The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-03
THE cIrYIN MOURNING.

The city seemed to be i'm mourning, the
flags on the Executive Departments dropped
at half-mast about their stalls, the great
treasury building, the scene Of the secre-
tary's greatest achievements, and all IFS
bureaus heavily draped in mourning, rem
dered the scene about the city decidedly inn
pressive. The Navy Department shrOuded
i'm mourning for John &. Bancroft, late See
retary of the Navy, and the Department Of
Justice draped in mourning Tor the late
Att0rney-General Deyens, added to the
solemnity Of the occasion. Indeed, an air
Of sadness peryaded the entire city. The
morning opened balmy and spring-hke, ana
many friends of the dead Secretary ayailed
themselves of the opportunity OF taking "a
last look at his remains between and /
O'Clock, the hours set apart for that pur-
pose.
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT.
Atll O'Clock, a private service for the
family and intimate personal friends
was conducted at the family residence.
Rev. DR.. Hamin. OF the Presbyterian
church Of the Covenant Oilicated. Among
those present at the pri, services were
Mr.W b. " indOm, son OF the Secretary. Mrs.
Window. the Misses Window, the Presi-
dent and Mrs Harrison, Secretary and Mrs
Blaine, Secretary and Mrs. Proctor, cecrr-
Rusk, Attorney-General and Mrs. Miller,
Postmaster-General and Mrs. Wanna
maker, Secretary Tracy. Mr.. Cash, Mr.
Hendley. Secretary WINDOWS private sec
retary and Mrs. Lucretla Garfield.
At the conclusion of the private services
the funeral procession moved 10 the church.
Before the remains Of secretary Nnd0m
reached the church the doors were opened,
and those having cards for reserved seats
were admitted. These nearly filled the edi-
tice, and the space that was left was soon
oiled by the public. The churcn had eeeh
apprOiately decorated for the occasion.
| President Harrison, Mrs. Harrison, 1lr. and
Mrs. Russell Harrison, and Mrs. Mckee, OF
| the Presidents household, and Mr. and Mrs.
Morton occupied seals well 10 the front OF
| the church, while the body OF the church
was nearly filled with scores OF congress
men and prominent public mourners.
A few moments before II O'Clock. when
all were seated, the choir sang Jesus.
Lover Of My SOul.p after which Rev. DR..
| Hamlin read selections from the revised
testament. The hymn "ln the Cross OF
Christ Glory" was then rendered by the
choir with excellent effect Or. HamlIu,
without taking a text, Optomised his con
ceptiOn Of the character Of the deceased M
the words: "CharmiRg afaOility oiuniaillng
courtesy, Of quiet dignity, OF beautliul
refinement, a lawyer OF wide reading and
/ marked talent, legislator OF answering
industry and undaunted courage, promi-
nent fnancier Of broad views and souud
policy, Of abundant aggressiyeness' ana OF
| safe, conservative views; mae unsullied,
a citizen OF unfinching patriotism, a model
husband and father, OF iendelest manly
love, Christian OF steady iaitn ana sincere
humility. such was William WINDOW, ana
such ali men knew him In his long and va
ried public career.
HIS PRIVATE CHARACTER.
DR.. Hamlim then paid touching tribute
TO the private character OF the deceased
which he said was simple, yet firm. \
man strong in principles but open 10 con-
yictiOn with "A manner that taught all 20
honor and love him. He died without leay-
ing in all the city an enemy and without a
single stain on his character. His Chris
tian virtues were referred 10 as The highest
and noblest element in his composition. lie
| was an Outspt ken believer, the speaker
said, in the religion Of Jesus Christ. lis
religious life at home was pictured, and the
fact that daily prayers were said by him IN
the family circle was feelingly alluded 10.
The services were brought to close by
PRAYER by DIR. Hamlin, in which be 0esOughl
consolation for the family and for the Pres
ident and his official family. lie closed NJ
prayer by reeiting "Our Father in Heaven,
in which the congregation Joined. The ser
vices at the church lasted one hour, and al
O'Clock the funeral cor.ege started iol
Rock Greek Cemetery. The casket wa'
covered with black cloth. Around IL wa'
placed fringe OF violets. A silver plate on
the bural-casket contained this simple in
scription: civilian Window, May 10, 1927
January %, 1891"
A great cortego in carriages and on foo
followed the remains 10 the grave, wher'
Dr. Hamlin read the brief burial service
The mourners departed, and the attendants