The Globe-republican., 1891-12-31
STATE AFFAIRS
Ind Capital City News of State
s Interest.
At Topeka.

At Topeka.
Tho train bringing Senator Plumb'a
body arrived at Kansas City one hour
Ind three-quarters late, and two hours
vsre spent there by the accompanying
party going to the Coates house fol
breakfast. At Holiday slight mishar
% tho engine caused another delay OF
yenty minutes, so when the traiu
sached Topeka it found crowd filling
The railroad yards, the adjacent streets
md Fifth street as far as in sight with
vaating people, some Of whom had been
b position five hours.
The party accompanying the remains
consisted OF Senators PETER of Kansas,
)Cockerell of Missouri, Dolph Of Oregon,
Paddock OF Nebraska and Palmer Of
Illinois; Congressman Funston and
Broderick of Kansas, Peel and Cate Of
|of Arkansas, Post of Nebraska, You.
mans Of Michigan, Frank Flenniken,
Mr.. Plumb's clerk; Captain Stevens,
assistant doorkeeper of the senate and
messenger for Senator Plumb'e commit
zee; Assistant Sergeant-at- Of the
enate Charles b. Read, and Hon. w.
Y. Martin, state agent at Washington.
The train was under the management
e Hon. George r. Peck, and he was
psisted by Captain c. NJ. Foulks and
F. Burnett.
There were enough flowers on board
be funeral train to have filed q car
nd they been spread ont. In the car
18th the coffin were two large store
pods boxes that were completely filled
nth flowers and made-up designs which
ilently expressed the sorrow felt by
be late senator's many Kansas friends
b Washington. The dining table in
Pne of the special cars was covered with
handsome boquets Of various designs.
Dne of the most elaborate was from the
Loyal Legion in Washington. A floral
parp with a bunch of wheat to repre-
|ent strings. was presented by the
United States department Of agricul-
lure. At Kansas City large pillow
pf roses and smilax was the gift OF the
Emporla National bank. The Com
mandery OF Knight Templars of 1 M
poria rendered lovely design in tho
brm OF a Greek Cross. bearing on the
ends the fraternitv's motto, the whole
burmounted on an anchor.
The first reception in this city to the
Rpecial train with it's sorrowful burden
Fas given by the Santa Fe shops en-
Ployes. They were out in full force,
nd with hats off they watched the
3lack-draped train pass.
As the funeral coaches came slowly
30 standstill at the Santa Fe depot,
truly imposing sight met the eyes of
those on board. Fifth street, as far as
Gould be seen, was lined with people.
The first thing noticed after the sea OF
aces was the large hearse with four jet
black horses, covered with heavy, flow
ing nets, each held by q colored livery
man. Beyond the car doomed mp the
Phining plumes of the Knights Tenn.
blar in full uniform. On Adams street,
10 the right, stretched the G. A. r
POSTS with their heavily draped banners,
he militia boys with arms reversed,
hnd hundreds OF carriages filling every
available space. To complete the scene,
Iarshalrs band sounded forth a mo-
|nent later in the beautiful strains of
Nearer My God to Thee"
The honorary pail bearers, Hon. F.
Baker, Judge +. G. Adams, ex-Gov-
)rnor T. A. Osborn, Colonel G. K. Hol-
|iday, Hon. George r. Peck. Judge J.
3, johnson, DIR. S. Z. Sheldon and DR..
M O'Brien, led the way, and with pace
peasured to the slow music of the band
)he casket was gently carried to the
hearse and placed inside.
The metropolitan police closed ranks
Ind marched to the front and took their
Atand with Chief Gardiner on horseback
the lead.
Marshalrs band followed. The
nights Templar formed the third
)sgiment. headed by Colonel Hughes,
marshall OF the day, and Marshal Collins,
both riding.
Then came the veterans of Colonel
Plumbs company, the 18th Kansas
hvalry.
Then followed civic and military or
plantations
On the avenue and all along the line
~ u0ICu CicdC 10 tue Stdt0 mouse Steps
fhe sidewalks we're crowded with men,
Fomen and children.
Many Of the buildings were heavily
raped in black and flags were all at
alf mast.
Marshal.'s band led the procession
owly over the line OF march, playing
Pn the way from the depot to the state
eouse the following pieces: "The Hon.
Pced Dead" Dust to Dust" ..Marche
unebre" and 'The Memorial March,"
Arriving at the east entrance of the
kapitol, the Knights Templar and the
tats officers filed up on the steps and
food With uncovered heads while the
Pasket was carried up, followed by the
escort.
The pail hearers entered the senate
lhamber through the large doorway on
he west side and placed the casket on
|hs catafalque that stood in the center
Y the room, the Knights ranging them
elves in q large circle around the
10 r,ba.