The record-union., 1897-11-01


Robert Schalkenbach.
The committee which had charge OF
the funeral arrangements included
John Brisben Walker, Hamlin Garland,
Jack Clarence Harvey and others who
also acted as pall-bearers.
Mayor Strong sat at the center of the
platform and he was surrounded by a
number of the more distinguished per-
sons present. Behind the Mayor sat
Seth Low with Colonel George w. War
ing by his side. Among others present
were John Jerelman, President Of the
Board of Aldermen; Mayor Patrick
Gleason of Long Island City, E. NJ
Grout, Nathan Straus, Sheriff Tamsen
and Oscar Strauss.
The exercises began at 3:25 with the
singing of the hymn Lead Kindly
Light" by the Plymouth Church quar-
tet. Rev. DR.. Heber Newton, who was
Mr.. Georges warm personal friend, as
we'll as pastor, read the burial service.
DR.. Newton did not wear his priestly
robes and he had no reading desk. The
service was, therefore, in a way, en-
tirely formal, there being also no re-
sponses 1t was, however, the regular
The only music rendered in connec-
ton with it was the chanting OF the
Lords Prayer.
At the conclusion Of the burial SER
vice, DIR. Lyman A. Abbott spoke
briefly upon the character and public
services of Henry George.
Or. Abbott spoke in his customary
manner calm, critical and judicious. yet
with much earnestness. He avoided
anything like extreme eulogy, especially
as regards Mr.. Georges political teach
ings, but his praise for him as a man
had no bounds.
He began with the statement that
those v ho agreed in part and disagreed
in part with Henry George and even
those who disagreed almost entirely
with him, could unite in the expression
of their admiration for his character
and their love for him as man.
What is it to follow Christi asked
DIR. Abbott.
''Ts it not to show the spirit of Christ
himself? No one, l think, was ami
mated more clearly by his spirit. No
one moro faithfully followed his state
ments than he whose sudden death we
are called here to mourn. Many men
try to fellow him, more think than in
any previous age"
DR.. Abbott also spoke in highest
praise OF the intellectual side of Henry
George. He said Mr.. Georges mastery
of the English language, his ability to
put things into the most forcible pos
sibe way and his genius for arousing
enthusiasm would have placed him in
almost any position in public life, if he
had been content to be merely a poll
tician. But he was not a Self-Seeking
man.
In fact, the speaker said he had
never met man who gave so little
thought as to the effect upon himself
and his own fortunes of his public ut
terances, as Mr.. George. He was a
man Of unflinching courage, and he had
an uncuestioning faith that there is
a good God who does not design his
children 10 nve in degradation and
wretcnedness. TO do something to lead
Gods children to a better plane had
been the object of Henry Georges life
Rabbi Gottheil spoke next, saying:
Before the civic contest is decided in
which this brave man staked his life,
death has cast his irrevocable vote in
favor of him and crowned him victor
in the race for crown that outshines
and will outlast the transient triumphs
of the coming battle. 1t is a race for
worthy manhood and benefactor Of
his kind. Friend and foe stand side
by side in reverent awe by his lifeless
frame. In sealing his lips forever,
death opens those of myriads to speak
his praise and manifest their gratitude
to the man whose thoughts were ever
for liberty, justice and humanity
HE advocated social order in which
every toiier shall be sure of his due re-
ward and poverty and degradation shall
be unknown. A wall of grief is heard
from all parts of the country and once
more the old Hebrew maxim is con-
firmed The truly wise are greater in
their death than in their lives"
After another hymn by the choir, Rev
DR.. Edward McGlynn spoke Prior to
his address the vast assemblage had
preserved a church-like quiet. but the
ringing words of Dr. McGlynn soon
evoked an outburst of applause which
could not be repressed.
DR.. McGlynn spoke with great feel
ing, but his evident grief at the loss
of his old friend did not prevent the
display of some characteristic flights Of
eloquence by him. DR.. McGlynn said:
THE place where we meet here this
afternoon is not one dedicated to re-
ligion or to the service Of Cod but has
generally been used for purposes Of rec
reati0n or amusement, or of art 1t
has to-day been made sacred and we
meet here upon holy ground and stand
ashamed in the presence of MESA ge
directed to us from the throne of God
1t is no ordinary message. That mes
senger of death has brought 70 our
hearts that which has immeasurably
shocked us.
I'VE stand upon ground that is made
sacred by the remains of a man who
was raised from among us by our
Father in heaven to spread the mes
sages of truth and righteousness and
justice and peace to all.
He died in struggle for the cause
of humanity, and especially that of
New York. but it was altogether too
small for his broad mind and indomit-
able courage.
He was said Father McGlynn
simply a seer, a prophet, a forerunner
sent by God. and we can say in all
reverence and in the words of the scrip
ture, that there was man sent from
God whose name was John. He was
sent to bear witness of the light
II believe I am not guilty of any pro-
fanation of the sacred scriptures when
/ say there was a man sent from God
and his name was Henry George
DR.. McGlynn was here interrupted by
applause throughout the hall and
seemed deeply affected He alluded to
the touching eulogy bestowed upon
IJaprv George by DIR Abbott as ex-