The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-02-23
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Centennial Of Washington's Burial-At
the Funeral Of Senator Morrill,.
Telegraph In Cuba.
Especial Correspondence

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enact the funeral scenes of the 18th
of December, 1889 Some projectors
went SO far as to propose having
catafalque which should be followed by
a procession made up in the same way
as that Of 100 years ago, and that it
should start from the east porch of the
Mount Vernon house and proceed by the
same paths to the old vault where the
remains Of Washington were originally
entombed. There it was proposed to re-
peat the original funeral service. To
the carrying out Of this plan in detail
the relatives of Washington in this vi
cinity naturally objected. 1t is quite
likely that the projectors themselves
would have abandoned it before the
time came for formulating the detailed
plan At all events, the descendants Of
the Washington families opposed any
thing that would seem like dumb
show on the acting out Of the funeral
service and the plans have accordingly
| been modified.
| It is now proposed to have the serv-
| ices at Mount Vernon the afternoon
Of the 18th of December consist Of
procession which will march from the
east porch to the grave, where impress
I've historical addresses will be deliver
i ed. If the secretary of the navy PERMITS
as it is almost certain he will, naval
vessel will be stationed in the river,
which will fire salutes. AS the process
sion comes back from the grave to the
house it will be met by the president of
the United States, who has promised to
deliver an address. That evening the
Masons, for this is Masonic event,
will entertain their distinguished guests
by banquet in this city.
Sherman at Morrill's Bier.
John Sherman, politician, statesman
fnancier, former member of the cab
met, senate and house Of representa-
tives, his frail form stopped under the
weight of more than threescore and ten
years, but still tall, came slowly into
the senate to witness the last rites over
his lifetime friend and companion, the
late Senator Morrill, He glided slowly
through the maze Of seats until he
reached the one he occupied for many
years and then sat down. Scarcely
dozen people we're in the chamber at the
time, and for many minutes the vener-
able man sat alone. His head was
bowed, and with his long, thin fingers
he careless1y stroked his struggling
beard He looked study in depression
Senator Foraker came over shortly and
took a seat near him, and the two chat
ted in undertones several minutes be-
fore the final services began. Through
out the ceremony Sherman rested his
head on his hand and leaned over, like
one deep in thought. The coffin lid had
been removed and the face of the dead
was in full view Occasionally Mr..
Sherman raised his head, lifted himself
up in his seat and glanced hastily at
the bier. There was no sorrow in his
eyes, but if he could have given vent to
his feelings the tears would have fallen
like an April shower.
Music In Senate Chamber.
During the funeral services over Sen
ator Morrill, music was heard for the
first time within the walls Of the SEN
ate. Immediately after the address by
Dr. Leavitt there was profound silence
when quartet burst forth with LEAD,
Kindly Light. The voices were Of ex-
cellent quality, and every one present
was surprised, as no warning had been
given, such as an accompaniment on
musical instrument The choir was To-
Gated in the press gallery, and many
who were present were visibly affected.
| President Mckinley, who faced the gal
J iery, sat with his eyes glued on the sing
J ers and did not lose note. After an
| impressive prayer by the blind chaplain,
DIR. Milburn, the choir sang "Nearer,
NY God, to Thee" and there were few
dry eyes in the chamber.
Telegraph Service In Cuba.
General Greedy, chief Of the signal
service, has received advices from
Cuba that telegraph lines between il
guam, Palmas-Soriano, San Luis, Girls
to, Songo and Guantanamo had been
completed This places the American
soldiers garrisoning these posts in tele-
graphic communication with one anoth-
er, and it has proved of great advantage
in carrying on the work of the army OF
occupation Work is now being prose
cuted on lines between Holguin, Ba-
yamo and Manzanillo and will soon be
completed. All the lines which have
been erected are owned by this govern
ment and are vastly superior to the
crude means Of Geographic communica-
ton which existed when the American
forces took possession.
Spanish Trophies.
| SDanish trOnhieS continue to DrOVe
very fascinating to all visitors to Wash
ington. One Of the most generally salts
factory Of the trophies on exhibition
here is the great flag taken by Lieuten-
ant w. Fl. H. Sutherland of the Eagle
from the Spanish ship San Domingo,
destroyed at the Isle of Pines. There
was property much more valuable on
this vessel, including two 10 inch guns,
but they are still at the bottom Of the
sea, and the large ensign, with the
royal arms in the center, is hanging IN
the reception room of Secretary Long,
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