Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-09-16


urged the elders to follow the example
of President Woodruff in this regard.
President George O. Cannon made
quite lengthy address, paying high
tribute TO the man with whom he had
been so closely associated for years as
counselor.
'.We shall ever miss him. said the
speaker. His family viii always miss
him. for he was an honored husband
and father
President Cannon felt that too much
could not be said in praise Of President
Woodruff.
President Cannon referred to the last
days Of President Woodruff on the
earth. He was pleasant and cheerful
to the end With the speaker he at
tended banquet given by the Bohem-
ian club of San Francisco TO one of its
members At it he was asked to speak
and did so. This was ON Saturday, the
27th inst. On Sunday he attended
meeting in San Francisco, and Monday
went out riding. Tuesday and We'd
nesday he spent writing, and on Thurs
day the fatal attack came Oh, which
ended in his death on Friday morning.
His end was calm and peaceful He
passed away as one sleeping.
Referring to the death Of President
Woodruff away from home. President
Cannon stated that it was his desire to
90 away. He was so concerned in the
speakers health that ne thought such
an outing was necessary. He himself
had been benefited previously in going
to the sea coast, and it was his desire
to accompany President Cannon on this
occasion. His passing away, though
quite unexpected. was gradual sink
ing into an eternal sleep
Concluding, President Cannon in
voked the blessings of God upon the
twelve apostles and upon all who held
responsible positions in the church,
that their lives might be fraught with
good deeds and noble examples, such
as those characterizing the life and
labors of President MILFORD Woodruff
The choir then sang President Wood
RIFFS favorite hymn, '-God Moves in
Mysterious Way
Apostle Brigham Young offered the
closing prayer, after which the con-
course of people began TO file out into
the grounds and take up the march To
the cemetery.
The services at an end. the pallbear-
ers stepped forward, and while Profes-
sor Daynes played funeral dirge.
carried the casket to the bearse wait
ing on the north side of the building.
Carriages reserved for the family and
relatives were scattered through the
grounds and came up to take on their
load and form in the procession Ropes
had been stretched to keep the walks
on the north side of the building clear.
and without hindrance the cortege be-
gan to wind its way out through the
grounds and up Brigham street
lie CITY CCiuClCig lCCLASa Win
multitude numbering several thous-
ands as the funerel cortege reached the
gates. The grave had been decorated
BEAUTIFULLY. Around the sides it was
covered with a tapestry of flowers con
tanning the following varieties: Dab
las, geraniums, roses, asters. maiden
ferns, petunias, sweet elesyum. der
biuos, asparagus and pleomosa, the
whole permeating the air with fra
GRANGE and suggesting soft place of
rest for him whose life had euded-
The casket was taken to the grave
and while the tears of loved ones fell
to mingle with the earth that soon was
TO hide it from view. tender hands low
cred it into its receptacle. The Har-
mony Glee club sang Not Dead. But
Sleepeth.
At the head of the grave stood three
of deceased's wives, and surrounding it
stood his children, grandchildren and
the officials of the church. As the coffin
was placed in position relatives and
friends stepped forward and dropped
posies and sprigs OF eyergreens into the
grave. Then the earth swallowed it
and soon nothing but a mound covered
with flowers remained to mark che
sleeping place of the dead president.
Apostle Lyman offered the dedieasory
prayer. asking that grace and strength
be given those who We're bereayed. that
they might bear up under the burden
He prayed that President Woodruffs