The morning call., 1891-03-13
HEARST'S REMAINS.
The Dead Senator's Body Re-
ceived by the Citizens.
A Number of Distinguished Statesmen With
the Party-Unostentatio Ceremo-
mics INDUCED In.
The funeral train nearing the remains Of

The funeral train bearing the remains Of
the late Senator George Hearst. drawn by
Engine 90, Central Pacific Railroad, pulled
into the depot at the end of the Oakland
mole at II ;45 o'clock yesterday morning.
The train consisted of FIVE cars, the fore
most of which was the funera-car, in one
compartment of which on black catafalque
rested the casket containing the body.
AL out the sides of the car on the interior
black cloth was draped in heavy folds, while
directly above the head of the casket was
suspended lamp which was kept dimly
burning during the entire trip.
Following the funeral van was the smok-
ing-car Golden Gate" dining-car 'Capi-
to," sleepers africa" and "Concho," con-
tanning the Congressional committees, and
bringing up the rear was Mrs. Hearsts
private car.
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
Those composing the party were: E. K.
Valentine, Sergeant-at-Arms of the United
States Senate, in charge; Senators James
l.. Pugh Of Alabama, F. b. Stockbridge of
Michigan, Zsbulon b. Vance of North Car
olina, Charles j. Faulkner of West Virginia,
William l.. Bate of Tennessee, James H.
Berry of Arkansas, John H. Barbour of
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REPRESENTATIVES Thomas j. Clunie and
Thomas j. Geary of California, l.. E. Nc
Comas of Maryland, Seth l.. Milliken of
Maine, James 5. Sherman of New York. III.
St. q. Tucker Of Virginia, Charles II. Glib
son of Maryland. Joseph E. Washington of
Tennessee. L. c. CatchingS of Mississippi;
Charles w. Adams, door-keeper of the
House of Representatives; Caotain Mer
rift, Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, United
States Senate. and one page each from the
Senate and House of Representatives.
Accompanying Mrs. Hearst and w. r.
Hearst were: J. G. Follansbee. John
Wedderburn, Miss Lulu Wynn, Miss Hough
and Miss Jennie SanderSon, daughter f-the
late Judge Sanderson. Mrs. Pugh, Mrs.
White and Miss Sawyer were also of the
party.
At Sixteenth street, Oakland, the train
was met by the Citizens Committee, headed
by William d. English. who boarded the
train. He was accompanied by Irwin q.
Stump, Rev. DIR. F0ute, General r. p. Ham,
mond Jr., Colonel Thomas f. Barry, Major
Frank Mclaughlin, Alanson Phelps and
William Croker.
REMOVING THE REMAINS.
A hearse WAS in waiting at the mole, and
the remains were quietly transferred to it
and driven aboard the ferry-boat under
escort of detail of soldiers from the Third
Infantry, commanded by Sergeant-Malor
Middleton. Mrs. Hearst and her guests
were eSCOTteu 10 CARRIAGES III WHICH tllty It.
manned until they reached the Palace
Hotel, where apartments had been engaged
for them.
When the boat touched at the foot of Mar
ket street two companies of the Third Regi-
ment, under the command Of Colonel Barry,
were drawn up, and they acted as an escort
until Grace Church was reached, where the
body was deposited to await the funeral
services, which will take place on Sunday.
Quite throng had gathered at the Market
street entrance to the ferry, but detac h
ment OF police were on hand and found no
difficulty in keeping order Large numbers
also lined the route along which the body
was driven to the church, and many heads
were barred as token of respect to tine dead
Senator.
The Congressional Committee will remain
at the Palace until Tuesday, when they will
start homeward by the southern route.
Major Mckinley of Ohio, who was to have
been one of the party, was kept at home by
the illUess of his wife. The latter is con-
firmed invalid. Speaker Reed had intended,
also, to accompany the remains, but private
affairs prevented his leaving the East at this
time.
The Examiner Chapel.
At a special meeting of the Examiner
Chapel. held Thursday, March 18th. the fol-
lowing resolutions of respect to the late Sen
ator Hearst were unanimously adopted?
WHEREAS, II has pleased Almighty God to
remove from this world George Hearst, a man
distinguished for those virtues which character
ize manhood in its highest sense; and whereas.
Ibe members OF tile san Francisco Examiner
Chapel desire 10 frly express their sense OF be-
teayement al the taking away OF man so emf
nently characterized by that true and funda-
mental democracy which recognizes the univer-
sal fellowship OF man to man upon the basis Of
worth, and TO testify their admiration of the ster-
ling qualities OF mind and heart. which, through
all Inc yieissitudes of fortune. made g gorge
Hearst a cOmrade ana friend; therefore be 1t
Resoiued, That we hereby convey TO the be-
reaved family OF our late friend and former en-
pl0yer our heartfelt confidence in the great
grief which has befalien them and signify by
this testimonial our admiration of the nobility OF
character which distinguished the departed.
RESOLVED, That The members Of the Examiner
CHAPEL in a body attend The funeral of The late
George Hearst.
Resolred, That an engrossrd copy of these
resolutions be conveyed to The bereaved family /;
and be IL further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this chapel and copy fur
niShed The San Francisco daily press and Pacific
Union Printer for publication.
JOHN j. NELLY,
WI. WHITE,
j. ID. HARVEY,
l.. p. WARD,
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