Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-14

714nt that Nelson Dingley of Maine had
passed away. At the late home of Mr..
DIngIey. the Hamilton Hotel, there We're
many evidences of that deep personal es-
teen in which M was held. Messages of
confidence came from every quarter of
the country. and to theseAwere added the
personal condolences of cabinet officers.
s.nators. supreme justices and members of
the House Secretaries AlgeT and Wilson
were among the earliest callers. and fol-
lowing them We're the bishop of Washing
tom. Right Rev. DIR. SGtterlcc, Senator's
Hale Burrows. Fairbanks. Representatives
Henderson. Cannon. Dockery and. indeed.
nearly every man in Congress with whom
MIR pinEl-y has been associated during
his long and notable service. The callers
left their cards. as the family We're too
deeply bowed down with grief TO receive
tH person tn many tributes of respect.
The Presidents Letter.
President and Mrs. Mckinley sent their
cards ami the following autograph letter
Vas received hy Mrs. DngIey:
Executive Mansion,
WASHINGTON. January Is. 1899
Dear Mrs Dingley. ! have this moment
learned Of the death Of your distinguished
husband and write TO express the profound
~,rrow which Mrs. Mckinley and myself
feel for YOU ia your great aftction-
Ne mourn with you in this overshadow-
ins loss. which viii be deeply felt by the
whole country. From my long and mt
mate association with him it comes to me
as a personal bereavement
\ great consolation in this sad hour II the
recollection Of Mir. niuEley's exalted char-
aC,er. his domestic virtues. his quiet. use
fuI digaitiei life and long continued ana
faithful public services in behalf or ms Iei-
lov-citizens who will always cherish MS
memory AS that of n great statesman ana
true patriot. With sympathy, DeileVe me
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
NrS. DiucIey Bearing Up BraNety.
Mrs p'ugIey was Frustrated with the
shock and with the tension OF many days OF
constant vigil at her husbands bedside.
But sh. was reported to be bearing up
brayeIy ana no serious apprehension was
expressed as to her condition. In the same
house Senator Frye of Maine. one of the
closest intimates of Mr.. Dingley. and Rep
resentative Chickering of New YORK were
reported as not well. the dull gray: toggy
atmosphere having depressing erect on
all alike Mr. Frye had been at the CapBol
yesterday. but today he remained IN bed.
Mr. A = Dingley, son of Representa-
tive Dfngley who lives in Denver, tele-
graphed his brothers late this afternoon
that he is too unwell to undertake TRIP
east al this time. Another, the fourth son,
tclegraphs from the City OF Mexico, that
he has started for this city. 1t is expected,
however. that he will not join the funeral
party until Lewiston is reached.
A telegram was received from Mr.. c. c.
Shayne. president of the merchants and
manufa CtureTs' board of trade OF New
York stating that the organization mourns
deeply the death of Mr.. Dingley. COM
mfttee from the board will attend the
funeral services at the Capitol Monday and
will accompany the remains as far east as
New York.
His Desk and Chair Draped.
At the House of Representatives the death
e NIT a. q T1prs1O11 hprp4Vp-
nvnt to the many with whom he had been
long associated. The desk he had occupied
as floor leader Of the House. in the center
If The republican side of the chamber. was
heavily draped in crepe, while on top was d
pro1usior of orchids. sweet flag, coral
sprays and smilax. As the members came
On the floor they joined in groups. and, in
hushed tones, spoke not only of the per-
SoHal loss. but also Of the loss to the coun-
try. and the House of Representatives in
particular. in the passing Of this notable
leader d q time when his genius and tai
eut= were of incalculable service to his
country. There was but one voice from
both sides of the chamber in the expression
of grief.
Funeral at the Capitol.
In view Of the long and distinguished SER
vices of Mr. Dingley the funeral ceremony
will be in the hall of the House of Repre-
seutatives. and will be in the nature of
STATE funeral II Will De neIC at Il CLOCK
noon on Monday. Rev. S. NJ. Newman Off
eating assisted by Rev. Dr. COuden, chap
lain of the House.
Unlike the recent funeral ceremony of
senator Morrill,. which was held during a
recess Of Congress this will be official in
character and invitations will be sent to the
President and members of the cabinet the
chief justice and justices of the United
STATES Supreme Court. senators, represen-
iauves and members of the diplomatic
corps
His Long and Active Career.
Nelson Dingley, Jr., was one of the few
men appearing IN Congress in a decade
who make decided impression on public
affairs. 1t is no disparagement of his col
leagues To say that he has shown the
greatest general capacity. and has been
perhaps. the most servfccabIe man in all
lines IF legislation OF all those who have
served in the House during the past ten
years. He was a man experienced in pub
lie Affairs wnen first elected 10 the Forty
seventh Congress. He had served in the
legislature Of Maine from 1867 to 1872 be-
ing speaker Of the house during d part of
that time. and had been governor of the
Staie from 1SI4 10 1870. He well
equipped by education and early training
Tor the career which his superior ability
rendered distinguished. His life presents
most striking example Of great distinction
Won ny man without display Of selfish
ambition He never with eagerness sought
distinction nor seemed to realize thar he
ranked in point Of ability the average run
az his colleagues. and under no circun-
stances did he court display. The recogni-
ton universally accorded him was due en-
urelE To the fact hiatt on all occasions he
was found 10 be well informed on subjects
concerning which he ventured to speak
ana thdt. without resOrting to any of the
tricks OF debate OF the deceptive powers of
eioqueHce, he maintained his position on
every question with fairness and force ON
entering congress he first Won reputation
Tor sincerity. then for industry. followed by
recognition Of his superior ability some
OF the most etoquent and powerful men in
congress opposing him have gone down be-
fore his unimpOsing and matter-of-fact
arguments None but the most reckless
and ignorant would dare 10 dispute A state
ment or fact by him 1t early became es-
tdoilshtd that when Dingley said a thing
he knew whereof he spoke.
admired by His Opponents.
Most men Of ability are admired princi
paliy by those who agree with them. and
popularity Is usually the attendant upon
an enusive and administrative cordialitv of
manner. Mr. Dingley was as much adj
mired by his opponents whom he had dis