Newport weekly independent., 1901-04-25
Funeral of Former Governor John R. Tanner at the Capital of
 Illinois.
TIE REMAINS VIEWED BY THOUSANDS.
Springfield Thronged with Visitors From Abroad-Profuse Floral Tributes-The Funeral tine Largest Ever Held In the city with the Exception of That of Abraham Lincoln.

Springfield, H., May 27.--In tho beauty of a perfect May day and with all the pomp and circumstance of military funeral and the rites of the church, the remains of Gov. Tanner were consigned to the grave, yester- day, in ualS Ridge cemetery. The cas- ket was covered with flag and with beautiful floral offerings. When the caskct had been lowered into the grave the muslSetry fire of the Fifth infantry. Illinois national guard, rolled three times over the open grave, and the trumpeters sounded taps"
 Largo Funeral.
 The funeral was the largest in point Of attendance ever known in Spring. field, with the exception of the burial of President Lincoln in April, 1865. Every railroad brought excursionists and there were 5000 strangers in the city. Scores of prominent politicians were present from all over the state. On every public building of the city flags were at half-mast, and at sunrise major. generals salute of 13 guns was fired from a cannon near the state hoase. This was followed at in- tervals of half an hour throughout the day by one discharge, and at sum- set a salute of 1a guns was again fired.
 The remains were taken from the residence of Turney English. father of Mrs. Tanner, where they had re- mained since their removal from the Leland hotel, at 5:30 a. m., under an escort or six sergeants of the Fifth infantry, engineers and signal corps, under command of Lieut.. John Raffer- ty, Co. NJ, Fifth infantry, Canton, to the state house, where they lay in state until the time came for their. being taken to the church.
 Remains Laid in State.
 The rotunda of the state house was a mass of floral designs, flags and black and white draping. The public was admitted at s.30 a. m., and from then until 1:30 P. m., when the doors were closed to the public, there was a steady stream of people passing through the state house, the number being estimated at 30.0O0. The proces- sion which was to escort the remains to the church and cemetery formed at the Leland hotel, and, at one o'clock, marched down Capitol avenue to the state house, where the hearse and car rlages containing the funeral party, active and honorary pallbearers and distinguished guests. fell into line and the march was taken,up past the exc cutise mansion, the portico of which was draped in flags and black and white, to St. Paul's pro-cathedral.
 The Church Services.
 Arriving at the pro-cathedral, which was filled with those who had been given tickets of admission, the troops presented arms and the colors were dipped, while the Fifth regiment band played q dirge, which, added to the booming of cannon and the tolling of bells, made very impressive effect.
 Bishop Seymour presided, and after the reading of the opening sentence and the lesson by Archdeacon Fred ericlS w. Taylor, rector of St. Pauls, and Bishop Coadiutor-elect of Quincy diocese, he recited the creed, made the closing prayer and pronounced the bcnediction. The vested choir rendered appropriate hymns. At the close of the service the band played a diree, and the march to the ceme- tery was commenced.
 March to the Tombs The procession was headed by Gov. Yates and his military staff, in full uniform, followed by the Fifth infan- try, Illinois national guard, Col. James S. Culver commanding; hearse; carri- ages of mourners, and active and honorary pallbearers; c. A. R.; Sons of Veterans; Knights of the Macca- bees; 1,200 miners, led by state off cers Springfield federation of labor, and, lastly, the Odd Fellows, 800 strong.
 At the cemetery Hon. Isaac N. Phil | lips, of Bloomington, H., reporter of the supreme court, and close per- sonal friend of Gov. Tanner, delivered | an eulogy of Gov. Tanner as politi- elan, political leader and friend.
 Archdeacon Taylor then read the i committal service of the Episcopal church and Bishop Seymour pro- nounced the benediction. The Fifth | infantry fired a salute of three vol Ieys of musketry and the trumpeters blew 'taps," concluding the ceremony. Among the distinguished men nres-