The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-09-20

Resting Place of the Dead praz
washington. September I7.-Au that
is mortal Of William Mckinley is speed
ing toward its last earthly resting place
at MS beloved home in Canton. after
the nation a officially and with state
paid its tribute of respect and
love TO the memory of its stricken chief
magistrate. This was almost the clos
Ing act in the awful tragedy which has
orenched the civilized world in tears.
Beneath the great white dome of the
capitol funeral services of state were
here today over the remains of the dead
president The services were simple.
They were conducted In accordance
with the rites OF the Methodist Episco-
pal church. Of which President McKin-
ley was a lifelong member. Consis-
ing only of two hymns, q song. a nra yer
ana an address and a benediction. thew
were beautiful and solemnly impressive.
Gathered around the Lier were repre-
sentatives of every phase OF American
national life, including the president
and the only surviving ex-president OF
the United States, together with rep
resentatives at this capitol of almost
every nation Of the earth.
Both sides of Pennsylvania avenue
from the White house to the capitoI
were massed with an impenetrable cor
don OF people wishing in this way to
pay final tribute of love and respect
for the dead.
AS the funeral cortege escorted by
troops representing every department
OF the nations martial service and by
representatives of religious and civic
organizations passed down the broad
thOrOughfare to the solemn notes of the
Dead March from Saul walled by the
bands the sorrOWing people barred their
heads despite the rain and the many
tearstained faces bespoke their grief
more eloquently han words.
1t was a silent throng. AS with solemn
and condensed tread the procession
moved down the avenue the people rec
ogniZed as one of mourners their former
President Grover Cleveland. who had
come to pay his tribute to his success
sOr. They recognized. too. their new
president, pom whom the responsible
tiles of chief executive had been thrust
so unexpectedly. Among the hundreds
OF other distinguished persons who
We're in attendance upon the funeral
services were Governor Aycock, of
North Carolina. and Governor White,
of West Virginia. Colonel A. G.. Kauf-
man, Of Charleston represented Cover
nor insolvency of South Carolina and
conveyed the governors regrets that he
was unable personally TO attend.
Among others present were Senators
Mallory, of Florida; TilIman. of South
Carolina. and Daniel. of Virginia; Rep
resentatives RiXey, of Virginia. Kitch-
in IF North Corolino on1 pjohor1can
of Tennessee.
THE BOD YLYING IN STATE.
AT the conclusion of h funeral SER
vices in the rOtunda the casket lid was
removed. At 1890 o'clock the crowds
began to file through the rotunda and
during the six hours in which the body
was lying in state it is estimated that
$4,000 people viewed the remains.
When the remains of the dead presi-
lent 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
carrying the body to Canton. The
magnificent display of floral offerings,
numbering no less than 125 pieces and
making the most remarkable floral tri-
butte eve seen here. were axe to the
station from the capitol in carriages
and wagons and there placed aboard a
special car which had been provided
for them.
Three sections, comprising in all
twenty passenger coaches were neces-
sary to accommodate all those who ac-
cepted invitations to make h journey
to Canton. The train left Washington
at $50 o'clock.
THE WASHINGTON CEREMONIES.
The second stage Of the late presi-
dents Journey toward the waiting
~, n Com mr.
ments after 9 o'clock. AS early as an
an hour before that time several men,
bers Of the diplomatic corps in court
costume called at the White house.
Former President Cleveland and for
mer Secretary of Wal Lamont arrived
about $50 and were shown at once to
seats in the Red parlor. The members
of the cabinet began to arrive soon af-
ter and were Immediately followed by
the members of the United States SUI
preme court, headed by Chief Justice
Fuller. in their robes of office.
President Roosevelt arrived at $50
O'Clock. accompanied by his wife and
his sister and went Immediately to the
Blue parlor where they were Joined by
the members of the cabinet. The pres
ident wore a frock coat with a band or
crepe on the left arm.
Senator lama reached the White
house only a short time before the
procession was to move. HIS race look
ed drawn, and, leaning heavily on his
cane. it was painfully evident hat he
was suffering.
During the night and morning a por-
ton of the many beautiful floral tri-
butes sent to the White mouse We're
placed about the funeral casket A de-
sign of over six feet in 1ameter ON
posed of galax leaves and American
beauty roses. about which was en-
tvined the American flag, came from
the mayor and council of m
Virginia
THE FUNERAL ESCORT.
While the men OF note were arriving
Of the White house the funeral escort
under command of Major General Jonn
p Brooke was forming Immediately IN
front of the White house.
Besides regulars Of soldiers, sailors
and marines the escort was made OIL d
of the national guard.
members of the Grand Army of the Re
public, Loyal Legion and kindred BODIES
and civic organizations and representa-,
tives of ali branches of the national