The Forrest City times., 1901-09-20
1H[ NATIONAL TRIBUTE.
State Funeral of the Late President William Mckinley at
 Washington.
ALL WALKS OF LIFE WERE REPRESENTED
The Services in the National Capitol Were Grandiy Impressive, the Funeral Grafton Being Delivered by Bishop Andrews. of the Meth Odist Episcopal Church.

by Bishop Andrews, of the Meth
 odist Episcopal Church.
 Washington, Sept. 17.-An that is mortal of William Mckinley is speed ing toward its last earthly resting place at his beloved home in Canton, after the nation had officially and with state ceremony paid it's tribute Of respect and love to the memory of it's stricken chief magistrate. This was almost the closing act in the aw- ful tragedy which has drenched the civilized world in tears.
 Beneath the great white dome of the capitol, funeral services of state were held to-day over the remains of the dead president. It was eminently fitting that the services should be con ducted in that beautiful rotunda, hal lowed by the history of the last sad rites of two other martyrs to the cause of the republic.
 As befitted the occasion and the character of the man whose remains were lying cold and rigid in the nar- TOW embrace of the metallic casket, the services were simple. They were conducted in accordance with the rites of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which President Mckinley was a life long member. Consisting only of two hymns, song, prayer, an address and benediction, they were beautifel and solemnly impressive.
 Gathered around the bier were rep resentatives of every phase of Ameri can national life, including the presi- dent and the only surviving ex-presi- dent of the United States. together with representatives at this capital of almost every nation of the earth. Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and all the republics to the southward of the United States, mingled their tears with those of the American people.
 Despite the fact that no attempt had been made to decorate the in- terior of the rotunda, beyond the ar rangements made about the cata- falque, the assemblage presented a memora ble sight The sombre black of the attire of the hundreds of civ ilians present was splashed brilliantly with the blue and gold of the repre- sentatiyes of the army and navy, and the court costumes of the diplomatic corps.
 As the sweet notes of Mr McKin- ley's favorite hymn Lead, Kindly Light" fioated through the great TO- tunda, the assemblage rose to it's feet. Barred heads were bowed and eyes streamed with tears. At the conclu- sion of the hymn, as Rev. Dr. NayIor, presiding elder of the Washington dis trict, rose to offer prayer, the hush that fell upon the people was pro found. When, in conclusion, he re- pcated the Lords Prayer, the great audience joined solemnly with him. The murmur Of their voices resembled nothing less than the roll of q far dis tant surf.
 Scarcely had the word "Amen" been breathed when the liquid tone of that sweetly pleading song: Some Tinc We'll Understand" went straight to the heart of every auditor. The solo was sung by Mrs. Thomas C. Moves, of this city, and the beautiful refrain was echoed and re-echoed by the double quartette choir.
 The venerable bishop, Edwin c. An drews, of Ohio, the oldest bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, then | tI bier. \ gentle breeze through the TO- tunda stirred the delicate blooms which lay upon the coffin and the peace that passeth all understand ing" seemed 10 rest upon the Yeacra- ble mans countenance as he began his eulogy of the life and works of Will jam Mckinley. His words were sim pie, but his whole heart was in every one of them. His tribute to the Christian fortitude of the dead presi- dent was impressi.e.
 Upon the conclusion of the sermon the audience, as if by pre-arrauge- ment. joined the choir in singing: Nearer, My God to Thee" All pres ent seemed to be imbued wi II senti- ment of hallowed resignation as the Divine blessing was asked by Rev. ". II. Chapman, acting pastor of the Metropolitan NJ. F. church, upon both the living and the dead.
 Mrs Mckinley, bereft of husband, and prostrated by her overwhelming sorrow, did not attend the services at the capitol. It was deemed wise by those now nearest and dearest to her that she should not undergo ihe strain her attendance would entail upon her. She remained at the White House, comforted by every attention that loving thoughtfuluess could sug- gest.