presented arms as the hearse passed
through on the way to the capitol. A
detail Of eight sergeants carried the body
from the house to the hearse. The mem
bers of the Iron brigade preceded the
hearse into the park, and the city Off
Gals and fremen followed it. The mem
bers of the Loyal Legion attended the
services at the house in a body.
An Imposing Procession.
! II hoo
the great parade Few men in Wisconsin
have been escorted to their grave by such
procession. The soldiers were in wait
inc at 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.
riding at the head of the military COM
panies. The eight companies of the Ma
tional guard marched with musket re-
yerscd. each soldier having a badge of
morning on his arm.
Following the infantry came the Light
Light battery. The University battalion
marched after the battery and following
the battalion were the members of
Washburn post and other g. A. r. men
who had come from different parts Of
the state. The Rev. Mr.. Sanderson, the
Kew. Mr.. Butler ana EreSldeHL ADAMS
rode in a carriage behind the Grand
army men and Immediately preceding
the hearse were Maj. Fred F. Phillips
and Capt w. w. Jones, one-armed vet
Grams, who bore the colors of the Second
Wisconsin. In lieu of the escort Of ser
geants usual in military funeral Gil.
| 3. 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 general S
orderly during the war, who led horse
in full military trappings. The, active
and honorary pallbearers followed:
The following were the honorary pail
bearers:
Horace Rublee, Milwaukee, exzUnited ed
States minister to Switzerland; Edward
S. Bragg, Fond du Lac exUnited States
minister to Mexico; John Hicks. Oshkosh.
| ex-United States minister to Chilli; Rasmus
B. Anderson, Madison, ex,United States
| minister to Denmark; Gen A.. G.. Wiessert,
| Milwaukee, x-commander-in-chief u. A. r.
| D. Lloyd Jones, Stevens Point, depart
| ment commander military order Loyal Lee
| gion; John G. Koch Milwaukee, chairman
| executive committee semi-centennial COM
mittee: Gilbert NJ Woodward. La Crosse;