Biographical Newspaper clippings, 1861-1930, Vol. 1

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in the front parlor. It was of Canadian red cedar covered with English broad¬ cloth and the plate bore the simple in¬ scription:
*           LUCIUS   FAIRCHILD. *:
:                December 27,  1831. :
:                     May 21, 1898. :
  *
Above it were the United States flag and
the Wisconsin coat-of-arms and behind it
a bank of flowers.      A wreath  was  the
I only floral emblem on the casket during
j the early morning.     The general looked
as  thou,gh  he  was quietly  sleeping.    On
I  his   breast   we;,'   the   emblems   of   the
i Loyal Legion and the badge of the grand
I army.     In the room were the floral de-
i signs sent by the general's friends.
Floral Tributes.
', Tho floral tributes were profuse and magnificent. The tribute of the Iron brigade consisted of a compact mass of flowers, the background of white carna¬ tions, upon v\diich was displayed the badge of the brigade, the bar in yellow ; roses, the ribbon deep red roses and the i Greek cross at the end of the ribbon iu white and yellow roses and lilies-of- the-valle.7. The whole piece was bor¬ dered with delicate ferns and the up¬ per right-hand corner surmounted with a bunch of Easter lilies. This was placed on top of the casket and completely covered it. At the foot were placed the offering of the Loyal Legion of Wisconsin—a pillow of lilies and roses, the center a background of whit<> carna¬ tions upon which were displayed in pur¬ ple the initials of the order, "M. O. L. L. U. S." This was accompanied by the pillow of the Loyal Legion of Illinois, composed of roses and carnations, with the badge of tiie order in immortelles of red, white and blue.
Grotiped around the room were the offerings of the staff of Gov. Upham, an immense cluster, nearly five feet in length, of Easter lilies, roses and palms; a pillow of callas, orchids and ferns from Mrs. F, .1. Blair and Mrs. (;;oates of Milwaukee; a sheaf of wheat with Eng¬ lish ivy twined about it from the gener¬ al's sister, Mrs. Sarah Fairchild Cono¬ ver; wreath of orchids and delicate ferns from Mr. aud Mrs. S. H. Marshall; pil¬ lars of pink and white roses from Col. King; immense cluster of Anu-rican beauties from Capt. Fred Pabst ot Mil¬ waukee; a simple wreath formed by two long palm leaves fastened together at the stems with a bunch of white roses and the tips of the palms joined, sent by Charles Noble Gregory and Miss Gregory; cross and crown in pink carna¬ tions, orchids and ferns from Mrs. Eliz¬ abeth Sanderson of Milwaukee; wreath of pink roses, Easter lilies and smilax, Mrs. George Westinghouse, New York; American beauty roses, Mr. and Mrs. Hoia( (¦ Kent Tenney of Chicago; white roses, Mr. Brandenberg; carnations, Mr. Hamilton; carnations, H. .Johnson; roses from Mrs. F. B. Mills. Miss Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall, Mrs. David Atwood, Mrs. E. P. Vilas, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs. A. D. Conover, Mr. and Airs. Raymer, Mrs. M. S. Rowley, Mr. and Airs. Rain¬ er. Mrs. James M. Fox; lilies. Air. and Mrs. R. B. Anderson: i)alni. .Airs. Ford; plant. Air. and AIi-s. Ilutcliiuson; carna¬ tions, Mrs. Scott of the Chicago Times- Herald; broken column, S. T. Monbell.
Services at the Resitlenco.
The funeral services began at the resi¬ dence at 1:;!0 o'clock. It was ,'i private service but the intimate friends of the family vv-ere admitted and there was quite a large gathering. The Rev. Fay¬ ette Durlin of (!r;ice Episcopal church road the full burial service, but there was no funeral sermon. The choir of the church sang several selections, in¬ cluding the hymn, ''Hark, Hark, Jly Soul,, Angelic Songs aro Swelling," whicii was sung at Airs. Fairchild's spe¬ cial request. Tlie remains were then taken to the east front of the capitol, where the public services wore held. A guard of honor, consistin.g of L. Al. Hank.s, A. B. Morris, J. H. Marshall and Danii-1 Atwood, followed the hearse.
The members of AA'ashburn i)0st marched with the hearse from the house to the nark.
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.   Kiii.g   was  taken   ill   before   the parade   started   and   in   his  absence   the command devolved upou Col. Patton, Fxercises at the Capitol.
A large jilatform had been erected upon the east stejjs of the capitol, aud upon it the services were held. The platform was draped in black with the Americm Ha.g on its front. Seats were placed in the park to accommodate the people. They were filled and hundreds stood under the trees in the park. The exercises consisted of chorus singing and addresses.
The first address was delivered by the Rev. .Joseph Saunderson of Augusta. 111., ex-commander-in-chief of the Alilitary Order of the United States, who paid an eloquent tribute to the worth of his de¬ parted comrade. He was followed by the Rev. .Tames D. Butler of the AViscon- 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, lie said, had framed a sentiment that had lived to express their sorrow for tho departed father of his country, and the people of AVisconsin needed another phrase to fitly express their sorrow on this occasion. Gen. Fairchild, he said, was an ideal soltiier. He had gone into the war on tlte first 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 sufl'ered more than his, the Second AA'isconsin. AVhen 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- tinguislied soldier, but a distinguished civilian as well, serving not only the state, but the nation in places of high i trust. Great as he was, his friends loved j him not for what he had done but for ; what he was. He was admired by all, but loved best by those who knew him best. During the services the soldiers stood I in line behind the crowd in the paTk. ' The Bark, big aa it is, waa crowded.