Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1901-09-21
STATE FUNERAL At CAPITAL
1T WAS A DAY OF MOURNING.
Funeral of the Former President
Was Attended by DISTINGUISHED
Men of the Entire WorId-OId
Comrades Present-Crowds Lined
the Streets and Paid Tribute.


The sky was overcast, rain fell occa-
sionally giving way for momentary in
tervals to CLEANS of dull sunshine, and
a soft wind barely stirred the signs of
mourning on all building fronts.
All the country has sent its repre-
sentatives that the dead held his place
deep in the nations heart Other ma
tons had ordered their diplomatic and
military representatives as token they
mourned with America in its loss. Ex-
President Cleveland was here to 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 rotunda 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-
bassies and legations likewise sent on
their representatives. Many of the states
had sent on their chief executives and
part of their statfs. All branches of the
national executive, legisla-
tive, judicial and military, were repre-
sented. Senator Frye, president pro tenn.
of the senate arrived from Maine. David
b. Henderson, the last speaker of the
house of representatives, attended as the
representatives of the popular Legislative
branch, as well as the long time personal
friend and associate of the dead man.
Many Others We're present also of the leg
islative and judicial 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 di-
recting them to participate in the service
of honor to their late commander in chief.
The south sent General Longstreet 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 a
benediction comprised all of it, yet the inn
preston left at the end was of perfec-
ton
To the strains of Nearer, My God, to
Thee" by the marine band, the casket
was borne into the rotunda. General Gil
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 catafalque.
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, and were seated to the
south. Former President Cleveland, with
General Wilson, his escort, sat in the first
row. Lastly came President Roosevelt,
escorted by Captain Cowles and preceded
by Mr.. Cortelyou secretary to the presi-
dent. He was given a seat at the end of
the row occupied by the cabinet just
south of the casket. Mr.. Rooseye'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 ceased hush fell
upon the people, and then the choir softly
sang, LEAD Kindly Light" Cardinal
| Newman's divine anthem, while every one
stood in reverence.
At the conclusion of the hymn Rev. DIR.
Henry r. 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 G. Noyes led
the hymn, "some Time Wen Under
stand" Ihe music was remarkably Ell
fectiye and touching as the notes came
back in the soft echoes from the fullness
of the dome overhead. As 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 parishioner, arose lie stood at the
head Of the casl,et and spoke in sympa-
thctic voice and with many evidences OF
deep emotion The address lasted only
about 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 efTecting moment. In
the midst of the singing Admiral Robley
d. Evans, advancing silently placed
beautiful floral cross at the side OF the
casket.
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