Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-16

ries Blaine and Foster next entered and took the
chairs reserved for them, President Harrison
being absent from the city. The cabinet was
followed by the diplomatic corps. the members
Of which took seats behind the justices of the
Supreme Court
THE AFFLICTED FAMILY.
Then some members Of the family Of the dead
Senator-three ladies and three gentlemen in
deep mourning-came in and took their seats
within the area on the row Of chairs on the re-
publican side of the chamber. Last of all came
the coffin, borne by Capitol policemen
and preceded by the members of the committee
OF the two houses, wearing white scarfs. These
were followed by acolytes, robed in white, bear
ing lighted candles, who preceded about a dozen
priests wearing their sacerdotal yestments, who
ranged themselves around the coffin.
AN IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE.
The spectacle was a very striking and i'm
pressive one. While the fumes of the censor
rose in the air Father c. Gillespie, s. j., of ST.
Aioysius Church read the prayers for the dead.
All present on the floor stood up as the prayers
were recited. Then Bishop Keane, wearing the
purple robes of his Office, took his stand at the
foot Of the coffin to deliver the funeral sermon.
and as he did so the priests and choristers ar
ranged themselves by his side and the specta-
tors took their seats.
BISHOP KEASEs SERMON.
The bishops sermon opened with text from
First Corinthians, Judge not before the time.
until the Lord come, who both will bring to
light the middle things Of darkness and will
make manifest the counsels of the hearts, and
then shall every man have his praise from
God"
In the presence Of the judgments of God, he
said, how must all human Judgment bow in
adoring silence. If those white lips could speak
now would they not, with the awful eloquence
Of eternity, re-echo the words of the apostlep
They would say, Judge me, all We whose
interests were, for so many years, intrusted to
my keeping. Honestly, strove to do my full
duty to you, but own my responsibility and
your Judgments welcome. Judge me, oh, my
country, to whom the best energies of my life
were consecrated." The church, he went
on to say, offered up prayers for all
charity as catholic as her name, as limitless as
the charity Of Christ. She prayed this day, not
only for Senator Barbour, but in his name. be-
cause for years past he had identified his re-
lgious life entirely with her. She regarded
him as having been a catechuman, a candi-
ship in her communion; for such
his words and acts had plainly declared him to
be. Mr.. Barbour had years ago declared his
intention of becoming a member Of the old
church Of Jesus Christ: and, though he had
temporarily delayed the final step, he had never
retracted his expressed determination to take
1T. When about six years ago Senator Bar
bour (shortly after the death of his
sanity and beloved wife) gave him TO under
stand that soon i've would be fellow Catholics I"
he (the bishop had rejoiced that the luster
which the Senator's civic virtues reflected on
bis state was likewise to be shared in by the old
church Of all the ages, the mother of saints and
heroes, and OF sturdy upright men and women
in every age and cline and condition OF
human life.
4 BENEFAcr0R TO HIS RACE.
In this age Of intense activity, when absorp-
ton in temporary pursuits SO often made
men unmindful Of their eternal interests,
that man was a benefactor to his race
who. by the example of his life, gave
practical proof that it was possible
and easy to be, at the same time, an energetic
business man, and yet a man Of prayer; an
active politician and yet conscientiously relig-
ious man, a clear-sighted American states
man and yet a firm believer in the
old Catholic church Of Jesus Christ. Soon
the Senate chamber would resound with
eloquent tributes to the admirable character
and the eminent public services of that good
and noble man. Would (said the bishop
that the sound Of those eulogies might
reach 30 far and sink SO deep into the heart of
the nation that no private considerations
should hinder good men from taking their fun
part IN safeguarding the public interests
instead Of leaving them to the mercy of selfish
ness and greed. Would that at the sight
Of this union Of American craftsmanship with
Catholic faith the outcry of religious luminosity.
30 out Of place in this land of civil and religious
liberty, might forever be hushed.
Grant, U! Heavenly Father. that such
may be the benefcent fruit of the life and the
death of this good man. From his example may
there go forth an influence to purify and to ele-
vate the life of his people. May his country which
IOyinpIv hOnnrl ay,l oiv,
deplores bis loss reap profit from the practical
lesson from which his death bequeaths to all
her citizens. May his testimony to the faith of
our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen that faith
in the souls of us all and make it invulnerable
against the attacks of unbelief And as the
holy Pontif, st. Ambrose, prayed for the soul
Of his beloved catechumen, so do we implore
Thee, Father of Mercies and God
OF all consolation, to deal, in Sweetest mercy and
love, with the soul Of this, Thy servant. Eter-
nal rest grant unto him, o Lord and let per-
petual light shine upon him. May he rest in
peace.
EFFECTS OF THE SERMON.
The bishops sermon, delivered in a round,
sonorous voice and with all the graces and emo
lions of a great pulpit orator, was
listened to in breathless silence by the
immense audience, comprising the most dis
tinguished public men of the land. 1t was a
grand and impressive scene and one which will
not soon fade from the memory of any of those
who witnessed it. At its close the coffin was borne
out Of the chamber by the strong arms of Capitol
policemen and was followed, in due order, by
members OF the cabinet, justices of the
Supreme Court, members Of the
diplomatic corps and members of
the House Of Representatives. Senators and
others accompanied the funeral procession to
the late residence Of the dead Senator. and
when the Senate reassembled it was only to ad-
jOurn-which it did at 2:l5-until tomorrow.
THE IMMENSE CROWD PRESENT.
On no similar occasion in recent wears has
there been a greater crowd in the Senate gal
leries than was present today. Every seat, ex-
cept those in the diplomatic subdivision. was
and at least 200 people stood up behind
the rear row of the spectators who had arrived
early enough to find places in which they could
be comparatively comfortable. very large
proportion Of the audience was composed of
ladies, and Of these the great majority were
and Virginians, who knew the
late Senator and had come to pay the last
tribute Of respect
In one Of the northwest galleries was the vir-
ginis Democratic Association of this CITY, On
the other side Of the room were a number of
noted Virginians. among them being ex-Repre-
sentative John Randolph Tucker. ex-Solicitor
General Goode and ex-Gov. Ftzhugh Lee.
On the floor with iha VIRGINIA deleoafion