The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-07-11
SENATOR HARRIS's FUNERAL.
Brief Services In tho Senate Chsmber-Presi
dent ana Cabinet Present.

WARRINGTON. July 1O.-Tho Senate Chamber
presented an unusual appearance this morning.
owing to the preparations that had been made
for tho funeral Of tho late Senator from Tennes-
sec, Ishnm q. Harris. Seats had been provided
for tho President and his Cabinet. the Diplo-
matte Corps, members of the House of Repre-
sentatives.a and other invited guests. the extra
chairs filling the spaces between and back OF the
desks of Senators. Palms and other potted
plants were placed on tho reading desks, on tho
dais beside the vice.Prestdent's chair. and in the
inches OF the wall. while the panels Of the wall
were ornamented with long leaves Of the sage
palm crossed.
At IL o'clock the casket containing the body
OF the late Senator was brought into the cham
Der by a detail Of Capitol police, and was placed
in the arch In front of the vice-President' desk.
When the numerous floral pieces had been placed
upon the casket 1t was nearly hidden from view.
The silver nameplate gave the age Of the dead
Senator as 70.
Al noon the Vice President raped for order,
and prayer was offered by the Rev. Hugh john
ston. acting chaplain. The yice.Presiden
stated that the usual business OF the Senate was
suspended SO as TO enable Senators to take part
in the funeral ceremonies OF their late colleague.
The Speaker and members of the House of
Representative were announced. and they en-
tered the hall and took seats in the western sec.
tion of tho chamber. They were soon followed
by Ministers from foreign countries IN CIVILIAN
attire, except as to four representatives of Ori-
entail nations, who wore their national costumes.
Then came President Mckinley and the mem
bcrs OF his Cabinet. who occupied leathern arm.
chairs within the area to the right hand eide.
The committees appointed by the two houses to
attend the funeral were the next to arrive. All
their members wore white silk scarfs over the
right shoulder.
and the galleries crowded, the religious cere
monies were begun. Mr.. Johnston and the Rev.
DIR. Duffey alternately reading portions OF the
Episcopal burial service, and the blind chaplain
nounCcment by vice-President Hobart:
TIL body of our late brother will now b
committed to the charge OF tho officers OF the
to be conveyed to his native State. there to be
buried amid his family and friends"
The ceremonies occupied less than q quarter
Of an hour. and at their close the PresideRt end
foreign Ministers and the members of the House
Of Representatives, The Chief Justice and Jus
tices did not attend.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. July 1O.-A general com
nittec composed of leading citizens is arranging
for the funeral of Senator Harris. Public build
ings will be draped and business houses will b
closed. A special guard selected from tn,
former, Senator's Confederate. comrades vii
take charge Of tho body on its arrival. Tit
body will reach here on Tuesday morning. ant
will lie in state in the First Methodist Church.
and passed resolutions this afternoon. Thu
Memphis Merchants Exchange and Cotton Ell
change have appointed committees and passet
resolutions upon the Senators death. Gov. Tay
morning and will assist in the burial. Compan!
A, Confederate Veterans. Capt. Carnes com
manding, will meet tho special train out of thu
city and assume control OF the military cere
monies. The funeral will occur at 4 o'clock
The Rev. DR.. Smart and the Rev. DR.. HamneI
will OH Ciate.