Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Funeral of Late Bishop to Occur
Saturday Afternoon.
INTERMENT At INTERCHANGEABLE, NY.
Memorial Services in Metropolitan
M. E. Church, This City.
T TIES OF FRIEND S

Bishop John p. Newman, who died at
Saratoga Springs yesterday afternoon, as
announced in The Star, had been in falling
health for a year past, but it was only a
week ago that his condition really alarmed
his friends. Since July he had been sink
ing rapidly. For two days he had been I'M
conscious. Yesterday morning his physi-
clans announced that in all probability he
would not survive the day.
The immediate cause of the death of Bish-
op Newman was pneumonia and myelitis
At o'clock yesterday afternoon his pulse
was hardly perceptible. The physicians in
attendance recognized that the end was
near, and relatives and immediate friends
were summoned to his bedside.
The bishop became conscious shortly be-
fore his death and recognized his wife,
who had been at his bedside continuously
during his illness. Mrs. U. s. Grant, Mrs
f. d. Grant and others arrived at the
scene moment or so later. Mrs. Newman
is almost crushed by her bereavement In
asmuch as she is in comparatively feeble
health, 1t is feared that she will not long
survive her husband.
kilograms and cablegrams were received
from all quarters last night expressing
sympathy A dispatch from Bishop RAN
oolph roster, at Roxbury, Mass, an
nounced that he would reach Saratoga
this morning and complete arrangements
Tor the funeral. 1t will take place at the
First Methodist Episcopal Church, Sara
toga, Saturday afternoon, July g. at 3
o'clock. The funeral address will probably
De delvered by Bishop Foster, who was
an intimate friend of Bishop Newman,
The remains will be taken to Mechanics
vllle N. Y, for burial.
Mrs. Newman's Telegram.
Announcement of the death of Bishop
Newman was received in this city by Gen.
cyrus Bussey last evening, in private tele-
gram, from Saratoga, as follows:
our dear bishop has just passed away.
Funeral in Saratoga, Saturday, at o'clock
lSigned) MRS. JOHN P. NEWMAN"
frevlous kilograms hal been received by
Mr.. M. G. Emery and others. Gen. Bussey
left the city this morning for Saratoga to
attend the funeral He and Bishop New
man had been intimate friends for thirty
five years.
Bishop Newman had many friends in
Washington. Many of his most pleasing as
soclatlons were formed here. He organized
the Metropolitan Church, of which he was
thrice pastor, and it is regarded by his ad-
mlrers, as 1t must have been by himself as
of the most enduring OF, memorials to his
name Since he was last, its pastor he has
frequently spoken from its pulpit one not
able occasion, but year or two ago, being
his appearance before d large audience at a
patriotic demonstration, when he voiced
the often-eXpressd wish of the late Pres-
dent Grant for the establishment of a SUI
preme court of the world, before which
international disputes in law might be
adjudicated. thus removing in large part the
necessity for the arbitrament of the sword.
Personally Mourned.
There are many people in the capital city
by whom Bishop Newmans death will be
personally mourned. 1t is understood me-
mortal services will be held in Metropolitan
Church. but the date will not be announced
until after the return of DR.. Bristol, the
pastor, who expects to sail for Europe with
in a few days.
In Honor of His Memory.
Bishop Newman's death will be the prin-
cipal subject before the prayer meeting
which will be held in Metropolitan NJ. E.
Church this evening The members of his
former congregation had deep-seated af-
lection for the bishop, and will appropriate
ly honor his memory. 1t was thought ad-
visable at first to hold service Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, simultaneously with
the funeral ceremonies at Saratoga, but it
has been decided that it will be best to let
the whole matter Of memorial services wait
until DR.. BristopS return, for he should
properly be the officiating clergyman
Mr.. M. G. Emery will also attend the
funeral services at Saratoga Saturday H.
was most intimate friend of Bishop New
mans and his home in this city had been
the churchman's stopping place during his
last visits. Bishop Newman was deeply
admired by Mr.. Emery and all of the older
members of Metropolitan Church who had
been associated with him during his pastor
ate.