The Monticellonian., 1899-02-03
IHE WHOLE STATE NOURNS
Remains of Ex-Governor A. E. Car land Inferred at Little
 Rock.
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN SENATE CHAMBER
Thousands of Citizens View the Remains at the State Capitol-Tributes Paid to the Great Statesman by Arkansas' Con- gressiOnal Delegation Story of His Life.

gressional Delegation Story of His
 Life.
 The remains of ex-Attorney General A. II. Garland, who was strilien with apoplexy at the close of an argument before the United States supreme court at Washington, D. C.. January 26, ar rived at Little Rock January 30, at 7:45 a. m. The remains were met at Poplar Bluff, Mo, by Q joint eommitts- of the general assembly, consisting of Sena. tors Clark, Hall and Collins, and Rep. resentatives Tappan. Beloate, Weaver, l Rector of Garland, Brooks, who accom- panied them to the state house, where thousands of citizens took their last look at Arkansas greatest statesman and lawyer.
 The senate chamber, where services were heSs. was draped in mourning, and hs iind the presidents chair hung an oil painting of 6iie aeseased copied i from e likeness taken when he was governor of the state 24 years ago.
 Rev. John II. Dye, Chaplain of the senate, olliciated at the ceremonies, as- sisted by Revs. A 0. Evans, w C. Wat son, G. Gordon Smeade, Wm. E. Thomp- son and Chaplain Colquette, of the erable Methodist divine, who was ex- l pected to conduct the services, was un- able to be present on account of illness.
 At the conclusion of the services the remains were conveyed to Mount Holly cemetery, where they were laid away by the side of his wife. who preceded him by many years. The funeral pro cession was one of the largest ever seen in Little Rock. The floral offerings from local friends were many and costly, and the grave was entirely hid den by them.
 The honorary pail bearers on the part of the State Bar Association were: Judge U Nj Rose, ex-Ghancellor Judge D. W. Carroll, Federal Judge John A. Williams, Circuit Judge Joseph W. l Martin, Col Sam N. Williams, Chief Justice H. c. Bum, ex-Ghief Justice $. R. Cockrill, Associate Justice and ex- Governor Simon P. Hughes.
 The following gentlemen, friends of the deceased for over a quarter of a century, were acting pail bearers: Gen. James c. Tappan, Dr. P. O. Hooper, Thomas Fletcher, Col. E. D Williams, J. w. Mast, Dr. J. A. Dibrell, Col. Jas. Mitchell, and Col J. N. Smithee.
 The relatives of the deceased who att tended the funeral were Messrs. K. C. and w. A. Garland his sons, and Mir R. T. Cook, of Little Rock, his nephew.
 Arkansas congressional delegation pay the following tributes to the dead statesman.
 Senator Jones-My long and intimate asso- l ciation with Gov. Garland endeared him to me Besides his personal traits, which were of a nature to fasten one to him as with bands Of steel he compelled admiration for his intel | lect and understanding, which was far and be- | yond that Of the ordinary man. By his death | the United States and Arkansas have lost a | most distinguished citizen.
 Senator Berry-Gen Garland did more than | any one man. to free Arkansas from radical l rule. He was my friend in life and deeply mourn his death.
 Congressman McRae = He was Arkansas 1 most distinguished citizen. He filled the high est offices within the gift of the state with fidel- fly and ability. Much of his states prosperity Is due to his wise administration during his service as governor. His featy was never in doubt Such men are not given to every gen. | eration. Arkansas cannot pay too much honor to his memory.
 Congressman Terry-The sad news came to me like lightning out Of a clear sky. Yet iD the gloom of death it IS some consolation to consider that the grand old man of Arkansas died in harness and before the greatest triou- nal of our country, which he loved so well and that he honored so noby
 Congressman Dinsmore-As young man revered Gov. Garland while living. and in death l bow my head before his honorable bier Congressman Little-A great man has fallen, and In my knowledge Of Gen. Garland's char acter no doubt his end was in keeping with his wishes. May 1t please the court" were his last words. What fitting climax to the splen- did career Of the great lawyer
 Congressman McCulloeh-All the people of the state will pay homage to the deceased statesman. He was our friend and companion In the dark and stormy days. Notask was too onerous for him to undertake. and he stretched every fibre of his magnificent talents and abil- ity to lift the burden from the backs Of his fel- low citizens May he rest in peace forever.
 Congressman Brundidge-Arkansas mourns the demise of her greatest citizen. He was stricken, covered with all the honors state could bestow on public servant Always honest, vigilant and able. he faithfully fulfilled every trust given into his care. His memory will not be forgotten
 STORY OF HIS LIFE.
 Augustus H. Garland was born in Tipton county, Tenn, June IT, 1882 In 1883 his parents removed to Arkansas. He was educated at St. Mary's College and St Josephs College in Kentucky studied law and was admitted to