The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-01-15
Expressions Of Profound Sorrow at
the National Capital.
HOUSE TAKES ACTION.
STATE FUNERAL TO BE HELD ON
MONDAY.
Services Will Take Place In the Hall
of Representatives-The President
Sends Letter of Condolences to
Mrs. Dingley-Desk In the House
Heavily Draped.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Profound sor-
walk of public life in the announcement
that Nelson Dingley OF Maine had
passed away. At the late home of Mr..
Dingley, the Hamilton hotel, there were
many evidences of that deep personal
esteem in which he was held. Mes
sages OF coincidence came from every
quarter of the country. and to these
We're added the personal condolences of
cabinet officers, senator's supreme
judges and members OF the house.
Secretary Alger and Wilson were
among the earliest callers, and follow
ing them We're the bishop of Washing
ton, Right Rev. DIR. Satteglee, Senators
Hale, Burrows, Fairbanks, Representa-
tiveS Henderson, Cannon, D0ckery and,
indeed, nearly every man in congress
with whom Mr.. Dingley had been as
sociated during his long and notable
service.
The callers left their cards, as the
family were too deeply bowed down
with grief to receive in person the
many tributes of respect. Mrs. Ding
ley was Frustrated with the chock and
with the tension of many days of con-
slant vigil at her husbands bedside.
But she was reported to be bearing up
bravely and no serious apprehension
was expressed as to her condition.
AT the house of representatives the
death of Mr.. Dingley came as a per-
sonal bereavement to the many mem
bers, with whom he had long been as
sociated. The desk he had occupied as
floor leader of the house, in the center
of the Republican side of the chamber,
was heavily draped in crepe, while on
top was a profuSion of orchids, sweet
flag, coral sprays and smilax. AS the
members came on the floor they Joined
in groups, ard in hushed tones spoke
not only of the personal loss, but also
of the loss to the country and the house
of representatives in particular, in, the
passing of this noble leader at a time
when his genius and talents were of
incalculable service to his country.
There was but one voice from both
sides of the chamber in the expression
OF grief.
In view of the long and distinguished
services of the late Representative
Dingley, the funeral ceremony viii be
in the hall of the house. and will be in
the nature of a state funeral. 1t will
be held at II o'clock noon on Monday.
COINCIDENCE FROM MKINLEY.
Among the letters of coincidence was
one from President Mckinley. It was
as follows:
Dear Mrs. Dingley-I have this mo-
ment learned of the death of your dis.
husband, and write TO eX-
press the profound sorrow which both
Mrs. Mckinley and myself feel for you
in your graf affliction.
I'VE mourn with you in this over
loss, which will be deeply
felt by the whole country. From my
long and intimate association with him,
it cores to me as a personal bereave-
ment. A great consolation in this sad
hour is a recollection of Mr.. Dingley's
exalted character. his domestic virtues,
his quiet, useful, distinguished life and
and faithful service in
behalf Of his fellow citizens, who will
always cherish his memory as that OF
a great statesman and true patriot.
with sympathy, believe me always,
WILLIAM MKINLEY."