New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
THE FUNERAL OF GoEBEL ARRANGED
BODY RETURNED TO FRANKFoRT-PRoCEs-
SION TO PASS PLACE WHERE
HE WAS SHOT

Frankfort Ky. Feb. THE body of William
Goebel was brought back to Frankfort to-day
from Covington, and lay in state in the reception
room in the west wing of the Capitol Hotel.
There 1t VIII remain until noon tomorrow. when
the relatives and intimate friends will take a
last look at the features.
There were no incidents marking the return
trip from Covington. Every precaution was
taken to avoid accident, and slow running time
was made in consequence. the train arriving in
Frankfort hour and half later than was
expected. A steady rain was falling, but in spite
of this throng OF several hundred persons
gathered at the little station of the Cincinnati
and Frankfort Railroad on the hillside and
stood with uncovered heads SIS the coffin was
taken from the car and put into the hearse.
An escort OF honor. composed Of Mayor De
Honey and members of the Frankfort City Coun-
ell, took up their places in front OF the hearse.
Behind the hearse were three carriages contain
ing Senator Goebel's relatives and few OF his
more intimate friends. Outside of the escort of
honor however. there were no ceremonies.
BODY LYING IN STATE.
The steady drizzle OF the morning turned into
a pouring rain in the afternoon, which kept up
without cessation until long after nightfall, and
probably not over three thousand four thou
sand persons took the opportunity TO get a last
look at the dead Democratic leader. Many of
these were from the country. Probably half of
those who filed past the coffin were women,
wives of legislators. and city and State officials.
women of Frankfort and women from the coun-
try many. of the latter with their garments
stained from long rides over the mountainous
roads.
The floral offerings magnificent Nearly
every county in the State sent flowers, and the
big room was one mass of roses lilies and
smiax. Ranged along the walls were scores of
floral pieces, some of them extremely beauti-
full while around the bier piled great
masses of flowers
There was no excitement whatever in the city.
Adiutant-Genera Collier this morning gave
orders that all the soldiers be withdrawn from
the city TO the Capitol grounds. This was done
TO avoid any irritation which the presence of the
State troops might have on Goebels friends.
Even the provost guard was withdrawn, while
all passes were suspended not even the com
missary serseants being allowed to pass the
gates Of the Capitol grounds to procure needed
supplies for their men. These orders will re-
main in force until Friday. AS a mark of re-
spect to the memory OF GoeDel, all drills were
suspended for to-day and tomorrow
The funeral services will be held tomorrow in
the parlor Of the Capitol Hotel The services
proper will be preceded by a short procession in
the streets Of the town. The procession will be
headed by platoon Of police, the City Council,
city officials. the grand marshal and his aids
and win be followed by band of music. secret
societies. citizens on foot and the honorary pail
bearers. Then will come the hearse. with the
active paiibearers walking by its side followed
by the relatives. members and officers of the
Legislature. State Judges and officers Of courts
and friends in carriages. Following these will
come citizens on horseback.
ROUTE OF PROCESSION
When the Committee Of Arrangements met
to-day there was considerable debate as to
whether II was advisable for the funeral pro-
cession to pass the Capitol grounds, where the
soldiers are encamped, and in which the dead
man was shot down. Some members of the
committee were fearful that in the excited state
Of feeling some partisan in the procession would
allow hia feelings tC override his Judgment and
hre shot OF two into the Capitol grounds and
create trouble. Others were strongly in favor
| or having the parade take the route that would
/ require 1t to march past Capitol Square. The
| question provoked much discussion, but it was
| finally decided that the march past the Capitol
grounds should be made, and the route was SO
arranged.
After brief services in the hotel parlor and at
! the cemetery, addresses will be made by Sena-
tor Blackburn, ]. c. w. Beckham, Ex-Governor
| McCreary and others.
Immediately after the benedictfon the nroces
sion viii return to the square in front OF the
capitol Hotel, where II will disband. There will
| NC NO ouridl TOMORROW, but the body will be
| placed In the vault to await the selection of a
suitable site for the grave and the monument
which is to be erected
! An invitation was sent this afternoon to Gen
erai John b. Castleman, of Louisville, asking
| him to act as the chief marshal of the parade
| General Castleman replied that it would give
| MN great pleasure TO do so, but that he had
been III for q few days and hardly felt equal 10
the task. He promised. however to attend the
funeral. IL the weather is fine il is expected
ten thousand people will be here
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTs MEET TO-DAY.