Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-09-20
State FUNERAL At CAPITAL
IT WAS A DAY OF MOURNING.
Funeral nj the Former President
Was Attended ny DistinxuisA~S
Men of the Entire World-Ola
Comrades Present-Crowds Lined
the streets and Paid Tribute.

Washington. Sept. lS.--The state fu-
neral Tuesday Of the late President Nc.
kiniey opened sonbre as the occasion.
The SKY was overcast, rain fell, occa-
sionally giving way for momentary in
tervals to CLEANS of dull sunshine, and
soft wind barely stirred the signs of
mourning on all building fronts.
All the country has sent its repre-.
sentatiyes that the dead held his piace
| deep in the nations heart. Other ma
tions had ordered their diplomatic and
military representatives as a token they
mourned with America in its loss. Ex-
President Cleveland was here 10 take
part in the ceremonies, and, like Pres-
dent Roosevelt, paid his tribute first in
private in the White House and later at
the public services in the rotun,la of the
capitol. The king Of Great Britain had
commissioned Gerard Lowther. charge OF
the British embassy, to participate in the
services as his personal representative.
Captain Louis Ashley Of the royal navy
represented the embassy. The other EN-
bas>ies and legations likewise sent ON
their representatives. Many Of the states
had sent ON their chief executives and
part OF their stalls. All branches Of the
IN tionai ovrinment--exrrniivr irgisin-
tive, judicial and military, were repre-
scented. Senator Frye, president pro TEN.
of the senate, arrived from Maine. David
Ii. Henderson, the last speaker Of the
house Of representatives, attended az thu
representatives of the popular legislative
branch, as well as the long time personal
friend and associate of the dead man.
Many Others were present also OF the leg
isIative and jnd,c.a! departments. The
, army and navy had their highest officers
within reach Of the city in attendance.
and all officers within the limits Of the
national capital took part under orders d.
recting them to participate in fhe service
of honor to their late commander in chief.
i The south sent General Long-!reet and
other former leaders OF the Confederacy.
The funeral services at the capitol were
simple and beautiful. They were Of the
form prescribed in the Methodist church.
Two hymns, a prayer an address and
benediclion comprised all Of it, yet the inn
preston left at the end was OF perfec
ton.
10 the strains Of Nearer, My God, to
Thee" by the marine band, the casket
wassborne into the rotunda General Gill
lespie and Colonel Bingham led the way
and every one arose. The guard OF honor
on either side separated and the casket
was placed gently upon the caiafalque.
Next came members Of the family Of the
deceased, Abner Mckinley leading They
were seated near the head Of the casket.
Mrs. Mckinley was not present. Senator
! Hanna was with the family party. Next
the diplomatic corps entered, all in full
court regalia, aud were seated to the
south. Former President Cleveland, with
General Wilson. his escort, sat in the first
low. Lastly came President Roosevelt,
escorted by Captain Cowles and preceded
by Mr.. Corteyou, secretary to the presi.
dent. He was given seat at the end Of
the row occupied by the cabinet just
south Of the casket. Mr.. Roosevelt's face
was set and he appeared to be restrain
ing his emotions with difficulty.
When the noise occasioned by seating
the late corners had erased a hush fell
upon the people and then the choir softly
sang, Lead, Kindly Light" Cardinal
Newmans divine anthem, while every one
stood in reverence
At the conclusion Of the hymn Rev. DR..
Henry X. Neylor, presiding elder Of the
Washington district Of the Methodist
church. delivered the invocation, while the
distinguished company listened with
bowed heads.
As the pastor ceased the voices Of the
choir swelled forth, and the rich, pure
soprano Of Mrs Thomas &. No,cs led
the hymn ''some Time Wen Under
stand" The music was remarkably 81
fectise and touching as the notes came
back in the soft echoes from the fnllnea-
Of the dome overhead A. soon as the
hymn ceased Bishop Edward Andrews Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. who had
come from Ohio to say the Last words
over the remains Of his lifelong friend
and parishiener, arose lie stood at the
head Of the easket and spoke in sympa-
thetie voice and with many evidences 81
deep emotion. The address lasted only
about a quarter OF an hour. As the
bishop concluded every one in the vast
rotunda rose. and the choir intonating
the air, hundreds Of voices joined in the
grand old hymn. ..Nearer. My God, to
/ Thee 1t was an edecting moment. In
the midst OF the singing Admiral Robley
d. Evans, advancing silently, placed
beautiful floral cross at the side of the
| casket.