The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-01
SERVICES FOR MORRILL,
Impressive HOnOrs Paid the Late
Senior Senator From Vermont.

Washington, Dec 31-Funeral services
over the late Senator Justin S. Morrill, of
Vermont were held in the United States
senate chamber today. They were con-
Quoted with impressive dignity in the pres
ence Of a distinguished assemblage in
Guiding the president and voce president
of the United States, members OF the
cabinet, justices of the supreme court, SEN
ators and representatives in congress. the
speaker of the house and representatives
of the army. navy and of the diplomatic
corps, as well as a concourse of private
citizens who took this means of testifying
the affecdonate regard in which Mr.. Nor
rill was universally held.
Early IN the day the remains were borne
from the family residence on Massachu-
sets avenue 70 the Capitol There was
no service al the house and the funeral
cortege 20 the Capitol was simple and
formal. Arriving there the casket was
carried direct to the senate chamber and
deposited IN the semi-circular area i'm
mediately in front Of the presiding officers
desk. The casket was of rich but simple
design, with black broadcloth covering and
heavy oxydized silver handles. A silver
plate on top bore the inscription: Justin
Smith Morrill, 1S10-1SsS"
After the willing hands Of senate en-
ployes, who had so long served the SEN
ator in life, had arranged the multitude
of flowers which had been sent. the lid
of the casket was removed. disclosing the
calm and peaceful face Of the dead states
man. In The repose of death. the features
stin showed a rugged strength and FIRM
ness. The arms were folded across the
breast and the eyes looked upward va
canty. Banked high on the lower part
Of the Casket, all about L and covering the
desks up 10 the presiding officers desk.
was n profusion Of plants, flowers, floral
emblems. palms and gariands OF galax
leaves.
BY II O'Clock the public galleries were
filled TO Overlooking with crowds who had
braved a driving rain. Exactly az noon
the ceremony began. Vice President Ho-
bart. accompanied by Speaker Reed. TAX
ing seats az the presiding officers desk.
while the president. cabinet. supreme. nus
tices. senator's and Representatives entered
unannounCed. The scene was one of
profound solemHiry as the president and
his distinguished officials entered the
chamber with bowed heads and ewes
turned toward the pauid. upturned face
Of the dead senator. Mr.. Mckinley walked
with Secretary Gage. proceeding Up the
aisle 20 large leather chair facing the
casket and Immediately alongside it, TIE
large assemblage on the floor and in the
galleries rose and remained standing until
the presidential party was seated. Ranged
hack Of the president and his cablnst were
the honorary committee Of senators and
representatives. mos; 81 them White-hairsd
and venerable associates Of Nj Morrill,
They wore wide whi-e mourning bands
from shoulder % hip. Chief Justice Fuller
and justices Brown and AIcEeuna were
there with the large represent atior OF sen
ators and representatives Gnsnc the body
OF the chamber. Former Senator John
sherman, who became q member OF the
house with Mr. Morrill, in ISL was pres
ent
L was o'clock when the ceremony con-
eluded. and The presideu, and cabinet Ie>
The way past the caSker. takin- a final
look a. the calm. silent face. and the gsher
officials retired. The csskes remained in
5he senate chamber. where il wl hs lsr
until borne ogas train tomorrow morning
en- route 70 Moa;pe!is-. Vermont