The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-17

neadS waited and watched in silence
Tenderly the precious burden was
borne slowly down the stone steps,
along the curved approach, to the
hearse. The flag draped casket was
gently lifted into the hearse,
and the doors closed. Through
the windows of the hearse naught but
Americas flag, surmounted by single
sheaf of wheat could be seen. To the
front came the troops, wheeling into
line, and moving down Franklin
street.
once more the strains of music. This
time 1t was the mournful dirge of Cho-
pms funeral march, accompanied by
the tolling of the church bells. Be-
hind the troops came the carriages of
the members of the cabinet
Then came the hearse and following
were comrades of the Grand Army,
with company of local nalitia bring
ing up the rear. Down Main street the
procession moved between masses of
people, all uncovered. The line had be-
gun it's march at 1850. Half an hour
later, with measured step, and to the
strains of the constantly playing band,
the line at last turned into Exchange
street, where the railroad station is To-
Gated. Then the Buffalo journey was
at an end. AS the cortege passed FL
hcott street it was met by the carriage
bearing the President, Theodore Roose-
welt.
President With Barred Head.
BY the Presidents orders, his car
riage was stopped and with barred head
the nations new executive awaited the
passing of his predecessors funeral
cortege.
Once more the troops were drawn up
in line and came to present"
The hearse stopped in front of the
baggage entrance to the depot. AS the
the hearse to open it and the soldier
bearers prepared to draw the coffin out,
hush fell on the multitude. Then from
the head of the column came the
mournful sound of the long roll" AS
it ceased there arose clear and sweet
Nearer, My God, to Thee" The SOL
diers raised the flag covered casket on
their shoulders and moved toward the
train as the band took up the air of
the grand old hymn, 80 God, Our Help
in Ages Past"
On the curb stood President Roosevelt
with Senator Hawley. The former had
move into the depot yard, and with
his hat in his hand he stood silently
watching the body being removed.
Gen. Brooke and his staff fell in di-
rectly behind the casket; then came
the President, Secretary Cortelyou and
Senator Hawley, and then, walking
with his cane for assistance, followed
Senator Hanna, accompanied by his
| son.
Mrs. Mckinley Nearly COIIapses.
Mrs. Mckinley and the other men,
bers of the family had entered their
car half an hour before the body ar
rived. The journey down in the car
riage, from the windows of which she
could see the emblems of mourning,
affected Mrs. Mckinley seriously and
when she stepped from the carriage,
assisted by Dr. Rixey and Abner Nc
Kinley, her limbs failed her and she
would have fallen but for the support
| accorded her. She entered the station
and was assisted into the car in which
she and the dead President had made
the trip into the city of his death. On
the car relatives took charge of her, and
DIR. Rixey gave her a tonic. DIR. Rixey
| thinks that she will be able to go
| through with the state ceremonial at
| Washington, but the change of ar
rangements so that the body shall
leave Washington Tuesday night was
made so as to avoid too great strain.
g"She will be better in Canton than
| anv pJaca else said DIR RixeV