The record-union., 1897-07-11

WASHINGTON, July 10.-The i'm
pressive funeral services over the late
Isham c. Harris occurred in the SEN
ate chamber at noon to-day in the
presence of President Mckinley and the
members OF his Cabinet, Senators and
members of the House of Representa-
tives, members of the diplomatic corps
and officials from all branches of pub
lie life
The chamber had been elaborately
draped for the occasion. From the
wall back of the Vice-Presidents chair
hung garlands of bay leaves, and all
about the chamber were palms and
potted plants. The desk of the late
Senator was heavily bound in crepe
with a crepe scarf thrown over the
vacant seat.
In the semi-circular area, immedi
ately in front of the presiding officer,
stood the casket, resting on heavy,
black -draped pedestals, and literally
buried in floral offerings The casket
was covered with broadcloath with
heavy oxidized trimmings, and on the
plate was inscribed:
Died, July Z, 1897,
1SHAM G. HARRIS,
Aged 10 Years.
At the head of the casket, and re-
posing in part on the desk of the Sen
ate officers, was the floral tribute of
the Senator's 1t was of smilax leaves
and sago palms and bride roses made
as a wreath, out of which three white
doves with outstretched wings as
cended.
AT L o'clock Rev. Hugh Johnson,
acting chaplain, delivered the invoca-
ton, which referred to the long and
valuable services of Senator Harris, his
steadiness of purpose and unfailing
rectitude.
Following the prayer the Senate off,
cials announced the arrival of the vari-
Gus officials. First came the Senators.
Following them were the members of
the House of Representatives In front
of them sat representatives of the Dip
lomatic Corps, including the Chinese
Minister and suite, the Corean Minister
and his Secretary; Ministers Hatch of
Hawaii Romero of Mexico and An
drade of Venezuela, accompanied by
Chief Clerk Michaels of the State De-
partment.
The President and Cabinet were an
nounced at 12:15 o'clock. President
Mckinney came first, accompanied by
secretary sherman, with Secretaries
Gage, Alger, Wilson, Attorney General
Mckenna and Secretary Porter follow
ing. Across the aisle were the escort
OF Senators, each wearing a broad
white silk badge of mourning from
shoulder to hip.
While these were assembling on the
floor of the chamber the galleries were
filled to their full capacity. MANY la
dies, including a number of wives Of
Senators being present. The services
We're brief and simple, consisting only
OF the prayers of Rev. Mr.. Johnson.
ReV. Dr. Duffy of the Methodist F,pis-
copal church South and Chaplain Cou-
den OF the House of Representatives
the latter pronouncing the benediction
AT the conclusion of the prayers. the
e-President arose and said; ..Tbe
funeral service is closed and the hodv
OF our late brother will now he COM
mltted to the charge of the officers of
the Senate and to the committee of the
two Houses to be conveyed to his ma
tive State, there to be buried amid bis
family and friends"
AL 1Z:oo p. M. on motion of Senator
Bate of Tennessee, the Senate ad-
journed
without formality, President McKin-
ieS anu the other officials retired from
.he chamber. The casket will remain
IN the chamber with an honorary guard
ABOUT It, the doors to the floor and ga1-
Ierles being closed after o'cloclx ,,,,+i,
II VIII be taken tO tho f,,,o,,