Evening star., 1897-04-27

the columns of the tomb.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans, who
were to. arrive at the to.rb at $3.50 o'clock
and place a floral wreath, with crossed
swords on the sarcophagus, were an hour
late in reaching the scene. They were
headed by James r. Branch. commander
in-ch.ef of the Sons of Confederate Vete-
rams. The tokens were reyerently laid on
the sarcophagus by Gen. j. b. Gordon,
while his comrades stood by with uncov-
cred hscds.
OBLIGATORY EXERCISES.
Ceremonies on the Riverside Over
looking the Hudson.
NEW YORK. April 27-At 11:O o'clock
President Mckinley entered the speakers
stand and was followed by the others who
were to participate in the ceremonies. The
President. with barred head. was the first
to enter the stand. He leaned on the arm
of Mayor Strong, who kept his hat on.
The President was loudly cheered. as was
also ex-President Cleveland, who ap-
peared with ex-Secretary Tracy.
Mr.. Cleveland and President Mckinley
shook hands with each other as soon as
they met. The two then conversed for a
moment While waiting foE the. ceremonies
on the stand to commence President Nc
kinley. Vice President Hobart and ex-
President Cleveland had their photographs
taken in a group.
President Mckinley sat to the right Of
the speakers platform. where he was soon
remained in animated conversation with
the chief magistrate for some time. Ex-
President Cleveland and Mayor Strong con-
versed together to their left.
platform was occupied by the Grant party.
Col. Fred Grant being on the end, escort
ing his mother.
Mrs. U. s. Grant was wrapped in a heavy
oil nd har In n yu00 q
plaid shawl. She was dressed in very
heavy black crepon dress.
Next to Mrs. Grant was seated her
daughter, Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris and
the other members of the family. I'M
mediately back of the Grant family were
seated the members of the Presidents
family. including Mrs. Mckinley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abner Mckinley and Miss Maud Nc
Kinley.
The third row was occupied by the ladies
of the cabinet. many members of their
families and their friends in general. The
exercises commenced with the singing OF
America"
A solemn silence then fell on the dens.
crowd as Bishop John P. Newman in
voked the blessing of heaven on the cere-
monies. Many of the people joined in the
Our Father which concluded the
bishops prayer.
bishop Ncwmnn's Prayer.
Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and
Earth, Savicr Of All Men. God over all and
blessed forevermore. hear Us while we
pray. Around this new tomb we gather
to perform the last funeral rites for one we
love, whom nation honors and world
reveres. We pray not for him. for he is
forever free from the repressive burdens,
the grave responsibilities. the stern con-
flicts of this, our inconstant life. He shall
die no more; he lives with Thee. in the GER
tamties and realities of the better life,
sometimes THINKING nj he
he loved so well.
Forever with Thee, Lord. he needs not
our prayers to cheer his soul, nor our mon
uments OF stone to perpetulte his men,
ory among the sons of men. Thou hast or
dained his place in human history for all
time by the largeness of his soul. the
greatness Of his mind, the uprightness of
his character. by his love of truth, his de-
voliCn tc our nations welfare, by the
sweet influence he still exercises for peace,
Justice and liberty, and here today We pour
forth our libations. of gratitude to Thee.
. Thou God of Oar Fathers, that in cur
countrys danger, when authority was chal-
ler sed end judgment imperled and Free
dom threatened, in the supreme hour Of
doubt and fear Thou di1st give US this man
TO defend cur rights, to lead Crr armies to
victory and to administer our government
in righteousness and honor. Around his
sacred Gust We give Thee thanks that
peace prevails that those once divided on
the held OF battle are here united in prayer
ana praise. under common flag, me sym
Dol of universal liberty: and here we lnger
to pray for those he loved for the precious
woman. the wife of his youth. the COM
panion of his manhood the sharer of his
joys and sorrows. that her last days may
be full of heavenly rest. that in them Thy
word may be, fulhueG-.Who were lovely
and pleasant in their lives. and in their
death they shall not be divided
May their chiifren and their chldrens
children live in all virtue, happiness and
honor. under Thy fatherly care.
hl .rf n
tain and statesman rest upon him who is
today the chief magistrate of our favored
republic. that under his wise admI.is:ra-
ton our land may be the home of peace
and plenty; may the POOR never cry for
bread. nor the honest toiler languish in
want. nor the virtuous citizen suffer from
injustice; may the rich care for the poor
and TIE poor respect the rich. for Thou art
the maker of all.
We supplicate Thee, thou Supreme Ruler
of the Universe. for the welfare CT our
common country; that our legislators may
discern their times, and our Judges be
worthy the smile of the Infinite Judge:
may our army be a terror to evil-doers
and our navy be the bearer of a message
of good will to all nations. May the gov
ernor of this imperial state and the mayor
of this great city be under Thy divine guild
ance, to give US a wise and stable admin
fstration. and may our nation lead the ad-
vance of all peoples, in all that is benefi-
cent in science. useful in art. noble in
charity, generous in devotion. May pros
perity return to our people in the abund-
ance of our fields. the richness of our in
dustries and the wealth of our commerce.
And here. on some Sacramental altar
we renew our allegiance to Thee Thou God
OF Our Fathers, and on this memorabl
day. by this flowing river, in the presence
of this noble monument. expressive of a
nations love and admiration we pledge
ourselves to be true to the cause for whlcf
the departed fought. to the Union he pre-
served. to the institutions he cherished:
TO love what Thou lowest and to hate what
Thou hatest. until our nation shall be the
light OF the world, until knowledge ana
virtue, and truth, and sobriety and plenty.
and Christianity shall fill our earth with
gladness. through Him who taught us to
pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven. hal
lowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven Give US this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses as We for
give them that trespass against us; and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us
from evil. for Thine is the kingdom, and
the power. and the glory. forever. Amen"
As soon as the prelate had taken his seat
the hymn Of thanks. "Old Netherland Folk
Song. was sung by the chorus.
Another mighty cheer arose as Presi-
dent Mckinley, after the singing of the
hymn, moved to the rail In the speakers
stand to deliver his address. He was in