The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-24
LAST JOURNEY.
Remains of John Sherman
Start For Mansfield, Ohio,
After Funeral Service at the
National Capital.

Washington, Oct. 24-In the capital of
the nation where his life work had been
accomplished, there gathered today rep
resentatives of every government de-
partment and the representatives of
many foreign powers to pay homage to
the memory of John Sherman. The fun
eraI services held here were at the Sher-
man home on K street where the aged
statesman had spent the greater part of
the past five years and where a few
weeks ago he had come with a full
knowledge of his approaching end, to set
his earthly affairs in order.
The massive black casket rested on a
black draped catafalque in the parlor.
The air was heavy with the scent of
roses; orchids and hot house flowers that
had come from all quarters, as a final
testimonial of affection and respect.
President Mckinley, who had left Wash
ington the night after Mr.. Sherman s
death, was represented by Secretary
Hay, who was one of the honorary pail
bearers. From the White House con-
servatorieS there was sent a heavy
wreath of white roses and orchids. The
British legation is still closed, but Lord
Pauncefote sent a heavy wreath of white
roses
1t was a notable gathering that filed
the hallway and parlors of the residence,
the most representative perhaps at any
funeral here since the burial of Cen
Lawton last spring, when much the
same concourSe of officials and diplo-
mats gathered to honor the soldier dead
as met today in memory of the states
man whose services though in a different
line, had been equally as distinguished
The services at the house were simple.
They began at 1 p. m. and were con-
Quoted by Rev. Alexander Mackay-
Smith, pastor of St Johns Episcopal
church, assisted by Rev. E. NJ. Paddock.
assistant rector.
Concealed in the rear of tbe hallway
a Quartette of the st. Johns choir, ac-
cOmpanied by the Organist, Mr.. H H.
Freeman, sang in the intervals of the
service. After the hymn, Rock of
Ages" Mr.. Mackay-Sn1ith read the sim
pie but impressive funeral service of the
Episcopal church. When the reading of
the service was finished, the choir soft
ly sang the hymn Peace, Perfect Peace. -
In accordance with Episcopal usage,
there was no funeral address and after
a brief prayer, the choir chanted the
anthem Lord, let me know my end and
the number of my days"
The casket was then lifted by the
bearers with the honorary pail bearers
following and carried from the house.
where a detachment of the Fifth cavalry
under Col. Rafferty, waited to escort it
to the depot.
The honorary pail bearers, who were
grouped about the coffin during the cere-
mony, were Secretary Hay, Secretary
Gage, Justice Harlan of the supreme
court, Admiral Dewey, Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, ex-senator Cameron of Pennsyl-
vania, Senator Hawley of Connecticut,
Judge Bancroft Davis, J. A. Kasson of
the state department and Col M. NJ.
Parker.
Among those present at the services
were members of the presidents cabinet,
Chief Justice Fuller and the associate
justices of the supreme court, John W.
Foster, Gen. Longstreet. Commissioner
of Internal Revenue Wilson, Gen. Vim
cent, Col Gilmore, Mrs. Foraker, Mrs.
U. s. Grant Mrs. Nellie Grant-Sartoris,
Judge Weldon, Commander Reamy, ex-
Senator and Mrs. J. B. Henderson, NJ.
Thiebaut, French charge d'affairts, Mr..
Kogoro Takihera. the japanese minister,
the Mexican ambassador and Nine.
Azpiroz, Minister WI Ting Fang, Mr..
Vicuna, the Chilean minister. Mr.. Palido,
the Venezuelan charge, ex-senator and
Mrs. Quay Mrs. Robert Anderson and
Mrs. Aduenri and members of the Loyal
Legion
The funeral party left for Mansfield
o., on a special train over the Pennsyl-
vania railway at $3.50 o'clock. There the
interment will take place on Thursday
when President Mckinley will attend