The state herald., 1908-07-03
BURIAL OF The
EX-PRES|DENT
GROVER cLEVELAND'S FUNERAL
MARKED BY SIMPLICITY AND
ABSENCE OF PoMP.
NOTABLE GATHERING
PRESIDENT, GOVERNORS, Ex.CAB,
lNET OFFICERS AND DIS
TlNGuiSHED GUESTS.

Princeton, N. J.-Grover Cleveland's
body lies buried in the Cleveland plot
in Princeton cemetery.
At G o'clock Friday, just as the sun
was sinking in the west, dlstin-
guished company silently watched as
the body was lowered into the grave.
Then the simple burial service of
the Presbyterian church was read, and
before the last carriages in the cortege
had driven up to the path leading to
the burial place. the benediction had
been pronounced and the members of
the family, President Roosevelt and
others who had gathered about the
grave. were leaving the cemetery.
Many of the personal friends OF the
dead statesman fingered about the
spot which was to mark his last rest.
ing place, and each in turn was per-
mitted to cast n shovelful Of earth into
the grave.
Agreeably to the wishes Of Mrs.
Cleveland, the services. both at the
house and at the cemetery, were OF
the simplest character.
Although the funeral was of strict
ly private nature. those in attendance
numbered many distinguished citi
zens, including President Roosevelt,
Governors Fort of New Jersey. Hughes
of New York and Hoke Smith Of Geor-
gia, former members of President
Clevelands Cabinet, officials OF the
Equitable Life and friends and neigh
bors.
Upon arrival at the house the Presl.
dent went TO Mrs. Cleveland, offering
his sympathy and expressing keen re.
gret at MIR. Cleyeland's death.
A few minutes later the four clergy
men who officlated. came down stairs
to the hall leading to the reception
booth, followed by Mrs. Cleveland and
the children, Esther and Richard.
The services began with an inyoca-
tion by Rev. Sylvester W. Beach of the
First Presbyterian church of Prince.
ton, which was followed by Scriptural
reading by Rev. Maitland " Bartlett
OF the West Farms Presbyterian
church OF New York. former pastor
OF Mr.. Cleveland. who read from the
| fourteenth chapter of the Book of
John and number OF passages from
the fourth and twenty-second chapter
Of the Thessalonlans. In closing. Doc.
tor Bartlett read from the Book OF
Revelations.
DR.. Henry Van Dyke then said that
according 10 the request OF one whose
slightest Wish at this moment we all
respect. there will be no address or
sermon. but there was poem writ.
ten more than hundred years ago by
William Wordsworth. which Is express
sive OF his character"
He then read the poem. Character
OF the Happy Warrior" This was fol.
lowed by readings from the presby-
terihn book Of common worship. the
services at the house concluding with
prayer.
The services were concluded at
$3.50 and five minutes later the casket
had been tenderly carried to the hearso
and the procession started on It's way
TO the cemetery.
Along the streets from the house 10
the cemetery national guardsmen.
mounted and on foot. pollced the way.
As President Roosevelt passed through
the gate leading from the wcstlnnd
grounds the militiamon presented
arms. md the President DOTTED his hat
In recognition.
The pail bearers. six on either side
OF the hearse. marched with the pro.
ccsslon MS II wended It's way slowly
down Bayard Lane To Nassau street
and on along the main thoroughfaro OF
the town.
Business had been suspended during
The afternoon and curtains were drawn
In many OF the houses The silent
crowds stood with barred heads aH the
procession passed along Into Vando'
yontor avenue. and the bell In the
tower OF Old Nassau hall tolled mourn.
fully.
The route led over Virgins street
TO the cemetery. which was reached n
few minutes before o'clock
The members of the family alIFhted
from their carriages. aud. with tho
four clorgymcn In the lend, walked
slowly down the Ffayoled path leading
20 the otrn grave and the roHe.strown
grave Of Ruth, both almost hidden In
the pfofuaion of green boughs and
flowers.
Mrs Cleveland stood with Esther
nnd Richard ana Doctor Bryant hH the
coffin was slowly lowered into tho
grave. DR.. William NJ. Richards OF tho
Brick Presbyterian church Of New
York had started -ead the oommlttnl
services even fore President
Roosevelt and otiofH had reached the
scene. The President stood Just back
Of Mrs Cleveland na the impressive
final words were spoken. The services
lasted less than fly. minutuu.
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