Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-01-18

But he knew every body OF any real i'm
portance in Washington, and was az pop.
ular with the leaders OF the democratic
party as with the leaders of his own
party. President Cleveland or Secretary
Carlisle consulted him as freely and as
confidentiaily as they would any other
man in Congress-, and were as confident
OF his patriotic desire to serve his coun-
try regardless of partzan advantage.
The estimation in which Congressman
Dingley was held by his colleagues in
Congress is expressed by Speaker Reed +,
WHO departed from his customary silence
when public men die, to pay the follow
ing tribute:
Gov. Dingley's loss will be deeply felt.
have never known greater solicitude for
any man than hat manifested for him by
all the members Of the House during his
sickness. 1his homage, so universal, was
worthily bestowed. The governor had
steadily grown in the esteem, respect and
confidence OF the House and of the
country, and when his career closed he
occupied a position OF most commanding
character.
"His success was due to a lRborious life
time devoted to all the duties to which he
was called. or every subject which he
touched he was easily the master, both as
to principle and detail. When he spoke
we all listened, not because he had the
grace Of oratory, but because we were
sure that the subject would be fully and
carefully stated, and in such a way that
understanding would follow hearing.
1--WE OF his State are proud OF the SER
vices he has rendered to his country, ser
vices hich will be even more fully ap-
preciated when we realize that the like of
them cannot be rendered again."
Mr.. Dingley's wife was Miss Salome
Mckinney, of Auburn; they were married
in 1857. They have five children--Harry,
OF Lewiston, Edward n. and Arthur H.,
engaged in newspaper work at Kalama-
zoo, Mich, Alfred G., now in Colorado
for his health and Miss Edith, who is
in New York studying vocal music.
In Washington, in recognition of his
long and useful public service, the dead
congressman was accorded the highest
honors. On Monday, from 10 to II
O'Clock, the bo0V lay In state III the nall
OF the House OF Representatives..
The casket was placed upon cataf fatigue
in front OF the speakers desk, and was
surrounded by r wealth OF floral emblems.
AT the head OF the casket was a magnifi-
cent wreath OF orchids and maidenhsir
ferns, sent from the White House con-
servatory by President and Mrs. Mckin
ley. The hall itself was effectively dec
GRATED with palms, oak leaves and roses.
Impressive ceremonies were held in the
House. The funeral WIS attended by Pres
dent Mex inley and Vice President Ho-
bart, the supreme court, the Senate, and
the diplomatic corps.
Late in the afternoon the remains were
taken to the train for the journey to
Lewiston. The funeral party, with con-
gressional escort, arrived in Lewiston
Monday afternoon and the remains
were taken to the city hall. where they
lay in state for a few hours before being
removed to the family residence.
At 10 Il. IN. this morning, funeral SER
vices were held at the Pine street Congre
gational church, Of which Mr.. Dingley
was IA member. committee from the
State legislature and many senators and
representatives attended the funeral.