Evening star., 1901-09-20

the late President Mckinley were par.
ticipated In yesterday afternoon at
| o'clock by the congregation of orthodox
| Hebrews. Rabbi Julius T. Loeb delivered
! an eloquent address, and the musical pro-
gram was elaborate. The service opened
with the "Mfnchah.' or late afternoon
service. The reading of selected Psalms
was followed by the address of Rabbi Loeb,
who spoke I'm part as follows:
I'VE are here today, not for the purpose
OF chanting the ordinary set form of
prayers as is customary with US. but for
and a great man has fallen in our land,
and we have assembled in this our house
oi worship to pay tribute of respect to
his blessed memory and to share in the
grief OF the American people, of whom we
are an integral part.
Il chose for my motto the lamentable
words of King David in his mourning over
the death of Abner, son of Ner, A chief
and great man fell today for William
mckinley was not alone a chief to whose
rule the people were subjected willingly or
unWilling1y, but indeed a great man, great
In the love of the people, great in his own
love for the people, great in his love for
those who survive him, great In his perSe-
verance and his true manliness In his pri-
yate character he was noble soul, God
fearing and i1umanity-loving gentleman a
lover of Israel and a friend to all men
without discrimination. He was certainly
OF the pious of the worldly nations who are
to partake in future salvation.
His public career needs no commenda-
ton. AS statesman he was one of the
greatest OF the age, and foreign pow ers
had to bow their heads with respect before
his just and upright dealing in all inter-
national questions.
LET us give vent to our sympathetic
feelings to our deepest regret over this
public calamity, and let us willingly accept
the rule of him who. under Gods provi-
dence, has been chosen to replace the illus
trious departed. Let us acknowledge love
and fealty to our new President. And may
God watch over the destinies of this land
In the future: may he avert from us all
such calamities, and may never again such
innocent blood come to rest on the head OF
the nation and stain the annals of our his
tory. May He bless and protect us and all
the inhabitants of this blessed country
now and forever"
After, reviewing the public and priv9 9.
life of the distinguished dead the rabbi con-
ciuded follows:
submissiOn to DEGREES of God.
Let us then bow our heads In submission
to God, who suffered US to be afflicted
thus. Let us acknowledge the justice Of
His DEGREES and pray for His forgiveness
and mercy.
Let us give vent to our sympathetic
feelings, to our deepest regret over this
public calamity, and let us willingly accept
the rule of him who, under Gods prOviden-
ttal care, has been chosen to replace the
illustrious departed.
LET us acknowledge love and fealty to
our new President, Theodore Roosevelt:
and may God watch over the destinies of
this peaceful land in the future; may He
bless and protect all the Inhabitants there
Of from now and forever.
Let our prayer ascend together with the
prayers of millions of our fellow brethren,
children of a universal God, throughout all
this land"
CoIored COnsregation's Tribute.
In obedience to the proclamation of Pres
ident Roosevelt the pastor and members
of Asbury NJ. E. Church. corner 11th and
X streets northwest, held services in honor
Of the memory of the late President Nc
Kin1ey.- After the formal opening during
which the hymn Nearer, My God, to
Thee was sung, the pastor. DR.. 1. l..
Thomas, reviewed the life of the late Pres
ident. He said. among other things, that
"the American people-nay, the world-re-
vered the character of Mr.. Mckinley for
it's simplicity, because Of his love for God
hour. the busy spinning wheel Of factories,
to which added life was given by his policy:
the trains and steamships laden with COM
mercial prosperity; the banks, which give
confidence and increased wealth to the mil
lions of citizens: the machinery of the
governments, which looked with admira
tion and respect upon his executive abi
ity as displayed in the crises of this coun-
try, would stop and all move, in spirit at
least in sorrowful procession to his rest
ing place" He thanked God, he said, that
tion which seeks to destroy the funda-
mental principles of this government; that
at all times and under all circumstances
the negro has defended and still stands
choir sang Lead, Kindly Light" and
prayer was offered in behalf of Mrs Nc
congregation, standing. sang Shall We
Meet Beyond the River?" and received the
benediction, pronounced by the pastor.
The auditorium had been appropriately
decorated with the national colors draped
in mourning.
Rev. Dr.. t. B. Moore, the temporary pas
tor, after feeling remarks eulogistic of the
life and character of the lamented Presi-
dent, introduced Mr.. L. M. Hershaw as
president Of the meeting. After music by
Mr.. Johnson, assistant pastor of the Metro
politan A. M. E. Church, tributes to the
memory Of President Mckinley, In addi-
tion to Mr.. Miller's address. were paid by
r. s. Smith, J. p. Green, Prof. r. H. Ter
rell, j. w. Lyon, register of the treasury,
and c. F. Adams, assistant register. In the
course, Of the exercises Lead, Kindly
Light" and Nearer, My God, to Thee"
,favorite hymns Of the departed President,
were sung amid tears Of sincere sorrow.
Safe Man, With Steady Hand.
Memorial services for President McKin-
ley were held last night at Lincoln Memo
rial Church, colored. corner of 11th and
streets northwest, when an address was
delivered by Professor Kelly Miller of How
ard University. After recounting the
events of the past two weeks. Mr.. Miller
said:
civilian Mckinley was one of the no.
blest souls ever commissioned to rule over
a great people. He guided with safe and
steady hand the affairs of the mightiest
nation on earth; and withal. with such per-
sonal composure and natural dignity as to
seem scarcely distinguishable from the Or
binary private citizen. There was nothing
picturesque or spectacular In his career;
he climbed by steady stages and gradual
steps the ladder of service and honor until
he reached the highest rung, where he
stood with calm composure and in simple
majesty. Ever honest, upright. patriotic.
devoted, loyal, loving, he will go down to
posterity enshrined In the hearts of the
people, along with Washington and Lin
ccln, the founder and the redeemer of the
nation While Washington will stand aS