The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-03-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.


WAsnINGToY, March l3.-The remains Of Senator
Mied will be- escorted from the family residence
10 the capitol by squad of capital police ana a
committee of the local legion. They will be met
at the capitol by senators and representatives ap-
pointed 10 act pail bearers, who will escort them
10 the senate chamber. The house VIII meet AT
noon and proceed 10 the senate chamber. The st
preme court the diplomatic corps, win the prrhl-
dent and cabinent and family of the deceased will
have seats in the senate chamber during the cere-
monies, which will be- conducted by the Rev Dr.
Leonard, OF 81 Paul's Episcopal church.
The usual arrangements for the accommo alton
of an unusual thrOng upon the floor Of the senate
chamber were complete early this morning, but
aside from this a large additional number OF chairs
were brought in for the purpose, ana excepting the
sombrr drapery Of the chair Of the deceased, the
hall wore IT. accustomed appearance Before II
o'clock great crowds hid gathered about an the
gallery doors and awaited, in lines, their opening.
Half an hour later, when every seat was taken. At
the usual hour the president pro tenn entered the
chamber, accompanied by the chaplain Or. Hunt.
ley and assembled To the chair. N a signal given
10 the pcuatOTs, who had assembled IN the CLOAK
rooms, they filed in and were conducted to seats
upon the left of the chair All remained standing
and every head bowed during prayer.
The chair announced the order Of the day 10 be-
the funeral ceremonies Of Hon, John +. Miller
The central doors were now opened by the
ushers, and the venerable duOr-kecper OF the sen
ate wearing over his shoulders broad white sash,
walked up the central aisle and sOlrmnly an
nOnnccd: "Thc House Of Representatives The
senators arose Mt the tap of the gNcl, and r..
NAMED standing until members of the house had
heen seated Again the doors swung open and
the aascmblagc arose % receive the supreme court
of the United States who came clad in robes Of
black silk. They were guided to seats reserved for
them In the first row upon the right Of the chair.
With short interval Of waiting the diplomatic
corps, and president Of the United States, and the
cabinet were, in turn, announced and conducted to
their places reserved for them.
The funeral cOrtege came unannOunccd, and upon
is appearance all upon the Il nor and in the gal
leries arose and stood In rrvcrent silence AS the
mOurnful procession made its slow way down the
aisle. The COrtegc consisted OF the sergeantat-
arms, committees of the two houses who are
to accompany the remains to their places
OF burial honorary pail bearers, and
a committee OF the Loyal Legion. rhe casket was
almost concealed by floral designs borne by eight
capitol policemen and placed upon the itform pre-
pared to receive IT, in TIA" center OF the chamber
The widow, daughter, and near friends of the de
ceased were escorted TO the places in front and TO
the right of the chair.
On the conclusion of the religious services the
president pro tomporc Of the senate said;
'rhe senate has consigned 10 an officer of this
body and u committee of it, members the custody
Of the mortal remains of our hOnorcd friend and
brother, To conduct them 10 his western home, and
leave them with the friends who have loved and
honored him, to pay the last tribute of respect t.
his memory. The senate, M Il body, Will also at
tend the TemaIna to the station The senate then
adjourned, and procession having been formed
~ pre-arranged, moved, TO dirgc7 played by the
marine band through the rutuuda to the depot.
The procession was u long one II was com
posed of senators, representatives and citizens all
ON foot At the depot the remains were placed in
the special car set apart To- bear them To California
and left In charge of guard of the LOYAL Legion,
AT O'Clock the guard was Withdrawn and ten min
ntes later the train containing the remains, the
family of the deceased and the congressional com
mittee started on its long journey 10 the Pacific