Evening journal., 1901-09-18
CAPITAL PAYS
LAST TRIBUTE
WaShingtOnianS Say Goodbye
to Martyred President
TOUCHING SERVICE IN ROTUNDA
COrtegc Of Military and Civic Bodies
SOlcmnlF WcndS lis Way From
The White House

Washington. Sept 1s.-All that is
mortal Of William Mckinley is speed
ing toward its last earthly resting
place at his beloved homo in Canton
after the nation had officially and with
state ceremony paid it's tribute Of re-
spect and love to the memory of IFS
stricken chief magistrate. This was
almost the closing act in the awful
tragedy which has drenched the civil
ized world in tears. Beneath the great
white dome Of the capitol funeral SER
vices Of state were held yesterday over
the remains Of the dead President. 1t
was eminently fitting that the services
should be conducted in that beautiful
rotunda hallowed by the history of the
last sad rites OF two other martyrs to
the cause Of the republic.
AS behtted the occasion and the char
acter Of the man whose remains were
lying cold and rigid in the narrow en-
brace Of the metallic caslIet, the SER
vices we're simple. They were con-
Quoted in accordance with the rites OF
/
which President Mckinley was a life
long member. Consisting only OF two
hymns, a song. a prayer an address
and q benediction, they were beautiful
ard solemnly impressive. Gathered
around the bier were representatives
of every phase OF American national
life. including the President and the
only surviving ex-President Of the
United States. together with represen-
tatives at this capitol OF almost every
nation Of the earth. Great Britain,
France, Germany, Italy. Spain. and all
the republics to the southwark Of the
United States mingled their tears with
those OF the American people.
Memorable Sight In Rotunda.
Despite the fact that no attempt had
been made to decorate the interior OF
the rotunda, beyond the arrangements
made about the catafalque, the assem-
blage presented a memorable sight
The sombre black of the attire of the
hundreds of civilians present was
splashed brilliantly with the blue and
gold of the representatives Of the army
and the navy and the court costumes
of the diplomatic corps. AS the sweet
notes Of Mr.. McKinley's fayorte hymn,
Lead Kindly Light" Coated through
the great rotunda the assemblage rose
TO its feet. Barred heads were bowed
and eyes streamed with tears. At the
conclusion of the hymn as Rev. DR..
Naylor, presiding elder of the WASH
ington district, rose to offer prayer,
the hush that fell upon the people was
profound. When fn conclusion he re-
peated the immortal words of the
Lords prayer. the great audience join
ed solemnly with him.. The murmur
of Their voices resembled nothing less
than the roll Of far distant surf.
Scarcely had the word amen been
breathed when the tone of that sweetly
pleasing song, Some Time Wen I'm
derstand," went straight to the heart
Of every auditor. The solo was sung
by Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes. of this city.
and the beautiful refrain was echoed
and re-echoed by the double quartette
Bishop Andrews Presided.
The venerable bishop Edward G..
Andrews. of Ohio, the oldest bishop
Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
then took his position at the head Of
the bier. A gentle breeze through the
rotunda stirred tho delicate blooms
which lay upon the coffin and the
Peace that passeth all understand
ing seemed to rest upon the venerable
mans countenance as he began his
culogy of the life and works Of William
Mckinley. His words were simple but
his whole heart was in every one Of
/ them. His tribute to the Christian for
titude Of the dead President was i'm
pressive. Upon the conclusion Of the
leermon, the audience as if by prear-
lrangement, Joined the choir in singing
Nearer My God to Thee" All present
seemed to be imbued with a sentiment
of hallowed resignation as the divine
blessing was asked by the Rev. w. II.
Chapman, acting pastor of the Metro
politan NJ. E. church, upon both tho
living and the dead.
Mrs. Mckinley. bereft of husband and
prostrated by her overwhelming sor.
row. did not attend the services at this
capitol It was deemed wise by thoss
now nearest and dearest to her that
she should not undergo the ordeal her
attendance would entail upon her. She
remained at the White House comfort
ed by every attention that loving
thoughtfulness could suggest. Arrange
ments for the movement Of the funeral
cortege from lie White House to tho
capitol were completed after the re-
mains of the President had been de-