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I MR. HENDRICKS’S EUNERAL. k\ IMMRN8B ATTENDANCE OF SOB- kowdl citizens. THE MACON WEEKLY TELEGRAPH: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1885.-3 SVELYE PAGES. ftt the House, the Church anil the Grace—Tim Funeral Orutfon and Relictous Si rrlces—The Vis iting Delegation*, Etc. Indianapolis, December 1.—The mor- til remain* of Thomas A. Hendricks, the fifth Vice-President of the United States to die during Ins term of offlco, were conveyed to the tomb to-day. The event was made memorable in many respects by the pres ses of a tremendous concourse of people from all parts of the nation to witness the simple rites which preceded their inter- ment The presage of inclement weather on ’ the day of his funoral, which was given yesterday, was verified only to the extent of n wintry, leaden sky and a thick atmosphere during the early hours unusual to this latitude. The heavy fog of tho preceding afternoon An hung over tho city when day broke, hut os the hours wore on lifted somewhat and became less impenetrable. The som bre hue of the heavens were reflected even " deenlv in the appoarnneo of tho city which witnessed tho duvelopmeut of his " jts chief Structures were hidden ?r thi<* fnW* ° £ . bl ‘* ck d «>P«y. wliilo to tho occasion were lent nil forms which people pbserve to shoe . • . -- —- «*« *».- tifnir respect for the dead. Tho business ■ f} e cav “lcado moved quietly forward with to . ... ... .. .1 Rtiunnnrlnd Tin ..tS eSCOrt through the lienselv lined wlranta and touching tribute was a simple wreatb from the little village of Fultonham.O., where Mr. Hendricks was bom. It was placed on tbs casket, and alongside were tho more brilliant products of the White House conservatories received this morning from Miss Cleveland. At 9 a. m.,Mrs. Hendricks entered the room for her last leave-taking, accompanied by her brother and Mrs. Mor- K . The ordeal was most trying, and the jlate woman seemed to be utterly pros trated, clinging to the last to the clay so soon to be hidden forever from her view. -. ,, Impressed with the placid, life-like appear- wbo wero hUl once of the dead, Bhe desired to preserve tins last scene, and so late as it was, she sent for a photographer to take a picture of tne casket. Before he arrived delegations from distant cities began to come and were admitted to pass through and view the remains. While the photographer was en gaged at his work, the members of the cab- inet, members of the Supremo Court and others from Washington entered and were detained a few minutes by the process. It was 11 o clock when tho casket was replaced and the stream of visitors again passed by and out through a side door. Shortly alter tins the pall-bearers arrived, the hearse and carriages for the family and friends were marshalled before the door and prepa rations were made for the final removal of the body. This was done without further leave-tuking. raocEssiON to the church. The police and military kept ihu cunous but always respectful mass of people out of the way, and the lit- of the city was entirely suspended. The _i Ar(TV without respect to ».< ct, joined in a e i; the Dells of all the churches ♦nllrd a reuniem, and the presence of the ‘oHace ii tho eoloum which followed his funeral car or stood as silent spectators of the solemn spectacle attested their fealty to tis memory. The early morning trains ou tho rail ways brought delegations from the national capital and all leading cities of the union, toother with an influx of i »ple from all infjHor cities and hamlets of Central In diana and Illinois. The cabinet was repre sented by Secretary of State llayard, Secre tary Lamar, Secretary Whitney, Secretary Endieott and Postmaster-General Vilas. Tho Supreme bench of the United States was represented by Associate Justices Matthews and Blatchford. The United States Senate was represented by Senators Edmunds. Allison, Pugh, Harris, Con ger, lilair, Dolph, Vest, Beck, Camden, Vance, Jones, Voorhees, l’ayne, Palmer nnil Harrison, The commit tee representing tlio House of Representa tives was composed of W. It. Morrison, J. 11. Blount, U. A. Herbert, W. 8. Holman, IV. M. Springer, IV. P. Hepbum, a Ii. Ward, IV. W. Phillips. J.J. Kliner, Thomas Ryan and P. Dunn. Tho number of active and cx-meinbers of the lower House pres ent in addition to those named waa large. Tho Governors of Indiana, Illinois and Ken tucky wero present, attended by their staffs and numerous State officers. Major General Schofield was tho chief representative of the United States army. Ex-President Hayes and General W. T. Sherman wero distinguished guests, the Utter accompanying a delegation from St. Louis. The officers and other official delegates were met on, arrival by local sub-commit tees and given tickets of admission to St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, to bo present at the church services, and assigned posi tions in tho funeral column. The train ar rivals swelled tho multitude on tho streets to such an extent us to impede ordinary progress on all tin- chief thoroughfares. Washington street pn stinted a black mass of humanity hours before tho services were entered upon at St. Paul's, and long beforo the passage of the column tho windows of buriness blocks wero filled by occupants, whoce eyi t steel on the waiting multitude which occupied appa rently every vantage point along tho broad tboronghfnrt'. Till: KMIILEMS Or MoCRNlNO, which heonn to appear on public and pri- vate buildings tin-day of the Vice-l’resi dent's death, lmvc grown in quantity and design, until now tho whole ettjr maybe said to bo in funereal garb. Washington street presents un almost unbrokiii lino of draped bouse*, while on every business ell.. I nil I ... I, 1.1 -I- • l.-id l ■ ■- '■ plo have been lavish in their play of signs of public sorrow. The county oourt-bouse, where the remains lay in state until Monday eye- nine, and tho State house ani tastefully draped. The legends are very few. One business house on Washington Jtreet the words: -I nm free at but, the but words of tho dead Vice-President. I ortraits of the deceased, shrouded in black, are pro fuse. , Tho general effect tells in muto eloquence of tho high respect with which the [ample of Indianapolis regarded their fellow towns man. Onu of tbo central points of attrac tion for tho visiting multitude was tho mod est borne of the Ute Vice-President on run nessee street -n plain two-story brick struc ture facing the State capitol building, now in process of construction. On the front door of his homo was a black rosette, from which M l- pendant a strip of black crape, which constituted the only outward em- bleu, of mourning. On the street in from of tl„. home Blithered s Urge but respectful crow d. Which grew in numbers as the fore noonadvancod. A detail of police force and soldiery »'■>» •»»*«"£' to . l “7 1 u‘ street clear in front of the edifice to tnabh ,1, ,, fri. mis and r. '..lives of Mrs. 11- n drieks ». d I u.bera of the r- -l- cave com- mute* to gain admission to tin. grounds. AX the RESIDENCE. Emblems of mourning and tior.dd.sim.i. • -; 0.1 t.orlr .11- •-( Mi -.0 t Ml ■ lb min 1-- SA'. d^t bidden in banks of il .wers and trailing Miiilox. Upon th. mantel in the , parlor was an elegant floralpk^ .m ile untie "f ‘The gates ajar, ssot ... l.v in. mbers of tho Chinees ,i“, of the Pr.-sl.xt.il.» Sunday n-l.rtm.iit notable reur. - ntition of the de- signsflowers was that of th- log cabin in which Mr. Hendrick* wan ’ It St 1 III the bead Of bn «>®“ “"L™ the work of bidoHo. bb.-lbyxfll.-.^lnr^. bad formerly uved. length " _ _ nr "O'" ^ £ carridd him to tho proud pinnacle* of exalted success, and with such teaching tlio lads of our day should not shrink £icsz fh« daily task of common schools nor the sterner studies of the univenity, and thus he proclaims from his coffin: “Whatso ever thy hand ttndeth to do, do it with thy mi^ht, and work while it is yet dsy, for soon tho night cometh wherein no man can work.” The years of his esrly manhood were years of trial and comparative privatum, the common lot of those who, apart from tho thronged haunts of deuser populations, stem the tide of pioneer resist ance to the hostile forces of nature aud verify the adage that “Westward the course of empire takes “ To such spirits resistance is discipline, development; and. with the sturdy men b his colaborers in the aggressive work he carved out in the wilderness a great and prosperous and happy commonwealth, the work of their own hsodn, and our heritage who follow after them. And we aro advised that, as a young man, while occupied with the labors of character building he was an honest, brave, exemplary yonng man, who scorned to do a mean or unworthy action, and taught his fellowu so; who recognized the restrain ing influence of moral obligations, and by both pre cept and example Inculcated honesty and probity and purity of life; and so he taught aud so bo teaches now to all young men of our city aud our State and our great country this cogent injunction, “Rejoice, O young thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth and walk in the way of this earth and sight of thine eyes; but remember that for all these things Qod will bring thee to judgment/ Then, in matarer years, we have tbii sturdy, hearty man, with strong mind and warm heart, in a sound body, essaying an active, earnest, promi- nont part in the affairs of his State aud coun try, os an able and aucceasful advocate, os a painstaking and conscientious legislator, both helping to build the new conutitution of his State and adjust it to the complicated relations of the whole people, and also enacting a distinguished port in national legislation and in both Houses .,1 of colla lilifi •igbt. cinth". ciirimtion■< ami r of English " 1 Bmilax a< id tbi nf r.-.l i.l «L : <.f tin- mini. morti-Ucs, ••Tlio b, oii.l Olii-ti. , .1.1.- I of tb< ton.-h.-J him and be ■>h*T- Sripto ii,l.. .1 , •SbelbyvUli .h-ii.l Vi--- Ill, back p< The < mbl the man. »hib> Cl.in-- , -■ l.mlii banner WI national' am ■ o( l' r .-i b-iitj if During the ( l escort through the densely lined streets to the Cathedral of St. Paul. Tho easket was borne into the church at 11:40 o’clock, the vast congregation having already been seated, with the exception of the immedi ate relatives and the church vestry. The officiating clergy, four in number—Ei-hop Knickerbocker, of this diocese; Rov. Dr. Stringfellow of Montgomery, Ala., first rec tor of St Paul, and under whose ministra tion Mr. Hendricks joined tlio church; Rev. Dr. Fulton, of St Louis, former rector of St. Paul's, and Rov. Dr. Jeuckes, the pres ent rector—in their robes of office met the remains at the main entrance of the cathedral on Illinois ‘.street Preceded by a guard of Indianapolis Light Infantry, the body was borne up the central aisle, the clergymen and members of the vestry going in advance. Bishop Knickerbocker voiced the opening sentence of the burial service, “1 am the resurrection and the life," followed by Rov. Dr. Stringfellow and Dr. Fulton in their recitation of the othor verses used for dead, until tho casket had been carried and placed outside the ehan- ccl. The great audience stood while the impressive scenes were enacted. Follow ing the bier came the widow, leaning on the arm of Mr. Morgan, following by other relatives, and in deep mourning. Thir teen pews to the right of the centre aisle were reserved for the family, whilo the visiting and members of the local commit tees occupied pews m front to the left. The S iw occupied by the dead Vice-President in s lifetime was the tenth from tho front In-n facing the altar. It was distinguished by its complete envelopment in black cloth and the fact that it was unoccupied. The church is {a modest brick structure, but commodious, seating 700 people, but hold ing within its walls in this instance fully 1,000. Its sharply slanting roof is sup ported on brick columns forming port of the side wails, but is also sustained by two trusses of arches which spring from the right anil left centres of the auditorinm, ending at the apex of the roof. The interior is naturally dark, being iit by dormer and narrow aide win dows, all in stained glass, a largo field of tho some filling in the space over tho altar. DECOBATtOKS OP THE CHURCH. The main and aide doors were heavily draped in black. The interior decorations were plain bat effective, consisting of fes tooning of crape from the central arches, tho pulpit section sad chancel rails having drapery of white and black intermingled. The central arches wore completely draped and tho sides of tho church were palled in black. On the front interior walls were two large designs of a Greek cross in the prevailing sable color. Tho dark shrouding of tho interior was relieved by only three floral pieces, all handsome in de sign. On tho altar inside the ebnnsel rail ing was a plain cross composed of white flowers, contributed by ladies of tho parish. On the other tddo of the altar was a sheaf of wheat. On the face of the pulpit was a column of white roses, with purple flowers at one side forming s ladder. At its base wss the inscription, "September 19, 1819, and at its top “November 96, 1883.” On the summit of the column wss mrclicd a whit* dove, tho design bearing the Latin sentiment “Slat magni nominal gloria. The design was the gift of the Ohio Club, of Cincinnati. At tho front of the lectern was a national shield, con- iribntal by the Yoodok Club, of Toledo. These designs bail a background of green with red and bine flower*,, with the er eep- tion of the central monogram composed of the letters "1. A. H." in pink, yellow and white rosebud*. , . , The interior of the church and channel were brilliantly lighted. Inside the chvn- oel, in addition to the officiating clsrgy, were seated other clergy of the Protes tant Episcopal Church in their robes. The chorister benches were occupied by other citv and vis ting clergy, while the casket had been placed in front of the chancel rail. The choir sang the anthem, "Lord, Let Me Know Uie End." The lesson for the dead wo* read by Rev. Dr. Jenekea. This was followed by the singing of the hymn "Lead, Heavenly Light, by the choir, the audience joining. Rev. Dr. Jenckes, speaking from tho lectern, deliv ered the following addresa: the kxctok's oratios. ■® £ S>SS'S2S sysjssrs~'jf55s , iss mrt. then bo any flrtuo and If tnora D# any Stok os uie UHiWA--PhU. lT. s. P ThiiuamameDtaiu aecsdoe and a thrilling Who are MUhrnsUH-re uonod the loved r»- mI“iofhlm who llMtefen ue lo the quiet, eubllme dignity of whet we c»U death? Areell who l ere ..ur Town -t and beresvemeot the earring tearful whU 7t t nub the clkhlnge of in* to teem the *m»«riv» rtageeof oar le-t t r> abora 'coald only with eyee of the deeh Ottrew the veU. there leeetUl Teeter eeeemblece Santa as* aiehengele and all the company of Wli.ideetrato look Into the mjeterteeof SSa MtaspMse !■< nistra ewto* MasphoC SJmSsoEl And it each a tbw*.** Ihla wh *° " hence, are .till n)»r end the pU. e w IE3miihslrgraas4.ltin tSissy seyoa mwSrati"*»tri>l>smws«nlsiH t2 Viet eggreeata of swept, i | * |g* honor, and to lllu-t.'.’-e i r .- ibe lew-one of the hoar end “ . it |e better, far better, that weletoar ie trams (Hand, -n who-eeoo.inlwe ewsriher- i> r»> f.» in i «rt -tetcb UuiUni.'tiuM bulifaond . r «hilst v« with bal^d braath and dufl Aboil Ikhkr, aadbtUi k ..i ir. -w esractvesk i«;.sr*s* aU penooal i.V.t f p tr rrr ore —eh allu-i- «i-. aiADy and SSuutmiwotla*. tocoatrf Incident ' ‘ ' ! .1 -ra.s r»it«WMM. in bU prtxaU a* dUUa, iutei-dflta of tho country; odminlntratlon of tbla great nation, he vaa every where and alwaji the same able, conserrative, conNlfltent and eonMcientious character which he early illustrated when he flint started out upon life’s arena of trial and con flict and of triumph, aud sowed the precious aeedof honor, virtue and temperance. And ao he has taught this urgent lesson: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked, for whatsoever man sowetb that shall he also reap, for he that soweth to his flesh shall of the fleah reap corruption, but he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting.” He carefully chose his seed, and ho has abundantly reaped his harvest. Ou the other hand, he would Impress us with the shortness and uncertainty of life, was in his usual health until the moment when the silver cord loosed and the golden bowl was broken. He faithfully and bravely and confidently to the very dividing line which separates between things which are seen and temporal and things which are unseen and eternal, and yet he knew not what was com ing. and in a moment, without warning, he was as one “who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreama.” And this notable feature of bis his departure warns us all in forcible terms that in the midst of life we are in death; and admonishes us that we know not the day nor hour when the summons shall come to us. These things his good and great life teaches us; and, oh! that we might be amenable to the teaching, and obi that all might learn from his uniformly grace ful bearing, his polite manners, his courteous de ference to others’ views,his thoughtful consideration for others’ feelings, even while differing with them in opinion or conduct learn to cultivate the ameni ties and courtesies of life under the guiding inspi ration of politeness and urbanity. I hazard in asserting that lent Hayes occupied the next carriage, and was followed m regular order by tho inembeiB of tho cabinet. Uni tad States sen ators and representatives, governors and staffs, the United States judiciary, ex-United States senators ond representatives. United States military officers, State officers of Indiana, followed by the presidents and faculties of universities and colleges aud mayors of cities and other civil officials. The third division was composed of all non-military organizations. It was pre ceded by local Irish-American organizations, followed by marching political clubs which had taken part in the recent Presidential campaign. Among the lAtter organizations represented were the Cook County Demo cratic Club, tho Iroquois Club of Chicago, the Duckworth Club of Cincinnati, tlio Jackson Club of Columbus, the Jefferson Club of Dayton, O., the Jefferson Club of Bloomington, Ill., the Miami Club of Ham ilton, O., the Jefferson Club of Fort Wayne, and the Hendricks Club. Tho fourth division was made up of local irganizations, including the fire department, vith their steamers heavily draped. The column took up its march at 12:48 p. m.. but its progress was retarded in the busi ness district owing to the blockading crowds, which outnumbered the moving column. It proceeded slowly through the great mosses of people on Washington street, the military organizations attempt ing to march with company front, but were repeatedly compelled to break into columns of fours and move by tho flank. The carriages were driven three abreast. The movement was slow, the ■M^Huutil tho column. street, a broad and very handsome avenue leading to the en trance to Crown Hill Cemetery. The cortege moved on by the handsome houses of the wealthy, whoso windows were filled with throngs, standing respectfully. The broad thoroughfare stretched out into the country beyond the limits 6f the city, and when the head of the column came within sight of the cemetery, a mile distant, the Indian apolis Li^ht Artillery began to fire minuto guns, which continued until the hearse reached the grave. SCENES AT THE GRAVE. bands playing dirges emerged upon Meridian very handsome avenue such considerate deference to othenr feelings and wishes and such regard for their right and privileges is the touchstone of all true msnllness, the sure criterion of genuine Christianity, and to this crucial test no ono ever responded more thor oughly then onr dear friend who Ii s there so calm and peaceful, so forcibly demonstrating the great mystery that enshrouds the problem of hnmsn life. And yet his courtesy did not outstrip his benevo lence. Ho one who appealed to him for svmpath; and counsel and assistance ever turned empt; away. Though bis right aud his left hand were not in each other's confidence, still there is record some- whore of hl« unbounded liberality in numberless cases of destitution and suffering. He experienced in his daily life the joy of fslth and patience of hope and comfort of love. These were with him ever—faith, hope and charity—these three, but tho greatest of tbeoo was charity; and the admirably or ganized charities of our city have long felt the gniding impulses of his skillful hand, and been cheered by the sympathetic throbbing of bis | oun heart Dare we tread upon tho verge of hallowed ground and touch upon the conjugal relations of Governor Hendricks, and describe how for forty yr— and two months, to the very day of death, he passed along with dignified and steady and faithful faco beside the nobis and devoted and bow, through storm and sunshine, Uke Isaac and woman whom he had chosen for better, for worse; Rebecca, they lived faithfully together in perfect love and peace and kept the vow and covenant be twixt them made in the firm and graceful bonds of a mutual affection. Wo dare not do it hero at this time and in this presence. Bnt we must not tarry longer— “Life is short and time is fleeting. And our hearts, though stout and brave. Still like muffled drums are beating Fnneral marches to the grave.” To our graves, and we must be up and doing if we would receive and apply the lessons our friend has tanght us in the incidents of a varied and conspicuous career. These lessons all converge to one point: “He ye also ready.” They all show with great emphasis the vanity of human hopes and wishes. The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave. Await alike the Inevitablo hour. The paths ot glory lead but to the grave. Rut the path of truth, the path of duty and honor and integrity and temperance—all these paths,which be trod ao patiently and persistently and success fully. have ushered him to the bosom of his God in full fruition of eternal life. Eminent citizen, faithful friend, Christian gen tl* min. honest man, farewell! ^ma n< trth5r«hkh >. IMS, can ««r , 5 ‘iif, flar«r , *jssr. , V *<? ... R cold only with «TM of th. n. Lc lame* for the youths of if county, some fifty yearn . The days an often spent pofnils— diversions, non _ _/an*t appik i of nesfatesoa, parna ; flaiaatsidsg earncsta When tho speaker had concluded, Mr*. Doner, of Chicago, sang “Rook of Aces," the Bishop closing with prayers and a ben ediction. The casket was then lifted and borne from the church, the audience re maining seated. Daring the progress of the funeral col nma from the honse to thechnrch there was a slight drift of sleet in the air, which continued throughout the services in tho cathedral In the church edifice the place of honor was accorded to ex-Presi dent Hayes, his fall beard and hair show ing the whiteness of advancing yean. In the pew in his rear were Secretary Bayard and the other members of the cabinet. To the left was seated committees from the United States Senate and House, wearing flowing sashes of white, over their right shoulders, closed at the left side with rosettes of black crape. In their rear were officers ot the United States army in full uniform. On tho north side of the chnrch were the Governors of States present with their stalls. The hells of all the churches began to ring when the remains were taken from the honse, anil continued their pealing daring the rites anil while the procession was on its long march to Crown Hill Cemetery. THE GREAT FB0CESS10X. Thcro was very little delay in the move mont of the column when the people who bad composed the chnrch andience had keen assigned to their carriages. Its for mation had been completed during the progress of the sendees in the cathedral. The column was preceded by monnted police end an escort, who were folio red by the Columbus barracks band and the Richnrdson Zouaves, w ho Immediately preceded the hearse. The lattor was drawn by six black bones, wear ing the black paraphernalia worn by the animals attached to the funeral car which liore the remainsof Gen. Granttothe grave. On the other aide of the liearee was a guard of the Indianapolis Light Infantry, carry ing their gun - ftt "rwerxe arms." Imme diately in the rear of tho hearse were tin Rico Guards mid Straight Bill -, both local military companies. The funeral car occupied a central p ition in the second of the four grand divisions. The first division was in line ready for the forward movement win n the casket was earn* d from theehnrch. It wm. conijx l of Stats military enmponhs, marching indepnmh ntly, all officers di— mounted. The Busch Zonax • ■*, of St.Lnm*, were the only company appearing in line from outside the State. In the - •>. 1 grand divi*ion, following the bsunto, eamo the earr. ..••• containing Mr- Headricks. Mr-. > \\ M I M- * I . .. . 1 n. The scenes at the grave wero impressive. There was no special restraint on admis sion to tho cemetery, nnil several linsjlred ] icmons gathered about the grave beforo the funeral party arrived. Tho body of the procession bad disbanded after passing be yond the citv, and only the military, with the monnted escort, entered the cemetery. The space reserved about the grave knd only been defined by placing u lino of plants and evergreen twigs, which was n "e sufficient to protect it from intrusion. before the head of tho column came up thejerowd was ordered back still further to give ample room to the friends who were assigned to tho Bide of tho grave whence the column approached. This order was cboerfully obeyed, when Mrs. Hendricks, leaning npou the arm of Mr. Morgnn, stepped upon the mnt- ting placed a’ongside tho grave, and before tho casket was removed from the hearse she pansed to look down into the Inst rest ing placo of her dead, only to see a pict ure of loveliness in its lining of green leaves end flowers. Then she turned to grave of her child, which had been mode glorious with a covering of smilax and flowers, and read in lettere of whito kia baby name, "Morgie," and on top of the grave, on a field of white in purple letters, the sentence: "And a three-fold cord shall not he broken.” Tho tender love which sho discerned in this treatment of her treasure by sympathetic friends seemed to give her courage for the lost ordeal. Her glance then caught the monument, with its drapery cf national flags enveloping n lifelike portrait of her husband, facing tho grave, and sho turned with ill.- lira.i-ry of ii. rai-m to witm is th. last rites. There bad keen a rainfall a brief period, anil the sky was lowering. Just as the coffin was placed beside the grave there was a slight sprinkling of rain, causing many to recall the old saying, “Blessed are the dead whom the rain f ills on.” The Columbus barracks hand nt this point played the American hymn and the reading of the servico followed. Mr*. Hen dricks only leaned more heavily upon Mr. Morgan, resting her head at lost upon his shoulder, hut her axur-coxTBOL was biuvelt maintained. While the service was .read tho Congres sional committee, memKors of the cabinet ond other distinguished visitors stood noon tho other side of the grave. The word* of the olergy were now and then drowned by the sound of minute gnu*, which kept fir ing until after the interment was over. When the coffin had been low ered into the vault by fonr col ored assistants of the undertaker, and there was nothing remaining to be done, for the placing of tho atone and fill ing of tho grave *« to ho attended to by the cemetery forco, there was a moment a pause, which was broken by aminnte gun. Then Mrs. Hendrick* and the friend* of the family passed by the still open bnt not repellent grave and tnok their carriage*. The people who bad waited so respectfully then flocked to the grave to get a nearer view. The military order, “Forward, march,” started tho soldiers homeward. The carriages rapidly rolled away and the distinguished dead was left alone. THE VISITORS DISPEESINU. The member* of the cabinet left on their special train over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, to return to Washington, at C o’clock, departing almost immediately upon their return from the cemetery. The Sen- ate and Honse committees, accompanied by the Supreme Court justice*, left at the some hour in their special train over the Penn sylvania railroad. Special train* left this city over all the roads early in the'evening, carrying away the greater portion of the visitors. Railway officials estimate that 30,900 people arrived in this city in th l*t U.- Ii..iir- ],r.. i dinu th,- fitiiir.il, u!i li taxed tho capacity of the hotels beyond their natural capacity. a i.rrrrn pbooi toe peesidest. Col. John M. Wilson, who bad charge of the United State* Senatorial party, brought with him from Washington not only a gift of flower* from Mis* Cleveland, but also an autograph letter from the President to Mr*. Hendricks. This letter,' Mrs. Hendrick says, waa one purely of personal condolence and sympathy and not one abe would car. to give ont for publication. APTEE THE ITNEXAL. When Mr*. llendrickE returned to be home from On wn Iiill, the old residence, which had been left in chari eignera are in favor of open saloons and amusement* on tlio Sabbath, and on this gronnd tho liquor dealers at a future meet ing will demand a cessation cf hostilities, and will take steps to seenro a modification of tho laws nowexistingaguinsttheso called freedom of tho Knbbntli. MR. HENDRICKS'S WILL. All or III* Property Left to 111* Wife—Tin Document Velloxv ivltli Age. Indianapolis, December 3.—The will of the late Vice-President Thomas A. Hen dricks was probated this afternoon. It is in Mr. Hendricks's writing, and the paper is yellow with age. It reads as follows: 1, Thomas A. Hendrick*, of Marlon county. Ind., do make this, my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all will* by me at any time heretofore made. I give, beqaeath and devise to my beloved wife. Eliza 0. llendriek*. all my per- nonal and real property of every dexciiption what ever and wherever located, al*o all my right*, claims, choeee In action and in fee vlmple, to have and to hold the eamo to her and her helm. In wit ness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and tf agreeable to her I desire that she shall be cxocutrlx thereof. [Signed] Thomas A. Hendricka. Signed and delivered in our presence and attested to by us In the presence of the testator and lu tho presence of each other at hie request. Winslow 8. Pie&ce. August 8,16Cd. J. U. McKean ah. of la rul tribute i di' id othe of kt flies had been lighted nmi every thing h been <1 >ne to r< store the i former home-like appi pAsieil th** craning with Mrs. Thornton, her n Hnullorgiin, In r Lnther ai ■.*i'l Mr. an 1 Mrs. Nil. .*,, v 0., renr intimst* fri. n.l Niles will r.mtm with Leri tin pn-hu-flt vc'i‘k, wlw n ti EaiSPSki-OHl An Old Lady's Miicide. Richmond, Va*, December 3.—Miss Mo- Donulri, & Hpinistcr, aged about CO, residing in tbo vicinity of the old reservoir west of the city, wiu» found lost evening in her homo, lying on tho floor with her throat cut from ear to ear, She hod not been seen by the neighbors since lost Monday, and they becoming uneasy an investigation was The honso was entered and her body fonnd as stated. Miss McDonald lived’ alone. Tho coroner was notified and a jury of in quest summoned. There was no evidence indicating that murder hod been committed and tho physicians who examined the body stated that it was plainly a case of suicide. The premises wero scorched and tho valu ables which tho deceased was known have Dosscssed wore found; also valuable papeas. Miss McDonald for many years in tho past has been engnged in making society regalia. This business she gavo up some ten years ago. Of lato she had became qnito de spondent, and lived an isolated life. The coroner's jurj was adjourned until to-inor- row. ANKW GOLD FUiLD. Itlcli nnil Kanlly Worked Mines in Spanish Honduras. The New Orleans Times-Democrat pub lishes this interesting statement by a gen tleman who has just returned from Spanish Honduras: “I am now mining,"saidhe,“ontho Qua- brada Gronda creek, about 200 miles from the seabord, and find tbo climato most healthy, the thermometer ranging between CO and 80 degrees tho year round. The country thereabouts is mountainous and covered with a scattering growth of pines. There is no undorbrasb, and tho ground is carpeted with a rich herbage of cxcollen gross. The diggings there bo far are what is known os *plA6tfB*' thero being no hydraulic works yet established, nnd oven with this the gold is found in paying quan tities. Why, the Indian women, who, by the way, do all tho digging for tho family, go ont and along the creeks and mountain sides with a bowl, machete and horn spoon, g«t oat somethin); as kink a* $14 to $18 worth a day. Their dipping is, of coarse, only on the surface, and in tho most erode way. Tho polcl found is of a deeper yellow anil comer tlinu Onincn or California pold, and ranges in prico from $14 to $18.30 tier ounce. Lane nuggets are treqncnt, and 1 myself, whilo I was su[>rriiitcuding the men hired, just for something to occnny my timo, washed out a pound of gold in n short time. One man, in a pocket five fe square in the aide of a mountain, washed out a very handsome snm with hardly any trouble. “Tho place is reached only by male* over a path ot 200 miles, bnt traveling i* safe, and the people so far as I can see, are peace ful. There are five of ua there alone, and I feel just as safe as I do in your city. S ve tho natives, who aro a mixture of Up Ii and Indian blood—60 cents a day, an I they find themselves. They are good woik era, and I get aa mnch from th'-mas I could from an American. So far as their honesty is concerned, I would have no hesitancy in sending $10,000 to the coast by ono mozo, or servant, anil would feel perfectly satis fied I would get my receipt from Truxillo safe book. “We aro within few mile* of thr.. towns, the largest of which is Vejto, which contain* about 400 inhabi tants. As far as food go.-*, 1 pay only $5 for a very good beef, but tin American will find many thing* be i* u*e< to scarce. Everything is trumported oi mules, as tho country is mountiimoua, bn it is much easier than one would nt first suppose. If 1 find itne •- -*.iry I will trs port hydraulic machinery in sections ont there on the Larks of mules without difficulty. ‘Ves, sir. I nev. r cnjoye-l b tier health and never was heartier. Americans goin there can’t work in tho water as the native do, for they get chill*; but otherwise a American is just as strong and well there n here. The open pine region is bracing ami healthful. “No, fir; nobody knows how much gol thcro is there, but those who have been ir California says she never in her paluiic* days, could make better surface ahorwin than is to be fonnd in Spanish Honduran. The illegaloerope is a now ap ly brooght to tlio notice of t! di - S rii nco*. Il i* arm. .1 with scent light, and is used to stomach, bladder and otli b.dy. By it* means mi obj may be carried into the cat L k B. S. I IL Extended I# Jan Important to Piano buyer*. Our GOLD WATCH SOU VEN11 w < )FFEU extended another month. To al low patrons in distant Btatra to avail tlii'iusf’lvt*s of this GRAND OFFKU, we hold it open until January let next. Positively no further exten sion given. THE OFFER. ii A $50 GOLD WATCH presented every SPOT CASH PURCHASER of | a Piano daring December. For full particulars send for circular*. Roll in Cush by January 1. To Organ Buyers. An Elegant Clock Presented Free ! A chance for Organ buyers also, s. ;itl < .1*1, I.l r<• r.• J.i'ii. ir\ Nt I't.r ii;i organ worth $SU or upward*, and wo "ill i/i \ •• with it all . 1 ..'ant < Murk of beautiful design. A real art gem, costly and beautiful, Unit will be es teemed a viduablo souvenir by all who receive it. Send quick for catalogues and cir cular-. Onh r im fit be in by Janu- J ary 1st. liihtrumeuuiguarmUeda&d I money refunded if ^not aaLinfuftory. Punh.iv rs Uke no risk. Addr« Luildni X- Bates Southern. Music Utilise, SilVilllllilll,(in L. & 15. S. M. If. holmes’ sunt-: ci'icn Mouth Wash anil l>entllrlc< ua recommends byl-sding denti>u. 1 »>> l»rra. J. I*. K W. R. IIollQi-x, «l«mtl»u. M*a " r "*!•• »-> All ilnii-viet/v *tnl dvnn-U DKNTLSTKY- Dll. S. u IJAHKIKI.U l&Malberry Htrwt, Mseoa, Iti.Ul.n. A rule The W » a. h*i>Tttd Baa it'ljUloni of that mu .-ir. I lougbtiffJ » tained relatives« ale L) I Aim. lUuk.x. \ Ljullt. and hi-v ter-in-law, t W.iMnngton. D. Mr. end Mrs. until the end of 1 return All Sorts of hurts unci many sorts of ails 0f man and beast need a cooling lotion. Mustang Liniment,