The times., 1897-07-11

oreh apparel, while on the House side were
several bright spots in the mass of black
and other Somber shades
particular denomination. The services
were Conducted by the Rev: Hugh John
ston, D. D., pastor or the Metropolitan n
Nj. T.. Church; Rev. Dr. Duffy and the
chaplain OF the House. d place had been
reserved next TO the Vice President for
Speaker Reed, but Mr.. Reed was not in
the city this mnTning.
Rev DR. Johnston, In the opening
prayer, referred to the long and valuable
services OF this great statesman, who
was now memory; to his rare qualities
OF leadership IL the counsels OF the ma
ton.
Tie other Incidents in the religious
ceremonial were an orthodox prayer, the
1,z.itation of st Paurs sermon on the
Immortality of the SOUL the Lords prayer,
and In e benediction, which was pro-
nnuuced by the chaplain of the House.
When the benediction had been pro-
nounceds Mr. Bate moved that the Senat te
adjourn.
The Vice President declared the Senate
adjourned untii today at uoan, hut that
announcement was changed to Monday a.
II o'clock
The assemblage in the Senate and gal
Ferries tI,en dissolved and the formal funeral
was over.
Ih a few minutes after the chamber
had been cleared, the attendants began
t0 Gismantle- tine hall OF it's floral deeora-
ton. The easket remained in the chamber
until 8 D. m. hen it was removed to the
b. & p station.
There was 10 more picturesque or sug-
gpstIve grouping at any time about The
coffin than when ex-SecreGary Of the
Treasury Carlisle came into the Senate
Cha Iaber, and stood for Some moments by
the coffin side Mr. Carlisle and Mr..
Harris We're great friends.
1t was not generally known that there
would be no access to the Senate chamber
after the formal ceremonies Thus great
many people were disappointed One in
teresting Instance Of this was that OF q
granddaughter Of Senator Harris, who nas
beea away at college. She was teIa-
graphed for. but did not arrive in tine to
see the dead face of her grandfather Ac-
companfed by her mother. she went to the
Capitol late yesterday afternoon on her
arrival here, hut there was NO admission,
ur rather there was no one there at the
time with authority to admit the visitors
1t was not until 8 o'clock last night
that the body was removed from the
Capitol. At that time there was quite a
number of people at and around the north
sseps Of the Senate wing The hearse
and three carriages for the escort 10 the
railway station took position In front OF
the steps, and in a few minutes thereafter
Capt. Garden, with squad of CAPITOL
police. came down the long flight of steps
Tearing the coffin.
IL was strange sight TO note how this
last exit from the grand Capitol was made
by this universally beloved, respected ard
admired statesman, who had been pictnr-
esuue figure in Congress fer twenty wears.
The evening had clouded up, there were n
few aroFs of rain and in the gathering
storm the most conspicuous figure of the
pa ast two decades, so far as local legislation
is concerned, passed out of the CapftoI
beginning the journey to his last earthly
resting place. The, young people, who US
ually conEregate On these steps in the sum
meI evenings, paused awhile from tn tr
pleasures ard engagements to view this |
unwonted procession do own themaTb steps. |
! nv P&6e'-hS, ho"eNeI, PasStu OH anu Ine
place was soon alive again with the merry |
laughter of the throng.
The c2sket was next taken to the B. !
& P. station, where it was co be placed |
N the Hazlemere, one of the most beauti- |
ful coaches Of the C. & o. Hne. This |
5 the Pullman car in which the Pfesi- |
dent returned from his trip to the South |
Mr. Gregor, passenger agent of the C. |
o., was present to superiGtend these I
arrangements, and to receive the party
which Was to accompany the remains to
Memphis.
1t was found that the coffin could not
3e placed In the car through the door.