The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-10-28

ming, I'm my Fathers house are MANY
mansions" and including several verses
from the Psalms. He closed with the
LORD s prayer, which was repeated with
him by almost every person in the room.
Then Rev. DR.. Bartlett, of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, who
was formerly Mrs. Harri,on's pastor at
indianapolis, took up the scriptures and
ina melodious voice read o number of
passages from tho old and the new testa-
ments, and Psal ms which had been Sc
lected with taste and sensibility TO suit
Inc occasion. AS he ca,pe to the end
the low prelude of the organ was heard
and the swelling voices of the choir
chanted the hymn, II Heard the Voice
of Jesus Say
AS the concealed voices sang. the
clouds which shrouded the sun rolled
away and food of light filled the room
said DR.. Hamlin, and all heads were
bowed as the pastor lifted up his voice
in invocation to tho Lord. AS tho pas
ror said "Amen" once moro the choir
was heard, this time singing Cardinal
Newman's beautiful hymn Lead,
Kindly Light" The solcm hush that
followed was broken by the entrance Of
the under. aker and his assistants, who
removed tho floral tributes from the cas-
ket Everybody rose, the body bearers
advanced to take their places, Messrs
Loctiler and Lewis in The lead
Preceded by tho two officiating clergy
men and honorary pail bearers the
casket borne by the White House at.
PENDANTS and laden with beautiful
wreaths OF white roses. narcissus and
leaf Of palm, which gently waved and
bowed to the soft breezes, emerged from
the portals OF tho Presidents home, and
as 1t came into view the throngs on Penn
syivania avenue opposite mansion, stood
in mute silence and with uncovered
heads.
AS tho remains were carried across
the broad portco, tho pallbearers
formed in two lines, while the body
was placed in tho hearse, which, drawn
by two black hors s, had been driven
under tho porte co-chere as soon the
services were over The hearse was
driven out into tho semi. circle drive
leading to tho street and the carriages
for the ministers, President and family
and Cabinet were quickly moved up and
as each ono received i;s load IL took I'D
position in line behind tho hearse.
The was little delay and lima ediataly
long procession Of carriages was NOV
ing out OF the White House grounds
into broad Pennsylvania avenue ON the
way to the station. AS the hearse
passed through the high gates at the
entrance to tho grounds the cable cars
ceased jingling their bells, all traffic
was stopped, tho crowds which lined
tho sidewalks stood still and looked
with sorrow upon the black hoarse con-
tanning all that was left of one who was
universally loved by all Washing
tonians. The flags of the treasury
Department and Depar tment OF Justice
dropped lnnguidly against their staff
and crowds OF government clerks OF
the approaches to the Treasury looked
mournfully upoh the passing cortege.
Down Fifteenth street and again into
historic Pennsylvania avenue, the pro.
cession slowly moved AMI contin ued its
way to the station. Nearly all the bust
ness buildings bad raised tho national
colors to half mast and along the route
people crowded the sidewalks and stood
in ros pcctful silence The cross town
cars were stopped, wagons drew aside
and pail seemed to have fallen upon all
as they watched the carriages with
drawn curtains slowly move by About
1000 people had congrcgated at the
station, but perfect order was preserved
by squad Of police and there was an
entire absence Of any pushing and undue
curiosity on the part Of anyone. Ali
seemed to respect ,he Presidents wish
Of privacy.
The remains were at once removed
from the hearse and conveyed to the
compartment car "Elroy." and placed
in the handsome red sdar case with
polished brass handles. After tho lid
had been Put in place wreaths and
other floral offerings which covered the
caslset in the East Room, were again
laid upon it, completely burying it from
sight. Around the sidos of the car and
on the floor the remaining flowers were
placed and strewn in profusion. Two
attendants from tho White House and
tho undertaSer will watch over tho BODY
while the train is on its sad western
journey.
The car, which had been switched on
the side track, was then ran out of tho
station and placed at the head OF the
train and next TO the car Wildwood"
which the President. Mr. and Mrs Nc.
Kee, Russell Harrison and wife and Mrs
Dimmick occupied. As the hand Of the
large clock in the station pointed to
forty minutes past eleven the wheels Of
the train began slowly to move, then
quickened aud tho President and his
Borrowing party began their journey
westward.
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