Connecticut western news., 1901-09-19
STATE FUNERAL. Impressive Ceremony In RO- tunda of Capitol
 rts SERVICES ARE SIMPLE. Consist Only of Prayer, Hymns and an Address.
 -| PROMINENT MEN PRESENT.
SERVICES ARE SIMPLE.
PROMINENT MEN PRESENT.

Ex-PresIdent Cleveland, High om-
 cers of Army and Navy, Justices
 and Governors Ride In the Process
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 re.ented-Trnin For Canton Leaves
 In Three Sections, So Large |. the
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 Bearing Up We'll.
 Washington, Sept. 1S.-An that is mortal of William Mckinley has left the nations capital for its last earthly resting place at his beloved home In Canton. Officially and with state cere- mony the nation paid its tribute of re- spect and love to the memory of it's stricken chief magistrate. This was almost the closing act in the awful tragedy which has drenched the civ llized world in tears. Beneath the great white dome of the capitol fu- neral services of state were held yes terday over the remains of the dead president.
 It was eminently fitting that the services should be conducted in that beautiful rotunda hallowed by the his tory of the last sad rites of two other martyrs to the cause of the republic. As befitted the occasion and the char acter of the man whose remains were lying cold and rigid in the narrow em- brace of the metallic casket the serv- Ices were simple. They were conduct ed in accordance with the rites of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which President Mckinley was a lifelong member. Consisting only of two ! hymns, a song. a prayer, an address and a benediction, they were beautiful and solemnly impressive. Gathered around the bier were representatives of every phase of American national life, including the president and the on- ly surviving ex president of the Unit ed States, together with representatives { at this capital of almost every nation of the earth. Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and all the re- publics to the southward 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 the rotunda beyond the arrangements made about the catafalque the assem- blaze presented a memorable sight. The somber black of the attire of the hundreds of civilians present was l splashed brilliantly with the blue and gold of the representatives of the army and the navy and the court costumes of the diplomatic corps. AS the sweet notes of MT. McKinley's favorite hymn, Lead. Kindly Light" fioated through the great rotunda the assemblage rose to its feet. Barred heads were bowed and eyes streamed with tears.
 pr. NnyIor Pray..
 At the conclusion of the hymn as Rev. .Dr. Naylor, presiding elder of the 1 Washington district, rose to offer prayer the hush that fell upon the people was l profound. When in conclusion he re- peated the immortal words of the Lords prayer, the great audience join ed solemnly with him.
 | Scarcely had the word Amen" been breathed when the liquid tone of that sweetly pleading song, Some Time We'll Understand" went straight to the heart of every auditor. The solo | was sung by Mrs. Thomas c. Moves of this city, and the beautiful refrain was echoed and re-echoed by the dou- ble quartet choir.
 The venerable Bishop Edward G.. Andrews of Ohio, the oldest bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, then took his position at the head of the | bier.
 A gentle breeze through the rotunda stirred the delicate blooms which lay upon the coffin, and the peace that passeth all understanding" seemed to rest upon the venerable mans coun- tenance as he began his eulogy of the life and works of William Mckinley His words were simple, but his whole heart was in every one of them. His | tribute to the Christian fortitude of the dead president was impressive. Upon the conclusion of the sermon the audience. as If by prearrangement, joined the choir in singing Nearer, My God, to Thee"
 All present seemed to be imbued with a sentiment of hallowed resigna- ton as the divine blessing was asked by the Rev. w. H. Chapman. acting pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal church, upon both the living and the dead.
 Mrs. Mckinley, bereft of husband and prostrated by her overwhelming sorrow. did not attend the services at the capitol. It was deemed wise by those now nearpst and dearest to her that she should not undergo the ordeal her attendance would entail upon her. She remained at the White House, comforted by every attention that lov- ing 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 his- toric east room of the mansion.
 Day Gray and Dreary.
 Yesterday morning dawned gray and 5reary. The sky was overcast with low nying clouds. Nature itself seem
 cd to be in mourning for the nations | dead. As the hours passed dashes oi rain fell at intervals, but despite this discomfort tens of thousands of sorrow
 ing people appeared early upon the streets. Both sides of Pennsylvania avenue from the White House to the capitol were massed with an impene
 trable cordon of people. wishing in this
 way to pay final tribute of love and
 respect for the dead. As the funeral cortege, escorted by troops represent
 ing every department of the nation'I l martial ssryiss Apd Ry. rsprsssptstiysI