Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-22


marvel that he held on beyond midnight,
another proof of his wonderful vitality.
Mr.. Sherman's death was peaceful and ap-
parently painless, and there was no in
dication to those who bent over him that
he felt or even knew when the transition
moment arrived.
By breakfast time news of his death was
generally circulated about the city, and
soon after o'clock friends began to call
at the residence to leave their condolences
with the family. Many kilograms were re-
ceived from distinguished people through
out the country, conveying expressions Of
tribute to his memory and sympathy with
the family.
The funeral will be held at the Sherman
residence early Wednesday afternoon, Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smth, rector of St.
Johns, officiating. The hour has not yet
been determined the railway arrange
ments for transporting the body to Mans
field, Ohio, depend on a message from Pres
ident Cassatt of the Pennsylvania which
is hourly expected.
Services will be held in Mansfield Thurs
day, which President Mckinley will at
tend.
1t is known that Mr.. Sherman left a will,
but no Information as to the contents, or
even when it will be probated, will be OBJ
tanned until after the funeral
The President announced to his cabinet
at its meeting today the death of Mr.. Sher-
man. who had been fellow member with
number of the present members of the
cabinet. Secretaries Gage, Long and WILL
son were in the cabinet when President
Mckinley began his administration and sat
with Mr.. Sherman until the health Of the
aged statesman forced him to retire from
his position as premier of the President's 8
advisers. There was some discussion Of
the funeral arrangements. The President
stated that he would attend the interment
and services at Mansfield Thursday
All the members of the cabinet in Wash
ington will attend the services to be held
here on Wednesday. An escort from the
Treasury and State departments will go
with the remains to Mansfield.
No arrangements were made about the
closing of departments on the day of the
services here. This will be matter with
the heads of the departments. AS Mr..
Sherman was not in Office at the time Of
his death. however, the departments NAV
not be closed.
During yesterday and last evening a num-
Der of inquiries were made at the house con-
cerning the condition of the sick man. Pres
ident Mckinley being among those who
sent to ask about him.
Several days ago. realizing the critical
condition of Mr.. Sherman, the members O..
the household and relatives here sent tele-
grams to a large number of the family con-
necttons throughout the country notifying
them Of his extreme Illness, and some were
able to reach here before he died. Most OF
those who arrived were at the bedside when
the end came, the number including Mr.
and Mrs. Colgate Hoyt of New York, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Wiborg of Cincinnati! Mrs
William K. Otis of New York city P. Te-
cumseh Sherman of the late Gen.
eral Sherman; Charles NJ. Sherman of Chi
cago and Miss Lizzie Sherman. Others
present were Mrs. James McCalum the
stant attendant, and her husband. General
and Mrs. Miles, the latter a niece of Sec
retary Sherman, were at the house the
greater portion of the day and evening but
left for their home shortly after midnight
They were summoned when it was apparent
that the end was near, and reached the
house a few minutes after the venerable
statesman had passed away.
The President Informed.
The news of Mr.. Sherman's death was
Immediately communicated to the Presi-
dent, who has been extremely solicitous as
to his former prenaier's condition. The last
word prior to the announcement of Mr.
Sherman's death had been received by the
President at midnight The President was
profoundly affected by the news of the
aged statesman's demise. He directed that
the White House be closed to visitors and
ordered that beautiful floral tribute be
sent from the conservatory to the late home
Of Mr.. Sherman. The flag on the Execu-
tive Mansion wag lowered to half mast
The President ordered his carriage and
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