The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-28

THE HOUSE EULOGIzES THE PHI
LANTHROPISTS MEMORY

a Minute Spread on the Journal at the
Suggestion of Mr.. Wilson, Of West
VirRinia-Speaker Pro Tenn. Cox
Speaks of His Friendship-The Flu
neral.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In the House this
afternoon the floor was accorded to the
| Committee on the District Of Columbia,
After disposing of several local bills Mr..
| Wilson, of West Virginia, offered the fol-
! lowing minute: This being the day set
apart for consideration of business relating
to the District Of Columbia this House
deems it not inappropriate TO place on
record testimonial of respect for the menl-
DRY of that eminent citizen of the
District, the late w. W. Cor
coran, who, as a munifcent patron
Of art, science, and many public and pri-
waite charities, both in the national capital
and the country at large, has left a mem
DRY that d, serves to be- gratefully cherished,
II OF only by the residents OF the District Of
Columbia, but by the people of the country,
Of the workings of hose institutions he
was conspicuous Illus ration"
MR. COX's TRIBUTE.
pant of the chair has known the eminent
man who has been this afternoon buried
for nearly thirty years and enjoyed his
friendship as jewel of great price. HIS
urbauity, his probty and his
large hearted henevo ence We're exhibited
IN all departments of human art
and enterprise. This proceeding
would be fitting for any day of our session,
but it is peculiarly fitting for the day
6pd icatp1 IN the district which he lived
so long q d within whose precincts his tenn
pie of art and home of charity will perpetu-
ate mis- name and fame forever.
The minute was unanimously ordered
spread upon the journal, and the House at
$50 O'Clock adjourned.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral of Mr.. Corcoran took place
thi, afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late resi-
denCe. In accordance with the wish of the
deceased, the ceremonies were simple and
devoid of all ostentation. Among the floral
tributes was a large pillow sent by Mrs.
Cleveland. The services were confined to
the form laid down in the Episcopalian
ritual. There was no address. Rev. DR..
Leonard, pastor of st. Johns church, con
ductel the services, with the assista ce of
Bishop Parel and Rev DR.. Stuart, of Christ
church, Georgetown.
MRS. CLEVELAND PRESENT.
Mrs. Cleveland was present during the
services, and her carriage was in the long
cOrtege which followed the remains to the
grave. She was escorted by Secretary
EndicOtt, and stood during the services in
the house very near the head of the casket.
Chief Justice Waite, Senators Barbour,
Eustis and many other persons of note were
assembled in the parlors of the mansion
during the services. There was large
| representation persent of the various
! organizations with which the deceased was
connected, and which he had aided.
RESTING PLACE OF THE REMAINS.
Upon the arrival of the funeral cortege
at Oak Hill cemetery the casket was placed
in the chapel. Tomorrow it will be placed
in niche of the vault next to the one con-
tanning the remains of Mrs. Corcoran A
| touching incident was the presence at the
grave and the singing of the children of
the City Orphan Asylum.
FLAGS AT HALF MAST.
| CHARLESTON, s. c., Feb. 27,-The flags
on all the public buildings We're displayed
at half mast here to-day i'll honor of the
late w w. Corcoran.