The sun., 1901-09-20

ami the WnOle Woflu iHoufHth. Ihe tas-
ket contained the remains of William
Mckinley, beloved OF all. Every heart
III the greatest Republic in the world was
touched. Wilmington mourned with the
world simultaneously with the holding
of memorial services i'll every city IN
the nation exercises in commemoration
of the public services and private viz
tues Of William Mckinley We're held in
the Opera House in this city under the
auspices Of the Young Mems Republican
Club and the Young Mems Democratic
Club.
II was gathering of the citizens OF
Wilmington Of I'LL denominations. There
is nothing iii the history Of Wilmington
to compare with the occasion. Never
was there Il greater outponring of grief
in this city, never such Il universal dis
play of feeling; never an occasion 50
solemn and impressive.
Crowds made their way to the Opera
House early in the afternoon and long
before 2 o'clocl; when the exercises DC,
gan every available inch Of space in tic
house was occupied. Every seat was
occupied and people massod, standing,
around the wallis. 1t required all the
efforts of Il squad Of policemen comprs-
ing Sergeants Lyons. Tucker and Bailey.
and Patrolmen Ford, Pierce, Peterson
Conner, Solomon, AlcGillon. Donohuc
Murphy. Todd, Kane. J. T. Scott, Rails
ton, McAteer and Green in command Of
Chief Massey to keep more people from
crowding into the house. Full! 5000
were tnrrcd away ana stood on the street
in frcnt of the house while the services
were Al progress.
STRIKING DECORATIONS.
The interior Of the house was shrouird
in black 4 large portrait Of the dc,
ceased President, draped and shlolded
in flags, occupied conspicuous position.
at the front Of the stage and suspended
from the proSceneum arch, clear across
the front of the stage were the parting
words Of the President to Mrs. Mckinley.
just before his death. Its Gods way,
His will be done, not ours" The let
tiers were IN black on Il white back
ground. The Stage was appropriaicly
draped, and the Stars and Stripes s
mourning were to be seen on every side.
The front of the balcony was hidden by
crepe, neatly arranged. Suspended from
the dome was a large American eagle.
with streamers Of crepe in its beak. Red
white and blue paper rope hung from the
the windows and other points about the
auditorium. The work was done hy thA
committee to which il had been as
signed, comprising Charles A. Rudolph
chairman; Wilkim l.. Strahorn. DIR. O. $.
Rice, s,tlman A. Hodgman, Jr., Ferris
Giles. III. Il. Black, John Brallnstein, j
II. Rudolph and S. Il. IIayman.
On the stage We're seated some Of Tho
members Of the executive committee. til
speakers and officials representing every
branch If the State. county and city
governments, prominent merchants md
professional men. Among those present
We're: ]. y. SiSer. A. $. Mescrve, J.
Wilkins Cooch William S. lIilles. J.
Hadlcy Lewis, Rcy. William NJ. Ief1fr.S.
John Cannon Short, George w. Twit-
myer, George A. Willis. William II
Robinson, III. q. Rettrw, Calvin w
GroSsan. Edward Belts. j. u. Carter
Victor Il. Wocllcy. Samuel Mcdaniel,
John P. Almond, Peter b. Ayars. David
7. Marvel George $. Cnpelle. $. II
Baynard, Mr.. and Mrs. a. u. Warner
j. Neville Gawthrop, Rev. r. b. Short
f,rv. Hubert w. Wells, William Michael
Ryrne Thomas Davis. Dr. \. u. Frsntz
Merritt y. Willitts, Thomas O'Donnrll
Harry 4. Brown. Philcmma Chandler
and Thomas Il. Postles.
MEETING CALLED 10 ORDER.
General James II. Wilson called tht
meeting to order. Governor Hum p,c-
sided and addresses We're made hy .Iudse
Gray, Anthony Higgins and the Esv.
4 i. f. Briggs, pastor Of Second Baptist
Church. The invocation was made by
A the Rev. w. l.. $. Murray, pastor Of
X ST. paul's NJ. f. Church. The Right
q Rev. John j. Monaghan, bishop Of the
% Diocese of Delaware, pronounced the
benediction.
~ 4 striking coincidence OF the services
w was thar just on the minute of 3.30
oclock Eastern time, when the funeral
took place in Canton, Il quartet complis-
ing Mrs. William l.. Smallcy, soprano
y Miss Mary X. TEieman, alto; Howard
Carver, tenor and Frank III. Mason
bass, finished singing the anthem, Thy
Will BE lJonc.' The Rev. Mr.. Briggs
stepped tG the front Of the stage and rc
questcd all 10 stand in silent prayer III
the time when the wheels of the nations
progress were stopped for ten minutes
Rcvercnty very head in the house VII,
bowed in silent prayer and the time was
most impressive.
The program opened with the sacret
overture, "rrovidcnca," by the Philhar
mpnlc Eand.
ss5 N General Wilson Then called the mcetin:
to order saying. "On the occasion Of thi
+; solemn meeting il is n.y duty to announc,
that these services will lie presided owe
by the Honorable John Hum, Governo
of this commonwealth"
GOVERNORS FEELING WORDS
Governor Hum arose to his feet Fo
fully minute lie stood with bowa,
head not sound coming from his lips
All wondered if he wculd be able to tall
NO streng were the evidences of his emo
tion. Then he began TO speak in trcni
bling tones. Women sobbed and raise
handkerchiefs to their eyes. Men 50
their jaws firmly and strove to proven
the tears from flowing. Governor Hun
proceeded with trembling voice. He said
"Today all over our great nation an
IN foreign countries special services ai
being held IN commemoratiGn of our bt
loved ana martyrcd President. Willai
Mckinley. Today at Canton, Ohio, 4
that is earthly of this man whom th
people loved and trusted, 'and VIII
never betrayed n single trust today,
repeat. he will he laid to rest. his deaf
the result of crime so terrible that nj
lions stand appalled,. We cannot unde
stand why such sacrifice is dcmandc,
tx great, indeed, should he the reSutill
good to compensate. Thrice has til