Arizona daily citizen., 1901-09-20
The G. 4. R. Service
In Memory Of the Dead,

noHioFy OF th6 deceased IFeSluent,
last evening. The Opera House was
filled and the exercises were solemn
and impressive.
! General Il. II. q. Minty was in
charge OF the services which began
with the ritual OF the order. The war
record OF President Mckinley was read.
This was followed by prayer offered by
the Rev. Mr.. Bowron. A.quartette co m
posed OF Miss Hughes, Mrs. kirkpatrick
and Messrs. Ryan and Hoffmeister, sang
LEAD Kindly Light and Nearer my
God to Thee At the close OF the service
the Mariners Band played rejection.
The address of Colonel Zabriskte was
listened to with attention and was we'll
received. lie said:
COMRADES AND FRIENDS;
The events which this day comemor'
ate, will never be forgotten. From JOY
aEd gladness, we are plunged into the
gloom and despair.
A dark pail hangs like canopy over
the earth. A great man has fallen.
Neither the shock of an earthquake, nor
the roar OF battle, nor the clashing OF
the elements could so startle and con-
found mankind as the passing away OF
Americas greatest chieftain.
The worst has been realized, and our
martyred President lies cold in the en-
brace OF death. The anxious fears which
for week hung trembling upon the
brink OF the grave, have eliminated in
the bitterness of grief. An en,ire pee
pie are paralyzed by the deepest sorrow
rendered more poignant by the CLEANS
OF hope which from time to time inspir-
ed the nations breast.
Entire Christendom 10 appalled, at the
magnitude OF the crime, while sympa-
thetic tears, and sincere expressions OF
stricken grief, are the voluntary and
spontaneous offerings TO the land he
loved go we'll.
He was the typical President-the
Christian statesman and exemplar OF a
uoble life.
The American people stand this day
upon the abyss Of woe, clad in the sym
bols Of mourning, while from their hearts
comes forth the sentiment expressed
by the Saviour at Gethsemane-"Ls
this cup pass from me-" Our sufferings
are greater than we can bear.
The assassin's work is accomplished,
our President 10 dead, but the record Of
his noble deeds, will live to render
"more foul the deep damnation OF his
taking off,"
The nation mouFns, the world mourns,
the very clouds hung black, and copious
tears fell to earth as the Presidents re-
mains departed for Washington. From
the nations capital to the home OF his
happy domestic life, multitudes OF sad
dened citizens stood uncovered, mute
with grief, as the great chieftain arrived
at his last resting place, under weep
ing sky.
The principles which he defended, and
the sentiments that he represented, are
as eternal as the fiat OF the Almighty
| He was man among man, giant among
giants. His character was as pure and
spotess, as snow from Alpine heights.
His noble life is worthy example OF
true American merit and distinction,
| q nd a m rdat for LAT
During the long period Of anguish, not
a word of reproach escaped his lips. His
only thoughts were Of his wife and coun-
try. His great fortitude and Christian
charity were beautiful exemplifed by
the patient calmness which he exhibit
ed to the last.
Having raised his country to the very
pinnacle Of renown, by his transcendent
and heroic virtues, he was cut off In the
midst Of his usefulness. while many
great designs were left in the gradual
process of fullfillment.
He was imbued with that nobility OF
character and purity OF soul which en-
abled him to calmly review every emer-
gency with dispassionate judgment.
He was q grand man. We shall not
soon look upon his like again. lie was
a hero; "sans peur ct sans reproche "
The great spirit of VIM. Mckinley
passed away from earth amid the scenes
of international festivity, where he had
gone to assist in the hosptalities of the |
occasion. His stricken wife is an oh.
ject of universal sympathy, and is
bound to our hearts by more than
mortal ties. He was noble and true a
devoted husband, sincere Christian,
a model officer, and faithful friend.
He was an ideal Statesman and |
patriot, and whether in the Cabinet or
in the field. preserved apotless shield.
"Cold in the dust the perished heart
may lie.
But that which warmed it once can
never die"
II is vain to philosophise over the
causes which produced this sad cat
astrophe. Let US resolve as Americans
that the last assassination OF American
Presidents has been contaminated. Let
us never forget this lesson which has
caused thrill Of horror to circulate
through the American heart. Let us
profit by the experience gained, through