Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-16

people of. Buffalo last opportunity 10 do honor to the memory of the lament ed executive.
 At daybreak the City hall was at quiet and peaceful as the dead within its walls. Throughout the long night sergeant of artillery stood at the head of the bier, with q marine at the foot. On one side was q sergeant of infan- try; on the other another marine. These formed tSa guard of honor at the catafalque.
 A few minutes after o'clock the doors of the building were swung open and shortly afterwards forty sailors from the U. s. s. Michigan, part of the escort. appeared marching up Frank lin street and wheeled into line direct Iy opposite the entrance of City hall. Four minutes later the four horse hearse drew up. and a company of marines filed into position. The first carriages to drive up were those con- taining Secretary Long, Postmaster General Smith, Attorney Genral Knox, Secretary Wilson and Secretary Hitch cock. United States Senator Joseph l.. Hawfey of Connecticut was next to arrive.
 Exactly at the appointed hour. 7:45,
 
 Mann. commanding the escort, deliver ed the order Present arms.n and. fac ing the house of the dead, the rigid soldiers all sailors awaited the body of their late commander in chief. A minute of awe inspiring silence. and then. emerging from the doors of the City hall moved the eight body bear CTS. four soldiers and four sailors, bearing on their sturdy shoulders the casket enclosing the body of the coun- fry's beloved One Away down the line of soldiers the Goth regimental band played in subdued measures the strains of Nearer My God to Theer, , Behind the long ropes the countless throngs stood with barred heads and reyerent attitude, waiting, and watch ed in silence.
 Gradually the precious burden was carried slowly down the stone steps and along the curved approach to the hearse. The flag draped casket was lifted gently into the hearse and the doors were closed. Through the win dOws of the sombre vehicle naught but America's flag. surmounted by 2 single sheaf of wheat. could be seen.
 The waiting troops then wheeled into line. and moved down Franklin street to the mournful strains of ChO- pins funeral march. accompanied by the tolIing of the church bells. Behind the troops came the carriages of the officers of the cabinet. Then came the Ifearse. followed by the comrades of the Grand army. A company of local militia brought up the rear.
 The cOrtege proceeded into Church street. past St PauTs church, and to aud along Main street. moving all the way in between masses of bareheaded people. The high winds from off Lake Erie snapped and whipped the bunt- ing and cashmere of somber hue with which every building was draped. High in the air the nations cOlOrs flew to the breeze. half masted, and with black streamers.
 The procession had begun to. move at 7:jO. Twenty-Five minutes later it had not turned into Exchange street, where the railroad station is located.
 With measured steps. the head of the line at last moved into Exchange street and the Buffalo journey was at an end.
 As the cortege passed Ellicott street it was met by the carriage containing the president. Roosevelt. By his or ders. the carriage was stopped and with barred head the nations new ex- ecutive awaited the passing of his pre- decessor's cortege.
 Arriving at the railroad station, the troops were drawn into line and came to ..present'' The hearse stopped in front of one of fine baggage entrances to the depot. As the undertaken took hold of the door to open it and the sol prepared to draw the cOf fin out. hush fell on the multitude. Then from the head of the column came the mournful sound of the Hong roII.' As it ceased. clear and sweet came the notes of the beautiful hymn. "Nearer. My God. to Thee" The soldiers raised the flag covered casket on their shoulders and moved toward the train The band then play cd the grand old hymn, 70 God, Our Help i'll Ages Past"
 On the curb stood President Roose- veIt and Senator Hawley. He had re- fused the advice of the police to move into the depot yard. and hat in hand stood silently watching the body being removed. General Brooke and his staff fell in directly behind the casket, then came the president, Secretary CorteIyou and Senator Hawley. and then leaning heavily on his cane fol lowed Senator Hanna. accompanied by his scn
 Mrs Mckinley and the other fAam hers of the family had already been in their car for half an hour when the body arrived They had arrived at s o'clock. The journey down in the car riage. from the windows of which she could see the emblems of mourning. affected her seriously. and when she stepned from the carriage. assisted by pr Rixev and AbHer Mckinley. her limbs failed her and she would i've fallen but for the support accorded her. She entered the station and was assisted into the car in which she and the dead president had made the trip to Buffalo. Her relatives took charge of her and Dr Rixey gave her tonic. pr Rixey thinks she will be able to go through with the state ceremonial at Washington. but the change of arr so that the body shall leave Washington Tuesday night was made so as to avoid too great strain. ssShe will he better in Canton than any place else" said Dr Rixey.
 Buffalo. Sept 16.-The train that bore the president from this city