The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1901-09-20

IWUWTUIIlg IIdIIUU s UedU.
As the hours passed dashes of rain fell
at intervals, but despite this discom-
fort tens of thousands of sorroWing peo-
pie appeared early upon the streets. Both
sides of Pennsylvania avenue from the
white house to the capitol were massed
with an impenetrable Gordon of people
Of love and respect for the dead. AS
the funeral cortege, escorted by troops
representing every department of the
nations martial service and by repre-
cations, passed down the broad thor
oughfare to the solemn notes of the
Dead March from Saul waited by the
bands the sorrowing people barred their
heads despite the rain, and the many
tear-stained faces bespoke their grief
more eloquently than words. 1t was
a silent throng. Not a sound was heard.
With aching hearts all remembered that
only few months ago the dead pres
triumph, had passed along that same
thoreughfare to be inaugurated as sec
ond-time president. The flags which fiut-
tered greeting to him in March were
furled and crepe bedecked in September.
As with solemn and cadence tread the
procession moved down the avenue, the
| people recognized one of the mOurners,
former President Cleveland. They recog
niZed, too, the new president, upon whom
the responsibilities of chief executive
| had been thrust so Unexpectedly. With
silent salute they greeted him, and with
| them he mingled his tears in sorrow for
the dead.
the awful tragedy which has drenched
the civilized world in tears. Beneath the
great white dome of the capitol funeral
services of state were held Tuesday over
the remains of the dead president. 1t
was eminently fitting that the services
should be conducted in that beautiful
rotunda hallOwed by the history of the
last sad rites of two other martyrs to the
cause of the republic. AS betitted the
occasion and the character of the man
whose remains were lying cold and rigid
in the narrow embrace of the metallic
casket, the services were simple. They
were conducted in accordance with the
of which President Mckinley was life
long member. Consisting only of two
and benediction, they were beautiful and
sclemnly impressive. Gathered around
the bier were representatives of every
phase Of American national life, includ-
ing the president and the only surviving
eX-president of the United States Grover
Cleveland, together with representatives
of the earth. Great Britain, France,
Germany, Italy and Spain, and all the
republics to the southwark 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 interior of
made about the catafaloue. the assem-
blage presented a memorable sight. The
somber black attire of hundreds of civil
With the blue and gold Of the represen-
tatives of the army and the navy, and
the court costumes Of the diplomatic
corps AS the sweet notes of Mr.. Nc
Kin'ey''s favorite hymn, Lead, Kindly
Light" ioated through the great ro-
tunoa, the assemblage rose to its feet.
Barred heads were bowed and eyes
streamed with tears. At the conclusion
of che hymn, as Rev.Dr. Naylor presiding
elder of the Washington district, rose
to offer prayer, the hush that fell upon
the people was profound. When, in con-
clusion, he repeated the Lords Prayer,
the great audience Joined sOlemnly with
him, and the murmur of their voices
resembled the roll of far distant surf.
Barely had the word Amen been breathed
when the words of the song, Some Time
heart of every auditor: The solo was
sung by Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes, of this
city, and the refrain was echoed and
re-echoed by the double Quartette choir.
The venerable bishop, Edwin G. An
drews, of Ohio, the oldest bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal church, then took
gentle breeze through the rotunda stirred
the delicate blooms which lay upon the
coffin and the Peace that passeth all
understanding seemed to rest on the
venerable mans countenance as he be-
gan his eulogy of the life and works of
William Mckinley, His words were
one of them. His tribute to the Chris
tian fortitude of the dead president was
impressive. Upon the conclusion of the
rangement. joined the choir in singing
Nearer My God, to Thee" All present
seemed to be imbued with a sentiment
of resignation as the divine blessing was
asked by Rev. w. II. Chapman, acting
pastor of the Metropolitan NJ E. church,
on behalf OF. the living and dead.
Mrs. Mckinley did not attend the
services at the capitol 1t was deemed
wise by those nearest and dearest to her
that she should not undergo the ordeal.
She remained at the white house com
fOrted by every attention that loving
thoughtfulness could suggest
Arrangements for the movement of the
funeral cortege from the white house
to the capitol were completed Monday
night after the remains of the president
had been deposited in the historic east
At the conclusion OF the funeJel serv-
ices in the rotunda the casket I'D was
friends of the dead president might be
afforded the comfort of a last glance
at his features, and that the people whom
he loved and who loved him might pass
| the bier for the same purpose. At 1890
the crowds began to pass through the
/ rotunda, and during the six hours in
estimated that 5000 people viewed the
| remains.
When the remains of the dead president
were finally closed forever to the view
/ of Washington people the cavalry escort
| again was formed and conveyed them
| to the special train which now is carry
ing the body to Canton. The magnificent
| display of floral offerings, numbering no
| less than 125 pieces, and making the most
remarkable tribute ever seen here, were
| taken to the station from the capitol in
| carriages and wagons, and there placed
| aboard a special car which had been pro-
| vided for them. Three sections, COM
| prising in all 20 passenger coaches, were
| necessary to accommodate all those who
| accepted invitations to make the journey
to Canton.
| Washington. Sept. 1S.-The last chapter
| of the sad ceremonial, the removal of
the remains of the late president to the
| grave at his old home at Canton, O.,
| began at $3.50 o'clock Tuesday night when
| the funeral train left here over the Penn
| sylvania railroad.
The great bronze doors of the capitol
| in which the body had lain in state had
closed while there was still thousands
| of people waiting to get a last glance
at the casket The guards at the capitol
| who had patiently throughout the long
day held the crowd in leash were per
nlitted a hurried look at the face of the
deceased; the cover of the casket was
| screwed down by the undertaken; it was
lifted once more upon the shoulders of
| the body bearers, and by them borne to
| the hearse at the foot of the east steps
! of the capitol.
STEADY, men, said Gen. Randolph. as
| they walked slowly out between the
/ bronze doors with their precious burden.
| They scarcely needed the Injunction for
every step was guardedly taken, and they
| consumed four minutes in descending
| the broad stairway. The time was mark
ed by the doleful discharge of a minute
gun stationed at q convenient point in
The capitol grounds.
Thirty minutes time was required for